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May 29, 2012 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1101 by legislation was also addressed. It was speculated that CCS may receive a waiver from the extra days for next year but that Kannapolis had included funding for the extra days in their FY 13 budget. Chairman Poole advised the County should fund the extra days for CCS in the FY 13 budget and that a school nurse be considered as part of the cost for any new schools constructed in the future. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager and Ms. Harkey agreed to work together on determining the actual cost of the program. Transitioning clinical services to an outside agency not funded by the County was also addressed. Mr. Phillips and Dr. Pilkington reported transition efforts are ongoing. Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare (PBH) On behalf of Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare (PBH) , Ms. Anna Yon, PBH (Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare) Community Operations Director, presented their FY 13 budget request totaling $661,838.00. The County Manager's recommended budget included $661,838.00 for PBH. These funds are used for indigent patient and crises recovery. Ms. Yon also responded to questions from the Board. Recess of Meeting The Board took a break at 5:16 p.m. The meeting resumed at 5:29 p.m. General Discussion - Outside Agencies N.C. Forestry Services Mike Downs, County Manager, addressed the Forestry Service's intent to relocate /consolidate the county forester's office, consisting of two (2) staff members, with Mecklenburg County for cost savings. He also noted local farmers, large land owners, etc. had expressed concerns about the Forester's accessibility and services. Mr. Downs advised the County was not included in the consolidation discussion until recently and that he had asked the Forester to report to the Board once a decision has been made. He also reported the specific location of the new office had not been secured to date. The Forester's FY 13 budget request totaled $84,954.00, including $16,000.00 for a new truck. The Manager's proposed budget also totaled $84,954.00. Mr. Downs also responded to several questions from the Board. Commissioner White expressed his desire to withhold funding for the new truck to ensure that services will be provided in Cabarrus County. Chairman Poole advised the County should realize some cost savings as well. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised a similar consolidation occurred between Gaston and Lincoln counties; and the Cattleman's Association expressed similar concerns about the proposed merger at a recent meeting. Economic Development Corporation (EDC) There was a general discussion on the additional $50,000.00 for the EDC as presented on May 22, 2012. Chairman Poole and Commissioner White expressed support for the additional funds. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed support for the additional funding as long as it is used to support small businesses. Commissioner Measmer expressed his intent to meet with the EDC before forming an opinion and questioned the impact on the efforts of the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE). Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the CSLE will focus on regulatory issues and educational warehousing. Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) - Additional $380,000 for Renovation to Building 3000 RCCC's request for an additional capital funding for the renovation /expansion of Building 3000 on the South Campus was addressed during a general discussion of additional requests from outside agencies. There was no opposition to funding the request. Cabarrus County Schools - Additional $2.1 Million Funding Request The additional $2.1 million in current expense funds requested by Cabarrus County Schools was discussed along with providing additional funding for one -time capital projects. A number of concerns were raised by Board