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March 17, 2003 Page 65 salute members of the Cabarrus Extension and Community Association (ECA). She introduced Ms. Judy Furr, 2002 ECA Council President, for comments. Ms. Furr gave a brief overview of the Extension and Community Association, which includes 12 clubs with 165 members in Cabarrus County. She stated ECA is a very active organization providing numerous education programs and volunteering in many areas of service in the county. Ms. Furr introduced the following ECA officers: Joyce Kluttz (2003 County Council President), Jill Linker (2003 First Vice-President), Judy Graeber (2003 Second Vice-President) and Pat Wickliff (County Family and Issues Coordinator). She thanked the Board members for their support and presented gifts made by ECA members in appreciation of that support. (C-2) Recognition of Betsy Ballard on Her Retirement from the Tax Collector's Office Ms. Dawn McHale, Tax Administrator, and Ms. Linda Morgan, Tax Collection Supervisor, recognized Ms. Betsy Ballard on her retirement from the Tax Collector's office. Ms. Ballard began employment with Cabarrus County on January 1, 1985 and will retire on March 20, 2003. On behalf of the Board, Vice Chairman Suggs presented a plaque to Ms. Ballard in appreciation for her 18 years of service to Cabarrus County and its citizens. (C-3) Recognition of Sergeant W. Terr~ Black on His Retirement from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department Sheriff Brad Riley recognized Sergeant W. Terry Black on his retirement from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department. Sergeant Black was sworn in a deputy on July 15, 1974 and retired on February 28, 2003. On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Privette presented a plaque to Sergeant Black in appreciation for his service to Cabarrus County and its citizens. Sergeant Black offered brief comments regarding his tenure with the Sheriff's Department and praised employees of Cabarrus County and the Sheriff's Department. (D) OLD BUSINESS (D-l) Justice Center Pro~ect Monthly Progress Report Mr. Day reported that the Architect Screening Committee met on March 11 and reviewed the 13 architectural proposals that were received for the Justice Center project. The committee narrowed the field to five or six firms and asked for more detailed proposals from those firms. Sheriff Riley reported there is a verbal commitment with Gaston County Jail officials to enter into a 12-month agreement to house (as needed) 10 to 20 Cabarrus County inmates. He stated that Lieutenant Scott Hayworth (Chief Jail Administrator) is still seeking other facilities within a radius of 100 miles that could be used to house inmates on a short-term basis. Finally, Sheriff Riley stated the average daily population for the Jail was 192 for the month of February and 205 thus far during the month of March. (D-2) Summ%ar~ of Short- and Long-term Goals U~date Mr. Day presented an update on the short- and long-term goals identified by the Board at its January work session. He stated a number of issues such as the Eastern Area Plan, County's fiscal condition and school funding would be addressed later in this meeting. A request for funding the widening of 1-85 has been sent to Congressman Robin Hayes for inclusion in TEA-21 funding allocation. Mr. Day introduced Mark Martin, Harrisburg Town Council member and Public Safety Director, for comments on the proposed establishment of a municipal fire department. Mr. Martin reported on discussions by the Town of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department regarding the establishment of a municipal fire department. He stated the most significant issue to the Town is how to equalize the tax rate in the Town and fire district until such time the town limits can be expanded in 2010 to match the fire district boundaries. Mr. Martin asked for an agreement with the Board concerning the future tax levy in the fire district.