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August 18, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 945 <br />certificates as may be appropriate and to attest to the same and to execute <br />and deliver the same as may be needed. <br />Section 3. Payment of a fee to Ambac in an amount not to exceed $5,000 <br />as consideration for Ambac's consent to said correction of the Legal <br />Description is hereby authorized and approved. <br />Section 9. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its <br />adoption. <br />Thereupon, upon motion of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by <br />Commissioner Juba, the foregoing resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPROVING <br />AMENDMENT OF EXISTING DEED OF TRUST SECURING PRIOR INSTALLMENT CONTRACT <br />FINANCING AND RELATED CABARRUS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CERTIFICATES OF <br />PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2007, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED <br />DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER RELATED <br />MATTERS" was adopted and passed by the following vote: <br />AYES: Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioner Carruth <br />NOES: Commissioner Privette <br />A.T <br />Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, presented a request for the purchase <br />of 28 acres for the new A.T. Allen Elementary Replacement School in the <br />amount of $896,000.00 plus closing costs. She stated funding for the <br />purchase is included in the FY 08/09 budget. Ms. Dubois also responded to <br />questions from the Board. <br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth <br />and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of 28 acres for the <br />A.T. Allen Elementary Replacement School site at a cost of $896,000.00 plus <br />closing costs. <br />Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion at <br />the request of Commissioner Privette. <br />Commissioner Privette expressed opposition to the NACo Rx Discount Drug <br />Contract renewal, noting the prescription card does not provide a discount <br />and that the County should not promote a private company. <br />A general discussion ensued and Commissioner Privette's concerns were <br />rebutted by Vice Chairman Juba. Commissioner Carruth requested additional <br />information on costs incurred by participating pharmacies. <br />Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to approve the contract renewal for the NACo <br />RX discount drug program effective May 15, 2008 through May 19, 2011 and to <br />authorize the County Manager to execute the contract, subject to review by <br />the County Attorney. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion and requested <br />the Board receive a breakdown of statistics regarding the prescription cards, <br />including the costs assumed by the pharmacists who accept the card. <br />After further discussion, the MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice <br />Chairman Juba and Commissioner Carruth voting for and Commissioner Privette <br />voting against. <br />(H) APPOINTMENTS <br />_(H-1) Cabarrus Planning & Zoning Commission <br />An appointment to the Cabarrus Planning and Zoning Commission is needed <br />to fill the seat for the Kannapolis planning area. Mr. Haas has indicated <br />that he is not interested in serving another term. There is one application <br />on file from the Kannapolis area. <br />VPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth <br />and unanimously carried, the Board appointed David Baucom to the Cabarrus <br />Planning and Zoning Commission to represent the Kannapolis planning area for <br />a three-year term ending August 31, 2011. <br />_(H-2) Library Board of Trustees <br />