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July 23, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 501 (F-9) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Transport Mileage Fee Increase It has come to our attention that EMS is not able to claim the maximum amount of reimbursement available to the County for Medicare and Medicaid transport mileage due to our current rate of $5.00 per loaded mile. It is recommended that the rate be increased to $6.50 per loaded mile effective August 1, 2007, to maximize the County's reimbursements. The loaded mile charge is applied in addition to the rates for various transport levels, which will all remain at the current rates. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board approved an increase in the EMS transport mileage fee to $6.50 per mile effective August 1, 2007. (F-10) Register of Deeds - Approval of Contract Logan Systems for Backfile Conversion Services The contract with Logan Systems totaling $189,981.00 is for backfile conversion services of land records from 1792 to 1982 for the Register of Deeds office and includes a 2-year deferred payment plan. Although the conversion services will be completed within one year, $184.981.00 of Automation & Enhancement Preservation funds will be used to make a payment of $92,990.50 in FY 07/08 and one in FY 08/09. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board approved the contract between Cabarrus County and Logan Systems in the amount of $184,981.00, including a deferred payment schedule and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract, subject to review by the County Attorney. (G) NEW BUSINESS (G-1) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant - Public Hearing - 6:30 p.m. Captain Phil Patterson, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department, reported the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department and the Concord and Kannapolis Police Departments plan to submit a Justice Administration Grant (JAG) in the amount of $38,796.00 to purchase a NarTest Drug Identification System (NTX 2000) that can identify trace amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana in minutes using special fluorescent signatures. He said each test takes about 20 minutes to complete compared to sending samples to the state lab which takes at least one week or longer to process. He said the Department of Justice requires a public hearing to be held before the application can be accepted. Captain Patterson responded to several questions from the Boardon maintenance, accuracy of results, etc. At 6:03 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing on the JAG grant application. The Public Hearing Notice was published on July 11 and 18, 2007 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. Lastly, Captain Patterson reported a Mutual Aid Agreement between Cabarrus County and the municipalities will need to be executed. Assistance Program (ROAD) FY 07-08 - Public Hearing - Randy Bass, Transportation Director, reported a Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant request of $210,699.00 will be submitted to the NC Department of Transportation includes funding for the following programs: the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) - $120,622.00; Work First Program - $15,132.00; and the Rural General Purpose (RGP) Program - $79,903.00. At 8:05 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing on the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant application. The Public Hearing Notice was published on July 12, 2007 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE. Jerry Williamson, of 92 Marsh Avenue in Concord, stated grant funds ultimately come out of the taxpayers' pockets. He identified several taxes paid by citizens and said just because the State hands out money, it does not mean the County has to ask for it. He said the taxpayers are overburdened