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October 1, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1248 UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Megan Smit as Clerk to the Board effective October 5, 2012. Discussion Items - No Action County Manager - Update on CCS and KCS QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bonds) Projects As an update on QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bonds) Projects for Kannapolis City Schools (KCS), Will Crabtree, KCS, reported all but two projects for KCS have been completed. Those two projects are both at Kannapolis Intermediate School (KIS): the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) is close to completion; the punch list is being conducted presently and should be completed by the next work session meeting; and the roof project is progressing on schedule with no issues. He also responded to questions from the Board. No action was taken. Len Whtke, Cabarrus County Schools, was unable to attend the meeting; therefore, the Board did not receive an update on those projects. Mr. Whtke will present his report at the regular meeting. County Manager - Update on NC Forest Service Dan Brandon, North Carolina Forest Service District Forester, provided an update on North Carolina Forest Service functions and activities, including a possible office relocation. He advised the intent of a possible office relocation is to cut down on operating costs and retain services. The North Carolina Forest Service Report to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners 2011 -2012 was also provided to the Board as supplemental information. The report included the following information: Fire Prevention and Control; Forest Insects and Disease; Forest Management and Water Quality; and Information and Education /Continued Training. He also responded to questions from the Board. Mary Eash, Assistant County Ranger, was also in attendance. No action was taken. Discussion Items for Action at October 15, 2012 Meeting County Manager - Budget Amendment Related to Old Bethel School Sale Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised there has been discussion about designating the proceeds from the sale of the old Bethel School property to benefit the planned Wallace Park in Midland. A brief discussion ensued. Richard Koch, County Attorney, announced the contract to sell the old Bethel School property has been signed by both parties and the anticipated closing date is October 12 Discussion continued. County Manager - Connection to Mt. Pleasant Water System Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information related to a connection to the Mt. Pleasant Water System: A County resident paid for connection to what was the County water system in 1984. The house was not connected at that time, but they would like to connect to what is now the Mt. Pleasant water system. The current cost is $1,575.00. There is money in the non - departmental funds that could be used for this purpose. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Emergency Communications Equipment Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information related to the emergency communications equipment: The Board has approved leases and lease renewals for space on the Mt. Pleasant Communications Tower. The revenue from those leases was not budgeted in the Construction and Renovation Capital Project Fund. The budget needs to be amended to reflect projected revenues based on actual and estimated collections up through FY 2013. The funds will be used to upgrade and /or purchase equipment for emergency communications. County Manager - Required Agreements and Easements at Winkler Middle School