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January 23, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 474 parking lot. Attorney to Inc. Further, the Board authorized the County Manager and the County finalize and execute the lease extension with Kannapolis Land, (G) NEW BUSINESS (G-l) NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Kassie proposed NC cancelled. Goodson, Planner, reported that the public hearing on the 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan had been Colleen Nelson, Senior Planner I gave a brief overview of the proposed NC 73 Small Area Land Use and Economic Development Plan. The Plan focused on the 3.5-mile stretch of NC 73 from Davidson-Concord Road to Poplar Tent with Cabarrus County to be mostly involved in the Poplar Center site. The jurisdictions participating in the development of the Plan were Cabarrus County and the municipalities of Concord, Kannapolis, Davidson and Huntersville. The Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Plan at its meeting on November 17, 2005. Ms. Nelson stated copies of the Plan were available at the Library and the Commerce Department and will be posted on the County's website. Alsol Commissioner Freeman asked that copies be placed at the Odell Elementary School. Although the public hearing had been cancelled, Chairman Carruth asked if anyone wished to speak regarding the proposed Plan. There was no one present to address the Board. The public hearing will be scheduled for the meeting on February 20. (G-2) Region F Aging Advisory Committee - Year End Report Gayla W. Woody, Aging Program Administrator, introduced Anita Helms, a Cabarrus County delegate to the Region F Aging Advisory Committee, for a report on the Committee's work during the past year. Anita Helms recognized other Committee members Vernie King and Rusty Mitchell along with the Senior Tar Heel Legislative Delegate and Alternate Betty Babb and Martha Melvin. She presented the Report entitled "Building Senior Friendly Communities" that was included as a part of the Agenda. Highlights of her presentation included the following: . Significant growth in the number of older residents with 31,576 persons to be over age 65 in Cabarrus County by 2025; . Major shift in population of group known as baby boomers (those individuals born between 1946 and 1964) and increased service needs; . Key areas to consider for a senior friendly community: Physical Environment; Economy; Health; Technology; Safety and Security; Social and CuI tural Involvement; Services and Support; Resource Planning and Stewardship. . Top 10 things County Boards and City Councils Can Do: Redevelop downtown areas; Improve walkability; Support caregivingj Recognize senior friendly entities; Assess senior-friendliness of county/city services; Assure adequate transportation; Assure adequate Emergency Services and Disaster special Needs Shelter; Develop Information and Assistance Programs; Assure strong health and human services; Offer meaningful activities/programs; and Encourage senior friendly housing. Ms. Woody and Ms. Helms responded to a number of questions by the Board regarding the Report and the number of senior citizens in Cabarrus County. (G-3) Update - Convention and Visitors Bureau Activities and Programs The following staff members from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) presented an update on CVE's activities and programs: Ann Sternal, Executive Director; Scott Aldrich, Sports Marketing Manager; and Libba Barrineau, Director of Sales and Marketing. Ms. Sternal discussed the mission and vision of CVE and described its programs and services. Also, she discussed the economic impact to the community, including increased visitor spending, tourism jobs and payroll for