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July 18, 2018 (Cabarrus Summit) Page 3642 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met for the 2nd Quarter Cabarrus Summit 2018 at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Present - Chairman: Stephen M. Morris Vice Chairman: Diane R. Honeycutt Commissioners: F. Blake Kiger Lynn W. Shue Absent - Commissioner: Elizabeth F. Poole Also present were Mike Downs, County Manager; Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager; Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations; Michael Miller, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director; Kristin Jones, Budget and Performance Manager; Kasia Thompson, Communications and Outreach Manager; Jonathan Weaver, Multimedia Journalist; Lauren Linker, Clerk to the Board; and Angela Poplin, Deputy Clerk to the Board. The following municipal representatives were also present: City of Concord: Mayor Pro -Tem Jennifer Parsley; Josh Smith, Assistant City Manager; LeDerick Blackburn, Assistant City Manager; and Council Members Terry Crawford, Ella Mae Small, JC McKenzie, Sam Leder and Brian King. City of Kannapolis: Darrell Hinnant, Mayor; Eddie Smith, Deputy City Manager; and Council Members Roger Haas and Tom Kincaid. Town of Harrisburg: Steve Sciascia, Mayor; Haynes Brigman, Town Manager; John Booth, Mayor Pro -Tem; and Council Members Troy Selberg, Benita Conrade, Christopher Barfield and Diamond Staton-Williams. Town of Midland: John Crump, Mayor; Doug Paris, Town Manager; Darren Hartsell, Mayor Pro -Tem; and Council Members Mike Tallent and Rich Wise. Town of Mount Pleasant: Del Eudy, Mayor; Randy Holloway, Town Administrator; and Council Member Warren Chapman. Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Introductions and Updates on Current Events and Impacts Chairman Morris welcomed municipal elected officials, city managers and other guests. Representatives from the cities and the towns provided an update on current, and ongoing projects in their jurisdictions and recognized members of their staff in attendance. Mike Downs, County Manager, presented an update on Cabarrus County projects and recognized staff in attendance. Dinner Break The Board took a dinner break at 6:21 p.m. The meeting resumed at 6:55 p.m. Lecislativa Update Mike Downs, County Manager, presented a brief update on legislative issues that were stopped in the Senate and that the Board will request again next year. There was discussion regarding issues of interest from the municipalities in regards to transportation and the firefighter's supplemental fund. Public Safety - Law Enforcement County/Harrisburg/Midland/Mount Pleasant Sheriff Brad Riley presented statistics regarding the Sheriff's Department that affect the quality of life in the County. He also commented on challenges regarding recruitment for the Department. Kannapolis Chief Woody Chavis presented statistics regarding the Kannapolis Police Department. He also discussed challenges in Kannapolis and commented on Community Watch issues and staffing issues. He reported there are currently no vacancies in the Kannapolis Police Department. Concord