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May 27, 2010 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1955 is currently proposed and to address the request or any new requests later, if needed. Commissioner Carruth left at 5:36 p.m. and was not present for the remainder of the meeting. Forrester In response to questions from the Board, Kalesha Kennedy, Budget & Performance Manager, reported the 20 percent increase is due to State retirement changes and is a contractual obligation. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) In light of the economic conditions John Day, County Manager, suggested the merit pay funding be reduced by 50 percent for FY 2011 and to amend the related sections of the Personnel Ordinance accordingly. He also addressed the importance of merit pay as part of the overall employee compensation package and retention effort. Vice Chairman Poole suggested the merit funds be used to reinstate the secretarial position as requested by the Soil and Water Conservation District. Several Board members stated the need for Soil and Water Conservation employees and Cooperative Extension employees to work together in a cooperative manner. By consensus, the Board agreed to reduce merit funding by 50 percent, amend the Personnel Ordinance accordingly and to reinstate the secretarial position for Soil and Water (Position No. 4210003). Cabarrus County Arts Council - $13,000.00 After discussion, the Board agreed to restore the funding for the Arts Council at 100 percent ($26,000.00) resulting in a $13,000.00 addition to the proposed budget, by consensus. Commissioner Privette left at 6:05 p.m. and was not present for the remainder of the meeting. Budget Ordinance - Proposed Changes The Board reviewed the following suggested changes to Section II of the Budget Ordinance: This section intentionally left blank.