Council Agenda Town of Ahoskie October 10, 2023 6:00 P.M.  301 Dr. Martin. Luther. King. Jr. Drive  A. Call to Order-1 Mayor Weyling White  B. "We: ask that all in attendance please set your cell phones to silent or vibrate mode."  C. Invocation - D. Pledge of Allegiance  "Anybody wishing to open up the meeting with prayer please contact the Clerk's office at. 332-5146."  E. Roll Call -Town Clerk. Jennifer Bracy G. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  F. Public Comment - Maximum 3 minutes per person and maximum 15 minutes per topic  "Ifany members know ofany conflict ofinterest or the appearance ofaconflict ofinterest with respect to  matters on the agenda please sO state at this time. *  CONSENT AGENDA  1. Approval of] Minutes for September 12, 2023, Regular Meeting (Orange, Etheridge) 2. Approval of Minutes for September 29, 2023 Special Meeting (Gold, Etheridge) 5. Honorary Proclamation - "Fire Prevention Week" (Purple, Etheridge)  3. Budget Ordinance No.2023-2024-8 Ref: National Night Out Wal-Mart Donation (Pink, Etheridge) 4. Budget Ordinance No.2023-2024-9 Ref: Governor's Crime Commission Grant(Teal, Etheridge)  AGENDA  1. Recognition of 6 New Employees (Etheridge) Ahoskie Event (Green, Etheridge)  a. Streets, Water & Sewer, Parks & Rec, and Fire  2. Vote of Ordinance No. 2023-2024-10 Ref: Ordinance Declaring a Road Closure for 2023 Downtown 3. Discussion and Approval ofFEMA's Assistance for Firefighter Grant (Pink, Etheridge) 4. Discussion and Approval ofFunding for New Fire Truck (White, Etheridge) 5. Vote on Resolution No. 2023-2024-6 Ref: Resolution ofRetirement for Police ChiefJimmy Asbell a. To be voted on and presented at a later date (Blue, Etheridge) 6. Vote on Amendment to. Personnel Policy -4 Article VI. Employee Benefits Sec. 13 Employee Recognition  atl Retirement (Yellow, Etheridge)  7. Approval of vacancy to the Historic Commission (White, Bracy)  STAFF REPORTS 1. Department Reports  Fire Department (pink) Police Department (blue) Public Works Department (green) Inspections (white) Zoning and Code Enforcement Department (yellow) Wastewater Treatment Plant (orange)  COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN  CLOSED ESSION-PERSONNEL MATTERS-N.C.GS. Section 143-318.11 (a)(6)    September 12, 2023 Tuesday, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting  The Ahoskie Town Council met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Room at the Council members Roy Sharpe, David Hunt, Charles Freeman, and Charles Reynolds were present. Town Officials present were: Town Manager Leigh Etheridge, Town Clerk Jennifer Bracy, and Town Department Heads present were: Finance Officer Patricia Bradley, HR and Payroll Director Susan Doughtie, Police Chief Jimmy Asbell, Public Works Director Stephen Lassiter, Fire Chief Mike Bradley, and  Fire Station. Mayor Weyling White called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.  Counciwoman Blackburn was absent. Attorney Cecelia Jones.  Planning Zoning Administrator Morgan Askew were present. Mayor White asked Councilman Sharpe to give the invocation. Town Clerk Jennifer Bracy called roll and a quorum was established.  Approval of Agenda  Councilman Charles Reynolds made a motion to move Item #3 Discussion and Approval of Ordinance No. 2023-2024-6 Ref: Rezoning of 101 N. Mitchell to after the Closed Session. Councilman Sharpe  seconded the motion which was passed unanimously.  Public Comment (s)  Donald Kirkland: He addressed council over his concerns regarding the sidewalk in front oft the American Legion building, revamping No Man's Land, and the dangerous traffic situation at Bearfield Elementary. He implored the Town to send al letter tot the Board of Education to help get the issue escalated.  Approval of Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes for August 8, 2023 Regular Meeting  Town Manager Leigh Etheridge reviewed the item on the Consent Agenda. Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion which was passed  unanimously. Agenda  Vote of Resolution No. 2023-2024-2 Ref: Resolution of Retirement for Kathleen "Annette" Williams Town Manager Etheridge informed Council of Annette Williams recent retirement and the proposed Resolution honoring her years of service. Councilman Reynolds made a motion to pass the resolution and Mayor White asked Annette and Police Chief Asbell to come forward for the reading of Resolution No.  Councilman Hunt seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Special Presentation and Recognition of Annette Williams Retirement 2023-2024-2. She received the resolution as well as al bouquet off flowers.    