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October 17, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 356 Whereas I conserve its Weatherization the County of Cabarrus resources and to help Assistance Program; and has a long low-income standing commitment households through to its 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, Carolyn Carpenter, Chairman of Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2005 as: "Weatherization Day" in the County of Cabarrus and I urge all citizens to join me in this observance. Signed this October 17, 2005 /s/ Carolyn Carpenter Carolyn Carpenter! Chairman Board of Commissioners (C-3) Recognition of Chairman Carpenter on her Appointment to the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties vice Chairman Carruth recognized Chairman Carpenter on her appointment to the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee of the National Association of Counties (NACo). The appointment was made by Bill Hansell, President of NACo. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Carpenter opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:42 p.m. She stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Jane Shoemaker! resident of the Odell community! expressed appreciation for a proclamation concerning the Odell incorporation. She stated disappointment with the following actions by the Board: (1) September 29th approval of three developments that had been rejected by the Planning and Zoning Commission because of overburdened schools; and (2) Negotiation for a settlement of a lawsuit filed by one of the developers while the County Attorney was asking the Courts to dismiss the suit as "groundlessu. She said the residents of the Odell community objected to 700 additional homes that would further burden the schools and create additional traffic in the area. Kip Lyon of Washington Lane in Concord presented several related to the Jail. She asked why a 600-bed Jail was needed and happen to the remaining 400 beds if there were only 200 prisoners. questions what would Betty Lipe, resident of Odell School Road, expressed disappointment with the decisions made by the Board at its September 29th meeting that was not televised. She stated all meetings with controversial issues should be televised. Ms. Lipe thanked the Board for the proclamation concerning the Odell incorporation and stated the citizens of Odell want to define their own destiny. In addition, she read an excerpt from the June 17, 2005 minutes pertaining to property tax increases and stated approval of the developments would result in non-conforming lots in the community. Frances Gallimore of Union Street South objected to the construction of a 600-bed Jail in downtown Concord and expressed concern about the impact a Jail of that size would have on the downtown area. She reported prisoners from other jails would be brought to Concord for additional revenues and stated the 600-bed facility would produce approximately 1,200 visitors. She asked the Board to reconsider its decision. Jerry Williamson of somewhere. He said building the first stake has not yet Concord said the County has to build a jail a Jail has been talked about for seven years but been driven into the ground. He discussed delays