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March 18, 2002 Page 304 Chairman Freeman recognized the second and called for a vote on Commissioner Privette's motion to delay consideration of the naming rights/ticket sales, issues until the April meeting with Mr. Chappuis to obtain ticket sales proposals from Etix.com and other ticket companies for consideration at that time. The motion was approved with Commissioners Privette and Suggs and Chairman Freeman voting for and Vice Chairman Carruth and Commissioner Fennel voting against. Expo - Agreement with Infinity Broadcasting Corporation Mr. Chappuis presented a proposed Sponsorship Agreement with Infinity Radio Holdings, Inc., for the radio stations in that group to participate in Fair events, concerts, etc. at the Expo. In return, Infinity is offering the County a significant amount of promotional announcements/advertising for Expo events as well as some live broadcasts from the Expo Center. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Sponsorship Agreement with Infinity Radio Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a WSOC FM 103.7, SportsRadio 610 WFNZ, WNKS, KISS 95.1 and WSSS, STAR 104.7) with respect to advertising, promotional and sponsorship service for concert events, tradeshows, conventions, etc., scheduled to take place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center from September 16, 2002 to December 31, 2003. Ms. Chele Fassig, Promotion and Marketing Director at WSOC-FM 103.7, stated the radio stations are very excited to be a part of the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center and are ready to start promoting the facility. Expo Food and Beverage Proposal Mr. Chappuis reviewed the proposed Food and Beverage Policy for the Expo and discussed the impact that the ability to serve alcohol would have on the type of functions booked at the facility. Vice Chairman Carruth made a motion to approve the proposed Food and Beverage Proposal as contained in the Agenda [Item D-l(c)]. commissioner Fennel seconded Vice Chairman Carruth's motion and asked that the following statement be added as Item D: "Alcohol will be strictly prohibited from any and all County-sponsored events, including the Cabarrus County Fair." Vice Chairman Carruth accepted the amendment and added Item D to his motion. Commissioner Suggs questioned the issue of liability if there is an alcohol-related accident resulting from someone driving after drinking at the Expo facility. Mr. Hartsell addressed issues regarding the "potential" for liability and the "likelihood" of liability. He discussed legal issues associated with the agreement between the County and vendor, specifically the nature and extent of that agreement and the responsibility placed on the vendor. Commissioner Privette made a substitute motion to delay the Food and Beverage Proposal until the April meeting with legal counsel to present at that time the legal agreement that the County will be entering into with an outside vendor. Commissioner Suggs seconded the substitute motion. Mr. Clifton reported that a vendor had not yet been identified. He stated a policy decision on the ability to provide alcohol as part of the food service is needed before the vendors will develop a proposal. Mr. Hartsell advised he could create some parameters for a contract as requested in Commissioner Privette's substitute motion, but could not prepare a specific contract without having a vendor. There was lengthy discussion regarding the Food and Beverage Proposal, specifically the serving of alcohol at the Expo. Vice Chairman Carruth and Commissioner Fennel spoke in support of the Proposal and addressed the following issues: (1) impact on facility revenue; (2) the restricted areas at the facility where alcohol could be served; (3) the types of events at which alcohol could be served (i.e., privately sponsored functions such as banquets, etc., where food is served); (4) prohibiting alcohol at any County- sponsored event, including the County Fair, or at ticketed Arena events such