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May 29, 2003 Page 139 Cabarrus County Transport Service Contact Renewal Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, updated the Board on issues regarding the proposed renewal of the transport services contract with Mid-State Transport. At a meeting on May 28, the Cabarrus County Transportation Advisory Board recommended the renewal of the contract with Mid-State. The company submitted requested financial statements that were reviewed by the Finance Department. Mr. Marshall reported that the main issue with the company's financial situation was the excessive overtime throughout the operation. However, he stated a new reservations system implemented by the County along with a new financial and operations system would eliminate the administrative overtime and thus improve the company's cash balance. In conclusion, Mr. Marshall recommended approval of the one- year transportation contract with Mid-State Transport. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter with Commissioners Privette and Carpenter and Chairman Freeman voting for, the Board approved the renewal of the contract with Mid-State Transport to operate the Cabarrus County Transportation System for FY 2003-04 as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Board. Further, the Board authorized the Interim County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of Cabarrus County. Budget Review - Veteran Services Mr. Lewis Williams, Veteran Services Officer, presented an overview of the requested FY 2004 Budget for the Veteran Services Department. He discussed the assistance his office provides to veterans and their families, including medical and educational benefits. Vice Chairman Suggs arrived at 6:00 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Budget Review - Cooperative Extension Ms. Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, discussed the impact the Cooperative Extension Programs have on the community, including more than 2,300 youth in 4-H Programs and 27,738 hours of community service donated by volunteers on behalf of Cooperative Extension programs. She reviewed the proposed budgets for the following elements of the Cooperative Extension Program: (1) Cabarrus County Center, including 4-H Youth Development, Horticulture, Agriculture and Family and Consumer Science; (2) 4-H Afterschool; (3) 4-H Summer Fling; and (4) 4-H SOS Goldminers/PACK. Further, Ms. Bost presented the proposed budget for the 4-H School Age Care Program that will be funded by a State grant and serve 35 youth at Elite Day Care Center. Budget Review - Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare Mr. Charles Hill, Local Director of Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare, presented a brief overview of the services provided by the agency in Cabarrus County and the impact of mental health reform on local services. He requested that the County continue the per capita funding of $4.98 for Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare for FY 2004. There was brief discussion regarding the number of County residents served by Piedmont Behavioral Hea]thcare, the per capita funding method by Cabarrus County and the amount of funding provided by other counties (Stanly, Union and Rowan) in the Piedmont Area Mental Health Authority. Budget Review - Social Services Commissioner Carruth arrived at 6:48 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, presented the 2002 Annual Report for the Department of Social Services (DSS) and introduced Ms. Rita Williford, Social Services Board member, and Ms. Sandy Russell, Deputy Director. He commented on the impact of current economic conditions and the increase in the number of County residents receiving assistance. Mr. Cook gave an overview of the proposed FY 2004 Social Services budget, which included a transfer of positions from Adult Services to Economic Services, the addition of a part-time Spanish Interpreter position and the addition of an In-Home Aide Coordinator in the Community Alternatives Program. Further, he requested that the Board approve the following two changes to the proposed FY 2004 budget: (1) $55,000.00 in federal funding to contract with Community