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August 3, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2507 Commissioner Honeycutt MOVED to endorse the Girl Scout Silver Project, pending all departmental authorizations are received. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board for the County to supply paint for the project. The MOTION unanimously carried. Active Living and Parks - Adoption of Department Master Plan Londa. Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, stated the Active Living and Parks Master Plan was presented at the July meeting. She said the Board was later sent the full version. She also advised Derek Williams, Vice President, Benesch Consultants, was unable to attend today's meeting. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Strong responded to questions from the Board. Active Living and Parks - FY16 Matching Incentive Grant Requests Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, reported the Active Living and Parks Department has a Matching Incentive Grant Program which provides seed money for civic, community and school groups according to guidelines specified for the grant program. 2015 -2016 MIG ALPS Commission Recommendations Organization Project Title Request Recommended Patriots Elementary PTO Redhawk Trail $4,304.00 $4,304.00 Weddington Hills Elementary PTO Pollinator Habitat Garden $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Central Cabarrus Booster Club Softball Field Bleachers $6,198.00 $6,198.00 * *NW Sports Association 2 Athletic Fields $27,597.00 0 Harrisburg Youth Association Permanent Corn Hole Boards $1,378.25 $1,378.25 Bethel Elementary PTSO Bethel School Sign $12,144.00 $12,144.00 Mt. Pleasant Elementary PTO Drop Off Awning $8,511.00 $8,511.00 Hartsell Athletic Association Custom Ball Field Netting $1,790.00 $1,790.00 FY 15 -16 Budget $75,000.00 Recommended Total Award $36,325.25 Remaining Funds $38,674.75 * *It is the recommendation of the Active Living and Parks Department Commission that NW Sports Association not be awarded a grant at this time because the plan is incomplete and not ready to implement. We encourage them to continue working on their plans and reapply when the new request for proposals is released. Mike Downs, County Manager, stated he sent the program criteria to the Board today. He advised the Bethel School sign and Mount Pleasant drop -off awning do not meet the criteria. Ms. Strong stated applications for the remaining funds will be accepted in November.. Following discussion, Chairman Morris suggested this item be placed on New Business for discussion. DOC - Dissolution of APPAC Mike Downs, County Manager, stated the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee (APPAC) was created in July 2004 after the Board of Commissioners received recommendations from the Cabarrus County Animal Control and Preservation Task Force. He advised the APPAC was active for a time, but has not met since January 2012. He recommended the APPAC be dissolved, with its intended replacement being an advisory board that will actively meet current needs as well as fulfill contract requirements between Cabarrus County and the Humane Society. BOC - Establishment of the Cabarrus County Animal Protection Advisory Board Mike Downs, County Manager, stated the agreement with the Humane Society,. who currently operates the Animal Shelter, includes a provision for the creation of an advisory board. He said the advisory board's purpose is not to supervise the Humane Society but to observe policies, practices and make recommendations both to the County and to the Humane Society.