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November 4, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1803 Kevin Bryant, Central Cabarrus High School Athletic Director, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation titled the Central Cabarrus /Flowe Park Turf Project. The PowerPoint presentation included the following: • Background • Benefits of Turf • Safety Concerns • Life Span of Synthetic Fields • Environmental issues • Return on Investment • Conclusion • Funding the Project Mr. Bryant advised pictures of the Central Cabarrus High School fields will be sent to the Board later in the week. He recognized community members in attendance to show support of the project. A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. Bryant, Ms. Kluttz and Lynn Rhymer, Central Cabarrus High School Principal, responded to questions from the Board. Michael Applegate, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services of the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau, briefly responded to questions from the Board regarding grant funding sources for the project. Discussion Items - No Action (Continued) Planning and Development - Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE) Update Shannon Johnson, Council for a Sustainable Local Economy (CSLE) Facilitator, introduced Jerry Weikle, CSLE Chairperson, who presented a brief update regarding the Council. His update highlighted some of the Council's 2013 accomplishments and goals. He also encouraged consumers to spend locally. Recess of Meetina p.m. The Board took a short break at 6:28 p.m. The meeting resumed at 6:48 Discussion Items for Action at November 18, 2013 Meeting (Continued) Emergency Management - Requested Changes to the Flowes Store Fire Protection Contract Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information relating to the requested changes to the Flowes Store Fire Protection Contract: Recommendations from the Board - authorized fire study included the need for more accountability and performance standards to be added to the Fire Protection Contracts. Currently, all departments have signed the new contract, with the exception of Flowes Store Fire Department. Flowes Store is requesting changes to Section 10 of the contract. Section 10 requires departments to receive a certificate of need from the Fire Marshal's Office and to provide justified documentation for the purchase of new fire apparatus. Kenneth Nickels, President of the Flowes Store Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Board of Directors, addressed the Board, outlining the requested changes to the contract. He also provided a brief history of the Flowes Store VFD. A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. Nickels, Steve Langer, Fire Marshal and Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, responded to questions from the.Board. County Manager - Revised County /CVB Interlocal Agreement This item was tabled until the December meeting. Active Living and Parks - Development of Two Multi - Purpose Fields at Frank T.i c1— D -1,