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502 Mr-. Gene Morris, Chairman of the Department of Aging Advisory Committee, reported that the Advisory Committee had voted unanimously on this date to go on record as being opposed to the survey, sale and/or development of any portion of the Senior Center property for private development. He stated the committee applauds the desire by the David Drye Company to provide suitable and affordable housing for seniors, but is opposed to the sale of the Senior Center property for this purpose. Mr. Morris stated that the land should be preserved for use as non-residential facilities and for activities for all seniors. Dr. C. H. Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Health, addressed the Board regarding the sale of the property behind the Health Department to the City of Concord. He cited concerns by the Health Board members that they were not contacted regarding the sale of the property until they were requested to sign the deed transferring the property to the City of Concord. Also, Dr. Smith requested that the revenue from the sale of the property be designated to renovate or build a new Health facility. He further questioned the Board's wishes regarding the earlier recommendations by the 21st Century Committee for the development of a human services facility in Cabarrus County. Chairman Barnhart apologized to Dr. Smith, stating there was no intent to slight the Health Board regarding the sale of the property behind the Health Department. In regards to the designation of funding, he stated he will be meeting with Dr. Pilkington to discuss the Health Department's facility needs. The 21st Century Committee recommendations will also be revisited during that meeting. Commissioner Fennel cited concerns regarding janitorial services at the Health Department. He reported that the facility is not being properly cleaned and secured at night. Chairman Barnhart is to look into this matter. Ms. Yvonne sherman thanked the Board for allowing her to get a new building permit in her name as approved by the Board on June 19. However, she asked why her claim has not been considered as Mr. Chris Palladino's claim has been considered. According to Ms. Sherman, she and Mr. Palladino have the same building problem and both issues should be considered equally. She further advised that the footings for her home could not be repaired and therefore have been removed. Mr. Gerald Newton, Planning and Development Area Manager, reviewed the complaints by Ms. Sherman and Mr. Palladino as presented to the Board on June 19. He advised that the complaints are two different situations. Ms. Sherman has removed all the footings for her house and the property is rough graded and ready for construction to begin. Also, Ms. Sherman has filed a claim against the County's professional liability insurance and a complaint with the Building Qualifications Board. The Palladino issue involves a specific footing issue for an existing house, and Mr. Palladino is obtaining information concerning repair costs. Chairman Barnhart thanked Ms. Sherman for her comments but declined to open the meeting for discussion of the issue. He advised that the County Attorney and staff are still looking into the building problems and that things are currently in process through the State concerning Ms. Sherman's complaint. REPORTS A status report on the Workers' Compensation Fund from Mr. Blair Bennett was included in the agenda. According to Mr. Bennett, the net first year savings for the Cabarrus County Workers' Compensation Fund was in the amount of $275,951.15. Recess of Meeting There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Barnhart recessed the meeting until July 31, 1995 at 6:00 P.M. in the Commissioners' Conference Room. Clerk to the Board