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November 3, 2008 (Work Session) Page 1034 of Commissioners to assumethe responsibility for processing the case once 30 days from the time that the Planning and Zoning Commission received the referral has expired. In this particular case, the Planning and Zoning Commission received the case for consideration at the September 18, 2008 meeting. Consequently, the 30 days discussed in GS§ 153A-344 have passed. The Board of Commissioners could proceed with holding the public hearing and the making a final decision on case C2008-04-R. • A map of the current zoning designations, the proposed zoning designations and a map showing the Central Area Land Use Plan that includes density descriptions has been provided to the Board for review. Ms. Morris responded to questions from the Board and a general discussion ensued. The following issues were addressed: the public was given updated information throughout the process; no Board action is necessary at this time; if the Cabarrus Planning and Zoning Commission does not take action on this item at their meeting on November 20th, then the Board of Commissioners can take the matter up for discussion and implementation; a public hearing is required; citizens concerned about plats being down zoned have been contacted by staff; possible actions by the Cabarrus Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Commissioners; and public notification. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board recused Commissioner Mynatt from voting on the Central Area Land Use Plan because she owns property in this area. Note: Commissioner Mynatt has a running motion to recuse herself from any vote on this matter since she owns property in this area. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to place the Central Area Plan Implementation Phase Update on the December 15, 2008 Agenda as a New Business item pending the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. After discussion, the MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioner Carruth voting for, Commissioner Privette voting against and Commissioner Mynatt abstaining. Commerce Department - Consent Agreement - Crescent Heights Retirement Apartment Project Richard Koch, County Attorney, presented the following information regarding the Consent Agreement for the Crescent Heights Retirement Apartment Project: This is aretirement project for senior citizens and the developer is looking for an exemption from the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) voluntary mitigation payment; he has drafted a document to send to the developer and will have a .final version in time for the Board's November regular meeting; and he recommended this item be placed on the Agenda under Old Business. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Consent Agreement for the Crescent Heights Apartment Project on the November 17, 2008 Agenda as an Old Business item. EMS - Ambulance Piggyback Purchase and Budget Amendment Sherri Barnhardt, Purchasing Agent, presented a request to award the purchase of three (3) new Type III ambulances to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, Inc. by piggybacking a bid awarded previously by Rockingham County, North Carolina. She addressed the following issues: the purchase price per unit will be $102,000.00; the purchase of two new ambulances plus one remount was approved in the-Fiscal Year 2009 budget; a budget amendment is included to request appropriation of fund balance of $36,776.00 received from insurance funds for a wrecked ambulance; and the total purchase cost for three new Type III ambulances is $306,000.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Ambulance Piggyback Purchase and budget amendment on the November 17, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item.