Joseph Battinelli

The work session agenda included various discussion items. Key topics for action involved several appointments and removals for boards and committees, including the Active Living and Parks Commission and Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees. The Board also addressed amendments to its 2016 meeting schedule, a discussion regarding Vietnam Veterans Park, and budget amendments for the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) through the Consolidated Human Services Agency (CHSA). Further action items included a drug and alcohol policy for CHSA Transportation, requests for demolition funding, an update on the Holloway Group, presentation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for the Progress Place Renovation, and contract approvals for the Fair, including Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment and Southern Rodeo Company.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including proclamations for Social Worker Month and July as Park and Recreation Month. The Consent Agenda involved removals and appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Board, authorization for the Soil and Water Conservation District to approve a grant contract, budget amendments for Cooperative Extension, handling of the Consolidated Human Services Agency transportation grant, termination of a Kroger Economic Development Grant, approval of 2025 delinquent tax lists, and January 2026 refund/release reports. New Business included discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit Report, a public hearing scheduled for the LOBS Refund, updates and appointments to various Boards and Committees (including the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County), and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance with specific reductions related to the EDC and financial advisor contract, as well as approval of Capital Projects Budget Requests for the County, Lottery Fund, and Schools.

The Regular Meeting agenda included several routine items under the Consent Agenda, such as action on the Soccer Complex Contract Addendum, multiple removals and appointments for various Boards and Committees (including the Early Childhood Task Force Advisory Board, Fair Advisory Commission, and Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee), conveyance of properties to the Board of Education, and the extension of a lease. New Business covered items such as resolutions for road maintenance, park matters, policy updates (Appointment Policy, Public Participation Policy, Rules of Procedure), authorization for the Economic Development Grant Program, and an overview of Opioid Settlements spending. Additionally, the Board planned to address the termination of the Insurance Broker Agreement and the selection of a new broker for Employee Health Benefits.

This appendix provides detailed analyses and insights to inform the Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks Department's Comprehensive Master Plan. It covers demographic profiles, extensive community and staff engagement, evaluations of existing facilities and operations, assessments of service levels, land acquisition, sustainability practices, programs, and finances. The findings and recommendations aim to guide improvements in park and recreation services, address evolving community needs, and ensure strategic development for current and future residents.

This strategic plan outlines Cabarrus County's initiative to enhance its workplace, improve processes, and align efforts across five key focus areas: Workplace Culture, Engagement, Innovation, Advancement, and Stewardship. The plan, informed by the needs of residents, aims to act intentionally and decisively, leveraging meaningful partnerships and engagement to ensure all who live, visit, and do business in Cabarrus County have the opportunity to thrive.