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556 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with Commissioners Hamby, Barnhart, and Payne and Chairman Carpenter voting for, the Board approved the request for a fireworks display at Carolina Mall on Saturday, July 4, 1992, at 9:30 P.M. The display will be under the supervision of Southern International Fireworks, Inc. INFORMAL PUBLIG COMMENTS Chairman Carpenter opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 7:12 P.M. Mr. Kent Mullis of Barkley Road in Midland complained of a number of dogs and cats running loose in that area of the county. Stating that the dogs had recently killed a puppy and several bantams in his yard, he expressed concern for the safety of his young daughter. Mr. Steve Smith of Kannapolis related a recent incident in which his daughter was attacked and severely injured by a pit bull. Although the dog had previously been reported to Animal Control, Mr. Smith stated that the lack of leash law had prevented the officers from taking appropriate action to correct the problem. Mr. Lee Spinks, Attorney for BFI Waste Systems, expressed concern about the proposed Solid Waste Ordinance. He asked that the Board consider the economics of the recycling program as well as the preservation of competition for commercial, industrial and institutional waste collection in the county. Mr. Charles Hess of Service Master Food Service expressed concern regarding a recent bid opening for the Nutrition Program for the Elderly Food Service contract. Mr. Witherspoon informed Mr. Hess that he had reviewed the bidding process and that the food service program would be rebid. Therefore, he stated Agenda Item 2, the food service bid award, would be removed from the agenda. Chairman Carpenter reported that the Board had received a telephone message from Mrs. Linda Rumple who expressed her opposition to the proposed license fee for cats. Mr. Terence Alright questioned the earmarking of the airport settlement funds for education. He supported the use of these funds for the schools. Chairman Carpenter advised Mr. Albright that at the time the airport settlement agreement was approved in January the funds were placed in the Fund Balance with the understanding that the Board would determine if the money could go to the schools during the budget process for Fiscal Year 1992-93. She advised that these funds are still in the County's Fund Balance and that next year's budget has not yet been approved. However, she noted that the County had used Fund Balance to balance this year's budget and would use approximately $3.7 million to balance next year's budget because of the Coddle Creek Reservoir project. A tax increase of eight cents (8¢) would be required if the airport settlement funds were given to the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City schools. Commissioner Barnhart also commented on events regarding the airport settlement agreement and funding for the schools. He stated that a resolution had been passed as a part of the settlement agreement to give the money to the schools, but there was some confusion about whether or not a budget ordinance was adopted at that time. According to Commissioner Barnhart, a budget ordinance would have been binding on the Board and the money would have gone to the schools. However, he stated a resolution was adopted by the Board and the money had not been given to the schools because the resolution "unfortunately" was not binding on this Board. Mr. Dennis Ritchie objected to the proposed Animal Control Ordinance and its classification of "vicious" animals. He questioned why the ordinance should apply to the people who are trying to do what is right with their animals. Mr. Arthur Schmidt, who lives one mile from the County Animal Shelter, supported the adoption of the proposed ordinance. He stated the ordinance would help the Animal Control Officers, but would not bother "responsible" dog owners. Mr. George Crump of the northwest area of Kannapolis questioned why residents of that area have to call the Animal Shelter five or six times to get a dog picked up. He stated in his opinion all the citizens of the county should not have to carry the burden of a few who are negligent in the care of their animals. Mr. John Dunn requested that the airport funds be appropriated to the Schools to provide relief from overcrowded conditions and to provide new technology standards. He cited such space needs at Coltrane Webb School as the cafeteria, classroom, media center, restrooms, and resource center.