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August 18, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 929 Drug Card. He reported that the prescription cards are available to everyone, including pets, which increases costs ,to the uninsured. He stated that the County should not show such favoritism to CVS Pharmacy over other pharmacies, and he suggested alternatives, such as improving local Medicaid and Medicare offices or funding a free community clinic. In closing, he asked that the prescription discount card program not be renewed. Scott Robertson, local attorney, expressed concern regarding the proposed Central Area Land Use Plan.. He stated the plan lacks definition of desirability and will not stop undesirable development. Sarah Morrison, chairperson of the Save the Bethel School Committee, spoke in support of using the old Bethel School for county services. She stated the comparison between the old Bethel School project and the Mount Pleasant project is unfair and identified property ownership as being an impediment to fundraising endeavors. She also reported there is overwhelming support in the community for this project and read responses from citizens concerning the need for a community center in southern Cabarrus County. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portionof the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E-1) Selection of Architectural Consultant for the Courthouse Master Plan Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, introduced Judge W. Ervin Spainhour, who served as chairman of the selection committee for an architectural consultant for the Courthouse Master Plan. Judge Spainhour reported on the activities of the selection committee and announced the committee's recommendation of Moseley Architectural Firm of Charlotte as the architectural consultant for the Courthouse Master Plan. He reported the following information: the committee visited several courthouses in North Carolina and Virginia; Moseley Architects specialize in building courthouses; there were several features included in courthouses constructed by Moseley Architects that would be well utilized in Cabarrus County; etc. Judge Spainhour responded to a variety of questions from the Board. The following topics were addressed: the members of the selection committee; the need and desire for community input; the inadequacies of the current County courthouse; projects constructed by Yates Chreitzberg Architects; etc. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to approve the committee recommendation for an architectural consultant with Moseley Architects for the Courthouse Master Plan and authorize the County Manager to execute a contract, subject to review and/or revision by the County Attorney. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. Chairman White commented that the Board will soon outline a contract of what the consultants envision as it relates to the master plan. (F) CONSENT AGENDA SF-1) Commerce Department - Board of Elections - Budget Amendment - (2008 Special HAVA Grant - $7,000.00) UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF BOARD OF ELECTIONS AMOUNT: $7,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: This budget amendment is to appropriate funds in the amount of $7,000.00 to be received from the North Carolina State Board of Elections from the 2008 Special HAVA Grant funds. These funds will be used to purchase 99 precinct security bags and three fireproof cabinets to be used for one-stop and Election Day voting locations. HAVA Grant funds are held in the Special Projects Special Revenue Fund 960 for accounting purposes. Present Account No. Approved Budget Increase Decrease Revised Budget 46061510-6357-SPEC $0.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00