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July 14, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 277 Mr. Day stated it would be appropriate for the County to pay a portion of the study, if the County plans to utilize the facility for such uses as a library, satellite office for the Department of Social Services, etc. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board directed the County Manager to send a letter on the Board's behalf to the Town of Midland asking for the proposed uses for a community center at the former Bethel Elementary School. Information about proposed uses and cost-sharing for the feasibility study will be brought back to the Board. (G-6) Odell Replacement School and Odell Youth League Ball Fields John Day I County Manager I presented the following information concerning the Odell Replacement School and the Odell Youth League Ball Fields: (1) The site assessment for the new Odell Elementary School off Harris Road found the site to be problematic due to bad topography, floodplains and wetlands; (2) The current Odell School site includes several ball fields used by the Odell Recreation Association (ORA); (3) Tentative plans were to build replacement ball fields for the ORA at the new school site on Harris Road; (4) The ball fields would have to be terraced with grade differences as much as 20 feet, and the parking and concession stand would be a considerable distance from the fields; (5) Based on these facts, the Odell Recreation President, Larry Ensley, has requested the County secure land at another location to construct the replacement ball fields; and (6) with the growing population in the Odell area and because of its proximity of the city limits of Kannapolis and Concord, the opportunity exists to develop a jointly funded park project. By consensus, the Board asked staff to work with the Odell Recreation Association and the cities of Concord and Kannapolis to identify a site for a park generally in the Odell area and to develop a financing plan for its construction. vice Chairman Carruth asked the public to provide information to the County Manager about any potential site in the Odell Community for placement of the ballfields. (G-7) Lease Agreement for Use of the Former County Vehicle Service Garage by the Cabarrus County Schools John Day, County Manager, reported the Cabarrus County Board of Education has requested use of the former County service garage located on Union Cemetery Road. The School Bus Garage, which is located adjacent to the former service garage site, is no longer large enough to service Schools' fleet of vehicles. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved the lease agreement with the County Schools for the former County Vehicle Service Garage and authorized the County Manager to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the County. (G-8) Cabarrus Arena and Events Center - Food and Beverage Contract Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, reported staff approached SMG, the management firm for the Arena and Events Center, to submit a proposal to provide the food and beverage service at the Arena. Eurest, Inc., the current food and beverage provider, has been operating at a deficit for last three years and its current contract does not provide any incentive for the contractor to operate efficiently or provide quality service. Further, he said the SMG food and beverage proposal begins to show a profit in the first year and includes incentives. Mr. Downs recommended the County notify Eurest, Inc. of plans to discontinue its contract and accept the proposal from SMG. Mr. Downs responded to a number of questions regarding the current contract with Eurest, Inc. and upcoming events at the facility. Mr. Downs reported there are no penalties associated for terminating the Eurest contract, but a notice of 120 days is required. He advised that the study by Glen Petty regarding the potential use of the Arena for equestrian events will be available next month. commissioner Privette asked if a pub was going to be opened at the Arena.