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November 19, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3742 Sheriff Riley graciously accepted the award and expressed appreciation. (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. Laura Peets, resident of 6980 Erinbrook Drive in Concord, spoke regarding environmental concerns in connection with land clearing of 127 acres of land on US Highway 601. Dakeita Vanderburg-Johnson, resident of 7787 US Highway 601 South in Concord, also expressed concerns in connection with the clearing of 127 acres of land on US Highway 601. Amy Brooks Thomas, resident of 2988 Parks Lafferty Road in Concord, spoke regarding forestry management and burning violations in connection with the development of the 127 acres. She expressed concern regarding flooding issues of surrounding land she is now experiencing. Eleanor Zaloom, resident of 7617 Maple Bluff Lane in Concord, spoke regarding property located at 7570 Highway 601 South. Ms. Zaloom expressed concerns with the 127 acres of land and the need for responsible land development. - David Alder, resident of 6500 Erinbrook Drive in Concord, expressed environmental concerns for wildlife and the need for responsible land development. Joyce Alder, resident of 6500 Erinbrook Drive in Concord, expressed concerns regarding development and flooding due to how land is being developed. She expressed the need for responsibility in development. Patricia Day, resident of 7605 Maple Bluff Drive in Concord, spoke regarding the burning in connection with land development and the effects it has on health related matters. At the request of the Chairman, Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, provided information regarding the land development issues discussed above by citizens of the County. Mr. Marshall advised the County has been enforcing its regulations and has made contact and is working with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Forestry Service for dual enforcement of the regulations. He further advised timbering and forestry are managed by the State and advised citizens to contact their State representatives regarding the matter. Lastly, Mr. Marshall advised potential remedies are being discussed. Bishop Roland Jordan, resident of 134 Lore Street SW in Concord, spoke about expansion of the courthouse, homelessness, the future of the children, school violence, county law enforcement and utilities for the Town of Midland. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT (F-1) Active Living and Parka - 2019 Fees and Charges Policy Each year, the Active Living and Parks Department reviews the Fees and Charges Policy, presents it to the Active Living and Parks Commission and Senior Centers Advisory Council, and recommends changes to the Board of Commissioners. The proposed changes to the Fees and Charges Policy and a summary of the requested changes were provided. These items are addressed during this time of year so that they can be in place in January and for the entire calendar year. A fiscal year approval would split some of the sports and activity sessions. The Park Commission and the Senior Centers Advisory Council unanimously approved the proposed changes. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Active Living and Parks 2019 Fees and Charges Policy.