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March 7, 2011 (Work Session) Page 339 units. He further reported funding is available in the construction budget for this purchase. Chief Deputy Hunt and County staff responded to several questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Chairman White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place approval of Video Visitation System Expansion Piggyback Purchase for $436,855.00 on the March 21, 2011 Agenda as a Consent item. A brief discussion occurred regarding the Legislatures attempt to require counties to house inmates serving twelve (12) months or less and its $3.6 million impact to the County's budget. Commissioner Carruth announced that NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners) has a new healthcare plan for inmates, including.hospitalization. BOC - Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (Approval of MOU with Michael Shuman) John Day, County Manager, introduced Shannon Johnson, the new Sustainable Local Economy Project Manager. Ms. Johnson presented a brief summary of her background. Chairman White advised the Board will appoint members to the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE) at the March 21, 2011 meeting. He further advised this is a proposal totaling $45,000.00 to hire Michael Shuman to assist the CSLE in its efforts. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Day advised funds will come from a grant from the Cannon Foundation. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (approval of MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Michael Shuman) on the March 21, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. County Attorney - Memorandum of Understanding - Local Government Agents and Employees to Follow Certain Board of Education Policies - Tabled from January Chairman White reported Vice Chairman Poole, County Manager Day and himself met with Superintendent Barry Shepherd and Board of Education Chair Holly Blackwelder on March 3 rd for the Cabarrus County School Chair /Vice Chair meeting. Based on their discussion, he suggested this item be removed from the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Chairman White, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to remove Memorandum of Understanding - Local Government Agents and Employees to Follow Certain Board of Education Policies from the Agenda. ` County Manager - Old Bethel School Property - Update on Bid Opening and Request to Award Bid Chairman White advised a bid in the amount of $10.00 was received for the old Bethel School Property from Steven Wright for "A New Beginning Outreach Center ". He stated although it is a low bid, the property will require a tremendous amount of money to remove the asbestos and upfit or demolish the buildings. Steven Wright, with A New Beginning Outreach Center, reported that he wants to convert the property into an outreach center for the community. He further reporting having several sponsors lined up to participate; he estimated the rehabilitation costs to exceed $3.5 million and stated his intent to use grant funding. He identified approximately 10 -15 fundraisers that would generate revenue for the project. He also addressed the projects historic nature, its prime location, etc. A general discussion ensued on the bid process and the bid amount. John Day, County Manager, advised that the Board's actions are limited to accepting or rejecting the bid, based on the adopted resolution. He also recommended the upset bid method not be utilized for this property, should the Board decide to reject Mr. Wright's bid of $10.00. Further discussion ensued with Commissioner Burrage advocating to accept bids for an additional 30 days.