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December 17, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 657 Kassie Watts, Planner, presented a Consent Agreement for Rocky Glen subdivision, developed by Randall T. Scribner and approved by the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Board on July 19, 2007. The project consists of 99 single family lots on +/-35.989 acres located on Rocky River Road. The Consent Agreement includes the payment of $4,039.00 per lot (due at final platting) to advance school adequacy and the following build-out schedule: no more than 14 lots to be platted in 2008, no more than 17 lots to be platted in 2009 and no more than 18 lots to be platted in 2010. Finally, she stated the availability of Mr. Scribner, the developer, to respond to questions. Vice Chairman Juba MOVED to approve the Consent Agreement between Cabarrus County and Randall T. Scribner for the Rocky Glen subdivision, including the payment of $4,039.00 per lot to advance school adequacy (due at final platting) and the following build-out schedule: no more than 19 lots to be platted in 2008, no more than 17 lots to be platted in 2009 and no more than 18 lots to be platted in 2010. She further moved to authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of Cabarrus County. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. After commenting on the capacities of the elementary, middle and high schools and the shortage of water, Commissioner Privette stated his intent to vote against the motion. The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Juba and Commissioners Carruth and Mynatt voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. 7 American Communications Inc. - Clay Andrews, Cabarrus Economic Development Recruiter, stated the details of the project as originally presented have changed and for accuracy purposes, he asked to have the public hearing rescheduled to January 7, 2008. Chairman White stated a public hearing had been advertised for tonight and asked if there was anyone present who would like to speak on this issue. At 7:41 p.m., Chairman White opened the public hearing on the Industrial Development Incentive Grant for American Communications Network, Inc., (ACN), a subsidiary of LKN Communications Network, Inc. The public hearing notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE and THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Cabarrus Neighbors) on December 6, 2007. Jerry Williamson, resident of 2206 Moose Road in Kannapolis, commented on the practice of new businesses receiving incentives from the County and the City independently. He suggested the City and County prepare one incentive package. Also, he asked if any research had been conducted to determine if the business received incentives at their present location and how long they stayed. He further suggested businesses that receive incentives be required to stay in Cabarrus County for at least 20 - 30 years. Finally, he commented on the County's low unemployment rate. With there being no one else to address the Board, the public hearing was closed. Chairman White stated because the specifics of the incentive grant has changed since it was advertised, he suggested the Board re-advertise and hold a public hearing on January 7, 2008. At the request of the Board, Mr. Andrews explained this project is moving at a faster pace than usual and that projects like this one do not usually receive State matching funds. In this case, he said the company is bringing headquarter-type jobs to this location and the State has agreed to provide a One North Carolina grant of $1,000.00 per job, up to 300 jobs. He said the One North Carolina grant requires local governments to match the grant dollar for dollar, which required the incentive to be recalculated. He also responded to several questions related to jobs and a general discussion ensued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing for an Industrial Development Incentive Grant for American Communications Network, Inc., (ACN), a Subsidiary of LKN Communications Network, Inc. (99 percent of the ad valorem taxes/5 years) on January 7, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.