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February 17, 2003 Page 55 on the citizens of Cabarrus County, the legal community, the environment and the recent hard-fought revitalization of downtown Concord. There was discussion regarding potential sites for the location of a new Jail and Courthouse. Chairman Freeman stated the Board has not made any decision regarding the location of the new facility and pointed out it would probably be five to ten years before a new Courthouse is constructed. Chairman Freeman recognized Chief District Court Judge William G. Hamby, Jr. for comments. Judge Hamby stated he was not taking a position regarding the location of a new Court facility but indicated he would not want the facility moved from downtown Concord if not necessary. He commented on the pressures that the population growth has placed on schools, utilities and the court system and emphasized the need for additional jail space at this time. (F-2) HOME Program - Public Hearing - 6:30 p.m. Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning and Zoning Services Director, stated this was the second of two required public hearings for the County's participation in the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan HOME Consortium. The County is expected to receive approximately $126,000.00 that will be used for housing repair and rehabilitation for low-income persons, specifically elderly homeowners, who live outside the municipal limits of Concord and Kannapolis. At 7:35 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the public hearing on the HOME Program and asked if anyone wished to address the Board regarding the proposed Program. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on February 7 and 9, 2003. There was no one present to address the Board, and Chairman Freeman closed the public hearing. (F-3) Cabarrus Accessibility Action Committee Mr. Cary Gluf, President of the Cabarrus Accessibility Action Committee (CAAC), presented information concerning the CAAC and its efforts to create public awareness, expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities. There was brief discussion regarding architectural requirements and the accessibility of facilities in Cabarrus County. (F-4) Cabarrus County Smallpox Vaccination Plan Dr. William F. Pilkington, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Public Health, reported that each local health department has been required to develop a Smallpox Vaccination Plan. The Cabarrus Health Alliance has developed such a Plan and received approval by the State Health Department as well as the Center for Disease Control. Vaccinations are scheduled to begin in Cabarrus County the first of March. Ms. Cappie Stanley, Public Health Program Team Leader, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Cabarrus County Smallpox Vaccination Plan that covers the following five scenarios, including both pre- and post-event activities: Pre-Event Activity Stage 1: Vaccination of those most likely to diagnose, investigate smallpox disease (approximately 125 - 150 people) treat, or Stage 2: Vaccination of first responders and additional health care workers (approximately 4,500 - 5,000 people) Stage 3: VOLUNT~LRY vaccination of large portion of population (Approximately 60,000+ people) Post-Event Activity Ring Vaccination: Vaccination initiative after a diagnosed case (Case, Contacts, Contacts of contacts) Mass Vaccination Vaccination after potential exposure in a large-scale scenario. population of county that has not received pre-event Entire vaccine