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203 reclaimed water (highly treated wastewater) as a long-term consideration to reduce water supply requirements. Chairman Fennel reported that he met recently with local mayors to discuss the possibility of the municipalities and the County working together to address water and sewer needs and using WSACC as a mechanism to bring everything together. He reported there were some concerns about the structure of WSACC and questioned the possibility of appointing a "technical board" consisting of engineers and developers to handle water and sewer facility issues. Finally, Chairman Fennel asked Mr. Murdock if WSACC could take over the management of all raw water supply facilities in Cabarrus County. Mr. Murdock indicated that the Authority is capable of assuming, the management of all raw water supply facilities. Also, he reported that one of the organization's goals for the year is defining the role of WSACC. There was discussion concerning the structure of the WSACC Board of Directors, the interbasin transfer permit process, the importance of an adequate water supply for Cabarrus County and the need to consolidate raw water facilities in the county. School Funding Issues The following persons joined the Board for discussion of school funding issues: Ms. Grace Mynatt, member of the Cabarrus Board of Education; Mr. Robert Kluttz, Consultant for the County Schools; and Dr. Joanne Byerly, Superintendent of the Kannapolis City Schools. Mr. Clifton reported that Benderson Development Company had defaulted on its agreement to purchase the County School Administration Office property on Highway 29. He asked if the Board wished to front the money to begin construction of the new School Administration Office complex on Old Airport Road or to wait for another offer to purchase the existing school property on Highway 29. Chairman Fennel questioned Ms. Mynatt concerning the need for a new School Administration Complex at this time. Ms. Mynatt indicated that the new facility is needed. However, 'she stated she personally has concerns about the proposed location on Old Airport Road and accessibility to the site. Ms. Mynatt responded to questions regarding the County Schools 15-year Facilities Plan that calls for 14 new schools through 2015, including the construction of two new elementary schools (Roberta/Blackwelder Road Elementary and Bethel Elementary Replacement) to open in July 2003.. The Plan also includes instructional gyms for three existing high schools and two middle schools at an estimated cost of approximately $2.5 million. Other elements of the Plan include the remodeling of the Glenn Center for alternative programs, constructing a new media center at Concord High School and remodeling Coltrane Webb Elementary for a Pre-K Center. There was discussion about the school building program and the continuing need to construct additional school facilities. Issues addressed by the Board included the accomplishments over the past eight years (construction of 10 new schools and additions)., the 1,000 addi'tional students this year rather than the usual 500-700 students, the need for the instructional gyms to bring equity to the schools, the potential remodeling of the Odell Elementary School and various uses for the Odell facility. It was generally agreed that the Commissioners and School Board members should meet to discuss school priority issues. Dr. Bye~ly reviewed the facility needs for Kannapolis City Schools, which include the construction of a new middle school, renovations at A. L. Brown High School and the addition of ten new classrooms at Fred L. Wilson and Shady Brook Elementary Schools. The total cost of all 'improvements was estimated at $21,526,549.00. Mr. Clifton proposed that Rowan County should fund approximately 25 percent of all capital expansion for the Kannapolis City Schools since the school system has an open enrollment policy for school attendance. Efforts to resolve the funding issue will be pursued with Rowan County.