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329 The implementation of a P.A.S. cap allocation system means more government growth will be needed to monitor and discipline the system. We must also consider the rights of property owners and allow the American dream, home ownership, to be a reality in Cabarrus County. Ms. Kay Harris, President of the Cabarrus County Association of Realtors, Inc., presented the following prepared statement. Numerous types' of growth control measures exist in communities across the country. Some of thesemeasures are an effort to prevent over d~velopment while others are adopted by counties and municipalities faced with the overcrowding of schools. While the Commissioners should be applauded for the establishment of a task force to study the permit allocation system, we must be careful to determine the total economic impact of this and any decision proposed by the task force. Certainly, issues such as the broadening of the tax base of our community through economic development would be affected as would the livelihoods of carpenters, bricklayers, HVAC contractors, plumbers, building'supply retailers, furniture dealers, home decorators and all other facets of the new home industry. In the area of the rights of property owners, careful Consideration should be taken to examine the effects on lot and raw land values as well as the overall impact on the American Dream, which is home ownership. Mr. Mike Quikel, owner of Quikel Development Company, addressed the issue of growth in Cabarrus County and funding for the schools. He questioned economic development efforts in the county and the ability to provide housing and adequate schools for persons coming to the area for the new jobs. Also, Mr~ Qutkel expressed concern aboutthe economic impact if a building cap were put into place in the county. Mr. Everette Gtlliam, owner of Pinnacle Building Systems, spoke against a building cap, stating there are over 17,000 people directly and indirectly involved in the building industry in Cabarrus County. He supported a tax increase, either property and/or sales tax, and stated in his opinion necessary funding could be found in the budget through consolidation efforts or merger of services. Other concerns expressed by Mr. Gilliam included the effect on apartment/commercial building, the expansion of the task force to include a representative from Economic Development, the revaluation of property currently zoned residential to farm use value, and vested rights for existing projects. Mr. Kenneth 'Propst, Chairman of the Concord-Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce, offered the assistance of the Quality Growth Council in working towards good quality growth management on a fair and equitable basis in Cabarrus County. There was no one else present who wished to address the Board, and Chairman Barnhart closed the public comments portion of the meeting. He addressed a number of comments that had been made during the meeting and reiterated that the Board had not yet made a decision regarding growth management techniques. Further, he stated the Board would be looking at the entire issue of growth management in detail. Condemnation of Property Mr. Hartsell presented a proposed resolution for adoption by the Board relative to the condemnation of property for the new westside elementary school. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Olio-Mills and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution and authorized execution by the Chairman.