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June 2, 2014 (Work Session) Page 2050 Judy Sims, Humane Society Executive Director, presented an annual update on Humane Society activities and goals in its partnership with Cabarrus County. She advised the partnership has strengthened the non - profit organization's value -added services to residents, animals, Animal Control and other rescues in Cabarrus County. She reported all goals and attention areas from last year have been met by the Humane Society, the County and Animal Control. Chairman Poole commended Ms. Sims for her accomplishments. Ms. Sims credited the partnership's success with the contributions of all the volunteers. She also responded to questions from the Board. Human Resources - Results of Compensation As a follow up to the Compensation, Classifications and Compression Adjustment Study presented at the May work session, Lundee Covington, Human Resources Director, advised Mr. Phillip Robertson is present to respond to any questions the Board may have. Phillip Robertson, Senior Vice- President of The Mercer Group, Inc., responded to questions from the Board. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised changes to position titles within the Human Services and General Services Departments would create consistency in compensation. He also requested the Board to submit any questions. Discussion Items for Action at June 16, 2014 Meeting County Manager - Approva o l f BB &T Resolution and Agreement for Deposit Account s _ Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, advised signature cards and the Resolution and Agreement for Deposit Accounts have been updated to reflect Ann M. Wilson as the Finance Director and the signatory on the account. This account is used for the collection of property taxes through services provided by BB &T. County Manager - Participation in NCDOT Private Rail Crossing Closure Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reviewed the following information relating to participation in a NCDOT private rail crossing closure. The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) Rail Division has been working on closing a private crossing over the NC Railroad on the north side of Harrisburg Elementary School. The current proposal includes construction of an emergency access to the school property and enhanced access to the school park. Some of the new access is planned to be paved, but Harrisburg, Cabarrus County and the private owners have suggested that more of the new access be paved (instead of just gravel) and NCDOT has requested local participation. The Town of Harrisburg is considering their participation; and this item is being brought before the Board for consideration. Mr. Marshall reviewed the proposed road access on the following map and responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Issues addressed included: maintenance costs; participation for sections of the proposed road in regards to funding and maintenance; gravel versus paved; etc. (This section intentionally left blank)