TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamela! Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE Regular Meeting of the China Grove Town Council  Tuesday,January: 3rd,2023 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.  China Grove Town Hall China Grove, North Carolina  CALLTO ORDER I) Pledge of Allegiance II) Roll Call III) Adopt the Agenda IV) Approval of the Consent Agenda  Mayor Segford  a) Approve Minutes from December 6, 2022 regular meeting b) Approve Minutes from December 6, 2022 closed session c) Approve Amendment to Audit Contract d) Approve Settlement Agreement e) Adopt Resolution Supporting Greenway Feasibility Study f) Approve 2023 Schedule of Events 2022-ANX-07- - Fortius Annexation  6:05 p.m. 6:10 p.m.  CITIZEN COMMENT PUBLIC HEARING I)  Franklin Gover  a) Adopt Resolution Directing Town Clerk to Investigate Petition for c) Adopt Resolution Fixing Date of Public Hearing of Annexation a) Adopt Resolution Directing Town Clerk to Investigate Petition for c) Adopt Resolution Fixing Date of Public Hearing of Annexation a) Adopt Resolution Supporting Main Street Corridor Plan Discussion and possible Action tol Purchase a) Leaf Vacuum Truck  b) Clerk Signs Certificate of Sufficiency  II) 2023-ANX-01 - 290 Shue Road  Annexation  b) Clerk Signs Certificate of Sufficiency  III) Main Street Corridor Plan NEW BUSINESS I) OLDBUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS I) II) COUNCIL UPDATES ADJOURN  6:45 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:10 p.m.  David Ketner  Adopt Resolution for Martin Luther King Jr. Day  Discussion on Request for Community Funding - Main Street Market Place  333NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 Phone (704)8 857-2466 I Fax( (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department ef Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited! from discriminating on the busis ef race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex. fumilials status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited! bases apply 1o4 all  programs)."    TOWNI MANAGER Keni Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWNA ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don! Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  DF CHIN  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  A regular meeting of the China Grove Town Council  Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:00p.m. CALL TO ORDER  China Grove Town Hall China Grove. North Carolina  Mayor Seaford called the regular meeting of December 6th, 2022 to order. He led us in thel Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Stroud amended the agenda with the addition to discuss 911 South Main Street in Other Business. Mrs. Sheets amended the agenda with the addition to discuss Non-profit Funding in Old Business. Mr. Phillips made a motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. Stroud seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Mayor Seaford called roll. All council members were present. There was a quorum.  Consent Agenda items:  a) Approve Minutes from November 1,2 2022 regular meeting b) Approve Amendment to Audit Contract Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment  Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Stroud seconded the motion, which  carried unanimously. CITIZENS COMMENT None QUASIJUDICIAL, HEARING I) 2022-SUP-01 Auto Sales and Service testimony during the hearing.  Mrs. Mills swore in Franklin Gover, Assistant Town Manager, Jeff Young, Consultant for Petra Rodriguez, for Mr. Gover stated the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to redevelop an existing site along Us 291 HWY for automobile sales and service. He stated this was formally Gatton's Towing Service. He stated Jeff Young is a planner and is representing the property owners. He stated historically the site was used for used car sales. He stated to the east is R&L Carriers on the corner of US 29 and Pine Ridge Road. He stated Rose Street is directly to the south and Cherry Street is directly behind. He stated the Cotton Mill Village is zoned Town Residential, the subject parcel is zoned Highway Business, and R &L Carriers is zoned) Light Industrial. He stated the property owners have cleaned it up the site and all junk cars have been removed, the building has been painted and new concrete has been poured. He stated they are proposing 14 parking spaces that will need tol be striped. He stated this would be the first project utilizing our reuse provisions. He stated with the adoption of the UDO in April there was a provision added to allow for nonconforming sites to be reused. He stated they are proposing to close three or four curb cuts to allow for one main entrance. He stated they are proposing Type A buffer shrubs along the rear of the property and smaller shrubs along Rose Ave. He stated one part of the reuse provision is to allow for planter boxes to be used for  367Page, Minute Book 7    screening when planting is not feasible. He stated the LUP focus on improving traffic flow to promote safety. He Mayor Seaford asked if the use is tire, repair and auto sales. Mr. Gover stated the primary use is repair, light mechanical and tire replacement, but there is a small vehicle display area for auto sales. Mayor Seaford asked how many bays are located at the front. Mr. Gover stated there are three bays and there is a vacant apartment above the shop. Mayor Seaford asked if the apartment would be rented out. Mr. Gover stated the applicant has not indicated if Mr. Stroud stated when he hears tire shop, he envisions stacks of old tires sitting outside the building. He asked if we have any provisions to stop that from happening. Mr. Gover stated yes, the town can enforce that through our general nuisance authority. He stated our town code is clear enough to not allow the storage of tires outside a Mr. Heggins stated with auto repair businesses sometimes a vehicle will sit a long time before being repaired. Mr. Gover stated with auto shops vehicles tend to accumulate but with our ordinance we can address the issue ifi it Mr. Bringle stated one thing that happens at repair shops is thej job is completed and the owner cannot afford to pay for the repairs. He stated those vehicles tend to sit on thel lot. Hes stated the mechanic or the auto shop owner can take He stated he has been in City Planning over 35 years and Mrs. Rodriguez was referred to him by some engineers from Kannapolis. He stated he has worked closely with the applicant and Mr. Gover. He stated Mrs. Rodriguez has been agreeable to everything that has been suggested. He stated he has revised the plan from the Staff and Planning Board comments. He stated from his understanding the primary use will be vehicle repairs and then if they have vehicles that are not paid for after the repairs, they would go through the process to sale those vehicles. Mr. Phillips stated at the Planning Board he understood the intend of the repair business was to get the vehicles ready for sale. He stated he is not clear on ift the majority of the business will be repairs to vehicles for resale or just repairs to customer vehicles. Mr. Young stated iti is his understanding that the business will be sales and service. He Mr. Phillips asked if they will be performing body work. Mr. Young stated they don't intend to do body work on vehicles. Mr. Phillips asked if the repair work would be done inside the building or outside. Mr. Young stated the Mr. Phillips asked where the vehicles would be plaçed fors sale. Mr. Young stated the vehicles for sale will be on the Mr. Phillips asked what the hours of operation will be. Mr. Young stated he is not certain but knows it is typical businesses hours. He stated the applicant does know that late night operation is prohibited. He stated if the hours Mr. Bringle stated limiting hours may be something that the Council should consider. He stated especially with the residential area directly behind. Mr. Stroud stated he would like to place a dusk until dawn or an 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Mr. Phillips stated he would like to place a condition that all repair work has to be done inside the building. Mr. Heggins stated some work cannot be done inside the building. Mr. Gover stated it is reasonable to state ifa vehicle  stated thel Planning Board voted unanimously to approve without conditions.  they will buti iti is allowed.  building.  becomes a nuisance.  ownership of the vehicle after so long. Jeff Young, Consultant for Petra Rodriguez  stated the extent of which occurs will shift with business. repair work would be done inside the service bays.  right side of the building near Rose Ave, and there are 14 parking spaces for customer parking.  were limited as a condition, he is sure she would agree.  limitation on the hours of operation.  is dismantled the vehicle must to be stored inside the building. Mayor Seaford opened the Quasi-Judicial Hearing. Mayor Seaford closed the Quasi-Judicial Hearing.  