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January 30, 2004 Page 356 (projection); 2020 - 240,172 (projection); 2030 - 301,560 (projection); and 2050 - 400,000 (projection). He asked the Board to think ahead to 2054 when the County's population is projected at 400,000 and to identify some issues facing the County at that time. The Board identified the following issues: (1) Where to put 400,000 persons; (2) Adequacy of water supply; (3) Demographics of new residents; (4) Employment opportunities; (5) Terrorism; (6) Debt Service; (7) Need to be flexible; (8) Relationship between the State and local governments; (9) Need for a comprehensive transportation plan, including roads, greenways, public transit and mass transit; (10) Air quality; (11) Disposal of garbage; (12) Waste water treatment facilities; (13) Stormwater issues; and (14) Social Services costs. During the discussion, Mr. McCoy emphasized the importance of starting policies that will address such critical issues as water, economy and schools. The Board discussed the possibility of establishing community centers at the schools as well as the possibility of buying land now for future schools. Mr. McCoy pointed out that the location of schools is one of the most important decisions a county can made as growth will occur where the schools are built. Mr. McCoy then asked Board members what they would like to see in Cabarrus County in 2054. Responses included the following: (1) Better roads and facilities; (2) Orderly development; (3) Character; (4) Style and grace; (5) Effective transportation planning; (6) Mixed-use development; (7) High tech industry, such as aerospace related activities; (8) Lead the region in educational achievement; (9) Have the jobs and quality of life to keep educated people in the county; (10) Diverse economy, specifically a good mixture of clean industrial, office, small business and retail; (11) Distinguishing Cabarrus County from other counties in the region (i.e., marketing business); (12) Growth of tourism; and (13) Cabarrus County as a business and travel destination in the southeastern United States, including youth sports events, major league baseball, expanded motorsports and heritage tourism. Recess of Meeting UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the meeting was recessed at 8:45 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2004, in the Community Board Room at Barber Scotia College. Clerk to the Board