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August 15, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 292 with there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Carpenter closed that portion of the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Chairman Carpenter reported that the recommended representation on the Planning and Zoning Commission coincides with the County's Area Plans, including the Northwest Area Plan. She said a subcommittee, consisting of Commissioners Freeman and Juba, evaluated the applications based on the criteria that included the following: completion of an application and questionnaire; community involvement; specialized training or expertise in planning related issues; and no conviction of a criminal offense. Chairman Carpenter pointed out that Marlynn Burns had not completed the required questionnaire. (E) OLD BUSINESS (E-1) NC 73/Pop1ar Tend Road Plan Update Rodger Lentz, Planning and Zoning Manager, provided an update on the NC 73/Poplar Tent Plan. He reported staffs from the participating jurisdictions will meet to review the consultant's draft report that will be available to the public on August 24. Two public meetings are tentatively scheduled for August 29 and September 13. The proposed Plan will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board later in the year for consideration. (E-2) Follow-up to Designing Cabarrus Rodger Lentz, Planning and Zoning Manager, reported the ordinance changes resulting from the Designing Cabarrus project have been printed and are available online or may be purchased in the Commerce Department. He said two training workshops were held on August 10 with approximately 60 participants, consisting of mostly engineering firms, surveyors and citizens. Mr. Lentz also reported the new zoning map is on the website. Finally, he stated the first subdivision that consists of 18 lots in the Northwest Area has been submitted under the new standards. Commissioner Juba commended the Planning and Zoning staff for their hard work and adherence to deadlines. (E-3) Update on the Justice Center and Jail Annex Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, provided a brief update on the progress of the Justice Center and Jail Annex. She reported property acquisitions are ongoing; the design and development plans are complete and will under go one final review; preparation of the construction documents is scheduled to begin on August 16; and interviews for the Construction Manager at Risk (CM at Risk) have been completed. commissioner Juba asked to be recused from voting pursuant to North Carolina General 153A-44 because of potential financial impact to her company. Chairman Carpenter suggested that action on the CM at Risk be delayed until the September meeting to allow time for further review. Mr. Day stated it was critical to hire someone as soon as possible due to the stage the jail construction project is in. Ms. sifford reported the selection committee Construction be hired as the Construction Manager extensive interviews and reference checks. had (CM) recommended Turner at Risk based on commissioner Privette stated the Attorney General had said the CM at Risk method would cost the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill more money and cause more problems for its building program. Also, he said Tarboro Community College officials reported the use of the CM at Risk method caused a 20 percent increase in project costs. Commissioner Privette requested these statements be investigated before any decision is made. There was brief discussion regarding the CM at Risk delivery method, including the services provided by the CM at Risk, the cost of those services and the liability that is assumed by the CM at Risk. Mr. Day reported the Board voted several months ago to pursue eM at Risk services and a change in direction at this time would further delay the project. By consensus, the Board agreed to place the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk on the August 19 agenda. Any questions regarding the process should be directed to Ms. Sifford prior to that meeting.