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June 1, 2011 (Recessed Meeting) Page 456 <br />VII. Next Steps. <br />1. Approve the concept, to include management structure option. <br />2. Amend budget to allocate funds for establishment of the <br />program. <br />3. If needed, Develop contract /MOU between the county and one or <br />more local rescue groups. <br />4. If maintaining program in house, create job description and <br />hire Animal Services Director. <br />Commissioner Carruth suggested the matter be discussed further at the <br />Agenda work session. <br />Budgetary Direction <br />Chairman White asked Board members if they are comfortable with the <br />proposed budget, except for the following items which will be addressed at <br />the upcoming Agenda work session: $4.2 million - Cabarrus Health Alliance, <br />$80,000.00 - Animal Services Proposal and Cabarrus County Schools' request <br />for flexibility in using maintenance funds. All members responded in the <br />affirmative. Chairman White advised that a public hearing will be held on <br />the FY 12 budget on June 20 and adopted thereafter. <br />Bond Ratinqs Reaffirmed <br />John Day, County Manager, announced that a portion of the County's debt <br />was refunded recently and all three (3) rating agencies reaffirmed the <br />County's AA+ rating for General Obligation Bonds and AA rating for <br />Certificates of Participation, with a stable rating despite the loss of one <br />of its major employers. <br />Adoption of State Budget <br />John Day, County Manager, commented on the likelihood of the State <br />budget being adopted later in the week. <br />Adjourn <br />UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Measmer <br />and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. <br />Cler to e Boa <br />