Briefing on the proposed Downtown Social District  Town Manager Etheridge and Attorney Jones reviewed the various paperwork and mapi that was included in Council packets regarding the proposed Downtown Social District. Attorney Jones explained what a social district was and reviewed each proposed Resolution and Ordinance. Councilman Hunt commented on how this will help economic development as well as help grow the Town. Mayor White also commented on how it would help further the mission of revitalizing downtown. Businesses will have the option to Councilman Reynolds made a motion to approve and Councilman Hunt seconded the motion which was Vote of Resolution No. 2023-2024-4 Ref: Resolution Authorizing Creation of the Social District Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve and Councilman Reynolds seconded the motion which was Councilman Reynolds made a motion to approve and Councilman Hunt seconded the motion which was Vote of Resolution No. 2023-2024-5 Ref: Resolution Supporting James R. Walker, Jr. Historical Marker Town Manager Etheridge reviewed the request for a resolution supporting a historical marker for Town of Ahoskie native James Walker, Jr. Councilman Hunt inquired about its location and Town Manager Etheridge responded that we were not informed of the proposed location at this time. Councilman Hunt then made a motion to approve and Councilman Sharpe seconded the motion which was passed Town Clerk Bracy informed Council that Barbara Sessoms had submitted an application to fill a vacancy on the Historic Commission. Councilman Reynolds made a motion to approve the application which was  participate in the Social District. passed unanimously. passed unanimously. passed unanimously.  Vote of Resolution No. 2023-2024-3 Ref: Resolution Adopting Logo  Vote of Ordinance No. 2023-2024-7 Ref: Social District Ordinance  unanimously.  Approval of vacancy to the Historic Commission  then seconded by Councilman Sharpe and passed unanimously.  Staff Reports  Patricia Bradley: She updated Council on the current finances including revenues, the current audit, and the recent payoff of the Ahoskie Recreation Complex loan with Truist. She asked Councilman Sharpe to Mike Bradley: Informed Council that the Fire Department tested and passed their equipment testing. He also informed them of their fire extinguisher training for Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center and their participation in the 9/11 ceremony at Mercy Church. He also stated that the Board of Commissioners Jimmy Asbell: Informed Council that calls have gone down in the last two months due to the saturation controls that were implemented earlier in the summer. He also stated that there were two new hires that Stephen Lassiter: He updated Council on the speedbump and stop sign project that he has been working on since the last meeting. He also gave information about the colorectal cancer ride that was going to be Inspections: Town Manager Etheridge reviewed John Rawls' report that was submitted in the packet.  please stand up and update the debt board.  were honoring First Responders at the Monday night board meeting.  were going through their oral boards next week.  taking place on Saturday.  Councilman Hunt thanked staff for working on condemnations.    Morgan Askew: She gave an up update on the Charles H. Jenkins building as well as informed Council that she has been compiling al list of available buildings for small business owners to rent or purchase. Wastewater: Town Manager Etheridge reviewed Jonathan Hoggard's report that was submitted in the  packet.  Council Comments  There were no comments from Council.  With noi further Council comments, Councilman Reynolds made a motion to goi into Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss Personnel matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11 (a) (6). Councilman Sharpe  seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. See Closed Session minutes prepared by Attorney Cecelia Jones.    AHOSKIE TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES AND GENERAL ACCOUNT AFTER RESUMING REGULAR SESSION HELD September 12, 2023  Prepared By: Cecelia D. M. Jones  Upon resumption oft the regular meeting at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Rezoning of 101 N. Mitchell Street was discussed. The Council was informed that, to meet notice requirements, the hearing needed to be rescheduled for the last week of September. Council members indicated that the special meeting to hold the public hearing on the application for rezoning of 101 N. Mitchell Street would be on  Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.  Council member Hunt encouraged all Council members to take an active role in Ahoskie's Fall  Fling on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Council member Sharpe moved, and Council member Hunt seconded, to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:37 p.m.  Weyling White, Mayor  ATTEST:  Jennifer Bracy, Town Clerk    September 29, 2023 Friday, 9:00 A.M. Special Meeting  The Ahoskie Town Council met on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Room at the Fire Council members present were: Roy Sharpe, Charles Freeman, David Hunt, and Linda Blackburn.  Station. Mayor Weyling White called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.  Council members absent were: Charles Reynolds Town Clerk Jennifer Bracy called roll and a quorum established.  Town Officials present were: Town Attorney Cecelia Jones and Planning and Zoning Administrator Morgan  Askew Agenda  Public Hearing on the Rezoning Request of 101 N. Mitchell St. (Hertford Co. 5992-39-3126)  Staff reviewed the rezoning request that had been rescheduled due to noticing requirements at the September 12th regular meeting. Planning and Zoning Administrator Morgan Askew reviewed the plans for the property. Councilman Hunt made ar motion to go into the public hearing and Councilman Roy Sharpe secondedi the motion which passed unanimously. Since there were no comments, Councilman Hunt made a motion to close the public hearing for the rezoning of 101 N. Mitchell St. Councilman Sharpe seconded the motion which was Planning and Zoning Administrator Askew asked ift there were any questions and there were not. Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve the rezoning request of 101 N. Mitchell St. Councilman Freeman seconded the  passed unanimously.  Vote on Rezoning Request of 101N. Mitchell St. (Hertford Co. 5992-39-3126)  motion which was passed unanimously.  Closed Session  With no further Council comments, Councilman Hunt made a motion to go into Closed Session at 9:11 a.m. to discuss Personnel matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11 (a) (6). Councilman Sharpe  seconded the motion which was passed unanimously. See Closed Session minutes prepared by Attorney Cecelia Jones.  After coming out of closed session, Councilman Hunt made a motion to approve the payment of $3,716.67 to the 13 retirees that had retired since 2017. Counciwoman Blackburn seconded the motion which was With there being no further business to discuss, Councilman Hunt made a motion to adjourn at 9:18 a.m.  passed unanimously.  Councilman Sharpe seconded the motion which was passed unanimously.  Weyling White, Mayor  ATTEST:  Susan Doughtie, Deputy Town Clerk    ORDINANCE No.: 2023-20248  ORDINANCETO AMEND BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024  BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council, of the Town of Ahoskie, Ahoskie, North Carolina, in a regular meeting held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Council Room, at the Ahoskie New Fire Department, that the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 be amended in the following  manner.  Ref: National Night Out Wal-Mart Donation  Expenditure (Increase) Supplies Revenue (Increase) Police Donation  10-510000-2000) (10-365510)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00  Approved and adopted on this the 10th day of October 2023.  Weyling White, Mayor  ATTEST:  Jennifer Bracy, Town Clerk    ORDINANCE No.:2 2023-20249  ORDINANCETO AMEND BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR) FISCALYEAR 2023-2024  BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council, of the Town of Ahoskie, Ahoskie, North Carolina, in a regular meeting held Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Council Room, at the Ahoskie New Fire Department, that the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 be amended in the following  manner.  Ref: Governor's Crime Commission Grant  Expenditure (Increase) Supplies Revenue (Increase) State Grant  10-510000-2000) (10-348000)  $12,894.30 $12,894.30  Approved and adopted on this the 10th day of October 2023.  Weyling White, Mayor  ATTEST:  Jennifer Bracy, Town Clerk    PROCLAMATION "Fire Prevention Week" October 8-14, 2023  WHEREAS, the Town ofAhoskie, is committed to ensuring the safety and security WHEREAS,frei is a serious public safety concern, both locally and nationally, and WHEREAS, this year'sf focus on cooking safety works to educate the public about simple but necessary steps they can take to help reduce the risk offire when cooking at  ofallt those living in and visiting Ahoskie; and  homes are where people are at the most significant risk tof fire; and home, keeping themselves and those around them safe; and  WHEREAS, according to the National. Fire Protection. Association (NFPA), cooking ist the