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August 19, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
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<br />purchase the property, approve the sale of the Webb Field
<br />property to the City of Concord by the Board of Education for a
<br />total of $210,000.00 and agree that the proceeds from the sale
<br />will be allowed for capital improvements in Cabarrus County
<br />schools, as determined by the Board of Education.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Witke responded to a
<br />variety of questions from the Board. Issues addressed included the
<br />following: future plans for the old Concord High School property; plans for
<br />funds received from the Sale; the appraised property value; access to the
<br />property; etc.
<br />UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Morris
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board moved to refuse Cabarrus County's right to
<br />purchase the Webb Field property and to approve the sale of the Webb Field
<br />property by Cabarrus County School's (CCS) Board of Education to the City of
<br />Concord, for the amount of $210,000.00 and under the terms that the proceeds
<br />will be utilized for CCS capital improvements, as determined by the Board of
<br />Education.
<br />(H -6) General Services - Award of Service Truck(s) and SUV(s) Bids
<br />Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, stated a public bid for four
<br />(4) service trucks, one (1) dump truck, and three (3) SUV's was advertised
<br />and a total of three (3) companies Submitted sealed bids on the various
<br />vehicles. Based on the outcome of those bids, it is recommended to purchase
<br />four (4) service trucks, one (1) dump truck and one (1) SUV from Hilbish Ford
<br />for a total amount of $170,150.00. He also responded to questions from the
<br />Board.
<br />The Vehicle Bid Tabulation is as follows:
<br />Company
<br />Cab /Chassis
<br />(DUmp)(GM)
<br />10,000 GVWR
<br />TRK (GSA)(1)
<br />7,000 GVWR TR
<br />(GSA)(0 -1)
<br />Mid -Size 4WD
<br />SUV- (SW)(0 -1)
<br />7,350 GVWR TRK
<br />(EMS & EM)(0 -3)
<br />Hilbish Ford
<br />$37,282.00
<br />$31,082.00
<br />$23,417.00
<br />$26,023.00
<br />$26,173.00
<br />Lum's Ford
<br />No Bid
<br />$32,749.05
<br />$23,925.75
<br />$26,531.00
<br />$26,681.75
<br />Beachum & Lee
<br />Ford
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />Ben Mynatt
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />$26,7 -00.00
<br />$26,700.00
<br />$28,200.00
<br />Parks
<br />Chevrolet
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />No Bid
<br />Budgeted
<br />Amount
<br />$49,000.00
<br />$35,000.00
<br />$29,000.00
<br />$29,000.00
<br />$33,000.00
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Morris, seconded by Vice Chairman Measmer
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bid award and authorized the
<br />County Manager to execute the Contract between Cabarrus County and Hilbish
<br />Ford for the amount of $170,150.00, subject to review or revision by the
<br />County Attorney.
<br />(H -7) Human Services - Discussion Concerning the Establishment of a Phone
<br />Policy for Economic Services
<br />Due to continued issues with the NC FAST implementation within the
<br />Economic Services Division, Ben Rose, Human Services Director and Trish
<br />Baker, Economic Services Administrator, presented a request for the Board to
<br />consider establishing a temporary policy to restrict incoming phone calls to
<br />the Division. This policy will allow staff to devote more time to case
<br />processing and conversion in an effort to bring the caseload into compliance
<br />for benefit issuance. options for hiring temporary staff were also
<br />addressed.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Rose and Ms. Baker
<br />responded to questions from the Board.
<br />Vice Chairman Measmer expressed support for a temporary phone policy.
<br />He expressed opposition to hiring temporary staff and discussion continued.
<br />Commissioner Oesterreich suggested a modified phone policy, limiting
<br />the number of phone calls taken during the afternoon without closing the call
<br />center. Discussion continued.
<br />Commissioner Morris expressed support for a temporary phone policy.
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager, advised if a temporary phone policy is
<br />established, then updates will be presented to the Board regarding the
<br />Department's progress and press releases will be used to communicate the
<br />policy to the public.
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