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The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus, met in regular session Monday, October 4~ 1971, at the courthouse: Present - S. Glenn Hawfield, Jr. - Chairman Robert A. McClary, Member C. Frank James, Member John A. Hammett, Member Absent: Charles Gallimore, Member Invocation was by Commissioner Hammett. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1971 were read and approved. On motion by James, seconded by McClary and unanimously carried, garbage collection franchise was transferred from William Williams to J & F (Jones & Fisher) Disposal Service. The franchised territory is in West Concord. Williams retains the right to serve Kerr Bleachery & Finishing Company under a separate agreement. A. F. Daniel of Daniel and Daniel, Certified Public Accountants, Charlotte, N. C. presented an audit report covering the fiscal year 1970/71. Following a lengthy review, a motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the report as presented. Rev. Donald C. Nance, Centergrove Road, Kannapolis~ N. C. appeared before the Board and reported that dogs Were running loose in the neighborhood. He related instances of large dogs baying other small animals, barking at children on bicycles and creating an unsafe condition for children of the community. He suggested that the Board adopt a leash ordinance or take other appropriate action to correct the situation. Following a discussion, the Chairman referred the matter to the County Attorney for review and recommendations for solution. Rev. Nance reported that the Rotary Club is sponsoring the program "Athletes for Youth" for the youth of this area. He noted that this is a national program in which professional, well known athletes, are devoting their time, without com- pensation, in an effort to get the true drug story to the youth of the country. The principals who will participate in the local program are Morey Wills, Jim LeFever and Wes Parker. Rev. Nance asked the board to recognize those contributing to the program and to offer an expression of moral support. Thereupon, the Chair- man, on behalf of the Board, endorsed the program and directed the County Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution. Bobby Parker, Recreation Director, gave an oral report covering his activities since his appointment in August, 1971. Most of his time has been devoted to orientation at the local level and gathering program and source of funds information for program development. Terry Rowland, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the board and requested clarifi- cation of the local practice of exempting active service men from personal property tax and requested that his office be relieved of the responsibility for taking the annual farm census. After a discussion, both issues were referred to the County