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October 2, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3316 who need case management upon release to ensure they are properly assessed and seeking treatment. Mike Downs, County Manager provided additional comments regarding other involvement throughout the community and thanked the Board for their involvement and support. A discussion ensued. BOC - NCACC Video Update At the request of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) , the Board viewed a video update. Discussion Items for Action at October 16, 2017 Meeting County Manager - Request Funding for Local Positions Based on the State Salary Match Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager presented the following request to fund local community college positions based on the state budget funding for state positions: $15, 912 ($10, 158 for salary increases for four staff members at 100 percent, five staff members at 50 percent and one staff member at 25 percent; and FICA; $3, 067 for retirement and the remaining is for paid health insurance) . She stated each year, after the state budget is passed, a request is made to provide the local match for equal funding for these staff members. DHS - FY19 5307 Urbanized Area Funding Bob Bushey, Department of Human Services (DHS) , Transportation Manager presented a request for FY19 5307 Urbanized Area Funding. He stated this is a new federal grant for Cabarrus County since the county has been designated as a large urban system. He reported the state has taken over the administration of this grant. He advised DHS can replace two of their vehicles but they must be funded through the FY19 5307 federal grant. He further advised a public hearing and adoption of related resolutions is required for the application. He also responded to questions from the Board. DHS - FY19 5311 Community Transportation Grant Bob Bushey, Department of Human Services (DHS) , Transportation Manager requested approval to apply for the FY19 5311 Community Transportation Grant, which provides funding for county transportation administrative costs such as salaries, insurance, equipment and supplies. He stated the grant includes a capital section, which will be used to purchase 22 tablets to replace the current computers in the vehicles. The current computers have met their useful life. He advised a public hearing and adoption of related resolutions is required for the application. He also responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development (Soil and Water Conservation District Board) Daniel McClellan, Senior Resource Conservation Specialist requested approval for the Soil and Water Conservation District Board to apply for state and federal Farmland Preservation Grants to purchase development rights for permanent agricultural conservation easements on two farms. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Kelly Siff ord, Planning and Zoning Director responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development - HOME Program Project Ordinance and Budget Kelly Sifford, Planning and Zoning Director reported the HOME Project Ordinance will require updating and a budget amendment adopted to allocate program income that has been generated. She advised the program income was generated by the HOME Program and is required to be put back into the program and expended prior to any other financial drawdowns. Staff recommends since the amount is too small to do a stand-alone project, the income be added to the funds for the Prosperity Ridge Elderly Housing Project. Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager presented a proposed text amendment to Chapter 4, Overlay Districts and Zones to the Zoning Ordinance. She reported the proposed changes are related to the buffer requirements for water bodies and remove language requiring buffers on intermittent streams and ponds that are not located along perennial streams. A wetland buffer is