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September 6, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2868 • Design and construct a universally accessible approach walkway to the fishing pier (part of Phase 1 project) • Routine maintenance • Provide appropriate outdoor trash receptacles • Maintain the property • Ensure proper recognition for the NCWRC Ms. Strong stated that Richard Koch, County Attorney, has reviewed the agreement, noted a couple of changes needed and stated the NCWRC has agreed to the changes. She also responded to questions from the Board. BOC - NCACC Solicitation of County Legislative Goals Mike Downs, County Manager, reported the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is soliciting goals from all 100 counties. He advised the NCACC will form a committee to review and consolidate the list that will be representative of the entire association. He stated the NCACC goal - setting process begins in August of even- numbered years and consists of five stages, beginning with the solicitation of county proposals and ending with the adoption of the legislative agenda at the Legislative Goals Conference. He then reviewed the list previously approved and provided an update to the Board on issues of interest, adding the submission deadline for the legislative goals to be submitted to the NCACC is September 23rd. A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Downs responded to questions from the Board. Additionally, the Board was advised to submit any additional goals to either the County Manager or the Clerk by September 14th. County Manager - Allocation for Local Salary Match to the State Budget for School Positions Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, reported that every year the County places funds in contingency to match the potential cost for the proposed State budget increases to school system salaries. Once the budget is passed by the State, she advised the schools calculate this match and send their funding request to the County. This year's request totals $823,378.00, of which $49,726.00 (based on Average Daily Membership (ADM) matching requirements) will be allocated to Kannapolis City Schools (KCS) to fund a mental health responder. The total cost of the mental health responder position is $60,000.00. Therefore, in order to make up the difference, she stated, KCS will require funds totaling $10,274.00 to be released from their FY17 one -time funds set aside for the opening of Kannapolis Middle School. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Dubois responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - County (Special Recognition) Sign Policy Mike Downs, County Manager, revisited the draft policy concerning the addition of tributes to signage, which was presented at the August work session. He reported, following that discussion, the draft was revised based on feedback, review and recommendations. He presented a new draft for review and discussion. A discussion ensued. During discussion, recommendations for changes to the draft policy were agreed upon by consensus. Finance - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects, Grants, and Commitments Kristin Jones, Senior Budget Analyst, stated each year there are new projects, grants and commitments that need to be transitioned to the new fiscal year when they were unable to be completed within the fiscal year for which they were budgeted. She advised a reappropriation of funds, via fund balance, is needed to transition the project to the new fiscal year. She also reviewed the reappropriation list of items to be transitioned to FY17. IAM - Offer for Purchase of Tax Foreclosure Property Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager, reported tax foreclosure parcels that were not purchased through the courthouse auction are sold using an online surplus property web service. Prior to property being posted an the web service, he stated, adjacent property owners are notified. He advised one particular parcel located at 3015 NC Highway 24 -27 East in Midland has recently received an offer to purchase, prior to advertising the property on the online surplus property web service. He stated the offer is for $2,000.00 from Sumathy Farmer, a