TOWN OF COATS Board of Commissioners August 13, 2020 OFFICIAL MINUTES  LABSTRACT:  As scheduled meeting oft the Board of Commissioners held on August 13, 2020 in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at Coats Town Hall. The Board exercised social distancing, with six Board members, Town  Attorney Alton Bain, Town Manager Nick Holcomb and Town Clerk Karen Wooten.  II. ROLL CALL:  Mayor Chris Coats, Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Beasley, Commissioner Kelvin Gilbert, Commissioner John Raynor,  Commissioner. Allen Mosby and Commissioner Marc Powell were present.  Attorney Alton Bain was present. III. CALLTOORDER:  Aquorum being present, Mayor Coats called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Mayor Coats delivered the invocation and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.  RESOLVED, to approve Agenda.  MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER JOHN RAYNOR: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER MARC POWELL APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  RAYNOR NOES (0)  IV.APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLVED, to approve Consent Agenda.  MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER KELVIN GILBERT: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER JOHN RAYNOR APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  RAYNOR NOES (0)  V. PUBLIC HEARING:  Mayor Coats opened Public Hearing A. Voluntary Contiguous Annexation & Zoning  1    Nick Holcomb Town Manager presented a requested from Don Adams, property owner, for annexation of acres of land along S. Lincoln Street. The acres include three contiguous lots totaling 4.85. A portion of this tract is contiguous to Town Limit sO this qualifies as a Voluntary Contiguous. Annexation with the signed petition request. Mr. Holcombi informed the Board that a rezoning from the Planning Board recommended rezoning this area to an R-20 from the existing RA: zone. Mr. Holcomb stated that the rezoning would need  to be on the September Board meeting. (Reference #1)  Mayor Coats closed Public Forum. VI.NEW BUSINESS:  A. Voluntary Contiguous Annexation & Zoning  Nick Holcomb Town Manager clarified that the rezoning of the 4.85 acres willl be on the September Board Agenda upon approval from the Board for scheduled date and only approval needed for the Annexation and the Ordinance to extend the Corporate Limits of the Town of Coats. (Reference #2) RESOLVED, to accept Annexation request due to the Contiguous Annexation met by the property MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER. JOHN RAYNOR: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER, ALLEN MOSBY APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  owner and the signing oft the petition.  RAYNOR NOES (0)  RESOLVED, to approve Public Hearing for Re-Zoning of property own by Don Adams along S. Lincoln MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER, JOHN RAYNOR: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER MARC POWELL APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEV, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT. AND  Street on September 10, 2020.  RAYNOR NOES (0)  B. Reimbursement Agreement Coronavirus Relief Funds  Nick Holcomb Town Manager informed the Board of the agreement with Harnett County to allow for Reimbursement Relief. Mr. Holcomb stated that Harnett County's' been awarded over $5 million from Federal Cares Act due to the Coronavirus. Itl has been mandated that the County share 25% with the municipalities and with the Town's population our allotment will be $119,201. Mr. Holcomb stated that the salaries oft the law enforcement officers qualify for reimbursement, which would cover expense from March through. August. Mr. Hoicomb requested the Board to approve the Agreement to receive this  allotment, (Reference #3)  Commissioner Gilbert questioned how these funds would be used.  Nick Holcomb stated that the funds could cover salaries int the Police Department; however, iti is the decision of  the Board.  2    RESOLVED, to approve Agreement with Harnett County for reimbursement of the Coronavirus Relief MOTION BY: MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY BEASLEY: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER, JOHN RAYNOR APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  Fund.  RAYNOR NOES( (0)  Chamber Lease Extension  Nick Holcomb Town Manager updated the Board pertaining to the lease agreement with Coats Chamber, which has been two years. Mr. Holcomb stated that the Chamber is pleased with the office space and  agrees to extend the contact for two more years. (Reference #4) RESOLVED, to approve contract for two years with Coats Chamber.  