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447 Pilkington pointed out the system would help to achieve some length of animal control as it would establish a process for maintaining records on all dogs and cats in Cabarrus County. There was again lengthy discussion relative to the licensing of animals and the method by which it should be done. It was noted during discussion that the City of Concord had not taken any action to establish the licensing of animals within the city limits. Ms. Jan Bryant, Chief Animal Control Officer, reported that rabies had been confirmed in Union County at a location approximately two miles from the Cabarrus County line off Highway 601. In order to get a clear direction of the Board's wishes concerning the animal licensing provisions, Mr. Witherspoon presented to the Board a list of questions beginning with "Should we license animals at all?" and including items relative to the fee and type of licensing system. He asked each Board member to return the completed questionnaire to him on November 6. The Board will again discuss the issue of licensing at its meeting on November 15. Coddle Creek Reservoir - Proposed Change Orders Nos, 6, 7 and 8 - Blythe Industries, Inc. Coddle Creek Reservoir - Proposed Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement - HDR Engineering, Inc. Mr. Paul Watson, Project Manager with HDR Engineering, Inc., reported that a majority of the construction work at the Coddle Creek Reservoir project should be completed within the next several weeks. However, negotiations are continuing on the gas pipeline relocation which is currently estimated at a cost of $1.8 million. Mr. Watson reported that the total estimated cost of the Coddle Creek project remained at the 1992 estimate of $19,376,000.00, excluding land cost. Mr. Watson reviewed the three proposed change orders with Blythe Industries on the Dam and Reservoir contract, resulting in a net increase of $157,000.00. He also discussed the amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement which included additional engineering services in the amount of $312,625.00. There was lengthy discussion relative to the change orders, specifically the bid specifications, the type of material used for the sand drainage basin and the additional work to complete the grout curtain. In regards to the additional engineering services, Mr. Watson pointed out that the 404 Permit process and mitigation plan had required additional work and had extended the contract period. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with Commissioners Fennel, Barnhart and Casper and Chairman Carpenter voting for, the Board asked Commissioners Barnhart and~Payne to meet with Mr. Watson to go over the requested change orders and Engineering Services Agreement amendment and to bring back a recommendation to the Board as soon as practicable. Miscellaneous Discussion Chairman Carpenter reported that the County had participated in the observance of "National Unfunded Mandates Day" on October 27. She stated that the National Association of Counties had surveyed counties and had found that unfunded mandates cost $4.9 billion in county tax dollars each year throughout the United States. She reminded the Board of the quarterly work session scheduled for 8:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 6. The meeting will last through early afternoon. Extension of Cable Television Franchise. Mr. Witherspoon reported that the cable consultants had recommended that the City of Concord and Cabarrus County approve a six-month extension of the cable television franchise to allow time for the completion of the refranchising ordinance. He stated that this item would be placed on the agenda for the next Board meeting.