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August 7, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3244 Tax Collector - New Tar. Collection Services Contracts for Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Locust, Midland and Mt. Pleasant David Thrift, Interim Tax Administrator reported on the new contracts for tax collection services for Harrisburg,. Kannapolis, Locust, Midland and Mount Pleasant. He advised the county has also entered into a contract with the city of Concord for collection services on behalf of the city of Concord. He stated by adding the city of Concord to the collections process, it will enable the county to reduce the rates charged to all the other municipalities. He reported the new rate for all municipalities would be a flat rate of $2. 00 per bill. A spreadsheet was provided showing savings to municipalities and fees collected for the county. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Thrift and Richard Koch, County Attorney responded to questions from the Board. BOC - Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule Mike Downs, County Manager advised a Cabarrus County Leadership Forum on opioid abuse has been planned for September 7, 2017. He stated adoption of a resolution to amend the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule is needed in order to add this meeting to the Boards' calendar. Finance - Funding Approval for Incentive Grant Susan Fearrington, Finance Director reported the Board of Commissioners approved a new incentive grant for Project Hercules on July 17, 2017. In order to proceed with that contract, she stated a mechanism is needed in place to be able to pre-audit future spending. She explained committed fund balance versus assigned fund balance and stated the Project Hercules balance of $348, 933 will need to be committed in the FY18 budget. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of the items on the Agenda. Commissioner Kiger MOVED to schedule the required public hearings for Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard and approve items on the August 21, 2017 Agenda. Commissioner Shue seconded the motion. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Kiger amended his MOTION and Commissioner Shue amended his second to the motion and the Board unanimously approved the August 21, 2017 agenda as follows including public hearings for Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard. Approval or Correction of Minutes • Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes Recognitions and Presentations • Planning and Development - Recognition of Outgoing Planning and Zoning Commission Members • Active Living and Parks - Recognition of Seth Green's Eagle Scout Service Project at Rob Wallace Park • ITS - Recognition of 2017 15th Annual Digital Counties Survey Achievement Old Business • Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendments to Chapter 7 TEXT2017- 00004 - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Consent Agenda • BOC - Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule • CCS - Request to Reappropriate FY17 Capital Funding • County Manager - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects, Grants and Commitments • County Manager - Wireless Communications Site Lease at Former Fairgrounds Property • County Manager - Wireless Communications Lease at Kannapolis Middle School • Finance - Approval of Project Ordinances and Budget Amendments Related to CIP Funded Projects in the FY18 General Fund Budget