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September 7, 2010 (Work Session) After further discussion, no action was taken. Recess of Meeting The Board took a short break at 5:36 p.m. 5:49 p.m. Page 106 The meeting reconvened at BOC - Creation of the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy Chairman White stated the purpose of the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy is to improve the local economy, create jobs and support local existing businesses. Further, he stated the membership should include a diverse group of people. A general discussion ensued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Creation of the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy on the September 20, 2010 Agenda as a New Business item. Chairman White requested information on the application process be presented at the regular meeting and announced applicants for the Nursing Home Care Advisory Committee are needed. County Manager - Request to Host NCACC 2011 Conference in Cabarrus County Although he is not involved with the conference itself, Commissioner Carruth asked to be recused from this item due to his employment with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners ( NCACC). UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board recused Commissioner Carruth from this item. Commissioner Carruth was excused from the meeting. John Day, County Manager, reported the County was selected to host the NCACC 2011 Conference. Further, he commented on the obligations associated with the conference, including fundraising of approximately $40,000 - $60,000. He expressed concern in asking local businesses for donations and advised that the Board could appropriate funding for this event in next year's budget. He also addressed: the economic benefits to the County, the CVB's (Convention and Visitor's Bureau) efforts to tentatively secure the Embassy Suites on behalf of the Association and the possibility of grant funding from the Tourism Authority. Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager and Tourism Authority member, advised that a grant of approximately $4,000.00 may be awarded, but will require the Authority's approval. Chairman White encouraged Board members to include monies for this project in next year's budget and for goods and services for the conference, be purchased locally. Mr. Day supported the idea to approach the Association with a local spending requirement. A general discussion ensued. By consensus, the Board agreed to host the NCACC 2011 conference and to move forward with the project. Commissioner Carruth rejoined the meeting. Closed Session - To Discuss Matters Relating to the Location or Expansion of Industries or Other Business in the County UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other business in the County as authorized by N.C.G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(4). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board came out of closed session at 6:43 p.m. EDC - Consideration of Economic Development Grant for DNP IMS America Corporation (Project Ribbon) and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place an economic development grant for DNP IMS America Corporation on the September 20, 2010 Agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Adjourn