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February 16, 2009 (Regular Meeting) further suggested that since the Town that is interested in the property, continue to work together. Page 1257 of Midland has located a non-profit the town and that non-profit should Commissioner Privette MOVED to direct staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a commercial listing agent for a private negotiation and sale of the old Bethel School property pursuant to N.C.G.S ~ 158-7.1 with Gary Dunn, Warren Thompson, Rhonda Flowers and the Neighborhood Good Samaritan's Center identified as named prospects in the listing agreement and therefore excluded from commission to said listing agent. Commissioner Poole seconded the motion. Commissioner Carruth proposed an amendment to the motion that in addition, the Board entertain the possibility of a long-term lease of the facility, with the lease agreement to include a provision absolving the County from all liability associated with the property. Chairman White stated in his opinion the original motion does not preclude the County from entertaining an option to lease the property. Ms. Kitts briefly explained the instructions Midland received on meeting with Commissioners this year. The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioners Poole and Privette voting for and Commissioner Carruth voting against. - School Cona Holly Blackwelder, Cabarrus County School Board Chairman, presented copies of the 15-Year Facility Plan which contains the current and existing school capacities; enrollment numbers and projections; and school construction projects and their timeframes. She reported that Dr. Barry Shepherd, Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent, will address questions posed by the Board at their February Agenda Work Session. Dr. Barry Shepherd, Cabarrus County School Superintendent, responded to questions posed by Chairman White at the Agenda Work Session. He reported this budget amendment is to transfer funds and no new funds are being requested. He addressed the following issues: the need for Nextel boosters at several elementary schools to address safety concerns; athletic amenities needed at Odell Elementary School; the need for additional bleachers at Hickory Ridge High School to host playoff games; the request for these funds are in line with the school construction expectations; etc. Dr. Shepherd then reviewed a timeline for the Bus Garage facility as follows: in the summer of 2006, discussion began related to the construction of a new bus garage facility; advertising began for the feasibility study on August 30, 2006; Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) were released for the Bus Facility feasibility study in September 2006; in October 2006, architect presentations were received and funding was confirmed soon after to be split between the two following fiscal years; on November 12, 2006, an architect and engineering contract was executed, at which time, nine months was allotted for design; in January 2007, a redesign was completed because of a need to relocate detention basins due to the presence of rock in the soil; in February 2007, feedback from staff was received regarding various garage scenarios; in March2007, preliminary garage layouts were discussed with staff and the architect; also in March, site plans of the garage facing a different direction were discussed; in April 2007, the City began reviewing the reorientation of the garage due to proposed road and realignment of Union Cemetery Road; on January 10, 2008, the County approved deleted a high hazard dam for the project which was related to the old fairgrounds; on April 29, 2008, the project went to bid and further value engineering was completed in May; and in June, the Board of Education awarded the contract and Notice to Proceed was issued on July 10, 2008. Following the review, Dr. Shepherd addressed the need for preferred vendors on the project and reviewed a breakdown of the change order for curb and guttering at thebus garage. He reviewed the following: $82,522.00 for site modifications; $42,789.00 for water line relocations; $119,916.00 for detention basins modifications; and $187,710.00 for improvements to Union Cemetery Road. He reported when the project went to bid, there was a need to complete the project; issues related to Union Cemetery Road were discovered after the project went to bid, thus creating additional expenses; other