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August 14, 2006 (Agenda Work Session) Page 35 John Day, County Manager, meeting, the Board asked the information regarding the County's said at County Property the June 19 Attorney to Tax Assistance County Commissioner provide additional Grant program. Richard Koch, Attorney General's grant program. County Attorney, office to provide reported he as ked the North an advisory opinion on the Carolina County's There was a brief discussion on the challenge of securing large tracts of land for future sChool sites and the possibility of having an exemption granted for options on future school sites. Mr. Koch reported all classifications of property for tax purposes are set by the General Assembly, including exemptions. Recommendation on Implementation of Pilot Immiqration Program with Turner Construction Company John Day, County Manager, commented on the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program initiated by the Department of Homeland Security. He said employers may enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security for the use a database that matches the following information: employee's first and last name, Social Security number, date of birth, hire date, citizenship status, alien or 1-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form number, etc. He explained once the information is entered into the database and a match is found, the employer receives a notice to that affect. Mr. Day referenced an e-mail he received from Brian Schick, Business Development Manager with Turner Construction Company, regarding the request to implement the Basic Pilot Employment Program. The e-mail said although Turner Construction Company supports the spirit of the program, Turner is working through the following issues with the Department of Homeland Security: (1) whether the program is site specific or applies to all Turner job sites; (2) whether Turner can require subcontractors to participate in the program and whether or not subcontractors will bid on projects if they have to participate in the program. Mr. Day stated there is some indication that some subcontractors will not bid on proj ects if they have to participate in the program. If subcontractors are required to participate in this program, he said there will be fewer subcontractors bidding, which will result in an increased construction cost for the jail proj ect. There was a brief discussion on the use of a credit check to verify citizenship. Authorization to Establish Jail Commissary Checking Account and Authorize Chief Deputy Paul Hunt to Have Custody of a Facsimile Stamp Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported the Sheriff's Department contracted with the Keefee Group for a j ail commissary service. She said this service provides software that will automate the handling of inmate funds collected at the time of incarceration, purchases or deposits made during their confinement and will release the balance of funds to the inmate upon departure. She said in accordance with General Statute 159-28.1, she is permitted to have a facsimile stamp, but must have authorization from the Board before giving the stamp to someone else. She said allowing Chief Deputy Paul Hunt to have custody of a facsimile stamp would enable the Sheriff's Department to issue checks to inmates upon their release. She also said Chief Hunt is bonded and will be liable for any illegal, improper or unauthorized use of the stamp. The establishment of a checking account specifically for maintaining inmate funds is also required. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the request to establish a Jail Commissary Checking Account and to permit Chief Deputy Paul Hunt to have custody of a facsimile stamp on the August 21, 2006 Agenda as a Consent Item. Cabarrus Community Ca~e Plan - Renewal Contract John Day, Coun1;y Manager, reported a $100,000.00 is included in this year's budget for renewal of the Cabarrus Community Care Plan contract. He said based on data from the Department of Social Service, this program saves the County a great deal of money by reducing Medicaid expenses. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the renewal contract for the Cabarrus Community Care Plan on the August 21, 2006 Agenda as a Consent Item.