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351 4. WHEREAS, these partnerships between persons with and without disabilities between government and the private sector; and among state, local and national organizations are continuing to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities;~ and 5. WHEREAS, further progress should be made in the United States toward increasing understanding the unmet needs, and potential contribution of America's disabled citizens in furtherance of the following long-term goals of and for disabled persons as set forth during the 1981 and 1982 observances: -Expanded Educational Opportunity -Improved Access to Housing, Buildings and Transportation -Greater Opportunity for Employment -Greater Participation in Recreational, Social and Cultural Activities -Expanded and Strengthened Rehabilitation Programs and Facilities -Purposeful Application of Biomedical Research Aimed at Conquering Major Disabling Conditions -Reduction in the Incidence of Disability through Accident and Disease Prevention -Increased Application of Technology to Ameliorate the Effects of Disability -Expanded International Exchange of Information and Experience to Benefit Ail Disabled Persons. Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners supports the World Program of Action and Decade of Disabled Persons of the United Nations; and RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners joins with the National Organization on Disability as a national partner in furthering the above long-term goals of and for Americans with disabilities. ADOPTED: CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF coMMIssIONERS August 1, 1983 BY: /s/ J. Harold Nash J. Harold Nash, Chairman The Board appointed Commissioner Lentz as the voting delegate for Cabarrus County at the 76th Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to be held in Greensboro August 11-14, 1983. Mr. Charles D. McGinnis, County Manager, reported that Planning Board appointments were scheduled for the next meeting of the Board. A listing of all persons who have expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Board will be sent to members of the Board prior to the meeting. The Board requested that Mr. John R. Boger, Jr., County Attorney, ascertain if Mr. Jack Rankin would be eligible for reappointment to the Planning Board in accordance with the County's Appointment Policy. The Board briefly reviewed the methods of distribution of sales tax. The Board requested information pertaining to the distribution figures for the last quarter by the County and the amount of sales tax received by the three municipalities during the last quarter. Commissioner Barnhardt reported that there was a site on the Stonewall Jackson Training School property that would be suitable for a County dog pound. The Board requested that Mr. Charles D. McGinnis, County Manager, investigate the possibility of the County pursuing the acquisition of this property for an animal shelter. Commissioner Milloway reported that Mrs. Betsy Carpenter, President of the Cabarrus Animal Protection Association, had advised her that two additional handicapped parking spaces are needed at the County Courthouse. The Board requested that the County Manager investigate the matter to determine the appropriate number of reserved handicapped spaces for the Courthouse facility. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner Milloway and unanimously carried, the Board moved that the regular meeting at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, September 5, 1983, be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 1983. Monday, September 5, 1983, will be observed as Labor Day.