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261 welfare of the citizens of Cabarrus County, the City of Kannapolis, the city of Concord, the Town of Harrisburg, and the Town of Mt. Pleasant, and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County and the municipalities need a reasonable amount of time to properly draft the necessary changes to the respective zoning ordinances, now, therefore: The Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina do ordain as follows: That no zoning permits shall be issued for the construction of new cellular and/or PCS communication towers for a period of 90 days beginning on the date of adoption of this ordinance so that the Planning and Zoning staff may draft changes to the existing regulations to better protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cabarrus County. Adopted this the day of County Board of Commissioners. , 1997 by the Cabarrus ATTEST: Sue B. Casper, Chairman Board of Commissioners Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board Consideration of Draft Legislation Related to Cabarrus Revenue Options for Schools as Discussed by the Alternative Revenue Sources Task Force There was brief discussion regarding the proposed draft legislation for an additional one cent local option sales tax and a one percent real estate transfer tax in Cabarrus County. The Alternatives Revenue Sources Task Force had recommended that the County, elected boards of the municipalities, and the boards of education seek this legislation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board approved the draft legislation entitled, '%n Act to Reduce Reliance on Debt for Public School Construction in Cabarrus County by Authorizing the County to Levy a Temporary Sales and Use Tax of One ·Percent, a Temporary One Percent Land Transfer Tax, or Both, if Approved by the Voters of the County, for Public School Construction." The draft legislation restricts the use of funds to non-debt to support "pay-as-you-go" approval to school funding for capital outlay. Also, the draft legislation includes a ten-year sunset provision. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Casper opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 7:25 P.M. She asked those addressing the Board to limit their comments to five minutes. Ms. Chaonn Hoyle, resident of 5375 Rocky River Road, Concord, addressed the Board regarding the construction of the new Rocky River Elementary School. She stated she was not against the school; however, she did express concerns regarding the following: (1) lack of notification for the zoning public hearing; (2) zoning of the school after construction began; and (3) the possibility that the County is issuing permits for private construction prior to proper zoning being in place. Further, Ms. Hoyle complained that the school construction has created an erosion and sedimentation problem on her property which is located across the street from the new school. Ms. Hoyle asked that the Board respond to her questions and concerns during the meeting. Chair Casper stated that the Board would respond in writing to Ms. Hoyle. Ms. Marilyn Barnhardt of 5800 Wabash Lane, Concord, questioned the Board on the following issues: (1) Future use of taxpayer money to fund softball fields at the Fieldcrest Stadium; (2) Guarantees that the new Corning plant will hire local citizens rather than bus persons in for a wage of $5.00 per hour; (3) Development of cluster homes; and (4) Need for a stoplight at Crisco Road and Highway 73.