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338 Protection Resolution. He stated, however, that it was his understanding that the election would have to be called by the Board of Commissioners under the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes. Mr. Hartsell further advised the Board that there was some question as to the date for the election. Mr. Manuel Kiser, resident of the Flowes Store Fire District, asked the Board to call for the special election as soon as possible. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Upright and unanimously carried, the Board postponed consideration of the Flowes Store District special election until the next meeting and at that time take whatever steps are necessary. Mr. James L. Pharr, Fire Marshal, presented the proposed Fire Prevention Code for Cabarrus County. He outlined such provisions of the proposed code as the proper maintenance of fire extinguishers, storage of hazardous materials, use of explosives, permits for open fires, and fire alarms. It was noted that violations of the proposed code were punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more 30 days or by both fine and imprisonment. UPON MOTION of Chairman Lentz, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board tabled consideration of the proposed Fire Prevention Code until the second meeting in December. At the request of Chairman Lentz, Mr. Benny H. Mabrey, Sr., Emergency Services Director, reviewed the Ambulance Service procedures and policies. He advised the Board that it was the policy of the Ambulance Service to get the victim to the nearest medical facility as quickly as possible. Mr. Mabrey further stated that after the patient was stabilized the Ambulance Service would then transport to another medical facility if requested to do so. Also, Mr. Mabrey reviewed the policy whereby the Ambulance Service does not go outside of Cabarrus County to pick up patients. Chairman Lentz reported that he had talked with representatives from neighboring counties regarding Mission Air at a recent meeting. He further reported that Ms. Rebecca Yarbrough, Emergency Services Program Administrator with the Centralina Council of Governments, was gathering information regarding Mission Air and would be forwarding this material to Cabarrus County. The Board reviewed the changes to the proposed Fire Protection Resolution as requested by the fire chiefs. Some of these changes included the increase of County funds from $250.00 to $350.00 per month, changing the word "officers" to "members" in Section 4, adding "or retired member" in Section 5(c), deleting from Section 5(e) the provision "leaving the county free from any responsibility for damages or claims resulting from activities of its fire fighters or from the operation of its equipment", and the drafting of separate contract to be executed by the department and the county for fire services. Chairman Lentz referred the proposed Fire Protection Resolution and requested changes back to Commissioners Hamby and Barnhardt for consideration and asked that a recommended resolution be presented to the Board at the meeting on December 2, 1985. Mr. Wayne Irvin addressed the Board regarding the proposed Coddle Creek Reservoir and the Board of Light and Water Commissioners for the City of Concord. He commended the Board of Commissioners for the steps taken regarding the proposed reservoir and the land purchased by the County. Mr. Edwin Phillips, Chief of the Allen Volunteer Fire Department, reiterated the request made to the Board of Commissioners of the Water and Sewer District on November 4, 1985, to install a water line to the rear of the fire department and to provide water to the department at no cost. Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, stated he could find no provision in the North Carolina General Statutes which would authorize the Board to grant this request. The Board took no action in this matter. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Chairman Lentz and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Barnhardt and unanimously carried, the Executive Session was terminated. Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, reported that the Board had discussed pending litigation with legal counsel during the Executive Session. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Clerk to the Boar~