Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting G.M. Michael Commission Chamber - Town Hall, Cramerton, NC  May7,2024-6 6:00 p.m.  Mayor Pro Tempore Atkinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on! May7 7,2 2024, in the G. M. Michael Commission Chamber, Town Hall, Cramerton, North Carolina and determined there was a quorum. Dr. David. Julen, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Cramerton presented the Invocation and  led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.  PRESENT:  Commissioners:  Richard. Atkinson Scott Kincaid Kathy Ramsey Dixie Abernathy Jennifer Ramsey  Town Manager Zach Ollis Assistant Town Manager. Josh' Watkins Town Attorney Karen Wolter Mayor Nelson Wills  ABSENT:  TEM3:ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  Zach Ollis requested to remove item 4b until al later date. seconded by Commissioner, J. Ramsey. The vote was alli in favor.  A motion was made by Commissioner. Abernathy to approve the amended agenda. The motion was  ITEM 4: Proclamations and Presentation 4a:F Predevelopment Meeting = Mattamy Homes Armstrong Ford Road  Bridget Grant presented a development overview for Mattamy Homes. Mattamy Homes is looking to development a piece of property on Armstrong Ford Road. The presentation was to give the Board of  Commissioners andi idea of what they willl be proposing int the neari future.  4b: ABC Board Update 4c: Stormwater Presentation  This presentation will be presented at al later date.  Chase Sturgis, Stormwater Administrator presented: a brief overview oft the history and future of the  stormwater program in Cramerton.    2018 NCDEQ notified the state and local municipalities that audits would be starting and to expect strict The Town'sresponded by reevaluating fee structure. Moved to Equivalent Residential Units (ERUS) for nonresidential uses. Increased fees on nonresidential uses (uses with the mosti impervious surface) to 2019 the Town rejoined the Regional Stormwater Partnership of1 the Carolinas. This partnership assists in  adherence to EPA: standards.  begini implementing a program meeting DEQ/EPA compliance. some of the public outreach and education components oft the Permit. Selected 3 Engineering firms to assist the Town with: stormwater related services.  First year fees were increased to assist in building up the Stormwater funds for future projects and  programs.  2020 LaBella developed our mapping program and the Stormwater Master Plan.  2021 The adoption of the Stormwater Master Plan technical elements left to consultants.  HDR addressed, gaps found int the self-audit. Scope was reduced to put more work on staff and most 2022 DEQ Audit took place, and theyf found the Town to not bei in compliance. With these results the state gave recommendation and ways to correct thei issues. Another audit will take place inf five (2027) NCDEQ Audit Findings - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality conducted it's audit and found that the Town of Cramerton's: stormwater program to not bei in compliance with their guidelines. The: stormwater program was underfunded and understaffed. NCDEQ has given the Town five years before the next audit in order to reach compliance. If the Town of Cramerton is found tol be NCDE@recommended that the Stormwater program have two full time staff members to ensure: a  years. Alli issues will be expected to be resolved by that date.  non-compliant after the next audit, NCDEQ could fine the town! $10,000 per day.  compliant stormwater program.  Stormwater Fee raised to $6 an ERU to properly fund and staff the program.  Twot fullt time: staff members were included within the scope of the fee: study and were both scheduled 2023: Stormwater Administrator was hired to build out the program to start the path towards Plani to hire a new Stormwater Technician in FY: 24/25 as recommended from NCDEQ. The position is completely funded through the stormwater fee. It's expected that the stormwater revenues will rise  tos starti in. July of 2023. compliance.  over the next several years due to new developments being completed.  ITEM 5: Consent Agenda  5a: Amend Board of Commissioners Minutes March 5th    5b: Audit Contract  A motion was made by Commissioner. Abernathy: to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Kincaid. The vote was alli in favor.  ITEM 6: Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  None  ITEM 7: Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  7a: Land Development Code Adoption  A motion was made by Commissioner K. Ramsey to approve the updates to the Land Development Code.  The motion was. seconded by Commissioner Kincaid. The vote was alli inj favor.  7b: Land Development Code Statement of Consistency  A motion was made by Commissioner Kincaid to approve the draft Statement of Consistency, fort the Land Development Code Updates as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner KA Ramsey. The  vote was all inj favor.  ITEM 8: Items for Discussion 8a: Budget/Project Rankings  Town Manager Ollis went over thei top project that the board selected moving into FY: 24/25. Non-Fixed projects; Create Strategic Plan and a Capital Improvement Plan. He advised that he will send a full copy  of the list and the budget in an email to each member for additional review. No action needed to be taken ont this matter at this time.  ITEM 10: Adjournment  AI motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to adjourn, and Commissioner K. Ramsey seconded. The  vote was alli inj favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49pm.  FAMERT SEAL PAMERT ON  o  1  Mayor  ATIE %2  ERE  Town Clerk