Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes June 13, 2017-7:00 PM  The Town Council of Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00. PM. Council Members Present: Mayor Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH; Ed Coley; Rick Cross;  The meeting was held at Bermuda Run Town Hall.  and Jerry West  Council Members Absent: John Guglielmi and Mike Ernst  Also Present: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Adoption of the Agenda  Brian Williams, Town Attorney;  Mayor Rethmeier called the meeting to order.  Council. Member. Jerry West made a motion to approve the. June 13, 2017 Council Meeting agenda as presented. Council. Member Rick Cross seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of  three (3) inj favor and none opposed. Approval of the May 9,2017 Meeting Minutes  Council Member. Ed Coley made a motion to approve the May 9, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Council Member. Jerry West seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote ofthree (3) in  favor and none opposed. Citizens Comments - None  Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the Proposed 2017-2018 Town Budget Notice of the public hearing has been duly advertised in the local newspaper and has been posted on the Town website. A hard copy has been available for public inspection at Town Hall.  Opened by Mayor Rethmeier - No comments. Closed by Mayor Rethmeier  Council. Member. Jerry West made a motion to approve the budget as proposed. Council Member Rick Cross seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote ofthree (3) inj favor and none Council Member" Ed Coley made a motion for the Council to recess and reconvene on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7 pm. Council Member Jerry West seconded. the motion. The motion was approved bya  opposed.  vote ofthree (3)inf favor and none opposed.    June 20, 2017- Meeting reconvened by Mayor Rethmeier. (All Council Present/Town! Manager  Absent) Action Items  A. Resolution Requesting NCDOT to Reduce the Posted Speed Limits to 35 MPH. Concerns from the Council Members that were not in favor- This would be considered a "speed trap". Enforcement oft the speed limit would be a factor. Council members in favor argued that this is a safety issue with increased pedestrian/bike activity, and additional traffic from businesses such as Bermuda Quay shopping center. References made to Mocksville, Council MemberJerry West made a motion to approve the request ofthe new. speed limits. Council Member Rick Cross seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote ofthree (3)i infavor (M. Ernst, R. Cross, andJ. West), and two (2) opposed (E. Coley and.J. Guglielmi). B. Municipal Agreement with NCDOT for Construction of Pedestrian Bride to Replace The Municipality shall participate in the costs ofthe pedestrian bridge project in the amount of $250,000. Both parties understand this is the total participation amount for the municipality and Discussion - Thel bridge is gated/locked now. This will allow access to the lakes and is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity according the Mayor. Town Manager Lee Rollins has spoken with Bill Burnette who has assured that the Town will be given the lakes, and the only way to get to them is via this bridge. Ifthis agreement isn'ti reached, the bridge will come down. Council MemberJohn Guglielmi made ai motion to approve the agreement with Council Member Jerry West seconding the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offive (5) in  Clemmons and other local towns with 35) MPH zones.  Bert's Way Bridge Upon Widening ofI-40  isi not subject to change.  favor and none opposed. Council/Mayor Comments: support staff. construction projects. breaks for staff.  Rick Cross - Prayers for Town Manager Lee Rollins (who has been out on sick leave) and all ofthe Mike Ernst - Suggested that the Town send E-blasts regarding the traffic on 158 caused by I-40 John Guglielmi - Thoughts and prayers for Lee. Encouraged Council to support Cindy, and give lunch Jerry West - Thoughts and prayers for Lee and support staff. Concerns about turns being limited on Mayor Rethmeier - Informed Council that he will put a schedule together of who is available by phone - ifon schedule, check in. (Mike Ernst asked that they contact Cindy first to see what she needs.) Gave an update on Lee Rollins, saying information was being provided by Melissa (Lee's wife), and Regarding the recent EDC Strategic Planning Session with Terry Bralley, it was made clear that Davie County needs a solid sense of direction. He thanked the Council for their input on. John Eller, Davie  Ed Coley - Keeping Lee Rollins in thoughts/prayers.  Peachtree - no dedicated right turn lane. (Problems esp. on Fridays.)  that we will try to not bother them unless absolutely necessary.  County Manager's questionnaire.    Adjourn  With noj further business to discuss, Council Member.John Guglielmi made ai 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  wDtN6 Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH-I Mayor  Cindy Griffith, Town Clerk