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May 19, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 836 The term of appointment for Michael M. Quickel ends June 30, 2008. Mr. Quickel has served six consecutive years as the at-large representative and is willing to serve another term on the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC). However, pursuant to the Board's Appointment Policy, "an individual may not serve more than six consecutive years" and completing an unexpired term does not count towards years of service. As required, advice will be sought from the organizing political subdivisions on the appointment of Robert Ritchie (the only applicant on file). Responses will be distributed as received. Commissioner Carruth stated Michael Quickel has done a tremendous job on the WSACC. He suggested that Robert Ritchie be appointed to the Authority when Vice Chairman Juba's term ends in December. Although Mr. Quickel has done an excellent job, Commissioner Privette pointed out that he has already served six consecutive years and that he would like for someone else to serve in this capacity. Vice Chairman Juba agreed with Commissioner Carruth's comments, stated the importance of the decisions made by the Authority and expressed support for the reappointment of Mr. Quickel. Commissioner Privette MOVED to appoint Robert Ritchie to the Water and Sewer Authority for a three-year term ending June 30, 2011 to fill the at- large position. The MOTION failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to make an exception to the length of service provision in -the Board's Appointment Policy and to reappoint Michael Quickel to the Water and Sewer Authority for. a three-year term ending June 30, 2011 to fill the at-large position. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. The MOTION carried, with Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Carruth and Mynatt voting for and Chairman White and Commissioner Privette voting against. Commissioner Carruth stated he would like to have the option of appointing Robert Ritchie as Vice Chairman Juba's replacement on the WSACC statutorily explored. (I) REPORTS None. J) GENERAL COMMENTS HY HOARD MEMBERS Commissioner Privette asked what the revenue neutral tax rate is projected to be. John Day, County Manager stated the budget will be presented on Thursday, May 22, 2006. He explained that additional information on the revaluation was just received and that tax rates will be presented on Thursday. Commissioner Carruth reported Cabarrus County consists of 364 square miles of land or 233,000 acres, of which 115,000 acres are already zoned for residential development. He said the County needs to make an aggressive effort towards designating property for specific uses such as commercial and industrial use. He also stated open agricultural space accounts for about 30 percent or 50,000 to 70,000 acres of the County. He stated the need to continue to monitor these percentages. Commissioner Mynatt announced that an open house drop-in session for the Central Area Land Use Plan is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Governmental Center. She encouraged all citizens to attend. Chairman White announced that May 1, 2008 was Law Day and Captain Phil Patterson of the Sheriff's Department was the recipient of the Robert J. Eury Award for outstanding service. He said Captain Patterson has twenty-six years of service in Cabarrus County. On a separate note, Chairman White stated he received a letter from a California resident complimenting a Cabarrus County Detective for going above and beyond the call of duty. Chairman White announced that the "Parking Lot" issues that were identified at the Board's retreat would be discussed in July, August and September. He also stated more information on the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance