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63 The motion by Commissioner Nash and seconded by Commissioner Barnhardt to direct the County Attorney when he meets with the County Fair Association that it is the feeling of the present Board that there must be some sort of negotiations made before any further use of the eight acres by the Fair Association was withdrawn after discussion. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Nash, seconded by Commissioner Barnhardt and unanimously carried, the Board deferred the request by the Cabarrus County Farmers Market, Inc., as regards the use of the eight acres of County-owned land until the Board receives a report from the County Attorney's meeting with the Fair Association people. Mr. Thomas B. Robinson, Planning Director, reported that at the end of the 60 day sign-up period for reduced tap-on fees for persons in the Water District there was a 54 percent response rate. He stated that in setting up the County's water rate structure and water system budget, the Farmers Home Administration had figured that the County would have an 80 percent response rate. Mr. Robinson recommended the extension of the sign-up period in an effort to obtain the necessary number of customers to have a self sufficient water system. He also suggested that the Board examine the adopted sign-up fees and possibly establish an assessment or privilege fee similar to that charged by the Board of Light and Water for the City of Concord. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner Nash and unanimously carried, the Board extended the sign-up period in the planned water service areas for a period of 60 days from this date. The Board requested that Chairman Lentz and Commissioner Barnhardt meet with the appropriate officials to evaluate the need to change the rate schedule for hook ups after the extended sign-up period. Mr. Jon R. Finger, developer in the southwest area of Kannapolis, recommended that more information regarding water charges be made available to those residents in the planned water service areas. Ms. Rebecca Yarbrough, Emergency Medical Services Program Administrator with the Centralina Council of Governments, reported on upcoming activities of the Council of Governments. Mr. Charles D. McGinnis, County Manager, reported that he had visited the new waste-to-energy facility in New Hanover County that combines incineration, waste heat recovery and cogeneration. He stated that localities with landfills estimated to be used up in five years were advised to begin planning for the future as it would require a minimum of five years for a facility such as the one in New Hanover County. Mr. McGinnis noted that the Cabarrus County Landfill currently has a life 'expectancy of eight years. Commissioner Barnhardt reported that Mr. Marvin Shue had complained of junked cars in the Centerview section of Kannapolis and asked that the County take appropriate action for the removal of these cars as provided for in the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Payne reported that at the request of Commissioner Barnhardt during 1984-85 budget sessions Mr. William F. Pilkington, Health Director, had investigated the cost of contracting the operation of the County Landfill. He reported that of the two bids received the lowest bid was $140,000.00 a year more than the County was spending and that the contractor had stated he could not do the work with the amount of equipment presently being used by the County. Commissioner Barnhardt replied that he had checked with one of the persons involved and informed him there was no need for him to have a spare compactor at the landfill at all times as one could be brought in from another site if needed. He stated that the contractor had agreed and stated that the quoted price could be brought down. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Clerk to the Board