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September 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1563 Commissioner Privette noted the conditions for receiving a grant is that the applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that it would not construct facilities but for the reward of a grant. However, he noted, renovations are already underway on The Concord Creamery, LLC project. Commissioner Privette stated there have been other projects in the County where developers did not request taxpayer's subsidy. As such, he adamantly expressed a negative reservation to awarding a grant because it would cause an influx of requests from other renovation projects. Vice Chairman Mynatt stated at some point she would like the Board to have a discussion about the incentive program. She noted it is a trend in this country to renovate existing structures, particularly those of a historic nature, and The Creamery Concord, LLC fits in that category. She stated she is a strong proponent of helping local businesses thrive in the community. Vice Chairman Mynatt acknowledged Commissioner Privette's position on the issue. She noted that although it has not been done in the past, the Board should make an exception in this situation and look at the parameters for the future. Commissioner Carruth stated he understood Commissioner Privette's stance and concerns about where and how the Board uses and invests tax dollars. Commissioner Carruth mentioned a previous redevelopment project brought before the Board and ultimately opposed because of the infrastructure investment needed for extension of water and sewer lines. However, he noted this is not the case for The Creamery Concord, LLC which is located within city limits and has existing infrastructure at the site. He stated the project provides tax value to the community and will allow the investors to provide competitive rental rates to attract tenants to the property. Chairman White applauded the Morrison's efforts in regards to The Creamery Concord, LLC property noting this is an opportunity for a local family to help the community. The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioners Carruth and Poole voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. 21 at Rockv River Chairman White stated the developer wishes to table The Mills at Rocky River Subdivision Project indefinitely. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board tabled The Mills at Rocky River Subdivision Project indefinitely. (F) CONSENT AGENDA The following budget amendment represents supplemental funding for the Cabarrus County Department of Aging Title V - Senior Community Service Employment Program. This contract represents $74,676.00 of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to be received from Centralina Council of Governments, $8,297.00 additional cash match required from the County, and will underwrite the expenses associated with eight new part-time positions. To implement this expansion of the Title V Program and to comply with the federal regulations associated with the Recovery Act funds, we must manage the expenses associated with this portion of the program independently from the current program. The Department of Aging currently has thirty positions Vice Chairman Mynatt MOVED to approve an economic development grant (5- year, 85 percent) for The Creamery Concord, LLC pursuant to the revised Economic Development Grant Program and authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to review and/or revisions by the County Attorney. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion.