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Nove~er 17, 2003 Page 293 WHEREAS, local business and other community organizations have indicated a need for office and/or meeting space which could be provided by the Old Bethel School Building; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council for the Town of Midland formally requests of Cabarrus County that the County enter into a partnership with the Town of Midland and Rowan Cabarrus Community College in order that these entities may together benefit from the use of the Old Bethel School Building, allowing each to participate in making decisions regarding the future use of said building for the benefit of the citizens in the Town of Midland as well as those living in the unincorporated areas of southern Cabarrus County. Adopted this the 11tn day of November in the year 2003. ATTEST: /s/ Nancy Boyden Nancy Boyden, Clerk Town Council, The Town of Midland THE TOWN OF MIDLAND BY; /s/ L. W. Whitle¥ L. W. Whitley, Mayor There was brief discussion regarding the possible uses of the old Bethel School, including those named in Town's Resolution as well as a library. Mr. Day advised that the County would have the right of first refusal if it wishes to acquire the property once the School moves from the property. He also stated the County could hire a firm to assist in examining the feasibility and costs of future uses of the facility. UPON MQTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board directed that staff meet with the parties involved in this issue, including the Midland Town Council and County departments, to determine their ideas regarding the future use of the old Bethel School property and to bring this information back to the Board. A determination will be made at that time as to the next step in the process. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-l) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Peggy Dry to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee for an initial term of one year ending November 30, 2004. (I) REPORTS (I-1) Vacant Position Report The Board received the Vacant Position Report as submitted by Don Cummings, Human Resources Director. (J) GENERAL COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS There were no comments by the Board. (K) WATER & SEWER DISTRICT OF CABARRUS COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING UPON MOTION of Chairman Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to recess the meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 7:58 p.m. until the conclusion of the meeting of the Water and Sewer District of Cabarrus County. Chairman Freeman reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 8:45 p.m. (L) CLOSED SESSION UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: (1) To discuss personnel patters as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a) (6); (2) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in Cabarrus County as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a) (4); and (3) To consult