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January 7, 2008 (Work Session) Page 669 *Comparative cost multipliers for October 2006 based on Marshall and Swift Valuation of 1.063 for Charlotte, N.C. and a correction factor of 1.009 as listed for December 2007. She identified the Marshall and Swift valuation service as the index used to calculate the rate of inflation and in accordance with Section 15-11 of the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance, she said the minimum amount of the VMP is to be adopted at the regular meeting in January of each year. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Annual Adjustment to Voluntary Mitigation Payment Amounts for Schools on the January 22, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item. Update - Eight-Month Moratorium on Utility Extension and Annexation As a refresher, Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, reviewed the impetus for the eight-month moratorium related to the extension of utilities and annexations within Concord's 5-year annexation area. Using a series of maps, he identified the affected areas and reported the moratorium will expire in approximately five-and-a-half months. During the moratorium, he said County and City staff will determine where it makes economical sense to extend utilities and provide services; amend the City's utility extension policy if needed; and determine where zoning changes are needed. He also commented on the opportunities for public participation; stated the need for amendments to the zoning atlas and settlement agreement; and responded to questions on notification procedures for mass rezonings. Chairman White asked Mr. Marshall to keep the Board apprised. Update - Growth Summit John Day, County Manager, reported Commissioner Mynatt asked for an update on the Growth Summit. He reported determining what the County's ultimate water capacity is had been discussed at recent Mayor's and Manager's meetings. Commissioner Carruth reported the elected officials identified water capacity and transportation issues as being the top two priorities driving growth and agreed that WSACC (Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County) should be determining what the maximum sustainable population is. He suggested the Board formally ask WSACC to complete a capacity study. Commissioner Mynatt stated environmental issues, such as the loss of the County's tree canopy, should be addressed concurrently. She also commented on the "slash-and-burn" type development that has occurred in the past and a brief discussion ensued. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to ask the Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) to prepare a study of countywide water usage and capacity at five and ten year levels. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. After a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. Recess o£ Meeting The Board took a short break at 5:09 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:29 p.m. Hotel Occupancy Tax Increase Frank Lapsley, Chairman of the Tourism Authority and Sharon Campbell, with the CVB (Convention and Visitor's Bureau), presented a request to increase the hotel/motel tax from five to six percent. He reported the proposed tax increase was unanimously approved by the CVB Board of Directors and the additional revenue would enable the Bureau to effectively market the new tourism-related products coming on-line (i.e. N.C. Research Campus, new hotels, etc.). After responding to questions from the Board on hotel/motel tax of surrounding counties, Commissioner Mynatt MOVED to place the request to increase the Hotel Occupancy Tax on the January 22, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. Vice Chairman Juba seconded the motion. Commissioner Carruth asked if a public hearing was required and a brief discussion ensued. Mr. Lapsley responded to additional questions from the