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December 3, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1338 Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, presented information relating to use of the fields, lighting and fees in the event that the artificial turf fields are constructed. board. A discussion ensued with Mr. Bilafer responding to questions from the Donna Carpenter, CVB (Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau), advised the addition of the two artificial turf fields will enhance the marketability. She stated 50 of their budget, approximately $200,000 per year, goes to funding Cabarrus County sports. Michael Applegate, CVB, advised the addition of the two artificial turf fields will attract more sports tournaments and bring increased revenue to the county. Mr. Applegate, Ms. Carpenter and Ms. Strong responded to questions from the board. A discussion ensued. No action was taken. In answer to a question from Commissioner Burrage during discussion of multipurpose fields at Frank Liske Park, Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, stated the softball field complex electrical costs are $12 - $13,000 annually. This cost encompasses irrigation, lighting and concession stands. County Manager - Monthly Reports on Building Activity Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised the board requested monthly reports of building and permit activity including the information of plans under review. He reviewed examples of available types of reports to ensure the request is met. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to questions from the board. Vice Chairman White requested a prior year to current year comparison on the building activity reports. Mike Downs, County Manager, regarding the types of reports to be reports. It was the consensus of the in the Reports section of the agenda. requested direction from the board included in future building activity board to have written reports included County Manager - Report on Updates to the Code of Ordinances Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised staff is - reviewing all parts of the Code of Ordinances and updating the Code of Ordinances as necessary. He requested direction from the board regarding how and when the proposed revisions should be presented. Mike Downs, County Manager, stated the process is estimated to take from six to eight months to complete the revisions. A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Marshall responding to questions from the board. He advised the first batch is expected to be on the January agenda. Discussion Items For Action at December 17, 2012 Meeting Finance - Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Reallocation Recru.est for Cabarrus County Schools $551,071 Chairman Poole advised Len Witke and Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS), left to attend the CCS Board of Education meeting this evening. She suggested this item be placed on New Business for discussion at the December regular meeting. Active Living and Parks Department - 2013 Fees and Charges Policy Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, presented the following information related to changes to the Parks Fees and Charges Policy for 2013: The Active Living and Parks Department proposes the following changes to the current Fees and Charges Policy for 2013: Substitution of the name to Active Living and Parks Department throughout the document; definition of 501(c)3 place of operation, adoption of a fee for water used in dunking booths and similar activities, addition of a pool party birthday package; elimination of the 2 night minimum on cabin and tent rentals from November to February; and the addition of a road race rental fee.