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May 19, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 835 H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ KaV Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board (G-6) Expansion of Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners to Seven Seats Chairman White presented information related to the expansion of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Issues addressed included the following: how the concept of expanding the Board's membership from five to seven seats originated; how to proceed; meeting the Legislature's deadlines for the short session; the filing of a place holder bill; length of terms and appointment dates for the new members; costs associated with special elections; etc. There was a general discussion and the following items were addressed: the terms and appointment dates specified in the place holder bill; special legislation to expand the Board is not needed; the need to hold a referendum; fairness; low voter turnout at special elections; different scenarios; only non-controversial bills can be filed during the short session; public involvement; the importance of having the options in written format; etc. Chairman White announced that he will send the information to the Board electronically for review. He also asked to have the topic included on the Agenda throughout the budget process in hopes that discussions can be open and the issue can move forward. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H-1) Centralina Workforce Development Board The Centralina Workforce Development Board (CWDB) requests the reappointment of Bob VanGorden to the CWDB (Private Sector) for a two-year term ending June 30, 2010. In addition, the CWDB requests the appointment of Phil Geissinger to a two-year term ending June 30, 2010, effective July 1, 2008, to replace Beth Wanke as a Private Sector representative. In January 2008, Lisa Conger was erroneously appointed to the CWDB to fill the Education position held by Pat Woods. The Clerk requests the removal of Ms. Conger from the CWDB roster. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Bob VanGorden (Private Sector) to the Centralina Workforce Development Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2010; appointed Phil Geissinger (Private Sector) to a two-year term ending June 30, 2010 effective July 1, 2008 and removed Lisa Conger from the Centralina Workforce Development Board. (H-2) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Debi Lee, Lead Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman, requests the removal of Bel Ray and Shirley Vellente from the Advisory Board due to failure to complete required orientation and training. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board removed Bel Ray and Shirley Vellente from the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee roster as requested. (H-3) Parka Commission At its April meeting, the Parks Commission unanimously voted to recommend the appointment of Dick Snyder (Northwest Area) and Shannon Glenn (Kannapolis) to the Parks Commission. Ms. Glenn will complete an unexpired term vacated by Scott Aldrich (Kannapolis) who recently resigned his position due to relocation. Due to a typographical error in the March agenda, the correct unexpired term for the Kannapolis seat is 1-31-09. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the resignation of Scott Aldrich from the Parks Commission; appointed Dick Snyder to the Parks Commission representing the Northwest area for a three-year term ending January 31, 2011 and appointed Shannon Glenn to the Parks Commission to complete an unexpired term ending January 31, 2009 to fill the Kannapolis seat. (H-4) Water 6 Sewer Authori tv of Cabarrus County