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June 16, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 877 Commissioner Privette commented further on the need to following existing North Carolina law regarding Board expansion. At the request of Vice Chairman Juba, Richard Koch, County Attorney, explained that either the place holder legislation or the modification procedure contained in North Carolina General Statutes can be followed to expand the Board. A brief discussion ensued. Commissioner Mynatt called the question. Chairman White restated the motion as follows: the Placeholder bill be changed to allow for the expansion of the Board of Commissioners from five members to seven members beginning in 2012. The MOTION carried, with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Carruth and Mynatt voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (G-5) Selection of Architectural Consultant for the Courthouse Master Plan Note: This item was tabled until the July 7, 2008 Agenda Work Session. from Cabarrus Carolina Threa< i Resolution Howard Hurlocker, member of the Cabarrus County Parks Commission, reported at the Park Commission's May meeting the Board approved a request for adoption of a resolution supporting Carolina Thread Trail. Colleen Frenzel, Carolina Thread Trail Project Coordinator, presented information related to a resolution supporting the Carolina Thread Trail. She explained the Carolina Thread Trail will assist in promoting tourism, serve as an alternative means of transportation, encourage healthy lifestyles, promote conservation of natural and wildlife habitats, aid in fresh air and clean water preservation and create a sustainable Carolinas legacy for generations to come. She also addressed questions from the Board and discussed eminent domain. Alex Rankin, President of Concord Engineering and Surveying, Inc., spoke in support of Carolina Thread Trail. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT Resolution No. 2008-10 Whereas Cabarrus County is committed to maintaining and enhancing quality of life for its citizens and recognizes that the Carolina Thread Trail will contribute to quality of life by weaving together communities via a regional network of trails and greenways eventually connecting fifteen counties and millions of citizens; and Whereas, many communities in our region have taken a lead in planning and/or building local trails and greenways, and those efforts can be greatly enhanced by being connected to a larger regional network of trails; and Whereas, trails and their green buffer areas will help improve the quality of the air we breathe by preserving trees and vegetation and by promoting non- motorized transportation, and will enhance the quality of our water through natural buffers and mitigation of storm water run-off; and Whereas, trails and greenways provide key amenities to neighborhoods and safe areas for our citizens and children to travel, exercise, play and connect with nature away from heavily trafficked areas; and Whereas, trails have significant impact on the economic viability of the region through increased levels of tourism, enhanced property values, added jobs related to the construction of and along the trail, as well as enhanced ability to attract and retain businesses to the region due to improved quality of life; and Whereas, trails and greenways are freely accessible community assets offering opportunities for recreation and exercise to everyone, including children,