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February 2, 2013 (Board Retreat) Page 1405 Coltrane -Webb Replacement Playground - middle set 45,000 Mt. Pleasant Elem Replacement Playground -zones 1 &4 100,000 All other E1em Replacement Playground Parts 100,000 Central Cab HS Planetarium Renovations 300,000 Total of unallocated projects 3,649,353 Pending Procedures and Goals Mike Downs, County Manager, read the Commissioners' currently adopted vision and goals: Our vision for Cabarrus is a county where our children learn, our citizens participate, our dreams matter, our families and neighbors thrive and our community prospers. Goals Achievement Staae Each goal was discussed. No changes were made. Retreat Conclusion As a conclusion to the retreat, Mike Downs, County Manager, asked if the commissioners had opportunity to provide input on the "green dot" spreadsheets. He advised the information would be reviewed, tabulated and presented back to the Board for further direction. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, asked if the Board had any concerns regarding items on the five year plan. A discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: excess funds; paying off debt or cutting the tax rate; funding for schools; mandated versus non - mandated funds; a five year plan showing prioritized needs and requests from the schools; and an examination of COLA and merit raises to remain competitive and recognize employees. Adjournment UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Megan it, lerk to the Board Preserve and enhance the quality of life by addressing growth with sound public policies that Goal 1 sustain resources, provide high quality services Progress and fund infrastructure needs. Achieve community -wide preparedness to protect public safety, respond to routine and Goal 2 catastrophic events and maintain and restore the Progress well -being of all residents. Use resources wisely and responsibly by protecting assets, minimizing risk, creating Goal 3 partnerships and using technology to maximize the Progress value of county investments, expenditures and services. Promote a fully engaged community with a shared Goal 4 understanding of its issues and challenges and Planning working together to achieve its goals. Ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity and access to education, health care, and Goal 5 economic prosperity and encourage citizens to Progress fulfill their potential and contribute to their community. Each goal was discussed. No changes were made. Retreat Conclusion As a conclusion to the retreat, Mike Downs, County Manager, asked if the commissioners had opportunity to provide input on the "green dot" spreadsheets. He advised the information would be reviewed, tabulated and presented back to the Board for further direction. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, asked if the Board had any concerns regarding items on the five year plan. A discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: excess funds; paying off debt or cutting the tax rate; funding for schools; mandated versus non - mandated funds; a five year plan showing prioritized needs and requests from the schools; and an examination of COLA and merit raises to remain competitive and recognize employees. Adjournment UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Megan it, lerk to the Board