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February 16, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2297 Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, presented a request for a project that will potentially work with Prosperity Unlimited, the City of Kannapolis, and Wesley Community Development Corporation to use 2015 -2016 HOME funds to assist in constructing a tax credit housing project for seniors. The proposed site is located on Little Texas Road, adjacent to one of the Lunch Plus Program sites for seniors. She stated the proposal is to use all of the funds and match funds for next year towards this project. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Commissioner Mynatt asked if there will be an income requirement for future tenants. Ms. Sifford advised a portion of the units were assumed to be designated for low income seniors. She stated she would obtain and forward the information. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on February 4 and 8, 2015 in The Independent Tribune. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarrus county. us ) on February 4, 2015 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore Chairman Morris closed the public hearing. Commissioner Shue MOVED to authorize staff to provide a letter of commitment for the project. Commissioner Honeycutt seconded the motion. Commissioner Mynatt expressed her intent to vote against the motion, citing lack of information regarding income requirements for future tenants. The MOTION carried with Chairman Morris, Vice Chairman Pcole and Commissioners Honeycutt and Shue voting for and Commissioner Mynatt voting against. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H -1) Appointments - Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee The term of appointment for Teresa Dakins on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee expires February 28, 2015. Ms. Dakins would like to be reappointed for another three -year term. She has been approved by the Regional Ombudsman. An application was received from Maryam Kazempour to serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. She has been approved by the Regional Ombudsman. If appointed, she would need to be appointed to an initial one -year term. *There are currently eight vacancies on the committee. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Teresa Dakins to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for a three -year term ending February 28, 2018. By the same motion, the Board appointed Maryam Kazempour to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for an initial one -year term ending February 28, 2016. (H -2) Appointments and Removal - Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority Applications to serve on the Industrial Control Financing Authority have been received Robert Link. Notice was received that a member of the Pollution Control Financing Authority, Dr. James since the last time the Authority convened. Dr. H to the Authority in 1994. It is requested to roster. Facilities and Pollution from Danny Fesperman and Industrial Facilities and Haviland, has passed away aviland was first appointed remove his name from the The Authority meets on an as needed basis and the County Attorney serves as the contact for this Authority. There are a number of vacancies on this Authority and interested members with finance, industrial or related experience are encouraged to apply. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Danny Fesperman and Robert Link to