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May 7, 2007 (Work Session) Page 353 mitigation amounts are already being enforced in the towns of Midland, Harrisburg and Mt. Pleasant. He reported a public hearing was held when the APFO was originally presented to the Commissioners and that a second public hearing could be held, but would have to be advertised. Mr. Marshall responded to several questions from the Board John Day, County Manager, identified three areas that staff needs direction on: (1) possibly changing the mitigation percentage (currently at 50 percent); (2) updating the Board's policy to include the new study done by TischlerBise; and (3) what is considered to be overcrowded - the current percentage rate is 110 percent of capacity. There. was a lengthy discussion on the following topics: changing the mitigation amount; the percentage of capacity; land transfer tax; etc. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to place consideration of Adequate Public Facilities updates in the Cabarrus County Subdivision and Zoning Regulations on the May 21, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Commissioner Privette seconded the motion. Mr. Day pointed out the policy and the draft APFO are separate issues. He also commented on Commissioner White's suggestion made outside of the meeting to hold a stakeholder's meeting to consider the issues and provide input into the process. There was further discussion. Vice Chairman Juba withdrew her MOTION and Commissioner Privette withdrew his second. UPON MOTION by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Consideration of Adequate Public Facilities Updates in the Cabarrus County Subdivision and Zoning Regulations on the June 18, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Further, the Board directed the County Manager to convene a stakeholders meeting to receive additional input. Mr. Day reported the stakeholders group would consist of representatives from the municipalities, building industry, realtors association, and the schools. He also suggested the group include a Commissioner. Chairman Carruth suggested Commissioners Mynatt and Privette attend the stakeholders meetings. Water Extension Agreement with Concord for Moes Drive Community John Day, County Manager, reported in accordance with the utility agreement with the City of Concord related to litigation, the County must expend Northwest Water and Sewer Fee revenues that were collected in the northwest area. He said a policy was not adopted to define how those funds would be used other than for utility extension(s) in the area. He said the Board agreed to liquidate the fund by giving the money to the City for eligible projects. Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, reported the Commerce Department was approached concerning a potable water and sanitary sewer project in the Moss Drive community. After meeting with the City, she said the County only has enough funds to complete the water portion of the project. She said the residents were notified of the shortfall but still wanted to proceed with the project. She said the City will design and construct the project in exchange for using the remaining Northwest Area funds towards the Poplar Trails Sand Filter Outfall project. At the request of the County Manager, Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, defined the boundaries of the northwest area and said the funds must be used on projects within the fee collection area. He also pointed out the Moss Drive project is in keeping with the Department's community development goals. Board. Ms. Sifford and Mr. Marshall responded to several questions from the UPON MOTION by Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Water Extension Agreement