September 3, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1726
<br />Ms. Strong advised the Rotary Square and Market project did not have
<br />the required minimum number of bids to be eligible for the matching incentive
<br />grant program. She also advised the availability of Byron Haigler, ALP
<br />Program Manager, in attendance to answer questions.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Commissioner Morris disclosed
<br />he is a member of the Cabarrus Rotary Club. Ms. Strong, Mr. Kiger and Mr.
<br />Haigler also responded to questions from the Board.
<br />BOC - Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' Meeting
<br />Schedule for Calendar Year 2013
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager, advised a resolution is needed to amend the
<br />Board's calendar to include a fall retreat. October 10 was recognized as a
<br />potential date for the one -day retreat. He recommended Board members send
<br />suggestions for topics they wish to address during the retreat.
<br />County Manager - Public Safety Emergency Communication System - P25 Radio
<br />System Enhancements
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager and Sergeant Jody Johnson, Cabarrus County
<br />Sheriff's Office, presented a request for P25 radio system enhancements for
<br />the Public Safety Emergency Communication System. The following information
<br />was addressed: Phase II of the County's Emergency Communication System
<br />transition will move the remaining 6 channels from an analog format to a full
<br />12- channel digital system; the total cost of the contract with Motorola will
<br />be $1,169,975.00; on account of an interlocal agreement, the County's portion
<br />will be $467,990.00; the County has an interlocal agreement with the Cities
<br />of Concord and Kannapolis; based on said agreement, the County and City of
<br />Concord both pay 40 percent with the City of Kannapolis paying the remaining
<br />20 percent; the payment split is based on the size of the systems and the
<br />number of towers; the cost is included in the FY 2014 budget; etc.
<br />During discussion, Mr. Downs, Sergeant Johnson and Pam Dubois, Deputy
<br />County Manager, responded to questions from the Board.
<br />Finance - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects
<br />Ann Wilson, Finance Director, presented the following information
<br />relating to a request for reappropriation of funds for ongoing projects:
<br />Each year there are projects that need to be transitioned to the
<br />new fiscal year when they are unable to be completed within the
<br />fiscal year for which they are budgeted. A reappropriation of
<br />funds, via fund balance, is needed to transition projects to the
<br />Weddington Hills PTO
<br />$2,000.00
<br />$2,000.00
<br />Replanting Courtyard
<br />Beds /Benches
<br />MPHS Boosters Club
<br />$2,700.00
<br />$2,700.00
<br />Beach Volleyball Court
<br />C.E. Boger Elementary PTO
<br />$2,500.00
<br />$2,500.00
<br />Outdoor Courtyard Tables
<br />MPHS Boosters Club
<br />$763.00
<br />$763.00
<br />Stadium Beautification
<br />Carl A. Furr PTO
<br />$3,000.00
<br />$3,000.00
<br />9 Hole Disc Golf Course
<br />Northwest Cab. Middle /High School
<br />$20,000.00
<br />$12,868.00
<br />Renovation of Community Track
<br />Concord Rotary Club Foundation
<br />$15,000.00
<br />$0.00
<br />Rotary Square & Market
<br />Total
<br />$72,132.00
<br />$50,000.00
<br />Ms. Strong advised the Rotary Square and Market project did not have
<br />the required minimum number of bids to be eligible for the matching incentive
<br />grant program. She also advised the availability of Byron Haigler, ALP
<br />Program Manager, in attendance to answer questions.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Commissioner Morris disclosed
<br />he is a member of the Cabarrus Rotary Club. Ms. Strong, Mr. Kiger and Mr.
<br />Haigler also responded to questions from the Board.
<br />BOC - Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' Meeting
<br />Schedule for Calendar Year 2013
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager, advised a resolution is needed to amend the
<br />Board's calendar to include a fall retreat. October 10 was recognized as a
<br />potential date for the one -day retreat. He recommended Board members send
<br />suggestions for topics they wish to address during the retreat.
<br />County Manager - Public Safety Emergency Communication System - P25 Radio
<br />System Enhancements
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager and Sergeant Jody Johnson, Cabarrus County
<br />Sheriff's Office, presented a request for P25 radio system enhancements for
<br />the Public Safety Emergency Communication System. The following information
<br />was addressed: Phase II of the County's Emergency Communication System
<br />transition will move the remaining 6 channels from an analog format to a full
<br />12- channel digital system; the total cost of the contract with Motorola will
<br />be $1,169,975.00; on account of an interlocal agreement, the County's portion
<br />will be $467,990.00; the County has an interlocal agreement with the Cities
<br />of Concord and Kannapolis; based on said agreement, the County and City of
<br />Concord both pay 40 percent with the City of Kannapolis paying the remaining
<br />20 percent; the payment split is based on the size of the systems and the
<br />number of towers; the cost is included in the FY 2014 budget; etc.
<br />During discussion, Mr. Downs, Sergeant Johnson and Pam Dubois, Deputy
<br />County Manager, responded to questions from the Board.
<br />Finance - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects
<br />Ann Wilson, Finance Director, presented the following information
<br />relating to a request for reappropriation of funds for ongoing projects:
<br />Each year there are projects that need to be transitioned to the
<br />new fiscal year when they are unable to be completed within the
<br />fiscal year for which they are budgeted. A reappropriation of
<br />funds, via fund balance, is needed to transition projects to the
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