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May 21, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 363 Dear Chairman Carruth and the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: As the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis enters a critical phase, I wanted to reiterate my support for the project. I feel the campus has the ability to transform entire region, and ultimately, it will need t the coordination of all levels of government - local - combined with private investment to forward to continuing my partnership in this benefit North Carolina. the economy of the he cooperation and federal, state and succeed. I look project that will Please let us know how we can further assist you in bringing the Kannapolis Research Campus to fruition. Sincerely Robin Hayes Member of Congress (E-3) Consent Agreement - Roycroft Subdivision Richard M. Koch, County Attorney, reviewed his memorandum dated May 21, 2007, to the Cabarrus. County Board of Commissioners that outlined the Board's options for handling consent agreements for school adequacy. Chairman Carruth reported the Board received reports on the consent agreements for the Roycroft and Saddlebrook subdivisions at the April work session. He commented on the amount of time and money developers have spent in preparing the plans for approval by the Midland Planning Town Council and the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission. Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, responded to several questions from the Board concerning further extension of the proposed build-out schedule. Commissioner Privette commented on the capacity of Bethel Elementary School and C.C. Griffin Middle School. He advocated that the consent agreements should not be approved until there are adequate school seats available. Commissioner Mynatt pointed out the land for the middle school has been purchased and construction of the facility is a high priority. Vice Chairman Juba commented on the approval of consent agreements in the past if they met the requirements and thanked Mr. Koch for preparing the memorandum. She MOVED to approve the Consent Agreement between Cabarrus County and TDW Holdings, LLC for the Roycroft Subdivision, including the payment of $9,034.00 per lot to advance school adequacy due at final platting and the following build-out schedule of no more than 99 lots to be platted in 2008; no more than 99lots to be platted in 2009; no more than 99 lots to be platted in 2010; and no more than 64 lots to be platted in 2011. Further, Vice Chairman Juba authorizedthe County Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of Cabarrus County. Commissioner White seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette stated his intent to vote against the motion and commented on the number of lots approved by the Board of Commissioners in the past. Chairman Carruth pointed out the Planning Boards approve the lots and that Cabarrus Countyhad the foresight to begin asking developers for a contribution to help defray the cost of school construction three years ago. Commissioner Privette further commented on how "the buck stops here", with the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. After further discussion, the MOTION carried with Chairman Carruth, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Mynatt and White voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (E-4) Consent Agreement - Saddlebrook Subdivision