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336 DRAFT UPON MOTION of Vice-chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette with Vice-Chairman Fennel and Commissioners Privette, Carpenter and Casper voting for, the Board agreed to the following general direction for County Parks and Recreation: Our intent is to develop, maintain and manage facilities owned by the County with the issue of programming to be coordinated with the cities and other third parties under their supervision and direction. Parks and Recreation - Major Projects Mr. Little reviewed the status of major parks and recreational facilities currently under development, including W. W. Flowe Park, Stonewall Jackson School Soccer Complex, North Cabarrus Park, Concord Middle/Irvin School/Park, Winecoff School/Park, Harrisburg Elementary Echool/Park and Rocky River Elementary School/Park. Mr. Day proposed that the Board proceed with the design of Phase II of North Cabarrus Park during this fiscal year. This would allow Phase II construction to begin in the next fiscal year, thus ensuring a continuous project for Park development. There was general agreement to move forward with the design of Phase II and pay for the Phase II design work during this fiscal year. A budget amendment will be presented to the Board for approval in Dece~ber or January. Commissioner Carpenter proposed a bond referendum for parks. There was brief discussion regarding this issue and the potential for a future referendum. Mr. Clifton reported that funds totaling $128,000.00 remain in the Rocky River Elementary School Construction Fund. AS the funds can be used only at Rocky River School, staff will present a proposal on the December agenda to use these funds to do grounds work and complete the athletic facilities at the school. School-Park Concept There was general discussion regarding the school-park concept and the land area needs for a basic school and school-park facility. Board members generally agreed that the school-park concept should not be used to rule out a potential smaller school site. Other issues discussed included the potential for using utility easements as greenways, a future agreement with the State concerning the development of recreation facilities at Reed Gold Mine (e.g., hiking trails, picnic areas, camping) and partnerships with the new YMCA facility, Boy Scout Camp and other agencies for the development of recreational facilities. Chairman Barnhart arrived at 3:14 p.m. and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Closed Session UPON MOTION of Vice-chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into closed session to discuss the following: (t) To discuss a personnel issue [N. C. General Statute 143- 318.11(6)]; (2) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the county [N. C. General Statute 143- 318.11(4)]; and (3) To consider and take action with respect to the position to be taken by the county in negotiating the price or other material terms of an agreement for the acquisition or lease of real property [N. C. General Statute 143-318.11(5)]. The Board invited Deputy County Managers Blair Bennett and John Day to join the Board in closed session. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of the closed session. No action was reported from the closed session. Commissioner Casper left the meeting at 4:10 P.M.