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September 15, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2157 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2014 Constitution Week in the COUNTY OF CABARRUS and urge our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. Adopted this the 15 of September, 2014. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Board of Commissioners (C -2) Planning and Development - Recognition of Planning and Zoning Commission Member Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, recognized Larry Ensley for more than seven years of service to Cabarrus County as a member of the Cabarrus Planning and Zoning Commission. She stated during his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission, he served in the leadership roles of Chair and Vice Chair and also participated on the Text Amendment Committee. She further stated he also served as a mentor to new Commission members and was involved in various land use plan activities. Mr. Ensley was unable to be in attendance. Recognition of Youth Council Chairman Poole recognized members of the Cabarrus County Youth Council in attendance. (D) INFORMAL C014txENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 5:43 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with Concord City officials and members of the Concord Police Department. Carol Schmidt, resident of 67 Edgewood Avenue NE in Concord, and member of the Library Board of Trustees, requested the Board consider changes to the hours of operation for the libraries. Allison Kitfield, resident of 192 Union Street North in Concord, commented on how libraries benefit residents, including full -time workers, the unemployed, students and the homeless. She urged the Board to reconsider their actions. Barbara Thiede, resident of 570 Wilhelm Place NE in Concord, commented on benefits the libraries and librarians provide to the public. She urged the Board to keep this in mind when making decisions. David Hampton, resident of 2000 South Main Street in Kannapolis, commented on the $3.9 million in budget cuts. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Poole closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT