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December 7, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1714 Commissioner Carruth advised the item was tabled last month because additional research was needed; it is still uncertain what else needs to be done on the situation other than having a discussion; a draft resolution has been completed; and it is a complicated issue. He talked about issues relating to climate change and what effect human beings may have on the change; what- action is required to reduce carbon emissions and the transition period which would create the least impact on jobs. A discussion ensued lead by Chairman White regarding carbon emissions and whether the media is accurately reporting information on the subject. He advised the County is doing everything from a sustainability standpoint. Commissioner Carruth provided information on the County's sustainability efforts such as the purchase of the hybrid vehicle and higher fuel-efficiency vehicles, recycling, and land-use planning. Vice Chairman Mynatt stated because of all of the concerns and controversies in Washington, it is too premature to do a resolution. She said the County needs to wait and see if there will be a bill that needs to be voted on and what it contains. She also noted that giving companies incentives for improving their product or processes is more effective. Commissioner Carruth mentioned an example of such a company is SBM Solar, Inc. which has been discussed earlier in this work session meeting. He advised the company is requesting an incentive grant so it can create a better way to generate solar-based energy. Commissioner Poole spoke about the risk of Cabarrus County being in a non-attainment area and how every business will be greatly affected by it. She stated money is available for companies to replace old, heavy-polluting earth-moving equipment which would help reduce pollutants in the environment. There was further discussion, but no action was taken. BOC - Resolution Establishing the 2010 Meeting Schedule Chairman White reviewed the resolution establishing the Board's 2010 meeting schedule. Following a brief discussion, the Board agreed to schedule the Board's retreat for February 26-27, 2010. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Resolution Establishing the 2010 Meeting Schedule on the December 21, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Commerce - Census Complete County Committee Update Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, advised the Census Bureau asked the County to form a local Complete Count Committee for 2010 to publicize the 2010 census. He reported the following information: the County met with all of the cities in Cabarrus County about forming a collaborative census effort; the County will be holding an organizational meeting tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room; the purpose of the meeting is to explain why a Complete Count Committee is formed, to gauge the interest of those represented, and how they feel will be the best way to publicize the information attained; Lisa Crawford of the Census Bureau will be present at the meeting to address issues relating to what a Complete Count Committee entails; notification was sent out to a broad range of groups across the county; the County wants to receive input from various groups that represent ethnicities, religious organizations, schools, other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and neighborhood associations; and neighborhood association databases will be utilized to make sure the County is notifying as many people as possible. He provided information on responses received regarding the census effort. No further action was required. Adjourn UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m. Clerk o t e Boa