TTowynof Davidson College Tiown. Lake" Town. Jar Timn.  October 11, 2022  SECOND TUESDAYWORK: SESSION TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 int the Town Hall Board Room. Present were Mayor Pro-Tem Jane Campbell and Commissioners Matthew Dellinger, Ryan Fay, Tracy Mattison-Brandon, and Autumn Rierson-Michael. Mayor Knox was present via zoom. Town Manager. Jamie Justice, Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz, Town Attorney  Mary Ann Swan, and Town Clerk Betsy Shores were also present.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Pro Tem. Jane Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and acknowledged that Mayor  Knox was present via zoom.  ANNOUNCEMENTS/PROCLAMATIONS  Communications Director Amanda Preston Sloan announced the following:  Walk to School Dayi is October 12. Davidson K8 was not able to secure bus transportation drop-off at the Green and have encouraged families and neighborhoods who are able to walk as groups to do s0. They will honor Walk to! School Day during their Tigers on the Prow!. Community School of Davidson will still have Concerts on the Green willi feature Beatlesque, a Beatles Tribute Band, Sunday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m. on As the seasons change and trees begin their annual leaf shedding, the Town of Davidson is looking for service organizations to help some oft the community's older and disabled members. Davidson is fortunate tol have many local service organizations, and some may be ready and willing to provide leaf raking and collecting for those ini their community. Groups interested in being part of the effort are asked to please complete the contact form at the town of Davidson's website. While this is nota ai town effort, the Town of Davidson is helping to facilitate the connection between those who want to serve and those who need assistance. Once the town has received submissions from volunteer organizations, that information willl be housed on our webpage. Those needing assistance with these specific tasks can access the information and be ini touch directly with an organization. Waste Pro, Davidson's contractor, will pick bagged leaves up Town of Davidson is pleased to present "A Taste of Davidson" on! Saturday, October 22 from 5:00 p.m. -  walkers within the community. the Davidson Village Green  along with garbage and recycling on usual collection days.    10:00 p.m. This annual event is at fall festival to celebrate the flavors of Davidson and willi feature food and beverages from our great restaurants as well as music by Carolina Soul Band as part of Concerts @ The Circle. Jetton! Street between Clean. Juice and Mine by Sandy will be blocked off to accommodate the event, but there is plenty of public parking ati the Circles @ 30 for festival goers. Admission to the event is free. Local restaurants will offert tastes of some of their most popular menu items fora as small fee. Aspecial Commissioner Chat with the town elected officials will be held Wednesday, October 26 at12 noon at Homewood Suites. All Davidson residents are invited to attend this informal "chat" and discuss the town's approach to Pedestrian Safety and learn about the town's' Vision Zero: strategy. There will also be an The Town of Davidson will celebrate the annual Halloween March on Friday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. along Main Street. Families should line up at town hall to parade along Main Street to receive treats from The Davidson Cookie Crawl willl be held on Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over 20 Mayor Pro Tem Campbell read proclamations for National Arts and Humanities Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, Indigenous People Day, and National Community Planning Month.  opportunity: for open discussion and Q&A.  merchants and organizations.  businesses will hand out freshly baked, pre-packaged cookies to passport holders.  CHANGES/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  Town Manager. Justice requested removing Item V. (a)Advisory Board Update - Planning Board due toi the  Planning Board Chair was unable to attend the meeting.  Commissioner Rierson-Michael made a motion to adopt the amended agenda. The motion  passed unanimously (5-0).  QUARTERLY COMMISSIONER REPORTS  (a) Each board member provided an update of1 the outside Board to which they have been appointed.  Centralina Regional Council- 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  PUBLIC HEARING  Commissioner Mattison-Brandon made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.  The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  The board of commissioners held a public hearing for An Ordinance to Amend the Davidson Planning Ordinance to Clarify the Required Time to Hold al Board of Adjustment Hearing; Amend Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure to Reflect Davidson Planning Ordinance Changes. The listed changes are being undertaken to create a set calendar date in which the Board of Adjustment (BOA) will meet regularly    and hear cases, as well as clarify language around evidentiary materials and expedited hearings. The proposed text amendment will require the creation of a calendar of BOA meeting dates, similar to what many other municipalities utilize. The Rules of Procedure include deadlines for evidentiary materials and expedited hearings of appeals pursuant to NCGS 160D-405(f). These changes are being added to keep the Rules of Procedure and the Davidson Planning Ordinance consistent and up to date with the latest NC General Statutes amendments. Per Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) Section 14, a public! hearing is required for any amendments to the DPO. The public hearing was advertised according to DPO and NCGS 160D requirements. The Planning Board is also required to make at formal recommendation prior to action by the board of commissioners: and plan to do 50 at their October 24 meeting. The board of commissioners will consider approval at the October 25 meeting. No one signed upt to speak at the public hearing.  