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November 4, 2024 (Work Session)
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<br />ATTEST:
<br />/s/ Lauren Linker
<br />Lauren Linker
<br />Clerk to the Board
<br />/s/ Lynn Shue
<br />Lynn Shue, Vice Chair
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
<br />Rich Koch, County Attorney, responded to questions from the Board.
<br />Rich Koch, County Attorney, explained the vote ruling stating that no
<br />vote was considered an affirmative vote.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Wortman, seconded by Vice Chairman Shue, the
<br />Board approved to suspend the rules of procedure by the following vote: Ayes:
<br />Vice Chairman Shue, Commissioners Furr and Wortman. Nays: Commissioner Measmer,
<br />abstain: Chairman Morris; Vote 4:1.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Wortman, seconded by Vice Chairman Shue, the
<br />Board approved the resolution by the following vote: Ayes: Vice Chairman Shue,
<br />Commissioner Wortman, Nays: Commissioners Measmer and Furr, abstain: Chairman
<br />Morris; Vote 3:2.
<br />Rich Koch, County Attorney, explained Rule 28. Duty to Vote. Section (b)
<br />through (d) of the Rules of Procedure. Mr. Koch advised that no vote is recorded
<br />as an affirmative vote.
<br />4. Discussion Items - No Action
<br />4.1 County Manager - Cabarrus Recovery Grants Update
<br />Jim Howden, Finance Director, provided an update regarding the Cabarrus
<br />Recovery Grants Program, funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mr. Howden
<br />advised there will be outstanding funds to be reallocated.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Howden and Elizabeth Landrum,
<br />Senior Management Analyst, responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Howden
<br />reported that the county received $42,000,000 in ARPA allocations and provided
<br />$29,000,000 to local non-profit organizations to cover childcare, food and
<br />nutrition services, health insurance and housing. The federal government
<br />requires the county to obligate all ARPA spending by December 31, 2024, however,
<br />funds not utilized prior to December 31, 2026 need to be reallocated. The total
<br />amount of funding to be reallocated is $829,630.
<br />A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Howden, Elizabeth
<br />Landrum, Senior Management Analyst, and Peticia Ritch, Senior Accountant,
<br />responded to questions from the board.
<br />Commissioner Measmer stated that he would like $72,005 go to Cabarrus
<br />County Veteran's Services and the remaining balance be provided to the
<br />Behavioral Health Center or Governmental Center Basement Remodel.
<br />The board was in agreeance, however, Chairman Morris asked that the
<br />Education Foundation for tutoring services be included.
<br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Ritch responded to questions
<br />from the board.
<br />5. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
<br />5.1 BOC - Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Wortman,
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board approved the agenda with changes for the
<br />November 18, 2024, regular meeting as presented.
<br />Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes
<br />• Approval or Correction of Meeting Minutes
<br />Recognitions and Presentations
<br />• Active Living and Parks - North Carolina Senior Games State Finalists
<br />Medal Winners
<br />• Active Living and Parks - North Carolina Senior Games State Finals Medal
<br />Winners
<br />Consent
<br />• Appointment -- Human Services Advisory Board
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