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February 27, 2010 (Board Retreat) Page 1830 2010 Update: Very preliminary discussions with school systems have begun on developing a technology plan and funding it separately from other current expense items. Such a plan would provide a good opportunity for further exploration of distance learning, especially considering the serious constraints on funding and the desire to offer an extensive list of courses at all schools. GOAL l: YEAR 3-5 OUTCOMES PROGRESS NEXT STEPS 1. Develop and Interlocal agreement Approach other implement a single with Concord and municipalities in 1St 4 comprehensive plan which adoption and 2009 about replicating defines areas for future implementation of planning process used utility extensions; land Central Area Land Use with uses and densities; Plan and zoning results Concord. Consider a consistent, high quality in lower densities, community town development standards; controls utility hall/summit on water use and extensions and pushes sustainable development. conservation (including development into Seek dynamic speakers. an agreement with all municipal controlled Use multiple approaches: jurisdictions to reserve areas with existing book readings, etc an agreed-upon infrastructure for 15 percentage for years. This successful emergencies or unplanned effort could serve as a needs); annexations; model for replication road and other with other transportation and municipalities. The transit improvements; success of this strategy school construction and depends on willingness other public of the other local improvements in a governments to collaborative effort participate. involving the public, the county, all municipalities, the school systems and WSACC. 2010 Updates: A joint planning process is currently underway with the town of Harrisburg for the county's Harrisburg Area planning district. A joint planning process with the town of Mt. Pleasant is anticipated for FY 2011. An update to the WSACC (Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County) master plan is overdue. Now that we know the maximum amount of public water that will be available in the county (current reservoirs plus IBT [Interbasin Transfer]), it is important to determine the amount of development that can be supported and implement measures to ensure capacities are not exceeded. Action: Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioner Carruth, the County's representatives on the Water & Sewer Authority, will remind the Authority of the Commissioners' goal to have the WSACC master plan updated. GOAL 2: Achieve community-wide preparedness to protect public safety, respond to routine and catastrophic events, and maintain and restore the well-being of all residents. GOAL 2: YEAR 1 OUTCOMES PROGRESS NEXT STEPS 1. Complete the The National Incident Ensure all new National Incident Management Annual employees/Board Members Management report, Assessment was submitted complete required assess the fire to the Department of National Incident suppression response in Homeland Security in Management training. the unincorporated September 2008. Continue monitoring areas, identify short Cabarrus County response levels of comings and provide completed 100% of the volunteer fire recommendations for requirements for FY2008. departments. improvement. The Fire Marshal's Office continues to monitor rural fire response, all departments are experiencing a decline in recruitment of volunteers, the staffing