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August 8, 2005 - Work Session / Recessed Meeting Page 283 Further, Commissioner Juba reported the subcommittee looked for applicants that answered the questionnaire directly, appropriately and demonstrated insight into planning and zoning issues. Other considerations included involvement in community organizations outside their profession and an applicant's educational background. Based on these factors, she said the applications were graded on a scale of one to ten with ten being the highest. She presented the following committee recommendations and pointed out there had been only one applicant who completed an application and questionnaire from the Midland area: Central - Danny W. Fesperman Eastern - Thomas Porter Kannapolis - Roger Haas Midland - Brenda Cook At-Large - Ian Prince Alternates - Lanny Lancaster, Concord - Todd C. Berg Harrisburg - Larry Griffin Northwest - Barry Shoemaker At-Large - Karen D. Daugherty Armistead E. Divine and John D. Cuff As the liaison for the Town of Midland, Commissioner Privette said he had contacted the Midland Mayor and Town Council Members John Crump and Allen Burnette concerning the appointee from the Midland area. He reported they had unanimously recommended Carl Hill. commissioner Juba questionnaire and said it his appointment. reported that Mr. Hill did not complete a would be unfair to the other applicants to consider There was discussion about Mr. Hill's service on the County Planning and Zoning Commission, his removal from the Midland Planning and Zoning Commission and his failure to complete a questionnaire. John Day I County Manager, reported the Planning and Zoning commission is scheduled to meet on August 18 and the new members will need training prior to the meeting. Rodger Lentz I Planning and Zoning Manager, confirmed the Planning and Zoning Commission has two or three items on the August 18th agenda that require action. The motion by vice Chairman Carruth to accept nominations for appointments to the Planning and Zoning commission at the August 15th meeting, to vote on individual replacements and to vote on a total membership slate including term lengths died for lack of a second. UPON MOTION of Commissioner privette, seconded by vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the August 15th Agenda. There was general agreement that the terms of appointment should be staggered. The Board by consensus asked Commissioners Juba and Freeman to make a recommendation as to the recommended length of terms for the prospective appointees for the August 15th meeting. Commissioner Privette asked about the consideration of Bill Babb and Marlynn Burns. Commissioner Juba reported that Mr. Babb's application and questionnaire were received after the deadline and Ms. Burns had not completed a questionnaire. There was discussion regarding the fairness of considering individuals who had failed to submit an application and questionnaire by the deadline or not at all. Issues addressed included verification that the individuals had received the questionnaire and the number of applicants who had submitted the questionnaire by the deadline. The location of the planning areas as adopted by the Board was also discussed. Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Rodger Lentz, Planning and Zoning Manager, reported that Mark White of White & Smith, LLC, was hired to update the County's Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO). He stated the current APFO focuses on schools but there is an interest to look at all types of facilities, including emergency services, fire, police protection and roads. Mr. Lentz stated the purpose of this meeting was to receive policy direction for use in preparing a draft APFO for consideration by the Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.