Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2018- 6:00 PM  The Town Council of Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:00 Council Members Present: Mayor Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH; John Guglielmi, Rick Cross,  PM. The meeting was held at Bermuda Run Town Hall.  Mike Ernst, Chris Fowler, and Jerry West  Council Members Absent: None  Also Present: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence  Lee Rollins, Town Manager; Cindy Griffith, Town Clerk; Hank Van Mayor Kenneth Rethmeier called the meeting to order.  Hoy, Attorney  It is the intent oft the Town Council to solemnize the proceedings of this meeting and the business brought before the governing board, to offer the opportumityfor ai reflective moment ofsilence.  Adoption of the Agenda  Council Member Mike Ernst made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Rick Cross seconded the motion. The motion was approved. by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none opposed. Council MemberJohn Guglielmi made a motion to approve the July 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Jerry West. seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive  Approval of the July 10,2018 Meeting Minutes  (5)infavor and none opposed. Citizens' Comments - NONE  Action Items  A. Resolution to Support a Referendum on One-Quarter Cent County Sales and Use Tax Thej proposed resolution isi ini response to the August 6, 2018 resolution unanimously adopted by the Davie County Board of Commissioners indicating its support for voter approval of a one- quarter cent sales tax proposed on al November 6, 2018 referendum. The Sales and Use Tax Council Member. Jerry West made a motion to approve the resolution, with Council Member Mike Ernst. seconding the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) inj favor and B. Request to go into Closed Session for a Real Estate Matter Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5)To establish, or to instruct the public body 's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalfofthe public body ini negotiating (i) the price and other material terms ofa contract or proposed contract for the acquisition ofi freal property by  would be to support Public Safety.  one (1) opposed.  purchase, option, exchange, or lease.    Council Member Rick Cross made the motion to. go into Closed, Session. Council Member. Mike Ernst seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) inj favor and none  opposed.  Closed Session Presentation  Council Member Chris Fowler made the motion to exit from Closed. Session. Council Member Mike. Ernst seconded. the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) infavor and  none opposed.  Council & Mayor Comments Chris Fowler - None  Rick Cross - "National. Night Out" at Kinderton Village was a great idea and a success. He John Guglielmi - Sidewalks needed on Riverbend; we need to revisit plan presented by Grey Jerry West - The Town should take risks and do more to attract a younger. population. Doing nothing is not an option. He also shared that Paul Howard is doing a greatj job as interim Manager at Mike Ernst He feels that the demographics are changing based on the activity at the pool. Mayor Rethmeier - Thanked everyone for the dialog during the meeting. There is a lot to do to market the Town. He gave an update regarding the Davie Medical Center in Bermuda Run.  hopes that this will expand. to all of Bermuda Run inj years to come.  Engineering and not) forget about this project. the Bermuda Run Country Club.  Town Manager Comments pm in order for more Public Input.  Call for action - Move time of August 28, 2018 Council Agenda Meeting from 9:00 am to 6:00  Council. Member Rick Cross made a motion to change the time ofthe August 28 meeting, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Council Member Mike Ernst seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of  five (5) infavor and none opposed.  Adjourn  With no. further business to discuss, Council Member John Guglielmi made a motion to adjourn. Council Member. Jerry West. seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) in  favor and none opposed. Approved  Respectfully Submitted GA  hewb  Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH-I Mayor  Cindy Griffith, Town Clerk    Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Closed Session Minutes August 14, 2018- 6:00 PM  Real Estate Matter Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11  (a) (5) To establish, or to instruct the public body' 's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalfofthe public body ini negotiating () the price and other material terms ofa contract or proposed contract) for the acquisition ofreal property by purchase, option, Representatives from DFI presented aj process overview regarding recruitment ofai new hotel in the Town of Bermuda Run in order to support destinations such Winmock, and the BB&T Sports Complex as well as to anchor the development ofa' Town Center. DFI shared the financial analysis and their Lee Rollins, Town Manager shared with the Council that at present, the Town has no debt. He also met with the Hillsdale Group who shared that they may be interested in partnering on the project. After the presentation, all Council agreed that public participation would be a feasible option. Mayor Rethmeier reminded the Council that the project will stimulate other commercial activity within the Town. Mike Ernst requested to meet with the Sports Complex staff in order to get a better DFI will present the proposal at the August 28 Council. Meeting that will be moved from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Council will not act until the September 11, 2018 Council Meeting after giving time for  exchange, or lease.  recommendations for the next steps oft the process.  Main question - "Does the Council agree to public participation?"  understanding of their plans.  Public Input at that meeting.  Approved  Respeçtfully Submitted AH  lnans  Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH-N Mayor  Cindy Griffith, Town Clerk    RESOLUTIONTO SUPPORT THE: DAVIE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL OF. A REFERENDUM ON ONE-QUARTER CENT COUNTY SALES & USE TAX  WHEREAS, on. August 6, 2018, the Davie County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution indicating its support for approval ofa a one-quarter cent sales tax proposal on  November 6, 2018 referendum; and fire protection for the entire county; and  WHEREAS, the Davie County Board of Commissioners has the responsibility to provide WHEREAS, a four cent ad valorem fire tax is currently imposed on all Davie County WHEREAS, the fire tax is distributed among independent fire departments for fire WHEREAS, the Town of Bermuda Run corporate limits is served by the Advance, Clemmons and Smith Grove fire departments through the Davie County fire tax; and WHEREAS, the Davie County Board of Commissioners has communicated the passage oft the one-quarter cent county sales and use tax would help prevent an increase in the property tax burden on home owners and local businesses in the providing of public safety to the county;and WHEREAS, if passed by voters in November, the Davie County Commissioners will direct all funds generated to go directly to support public safety (fire, the Sheriff's Office,  property owners; and protection; and  Emergency Services, and 911/Communications); and  WHEREAS, groceries (unprepared foods), prescription medication, gasoline and motor WHEREAS, it would take a 1.78 cent property taxi increase to match the same revenue WHEREAS, sales tax allows both residents who do not own property, along with visitors  vehicles would not be subject to the one-quarter cent sales tax; and amount that the 1 cent sales tax would generate; and  in our area, to generate sales tax revenues to be used to support public safety.  NOW,THEREPORE, BE: IT RESOLVED as follows:  That the Bermuda Run Town Council supports the passage oft the referendum for the sales and use tax and encourages voters of] Bermuda Run to vote for the local sales and use tax at the rate Adopted by the Bermuda Run Town Council on. August 14, 2018 by a vote of 4 in favot and  ofo one-quarter percent (0.25%) on the November 6, 2018 referendum.  1 opposed. LARER6 Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH  G. Griffity Town Clerk  Mayor