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May 16, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 419 building while incorporating new technology and mechanical systems to make a building livable. Richard Wise, resident of 3403 Brickwood Circle in Midland and Town of Midland Councilman, spoke in favor of awarding the bid for the old Bethel School property to Woodson University. He stated he has spoken to Mr. McDonald and Mr. Fleming and that the school will be beneficial to the community. Mike Sims, resident of 2296 Jon Chris Drive in Harrisburg and APPAC (Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee) member, spoke in support of the APPAC resolution on the Agenda and expressed appreciation for the Board's consideration of animal - related issues. He also expressed frustration at the length of time the resolution has been before the Board for consideration. Ann Cannon, resident of 2601 Gold Hill Road in Concord and APPAC member, expressed support for adoption of the APPAC resolution. As an 8 -year animal rescuer, she advised that the animals rescued by groups like the Cabarrus Pets Society, do not reproduce, thereby reducing the pet population. Further, she said the animal rescue groups perform this service at no cost to the County. She also asked the Board to consider other recommendations made by the APPAC. Larry Marlow, resident of 664 Odell School Road in Concord, urged the public to vote for the :� cent sales and use tax referendum on the May 17 ballot. He noted that approval of the sales tax referendum will save each property owner approximately $50 in property taxes. With there being no one ,else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E -1) County Manager - Resolution Authorizing Auction Sale of the Old Bethel School Property - Update and Bid Award Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, reported the sale for the old Bethel School property was advertised, two (2) bids were received and both parties are present to respond to questions. The bid tabulation is as follow: No. Name Bid Doc. Bid Bid Deposit Taxes Current (Y /N) Amount 5 Percent (Y /N) 1 Mike Wallace Y $1,000.00 $1,000.00* Y 2 Woodson University Y $10,000.00 $500.00 Y *Amount of bid and certified check. The Advertisement for Sealed Bids Sale of County Property (Old Bethel School Property), PIN# 5544 -18 -3994, was posted to the Cabarrus County website ( www. cabarrus county. us ) on April 5, 2011 as authorized by N.C.G.S. 143- 129(b). Dr. A.L. Fleming, Woodson University, responded to questions from the Board related to: the timeframe for addressing code issues and prevention of further vandalism; the relationship between Woodson University and Wharton Gladden and Company, LLC; etc. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Carruth, Mike Wallace identified potential uses for the property, but advised that a specific development plan does not exist at this time, other than to create jobs and provide a benefit to the community and tax base in the future. If awarded the bid, he advised the property will be cleaned up and secured within a month after closing. Commissioner Measmer expressed support for all bids received and for awarding the bid to Woodson University. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the $10,000.00 bid from Woodson University for the old Bethel School property and authorized the County