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210 Representative and appointed Mr. James Polk as a Social Services Department representative to the Centralina Private Industry Council for a term of two years ending June 30, 1993. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Payne and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Mr. Ben Mabrey to the Region F Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and appointed Mr. John Cochrane to the Advisory Council to fill the position previously held by Mr. Ed Phillips. Each appointment was for a term of two years ending June 30, 1993. NEW BUSINESS CONSENT UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Chairman Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board authorized nunc pro tunc the execution of the Community Based Alternatives (CBA) Program Agreement Revision for Fiscal Year 1990-91 for the Temporary Shelter Care Project sponsored by the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services. The revision in funding was as follows: CURRENT PROGRAM REVENUES CBA $95,900 Local $39,564 Other $27,500 (Lutheran Family Services) TOTAL $162,964 NEW PROGRAM REVENUES CBA $95,900 Local $39,564 Other $33,391 (Lutheran Family Services) TOTAL $168,855 NEW BUSINESS Dr. Herb Smith, Chairman of the Human Service Planning Committee, outlined that committee's work since its appointment in March, 1991 to "plan for human services in Gabarrus County for the 21st century". He requested clarification relative to the request for recommendations on future Gounty funding for human services and also inquired if recent changes in county government would have an effect on the committee's work. Dr. Smith further asked that the Board appropriate $2,400.00 for consulting services to prepare the final report for the committee. These consulting services will be provided by Dr. Bill McCoy of the Urban Institute of University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Mr. Charles Page of the United Way of Central Carolina. United Way will be donating its services totaling approximately $1,500.00 and the $2,400.00 will be paid to the Urban Institute to defray any expenses and to prepare the committee's final report. In response to Dr. Smith's request for clarification on several items, Chairman Simmons responded that the Board had asked that the committee include possible methods of financing (e.g. lease purchase, grants, or bond money) in any proposal for a new facility. Also, Mr. Simmons stated that recent personnel changes would not affect the Board's consideration of the committee's report. He assured Dr. Smith that the report will be taken seriously by the Board, but noted that financial constraints would be a major factor in proceeding with any recommendation by the committee. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board appropriated $2,400.00 from Contingency to the Consultants line item in the Health Department to pay the Urban Institute for expenses for consulting services and preparation of the final report for the Human Services Committee. Chairman'Simmons expressed appreciation to Dr. Smith and the members of his committee for their work. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board added the proposed Pitts Volunteer Fire Department Agreement to the agenda for consideration. Commissioner Hamby reported that he works with the law firm which represents the Pitts Volunteer Fire Department. Therefore, he asked to abstain from voting in the matter. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Chairman Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board accepted Commissioner Hamby's request to abstain from voting-in the Pitts Volunteer Fire Department matter. Mr. Jim Allison, Chief of the Pitts Volunteer Fire Department, was present to answer any questions by the Board. There was discussion relative to the 20 percent contribution by the County for the construction of the dormitory as well as the disbursement of the department's funds. Commissioner Payne asked to go on record stating his desire for the fire department to contribute $2,000.00 to