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Jure 10, 2002 Fags 268 The Board of Comissic.ers for the County of Cabanas met in recessed session in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center in Concord, North Carolina on Homday, June 10, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. Present - Chairman: Robert M. Freeman Vice Chairma.: Robert W. Cerruth Commissioners: Arne L. Fennel Coy C. Privette Richard D_ Suggs Also present were Mr. Frank P_ Clifton, Jr., County Manager; Me_ Hazily. Porter, Attorney with Haztaell C Williams, P.A.; Mr. Joh. Day, Deputy County Maaagez for operations; Ms. Pam Dubois, Assistant Finance Director; Ms. Cathie Straub, Budget officer; and Mrs. Fzankie F. Honda, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Freeman called the meeting to older at 6:00 p.m_ tion of the upon WTIOH of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the Agenda as submitted. Review. Possible Action - M[PO food Service Proeosels Mr. Clifton gave a brief update on the Expo food a.—ice proposals by the Compass Group and Carolina Food Symtemm. He stated that representatives from both companies were present to provide additional information and /or respond to questions concerning their proposals. Mr. Richard Cote with the Compass Group outlined issues he stated the Board should consider in comparing the two food service proposals. According to Mr. Cote, the Compass contract would provide such benefits as seamless integration with the operation of the Espo, quality coatxol, customer satisfaction, unlimited support, risk management, flexibility, lower fee, cost control and growth and profit. Further, Mr. Cote stated that the Proposed Compass management fee was $75,000.00 for the first 12 months of operation, with no consulting fee prior to the contract. Mr_ Cote and Mr_ Ted Fennell (Compass Group) responded to questions by the Board regarding a number of issues, including the use of outside caterers, the management fee, on - site staff and the use of volunteer groups to zon concession stands at the Empo. Hr. Joe Phelps, owner of Carolina Food Systems, reviewed his proposal W provide food service at the Expo. He discussed the cost of financing the Expo kitchen equipment and his proposed management fee_ Further, Mr. Phelps stated his willingness to start to work ime , . a: ately. Mr. Phelps responded to a number of questions by the Board concerning such issues as the use of outside caterers, the business succession of Carolina Food Systems, on -site staff and the proposed consulting fee of $6,000.00 per math beginning in July fax three months. There was discussion by the Board as to whether to delay consideration until June 17 or to proceed with the selection of a food service provider at this ties. Also, Commissioner Privette questioned the possibility that other companies may he interested in the Expo food service contract. UPON !O£ICK of Commissioner Suggs, seconded by Commissioner Privette with Commissioners Suggs and Fri—tee and Chairman Fseemaa voting for and Commissioner Fennel and Vice Chairman Carruth voting against, the Board agreed for the County Hanager and Attorney Marilyn Porter, to work out proposed contracts with both companies (Compass Group and Carolina Food Systems) for the Board's consideration at the June 17 meeting. OPOM MMIOM of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Cu th with Commissioner Fennel, Vice Chairman Cazzuth and Chairman Freeman voting for and Commissioners Suggs and Private* voting against, the Board voted to close consideration of other food service proposals and to limit discussion to the two organisations (Compass Group and Carolina Food Systems) for the Expo food service contract. 25 Attachment number 1 F -11 Page 273