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February 18, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1433 being the value fixed as of July 1, 2012 for fiscal year 2012 -2013, and the value as revealed by the County tax records as of such date. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23 day of February, 2013. /s/ Brent Weisner Brent Weisner Cabarrus County Tax Assessor (G -2) Planning and Development - 2013 -2014 HOME Consortium - Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, advised Cabarrus County has participated in the Cabarrus /Iredell /Rowan HOME Consortium for many years. The income -based program provides housing rehabilitation with the focus on the elderly and disabled. Each year Cabarrus County must hold a public hearing in order to receive program funding. Staff is projecting to receive approximately $90,000.00 that would be used to rehabilitate two units. The program requires a 25% match which will be proposed in the annual budget. She also responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman Poole opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on February 6 and 8, 2013 in The Independent Tribune. The public hearing notice was also posted on the County's website ( www. cabarrus county. us ) on February 5, 2013 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Poole closed the public hearing. No other action was required. (G -3) Planning and Development - 2013 -2014 Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Grant Application Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, requested approval to authorize staff to submit the annual Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program Grant application. She advised county staff currently does the weatherization work; local licensed HVAC contractors are used as required; products are purchased locally when possible; and there are approximately 40 clients on the waiting list (23 elderly and 10 are disabled). She also responded to a variety of questions from the Board. A discussion ensued. During discussion Commissioner Measmer expressed opposition to the grant application; Commissioner Burrage expressed disapproval for the grant application but stated his intent to vote for the grant application; Vice Chairman White expressed his intent to vote for the grant application; and Commissioner Morris expressed his intent to vote for the grant application. Chairman Poole advised the motion will be for approval to submit the grant application. The matter will come back to the Board once more information is received. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried, with Chairman Poole, Vice Chairman White and Commissioners Burrage and Morris voting for and Commissioner Measmer voting against, the Board authorized staff to submit the annual Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program Grant Application. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointments - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) An appointment is needed to fill the (Member of Business Community) position on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC). The JCPC recommends Mark Boles to complete the unexpired term. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Mark Boles (Member of Business Community) to the JCPC to complete an unexpired term ending September 30, 2013. (H -2) Ap pointments - Planning and Development - Cabarrus County Youth Council (CCYC)