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March 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 359 (G -5) BOC - Council for a Sustainable Local Economy Chairman White requested approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Cabarrus County and Michael Shuman at a cost of $45,000.00 to assist the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy in its efforts to prepare a five -year plan to set the county's economy on a new and more prosperous course. The five -year plan document will include: • A SWOT analysis of the local business economy with a review of what is known about local assets and indicators of county economic health. • A leakage analysis, based on BEA and IMPLAN -model data. • An analysis of the home -based business sector, about which little is currently known. • An assessment of the strengths and gaps in county policy in the area, and recommendations on how to fill the gaps. A short discussion ensued. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Cabarrus County and Michael Shuman. (G -6) Commerce - Sale /Disposition of County Property Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported there are two (2) parties that have expressed interest in acquiring +/- 1.95 acres (PIN #'s 5620 -02 -2757 and 5620 -02 -4830) at the corner of Union Cemetery Road and Cabarrus Avenue in Concord that is part of the 10 +/- acres the County already owns. He further reported the Statutes provide several ways to sell real property, including a sealed bid process and the upset bid process, if the Board is interested in pursuing the matter further. He also pointed out that selling the +/- 1.95 acres would put the property back on the tax rolls, as the interested parties are both businesses. Mr. Marshall requested guidance and responded to questions from the Board. Following discussion, Commissioner Burrage MOVED to place the +/- 1.95 acres located at the corner of Union Cemetery Road and Cabarrus Avenue up for sale, using the negotiated offer, advertisement and upset bid process, pursuant to NCGS 160A -269; and, authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to take actions necessary to move the sale forward. Commissioner Measmer seconded the motion and the MOTION unanimously carried. During discussion, it was noted that the offer(s) would be presented to the Board for acceptance before any notices are advertised. (G -7) Emergency Management - Non - Renewal of Fire Protection Contract with the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, asked the Board to authorize the County Manager to send written notification to the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department advising them of the County's intent to not renew their contract for fire protection services, effective July 1, 2011. He advised that the contract requires a 90 -day notice, the letter will need to be sent by April l and the Fire Department is almost surrounded by municipal fire departments that can provide the service. A general discussion ensued with Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, Steve Langer, Fire Marshal and Mr. Smith responding to a variety of questions from the Board. During the discussion, Commissioner Burrage expressed support for giving the 57 year old fire department a one -year extension as requested earlier in the meeting and MOVED to not send the written notice. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. After further discussion, the MOTION failed, with Commissioner Burrage and Carruth voting for and Chairman White, Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioner Measmer voting against. Vice Chairman Poole MOVED to send written notice to the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department advising them of the County's intent to not renew the contract between the County and the Fire Department for fire protection services, as of June 30, 2011; and, that staff and the Fire Department provide additional information (insurance rates, response times, etc.) be provided at the May work session. Chairman White seconded the motion. Commissioner Carruth asked that the requested information also include what role the Fire Department sees themselves playing in the future.