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December 7, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1713 Mr. Flowe reported the owners of .the project are not opposed to the APFO (Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance) fee and explained that the request to escrow the funds is due to pending litigation on the APFO. In the event the Ordinance is not upheld by the Courts, he said this mechanism would allow these monies to be returned to the developer. He also added the organization does not do business with anyone challenging the County. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Consent Agreement for the West Oaks Subdivision Project on the December 21, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. Commerce Department - Reservation of Capacity Certificate - The Oaks at Stephens Place Project (Tabled from September) This item was inadvertently placed on the Agenda and was consequently removed. BOC - Consideration of Whether to Remain a Member of the Centralina Council of Governments Chairman White advised this item was discussed in May and that a six- month notice is required. He stated he was contacted by various officials regarding the Board's intentions of the Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) membership. He noted the officials were informed that input was needed from the other Board members. ,He provided information regarding a fabrication in Sunday's newspaper relating to the NC Hwy 73 Plan and clarified the County's position on the issue. He advised the County's reservation is that CCOG will not address items of concern relating to Cabarrus County; the County is paying $39,000.00 a year to CCOG for only $23,000.00 worth of services; and the County is not getting services for the remaining $16,000.00. He advised the County needs to withdraw membership from CCOG. He provided information on various counties that have withdrawn from CCOG membership. Commissioner Poole stated she is a representative of CCOG and expressed her desire that the County remain a member of CCOG because of the regional forum and benefits to staff. She provided further information on the importance of remaining a member of CCOG. Chairman White reiterated his concerns is that the County is not getting the value of services it is paying for and that Cabarrus County does not have a voice within the organization. Commissioner Carruth commented on a systemic problem within CCOGs across the state in that cities outnumber and out vote the counties leaving the counties without a voice. Commissioner Poole expressed disagreement that the counties do not have a voice. She stated the counties are represented and decisions are made at CCOG executive meetings. Vice Chairman Mynatt expressed her support and reasons why the County should remain a member of CCOG. She noted since Commissioner Poole is the representative, she can express the County's concerns at CLOG meetings. Chairman White stated the CCOG membership withdrawal process requires a six-month notice. He said it may be easier to rejoin than it is to withdraw from membership. John Day, County Manager, advised the County can give notice and then make a decision while in the process which would occur within the next six months. A discussion ensued regarding participation on the Blue Ribbon Committee and current status of the formation of the Blue Ribbon Committee. Mr. Day advised the CCOG has hired a company to assist with the CCOG process and manager focus groups have met. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Consideration of Whether to Remain a Member of the Centralina Council of Governments on the December 21, 2009 Agenda as a New Business item. BOC - Discussion on Cap and Trade Issues (Tabled from November)