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October 1, 2007 (Work Session) Page 566 Commissioner Mynatt stated the need to have a Final discussion on downsizing the Jail Housing Unit. She MOVED to place a discussion related to the removal of the top two floors of the Jail Housing Unit on the October 15, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Commissioner White seconded themotion. Chairman Carruth stated the discussion should not be construed as a way to delay the decision from the N.C. Court of Appeals and asked the County Attorney to address the issue. Richard M. Koch, County Attorney, advised the Board to amend the motion to include language that the proposal is not to be construed as a reason to delay the N.C. Court of Appeal's oral arguments to be held next Tuesday. Commissioner Mynatt agreed to include the language in her motion. There was a general discussion on the following topics: the need to compare operational costs for a 20-year facility, a 15-year facility and a satellite facility; and additional information to be provided to the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place a discussion related to the removal of the top two floors of the Jail Housing Unit on the October 15, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. By the same vote, the Board also agreed this discussion is not to be construed as a way to delay the upcoming oral arguments by N.C. Court of Appeals. Also, a copy of the September 2007 progress report for the Sheriff's Office & Detention Center was provided to the Board by Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager. The Board asked to have these reported posted on the county website. Social Services - Request for Thrre Income Maintenance Caseworker II (IMC II) Positions & Adoption of Related Budget Amendment - $69,455.00 John Eller and Patricia Baker, with the Department of Social Services, presented a request for three Income Maintenance Caseworker II positions and a related budget amendment totaling $69,455.00. Mr. Eller reported the new positions would be stationed at the following locations: Cabarrus Health Alliance, the Cabarrus Community Health Center on McGill Avenue and the Department of Social Services to work with Southern Piedmont Community Care Plan. Due to State and Federal revenues, he reported the annual cost to the County for all three positions would be $7,650.00 which could be absorbed into his current budget. Mr. Eller and Ms. Baker responded to a variety of questions from the Board throughout the presentation. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the request for three Income Maintenance Caseworker II positions and adoption of the related budget amendment for $69,955.00 on the October 15, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Commissioner Mynatt asked to be excused from the meeting at 5:13 p.m. and was not present for the remainder of the meeting. Abandonment of State Maintenance on a Portion of Wingard Road (SR 2461) Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, presented a request for the abandonment of Statemaintenance on a portion (.23 mile) of Wingard Road (SR 2961). He reviewed the process used to abandon State maintenance, including the adoption of a resolution and subsequent public hearing. He also responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the abandonment of State maintenance on a portion of Wingard Road (SR 2961) on the October 15, 2007 Agenda as a Consent item. Reaesa of Meeting The Board took a short recess at 5:16 p.m. Chairman Carruth reconvened the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Consent Agreement - Pendleton Subdivision