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January 31, 2009 (Board Retreat) Page 1226 There was a general discussion on expansion of the Board of Commissioners. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that a referendum to expand the board by two seats be held in 2010 with the election of two at- large seats to occur in 2012. Further, the Board directed the Clerk to include an item on the agenda to amend the County's 2009 Legislative Agenda. Other Business• Disposition of the Old Bethel School - Discussion There was a general discussion on the disposition of the old Bethel School. John Day, County Manager, reviewed the County's prior offer to lease the property to Midland or sell the property. Commissioner Carruth reported there is an organization in Charlotte that is very interested in the property according to Kathy Kitts and Mike Tallent from Midland. He further reported there is a meeting scheduled on Wednesday to discuss the matter. Mr. Day recommended the property be sold by auction with a set minimum amount. There was a discussion on maintenance and insurance expense and liability concerns. The Board asked to have further details on these costs presented at its upcoming agenda work session. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the disposition of the old Bethel School property by auction on the agenda as a New Business item. Other Business• Adequate Public Facilities - Discussion Vice Chairman Mynatt stated the need to review the Adequate Public Facilities' Voluntary Mitigation Payment (VMP). She also expressed her desire to have the VMP paid at permitting instead of final platting. A general discussion ensued. Chairman White suggested the VMP be paid at building permitting for subdivisions with 100 lots or less and at final platting for subdivisions with 100 or more lots. Commissioner Poole suggested the Commerce Department provide a recommendation on the best practice(s) for their department. Mr. Day stated he would check with the County Attorney and Attorney Mark White and report back. A general discussion ensued related to maintaining consistency when determining the VMP. The following topics were addressed: construction costs; increasing fees during difficult economic times; the Board's current VMP percentage policy; etc. The Board was reminded that this topic is on the February 2, 2009 Work Session Agenda. Other Business• Monroe Natural Gas Pipeline - Discussion Commissioner Carruth began a discussion regarding the Monroe Natural Gas Pipeline and its proximity to Frank Liske Park. Chairman White described where the pipeline will be placed in relation to Frank Liske Park, explaining the proposed pipeline will run close to a soccer field and will interfere with walking trails. The following issues were addressed: safety issues; the capacity of the pipeline; the impact the pipeline will have on existing walking trails; etc. Other Business• Merge Two School Svstems - Discussion Commissioner Poole asked if there had ever been any discussion or desire to merge Cabarrus County Schools with Kannapolis City Schools. A general discussion ensued, with the following issues being addressed: various needs of the two school systems; budget issues; etc. Adjourn UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m. Clerc o t e Boa