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~arch 17, £005 Page study will provide. Mr. Day again advised that staff could seek additional proposals for marketing activities if the Board does not feel that current marketing efforts are sufficient at this time. There was general consensus by the Board that a decision concerning additional marketing activities at the Arena and Events Center should not be considered until after completion of the market analysis and strategic plan. (F-14) Contribution to the North Carolina Local Government Wing at the Institute of Oovernment The North Carolina League of Municipalities and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners started a campaign in 1999 to name the Local Government Wing at the Institute of Government. Over 200 counties and municipalities have now given or pledged $560,000.00 toward the $900,000.00 goal. The County's suggested contribution is $9,320.00, which equals the County's Institute dues at the time the campaign was started. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs with Commissioners Privette and Carruth, Vice Chairman Suggs and Chairman Freeman voting for and Commissioner Carpenter voting against, the Board authorized a contribution of $9,320.00 to the North Carolina Local Government Wing Campaign at the Institute of Government. (F-15) Rec~uest by Midland Town Council for a Joint Meeting to Discuss Water Concerns The Midland Town Council has requested a joint meeting with the Board to discuss various water concerns. The Board agreed to meet with the Midland Town Council at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2003, at the Midland Medical Park. (0) APPOINTM]~NTS TO BOARDS ~ COMMITTEES (0-1) Home and Community Care Block Orant Steering Conunittee UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Alta McKelvin (Department of Social Services) and Cyndl Smart (Department of Aging) to the Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. Both terms of appointment are effective July 1, 2003 and end on June 30, 2005. (0-2) Department of A~in~ Advisor~ Board The Board received notification from Mike Murphy, Department of Aging Director, of the resignation of Edith Walker from the Department of Aging Advisory Board due to health reasons. The Advisory Board has requested the appointment of Alleane Reeves to fill that vacancy. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Alleane Reeves to the Department of Aging Advisory Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Edith Walker. Ms. Reeves will complete an unexpired term ending Dece~er 31, 2003. (H) INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mike Helms presented comments concerning the Arena and Events Center. He questioned the lack of horse and goat shows at the Arena and stated he hopes the facility "makes a go of it." (I) COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION & RESPONSE TO INFORMAL PUBLIC COM1TENTS There was no discussion by Board members. (J) REPORTS (J-l) Vacant Position Report