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January 27, 2003 Page 35 Commissioner Carruth presented the following proposed time line for the hiring of the County Manager by July 1: Phase I - Advertisement and Recruitment (January-February); Phase II - Initial Interviews (March-April); and Phase III - Candidate Qualification (May-June). After discussion, the Board by consensus agreed to a target date of September 1, 2003 to have a new County Manager "on board." UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board set April 15, 2003, as the deadline for accepting applications for the County Manager position. The Board made no other changes to the draft advertisement, and Mr. Cummings will proceed with advertising in various professional publications. Commissioner Carruth outlined the following four options, including advantages and disadvantages, for the ~Search Choices" for a County Manager: (1) Hire Recruiter to Bring in New County Manager; (2) Do Search Ourselves; (3) Hire Facilitator to Guide the Process; and (4) Use a Recruiter for Phase I (Advertisement and Recruitment) and the Board for Final Stages (Initial Interviews and Candidate Qualification). Mr. Cummings listed the following options related to the County Manager search process: (1) Utilize screening committee to review and reduce the number of applications to a manageable number; (2) Board utilize evaluation period for the Interim Manager; and (3) Use services available through the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. There was discussion regarding the various search options presented by Commissioner Carruth and Mr. Cummings. It was generally agreed that the Board would do the search itself with the possibility of some assistance from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. (F-12) Waiver of Electrical Inspection Fees Associated with Repair of Power Meters Damaged as a Result of Recent Ice Storm Commissioner Privette requested that the Board waive inspection fees for reconnection of damaged power meters as a result of the recent ice storm. There were 35 such inspections with a $20.00 fee for each inspection. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to waive electrical inspection fees associated with repair of power meters damaged as a result of the ice storm and authorized staff to mail refunds to those who paid for such inspections. Commissioner Carruth proposed that amendments be made to the County's State of Emergency Ordinance to allow the Chairman to waive certain fees such as landfill tipping fees, inspection fees, etc., for a specific period at the time he issues an emergency declaration. Staff will draft these amendments for consideration by the Board. (F-13) Consideration of Building Code - Commissioner Carpenter Commissioner Carpenter proposed that the County's building regulations be amended to include Appendix D of State Building Code related to swimming pools. Mr. Mel Murray, resident of 82 Bridlewood Place, Concord, expressed concern that local pool builders do not have to meet State Building Code standards in constructing swimming pools in Cabarrus County because the County has not adopted that part of the Building Code. He cited numerous problems and safety hazards that had occurred during the construction of his swimming pool and asked the Board to adopt the swimming pool regulations to allow enforcement in Cabarrus County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board asked that Mike Downs, Public Safety Services Director, provide information at the next meeting concerning the enforcement of Swimming Pool Standards of the State Residential building Code. (G) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (G-l) Criminal Justice Partnership Program Advisor~ Board