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419 EMERGENCY SERVICES ACCOUNT #27-10 Present Line Item Approved Revised Acct. No. Description Budget Increase Decrease Budget Increase Revenue 6-27-31-001 Federal~Emergency -0- Management Grant $92,500.00 $92,500.00 Increase Expenses 9-27-10-860 Capital Outlay - -0- Equipment $92,500.00 $92,500.00 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Barnhardt and unanimously carried, the Board set a public hearing for 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 1983, for a proposed Subdivision Ordinance Amendment, Section C, Part 3, Number 5, which would allow the Planning Board to grant development of up to twenty (20) percent of lots on approved preliminary plat oL a subdivision. Mr. John R. Boger, Jr., County Attorney, reported that the court had ruled in favor of the Cily of Charlotte in the civil suit regarding tipping fees for commercial trucks from Cabarrus County at the landfill at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Chairman Nash questioned the feasibility of continuing with the appeal of this case. After discussion, the Board indicated that they wished for Mr. Boger to continue with the~preparation of the record of appeal in this matter. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Milloway, seconded by Chairman Nash and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, it is appropriate and timely that we recognize that the textile industry is a thriving entity of great importance to Cabarrus and Rowan Counties and to North Carolina; WHEREAS, we recognize that the textile industry is a major employer, representing many beneficial commercial enterprises in our state, counties and communities; WHEREAS, we recognize that textile employees share both a conscientious pride in their daily labors and an honest dedication of time and effort to their churches, schools and civic and community activities; WHEREAS, we recognize that the textile industry is, and will continue to be, vital to the very fabric of ~ our communities and state; NOW, THEREFORE, we do hereby proclaim the week of October 23-29 as National Textile Week and respectfully request that all who live in Cabarrus and Rowan Counties take advantage of this observance to learn more about the textile industry and the many contributions it makes to our communities and to the lives of our people. Chairman Nash presented a proposal to change the County Personnel Policy on longevity pay to read aggregate service with the County. The proposed amendment will be considered at the next Board meeting. Chairman Nash read a letter from Mr. J. L. Greeson, City Manager, stating that contact had been made with members of the Concord City Council regarding a joint animal control venture between the City and County, and "it was expressed at this time there is no apparent interest." Mrs. Betsy Carpenter, President of the Cabarrus Animal Protection Association, complained that the Dog Warden was not adequately feeding the dogs at the pound. She stated it was impossible to feed the number of animals retained at the pound each month with 300 pounds of dog food purchased monthly by the County. She asked that the Board instruct the Dog Warden to feed the dogs and cats at the pound.