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August 16, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 78 dollars per year. Cabarrus County can and will become a "no kill" community and one of the most progressive communities in America when we embrace the "no kill" methodology. We have a choice. We can fully, completely and without reservation embrace "no kill" as our future or we can continue to legitimize the two - prong strategy of failure, adopt a few and kill the rest. The "no kill" advocacy center is the nation's first organization dedicated solely to the promotion of a "no kill" nation and it is the only national animal welfare agency that is staffed by people who have actually worked in and created a "no kill" community. The power to change the status quo is in our hands. We must move swiftly and efficiently to achieve our goals. Karin Britt, resident of 590 Crestmont Drive in Concord, announced she is associated with the Humane Society of Concord, 1,000 animals were adopted last year, 637 were adopted this year and 363 are currently in their possession. She supported the "no kill" concept and noted the difficulties associated in selecting animals from the shelter for adoption. She further announced that as of Friday, Animal Control opened up another 15 runs for the Humane Society, which are open to the public for viewing of adoptable animals. She also reported having asked the Sheriff last year to turn the shelter over to the Humane Society for full time operation. She speculated adoption rates would triple if this happened, but would require a full time paid position. In closing, she urged everyone, including those that signed the aforementioned petition, to adopt an animal from the shelter. Bishop Roland Jordon, resident of 134 Love Street SW in Concord, stated he had to have a dog destroyed because it was vicious and that sometimes it is necessary when animals are aggressive or dangerous to society. As a Veteran, he urged the Board not to forget those that have served their country. Also, he expressed appreciation for the County's efforts regarding youth, Sheriff Riley, and advocated for a street to be named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He opposed the use of a gas chamber. 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) County Manager - Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Auction Sale of the Old Bethel School Property In May, the Board voted to sell the old Bethel School property located on Highway 24 -27. The following resolution sets forth the terms and conditions of the sale in accordance with N.C.G.S. §160A -268. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: Resolution No. 2010 -17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AUCTION SALE OF THE OLD BETHEL SCHOOL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is the owner of parcels of land known as the Old Bethel School Property on Highway 24 -27 (the "Property "), as indicated on the attached Exhibit A, which Property is surplus to its needs; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes § 160A -268 permits the County to sell real property by advertisement and sealed bid. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CABARRUS COUNTY RESOLVES THAT: 1. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the sale by sealed bid of the Property indicated on Exhibit A. 2. The County will accept sealed bids for the Property until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010. Bids shall be delivered to the office of John D. Day, County Manager, Second Floor, Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church Street, Concord, North Carolina.