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367 Request to Meet with the Midland Community Association Commissioner Barnhart asked that the Board meet with the Midland Community Association for an update on area water and sewer projects, specifically the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. A meeting will be scheduled with the Association. Update on Legislative Action Mr. Hartsell presented a brief update on legislative action by the North Carolina General Assembly. Two bills of particular interest to counties included (1) a bill to allow a county to delegate certain rezoning authority to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and (2) a bill expanding a county's authority to acquire rights of way for roadways. Bills of local interest included the repeal of the outdoor amplification regulations, approval of amended regulations permitting the use of centerfire rifles to hunt deer, and authorization for the Cabarrus County Board of Education to hold an election to fill the vacancy on that board. The Board also briefly discussed proposed legislation which would restrict and regulate unfunded mandates by the State. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Carpenter opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments. Mr. John Clifford Pipkin of Kannapolis complained of a lack of transportation, specifically fixed route transportation, for the blind and handicapped in the county. He stated that his daughter who is legally blind needs transportation to and from her job site. Mr. Pipkin stated he had paid a deposit to the County for transportation services by CTS Management Company, Inc., but was requesting additional information and assistance relative to transportation for his daughter and other handicapped individuals. Mr. Pipkin also questioned the transportation system's billing methods and compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). In conclusion, he asked to be placed on the agenda for August 16 to further discuss this matter. Mr. Mike Byrd, Transportation Planner, reported that the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) is the only source of funding for transportation for the blind. Funds totaling approximately $28,000.00 are expected from this program during 1993-94 to provide non-subsidized transportation to the blind and disabled in Cabarrus County. Mr. Byrd also noted that a firm estimate on the cost of service to Miss Pipkin could not be made as the cost will vary from day to day, depending on the other riders using the system and the origination point for the vehicle on any certain day. Also, Mr. Byrd stated that the County and CTS are in compliance with ADA requirements. Commissioner Casper volunteered to work with Mr. Byrd and Mr. Witherspoon to determine if some solution can be found in regards to transportation services for the blind. Chairman Carpenter also requested information from CTS relative to the number of passengers, cost per passenger, and mileage figures in order to determine the cost effectiveness of the privatization of transportation services in Cabarrus County. Recess of Meeting There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Carpenter recessed the meeting at 11:20 A.M. until 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 5, 1993. Clerk to the Board NOTE: The recessed meeting scheduled on August 5, 1993 was canceled by the Chairman on August 3, 1993.