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July 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2113 In recognition of the performance of Cabarrus County EMS (Emergency Medical Services) employees in their efforts to save cardiac arrest victims, Alan Thompson, EMS Director, announced Cabarrus County EMS received the 2014 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its program titled "Cardiac Arrest Survival Enhancement -Pit Crew CPR" in the category of Health. He stated the award is representative of the excellence of service Cabarrus County paramedics deliver to the community each day. He also presented an award to Mike Downs, County Manager, for display at the Governmental Center. Chairman Poole commended Mr. Thompson and EMS staff for their accomplishments and service to the community. (C -2) ITS - Recognition of 2014 12th Annual Digital Counties Survey Achievement Debbie Brannan, Information Technology Services (ITS) Director, announced Cabarrus County came in second place in the 2014 12th Annual Digital Counties Survey for the population category 150,000 to 250,000. She advised the Center for Digital Government's, Digital County Survey is conducted in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to recognize counties for their innovative use of technologies that improve service and boost efficiencies. This year's survey highlighted the ITS Department's innovative programs and partnerships with other county departments, school districts and local jurisdictions. She stated the award acknowledges the vision and hard work of the IT staff, the Board of Commissioners for their support of technology, and all employees that work for the county that are willing to embrace change and use technology as a way to reduce costs and improve the delivery of services for our customers and citizens. (C -3) ITS - Recognition of Regional and National Awards for Collaborative Technology Services Between County Government and School Systems Debbie Brannan, Information Technology Services (ITS) Director, announced the ITS Department has been awarded several recognitions for work with the Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools in cooperative technology services. She stated the strategic partnership between Cabarrus County Government, Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools for Collaborative Technology Services (CTS), has been recognized with regional and national awards: Centralina Council of Governments Region of Excellence Award, National Association of Counties Achievement Award, and the National School Boards Association Magna Award. Todd Shanley, ITS Manager, displayed the awards. Chairman Poole commended the ITS Department for their achievements. (C -4) Recognition of USA National Masonry Skill Competition National Champion Ryan Shaver, Masonry Instructor, recognized Daniel Furr for his achievements at the USA National Masonry Skills competition. Mr. Furr won first place and is the national champion of the USA National Masonry Skills competition. He is a recent graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and is continuing his education at North Carolina State University. Chairman Poole commended Mr. Furr for his accomplishments and also recognized the Cabarrus County Building Industry Association for their contributions and support. (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:53 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 Police Department. Vicki Cooke, resident of 115 Overbrook Drive in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with items cut from the FY 2015 budget at the June 16 Board of Commissioners meeting. She urged the Board to consider amending the budget. Nelson Lee, resident of 2104 Pennsylvania Avenue in Kannapolis, expressed support for renaming North Cabarrus Park to Vietnam Veterans Park.