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December 1, 2008 (Work Session) Page 1076 and the County will provide 50 percent of the funding, not to exceed $450,000.00. A brief discussion ensued regarding the location of the road/bridge improvements. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Resolution Endorsing Application for NCDOT Small Construction and Other Improvement Funds on the December 15, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Human Resources - 2008 Compensation Review Don Cummings, Human Resources Director, presented information related to the 2008 Compensation Review. He reported the following: Board policy requires employee salaries to be reviewed on a biannual basis; out of 227 classes of County positions, a study completed by Springsted, Inc. recommends the reclassification of 33 positions; the reclassification will impact 91 full-time, 60 part-time, and 31 temporary positions; and the recommendation will result in a $53,000.00 expenditure, which is well beneath what was budgeted. Mr. Cummings further commented that reviewing the classifications on a biannual basis is helpful in recruiting and maintaining the quality of current employees. He also recommended that the Board waive the 10 percent cap on annual salaries so that salary increases can be administered equally. Mr. Cummings responded to questions from the Board regarding salary grades, the reclassification of current employees, retention, etc. He also explained the need to waive the 10 percent salary cap as set forth in the Personnel Ordinance and provided a hypothetical example of an employee receiving a COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), a merit increase and a salary reclassification all in the same year for illustration purposes. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the 2008 Compensation Review on the December 15, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Discussion Concerning the Use of a Construation Manager At-Risk for the New Office Building to be Located Within the Proposed Government Complex (Old Fairgrounds) Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, expressed the need for a discussion concerning the use of a Construction Manager At-Risk (CM at Risk) for the new office building to be located within the Proposed Government Complex (Old Fairgrounds). He reported the following: one of the biggest advantages to using a CM at Risk is having one from the beginning of the design process eliminates the need for redesign or change orders in the future; etc. Vice Chairman Mynatt asked to have more information and dialog with the County Manager and Mr. Downs in order to understand the benefits of using a Construction Manager At-Risk. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to place discussion concerning the use of a Construction Manager At-Risk for the new office building to be located within the Proposed Government Complex (Old Fairgrounds) on the December 15, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Commissioner Privette seconded the motion. A discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: the benefits and savings gained using the CM at Risk during the construction of the new Sheriff's Office and Detention Center; the effect of change orders on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); etc. John Day, County Manager, reported the County projects that have used a CM at Risk have been successful; CM at Risk can identify changes needed during the design phase; YCH Architects have suggested using a CM at Risk; etc. Discussion continued concerning the bidding process; the use of subcontractors; the strictness of oversight, etc. Chairman White stated he would like the Board to discuss the pros and cons of the construction of the new Sheriff's Office and Detention Center and jail housing unit at the Board's spring retreat or at a future parking lot meeting. The MOTION unanimously carried.