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July 1, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1611 qualified individual to develop the bidding documents. He also responded to questions from the Board regarding the QSCB projects. BOC - Designation of Voting Delegate for NCACC 106th Annual Conference Chairman Poole stated a voting delegate from the Board is needed to represent Cabarrus County at the NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners) 106 Annual Conference in Guilford County. She requested Board members check their calendars and advise the Clerk of their availability prior to the July regular meeting. County Manager - Adjustment to Salary of New Board of Elections Director Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information relating to a salary adjustment for the new Board of Elections Director: On May 6, 2013, the salary of the new Board of Elections Director was discussed by the Board for approval per NCGS 163 -65 (c) in the amount of $56,681.81. On May 20, 2013, the Board approved the salary for this position. The FY14 budget was adopted with a cost -of- living increase which updated the salary tables and the exact salary of $56,681.81 no longer exists. The closest annual salary is $56,701.05, which is a difference of $19.24 from the previously approved amount. Based on administrative processes, the county payroll system is required to be on a _ step and grade and $56,701.05 is the closest salary in line with the salary approved by the Board. County Manager - Sale of Tax Foreclosure Properties Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information relating to the sale of tax foreclosed properties: The Board of Commissioners approved the listing and sale of properties owned by the County due to tax foreclosure. It was stipulated that the minimum price would be equivalent to the amount of County taxes (and City taxes as it applies) that are due. Very few of the original group of properties has sold and additional properties have been added to the list. Staff is seeking consensus from the Board to automatically include additional tax foreclosure properties in a sales list as they are acquired. In addition, we are seeking direction from the Board for setting a schedule by which the minimum price may be reduced if the properties are not sold within a set time period. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall, Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director and Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Finance - Capital Project Ordinance Updates for the Construction and Renovation Fund and Small Projects Fund - Budget Amendments Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director, advised the Construction and Renovation Fund and Small Projects Fund are being adjusted to reflect the FY14 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), approved by the Board on June 17, 2013. All of the projects are being funded through the General Fund and the Capital Reserve Fund. A brief discussion ensued in which Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board. General Services - Old Jail Demolition and Courthouse Annex Renovations Update Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, presented an update on the progress of the old jail demolition and the courthouse annex renovation projects. In regards to the parking lot, he requested direction from the Board. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised of the availability of staff to answer questions from the Board once they further reviewed the packet in the agenda. He also advised the county is required to provide some parking for the state. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer and Mr. Downs responded to questions from the Board. Human Resources - Reappointment of the Cabarrus County Tax Administrator