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143 local option one-cent sales tax in Cabarrus County to assist with school construction. Commissioner Privette compared the tax rate and school construction costs for Cabarrus and Iredell counties. He questioned the need for the additional sales tax, stating Cabarrus County is growing in revenues at $10 million a year. In response, Mr. Gilliam stated "show them the money" and the organization would "back off" from its support of a local option sales tax for school construction. Chairman Barnhart again stated that school construction costs would be discussed during the upcoming Retreat along with the impact of residential growth on schools and comparison of tax rates in other counties. The Board invited Mr. Gilliam to attend the Retreat. Annual Report f~r the Nursinq Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Con~nittees - Linda Miller, O~udsman Ms. Linda Miller, Long Term Care Ombudsman, presented the annual reports for the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees. She introduced the following Committee members who were present for the meeting: Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Billie Wyatt and Margaret Stevenson; Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee - Vickey Page and Kay Greene. The Board expressed appreciation to committee members for their service. Also, Chairman Barnhart encouraged anyone interested in serving on the two committees to call the Co6nty Manager's Office. Zonino Ordinance ~nendment - Petition 98-05(T) Relatinq to the Establishment of a Rimertown Overlay Zone - Public Hearlnq - 6:30 P.M. Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, presented the proposed amendment to the cabarrus County zoning Ordinance establishing the Rimertown Community Overlay Zone as requested by area residents. He asked that the phrase ~in any three-year period" be added to the end of the first paragraph of Section 4-41 "Development Standards." Mr. Hartsell explained the process for incorporation. At 7:45 P.M., chairman Barnhart opened the public hearing for Petition 98-05(T). The Notice of the Public Hearing was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on February 5 and 12, 1999 and in THE C~L~RLOTTS OBSERVER (Cabarrus Neighbors} on February 4 and 7, 1999. Mr. Terry Barbee of the Rimertown Community supported the proposed overlay zone. He stated it had nothing to do with the incorporation of Rimertown and was developed as a result of community meetings and input from the public. He cited concerns about the impact of uncontrolled development in the community. Mr. Steve Love of Rimertown spoke in support of the proposed Rimertown Community Overlay Zone. He asked those present in support of the proposal to stand. Approximately 15 to 20 persons stood in support, and two persons indicated opposition to the proposal. There was no one else who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart closed the public hearing at 7:50 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Casper and seconded by Commissioner Privette to approve Petition 98-05(T) establishing the Rimertown Overlay Zone as presented by staff. There was lengthy discussion regarding the provision concerning adequate public facilities. UPON SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter with Commissioners Fennel, Carpenter and Privette voting for and Commissioner Casper and Chairman Barnhart voting against, the Board approved Petition 98-05(T) with the deletion of Section 4-41.7 until discussion of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance at =he Retreat. Section 4-41.7 read as follows: