Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes April 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM  The Town Council of] Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 11,2023 at Council Members Present: Mayor Rick Cross, Mike Brannon, Curtis Capps, Heather Coleman,  6:001 PM. The meeting was held at the Bermuda Run Town Hall.  Mike Ernst and Melinda Szeliga  Council Members Absent: Also Present: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence  Andrew Meadwell, Town Manager; Cindy Poe, Town Clerk; and Brian  Williams, Town Attorney  Mayor Rick Cross called the meeting to order.  Iti is the intent of the Town Council to. solemnize the proceedings ofthis meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the oppertamly/prarefetine moment ofsilence. Mayor Cross recognized that April 9-15 is National Public Safety Telecommumicators Week. Town of Bermuda Run Code of Ethics Statement- - Town Attorney Brian Williams  Adoption oft the Agenda none opposed.  Council. Member Mike Ernst made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and  Approval of the March 14, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes  Council. Member. Heather Coleman made a motion to approve the March 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Council. Member. Mike Brannon seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) in  favor and none opposed. Citizens? Comments -None Proposed Action Item:  A. Public Hearing. Updates to the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan The Town Council: received public comment on the draft 2023 update to the Town of Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan. Town Manager Andrew Meadwell went through the process that began in January, 2022 and commended the Planning Board, Benchmark Planning, the Council, staff, and the  public that gave input regarding the plan updates. Mayor Cross Opened the Public. Hearing    Citizens' Comments- =  Patricia Williams of124 Parkview. Lane (Kinderton Village) spoke regarding her opinion ofthe Comprehensive Plan updates saying there were parts that she appreciated, but shared that she 's. still concernedi regarding the "tree massacre' " that took away their. sound barrier, andj future development.  "When is enough ENOUGH?" Mayor Cross Closed the Public Hearing  Council Member Mike Brannon shared that he was pleased with the number ofs surveys received - good feedback from the community. Mayor Rick Cross stated that he wants more: interaction and feels we are making continued progress. Thanked all that were: involved in the whole process. It's more about Council Member Heather Coleman made a motion to approve the Resolution of4 Adoption for the Comprehensive Plan Update. Council Member. Melinda Szeliga seconded the motion. The motion was B. Budget Amendment BA 2022-23-02- - General Fund Acceptance from Bermuda Run The Town Manager recommends the 2022-2023 General Fund Budget be amended to accept $800 from the Davie County Community Foundation as revenue and expend $800 for expenses related to Council Member Melinda Szeliga made a motion to approve the proposed budget amendment. Council. Member Curtis Capps seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5)  progress than growth.  approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed.  Community Vision Fund  the 2022 Christmas in the Town of] Bermuda Run".  inj favor and none opposed.  C. Proposed 2022-2023 Town Audit Contracts  Eddie Carrick, CPA provided aj proposed contract for Town audit services for the year ending June 30, 2023. The audit fee is proposed at $7,500 and fee per Major Program of $2,000. Aj proposed contract for Tourism Development Authority (TDA) audit services for the year ending June 20, 2023 for a fee of $1,500 remains unchanged from the previous fiscal year. Many towns our size struggle to find aj provider of these services, and this is an established firm for the Town of Council. Member Mike Ernst made a motion to approve the proposed Town. Audit Contracts. Council. Member. Mike Brannon seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive Town Manager Comments - Andrew Meadwell shared that there are several Senate and House Bills in legislature that may affect the' Town, and he will provide copies to Council members. The Blue Heron Trail opening is getting close. Rules and allowed uses will be discussed at the April Agenda Council Comments - Council Members thanked everyone in attendance, and the one citizen that spoke during the Public Hearing. Mike Brannon added that the Comprehensive Plan is what the Town uses as a guidepost to drive decisions that are: made regarding the growth of the town. Mike Ernst made it clear that the town does not own any land, but is just responsible for zoning equrements/dcisions: He also shared that RISE/Fusion brings a lot ofrevenue to town with the sporting events that are well-attended  Bermuda Run.  (5) inf favor and none opposed.  Meeting.  by families from numerous areas.    Mayor Comments -Thanked everyone in attendance.  Davie County is a finalist for All-American City (only county ini the running).  There are 19 HOA's in the Town of Bermuda Run and the presidents meet regularly and are actively Economic Forum w/ the Village of Clemmons attended by Mayor and Town Manager. Shredding Event on Saturday, April 15 sponsored by the Bermuda Run Garden Club.  engaged.  Traffic/Road Improvements continue.  Adjourn  With noj further business to discuss, Council Member Mike Brannon made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive  (5) inj favor and none opposed.  Approved  Respectfully Submitted Ak  Rick Cross, Mayor  Town Clerk  Lh  Cindy Poe,