Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 - 6:00 PM  The Town Council of Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Council Members Present: Mayor Rick Cross, Mike Brannon, Curtis Capps, Mike Ernst, Heather  6:00 PM. The meeting was. held at the Bermuda Run Town Hall.  Coleman, and Melinda Szeliga  Council Members Absent: Also Present:  Andrew Meadwell, Town Manager; Cindy Poe, Town Clerk; and Brian  Williams, Town Attorney  Call to Order-I Mayor Rick Cross called the meeting to order.  Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence  Iti is the intent oft the Town Council to solemnize the proceedings oft this meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the opportunity ofa a reflective moment of silence. Mayor Cross asked everyone to please remember the crisis inl Israel, and the family ofDr. Ken Peacock Town of Bermuda Run Code of Ethics Statement- Town Attorney Brian Williams It was clearly stated that there was no conflict in Council Member Mike Brannon taking action on the  (former Council Member).  topic ofo dual. signatures on checks. Adoption of the Agenda none opposed.  Council Member Mike Ernst made ai motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and  Approval of the September 12, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes  Council Member Mike Brannon made a motion to approve the September 12, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Curtis Capps seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of Citizen Comments - Trish Williams of 124 Parkview) Lane shared her concerns regarding the number of exits out ofl Kinderton Village in case ofe emergency (using the recent fires in Maui as an example). The Town Council received public comment on the amendments to the 2023 Town of] Bermuda Run Planning Board Recommendation: 5-0 in favor of approval with changes to the Rural Residential description removing reference to "Homes should be situated on lots with ai minimum size of2 acres".  five (5) inj favor and none opposed.  Public Hearing - Updates to the Town of] Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan  Comprehensive Plan    The Town Council may take action after the close ofthe public hearing.  Mayor Cross Opened the Public. Hearing  Vera Williamson of229 Haywood Drive, Advance requested that the verbiage "lots with a minimum size of2 acres" be added back to the Comprehensive Plan. She added that she attended the Planning  Board meeting and felt that there was confusion among the members.  Mayor Cross Closed the Public Hearing  Council Member Mike Brannon made the following motion: Recommendation of Approval with Changes: The Board finds that the amendment with proposed changes is consistent with goals and objectives oft the Town ofBermuda Run Comprehensive Plan and considers the action to be reasonable and ini the public interest. * "This land use classification is predominantly intended. to foster a low- density single-family residential use, as well as the preservation ofexisting agricultural land uses. The Rural Residential. Land Use designation has been applied to the northern portion of the Planning. Ared, along Yadkin Valley. Road and eastward toward the Yadkin River. " Council Member Curtis Capps seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed.  Juniper Circle Pump Station Interlocal Agreement with Davie County  The Town of Bermuda Run and Davie County wish to transfer ownership of the assets associated with the Juniper Circle Pump station as part of the funding in S.L. 2022-047. The interlocal provides that Davie County will compensate and reimburse the Town $1,800,000.00 for the rights to the asset, while allowing the Town to lease the property for operations and maintenance oft the facility. Council Member Heather Coleman made ai motion to approve the agreement presented. Council Member Melinda Szeligas seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor  and none opposed.  Budget Amendment BA 2023-24-01  Budget Amendment-General Fund Acceptance from Bermuda Run Community Vision Fund The Town Manager recommends the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget be amended to accept $11,000 from the Davie County Community Foundation as revenue and expend $11,000 for expenses related to Council Member. Mike Ernst made a motion to approve the proposed budget amendment. Council Member Mike Brannon seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5)infavor  the "2023 Christmas in the' Town ofBermuda Run" and "Food Truck Friday".  and none opposed.  Use ofTown Property and Facilities Policy Update  The proposed policy recognizes the importance of proper usage oft the assets entrusted to it by the citizens of the Town of] Bermuda Run, by setting parameters for usage ofTown properties and facilities. Staff requests Policy Statement # 3 language be amended to remove Town Council and Council Member Mike Ernst made ai motion to approve the policy as presented. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and  replace with Town Manager review and approval.  none opposed.    Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans  Davie County Veterans Services Officer, Meagan Tomlin, has asked the Town ofl Bermuda Run to join Davie County and Town ofMocksville in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Staff asks Council. Member Curtis Capps made a motion to approve the resolution as presented andi read by Mayor Cross. Council Member Melinda Szeliga. seconded. the motion. The motion was approved bya  Town Council to support attached Resolution.  vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed. Dual Signatures on Checks  NCGS 159-25 (b) requires all checks or drafts on an official depository to be signed by the finance officer (Town Manager) and countersigned by another official oft the local government. This designation is usually assigned to the mayor, as the chief executive officer oft the organization. In an effort to further strengthen internal control procedures, staffi is requesting an additional Council member to be assigned as a designated countersigner. Staffrecommends approval ofResolution and approval of Councilman Mike Brannon to be a designated officer for countersignature. Council Member Curtis Capps made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Council Member Mike Ernst seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none Council Member Heather Coleman made a motion to approve the designation ofCouncil. Member Brannon. Council Member Melinda Szeliga seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote  opposed.  offive (5) inj favor and none opposed. Town Manager Report/Comments  Leafpickup discussions have begun w/ LandTek discussed in September' 's Agenda. Meeting  Pedestrian ways in Bermuda. Run East (Riverbend. Dr) - moving forward with Option5as Partnerships with local mumicipalities/good working relationships - maximizing resources Planning Board. Meeting next week - discussing height mitationsmatimum units in various  Blue Heron Trail connectivity to the Bahnson Bridge over. I-40  districts  Council/N Mayor Comments  Melinda Szeliga - Pearls of Empowerment Meeting on Nov. 2at 12:30 pm at Town Hall regarding "Aging Gracefully"- Presentation by representattve, from. Davie Dermatology. Stroll Magazine - Tanglewood. Pizza Co. hosting "Ignite Your Appetite " on 10/25 to help Ignite Davie which supports local youth education. Pavers on sale for Bermuda Run Vision Committee - Flag Project. Christmas in Bermuda Run onj first Sunday in December. Recognized candidates for Bermuda. Run Town Council Curtis Capps - Thanked Town Manager Andrew. Meadwell, for his work with other municipalities and Davie County government. Also thanked Council members Mike Brannon and. Melinda Szeliga, for their efforts on the pedestrian wallways project. Recognized Officer Mike Foster, for his work for the Mike Ernst - Reminded everyone that voting for the primaries for Bermuda. Run is today until 7:30 pm. Bermuda Run Garden Club' 's Shredding Event is Saturday, Oct. 14 beginning at 9 am in the Town  (Marty Wilson and. Rae Nelson) who were present for the meeting.  town.  Hall parking lot.    Heather Coleman - Thanked everyone in attendance, and the speakers for sharing their concerns. Mike Brannon - Shared his thoughts on the passing offormer Council Member Ken. Peacock. Was pleased with the turnout ofthe Candidate Forums hosted by Gary. LeBlanc, prior to the Primaries on 10/10. Very excited about the pedestrian trail project and the connectivity to communities in Bermuda  Run.  Mayor Rick Cross  Primary Elections going on today to narrow down. 5 to 4 candidates for Town Council for the November election - toj fill two. seats. Pleased with the Candidate Forums. Recognized candidates Marty Wilson and Rae. Nelson that were present for the meeting.  Recapped Town Hall Meeting held on August 22. FAOs on Town' 's website -1 www.lownobr.com  Urgedi Tresidents to attend: upcoming meetings County Manager Brian. Barnett and County Zoning Director. Johnny Easter will be among county officials having Community Conversations with residents: . Wednesday, Oct. 11 at EMS Station 3 at 2802US601S, Mocksville . Tuesday, Oct. 17 at EMS. Station 4 on 2027 Cornatzer. Road, Advance AIl ofthe meetings are_from 6-8 p.m., and residents are invited to stop by toj provide input on North Carolinal 's budget has passed with the Town of Bermuda Run receiving $6 million (wastewater, stormwater; pedestrian connectivity). Thanlful for the assistance ofSenator Steve  growth.  Jarvis and Representative Julia Howard. Flag Project brochures available. Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Proud ofwhere we areas a community. Memory ofDr. Ken. Peacock-  Council Member. Mike. Ernst made a motion that in lieu offlowers, that the Town of Bermuda Run consider making a donation in Dr. Peacock's memory to the Murray Family. ACCESS Scholarship Program. (The Murray. Family. ACCESS Program is App State's promise to low-income North Carolina students that higher education is within reach. Students who earn a place at App State and are selected for the. ACCESS scholarship and. support program have the opportunity to graduate debt-free.) Council Member Melinda Szeliga seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.  Adjourn  With noj further business to discuss, Council. Member Curtis Capps made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded. the motion. The motion was approved. by a vote offive (5) in  favor and none opposed. Approyed  Respectfully Submitted k  ZeGo  Rick Cross, Mayor  Cindy Poe, Town Clerk