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January 28, 2002 Page 266 Sergeant Charles C. LUdwig - Cabarrus County sheriff's Department Sheriff Brad Riley recognized Sergeant Charles C. Ludwig on his retirement from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department. Sergeant Ludwig began work on August 30, 1982 and retired on December 1, 2001. On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Fennel presented a plaque to Sergeant Ludwig in appreciation for his service to Cabarrus County and its citizens.~ The Board congratulated Sergeant Ludwig on his retirement and thanked him for his service to Cabarrus County. Sheriff Riley offered his personal thanks to Lieutenant Stancil and Sergeant Ludwig, stating both had been fine examples of loyalty, dedication and commitment to the Sheriff's Department and the citizens of Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County Fair Awards Given by the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs Ms. Debbie Bost, County Extension Director, recognized the following Cabarrus County Fair officials who were present for the meeting: Harold McEachern, General Manager; Mary Ann Cooper, Operations Manager; Estus White, Fair Board President; and Fair Board members James W. Lentz and Marvin Bost. She stated the 49tn Annual Fair received the following awards in the largest attendance category:. First Place - Fair Book (catalog competition); Second Place - Agriculture Honors; and Second Place Youth-Agriculture. In addition, the Fair received the First Place Goodness Grows Award from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture as well as the coveted Image Award given by the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs. Finally, Ms. Cooper received the Holmes-McBride Memorial Award for "dedicated service to humanity." Mr. McEachern expressed appreciation to Fair staff members and the citizens of Cabarrus County for the team effort in making the 2001 Fair such a success. He stated the Fair Board is looking forward to working with Mark Chappuis for a successful 2002 Fair. Commissioner Privette commented on the outstanding Fair in Cabarrus County and paid tribute to the late Clyde Propst for his work in laying the foundation that helped to develop the Fair to what it is today. OLD BUSINESS Expo Project Update - Mark Chappuis, Expo General Manager Mr. Mark Chappuis, Expo General Manager, commended the Fair officials on their recent awards and thanked the Fair Board for agreeing to donate the administrative office at the fairgrounds to move to the Expo site for meetings and administrative work. Further, Mr. Chappuis updated the Board on recent activities associated with the Expo project, including such issues as naming rights, vendor agreements, a potential partnership with a major radio group to promote events at the Fair and events planned at the Expo after the 50t" Annual Fair (September 8-15, 2002). Mr. Mike Downs, Development Services Director, reported that construction is moving along well at the Expo site. The walls are up on the Arena building and the steel columns will be going up shortly. Work is also proceeding on the Exhibit Hall and Events Center. Plans for the widening of Old Airport Road are complete and a proposal for the work is expected from the contractor shortly. Report - Addendum to incentive Grant Agreement for Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc. County Attorney Hartsell reported the Board had approved in principle, subject to minor edits, two documents involving Fieldcrest Cannon (Pillowtex) tax issues, specifically a Stipulated Order for the United States Bankruptcy Court and the Addendum to the Incentive Grant Agreement. Stating a number of technical edits had been made to the Addendum since the Board's action on January 14, Mr. Hartsell recommended that the Board approve the Addendum and authorize the Chairman to execute the Addendum subject to the receipt of an executed copy of the Stipulated Order from the Bankruptcy Court. He further confirmed that the company had paid its 2001 taxes. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Addendum to the Incentive Grant Agreement with Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the Addendum subject to the receipt of an executed copy of the Stipulated Order from the United States Bankruptcy Court.