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Price Crutchfield, resident of 592 Love Street in Concord, stated he
spoke with a highly decorated disabled veteran who alleges he was "roughed
up" by several members of the Concord Police Department while handcuffed. He
stated his availability to provide the Veteran's phone number if anyone is
interested in speaking to him.
Wi th there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman White
closed that portion of the meeting.
(E)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
(F)
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Carruth MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vice Chairman Poole seconded the motion.
Commissioner Carruth stated the Animal Protection and Preservation
Advisory Committee (APPAC) has come a long way since last year and that they
are unified in their efforts. Although the Board will receive a report in
April, he urged the Board to move quickly before the Committee's energy and
passion wane. He also requested an update at the March meeting.
The MOTION unanimously carried.
(F-1) APPAC - Recommendations - Tabled from January
The APPAC (Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee)
recommended the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached resolution.
The BOC discussed this matter at its recent retreat and determined
additional information was needed before any action is taken. The county
staff was directed to compile pertinent information and inform the BOC of the
anticipated completion date at the February 7th BOC meeting. That
information will be available for the April 4th Agenda meeting.
UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole
and unanimously carried, the Board tabled APPAC recommendations to the April
4th Agenda meeting.
(F-2) Cabarrus County Schools - Request for Escrow Funds for Easements on
Weddington Road for Road Improvements at H.E. Winkler Middle School
$21,324.00
Cabarrus County Schools has requested the County place $21,324.00 into
escrow to compensate Mr. and Mrs. Chris Newsome for easements on their land
located at 4393 Weddington Road, Concord, NC. The road right-of-way and
temporary construction easements are for road improvements required for the
completion of the H.E. Winkler Middle School. According to G.S. 115C-426(f),
the Board of County Commissioners must approve the amount to be spent for the
school site. Funds are available for this expenditure.
UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the placement of $21,324.00 into
escrow for easements on the Newsome property for road improvements at the
H.E. Winkler Middle School as requested by Cabarrus County Schools.
(F-3) County Attorney - Approval of Grant of Permanent Greenway and Sanitary
Sewer Easements for PIN#'s 5620-21-1889 and 5620-22-9833
When the BOC agreed to convey the "Larkhaven" property to Habitat for
Humanity some time ago, it retained some control over conveyances. Now, the
City of Concord wants to put a sewer line and greenway through part of the
property. Habi tat is okay with the installation and both entities request
that the BOC grant the easement.
UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole
and unanimously carried, the Board approved the grant of permanent greenway
and sanitary sewer easements between Cabarrus County and Habitat for Humanity
Cabarrus County, Inc. for PIN#'s 5620-21-1889 and 5620-22-9833 and authorized
the County Manager to execute easements on behalf of Cabarrus County.