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July 6, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1473 <br />approximately $93.8 million, which includes the construction of a shell <br />building and additional parking; and Option 3 will cost approximately $51.6 <br />million, with a projected construction date of 2015. He also reported that <br />Option 3 is supported by the Courthouse Planning Committee. <br />Mr. Mace and Mr. Day continued to answer questions from the Board <br />regarding the following: potential zoning issues; the current Capital <br />Improvements Plan (CI P); renovation of the current Magistrate's courtroom for <br />use as a District Court courtroom; the need for further discussions, <br />including a possible meeting between the Board and the Courthouse Planning <br />Committee; the effect of the current economic conditions on construction <br />costs; etc. <br />Mr. Day stated that further financial projections regarding these <br />options could be presented to the Board at the next work session. Discussion <br />continued regarding renovations and construction surrounding the current <br />courthouse and how that will affect parking in that area. <br />In response to a question from Commissioner Carruth, Pam Dubois, Deputy <br />County Manager, reported that the parking deck which is planned in the <br />County's CIP is scheduled for construction in 2011. <br />Chairman White explained that the need for a new courtroom is <br />contingent upon the State appointing another District Court Judge to the <br />County. <br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette <br />and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Courthouse Master Plan <br />Presentation on the August 3, 2009 Agenda Work Session for further <br />discussion. <br />Recognition of Department of Social Services Director <br />Chairman White recognized Ben Aose as the new Director for the <br />Department of Social Services. <br />Mr. Rose stated he is thrilled to be in Cabarrus County and is looking <br />forward to working at DSS. <br />Cabarrus County Court Room Renovations - Approve Bid Award and Contract for <br />Ike's Construction <br />Sherri Barnhardt, Purchasing Agent and Contract Administrator, <br />presented a request to approve a bid award and contract to Ike's Construction <br />for Cabarrus County Courtroom renovations. She addressed the following <br />issues: bids were solicited for the Cabarrus County Court Room renovations <br />in May 2009; four responses were received. <br />BID TABDLATION <br />IKE'S CONSTRUCTION $270,000.00 <br />LI LES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $201,000.00 <br />STREAMLINE, LLC $379,900.00 <br />R.J. FISHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $295,000.00 <br />John Day, County Manager, stated the bid is under budget and Ike's <br />Construction is a local contractor. <br />Commissioner Poole MOVED to place Cabarrus County Court Room <br />Renovations to approve the bid award and contract for Ike's Construction on <br />the July 20, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Vice Chairman Mynatt <br />seconded the motion. <br />Chairman White suggested the Board hold additional discussion at the <br />July 20, 2009 meeting regarding the need for further renovations, noting that <br />renovations may not be needed if the County is not assigned an additional <br />judge. <br />The MOTION unanimously carried. <br />EDC - Economic Development Grant Request for The Old Creamery Redevelopment <br />Project and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. <br />Ryan McDaniels, Vice President of the Economic Development Corporation <br />(EDC), presented an Economic Development Grant request for The Old Creamery <br />Redevelopment Project, which represents the Old Creamery and Coke building on <br />Church Street. Mr. McDaniels reminded the Board that when the economic grant <br />