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June 16, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Page 878 youth and families, and provide safe places for people to experience a sense of community and create stronger social and family ties; and Whereas, there is no second chance to protect the Carolinas' great resources in this unique way for our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and the cost of these invaluable resources will only increase in the future; and Whereas, private funding is available to communities from the Carolina Thread Trail for planning and construction of regional trails, and this private funding will leverage public funding from federal, state and various sources. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that Cabarrus County supports the Carolina Thread Trail and is committed in concept to working with neighboring communities and with the Carolina Thread Trail to plan, design and build a system of trails that will connect our communities, people and special regional points of interest for years to come. Adopted this the 16th day of June, 2008. /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (G-7) Revised Consent Agreement - Rustic Canyon (Phases 1 6 2) Subdivision Project Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented information related to the Rustic Canyon Subdivision Project. She stated this project was approved in two separate phases with two separate consent agreements. She requested the Board approve a consent agreement combining the existing agreements so the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance could be administered effectively. She also reported that the developer has agreed to the following proposed phasing schedule presented to the Board at the June Agenda Work Session: Calendar year 2008, no more than 100 lots platted; Calendar year 2009, no more than 173 lots platted; Calendar year 2010, no more than 176 lots platted; Calendar year 2011, no more than 192 lots platted; Calendar year 2012, no more than 199 lots platted; Ms. Morris responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to approve the revised Consent Agreement between Shea Homes, LLC and Cabarrus County for the Rustic Canyon (Phases 1 and 2) Subdivision Project, as presented in the agenda. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette stated his intent to vote against the motion citing school capacity concerns. The MOTION carried, with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Carruthand Mynatt voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. L-S) Senate Bill 1597 Cary Energy Efficienay Incentive John Day, County Manager, presented information regarding Senate Bill 1597, the Cary Energy Efficiency Incentive. He reported Senator Hartsell asked if the County wants to be included in this legislation. The Bill authorizes the approval of incentives in exchange for construction of new development or reconstruction of existing development that reduces energy consumption. Commissioner Mynatt MOVED to ask the County's Legislative Delegation to include Cabarrus County in Section 2 of Senate Bill 1597, the Cary Energy Efficiency Incentive. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. Commissioner Carruth commented on a new television show called "Greensburg", which is about a town in Kansas that was destroyed by a tornado that is utilizing energy efficiency measures in their rebuilding process. The MOTION unanimously carried. (G-9) Ware Bonsall Contraot Amendment #12