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April 1, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1481 Kathy Mowrer, Human Services Program Administrator, stated an IFB (Invitation for Bids) was posted for a Food Services Contract for the Cabarrus County Department of Human Services LunchPlus Club Program. Two (2) bids were received. One of the bidders withdrew their bid due to time constraints regarding inspections at their new kitchen facility. The remaining bid is from Punchy's Diner for an amount of $4.65 per meal. She advised there are five (5) LunchPlus Club sites throughout the county providing approximately 4,600 meals on a monthly basis. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised Punchy's Diner is the current provider for the LunchPlus Club Program and inquired if staff and clients are satisfied with the service provided by this vendor. Ms. Mowrer responded in the affirmative, stating Punchy's Diner also provides food for some events at the Senior Center. She added Punchy's Diner has been the LunchPlus Club provider for the past four (4) years and has been very responsive to any issues that have occurred. She advised the meals have been consistent and very satisfactory. She also responded to questions from the Board. Library - Cabarrus Literacy Council - Continuation of Adult Basic Literacy Services and Contract Dana Eure, Library Director, presented the following information relating to the continuation of Adult Basic Literacy Services: In May 2011, the County entered into an Agreement with the Cabarrus Literacy Council to provide adult basic literacy services (ABS) administered by the Cabarrus County Public Library. As required by the Agreement, the CLC has provided its strategic plan; and at its March meeting, the CLC board voted unanimously to recommend the continuation of the administration of the ABS program through the Library. Likewise, the County must also vote annually on the continuation of the administration of the ABL program by the Library, no later than June 30 of each year. The CLC Board believes this arrangement has worked extremely well for all parties. The Library Director fully supports the partnership and is in favor of continuing. No county funds are requested. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Eure and Susan Suarez Webster, Cabarrus Literacy Council Coordinator, responded to questions from the Board. The following topics were addressed: volunteer tutors; accomplishments of students receiving literacy services; grants; and charitable contributions from various organizations. Several Board members commended the Council for their efforts and accomplishments. Gloria Winzenread, Cabarrus Literacy Council Board Member, was also in attendance. Chairman Poole announced the Council's Scrabble Scramble 5K and Fun Run fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. at Frank Liske Park. She also reported county employees are able to donate to the Literacy Council through the Cabarrus Helping Hearts and Hands program. Tax Administration - Request Approval to Complete the Survey of the Cabarrus /Stanly County Line Brent Weisner, Tax Administrator, and Greg Belk, Special Boundary Commissioner for Cabarrus County, presented the following information relating to a request for approval to complete the survey of the Cabarrus /Stanly County Line: In 1994, 1997, 1999, and 2006 the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners requested that the North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS) aid us in establishing our boundaries with surrounding counties by a resolution in accordance with GS 153A -18. Greg Belk, Special Boundary Commissioner for Cabarrus County reports that the NCGS has completed its work on the Cabarrus /Stanly County Line and is ready to begin surveying and setting monuments. All taxpayers impacted by the survey have been notified by letter and a public informational meeting was held at the Mt. Pleasant Library on March 7, 2013.