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June 30, 2003 Page 180 Mr. James Polk, Program Manager with the Department of Social Services, presented the proposed amendments to the County's Work First Block Grant Plans for FY 2001-2003 and FY 2003-2005 to make special provisions for the Emergency Assistance component. The amendment would permit the use of Block Grant funds for emergency assistance payments in the event of large-scale layoffs affecting workers in Cabarrus County. This is in preparation for potential layoffs by the Pillowtex Corporation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the amendments to the Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plans for FY 2001-2003 and FY 2003- 2005 that will permit the use of block grant funds to provide emergency assistance payments as outlined in Section II. Emergency Assistance (B) Special Emergency Assistance (EA) Provision for Displaced Workers Due to Plant Closures or Large-Scale Layoffs. (This Provision is not continuously in effect, and can only be enacted on the Authority of the Director.) Further, the Board authorized Chairman Freeman to sign the certification pages for the revised Work First Block Grant Plans. Addition to Agenda UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to add to the agenda the discussion of drainage and erosion problems on the following properties: Martin and Debra M. Quayle; Alan Miller; and Frank and Marion Dell. Stallings Farm Subdivision Drainage Problems Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, reviewed issues that have been raised about stormwater and sediment and erosion control in the Stallings Farm Subdivision. Several property owners (Quayle, Miller and Dell) have complained that the builder, Vernon Burris, failed to take proper action to prevent drainage problems in that subdivision and have requested revocation of the building permit for a dwelling on Lot 60. Mr. Marshall advised that Mr. Burris is complying with the ordinances and that staff does not recommend revocation of the building permit at this time. Mr. Scott Herman, Vice Chairman of the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors, reported on his contact with the property owners regarding the drainage problems in Stallings Farm. He stated the District Supervisors would discus~ the issue at its meeting on Tuesday. After discussion, the Board generally agreed that Mr. Herman should discuss the drainage problems with the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors at its upcoming meeting. (E) CLOSED SESSION UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: {1) To discuss personnel matters as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a) (6); and (2) To consult with the County Attorney to preserve the attorney-client privilege and to discuss pending or threatened litigation as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 143- 318.11 (a)(3). The Clerk left the meeting during the Closed Session. Mr. Don Cummings, Human Resources Director, recorded the minutes for a portion of the Closed Session on personnel matters and for the remainder of the meeting after the Board reconvened in open session. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of Closed Session. County Attorney Position Commissioner Privette motioned, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs, to direct the Interim County Manager, in consultation with the County Attorney, to bring to the Board a proposal for a staff attorney. Discussion followed to include reasoning, expense, staffing and paralegal use. Commissioner Privette called the question and the original motion was voted on.