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June 4, 2007 (Work Session) Page 394 Ms. Selby commented on the firm's expertise on Medicare/Medicaid laws and their ability to get the bills out quicker with a faster rate of payment. She also projected a 26 percent increase in collections based on the firms projections. Mr. Downs reported on the reduction in workforce that will occur if the outsourcing is approved. Mr. Downs, Mr. Evers and Mr. Hampton responded to numerous questions from the Board and a lengthy discussion was held. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner White and ' unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance Billing Process on the June 16, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Reaess of Meeting Chairman Carruth called for a short recess at 6:15 p.m. The meeting reconvzned at 6:25 p.m. Public Hearing - Proposed Hudget 2007-2008 At 6:35 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing on the proposed Budget for 2007-2008. The Public Hearing Notice was published on May 11 and 16, 2007 in the INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE and on May 13 and 17, 2007 in THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER "Cabarrus Neighbors". The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website. There was no one to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. Consent Agreement - The Mille at Roaky River Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, presented the following information on The Mills at Rocky River subdivision project: the project is a 1,200 unit development; the property was annexed by Concord years ago; the proposed subdivision has been on the books for approximately 10 years as the Pittenger property; Grace Development began the process several years ago to purchase and improve the property, which is subject to the Adequate Public ' Facilities Ordinance; as part of original rezoning through Concord, property was donated and C.C. Griffin Middle School was built on the site; the Developer proposes to donate another elementary school site as credit towards the Adequate Public Facilities contribution; the County and the Developer have not been able to reach an agreement on the value of the property; several meetings with the Developer, Cabarrus County and the School staff have been held to try and reach an agreement; of the two sites proposed, the first site is a 15-acre tract next to a park which could be incorporated into the design and share facilities such as parking and open space which would reduce the amount of land needed for the elementary school; this concept has not materialized due to the timing of the development; the second site is a 20-acre parcel directly adjacent to C.C. Griffin Middle School; the property is shown on the development plan as being commercial and the original assessment is a $150,000 per acre; County staff did not agree with the developer's appraisal and asked the County's appraisers to review the property; the County estimated the value at $90,000 per acre; the County only paid $70,000 per acre for the property adjacent to the Hickory Ridge Hiqh School which is approximately in the same area; although the developer insists the property should be valued at 5135,000 an acre, County staff is confident the value should be $90,000 per acre; the proposed consent agreement recognizesboth values; and the Board may reject either or both values. Next, Mr. Marshall responded to several questions from the Board concerning the proposed school site. He also commented th e possibility of crediting the Developer for road improvements made on Rocky River Road that ' would have been at the County's expense related to construc tion of a school site. He reported th e final maps have been submitted to Concord for approval, but were held up because the County does. not have a signed consent agreement. Mr. Marshall responded to several more questions from the Board and a discussion ensued. John Day, County Manager, suggested a mutually agreed upon appraiser be hired to make a final determination, if the two parties cannot come to terms. He also suggested the Developer pay for the appraisal.