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393 NEW BUSINESS Dr. Douglas Kelling, past President of Historic Cabarrus, Inc., requested an appropriation of $7,000.00 to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the Old Courthouse during the upcoming fiscal year. He indicated that the auditorium on the second floor of the facility had now been renovated and would be available for use by various civic groups and organizations. The Board took no action on the request and agreed to visit the Old Courthouse during recess. The Board received the written request from Mr. Paul E. Campbell, Chief of the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Ambulance Service, to take over the primary response to the Howell Child Care Center located at 14999 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. According to Mr. Campbell's letter, the emergency response time to the Howell Center would be reduced as the Center is located closer to Mint Hill with easier access. Mr. Michael M. Ruffin, County Manager, reported that private individuals as well as officials at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital were considering a convalescent transport service. During discussion, questions were raised regarding the loss of revenue and possible reduction in the number of personnel for the Cabarrus Ambulance Service if the private transport services are instituted. This matter will be discussed further at a later date. UPON MOTION of Chairman Lentz, seconded by Commissioner Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. on June 18, 1990, to consider the following road name changes. Unnamed Road to Johnnie's Street (Petition 89-90-03) Unnamed Road to Roddy's Street (Petition 89-90-04) Unnamed Road to Russette Lane (Petition 89-90-05) Sheriff Robert Canaday again reviewed the proposal for the County and the Town of Mount Pleasant to each fund two officers to serve the Town and surrounding area. No action was taken by the Board. Mr. Carlton Devote, member of the Board of Directors for Serenity House, Inc. requested a one-time appropriation of $12,000.00 to Serenity House for Fiscal Year 1989-1990. He stated that the agency had experienced a shortfall in anticipated Mental Health funding for this year and needed the additional money for operational purposes. Mr. Devore explained that the expenditures involved a forced increase in staff salaries and an increase in group insurance rates. In conclusion, Mr. Devore informed the Board that Serenity House would not be requesting a County appropriation for Fiscal Year 1990-91 as Piedmont Area Mental Health and other funding sources would be providing the organization's fiscal needs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Moss with Commissioners Hamby, Moss, and Simmons and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Melvin voting against, the Board appropriated $12,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to Serenity House, Inc., to provide requested funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1989-1990. Dr. Robert Lorish, Area Director of the Piedmont Area Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Authority, confirmed that the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) profits which fund Serenity House have decreased during the past several years. He also advised the Board that Cabarrus County does not receive its fair share of State funding for the Cabarrus Workshop and Group Homes. In response to questions, Dr. Lorish reported that Cabarrus Workshop does not receive work adjustment program funding from the North Carolina Department of Human Resources - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. By consensus, the Board directed that a resolution be prepared requesting the Vocational Rehabilitation funding from the Department of Human Resources. Chairman Lentz recessed the meeting for the Board to visit the renovated auditorium at the Old Courthouse. Chairman Lentz reconvened the meeting. Commissioner Melvin was absent at this time. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Chairman Lentz with Commissioners Hamby, Moss, and Simmons and Chairman Lentz voting for, the Board approved the County's participation in the Joint Actuarial Study Program offered through the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the North Carolina League of Municipalities for the Special Separation Allowance Benefit. It was understood that Buck Consultants had been selected as the actuarial firm to perform the studies at the base fee of $150.00 per local unit, plus $1.00 per covered employee and retiree, with the base fee to be adjusted up if less than 100 units of government participate or adjusted down if more than 300 units participate, but not vary significantly from current base fees.