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April 18, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 375 Therefore, I join Cabarrus Soil & Water Conservation District in hereby proclaiming April 24 to May 1, 2011 Stewardship Week /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. Chairman, Board of Commissioner April 18, 2011 Name Title Date (C -2) NCACC - 2010 Outstanding County Program Awards David Nicholson, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners ( NCACC) Outreach Associate, presented Heather Jones, Extension 4 -H Youth Development Agent, with the 2010 Outstanding County Program Award for the Cabarrus 4 -H Citizenship Focus program. The program, as described by Ms. Jones, is a partnership with the local school systems, to educate 10 grade civic students about local government and enhance what they are learning in the classroom by providing "real life" experiences. During visits to the Governmental Center, students participate in a budget simulation activity with the county finance officer; a panel discussion with elected officials; and interviews with various county employees. Students also gain an awareness of careers in local government as well as the importance of their participation in their local government. Mr. Nicholson presented the Award to Ms. Jones who subsequently accepted the Award. Ms. Jones along with the Cooperative Extension Director, Debbie Bost, expressed appreciation to county staff for their participation in the program. Chairman White expressed support for the program and appreciation to Ms. Jones and Ms. Bost. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman White opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:44 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed concern if taxpayer monies are used to purchase Bibles for the Courthouse, expressed concern about security screenings at the Courthouse, noting that plastic weapons are not detected. He further noted that his calls to Sheriff Riley were not returned and addressed the issue of child molesters working at the Concord Police Department. Larry Marlow, resident of 664 Odell School Road in Concord, thanked the Board for not raising the property tax rate and urged citizens to vote for the sales tax referendum in May that will be used to pay for school construction debt. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT AGENDA (F -1) BOC - Resolution Amending the Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2011 The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners had not determined a date for County Assembly Day when the Board adopted its meeting schedule in December of 2010. The Association selected May 25 for this event. Consequently, the budget workshops that were previously set for May 25 and 26 need to be rescheduled to May 31 and June 1 at 3:30 p.m. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: Resolution No. 2011 -11 Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners 2011 Meeting Schedule