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July 6, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1479 Parks - Approval of W. K. Dickson as Consultant for the Development of the Midland Park Project and Related Contract - $207,674.00 Londa Strong, Parks Director, presented information related to a request to approve W. K. Dickson as consultant for the development of the Midland Park Project. She addressed the following issues: a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a master plan for the park was posted on the County's website on March 29, 2009 and sent to a number of firms; 22 responses were received by the County; a selection team, consisting of County staff and a Park Commission member, reviewed the submittals; the committee interviewed five firms and selected W. K. Dickson. She stated Tim Louder, of W. K. Dickson, is present to answer questions. In response to a question from Vice Chairman Mynatt, Ms. Strong explained that several grants may be available for park development. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Approval of W.K. Dickson as Consultant for the Development of the Midland Park Project and Related Contract - $207,679.00 on the July 20, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Transportation - Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Funding and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Randy Bass, Transportation Director, presented information related to a request for Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAD) Funding. He stated a public hearing is required. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) funding on the July 20, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. By the same vote, the Board scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Carruth announced that Mr. Bass is the current president of the North Carolina Public Transit Association. Closed Session UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session to discuss threatened or pending litigation (Goodman/Blake vs. Cabarrus County) pursuant to NCGS 193-318,11(a)(3). Sheriff Brad Riley and Chief Deputy Paul Hunt were invited into the Closed Session. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 6:46 p.m. BOC - Centralina Council of Governments (COG) Membershi John Day, County Manager, provided the following information regarding the County's membership in the Centralina Council of Governments (COG): discussions have taken place regarding COG membership fees and benefits of services; staff asked the COG to prepare a list of services and cost associated with those services; North Carolina General Statute states members of COGS may choose to suspend membership with the COG, but must give at least 60 days notice before the end of the fiscal year; bylaws of the Centralina COG require six months notice to end membership; the Concord City Council has voted to give notice to the COG that they are withdrawing membership in July 2010; etc. Chairman White explained that at a meeting with himself, the County Manager, Commissioner Poole, and representatives from the Centralina COG, the representatives expressed the need for the County to remain a member of the COG in order to stay regionally connected. He stated the following: the difference in services the County receives and what the County pays totals approximately $18,000.00 to $20,000.00; the COG has offered to work over the next 12 months to refocus on the COG's effectiveness in this area; the COG will be forming a Blue Ribbon Committee to address further issues; etc. In response to a question from Commissioner Privette, John Day, County Manager, explained that the City of Concord has had similar issues with the COG, noting the value of services provided by the COG. He also explained that the County's representation on the Centralina Workforce Development