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December 3, 2007 (Work Session) Page 643
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette
<br />and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the right-of-way and
<br />easement for Bethel United Methodist Church on the December 17, 2007 Agenda
<br />as a Consent item.
<br />Appointment of Commissioner to NC 3 Study Advisory Committee
<br />John Day, County Manager, reported the NC 3 Advisory Committee has
<br />asked that a Commissioner be appointed to represent the County.
<br />Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, responded to questions from the
<br />Board concerning future meeting dates and times, etc.
<br />UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the appointment of a
<br />Commissioner to the NC 3 Study Advisory Committee on the December 17, 2007
<br />Agenda as an Appointment item.
<br />NCACC - General Information
<br />Vice Chairman Juba mentioned that handouts from the last meeting of the
<br />North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), relative to
<br />Cabarrus County, were electronically forwarded to each Board member.
<br />Request to Broadcast Rowan County Board of Commissioners' Meetings on Channel
<br />22
<br />David Baxter, Communications and Outreach, presented a request from the
<br />Rowan County Board of Commissioners to broadcast their meetings (two per
<br />month) on Channel 22. He estimated the initial cost to Cabarrus County to be
<br />$1,000 - $5,000, depending on the set up chosen.
<br />There was a general discussion and the following issues were addressed:
<br />population map coverage, the number of Rowan County residents watching
<br />Channel 22, computer space, cost, manpower and hours, financing, franchise
<br />agreement, sponsorship time, etc.
<br />Mr. Baxter stated he would report back once all the information had
<br />been received.
<br />John D. Day, County Manager, suggested the information be presented at
<br />January's work session.
<br />Update - Growth Management Efforts wtih Concord
<br />John Day, County Manager, provided an update on the growth management
<br />effort between the County and City. He reported the County has been working
<br />with Concord for some. time to develop alternatives. Although an agreement on
<br />the alternatives was not reached, he said the consent judgment has been
<br />modified to allow for an eight month moratorium so the details can be worked
<br />out. He envisioned a process that would include several alternatives that
<br />manage, direct and limit growth in certain areas, have at least one, if not
<br />more, public input sessions where citizens have an opportunity to react and
<br />make suggestions on the options. He said the suggestions would be submitted
<br />to the Boards for discussion, crafted into text amendments and then forwarded
<br />to the Planning Board for consideration, public hearings, etc.
<br />Mr. Day responded to questions from the Board concerning the issuance
<br />of reservation of capacity certificates during the eight-month moratorium.
<br />Board Retreat - &ebrusry B and 9 at Camp T.N. Spenser
<br />John Day, County Manager, reported meeting with the Chairman and Vice
<br />Chairman to discuss scheduling a Board retreat. He announced the retreat has
<br />been scheduled for February 8 and 9, 2008 at Camp T.N. Spencer. He stated
<br />goal setting would be the primary focus for the retreat.
<br />There was a brief discussion on growth management efforts in the other
<br />municipalities and water resources.
<br />2008 Meeting Schedule
<br />Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board, presented the Board's meeting
<br />schedule for 2008. She reported work sessions, regular meetings,
<br />conferences, holidays, etc. were taken into account in developing the
<br />schedule.
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