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February 3, 2014 (Work Session) page 1913 Communications and Outreach - Continued Discussion on 2014 Community Survey Kasia Thompson, Communications and Outreach Manager, advised the Communications and Outreach Department has contracted with ETC Institute to administer the 2014 Community Survey in February. The Community Survey was last administered in the fall of 2010. She stated the survey will measure the views of at least 40C Cabarrus residents. It includes questions on overall service ratings, library services, election services, communication services, public transportation, active living and parks, emergency services, customer service and community issues. She also reviewed a draft community survey and responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Oesterreich requested a question related to debt be added to the survey. A discussion ensued regarding language to be included in survey questions. Planning and Development - Food Policy Council 2014 Annual Retreat Review Aaron Newton, Local Food System Program Coordinator and Erin Bayer, Food Policy Council, Outreach Marketing Economic Development Chair, presented a summary of the Food Policy Council's 2014 Retreat held on January 23, 2014. Items addressed included the following priority areas: local foods in schools, long -term food security, planning for hunger relief, and looking at incentives for local businesses to support the locally grown campaign. Discussion Items for Action at February 17. 2014 Meetin Chairman Poole requested the Cabarrus County School items be moved up to accommodate school staff due to the Cabarrus County School's Board of Education meeting later this afternoon. Cabarrus County Schools - School Resource Officers Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools Finance Director, presented the following information relating to a request for a Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) School Resource Officer Grant: Cabarrus County Schools School Resource Officer Grant State grant award CCS BOE Funds Total Round 1 & 2 (9 officers 6 $53,333) $358 $130,000 $498,000 73.90% 26.10% 100.00% Officers Cabarrus County Deputies 3 City of Concord Police Officers 4 Ms. Kluttz advised the grant will provide funds for salaries. She stated the county would be responsible for staff development and vehicles. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Kluttz, Chief Deputy Paul Hunt, Dr. Chris Lowder, CCS Assistant Superintendent of Admin Services and Len Witke, CCS, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested the item be placed on New Business. Cabarrus County Schools - Request for Royal Oaks Elementary School Roof Project Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools Finance Director, presented the following information relating to a request for the Royal Oaks Elementary School Roof Project: i��ii•ii