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January 31, 2009 (Board Retreat) Page 1223 possible. Commissioner Poole, the current liaison to the Town of Harrisburg and Kannapolis Board of Education, explained that she is unable to attend Harrisburg's meetings because they meet on the same night as the Kannapolis Board of Education. To remedy this situation, she asked Commissioner Carruth, the current liaison to the City of Kannapolis, to switch with her. She further explained that since both meetings are in close proximity to one another, she would be able to attend a portion of both meetings. Commissioner Carruth agreed to switch with Commissioner Poole. Goal No. 3 - Year 2 Outcomes: Continued 3. Replace the three current 911 communications center with one countywide, consolidated 911 communications center. PROGRESS: See Goal 2, Year 2, #1. NEXT STEPS: See Goal 2, Year 2, #1. Goal No. 3 - Years 3-5 Outcomes 1. Study any benefits of combining all waste and recyclables collection throughout the county under one consolidated contract. PROGRESS: This was mentioned to the city managers of Concord and Kannapolis - there was some interest expressed. NEXT STEPS: This could be discussed as part of the county solid waste plan update, required by the state this year. Goal No. 4 A fully engaged community with a shared understanding of its issues and challenges and working together to achieve its goals. Goal No. 4 - Year 1 Outcomes 1. Work in collaboration with all local elected officials and the general public to create an overall vision for ways to handle growth in the County by addressing areas identified in the first Growth Summit. PROGRESS: Issue raised by chairman at fall 2008 Chairman/Mayors meeting. No commitments made by those in attendance. See also Goal 1, Year 3, No. 1. NEXT STEPS: Incorporate into Goal 1, 3-5 Year Outcomes, No. 1. Reoesa of Meeting The Board took a short break and the meeting resumed at 10:21 p.m. Goal No. 6 - Year 1 Outcomes: Continued 2. Hold an extensive work session for information gathering and strategy development in the area of communications and outreach. PROGRESS: Work Session held July 22, 2008. Presented detailed communications plan highlighting efforts in these core areas: foster public awareness of and confidence in Cabarrus County government; communicate the role and accomplishments of Cabarrus County; recognize the positive accomplishments of county employees; enhance and maintain an effective media relationship; enhance communication between county staff, County Manager and Board of Commissioners. NEXT STEPS: Create detailed emergency plan for communicating with residents in times of disaster including black site, robo-call phone system, social media, and enhanced features on Channel 22. Promote public participation in meetings, workshops, etc. through all current mediums. Develop communication plan for courthouse project. Develop communication plan for revaluation three years out. Other suggestions presented: Develop a comprehensive plan to utilize the Speakers Bureau to make presentations to schools, service clubs, civic organizations and other community groups on a consistent basis. Present "Good Neighbor" awards on behalf of county at regular service club meetings. Send an annual recognition letter to civic organizations - suitable for printing in their newsletters. Note: Information related to this goal was presented by Aimee Hawkins.