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September 16, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1 753 the Board approved the bid award and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract between Cabarrus County and Ike's Construction, Inc., subject to review and /or revision by the County Attorney. (G -3) Human Services - Update on Food and Nutrition Services Ben Rose, Human Services Director, presented an update on current strategies being implemented to address the backlogged cases within the Food and Nutrition Program. Items addressed during the update included the phone policy implementation; technical support supplied by the State; and State assistance with processing applications. He requested the Board reconsider the hiring of temporary staff to assist in addressing the backlogged cases. Chairman Poole advised Board members have been contacted by the public regarding the backlog. She explained Board members do not have access to resolve individual requests and that these issues are forwarded to Mr. Rose and his department to be addressed. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Rose and Trish Baker, Economic Services Administrator, responded to questions from the Board. Vice Chairman Measmer requested an update at the next regular meeting on the phone policy as it relates to the backlogged caseload before consideration Of temporary workers. Discussion continued. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed support for hiring temporary workers, but for a reduced time period and cost than the Department's initial request. Commissioner Morris expressed support for a solution to correct the problem and discussion continued. Commissioner Oesterreich MOVED to authorize the hire of temporary workers for a limited period of time for assistance with the backlogged caseload (10 temporary employees for 5 weeks at approximately $550.00 per employee; at an amount not to exceed $25,000.00). A brief discussion ensued regarding the amount of funding to be included in the motion. Mike Downs, County Manager, clarified the Board could choose to fund the temporary workers from contingency funds approved in the budget. Commissioner Oesterreich amended the MOTION to authorize the hire of 10 temporary employees, for the period of 5 weeks, at an amount not to exceed $27,700.00. Vice Chairman Measmer seconded the motion and the MOTION unanimously carried. Commissioner Oesterreich's motion is reflected in the budget amendment below, as it was prepared the following day by the Finance Department. Date:9 /20/2013 Amount:$27,700.00 Dept. Head:Ann Wilson, Finance Director Department: Human Services (prepared by Finance) ❑ Internal Transfer Within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds Q Supplemental Request Purpose: At the 9/16/13 BOC meeting the board appropriated $27,700 for temp workers for a 5 -week period to assist in getting the Economic Services Division caught up due to the implementation of the NC FAST. Account Number Account Name I Approved Budget I Inc Amount I Dec Amount I Revised Budget 00195645- 9107 -TEMP Temporary Purchased Se $22,304.00 $27,700.00 $50,004.00 00191910 -9660 Contingency 1 $1,252,428.001 1 $27,700.001 $1,244,728.00 (H) APPOINTMENTS (H -1) Appointments - Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission The NC General Assembly recently passed Session Law 2013 -358 creating the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission. That Commission shall consist of thirteen (13) members including one (1) appointed by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. The appointed member is required to be a registered voter of Cabarrus County and "...when practical, shall have experience in aviation, logistics, construction and /or facilities management, law, accounting and /or finance." Commission terms are for four years, but in order to create staggered terms the initial appointments from Cabarrus,