TOWN OF AURORA, NC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES February7, 2022 Meeting  Aregular meeting oft the Aurora Town Board of Commissioners was held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022, ati the Town Hall. Mayor Williams called the meeting to order with  the following present: Officials Present: Commissioners Present:  [X] Clifv Williams, Mayor [X] Omar Bahhur [X] Coley. Jordan [X] Jeff Peed [X] Tina Taylor  Attendance:  [X] Judi Lannon - Town Clerk/Finance Officer [X] Chuck Bonner- - Public Works Director [X] Various members oft the public were in attendance  Mayor Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance and Commissioner Peed led in prayer. An motion to approve the proposed Agenda was made by Commissioner Jordan and seconded  by Commissioner Taylor with a 4to 0 vote.  Public Comment None Received Consideration of Minutes  The proposed minutes of the Recessed meeting of August 17, 2021 meeting were approved on ar motion made by Commissioner Peed and seconded by Commissioner Jordan, with a3to0  vote. Guest Speakers  Joy Dunn with the Aurora Richland Township Chamber of Commerce introduced their newly appointed board: Kim Clark and Sherrie Hope and Dee Hemby who was unable to attend. Joy Dunn expressed the Chamber's focus on commerce and the revitalization of the Main Street business district. The Town Council received the introduction toi the newly appointed Board of the Aurora/Richland Township Chamber of Commerce and wished them well and looked  forward to working with them ini the future.  Sharon Holland with the Aurora Leadership Council, gave a presentation to council introducing the "Aurora Fish and Farm Festival" scheduled to take place on October 22"d and 23"d, 2022. The two day event will highlight local agriculture and fishing and boating. The festival will be  1    centered primarily on Main Street from the library to the Methodist church. This annual event isd designed take place near the waterfront on one end of Main Street and near the History Museum ati the opposite end. The ALCI is planning two stages for music offering a variety of entertainment throughout thet festival culminating with a concert at the stage nearest the waterfront on Saturday evening. The ALC is working on lining up venders to offer a host of artisan crafts and food and will coordinate with Beaufort County Sherriff's Department on security throughout the event. The introduction ofthe Farm and Fish Festival was well received Kurt Ryan, Chairman of the Aurora Leadership Council, announced the launching of the "Aurora and Richland Township Service Members and First Responders Hometown Heroes Banner Program." The banners will display hometown heroes on one side and "Welcome to Down Town Aurora" on the other side. The response ini the community has been wonderful and there are many veterans and first responders in our community that deserved to be recognized. The Chairman provided at flyer (see attached) that explains the process. The goal is to have them up and displayed on light poles by Fossil Festival. The Mayor expressed the gratitude oft the Town Board to the Aurora Leadership Council in this long overdue effort to thank our veterans and  by council and alli in attendance. Please see the attached flyer.  our first responders. Old Business  The Clerk announced the Golden Leaf Foundation Flood Mitigation Grant opening. The proposed grant ties in well with the ongoing Resilient Costal Communities Program in process. The Mid-East Commission, whoi is administering the RCCP, has offered to write the in depth application, utilizing the data obtained from the RCCP with councils approval. The motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to have the Mid-East Commission Prepare the application for the GLF Flood Mitigation Grant. The motion was: seconded by Commissioner Jordan and passed  with a 4to Ovote. New Business  Under New Business, regarding the Aurora Industrial Park, the Clerk presented a Resolution and Amendment, as prepared by the Town Attorney, to amend the original Land Purchase Agreement to allow the seller at tax-free exchange. After review of the amended agreement and resolution (attached) a motion was made by Commissioner Peed and a seconded by  Commissioner. Jordan. The motion passed with a 41 to 0 vote.  Upon a request from the engineering firm on the project, The East Group, the Clerk requested a motion be made to allow them toi file state applications for both the stormwater management permit and the NCDOT driveway permit. The motion was made by Commissioner Jordan and Also under New Business, the Clerk informed the council that a citizen had filed for assistance with their water utility and the Town would need to consider the agreement with state Low Income Household Assistance Program (LIHW/AP.) The motion to allow the Town to participate  seconded by Commissioner Peed. The motion passed with a 4to 0 vote.  2    int the LIHWAP was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Jordan. The  motion passed with a 4toOvote. Mayor and Board Comments  The Mayor announced that Golden Leaf Foundation President and CEO Scott Hamilton will a visit to Aurora on April 14th. He also advised that he had invited the Beaufort County pay Commissioners to come visit the Town and that may take place on April 20th. The Clerk reminded all present to please attend the "Open House" being conducted fori the Resilient Coastal Communities Project on February 14th at the Community Center at 6:00P.M. Citizens will get a chance to help prioritize projects to enhance our community'sr resilience to flooding. Ar motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Peed, seconded by Commissioner  Adjournment Jordan with a 4toOvote.  Cpelah Clif Wiliams, Mayor  SSE Judith S. Lannon, Town Clerk  3    3 I  b  E e  00  € 9 C @  a 0 5  - V) a C e e D E 00 e E B de K  df e B 0 - 2 of b df 8 : 6 @ a E E a  -  - = : e € @ E bo a a 8 0 o 0 6o a E 3 9 - - A 8  V C  -  a D  a  0    Aurora and Richland Township is Honoring its Service Members and First Responders!  