BC 2003 03 17 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

March 17, 2003 Page 70 There was lengthy discussion regarding the need for water service in the Georgeville community and the impact, if any, the Eastern Area Plan would have on future water service to that community. Issues addressed during the discussion included the following: (1) Concerns by some residents that utilities would encourage growth and cause the rural lifestyle in that area to disappear; (2) Rezoning process; (3) Lack of input by citizens in the Georgeville area in developing the Eastern Area Plan; (4) Need for water in areas of the county and the possibility of placing one cent on the tax rate to run water lines; and (5) Sale of the County's utilities to the City of Concord in 1995. The Board also discussed the possibility of moving the area boundary from Highway 200 to Miami Church Road or the possibility of allowing that area south of Miami Church Road to remain at one unit per acre. Mr. Bobby Krimminger, resident of 6570 Mt. Pleasant Road, questioned a survey that he stated was allegedly done in that area of county. He said he had not been contacted and in his opinion he has the right to do what he wants to do with his property. Further, he suggested that the area boundary come down Cold Springs Road to Barrier Store Road. Vice Chairman Suggs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Privette, to consider the recommendations of residents of the Georgeville area and to revise the proposed Eastern Area Plan so that it will be satisfactory to their needs. Mr. Hartsell responded to questions regarding the annexation of property located in Cabarrus County by the Town of Locust. He explained that annexation is not bounded by a county line and also commented on the "checkerboard" effect the Towns of Locust, Midland and Stanfield create in the southern area of Cabarrus County. Chairman Freeman reopened the public hearing at 8:56 p.m. Mr. Tommy Porter, who owns 500 acres adjoining Miami Church Road, objected to the proposal to move the boundary from Highway 200 to Miami Church Road. He expressed concern that changing the boundary to Miami Church Road would eliminate the buffer to the swine farm operation on his property. Vice Chairman Suggs withdrew his earlier motion, and Commissioner Privette withdrew his second to the motion. (see above) UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board directed staff to schedule a work session in the Georgeville community to meet with those residents to discuss concerns about the proposed Eastern Area Plan. (F-2) FY 2003-04 Rural Operators Assistance Program (Transportation Assistance Program) Grant Application - Public Hearing - 6=30 p.m. Mr. James Sasser, Transportation Planner, presented a brief overview of the Rural Operators Assistance Program grant administered by the Public Transportation Division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He advised that the grant is a source of funding for transportation for the Elderly and/or Disabled Transportation Assistance Program, the County Work First Program and the Rural General Purpose Program. The total proposed County allocation for 2003-2004 is $113,559.00. At 9:15 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the Board regarding the Rural Operators Assistance Program Grant application. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on March 8, 2003. There was no one present to address the Board, and Chairman Freeman closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Interim County Manager to apply for the Rural Operating Assistance Program funding grant as proposed and adopted the following Appendix A for the Rural Operating Assistance Program and the Discretionary Rural General Public Funding for Regional Transportation Systems. State of North Carolina County of Cabarrus APPENDIX A CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY 2003 - 2004