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July 17, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3638 The County and Town partnered in 2017 to review and update the existing Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan to better reflect current market conditions and land supply. As part of the update process, an Advisory Committee was formed to oversee the process and to provide input and direction to Staff and the consultants working on the project. Cabarrus County had three representatives on the Committee with two alternate members filling in as needed. Cabarrus County was fully represented at all four of the Advisory Committee meetings. Commissioner Kiger also participated in the process as the Planning and Zoning Commission liaison. The project provided multiple opportunities for public input, including in person engagement sessions (4) and on-line survey opportunities (2). Town and County Staff used social media (Twitter, Facebook, County newsletter and Channel 22 programming) to solicit input from citizens for the proposed plan and to encourage participation in the planning process. As a result of the efforts by the county and the town to encourage public engagement, there were close to 200 in person contacts at the public meetings and over 450 on-line survey responses. Using citizen input and area analysis, the Advisory Committee, Consultants, and Staff formulated a draft plan that recognizes existing land use patterns as well as future opportunities for new or expanded land use. The final draft plan was presented at a joint meeting of the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town of Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Board on May 16, 2018. The Town of Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Board voted on May 16th to make a recommendation to the elected officials for approval of the draft plan. Harrisburg Town Council voted to adopt the land use plan on June 11, 2018. The Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-1 at the June 12, 2018 meeting to forward the draft land use plan to the Board of Commissioners for final consideration. The Board of Commissioners will need to hold a public hearing to receive input on the proposed plan. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. The public hearing notice was published on July 4 and July 11, 2018 in The Independent Tribune. The public hearing notice was also posted on the County's website (www.cabarruscounty.us) on July 3, 2018 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Morris closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Vice chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the update to the Harrisburg Area Land Use Plan. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-1) Appointments - Early Childhood Task Force Advisory Board In June, the Board adopted a resolution establishing the Early Childhood Task Force Advisory Board (ECTFAB). Since then, applications have been received from qualified individuals. Members are requested to be appointed in staggered years, including exceptions to the Appointment Policy, as indicated on the attached roster. The resolution creating the ECTFAB provided for 15 members. It is also requested to increase that number as needed. Commissioner Poole MOVED to revise the membership of the Early Childhood Task Force Advisory Board to add members as needed and appoint individuals to the Advisory Board in staggered terms as indicated on the attached roster; including exceptions to the Appointment Policy as needed. Vice Chairman Honeycutt seconded the motion. Following a brief discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. The following individuals were appointed to the Early Childhood Task Force Advisory Board for two-year terms ending July 31,2020: Virginia Amendum, Pam Dubois, Nancy Kiger, Connie Pilkinton, Megan Shuping, Gina Smith, Trina Wenzel, Elizabeth Poole, and Amanda Barrett; including an exception to the "residency" provision of the Appointment Policy for Ms. Pilkinton and Ms. Wenzel; and an