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June 4, 2008 (Recessed Meeting) Page 856 County staff responded to questions from the Board related to the funding for improvements to ball fields. Capital Improvement Plan - Financial Software Paakagea Debbie Brannan, ITS Director, reported that the current financial system being used by the county is 10 years old and a new software system is needed. It was determined that an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) will be very valuable. She explained that Human Resources, General Services, and other departments will greatly benefit from new software. Ms. Brannan described the capabilities and advantages of the new software and answered various questions from the Board regarding maintenance, costs, etc. Sheriff's Personnel Request A short discussion was held on the Sheriff's Department personnel requests. Issues addressed included the following: how to address the request, using civilians in lieu of deputies to fill some positions, funding for two patrol officers, giving the Sheriff time to analyze the issue, etc. The County Manager stated that contingency funds could be used to pay for the new positions if they are approved later in the year. FY OS-09 Budget - Public Hearing and Adoption of Budget Ordinances UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the FY 2006-2009 Budget, including the 5-year CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) with the A.L. Brown wing expansion, on the June 16, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Additional Comments by the Board There was a short discussion on the following items: incentives for Speedway Motorsports Inc., the TIE (Tax Increment Financing) payment for the N.C. Research Campus, etc. Adjournment UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Clerk o he Bo