368Page, Minute Book 7    Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the Finding of Facts that this use does not endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan due to the fact the proposed development is subject to the requirements of the Town of China Grove, Salisbury Rowan Utilities, NCDOT, and Rowan County Building and Inspection requirements. Mr. Heggins seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the Finding of Facts that this use meets all required conditions and specifications due to the fact the proposed site plan meets the minimum standards of the UDO and has been approved by the China Grove Planning Board and NCDOT will require a Driveway Permit. Mr. Heggins seconded Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the Finding of Facts that this use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property unless the use is a public necessity due to the fact that no material evidence has been presented that this development will affect the property values of adjoining or abutting properties. Mr. Stroud Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve thel Finding of Facts that the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and will be in general conformity with the: adopted land use plans and other plans for physical development of the China Grove area as adopted by the Town Council due to the fact that this project is located in along US 29 Corridor, a major thoroughfare and fulfills the following strategies of the China Grove Land Use Plan and US 29 Corridor Plan: Future Land Use Plan 5.2A-3 Encourage. a mix of housing types and compatible uses, 5.2B-1 Promote walkability and minimize traffic congestion, 5.2C-3 Promote effective screening, US 29 Corridor Plan Access Management by reducing conflict points, and Landscaping by providing a variety of options. Mr. Stroud seconded the motion, which Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the requested special use permit for automobile sales and service on Rowan County Tax Parcel 128 092 with the conditions any dismantled vehicle that is being repaired shall be stored in the building, and the operating hours shall be limited tol Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Mr. Stroud  the motion, which carried unanimously.  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  carried unanimously.  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  NEW: BUSINESS which carried unanimously. which carried unanimously.  I) Reappointments forl Planning Board and Parks Advisory Board  Mr. Bringle made a motion to appoint Michael Moon to the Planning Board. Mrs. Sheets seconded the motion, Mr. Stroud made a motion to reappoint Jason Higgins to the Planning Board. Mr. Phillips seconded the motion, Mr. Stroud asked staff to let Mrs. Bivens-Hager know there is an opening to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board if she would want to: apply and to thank her for all the years she has served on thel Planning Board. Mr. Phillips made a motion to reappoint Joel Maynor to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Bringle Mr. Phillips made a motion to reappoint Emily Mabrito to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Bringle Mr. Phillips made a motion to reappoint Kevin Keiger to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Bringle II) 2023. Appointments to the' TAC and the' TCC of the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Mr. Stroud made a motion to appoint Mr. Seaford to the TAC. Mr. Bringle seconded the motion, which carried  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Organization (CRMPO)  unanimously.  369Page. Minute Book 7    Mr. Stroud made a motion to appoint Mrs. Sheets as alternate to the' TAC. Mr. Phillips seconded the motion, which Mr. Stroud made a motion to appoint Mr. Gover as the TCC representative. Mr. Phillips seconded the motion, which Mr. Stroud made a motion to appoint Ms. Sweatt as the alternate TCC representative. Mr. Bringle seconded the Mrs. Sellers stated she would like to discuss changes to current events and addition of new events. She stated she has already set the dates for the events that do not change for 2023. She stated the events that need to be discussed are ap potential Snow Day, the Cruising the Grove series, Fall Movie in thel Park and al Fall event. She stated potential days for a Snow Day are. January 21S and February II"h. She stated we have a credit on file with Zippy Ice that was paid for by a corporate sponsor since 2018 of $8,000.00. She stated we have not been able to use this credit since 2018 and the price has increased for the sledding hill. She stated she would recommend pivoting this into a new event at the Community Building. She stated the town could offer Hot Chocolate and crafts along with the snow. Mr. Bringle asked if there would be sledding at this event. Mrs. Sellers stated the sledding that we had in the past requires no more than an inch of rain up to three weeks before the event and temperatures below 50 degrees up to three weeks prior to the event. She stated also the price has increased by $3,800.00 for the same length of sledding Mrs. Sellers stated she implemented a survey at the last Cruising the Grove. She said this was given out to the participants and available online. She stated one of the questions was in what months would the participants want to attend Cruise Ins. She stated most people suggested April, May, September and October. She stated last year the Cruise Ins were held in April, June, August and October. She stated it was noted that the. June and August Cruise Ins Mayor Seaford asked if having the Cruise Ins in back to back months would affect town staff any. Mrs. Sellers Mrs. Sellers stated participants asked for food trucks, vendors in Hanna Park and themed Cruise Ins. Mr. Phillips asked if any of the merchants have indicated if they were affected by the Cruise Ins in a negative or positive way. Mrs. Sellers stated she has heard both negative and positive feedback. Mrs. Sellers stated she is proposing moving the Old-Fashioned Evening and Tractor Parade to Friday and there has been discussion about adding the night time entertainment back on Saturday night. Mrs. Sellers stated the Fall Nights in China Grove movie is based in our town. She suggested the addition of a Fall Movie in the Park event at the Community Building. She stated potential dates are September 29th or September Mrs. Sellers stated the opportunity for al Fall event and to partner with the Board of Trade. She suggested holding a truck or treat at the October Cruise In. She stated a costume contest could still be held at Hanna Park. She stated Mr. Bringle asked Mrs. Sellers to email a reminder to all the Council and staff when an event coming up. Mayor Seaford asked the Council and Town Manager toj join Walk with the Mayor on January 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm. He stated the group will walk from Town Hall to Main Street Market and back. He stated he would like to holda a  carried unanimously. carried unanimously.  motion, which carried unanimously. III) Discussion of 2023 Events  hill.  were not attended well due to being too hot. stated the change would: spread events out more evenly.  30th.  Downtown Trick or Treating would still be done on Halloween.  COUNCIL OPDATES citizen question and answer session.  370Page, Minute Book 7    OLD BUSINESS  I) Discussion on Non-profit funding  Mrs. Sheets stated we started last December discussing funding for Non-Profits. She stated we have received one application from Main Street Market Place. She asked if the Council is going to give any funds to this Non-Profit. Mayor Seaford stated these funds are meant for bettering our community and the Main Street Market Place does a Mrs. Sheets made a motion to award $35,000 to the Main Street Market Place. Being no second the motion failed. Mrs. Sheets stated shei is very disappointed that the Council will not support al local non-profit. Mr. Stroud stated there is no question they do a good job and he supports them. Hes stated with the expense the Town isf facing, he does not believe giving a non- profit funds would impact the community as a whole. He stated the Town Mrs. Sheets stated in the past money has been budgeted for non-profits and this year no money was budgeted. She Mr. Bringle stated the Council has an obligation but he does not see it being $35,000.00. He asked the Council to  lot for the town and for the community. He stated they are asking for $35,000.  has an opportunity to fulfill al lot of capital items the Town has needed for years. stated al lot of towns have supported the non-profits in their towns.  look and see what we could contribute, but he is not comfortable giving $35,000.00.  OTHER BUSINESS  I) Discussion on 911 South Main Street  Mrs. Sheets made a motion to table this discussion until January based on a motion made in April, by the Council to table this discussion until thel Main Street Corridor Study being complete. She stated the: area 911 South Main Street isin was included in the study. She stated in October the Council signed a resolution to support the Downtown Revitalization Grant that the' Town applied for. She stated the Town will find out if they will receive funds from this  grant midDecember. Mr. Stroud seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. I) Economic Development - General Statue 143-318.11.