BD6n  June 13, 2023  SECOND TUESDAY WORK SESSION TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held a pre-meeting budget work session at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 int the Town Hall and Community Center Room 120. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners. Jane Campbell, Matthew Dellinger, Ryan Fay, Tracy Mattison Brandon and Autumn Rierson Michael. Town Manager. Jamie. Justice, Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz, Interim Town Attorney Karen' Wolter, Town Clerk Betsy Shores, Finance Director Piet Swart, Human Resources Director Amber Levi, Housing and Equity Director Eugene Bradley, Economic Development Director Kim Fleming, Communications Director. Jessica Eggimann, Police Chief Kimber Davidson, Fire Chief Ryan Monteith, Planning Director. Jason Burdette, Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Willis, Public' Works  Director. Jesse Bouk, and Project Manager Doug Wright were also present.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Knox called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.  FY2024 Budget Discussion  At the May 23 meeting, the board instructed the manager to come back with budget alternatives with a tax rate ofit to 1.5 pennies above revenue neutral. The pre-meeting was an opportunity for the board and staff to have further discussions about the FY2024 budget in advance oft the 6:00 p.m. work session. No  action was taken by the board at the 4:00 p.m. meeting.  ADJOURN  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to adjourn the pre-meeting at 5:37 p.m. The motion  passed unanimously (5-0).  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in the Town Hall and Community Center Board Room. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners. Jane Campbell, Matthew Dellinger, Ryan Fay, Tracy Mattison Brandon and Autumn Rierson Michael. Town Manager. Jamie. Justice, Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz, Interim Town Attorney  Karen Wolter, Town Clerk Betsy Shores were also present.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Knox called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.    ANNOUNCEMENIS/PROCLAMATIONS  Communications Director. Jessiça Eggimann announced the following:  The 251 South Street. Steering Committee will conduct two more of their four public input sessions to assist in developing a master plan for the property located at 251 South Street, specifically the 2+ acres located behind the Town Hall and the historic gymnasium. This group would like as much oft the community feedback as possible to make sure their recommendation reflects the whole community. Upcoming meetings will be held on Thursday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. -8 8:00 p.m. at the Ada. Jenkins Cafeteria on 212 Gamble Street and on Sunday, June 25 from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. at Davidson Town Hall The Davidson Police Department be hosting their annual Cone with a Cop on! Saturday, June 171 from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at Whit's Frozen Custard, 428 S. Main! Street. The Davidson Fire Department will bet there assisting with the event's Safety Day focus. Children will be able to learn about personal safety, suchas how to handle strangers, cross the street safely, and more, and families can learn how to properly installa child car seat. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel will also be on hand to answer questions. The third annual Juneteenth Celebration is also Saturday, June 171 from 4:00 p.m. -7 7:00 p.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. The celebration will include music, dancing, vendors, af food truck, children's activity Fun Zone, as well as a complimentary lunch for those who stop by the Welcome Tent. The Davidson Police Department invites children of all ages and those young at heart to attend the Summertime Storytimes. This event returns on Wednesday, June 28 with local author, Keri Culp reading her book Poo at the Zoo and again on Wednesday, July 26 with another local author, Ebony Zay Zay reading her book, The Adventures of Keva. Both events will take place at: 1:30 p.m. on the steps of the Commissioner. Jane Campbell made an announcement about the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) initiative to urge North Carolinians to take action to safely store their firearms and save lives. Mayor Knox read proclamations for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Big Day at the Lake.  and Community Center ini the Lower Level Community Room.  The day of family fun is free of charge.  Davidson Public Library.  CHANGES/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  No changes to the agenda.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously  (5-0).  QUARTERLY COMMISSIONER REPORTS  Each board member provided an update of the outside Board to which they have been appointed.  Centralina Regional Council-C Commissioner Autumn Rierson Michael Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization - Mayor Knox Lake Norman Transportation Commission - Commissioner Matthew Dellinger Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce - Commissioner Tracy Mattison Brandon Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation - Commissioner Ryan Fay    Metropolitan Transit Commission Mayor Rusty Knox Visit Lake Norman Commissioner, Jane Campbell  BUSINESSITEMS  (a) Summit Farms, LLC, proposes a mixed-use master plan integrating commercial services, a variety of residential building types, and a working agrarian landscape on +/- 57.64 acres. The proposal includes several parcels originating at the southeastern corner of thei intersection of East Rocky River and Shearer Roads, following the landscape south and east towards the Rocky River (PID Numbers: 00723103, 00723121, 00723115, 00723116). Senior Planner1 Trey Akers and the Summit Farms project team provided an update on the proposed project. Specifically, the project proposes three features not permitted in these planning areas: Streets and paths requiring alternate paving materials and/or designs, and ani inn. Af full list of conditions is included as an attachment. As a result, the proposal must follow the Conditional Planning Area process. This process requires a Public Input Session, Planning Board recommendation, and approval by the Board of Commissioners. The commercial and Attached House buildings must also follow the Individual Building process and receive approval from the town's Design Review Board. (b) Town Manager. Justice presented a recap oft the 4:00 p.m. pre-meeting budget work: session and the FY2024 Manager's Recommended Budget and the board discussed the different scenarios.