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August 21, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3247 department's education animals, and additional storage spaces. He stated that Seth led eight volunteers through the planning, construction and installation of the structure totaling one hundred service hours. Alex Beck, Park Program Manager was also in attendance. Seth was presented with a plaque of appreciation for his project. Seth accepted the plaque and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to complete his Eagle Scout project at Rob Wallace Park. (C-3) ITS - Recognition of 2017 15th Annual Digital Counties Survey Achievement On behalf of the Information Technology Services Department, Todd Shanley, Deputy Chief Information Officer accepted the Annual Digital Counties Survey Achievement. Cabarrus County came in fifth place in the 150, 000 - 249, 000 population category of the 2017 15th Annual Digital Counties Survey. The survey, conducted by The Center for Digital Government (CDG) in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) , identifies the best technology practices among U.S. counties, including initiatives that save tax dollars through newfound efficiencies; boost transparency, cybersecurity and engagement; or innovate through unique and exciting projects. (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Morris opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 6:46 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Mr. Roland Jordan, resident of 134 Lore Street in Concord, spoke regarding public attendance at community events. Ruchix Mehta, owner of the Marathon Convenient Store located on Concord Lake Road, expressed concerns regarding the closure of the Concord Lake Road Bridge. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E-1) Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendments to Chapter 7 TEXT2017-00004 - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Richard Koch, County Attorney advised the public hearing is a continued public hearing from May 15, 2017. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager advised the following proposed text amendment to the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance was tabled from the regular meeting on May 15, 2017 to the August 21, 2017 regular meeting and the public hearing was left open to hear comments on TEXT2017-00004 until that date. The proposed changes relate to the following: TEXT2017-00004-Chapter 7, Permitted Based on Standards. Consider adding new type of use called Permanent Temporary Event Facility to Chapter 7, Chapter 2 Rules of Construction and Definitions, and Chapter 3 Establishment of Zones. Deletions are in strikeout text. Additions and corrections are in red text. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on May 3 and 10, 2017 in The Independent Tribune. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County' s website (www.cabarruscounty.us) on May 15, 2017 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2. 1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Morris closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION by Commissioner Shue, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted proposed text amendment TEXT2017-00004.