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August 8, 2005 - Work Session / Recessed Meeting Page 282 Board members stated the need to see expense figures associated with the proposed project. MS. Patten agreed to provide that information to the County Attorney. By consensus, the Board agreed to place PPF' s request for funding assistance in moving the historic Cline and Propst houses on the August 15th Agenda. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - Equine Feasibility Study Glenn T. Petty, with Triangle Farms Management/Consulting and a professional horse show manager, presented the results of an Equine Feasibility Study for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. He commented on North Carolina's horse industry, the three State-owned horse show facilities, strategic location of the Arena and its accessibility. Mr. Petty reviewed the work necessary to retrofit the Arena for equine events, including stalls and show ring in the Events Center I outside barns/stalls I outside schooling rings, etc. He highlighted the following items: (1) Development budget of $1,581,761.00 for site improvements, outdoor barns/stalls, indoor show ring, outside ring, schooling rings, indoor stalls, specialized equipment, contingencies, etc.; (2) Renovation completion in approximately 10 months upon funding availability. (3) Challenges for Equestrian Center to work: Concrete less slick, non-slip ramp, relocation of power outlets, permanent stall sheds plus temporary stalls, agricultural rates/competitive and marketing/advertising; (4) Estimated $50,000.00 increase in operation expenses; (5) Estimated revenue projections of $475,336.00 (Events $445,336.00; Signage - $10,000.00; and Sponsorships - $20,000.00); (6) Loss of approximately $275,000.00 in revenue to make room for dirt floor events; (7) Estimated net income increase of $200,000.00 per year; and (8) Estimated economic impact of about $13.5 million in tourism monies each year. There was brief discussion regarding proposed equestrian facilities in other communities and the length of the horse show season. Odell Incorporation - update Marlynn Burns, a resident of the Odell Community and member of the Odell Incorporation Committee, provided an update on the incorporation process for the Odell Community. She reported the application/petition for incorporation would be submitted in the near future and that the proposed incorporation meets or exceeds all requirements. She stated the County will be asked to adopt a Resolution of Support for the Odell incorporation after the application has been filed. There was brief discussion regarding the Odell incorporation process, including meetings with and support by municipalities in the County. Proposed Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments Chairman Carpenter reported that Commissioners Freeman and Juba were appointed as a subcommittee to review the applications for appointment to the restructured Planning and Zoning Commission. She expressed appreciation to both Commissioners for their efforts and turned the floor over to Commissioner Juba for an update. Commissioner Juba reviewed the Commissioner Freeman used to evaluate Completion of an Appointment Application; (see below) prepared by the County Manager (3) No conviction of a criminal offense. following criteria that she and the eligible applications: (1) (2) Completion of a questionnaire and returned by the due date; and Questionnaire: (1) Why do you want to be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission? (2) What unique perspective can you bring to this Commission? (3) How do you feel about recent growth and development in the County? (4) What do you consider to be the most important issues facing the County related to growth? (5) What role should the Commission take in guiding and regulating growth? (6) What experience do you have or what knowledge have you gained that will help prepare you to serve on the Commission?