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July 21, 2014 {,Regular Meeting) Page 2115 concluding his comments, stating it is time for residents in southern Cabarrus County to get services. Kathy Kitts, resident of 13113 Brandywine Lane in Midland and Mayor of Midland, stated prior to the primary election, she was told there wouldn't be cuts to libraries and parks. She expressed support for economic development, and further expressed embarrassment over the Boards' actions, urging the Board to make it right. Ed and Jennie Brasefield, residents of 615 Camrose Court NE in Concord, expressed support for the adopted FY 2015 budget. Mr. Brasefield stated many residents are on fixed incomes and cannot afford an increase in their taxes. Charles Reed, II, resident of 3240 Irish Potato Road in Kannapolis, expressed disappointment in the lack of transparency from the Board of Commissioners. Carl Parmer, resident of 239 Valhalla Drive in Harrisburg, and former Mayor and Town Administrator of Harrisburg, expressed dissatisfaction with the FY 2015 adopted budget. He commented that the recent amendments to the farm are encouraging. He urged the Board to revisit their decision regarding the Economic Development Corporation. Grace Galloway, resident of 217 Palaside Drive in Concord and Vietnam veteran, expressed support for renaming North Cabarrus Park as Vietnam Veterans Park. She stated it is time to thank and recognize Vietnam veterans and urged the Board to approve the renaming of the park. Tammy Whaley, resident of 6551 Derby Lane NW in Concord and member of the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority, expressed dissatisfaction with the adopted FY 2015 budget. She addressed the benefits of economic development to the county and urged the Board to reinstate funding to the Economic Development Corporation. Mike O'Brien, resident of 451 Woodend Drive SE in Concord, expressed support for the county libraries. He advised the cuts to Library staff in Concord have lowered staff morale, increased checkout lines and decreased services. He stated since the recession, other counties have reopened their libraries to six days a week, but Cabarrus County libraries are only open five days a week. He urged the Board to remedy the situation. Ronald Frawley, resident of 1612 Chadmore Lane NW in Concord and Vietnam veteran, expressed support for renaming North Cabarrus Park as Vietnam Veterans Park. He urged the Board to consider renaming the park both to honor veterans and as a healing agent for those who served. Lynn Safrit, resident of 1200 Pendleton Drive in Kannapolis, President of Castle and Cooke North Carolina, LLC and Chair of the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, commented about the lack of transparency regarding the Boards' adoption of the FY 2015 budget. She expressed support for the EDC and its impact on the community. In response to the Boards' budget motion in June, she further stated the EDC and the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce are separate entities, each with their own board of directors. Andrew Thewlis, resident of 2630 S. Main Street in Concord, expressed support for the transition of the Lomax Incubator Farm to a private non- profit organization. Jack Ward, resident of 3537 Larkhaven Avenue SW in Concord, expressed support for renaming North Cabarrus Park as Vietnam Veterans Park. He urged the Board rename the park as a tribute to Vietnam veterans. Dennis Johnson, resident of 1410 Nottingham Road in Kannapolis, commented on long -term debt. He expressed support for less spending. Margaret Dabbs, resident of 751 Groff Street NW in Concord, stated she hoped another person did not have to find out they lost their job publically, and not knowing that it was coming. Richard Flowe, resident of 2720 Keady Mill Road in Kannapolis, expressed support for renaming the park and for economic development. He urged the Board to fund the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. He also expressed dissatisfaction regarding disrespect for the governmental system.