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September 4, 2007 (Work Session) Page 539 Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to place the proposed changes to the organizational structure of the Parks and Recreation Department on the September 17, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. There was discussion on the salary summary and Ms. Strong responded to several questions from the Board. After discussion, the MOTION carried unanimously. Proposal to Deai4nat9 the Frank Liske Park Soccer Complex ae a "Youth Only Complex" Until 2012 Londa Strong, Parks and Recreation Director, along with Randy Daniels, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, presented a proposal to designate the Frank Liske Park Soccer Complex as a "youth only complex" until 2012. She reported the soccer fields at Frank Liske Park have had serious turf problems, extensive renovations to the turf and irrigation system have been completed during the past several months but the new turf needs time to establish its roots. She further reported, the Soccer Committee, comprised of Concord Parks and Recreation, Football Club Carolina Alliance and Cabarrus County, along with Carolina Green, project consultant and Kyle Bilafer, the County's General Services Director, agreed to not allow adults to play on the fields for five years in order for the turf to be established and to limit the number of practice events and games at the facility. She pointed out that adult play is more damaging to the fields than student play and that the fields will be professionally evaluated each year. Ms. Strong and Mr. Daniels responded to questionsfrom the Board on the proposal. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the proposal to designate the Frank Liske ParkSoccer Complex as a "youth only complex" until 2012 on the September 17, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Approval of Contract with ADW Architects Inc. for a Facility and Soace Needs Study Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, presented a contract with ADW Architects, Inc.,-for a facility and space needs study of county buildings. He reviewed the following information: the process used to select ADW Architects, Inc.; the original scope of work (93 buildings and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, etc.); ADW's original estimate of $999,000.00; the County's revised scope of work (seven (7) of the County's larger buildings); and ADW's revised estimate of $200,000.00 including reimburseables. He also reported the General Services Department agreed to prepare some of the services needed on the County's smaller structures. Mr. Downs responded to a variety of questions from the Board on the proposal. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the contract with ADW Architects, Inc. for a facility and space needs study on the September 17, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Human Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, introduced Billy West, Executive Director of Daymark Recovery Services. Mr. West expressed appreciation to the Board for the positive relationship Daymark has had with Cabarrus County and for the amount oflead time given to find another facility. He reported Daymark has found a suitable local site and plans to contract with Ike's Construction to build a new facility. He asked to have the lease extended to April 1, 2008 to accommodate the construction schedule. Mr. West and Mr. Downs responded to questions from the Board on the extension and possible-construction delays. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the request for a lease extension by Daymark Recovery Services for the Human Services Building on the September 17, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item.