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March 6, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3050 does not appear that would interfere with EMS operations. However, if the access agreement is approved for this second lot, any subsequent zoning or subdivision of her land would require county approval. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Koch and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Easements for Duke Energy Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, requested two easements for Duke Energy to place power pole supports on properties owned by the County. One easement is for a neighboring residential property on Rankin Road, the other easement is for commercial property on NC Highway 49 where a new business is being built. He advised if the existing shrubbery on the County's property located on NC Highway 49 needs to be removed to install the supports, Duke Energy will be responsible for replanting and replacing them. He also responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. Commissioner Shue MOVED to approve the requested easements to Duke Energy with authorization for the County Manager to execute subject to review and revision by the County Attorney. Vice Chairman Honeycutt seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. County Manager - Funding Request for Two Items at the CCS Bus Garage Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, requested approval to fund the purchase of three floor lift systems for buses and for a bed for a state-funded wrecker, needed at the bus garage for daily operations. She stated these items have not made the list for funding for the past two years and are needed for efficiencies and safety in the bus garage. She advised ninety percent of the bus fleet requires a larger wrecker, a second wrecker is needed, and the state will pay for the truck to pull the bed. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Dubois responded to questions from the Board. BOC - Dissolution of Food Policy Council Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported the last Board- appointed members to the Food Policy Council came on in December, 2013. In meeting certain goals, the committee applied for and changed their status to a non-profit. He advised he has spoken to a member of the non-profit and it was agreed the non-profit known as Cabarrus County Food and Farm Council should and needs to be separate. He recommended the Board officially dissolve the Food Policy Council. He also responded to questions from the Board. DOC - Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board, advised each year the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) requests counties schedule a legislative meeting with their local delegation prior to the NCACC district meeting in April. The date selected for the legislative meeting is March 24, 2017 . She stated, if this meets with the Board' s approval, the Board of Commissioners' meeting schedule will need to be amended. Chairman Morris commented briefly on past legislative meetings and encouraged the public to attend. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kiger and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of the items on the Agenda.