(a)(4)  CLOSED SESSION  Mr. Stroud made ar motion to goi into Closed Session at 7:22 pm pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11()4)t0 discuss Economic Development. Mr. Bringle seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  There was no action taken. carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted, Pamela L. Mills, CMC Town Clerk  Mr. Bringle made a motion to come out of Closed Session at 7:54 pm. Mrs. Sheets seconded the motion, which  Mr. Stroud made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Phillips seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  Charles Seaford Mayor  371Page. Minute Book 7    LGC-205 Amendment  AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS Rev. 11/2022  Whereas Primary Government Unit  Town of China Grove  and and  Discretely Presented Component Unit (DPCU) (ifa applicable) Huneycutt, Parsley & Taylor, CPAs, PLLC  Auditor  entered Into ac contract in which the Auditor agreed to audit the accounts of the Primary Government Unit  and DPCU (ifa applicable)  Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/22  Date  for  and originally to be submitted to thel LGC on 10/31/22  hereby agree thati it is now necessary that the contract be modified as follows.  Original date 10/31/22 Original fee  Modified date 01/31/23 Modified fee  Modification to date submitted tol LGC!  Modification to fee Primary Other (choose 1)(choose 0-2) o o o O o o o o o o o o o  Reason(s) for Contract Amendment  Change in scope Issue with unit stafi/turnover Issue with auditor stafflworkload  D Third-party financial statements not prepared by agreed-upon date D Unit did not! have bank reconciliations complete for the audit period  D Unit did not! have reconciliations between subsidiary ledgers and general ledger complete E Unit did not post previous years adjusting journal entries resulting in incorrect beginning Unit did not! have information required for audit complete by the agreed-upon time  balances in the general ledger Delayi in component unit reports Software - implementation issue Software system failure Software r ransomwarat/peratack a Natural or other disaster Other (please explain)  Plan to Prevent Future Late Submissions  Ift the amendment. is submitted to modify the date the audit will be submitted to thel LGC, please Indicate the steps the unit and auditor will take top prevent late filing of audits in subsequent; years. Audits are due to the LGC four months after fiscal yeare end. The Town will provide the information required to complete the audit before October in future years.  Indicate NAI ifthis Is an amendment duet to a change in cost only.  Additional Information  Please provide any additional explanation or details regarding the contract modification.  By their signatures on the following pages, the Auditor, the Primary Government Unit, and the DPCU (if  applicable), agree to these modified terms.  Page 1of3    LGC-205. Amended AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev. 11/2022  SIGNATURE PAGE AUDIT FIRM  Audit Firm*  Huneycutt, Parsley & Taylor, CPAs, PLLC Authorized Firm Representative" (typed or printed)  William R. Huneycutt Date*  Email Address shenta@hptepas.com  MVE  1z/15/ZozZ  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT  Governmental Unit" Town of China Grove  Date Primary Government Unit Govering Board Approved Amended  Audit Contract* ("frequired by governing board policy) Mayor/Charperson" (typed or printed) Charles Seaford, Mayor Date  Signature* Email Address veabudehingrovenegoy  Chair of Audit Committee (typed or printed, or' "NA") Signature  N/A Date  Email Address  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT-I PRE-AUDIT CERTIFICATE (Pre-audit certificate not required for hospitals) Required by G.S. 159-28(a1) or G.S. 115C-441(a1)  *ONLY REQUIRED IF FEES ARE MODIFIED IN THE AMENDED CONTRACT  This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by The Local Govemment Budget and Fiscal Control Act or by the School Budget and Fiscal ControlAct. Primary Govemmental Unit Finance Officer* Signature"  N/A  Date of Pre-Audit Certificate"  Email Address*  Page2of3    MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT  THIS MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT is made the 15th of December 2022, by and between' Town ofChina Grove (hereinafter "Plaintift)and China Grove 152LLC (hereinafter  "Defendant").  For themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, the parties agree as follows:  1.  Plaintiff shall accept in full settlement of all claims, whether for damages, interest,  costs, or other relief, that were or might have been brought in that lawsuit pending between the parties in the action titled Town of China Grove V. China Grove 152 LLC, Rowan County Case Number 22-CVS-1209 (the "Action") the sum of One Hundred Sixty Three Thousand Twenty  Four Dollars and Ninety Seven Cents ($163,024.97). in the amount of $163,024.97 made payable to Plaintiff.  2.  Plaintiff acknowledges receipt from Defendant on December 15, 2022, of a check 3. Inc consideration of the payments and other terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties release each other and the other's employers, agents, successors, and assigns fspecificalyincluding: without limitation China Grove 152, LLC, Davidl R. Investments, LLC, and all their members, managers, and agents) from all claims that were or could have been asserted in the Action. Plaintiff shall file a dismissal with prejudice ofa all claims in the Action within five (5) business days from when thel Plaintiffconfirms the Defendant's check for $163,024.97 has cleared. 4. The parties hereby waive their claims that they are entitled to any attorney's fee award arising from the Action, and release and forever hold harmless each other from any such claim. Each party shall payi its own costs and attorneys' fees. The cost of mediation shall be paid in accordance with Rule 7 of the Rules Governing Mediated Settlement Conferences.  5. The parties agree to cooperate in the preparation and execution of any additional documentation necessaryt to consummate this settlement. This agreement shall remain binding and  in full effect unless and until replaced by a more formal settlement agreement. any action necessary to enforce the terms oft this Memorandum of Settlement.  6.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, each party reserves the right to initiate  TOWN OF CHINAGROVE ThhBat Name:_ Thonas w. Bceps. Title: CIyArby 1 Town  CHINAGROVE 152LLC) hyL  By:  By:  Name: Apaner Rusak Ta.enizqponayr Sahk Attorneyf for China Grove 521  Attorney for  of China Grove    TOWNMANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamela! Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE Resolution of Support Integrated Mobility Division  Application for North Carolina Department ofTransportation Paved Trails and Sidewalk Feasibility Study Grant China Grove Greenway Feasibility Study  WHEREAS, China Grove Town Council has indicated its desire to assist in development efforts WHEREAS, the Council fully supports the proposed China Grove Greenway Feasibility Study WHEREAS, the Council wishes to pursue a formal application for a greenway feasibility study from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Integrated Mobility Division, Paved NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the China Grove Town Council: That China Grove is authorized to submit a formal application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Paved Trails and Sidewalk Feasibility Study Grant Program in order to provide guidance and  within downtown China Grove; and  which will assist in the planning of a China Grove greenway project; and  Trails and Sidewalk Grant Program; and  planning for aj potential Greenway Project.  That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Adopted this the third day of. January, 2023 in China Grove, North Carolina.  Charles Seaford, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pamela Mills, CMCTown Clerk  333 N Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704) 857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department ofA Agriculture policy, this institution. is prohibited! from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nationale origin, age, disability. religion. sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases upply t0 all  programs)."    Town of China Grove 2023 Schedule of Events  CHINAGROVE Come GrowwithUs An original town.  