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May 31, 2005 - Recessed Meeting Page 200 Board of Elections Linda Grist, Board of Elections, presented the proposed budget for the Board of Elections. She reported the status of the new voting machines remained unknown, but she hoped to have more information in December. Chairman Carpenter asked how much of the $1.5 million designated for the purchase of voting machines was used to balance the FY 05 budget. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported none of the funds were used and that the money is in the Capital Reserve fund. Chairman Carpenter asked if the County would be receiving additional funds to purchase the voting machines. Ms. Grist reported additional funds would probably be forthcoming, but anticipated the cost of the voting machines would also increase. The following budget line items were briefly discussed: purchased services. postage and Commissioner Privette commented on the electoral problems that occurred in other counties during the last election and commended Ms. Grist and the Cabarrus County Board of Elections on a job well done. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budget for the Board of Elections as presented. General Services John Page, Director of General Services, presented the proposed budgets for Grounds Maintenance, Administration, Street Sign Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Facility Services and Fleet Maintenance. Mr. Page responded to questions on the budgetary items: software upgrade for HVAC systems: cosmetic improvements to leased buildings; the status of the maintenance schedule; increased salaries; and the cost of significant modifications to the Courthouse. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed budgets for Grounds Maintenance, Administration, Street Sign Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Facility Services and Fleet Maintenance as presented. Finance Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, presented the proposed budget for the Finance Department. She reported an accountant position approved earlier in the year by the Board was included in the budget and that the telephone, travel and service contracts line items had increased. UPON MOTION of Vice and unanimously carried, Department as presented. Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter the Board approved the budget for the Finance Finance - Other Programs Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, presented the budgets for the following items: Salary Adjustments; Other Benefits; Wellness Program; Insurance Service and Settlement; Unemployment Compensation; Contingency; Contribution to Cabarrus Health Alliance; Contribution to Community Development Block Grant; Contribution to Capital Reserve Fund; Contribution to Capital Project Fund; Pension Trust Fund; Contribution to Special Revenue; Teen Court Resolve Program; Criminal Justice Partnership; Medical Examiner; North Carolina Forest Service, Cabarrus County Ranger; Sales Tax Fire Districts; Special Olympics Cabarrus County Schools; Muddy Creek Sewage Treatment Plant; and Project Challenge. Ms. Dubois identified which programs were mandated or discretionary. Ginger Barrett, Budget Officer, and MS. Dubois responded to general questions about the various programs and funding amounts. vice Chairman Carruth recommended the Board defer voting on the aforementioned programs until a later date.