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<br />February 7, 2005 (Work Session) <br /> <br />Page <br /> <br />81 <br /> <br />would be approximately $65,993.00 and can be covered from lapsed salary and <br />benefit funds. <br /> <br />By consensus, the Board agreed to place the request for additional <br />Child Protective Services staff on the February Consent Agenda. Further, the <br />Board agreed by consensus for Mr. Cook to begin the recruitment process <br />immediately. <br /> <br />Selection of a Private Management Fir.m for the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center <br /> <br />Mr. Day reviewed the efforts to hire a management firm for the Arena <br />and Events Center. Stating that both SMG and Global Spectrum are highly- <br />qualified management firms, he suggested the Board make the final selection <br />based on the best financial contract. He stated staff could engage both <br />companies in negotiations and then make a recommendation to the Board. <br /> <br />The Board recognized Brian Kabatznick, SMG'sVice President of Business <br />Development, and Mitch Sauers, President of Global Spectrum. Each <br />representative promoted their organization and commented as to why or why not <br />pricing should be used as the final determining factor in selecting a private <br />management firm. <br /> <br />By consensus I <br />management firm on <br />staff to enter into <br /> <br />the Board agreed to place the selection of a private <br />its Agenda for the regular February meeting and directed <br />negotiations with both firms. <br /> <br />Annexation of Reid Gold Mine by the Town of Locust <br /> <br />Mayor Harold Greene of the City of Locust addressed the Board <br />concerning the proposed voluntary annexation of Reed Gold Mine by the City of <br />Locust. He stated the City will be providing water and sewer to a $35 million <br />project, including a golf course and residential development, on property <br />adjacent to the Reed Gold Mine and could extend those services to the mine if <br />it is annexed. <br /> <br />There was discussion concerning legislation governing annexations in <br />that area of the County. Mr. Day advised the availability of sewer lines will <br />encourage residential development and require the construction of new schools <br />in that area of Cabarrus County. <br /> <br />Chairman Carpenter suggested the possibility of adding a representative <br />from Locust to the subcommittee that is working on planning issues during the <br />moratorium. It was generally agreed that more input is needed prior to taking <br />action regarding this matter. <br /> <br />Miscellaneous Items <br /> <br />Mr. Day distributed a memorandum from Mike Byrd, Planner, regarding <br />paving assistance for subdivision roads and what is being done in other <br />areas. He also responded to questions regarding the construction management <br />services for the Jail project. Further, he reported that Senator Hartsell has <br />initiated discussion with someone in the Governor's office about the <br />possibility of constructing a temporary jail at the Mt. Pleasant prison site. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman <br />Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. <br /> <br />j~j.~ <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br />'''-':;''+"., <br />