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April 2, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1011 As set forth in the Agenda and hereby incorporated into the meeting minutes by reference, Kevin Grant, Sustainability Manager, provided an update on the C &D (Construction and Demolition) landfill expansion effort and the status of a proposal from Greenway Waste Solutions to operate the landfill on the County's behalf. Based on information provided by the company, Mr. Grant recommended the County not move forward with the concept. There was no opposition from members of the Board. Mr. Grant advised that the results of the water samples will not be known until the end of May. As such, Chairman Poole advised the item will be placed on the Agenda for the June meeting. Planning and Development Services - Food Policy Council Annual Retreat and Goals Food Policy Council (FPC) Chair Patricia Cramer and FPC Council Member David Kataja presented information related to the Council's accomplishments since inception, activities associated with a retreat held in February, website development, board membership vacancies and adopted goals for 2012. The goals are as follows: I. Integrating Local Foods into Our Schools 1. Schoolyard Gardens Create 6 schoolyard gardens 2. Curriculum Work with teachers and staff to develop food -based curriculum 3. Pilot Site Cafeteria Create a task force to begin work on a model cafeteria to use local, sustainable menu II. Engaging the Community 1. Develop Robust Webpage 2. Locally Grown promotional campaign Goal of 1 new LG business member per quarter per FPC member Total of 69 new LG business members 3. Develop One Community Garden 4. Friends of the Council Develop support organization with 1 member per FPC member III. Raising Awareness through Events 1. Cabarrus County Fair 2. Know Your Farms Charlotte Region Farm Tour 3. Piedmont Farmers Market `Friends of the Market" Harvest Gala 4. Holiday Gathering (December Meeting) 5. Off -site FPC monthly meetings 6. Fieldtrips (optional participation) 7. Social Events (optional participation) Aaron Newton, Local Food System Program Coordinator was also in attendance and responded to questions from the Board. Recess of Meeting At 6:33 p.m., the Board took a short break. The meeting resumed at 6:46 p.m. Departmental Overview Plannina and Development Services - Department Presentation Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Services Manager, presented an overview of the department's divisions, staffing, services (mandated vs. discretionary) and proposed budget for FY 13. Ms. Sifford also responded to questions from the Board. Discussion Items for Action at April 16, 2012 Meeting EDC - Economic Development Grant Request and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. John Cox, Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation, presented a request for an economic development grant (3 year, 85 percent) for Corning, a local glass manufacturer located in Midland. The company plans to expand its current operation with an investment of $50 million. In addition, approximately 70 new full -time jobs with an average wage of $16 -20 per hour will be created. Mr. Cox requested a public hearing be held at the April 16 regular meeting.