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May 21, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1079 consumerism by the employees to reduce claims exposure. While the overall plan changed, cost to the employees remain flat or in some cases will be reduced and the potential increase of $2.3 million in health costs to the county was reduced to approximately $357,000. Staff has worked very hard to make positive changes to program and service levels while reducing overall costs. These changes are sustainable at this time. However, any future reductions will require a negative impact to staffing and service levels. This is evidence that Cabarrus County has an outstanding staff that is willing to work hard and meet the demands and expectations of a deserving public, especially during these stressed economic times. I think it is fair to note that while our employees have been willing to meet the challenges and new responsibilities of their job duties, they have done so without the opportunity for merit pay increases since FY2009. This willingness to do what is necessary to maintain a basic sustainable level of service has not come without stress and anxiety. Therefore as we move forward into future budgets, I would encourage the Board of Commissioners to re- instate their policies on Cost of Living increases and merit pay. With that said, I would recommend that for FY2013 only that the Board of Commissioners create a "Birthday Holiday" for all employees. This holiday would be a paid holiday that could be used on their birthday or whenever is agreeable with their required duties and their supervisor. It would need to be used during FY2013. I believe this would go a long way to show your appreciation for a job well done with no additional impact to the operating budget. I hope that you support this recommendation as well. In closing, I am confident that this proposed budget will allow Cabarrus County Government to generally provide the basic core programs and services needed and expected by our citizens for the ensuing fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013. I want to publically thank Pam Dubois and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Managers; Erica Nesbitt, Budget and Performance Manager; Becky Crabtree, Accountant; and Lundee Covington, Human Resources Director, our department heads and employees all for their hard work in the preparation of this budget. I appreciate your hard work and dedication every day you come to work. I also want to thank_ the Board of Commissioners for their support and direction in the preparation of this annual budget and throughout the year. Mr. Downs also stated the proposed FY 13 budget is posted on the County's website. Chairman Poole announced the Board received the FY 2013 budget on flash /thumb drives this evening and budget meetings will be held Tuesday, May 22 nd , Thursday, May 24 th , Tuesday, May 29 th and Thursday, May 31 St . All budget meetings will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Center and the meetings are open to the public. She also stated there will be presentations from any entities and departments funded by Cabarrus County and a public hearing will be held for the proposed budget on June 18th. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed FY 2013 Cabarrus County budget for Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard. (G -2) CCS - QSCB Funding Reallocation Request - $801,483.00 (G -3) Finance - QSCB Northwest Cabarrus High School Gymnasium Funding $466,420.00 Chairman Poole requested items G -2 and G -3 be tabled until Thursday, May 24 th when the entire Board is present. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board tabled Item (G -2) "CCS - QSCB Funding Reallocation Request - $ 801,483.00" and Item (G -3) "Finance - QSCB Northwest Cabarrus High School Gymnasium Funding $466,420.00" until Thursday, May 24' 2012.