TOWN OF AURORA, NC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Friday, March 10, 2023, Meeting The regular meeting of the Aurora Town Board of Commissioners that was to be held at7:00 P.M. on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Community Center was recessed and rescheduled to take place the following Friday, March 10, 2023, at7:00 P.M. due to al lack of quorum. Mayor Williams called the recessed meeting to order with the following present: Officials Present: Commissioners Present: [x] Clif Williams, Mayor [X] Omar Bahhur [X] Coley Jordan [] Jeff Peed [XJ Tina Taylor Attendance: [X] Judi Lannon - Town Clerk/Finance Officer [X] Various members of the public were in attendance Commissioner. Jeff Peed was not able to attend. Mayor Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance and led in prayer. Bahhur. The motion passed with a3toOvote. Public Comment There was no public comment presented. Consideration of Minutes Amotion to approve the agenda was made by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner The proposed minutes of the October 3, 2022, meeting were approved on motion made by Commissioner. Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Taylor, witha3to0vote. The proposed minutes of the November7,2022, meeting were approved on motion made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner. Jordan, with a 3to Ovote. The Richland Township Fire and Rescue Tax proposed 2023-2024 budget had been prepared for presentation by the Fire Chief Kevin Bonner at Monday'srecessed meeting, however he was unable to present it this evening. The council had received and reviewed the proposed budget. The mayor and council remarked on the quality and dedication of service that the RTF&R provides to this community, and they were pleased that the tax rate is lowered when fiscally allowed. A motion was made by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Bahhur to approve the proposed RTF&R Tax 2023- Under old business the council considered the update and review of the Resilient Coastal Communities Phase III, Restoration of the Constructed Wetland Wastewater Treatment Lagoon 25% plan. The 2024 budget. The motion passed witha 3to Ovote. Old Business Commissioners had many questions that were not addressed ini the 25% plan and wanted more information. The Clerk agreed to contact the engineer on the plan and request that he come present and discuss the plan and answer any questions. New Business Under new Business the proposed daycare lease agreement with Shaneque Smith Spivey, dba Whiz Kids Early Learning Center, LLC was considered. The proposed lease agreement would remain the same as reviewed last year with the previous applicant. Aftera short discussion, the Clerk was advised to have the mayor execute the agreement once the prearranged background check was completed. The motion to do SO was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Jordan and approved witha An update on the replacement of the Town Halli floor was given by Commissioner Jordan. The contractor Mr. Barry Nethercutt and his team had done an excellent job, however there were two small areas that he would need to corrected. Commissioner. Jordan and his wife Laura were commended on their hard work towards the project and their selection of flooring for the main area and the bathrooms. Under staff reports electrical problems with the clutch on the new. John Deer mower were discussed. It was also confirmed that what had been thought to be al large leak at Snowden School, had been a keying error of the meter reading made by the clerk. Commissioner. Jordan wanted to investigate repair and 31 to Ovote. future use of the Public Works golf cart. Adjournment/Recess There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Bahhur to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jordan and passed witha3toOvote. Clif Williams, Mayor Judith S. Lannon, Town Clerk