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March 26, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 299 and it is only fair that newcomers to the community pay the cost of the new schools that are needed for their children through full cost impact fees. Finally, he said the County's growth will continue to be strong and grow as the Research Campus grows. Jo Stephens, 500 Tuttlewood Drive, Kannapolis, reported Cabarrus County. funded a road for J. W. Cannon to enable him to build Cannon Mills. She said TIF bonds have been around since 1952 and in 2009 this Board supported the passage and use of TIF bonds. She also reported on the amount of fees and permits collected by the County for three of the Research Campus buildings and suggested these funds be used for schools. She also pointed out the TIF bond debt includes a guarantee from the developer to pay a minimum tax assessment to cover the debt service on the bonds and that a majority of the construction is high-end housing and non-residential development which pays for itself. Not including sales tax and tourism revenues, she estimated the County will have approximately $196 - $220 million for other purposes and suggested these fundsbe used to build schools. Finally, she reported one of the TIF projects is a water reuse plant. Derrell Perkins, owner of the Carpet Connection located at 1216 South Main Street in Kannapolis, stated his business is doing so much better since the Research Campus project has started. Ernest Macon, 1619 Eastwood Drive, Kannapolis, commented on the partnering to construct a road to Cannon Mills in 1905 and asked the Board to partner again in an economic development project that will benefit the region just as Cannon Mills did. He reported the bonds must be approved by the Local Government Commission and that quality development will generate high- end residential development that pays for schools. Paul Bessent, 2900 Pine Cape, Kannapolis, stated he moved to Cabarrus County many years ago with faith that the Westside Bypass would eventually come to pass. He said David Murdock has a dream and dreams require a little faith. He said the N.C. Research Campus is a county project and everyone will benefit from the project. RECE88 OF MEETING Vice Chairman Juba recessed the meeting at 6:40 p.m. for a short break. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. (F) CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner White MOVED to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette requested tl Consent Agenda and placed under New Contract - Amendment No. 10); Item F-23 a Portion of Health Insurance Premiums Employees Who are Non-Tobacco Users); Beckenham Subdivision). ie following items be removed from the Business: Item F-17 (Ware Bonsall (Proposal to Require Employees to Pay and Offer an Offsetting Discount for and Item F-29 (Consent Agreement - Commissioner Mynatt MOVED to amend the motion to remove Items F-17, F- 23 and F-29 from the Consent Agenda to New Business. Commissioner Privette seconded the amended motion. The motion carried unanimously. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the balance of the Consent Agenda as presented. (F-1) Proclamation Declaring April 11, 2007, ae "Guardian ad Litem Dav" UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2007-O1 BYTHE CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Guardian ad Litem program has established a distinguished record of public service through its work to enhance the quality of life for children; and