Sunday, January 1st - 3 pm - China Grove Town Hall  Walk & Talk with the Mayor  Saturday, February 11th - 1-4 4 pm - Community Memorial Park Saturday, April 8th - 10 am - Community Memorial Park Saturday, April 22nd - 1-5 pm -Downtown China Grove Saturday, May 27th - 1-5 pm -Downtown China Grove Friday, June 2nd - 8 pm - Downtown China Grove  Snow Day  Easter Eggstravaganza Cruisin' the Grove - Jeep Week Cruisin' the Grove - Unique Rides Main Street Challenge 5K  o 6 4 32 I / 5 0 4 0 7 > O 9 o C @ > O L 0 o C - n o  Saturday, June 3rd - 4-7  - pm Community Block Party  Memorial  Park  Friday, July 14th - 5-8 pm - Hanna Park Old Fashioned Evening & Tractor Parade  Saturday, July 15th - 9am - 9pm Downtown China Grove  Farmers Day National Night Out  Tuesday, August 1st - 5-7 pm - Police Station  Saturday, September 23rd - 1-5 pm - Downtown China Grove Saturday, September 30th - 7pm - Community Memorial Park Fall Nights in China Grove - Fall Movie in the Park Saturday, October 28th - 1-5 pm - Downtown China Grove Cruisin' the Grove - Classics Week & Cruisin' for Candy Fall Event Tuesday, October 31st -4-5 pm = Downtown China Grove  Cruisin' the Grove - Lifted Week  Downtown Trick or Treating Christmas Tree Lighting  Saturday, November 18th -7pm - Hanna Park  Tuesday, November 21st - 4 pm - Downtown China Grove Saturday, December 16th - 5-8 pm - Downtown China Grove  Southern Rowan Christmas Parade  Christmas in the Grove    TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNÇIL Don Bringle Arthur! Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  RESOLUTIONI DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TOINVESTIGATETHE SUFFICIENCY OF A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION PURSUANTTO NCGS - 160A-31 WHEREAS, a petition was received on December 2nd, 2022, requesting annexation of a contiguous area described in said petition as the property owned by Ricky Lloyd and Robin Jean Perry, located at 685 Delta Steet, Salisbury, NC 28146, consisting of 54.058 acres, and the property owned by Carolyn Frances Okun, located at 795 Delta Street, Salisbury, NC 28146, consisting of 1.315 acres, be annexed into the Town of  China Grove. (Rowan County Tax Parcels 117078 & 1171 156)  Metes and Bounds Property Description:  117078  Beginning at a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/w), said rebar also being a common corner with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), thence with the property of now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), S 88°37'18" E 653.18 feet to a tack in a stone, said tack being on the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558); thence with the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558), S 05°10'57" E 183.24 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common property corner with now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861); thence with the property of now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861) S 05°18'59" E 517.66 feet to a %" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490); thence with the property of now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490), S 10°01'37" W 1113.74 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Hitachi Metals NC Ltd. (Deed Bk. 652m Pg. 616); thence with the property of now or formerly Hitachi Metals NCLtd. (Deed Bk. 652, Pg. 616), N 84*33'33" W 1610.49: feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with Grove Comerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651); thence with the property of now or formerly Grove Cornerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651)N.03-4710"1 E 656.33 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of I-85 the following two (2) calls: (1) N 25°53'03" E 360.56 feet to a right-of-way monument; (2) N 69"43'15" E 141.19 feet to a Y" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152); thence with the property of now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152) the following three (3) calls: (1)S06006/47" E208.33 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (2) N 782618'E260.05 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (3) N 13°12'23" W: 205.48 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W); thence with the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W) the following two (2) calls: (DNS03615'E37318 feet to a set %" rebar; (2) N33-16/06'E415.72 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 54.058 AC. Beginning at a R/W monument, said monument being located on the end of the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W), said monument being a common çorner with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707), thence with the property of now of formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707) the following three (3) calls: (1) S 13°12'23" E2 205.48 feet to a 5/8" "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nationale origin. age. disability, religion. sex. familial status, sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all  117156  333NN Main! Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  programs)."    rebar; (2) S78°26'18" W 260.05 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (3)N/06-06/47" W: 208.33 feet to a Y" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way of I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of I-85 the following two (2) calls: (1) N 65020'39" E 162.21 feet to a R/W monument; (2) N 60°59'00" E 59.20 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the end of the right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W), $30°58'02"1 E59.91 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 1.315 AC. WHEREAS, said Petition has been received by the Town Council of the Town of China Grove, North WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-31 provides that the sufficiency of petition shall be investigated by the Town Clerk WHEREAS, the Town Council of the' Town of China Grove deems it advisable to proceed in response to this NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED by the' Town Council oft the' Town of China Grove that: petition and to certify as soon as possible to the' Town Council the result oft their investigation. Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective uponi its adoption and approval.  Carolina: and  before further annexation proceedings may take place; and  request for annexation;  Section 1. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to investigate the sufficiency of the above described  Adopted and approved this the 3rd day of January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NI Main Street, China Grove, NÇ 28023 I Phone (704) 857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal law and U.S. Departmento of Agriculture, policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating ont the basisc of race. color, national origin. age. disability. religion, sex.) familials status. sexuald orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all  programs)."    FORTIUS CAPITAS PARTNERS  December 2"d. 2022  To the Town Council and Town of China Grove,  We, Fortius Capital Partners (FCP), have control of the described area in the attached meets and bounds. With the current owner's permission, we are respectfully requesting rezoning and FCP believes light industrial is the highest and best use of the prescribed site. The planned Class A industrial development will capitalize on the strong demand for this product type on the I-85 corridor. We are confident this project will attract quality tenants and jobs while expanding FCP is local, based in Concord, NC;we pride ourselves on maintaining relationships with the community and municipalities that we live and do business in. We look forward to meeting with Town staff and the community to address any concerns and foster collaboration on this project. The area to be annexed is contiguous to the Town of China Grove and boundaries of such  annexation of the described area into the Town of China Grove.  the Town's tax base.  territory as follows: Kind Regards, DD. Dave Davis Fortius Capital Partners Parcel: 117-156 Property Owner Signature: Carolyn Frances.Okun Date:  Parcel: 117-078 Property Owner Signature: Rick & Robin lhny Date:  CEN ES  Perg7  Blabuy  3ebVEmR-n.2Va  Dec4a022    PIN #117 078  Beginning at a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/w), said rebar also being a common corner with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), thence with the property of now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), S 88°37'18" E6 653.18 feet to a tack in a stone, said tack being on the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558); thence with the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558), S05010'57" E 183.24 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common property corner with now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861); thence with the property of now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861), S 05°18'59" E5 517.66 feet to a %2" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490); thence with the property of now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490), S 10°01'37" W1113.74 feet to a5 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Hitachi Metals NC Ltd. (Deed Bk. 652, Pg. 616); thence with the property of now or formerly Hitachi Metals NC Ltd. (Deed Bk. 652, Pg. 616), N 84°33'33" W1610.49 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with Grove Cornerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651); thence with the property of now or formerly Grove Cornerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651), N 03°47'10" E 656.33 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of 1-85 the following two (2) calls: (1) N25°53'03" E 360.56 feet to a right-of-way monument; (2) N6943'15" E 141.19 feet to a %" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152); thence with the property of now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152) the following three (3) calls: (1)S06-0647" E 208.33 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (2)N78'2618" E: 260.05 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (3) N 13°12'23" W205.48 feet to a RW monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public RWW); thence with the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public RW) the following two (2) calls: (1) N 50°36'15" E 373.18 feet to a set %" rebar; (2) N 33°16'06" E4 415.72 feet to the  POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 54.058 AC.    PIN #117 156  Beginning at a RWmonument, said monument being located on the end of the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public RWW), said monument being a common corner with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707), thence with the property of now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707) the following three (3) calls: (1)S 13°12'23" E 205.48 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (2) S78'26'18" W260.05 fee to a 5/8" rebar; (3) N 06°06'47" W208.33 feet to a %" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way ofl I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of 1-85 the following two (2) calls: (1)N65-20/39" E 162.21 feet to a R/W monument; (2) N60°59'00" E5 59.20 feet to a RWWr monument, said monument being located on the end of the right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public RWW); thence with the end of the right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W), S 30°58'02" E 59.91 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing  1.315AC.    Vicinity Map  Case: 2022-Z-07 Applicant: Fortius Capital Location: 685 & 795 Delta St.  Streets  Case Parcel(s) CHINAGROVE Town Boundary Come GrowwithUs  Parcels  Anoriginalt town. 1,000 Feet  500  ELDER    TOWNMANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWNA ATTORNEY Toml Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY  To the Town Council oft the Town of China Grove, North Carolina:  I,E Pamela Mills, Town Clerk, do hereby certify that Ih have investigated the Petition for voluntary annexation of Rowan County Tax Parcels 1170 078 & 117 1561 for contiguous annexation of a. The petition contains an adequate property description of the area proposed for b. The area described in this petition is contiguous to the' Town of China Grove primary  certain property, and hereby make the following findings:  annexation.  corporate limits, as defined by G.S. 160A-31.  This petition is signed by and includes the addresses of all owners of real property lying  in the area described therein..  In witness whereof, Ihave hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of China  Grove, this 3rd day of January, 2023.  SEAL  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 IF Fax (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. DepurmentefAgralur, policy. this institution is prohibited fromo discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disabiliry. religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited! bases apply to al!  programs)."    TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamela! Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Donl Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Chery! Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  RESOLUTION FIXING A] DATE OF PUBLICHEARING ONTHE QUESTIONOF WHEREAS, aj petition was reçeived on December 2nd, 2022, requesting annexation of a contiguous area described in said petition as the property owned by Ricky Lloyd and Robin Jean Perry, located at 685 Delta Steet, Salisbury, NC 28146, consisting of 54.058 acres, and the property owned by Carolyn Frances Okun, located at 795 Delta Street, Salisbury, NC 28146, consisting of 1.315 acres, be annexed into the Town of WHEREAS, the Town of China Grove Town Council has by Resolution directed the Town Clerk to WHEREAS, certification by the Town Clerk as to the sufficiency of said petition has been made. NOW,1 THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of China Grove that: Section 1. That a public hearing on the question of annexation of the contiguous area described below as requested by Fortius Capital Partners, with permission from Ricky Lloyd & Robin Jean Perry and Carolyn Frances Okun, will be held at Town Hall at 6:00 pm on the 7th day of February, 2023.  ANNEXATION! FURLANTIONCGSIBAI  China Grove. (Rowan County Tax Parcels 117078 & 117 156); and  investigate the sufficiency thereof; and  Section 2. The area proposed for annexation is described as follows:  Location: 117078  685 & 795 Delta Street, Salisbury, NC 28146. Rowan County' Tax Parcel 117078 & 1171 156.  Metes and Bounds Property Description:  Beginning at a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/w), said rebar also being a common comer with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), thence with the property of now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 669, Pg. 853), S 88'37'18" E 653.18 feet to a tack in a stone, said tack being on the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558); thence with the common property line with now or formerly Mamie D. Miller etal (Deed Bk. 1298, Pg. 558), S 05°10'57" E 183.24 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common property corner with now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861); thence with the property of now or formerly Frances Coates etal (Deed Bk. 802, Pg. 861) S 05°18'59" E517.66 feet to a 4" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490); thence with the property of now or formerly Susan H. Elkins etal (Deed Bk. 1245, Pg. 490), S 10°01'37" W 1113.74 feet to a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Departmento of Agriculture policy. this institution is prohibited) from discriminating on the basis of race. color, national origin, age. disability, religion, sex, fumilial status, sexual orientation. and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply 10 all  333NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  progrums)."    or formerly Hitachi Metals NC Ltd. (Deed Bk. 652m Pg. 616); thence with the property of now or formerly Hitachi Metals NCI Ltd. (Deed Bk. 652, Pg. 616), N 84°33'33" W 1610.49 feet to: a 5/8" rebar, said rebar being ac common corner with Grove Comerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651); thence with the property ofr now or formerly Grove Cornerstone, LLC (Deed Bk. 1336, Pg. 651) N 03°47'10" E 656.33 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of I-85 the following two (2) calls: (I) N 25°53'03" E 360.56 feet to a right-of-way monument; (2) N 69°43'15" E 141.19 feet to a %" rebar, said rebar being a common corner with now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152); thence with the property of now or formerly Carolyn Frances Okun (Deed Bk. 619, Pg. 152) the following three (3) calls: ()S06006/47"1 E208.33 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (2) N 78-26'18"E260.05 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (3) N 13°12'23" W: 205.48 feet to al R/W monument, said monument being located on the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W); thence with the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W) the following two (2) calls: (1)N_50'36'15" E: 373.18 feet to a set Y" rebar; (2) N33°16'06" E415.72 feet to thel POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 54.058 AC. Beginning at a R/W monument, said monument being located on the end of the eastern right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W), said monument being a common corner with now or formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707), thence with the property of now of formerly Ricky Lloyd Perry & Wf. Robin J. (Deed Bk. 1286, Pg. 707) the following three (3) calls: (I)s 13°12'23" E 205.48 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (2)S78-26'18" W: 260.05 feet to a 5/8" rebar; (3) N 06°06'47" W: 208.33 feet to a %" rebar, said rebar being located on the eastern right-of-way of I-85; thence with the eastern right-of-way of I-85 the following two (2) calls: (1) N 6520'39" E 162.21 feet to a R/W monument; (2) N 60°59'00" E: 59.20 feet to a R/W monument, said monument being located on the end of the right-of-way of Delta Street (Variable Public R/W), $30-5802"E59.91 feet to thel POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 1.315AC. Section 3. Notice of said public hearing shall be published in the Salisbury Post, a newspaper having general circulation in the Town of China Grove, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of said  117156  public hearing.  Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption and approval.  Adopted and approved this the 3rd day of January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "Inc iccordunce with Federal law and U.S. Department ofA Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating ont the basis of race, color, national origin, age. disability, religion, sex. familials status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply 10 all  progrums)."    TOWNMANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamela! Mills TOWNATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWNO COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  RESOLUTIONDIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TOINVESTIGATE1 THE SUFFICIENCY OFAPETITION] FOR ANNEXATION FURSANTIONCESIHNI WHEREAS, aj petition was received on December 6th, 2022, requesting annexation of a contiguous area described in said petition as the property owned by Signature Shue Road, LLC, located at 290 Shue Road, China Grove, NC 28023, consisting of 15.85 acres, be annexed into the Town of China Grove. (Rowan  County Tax Parcel 117020) Metes and Bounds Property) Description:  117020  Being 16.299 acres, more or less, lying on the Eastern side of Shue Road (SR 1506) and being a part of a 61.3 Acre tract described in Deed Book 283, Page 204, the following description being taken from a physical survey of the subject property dated June 27, 1994 by Mel C. Thompson, R.L.S.: BEGINNING at a computed point in the centerline of Shue Road where iti intersects with the Eastern end of Miller Street, said Beginning point being the Northwestern corner of Lot No. 1 of the V.B. MILLER PROPERTY (Book of Maps Page 307) and runs thence North 32-13-38 West 428.21 feet with the centerline of Shue Road to a computed point; thence continuing with the centerline of Shue Road North 32-46-32 West 563.62 feet to a computed point; thence a new line North 44-47-34 East creek; a new corner; thence a new line South 45-57-05 E 356.09 feet; thence eight (8) lines, all ending at computed points in the centerline ofs said creek as it meanders in a Southeasterly and Southerly direction as follows: 1) South 53-42-33 East 110 feet; 2) South 25-00-06 East 160.06 feet; 3) South 62-33-23 East 34.43 feet; 4) South 36-23-28 East 125.40 feet to an existing 5/8" iron; 5) South 07-59-11 West 101.25 feet; 6) South 03-17-14 West 113.64 feet; 7) South 04-32-13 West 90.17 feet; 8) South 04-13-49 East 82.91 feet; thence South 6-30-15 West 74.85 feet to an existing !" iron in the Northwestern line of Lot No. 5 of V.B. MILLER PROPERTY, said point also being in the centerline of an unopened 30 foot street; thence a new line South 58-00-00 West 469.95 feet (passing over an existing concrete street sign on line at 451.171 feet) WHEREAS, said Petition has been received by the Town Council of the Town of China Grove, North WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-31 provides that the sufficiency of petition shall be investigated by the Town WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of China Grove deems it advisable to proceed in response to NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED by the' Town Council oft the Town of China Grove that: "Inc accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department ofAgriculture policy. this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the busis of race, color, nationale origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familia! status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Notall prohibited bases apply 106 all  tot the point of BEGINNING. Carolina: and  Clerk before further annexation proceedings may take place; and  this request for annexation;  3331 NN Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 IF Fax (704)855-1855  programs)."    Section 1. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to investigate the sufficiency of the above described petition and to certify as soon as possible to the' Town Council the result of their investigation. Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption and approval.  Adopted and approved this the 3rd day of. January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NI Main Street, China Grove, NÇ: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal lawe and U.S. Department ofAgriculture policy, this institution is prohibited! from discriminating on the basis of ruce, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familia! stalus, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply toc all  programs)."    Group  S59AE  Date: To: Subject:  December 6, 2022  The Town of China Grove (333 N Main Street, China Grove, NC) 290: Shue Road China Grove, NC Signature Shue Road, LLC  1.) We the undersigned owners of real property respectfully request that PID#117020 be annexed 2.) The areat to be annexed is contiguous to the Town of China Grove, and the boundaries of such  tot the Town of China Grove NC.  territory are described in the attached Metes & Bounds description.  Signature Signature: Craig  Vice President    CC: Attached Boundary Survey (PID#117020) CC: Metes & Bounds Description (PID#117020)  Signature Property Group I 530 Eugene Court, Greensboro, NC,27401    DocuSign Envelope ID: AEAI39FC-851B487C8C4D-25B8537442F  EXHIBITA LEGAL. DESCRIPTION  Being 16.299 acres, more orl less, lying on the Eastern side of Shue Road (SR 1506) and being aj part of a61.3 Acre tract described inl Deed Book 283, Page 204, the following description being taken from a physical survey oft the subject property dated. June 27, 19941 by Mel C. Thompson, R.L.S.: BEGINNING at a computed point in the centerline of Shue Road where iti intersects with the Eastern end ofMiller Street, said Beginning point being the Northwestern corner ofLot No. 1 oft the V.B. MILLER PROPERTY (Book ofMaps Page 307) and runs thence North 32-13-38 West 428.21 feet with the centerline of Shue Road to a computed point; thence continuing with the centerline of Shue Road North 32-46-32 West 563.62 feet to a computed point; thence ai new line North 44-47-34 East 631.46: feet (passing over new irons on line at 30.72 feet and 601.46 feet) to a computed point ina a creek; ai new comer; thence ai new line South 45-57-05 E3 356.09 feet; thence eight (8) lines, all ending at computed points in the centerline ofs said creek as it meanders in a Southeasterly and Southerly direction as follows: 1)'South 53-42-33 East 110 feet; 2) South 25-00-061 East 160.06 feet; 3) South 62- 33-23 East 34.43 feet; 4) South 36-23-28 East 125.40 feet to an existing 5/8" iron; 5): South 07-59-11 West 101.25 feet; 6) South 03-17-141 West 113.64: feet; 7) South 04-32-13 West 90.17 feet; 8) South 04-13-49 East 82.91 feet; thence South 6-30-15 West 74.85 feet to an existing l"iron in the Northwestern line ofI Lot No. 5 ofV.B. MILLER PROPERTY, said point also being in the centerline of an unopened 30 foot street; thence ai new line South 58-00-00 West 469.95 feet (passing overan existing concrete street sign on line at 451.17: feet) to the point OfBEGINNING.  22    HAF  AF  AF  h  SHUE ROAD  r  S  BOUNDARY SURVEY OF 290 SHUE ROAD PARCEL ID- 117 020 CATED DE CHIMA OROVE ETI OROVE TOMASHIP cOUNTY, MOTH CAROLINA SIGNATURE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, uc    TOWNMANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWNATTORNEY Tom Brooke  CHIN  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Donl Bringle Arthurk Heggins Rodney Phillips Chery! Sheets Steve Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY  To the Town Council of the Town of China Grove, North Carolina:  I, Pamela Mills, Town Clerk, do hereby certify that Ihave investigated the Petition for voluntary annexation of Rowan County Tax Parcel 117 020 for contiguous annexation of certain property, a. The petition contains an adequate property description of the area proposed for b. The area described in this petition is contiguous to the Town of China Grove primary This petition is signed by and includes the addresses of all owners of real property lying  and hereby make the following findings:  annexation.  corporate limits, as defined by G.S. 160A-31.  in the area described therein.  In witness whereof, Ihave hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of China  Grove, this 3rd day of January, 2023.  SEAL  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NI Main Street, China Grove, NC 28023 1 Phone 704)857-2466 I Fax( (704)855-1855  "Inc accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy. this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nationale origin, age, disability. religion, sex, familials status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Nota all prohibited bases apply 10G all  programs)."    TOWNMANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWNATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN COUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve! Stroud  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE OFI PUBLICHEARING ONTHEQUESTIONOE WHEREAS, a petition was received on December 6th, 2022, requesting annexation ofa a contiguous area described in said petition as the property owned by Signature Shue Road, LLC, located at 290 Shue Road, China Grove, NC 28023, consisting of 15.85 acres, be annexed into the Town of China Grove. (Rowan WHEREAS, the Town of China Grove Town Council has by Resolution directed the Town Clerk to WHEREAS, certification by the Town Clerk as to the sufficiency of said petition has been made. NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED by the' Town Council of the Town of China Grove that: Section 1. That aj public hearing on the question of annexation of the contiguous area described below as requested by Craig Taylor, Vice President of Signature Shue Road, LLC, will be held at Town  ANNEXATIONI PURSUANTTOI NCGS 160A-31  County Tax Parcel 117020); and investigate the sufficiency thereof; and  Hall at 6:00 pm on the 7th day of February, 2023.  Section 2. The area proposed for annexation is described as follows: 290 Shue Road, China Grove, NC 28023. Rowan County Tax Parcel 117020.  Location: 117020  Metes and Bounds Property Description:  Being 16.299 acres, more or less, lying on the Eastern side of Shue Road (SR 1506) and being aj part ofa 61.3 Acre tract described in Deed Book 283, Page 204, the following description being taken from a physical survey of the subject property dated June 27, 1994 by Mel C. Thompson, R.L.S.: BEGINNING at a computed point in the centerline of Shue Road where it intersects with the Eastern end of Miller Street, said Beginning point being the Northwestern corner of Lot No. 1 of the V.B. MILLER PROPERTY (Book of Maps Page 307) and runs thence North 32-13-38 West 428.21 feet with the centerline of Shue Road to a computed point; thence continuing with the centerline of Shue Road North 32-46-32 West 563.62 feet to a computed point; thence a new line North 44-47-34 East creek; a new corner; thence a new line South 45-57-05 E 356.09 feet; thence eight (8) lines, all ending at computed points in the centerline of said creek as it meanders in a Southeasterly and Southerly direction as follows: "Inc accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture, policy, thisi institution is prohibited from discriminating on the busis of race. color. national origin. age, disability. religion. sex.) familials status, sexuale orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply toall  3331 NN Main! Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704)857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  programs)"    1) South 53-42-33 East 110 feet; 2) South 25-00-06 East 160.06 feet; 3) South 62-33-23 East 34.43 feet; 4) South 36-23-28 East 125.40 feet to an existing 5/8" iron; 5) South 07-59-11 West 101.25 feet; 6) South 03-17-14 West 113.64 feet; 7) South 04-32-13 West 90.17 feet; 8) South 04-13-49 East 82.91 feet; thence South 6-30-15 West 74.85 feet to an existing 1" iron in the Northwestern line of Lot No. 5 of V.B. MILLER PROPERTY, said point also being in the centerline of an unopened 30 foot street; thence a new line South 58-00-00 West 469.95 feet (passing over an existing concrete street sign on line at 451.17 feet)  tot the point of BEGINNING.  Section 3. Notice of said public hearing shall be published in the Salisbury Post, a newspaper having general circulation in the Town of China Grove, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of said  public hearing.  Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption and approval.  Adopted and approved this the 31d day of January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor  ATTEST:  Pamela L. Mills, Town Clerk  3331 NI Main! Street, China Grove, NC 28023 I Phone (704)8 857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department ofA Agriculture policy. this institution is/ prohibited from discriminating ont the basis of race, color, national origin. age. disability. religion. sex, familial status, sexuale orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited! bases apply 10 all  programs)."    TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWN CLERK Pamelal Mills TOWNATTORNEY Tom Brooke  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWN ÇOUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Chery! Sheets Rodney Phillips Steve Stroud  RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MAIN STREET CORRIDOR STUDY  WHEREAS: the Town of China Grove is empowered to adopt a transportation plan to identify policy WHEREAS: the' Town of China Grove embarked on a corridor planning process for the Main Street Corridor, WHEREAS: the study report documents the community's vision and a framework to guide improvements and WHEREAS: the town completed a community survey collecting responses to gather input regarding the WHEREAS: the purpose of the corridor study is to provide recommendations for improvements to the Main Street Corridor fori infrastructure, streetscape, transportation, pedestrian safety, and land use; and WHEREAS: the plan serves the larger public interest by recommending public investments which enhance walkability, increase the bicycle networks, improve transportation within the area and support economic and WHEREAS: the study recommendations are consistent with several China Grove Land Use Plan policies objectives to support transportation improvements, pedestrian and bicycle enhancements, and mixed-use WHEREAS: the report and recommendations were reviewed and discussed with public input.  guidance by North Carolina General Statute NCGS 160A-383; and  within the town's planingjuridiction, and  redevelopment opportunities along thel Main Street corridor; and  vision for the corridor; and  redevelopment opportunities along the corridor; and  commercial centers, and  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED by the China Grove' Town Council that the Main Street Corridor  Study report dated. January 3rd, 2023 be adopted. Adopted on this 3rd, day of. January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor of China Grove  ATTEST:  Pamela Mills, CMC Town Clerk  (SEAL)  333 NI Main Street, China Grove, NC: 28023 I Phone (704) 857-2466 I Fax (704)855-1855  "Ine accordance with Federal law and U.S. Deparment ofA Agriculture, policy, this institution IS prohibited) from discriminating ont the basis of race, color, national origin. age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply toall  programs)."    Carolina  HIE Industrial  Equipment uc  TOWN OF CHINA GROVE  Equipment Quote October 28, 2022 Jeff Yoxtheimer eli@ciequipment.com (704)307-7758    Carolina Industrial Equipmentue  Regional HQ 4315 Taggart Creek Road Charlotte, NC28208  ContactUs 800.476.2434  Prepared For Town of China Grove 333 North Main Street China Grove, NC: 28023 dhainergchnayovenegoy 704-202-6815 Standard Features & Benefits 3-AXIS. 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Print Name  Signature  Date  Page 3 A    UNC  THE UNIVERSITY ef NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL KNAPP-SANDERS BUILDING CAMPUS Box 3330 CHAPEL HILL, NC 37599-3330    SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT  T 919.966.5381 919.961.0654 www.sog.une.ed  August 27,2015  To: From: Re:  North Carolina units oflocal government and other interested parties Norma R. Houston, Lecturer in Public Law and Government North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Vehicle Procurement Program  The UNC School of Government has been asked to render an opinion about the legality of purchasing law enforcement vehicles directly through the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Vehicle Procurement Program ("the NCSA Program") under the group purchasing program exception to competitive bidding requirements under North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(3). The following opinion is not a recommendation for or endorsement of the products or services offered through the NCSA Program. Under North Carolina law, when a local government subject to Article 8, Chapter 143 oft the North Carolina General Statutes decides to purchase apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment: involving the expenditure of $30,000 or more, that local government: must follow certain statutory bidding procedures unless an exception applies. G.S. 143-129 contains several exceptions to thesel bidding requirements. Oneofthesee exceptions, found in G.S.143- 129(e)(3), allows local governments to purchase apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment through a' "competitive bidding group purchasing program" instead off following the bidding requirements of Article 8. G.S. 143-129(e)(3) defines a "competitive bidding group purchasing program" as "a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained purchasing services at discount prices to two or more public agencies." In my opinion, the NCSA Program qualifies as a competitive bidding group purchasing program Accordingly, local governments subject to Article 8, Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes have the legal authority to purchase vehicles directly from vendors under contract through the NCSA Program under the group purchasing program exception in G.S. 143-129(e)(3), unless such purchases are: inconsistent with local policies or procedures. An analysis of the NCSA Program under the group purchasing program exception follows. In order to qualify as a group purchasing program under G.S. 143-129(e)(3), the entity offering products and services must be "formally organized." While the statute does not define this term, it suggests some level of organization beyond an ad hoc group that decides  under G.S. 143-129(e)(3).  