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October 15, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 571 provided her contact information for those who may be interested in participating in the program. The Proclamation is as follows: Proclamation No. 2007-OB Proclamation of Weatherization Day 2007 Whereas, October is National Energy Awareness Month, and October 30 is designated as National Weatherization Day; and Whereas, the County of Cabarrus has a long standing commitment to conserve its resources and to help low-income households through its Weatherization Assistance Program; and Whereas, the State of North Carolina has administered the Weatherization Assistance Program since its inception in 1976, providing a variety of state and federal resources through numerous community action agencies, housing authorities and departments of local government that serve people in every county in the state; and Whereas, it is important to recognize the importance of those programs that ensure that all residents, especially those living at or below the federal poverty level, have the opportunity to live in energy efficient, healthy, safe, and comfortable homes as provided for by the Weatherization Assistance Program; Now, Therefore, I, Robert W. Carruth, Chairman of Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2007 as: "Weatherization Day" in the County of Cabarrus and I urge all citizens to join me in this observance. Signed this the 15t" day of October, 2007. /s/ Robert W. Carruth Robert W. Carruth, Chairman Board of Commissioners /s/ Lori Hinson Deputy Clerk to the Board (C-2) Recognition of County Government 101 Fall Clasa of 2007 Chantel Thompson, Community Relations Coordinator, reported County 101 program provides an in-depth look into county services and programs and participants learn how to utilize these programs and incorporate them into their communities. She said the class also includes several behind-the- scenes tours of county facilities and speakers from every aspect of county government. The Board recognized the following citizens participating in the class: James Moss, Debbie Moss, James Crawford, Gilbert Flowe, Robyn Lesondak, Ruth Curry, Desiree Lackey, Margie Smith, Larry Poole, Mary Flowe, Peggy Helms, Shela Almond, Doralyn Bradley and Mark Hood. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Carruth opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:45 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to 3 minutes. With regard to the replacement of Commissioner Privette, John Clark of Lloyd Place in Concord reported the law states the Republican Executive Committee is charged with making the decision to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners, not the Republicans Men's Club or an advisory committee. He also reported the Democratic Executive Committee appointed Sheriff Riley and Linda McAbee, Register of Deeds, in the past to fill unexpired terms. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Carruth closed that portion of the meeting at 6:47 p.m. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E-1) Ware Honsall Contract Amendment #11