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April 3, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3504 A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington, Mike Downs, County Manager, Mr. Lowder and Brian Cone, CCS Director of Architecture, responded to questions from the Board. Ms. Fearrington advised the requested action will require a budget amendment. Finance - Cabarrus County Schools Renovation Request for J. M. Fries Middle School Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported J.N. Fries Middle School has requested funds to renovate the school allowing it to serve as a traditional middle school again now that a facility is being built for the Performance Learning Center. The expected cost of renovations is $300,000. The renovations were scheduled on the list of projects for FY19, however, Cabarrus County Schools have requested funding prior to June 30, 2018. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Tim Lowder, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Executive Director, Ed Emery, CCS Assistance Finance Officer and Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Resolution Approving the Installment Contract Financing for Various Public Projects up to $55,000,000 Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported as a final step in the process for the issuance of the Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBS) for funding of various public projects in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000, a final reading and adoption of the resolution will be required. She also responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development Department - Proposed Text Amendment to TEXT2018-00001 - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented proposed changes to text amendments to the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance. Changes include: correcting a typographical error in Chapter 8, Conditional Uses for Reception Facilities; Chapter 2, Rules of Construction and Definition has a change due to a statutory change to the definition of agriculture; Chapter 5, District Developments Standards related to advanced septic tank suitability checks prior to subdividing land; and Chapter 3, Establishments of Zones. Detailed information was provided to the Board for review and consideration. Mr. Marshall advised a public hearing would be needed. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Solid Waste Management - Scrap Tire Recycling and Disposal Contract with US Tire Recycling Kevin Grant, Sustainability Manager, presented the renewal contract for used and scrap tire disposal/ recycling. He stated this service is funded through a revenue distribution from the State Scrap Tire Tax Program and is included in the FY 2081-2019 budget. Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, and Richard Koch, County Attorney, commented on review of the contract. Solid Waste Management - Landfill: Proposed Construction and Demolition Waste and Individual Household Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fees Kevin Grant, Sustainability Manager, presented a proposal to increase Household Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fees to $41 per ton effective July 1, 2018. This would cover increased costs to the County from The Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill for disposal and construction and demolition landfill tipping fees to include labor, fuel and vehicle maintenance costs for delivery of solid waste. Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, provided additional comments regarding future use of the landfill and the franchise agreement. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Grant and Mr. Bilafer responded to questions from the Board. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of the items on the agenda