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442 Proposed FY 1995-96 Cabarrus County Budget - Public Hearing - 7:00 P.M. At 7:02 P.M., Chairman Barnhart stated that this was the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed FY 1995-96 Cabarrus County Budget and asked if anyone were present who wished to address the Board. Mr. Roland L. Davey, Director of the Cannon Memorial YMCA, requested the continuation of the County's annual allocation to the David H. Murdock Senior Center. Ms. Rachel Moffett addressed the issue of domestic violence in Cabarrus County and reviewed the funding sources for the Cabarrus Victim's Assistance Network (CVAN) Battered Women's Program. She asked that the annual County appropriation be restored from the recommended appropriation of $13,000.00 to $15,000.00. Ms. Judi Mullis spoke in support of continued funding for the CVANBattered Women's Program. She stated she was a battered woman 21 years ago and now does volunteer work for the program. Ms. Mullis commented on the importance of the battered women's shelter in providing a safe haven for women and children in the community. Ms. Peggy Cleveland, Executive Director of the Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCCM), supported the continued funding of CCCM. She reported the County's annual appropriation of $10,000.00 helps to stabilize 100 families per year. Ms. Shirley McDowell, Executive Director of Hospice of Cabarrus County, discussed the Home Care and Community Group programs provided in the community by Hospice. She asked for the continued annual funding of $5,592.00 by Cabarrus County. Mr. John C. Kee, resident of 9711 Hickory Ridge Road in Harrisburg, stated his support for the schools but opposed an increase in taxes. Stating that senior citizens need to have the tax rate lowered, he recommended a ten percent (10%) budget cut in all County departments. Ms. Karin Britt, President of the Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus County, discussed the activities of the Society and spoke in support of the request for County funding. She reported that members assist local Animal Control by investigating complaints of animal cruelty and abandonment. Ms. Kareen Scott, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels, asked for an increase of $3,000.00 in County funding, stating there are currently 80 people on a waiting list for services. Mr. Wallace Hinnant, resident of 2424 Wimbledon Street in Concord, addressed the Board regarding the proposed budget as well as the board's working relationship. He supported the request by the Department of Aging for a new Transportation Coordinator position, stating there were problems with the Planning Department's administration of the Transportation Program. Also, Mr. Hinnant objected to the recommendation that program fees be increased at the Senior Center, stating that increased fees would result in less participation at the Center. He advised he would make additional budget recommendations after receiving a copy of the County's organizational chart. Dr. Ed Tyson, Kannapolis City Schools Superintendent, spoke in support of funding for the schools and asked that the Board seriously consider the funding requests by the schools. Mr. Witherspoon read a letter from Dr. Harold Winkler, Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent, discussing the importance of capital funds to meet school facility needs. In his letter, Dr. Winkler asked that the Board continue to place the education of students of Cabarrus County as the top priority for funding efforts and that the School System and the County continue to work together with one common goal--the students.