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283 firing range in that community. He cited concerns regarding safety, effect on pets, lack of communication with the citizens of the community, noise pollution, the depreciation of property values, and damage to Tater Ridge Road by trucks used in the Irish Potato Road resurfacing work and the landfill construction work. He questioned the use of the range by different groups, hours of operation, the types of weapons, and the safety measures to be instituted to protect the citizens in the community. In conclusion, Mr. Walker stated in his opinion it is unfair to the residents to have the landfill, animal shelter, and firing range located in one community. Mr. Tim Smith questioned the distance of the first firing lane from the road and also cited concerns regarding noise. Ms. Judy Mullts, Principal at Coltrane Webb School and resident of the community, expressed concern for the safety of the children in the area. She asked that a fence be erected around the facility. Another resident of the community questioned the safety of the children using the bus stop located directly in front of the firing range entrance. Sheriff Robert M. Canaday stated that he shared the concerns of the residents of the Irish Potato Road Community. He reviewed the history of the firing range, stating plans began in 1987 but were delayed over the years due to a lack of funding. Final approval of the facility was given in 1992 and funding was provided by proceeds from Federal Forfeiture Sharing and the North Carolina Controlled Substance Tax. The site at the landfill was selected for the following reasons: County-owned property, County personnel and equipment were available on site to assist with construction, and the area had less potential for development. In regards to the noise and safety concerns, Sheriff Canaday explained that the berm surrounding the range was designed to cause the sound to radiate upwards and to protect the neighborhood from stray bullets. He reported that recent sound testings had shown that garbage trucks and cars make more noise in the community than the shooting of guns at the range. In conclusion, Sheriff Canaday expressed his desire to work with the residents of the community and asked that they contact him concerning any problems with the range. After lengthy discussion, the Board asked the Sheriff to obtain information relative to the installation of a fence around the firing range. Addition to Agenda UPON MOTION of Chairman Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Casper and unanimously carried, the Board moved to add the following to the agenda: Certification of CommunitY Based Alternatives (CBA) Task Force, Community Development Block Grant Economic Development projects, and the scheduling of the auction for sale of surplus property. 1993-94 Program Recommendations by the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Task Force a. Psychological Services to Juveniles in Court b. Temporary Shelter Care c. Home Based Services d. Application for Certification of CBA Task Force Reverend Thomas Kruchkow, Chairman of the CBA Task Force, presented the 1993-94 program recommendations and the request to submit an application for certification of the Task Force. He noted that the CBA Program serves the population ages 10 to 17 in Cabarrus County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the submission of the following 1993-94 Community Based Alternatives Program Recommendations and the application for certification as submitted by the CBA Task Force. The Board further authorized Chairman Carpenter to execute the program applications on behalf of Cabarrus County. Temporary Shelter Care (Sponsored by Department of Social Services): $83,626.00 CBA and $61,433.00 County Match