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June 6, 2011 (Work Session) Page 465 Chief Williams, Ms. Myers, Mr. Langer and Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman White and Commissioner Carruth advised they had changed their minds and would support a 2 cent tax rate increase for Odell. Citing future annexations, Commissioner Measmer advised he could not support the request. Commissioner Burrage responded in the negative. Vice Chairman Poole addressed the need for the fire study and stated she was okay with the request. By consensus, the Board generally approved the inclusion of a 2 cent fire tax rate increase for the Odell Fire District in the proposed FY 12 budget. Commissioner Carruth discussed the management of fire services and the importance of fire services. For informational purposes, Chairman White recapped the previous decisions regarding the FY12 budget. County Manager - Adoption of the FY 2012 Cabarrus County Budget and Public Hearing - 6.30 P.M. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board placed County Manager - Adoption of the FY 2012 Cabarrus County Budget on the June 20, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. Note: The Board scheduled a public hearing for June 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comments on the Cabarrus County FY 2012 budget at the May 24, 2011 recessed meeting. County Manager - Resolution Opposing the Closure of the Cabarrus County Correctional Center UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the "Resolution Opposing the Closure of the Cabarrus County Correctional Center" on the June 20, 2011 Agenda as a Consent item. BOC - Receive Updates from Commission Members Who Serve as Liaisons to Municipalities or on Various Boards /Committees Chairman White reviewed the appointments on the Agenda for consideration at the June 20, 2011 regular meeting and possible exceptions to the Appointment Policy. Commissioner Carruth reported the APPAC (Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee) appointments item was removed from the Agenda. He advised according to policy, the appointments expiring June 30 would remain in effect until they are reappointed. He advised the appointments should be ready in July. Closed Session - Threatened or Pending Litigation and Location or Expansion of Industries Note: the "Location or Expansion of Industries" portion of the closed session was not needed and removed from the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into closed session to discuss threatened of pending litigation as authorized by NCGS 143- 318.11(a)(3). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of closed session. Return to Open Session Genesis - Request for Additional Funding - $10,000.00 John Day, County Manager, advised additional funds have been requested for the assessment and substance abuse treatment program costs provided through the CJPP (Criminal Justice Partnership Program) due to a substantial increase in referrals from Judges. He further advised Genesis` program director, Charlie Daniels, said he is committed to treating the clients without funding and that the monthly service invoice is approximately