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March 7, 2011 (Work Session) Page 337 Commerce - APL2010- 00003, Appeal of Rezoning Case RZ0N2010 -00007 and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Richard Koch, County Attorney, provided the following background information and requested the item be tabled to the April agenda: • On November 18, 2010, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered a request to rezone approximately 2.61 acres from 0/I (Office/ Institutional) to 0 /LC (Office /Limited Commercial) for property located on Pioneer Mill Road near the intersection of Highway 24/27. • The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the rezoning request (7 -2), but the decision was appealed by an adjacent land owner; therefore, the matter is automatically appealed to the Board of Commissioners for a whole new hearing as a matter of right. • The applicant has terminated his contract to purchase the property and wishes to withdraw his rezoning application, according to information received by Kassie Watts, Senior Planner. However, the County is waiting to see if the property owner of record wishes to' have the rezoning application withdrawn. • Since then, the property owner has passed away and this appeal has become an estate issue. • If the appeal stays on the March agenda, the advertising costs will be incurred. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to table APL2010- 00003, Appeal of Rezoning Case RZON2010 -00007 and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. to the April 4, 2011 work session. Commissioner Burrage seconded the motion. Chairman White advised his firm represents an adjoining land owner and stated his intent to be recused from voting on this item in April. Mr. Koch advised that Chairman White could vote on the current motion. The MOTION unanimously carried. Emergency Management - Non - Renewal of Fire Protection Contract with the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department Bobby Smith, Emergency Management Director, reported the Jackson Park Fire District is almost completely surrounded by municipal fire districts that provide fire protection coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. As such, he recommended the County send written notice on April 1s to the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department stating the County's intent to not renew its contract for fire protection service as of June 30, 2011. He also advised the contract requires a 90 -day written notice and responded to questions from the Board. Depending on which municipal provider is selected, Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, reported homeowners will likely see a decrease in their fire insurance premiums in that district. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Non - Renewal of Fire Protection Contract with the Jackson Park Volunteer Fire Department on the March 21, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. EMS - Approval of Ambulance Piggyback Purchase - $250,000.00 and Related Budget Amendment David Hampton, Emergency Medical Services Director, asked to purchase two (2) new Type III ambulances by piggybacking a bid awarded to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, Inc. by Wake County, N.C., using contingency funds. He advised the purchase price per unit is $125,000.00, which is a savings of $2,527.00 per unit. He said buying these units now instead of next fiscal year, will save the County a minimum of $5,000.00. He further advised the new ambulances will replace ones that have outlived their usefulness and complies with the County's vehicle replacement policy. Mr. Hampton also responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Approval of Ambulance Piggyback Purchase for $250,000.00 and Related Budget Amendment on the March 21, 2011 Agenda as a Consent item. Finance - Banking Services Contract Award