RFP Staff
♦ Recently County Commissioner Craig Pierce proposed the moneysaving idea of obtaining a lease for the Rowan County Republican HQ at the West End Plaza which has plenty of empty space. In fact to avoid any conflict of interest he mentioned that space could be made available at the same price to the local Democrats for a Rowan County Democratic HQ as well. Such an offer would end any possible speculation about the five Republican County Commissioners being involved in improper conduct or favoritism. (Well almost end)
Just imagine if both political parties were housed in the “Mall of the Stars”: The West End Plaza what comradeship and brotherhood could be generated! Competitive tug of wars and paintball battles up and down the concourse. Red Cross Blood drives with each party volunteering the other.
The “Craigster” told the Rowan Free Press he intends to request that a lease for the Rowan County Republican Party HQ at the West End Plaza be placed on Monday’s County Commission agenda. “This proposed lease is nothing extraordinary,” said Pierce. “Since the West End Plaza was purchased back in 2013 our commissioners approved every lease put forward. Every space leased in the West End Plaza puts money in our county’s coffers.”
Most local Republicans we spoke to thought the lease idea at the West End Plaza had plenty of merit. It certainly would save either party plenty of money over Downtown leasing or HQing on Jake Alexander Boulevard and put money the county’s pocket.
Pierce earlier sent out an email to the Republican party Chairman Stephen Kidd, the county commissioners, the state legislators, the school board members, and other Rowan Republicans. It read, “This is an item you need to decide if it is worth your comfort to turn your back on your party that helped you get elected. That is the board’s decision. I will do what my party wishes as without them you would all be sitting at home every other Monday. Just giving you a heads up and I will make whatever comments I feel deserved.”
All eyes will be watching the Rowan County Commission meeting on Monday at 3 p.m. to see how the commissioners sort this out. A discussion seems worthwhile.
The Rowan County Commission meets Monday, May 2nd on the 2nd floor at the J. Newton Cohen, Sr. room of the County Administration Building at 130 West Innes Street in Salisbury:
ROWAN COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA
Call to Order
Invocation
• Provided By: Chaplain Michael Taylor
Pledge of Allegiance
Consider Additions to the Agenda
Consider Deletions From the Agenda
Consider Approval of the Agenda
Board members are asked to voluntarily inform the Board if any matter on the agenda
might present a conflict of interest or might require the member to be excused from
voting.
• Consider Approval of the Minutes: April 18, 2016
1 Consider Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Acceptance of SRO Grant Award from State Farm for Sheriff’s Office
B. Rowan Transit System By-Laws Revision
C. Schedule Public Hearing for May 16, 2016 for Revisions in Administration-
Personnel Ordinance
D. Approval of Bid for the Purchase of Aircraft Ground Power Unit
E. Approval of Sole-Source Contract with Patterson Pope for High Density
Shelving
F. Approval of Proposal for the Replacement of Air Conditioning Unit
G. Surplus Vehicles
H. Proclamation for Let’s Get Connected Day
I. Proclamation for Law Enforcement Week
J. Proclamation To Establish May As Shield-A-Badge With Prayer Awareness
Month
K. Resolution Declaring Property Surplus and Authorizing the Sale of County-
Owned Property
L. History Museum Lease
2 Public Comment Period
3 Public Hearing to Consider Airport Hangar Financing Proposals
4 Proclamation – George Washington’s 225th Visit Tribute Day
5 Request for Approval of Change Order – Chamandy Drive
6 Consider Offer to Purchase Lot #9 in Speedway Business Park
7 Discussion Regarding Date For Budget Work Session
8 Consider Approval of Budget Amendments
9 Consider Approval of Board Appointments
10 Adjournment
Citizens with disabilities requiring special needs to access the services or public meetings
of Rowan County Government should contact the County Manager’s Office three days prior
to the meeting by calling (704) 216-8180.
For More Information about the Agenda Items (PDF):
http://agenda.rowancountync.gov/DisplayAgendaPDF.ashx?MeetingID=181
