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March 15, 1999 Meeting Discussion of the Cabarrus County Fair - Commissioner Privette Chairman Barnhart stated he was appointing Commissioners Fennel and Casper to represent the Board in meeting with members of the Agricultural Fair Board. He stated he would like to see this committee address the various issues with a result or some type of proposal back to the Board of Commissioners prior to the May 17tn Board meeting. He outlined the following issues to be addressed from the County's perspective: (1) County liability; (2) An agreed upon percentage of any Fair receipts from operations on publicly owned land will be guaranteed to be donated back to the community in terms of contributions, etc. to a public, non-profit organization; (3) Any future buildings shall be in accordance with County Codes, both building and health codes; and (4) A future site that will allow more space for growth and much less traffic problems. A motion was made by Commissioner Privette and seconded by Commissioner Fennel to appoint Commissioners Carpenter and Fennel as the Board's representatives to meet with members of the Fair Board. There was lengthy discussion regarding the Board's past efforts to work with the Fair, the appointment of committee members and the suspension of rules concerning the appointment process. Mr. Hartsell stated that approval of the motion would be action to suspend the rules. He also pointed out that the meetings of the committee would be open to the public. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel with Commissioners Privette, Fennel and Carpenter and Chairman Barnhart voting for and Commissioner Casper voting against, the Board named Commissioner Fennel, who voted to sell the County property on Highway 601 Bypass, and Commissioner Carpenter, who voted against selling the County property, to a committee to meet with members of the Fair Board concerning the future of the Fair. Further, the following items as listed by Chairman Barnhart were incorporated as a part of the motion. The committee should address the various issues with a result or some type of proposal back to the Board of Commissioners prior to the May 17~h Board meeting. Issues to be covered from the County's perspective should include the following: (1) County liability; (2) An agreed upon percentage of any Fair receipts from operations on publicly owned land will be guaranteed to be donated back to the community in terms of contributions, etc. to a public, non-profit organization; (3) Any future buildings shall be in accordance with County Codes, both building and health codes; and (4) Future site that will allow more space for growth and much less traffic problems.