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F November 2, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1675 is in place to maneuver the trail and greenway around affected properties, if necessary, and still achieve the greenway. Ms. Strong advised the cities of Concord and Kannapolis are in the process of developing parts of the greenway and trail and are holding meetings whenever they have money for a specific section of the project. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Carolina Thread Trail Greenway Masterplan on the November 16, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Parks Department - Name Proposal for the New Park in Southeast Cabarrus County Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, stated the Parks Commission and County staff recommends the "Southeast Community Park" (name used for planning purposes only) be named the "Rob Wallace Park." He advised the County is conducting public hearings and meetings to receive public input on the development of the park. He noted Mr. Wallace has graciously accepted the proposed name and that Mr. Wallace played a major role in helping the County secure the land for the park at an attractive and affordable price. In response to questions from the Board, Londa Strong, Parks Director stated Donna Wallace expressed a desire that the park be named after Mr. Wallace because of his work on the property. Chairman White noted the site is a beautiful piece of property and in years to come the park will be as well known as Frank Liske Park. He expressed the County's appreciation to Rob and Donna Wallace for their generosity in providing the land. He invited citizens to go to the County's website to get information and give input about the design of the park. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the aforementioned item on the November 16, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. BOC - Discussion on Cap and Trade Issues Commissioner Carruth advised he received correspondence from Representative Barnhardt stating several commissioners around the State have written letters to Senator Kay Hagan asking her to oppose the Federal standards that exceeded the North Carolina's 12.5 percent Renewable Energy Standards (RES) since it is unclear what affect the standards will have on economic development. He asked if the Board and County were interested in sending a letter to Senator Hagan, individually or collectively, expressing the County's concerns. Chairman White noted the Renewable Energy Standards (RES) is an important issue that needs to be better understood and opinions should be voiced to the proper representatives. Commissioner Carruth agreed to prepare a statement addressing the issue prior to the November regular meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the aforementioned item on the November 16, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Inc. and Public Hearing - 6:30 Anna Lu Wilson,.. Vice President. of Business Services, Cabarrus Economic Development, presented a request for an incentive grant and public hearing on behalf of SBM Solar, Inc., a local manufacturer of solar panels currently located on Spring Street in Concord. She reported the company recently received its UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification for a non-glass solar panel which has prompted the need for additional space. As such, the company plans to move into an existing 22,000 square-foot building located off Central Drive near Gibson Mill, make a $1.3 million investment in equipment and add sixteen (16) full-time jobs with benefits at an average wage of $90,000. She requested the Board approve a 3-year, 85 percent grant and public hearing. Cabarrus County Economic Development Grant Analysis - SBM Solar, Inc. is as follows: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 9