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December 20, 2010 (Regular Meeting) (G) NEW BUSINESS Page 265 (G -1) Commerce - Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan Update and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, reported: the HALUP is complete and was adopted by the Town of Harrisburg; the Commission approved the Interlocal Agreement between Cabarrus County and the Town of Harrisburg as part of its Consent Agenda earlier tonight; a representative of LandDesign is available to respond to questions; and a public hearing is required to adopt the plan. She also responded to questions from the Board. Chairman White opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on December 8 and 15, 2010 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarrus county. us ) on December 7, 2010 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman White closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan. (G -2) Finance - Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2010, including the balance sheet which identified assets /liabilities of $75,371,534 and undesignated fund balance of $54,436,158. The net change in fund balances totaled $14,317,345 as identified on the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance. She reported the auditing firm of Martin Starnes and Associates issued an unqualified opinion on the County's financial statements. Ms. Fearrington and Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board throughout the presentation. Erica Brown, Audit Manager with Martin Starnes and Associates, gave a brief summary of the auditing process. She praised County staff for their efforts in the auditing process and responded to questions from the Board. A brief discussion ensued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented. (G -3) BOC - Designation of Voting Delegate for NCACC Legislative Goals (`nn f'c rnn no Chairman White advised a voting delegate is needed for the NCACC (North Carolina Association of County Commissioners) Legislative Goals Conference scheduled for January 20 -21, 2011. Commissioner Measmer volunteered. UPON MOTION of Chairman White, by acclamation, the Board unanimously designated Commissioner Measmer as the County's voting delegate for the 2011 NCACC Legislative Goals Conference. (G -4) County Manager - Council for Sustainable Local Economy - Budget Amendment - $50,000.00 John Day, County Manager, reported the Board created the Council for a Sustainable Local Economy in September and asked him to create a budget. He further reported the Cannon Foundation recently awarded the County $50,000.00 for this initiative. He anticipated the budget for calendar year 2011 being $100,000.00. The budget amendment will appropriate funds for consulting services and a support position. To ensure the best candidate is hired, he advised that the hours of work may range from 20 to 40 hours, depending upon experience, skills, abilities and the scope of work. Vice Chairman Poole MOVED to establish a support position for the CSLE (20 to 40 hours) and adopt the related budget amendment. Chairman White seconded the motion. Following discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried.