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307 In response to a recent request by the City of Concord for a decision on the July 22nd settlement agreement, Chairman Simmons reported that he had informed the City on two separate occasions on July 22 that the agreement was unacceptable. However, the City had chosen to adopt the July 22nd agreement and to make public comments regarding the agreement on that date. Chairman Simmons stated in his opinion the City's recent actions were not conducive to trying to come to an agreement nor to good relations. In conclusion, he stated he did not close the door on anything but at this time there was no agreement to which to reply. Commissioner Barnhart stated for the record that his main thrust in trying to negotiate a settlement agreement with Concord was to offer a fresh start towards much needed cooperation on other important concerns. He further stated that it had become apparent to him on such recent occasions as the Mayor's address to the Board on July 22nd, comments by the City Manager in the newspaper, and other conversations that there is no evidence of a cooperative spirit displayed from the City of Concord or from the City Manager. Therefore, Commissioner Barnhart stated that, as it stands today, he could not support any agreement until he could see some evidence of cooperation. Commissioner Barnhart further commented on the role of the media and its responsibility to keep the citizens informed. He stated he agreed that the media is a watchdog for the citizens but stated in his opinion this does not include pushing one's own private agenda, pet projects or political candidates and specifically does not include any work to undermine another person's integrity. Commissioner Barnhart related telephone conversations with a reporter who questioned his rights to run for public office. Also, he complained that the news media had repeatedly misrepresented his residence as being in the Poplar Tent area rather than in Concord and had incorrectly identified him on numerous times as being the Chairman of the Board. According to Commissioner Barnhart, the press had unfairly attacked the current Board for the 29 percent tax increase although he had indicated during his campaign that a tax increase of 25 to 40 percent would be needed due to the past spending of the previous Board. Stating that a $4 million deficit had been left for the current Board to deal with, Commissioner Barnhart pointed out that it was the average taxpayer who would have t° pay the bill. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart with Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Barnhart, Carpenter and Hamby voting for, the Board adopted the following Planning Services Agreement between the Town of Harrisburg and Cabarrus County. NORTH CAROLINA CABARRUS COUNTY PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT of Interlocal Cooperation, pursuant to the terms and conditions of North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160-A, Article 20, made and entered into this __day of , 1991, by and between the TOWN OF I~ISBURG, North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as "HARRISBURG"), and CABARRUS COUNTY, North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as "CABARRUS"); W I T N E S S E T H: that -- WHEREAS, HARRISBURG and CABARRUS agree that it is mutually beneficial to coordinate comprehensive planning and to provide and share staff and staff support therefor in a cost-efficient manner; and WHEREAS, HARRISBURG and CABARRUS desire to cooperate in an undertaking pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein and the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, HARRISBURG and CABARRUS agree as follows: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a basis for cooperation between HARRISBURG and CABARRUS in staffing personnel to provide comprehensive planning and zoning services for both HARRISBURG and CABARRUS. 2. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence upon its final approval and execution by appropriate authority of both HARRISBURG and CABARRUS, and shall terminate on 3une 30, 1993; however, HARRISBURG and GABARRUS may extend the term of this Agreement by written amendment executed in the manner and with the same formality as this Agreement.