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September 15, 2003 <br /> <br />Page <br /> <br />256 <br /> <br />14 through September 20 as U.S. Constitution Week, in humble respect <br />for the patriots from our past that gave their all so that their <br />fellow citizens, and those yet unborn in our nation, shall remain <br />free in perpetuity to enjoy the rights of Life, Liberty, and the <br />Pursuit of Happiness. <br /> <br />Adopted by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners on September <br />15, 2003. <br /> <br />Chairman Freeman read the Resolution as requested by Mr. Hill. <br /> <br /> Mr. Steve Cochran commented on the need for hotels to be located in close <br />proximity to a convention center and on the proposal for a horse arena at the <br />Expo. He said he was tired of seeing taxes wasted in Cabarrus County and stated <br />plans to file for County Commissioner in 2004. <br /> <br /> There was no one else present to address the Board and Chairman Freeman <br />closed the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 8:50 p.m. <br /> <br />(I) COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION & RESPONSE TO INFOP/4AL PUBLIC <br /> <br /> Commissioner Carpenter reported that she had won $25.50 for items entered <br />in the Cabarrus County Fair. She submitted two checks in the amount of $14.75 <br />each for the Fair Premium Program and the Emergency Fund at the Department of <br />Social Services. <br /> <br />(J) REPORTS <br /> <br /> The following reports were included as a part of the Agenda Package: (J-l) <br />Vacant Position Report (Effective September 2, 2003); and (J-2) Piedmont <br />Behavioral Healthcare - Third/Fourth Quarterly Report of SFY 2002-03 as submitted <br />by Mr. Dan Coughlin, Area Director. <br /> <br />(K) CLOSED SESSION <br /> <br /> Mr. Hartsell asked for the addition of a Closed Session to discuss pending <br />or threatened litigation. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs and <br />unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session for the following <br />purposes: (1) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of <br />industries or other businesses in Cabarrus County as authorized by North Carolina <br />General Statute (NCGS) 143-318.11(a) (4); (2) To discuss personnel matters as <br />authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (6); and (3) To discuss pending or threatened <br />litigation as authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (3). <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commlssioner Carpenter <br />and unanimously carried, the Board voted to come out of the Closed Session. <br /> <br />Authorisation to Hire <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and <br />unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Social Services Director to hire <br />at above job rate to fill the vacant Social Work Program Administrator I <br />position. <br /> <br />Discussion of Economic Development <br /> <br /> Chairman Freeman and Mr. Day reported on their recent meeting with Jim <br />Johnson, Director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, concerning <br />economic development <br /> <br /> The Board discussed current economic development efforts in Cabarrus County <br />and the role of the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and <br />unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 a.m. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />