Town of Bermuda Run Town Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2016 - 7:00 PM  The Town Council of] Bermuda Run held its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 Council Members Present: Mayor Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH; Ken Bateman; Shirley Cagle;  PM. The meeting was. held at the Town Hall.  Edc Coley; and John Guglielmi  Council Members Absent: Jerry West  Also Present: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Adoption of the Agenda  Lee Rollins, Town Manager; Brian Williams, Town Attorney;  Mayor Rethmeier called the meeting to order.  Council Member John Guglielmi made ai motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Council Member. Ed Coley, seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) inj favor and none opposed.  Approval of the December 8, 2015 Meeting Minutes  Council Member Shirley made ai motion to approve the December 8, 2015 meeting minutes as presented. Council Member. Ed Coley. seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour  (4) inj favor and none opposed. Citizens Comments  There were none wishing to speak.    Resolution Supporting the Town's Application to NCDOT for Public Art Within the US Highway The Town Council was presented with a proposed resolution to move forward with NCDOT approval Council Member. John Guglielmi made ai motion to adopt the resolution supporting the Town's application to NCDOT for public art within the US. Highway 158 roundabout. Council Member Ken Bateman seconded: the motion. The motion was approved by a vote ofthree (3) infavor and one (1) (Ed Resolution Supporting the Town's Application for Funding ofthe Blue Heron Trai/Through the The Winston-Salem MPO 2016 Call for Projects submittals are due January 25, 2016. The Blue Heron Trail was previously approved for funding through the Winston-Salem MPO. However, during and audit if STP-DA funds, the MPO had approved projects where actual funding was not available. Those projects that were previously approved, but not provided project agreements through NCDOT, were Council. Member Ken Bateman made ai motion to approve the resolution supporting the Town' 's application, for funding of the Blue Heron Trail the Winston-Salem MPO callj for projects. Council Member Ed Coley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) in favor and  158 Roundabout  toi install an obelisk within the US Highway 158 Roundabout.  Coley) opposed.  Winston-Salem MPO Call for Projects  asked to resubmit their projects.  none opposed.  Council/Mayor Comments  John Guglielmi: Asked if Ashley Furniture would be willing to: redirect truck volume away from  the 158/801 intersection and direct toward the Farmington Road/I-40 interchange.  Ed Coley:  No comments.  Shirley Cagle: Have heard positive comments on the roundabout.  Mayor Rethmeier: Encouraged the Town Council to be sensitive to the vacant retail store fronts within  the Town Limits and think of ways the Town may facilitate recruitment of  "boutique" retail business.  There being no. further business, Council Member John Guglielmi made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Ed Coley seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote offour (4) infavor and  none opposed.  Approved  Respectfully Submitted Mh6 H. Lee Rollins - Town Clerk  uaan Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH-N Mayor    (#1)  TOWN OF BERMUDA RUN RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2016-01  SUPPORTING THE TOWN'S APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC ART WITHIN THE CENTER OF THE US 158 ROUNDABOUT AT TWINS WAY DRIVE AND BERMUDA RUN DRIVE IN ACCORDANCE  WITHTHE NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC ART ON THE RIGHT OF WAY POLICY  Amotion was made by JhGugliclmi and seconded by Ken Bateman for the adoption oft the: following Resblution and upon being put to a vote was duly Whereas, Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan Strategy T8 recommends to "work with the MPO and NCDOT! to reconfigure the US Highway 158, Bermuda. Run. Drive, and Twin's Whereas, The Town of Bermuda Run received STP-DA. funds to construct a1 roundabout, Whereas, the roundabout project is complete and conceptually included an obelisk ini the Whereas, Bermuda Run Comprehensive Plan Strategy C8 recommends to "provide distinct entranceways into town with signs and landscqping"sand Whereas, the Bermuda Run' Town Council desires toj provide a distinct entrance way, while providing a visually vertical point of delineation oft the roundabout for motorists; Whereas, thel NCDOT adopted the North Carolina Public. Art on the Right of Way Policy in December 2010, recognizing that transportation facilities enhanced by public art elements provide aesthetic and cultural benefits to a community that can potentially result inj positive economic development and tourism both locally and throughout North Whereas, the North Carolina Public. Art on the Right ofWay Policy provides that local government agencies may: request placing Public Art onl NCDOT rights ofway, provided the local goverhment conforms to the Policy's parameters and procédures, to: include, but not limited to an encroachment permit, financial responsibility for construction and the NOW,' THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED, by thel Bermudal Run Town Council, ati its regularly scheduled meeting of] January 12, 20161 that it supports the Town's application to the NCDOT: for locating Public. Art within the US Highway 1581 roundabout at Twins Way Drive and Bermudal Run Drive, in accordance with thel North Carolina Public Art on  adopted:  Way intersection' "; and  with design and construction approved by NCDOT; and  landscaped center; and  and  Carolina; and  maintenance oft the Public Art, and an adopted local resolution.  