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189 August 15, 1994 The Honorable James B. Hunt Governor State of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Governor Hunt: The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners unanimously endorses the application of Cabarrus County to participate in Smart Start. Access to affordable, quality early childhood education is fundamental to the success of our children. We are very proud of the broad-based collaborative effort that has gone into developing the county's application for Smart Start. We commend you for your vision and sincerely hope that Cabarrus County is chosen this year to be a part of Smart Start. Sincerely, Jeffrey L. Barnhart Chairman, Board of Commissioners Recommended Design and Placement of the Law Enforcement Memorial - Sheriff Robert Canaday Sheriff Robert Canaday presented the recommendations for the design and placement of a Law Enforcement Memorial for officers killed in the line of duty in Cabarrus County. These recommendations were developed by a committee consisting of Sheriff Canaday, Chief Bob Cansler, Chief Paul Brown, Mr. George Diatzikis, and Mrs. Ann Cannon. The recommended design is currently in place in Guilford County and consists of a cement area with two granite benches and a granite pedestal with a bronze plaque affixed to the upright portion of the monument. The recommended site is the grassy area south of the Governmental Center at the intersection of Corban Avenue and Church Street. With approval of the design concept and the recommended site, Sheriff Canaday stated the committee is prepared to establish a non-profit group to solicit private contributions to purchase and erect the memorial at an estimated cost of $8,000.00. Commissioner Fennel made a motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman Carpenter, to approve the design and location for the Law Enforcement Memorial as presented by Sheriff Canaday. During discussion, Commissioner Payne proposed that the County issue a challenge to the community and commit matching funds up to $4,000.00. Sheriff Canaday declined the offer, but suggested that the Board permit County personnel to assist in site preparation, landscaping and cement work for the memorial. Commissioner Payne amended Commissioner Fennel's motion to include a provision that the County will be responsible for all landscaping and concrete work pertaining to the construction of the Law Enforcement Memorial. This amendment was accepted by Commissioner Fennel and Vice-Chairman Carpenter. UPON AMENDED MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice-Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the design and location of the Law Enforcement Memorial as presented by Sheriff Canaday and agreed that the County will be responsible for all landscaping and concrete work pertaining to the construction of the memorial. Appointment of Youth Representative to the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Commission (1) The Board received the nomination from the Parks and Recreation Commission for the appointment of Mr. Casey William Black as the Youth Representative to the Commission. Commissioner Fennel nominated Mr. Casey William Black for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Nomination was seconded by Commissioner Payne.