Commissioner Mattison-Brandon. made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. The  motion passed unanimously (5-0). BUSINESSITEMS  (a) Senior Planner Trey Akers provided an update on the Utility Service and Criteria growth management strategy. Int the fall of 2020, the board of commissioners asked the Planning Board Ordinance Committee (PBOC) to continue work on exploring growth management strategies begun by commissioners earlier that year. This work comes from direction provided by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The plan's first goal states that "Davidson will grow thoughtfully andi intentionally within its borders and at its edges. New growth will enhance the town's livability and occur using a tiered and incremental approach to meet the Under this goal the plan recommends the creation ofa a framework to guide development decision-making in Davidson. As part of the framework, Policy 2.1.2 directs the community to establish criteria for use in evaluating annexation and utility service extension decisions: "The town wille evaluate the appropriateness of annexation of lands into the town and extension of public utilities to new areas using the Utility Service and Annexation Criteria. These criteria. serve as the primary guide for making annexation and utility The update included the purpose and content of the draft criteria; explained the PBOC's feedback in creating the criteria; and outlined implementation options as well as next steps to take towards finalizing and adopting the Utility Service & Annexation Criteria (USAC). This item was previously discussed at the February 22 and August 9 board meetings. The board provided additional feedback and will continue to (b) Chief of Police Penny Dunn presented recommended revisions and additions to the Town of Davidson Code of Ordinances related to Pedestrian Safety and Vision Zero. The board directed staff toi implement Staff recommends the following revisions and additions to Town Code of Ordinances related to Pedestrian 1. Consider adding new ordinance Section 70.461 for creation of designated pedestrian safety zones and for 2. Consider adoption of revisions of current ordinance. Section 70.32 Restrictions on riding bicycles on  needs ofo ag growing community" (Goal 2.1, Intentional Growth Management).  extension decisions."  discuss the proposed changes.  Vision Zero practices to improve pedestrian safety and overall public safety.  Safety:  the improper crossing of roadways in designated pedestrian safety zones.    downtown sidewalks with updated language to include other electric and self-propelled micromobility The board provided feedback and will consider adopting the recommended revisions and additions for pedestrian safety zones and improper crossing of a roadway by pedestrians within a designated pedestrian (c) Chief of Police Penny Dunn presented an update on the Co-Responder Pilot Program. The Police Department and Town Attorney are finalizing the contract for licensed clinician, developing the implementation strategy for providing co-responder services (mental health, substance abuse, natural disaster and trauma) in Town, and for collaboration with Davidson College, Davidson Lifeline (and other local non-profits and resources) and with our regional government partners. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been earmarked for this pilot program and the ARPAordinance is attached.  devices.  safety zone ati the October 25 meeting.  Commissioner Rierson-Michael. made a motion to approve the proposed Co-Responder Pilot Program and authorize the Town Manager to approve a contract upon legal and financial approvals with Crisys to provide licensed clinician. services assigned to Davidson. The motion  passed unanimously (5-0).  (d) Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz presented an update on the Public Facilities Project to date including Phase 1, the Town Hall and Community Center at 251 South Street and Phase 2, Police and Fire Improvements at 216: S. Main Street. Voters approved General Obligation (GO) bonds in support of public facilities for public safety, town staff, and community use. The project includes two phases: Adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the historic 251 South Street for a new town hall and community center; and reconfiguring the current town hall to better accommodate the needs of the Davidson Police and Fire (e) Project Manager Doug Wright presented an overview of the 2022 Resurfacing Contract. The 2022 resurfacing project will take place in the "North of Griffith" area andi include a few streets in the "South of This project is Year 2ofa 5-Year resurfacing plan for all town-maintained streets. Formal contracts greater than $500,000 require Board of Commissioners approval. Powell Bill funds (gas tax revenues) are collected by the state and redistributed to municipalities, and these funds are restricted to use for resurfacing anda few other uses. Our distribution is budgeted at $425,000, which is about a $100,000 increase over where we were two (2) years ago. The NCI legislature has continued tot fund Powell Bill at al higher rate than the The town budget includes the funds for this resurfacing project and the bid and contract have been vetted for approval. Ai formal bid opening was held with Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company being the low bid at  Departments.  Griffith" area.  $320,000 wel had been around for a number ofy years.  $562,394.  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to approve the. 2022 Resurfacing Contract as  presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (f)E Economic Development Director Kim Fleming updated the board on a proposal from the Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship seeking $50,000 over 2 years $25,000/year) to support local residents, small business owners, employees and entrepreneurs with workforce development skill education and access to free consulting through the Gig-hub. This proposal is in keeping with the strategy from the    Town's 2022-23 Strategic Plan: "Support current local businesses and encourage diversity and inclusion in future commercial development (to include certified Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprises)". NC65158-1requires that all municipalities hold a public hearing on alle economic development budgeted expenditures. The board of commissioners will hold al Public Hearing prior to considering approval of the  proposal andl budget amendment.  Commissioner Fay made a motion to set the date of the public hearing. for October. 25, 2022 at  6:00p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (g) Town Manager. Justice presented al Noise Ordinance Variance Request from Davidson College for1 the Fall Fling on October 15, 2022 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for an outdoor concert on campus.  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to approve the Noise Ordinance Variance Request for Davidson College Union Board Fall Fling on October15, 2022. The motion passed unanimously  (5-0).  (h) Town Manager. Justice presented an Amendment to Resolution 2022-09 to Exempt the Davidson Lands Conservancy Run for Green on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from Section 54-1 of the Davidson Municipal Code. Resolution 2202-09 to exempt the Davidson Lands Conservancy event, Run for Green on Saturday October 01, 2022 from Section 54-1 of the Davidson Municipal Code was approved by the Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners on. June 28, 2022. Due to Tropical Storm lan, the Davidson Lands  Conservancy! has rescheduled Runi for Green to Saturday October 29, 2022.  Commissioner Rierson-Michael made a motion to amend Resolution 2022-19 to Exempt the Davidson Lands Conservancy Run for Green on. Saturday, October 29, 2022 from Section 54-1 of  the Davidson Municipal Code. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager. Justice summarized the action items.  ADJOURN  Commissioner Mattison-Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). - The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.  Attest:  Rusty Knox Mayor  Cl k Elgabeth K. Shorés Town Clerk