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September 1, 2005 - Recessed Meeting / Work Session Page 318 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met in recessed session/work session in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in Concord, North Carolina on Thursday I September 1, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. The Board changed the date of the regular work session at its meeting on August 15, 2005, and proper notice was given. Present - Chairman: Carolyn B. Carpenter vice Chairman: Robert W. Carruth Commissioners: Robert M. Freeman Joni D. Juba Coy C. Privette Also present were John D. Day, Jr., County AttorneYi Frankie F. Honeycutt, Deputy Clerk to the Board. County Manager i Bonds, Clerk to Fletcher L. the Board; Hartsell, and Kay Chairman Carpenter called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. Vice Chairman Carruth was not present for the beginning of the meeting. commissioner Freeman gave the invocation. Chairman Carpenter expressed concern for victims of Hurricane Katrina and reported the gasoline supply lines that serve this region were damaged. She encouraged County employees and citizens to conserve fuel whenever possible. Security Cameras - Jail Chief Deputy Paul Hunt with the Sheriff's Department reported an inspection of the security camera system at the Jail by SFI Electronics had determined that the camera system is beyond repair and requires a complete replacement. He advised that all of the new equipment, with the exception of the wiring, will be relocated to the new Law Enforcement Center. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Juba, seconded by Chairman Carpenter with Chairman Carpenter and Commissioners Freeman, Juba and Privette voting for, the Board adopted the following budget amendment appropriating funds for the new Jail security camera system. BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF SHERIFF - JAIL AMOUNT: $14,971.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Transfer Between Departments/Funds PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Upon request of the Sheriff's Department, SFI Electronics inspected the security camera system at the Jail. Upon inspection for repair, and after the budget process was completed, it was determined that the camera system was beyond repair. This system requires complete replacement for the safety and security of the inmates and employees. project includes electrical and installation costs. Equipment will be relocated to the new Law Enforcement Center. Account No. 00191910-9660 Contingency 00192130-9331 Minor Equipment Present Approved Budget $232,210.00 Increase Decrease $14,971. 00 Revised Budget $217,239.00 $13,000.00 & Furniture $14,971.00 $27,971.00 Vice Chairman Carruth arrived at 3:39 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Industrial Incentive Grant for Cabarrus Plastics, Inc. Ryan McDaniels of the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC) presented a request by Cabarrus Plastics, Inc., for an incentive grant to expand its plastics-injection molding business in Cabarrus County. He reported the company was recently purchased by a larger organization that owns multiple plastic and automotive production facilities across the nation, including a facility in Statesville. He stated the operation could go to the Statesville facility if it does not come to Concord. Mr. McDaniels stated the estimated investment is $9.8 million ($2.8 million real estate; $7 million equipment), and 18 new full-time jobs are anticipated. The company is eligible for a Level 1 grant pursuant to the Industrial Development Incentive grant program guidelines effective January I, 2004.