MOTION BY: MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER. ALLEN MOSBY APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  RAYNOR NOES (0) D. Cemetery Plots  Nick Holcomb Town Manager presented Cemetery Plot C-359 purchased by Terry Norris. (Reference #5)  RESOLVED, to approve Cemetery Plot C-359 purchased by Terry Norris.  MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER ALLEN MOSBY: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER. JOHN RAYNOR APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  RAYNOR NOES( (0)  VII. OLD BUSINESS:  A. Set Public Hearing for Abattoir Speed Limit  Nick Holcomb Town Manager informed the Board that this request had approval two years ago to reduce the speed limit for a portion of Abattoir Road between Hwy 27 and Irbin Drive. DOTi is requiring changes to amend as an ordinance to reverse the prior ordinance change, which the Town will need to hold al Public Hearing and Ordinance change. Mr. Holcomb asked if the Board would want a study from the Police  Department on any problems prior to holding a Public Hearing. Commissioner Gilbert questioned how to make the speed limit change.  Commissioner Marc Powell: stated that two residents had: spoken to him concerning the speed limit. Mayor Pro-Tem. Jerry Beasley stated to let the Chief monitor the road and assist the Town Manager to make a  decision to change if needed.  3    Commissioner Mosby stated that. Jaggers had already study the speed limit and felt that a Public Hearing was  needed.  RESOLVED, to set Public Hearing for Abattoir Speed Limit on September 10, 2020 as requested by DOT. MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER ALLEN MOSBY: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER, JOHN RAYNOR APPROVED, AYES (4), COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND RAYNOR  NOES (1) MAYOR PRO-TEM. JERRY BEASLEY  VIII. MANAGER'S! UPDATE:  Nick Holcomb Town Manager referenced list of properties given to each Commissioner pertaining to actions taken from N-Focus. Mr. Holcomb stated that an updated list would be presented to the Board each month.  (Reference #6)  1. Parks and Recreation-Saturay, September 12 @ 9:00. Ask to meet at the Park and will finish up at  Town Hall  2. Plans for subdivision on Ebenezer CRoad 4. Coats Automotive moving and building for sale  3. Old Napa building sold to someone interested in a Bar and Bottle. Shop 5. Allen Faircloth stating plans are moving forward for the opening of Donna's Kitchen  Mike Collins Recreation Director updated the Board with improvements at the Park. Mr. Collins informed the Board that the Recreation Committee met at the park and walked around to discuss needs at the park. Mr. Collins stated that all Fall sports have been postponed with hopes to have them in the early spring. Mr. Collins informed the Board that recreation has been active with adult softball, which is easier to control than children's activities. Now there are three leagues set up, women's, co-eds and men's, 28 teams. Mr. Collins stated that Commissioner Mosby stated how impressed he was for the Trails project done by the Eagle. Scouts. Interim Chief Ken Storicks presented the stats for. July and updated the Board that the police vehicle has been Teresa Brown Library Director presented her report for the month of July and allt the measures taken to insure  the adult activities is bringing revenue into the Town.  ordered and waiting on a delivery date. (Reference #7) social distancing and safety for all the patrons. (Reference #8)  IX. PUBLIC FORUM:  Mayor Coats opened Public Forum. (Reference #9)  Joyce Toy, 252 E. Lemon Street, Coats, NC, expressed her appreciation to Nick Holcomb for his attention to Dr. Harold Dixon, Coats, NC expressed his concerns about not having enough time to repair the property on 458  having ditches cleaned out, trash picked up and lawns mowed. S. Railroad Street due to waiting on the structural engineer.  4    Mayor Coats stated that Dr. Dixon has time upt to. September 15, 2020.  Mayor Coats closed Public Forum.  X.ADJOURN:  RESOLVED, to adjourn meeting.  MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER MARC POWELL: SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER. JOHN RAYNOR APPROVED, AYES (5), MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY BEASLEY, COMMISSIONERS POWELL, MOSBY, GILBERT AND  RAYNOR NOES (0)  Meeting adjourned at 7:55p p.m.  Lb  7oh  Karèn F. Wooten, Town Clerk  us  Chris Coats, Mayor  5