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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_03642. Refine the process used by the ORED Lab by dividing some of the large segments and adjusting the percentages to reflect recent growth. These adjustments should further improve the school system's ability to project student population growth. 3. Continue to reconvene a Facilities Study group every 2-3 years to access the impact of growth and the condition of aging facilities. Mr. Sprinkle said Cavanaugh and Associates would have the construction permits for the Harmony sewer line on July 1. Commissioner Williams said the board of commissioners needed to develop a capital improvement plan for the school needs and create a funding plan. Commissioner Johnson said the two boards needed to agree on the priorities and then develop a timetable. He suggested that a couple commissioners, and an equal number of school board members, meet to discuss a school financing timetable. Sprinkle said the school officials would be agreeable. He said planning was important. Chairman Tice said the commissioners could discuss a school needs funding plan during the upcoming budget sessions. PRESENTATION OF THE ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME COMMITTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT: Ombudsman Cindy Kincaid said there were over 250 volunteers serving on the adult care and nursing home committees throughout Centralina's nine counties (Region F). Kincaid said the volunteers received 15 hours of orientation training and 8 hours of on-going training per year. She said the advisory committees were mandated by the North Carolina General Statutes and were legislatively empowered to serve as resident advocates. Kincaid said Region F had over 14,000 long-term care beds making it the largest in the state. In addition, she said Iredell County, alone, had over 639 nursing beds and 754 adult care home beds. She said recruitment and retention of advisory committee members had been difficult, but the volunteers that served were dedicated and committed individuals. Chairman Tice praised and thanked the ombudsman and the volunteers for serving the adult care home and nursing home residents. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE LAKE NORMAN EAST GROUNDWATER GUARDIAN GROUP AND PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE FROM THE NATIONAL GROUNDWATER GUARDIAN HEADQUARTERS: Ms. Barbara Christian, a groundwater guardian, said Iredell County had a groundwater guardian team working in the northern end and another one working in the southern area (Lake Norman East). She said the primary focus for both groups was groundwater resources. Christian said the Lake Norman East team had tried to bring awareness of groundwater resources through outreach and educational programs in schools. She said this year the team would be working with adult groups and doing presentations about wells, water treatment, and quality/quantity of water. Chairman Tice thanked the group members for their groundwater educational and conservational work. MOTION by Chairman Tice to present the Lake Norman East Groundwater Guardian Group with the following proclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.