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April 17, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 563 The following needs were identified: a library, health services, town hall, community park, senior center, satellite police station, etc. Ms. Morrison outlined the following proposed scope of work for the five buildings at the former school site: . Building "A" - Stabilized for future renovations; . Building "B" (gymnasium) - Renovated and used as a multipurpose space for County services; . Building "e" (classroom building) - Renovated for use as a library and town hall; . Buildings "D" and "E" (cafeteria and vocational building) - Demolished. Ms. Morrison also addressed the following site improvements needed to support the renovation of buildings A, Band C: storm water, sanitary sewer service and asphalt repair. She requested the ball fields be converted to open space with park features. Based on an estimated $3.5 to $4 million project cost, she reported Yates Chreitzberg Hughes Architects (YCH) offered to complete the schematic design phase at a cost of $55,000.00 and credit the cost towards the final design contract. Ms. Morrison asked for approval of the Yates proposal. There was a brief discussion on the ownership of the school property, the appraised value of the property and the sharing of design costs with the Town of Midland. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to table the discussion of the Former Bethel School project until the May work session with staff to discuss the property purchase issue with School officials. (E-2) Proposed Illegal Immigration committee update John Day, County Manager, reported the Cross Cutting Initiatives study group met on April 10, 2006, but did not complete its Agenda. He said the study group was aware of the Board's request concerning the appointment of an illegal immigration committee and plans to meet again on April 25. He speculated the study group would make recommendations concerning the proposed committee at that meeting. commissioner Privette commented on the ability of Charlotte Mayor Pat McCroy to assemble a committee in three weeks whereas Cabarrus County has accomplished nothing in three months. Chairman Carruth commented on the membership of the Cross Cutting Initiatives study group and the 1-9 or Employment Eligibility Verification form that is completed by persons when they are hired by a company. Vice Chairman Juba suggested the County this issue can be addressed quickly. If not, Vice Chairman prepare a recommendation of Board's consideration. Manager ask the study group if she suggested the Chairman and potential appointees for the There was a general discussion on illegal immigration that included the need to enforce the illegal immigration laws already on the books, the possibility of local governments being reimbursed for funds spent on illegal immigrants and the provision of emergency medical care services. commissioner Carpenter stated she had not been present at the January meeting when Commissioner Privette made a motion to adopt the resolution regarding illegal immigration. (F) CONSENT AGENDA (F-l) Tax Refund and Release Reports - March 2006 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the March 2006 Release - Refund Report as submitted by J. Brent Weisner, Tax Administrator, and authorized the Tax Collector to process the refunds and releases. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF: March 2006 $33,629.01 BREAKDOWN OF RELEASES: COUNTY $24,022.31