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June 20, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2784 The conservation and urban agriculture emphases of this proposal supports goals of both the Board of Commissioners and the Conservation District Board by improving the quality of life for county citizens through the stewardship of natural resources. This project proposal also supports the Countywide Farmland Protection Plan adopted in 2006 and the Inventory of Significant Natural Areas of Cabarrus County. Any contracts or cooperative agreements associated with a successful grant proposal will be brought to the Board of Commissioners for approval. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Board and staff to submit an Urban Agriculture Conservation Initiative Grant proposal for up to $50,000.00 in funding to the National Association of Conservation Districts. (F -13) Sheriff's Office - Request to Award a Service Weapon to Sergeant Charlene Coker Upon Retirement Sergeant Charlene Coker will retire from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office on July 1, 2016. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 20- 187.2, it is requested that Sergeant Coker's service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number UU668752) be declared surplus and awarded to her for the price of $1.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board declared a service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number UU668752) as surplus property and awarded it to Sergeant Charlene Coker for the price of $1.00 upon her retirement. (F -14) Sheriff's Office - Request to Award a Service Weapon to Lieutenant Scott Mason Upon Retirement Lieutenant Scott Mason will retire from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office on June 30, 2016. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 20- 187.2, it is requested that Lieutenant Mason's service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number 47A042514) be declared surplus and awarded to him for the price of $1.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board declared a service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number 47A042514) as surplus property and awarded it to Lieutenant Mason for the price of $1.00 upon his retirement. (F -15) Tax Administration - Refund and Release Report - May 2016 Release report contains taxpayers' names, bill numbers, valuations, tax amounts, along with the justifications for releasing the valuation /tax amounts for outstanding levies in accordance with N.C.G.S. 105 -381. Refund report is a summary sheet which lists data from each refund request form, along with the justification for the refunds to the taxpayers in accordance with N.C.G.S. 105- 381. Note: Due to the transition of motor vehicles onto the new North Carolina Vehicle Tax System (NCVTS), motor vehicle - related refunds and releases will begin to be displayed on the new report generated by NCVTS. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board approved the May 2016 Refund - Release report as submitted, including the NCVTS Refund Report, and granted authority to the Tax Collector to process the refunds and releases. The report is hereby incorporated into the minutes by reference and is on file with the Clerk to the Board. (G) NEW BUSINESS (G -1) County Manager - Adoption of the FY17 Cabarrus County Budget - Public Hearing 6:30 P.M. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on May 29, 2016 in The Independent Tribune. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarruscounty.us ) on May 31, 2016 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of ordinances. Patrick Bergeron, resident of 811 Bear Creek Church Road in Mount Pleasant and President of the Northeast Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Board, presented a revised request from the one previously presented at the June 6 1 h work session.