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April 15, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1514 Chairman Poole MOVED to approve funding not to exceed $30,000.00 for a privately owned 12' x 30' bathroom unit and to fund Cabarrus County Schools not to exceed $12,000.00 for a pump station with funds coming from the County Commissioners Contingency Fund. Vice Chairman White seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. (G -5) County Manager - Resolution Regarding SB81 and the Creation of a Charlotte Regional Airport Authority Chairman Poole advised two versions of a resolution regarding SB81 are included in the agenda for consideration and requested comments from the Board. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Morris expressed the opinion that the Board should not take a position on the issue. He also expressed concerns with the wording of Senate Bill 81. Commissioner Measmer expressed concerns in regards to whether or not the County would have a seat on the authority, based on the Board's position on the authority. He further expressed the need for the County to be on such an authority, regardless of the initial support. Commissioner Burrage expressed concern regarding any airport debt and also expressed concern over involvement in the airport authority. Vice Chairman White expressed the opinion that the airport is an important economic factor throughout the region and that discussing the future of an airport authority is an important opportunity. He provided a brief history of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and noted shared natural resources, such as the Interbasin Transfer (IBT), as an example of shared resources in the region. He expressed support for the airport authority and for the County to be represented on the authority by an elected official. Chairman Poole expressed concerns with the wording of the legislation in regards to elected officials not being included among the authority membership. She advised she does not have enough information to make a decision regarding a resolution. Discussion continued. UPON MOTION of Chairman Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman White and unanimously carried, the Board tabled "County Manager - Resolution Regarding SB81 and the Creation of a Charlotte Regional Airport Authority" to the May 6, 2013 work session meeting. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointments (Removal) - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Due to his work schedule and additional work responsibilities, Mark Antoszyk has resigned from his position on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC). UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board removed Mark Antoszyk from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) roster and thanked him for his service. (H -2) Appointments - Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks Commission The Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council (CCSC) and the Active Living and Parks Commission request approval to appoint council member Mike Plowman to serve as "Liaison" on the Active Living and Parks Commission. Mr. Plowman also serves on the Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council (CCSC) , therefore an exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy is needed. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Mike Plowman to the Active Living and Parks Commission to complete a three year term ending January 31, 2016 as the "Senior Centers Advisory Council Liaison" representative; including an exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy.