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June 2, 2005 - Recessed Meeting Page 207 Parks and Recreation - Administration/Recreation/Matching Grants Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the proposed budget for Parks and Recreation - Administration. He reported the budget included a request to reinstate the Cabarrus County Matching Incentive Grants program in the amount of $100,000.00. Mr. Little responded to general questions on park maintenance. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Juba and unanimously carried, the Board granted interim approval of the Parks and Recreation Administration budget, pending final approval following the public hearing on June 14. Parks & Recreation - Parks Operation Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the proposed budget for Parks Operation. He reported the FY 2006 budget consists of general operation expenses for all Cabarrus County owned/operated parks, including Frank Liske Park, Camp T. N. Spencer Park and North Cabarrus Park, which were previously reported separately. Mr. Little highlighted two budgetary items: (1) the renovation/replacement of 145 table tops at Frank Liske Park; and (2) a personnel change. He proposed to eliminate two part- time positions and create one position at Camp T. N. Spencer Park. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board granted interim approval of the Parks Operation budget, pending final approval following the public hearing on June 14. Sheriff Sheriff Brad Riley presented the proposed budget for the Sheriff's Department. The following budgetary items were highlighted: (1) a request to add a Criminal Investigations Cold Case Officer; (2) reclassification of a Community oriented policing Division position; and (3) the purchase of 24 patrol cars. Sheriff Riley responded to questions on a variety of topics including: the number of police calls received, the number of deputies on staff and the possibility of creating one multi-jurisdictional Cold Case Officer. There was a general discussion on the purchase of patrol cars. The following issues were addressed: (1) more patrol cars were requested to make up for budget cuts from prior years; (2) the lack of available parking spaces during construction of the Justice Center; (3) the advantages of take-home patrol cars; (4) increased maintenance costs on high-mileage patrol cars; and (5) increased fuel costs. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board granted interim approval of the Sheriff's budget, including the purchase of 12 patrol cars, pending final approval following the public hearing on June 14. Further, the Board agreed to consider the purchase of 12 additional patrol cars and the addition of a Criminal Investigations Cold Case Officer at a future budget work session. Sheriff - Jail Sheriff Brad Riley presented the proposed budget for the Jail. As a result of not locating the temporary jail at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, he reported the medical services and food service line items could be reduced. Sheriff Riley responded to questions on the following budgetary items: (1) the frequency of soliciting bids for the food service contract; (2) medical treatment costs; and (3) replacement of a transport van. UPON MOTION of vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board granted interim approval of the budget for the Jail, pending final approval following the public hearing on June 14, with the following changes: (1) Food line item reduced by $25,336.00; (2) Medical Consultants line item reduced by $54,215.00; and (3) Medical Treatment line item reduced by $40,000.00. Sheriff - Animal Control