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March 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3065
<br /> protocol could be completed in a timely manner, and in the long run, result in
<br /> healthier cats and kittens in the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt
<br /> and unanimously carried, the Board approved a full-time kennel technician
<br /> position for the Animal Shelter.
<br /> (F-12) Sheriff's Office - Request to Award a Service Weapon to Sergeant Barry
<br /> Bruce Upon Retirement
<br /> Sergeant Barry Bruce will retire from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
<br /> on March 30, 2017 . Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 20-187.2, it is requested that Sergeant
<br /> Bruce's service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number 47A042241) be
<br /> declared surplus and awarded to him for the price of $1. 00.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt
<br /> and unanimously carried, the Board declared a service weapon (Sig Sauer P226,
<br /> 40 caliber, serial number 47A042241) as surplus property and awarded it
<br /> to Sergeant Bruce for the price of $1.00 upon his retirement.
<br /> (F-13) Tax Administration - Refund and Release Report - February 2017
<br /> Release report contains taxpayers' names, bill numbers, valuations, tax
<br /> amounts, along with the justifications for releasing the valuation/tax amounts
<br /> for outstanding levies in accordance with N.C.G.S. 105-381. Refund report is
<br /> a summary sheet which lists data from each refund request form, along with the
<br /> justification for the refunds to the taxpayers in accordance with N.C.G.S. 105-
<br /> 381.
<br /> Note: Due to the transition of motor vehicles onto the new North Carolina
<br /> Vehicle Tax System (NCVTS) , motor vehicle-related refunds and releases will
<br /> begin to be displayed on the new report generated by NCVTS.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt
<br /> and unanimously carried, the Board approved the February, 2017 Refund-Release
<br /> report as submitted, including the NCVTS Refund Report, and granted authority
<br /> to the Tax Collector to process the refunds and releases. The report is hereby
<br /> incorporated into the minutes by reference and is on file with the Clerk to the
<br /> Board.
<br /> (G) NEW BUSINESS
<br /> (G-1) EMS - Non-Emergency Franchise Renewal for American TransMed - Hearing
<br /> 6:30 p.m.
<br /> Alan Thompson, Emergency Management Services (EMS) Director, advised Greg
<br /> Kirby, owner of American TransMed was unable to attend due to illness.
<br /> Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 7 :03 p.m. The public hearing
<br /> notice was posted on the County' s website (www.cabarrus county.us) on March 8,
<br /> 2017 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2. 1 (Use of
<br /> Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of
<br /> Ordinances.
<br /> There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Morris
<br /> closed the public hearing.
<br /> (G-2) CCS - Capital Funding Request for Mobile Units and Bus Purchases
<br /> Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) , Chief Finance
<br /> Officer, requested funding for the purchase of 20 mobile units
<br /> ($2, 400, 000.00) and 10 yellow school buses ($880, 000.00) , for a total request
<br /> of $3, 280, 000. 00. She stated the additional mobile units and buses are needed
<br /> for the next school term due to the growth in student population.
<br /> A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Tim Lowder, Cabarrus County
<br /> Schools (CCS) , Executive Director of Operations, responded to questions from
<br /> the Board.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Kiger and
<br /> unanimously carried, the Board approved the funding request for mobile units
<br /> and yellow school buses, and authorized the Finance Director to prepare the
<br /> appropriate budget revision and related capital project ordinances.
<br /> Note: The budget amendment and project ordinances for items G-2, G-3, G-
<br /> 4, G-5 and G-6 have been combined and are reflected in Item G-6.
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