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September 4, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3682 A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Billie responded to questions from the Board. Anthony Hodges, Adult and Aging Services Program Administrator, was also in attendance. Finance - Small Projects Fund Update for Now Soil and Water Easement Grant, Project Write-offs and Legal Expenditures Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported a budget amendment and project ordinance will be needed for funds for three small projects. Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, reported, with the assistance of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Cabarrus County will be awarded $116,516.50 in funding for a conservation easement named the Hill Farm Easement. The County match comes from surveys, legal work and other in-kind services that are budgeted. She stated there is no need for a cash match at this time for the project. A budget amendment and project ordinance is necessary to: 1) record the new easement, 2) write off completed Soil and Water projects, and 3) reallocate funds for additional legal expenditures related to Soil and Water easements. Finance - Write-off of Ambulance Receivables for FY2014 - $1,146,625 Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, requested approval to write-off $1,146,625 in outstanding ambulance account receivables from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Jimmy Lentz, EMS Director, responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development - HOME Program Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, reported there has not been any activity this year in preparation for the Prosperity Ridge project. She stated construction is expected to begin in November and is expected to take one year to complete. Ms. Sifford advised a public hearing will be needed at the regular meeting. Sheriff's Department - Contract Approval for Radio Network Ethernet Backhaul Mike Downs, County Manager, presented a request for the Motorola upgrade proposal for the Cabarrus County Radio Communications Network. He stated the cost will be shared by Cabarrus County (40 percent), the City of Concord (40 percent) and the City of Kannapolis (20 percent). Cabarrus County's cost is $393,840 plus the County's portion for the phase 1 equipment installation of $16,000; for a total cost of $409,840. Mr. Downs advised the cost was in the approved budget for FY2018/2019. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Sergeant Travis McGhee and Mr. Downs responded to questions from the Board. BOC - NCACC Solicitation of County Legislative Goals Mike Downs, County Manager, updated the Board of Commissioners regarding the list of Legislative Goals submitted to the legislators by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in September, 2016. He stated the NCACC provides a current list of their goals to the legislators every two years and the NCACC requests all County Commissioners to review the current list and submit their comments and any suggested changes so a current list can be compiled and provided to the legislators. A lengthy discussion ensued. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of the items on the agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the September 17, 2018 agenda as follows. Approval or Correction of Minutes • Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes Recognitions and Presentations • EMS - Recognition of Dr. Craig Corey • HOC - Red Ribbon Week 2018 Proclamation