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February 19, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 281 a statewide $2 billion public school facilities bond referendum at the earliest possible date. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Cabarrus County, North Carolina this the 19t" day of February, 2007. By: /s/ Robert W. Carruth Robert W. Carruth, Chairman Boardof Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk (G-10) Delegation to Raleigh Vice Chairman Juba reported she had been in contact with N.C. Senator Fletcher Hartsell and N.C. Representative Jeff Barnhardt concerning a delegation going to Raleigh to discuss the County's most pressing issues, i.e., inadequate school funding, roads, etc. Based on conversations with the delegates, she reported the month of April would be a good time to go. She suggested the delegation leave on a Wednesday and meet with the Legislators on Thursday. Commissioner White expressed support for the trip and encouraged the Board to plan and prepare appropriately. There was a general discussion on when to go, how many items to discuss and whom to invite for the proposed trip. The dates of April 18 and 19 were selected. John Day, County Manager, pointed out if the Board wants other elected officials to attend the meeting and have a unified message, it will take a considerable amount of preparation. UPON MOTION by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to send a delegation to Raleigh to meet with representatives of the North Carolina General Assembly to discuss the two most urgent issues facing Cabarrus County, tentatively set for April 18 and 19, 2007 with Vice Chairman Juba to organize the event. (H) REPORTS None. (Z) APPOINTMENTS (I-1) Cabarrus County Agricultural Advisory Board The terms of appointment on the Agricultural Advisory Board for Larry Taylor and Ned Hudson ended January 31, 2007. Both members are eligible for reappointment for 3-year terms ending January 31, 2010. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Larry Taylor and Ned Hudson to the Cabarrus County Agricultural Advisory Board for '3-year terms ending January 31, 2010. (I-2) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council At its January 17, 2007 meeting, the Council voted to recommend the following individuals for reappointment: Scott C. Robertson (Juvenile Defense Attorney), Betty Crump (At-Large Member), Jerry W. Sigmon (At-Large Member) and Roger F. Suclupe (At-Large Member). UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed: Scott Robertson (Juvenile Defense Attorney, Betty Crump (At-Large Member), Jerry Sigmon (At-Large Member) and Roger Suclupe (At-Large Member) to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for 2-year terms ending June 30, 2008. (I-B) Nursing Home Community Advisory Board Chairman Carruth announced there are currently seven vacant positions on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.