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March 3, 2014 (Work Session) Page 1936 Donna Carpenter, President and CEO of the Cabarrus Tourism Authority presented the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority's new business website: www.cabcocvb.com She also displayed new marketing material and reminded the Board of the Mustang's 50 birthday celebration in April, a celebration bringing tourism activity to Cabarrus County and surrounding areas. Michael Applegate, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services; John Mills, Executive Vice President; and Michael Bonoffski, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, were also in attendance. County Manager - Update on the Aging Strategic Plan Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented an update on the Aging Strategic Plan, previously discussed at the Board's retreat. He stated it is estimated between 2010 and 2040, 40 percent of the population growth will be citizens age 65 and older. He advised services, such as housing, will be affected. Makenzie Mullinax, Active Living and Parks Program Coordinator, presented an overview of the Aging Strategic Task Force. She stated the task force consists of Cabarrus County employees including representation from County Management, Human Services, Human Resources, Active Living and Parks, Communications, and a senior volunteer. She advised the task force identified six priority areas of focus, initiated an unscientific informational survey and developed two primary goals of focus for the plan. The six priority areas of focus are Health and Wellness, Information Education, Housing Home Improvement, Recreation and Entertainment, Transportation and Employment Income. She stated subcommittees were created to research each of the priority areas of focus. She briefly reviewed some of the findings from the subcommittees as well as listed community partners who were involved. Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, commended Ms. Mullinax for her efforts with the Aging Strategic Plan. Mr. Marshall advised a draft of the plan will be provided to the Board in the March 17 Agenda. The plan will also be on the April work session Agenda for discussion. General Services - Old Jail Demolition and Courthouse Annex Renovations Project Update Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, presented an update on the Old Jail Demolition and Courthouse Annex Renovations Project. He stated the demolition contract is finished, and we are waiting on the final bill. He advised the project is expected to be completed by the end of June or early July. Michael Miller, Assistant General Services Director, was also in attendance. Human Services - Review of Food and Nutrition Cateaorical Eliaibili Ben. Rose, Human Services Director; Trish Baker, Economic Services. Program Administrator; and Diane Gridley, Income Maintenance Program Manager, presented information defining categorical eligibility and how it relates to Food and Nutrition Services. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Rose, Ms. Baker and Ms. Gridley responded to questions from the Board. Mike Downs, County Manager, suggested this topic be added to the agenda for a meeting planned later in the month with state legislators. RCCC - Cosmetology Program Funding Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC (Rowan- Cabarrus Community College) President and CEO, addressed concerns regarding funding for the replacement of the Cloverleaf Campus. She advised the RCCC Board of Trustees adopted the following resolution in regards to those concerns. ROWAN - CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO THE CABARRUS COUNTY COMMISSION TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR COSMETOLOGY AND RELATED PROGRAMS TO REPLACE THE CLOVERLEAF CAMPUS WHEREAS, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College is dedicated to preparing students for 21 century careers and opportunities that stimulate sustainable