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May 4, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2375 A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included: for assistance with a wheelchair ramp, residents are asked to contact Kelly Sifford at 704 -920- 2142; connecting services with client needs; etc. Mr. Rose presented a brief update on NCFAST and announced recognition of the Economic Services Division occurred on Friday, May lst. EMS - EMT Educational Affiliation between EMS and CCS Alan Thompson, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, presented a request for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an Educational Clinical Agreement between the Cabarrus County EMS and Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Board of Education (BOE). He said the purpose is to provide educational opportunities and training for individuals interested in careers in Emergency Medical Services. A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included: funding for student supplies; review of the MOU by both attorneys; the language in the motion for requested action; etc. Vice Chairman Poole requested the County Manager check with the CCS 30E to ensure both parties are working on this agreement. Finance - Public School Building Capital Fund North Carolina Education Lottery Payment Application Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, presented the following information relating to the Public School Building Capital Fund North Carolina Education Lottery Payment Application and responded to questions from the Board. Lottery proceeds in the amount of $2,200,000.00 were included in the FY15 General Fund budget to pay a portion of debt service related to public school debt. Upon approval by the Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education, the Kannapolis City Schools Board of Education and the Cabarrus County Commissioners, two payment applications will be submitted to the Department of Public Instruction for the funds. The Cabarrus County Schools application will be for $1,900,000.00 and the Kannapolis City Schools application will be for $300,000.00, for a total of $2,200,000.00. County Manager - Board of Commissioners' Action Plan Based on Retreat Discussions Plan Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the Board of Commissioners' Action Plan is a collaboration of input from the Boards' retreats that was captured by facilitators from Leading and Governing Associates. He stated a fourth focus area, Communications, was added due to input at the retreats. He said this information was analyzed, put in writing, and optional revisions were included in addition to the current goals. He advised the purpose of this discussion is to ensure staff is on the right track for the upcoming budget. He further advised some programs may be enhanced in certain areas due to the feedback. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reviewed the draft Board of Commissioners Action Plan. He requested feedback from the Board over the next two weeks and suggested this item be moved for discussion at the budget workshop meetings. During budget discussions, he stated each department will provide their own highlights, objectives and goals and ways of measuring those. Some initiatives are already taking place in departments and will not be repeated in the Action Plan, but are still a part of the overall plan. He advised this first draft is for the Board to read, consider and comment on. The four focus areas are: Focus Area 1: Transportation, Connection, Mobility Focus Area 2: Programs, Funding, Services Focus Area 3: Planning, Growth and Economic Development Focus Area 4: Communication and Education Chairman Morris commended Mr. Marshall and staff for their hard work and efforts regarding the creation of the draft action plan. Mr. Marshall suggested this item does not need to be on the regular agenda and can be addressed at the budget workshop meetings. He also advised