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May 31, 2005 - Recessed Meeting Page 203 Department into a municipal department. He said it was the Town's ultimate goal, would most likely require state legislation and be a lengthy process. There was brief discussion on the impact a new fire station would have on safety issues, response times and fire insurance rates. UPON MOTION of Chairman Carpenter, seconded by and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Harrisburg Fire Department as presented. Commissioner Privette proposed budget for Midland Fire Department Chief Allen Burnette, Midland Fire Department, presented the proposed budget for the fire department which included a half cent tax increase. He reported a half cent tax increase was necessary to offset a substantial decrease in property valuations due to the closure of the Corning plant. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for the Midland Fire Department as presented. Gold Hill Fire Department Randy Earnhardt of the Gold Hill Fire Department presented the proposed budget for the fire department which included a one-cent tax increase. He reported the additional funds would be used to purchase a new tanker truck, cover increased fuel costs and lower the fire insurance rating. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for the Gold Hill Fire Department as presented. Other Fire Departments UPON MOTION of Chairman Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed tax rates for the following fire districts as included in the draft Budget Ordinance: Allen, Cold Water, Enochville, Flowe's Store, Georgeville, Jackson parkf Mt. Mitchell, Odell, Rimer, Winecoff (contracted to the City of Kannapolis) , Northeast, Mt. Pleasant Rural and Richfield-Misenheimer. The fire tax rates will be included in the final Budget Ordinance presented for approval after the public hearing. Emergency Medical Services & Non-Emergency Transportation David Hampton, Director of Emergency Medical Services, proposed budgets for Emergency Medical Services and Transportation. presented the Non-Emergency UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services as presented. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Juba and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for Non-Emergency Transportation as presented. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Kenny Robinson, Accountant, presented the proposed budget for the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. He reported a reduction in the contribution to the Arena from the General Fund in the amount of $136,000.00. There was a brief discussion on upcoming events at the Arena. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center as presented. Cabarrus County Fair Kenny Robinson, Cabarrus County Fair. Accountant, presented the No changes were reported. proposed budget for the