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B K: 00026 PG-0893 suggested that an educational component and an incremental implementation may help ease the transition for employees, should the ordinance be repealed. Commissioner Frazier stated opposition to repeal of the current ordinance, regardless of how the implementation would be structured. Commissioner Reives said that, should the ordinance be repealed, those choosing not to carry would be at a greater risk. He expressed concern that gun violence cannot always be predicted by past behavior, and that those with concealed carry permits may also commit acts of violence. No action was taken. Next, the Board considered a Resolution to award the County Manager educational leave with pay under County Policy F.9, providing him with up to four fully compensated education days per month. Commissioner Womack clarified that the Board was not approving the leave in lieu of a pay increase, but that it was the Board's show of confidence in the Manager and his ability to manage his time wisely and further his education in a manner that benefits the County. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Resolution, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time, the Board took a 10- minute recess. Upon returning from recess, with all members present, the meeting resumed. The Board considered Budget Amendment #08/04/14/02. County Manager John Crumpton presented said amendment in the Finance Director's absence for the following departments: Senior Services - To appropriate SHIIP Grant funds awarded November 2013 thru September 2014. E -911 Funds - To appropriate funds needed for the City to connect e911 system to backup system at the courthouse. Industrial Park Improvements Fund - Allocating funds for easement costs associated with Clyde Rhyne Road. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to approve Budget Amendment #08104114102, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton did not submit a written report, but provided the Board with an update on two items. First, he gave an overview of meetings between the City and County aimed at addressing youth crime and violence in the County. He said that a group of volunteers had identified a large group of at -risk youth, but that they were looking for venues they could use to host activities that would serve as alternatives to crime. Mr. Crumpton told the Board that the