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January 5, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1123 UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Resolution Relating to the Long-term Installment Contract Financings of Various Public School Projects and Call for a Public Hearing on the January 20, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Library - Mt. Pleasant Library Expansion - Selection of Arahiteot Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, asked the Board to provide direction to staff regarding the selection of architects. He reported that several construction projects are completed throughout the year, and the Board can direct staff to make decisions based on the size or cost of the project. John Day, County Manager, explained that the expansion at Mt. Pleasant Library is a 1,900 square foot project and being that the project is so small in size, the Board can direct staff to choose the architect without Board approval. He stated his preference of allowing the staff to select the architect on smaller projects because it's quicker. Vice Chairman Mynatt stated she would like to continue approving projects individually instead of creating a blanket policy based on project size, noting the need for prudence. Chairman White agreed with Vice Chairman Mynatt, stating if the Board is kept informed of future projects, issues can be dealt with quicker. Chairman White suggested staff proceed with the selection of an architect for the Mt. Pleasant Library expansion. Mr. Day explained that if the Board chooses to allow staff to select an architect for this project, then this item does not need to be placed on the agenda. He also reported that the Board is required by Statute to designate authority to make a selection if the Board chooses not to make the selection itself. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to suspend its Rules of Procedure in order to direct staff to make the selection of an architect for the Mt. Pleasant Library expansion. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to direct staff to proceed with Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and the selection of an architect for the Mt. Pleasant Library expansion. Parka - Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Reoistered Sex Offenders in County Parka and Recreation Facilities and Publio Hearing - 6:30 p.m. Londa Strong, Cabarrus County Parks Director, provided information regarding the adoption of an Ordinance prohibiting Registered Sex Offenders in County parks and recreation facilities. She reported the following: the Parks Commission has reviewed ordinances from surrounding counties and jurisdictions which ban registered sex offenders from county facilities; House Bill 933, the Jessica Lunsford Act, was enacted in December 2008; Richard Koch, County Attorney, and Cabarrus County Sheriff Brad Riley feel that a local ordinance, in addition to House Bill (HB) 933, will be sufficient to cover any loopholes in HB 933; etc. Vice Chairman Mynatt pointed out a typographical error in the proposed ordinance and Richard Koch, County Attorney, reported the error would be corrected. He further commented that the proposed ordinance is based primarily on the ordinances implemented in Kannapolis and Mecklenburg County; the ordinance has been the basis for a few prosecutions in Mecklenburg County; information has been solicited from the District Attorney's office and the Sheriff's office; and the ordinance is also based on the Parks Commission's recommendation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting Registered Sex Offenders in County Parks and Recreation Facilities on the January 20, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Solid Waste - Budget Amendment (Appropriation of Fund Balance - $15,000.00) Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, presented information related to a budget amendment appropriating $15,000.00 of fund balance to address