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Deceiaher 28, 2016 (Special Meeting) Page 3000 <br /> The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met for a Special <br /> Meeting in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in <br /> Concord, North Carolina on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 1: 00 p.m. The <br /> purpose of this meeting was to consider filling a vacancy or approve a process <br /> for filling a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners per NCGS 153A-27. <br /> Present - Chairman: Stephen M. Morris <br /> Vice Chairman: Diane R. Honeycutt <br /> Commissioners: Elizabeth F. Poole <br /> Lynn W. Shue <br /> Also present were: Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager; Jonathan <br /> Marshall, Deputy County Manager; Richard M. Koch, County Attorney; and Megan <br /> Smit, Clerk to the Board. <br /> Call to Order <br /> Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. <br /> Consider Filing a Vacancy, or Approve a Process for Filling a Vacancy, on the <br /> Board of Commissioners per NCGS 153A-27 <br /> Chairman Morris welcomed all in attendance and thanked those individuals <br /> who applied to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners. He stated <br /> the sole purpose of the meeting was to fill the vacancy or approve a process <br /> for filling the vacancy. He referenced and read NCGS 153A-27, which would <br /> govern the proceeding. He also reverenced NCGS 153A-98 and NCGS 143- <br /> 318 .11 (a) (6) . <br /> Chairman Morris opened the floor for comments from the Board. <br /> Vice Chairman Honeycutt provided comments on her process for reviewing <br /> the applications. She further thanked all of those who applied. <br /> Commissioner Poole commented on the attributes she felt would be <br /> beneficial. She further inquired as to the process for the meeting and selection <br /> of the candidate. <br /> Commissioner Shue expressed the importance of protecting the <br /> confidentiality of the candidates. He additionally commented on the impressive <br /> qualities of each one. <br /> Commissioner Shue then MOVED to appoint Blake Kiger to fill the vacant <br /> seat on the Board of Commissioners. Vice Chairman Honeycutt seconded the <br /> motion. <br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Cemmissicner Poole expressed <br /> support for an alternate applicant. <br /> The MOTION carried, with Chairman Morris, Vice Chairman Honeycutt and <br /> Commissioner Shue voting for and Commissioner Poole voting against. <br /> Following the meeting, Chairman Morris advised Mr. Kiger' s party <br /> registration, etc. , would be verified to ensure statutory requirements are <br /> fulfilled in order for him to fill the vacancy on the commission. <br /> Adjourn <br /> UPON MOTION of `trice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue, <br /> and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m. <br /> Megan S erk to the Board <br />