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January 20, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2253 UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2015 -01 CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Black History /African- American History Month is the observance of a special period to recognize the achievements and contributions of African - Americans to our county, state, and nation; and WHEREAS, this observance presents the special opportunity to become more knowledgeable about black heritage, and to honor the many black leaders who have played a part in the progress of our county; and WHEREAS, such knowledge can strengthen the insight of all our citizens regarding the issues of human rights, the great strides that have been made in the crusade to eliminate the barriers of equality for minority groups, and the continuing struggle against racial discrimination and poverty; WHEREAS, as a result of their determination, hard work, intelligence, and perseverance, African- Americans have achieved exceptional success. in all aspects of society including business, education, politics, science, athletics, and the arts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2015 as Black History /African - American History Month and encourage all citizens to participate in the educational and celebratory events honoring the contributions and accomplishments of African- Americans. Adopted this the 20th day of January, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Morris opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:47 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Rodney Kindley, resident of 2131 St. Stephens Church Road in Mount Pleasant, reiterated concerns he previously expressed at the Boards' December 15, 2014 meeting in regards to CMUD (Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Department) dumping sludge on farmland in Cabarrus County. He read an excerpt from the January 18, 2015 issue of the Salisbury Post citing environmental violations concerning a non - permitted dump site. Dr. Lance Riley, resident of 6508 Reafield Drive in Charlotte, expressed agreement with Mr. Kindley's comments and reiterated concerns he previously expressed at the Boards' December 15, 2014 meeting in regards to CMUD (Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Department) dumping sludge on farmland in Cabarrus County. He urged the Board to take action on this issue. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT (F -1) County Manager - Request to Reinstate Spay Neuter Funding for Spay it Forward Cabarrus County participated in the Spay Neuter program with the State from FY2005 until EY2013. The request to terminate the program was recommended by the Department of Social Services Board. The necessary paperwork for the program required time away from the growing duties of the economic services division, which was headed into the conversion of NCFAST for food stamps and later Medicaid.