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September 8, 2008 (Work Session) Page 956 services that will be offered will also include agencies such as the Crisis Pregnancy Center, Project SAFE Cabarrus, and will target children who are at risk of school drop out, adolescent pregnancy and gang prevention. Mr. Eller responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the budget amendment for appropriation of TANF At-Risk Grant Funds for $87,500.00 on the September 22, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. Chairman White requested a report on how the money is spent be provided to the Board. Transportation Department - Public Hearing for FY OB-09 ROAP Grant Randy Bass, Transportation Director, presented a request to schedule a public hearing for the FY 08-09 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP). He stated a public hearing is required on the proposed ROAP Grant that is being submitted to the N.C. Department of Transportation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the EY 08-09 ROAP Grant on the September 22, 2006 Agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. 00 Randy Bass, Transportation Director, and John Eller, Social Services Director, presented a budget amendment for Medicaid transports in the amount of $100,000.00. He addressed the following issues: a Department of Social Services (DSS) Medicaid program requires that transportation be provided to the client, therefore, to meet. this mandatory requirement, cab service will be used to supplement normal trips when Cabarrus County Transportation Service (CCTS) cannot accommodate this type of client due to prior reservations; Medicaid revenue will offset this expense; etc. A discussion ensued and the following issues were addressed: cab service; increasing service; budget restraints curtailed program expansion requests; providing transportation for individuals going to work and related program restrictions, if any; screening the need of riders; the County is required to provide Rural General Program (RCP) transportation without impediments; bus passes; etc. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried,~the Board votedto place the budget amendment (Medicaid Transports - $100,000.00) on the September 22, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. Carrvin of Concealed Handguns With a Permit in County Parks John Day, County Manager, presented information related to carrying concealed handguns with a permit in County parks and a general discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: signage; training information related to the legal aspects and liability of carrying a concealed weapon; training and physical handling of weapons; etc. After discussion, the Board agreed to consider the matter after receiving a recommendation from the Parks Commission. Rescheduling of Emergencv Management/Homeland Security "Parking Lot" Meetin Chairman White presented a request to reschedule the Emergency Management/Homeland Security "Parking Lot" meeting. He stated this meeting was originally scheduled for August 27, 2008 and had to be canceled due to the flooding from Hurricane Fay. The Emergency Management/Homeland Security "Parking Lot" meeting was tentatively scheduled for October 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Governmental Center. - Budget Amendment (N.C. John Day, County Manager, presented information related to a budget amendment appropriating $840,750.00 in grant funds from the N.C. Agricultural Development Farmland Preservation for the Sustainable Community Initiative.