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July 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Not Voting: [None.] Page 2128 (G -2) Planning and Development Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Public to Private Transition Proposal Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, reported staff has worked with Roland McReynolds, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) Executive Director, as directed by the Board to come up with a proposed agreement regarding the Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm. Mr. McReynolds has been in contact with the county attorney and is available to answer questions. Richard Koch, County Attorney, reviewed the proposed temporary operating agreement for the Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Park. He said the document was crafted in conjunction with Mr_ Roland McReynolds in his capacity as the Executive Director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA). He stated the CFSA has agreed to take over the temporary operation of the park, effective September 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 with the understanding there will be a transition of a more permanent arrangement for operation of the park either through their association or through a separate non- profit to be discussed at a later time. He advised any changes to programs at the park would be subject to county approval. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mike Downs, County Manager, Mr. McReynolds, Mr. Koch and Ms. Sifford responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Morris MOVED to authorize the County Manager and County Attorney to move forward with the agreement with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Vice Chairman Burrage seconded the motion. Commissioner Measmer expressed support for the proposal and his intent to vote for the motion. The MOTION unanimously carried. (G -3) Veterans Services - Renaminq of North Cabarrus Park as Vietnam Veterans Park Tim Tereska, Veterans Services Director, presented a request to rename North Cabarrus Park as Vietnam Veterans Park. In commemoration of the 50 anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War, the Cabarrus Veterans Coalition is petitioning to rename the North Cabarrus Park as the Vietnam Veterans Park. He reviewed a brief chronicle of meetings and steps taken to reach this point in the process. He advised it is his understanding The Cabarrus Children's Home has endorsed the name change. Commissioner Morris expressed support for the name change. John Stanley, Cabarrus Veterans Coalition, and Mr. Tereska responded to questions from the Board. Vice Chairman Burrage MOVED to approve the renaming of the North Cabarrus Park as the Vietnam Veterans Park. Commissioner Oesterreich seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. (G -4) County Manager - Purchase of Additional Land for the Northwest Area Elementary School Mike Downs, County Manager, advised this item was not discussed at the work session but has been added due to time constraints in order to meet a deadline. Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools Chief Financial Officer, advised Cabarrus County Schools has a request to purchase 6.35 acres of land adjacent to the old Odell School site. She stated in order to close on the property this purchase requires Board approval for the land purchase and to reallocate $10,031.00 to the new northwest area elementary school. Mr. Downs advised the budget request is to move money within their current budget, and is not a request for additional money. Chairman Poole explained pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115G- 426(f), a school board may not execute a contract to purchase a site or make any expenditure