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511 Proclamation - Convoy of Hope Day (November 18, 2000) - Chairman Fennel Chairman Fennel announced that a Convoy of Hope Day would be held at the Cabarrus County Fairgrounds on November 18, 2000. He stated the event would provide an opportunity to help those persons in need in Cabarrus County. Also, he presented a video explaining the Convoy of Hope organization and its purpose in assisting those in need. UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Proclamation. Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners PROCLA/~ATION WHEREAS: The Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization founded to assist churches in reaching out to the lost and hurting in their community. They work with local organizations and churches to feed the hungry and make sure all those who come are cared for and loved, and WHEREAS: At the event, they seek to meet the physical and spiritual needs of each guest and encourage local churches and groups to continue reaching out to people in their community, and WHEREAS: Their mission is to unite and mobilize local churches across denominational, racial and socioeconomic lines to help those in need by combining the distribution of nutritious food with Christian ministry in a festive atmosphere, and WHEREAS: The purpose is to bring together thousands of Christian volunteers, churches, civic organizations, and businesses across the United States to assist families in need, NOW THEREFORE, we the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, proclaim November 18, 2000, as CONVOY OF HOPE DAY in Cabarrus County. We urge all citizens to use this occasion to come together and help families in need. Given under my hand and seal this 21st day of August 2000. /s/ Arne L. Fennel Arne L. Fennel, Chairman Cabarrus County Commissioners OLD BUSINESS Report on Sanitar~ Sewer Services in the Fishertown and Princeton Park Communities - Jonathan Marshall In response to the Board's request on May 15 for information on the status of sewer service in the Fishertown and Princeton Park communities, Mr. Marshall estimated that approximately 100 residences in those communities do not have sanitary sewer. He stated some of the homes were outside the initial community development project area, some residents were above the community development income eligibility requirements and some residents had chosen not to connect to the sewer service when it was initially offered. Mr. Marshall advised there is rock in the area, thus making it costly to install sewer. He estimated the project cost at approximately $500,000.00 but stated it would be necessary to hire an engineer to give exact estimates if the .Board should choose to pursue sewer for the area. Finally, Mr. Marshall pointed out that the City of Kannapolis now owns the water and sewer lines in the Fishertown and Princeton Park communities. Ms. Kelly Sifford, Senior Planner, discussed the availability of HOME and Community Development grant funds. She stated the County could use HOME funds to connect those homes that can be served with existing sewer lines and could apply in the spring for Community Development Block Grant funds for water and sewer extensions. Ms. Betty Cannon, resident of Charleston Avenue in Kannapolis, commented on the need for sewer in the area. Stating the City of Kannapolis had declined any assistance to the residents, Ms. Cannon thanked the Board for any assistance the County could provide to the communities. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board directed staff to pursue the appropriate Community Development Block Grant application and granted the Chairman authority to sign the application on behalf of Cabarrus County.