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February 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 331 and to effect the conduct of the advisory referendum contemplated by this resolution. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Thereupon, upon motion of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole, the foregoing resolution entitled "RESOLUTION REGARDING ONE - QUARTER CENT (1/4�) LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX AND DIRECTING CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM THEREON," was adopted and passed by the following vote: AYES: Chairman White, Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioners Carruth and Burrage NOES: Commissioner Measmer After the vote, Commissioner Carruth and Vice Chairman Poole commented on the following issues: the possible loss of APFO (Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance) revenues, the perils of repeatedly using fund balance to balance the budget, public discussions are needed if services are to be cut or eliminated, unfunded mandates passed down from the Legislature and the need for more media coverage of the Legislature's daily activities. (G -5) BOC - Approval of Cabarrus County's 2011 Legislative Goals Goals: Chairman White reviewed the following Cabarrus County 2011 Legislative • Amend NCGS 14 -399 to allow regulation of delivery of unsolicited telephone books • Reinstate sales tax exemption for public schools • Study the impact to local government finances of exempting nonprofits from the requirement of paying property taxes and review possible payment in lieu of taxes requirements. • Address unfunded mandates (DSS, Schools, Jail, etc.) by providing additional funding, or additional funding sources. • Review the use of local government incentives in business recruitment, in particular, the practice of local governments bidding against each other for projects. • Change NC Rural Center's grant /loan award criteria to more closely match the USDA Rural Development aid requirements (specifically, remove the prohibition against aid to municipalities in Tier 3 counties). • NCACC's top five priority goals and policy statements UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the aforementioned legislative goals for 2011. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointment - Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee The term of appointment for Elizabeth Ryan ends February 28, 2011. The Regional Ombudsman recommends Ms. Ryan be reappointed for an additional term and she is willing to do so. Ms. Teresa Dakins and Mr. A.L. Fleming have submitted applications to serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. Both have been prequalified by the Regional Ombudsman. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Elizabeth Ryan to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for a three -year term ending February 28, 2014. By the same vote, the Board appointed Teresa Dakins and A.L. Fleming to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for one -year terms ending February 28, 2012. (H -2) Appointment - Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) An appointment is needed to fill the "District Court Judge" position on the Criminal Justice Partnership Program Advisory Board. Judge Michael G. Knox has served in this capacity since 2005.