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February 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 309 Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, stated he spoke with a highly decorated disabled veteran who alleges he was "roughed up" by several members of the Concord Police Department while handcuffed. He stated his availability to provide the Veteran's phone number if anyone is interested in speaking to him. With there being rio one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Carruth MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Vice Chairman Poole seconded the motion. Commissioner Carruth stated the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee (APPAC) has come a long way since last year and that they are unified in their efforts. Although the Board will receive a report in April, he urged the Board to move quickly before the Committee's energy and passion wane. He also requested an update at the March meeting. The MOTION unanimously carried. (F -1) APPAC - Recommendations - Tabled from Janua The APPAC (Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee) recommended the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached resolution. The DOC discussed this matter at its recent retreat and determined additional information was needed before any action is taken. The county staff was directed to compile pertinent information and inform the DOC of the anticipated completion date at the February 7th DOC meeting. That information will be available for the April 4th Agenda meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board tabled APPAC recommendations to the April 4th Agenda meeting. (F -2) Cabarrus County Schools - Request for Escrow Funds for Easements on Weddington Road for Road Improvements at H.E. Winkler Middle School - $21,324.00 Cabarrus County Schools has requested the County place $21,324.00 into escrow to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Chris Newsome for easements on their land located at 4393 Weddington Road, Concord, NC. The road right -of -way and temporary construction easements are for road improvements required for the completion of the H.E. Winkler Middle School. According to G.S. 115C- 426(f), the Board of County Commissioners must approve the amount to be spent for the school site. Funds are available for this expenditure. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board approved the placement of $21,324.00 into escrow for easements on the Newsome property for road improvements at the H.E. Winkler Middle School as requested by Cabarrus County Schools. (F -3) County Attorney - Approval of Grant of Permanent Greenway and Sanitary Sewer Easements for PIN #'s 5620 -21 -1889 and 5620 -22 -9833 When the DOC agreed to convey the "Larkhaven" property to Habitat for Humanity some time ago, it retained some control over conveyances. Now, the City of Concord wants to put a sewer line and greenway through part of the property. Habitat is okay with the installation and both entities request that the DOC grant the easement. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board approved the grant of permanent greenway and sanitary sewer easements between Cabarrus County and Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County, Inc. for PIN #'s 5620 -21 -1889 and 5620 -22 -9833 and authorized the County Manager to execute easements on behalf of Cabarrus County.