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September 19, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 618 Carruth and Measmer voting for and Chairman White recused from the vote, the Board adopted the aforementioned consistency statement as it relates to the appeal of rezoning case of RZON- 2011 -00003 - Michael Burger, parcel Identification Number (PIN) 5535 -31 -6128. Recess of Meeting At 8:00 p.m., the Board took a recess. The meeting resumed at 8:10 p.m. at which time Chairman White rejoined the meeting. (G -2) ITS - Approval of Request to Change the Name of Christenbury Road to Edenberry Drive and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Lee Snuggs, E911 Address Coordinator, presented information related to a request to change the name of Christenbury Road to Edenberry Drive to reduce confusion amongst first responders and dispatchers when responding to emergency calls due to the proximity of Christenbury Parkway. Although the City of Concord approved the new street name, he advised that several residents requested the spelling be changed to "Edenbury ", today. He further advised that Concord and county staff agreed to the change. In response to questions from the Board, he advised that property owners were notified of the proposed name change by letter, although no responses were received. Further, he confirmed there are currently no residents living on that road. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was posted on the County's website ( www.cabarrus county. us ) on September 7, 2011 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 White closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the road name change from Christenbury Road to Edenbury Drive. (G -3) Tax Administration - Presentation of the Schedule of Values for the 2012 Revaluation - Public Hearina - 6:30 P.M. Brent Weisner, Tax Administrator, reported the Schedule of Values has been available to the Board and the public to review for approximately one month and although several calls were received, most of issues raised by property owners have been resolved. He addressed the reduction in the base rate ($71.00 - $70.00), including: market obsolesces, land value volatility, etc.; and, addressed comments made about the Schedule of Values (SOV) during the "informal public comments" portion of the meeting. In addition, he stated availability of staff to discuss the SOV with citizens and stated his availability to respond to questions from the Board. Mr. Weisner responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Commissioner Carruth commented on the in -depth training he received recently from the Tax Department on accessing property values. He reported the training was very beneficial and informative. Chairman White advised there will be another presentation of the SOV on October 3 and presented for adoption on October 17. He asked that concerns raised at tonight's meeting be addressed on October 3 and again on October 17, if unanswered questions remain. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on August 17, 2011 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarrus county. us ) on August 16, 2011 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. Marilyn Barnhardt, resident of 5800 Walbash Lane in Concord, addressed signage listing the Farm Hill community for sale as "possibly commercial ". She reported the subdivision's covenants require 66 out of 82 property owners' approval to change the covenants and that a prior agreement to sell the subdivision as commercial property, fell apart in 2008 and is no longer under consideration.