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March 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 342 <br />George Stacey, Sr., resident of 10330 Archer Road in Davidson, <br />expressed support for awarding the bid for the old Bethel School property to <br />Steven Wright. As the owner of S and D Insurance Agency, he assured the <br />Board that the property would be properly insured. <br />Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, expressed <br />dissatisfaction with the Concord Police Department, stating, there are child <br />molesters and sex offenders working in the Concord police department. <br />With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White <br />closed that portion of the meeting. <br />(E) OLD BUSINESS <br />E -1 County Manager - Old Bethel School Property - Update on Bid Opening and <br />Request to Award or Reject Bid <br />Richard Koch, County Attorney, reported the old Bethel School property <br />located on Highway 24/27 was advertised for sale by sealed bids earlier this <br />year. He said one (1) bid for $10.00 was received on February 28, 2011 from <br />Mr. Steven Wright, founder of "A New Beginning Outreach Center ". Mr. Koch <br />further reported the Board, at the work session, asked Mr. Wright to provide <br />additional information on his timeline for renovating the property by the <br />Board's regular meeting. Mr. Koch that the Board's options are to accept the <br />bid, accept the bid with certain conditions or to reject the bid. <br />Mr. Wright was asked to present the requested information. He read a <br />prepared statement expressing his desire to help the community. He also <br />identified several potential fundraising events /strategies to raise capital <br />for needed renovations and operating funds. He further reported the asbestos <br />would be removed from the gymnasium (Phase I), in 2012, using experienced <br />volunteers to reduce labor costs. He estimated the building renovations <br />would be completed in seven to ten years. He also claimed to have several <br />corporate sponsors and distributed materials to the Board for review. He <br />further advised that the revenues needed for each future phase of the <br />renovation project would have their own fundraisers, corporate supporters and <br />utilize volunteer labor. He also addressed potential uses for the buildings <br />to generate revenue and identified amenities the building would include. <br />Mr. Wright also responded to a variety of questions from the Board <br />related to: a total renovation cost of $2,752,000; cost for asbestos and <br />lead abatement; the status of the Outreach Center's application to become a <br />nonprofit entity; the Outreach Center's current activities, etc. <br />In response to further questions on, the asbestos removal, Mr. Wright <br />clarified that a professional company will be used and paid for with <br />donations from sponsors. He advised that each building will be encapsulated <br />in order to provide a safe environment. <br />In response to questions from the Board, Mike Downs, Deputy County <br />Manager, advised there has been interest in the property from other parties. <br />Commissioner Burrage MOVED to table the decision on the bid until Mr. <br />Wright's outreach center, "A New Beginning Outreach Center ", has obtained its <br />501c3 nonprofit status. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. <br />Commissioner Carruth commented on the County's prior efforts, albeit <br />unsuccessful efforts, to save the old Bethel school over the past six years. <br />However, he encouraged Mr. Wright to get all the legal details in order. <br />A general discussion ensued on the length of time involved in obtaining <br />nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service. Chairman White suggested <br />the item be tabled to a specific date and to receive periodic updates. <br />Commissioner Burrage suggested a timeframe of 30 days. <br />Mr. Downs advised that one of two interested parties has withdrawn and <br />the second party is waiting for the Board to take action on this bid. <br />Commissioner Carruth suggested Mr. Wright partner with an existing <br />nonprofit and he was receptive to the concept. <br />Commissioner Measmer expressed appreciation for Mr. Wright's desire to <br />help the community, but said he cannot support the bid, citing the amount of <br />time that would be involved to finalize the legal arrangements to ensure that <br />no issues would arise in the future. <br />
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