the Right of Way Policy.  Resolution 2016-01    (#2)  TOWN OF BERMUDA RUN RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2016-02 THE BLUE HERON TRAIL THROUGH THE WINSTON-SALEMI MPO 2016 CALL FOR PROJECTS  SUPPORTING THE TOWN'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF  Amotion was made by Ken Bateman and seconded by. EdColey for the adoption oft the following Resolution and upon being put to a vote Was dely Whereas, Bermudal Run Comprehensive Plan Strategy T1 recommends to "Applyfor NCDOT pedestrian and bicycle planning grants in order to provide safe pedestrian and Whereas, The' Town of] Bermudal Run developed aj preliminary plan for the Blue Heron Trail to connected residents on the north side ofI-40 to the south side ofI-40 and to provide pedestrian and bicycle mobility along US Highway 158 toward Tanglewood Whereas, the' Town of Bermuda Run Blue Heron Trail project was approved STP-DA funding through the Winston-Salem Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) priort to Whereas, The MPO discovered it had over allocated STP-DA funds for projects; and Whereas, those approved projects not already having al Locally. Administered Project Agreement with NCDOT by August 1,2 2015, will have to resubmit their project during Whereas, the Town wishes to: resubmit its previously approved. Blue Heron Trail Whereas, the' Town further understands its commitment toj provide a 20%1 match toward NOW,THEREFORE, BE] ITI RESOLVED, by the Bermuda Run' Town Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting of January 12, 20161 that it supports the Town's application to the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2016 Call for  adopted:  bicycle facilities to as greater level ofa detail"; and  Park; and  the. January, 20161 Biennial Call for Projects; and  the 20161 Biennial Call for Projects; and  greenway project for funding through thel MPO; and  the approved total project cost.  Projects for the. Blue Heron Trail greenway project.  Resolution; 2016-021 Blue Heron' Trail    RESOLUTION  OFTHE TOWN OF BERMUDA RUN REALLOCATION OPTIONS  URGING THE COUNTY OF DAVIE' TO ENTER INTO A. JOINT STUDY WITHTHE MUNICIPALITIES OF DAVIE COUNTY REGARDING SALESTAX  WHEREAS, since 1971 pursuant to the provisions ofNCGS 105-472, counties have had the option to select the method of distribution of sales tax allocated to the county among the municipalities ofthe county by either (i) the "Per Capita Method" or (ii) the "Ad Valorem  Method;"  WHEREAS, from 1971 until the present, the Board of Commissioners oft the County of Davie have always selected the Per Capita Method for distribution of sales tax with the  municipalities;  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners ofDavie County has informed the Towns of Bermuda Run, Mocksville and Cooleemee (collectively the "Towns") that consideration is being given to changing the long standing policy ofs sales tax distribution from the Per Capita Method  tot the Ad Valorem Method;  WHEREAS, the proposed change to the Ad Valorem Method would have profound adverse financial consequences to the Towns which would result in a reduction ofrevenue to the Town of Bermuda Run ofapproximately $273,320.86 for fiscal year 2016-2017;  WHEREAS, the County of] Davie has given the Towns very little opportunity to discuss with the Board of Commissioners of] Davie County (i) the financial assumptions being relied upon by Davie County for the change in allocation method, (ii) the financial needs oft the County and the Towns, (iii) the effect oft the proposed change upon the County and the Towns, (iv) whether such a change is sound public policy given the very different situations ofthe three towns, and (v) ways the financial conditions which Davie County seeks to address might be  solved fairly and efficaciously; and  WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Bermuda Run is oft the opinion that a change oflong standing public policy ought not to be taken by the Board of Commissioners of Davie County without careful and detailed study in which the Towns are invited to participate along with other constituencies potentially affected, directly or indirectly, by such a major  change in public policy.  NOW' THEREFORE, Be It Resolved:  1.  That the Town Council of the Town of Bermuda Run unanimously opposes the change of allocation method to sales tax distribution being considered by the  County.    2. That the Town Council of the Town of Bermuda Run urges the Board of Commissioners of Davie County to join with the Towns to study the proposed change in public policy in a cooperative and transparent manner. 3. That such aj joint study seek to develop ways, means, and strategies which promote the best interests oft the County and the Towns.  4.  That the Board of Commissioners ofDavie County and the governing Boards of the Towns consider strategies which will () encourage fiscal responsibility, (ii) promote means of growing revenue streams, (iii) avoid the transfer of financial burdens to citizens ofthe Towns which should be borne equally by all citizens oft the County for core services that should benefit all citizens equally, (iv) promote sound public policy, (v) grow the economy ofthe County and the Towns with due consideration to the different duties, situations, circumstances, and contributions of each, (vi) develop strong cooperative and collaborative relationships which have for the long past, been a hallmark oft the relationship oft the County with the Towns, and (vii) meet the respective financial needs oft the Towns and the County without putting them into adversarial relationships.  UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED, this 9 day ofl February, 2016.  luohs Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH, Mayor Mozl H.J Lee Rollins, Town Clerk