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March 9, 2009 (Special Meeting) Page 1269 Note: These percentages are based on the enrollment figures from January 6, 2009. Bethel Elementary School - 78.69 C.C. Griffin Middle School - 129.29 Central Cabarrus High School - 79.89 Including previously approved subdivisions, these schools will be functioning at the following capacity upon completion of the Thompson's Lake subdivision project: Bethel Elementary School -154.89 $ C.C. Griffin Middle School - 201.1OB Central Cabarrus High School - 117.25°s The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes a new elementary school in 2010 adjacent to C.C. Griffin Middle School with capacity for 1000 students. Land has been acquired for this project. The CIP also includes a new elementary in 2013 south of Harrisburg with capacity for 800 students. These schools would relieve A.T. Allen, Bethel, Harrisburg and Rocky River Elementary Schools. The A.T. A11en replacement school is projected to open in 2010 enabling the satellite students at Bethel Elementary to return to A.T. Allen Elementary. The capacity at A.T. A11en will be increased from 483 to 1000 seats. A new 1200 seat middle school is included in the plan for 2010 south of Harrisburg that would relieve C.C. Griffin and J.N. Fries Middle Schools. A 175 seat addition at Central Cabarrus High School is proposed for 2013. The CIP also includes a new 1500 seat high school in the west/central area of the County for 2013 that will provide relief for Central Cabarrus, J.M. Robinson, Hickory Ridge and Concord High Schools. Cabarrus County Schools operating at 1108 capacity are considered to be operating at maximum capacity. In response to questions from Chairman White, Ms. Morris reported the developer requested an extension due to market conditions; the Planning and Zoning Board will sometimes question the reason for an extension; the Cabarrus County Ordinance does allow for a one-year extension; etc. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Carruth, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Consent Agreement for the Thompson's Lake Subdivision Project on the March 16, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Commerce - Consideration of Formation of a Complete Count Committee Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reported the County has been contacted by the North Carolina Census Bureau about forming a local Complete Count Committee. Hestated the following: the Census Bureau has encouraged communities to increase awareness of the 2010 Census; the County can appoint a committee of representatives that would be best able to communicate information about the upcoming Census; in particular, the Census is encouraging the County to look for groups that may be underrepresented or may not be willing to complete the Census; staff can report back to the Board at a later date and suggest a committee to appoint; etc. Chairman White noted the importance of the North Carolina Census, especially with regards to representation. He stated this is something the County should improve on and move forward with. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented the following information related to a request from the Town of Midland for an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Midland and the County: the Town of Midland has submitted for flood insurance; Midland has its own Planning and Zoning ordinances, and is therefore required to adopt a flood ordinance; Midland's flood ordinance cannot exactly mimic the County's ordinance; the State is asking Midland to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the County which