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June 5, 2006 - Agenda Work Session/Recessed Meeting Page 628 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met for an Agenda Work Session/Recessed Meeting in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in Concord, North Carolina on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. Present - Chairman: Robert W. Carruth Vice Chairman: Joni D. Juba Commissioners: Carolyn B. Carpenter Robert M. Freeman Coy C. Privette Also present were John County Attorney; Frankie F. Deputy Clerk to the Board. D. Day, County Manager; Richard M. Koch, Acting Bonds, Clerk to the Board; and Kay Honeycutt, Chairman Carruth called the meeting to order at 3:41 p.m. Commissioner Privette gave the invocation. Cabarrus County Property Tax Assistance Grant John Day, County Manager, presented a participation summary of the Property Tax Assistance Grant Program that was established by the Board for the 2005 tax year. Approximately 21 property owners participated in the grant program last year with a total grant award of $5,013 .23. He said the Board agreed to review the program annually and decide whether or not to continue the program. There was a brief discussion on the program's income eligibility requirements. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Cabarrus County Property Tax Assistance Grant on the June 19, 2006, Agenda as an Old Business item. Employee Health Clinic Johanna Ray, Health and Wellness Coordinator, presented a recommendation for NorthEast Medical Center (NEMC) to staff the Cabarrus County Employee Health Clinic (EHC). Five healthcare agencies submitted a response to the Request for Proposals that was issued. MS. Ray recommended NEMC staff the EHC at 40 hours per week at a cost of $126,500.00 for Year 1, $136,164.60 for Year 2 and $147,057.76 for Year 3. By selecting NEMC, she said Cabarrus County will be able to take advantage of the electronic medical records within NorthEast's Physician Network and Medical Center. Also, Ms. Ray stated this would allow for continuity of care if the patient is seen at the EHC or another NEMC physician's office and is admitted to the hospital. John Day, County Manager, estimated the projected savings to be in excess of $400,000.00 for the first year. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the selection of NorthEast Medical Center as the medical provider for the Employee Health Clinic on the June 19, 2006 Agenda as a Consent item. industrial incentive Grant Request - Fanz Enterprises, inc. Ryan McDaniels, Director of Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC), presented an Incentive Analysis Overview for Fanz Enterprises, Inc., which is currently located in Mooresville with one employee. He reported the race team plans to relocate to Concord and add an 11,000 square foot mezzanine to an existing facility located on Westmoreland Drive NE. The projected investment is $7.7 million ($5 million real estate and $2.7 million equipment) and 60 additional jobs are to be created. The company qualifies for a Level 1 Incentive Grant at 65 percent for a four-year period. Mr. McDaniels responded to questions regarding the creation of new jobs and the annual average wage for company employees. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing to consider an incentive grant request by Fanz Enterprises, Inc., on June 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.