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October 21, 2002 Page 467 Mr. Hartsell explained the proposed adequate public facilities ordinance is more detailed than the current ordinance and would be more instructive to the development community and staff in making determinations regarding the adequacy of such facilities as schools, roads and water and sewer. However, he pointed out the current ordinance had been approved by a court of appeals. At 9:58 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the public hearing on the proposed Amendment (Adequate Public Facility Standards) to the Zoning Ordinance. The Public Hearing Notice had been published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on October 11 and October 20, 2002. Mr. Ric Starnes, former member of the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission, spoke in support of the proposed adequate public facilities standards. He stated the standards are the only tools that are available for controlling growth in the county. Mr. James Scarbrough stated to his knowledge the building industry has not had the opportunity to review the proposed adequate public facilities ordinance and provide input regarding those standards. Mr. Lentz advised that the proposed standards are the same as had been drafted for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). He stated the building industry had been very involved in the drafting of that article of the UDO. There was no one else present to address the Board, and Chairman Freeman closed the public hearing at 10:05 p.m. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Suggs, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board deferred consideration of the proposed adequate public facility standards until a future retreat of the Board. (F-3) Proposed Non-EmergencY Transport Service Franchise Agreement with Mid- State 'Transport - Public Hearing - 6530 p.m. (or as soon thereafter a~ persons may be heard) Mr. Mike Downs, Public Safety Services Director, reviewed recent activities associated with non-emergency transport services in the County. The County received notice in August that Harrisburg Fire and Rescue would be terminating service on September 30tn due to the lack of revenue. In order to continue to provide service, Harrisburg Fire had requested that the County respond to certain conditions, including a $90.00 subsidy for each call. At the September 16tn meeting, the Board had authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to move forward with a contract with Mid-State Transport to provide non-emergency transports on a per call basis with the County to provide billing and administration. Staff had proceeded with the development of that contract and with the requirements for granting a non-emergency ambulance franchise to Mid-State. He asked the Board to conduct the required public hearing at this time and consider the proposed Franchise Agreement along with an interim agreement with Mid-State. Also, Mr. Downs reported that Harrisburg Fire and Rescue submitted a proposal on October 18 to enter into a contract similar to the one proposed with Mid-State for non-emergency transports. Mr. Clifton explained the County had pursued other alternatives after receiving the notice that Harrisburg Fire and Rescue planned to terminate service on September 30. He stated that the County EMS has been providing the non-emergency transports since October 1 and requested that the County enter into the interim agreement with Mid-State Transport until the franchise procedures can be completed. At 10:12 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the public hearing on the application from Mid-State Transport for a franchise to operate a non- emergency ambulance service in Cabarrus County. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Cabarrus Neighbors) on October 6 and 13, 2002. The documents and exhibits associated with the franchise application were included as a part of the Agenda. Ms. Carolyn Carpenter spoke in support of a contract with Harrisburg Fire and Rescue to provide non-emergency transports. She cited their experience in emergency care, knowledge of the area, ability to provide EMT- Intermediate level of service and proposed cost of $103.00 per call as compared to $105.00 per call by Mid-State. In conclusion, she presented a letter from Cindy Watson from Eden Gardens commending Harrisburg Fire and Rescue on the service they provide to that facility.