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August 15, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 573 Mr. McDaniels advised the jobs are being filled with transfers and local hires. He further advised the Plant Manager relocated to Cabarrus from Charlotte and that several former Philip Morris employees were hired by Celgard. He also announced employment opportunities are available on Celgard's website. A brief discussion ensued. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed the public hearing. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to approve an Economic Development Agreement (3 years, 85 percent and as set forth above) between Celgard, LLC and Cabarrus County; and authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board. Vice Chairman Poole seconded the motion. Richard Koch, County Attorney, requested "subject to review by the County Attorney" be added to the motion. Chairman White restated the revised motion. Commissioner Measmer stated his intent to vote against the motion for the following reasons: (1) Celgard has already received one grant; (2) the Governor's expansion announcement and Celgard's celebratory activities were several weeks prior to the Commissions' vote, which is presumptuous; and (3) awarding the grant does not comply with Section 3.1 (Eligible Uses) of the Economic Development Grant Program. Commissioner Burrage also stated his intent to vote against the motion, citing government should get out of private business. The MOTION carried, with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioner Carruth voting for and Commissioners Burrage and Measmer voting against. (G -3) Transportation - Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Funding and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Bob Bushey, Transportation Coordinator, stated a Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant request of $196,607.00 will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division. He reported the grant request will include funding for the following programs: the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) - $103,742.00; the Employment Transportation Assistance Program (ETAP) - $25,871.00; and the Rural General Public (RGP) Program - $66,994.00. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on August 5, 2011 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE in English and Spanish. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www. cab arrus county. us ) in English and Spanish on August 2, 2011 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. With there being no one to address the Board, Chairman White closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following FY 2012 Rural Operating Assistance Program Certified Statement: No. 2011 -19 CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY 2012 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Cabarrus WHEREAS, the state - funded, formula -based Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division provides funding for the operating cost of passenger trips and for other transportation services for counties within the state; WHEREAS, the county uses the most recent transportation plans (i.e. CTSP, CTIP, LCP) available and other public involvement strategies to learn about the transportation needs of agencies and individuals in the county before determining the sub - allocation of these ROAP funds;