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October 20, 2003 Page 274 Commissioner Carruth commented on the earlier discussion regarding the proposed increase in the hotel occupancy tax and the continued delay in making a decision concerning the issue. (K) CLOSED SESSION UPON MOTION of Chairman Freeman, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session in Conference Room A at the Governmental Center for the following purposes: (1) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in Cabarrus County as authorized by North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143- 318.11(a) (4); (2) To consult with the County Attorney to preserve the attorney- client privilege and to discuss pending or threatened litigation as authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (3); and (3) To discuss personnel matters as authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (6) . UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of the Closed Session. Economic Development Issues UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board authorized,-subject to NCGS 158-7.1, the execution of contract and sale for Centdev Properties LLC for 2.5 acres on Union'Cemetery Road in the amount of $500,000.00; for FFC Limited Partnership for one acre at the corner of Union Cemetery Road and Cabarrus Avenue in the amount of $432,000.00; and for Mike Everett for two acres on Concord Parkway in the amount of-$320,000.00, subject to appraisal. Each conveyance shall be subject to a public hearing prior to the closing, if any. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette with Commissioners Carruth and Privette and Chairman Freeman and Vice Chairman Suggs voting for and Commissioner Carpenter voting against, the Board authorized the County Manager and consultant (Cornerstone) to create a new record plat for the former Fairgrounds property; to request rezoning of the former School Administrative property; and to pursue the subdivision of the former School Administrative property, subject to appraisal of that property. Further, the Board authorized the management fee to Cornerstone relative to the record plat for the former Fairgrounds property and the rezoning of the former School Administrative property. Closed Session - Personnel Matters and Pendin~ or Threatened Litigation UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and to consult with the County Attorney regarding pending or threatened litigation as authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (6) (3). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of Closed Session. Commissioner Carruth asked to be recused from discussion regarding the Systel matter due to business involvement with the company through his employer. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to recuse Commissioner Carruth from discussion on the Systel matter. Commissioner Carruth left the Conference Room. ~ON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter with Commissioners Privette and Carpenter and Chairman Freeman and Vice Chairman Suggs voting for, the Board moved to go into Closed Session to consult with the County Attorney regarding pending litigation and to discuss personnel matters as authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (3) (6). Commissioner Carruth returned to the Closed Session at 11:45 p.m. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of the Closed Session. No action was reported from the Closed Session. Lease of the First Union Buildin~ Commissioner Carpenter asked to be recused from discussion regarding the lease for the First Union Building due to her employment with Wachovia Bank (formerly First Union).