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August 14, 2006 (Agenda Work Session) Page 33 Ms. Zakraisek introduced Jana Finn, a Senior Planner with Cabarrus County. She said Ms. Finn was hired a few weeks ago to work on Cabarrus County projects and act as the planning liaison to the Town of Harrisburg. Department of Commerce - Amendment to Construction Standards Fee Schedule Scott McAnulty, Chief Building Inspector, reported there is currently an existing fee of $100.00 for the inspection of a daycare, group care and foster care homes. In order to cover costs associated with inspections that are not covered under Construction Standards Fee Schedule "A", (i. e. , seasonal businesses, ABC permits, and restaurants with a change in ownership) he said the Commerce Department would like to expand the permit category to encompass any existing facility requiring an inspection for a State license or permit. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Amendment to the Construction Standards Fee Schedule "A" (New Construction) on the August 21, 2006 Agenda as a Consent Item. Reorganization Recomaendation for Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Commission Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, reported the Parks and Recreation Commission was asked to review its structure. He presented the following highlights of the proposed restructuring of the Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) the County's seven planning areas will replace the 12 townships as the geographic model for appointee eligibility; (2) two permanent at-large seats will be added to the Commission thereby increasing the membership from 9 to 11; (3) current Commission members will continue their current terms of service and are eligible for reappointment; (4) new appointees from the Northwest, Harrisburg and Midland areas will have staggered terms of 2007, 2008, and 2009 respectively; and (4) there will be one temporary at-large position with a expiration date of January 31, 2007. Mr. Little responded to several questions regarding the proposed restructuring of the Commission. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the proposed reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Commission on the August 21, 2006 Agenda as a Consent Item. Recommended Parks and Recreation Naming Policy for Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, reported the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department currently does not have a written policy or procedure for the naming of parks and recreation facilities. He said the purpose of a naming policy is to establish standard procedures and guidelines for the official naming of public parklands and facilities owned and/or operated by Cabarrus County. He said the proposed policy provides criteria for citizen input into the naming process with the final decision regarding the naming of Cabarrus County parks and recreational areas and facilities to be made by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Little responded to questions regarding the proposed naming policy. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Naming Policy on the August 21, 2006 Agenda as a Consent Item. Athletic Lighting proiect Bids for Frank Liske Park and Cox Mill School Park Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, reported four bids were received for athletic lighting projects at Frank Liske Park and Cox Mill School Park on Friday, August 4, 2006. He said the overall low bidder was S&S Electrical Construction Company, Inc., for $ 670,000.00. He reported the County's General Services Department has agreed to perform the demolition and removal of two sets of lights at Frank Liske Park and that the estimated budgetary savings of $15,900.00 could be used to pay for the removal of rocks, if necessary. Finally, he stated the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department and the General Services Department recommend the Board of Commissioners award the contract bid to S&S Electrical. Mr. Little responded to questions about the bidders.