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May 31, 2012 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1106 to a variety of questions from the Board. They also stated their willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment. Recess of Meeting The Board took a break at 5 :30 p.m. The meeting resumed at 5:45 p.m. Mt. Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department Robert Earnhardt requested revenue a neutral tax rate ($0.0567) for FY 13 and responded to questions from the Board related to equipment, personnel, grants, etc. He also expressed willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, arrived at 5:49 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Del Eudy, Mayor of Mt. Pleasant and Chief Chris Honeycutt presented a request for a revenue neutral tax rate ($0.0631) for FY 13 to maintain and enhance current operations, purchase uniforms and buy two (2) new computers. Bill Pless was also present. Mr. Eudy and Chief Honeycutt also responded to questions from the Board and stated their expressed willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment. Northeast Volunteer Fire Department Eddie Moose, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Rick Earnhardt, Board member and Chief Chris Honeycutt presented a request for a revenue neutral tax rate (0.0679) for FY 13. Mr. Moose and Chief Honeycutt responded to questions from the Board and expressed willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment. Also, it was noted that Northeast received a used ambulance as a donation from the Cabarrus Rescue Squad. Odell Volunteer Fire Department Lonnie Seaford, President of Board of Directors, Kathy Irvin, Treasurer and Chief Jake Williams presented a request for a revenue neutral tax rate ($0.0581) for FY 13. Mr. Seaford reviewed the Department's accomplishments in preparation for a new inspection by the N.C. OSFM (Office of State Fire Marshal) as requested by the Department to lower its ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating. Mr. Seaford and Chief Williams also responded to questions from the Board and expressed their willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment. Chief Williams also addressed the use of "piggybacking" on local, state and regional bids to save money. A general discussion ensued concerning the dry hydrant installed on Lake Don T. Howell and public meetings. Rimer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Earl Rahme and Bill Simmons, Chairman of the Board of Directors presented a request for a revenue neutral tax rate (0.068) for FY 13. Mr. Simmons advised revenues must be maintained to make debt service payments, which constitute 60 percent of the Department's budget and equipment replacement. Mr. Simmons also responded to questions from the Board and expressed his willingness to consider certain findings contained in the "Operating Cost Analysis Report" prepared by Public Safety Solutions, Inc., regarding bulk purchasing and compatible equipment.