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May 28, 2015 (Budget Meeting) Page 2419 second part of the plan will increase staffing levels by adding a second shift position to decrease response time. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Chief Morgan and Fire Marshal Langer also responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Allen VFD Board President, Mike Faggart was also in attendance. East Gold Hill Volunteer Fire Department Fire Marshal Steve Langer, reported the East Gold Hill Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is requesting a 2 -cent increase, bringing their fire district tax rate to 8 cents, and generating an additional $8,000.00 on the tax rate. Chad Earnhardt, Fire Chief, East Gold Hill VFD, presented a request for a 2 -cent increase for the East Gold Hill VFD. He advised the increase for FY16 would be used to purchase a new pump truck within the next couple of years and purchase new SCBA breathing air packs. Charles Miller, Board President, East Gold Hill VFD, stated their district covers areas in both Rowan and Cabarrus counties. He advised the intention is for district residents to pay the same rate regardless of their county of residence. Chief Earnhardt stated the department is currently in the process of improving their ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Chief Earnhardt and Fire Marshal Langer responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Harrisburg Fire Department Fire Marshal Steve Langer, reported the Harrisburg Fire Department is requesting a 2 -cent increase, bringing their fire district tax rate to 13.15 cents, and generating an additional $114,000.00 on the tax rate. Mike Rose, Harrisburg Town Administrator, supported his request for a 2- cent increase for the unincorporated Harrisburg Fire District. He announced Station 3 is underway. He advised a 2 -cent tax increase has been approved by the Town for the incorporated tax district. He stated the increase will help fund staffing and equipment for the new fire station. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Bryan Dunn, Fire Chief, Harrisburg Fire Department, and Mr. Rose responded to questions from the Board_ Flowes Store Volunteer Fire Department Fire Marshal Steve Langer, reported the Flowe Store Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is requesting a .4 -cent increase, bringing their fire district tax rate to 5 cents, and generating an additional $17,000.00 on the tax rate. Ken Nichols, Flowes Store VFD Board President, presented a request for a .4 -cent increase for the Flowes Store VFD. He advised the increase for FY16 would be used to improve staffing for the Department. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Artie Craig, Fire Chief, Flowes Store Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Fire Marshal Langer, and Mr. Nichols responded to questions from the Board. Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Fire Marshal Steve Langer, reported the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is requesting a 2 -cent increase, bringing their fire district tax rate to 10.3 cents, and generating an additional $75,000.00 on the tax rate. Randy Holloway, Mount Pleasant Town Administrator, presented a request for a 2 -cent increase for the Mount Pleasant VFD. He advised the increase for FY16 would be used to start building a capital reserve account for the Fire Department for their future fire station addition and renovations. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Jeff Watts, Deputy Chief, Mount Pleasant VFD, responded to questions from the Board. Fire District Estimates with Increas