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May 7, 2007 (Work Session) Page 351 included: expanding .the job search from 6 to 12 weeks; specified that TANF funds cannot be used to pay medical expenses; expounded on the client's right to apply for Medicaid and for their application to not be delayed by going through the Work First program and clients are required to provide proof of citizenship. Ms. Russell responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION ofVice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the approval of the revised Cabarrus County Work .First Block Grant Plan for FY 2007-2009 on the May 21, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Reorganization of the.Legal Services - Department of Social Services John Day, County Manager, reported the DSS Board voted to transfer the DSS Legal Department from DSS to the County. He further reported the cost of the proposed change for the remainder of the year is $1,600.00 to change one Attorney I position to a Senior Attorney position; and those employees will be relocated to offices at the Transportation Department on Branchview Drive. Sandy Russell, DSS Interim Director, reported the DSS Board met on April 26; discussed the proposed moved; and voted to support moving the DSS attorneys to the County's Legal Department. She commented on past situations where roles were blurred resulting in confusion on who is responsible for what. She said moving the attorneys outside of DSS would clarify roles, establish a more professional attorney-client relationship and allow the agency to remain at its present location. She also pointed out the attorneys would be closer to the courthouse at the new location. Mr. Day supported the recommendation and asked that it be placed on the May agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the reorganization of legal services for the .Department of Social Services on the May 21, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare - Presentation of Annual Audit Report and Approval of Local Buainesa Plan (LBP) Pam Shipman, Acting Director of Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare (PBH), reported PBH annually presents its audit to each of the five county Board of Commissioners (Cabarrus, Stanly, Rowan, Union and Davidson). She said PBH just finished its second Local Business Plan, which runs from 2007-2010 and requires Board approval. At the request of Chairman Carruth, Ms. Shipman gave a brief overview of PBH and responded to several questions from the Board. Chairman Carruth invited Board members to attend the next PBH board meeting scheduled for May 17, 2007. UPON MOTION by Commissioner White, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare audit report and the Local Business Plan on the May 21, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Presentation of Propgaed FY 2008 Cabarrus County Hudoet 6 Schodulina of Public Hearing John Day, County Manager, reported the proposed FY 2008 budget will be presented on May 21, 2007, and that a public hearing is required. There was a discussion on scheduling the public hearing(s) and giving the public several opportunities to provide comments. The following schedule was agreed upon: May 22 - 3:30 p.m. (Budget Workshop) May 23 - 5:00 p.m. (Budget Workshop & Public Hearing at 6 p.m.) May 29 - 3:30 p.m. (Budget Workshop - if needed) June 9 - 3:30 p.m. (Agenda Work Session & Public Hearing at 6 p.m.) June 18 - 6:30 p,m. (Adoption of proposed FY 08 budget)