leading cause ofhomej fires, with half(49 percent) ofall) home fires involving cooking WHEREAS, cooking is also the leading cause ofhome fire injuries and related deaths, and cooking was the only major cause offire that resulted in morefires and fire  equipment; and  deaths in 2014-2018; and  WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan provides the skill set and ability to escape a WHEREAS, a homej fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home; aj path to the outside. from each exit; smoke alarms in all required locations; anda meeting place outside where everyone in the home will meet upon exiting; and WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Cooking Safety Starts with YOU!. Pay Attention to. Fire. Prevention_"emphasises staying ini the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions that remove yourj focus) from what is on the stove.  homej fire situation quickly and safely; and  NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Weyling White and the Ahoskie Council hereby proclaim October. 8-14, 2023, Fire Prevention Week throughout this community. We urge all citizens oft the Town of4 fAhoskie toj find and develop a home fire escape plan with all household members and practice it twice a year. We encourage all citizens toj practice safe  cooking skills at home.  WITNESS my hand and seal ofthe Town ofAhoskie this 10th day ofOctober2023.  Weyling White Mayor  Attest:  Jennifer Bracy Town Clerk    OFAHOR  ARS  TOWN OF AHOSKIE  201 West Main Street Post Office Box 767 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910 252-332-5146 www.ahoskle-nc.org  DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ROAD CLOSURE:  As the Council is aware, any state-maintained street closing for Town events requires that ai formal ordinance be approved by Town Council. The Town wishes to close the section ofMain Street from Lloyd to McGlohon Streets on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in order Staffrespectfully requests approval ofOrdinance 2023-2024-10, Declaring  tol host the Ahoskie Fall Fling event.  aRoad Closure for 2023 Downtown Ahoskie event.    Ordinance No.: 2023-2024-10  ORDINANCE  DECLARING A ROAD CLOSURE FOR: 2023 DOWNTOWN AHOSKIE EVENT WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Ahoskie acknowledges a history of the Town hosting festivals, parades and other events in Downtown Ahoskie; and WHEREAS, the Town Council oft the Town of Ahoskie acknowledges that its citizens and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Ahoskie acknowledges that such events take several hours to install signing and traffic control, for the event to take place and for NOW THEREFORE BEI IT ORDAINED by the Town Council oft the Town of Ahoskie, Section 1. That, pursuant to the authority granted by N.C.G.S. 20-169 that ai temporary closure is hereby declared during the days and times set forth below on the following  the entire community benefit from holding such events; and  the removal of signs, traffic control and litter.  North Carolina as follows:  described portion of a State Highway System route:  Event: Date(s): Time(s): Route Description:  Ahoskie Fall Fling 23 Saturday, October 14, 2023 7:00: a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Main Street from Lloyd Street to McGlohon Street.  Adopted this the 10th day of October, 2023.  Weyling White, Mayor  ATTEST:  Jennifer Bracy, Town Clerk    OFAHOR  H ARO 201 West Main Street Post Office Box 767 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910 252-332-5146 www.ahoskie-nc.org  TOWN OF AHOSKIE  DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF GRANT AWARD:  Attached you will find the documentation for the FEMA Assistance for Firefighter Grant (AFG). In April, the Town was notified that we had received a grant of $1M for the purchase ofal Firetruck (to be built per specifications). Wei requested more than $1M for this purchase but were only awarded the $IM due to population size. This request asks for the approval oft the $1M: FEMA AFG Grant award sO that we do not  lose the funding.  Staffrespectfully request acceptance of FEMA's Assistance to Firefighter's Grant award ofSIMf for the purpose to be used towards the purchase ofa new fire truck as intended per the Grant.    Award Letter  U.S. Department of Homeland Security  Washington, D.C. 20472  Effective date: 01/23/2023 George Bradley TOWN OF AHOSKIE P.O. BOX767201 WEST MAIN: STREET AHOSKIE, NC/27910 EMW-2021-FG-07259 Dear George Bradley,  FEMA  Congratulations on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security. Your application Fiscal Year (FY): 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant funding approved ini the amount of $1,000,000.00 in Federal funding. As a condition of opportunity this has been required to contribute non-Federal funds equal to or greater than 5.00% of the Federal grant, funds youare or $50,000.00 for ai total approved budget of $1,050,000.00. Please see thel FY 2021 AFG Notice awarded, of Funding Opportunity fori information on how tor meet this cost share requirement. Before your request and receive any of thel Federal funds awarded toy you,) your muste establish acceptance of the award through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system. By award, you acknowledge that thet terms of thei following documents are incorporatedi acceptingt this  submittedi for the  your award:  into thet terms of  Summary Award Memo included ini this document Agreement Articles - included ini this document Obligating Document- includedi int this document  2021 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) incorporated by reference Please make surey your read, understand, and maintain a copy of these documents in official  this award. Sincerely, RC.S8 PAMELAWILLIAMS  your  file for  Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs    OF AHO  AROY  TOWN OF AHOSKIE  201 West Main Street Post Office Box 767 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910 252-332-5146 www.ahoskle-nc.org  DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FOR NEW FIRE TRUCK: During the time of awaiting the grant award notification from FEMA, and not receiving enough funding to cover the inflationary increases that have occurred over this period, the Town is $800,000 to possibly $900,000 short on this purchase based on what was received from FEMA. As mentioned in the previous agenda item, the Town could not receive any more than $1M: for this award due to the Town's population size; however, we are in dire need ofai new truck. The truck that needs replacing will be 37 years old by To not lose the $1M funding allotment received for this purpose, Ia am respectfully asking Council to consider allowing the Town Manager, Finance Director, and Fire Chiefto attend the November LGC Committee meeting and request funding allowance to finance the remaining dollars needed for this purchase. Any financed amount that exceeds $500,000 must have LGC approval before staff can acquire quotations and commit to financing the remaining funding needed to complete this critical project. Staff and Ihave continuously worked to look for re-allocations, and alternate grant funding sources with our liaisons, to no avail. Bottom line there simply is no equipment Staffrespectfully request approval to attend the LGC meeting in November to request the addlitionaljunding needed to complete the FEMAAFG. Fire  the time this truck is constructed, ifapproved.  grant funding available for this type of! purchase.  Truck purchase.    OFALOR  A  CAROY  TOWN OF AHOSKIE  201 West Main Street Post Office Box 767 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910 252-332-5146 www.ahoskle-nc.org  DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTTO PERSONNEL As discussed previously, you will find ai revised section of the Town of Ahoskie This section amends our current policy to include the attached Article VI. Employee Ifapproved, this amendment will be included in our current personnel policy which will Siaffrespectfully request approval ofAmendment added October 10, 2023, to Article VI. Employee Benefits Section 13. Employee Recognition at  POLICY:  Employee Manual in your Council packets.  Benefits Section 13. Employee Recognition at Retirement. be the most current version of our controlling personnel policy.  Retirement.    Town of Ahoskie Employee Manual Amendment added October 10, 2023, to ARTICLE VI. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Section 13. Employee Recognition at Retirement  Iti is the Town's desire to duly recognize its employees who retire after years of dedicated service toi the Town and its citizens. Upon retirement, during the next available regular scheduled Council meeting, retiring employees will be honored and recognized based on the a) Employees with less than 10 years of service will receive ai framed Resolution of b) Retirees with 101 to 15 years of service will receive a framed Resolution of Appreciation Retirees with 151 to 25 years of service will receive a framed Resolution of Appreciation d) Retirees with over 25 years of service will receive ai framed Resolution of Appreciation This recognition is for any employee retiring from the Town regardless of hire date and will include combined years of employment with the Town. Employees terminated or resigning are  following schedule:  Appreciation.  