Town ofBermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023-6 6:00 PM  The Town Council of Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 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; Dora Robertson, Finance Director; and Brian Williams, Town Attorney  Call to Order- - Mayor Rick Cross called the meeting to order.  Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence  Iti is the intent of the Town Council to solemnize the proceedings oft this meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the opportunity ofai reflective moment of silence Town of Bermuda Run Code ofEthics Statement- - Town Attorney Brian Williams  Adoption of the Agenda none opposed.  Council Member Heather Coleman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Curtis Capps seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and  Approval ofthe November 14, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes  Council Member Mike. Ernst made ai motion to approve the November 14, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Melinda Szeliga. seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote  offive (5) infavor and none opposed. Citizen Comments - None Mayor and Council Transition  a) Recognition of Council Members Curtis Capps and Heather Coleman-Mayor Rick Cross b) Oath ofOffice Administered to Mayor-Elect Mike Brannon-The Honorable Judge Lori d) Oath ofOffice Administered to Rae Nelson and JeffTedder- --The Honorable Judge Lori  Hamilton  C) Recognition of Mayor Rick Cross-Mayor Brannon Hamilton (administered separately) Brief Recess and Seating ofl New' Town Council    Election of Mayor Pro Tempore  Pursuant tol North Carolina General Statute 160A-70: "At the organizational meeting, the council shall elect from among its members a: mayor pro tempore to serve at the pleasure oft the council. A council member serving as mayor pro tempore shall be entitled to vote on all matters and shall be considered a council member for all purposes, including the determination of whether a quorum is] present. During the absence oft the mayor, the council may confer upon the mayor pro tempore any oft the powers and Council Member Melinda Szeliga made ai motion to re-appoint Council. Member Mike Ernst to the position ofMayor. Pro Tempore. Council Member. JeffTedder. seconded. the motion. The motion was  duties oft the mayor."  approved by a vote offour (4) inf favor and none opposed. Amend Adopted 2023 Town Council Meeting Schedule  Staff requests that the December 21, 2023, Agenda Meeting be cancelled, and the 2023 Town Council Council Member Mike Ernst made a motion to cancel the December. 21, 2023 Council. Agenda Meeting. Council Member Rae Nelson seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) in  Meeting Schedule be amended meeting the requirements ofNC G.S $ 143-318.12.  favor and none opposed.  Adopt the presented 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule  Ast required by NC GS $ 143-318.12. Staff] presents the proposed 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule. Thej proposed schedule keeps the Council meetings on1 the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm and the Council Agenda meetings on the Fourth Tuesday ofeach month at 8:30am. Council. Member. Melinda Szeliga made a motion to approve the meeting schedule as presented. Council Member. JefTedder-seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) in  favor and none opposed.  Town Manager Report/Comments: - Monthly Account Detail Report  Mayor Comments - Mayor. Mike Brannon thanked everyone that participated in tonight' 's meeting. He welcomed the new Council. Members and. shared that the vacant seat will be filled by recommendation oft the Council. He also shared that the 3rd Annual Christmas in. Bermuda Run was a  success and thanked all that volunteered.  Adjourn  With no. further business to discuss, Council. Member. Mike Ernst made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Melinda Szeliga seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) infavor  and none opposed.  Approved  Respectfully Submitted AR  beRb  Mike Brannon, Mayor  Cindy Poe, Town Clerk