AuroraNCislaunching: a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for our community. We want to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and First Responders tol build pride and a sense of service in our town and Ify you know of al loved one that you would like to honor, please complete the attached form. Each 'hero' banner will have "Downtown Aurora" on one: side, and your hometown hero displayed ont the other. The goal is to get at least 33 heroes adorning every telephone pole on Main Street before Please join this noble cause. Forj just $130, each family will get a high-quality 24"x4 48" banner with their Hero displayed on one: side, and the town's crest ont the other. Hardware mounting kiti is  Gldneta  Clnen SMLTES BONHTOWN HFROFS  township.  DOWN TOWN AURORA  US.NAYY VITNAM  Memorial Day.  included int the price.  3 Easy Steps  Clacta SMUTES HOMETON FFROES  Gudamat  Fill out application  DOWN TOWN AURORA  Email hi-resolution photo Mail check and application  SNMY VETNAM  Military Service Example (Front/Back)  $130.00  Make Check Payable to "Partnership for Aurora & Richland Township Progress" or "PART-P"  Mail Check and Application to P.O. Box 235 - Aurora, NC 27806 Email Hi-Resolution Photo to PARIPNCOmaLcom Online Registration form located at https:/Nwww.auroralfe.us/hero    RESOLUTION  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF That Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property between the Town of Aurora and Max F. Thompson. Jr. and wife, Mary Guilford Thompson, a copy of which is attached hereto. be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby  AURORA:  authorized to execute the same for and on behalf oft the Town. ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY.2022.  AhA CLIEWILIAMS.MAYOR  6n JUDITHS S.I LANNON. TOWNO CLERK  Page 1of1    NORTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT COUNTY PROPERTY  AMENDMENT NO.1TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL  IHIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY is made and entered into effective as of the day of February, 2022, by and berween TOWN OF AURORA. a North Carolina municipal corporation ("Buyer"), and MAXF. THOMPSON. JR. and wife. MARY GUILFORD THOMPSON (collectively, "Seller").  WITNESSETHE  THAT WHEREAS, Buyer and Seller entered into an Agreement for Purchae and Sale of WHEREAS. Buyer and Seller desire to amend the Agreement as provided herein. NOW. HEREFORE. in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and  Reai Propery dated. April 20, 2021 ("Agreement"); and  agreements contained. herein. the Parties hereby agree as follows: SECTIONI. TaarParagrapn 22 be added to the Agreement as follows:  Tax-Deferred Exchange. in the event Seller desires to effect a tax-deferred  excnange n connection with the conveyance of the Property, Buyer and Seller agree to'cooperate ine effecti: e sach exchange; provided. however, that the exchanging party shall be responsible for ali aadmoa COSTS associated with such exchange. and provided further, that a non-exchanging party sna. nou assume any additional liability with respect to such tax-deferred exchange. Seller and Bvei shail shecure sucn additional documents. at no cost to the non-exchanging party, as SECSh Thai excepe as otherwise specifically provided herein, all other terms and conciucas. JIT he. Agreement: shsil zemain unchanged and in full force and effect. propans esecuced eifective as oft the day and year first above written.  shal. Delequred tO give effect to this provision."  2 ISTIMONY WHEREOF. Buyer and Seller have caused this document to be  BLER:  TOW OF AURORA  A efWilliams. Mayor MARY GUILFORD THOMPSON  SELE  A  by 4  k  MAXE. THQMSON.JR    January 2022 public worksr report  1) South village #9 wateri theft. 3) Bay city crab sewer line 4) Water plant new PLU 5) Lift station ont third street 6) Waste water inspection  2) 2inch water line break @ old: snowden school    Board Report February 7, 2022 Meeting January 2022 Report Curt Hendrix, Parks and Recreation  Activity Wellness' Walk  Contact Denise Bonner The Venue  Discussion  Ladies are participating on a regular basis. The group: started on January 11th. They walked 24 miles in January. The group meets inf front oft the chamber at 9:00am on Tuesday'sand Thursday's. The walk is approximately 3 miles each time. Continue to clean beds.  Community Garden  Joy McCracken Renee Spivey Joy Dunn Chuck Bonner  Maintenance  Continue to maintain the restrooms. The walking group is using this location asa  regular stop.  Nature Trail  John Prescott  Ihave a scheduled meeting with. John Thursday Feb 10th at 2:00pm. This is regarding use of the Nature Trail and howi it can be utilized. The birding group is interested in the trail. would also like to have al haunted trail int the fall. Camping is also an activity that can be discussed. Collecting information to start a program.  Paddling Kayak, Canoe, SUP Fishing  Jim Dillon  The Fossil Festival is interested in Having a Fishing Tournament. Jim is willing to assist me in organizing an event for the kids.    Aurora Fossil Museum Snowden Summer Activities  Cynthia Crane Tanya Long  Board Meeting. January 2gth  Ihave been working to get Tanya some interest and sign up sheets to create summer programs for the school kids. Attended the Faith Based Luncheon  ALC  Kurt Ryan Joy McCraken  ABC Aurora Birding Club  This Group started on February 2md, we had 8 members at our first meeting. We decided too call it the ABC. We will meet every other Wednesday att the library at 10:00am Next meeting is February 16th  Pickleball  2G Groups have been started this month and Pickleball has been put on hold. Ihave been in touch with Terresa Hamilton, Rec Director in Washington. Iwill be visiting her and Bobby Andrews ati the Rec center soon. No meeting scheduled.  Up-coming Events Basketball Pickle Ball Museum Gala in Atlantic Beach Fossil Festival Fishing Adult Fishing Kids Golf Tennis Wellness Walk ABC Aurora Birding Club Grant Writing  Spring 2022 TBD No dates scheduled February 22 2022/ Postponed until Jan 2023 May 27th through 30th 2022 Spring 2021 Summer 2021  Program TBD Dates Spring / Summer 2021 Program TBD Dates Spring /S Summer 2022 Program Dates Started. January 11th2 2022 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am-10:30am Wednesdays at the library at 10:00am February 22"d and 23'd