Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes November 8, 2022 - 6:00 PM  The Town Council of Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Council Members Present: Mayor Rick Cross, Mike Brannon, Curtis Capps, Heather Coleman,  6:00 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 ofthe Town Council to solemnize the proceedings ofthis meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the opportunity. for a reflective moment ofsilence. Mayor Town of Bermuda Run Code of Ethics Statement - Town Attorney Brian Williams  Cross recognized Veterans and mentioned: today being election day.  Adoption oft the Agenda  Council Member Heather Coleman made ai motion to approve the agenda. Council Member. Melinda Szeliga seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed. Council Member Curtis Capps made ai motion to approve the October 11, 2022 meeting minutes. Council Member Heather Coleman. seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5)  Approval of the October 11, 2022 Town Council Meeting Minutes  infavor and none opposed. Citizens' Comments -  Christy Schafer - 132 Tifton Street - Gave update on the 2nd Annual Christmas in Bermuda Run event that will be held on Sunday, December 4. Addition oftents, Santa 's mailboxes, and a new "Bermuda Run Express' " train, plus other exciting things to do for all. They have over 70 volunteers soJ far, and Rosanne Peacock - 114 Sycamore Park. Lane - Gave update regarding the Davie Medical Center Tree Lighting event and ways for people to support this year' 's charity-A Storehouse for. Jesus, by purchasing Bobbie Thacker - 133 Bermuda Run Drive North - Shared her concern regarding leaves not being picked up in ai timely manner in the Maisonettes. Would like to see a more consistent schedule.  could use more. Gini Brannon is the volunteer coordinator for the event.  lights or stars.    Presentation- Kelly Funderburk with the Davie County Register ofDeeds Office - "Thank a Vet"  Program  Davie County Sheriff's Department Update - SheriffJ.D. Hartman  Proposed Action Items  A. Review of] Proposed Agreement with Davie County Sheriff's Department  The agreement presented before ethe Town Council is a five (5). year renewal extension for the Davie County Sheriff's] Department to provide for one fully-equipped and fully-trained law enforcement officer for duty in the Town of] Bermuda Run for forty (40) hours per week. The assignment of duties is to be made under the direction and full control oft the Sheriff as to days and hours of scheduling. Council Member Mike Ernst made a motion to approve the proposed agreement with the Davie County Sheriff's Department. Council Member Curtis Capps seconded the motion. The motion was approved  Town Attorney Brian Williams has reviewed the proposed agreement.  byo a vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed.  B. Review of Grantee/Sub-Grantes Acknowledgement and Agreement  The State Legislature awarded Davie County $8 million in ARPA funding in SL: 2022-74. A portion of the funding was intended to assist the Town of Bermuda Run in removing its wastewater discharge from the Yadkin River and transferring it to the Eastern Davie County Regional Wastewater System. The project involves upgrading the Bermuda Run Juniper Pump Station and removing the Bermuda Run Wastewater Treatment Plant. This agreement will allow Davie County to act as a pass-thru for the Town of Bermuda Run from the State ofNorth Carolina for the above grant. Town Attorney Brian Council Member. Heather Coleman made ai motion to enter into the agreement as, proposed. Council Member Curtis Capps seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and  Williams has reviewed the proposed agreement.  none opposed.  C. Update 2022 Council Meeting Schedule  Staffi is requesting that Thursday, December 22 be considered for a Council Agenda Meeting -1 there Council Member Melinda Szeliga made a motion to approve the meeting schedule change. Council Member Heather Coleman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor  was no Agenda Meeting scheduled for December due to the Christmas Holiday.  andi none opposed. Town Manager Comments  Baltimore Road project - public input session well-attended. Possible construction in 2025. Blue. Heron Trail bridge is set inj place and project almost complete -f first phase to open  sometime in. January, 2023. Juniper. Pump Station demolition E-9llAddressing- - Ordinance being reviewed. place is just a construction, fence - not permanent. Town. Audit presentation at the. November. Agenda Meeting  Ariston Place project behind Walgreens on Hwy. 801 - Hubbard Building demolition. Fence in  Counci/Town Manager/Mayor Comments  Mike Ernst Thanked the "Tree-O"for all oftheir hardwork, adding that they do aj fabulous job. Thanked the Sheriff's Department and Community Officer Mike Foster for all they do for the Town.    Curtis Capps - Thanked everyone in attendance. Thanked. Kelly Funderburk for her presentation. Added that he 's excitedj for another. 5-year contract with the Davie County Sherif's. Department. Melinda Szeliga - Great night - Hopes everyone had a chance to vote in the election, either today or by one-stop early voting. Excited that there are sO many volunteers already signed upj for the Christmas in Bermuda Run event; adding we can always use more! Feels the. Baltimore Road interchange will have apositive impact on the. Hwy. 158/801 intersection and was delighted to attend the public input meeting with the DOT. Thanked. Kelly. Funderburk and the. sacrifices made by all militaryjamilies. Appreciates  her passion for helping Veterans.  Mike Brannon Echoed all that other Council Members have said.  Heather Coleman - Loves hearing conversations and excitement around town regarding the Blue Heron Trail. Shared concerns regarding the Advance Post Office and their handling oft packages at the Bermuda Run. Package Room. Feels that there are some packages that will not fit ini the lockers that  should be delivered to the homes as they are in other areas of town.  Mayor. Rick Cross  Thanked. Kelly. Funderburk, for her passion for her job and tonight' 's presentation. Over 4,000. Davie County. residents participated in one-stop early voting at the Bermuda. Run Planning Board vacancies; more than a dozen responses soJ fary from across the community. New businesses in the town; addition ofgreenhouse at Steelman 's Ace Hardware. Thanked. the "Tree-0"ofSharon, Christy, and. Rosanne for their hard work. Presentations coming up by Habitat Davie and Pat Ivey ofthe NC DOT/Division 9. Thanked: residents who. send letters to the editor - Davie Enterprise, adding that they are very  Town. Hall. Thanked all of the poll workers.  November 18 - Shop local - "Pink. Friday" hought-provoking. Thanked everyone in attendance.  Adjourn  With no further business to discuss, Council Member Melinda Szeliga made a motion to adjourn. Council Member. Heather Coleman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive  (5)i infavor and none opposed.  Approved Ahe  Respectfully Submitted AR  Rick Cross, Mayor  Cindy Poe, Town Clerk