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December 6, 2010 (Work Session) Page 228 Throughout the course of the project, seven (7) joint meetings were held with the HALUP Advisory Committee, Elected Officials (Board of Commissioners, Town Council, School Board, Water and Soil Conservation District), Appointed Officials (Planning and Zoning Commissions, Watershed Improvement Commission), LandDesign, Inc. and support staff from the County and the Town. A joint meeting was held with the Planning and Zoning Commissions from both jurisdictions on September 16, 2010 where the final draft document was presented by LandDesign, Inc. staff. County and Town staff were available to answer questions about the proposed plan as well. The County Planning and Zoning Commission voted that same night to forward the plan to the BOC for consideration. The Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Commission voted at their regular meeting on October 19, 2010 to forward the plan to the Harrisburg Town Council. County and Town staff were available at the Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to answer questions. The revised Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan is now ready for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. The plan reflects current trends in the planning area and recognizes opportunities for future growth. It also provides a level of certainty to citizens regarding densities and permitted land uses within the planning area. Once adopted, this plan, representing the community vision for the planning area, will be used as a guide by Appointed and Elected Officials for decision making regarding proposed land use and development. Ms. Morris stated the availability of Meg Nealon, with LandDesign, Inc., to respond to questions about the plan and requested a public hearing be held on December 20. Chairman White recognized Chad Baucom, Harrisburg Town Councilman, in attendance. Ms. Morris also responded to a variety questions from the Board. Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, also responded to questions. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan Update on the December 20, 2010 Agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Commerce - Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan Update Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manger, advised the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan ( HALUP) will need to be adopted first. This agreement delays utility extensions in the southeastern quadrant of the land use planning area in the future. Area 2 is delayed for a minimum of 3 years and Area 1 is delayed for a minimum of 5 years. The Town of Harrisburg adopted the agreement on November 8th. The effective date of the agreement is December 31, 2010 and the agreement will be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds. She further advised a public hearing is not required and the ILA could be placed on the Consent Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Interlocal Agreement for the Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan on the December 20, 2010 Agenda as a Consent item. County Manager - Update on Regional Emergency Radio System Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information related to a regional emergency radio system: Approximately two years ago, the Board of Commissioners established the goal and corresponding benchmarks of establishing a consolidated 911 system. While this does not do that, we (Concord, Kannapolis and the County) are at least working towards shared equipment and all working with the same equipment in the same system. Although several attempts were made to consolidate into one (1) 911 center, three (3) centers will continue to operate based on discussions with Concord and Kannapolis. Last year, the Board approved the use of 911 funds to pay for