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August 25, 2003 Page 233 A motion was made by Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Suggs to reject the draft UDO for the County. There was no vote as it was determined that the Board had "tabled" the UDO until October 2003. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board voted to reconsider at its next meeting the tabling motion of the Unified Development Ordinance. Enforcement of Concord's Development Standards Outside the City Limits Vice Chairman Suggs expressed concern that the City of Concord is requiring developers of property located outside the city limits to meet the City's development standards in order for City to provide utilities. He stated this is creating a problem for developers. There was discussion regarding the City's enforcement of its development standards outside the city limits, the 1988 Reciprocal Agreement that allows the County to connect to Concord water lines and issues associated with the County's ability to provide water service. It was noted that the Board had discussed this issue previously but had taken no formal action. Mr. Jim Scarbrough, Attorney, advised that he has written several letters to the City on behalf of developers regarding development standards and the provision of water service to developments located outside the city limits. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Suggs, seconded by Commissioner Prlvette and unanimously carried, the Board directed the County Attorney to deliver a letter to the City of Concord describing the County Commissioners' contention that the City Council has no authority to impose its development standards, other than those associated with water and sewer line construction, on projects outside the city limits in exchange for the provision of public utilities. Closed Session UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Closed Session to discuss matters relating 'to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in Cabarrus County as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11 (a) (4). UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to come out of the Closed Session. No action was reported from the Closed Session. Bethel/Pitts School Road Elementar~ Schools Mr. Day presented a Memorandum from Steve Little, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, advising that the gymnasiums for the new Bethel and Pitts School Road Elementary Schools are inadequate in size for recreational basketball practices and games. The architect has estimated the cost to increase the size of the playing courts at $77,600.00 for Pitts Elementary and at $87,600.00 for Bethel Elementary. The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the changes to Pitts Elementary. However, due to the potential delay in opening Bethel School, the Commission voted to request that the out-of-bound surface be reduced from six feet to four feet at that gymnasium. Mr. Day advised that sufficient funding was included in the financing of the new schools to cover the cost of these changes. Board members expressed concern that the school/park concept that has been in place for a number of years was not utilized in planning the new schools. The Board also discussed the possibility for the old Bethel School to continue to be used by the community after the replacement school opens, including the use of the gymnasium and playing fields as well as the possible location for a branch library. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the changes to the gymnasium at the new Pitts School Road Elementary School at an estimated cost of $77,600.00 and requested that the School Board approve the necessary change order for the work.