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July 15, 2013 (Regular Meeting) (G -2) Arts Council Discussion Page 1631 Vice Chairman White expressed concerns regarding the impact of potential state funding cuts to the Arts Council. He advised the proposed cuts, as they relate to the Cabarrus County Arts Council would be $36,000.00, if not more. He stated his intent to bring awareness to the County's contributions to the Arts Council and to challenge the municipalities to reach 50 percent per capita in their funding of the Arts Council. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board re- established $26,000.00 to the Arts Council, with funds coming from the Contingency Fund; on the condition it is a one -time contribution for the period of twelve months, and that the municipalities achieve 50 percent per capita in a financial contribution. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointments - Library Board of Trustees An appointment is needed to fill the "Midland (Southern Cabarrus County)" area position on the Library Board of Trustees. An application was received from Ann Holland. Ms. Holland is highly recommended by the current Midland Library Trustee and is also endorsed by Dana Eure, Library Director. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Ann Holland to the Library Board of Trustees as the "Midland (Southern Cabarrus County)" representative for a three -year term ending July 31, 2016. (H -2) Appointments and Removal - Centralina Workforce Development Board The Centralina Workforce Development Board requests the reappointment of Lisa Conger as the "Education" representative for Cabarrus County on the Centralina Workforce Development Board. An exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy will be needed for Ms. Conger. The term of Thomas Goedeke, "Organized Labor" representative ended on June 30, 2013. He has served the Centralina Workforce Development Board for five years and does not wish to be reappointed. Christopher Cote has submitted an application and is recommended by outgoing member Thomas Goedeke to fill the vacant "Organized Labor" position. Chairman Poole MOVED to reappoint Lisa Conger to the CWDB for a two - year term ending June 30, 2015, including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy; to remove Thomas Goedeke from the CWDB roster and thank him for his many years of service; and to appoint Christopher Cote to the CWDB as an "Organized Labor" representative for a two -year term ending June 30, 2015. Commissioner Burrage seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. -3) Appointments and Removal - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC At its June 19, 2013 meeting, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) voted to recommend Marie Ramseur to fill the vacant "At- large" seat. Ms. Ramseur serves on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and an exception to the "service on multiple boards" provision of the Appointment Policy will be needed for her. The term of appointment for Katherine Fitzgerald "Substance Abuse Professional" expired June 30th. She is willing to serve another term and is recommended for reappointment. Zachary Lustik "Student under 18" recently graduated from high school. It is requested to remove his name from the JCPC roster. It is also recommended to remove John Lewis "Juvenile Defense Attorney" from the roster due to lack of attendance at JCPC meetings. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Marie Ramseur to the JCPC s an "At- large" member to complete an unexpired term ending September 30, 2014; reappointed Katherine Fitzgerald to the JCPC as a "Substance Abuse Professional" representative for a two -year term ending June 30, 2015;