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236 <br /> <br />determined through its congressional redistricting process to make a mockery <br />of the voters of Cabarrus County by allowing one of the fastest growing and <br />most progressive counties in the state to be systematically divided, for the <br />sole purpose of allowing one political party to gain an unfair advantage that <br />is not reflective of the wishes of the citizens of Cabarrus County, or the 8th <br />Congressional District. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of <br />Commissioners 'that we oppose the Wright Plan because it divides Cabarrus <br />County for the sole purpose of defeating our incumbent Congressman from <br />Cabarrus County; and <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we call on the General Assembly to draw <br />fair congressional districts in a bi-partisan fashion that respect county <br />lines, communities of interest and the general best interests of the people <br />of North Carolina. <br /> <br />Adopted this the 19th day of November 2001. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br />/s/ Frankie F. Bonds <br /> <br />Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board <br /> <br />/s/ Arne L. Fennel <br /> <br />Arne L. Fennel, Chairman <br />Board of Commissioners <br /> <br />Schedulinq of a Meeting to Complete Discussion of Remaining Items on the Work <br />Session Schedule <br /> <br /> The Board agreed to meet on Monday, December 3, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. with <br />the Cabarrus County Board of Education and to continue 'discussion of the <br />Retreat/Work Session items. <br /> <br />Expo Pro~ect Cgnstruction Items <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton presented cost estimates associated with the proposed Expo <br />project changes that were discussed by the 'Board at its work session on <br />October 13, 2001. These were as follows: (1) Enclosure of the 40,000 square <br />foot open area adjacent to the Arena - $708,355.00; (2) Box seat/suite option <br />inclusive of 126 additional seats - $527,606.00 or approximately $75,400.00 <br />each. The proposals add approximately $1,235,961.00 to the base contract for <br />Matthews Construction (approximately $300,000.00 less than the October 13th <br />estimate). <br /> <br /> There was discussion regarding the ultimate cost of the Expo project, <br />the proposed changes currently being considered and other issues that will <br />have to be~.~ddressed in the future. Future items include construction of the <br />maintenanc~ building, fencing, parking, seating, etc. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and <br />unanimously carried, the Board approved the two proposed changes (enclosure <br />of the 40,000 square foot open area adjacent to the Arena and the box <br />seat/suite option inclusive of 126 additional seats) that add $1,235,961.00 <br />to the base ccntract with Matthews Construction. Further, the Board approved <br />the appropriate budget amendments to fund these two changes. <br /> <br />APPOINTMENTS TO BOAi~DS AND COP~4ITTEES <br /> <br />Home and Communit~ Care Block Grant Steerinq Committee <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Fennel and <br />unanimously carried, the Board appointed Mr. James E. Melvin, II, Aging <br />Program Coordinator, to the Home and Community Care Block Grant Steering <br />Committee for a term ending June 30, 2003. <br /> <br /> The Board asked for additional nominees to replace Ms. Chasity Stoker <br />and Ms. Laurie Abounader who were originally recommended for appointment. <br />Both Ms. Stoker and Ms. Abounader reside outside Cabarrus County.. <br /> <br />Proposal to Establish a Committee to Plan Activities for the National Day of <br /> <br />Prayer and Cabarrus County Day of Prayer Held Annually on the First Thursday <br />of May - Chairman Fennel <br /> <br /> <br />