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November 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
<br />Jonathan Chamberlain reviewed the energy
<br />projected 20 percent energy reduction
<br />incentive offered by Duke Energy. He also
<br />Board.
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the Board of various Cabarrus
<br />County projects including: an EMS station, senior center upfit, and
<br />multipurpose artificial turf athletic fields and overflow parking at Frank
<br />Liske Park. He and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, responded to
<br />questions from the Board.
<br />Len Witke, CCS, advised the Board on the type of door locks currently
<br />installed in certain elementary schools and why they need replacing. He
<br />supplied photographs to the Board displaying the door locks. He also
<br />provided photographs displaying the condition of playground equipment in need
<br />of replacement or upgrades. A discussion ensued with Mr. Witke responding to
<br />questions from the Board.
<br />Chairman Poole reviewed the list of projects. She advised that more
<br />information is needed regarding the EMS station, senior center upfit and
<br />multipurpose artificial turf athletic fields at Frank Liske Park. Discussion
<br />continued.
<br />Vice Chairman Burrage expressed support for the elementary school lock
<br />replacements. Commissioner Carruth expressed support for the elementary
<br />school lock replacements and the Concord High School tennis courts
<br />renovations. Discussion continued. Commissioner White stated it is unfair
<br />to fully fund projects for one school and expect parents at another school to
<br />pay half of the school's project costs.
<br />Commissioner White MOVED to fully fund the Jay M. Robinson High School
<br />Field House at $300,000.00, fully fund the other projects excluding the
<br />planetarium, fund the RCCC Energy Conservation at $200,000.00 with any
<br />incentives from Duke Power coming back to the County, and fund first floor
<br />replacement exit locks at the four elementary schools at $40,000.00 with
<br />funds to be held until responsibility of the architect or general contractor
<br />has been established for that expense.
<br />Mike Downs, County Manager, requested clarification that the County
<br />projects are on hold. Commissioner White responded in the affirmative. He
<br />also clarified the playgrounds are not included in the motion.
<br />assessment by Duke Energy, the
<br />and the anticipated $34,000.00
<br />responded to questions from the
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<br />Chairman Poole asked if these were not -to- exceed numbers. Commissioner
<br />White advised the funds can be moved within like projects in order to realize
<br />savings.
<br />Commissioner Carruth seconded the MOTION.
<br />Chairman Poole clarified the motion to include the following list with
<br />any rebates to come back to the County to offset the expenditures:
<br />Proposed Projects for November 19,
<br />RCCC
<br />Cabarrus County Schools
<br />Glenn Center
<br />Concord High School
<br />Central Cabarrus High School
<br />Mt. Pleasant High School
<br />Jay Robinson High School
<br />Concord High School
<br />Mt. Pleasant High School
<br />Jay Robinson High School
<br />Furr, Allen, Patriots, Boger
<br />CCS Education Center
<br />2012
<br />Energy Conservation
<br />Camera System Upgrades
<br />Camera System Upgrades
<br />Camera System Upgrades
<br />Camera System Upgrades
<br />Camera System Upgrades
<br />Reconstruct Tennis Courts
<br />Reconstruct Tennis Courts
<br />Field House Construction
<br />Replace Locks
<br />Emergency Generator, Service, Wire
<br />200,000
<br />100,000
<br />174,000
<br />220,000
<br />198,000
<br />205,000
<br />137,500
<br />125,000
<br />300,000
<br />40,000
<br />101,200
<br />1,800,700
<br />The MOTION unanimously carried.
<br />The budget amendment is as follows:
<br />Date:11 /19/2012 Amount:$1,800,700,00
<br />Dept. Head: Ann Wilson Department: Finance
<br />❑ Internal Transfer Within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds Q Supplemental Request
<br />Purpose: This Budget Amendment allocated funding for one -time projects for the Cabarrus County
<br />Schools from available fund balance.
<br />Account Number
<br />I Account Name
<br />lApproved Budgetl
<br />Inc Amount
<br />IDec Amount
<br />Revised Budget
<br />00161710 -6901
<br />IFund Balance Approprial
<br />$3,108,128.00$1,800,700.00
<br />$4,908,828.00
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