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May 24, 2012 (Recessed Meeting) Dr. Carol Spalding, President (RCCC), presented an overview of following budget request for FY 13: Page 1096 of Rowan Cabarrus Community College RCCC activities /initiatives and the Budget Category FY 13 Request Manger's Recommended Budget Current Expense $1,889,254.00 $1,889,254.00 One -Time Capital $480,000.00 $100,000.00 Total $2,369,254.00 $1,989,254.00 The Manager's budget also included $202,018.00 for RCCC debt service. Dr. Spalding advised the one -time capital funds would be used to add an additional 3,000 square feet to Building 3000 and renovate 4,000 square feet of existing space in the same building to accommodate student commons, food service and classroom space. She also responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner White returned to the meeting at approximately 6:40 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Jonathan Chamberlain, RCCC Chief Officer of Planning, Capital Projects and Environmental Operations and Janet Spriggs, Chief Financial Officer, were also present. County Manager - Discuss Options for the Old Bethel School Property - (Tabled from May 21, 2012) Mike Downs, County Manager, provided an update on continuing efforts to sell the old Bethel School property to the Town of Midland, including Midland's intent to pass the property onto a third party (Woodson University) for a public use. (Note: The County accepted seal bids for the property in 2011. Woodson University's bid of $10,000.00 was accepted by the County on May 16, 2011, but the bid was withdrawn by the University in 2012 because of certain restrictions in the proposed purchase agreement.) Mr. Downs further reported the County Attorney has reviewed the proposed contract and has some concerns. Richard M. Koch, County Attorney, reported the proposed sale price is $1 and identified several issues with the contract. He further reported Midland has agreed to accept upset bids for the property, but has not accepted the property from the County. Mr. Koch also responded to questions from the Board. A general discussion ensued. Issues addressed included the following: the value of the raw land; abatement costs; opposition to "giving the property away for $1 "; getting the property back on the tax rolls; reverting sale proceeds back to the County; using sales proceeds for the development of the Rob Wallace Park; etc. Mike Tallent, Midland Town Councilman and David Pugh, Town Administrator, addressed the Board concerning the value of the land and allowable uses of the "civic" district in Midland. Mr. Tallent advised the Town cannot afford to purchase the building and asked for the Board to give the proposal a chance to move forward. Pursuant to NCGS 160A -268, Commissioner White MOVED to sell the old Bethel School property, without restrictions, utilizing the upset bid method with a $10,000.00 minimum bid amount, with bids being accepted until noon on Friday, June 29, 2012 and authorized the Chair to sign the related resolution. Vice Chairman Burrage seconded the motion. Commissioner Measmer expressed concern about the bid amount. County Attorney Koch identified several conditions that should be included in the authorizing resolution. Chairman Poole advised that if no bids are received, the item will be included on the Board July work session agenda. With there being no further discussion, the MOTION carried unanimously. Commissioner Carruth reiterated his desire to use the sale proceeds for the Rob Wallace Park. The authorizing resolution is as follows: Res. No. 2012 -09 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AUCTION SALE OF THE OLD BETHEL SCHOOL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is the owner of parcels of land known as the Old Bethel School Property on Highway 24 -27 (the "Property ") , as indicated on the