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March 16, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1278 Commissioner Privette stated he made an announcement at a Pastor's Conference regarding the need for volunteers to serve on these committees, Vice Chairman Mynatt stated that as the liaison to the County's Department of Aging Advisory Board, she would be glad to meet with members of the committees to learn more about their responsibilities. She commented that people may hesitate to apply to serve on these committees because of a lack of understanding of what it may require. Ms. Pensgen reported that any of the committee members, as well as Laurie Abounader, Regional Ombudsman, would be happy to attend any group meetings to make a presentation about the committees. Chairman White announced that several appointments to both committees had been made by the Board during the past year. (C-2) Commerce - Central Land Area Land Uae Plan Receives Award of Excellence Commissioner Poole recognized the Commerce Department for receiving the Region of Excellence Award for the Central Area Land Use Plan from the Centralina Council of Government. The County was awarded in the Planning and Sustainability category for its unique approach to land use planning. Susie Morris, Planning & Zoning Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the Department. Chairman White. commended the Commerce Department and the City of Concord for working together on this endeavor. (C-3) Presentation of 2008 Cabarrus County Extension and Community Association (ECA) Outstanding Community Sup orter Award Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, announced that last year, close to 200 members of the Cabarrus County Extension and Community Association (ECA) donated 25,000 hours of community service in this community. She stated it is an honor for this association to receive recognition and in turn provide recognition to people that work with the association and help them achieve their goals of working with families and individuals in the community. Gail Linker, immediate past ECA President, and Pat Wickliff, 2008 ECA President, presented the Outstanding Community supporter Award to Chairman White. Chairman White graciously accepted the award. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman White opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:57 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Price Crutchfield of 592 Love Street, Concord, expressed dissatisfaction with the Concord Police Department, noting that he had been wrongly arrested several times. Lynda Delellis, resident of 6215 Denny Rumple Road, Kannapolis, stated she is still having problems with teenagers driving on her private road late at night, and she suspects the kids are involved in illegal activities. 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 - Joi: Cabarrus County. I County Attorney Michael W. Taylor, representing Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare, submitted a joint resolution to change PBH's legal name from