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September 4, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1221 Mike Downs, County Manager, advised there has been a waiting list for the past several years for the LunchPlus programs and nutritional sites. He stated this will dramatically help ease into that waiting list and also help offer some additional transportation services with the elderly population. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Bass stated these positions end June 30, 2014 and is implicitly addressed in the interviews for these positions. ITS (E911 Addressing) - Bostian Fisher Road - NCDOT Maintenance Abandonment Request Lee Snuggs, E911 Address Coordinator, presented a request for the abandonment of a portion of Bostian Fisher Road (approximately 385 linear feet). He advised the property owner, Robert Hollifield, has seen significant vandalism, and has requested NCDOT abandon the last 300 feet of Bostian Fisher Road. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, stated this is a two -part process. He advised once the Board approves the request, it will go before the NCDOT and then come back before the Board for final approval. Mr. Snuggs added, a public hearing will be required and the only person impacted by this abandonment is Mr. Hollfield who has requested the abandonment. ITS - Approval of Agreement for Data and Phone Services for Cabarrus Count Facilities with Time Warner Cable Business Class Todd Shanley, ITS (Information Technology Services) Manager, requested approval of an agreement for data and phone services for Cabarrus County facilities with Time Warner Cable Business Class. In an effort to improve service levels, ITS is recommending a three year contract with Time Warner Cable, Inc. to provide data services to county facilities. Additionally, Cabarrus County's five Primary Rate Interfaces (PRIs) will be migrated to Time Warner Cable Inc. The PRIs provide the inbound and outbound dial tone for the majority of Cabarrus County's phone services. He also responded to questions from the Board. Tax Administration - Write -Off or 2002 Real and Personal Outstanding Taxes Brent Weisner, Tax Administrator, presented the following information related to a request the write -off of 2002 real and personal outstanding taxes: The Tax Collector uses diligence in trying to collect all outstanding taxes. However, the ten -year statute of limitations prevents the Tax Collector from using remedies to collect taxes that are more than ten year past due. N.C.G.S. 105 -378 (a) "use of Remedies Barred" states that no county or municipality may maintain an action or procedure to enforce any remedy provided by law for the collection of taxes or enforcement of any tax liens unless the action or procedure is instituted within 10 years from the date the taxes became due. Note: $172,683.00 of the $337,821.53 total write -off of 2002 real and personal outstanding taxes was uncollectable due to bankruptcy. BOC - NCACC Solicitation of County Legislative Goals Proposals for FY 13 -14 Mike Downs, County Manager, advised he has not received any new submissions from the Board. However, the NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners) has recommended several others. A general discussion ensued related to Legislative Goals for the Board to submit to the NCACC. Chairman Poole requested Board members review goals in the Agenda packet and submit requests for inclusion and exclusion to Ms. Honeycutt prior to the September 17 regular meeting. Commissioner Carruth announced the NCACC is still looking for volunteers for steering committees. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of items on the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the September 17, 2012 Agenda as follows: Approval or Correction of Minutes