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March 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 1950 (C -3) Recognition of Stephen F. Cude on His Retirement from Department of Human Services - Transportation Division Bob Bushey, Transportation Manager, recognized Stephen Cude on his retirement from his position as Transportation Supervisor for the Transportation Department. Mr. Bushey highlighted a number of Mr. Cude's accomplishments during his ten -year tenure and presented a service award in appreciation of his service and dedication to the county. Mr. Cude accepted the award and expressed appreciation. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:49 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with members of the Concord and Charlotte Police Departments. Jean Griswold, resident of 5409 Shoreview Drive in Concord, expressed support for Commissioner Oesterreich's plan for short -term funding to meet immediate school needs. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Poole closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT AGENDA (F -1) Cabarrus Cooperative Extension - Youth Council Request for Support for Presidential Youth Council The Cabarrus County Youth Council requests the support of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners to adopt a standard resolution for the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council. The mission of the Presidential Youth Council will fulfill three goals: 1) Collect and share with the President and Congress issues relevant to the 104 million Americans under the age of 24 through listening sessions across the country. 2) Provide recommendations on the design and implementation of federal policies affecting young people. This will make the federal government more efficient and effective by incorporating young people's innovative solutions and unique perspective. 3) Develop quality solutions on the most pressing issues facing the future of our country by creating a forum in which young people of differing viewpoints can find common ground. Solutions will require two thirds of all members to vote in the affirmative to promote compromise. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution and moved to request the NC General Assembly do the same. Resolution No. 2014 -04 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH COUNCIL Whereas, the unique perspectives and insights of young people, especially young people who have previously participated in a public policy- related program, outreach initiative, internship, or fellowship opportunity, are essential to ensure that investments made by the Federal Government in youth services are effective and efficient; Whereas, existing outreach and engagement mechanisms of the Federal Government are designed in ways that inhibit the participation, and lead to the underrepresentation, of young people in the policymaking process; and Whereas, numerous Members of Congress, Governors, State legislatures, mayors, and city councils have created youth councils that have proven to be an effective means of receiving input from young people, which leads to more effective and efficient policies: