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541 <br /> <br />service and non-discrimination in post-hospital referrals. She reported a <br />decline in the total number of visits as well as in the number of referrals by <br />NorthEast Medical Center. Staff will monitor the operation of Home Health and <br />advise the Board of further changes. <br /> <br />Boards and Commissions: Per Diem Payments} Commissions Appointment Policy <br /> <br /> Mr. Blair Bennett, Deputy County Manager for Administration, discussed the <br />issue of compensation for members of selected County advisory boards and <br />committees. The current rate of $50.00 per meeting for the Chairman and $40.00 <br />per meeting for members was set in 1987. There was discussion as to why some <br />advisory boards are paid and others are not. <br /> <br /> The County Manager and staff will review the current Appointment Policy and <br />prepare recommendations regarding membership guidelines, terms and compensation <br />for members. <br /> <br />Transportation (Van) Service <br /> <br /> Mr. Marshall updated the Board on the County van system. There was <br />discussion regarding the level of service and the cost of operation. <br /> <br />District Representation <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton presented maps delineating various options for the creation of <br />five or seven districts in the county. The Board discussed possible problems <br />associated with district representation, including the potential of eliminating <br />good candidates, placing the interest of one's own district over the interest of <br />another district or the entire county and the difficulty in finding good <br />candidates in specific areas. Commissioner Niblock supported the concept of <br />district representation; however, Chairman Casper and Commissioner Barnhart <br />opposed district representation. <br /> <br /> Also, Mr. Clifton introduced the possibility of non-partisan elections for <br />county commissioners. Chairman Casper stated there is no precedent for this in <br />North Carolina, and there was no further discussion regarding this proposal. <br /> <br />Solid Waste Management/Landfill <br /> <br /> Mr. Day reported on the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day scheduled <br />on April 25, 1998. Plans are being made for a private company to offer <br />composting bins for sale during this event. <br /> <br /> Mr. Day updated the Board on the solid waste collection franchise. He <br />pointed out the Board may add weekly curbside recycling pickup and weekly yard <br />waste collection services to the weekly trash pickup for an additional charge, <br />provided the additional charge is applied to all customers. <br /> <br /> Mr. Day reviewed activities at the Landfill which stopped accepting <br />municipal solid waste for on-site disposal on December 31, 1997. Plans are for <br />the Landfill to continue to serve as a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill <br />as long as there is sufficient cover dirt on-site for C&D disposal. There was <br />also brief discussion regarding the various options for the long term use of the <br />Landfill property, including the preservation of the property for green space. <br />This issue will be discussed further at a later date. <br /> <br />School Construction Costs <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton distributed information regarding the ten-year facilities plans <br />and current construction projects for the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City <br />school systems. There was discussion regarding school facility needs, <br />specifically the need for a new County high school, and long term financing <br />alternatives. <br /> <br />Recess of Meeting <br /> <br /> Chairman Casper recessed the retreat at 5:45 P.M. Commissioners Carpenter <br />and Mills and Mr. Hartsell joined the Board for dinner at 7:00 P.M. They were <br />present for the remainder of the retreat and work session. <br /> <br /> <br />