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367 Delete Section 4.8 Exceptions Involving Single-Family Detached Dwellings to make the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance agree with the Cabarrus County Subdivision Regulations which require the use of flag lots or deeded rights-of-way. TEXT AMENDMENT Ordinance For Issuing Permits and Prescribing Fees for Permits and Inspections for Cabarrus County Petition: To amend Section 1 Number 4 to state the following: "No home owner or contractor may obtain a permit of any kind without first making all corrections of code violations on previous permits." Mr. Witherspoon and Mr. Hartsell questioned the wording of the proposed amendment. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart'and unanimously carried, the Board deferred the proposed amendment to the Building Inspections Ordinance to allow further review by the County Attorney, County Manager, and the Planning and Zoning Director. A recommendation is to be brought back to the Board at the next meeting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute the "Nonurbanized Area Public Transportation Grant Agreement, Work Order 9.9050902, Project No. 92-18-059", between the Department of Transportation and Cabarrus County. As outlined in the Agreement, Cabarrus County has been awarded capital funding for a total of $80,692.00, of which $64,553.00 is State funds and $16,139.00 is local funds, for the purchase of data processing equipment and software, two (2) converted vans with lifts, three (3) mobile radio units, and one (1) mini-van. Chairman Simmons recessed the meeting until the conclusion of the meeting of the Water and Sewer District of Cabarrus County. Chairman Simmons reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board deferred the proposed Lease Agreement between Cabarrus County and the Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair, Inc. At the request of Commissioner Carpenter, the Board by consensus added to the agenda the appointment of the "at-large" member of the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Commissioner Carpenter nominated Ms. Celie Richardson for appointment as the "at-large" member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Payne and unanimously carried, the nominations were closed. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Ms. Celie Richardson as the "at-large" member of the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for a three-year term ending December 31, 1994. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into executive session for consultation with counsel and to discuss land acquisition. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the executive session was adjourned. At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Simmons announced that this was the date and time for a public hearing to explain the Community Development Block Grant program as it pertains to economic development. Mr. Gerald Newton, Planning and Zoning Director, introduced Mr. Robert Stark who explained the Community Development Block Grant funds two types of programs--community revitalization and economic development. According to Mr. Stark, economic development funds can be used for infrastructure for such items as utilities, streets, or railroad spurs which are a prerequisite for industries to locate in the county. Chairman Simmons opened the hearing for public comments at 8:04 P.M. Mr. Bill McGee spoke in support of the County's pursuing a Community Development Block Grant to provide economic development funds. There was no one else present to speak regarding the proposed grant application, and Chairman Simmons closed the public hearing. A second public hearing will be scheduled at a later date to discuss a specific economic development project.