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March 18, 2002 Page 314 00192110-9210 Retirement 00192110-9230 Workers Comp 001921190-9640 Ins. & Bonds 00192110-9205 Group Health Ins. 00162110-6605 Deputy Reimbursement 178,859.00 362.00 179,221.00 62,698.00 128.00 62,826.00 130,274.00 265.00 130,539.00 283,337.00 487.00 283,824.00 305,000.00 9,772.00 314,772.00 Scheduling of a Meeting with the Kannapolis City Council Mr. Clifton reported that the Kannapolis City Council had requested a meeting with the Board of Commissioners. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to meet with the Kannapolis City Council on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kannapolis Public Works Operation on Bethpage Road in Kannpolis. One of the topics of conversation will be the Fishertown Community. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Trustees for the Firemen's Relief Fund UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board appointed the following persons as Firemen's Relief Fund Trustees as recommended by their respective fire departments for terms of two years ending January 31, 2004: Allen - Edwin C. Phillips; Cold Water - John A Walker; Flowes Store - Debbie Kiser; Georgeville - Aubrey Barbee; Harrisburg - Richard Mauney; Jackson Park - Archie Coble; Midland - Michael Tucker; Mt. Mitchell - Earl Wise; Mt. Pleasant - Scott Barringer; Northeast Cabarrus - Sylvia Coley; Odell - Keith Clark; and Rimer - Randy Buckwell. Chairman Freeman commented on the recent death of Firefighter Josh Earley from injuries suffered while fighting a house fire. Commissioner Privette proposed, and Board members concurred, for the Board to consider a Resolution in tribute to Josh Earley at its April meeting. Nursing Home Community Advisor~ Committee UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Ms. Monica Jackson to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee for an initial term of one year ending March 31, 2003. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS At 9:25 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments. Mr. Michael Helms complained that the County's garnishment of his checking account for delinquent taxes had frozen his entire account and placed a burden on his family. He also objected to the Envision Cabarrus project, food tax and incentive grant to Pillowtex and supported the recent reduction in employees at the Department of Social Services. Mr. Rick Starnes spoke in support of the Expo project. As a former promoter, he stated it would be an excellent facility that will make money for the taxpayers of the county. Mr. Thomas Hill thanked the Board members for their service. He listed concerns associated with funding for the Expo, the sewer needs in the Fishertown community, the incentive grant agreement with Pillowtex, and the payment of a man from Florida for the Envision Cabarrus project. He commented on the use of taxes and stated the need for all citizens to work together as a community and to make government as small as possible. Mr. John Cox, CEO of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Expo Center and the Envision Cabarrus project. He stated in his opinion both projects will benefit the citizens of Cabarrus County and directly impact the County's future.