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March 2, 20115 (Work Session) Page 2303 current School Use Agreement between Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) and the ALP Department. Previously, Carolina Tarwheels utilized CCS facilities, qualifying as an exempt team and therefore, the use was free of charge. The new CCS facility rental policy does not allow any free use and the cost from September through April is prohibitive for the team. They also utilize the City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department facilities, when needed, for $15.00 per hour. Concord Parks and Recreation Department has offered Carolina Tarwheels a couple hours per week, but it does not meet the team's needs. The ALP Department does not own any gymnasiums or schedule others, except the youth league associations co- sponsored with the Department. At the ALP Commission meeting, a motion was made that the Carolina Tarwheels proposal is not consistent with the current ALP Co- Sponsorship Agreement, and at this time, co- sponsorship with their team is not recommended. The motion passed unanimously. It was recommended that Carolina Tarwheels appeal to Cabarrus County Schools. Commissioner Shue expressed opposition to changing the School Use Agreement at this time. BOC - Department Highlight - Emergency Management Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the functions and services provided by Emergency Management. He also gave a brief overview of the volunteer fire service, including challenges facing volunteer fire service, funding and future needs. Vice Chairman Poole commented on the Firefighter I & II Certifications that can be earned through the Concord High School Fire Academy. She noted the Fire Academy certification programs are open to juniors and seniors in the Cabarrus County Schools system. Following the presentation, a discussion ensued with Mr. Smith and Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, responding to questions from the Board. Cooperative Extension - NC Cooperative Extension Vision and Staffing Update Robert Furr, Cooperative Extension Director, advised the North Carolina Cooperative Extension launched a reorganization effort as part of an intentional visioning process in September 2013. In August 2014, the new strategic plan and staffing model was announced. This new model involves a two - phased roll out approach. Part of the staffing model will be effective July 1, 2015 with the remaining part becoming effective July 1, 2016. He presented a PowerPoint presentation update on the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Vision and Staffing Plan. The presentation included the following information; Background; Gathering Data; Results; Base Staffing Model; Ag Add on Positions; Cabarrus County Current Staff; Cabarrus Core Staff; Cabarrus Positions Not Affected; Affected Cabarrus Staff and Programs; and FY14 Fiscal Contributions Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension. Following the presentation, Mr. Furr responded to questions from the Board. Discussion Items for Action at March 16, 2015 Meeting County Manager - A roval of Maintenance and Repair Agreement between Cabarrus County, CCS and KCS Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, presented a request for approval of the Maintenance and Repair Agreement between Cabarrus County, CCS (Cabarrus County Schools) and KCS (Kannapolis City Schools) . She reported the County entered into an agreement with CCS and KCS in FY 1999 in order to provide specific funding for building and ground maintenance as well as to consolidate the operations of both school systems for this function. The previous agreement expired on June 30, 2014. She stated no one took action to cancel the contract, therefore it continued on. The proposed agreement will extend the service for an additional five years. She advised the ADM (Average Daily Membership) figure has been removed from the agreement. In addition, she further advised in earlier years the contract was amended to remove KCS from the mowing portion of the agreement. County Manager - Proposal to Construct New Driveway for Concord Senior Center