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November 17, 2003 Page 292 maintain utility extensions in certain portions of the City of Locust (maps attached) located within Cabarrus County, contingent upon Stanly County and/or the City of Locust entering into an agreement relating to the adequate facilities ordinance in contribution for school adequacy of $1,008 per residence. Adopted this the 17tn day of November, 2003. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board Commissioner Privette again made the motion (set forth on Pages 290-291), to approve the assignment of utility connection rights. Vice Chairman Suggs seconded the motion. UPON SUBSTITUTE MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board deferred consideration of the assignment of water and sewer connection rights until after the Closed Session in order to receive additional information from the County Attorney. (G-3) Re~ort on Services Provided in Cabarrus County by the Salisbury-Rowan Community Service Council Ms. Elizabeth Fields, Executive Director of the Salisbury-Rowan Community Service Council, Inc. (SRCSC), presented a brief overview of SRCSC and its association with Cabarrus County. In 1994, the State Department of Health and Human Services asked SRCSC to become the grantee for Cabarrus County to receive Community Service Block Grant and Workforce Investment Program funds. The agency receives approximately $200,000.00 annually in grant funds to operate the Community Service Block Grant program, including education and housing, and a workforce investment youth program in Cabarrus County. Ms. Fields reported Cabarrus County has not had any members on the SRCSC Board of Directors for several years and asked for the appointment of two individuals to the SRCSC Board to serve as "watch care" persons over the funds received for Cabarrus County. Mr. Albert Ruff, Director of the Community Service Block Grant Education Program, reported the program assists persons with tuition, books and supplies. Persons must have a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify for assistance. Commissioner Carpenter reported she had served on the SRCSC Board of Directors on several occasions. She stated she had resigned her last appointment when the State transferred the County's weatherization program funds from SRCSC directly to Cabarrus County. Also, she stated there had been concerns because of leadership changes and the direction of the organization. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board asked the County Manager and Commissioner Carpenter to explore the request by the Salisbury Rowan Community Service Council and to bring back a recommendation to the Board. (G-4) Resolution by the Midland Town Council Re~ardin~ the Future Use of the Old Bethel School Property Commissioner Carpenter presented the following Resolution that had been adopted by the Midland Town Council. Resolution Requesting of Cabarrus County Possible Town Uses for the Old Bethel School Building WHEREAS, the Old Bethel School Building has been retired from use as a school and Cabarrus County is now beginning to consider possible future uses for the abandoned building; and WHEREAS, the Town of Midland continues to need athletic facilities for the youth living in Midland as well as those living in the unincorporated areas of southern Cabarrus County; and WHEREAS, the Town of Midland is in need of a centralized office with meeting rooms to conduct the business of running the Town; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is in need of office space for those governmental services provided to the citizens of Midland as well as those living in the unincorporated areas of southern Cabarrus County including a satellite Sheriff's office and a senior day care facility; and WHEREAS, the Rowan Cabarrus Community College has indicated the need to expand into the southern area of Cabarrus County; and