Formally Organized. Program    NC Sheriffs' Association Opinion Memorandum  August 27,2015 Page 2  to enter into contracts jointly. The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is a nonprofit organization formed in 1922. According to the NCSA website Wwww.ncsherifs:org), the organization is governed by al board ofdirectors, has an office, contactinformation, and staff.  Assuch, the NCSA meets the requirement of being formally organized.  Competitively Obtained Purchasing Services  Under the group purchasing exception, the items and services offered must be "competitively obtained," meaning the organization's contracts were procured through a competitive process. While this process does not have to mirror in every respect the competitive bidding requirements of G.S. 143-129 for purchase contracts in the formal bidding range, it must ensure a reasonable opportunity for interested vendors tol be notified ofand submit bids with fair evaluation oft those bids leadingt to a contract award. The vehicle contracts available through the NCSA Program are entered into by the NCSA after broadly disseminated advertising (including through the North Carolina Bid Network), a pre-bid conference, and receipt of sealed bids by an advertised bid deadline. Bids were evaluated and awarded based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder standard ofa award. Inmy opinion, this process meets the statutory requirement that the contracts be obtained  competitively. (See NCSA website for specificbid-related documents).  Discount Prices  A third element of the group purchasing program exception is that the prices offered by vendors must be discounted. Typically such discounts take the form ofaj price less than list price, although this is not specifically required under the group purchasing program exception. The competitive bid prices received by the NCSA and the contracts awarded contain competitive discount pricing, thus satisfying this requirement of the statute.  Two or More Public Agencies  The final requirement under the group purchasing program exception is that the items offered through the program are available to at least two public agencies (this requirement does not exclude the opportunity for private entities to purchase items from the program). According to its website, the NCSA offers the opportunity to purchase through the NCSA Program to all 100 sheriffs' offices in North Carolina, thus making the program available to For these reasons, it is my opinion that local governments in North Carolina may purchase vehicles directly (i.e., without having to comply with the competitive bidding requirements ofArticle 8) from vendors through the NCSA Program under the group purchasing program  atl least two public agencies.  exception ofGS.143-1290)03).    North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Heavy Equipment Procurement Program  Rollover Agreement  Heavy Equipment Procurement Program  94255  RE  The North cas a Sheriffs' Association (NÇSA)has implemented Section4.3 Term of Contract ofihe Association's Terms and Conditions. Upon mutualagreètiépt, we are pleaséd to'arnounce the NCSAhas eahdeseyurcontract for one additignal year. NCSAH Heayy Equipment Bid 22-06-0426R willl be effective May 18, 2022through May By thenaward of this contract based/on your company's bid for Solicitation Number 22-08-0426R, all terms and conditions set forth in the Solicitation for Bids and Contract Termsrand Conditions are incorporated herein by. reference and agreed to by the  17,2028  Contactor and nemonthCeroinashentie-Asseoiaton.  -  NCSA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS  A  Keghlf Signature of Aumorassyesankie Grg 4L * Printed Name olbhahoizedRepresamt) Carlin. Tdrnelgyplla Contractor/Dealershp Name (Please Printy LLG  376  Signature ofl NCSA Contraotdrinisti,tor Jason D. Beney? PrintesARt3NESAC Contract Administrator May 18, 2022  Date  silkz  Date    TOWNI MANAGER Ken Deal TOWNE CLERK Pamela! Mills TOWN ATTORNEY Tom Brooke  CHIN  MAYOR Charles Seaford TOWNCOUNCIL Don Bringle Arthur Heggins Rodney Phillips Cheryl Sheets Steve Stroud  Proclamation PROCLAMATION  DR. MARTIN, LUTHER KING,JR. DAY2023  Whereas, the Civil Rights movement profoundly shaped the trajectory of the United States of Whereas, one of the great leaders of the Civil Rights movement is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose dream continues to inspire our nation and is just important today as it was in the 1960s; Whereas, Dr. King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and opportunity for all, and challenged all Americans to participate in the never-ending work of building a more perfect Whereas, even with the gains oft the Civil Rights movement, there are many goals and needs that the Town of China Grove must realize to continue our commitment to achieve justice in our Whereas, Dr. King's teachings can continue to guide and inspire us in addressing challenges in Whereas, each of us can and must contribute to making our communities better with increased Now Therefore I, Charles Seaford, Mayor of the Town of China Grove, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2023 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and urge our community to redediçate  America; and  and  union; and  society; and  our communities; and  opportunity for all our citizens;  ourselves achieving Dr. King's dream. Dated this 3rd day of. January, 2023.  Charles Seaford, Mayor of China Grove  ATTEST:  Pamela Mills, CMC' Town Clerk  (SEAL)    State of North Carolina Town of China Grove  Community Services Agreement  This community services agreement is dated January  2023 and is between the Town of  China Grove ("China Grove"): a North Carolina Municipality and Main Street Mission of China Grove,  Inc. al North Carolina 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation ("Main Street").  WHEREAS, China Grove desires to expend funds in recognition of the community'si need for  programs addressing poverty, health, and food insecurity; and,  WHEREAS, Main Street has the requisite capacity to implement programs addressing community  needs; and,  THEREFORE China Grove and Main Street agree as follows:  1. Funds. Main Street shall receive $  from China Grove from funds.  2. Term. This agreement shall be for the duration of 2023 ending on December 31, 2023. 3. - Use of Funds. Main Street is to use the funds for a public purpose and exclusively for  support and development of:  a. Equitable Community Market - Provide access to healthy foods using an income- based sliding scale and family size. Address food insecurity by providing people in crisis access to shop in the marketplace. Partner with local farmers and local small businesses, providing al brick-and-mortar space to sell their products. b. Food Pharmacy Program-Partnership with local providers (Rowan Co. Health Dept., Community Care Clinic, and Salisbury Pediatrics) to refer families to the food pharmacy. Families receive weekly meal kits with recipes to encourage healthy eating,  priced at 55% below retail price.    C. Getting Ahead Program Provides 3c or 4 15-week programs yearly that are designed to help individuals assess and build their resources and move to a more stable life. (This program is offered in English, Spanish, and for those recently released from  incarceration.)  4. - Oversight. Main Street shall allow China Grove oversight and inform China Grove as to the use of the funds to ensure that they are used for aj public purpose within the legal authority of  China Grove to delegate.  5. Accounting. Main Street shall provide annually an IRS form 990 and an annual detailed use of funds report showing the use of the funds in accordance with paragraph2 2.  6. - Independent status of parties The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating an employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture relationship. Neither party shall have any right or authority to act on behalf of, or incur any obligation for, the  other party.  7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.  8. Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended, if the amendment is made  in writing and is signed by both parties.  9. Severability. If any provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. Ifacourt finds that any provisions of this Agreement isi invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it could become valid or enforceable, then such provisions shall be  deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as sO limited.  10. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties hereto hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the state courts in Rowan  County, North Carolina.    IN WITNESS, this Agreement has been executed by the duly authorized officials of each party,  pursuant to resolutions adopted in accordance with applicable law.  This the  day of. January 2023.  Town of China Grove By: Date: Title:_  Main! Street Mission of China Grove, Inc.  By: Date: Title:  This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the "Local Government Budget  and Fiscal Control Act."