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June 18, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 402 (E-1) Old Bethel Sahool - Proposal for Structural Investigation Services from Yates Chreitzberq Hughes Architeata Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, reported the Town of Midland has agreed to pay the $6,500.00 fee for the structural investigation services. She said a balance of $500 would be left for the County in potential reimbursement expenses. Also she said the associated budget amendment would need to be altered to accept the funds from Midland, if the Board chooses to approve the proposal. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette ' and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AMOUNT: $9,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: TRANSFER BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS/FUNDS PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Appropriation of revenue from Town of Midland and transfer of remaining funds needed for architectural services for Old Bethel Elementary School for structural investigation services. Present Account No. Approved Budget Increase Decrease Revised Budget 00191910-971001 $96,616.00 $500.00 $96,316.00 Nondept - APFO Reimbursement 00193250-6803 $0.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 CD - Miscellaneous Revenue 00193250-9605 $88,300.00 $9,000.00 $97,300.00 Community Development - Consultants (E-2) Adoption of Fiaaal Year 2007-OS Budget Chairman Carruth briefly reported two public hearings were held in May on the budget and stated the need to adopt two budget ordinances. He also stated the availability of Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, to respond to questions. ' Commissioner Privette commented about an article in THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER concerning Piedmont Behavioral Health (PBH) Care which gave statistics and listed Directors' salaries. He asked why Cabarrus County's Director was the second highest paid Director in the State with a minimal number of population served. Chairman Carruth, who is the representative for the Board of Commissioners on the Piedmont Behavioral Health Care Board of Directors, reported a correction ran in the newspaper to reflect the correct population totals for Cabarrus County. He further reported the Director's salary is fair based on the large area of service. A brief discussion was held on PBH. Chairman Carruth identified the total FY 07-OB budget as being $176,183,892 with a tax rate of 63 cents. Vice Chairman Juba made a MOTION to adopt the FY 07-OB Budget Ordinance for the General Fund, Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, Landfill Fund and the Tourism Authority Fund; and to adopt FY 07-OB Budget Ordinance for the Special Fire and Service Districts Tax Fund. Commissioner White seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette addressed several questions to John Cox, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) pertaining to the salaries of the EDC staff; a lengthy discussion ensued. Commissioner Privette asked Mr. Cox to disclose his salary. with the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cox stated the Chamber is required to file a 99T ' and Commissioner Privette could pick up a disclosure form and obtain his salary through that process. A lengthy discussion continued. After further discussion and questions concerning the budget of the Economic Development Corporation, the MOTION unanimously carried. The Budget Ordinances were as follows: Ordinance No. 2007-05 CABARRUS COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North