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September 6, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2869 resident of Pearland, Texas, and the owner of one of the adjacent parcels. Both adjacent parcel owners were sent letters about the availability of the parcel when the Tax Department notified Infrastructure and Asset Management that the parcels did not sell during the courthouse auction. In order to accept the offer to purchase, he stated, it is required to go through the standard upset bid process. He requested the Board to accept the initial bid from Sumathy Farmer and commence the upset bid process. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer, Richard Koch, County Attorney, and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Sheriff's Office - VHF System Upgrade for Volunteer Fire Department Pagers Chief Deputy Paul Hunt, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, requested an upgrade to the current VHF System, which will be used to activate volunteer fire department pagers. He stated the current VHF system is obsolete and new replacement parts are not available, thus, requiring the procurement of used replacement parts to repair broken equipment. He advised the upgraded system will use the P25 radio system, infrastructure, cables and antennas already in place and includes a one -year warranty from Wireless Communications. After the first year, he said the equipment will be included in the annual services contract with the City of Charlotte and supported by their radio shop. Payments will be made during FY18 and FY19 totaling $334,814.77 ($312,911.00 for equipment plus $21,903.77 tax) . Sergeant Travis McGhee, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, and Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, were also in attendance. Sheriff's Office - Approval to Purchase 11 Ford Sedan Police Interceptor Vehicles on Unexpired Bid Package Chief Deputy Paul Hunt, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, reported a Request for Bids (RFB) for Ford sedan police interceptor vehicles was advertised in November 2015. He advised the only bid was received from Hilbish Motor Company in Kannapolis. Since the bid from Hilbish is valid for 12 months, he stated the Sheriff's Office would like to use the unexpired bid to purchase eleven (11) sedans at a cost of $24,957.74 per unit. The original deadline to purchase vehicles from this bid has been moved up to September 9, 2016. He requested the Board suspend its Rules of Procedure due to time constraints of the unexpired bid package. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. Vice Chairman Honeycutt MOVED to approve the purchase of eleven (11) Ford sedan police interceptor vehicles from Hilbish Motor Company for a total cost of $274,535.14 per the unexpired bid award to Hilbish Motor Company. Commissioner Shue seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Chief Deputy Hunt responded to questions from the Board. The MOTION unanimously carried. General Discussion Mike Downs, County Manager, advised that additional information on the mental health advisory group will be provided at a later meeting for review. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of items on the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the September 19, 2016 Agenda as follows. Minutes • Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes Recognitions • LGFCU Excellence in Innovation Awards • EMS - Touchstone Silver Award • DHS - Child Support Division Recognition