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January 26, 2004 Page 350 Ms. Ann Sternal, Executive Director of the Cabarrus Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB), gave a Po.werPoint presentation on a proposed Sports Marketing Program that would promote Cabarrus County as a sports destination. She cited the importance of sports tourism, including benefits to the local economy, creation of jobs, increase in the tax base and contribution to the quality of life. Ms. Sternal proposed that the Sports Marketing Program be a part of the CVB with the key players being Cabarrus County, local municipalities, local hotels, Chamber of Commerce, CVB and the school districts. Further, she reviewed the proposed membership of a Sports Marketing Committee that would be appointed by the Tourism Authority. Finally, Ms. Sternal requested the approval of a budget amendment reallocating funds from the convention center line item to provide the salary and benefits for a Sports Marketing position. Mr. Day reported that the Board of Directors of the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation had met and endorsed a community effort to coordinate the economic development program in Cabarrus County. Stating CVB is an important part of economic development efforts, he suggested that the Board delay approval of the Sports Marketing request until the community can come together and formulate a coordinated, integrated and comprehensive program of economic development. There was discussion regarding the proposed Sports Marketing Program, including its benefit to the County and the appointment process for members of the Sports Marketing Committee. During discussion, Board members generally agreed to the importance of establishing a Sports Marketing Program in Cabarrus County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board tabled consideration of the Sports Marketing position until the process for establishing a more coordinated economic development program in the County has been completed. Ms. Sternal reported that CVB staff members, along with staff from the Arena and Events Center, are working with the German Shepherd Dog Club of America to bring a national convention to Cabarrus County in 2005. (G-7) Consent A~reement between Cabarrus County and GLR Development, LLC for the Providence Manor Subdivision Vice Chairman Suggs asked to be recused from the consideration of the Consent Agreement for the Providence Manor Subdivision due to his personal involvement in the project. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board voted to recuse Vice Chairman Suggs from consideration of the Consent Agreement between Cabarrus County and GLR Development for the Providence Manor Subdivision. Vice Chairman Suggs left the meeting room. Mr. Rodger Lentz, Planning Manager, reported that the Providence Manor Subdivision (previously known as Hammermill Subdivision) was approved in July 2003, with a part of the subdivision in the County's jurisdiction and part of it in Harrisburg's jurisdiction. The Town of Harrisburg has annexed the part that was in the County and the subdivision has been slightly redesigned to meet the Unified Development Ordinance standards for the Town. Mr. Lentz stated the amended Consent Agreement is requested to recognize the redesign and approval of the subdivision along with the annexation by the Town of Harrisburg. The contribution by the developer to advance school adequacy will remain at $500.00 per lot as approved by the Board in July. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Freeman with Commissioners Privette and Carpenter and Chairman Freeman voting for and Commissioner Carruth voting against, the Board approved the amended Consent Agreement with GLR Development, LLC for the Providence Manor Subdivision and authorized the County Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of Cabarrus County. The Consent Agreement included the payment of $500.00 per single family lot to advance school adequacy with payment to be made at the issuance of building permitting. Vice Chairman Suggs returned to the meeting room. (G-8) Request to Establish New Attorney Position at the Department of Social Services and Adoption of Related Budget Amendment Mr. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, requested the establishment of a second staff attorney position at the Department effective February 20, 2004. The department currently has an attorney on staff who handles child welfare or child protective services and has contracted for the purchase of additional legal services in other areas, primarily in the child support program. However, due to the workload in the children services area, there is a need for a second staff