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October 5, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1643 Mr. Downs asked whether the County should only pursue the Afton Ridge, International Business Park and the old fairgrounds properties. Chairman White concurred stating he would like input from the other Commissioners on the matter as well. Commissioner Carruth queried Mr. Downs whether the addition of more brick and the elimination of some glass would affect the building's LEED certification requirements. Mr. Downs assured the Board upon recommendation of the architects it would not affect the LEED-certified requirements. Commissioner Carruth discussed some previous scenarios where County properties were under construction and unexpected additional costs were incurred. He stated the Board needs to seriously look at the fact that although the hard costs may be equal, the costs will not be equal at the conclusion of the project. He surmised development costs will be augmented at the old fairgrounds because of the review process that will progress until completion of the project. Vice Chairman Mynatt concurred with the ranking order of the sites mentioned by Chairman White. She expressed her interest and preference in the Afton Ridge property because of the easy access and the possibility of the placement of two buildings. Mr. Marshall affirmed the last parcel on the Afton Ridge property could contain two buildings. She noted Coldwater Ridge is not an option because of the location and further noted the International Business Park location would be an oddity for County governmental buildings. She concluded Afton Ridge is the most logical choice and should be the first site pursued. Commissioner Poole agreed with the Afton Ridge location as well because of the accessible existing infrastructure. Commissioner Privette opted for the Afton Ridge and the old fairgrounds locations. Chairman White requested the Afton Ridge property be pursued and hard costs calculated for the old fairgrounds property. He also requested a table of costs be forwarded to the Board for review prior to the October 19, 2009 meeting. VPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the new Governmental Office Complex update on the October 19, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Emergency Management - Dissolution of the Fire Protection District Commission for Cabarrus County Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, requested the Board dissolve and no longer appoint individuals to the Fire Protection District Commission for Cabarrus County. He explained the Commission's purpose is to administer the fire district tax; however, the duties have always been performed by the Board of Commissioners, therefore, the Fire Protection District Commission is not necessary. He requested the item be placed on the Consent Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Dissolution of the Fire Protection District Commission for Cabarrus County on the October 19, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Parka DeAartment - Carolina Thread Trail Greenway Maeterplan Presentation Londa Strong, Parks Director, reported on the completion of the final draft plan for the Carolina Thread Trail and the collaborative efforts put forth by the municipalities and County departments on the plan. She announced Travis Morehead from Carolina Thread Trail is present to give a brief overview of the plan. Travis Morehead, Carolina Thread Trail Community Coordinator, Catawba Lands Conservancy, provided a regional update about the Carolina Thread Trail plan. He discussed the following specifics: the plan consists of a 3-phase process and is currently in the third phase; he is presenting the plan to various advisory boards and municipalities; the cities of Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg have all approved the plan as presented; he will be meeting with Mt. Pleasant's town board tonight; Midland's planning board has reviewed the plan and is in the final recommendation stage; the County's Planning and Parks boards have reviewed and recommended the plan for Board approval; Carolina Thread Trail has been a year-long process which began back in January; Cabarrus County had the largest public response to a survey regarding the plan - 730 citizens participated; survey results revealed: 93~ - most important benefit is exercise; 878 - recreation; 92$ support the plan; 5~ support the plan with changes; the plan is destination driven; citizens