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soon. >4 ,, A05 Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and staff left the meeting to contact the Health Director for his needed attendance at the meeting. County Manager John Crumpton presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending July 31, 2011. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton presented his Quarterly Report to the Board which addressed the following items: Upcoming Projects /Bids 1. Architect has begun design /specifications for the Courthouse Renovation Projects. Project should bid out in 90 -120 days with construction beginning around the first of February. 2. RFP's for Salary /Pay Study are being reviewed and should be ready for the September meeting. 3. RFP's for the performance audits for the Board of Education and County Government should be ready for review at the September meeting. 46 The Tax Department continues to work on the 2013 revaluation project. Economic Development 1. RFP's for the Architect and Engineering services for the Innovation Center (Transmatic Building) and the Industrial Park road improvement project are out for review. These will be presented to the Board at the September meeting. 2. Still waiting on determination of the $800,000 grant request from the EDA. The Rural Center has a new grant program this year for infrastructure improvements. A grant request has been developed for $500,000 to help with the Industrial Park road improvements. 3. Working on a transition plan for Economic Development to come under the County Manager. Mr. Crumpton recommended the Board consider hiring an outside facilitator to begin work on a strategic plan for Economic Development in the County. He is prepared to get an RFQ out to prospective companies /individuals who can assist the County with this project if the Board so desires. City Contracts Update 1. The City and County Manager have met and are going through City- County agreements. A report will be given at the September meeting. Tornado /Storm Relief Update 1. Buchanan Park Update — check received from the insurance company and a bid package for the re- construction of the Park is underway. 2. Complaints are being received related to the April tornado. The biggest complaint involves those homes that no work has begun on for reconstruction or demolition. Community Development is conducting an assessment of the areas and trying to develop plans to address each property. General Services is working closely with Community Development in addressing those properties that still have debris issues. This will be an ongoing issue for several months. 0