BC 2016 03 07 Work Session - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

March 7, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2664 Avenue. He advised the permanent right -of -way, temporary drainage easement and temporary construction easement are necessary for improvements related to the widening of I -85. Tim Lowder, CCS (Cabarrus County Schools), Director of Operations, stated, during the construction process, NCDOT will restripe the existing bus driveway to allow two -way traffic. He stated the bulk of the right -of -way purchase is for the construction process. Mr. Marshall stated the total offer is $129,325.00. He advised it has been the County's practice when approving this type of purchase to also approve a budget amendment so that the proceeds benefit the affected school. County Manager - Sewer Easement Agreement at New Odell 3 -5 School Tim Lowder, CCS (Cabarrus County Schools), Executive Director of Operations, requested a sewer easement agreement at the new Odell 3 -5 School. He stated a developer wishes to extend the sewer line through the school property to Highway 73. He advised Cabarrus County is the property owner and will be the agency that needs to approve and sign that agreement. He expressed support for the sewer easement, stating it will also benefit the school. He also responded to questions from the Board. David Burnett, CCS, Director of Construction was also in attendance. Finance - Construction and Renovation Fund Budget Update - Project Ordinance and Related Budget Amendment Susan Finance, Finance Director, requested approval of the Construction and Renovation Project Ordinance and related budget amendment. She advised, since the Construction and Renovation Fund is a multi -year fund and is not included with the annual budget process, a yearly review is completed to estimate the revenues that will be received in the fund for communication tower lease payments. She stated estimates of the FY 2015 lease payments are $80,000.00. Finance - KCS Agency Agreement - Kannapolis Middle School Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, presented a request for the Kannapolis City Schools Agency Agreement for the Kannapolis Middle School project to allow the school system to act on behalf of the County in connection with the construction and equipping of the new Kannapolis Middle School. She said this will also allow the County to receive State sales tax refunds, which will be deposited as funds available for the acquisition and construction of the project. A brief discussion ensued regarding claimants receiving State sales tax refunds. Finance - North Carolina Education Lottery Payment Applications for School Capital Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, requested approval for the North Carolina Education Lottery Payment Applications for school capital. She stated $2 million were included in the FY16 General Fund budget to pay a portion of debt service related to public school debt. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board. Human Resources - Employee Benefits Renewal FY 2016 -2017 Lundee Covington, Human Resources Director, and Johanna Ray, Health and Wellness Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation of the Employee Benefits Renewal FY 2016 -2017 Medical Plan. The presentation covered the continuation of two health plan options: 1) Open Access Plan (OAP) and 2) Consumer Driven Plan (CDP) paired with a health savings account. She also reviewed a restructured non - tobacco use premium discount program to remain compliant with the North Carolina General Statutes and a fee structure for the Employee Health and Wellness Center due to IRS requirements for the payment of non - preventative care services. Following the presentation, a discussion ensued, with Ms. Covington and Ms. Ray responding to questions from the Board. Sheriff's Office - Animal Shelter Fee Schedule