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January 31, 2015 (Beard Retreat) Page 2276 salary study, in order to get a closer look at salaries within the Sheriff's Department, Emergency Management and EMS. Vice Chairman Poole expressed preference for the public safety salary study to be conducted before the budget meetings so the results can be evaluated at that time. It was the consensus of the Board to move forward with the public safety salary study. Break The Board took a short break at 10:57 a.m. The meeting resumed at 11:16 a. m. Considering County Strategic Priorities Phil Boyd, Leading Government Associates (LGA), suggested in the essence of time, rather than redesigning the current goals, that the Board first proceed with their plan to incorporate feedback from local elected officials. He advised that feedback and direction would help the Board reframe their goals at their one -day session on March 23. Chairman Morris expressed support for gathering input from municipal and school elected officials for guidance in defining Board goals. The Board reflected on their goals and input received on the first night of the retreat as well as from Cabarrus Summit 2015. Commissioner Honeycutt expressed support for delving into how the County can collaborate to achieve the goals outlined at Cabarrus Summit 2015. Commissioner Shue reiterated Commissioner Honeycutt's comments. Commissioner Mynatt expressed support for the current goals, stating the next step is implementing them. Vice Chairman Poole advised the Board needs to remember the County's mission and vision statements, adding that the Board began printing them on the agenda coversheets a few months prior. She expressed support for reading the mission and vision statements at the beginning of Board meetings. Chairman Morris stated he felt the Core Values should be guidelines for how decisions are made. He also added the current goals are sound and expressed support for identifying specific ways to move forward collaboratively with local elected leaders while the discussions from Cabarrus Summit 2015 are still current. Mr. Boyle suggested the group talk about the "what's" and "how's" stemming from the conversations at Cabarrus Summit 2015. Ms. Seawell suggested staff participate in the conversation, sharing measures they are currently undertaking in the identified areas of discussion. County Manager Mike Downs stated the goals cannot be accomplished without reaching out to the municipalities. Board members continued discussing their goals, specifically how they apply to the five cross - jurisdictional challenges and opportunities identified at Cabarrus Summ it 2015. Lunch Break The Board took a lunch break at 12:38 p.m. The meeting resumed at 1:24 P.M. Considering County Strategic Priorities Following lunch, Board members continued a lengthy discussion of their goals, specifically how they apply to the five cross - Jurisdictional challenges and opportunities identified at Cabarrus Summit 2015. During discussion, the Board particularly focused on the topics of collaboration, funding, transportation, planning and growth, and economic development. Phil Boyle, facilitator with Leading and Governing Associates (LGA), guided the discussion. Mike Downs, County Manager; Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy