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February 9, 2006 - Recessed Meeting Page 496 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to establish a joint committee, consisting of vice Chairman Juba and Commissioner Privette, along with two representatives from the Midland Town Council, a community representative and a Youth League representative to further study the possible rehabilitation and reuse of the former Bethel Elementary School Building, including costs and financing of such a project. The Midland Town Council also voted unanimously to establish the joint committee. Town Council Members Kathy Kitts and Chip Furr will represent the Town on the committee. Sarah Morrison volunteered to serve as a community representative. Also, Scott Hamilton will serve as a representative of the Youth League. Bill Hughes of Yates Chreitzburg Hughes Architect (YCH) agreed to work with the committee. David McNair stated the need for ballfields in that area of the county and questioned assistance by the County Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Freeman explained the process for submitting annual incentive grant proposals to the Parks and Recreation Department. Town Council Member Kathy Kitts commented on the need to build a park in the Midland area. She also stated that Midland needs to be represented on the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Commission. There is currently a member representing Townships 9 and 10 on the Commission. Chairman Carruth reported there are plans to update the Livable Community Blueprint which will identify park needs throughout the county. School Board Member Grace Mynatt explained that the Schools work with the Parks and Recreation Department to provide recreational areas and larger gyms as new schools are constructed. There was further discussion regarding potential former Bethel School site. The possibility of professionals in the Midland area donating labor renovation of the school property was also addressed. future uses of the individuals and/or to assist with the Chairman Carruth asked that the committee provide a report by mid-April regarding its progress in developing a scope of work for the project. Mayor Crump opened the meeting for public comments. Johnny E. King, Jr., presented a proposal for the development of a town hall, library, police station, ballfields, etc., on a 48 t acre tract of land on Highway 601. He stated the cost of the land would be approximately $1. 5 million with improvements estimated at $6 to $9 million. He discussed the formation of an athletic association as a part of this development plan. Adjournment UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. J~ 3-,~ Clerk to the Board