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January 19, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2626 WHEREAS, as a result of their determination, hard work, intelligence, and perseverance, African - Americans have achieved exceptional success in all aspects of society including business, education, politics, science, athletics, and the arts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim February 2016 as Black History /African - American History Month and encourage all citizens to participate in the educational and celebratory events honoring the contributions and accomplishments of African- Americans. Adopted this the 19th day of January, 2016. /sl Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Morris opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:35 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Reverend Roland Jordon, resident of 134 Lore Street SW in Concord, thanked the Board for adopting proclamations for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT (F -1) ALP - Partnership with Partners for Parks Partners for Parks is an independent non - profit 501(c)3 organization in Mecklenburg County that will act as a host site for Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks (ALP). An account can be established with our name thus providing 501(c)3 status for the Department. Partners for Parks was established to enhance the Mecklenburg County Park System beginning in 1996. Since that beginning, it has expanded to jurisdictions outside of Mecklenburg County, and numerous park and recreation agencies in the region have established accounts with Partners for Parks. Partners for Parks acts as a holding agent only, they do not fundraise, and they do not charge for this service. Some grants can only be awarded to 501(c)3 organizations. Additionally, a group interested in fundraising for a bike trail at Rcb Wallace Park will have an increased chance of raising funds by having the 501(c)3 status. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the establishment of a partnership between the Active Living and Parks Department and Partners for Parks and authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to complete all necessary documents. (F -2) BOC - Resolution Amendinq the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2016 The Board adopted the 2016 meeting schedule on December 14, 2015. it was determined the Board would hold quarterly Summit meetings. Members of the Board have consulted their schedules and Thursday, January 28, 2016 has been selected for the Cabarrus Summit - lst Quarterly Meeting. The Board also wishes to update detail regarding the winter retreat at this time (January 29- -30) to be held at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the Resolution Amending the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners' Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2016.