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VIII. CLOSED SESSION <br /> VIII.A Closed Session per N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss <br /> the acquisition of real property. <br /> Motion: Motion to go into Closed Session per N.C. General Statute <br /> Section 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss the acquisition of real property. <br /> Mover: Cameron Sharpe <br /> For: 7 - Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, <br /> Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, Mark Lovick <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br /> Motion: Motion to go out of Closed Session. <br /> Mover: Cameron Sharpe <br /> For: 6 - Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, <br /> Mark Lovick <br /> Absent: 1 - Arianna Del Palazzo <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br /> Motion: Motion to amend the agenda to continue conversation about the <br /> Multi-Sport Complex that was not discussed during Closed Session. <br /> Mover: Bill Carver <br /> For: 6 - Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, <br /> Mark Lovick <br /> Absent: 1 - Arianna Del Palazzo <br /> Motion Result: Passed <br /> Commissioner Bill Carver asked about how the ultimate decision will be made on what <br /> direction the Board will go related to the Multi-Sports Complex and bond funds. He stated <br /> that there are a number of people who have expressed concerns because they will not <br /> have direct access to the park because it is in a more remote location. There is some <br /> discussion to use the $25 million to improve the existing parks. The other item of concern <br /> is if there are other viable options for locations. Commissioner Carver requested to have <br /> further discussions about the plans at the Retreat at the end of January. County Manager <br /> John Crumpton stated that the first Phase of the County Park improvement projects is <br /> already funded. The County has one of the best GIS Directors in the state that is keeping <br /> a lookout for properties for future needs of the County. The County will also need to <br /> discuss with the School Board in the future about the growth in the County. Dr. Crumpton <br /> said that the County will probably not need a school in the next 5-7 years due to the ADM <br /> number. He added that there are people in the County that are looking for some relief <br /> because they are struggling to pay their tax bills due to COVID setbacks. Trying to lower <br /> the tax rate and spend on these projects at the same time will require prudence and <br /> patience over time. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> Motion: Motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. <br /> Mover: Dr. Andre Knecht <br /> 6 <br />