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August 19, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1646 Yadkin Soil and Water Conservation District on August 28, 1963, in compliance with N.C. General Statute 139; and WHEREAS, August 28, 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District and represents a significant milestone in the stewardship of natural resources; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim August 28, 2013, as the beginning of the 50 anniversary year of Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District and commend its celebration to all citizens. Adopted this the 19t day of August, 2013. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:47 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with members of the Concord Police Department. He also expressed satisfaction with members of the Kannapolis Police Department. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Poole closed that portion of the meeting. (F) OLD BUSINESS None. CONSENT AGENDA (G -1) BOC - Cooperative Extension - Agricultural Advisory Board - Recommendation for Voluntary Agricultural District Application Approval The Cabarrus County Agricultural Advisory Board met on July 11, 2013 and approved two Voluntary Agricultural District applications. In the Voluntary Agricultural Ordinance No. 2005 -20, Article XIV County Land -Use Planning, Section C Growth Corridors, Voluntary Agricultural District applications from growth corridors are subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners. One of the applications, concerning the property belonging to applicant Margaret Ann Adams Dover is located in a growth corridor. The property is located on Poplar Tent Road, near International Drive, NW in Concord. This application has the recommendation and support of the Agricultural Advisory Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Agricultural Advisory Board's recommended application from Margaret Ann Adams Dover for inclusion in the Voluntary Agricultural Districts. (G -2) Cooperative Extension - Receipt of Cannon Foundation Grant Proceeds from the Cabarrus 4 -H Foundation, Inc. - $35,000.00 The Cannon Foundation, Inc. has awarded the Cabarrus County 4 -H Foundation a $35,000.00 grant to be used for the 4 -H STEM program and administered by the Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Department's 4 -H program. The Cabarrus County 4 -H Foundation will serve as a pass- through agency for this grant. The Foundation received the grant donation on June 26, 2013 and the funds are required to be spent prior to June 1, 2014. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the Cannon Foundation grant from the Cabarrus County 4 -H Foundation and approved the following budget amendment: Date:7 /17/2013 Amount: $35, 000 Dept. Head: Robbie Furr Department: Cooperative Extension E Internal Transfer Within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds © Supplemental Request Purpose: The Cannon Foundation has awarded the Cabarrus County 4H Foundation a $35,000 Grant to