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May 1, 2006 - Agenda Work Session Page 581 Dennis Testerman, Resource Conservation Specialist with the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District, presented a "Land for Tomorrow Resolution". This Resolution urged the General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing a November 2006 general obligation bond referendum to increase conservation spending in North Carolina by $200 million per year for five years. He reported Cabarrus County has received $4,183,850.00 in grants from the Conservation Trust Funds, much of which was used for Parks and Recreation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Tomorrow Resolution on the May 15, 2006 Agenda as a New Business Commissioner the Land for item. Harrisburg Fire Department Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, introduced Chief Bryan Dunn of the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD). Chief Dunn reported the HVFD Board of Directors met in April and confirmed their vote to consolidate fire protection services with the Town of Harrisburg. A public hearing is scheduled for May 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrisburg Town Hall. He also proposed the creation of a five-member advisory board with three members appointed from within the Harrisburg town limits and two members appointed by the County Commissioners from the fire district's unincorporated area. Commissioner Privette commended Chief Dunn on completing a project that had been discussed for seven years. Commissioner Carpenter questioned the need for an inter-local agreement for fire protection services to maintain equitable fire rates for all Harrisburg residents. Chief Dunn explained the budget process for the HVFD and the tax rate to be paid by those living within the Town and those in the unincorporated area of Harrisburg. Mr. Smith explained the County would contract with the Town for fire services. commissioner Carpenter suggested the Board adopt a resolution of support for the consolidation of the fire protection services in Harrisburg. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried the Board voted to place the following items on the May 15, 2006 Agenda: Resolution of support for the consolidation of fire protection services between the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Harrisburg and appointments to the Harrisburg Fire Advisory Board. (G-6) Resolution Supporting Referendum to Fund Construction Facilities Legislation Authorizing $1 Billion Bond and Repair of Water, Sewer and Storm Water John Day, County Manager, reported information about the proposed $1 million bond referendum to fund the construction and repair of water, sewer and storm water facilities was presented at the Centralina Council of Governments' delegates meeting in April. This Resolution requested the General Assembly to hold a $1 billion bond referendum in November 2006. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the 2006 Clean Water Bond Resolution on the May 15, 2006 Agenda as a New Business item. Construction Standards Division - Addition of Four Inspector positions Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported four additional inspectors are needed to handle the increase in the number of inspections and to reduce the ratio of inspectors to inspections as recommended by the Department of Insurance. He said the additional inspectors (two building inspectors, one plumbing inspector and one electrical inspector) will allow the inspectors to do a more thorough job. Inspection services are mandated by State statute and are a fee supported service. Mr. Marshall estimated the cost for the additional inspectors to be $15,000.00 for the remainder of FY 2006 and $160,000.00 annually. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the request for four additional inspector positions for the Construction Standards Division on the May 15, 2006 Agenda as a Consent item.