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adopt Ordinance. 2023-05, the FY2024-FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the FY2024 Fee Schedule as presented, plus the additional: $2,000 inj funding. for the Arts and: Science Council. The motion passed (3-2) with Commissioners Campbell, Dellinger, and Fay voting yes and Commissioners Mattison Brandon and Rierson-  Michael voting no.  This budget was built upont the Board of Commissioners' priorities as identified in the Town of Davidson Strategic Plan 2022-2023. The seven goal areas from the Strategic Plan are: A Well-Planned and Livable Community; Historic Preservation; Connecting People and Places, Affordable Living, Equity, and Inclusion; Sustainability and Natural Assets; Economic Development; and Operational Excellence. The Town continues to contend with highi inflation which has driven up the overall cost of goods and services nationwide. As noted in the May 9 board meeting, the Town of Davidson's revenue neutral tax rate was confirmed at 23.6 cents per hundred dollars of valuation. The newly approved tax rate to fund the Board's Strategic Plan priorities, continue Town services and maintain operations is 26.6 cents per one hundred dollars of valuation. This rate is a reduction from the current tax rate of 32.5 cents per one hundred dollars  ofvaluation.  Highlights of the approved budget:  - To maintain service levels to the community, this budget reflects investments in our staff personnel, equipment, and other capital projects. Preserve all staff positions and add ai few key staff enhancements tied to the Town's: strategic plan initiatives such as a sustainability coordinator, police positions, public works positions, and ai financial reporting position. This important growth will ensure staff are equipped to C One penny of the three-cent increase as well as a portion of the Town's sales taxi is dedicated to establishing recurring funding for investment ini affordable housing. Support for affordable housing comes from the Town's core values and has been reinforced by citizen input for many years. Moving forward with the Affordable Housing Needs Assessment (AHNA) Implementation Strategy is a watershed moment in the  continue to provide superior services to Town residents.  community's history with affordable housing.    Along with the operating budget, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has also been updated and approved. Completed every year, the CIP looks five years ahead at various large scale Town projects such as improvements to parks, greenways, roadways and strategically plans out how that work might be completed most efficiently. The CIP also provides expected funding sources for the $67.9 million of In addition to approving the budget, the Board also approved the establishment of a Tax Assistance Program for the Town of Davidson. The preliminary: structure has been based upon and aligned with the current Tax Assistance Program (HOMES) in Mecklenburg County. Thei first year will bet funded thanks toa generous contribution from the Davidson Community Foundation of a one-time grant of $22,000 to the The Town has again positioned itself well through solid financial management with a balanced and (c) Project Manager Doug Wright presented an update on the Vision Zero Action Plan. Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffici fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. In October 2021, the Town of Davidson formally adopted the NC Vision Zero in response to tragic pedestrian fatalities that occurred in Davidson. The town secured a grant from the NCDOT to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan. This draft plan was created with the Vision Zero Task Force and our consultant VHB andi includes input from two stakeholder meetings. This item was previously discussed at the May 23 board meeting.  projects.  Town to provide assistance to residents who qualify for Davidson's relief program.  responsible budget that plans for the Town's future.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adopt the Davidson Vision Zero Action Plan. The  motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (d) Town Manager. Justice presented an opportunity for the Town to purchase 151 Mock Road, Parcel ID 00323339. Iti is adjacent to town-owned properties. There are no immediate plans for the property.  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-15 and Budget. Amendment 2023-20 to proceed with the purchase of 151 Mock Road. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). (e) Town Manager. Justice stated due to the vacancy oft the Town Attorney, the board would appoint Karen Wolter as Interim Town Attorney until the position is filled. Wolter, a partner in Bringewatt, Wolter & Snover, practices primarily int the areas of municipal law, corporate governance and risk management.  Commissioner Rierson-Michael made a motion to appoint Karen Wolter as Interim Town Attorney, effective. June. 13, 2023. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (F) The board of commissioners reviews the Town Manager's employment agreement and considers amendments upon renewal. The only amendment to the agreement was to add a: 3-month extension.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve the amendment to the Town Manager's  employment agreement. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager Justice summarized the action items.    CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to move to closed. session per NCGS143-318.11. (a)(3)  Gregory. Scoggins and Carol Scoggins V. Town ofDavidson, et. al. at 7:40p p.m. The motion Commissioner Campbell made a motion to end the closed: session and return to open session at  passed unanimously (5-0).  7:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  ADJOURN unanimously (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed  Attest: Enle Elizabeth K. Shores Town Clerk  Kle  Mayor  &