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July 2, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1151 Help shape a future framework and tools 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. • No financial cost, in -kind matches already committed. Mr. Burleyson responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman White expressed concerns about the unwillingness of the City of Kannapolis to work with the County on a local land use plan and prior issues with the COG which resulted in the County withdrawing its membership. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed opposition to participating in the consortium. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised staff is already working with the COG on the "CONNECT Our Future" project and discussions with Kannapolis about their land use area plan are moving forward. Following a general discussion, Chairman Poole addressed the benefits of the consortium and requested the consortium's meeting times be provided. She also stated her willingness to serve as the Commission representative, if her schedule permits it. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised work is underway on all the area land use plans with the Cities and advised that staff plans to attend the July 26, 2012 "CONNECT" kickoff meeting. Finance - Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Reallocation Request for Concord High School $42,000.00 and Central Cabarrus High School $20,000.00 Chairman Poole advised $31,500.00 for switches at Winecoff Elementary has also been included in this request. (See page 1148.) Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Chief Financial Officer, and Lee Connellee, CCS Project Manager, presented information related to the following request: The Cabarrus County School Board is requesting a reallocation of $42,000.00 at the Concord High School and a reallocation of $20,000.00 between J. N. Fries Middle and Central Cabarrus High Schools. QSCB funds of $42,000.00 will be reallocated from the Concord High School chiller replacement project to the technology upgrades project. Per the School Board, the chiller replacement project bids came in under budget and the funds are needed to upgrade the technology throughout the entire school. QSCB funds of $20,000.00 will be reallocated from the J. N. Fries roof project to the Central Cabarrus chiller project. Per the School Board, the J. N. Fries roof project came in under budget and the funds can be used at Central Cabarrus to install a chemical free water treatment system, a cooling tower platform and ladder. Reallocation of funds will be discussed at the Cabarrus County School's July 2, 2012 board meeting. Ms. Kluttz also noted the new layout of their reporting document will help them make better decisions in the future concerning the reallocation of funds. She and Mr. Connellee also responded to concerns raised by Commissioner White related to keeping funds to complete future phases of the roofing project at J. N. Fries, if needed. Len Witke, CCS Executive Director, Facilities Management, was also in attendance. Planning and Development - Proposed Text Amendment TEXT2012 -00001 and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.Y-. (July 16) Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented information related to a request for proposed text changes to the following Chapters in the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 2 - Definitions, Chapter 3 - Establishment of Zoning Districts, Chapter 7 - Performance Based Standards and Chapter 8 - Conditional Uses. In addition, a new appendix, Appendix C, Trail and Trail Head Design, will be added to the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (9 -0) on May 8, 2012 to forward the proposed amendments to the Board of Commissioners for final consideration. Chairman Poole addressed questions she had about the definitions for bed and breakfast establishments and kennels and pet grooming establishments. She also advised a public hearing is needed.