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December 17, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 646 UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt, and unanimously carried; the Board approved the Agenda with the following addition: New Business Item (G-8) Industrial Development Incentive Grant for American Communications Network, Inc., (ACN), a Subsidiary of LKN Communications Network, Inc. - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Chairman White announced the public hearing is actually number seven under New Business. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved the public hearing for ACN/LKN from G-B to H-7. (D) RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS None. (E) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman White opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:96 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Jerry Williamson, resident of 2206 Moose Road in Kannapolis, expressed opposition to the use of incentives. He said incentives put a burden on the taxpayers. Ric Starnes, resident of 47 Spring Street, NW in Concord, asked where will the money come from if the State does not participate in the improvements for Lowe's Motor Speedway. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White closed that portion of the meeting. (F) OLD BUSINESS (F-1) Old Bethel Elementary School - Report on Structural Capacity Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, stated Bill Hughes with YCH (Yates Chreitzber Hughes) Architects is here to present the findings of the Bethel School Structural Investigation for "Building A" or the "1927 Building". Mr. Hughes' report included the following information: a description of the structural investigation, a description of the building; a description of the structure; the existing condition of the building; the existing condition of the structure; the building exterior; the crawl space foundation; main level framing; second level framing; roof framing, etc. Conclusion: In conclusion, the existing structure appears to be in generally good condition for its age with no building-wide deficiencies or deterioration observed. The wood framing members observed were typically a full 2" in thickness instead of the normal size of 1-1/2" utilized in modern construction. The deficiencies noted below are generally isolated to areas which showed evidence of water penetration through leaks in the roof, walls or from toilet facilities. One area of termite damage was observed at an interior wall in the lower level. Remedial work should include replacement of the water- damaged wood and joists in isolated areas ofwater damage. In addition, water intrusion conditions, such as roof leaks, should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration and potential mold and/or mildew growth. Of particular concern is the minimum bearing penetration of the roof level joists which must be supplemented by some type of ledger under the bottom chord. In addition, the top chords of these joists must be properly braced as on the main and second level floor framing. Following the report, a general discussion ensued and the following issues were addressed: bringing the building up to code; who owns the building; what are future plans for the building; Midland's plans for the building; etc. The Board recognized Mike Tallent, Midland Town Council member, who reported the Town will receive this presentation at their January meeting.