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June 16, 2003 Page 146 Mr. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, recognized Ms. Jeanne Dixon on her retirement from the Department of Social Services. Ms. Dixon began employment on February 12, 1973 and retired as Program Manager for Child Support (Child Support Supervisor) on June 30, 2003. On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Privette presented a plaque to Ms. Dixon in appreciation of her 30 years of service to Cabarrus County and its citizens. (C-2) The Great Race Ms. Ann Sternal, Executive Director of the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Ms. Janet Dearmon of Historic Cabarrus, Inc., presented information about The Great Race and associated activities in downtown Concord on July 1. The Great Race competition consisting of drivers in pre-1958 vintage cars will begin in Michigan and end in Florida. Events planned in conjunction with the overnight stay in Concord include entertainment by a band, vendors, fireworks, etc. Ms. Sternal emphasized the economic impact as well as the national media exposure associated with the event. (D) OLD BUSINESS (D-l) Justice Center Project Monthly Progress Report Sheriff Brad Riley reported an average daily jail population of 187 thus far during the month of June. He stated the details of the contract with Gaston County to house up to 20 inmates have been finalized. In addition, Sheriff Riley reported the possibility of a similar contract with Burke County. Mr. Day advised the Board of scheduled visits to facilities designed by the two architectural firms (Ware-Bonsall and Moseley, Wilkins and Wood) being considered by the Justice Center Steering Committee. Plans are to tour the Brunswick County Courthouse and the Cumberland County Jail on June 27, the Lincoln County Jail on July 17 and court facilities in Henry County (Virginia) on July 18. He invited Board members to accompany the committee on the tours. [D-l(a)] Detention Center Contract with Gaston County UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the "Interlocal Detention Center Agreement" between Gaston County and Cabarrus County to house up to 20 inmates in the Gaston facility at a rate of $55.00 per day per inmate and authorized the Chairman and County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of Cabarrus County. The contract was for a period of one year and may be renewed from year to year. (D-2) Eastern Area Plan Mr. Rodger Lentz, Planning Manager, presented the following future land use map options for the Eastern Area Plan. The map labeled Option One is the Future Land Use scenario presented at the public meeting at the Mount Pleasant High School. It maintains the proposed Open Space/Agricultural Preservation District over the entire area not planned for utility service under the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) 50-Year Master Plan. This district would reduce permitted residential density to one unit per acre for the first five residential units, one unit per 2.5 acres for the next two residential units with the remaining units permitted at one unit per five acres. The map labeled Option Two was created by staff based on comments received at the April Board of Commissioners meeting. This option removes the Georgeville Community from the proposed Open Space/Agricultural Preservation District. Under this option density in the Georgeville area would remain at one unit per acre. Mr. Lentz explained that under both options the extension of utility lines to areas with poor water quality or failing septic tanks is encouraged and supported. He stated development of neighborhood service centers at key