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October 1, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3707 County Manager - Public Service Company of North Carolina Easement at West Cabarrus High School Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented a request from Public Service Company of North Carolina (PSNC) for a utility easement to install a natural gas service line at West Cabarrus High School. DHS - FY20 Community Transportation Grant Bob Bushey, Transportation Manager, reported on grant funding requirements for the FY20 Community Transportation Grant that include the County's portion of the grant funding. Mr. Bushey further reported a public hearing and the adoption of a resolution are required. _ Finance - Appropriate Fund Balance for Landfill Fund - Purchased Services Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported the Landfill receives materials that are able to be ground into mulch. The Landfill hires an outside vendor for this and then sells the mulch. Ms. Fearrington stated, after discussion with the auditors, it is recommended to set up a revenue account for the sale of mulch and a corresponding expense account to pay the outside vendors to grind the material into mulch. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington and Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Request for Reallocation of Funds for the Frank Liske Park Restroom Project - $50,000 Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported the $480,000 for the Frank Liske Park Restroom project was allocated to the Construction and Renovation Funds, which will cover the base bid. However, it will not cover any alternatives or contingencies. She recommended setting aside a $50,000 contingency. Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, reported not only is this an ADA project, but also a sewer line project. He stated a larger sewer line will be installed to allow for future growth. Mr. Bilafer reported contingency funds may be needed. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer, Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Project Ordinance Updates for the County Operations Center Purchase Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported the official motion at the September 17, 2018 meeting did not include authorization for the update of the necessary project ordinances in connection with the acquisition of property for the County Operations Center. She requested approval for the necessary project ordinances for administrative purposes. Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendment TEXT2018-00002, Chapter 16, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented a request for a proposed text amendment to Chapter 16 of the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance and the adoption of new FEMA FIRM maps dated November 16, 2018. Ms. Morris advised Cabarrus County Emergency Management has reviewed and approved the maps and ordinance. She stated a public hearing is required. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Morris responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendments TEXT2018-00003 and TEXT2018- 00004 Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented proposed text amendments to Chapters 2, 7, 10 and 14 of the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance. Proposed changes included: parking and loading standards; time limits to rebuild structures destroyed by natural causes; definitions for accessory structure and accessory dwelling unit; and accessory structure standards to allow additional flexibility. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Morris responded to questions from the Board. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda