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May 18, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2383 government meddling in something it shouldn't? We believe that it is. If there is to be discussion of changing cur board of county commissioners, let that discussion originate HERE in Cabarrus County and let there be a dialogue among the citizens HERE rather than in Raleigh. We -not those in Raleigh- are the ones directly affected. Let US make the decisions. You had said at one time that you would not introduce this bill without allowing time for our current commissioners to study the issue and its possible effects on our county, as well as for our citizens to voice their opinions on the subject. In a relatively short period of time, you apparently had second thoughts about this commitment and went ahead and submitted the bill. In light of the above comments, we ask once again that you withdraw this bill and allow any future discussion of its contents to be done here in Cabarrus County and not in Raleigh. sincerely, Cheryl and Doug Kelling With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E -1) County Manager - Offer to Purchase of Tax Foreclosure Proper Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported the County received an offer for purchase on a tax foreclosure parcel located at 132 Fort Worth Avenue in Kannapolis before the property could be placed on the online surplus property web service. Due to that fact, it was required to be processed through the standard upset bid process. Allowing for the required 10 days, the upset bid deadline closed on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., by which time no upset bids were received, therefore completing the upset bid process. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board awarded the 132 Fort Worth Avenue property to Mr. Donald Watson and authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to finalize the transaction and execute the related documentation. (F) CONSENT (F -1) Active Living and Parks - Request to Utilize Occupancy Tax Funds for a Lighting Project at Rocky River Elementary School Park Rocky River Elementary School Park is utilized for youth recreation practice and games for the Hartsell Youth League which is a part of the Cabarrus County youth co- sponsored athletic leagues. It is also home to Top Gun Sports youth baseball and softball tournaments. At the site, there are seven fields, five of which have lighting. The request is to add lighting to the two remaining fields utilizing occupancy tax funds to allow more tournament teams to play at Cabarrus County facilities, providing a greater chance for teams to stay overnight in Cabarrus County hotels. According to Top Gun statistics, the addition of the two lighted fields at Rocky River would allow 12 additional teams to play at that site. There are 35 tournaments scheduled this year which means 420 additional teams could participate in Cabarrus County tournaments. More teams increase the potential for more revenues at hotels, restaurants, service stations, sporting goods stores and other related businesses. The turnkey price on the project is $155,800.00, which includes: lights, poles, electrical work, sealed electrical drawings, permitting and a 5 percent project contingency ($3800.00). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved $155,800.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund to install lights on two fields at Rocky River Elementary School Park and approved the associated Project Ordinance and Budget Amendment. Date- 5/18/2015 Amount: $155, 800 Dept. Head:Susan Fearrington Department:Construetion & Renovation Fund 11 Internal Transfer within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds Q supplemental Request