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<br />September 20, 2004 <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />Page <br /> <br />Robert M. Freeman, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br /> <br />(C-2) <br /> <br />Recognition of McCoy Feed & Seed on its 50~ Anniversary <br /> <br />The Board recognized Bob McCoy and his son, Trent, on the celebration <br />of the 50to Anniversary of McCoy Feed and Seed. Commissioner Carpenter <br />presented the following proclamation to Mr. McCoy: <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Agribusiness is an important part of Cabarrus County industry <br />by bringing in approximately $5 billion annually to the local economy and <br />making up about 47 percent of the gross county product; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, McCoy Feed and Seed has been an asset to Cabarrus County <br />farmers through the years by offering a custom pellet mill, as well as grain <br />handling and grain banking; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, McCoy Feed and Seed currently supports the growing equine <br />community in Cabarrus County through its large supply of equine products; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Founder Robert McCoy has employed innovative business <br />practices to allow his business to grow and change with the times; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, McCoy Feed and Seed is celebrating 50 years in business in <br />Cabarrus County. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Cabarrus County Board of <br />Commissioners hereby congratulates McCoy Seed and Feed on the celebration of <br />its 50tO anniversary, recognizes and honors Founder Bob McCoy and his son <br />Trent McCoy for their accomplishments and contributions to Cabarrus County <br />and extends best wishes for the continued success of McCoy Feed and Seed. <br /> <br />Adopted this 20~ day of september, 2004. <br />/s/ Robert M. Freeman <br />Robert M. Freeman, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br /> <br />(C-3) <br /> <br />Presentation of Wall Quilt by the Cabarrus Quilters Guild <br /> <br />Merle Clifford, President of the Cabarrus Quilters Guild, reported the <br />Guild was founded in 1979 and consists of approximately 60 members. She <br />stated a quilt show would"be held at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on <br />October 2 and 3, 2004 featuring 160 quilts. On behalf of the Cabarrus <br />Quilters Guild, Ms. Clifford presented the Board with a 'Carolina Lily. <br />quilted wall hanging made by Bessie Ketner. <br /> <br />Chairman Freeman accepted the wall hanging on behalf of the Board and <br />expressed appreciation to Ms. Clifford and the Cabarrus Quilters Guild. <br /> <br />(D) <br /> <br />INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />At 6:53 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the meeting for Informal Public <br />Comments. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. " <br /> <br />Harold Smith, 108 Edinburg Drive, Kannapolis, spoke in opposition to <br />the bond referendum and advocated a pay-as-you-go method for school <br />construction projects. <br /> <br />Marilyn Barnhardt, 5800 Wabash Lane, Concord, objected to any potential <br />property or sales tax increase and the bond referendum. She supported a <br />reduction in density as a means to control growth. <br /> <br />Jerry Williamson, 92 Marsh Avenue, Concord, commented on the recovery <br />of a $130,000.00 settlement and the County Attorney's salary. He opposed <br />local or State incentives for a convention center to be built by John Q. <br />Hammons, tax increases and the bond referendum. He" supported the sale of <br />County-owned property that is not being used and increased membership on the <br />Board of Commissioners. <br /> <br />As a point of personal privilege",- Commissioner Privette commended Vice <br />Chairman Suggs for his business expertise and insight, stating he helped to <br />save the taxpayers millions of dollars with regard to the proposed convention <br />center and soccer complex. " <br /> <br />A-3 <br /> <br />621 <br /> <br />0) <br />