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445 Mr. Michael M. Ruffin, County Manager, reported that Mr. David Polston, architect, had evaluated all bids and recommended that the single prime bid be awarded to Liles Construction Company of Concord. He noted that the following major subcontractors chosen by Liles Construction were all Cabarrus County contractors: Electric - County Electric: Heating and Air Conditioning - Harkey Brothers; Plumbing - Kannapolis Service Company; and Grading/Site Work - Brown's Grading and Landscaping. Also, Mr. Ruffin advised the Board that a change order will be presented at a later date relative to the air conditioning system and fireplace for the Senior Center. UPON MOTION of Chairman Lentz, seconded by Commissioner Moss and unanimously carried, the Board awarded the single prime contract for the Cabarrus county Senior Center to the low bidder, Liles Construction Company, in the amount of $739,400.00. Chairman Lentz presented a Cabarrus County lapel pin to Ms. Martha Miller in appreciation of her extraordinary efforts in raising the necessary funds for the Senior Center. Ms. Angela Ferguson, Aging Director, presented an update on the work by the Cabarrus County Aging Task Force in developing a local grassroots plan for serving senior adults. This work is being conducted in response to a mandate to present regional findings to the North Carolina General Assembly in March 1991 relative to service priorities and the identification of issues concerning the services provided to the older adults. In conclusion, Ms. Ferguson asked that the Task Force be an ongoing committee operating under the umbrella of the Cabarrus County Council on Aging Advisory Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Melvin, seconded by Commissioner Moss and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute the Certifications for the County Service Priorities and Issue Identification Survey and the Supplemental Resource Survey for Fiscal Year 1990. The Resource Survey identified contributions of local agencies, both public and private, that provide services to the elderly in Cabarrus County. The service priorities and issues as identified by the Task Force were as follows. SERVICE PRIORITIES There exists an increased need for financial staff resources for in-home service, such as chore and respite as alternatives to institutional care. There exists a need for additional housing to meet the diverse needs of Cabarrus County elderly; particularly addressing the continuum of income and functional abilities. There exists a need for adequate transportation to serve, both rural and urban elderly populations. ISSUE IDENTIFICATION SURVEY The Aging Task Force identified the following issues and recommended action from the State: o 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. There is a need for state wide role clarification with aging issues, i.e. what systems are responsible for specific services? Who has the lead in planning? There appears to be concerns regarding training requirements. Are we requiring too much training for certain program (chore, respite, transportation)? There appears to be lack of "uniform language" when discussing programs. Varies significantly from state to state. The zeitgeist is appropriate for a uniform definition of elderly i.e. age 60 and over? Age 65 and over? Increased funding for in home services. A funding for home repairs. (No money is currently available for home repairs in Cabarrus). Increase networking of human service agencies at the local level. Increased funding for wellness programs such as comprehensive health screenings, senior games and exercise programs. More education available to middle adults to better prepare them for retirement. Increased funding for Adult Day Care facilities. Many in need of the service are not eligible for government assistance yet cannot afford to pay privately.