and an appreciation gift of $200. and an appreciation gift of $300. and an appreciation gift of $500.  not eligible for the above-mentioned recognition.    AHOSKIE FIRE DEPARTMENT  George M. Bradley Email: Fire Chief  John] Rawls Assistant Fire Chief mitylamheaims"  gelndgyeahoiiemegn  Incident Reports By Incident Type, September  463: 20.00%  460: 4.009 444: 4.00% 131: 4.00% 113:8 8.00% 745:8.00% 740: 4.00% 735: 4.00%  113: 8.00% 131: 4.00% 444: 4.00% 460: 4.00% 463: 20.00% 531: 4.00% 551: 8.00% 600: 8.00% 611:8.00% 700: 12.00% 735:4.00% Total Incidents  740: 4.00% 744: 4.00% 745: 8.00%  531: 4.00% 551:8.00% 600: 8.00% 611:8.00%  700: 12.00%  Incident' Type  Percent 8.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 20.00% 4.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 12.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 8.00%  113 - Cooking fire, confined to container 131 - Passenger vehicle fire 444 Power line down  2 1 1 1 5 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 25 14  460 -A Accident, potential accident, other 463 - Vehicle accident, general cleanup 531 - Smoke or odor removal 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 600-G Good intent call, other 611 - Dispatched & canceled en route 700 - False alarm or false call, other 735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 744 - Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 745  Alarm system activation, no fire unintentional  Total Number of Incidents: Total Number of Incident Types:  October 03, 202309:16  Page 1 of3    iWorQ Reporting Find I Next 4 a    of1 P a  Permit Inspection Report  9/01/2023-09/30/2023  Permjt#: Permit * Permit : Date + Inspection :  Date 18 11/1/2022 20 11/1/2022 6  Type  Type Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Daycare  9/28/2023 Fire 9/28/2023 Fire 9/26/2023 Fire 9/26/2023 Fire 9/19/2023 Fire 9/13/2023 Fire 9/11/2023 Fire 9/11/2023 Fire 9/8/2023 Fire 9/5/2023 Fire 9/5/2023 Fire 9/5/2023 Fire 9/1/2023 Fire  9/2/2022 76 9/19/2023 12 9/26/2022 74  9/8/2023 73 9/11/2023 48 3/24/2023 75  9/8/2023 60 5/16/2023 71 72 5  9/5/2023 9/5/2023 9/1/2022  Total Records: 13 Page:1of1  10/3/2023  MpMwMMPyAweNS  1/1    Activity Report Ahoskie Police Department (09/01/2023-0 09/30/2023)  ncidentunvestgatons  Total Offenses Total Incidents Total Charges Total Arrests Total Accidents Total Charges Total Citations Total Charges Total Warning Tickets Total Ordinance Tickets  97 64 40 25 9 45 39 11 11 0  Arrests  Accidents Citations  Warning Tickets  Ordinance Tickets Criminal Papers  Total Criminal Papers Served 4 Total Criminal Papers Total Civil Papers Served Total Civil Papers  4 99 61  Civil Papers    HERTFORD COUNTY E911 COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT  121 JUSTICE DR WINTON,NC27986 CFS By Department - Select Department By Date  For AHOSKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT 09/01/2023 00:00 - 09/30/2023 23:59  AHOSKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 HANGUP CALL ABANDONED' VEHICLE ABDOMINAL PAIN ACCIDENT VEHICLE/PD ACCIDENT VEHICLE/PI ACCIDENT/UNKPI ALARM BUSINESS ALARM MEDICAL ALARMI RESIDENTIAL ANIMAL ARREST ASSAULT ASSIST OTHER AGENCY ATV B&E BUSN (ATTEMPTED) B&E RESD BUSINESS CHECK C&RI DRIVER CARDACRESPRAIORI ARREST CHASE/IN PURSUIT OF CHILD. ABUSENEGLECT CITIZEN ASSIST COMMUNICATING THREATS COUNTERFEIT MONEY CRIMINAL SUMMONS CROWD GATHERING DISABLED MOTORIST DISPUTE DISTURBANCE DOMESTIC DRUGS ELEVATOR ESCORT FIGHT FIRE (ALARM) FIRE (OTHER) FIRE STRUCTURE) FIRE (VEHICLE) FOOTPATROL FRAUD HARASSMENT HEADACHE CADI Report5  Count 5 1 12 2 1 35 7 7 6 2 1 17  Percent 0.63% 0.13% 0.13% 1.52% 0.25% 0.13% 4.43% 0.13% 0.89% 0.89% 0.13% 0.51% 0.76% 0.25% 0.13% 0.13% 2.15% 0.13% 0.13% 1.14% 0.13% 2.28% 0.63% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.76% 2.78% 0.89% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 3.80% 0.63% 0.63% 0.25% 0.25% 0.13% 2.03% 0.25% 0.38% 0.13% 10/03/2023 10:28  18 5 2 2 2 6 22 7  30 5 5 2 2 1 16 2 3  Page 1 Of 2    AHOSKIEI POLICE DEPARTMENT INDECENT EXPOSURE INTOXICATED INVESTIGATIONS JUVENILE LARCENY LINED DOWN LOUDI MUSIC/NOISE MENTALE PATIENT MISCELLANEOUS MISSINGI PERSON OBTAINING PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE OVERDOSEPOISONING PAPER: SERVICE PHONE CALLF REQUEST PREGNANCY PROPERTY DAMAGE REFUSAL TOL LEAVE SEARCH WARRANT SECURITY CHECK SEIZURES SHOOTING SHOPLIFTER SHOTS FIRED SICKPERSON STABBING STOLENVEHICLE SUBJECTWITHWEAPON SUBPOENA SUICIDE (THOUGHTS) SUSPICIOUSACTMITY SUSPICIOUS PERSON SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE TRAFFIC OFFENSE OR VIOLATION TRAFFIC RELATED TRAFFIC: STOP TRANSPORT TREE DOWN TRESPASSING UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE UNCONSCIOUS UNKNOWNI PROBLEM (M) UNKNOWN' TROUBLE (L) VANDALISM WARRANT SERVICE WELFARE CHECK  Count 1 1 17 3 7 3 2 1 15 3 1 7 44 1 13 3 2 46 2 2 7 14 1 2 15 2 20 19 14 2 12 224 1 3 3 2 2 3 9 1 6 1 790 790  Percent 0.13% 0.13% 2.15% 0.38% 0.89% 0.38% 0.25% 0.13% 1.90% 0.38% 0.13% 0.13% 0.89% 5.57% 0.13% 1.65% 0.38% 0.25% 5.82% 0.25% 0.25% 0.89% 1.77% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.25% 1.90% 0.25% 2.53% 2.41% 1.77% 0.25% 1.52% 28.35% 0.13% 0.38% 0.38% 0.25% 0.25% 0.38% 1.14% 0.13% 0.76% 0.13% 100.00% 10/03/2023 10:28  Total Records For AHOSKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT  Group/Total  Total Records Page 2 Of 2  CADI Report 5    OF AHO  Town of Ahoskie  MEMORANDUM  TO:  Mr. Weyling J. White, Town Mayor Town Council Board Members Stephen Lassiter, Public Works Director  FROM:  SUBJECT: Monthly Departmental Report  DATE:  10/3/2023  This is the Public Works Department (PWD) Report concerning the administrative, operational, and project  management status updates for the Public Works governance. PWD over the past month has worked on the following items listed below:  1. Administrative  a. Wet took and submitted our monthly water samples. b. We completed and submitted our monthly Water Reports.  2. Operational  a. Wer repaired five (5) water leaks, and ten (10) sewer back-ups. b. We continue toj pick up: yard debris We continue toj provide fleet maintenace d. We continue to pick up bulk items around town We replace (4) four pump and two (2) floats in Powellsville  Wei installed all the stop signs and speed limit sings on Pembroke, and installed one speed bump.  We repaired six (6) street signs We fix fiftteen (15) potholes.  Wej power washed the sidewalk on the front half ofNO MAN LAND  500 S. CATHERINE STREET, AHOSKIE, NC27910  PHONE: 252-332-5165 slasiter@ahoskienegow    OFAHO  Town of Ahoskie 201 West Main Street Post Office Box 767 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910 Phone (252)332-5146 Fax (252)332-1643  Monthly Inspection Report  September 2023  Permits Issued-10 Residential-6 Commercial-4 Inspections Completed-12 Final Inspections-4  *Final Inspection is the number of inspections performed on a completed job; all otheri inspections were  completed onj jobs stilli in progress.  Walmart Supercenter remodel has been completed and Certificates of Compliances have been The reconstruction oft the Bojangles restaurant remains in progress with inspection being Permits have been issued for the installation of an ATM at Murphys Gas Station at 2140 US13S. The plan review has been completed to renovate the existing speedway located at 1000E Memorial Dr. The speedway will become a 7 Eleven gas station during renovations. Thei inspector is continuing to work with the Town Manager on condemnations and the process oft those around town. Inspector has composed al list of properties deemed unsafe to move The Inspections department continues to do due diligence with all citizen Code Enforcement  issued.  provided as needed. The grand opening date should be soon.  forward in this process with. complaints when they arrive.    September 2023  PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT  Zoning  New Business Zoning Approvals continue to be reviewed and approved as appropriate. Zoning permit applications are reviewed and issued for projects as required.  The property located at 101 N Mitchell ST was rezoned from the B-1 zoning district to the B-2 Zoning District. The property owner and tenets plan to open al Fish Market at this location. Morgan Askew has completed thei first week oft the School of Government Planning and Development Staff continues to answer all zoning questions or concerns citizens may have. Staff receive questions daily on residential and commercial properties and help citizens remain complaint with all regulations.  Regulation Course.  Code Enforcement  Grass letters are being sent by certified mail to multiple property owners within town limits in violation. Property owners are given 10 days after receipt of the violation notice to abate the nuisance. After10 Grease trap violation letters and fines continue to be mailed to all required establishments who failed to The Planning and Zoning Dept. continues to investigate and act upon all practical violation reports given.  days the town will remove the grass, weeds, bushes etc. at the owners' expense. comply with the Town of Ahoskie Ordinance Article IV- - Sec. 70-113.    Wastewater Monthly Report  4Call In  2call in was due to Aerators shutting down  2call in was due to High flow  AlI Samples in Compliance Routine Maintenance Cut Grass  Permit WQ0003885 took effect Oct 1st Headworks main pump #2 has been ordered