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April 16, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 339 There was a brief discussion on the only difference between Chapter 40-A and Chapter 136 is that the County is not required to send the 30-day letter under Chapter 136. Commissioner Pri vette's MOTION died for lack of a second. No further action was taken on this item. (G-19) NC House Bill 1205, Kannapolis Annexation Chairman Carruth read an e-mail sent to the County's legislative delegation on April 5, 2007 concerning the proposed annexation legislation. Commissioner Mynatt requested additional background information on Keith Wayne's rezoning request that was heard by the former Board of Commissioners. Susie Zakraisek, Planning & Zoning Manager, reported on the rezoning application filed by Keith Wayne and denied by the Board last year. She responded to several questions from the Board on the particulars of the rezoning case, what would happen to the County's regulations if the property were annexed by Kannapolis, etc. There was a lengthy discussion on the legislation, growth, development standards in Kannapolis, etc. Commissioner Privette made a MOTION to ask the County's legislative delegation to oppose House Bill 1205. Vice Chairman Juba seconded the MOTION. Commissioner White expressed concern that the Commission is over stepping its boundaries. Chairman Carruth commented on the need for collaboration and to find a workable solution that will provide some long-term protection for the Odell community. The MOTION carried with Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Mynatt and Privette voting for and Chairman Carruth and Commissioner White voting against. Recess of Meeting The Board took a short break at 8:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:11 p.m. (G-1) Industrial Development Incentive Grant - MRN Radio - Public Hearing - 6:30 p.m. _ Ryan McDaniels, Director, Economic Development Corporation, reported MRN Radio, awholly owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation, is considering relocating its operations from Daytona, Florida to an existing building on Akins Drive in Concord. He reported the company plans to invest $1.8 million in new equipment/upfit and bring 35 additional jobs to the County with a total growth of SO to 60 employees by 2010. He reported the company will pay $11,000.00 in new taxes; receive a rebate of $9,600.00 with the County netting $1,700.00 annually. He said the proposed incentive grant will end in the fourth year with the County receiving $11,000.00 in additional tax revenue annually. He further reported the request was unanimously approved by the EDC Board of Directors. Mr. McDaniels responded to a variety of questions from the Board. At 9:16 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing on the Industrial Development Incentive Grant for MRN Radio. The Public Hearing Notice was published on April 9 and 11, 2007 in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBONE and on April 5 and 12, 2007 in THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Cabarrus Neighbors). Larry Marlow, resident of 664 Odell School Road, asked if this is the same property used by Darrell Waltrip and commented on Concord's denial of a request by a local church to use the property. There was no one else present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to approve the Industrial Development Incentive Grant for MRN (Motor Racing Network) Radio and to grant