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March 15, 2004 Page 404 National County Government Week in Cabarrus County and urges all citizens to be more involved in and aware of issues affecting County government. This the 15~n day of March 2004. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Board of Commissioners (G-4) Waiver Rec~uest of Penalties ($1,194.17) for Hampton Inn, Weddin~ton Road, Concord Pamela S. Dubois, Finance Director, reported the management of Hampton Inn (a division of HP Hotels, Inc.) has requested a waiver of penalties for failure to pay the occupancy taxes in a timely manner. The penalties exceed the $400.00 limit for which the Finance Director may issue a waiver. County practice has been to forgive the penalties the first time the occupancy tax report is filed late and this is HP Hotels' first time being late. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board waived the penalties ($1,194.17) for Hampton Inn (Weddington Road, Concord), a division of HP Hotels, Inc., for failure to pay the occupancy taxes in a timely manner. (G-5) Purchase of Furr Family Property for Turnin~ Lanes on Pitts School Road Ms. Dubois reported the Board of Education approved the purchase of land for turning lanes on Pitts School Road for the new elementary school on February 9, 2004. The land will be purchased from the Furr family at a cost of $28,000.00 with funding from the COPS III financing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the acquisition of property by the Cabarrus County Board of Education from the Furr family for turning lanes on Pitt School Road at a cost of $28,000.00 (G-6) Request for a Joint Meetin~ with the Harrisbur~ Town Council Commissioner Carpenter reported the Town of Harrisburg has requested an opportunity to provide input into the development of a transitional zoning plan in the unincorporated areas on the East and South sides of Harrisburg. She asked that a joint meeting be scheduled with the Harrisburg Town Council to discuss this matter and other issues. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board directed the County Manager to provide potential meeting dates with the Harrisburg Town Council. The meeting is to be held at the Harrisburg Town Hall. Jonathan Marshall, Commerce Director, briefly reviewed the draft policy that the City of Concord and Cabarrus County are working on in regards to development standards within the City's defined growth area. He stated the Town of Harrisburg has expressed interest in the County reducing permitted densities in areas around Harrisburg. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES There were no appointments to be considered. (I) REPORTS (I-1) Vacant Position Report The Vacant Position Status Report (Effective 3/2/04) as submitted by Don Cummings, Human Resources Director, was included as a part of the Agenda. (I-2) Cabarrus County Justice Facilities Pro~ect Update Mr. Day reported that an open house was held March 9~n and public comments received regarding the proposed site for the new Jail/Justice Center. He stated that Sheriff Riley is obtaining information regarding the portable detention units that were discussed on March 8 as a stop-gap measure to relieve overcrowding in the Jail.