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May 7, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1043 In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Testerman explained the existing stormwater infrastructure at Cox Mill Elementary School will be replaced or retrofitted with "best management practices" to keep and treat runoff on site and to improve water quality in the Clarke Creek and Rocky River. Both water bodies, he said, are designated as "impaired" by state and federal water quality officials. The school site is also part of the state - designated, regionally- important Clarke Creek Heron Rookery Significant Natural Heritage Area. Mr. Testerman and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Carruth addressed the need to have conservation efforts included in future school site design processes. Richard Koch, County Attorney, advised there were difficulties with the original contractor who installed the School Park improvements and that he was back - charged in a substantial amount for problems with his work on the project and for failure to meet construction deadlines. County Manager - Sale of Foreclosed Property Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information: The County owns a number of smaller parcels that were obtained through foreclosure for taxes due. Those properties may be sold based on the methods and rules described in G.S. 105 -376 and G.S. 160A -266. General Services has been providing basic maintenance of those properties, but it would be more cost effective to sell or transfer them. Staff suggests the use of sealed bids with a minimum price of total taxes owed be used for these sales. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised other measures to dispose of the properties were unsuccessful. County staff responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested a list of the properties. It was noted the list will be included in the agenda packet. County Manager - Discuss Options for the Old Bethel School Property Mike Downs, County Manager, advised Woodson University withdrew its offer to purchase the property some time ago and demolishing the buildings would be the next option. County staff approached the Town of Midland with an offer to donate the property to the Town for public use. Midland is close to making a decision and finding an end user. Vice Chairman Burrage advised there is a group interested in acquiring the property for preservation as long as there are no restrictions attached to it. Commissioner White expressed his preference for demolishing the property and selling for a profit. Chairman Poole asked Vice Chairman Burrage to contact Mayor Kitts. Commissioner Carruth suggested the property be certified for economic development purposes if the buildings are demolished. Finance - Mt. Pleasant High School Communications Tower Lease - Resolution Approving Lease of Communication Tower Co- Location Space Richard Koch, County Attorney, presented the following information: The County owns a communication tower adjacent to Mt. Pleasant High School with co- location space surplus to the County's needs. USA Mobility will lease space on the tower for a term of five (5) years, beginning May 2012 at a monthly rental rate of $585.00 with a three (3) percent annual rent increase on each anniversary date. N.C. General Statutes §160A -272 authorizes the County to enter into leases of up to 10 years upon resolution of the Board of Commissioners adopted at a regular meeting after 10 days public notice. Mr. Koch and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board related to notice requirements and the tower's inability to accept additional tenants according to the structural analysis. BOC - Animal Shelter Future Operations and Relationship with Humane Society Commissioner Carruth presented the following information: