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February 2, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2280 extensively since the fall of 2014 and are requesting the name be changed to the Cabarrus County Youth Commission. He advised the Youth Council voted at their last meeting to request the Board's approval of the name change. He also responded to questions from the Board. Hunter Moore, Cabarrus County Youth Council Member, presented an update on the Youth Council's activities. CFSA - Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Funding Request Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, presented a request for Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm funding. She reported the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) assumed operation of the Elma C. Lomax Farm in September after it was eliminated from the county budget, effective July 1, 2014. Cabarrus County entered into a temporary agreement with CFSA to operate the farm, effective through December 31, 2014. She stated the Board extended the temporary agreement until December 31, 2015 in order to give CFSA more time to resolve funding and management issues related to the farm. With a small window of time after assuming farm operations, CFSA was not in a position to apply for grant funding. She further stated the CFSA is requesting the County's provision of $25,000.00 from the deferred tax fund as a match for the more than $26,000.00 raised in the Barn Raiser funding campaign. The combined funding from the Barn Raiser and Cabarrus County would provide funding until June 30, 2015, which will allow time for CFSA to make application for grants to help with operational costs. She also referred to handouts provided to the Board regarding the deferred tax trust fund. Roland McReynolds, Executive Director, CFSA, presented a brief overview of 2014 activities at the Elma C. Lomax Farm as well as activities and educational events planned for 2015. Activities included: Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) instruction; Cooperative Extension events; hosting the Central United Methodist Church Charity Plot; Go Local Give Back Campaign; the Lomax Community Garden; vegetable seedling production; etc. A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. McReynolds responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Morris commended Mr. McReynolds, CFSA and Scott Avett for their funding efforts for the program. County Manager - Aging Strategic Plan Mike Downs, County Manager, introduced Makenzie Mullinax and commended her for applying herself beyond the typical requirements of her job by overseeing this project. Makenzie Mullinax, Wellness Coordinator, presented an overview of the Aging Strategic Plan. She advised Cabarrus County staff, non- profit staff and individuals from the private sector contributed to and completed an Aging Strategic Plan to help address the growing aging population and needs of older residents. She said the plan was presented to the Board of Commissioners in March and April of 2014 and an update on activities was provided last summer. At that time, the Board did not adopt the plan, but the plan committee would like to present the document again for adoption. The work and initiatives outlined in the plan are not new and do not require additional staff to accomplish. It is hoped that by more clearly addressing needs and working in partnership that programs and activities can be provided more efficiently and effectively to address the growing need. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised adoption of the Plan shows a commitment to the growing population and its growing needs. A brief discussion ensued. Finance -- 2015 LOBS Refunding and Resolution Approving Refinancing Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, presented the following information relating to 2015 LOBS refunding and a resolution approving refinancing. On December 15, 2014, the Board adopted a resolution relating to refinancing of prior installment financing contract financings of various public projects in an aggregate principal amount up to $211,615,000 and held a public hearing on this matter on January 20, 2015.