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October 21, 2002 Page 474 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Peggy Chandler (Kannapolis) to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three years ending July 31, 2005. The appointment to the vacant Concord position will be made at the November meeting. (G-3) Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Commissioner Fennel. submitted his resignation from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors. He stated he would be leaving the Board of Commissioners soon and that it was important for the Board to name his successor to the EDC Board in order for that member to participate in the upcoming EDC Board retreat. He'then nominated Vice Chairman Carruth for appointment to the EDC Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Vice Chairman Carruth to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors to fill the position previously held by Commissioner Fennel. (H) INFORMAL PUBLIC COM/~ENTS Chairman Freeman opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 11:12 p.m. Mr. Mike Helms of 7900 Malibu Road, Mt. Pleasant, asked for an investigation of an incident in which he stated two deputies with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department used excessive force and injured Ronnie L. Mullis. He stated Mr. Mullis is permanently disabled as a result of the incident. Ms. Marilyn Barnhardt of 5800 Wabash Lane, Concord, addressed the Board regarding a number of issues, including opposition to the proposed sports complex to be located near her home and support of a lottery in North Carolina. She also commented on candidates for the State House and Senate as well as the County Commission. Further, she criticized Commissioner Fennel for his past support of the baseball stadium that was built in Rowan County. Mr. Thomas Hill, 10790 Pioneer Mill Road, Concord, expressed disappointment that the Board had not actually voted to reject the additional sales tax and cited concern that the issue may come back to the Board at a later date. He opposed any increase in the local sales tax and commented on the "money that was stolen from taxpayers" by the State. There was 'no one else present who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Freeman closed that portion of the meeting at 11:25 p.m. (I) COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION & RESPONSE TO INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no discussion by Board members. (J) REPORTS The following reports were included as a part of the Agenda: (1) Notice of a Special Meeting on October 29 of the Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors for the joint councils of local jurisdictions and the general public to review the Water and Wastewater Master Plan; and (2) The County Responses as prepared by the County Manager related to the implementation of the ENVISION CABA~RUS strategies. (K) CLOSED SESSION UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: (1) To Prevent the Disclosure of Information that is Privileged or Confidential Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.10(e) as Authorized by NCGS 143-318.11(a) (1) (Authorize Approval of Minutes/General Accounts of