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February 5, 2007 (Work Session) Page 255 suggested a meeting be convened with a facilitator and break-out sessions. He reported mentioning this idea to Commissioner Mynatt who thought it was a good idea. He suggested the Board discuss this idea at its next meeting. The Board agreed by consensus to place the discussion of a facilitated meeting of elected officials to discuss growth management on the February 19, 2007 Agenda as an Old Business item. Resolution Requesting Support for a Statewide $2 Billion Public School Facilities Bond Referendum Commissioner White presented a draft resolution requesting support for a statewide $2 billion public school facilities bond referendum for the Board's consideration. He said the resolution asks the State to take responsibility for providing funding school construction and full operational funding in North Carolina. He asked that the draft resolution be placed on the February Agenda for consideration. John Day, County Manager, reported he saw a report from a General Assembly Committee that identified a statewide school bond as an option for Funding school construction. He suggested the reference be included in the resolution. There was a 1~:;.ef discussion on paying for school construction. Chairman Carruth suggested this item be put on the February 19, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Requests for Funding fromNon-Profit Organizations John Day, County Manager, reported Loretta Lee, Budget and Performance Manager, has received numerous requests for funding from non-profit organizations. He reported some time ago, the Board established a policy that curtailed funding for non-profits to the point of being eliminated unless the nonprofit had a contractual arrangement and provided some service to Cabarrus County: He said there have been instances where the Board has considered exceptions' to that policy. Since it has been a long time, he wanted to verify that staff was operating under the correct policy and should be considered by the Board again. There was a general consensus by the Board that nonprofits should raise the needed funding. There was also a brief discussion concerning funding for the Cabarrus Arts Council and Special Olympics. Mr. Day suggested a list be compiled of all non-profit agencies that receive County funding and what services they provide. Commissioner White suggested the list of agencies and existing policy or guiding principle be provided to the Board for discussion at the March work session. Mr. Day stated this item does not have to be an Agenda item for this month, but the information will be provided and the County can operate under the existing policy for the remainder of the current budget year. He also mentioned funding was provided for the Community Care Clinic through the Department of Social Service budget. Letter from Cabarrus County Building Industry Association (CCHIA) Commissioner White asked the other Board members if they received a copy of a letter from the CCBIA. There was a brief discussion on the letter. Additional Items for Agenda For the Board's consideration, John Day, County Manager, presented the following list of additional items for the February 19, 2007 Agenda: Old Business: • Construction Update - Sheriff's Office & Detention Center • Request for ~.i. Attorney II (Managing Attorney) Position in Department of Social Se:rvrces Consent: • Budget Amendment (Allocate additional HCCBG funds to Housing and Home Improvement Program)