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April 7, 20714 (Work Session) Page 1962 Care Act. She highlighted a number of issues encountered by the Department since the rollout began and explained requirements for Medicaid recipients. A discussion ensued with Mr. Rose and Ms. Baker responding to questions from the Board. Susan Barbee, Medicaid Program Manager, was also in attendance. During discussion Commissioner Oesterreich reiterated his request for a resolution regarding categorical eligibility to be placed on the Agenda. Discussion Items for Action at March 17, 2014 Meeting BOC - Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2014 The Board discussed amending the Board of Commissioners' Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2014 to allow Board members to attend County Assembly Day. One of the budget meetings is scheduled for May 28 which is the same day as County Assembly Day. Commissioner Morris indicated he plans to attend County Assembly Day. Other Board members indicated they either were not planning to go or had not made a decision yet. It was the consensus of the Board to discuss amending the calendar at the regular meeting if needed. Commissioner Morris advised he was approached by individuals opposed to meetings being held on Easter Monday. He suggested the Board consider alternative dates if future meetings fall on Easter Monday. County Manager - Involuntary Commitment Transport Services - G4S Secure Rnl I9f-i nnc Richard Koch, County Attorney, stated under NCGS 122c.251, the county has an obligation to provide transport for involuntary commitment transport services in the unincorporated areas of the county. He said, typically the Sheriff's Department provides this function on behalf of the county. Carolinas Healthcare System (Charlotte - Mecklenburg Hospital Authority or CHS) which includes CMC Northeast, receives patients from time to time who need transport either between their different facilities or elsewhere. He advised the hospital authority is willing to contract with a third party to provide this service, between their facilities, at no charge to the county. He stated CHS has contracted with G4S (G4S Secure Solutions) to provide involuntary commitment transportation between facilities in its system. This represents only part of the county's obligation. He further stated the statute requires the Board to adopt a resolution of support. He stated a draft resolution is included in the Agenda. A revised resolution will be provided at the regular meeting. He also advised of the availability of Sheriff Brad Riley, Chief Deputy Paul Hunt and G4S representatives to answer questions. A discussion ensued. During discussion Garrett Perdue, G4S Consultant, Managing Director, Perdue Global LLC; Robert Garza, G4S Manager of Mental Health Transportation; Mr. Koch and Sheriff Brad Riley responded to questions from the Board. Issues addressed included: the service will provide timely transportation for behavioral patients; Mr. Koch recommended a memorandum of understanding be drafted between the County and CHA to evidence the relationship; etc. County Manager - Proposed Cellco Tower Lease at Mt. Pleasant Communications Tower Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information relating to a proposed Cellco Tower lease at the Mt. Pleasant Communications Tower. Cellco Tower (d /b /a Verizon Wireless) has requested to lease space on the county -owned Mt. Pleasant Communications Tower, including the use of an equipment building. The lease proposal is for two five -year terms with an annual rental of $24,000.00. That amount will increase by 10 percent in the second five -year term. In addition, there will be a one -time payment of $9,600.00 for the use of the equipment building for each five -year period. The County Attorney is currently working with Cellco on the final lease terms.