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October 9, 2006 (Work Session/Recessed Meeting) Page 133 <br />are charged if the contractor is found to be in noncompliance; Board members <br />attendance of a workshop on a voluntary program sponsored by the Department <br />of Homeland Security; the need to have a proposal before the next contract <br />with Turner Construction is signed; companies being sued by illegal <br />immigration advocates; etc. <br />Commissioner Privette asked to have this item added to the October <br />Agenda. <br />Chairman Carruth asked the County Attorney if any particular language <br />was required. <br />Mr. Koch reported this issue is constantly evolving and would require <br />additional research. <br />No action was taken by the Board. <br />Discussion of Filling In the Retention Pond at the Cabarrus Arena and Events <br />Center <br />Commissioner Freeman reported being approached by neighbors and fair <br />volunteers concerning the need for additional parking spaces at the Arena and <br />the potential risk of someone falling into the retention pond. He said <br />several citizens asked if the pond could be closed. <br />Chairman Carruth reported he was also approached about closing the pond <br />and the parking issues at the Arena. He commented on the possible formation <br />of a committee to review these issues and future enhancements at the Arena. <br />Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, reported the retention pond also <br />serves as the irrigation system for the Arena. <br />There was a brief discussion on fencing and equestrian uses. <br />Code of Ethics <br />Chairman Carruth stated he had been contacted by citizens regarding the <br />adoption a Code of Ethics. He suggested the Board wait until the new Board <br />is elected comes on and to address the issue at the Planning Retreat in <br />January 2007. <br />John Day, County Manager, reported there was some discussion on <br />developing a code of ethics during past strategic planning sessions; it was <br />agreed the Board would develop guiding principles; developing a code of <br />ethics was discussed again during a budget session but the budget <br />overshadowed the issue; information and alternatives on a code of ethics were <br />drafted and disseminated, but most of the Board members did not respond. <br />Vice Chairman Juba suggested the Board meet right after the next <br />election to discuss the development of a code of ethics with the old and new <br />Board members. <br />Commissioner Privette commented on the lack of progress on this issue. <br />delay. <br />Chairman Carruth stated he would take full responsibility for the <br />Jail Annex Critical Path/Tribune Building Issues <br />Chairman Carruth reported when the plans shown to the Board last year <br />there was plenty of room to accommodate the Annex and the old Tribune <br />building. He said a mistake was made that caused those two buildings to be <br />on top of each other. If the Board had known this last year, he said funds <br />would not have been spent on an engineering study and work done to shore up <br />the rear of the old Tribune building. He said the County possibly has a <br />claim against someone and asked the County Attorney to investigate this issue <br />for a possible recovery of funds. <br />UPON MOTION of Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and <br />unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County Attorney to initiate an <br />investigation into a possible claim for recovery of funds spent on an <br />engineering study and work done to shore up the rear of the old Tribune <br />building. <br />Closed Session <br />