AG 2004 04 19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

DRAFT COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION CAPITAL PLANNING AND FINANCING MINUTES MARCH 31, 2004, 5:00 P.M. MULTIPURPOSE ROOM GOVERNMENTAL CENTER, 65 CHURCH STREET, SE, CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA Committee Members Present: Holly Blackwelder, Cabarrus County Building Industry Association; Jimmy Campbell, Boys & Girls Club; Ray Fry, Association of Realtors; Judy Graeber, Council on Aging; Rev. Michael Kurtz, Concord-Kannapolis Ministerial Association; Louise Mack, Community Development Corporation; and Scott Padgett, Chamber of Commerce. Cabarrus County Staff Present: John Day, County Manager; Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager for Operations; Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager for Administration; Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director; Jonathan Marshall, Director of Commerce; Susie Bonds, Clerk to the Board; and Kay Honeycutt, Deputy Clerk to the Board. Others Present: Dr. Jo Anne Byerly, Kannapolis City Schools Superintendent; Will Crabtree, Director of Business Operations, Kannapolis City Schools; Dr. Harold Winkler, Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent; Tim Foley, Vice-President, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Ronnie Glassberg, Charlotte Observer (Cabarrus Neighbors); and Michael Roessler, Independent Tribune. CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Day called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. following dinner. INTRODUCTIONS: Introductions were made. DISCUSSION OF THE CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE: Mr. Day reviewed the population segment each committee member represents and read the following charge to the committee by the Board of Commissioners: "To review the capital plans of county public education institutions (Cabarrus County Board of Education, Kannapolis City Board of Education and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College), discuss and consider alternatives and prepare a recommendation for the Board of Commissioners that includes a long-term capital and financing plan." He outlined various tasks of the committee that will include the review of the schools' capital plans, recommendations for new schools and/or renovations and how to pay for them. In addition, Mr. Day said the committee would be asked to consider a broader area of concern for the community, including growth and such land use issues as density and development. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR: Mr. Day opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Campbell nominated Holly Blackwelder and Ms. Graeber seconded the nomination. Ms. Blackwelder was unanimously elected. Mr. Day turned the meeting over to Ms. Blackwelder, who called for nominations for Vice Chairman.