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December 16, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1845 Judge Clarence Horton thanked the Board for their support of the Historical Moments programming. He also announced this is the 40" year of the preservation of the Historic Courthouse and advised this would not have been possible without the support of the Board. (C -4) Human Resources - Recognition of Terri Montgomery on Her Retirement from Cabarrus County Department of Human Services Ben Rose, Human Services Director, recognized Terri Montgomery on her retirement from her position in the Human Services Department as an Accounting Clerk IV. Mr. Rose highlighted a number of Ms. Montgomery's accomplishments during her nine -year tenure and presented a service award in appreciation of her service and dedication to the county. Ms. Montgomery graciously accepted the award and expressed appreciation. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Poole opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:55 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Bishop Roland Jordan, resident of 134 Lore Street SW in Concord, thanked the Board for adopting a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He also urged the Board to support Barber Scotia College. Jean Griswold, resident of 5409 Shoreview Drive in Concord and at -large member of the Cabarrus County Republican Executive Committee, spoke in support of small business, veterans and the elderly. She spoke regarding upcoming budget discussions and urged the Board to consider supporting Commissioner Oesterreich's recommendations as outlined in his presentation at the December work session. Marvin Bost, resident of Mt. Pleasant, expressed concern regarding funding for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center and Cabarrus County Fair. Carolyn Carpenter, resident of 6526 Weldon Circle in Concord and Cabarrus County Fair Board Chair, commended the Fair and Agricultural Fair staff for their efforts at the 2013 Cabarrus County Fair. She announced the Cabarrus County Fair won 22 international and state awards in 2013. James Lentz, resident of 4499 Hwy 73 East in Mt. Pleasant, expressed support for the Cabarrus County Fair and commended Kate Sharpe, Fair Manager, for her accomplishments. Brittany Truesdale, resident of 21189 Biles Road in Albemarle, stated her remarks at the November 18, 2013 meeting were not made in anger but to make the commissioners aware of conditions at the Fair. Susan Furr, resident of 21189 Biles Road in Albemarle, stated she spoke at the November 18, 2013 meeting. She expressed disagreement with remarks published in an article in The Independent Tribune. She stated the livestock area of the Fair was not cleaned properly and created a health hazard. Emerald Layton, resident of 24940 Fink Road in Albemarle, expressed disappointment with the conditions of the livestock area of the Fair. Brian Stancil, resident of 6523 Hwy 73 East in Mt. Pleasant and supervisor for the tractors at the Cabarrus County Fair, stated more space is needed for tractors at the Fair. Joe Smith, resident of 5110 Navion Place in Concord, expressed support for tractor and horse pull events at the Fair to increase Fair attendance. Robert Simmons, resident of 366 George W. Liles Parkway NW in Concord, made the following statement: My name is Robert Simmons. I have actually been here twice before trying to get you involved in solving a problem at the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services. They are openly discriminating against people because of their race and sex. They are denying people help with medical care. They are denying people help with their food stamps. And they play games, like for example, the only time I ever get any help is if the person is of the same race as me. If my case is assigned to a person of a different race than me, no matter what it is, food stamps or any kind of thing, I don't get any help for a long period of time or if they do anything, I don't get told about it. It just happens. I get no communication. They return no phone calls. And