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July 2, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1150 3 Year Net Revenue 1 $196,339.50 Chairman Poole opened the public hearing at 4:24 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was posted on the County's website ( www. cabarrus county. us ) on June 19, 2012 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. With there being no one to address the Board, Chairman Poole closed the public hearing. Mr. McDaniels responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Measmer expressed his intent to vote against the grant request, citing Corning has already received an incentive grant this year. Citing unfair taxation, Vice Chairman Burrage expressed his intent to vote against the grant request. Commissioner White expressed his intent to vote for the grant, stating the company will bring much - needed jobs to the community. A philosophical debate on tax incentives ensued with Chairman Poole and Commissioner Carruth expressing their support for the incentive grant request. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner White with Chairman Poole and Commissioners Carruth and White voting for and Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioner Measmer voting against, the Board approved an Economic Development Grant (3 -year, 85 percent) of the ad valorem taxes on the increase in personal property taxes for Corning as set forth above. Centralina COG - Presentation of "CONNECT Our Future Vibrant Communities in a Robust Region" Rick Burleyson, Mount Pleasant Commissioner, Mayor Pro -Tem and the Cabarrus County representative for Cities and Towns on the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) Executive Board, presented a PowerPoint presentation titled "Vibrant Communities in a Robust Region". The presentation addressed the following information: "CONNECT Our Future" is a process in which communities, counties, businesses, educators, non - profits and other organizations work together to grow jobs and the economy, improve quality of life and control the cost of government. This project will create a regional growth framework developed through extensive community engagement and built on what communities identify as existing conditions, future plans and needs, and potential strategies. It is supported by a $4.9 million HUD Sustainable Communities Grant and $3 million in local in -kind public and private matching resources. The CONNECT Our Future three -year process will engage public, private and non - profit organizations across the 14- county region. It is based on, and builds from, the region's CONNECT vision. Organizations that join the Consortium will be asked to sign an agreement and commit to doing the following: • Share data on existing conditions and future plans (e.g. land use, transportation, utilities). • Appoint representatives to come to meetings and help guide and shape the CONNECT Our Future process. • Help shape a future framework and tools to meet your community needs. Tell us the challenges your community faces and what you need. • Get members of your community or organization to participate in public engagement throughout the process. There is no financial cost and the commitment for the $3 million in -kind match in local resources has already been made by a number of Consortium members. Consortium Member Responsibilities: • Share data on existing conditions and future plans (e.g. land use, transportation, utilities). • Appoint representatives to come to meetings and help guide and shape the CONNECT Our Future process.