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April 18, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 408 The Board took a short break at 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. (I) REPORTS (I -1) EDC - Quarterly Update for the Period of January - March 2011 John Cox, Anna Lu Wilson, Samantha Moose and Ryan McDaniels, with the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC), presented the EDC's Quarterly Update for the Period of January - March 2011 in accordance with their annual contract with the County. The report included the following information: • North Carolina Economic Overview: February and March 2011 • National Economic Update • Analysis of Employment - Changes for Cabarrus County • Distribution of Employment for 2009 • Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages • Data on New EDC Website • FY 2011 -2012 Approved Budget • Staff Activities • Prospect Report - 4/8/11; January - March 2011 • Missions, Conventions, Education Report • Local Contacts /Visits • Sustainability Article, April 2011 • Miscellaneous EDC representatives responded to several questions from the Board. No action was taken. (I -2) BOC - Receive Updates from Commission Members Who Serve as Liaisons to Municipalities or on Various Board /Committees Commissioner Measmer advised the Cabarrus County Youth Council has met several times and will meet on Thursday, April 21S to make Easter treat bags for Meals on Wheels recipients. Further, the Council will present a report to the Board at the May regular meeting. (I -3) Request for Applications for County Boards /Committees Applications are being accepted for the following County Boards /Committees: • Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee • Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee • Concord Planning and Zoning Commission (ETJ) • Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority • Juvenile Crime Prevention Council • Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee • Youth Council Chairman White asked citizens to consider participating on a Board or Committee. (J) GENERAL COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS Vice Chairman Poole commented on her visit to "The Wall That Heals ", a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Frank Liske Park and encouraged residents to attend the ceremony for M.I.A. (Missing in Action) Vietnam Veteran, Sergeant First Class Donald Shue being held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Concord. Chairman White commended Dana Eure, Library Director, and Library staff on the success of the "One Book One Community" initiative. He also commended staff and the Food Policy Council for their efforts and accomplishments. WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF CABARRUS COUNTY None. (L) CLOSED SESSION (L -1) Closed Session - Location or Expansion of Industries (If needed.)