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475 THERE WILL BE A TWENTY ($20.00) RE-INSPECTION CHARGE FOR ANY RETURN TRIP TO A JOB SITE IF THE CONTRACTOR, SUB-CONTRACTOR OR OWNER IS AT FAULT FOR THE RE- INSPECTION. Comments by Mr, John Witherspoon Mr. Witherspoon, who will be leaving Cabarrus County employment on June 30, 1995, presented brief comments regarding his tenure as County Manager since November 18, 1991. He listed a number of the major issues and accomplishments during this period of time, including the merger of the City and County utilities departments, improved relations with Philip Morris, improved financial condition of the County, the near completion of the Coddle Creek Reservoir, the construction of the Muddy Creek project, and the start of additional funding to meet school facility needs. He commended County staff on its professionalism and urged the Board to continue its efforts to address the growth in the county. Commissioner Niblock thanked Mr. Witherspoon for serving Cabarrus County, stating he had been extremely impressed with his calm manner, demeanor and high professionalism as County Manager. He wished him well in his future endeavors. Amendment to the Personnel Ordinance UPON MOTION of Commissioner Oli0-Mills, seconded by Commissioner Fennel with Commissioners Olio-Mills, Fennel and Niblock and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board tabled the proposed amendment to the Personnel Ordinance regarding Leaves of Absence until the next meeting. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Dick Lane of Sam Black Road in Midland asked the Board to make provisions to fund the installation of water lines along Sam Black Road. He complained of bad water and stated there were 28 residences within one mile who need water. Mr. Chris Palladino and Ms. Yvonne Sherman addressed the Board concerning improper work by Mr. George Smith, building contractor, and the alleged failure by Mr. Kenny McCombs, Building Inspector, to correctly inspect the footings on each of their new houses. Mr. Palladino stated that the footings of both homes were passed by Mr. McCombs although they did not comply with the Building Code. He reported that a structural engineer had advised him that the walls of his home would crack within three to seven years as they are not resting on the footings. He asked the County to pay for repairs to the footings of his home. Ms. Sherman reported that she had contracted with Mr. Smith to build a new home in River Ridge Subdivision and paid him to obtain a building permit for her home. After the footings were inspected by Mr. McCombs, Ms. Sherman stated it was discovered that the footings were incorrect and would have to be redone. Mr. Smith had surrendered his builder's license and she had attempted to have the building permit transferred to her name. She objected to paying for a second permit from the Building Inspection Department. Mr. Newton addressed the Board regarding the complaints by Mr. Palladino and Ms. Sherman. He described the process for inspecting footings and stated that the County is continuing to look at ways to improve this process. He explained that the building permit for Ms. Sherman's home became null and void at the time the general contractor surrendered his license and therefore could not be transferred to Ms. Sherman. UPON HOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Niblock with Commissioners Fennel, Niblock and Olio-Mills and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board moved to waive the building permit fee for Ms. Yvonne Sherman and to give her a new permit in place of the permit previously issued to her general contractor. Chairman Barnhart asked for additional information from staff regarding the complaint by Mr. Palladino. The Board will consider this matter further upon receipt of this information.