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November 4, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1804 This item was tabled until the December meeting in order for more information to be gathered. Library - Request to Approve Midland Library Concept Richard Flowe, Town of Midland Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, presented the following information regarding the Town of Midland Library concept: The Midland Council passed the following on October 8, 2013: The Town of Midland is in the process of building a 16,000+ sq. ft. town hall and library building and will dedicate approximately 3,100 sq. ft. on the 2nd floor of the building to the Midland branch of the Cabarrus County Library. The Town of Midland requests the Cabarrus County Commission to approve the appropriate staff, utility, power and other necessary monthly payments for the library that will be further outlined in a contract as worked out by Cabarrus County and Midland staff. A discussion followed. During discussion Mr. Flowe, Dana Eure, Library Director and Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested the presence of a Midland Town Council representative at the regular meeting to address questions. Active Living and Parks Department - Department Ordinance Related to NCGS 14- 415.23 Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, presented the following information regarding requested direction for the Parks Ordinance in relation to recent changes in the North Carolina General Statutes: The North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) have been amended regarding concealed carry permit holders, allowing those possessing a concealed carry permit to carry guns in local parks. The statute permits local jurisdictions to identify specific areas in which concealed carry permit holders are not allowed to carry, dependent on the governing body adopting an ordinance prohibiting concealed carry in specific areas and installing signs. The areas where concealed carry can be restricted are: pools - including the attached amenities; recreation facilities - including areas with gymnasiums; and athletic facilities - including bleachers, restrooms, concession areas and parking areas in close proximity. Concord, Kannapolis and Harrisburg have adopted an ordinance prohibiting the concealed carry of firearms in those three defined areas of their parks. Concord has signs posted and the other two municipalities are determining how to proceed. The open carry of firearms can be prohibited in public places. The Active Living and Parks Department Ordinance currently prohibits firearms in parks, although it is not being enforced in a manner consistent with adopted statutes. Since the ordinance is in contradiction to statutes, the Active Living and Parks Ordinance needs to be updated to reflect statute changes for compliance with new general statutes (concealed carry) and /or to regulate existing ones (open carry). A discussion followed. During discussion Ms. Strong and Richard Koch, County Attorney, responded to questions from the Board. Mike Murphy, Parks Superintendent, was also in attendance. Chairman Poole requested a copy of the City of Concord's updated ordinance for review prior to the regular meeting. County Manager - Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) Interest Earnings Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, provided the following information relating to Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) interest earnings: