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<br />stating that the Board of Education was responsible for the Schools budget. On
<br />the other hand, Commissioner Barnhart spoke of the need to know where those funds
<br />are being spent ~as the Schools appropriation is a major portion of the County
<br />budget.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board approved the tipping fee for the Sanitary Landfill
<br />at $25.00 per ton effective June 1, 1991.
<br /> Commissioner Payne left at 2:30 P.M. and was absent for the remainder of
<br />the meeting.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with
<br />Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Barnhart, Hamby, and Carpenter voting for,
<br />the Board approved the budget for "Contributions to Other Funds" (Account 19-
<br />60) as recommended by the County Manager. This budget included the Contribution
<br />to Landfill Fund (Line Item 708) in the amount of $37,375.24, Contribution to
<br />Water Utility Fund (Line Item 712) in the amount of $1,673,351.00; Contribution
<br />to the Capital Reserve Fund (Line Item 716) in the amount of $1,000,000.00, and
<br />the Contribution to the Pension Trust Fund (Line Item 717) in the amount of
<br />$116,269.00.
<br /> The Board briefly discussed the proposed Mental Health budget and the
<br />recommendation for a five percent (5%) salary increase for those employees.
<br />The Board agreed to consider this budget request at a later date since the actual
<br />State allocation to the Mental Health Center is unknown.
<br /> The Board by consensus approved the following appropriations listed under
<br />"Other Contributions" as recommended by the County Manager: Armory - $4,000.00;
<br />Concord City Library - $343,600.00; and Rowan Cabarrus Community College
<br />$324,022.00. It was noted there was no request from Keep Cabarrus Clean for
<br />funding this year.
<br /> Chairman Simmons proposed a matching grant in the amount of $2,500.00 on
<br />a matching dollar for dollar individual contribution to the Bicentennial
<br />Commission and a grant of $2,500.00 to the Farmers Market on a matching dollar
<br />for dollar contribution.
<br /> In reference to the request for $30,000.00 funding for the Community in
<br />Schools Program, the Board by consensus agreed to the County Manager's
<br />recommendation to refer the request to the Board of Education as that board has
<br />the responsibility for determining educational priorities.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with
<br />Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Hamby, Barnhart and Carpenter voting for, the
<br />Board voted to participate in the funding for the Carolinas Partnership at the
<br />same level at which the County participates as a member of the Greater Cabarrus
<br />County Economic Development Corporation (GCCEDC) and contingent upon the other
<br />members of GGCEDC, including the municipalities and the two chambers of commerce,
<br />contributing their pro rata share in accordance with the funding formula for the
<br />GCCEDG.
<br /> Chairman Simmons reported that the Economic Development Corporation spends
<br />approximately $15,000.00 annually for rent, utilities, and insurance. Therefore,
<br />he recommended that the County offer the Corporation office space in the
<br />Governmental Center in order to reduce their expenses by ~$15,000.00 annually.
<br />After discussion, the Board agreed the reduction in expenses should be shared
<br />by the County and all other GCCEDC members based upon the current funding
<br />formula. A letter is to be sent to the Corporation outlining the proposal and
<br />requesting a response by June 3.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with
<br />Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Barnhart, Carpenter and Hamby voting for, the
<br />Board deferred approval of the request from the Mental Health Center and Economic
<br />Development Corporation and approved the remainder of the "Other Contributions"
<br />as recommended with the following changes: a $2,500.00 matching funds grant to
<br />the Farmers Market, a $2,500.00 grant to the Bicentennial Commission on a
<br />matching funds basis from individual contributors, and an appropriation of
<br />approximately $15,500.00 to Carolinas Partnership. The appropriation to the
<br />Garoltnas'~Partnership will be determined in accordance with the current funding
<br />formula for the Greater Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation. The
<br />remainder of the appropriations listed under "Other Contributions" as recommended
<br />by the County Manager were as follows: Community Based Alternatives' (CBA)
<br />Psychological Services Juvenile Court - $10,742.00; Armory - $4,000.00; Concord
<br />City Library'- $343,600.00; Rowan Cabarrus Community College - $324,022.00;
<br />Historic Cabarrus - $5,000.00; Cabarrus Arts Council $5,000.00; Carolinas
<br />Transportation Commission - $12,150.00.
<br /> Requests submitted to the County and not recommended for funding by the
<br /> County Manager included the following: Old Courthouse Theater, Wildlife Care,
<br /> Community in Schools, and Civic Education Project.
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