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January 5, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2246 Discussion continued. Items addressed included: a request for a five - year plan for future school growth; funds for furniture, equipment and technology; the funding shortfall; etc. Mr. Burnett advised experts from Moseley Architects are present to respond to questions regarding the BOE's request to add geothermal and LED lighting to the project. Mr. Burnett and John Nichols, Energy Analytics Specialist, Moseley Architects, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation for the New Odell 3 -5 Elementary School. There was discussion throughout the presentation with Mr. Burnett, Mr. Nichols and Bill Laughlin, Architect of Record, Moseley Architects, responding to questions. The presentation included the following topics: • CCS Initiatives to Reduce Energy and Water Consumption • Odell 3 -5 Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency Highlights • History: Continued Improvements in Energy Performance • Options: LED Lighting Alternate vs. Base Bid + Options: Geothermal Alternate vs. Base Bid + Summary • Potential Decision Points Vice Chairman Poole requested the actual and budgeted amount per year since 2009 -10 for utility costs of electricity, natural gas, and water and sewer. She also requested additional information in regards to any building additions that could correlate to an increase in cost. Commissioner Shue requested information relating to savings since Educational Consulting, Inc., or EduCon, was hired by CCS. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Office Renovations in Courthouse and Courthouse Annex This item was moved up in order to accommodate the District Attorney's schedule. Michael Miller, Infrastructure and Asset Management Assistant Director, introduced District Attorney Roxann Vaneekhoven and Catherine Combs, North Carolina Department of Public Safety. He then presented an overview of recent renovations to the Cabarrus County Courthouse. Roxann Vaneekhoven, District Attorney, presented a request for renovations to the District Attorney's office to create a new workroom and conference space in the office area. She advised funds in the amount of $189,500.00 were unexpended from the Courthouse Annex /Parking Lot project and are available to fund this request. She further advised the requested renovations will use existing space in the District Attorney's office. Catherine Combs, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, advised the Department of Probation Services (DPS) has received approval for six additional staff positions and office space will be needed for those positions„ Mr. Miller reviewed renovation plans drawn up by Griffin Architecture. A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Miller, Ms. Vaneekhoven and Deputy County Managers Pam Dubois and Jonathan Marshall responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Planning and Development - Schedule a Public Hearing for the HOME Program Note: This item was moved up on the Agenda. Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, requested a public hearing at the January 20, 2015 regular meeting to amend the 2011 -2012 and the 2012 -2013 HOME program funding to allow for a housing reconstruction project and the associated demolition. She advised there is approximately $58,000.00 left in the FY12 year, and the request is to amend both fiscal years. She stated this request is to replace a home where the estimated repair costs, combined with other program requirements for the situation, present a feasibility issue. The funding and required match is in place for the proposed project. She stated there will be enough funding in the fiscal year 2012 -2013 program year to do another rehabilitation project with the funds.