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September 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1635 WHEREAS, every community has special traits that makes it unique. These traits develop over time and are woven into the fabric ofits citizens' daily lives. In many ways, our community defines who we are. WHEREAS, every community comes together through shared history, shared knowledge, and shared experiences. As our community grows and changes, it can become more difficult to maintain and to honor the traits that are unique and special. WHEREAS, One Book One Community is one way to bring together each diverse individual in Cabarrus County to share an experience together - the experience of reading the same novel. This collective experience not only encourages literacy; it also encourages dialogue and the expression of thoughts and ideas among individuals who may not otherwise find a connection. WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County Public Library selected the month of October, 2009 as the One Book One Community - Cabarrus Reads event. WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County Public Library has selected On Agate Hill by Lee Smith for this year's One Book One Community - Cabarrus Reads event. WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County Public Library in celebration of the One Book One Community event created several ways to come together and participate throughout October by meeting or working with the author, Lee Smith at a Creative Writing Workshop, book discussions, and many other events. NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners County declare the month of October, 2009 as One Book One Community Month and Saturday, October 24th as Lee Smith day in Cabarrus County and commend its observance to all citizens. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Cabarrus County, North Carolina this the 21st day of September, 2009. /s/ H Jay White Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Cabarrus Co. Board of Commissioners (G-5) Discussion of MPO Priority Project Lists Commissioner Carruth presented and discussed the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Project priority lists for Divisions 9, Division 10, and Division 9 & 10. Chairman White suggested Priority No. 3, Item No. U-4910 (Derita Rd. widen and improve from Popular Tent Rd. to Concord Mills Blvd.) be extended to Mallard Creek Road. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H-1) Appointments - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) The terms of appointments end for the following JCPC members: Terry W. Triplett (Police Chief / designee), Jane Cauthen (DSS Director / designee), Kalesha Kennedy (County Manager / designee), Fantasia Piedra (Student under 18 years of age), Sam Yow (Student under 18 years of age), Terri Stancil (Member of Business Community), Erin K. Shoe (Local Health Director / designee), Troy W. Barnhardt (at-large), Dawn Thomas (at-large), and Marta Meares (at-large). All desire reappointment except the two students. These two positions will be filled in the near future and the JCPC Chair requests their names be removed from the roster. Exceptions to the "length of service' provision of the Appointment Policy are needed for Mr. Triplett and Mr. Barnhardt as both have served for six consecutive years or more. An exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy:is needed for Kalesha Kennedy. Randy Daniels with the Parks Department resigned from the Council on August 17. It is recommended that Ben Sharpe, also with the Parks Department, be appointed to complete an unexpired term ending September 30, 2010. A residency exception is also needed for Mr. Sharpe. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Terry Triplett (including an exception to the Appointment Policy), Jane Cauthen, Kalesha Kennedy (including an exception to the Appointment Policy), Terri Stancil, Erin Shoe, Troy Barnhardt (including an exception to the Appointment Policy), Dawn