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367 <br /> <br /> Chairman Barnhart expressed concern that the County is providing funding <br />for school utilities as well as paying the two school systems for the use of <br />school facilities after hours for Parks and Recreation activities. School <br />utilities were previously paid by the State; however, the State has shifted this <br />responsibility to the counties in recent years. The Board requested that the <br />staff look into this matter. <br /> <br /> Mr. Little briefly reviewed the approved 1992 Master Plan for Cabarrus <br />County Parks and Recreation which recommended the development of at least 17 <br />additional parks, including district parks, community parks, and neighborhood <br />parks. He stated that efforts are continuing to implement the school/park <br />concept and utilize school land for neighborhood/community parks. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Niblock questioned the possibility of developing a park at <br />Lake Concord through a long-term lease with the City of Concord. It was noted <br />that the Concord Board of Aldermen had not responded favorably to this proposal <br />last year. However, the Board by consensus agreed for Commissioner Niblock to <br />discuss this issue with City officials. <br /> <br />Animal Control Conference <br /> <br /> Commissioner Olio-Mills reported that Ms. Jan Bryant, Animal Control <br />Supervisor, would be attending a conference in Florida this Week to obtain <br />information about the design and construction of an animal shelter. He proposed <br />that Commissioner Casper accompany Ms. Bryant to the conference since he stated <br />three members of the Board have agreed for the County to build a new shelter. <br /> <br /> There was brief discussion about the estimated cost of $350,000.00 for the <br />construction of a new shelter. No formal action has been taken by the Board, <br />and this issue will be discussed further at a later date. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Olio-Mills, seconded by Commissioner Niblock <br />and unanimously carried, the Board agreed for Commissioner Casper to travel to <br />Florida to attend a conference to obtain information relative to animal shelter <br />design and construction. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Barnhart <br />adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />