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September 3, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1729 Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported the County took possession of a parcel off Fox Street SW in Concord through tax foreclosure. The parcel (PIN 5620 -93 -7752) is very small and has no direct access to adjacent streets. Although it has been listed for sale with other tax foreclosure properties, there have been no potential buyers. The property immediately adjacent to it is owned by the City of Concord and staff is proposing this parcel be transferred to the City (based on G.S. 160A -274) to combine with their parcel. He also responded to questions from the Board. Discussion Items - No Action (Continued) Finance - Presentation on Estimated Year -End Projections Ann Wilson, Finance Director, presented an overview of estimated year- end projections for June 30, 2013. A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Wilson, Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Commissioner Oesterriech requested additional information regarding one -time projects. Ms. Wilson advised the final numbers will be provided upon the completion of the audit and that there may be some minor changes to the detail at that time. County Manager - Discussion of Capital Needs - County, Schools and RCCC Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported capital needs from Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College and Cabarrus County have been identified and listed in order of priority. She advised several of these projects could be funded with one -time funding, but others may require long -term funding, such as debt issuance. A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included timing of a bond referendum; discussion topics for the fall retreat; etc. Vice Chairman Measmer requested a separate hard copy or electronic copy of the capital needs list. 30C - Discussion of Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission Appointment Chairman Poole advised three applications have been received for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission. She advised the Commission may schedule an initial meeting once the first few members are appointed. Commissioner Morris expressed preference for postponing an appointment to the Commission until pending litigation is resolved. The Board generally discussed appointing a member to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission. During discussion, Richard Koch, County Attorney, responded to questions from the Board. In accordance with the October lst appointment deadline, as set out in the legislation, Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised Cabarrus County advertised an application deadline of August 29 for those interested in applying to the Commission in order to provide the Board opportunity to review the applications. Following further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to keep this item on the September regular agenda. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of items on the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Morris, seconded by Vice Chairman Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the September 16, 2013 Agenda as follows: Approval or Correction of Minutes 0 Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes