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October 4, 2010 (Work Session) Page 157 Mr. Rose also reported the Social Services Board reviewed and supported the proposed changes at their September 23, 2010 meeting and responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Local Work First Plan Amendments on the October 18, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item. Fire Marshal's Office - Adopt a Resolution Permitting Pyrotechnics Displays Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, presented a resolution delegating authority to the cities of Kannapolis, Concord and Harrisburg to permit pyrotechnics displays within their corporate limits as authorized NCGS §14- 413(a)(1). The unincorporated areas of Cabarrus County and the towns of Mt. Pleasant and Midland will still be administered by county staff. Mr. Langer also responded to questions from the Board. The County Attorney also commented on the resolution. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Adopt a Resolution Permitting Pyrotechnics Displays on the October 18, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item. FPC - Food Policy Council Update, Local Food Purchasing Policy and 10 Percent Campaign Aaron Newton, Local Food System Program Coordinator, presented an update on the recently created Food Policy Council (FPC) . He addressed the following information: the FPC has elected Patricia Cramer as Chairman and Chad VonCannon as Vice Chairman; staff has made recommendations for bylaws and subcommittees and will be reviewed at the next FPC meeting on October 14 the FPC helped to design, create and staff a local food booth at the Cabarrus County Fair; etc. He also reviewed the Community Food Assessment (Phase I) which addressed the following information: Context and Goals; Food System Components; Assessment Methodology; Production Characteristics; Farming Population; Farm Size and Characteristics; Economic Opportunity; Market Access; Natural Resources; and Next Steps; Phase 2 of the Community Food Assessment will involve interviewing seventy -five to eighty percent of relevant Cabarrus County citizens regarding key issues; a full report is expected to be completed and presented to the Board by June 2011; the FPC will be voting on a local food purchasing policy at its October 14 meeting which includes a provision requiring all county catered events to have at least 10 percent from food producers in North Carolina; etc. Throughout the presentation, Mr. Newton and Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, presented the following information regarding the 10 Percent Campaign to promote local foods: a kick -off for the 10 Percent Campaign was held at the Harrisburg Farmer's Market in August; each county is required to have a designated coordinator and she is the coordinator for Cabarrus County; 7 business /institutions and 98 individuals have signed up to participate in the campaign; required information to participate electronically; a kickoff for county employees will be held later in the week; etc. During the presentation, Ms. Bost and Mr. Newton responded to variety of questions from the Board. not a casual move. Past due rent Past due rent, with an eviction notice or landlord statement. Utility expenses (must have disconnect Added: "Deposits, returned check notice) charges, and /or tampering fees will not be included. Must be within 5 days of disconnect." Medical needs not covered by Added: "Requires Director /Program Medicare /Medicaid, when financially Administrator approval." practical to pay for them. Insurance premiums only when deemed an Removed from Policy emergency to retain a job or lose health insurance coverage. Fees only when deemed necessary to Removed from Policy retain a job. Income Guidelines for 150% and 200% Revised to meet current income for federal poverty levels. guidelines at these levels. Mr. Rose also reported the Social Services Board reviewed and supported the proposed changes at their September 23, 2010 meeting and responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Local Work First Plan Amendments on the October 18, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item. Fire Marshal's Office - Adopt a Resolution Permitting Pyrotechnics Displays Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, presented a resolution delegating authority to the cities of Kannapolis, Concord and Harrisburg to permit pyrotechnics displays within their corporate limits as authorized NCGS §14- 413(a)(1). The unincorporated areas of Cabarrus County and the towns of Mt. Pleasant and Midland will still be administered by county staff. Mr. Langer also responded to questions from the Board. The County Attorney also commented on the resolution. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Adopt a Resolution Permitting Pyrotechnics Displays on the October 18, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item. FPC - Food Policy Council Update, Local Food Purchasing Policy and 10 Percent Campaign Aaron Newton, Local Food System Program Coordinator, presented an update on the recently created Food Policy Council (FPC) . He addressed the following information: the FPC has elected Patricia Cramer as Chairman and Chad VonCannon as Vice Chairman; staff has made recommendations for bylaws and subcommittees and will be reviewed at the next FPC meeting on October 14 the FPC helped to design, create and staff a local food booth at the Cabarrus County Fair; etc. He also reviewed the Community Food Assessment (Phase I) which addressed the following information: Context and Goals; Food System Components; Assessment Methodology; Production Characteristics; Farming Population; Farm Size and Characteristics; Economic Opportunity; Market Access; Natural Resources; and Next Steps; Phase 2 of the Community Food Assessment will involve interviewing seventy -five to eighty percent of relevant Cabarrus County citizens regarding key issues; a full report is expected to be completed and presented to the Board by June 2011; the FPC will be voting on a local food purchasing policy at its October 14 meeting which includes a provision requiring all county catered events to have at least 10 percent from food producers in North Carolina; etc. Throughout the presentation, Mr. Newton and Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, presented the following information regarding the 10 Percent Campaign to promote local foods: a kick -off for the 10 Percent Campaign was held at the Harrisburg Farmer's Market in August; each county is required to have a designated coordinator and she is the coordinator for Cabarrus County; 7 business /institutions and 98 individuals have signed up to participate in the campaign; required information to participate electronically; a kickoff for county employees will be held later in the week; etc. During the presentation, Ms. Bost and Mr. Newton responded to variety of questions from the Board.