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March 3, 2014 (Work Session) Page 1937 economic and workforce development that will prepare students for existing and emerging careers in our region; WHEREAS, the College is committed to being a vital contributor to the economy of Cabarrus County and is dedicated to improving programs and services for the community; WHEREAS, the existing facility used for Cosmetology and related associate degree, diploma and certificate programs located at Cloverleaf Plaza serves more than 700 community college and Cabarrus County high school students and does not provide adequate instructional and lab space and restricts growth of the aforementioned programs; WHEREAS, the lease for the existing facility used for Cosmetology and related associate degree, diploma and certificate programs at Cloverleaf Plaza expired in 2013 and was granted a two year extension pending funding from the County; WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County Commission has repurposed the county surplus funds and allocated them to Cabarrus County Schools, which has created a crisis for Rowan - Cabarrus Community College and its two -year plan to relocate and increase space for programs offered at the Cloverleaf campus; WHEREAS, restoring the previously allocated funds for the renovation of a facility for Cosmetology to replace the Cloverleaf campus and related programs will afford training opportunities that will stimulate the economy in Cabarrus County; NOW, THEREFORE, THE Rowan - Cabarrus Community College BOARD OF TRUSTEES unanimously resolves to request the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners fund capital expansion in Cabarrus County to renovate a facility for Cosmetology and related programs to replace the Cloverleaf campus for Rowan - Cabarrus Community College for $1,500,000. Adopted this February 24, 2014. /s/ Carl M. Short, Jr. Carl M. Short, Jr., Chair of the Board ATTEST: /s/ Carol S. Spalding A discussion ensued. During discussion, Dr. Spalding responded to questions from the Board. Several Board members expressed support for the Cloverleaf Campus relocation. Chairman Poole requested a breakdown by county of residence (Cabarrus /Rowan) of Cosmetology students both at the high school level and college level; and on the high school level, a list of which school systems feed students into that program; etc. She stated concerns regarding the future location of the campus had spurred her information requests. County Manager - NCACC Legislative Video Report At the request of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), the Board viewed a legislative video update. Chairman Poole stated County Assembly Day 2014 is May 28 and advised Board members to mark their calendars. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised a meeting with state legislators needs to be held later this month. The Board discussed possible dates to schedule the Meeting in a Box. Discussion Items for Action at March 17, 2014 Meeting Active Living and Parks - FCCA Request for College Exhibition Soccer Game Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director presented the following information relating to a request from the FCCA for a college exhibition soccer game at Frank Liske Park: The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on September 17, 2007 to make the 11 Field Soccer Complex at Frank Liske Park youth -only (18 and under) for 5 years to help re- establish the turf after improvements were made in the 2006 -07 FY. A three-