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July 3, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3218
<br /> Board look at applications for the use of these funds or make recommendations
<br /> for use of the funds and present them to the Board for consideration.
<br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall and Mike Downs,
<br /> County Manager, responded to questions from the Board.
<br /> During discussion, Commissioner Poole expressed support to set up a
<br /> committee, and provide funding in the amount of $60, 000.00 for the study on the
<br /> Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm.
<br /> Discussion Items for Action at July 17, 2017 Meeting
<br /> CCS - Funding Request for First Phase of Harrisburg Area New Elementary
<br /> Tim Lowder, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) , Executive Director of
<br /> Operations, requested funds for Phase 1 of the Harrisburg area new elementary
<br /> school to include land acquisition, administrative fee/legal, architects and
<br /> engineering.
<br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Lowder and Jonathan Marshall,
<br /> Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board.
<br /> Active Living and Parks - FY 2018 Matching Incentive Grant Requests
<br /> Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks, Director, commented on the change
<br /> to the phases and times of the funding cycle.
<br /> Byron Haigler, Active Living and Parks Superintendent, reported the grant
<br /> is to be used as seed money for civic, community and school groups to construct,
<br /> improve or acquire recreational and park facilities. He presented an overview
<br /> of two requests that have been submitted for the FY18 Matching Incentive Grant
<br /> totaling $9, 843.00.
<br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Strong responded to questions
<br /> from the Board.
<br /> EMS - Authorization to Purchase Ambulances
<br /> Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) , Assistant Director,
<br /> requested authorization to purchase four ambulances through the
<br /> group/cooperative at a cost of $619, 512.00. He advised the purchase was
<br /> included in the FY 2018 budget approved in June.
<br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Lentz responded to questions
<br /> from the Board. Captain Jonathan Maulden, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ,
<br /> was also in attendance.
<br /> BOC NACo Voting Credentials - 2017 Annual Conference
<br /> Mike Downs, County Manager, advised he and Chairman Morris will attend
<br /> the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference July 21 through July 24,
<br /> 2017. He advised, in order to participate in the Association's annual election
<br /> of officers, a voting delegate needs to be elected and delegate information
<br /> forwarded to NACo by July 7.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and
<br /> unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to
<br /> take action on this item due to time constraints.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt
<br /> and unanimously carried, the Board voted to designate Chairman, Steve Morris,
<br /> as the voting delegate at the annual National Association of Counties.
<br /> Note: The Motion was amended later in the meeting.
<br /> BOC - Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule
<br /> Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board, advised July 27, 2017 has been selected
<br /> as the date to hold the Cabarrus Summit - 2nd Quarter Meeting. Due to notice
<br /> requirements, she requested the Board suspend its Rules of Procedure and approve
<br /> the Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting
<br /> Schedule.
<br /> UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kiger
<br /> and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to
<br /> take action on this item due to time constraints.
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