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April 15, 2002 Page 324 <br /> <br />Commission candidate), Liz Poole (Cabarrus School Board member) and Cindy <br />Fertenbaugh (Cabarrus School Board member and County Commission candidate), <br />to consult and make a recommendation later in the meeting concerning the <br />signboard design. <br /> <br /> Mr. Chappuis reported that the Expo facility has been ranked in sixth <br />place based on the size of meeting facilities in the Charlotte area in the <br />recent Book of Lists published by the Business Journal. <br /> <br /> Mr. John Cox, Chief Executive Officer of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber <br />of Commerce, presented comments in support of the Expo facility. He <br />discussed the economic impacts that the facility will have on the future of <br />Cabarrus County and how the Expo will enhance the quality of life for the <br />citizens of the Cabarrus region both now and for future generations. Finally, <br />he outlined plans by the Chamber to utilize the new Expo facility for various <br />events in the future. <br /> <br />Naming Rights/Marketing Agreement (Etix) and Ticketing System Proposals <br /> <br /> Mr. Chappuis briefly reviewed the proposed naming rights/marketing <br />agreement with Etix that had been discussed by the Board during meetings in <br />February and March. In exchange for naming rights for the Arena, the company <br />would rebate ticketing fee revenue back to Cabarrus County. The Board took <br />no action regarding the proposed agreement with Etix. <br /> <br /> Mr. Chappuis compared proposals by Etix and Ticketmaster for handling <br />ticket sales for Expo events, stating there are advantages to both proposals. <br />The fees charged by Ticketmaster would be higher than those charged by Etix, <br />but Ticketmaster would provide advance ticket sales at several retail sales <br />outlets in the county. Etix would charge lower fees but does not have retail <br />sales outlets. Also, Ticketmaster has been in the ticket sales business for <br />a number of years while Etix is a young company. <br /> <br /> Mr. Geoffrey M. Carns, General Manager of Ticketmaster, discussed that <br />company's proposal for ticket sales. <br /> <br /> There was discussion regarding the proposals by Ticketmaster and Etix <br />for ticket sales at the Expo, including a comparison of fees and the <br />availability of ticket sales at retail sales outlets. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Privette <br />and unanimously carried, the Board approved Ticketmaster as the ticketing <br />agent for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center at the Expo and authorized Mr. <br />Chappuis to negotiate a contract with Ticketmaster and bring a proposed <br />contract back to the Board for consideration at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Establish a Meeting Date to Review Presentations Regarding Potential Food <br />Service Providers <br /> <br /> At the request of Mr. Clifton, the Board agreed to meet at 7:00 p.m. on <br />Monday, April 22, to hear presentations by potential food service providers <br />for the Expo. <br /> <br />Selection of Design for Signboards <br /> <br /> The group from the audience recommended Option 5 for the Expo <br />signboards. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Freeman and <br />unanimously carried, the Board approved Option 5 for the design of the <br />signboards at the Expo. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br /> Commissioner Privette questioned the 2002 rate adjustment request by <br />Time Warner Cable (Item E-5). The Board removed that item from the Consent <br />Agenda for discussion. <br /> <br />Budget Amendment - Ca~ital Improvement Project (Aerial Photography) <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Fennel <br />and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment. <br /> <br />BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST <br /> <br /> <br />