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September 17, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3687 WHEREAS, September 17, 2018 marks the two hundred and thirty-first anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent document and the anniversary of its creation; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims September 17-23, 2018 as CONSTITUTION WEEK in Cabarrus County and urge our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. Adopted this 17�- day of September, 2018. /s/Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C-3) Emergency Management - Hurricane Florence Update Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, provided an update regarding Hurricane Florence and the response to it. The update included: • Operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • Additional staffing throughout the weekend for emergency services • Report of damage in the county • Required inspections prior to bridge openings • Power outages • Water rescues Mr. Smith reported some emergency services personnel have been deployed and others placed on standby to other areas in the state affected by the hurricane to assist with their needs. Chairman Morris commented on the outstanding preparedness of the EOC and commended staff for their efforts and long hours in dealing with the hurricane and its aftermath. (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Morris opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:47 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Marcia Morris, resident of 7601 Brusharbor Road in Concord, representing the Mount Pleasant Friends of the Library, stated the funding goal of The Friends of the Library has been met. Ms. Morris also spoke about the needs of the Mount Pleasant library. In addition, she expressed support for Rick Burleyson to be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. James Fulton, resident of 224 Ingleside Drive in Concord, spoke regarding funding discussed at the June 4, 2018 Work Session for McAllister Elementary School. He also commented and questioned possible renovation construction for McAllister Elementary School and possibly Beverly Hills Elementary School. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS '(E-1) Infrastructure and Asset Management - Surplus of Historic Items to Historic Cabarrus Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported at the August 6, 2018 work session, staff recommended historic items previously stored at the Governmental Center and no longer being displayed, to be declared as surplus and donated to Historic Cabarrus for permanent display. He stated Commissioner