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May 17, 2004 Page 439 the Interior's guidelines for historic structures; and a five percent bid deposit as required by State law. Commissioner Privette withdrew his motion and Commissioner Carruth withdrew his second. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board directed the County Manager and County Attorney to set up the bid process for the sale of the Cabarrus Bank and Trust Building with the following criteria: (1) Minimum bid of $1.2 million; (2) County Manager and Attorney to determine standards for the due diligence period, a time period to enter into a binding purchase contract, closing date, etc.; (3) Exterior changes must meet the Secretary of Interior's guidelines for historic structures; and (4) Requirement of a five percent bid deposit. (E-2) School Construction and Financing Options Report Mr. Day reported the Community Committee on Education Capital Planning and Financing is scheduled to meet again on May 18, 2004. At the Committee's direction, County and school staff members have met to develop plans to address capital needs and determine options for financing. During those meetings, staff developed a set of principles to guide construction planning and school siting. These principles called for flexibility in school siting and size based on the area a school is intended to serve. In conclusion, Mr. Day said the meetings by staff were going well and had been productive. The Board recognized Holly Blackwelder, Chair of the Community Committee on Education Capital Planning and Financing, who was present for the meeting. Ms. Blackwelder stated she had enjoyed being a member of the committee and that the meetings were very insightful. Board members expressed appreciation to Ms. Blackwelder for her leadership on the committee. (E-3) Revised Subdivision Ordinance Rodger Lentz, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented a draft of the revised subdivision regulations incorporating changes necessary to implement county-wide development standards as directed by the Board of Commissioners. He highlighted the amendments regarding sidewalk requirements, street tree requirements, paving requirements for subdivision streets, connectivity requirements and terminology changes. Mr. Day said the Board's original intent was to hold a public hearing on these items at this meeting (May 17). However, due to a publishing error by the newspaper, the publication requirements were not met. He said the item was placed on the agenda for informational purposes and asked the Board to schedule a public hearing. Mr. Lentz reported the Planning and Zoning Commission would be reviewing the proposed changes at its meeting on May 20. Also, Mr. Day will be meeting with the Home Builders' Association on May 21 to discuss the proposed changes in more detail. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing on the Revised Subdivision Ordinance at its regular meeting in June at 6:30 p.m. (E-4) Zoning Text Amendment [Petition C04-04 (T)] Rodger Lentz, Planning and Zoning Manager, reported that the Planning staff had prepared revisions to the zoning regulations as requested by the Board of Commissioners. He stated these changes are in concert with the requested subdivision regulations presented in the previous agenda item (E- 3). Mr. Lentz explained the street tree and sidewalk requirements are needed in the Zoning Ordinance to fully implement the Board's requested changes. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Zoning Text Amendment at its regular meeting in June at 6:30 p.m. (F) CONSENT AGENDA (F-l) Board of Elections - Budget Amendment (Help America Vote Act Title I (HAVA) Grant