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February 21, 2005 (Regular Meeting) Page 85 temporary j ail at the Arena and Events Center. Ms. Sifford responded to questions regarding the temporary use of the facility as a jail, future uses of the building and the required upgrading of sewer services at the Arena site. Pete Cayado of Ware Bonsall Architects reviewed the results of the recent open house where the public had an opportunity to vote on three architectural themes for the Justice Center. The three schemes were as follows: Scheme One - Traditional; Scheme Two - 1920's factory building loft look (combination of Schemes One and Three); Scheme Three - Contemporary. He stated Scheme Two received the most votes from those attending the open house. UPON MOTION of vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board selected Scheme Two as the architectural theme for the Justice Center as presented by Ware Bonsall Architects. (E-3) Arena Management At its February 7th work session, the Board decided the selection of a private management firm for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center should be based on the best financial contract and directed staff to negotiate a contract with SMG and Global Spectrum. Mr. Day and staff had met with representatives of both companies to discuss general pricing structures proposed by each firm. Also, Mr. Day had provided a summary comparing the two proposals and had recommended the selection of SMG to provide the management services. The company had proposed a management fee of $95,000.00 per year for five years. Also, there was an added condition that SMG will only be eligible for an incentive fee if the net operating budget is met or exceeded. Chairman Carpenter stated SMG and Global Spectrum were qualified companies and that either firm would do an outstanding expressed appreciation to staff for their negotiating efforts. both job. very She UPON MOTION of Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to enter into a contract with SMG to provide private management services for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center and authorized the County Manager to execute the agreement contingent upon review by the County Attorney. Larry stated the developing services. wilson, General Manager of a SMG facility in Richmond, Virginia, company would move forward with finalizing a contract and a time line for assuming responsibility for the management General Manager candidates will be brought in for interviews. (E-4) 2005 Planning Process Update Rodger Lentz, Planning and zoning Manager, presented a progress report related to the planning issues and activities being addressed during the County's moratorium on major subdivision approvals. He highlighted activities associated with the "Designing Caharrus" project and the development of the new residential design standards. Mr. Lentz reviewed the following tasks that must be completed by June 20, 2005: (1) Assessment (in progress); (2) Options workshop to be held in March; (3) Draft of design standards for public comment and review in April; (4) Revisions to design standards in May; and (5) Presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Commissioners for adoption in June. Betty Lipe questioned the focus on design standards rather than density issues. Mr. Lentz explained the consultant had been asked to focus on design standards with the density issues to be considered at a later date by the individual communities. Public meetings will be held to gather input for both and the County website will be used to obtain feedback from the community. Also, a work session will be scheduled with the Board in March to review density issues. Mr. Lentz reviewed the following membership of the Steering Committee for the Designing ca~arrus project: Eric Baggarly (Real Estate Association), Gary Embler (Home Builder's Association); Jeff Young (City of Concord), Jerry Saunders (Economic Development Corporation/Chamber of Commerce), Jonathan Marshall (County Commerce Director), Marlynn Burns (Northwest Cabarrus and County Planning and zoning), Richard Smith (Kannapolis Planning), Rodger Lentz (Cabarrus County, Harrisburg, Mt. Pleasant and Midland Planning) and Tommy Porter (Rural Areas/Agricultural). He suggested that the membership be