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March 9, 2009 (Special Meeting) Page 1275 Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director, presented information related to the approval of a Lease and Agency Agreement between Cabarrus County and Cabarrus. County Schools for the Lower Rocky River Elementary School Site. She reported the lease allows the County to collect sales tax reimbursements during construction of schools. Richard Koch, County Attorney, reported a previous lease had been drafted which contained a provision within Article 5, Section 5.2(b), which requires the schools to consent to any conveyance of the school site. He stated the following: an issue arose with the wording of the lease because the word "conveyance" would also include a deed of trust, an instrument used to put a mortgage on property; alternate language for this provision has been suggested; additional language needs to be added to the provision regarding refinancing the funding for the project; etc. In response to a question from Chairman White, Ms. Fearrington explained the County applies for sales tax reimbursements once a year; the County can also receive a reimbursement of sales tax from construction costs of current school constructions; sales taxes are placed into a receivables account and at the end of the year, the County asks the state for reimbursement of those funds; etc. John Day, County Manager, clarified that the schools may not take advantage of sales tax reimbursement and this reimbursement is a way to extend these saving onto our school projects. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Authorization of Lease and Agency Agreement between Cabarrus County and Cabarrus County Schools for the Lower Rocky River Elementary School Site on the March 16, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Parka - 2009 Recommended Faea for Came 9penaer Swimming Pool Londa Strong, Parks Director, presented the proposed 2009 admission fees for the Camp Spencer swimming pool as follows: $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 12 and under, and free for children 5 and under. She reported the pool is expected to open in May, the pool fees were inadvertently left out of the fee schedule and season passes will be available. She also reported other jurisdictions' pricing and the ability to meet contractual obligations were taken into consideration in developing the fee schedule. Commissioner Carruth asked if there has been an increase in liability insurance related to the operation of the pool. Ms. Strong responded that she is unable to answer that question. Richard Koch, County Attorney, reported a contract is being negotiated with a company to provide supervisorial services for the pool and the contract requires the company to carry a $20 million insurance policy. Chairman White suggested a senior or non-swimmer admission price be added at a rate of $2.00. A brief discussion ensued regarding admission rates, concessions, and after hour uses. UPON MOTION of.Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the 2009 Recommended Fees for Camp Spencer Swimming Pool on the March 16, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Presentation of Undeey ated Fund Halanae Above 15 Percent In order to continue to monitor economic conditions, Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, requested to defer the presentation on the amount of undesignated fund bdlance above 15 percent until June. There was no objection from the Board. Firearms Ordinance John Day, County Manager, reported that at the last regular meeting, the Board requested additional information regarding the County's firearms ordinance after receiving a complaint. He reported the ordinance, which is difficult to interpret, has been discussed with Sheriff Riley and Chief Deputy Hunt; and staff will review ordinances used in similar jurisdictions and will report back to the Board in 60 or 90 days.