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November 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 861 Mr. Cannon and Ms. Adkins received first and third place honors, respectively. Mr. Hampton also recognized EMS personnel Mark Kirk and Jeff Penninger as State Champions in the N.C. Office of EMS Paramedic Competition. He said they also won the N.C. Office of EMS Paramedic Competition for Region 4, a perquisite for competing in the state finals. He stated Mr. Kirk and Mr. Penninger received the honors for their performance on the comprehensive written examination and complex practical scenario. This is the first State win for Cabarrus County. Mr. Hampton and Alan Thompson, EMS Assistant Director, presented awards to Mr. Kirk, Mr. Penninger, Ms. Adkins and Mr. Cannon. On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Carruth expressed appreciation and commended them for their accomplishments. (C -3) CHA - Recognition for Cabarrus County Having the Second Lowest Infant Mortality Rate Statewide for 2010 In recognition of Cabarrus County having the 2n lowest infant mortality rate in North Carolina, the Board recognized the following representatives of the Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) in attendance: Dr. Phred Pilkington, Public Health Director; Charles Phillips, CHA Board Chair and Capitcla Stanley, Director of Clinical Services. Efforts to reduce infant mortality and the benefits of prenatal care were addressed. Chairman White expressed appreciation and commended the Health Alliance on their efforts to reduce infant mortality. (D) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman White opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:47 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Larry Marlow, resident of 664 Odell School Road in Concord, advised there is confusion in the public about the 1/ cent sales tax that was approved for school construction debt and the property tax. He further advised there is a $5 million bond due next year. He also expressed concern about possible future costs for the Carolina Thread Trail and the possibility of a $15 million revenue shortfall next year because of the revaluation. Chairman White addressed concerns raised by Mr. Marlow. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT AGENDA (F -1) Cabarrus Arena and Events Center - SMG Incentives and Related Budget Amendment - $125,597.00 Based on existing Management Services Agreement (Section 4) and the Food and Beverage Services Agreement (Section 6), SMG qualifies for the following incentive payments for their performance during the 2011 fiscal year: Management Agreement- Quantitative Incentive $21,304' Qualitative Incentive $22,563' Food & Beverage Agreement: Qualitative $81,7301 Total Incentive Due to SMG $125,597 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the incentive payment to SMG for FY 2011 and adopted the following budget amendment: Date:10 /5/2011 Amount :$ 125, 597 Dept. Head:Mike Downs Department:County Manager ❑ Internal Transfer Within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds 0 supplemental Request Purpose: This budget amendment is to appropriate fund balance from FY 2011 for the payment of Arena performance incentives to SMG Management Company. The incentive for Food and Beverage is $81,730 and for Arena operations is $43,867. These incentives are based off calculations that