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August 4, 2014 (Work Session) Page 2136 the Board for consideration. He stated his preference for the County's ordinance to be consistent with the State's. Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, advised there is an additional part to the law that allows the prohibition of concealed carry in three areas. The areas where concealed carry can be restricted are: pools - including the attached amenities; recreation facilities - including areas with gymnasiums; and athletic facilities - including bleachers, restrooms, concession areas and parking areas in close proximity. A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included: consistency with the municipalities; signage; adding this item to the August regular meeting agenda; etc. Commissioner Oesterreich requested information regarding which county - owned properties allow and which ones prohibit concealed carry. Discussion of School Nurses Chairman Poole MOVED to add the addition of a discussion of school nurses to the Agenda. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion and the MOTION unanimously carried. Chairman Poole referred to a recent article about school nurses published in The Independent Tribune. At her request, Chairman Poole stated Pam Dubois prepared a spreadsheet of the shortfall based on the proposed hours for school nurses. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, advised in reconciling the numbers, there was a $164,905.00 shortfall in funding school nurses. She stated the correct numbers were not given to staff last year, which resulted in a shortfall of what the county would have funded to cover the nine extra days and one extra hour per day. Chairman Poole advised, in her opinion, adding $164,905.00 for the school nurses would benefit the schools. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed opposition for additional funding for school nurses. A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included: the role of the school nurse; the error in last year's numbers resulted in a shortfall of $164,905.00; Cabarrus Health Alliance funding and last year's one -time funding amount; the nine extra days for training for school nurses; a bill recently passed in the short legislative session requiring schools to provide EpiPens on site; etc. Commissioner Measmer expressed opposition to additional funding for school nurses citing mismanagement of funds. Discussion continued. During discussion, Ms. Dubois stated she would provide the spreadsheet to the Board. Commissioner Morris expressed support for providing additional funding for school nurses. Chairman Poole stated her reason for requesting discussion on this item being the reduction of hours for the school nurses. Commissioner Cesterreich expressed support for suspending the Rules of Procedure to allow the Board to vote on this issue. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed support for providing additional funding for the school nurses_ Commissioner Oesterreich reiterated his opposition to the additional funding for the school nurses. Discussion continued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Oesterreich, seconded by Commissioner Morris and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item due to time constraints.