Did you know?
Did you know there are over 1,200 lights on the runway and taxiways at Concord Regional Airport that are inspected and maintained daily by Aviation Department staff? Visit the CRA Facebook page to see all these lights from the sky, illuminated at night.
Highlights of the March 12 City Council Meeting
Please visit concordnc.gov to see the Council Agenda in its entirety.
Presented retirement plaques to:
Received an update and approved the concept for the May 14 Haulers on Union special event as part of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program.
Approved the City's Solid Waste Debris Management Plan.
Adopted a resolution to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Cabarrus County for an EMS base location at Fire Station 11.
Authorized the City Manager to finalize and sign a contract amendment with CATS to modify operations of the 80X Concord Express.
Received voluntary annexation petitions, and adopted a resolution setting a public hearing for annexation of five parcels of land owned by the Estate of Kirksey Dunn Ramsey, Kirksey C. Rankin, Sue R. Baty, Ben F. Rankin, Thomas A. Rankin, Martha R. Lowery, and Joyce R. Cox (aka Rankin Family Properties).
Approved a request from the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) for the City to be a co-sponsor and provide in-kind services and insurance for the 2015 Union Street Live concert series.
Considered appointing/reappointing two Council members to the Concord Kannapolis Transit Commission.
Adopted City Council goals for FY 2015-2016.
Additional item: awarded a contract to In Line General Contracting for renovation work at the Rocky River Golf Club clubhouse.
What's in your medicine cabinet?
Bring unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to next week's Operation Medicine Drop take-back event. Safe Kids Cabarrus and the Cabarrus County Sherriff's Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill accidents, abuse, and theft on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Bring your medications for disposal to Concord Fire Station 3 at 100 Warren C. Coleman Boulevard (beside First Assembly). The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Operation Medicine Drop is held in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s 9th Annual National Take Back Initiative. It is a coordinated effort by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Safe Kids North Carolina, the DEA, the State Bureau of Investigation, Riverkeepers of NC, and local groups to prevent accidental poisonings, substance abuse and protect our waters. For more information, visit safekidsnc.org or contact Norman Franklin at 704-920-5529.
Art and history come together for upcoming Phifer art exhibition and activities
The Phifer name has ties to the area that go back over two centuries. Beginning March 24, a collection of art originally donated by Robert Fulenwider Phifer (1849-1928) will be on loan from the North Carolina Museum of Art, and exhibited in the Concord Museum by Historic Cabarrus. A Concord native, Robert F. Phifer used his success in business to fuel his passion for art. With his passing, he became the first major benefactor of the North Carolina Museum of Art. To kick off this exhibit, the public is invited to attend a special evening of art appreciation on March 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Following dinner at the Hotel Concord and a presentation on Phifer by art historian Laura Fravel, attendees will stroll down Union Street to the Historic Courthouse, where they'll be among the first to see the Phifer Art Collection at The Concord Museum. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and available through March 20. For more information about this exhibition and associated activities, please visit historiccabarrus.com or call 704-920-2465.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Spring 2015 issue of Leisure Times for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Bunny Run 5K and festival coming April 4
The Bunny Run 5K and Festival will be Saturday, April 4 at 9:30 am in Downtown Concord. The race will start/finish on Means Avenue and include the McEachern Greenway and McGee Park. The FREE festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and feature a DJ, inflatables, and the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration for the 5K is $15 and is available online at concordparksandrec.org or at the Academy Recreation Center until Friday, March 27. Race day registration is $20. A T-shirt and goodie bag are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners.
Adults—enjoy traveling and leave the driving to us!
April 23: A Spring Surprise. Save your guesses and worries, this trip with a secret surprise destination is sure to be enjoyed by all. The interactive trip will keep us on the move—visiting multiple locations and witnessing the transformations of some of the nation’s greatest visionaries. Bus departs at 8:15 a.m. and returns between 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Walking shoes encouraged. Registration is $25 (plus cost of lunch), and available at concordparksandrec.org.
May 8: Music and a Meal. Join us as we return to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and absorb the beautiful classical sounds of Rachmaninoff and Dvorak performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. We will hear a sweeping and emotional piano concerto and an energetic and imaginative performance of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9. After the performances we will enjoy an uptown lunch. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:00 p.m. Registration is $33 (plus cost of lunch), and available at concordparksandrec.org.
Youth Council seeking future members
The Concord Youth Council is accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year through May 1. All rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who attend a public, private, or home school within the Cabarrus County School district or live in Concord City limits are encouraged to apply. The Youth Council seeks students dedicated to bettering the community and serving as the official youth voice to City government. The Youth Council has regular meetings and members participate in service projects throughout the year. To find out more and receive an application, visit concordnc.gov/YouthCouncil or contact Debbie Littlefield at 704-920-5615 or littlefd@concordnc.gov.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is second floor of Municipal Building, 26 Union Street, S.
March
17 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
19 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
April
7 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
9 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
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