TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER HOUSTON HELMS - COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021 @ 6:00 PM Cramerton Community Center 1Julian Street Cramerton, NC 28032  *Note 1: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 variants, the following is protocol for the public entering Town e All members of the public, especially those who are unvaccinated, are highly recommended (but **Note 2: Information for the public to listen via Zoom to this BOC meeting will be posted via the Cramerton "sunshine" email; the Cramerton Facebook Page, the Town Website www.cramerton.org,  of Cramerton indoor facilities:  not required) to wear a mask while in indoor Town Facilities. and on the door of Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main St.). 1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  AGENDA  4. Old Business for the Outgoing Board of Commissioners  a. Proclamations  A AI Proclamation recognizing Larry Rick as Cramerton's 2021 Citizen of the ii. AF Proclamation recognizing of retiring Finance Director Joel Lineberger for years of dedicated public service to the Town of Cramerton. (page 5) ii. A Proclamation to recognize Gaston County's 175th Anniversary. (page 6) F Presentation of Action Plan by the South Fork River Health Committee  Year. (page 4)  b. Presentation  (SFRHC). (pages 7 to2 27)  1. Action Item: Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SFRHC. *Note: DRAFT MOU will be sent via email.  C. Planning & Zoning Board fill P&Z Vacancy.  Action Item: Consider recommendation of BOC appointment committee to  d. Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda. Note: Ifany item requires further discussion, it should be removed from consent and placed Consider approval of October 21, 2021 minutes and November 4, 2021  appropriately on the agenda.  minutes. (pages 28 to 33). (pages 34 to3 38)  1    5. Recognition via proclamation of Public Service for the Outgoing Board  Members.  a. Commissioner Dixie Abernathy (page 39) b. Mayor Pro Tem Demetrios Koutsoupias (page 40) C. Mayor Will Cauthen (page 41) Court. Judge Donald Rice. a. Commissioner Scott Kincaid b. Commissioner Kathy Ramsey Mayor Nelson Wills  6. Swearing into Office for Incoming Board Members by the Honorable District  7. Public Comment (In-person and electronic)  Anyone may speak on any issue. Ify you want to speak at a public hearing, please wait until the public hearing has been opened on that particular item. Before speaking, please state your name & address. Please limit comments to 3 minutes.  8. New Business Agenda Items NOT requiring a Public Hearing  a. New Board of Commissioners Business  - Action Item: Consider Approval of 2022 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule. li. Action Item: Appointment of Cramerton Mayor Pro Tempore. ili. Action Item: Appointment of Representative to Montcross Chamber (The Town Manager position currently and traditionally has held this role.) iv. Action Item: Appointment of Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO-TAC Rep. V. Action Item: Appointment of Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln MPO-TCC Rep. AND Alternate Rep. (positions currently held by Josh Watkins & David Pugh) vi. Action Item: Appointment of BOC Representative and alternate to the Centralina Council of Governments (The Mayor currently and traditionally  (page 42)  AND Alternate Rep.  has held this role.) vii. Liaison Appointments  1. Action Item: Liaison Appointment to the Parks & Recreation 2. Action Item: Liaison Appointment to the Community 3. Action Item: Liaison Appointment to the Cramerton Historical  Advisory Board. Committee.  Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit.  viii. Cramerton BOC Liaison Map Adjustments (Attachment A)  ix. Action Item: Date and location for 2022 Goals and Objectives Work Session (Town Manager recommends a date in late January of either Saturday, January 22nd OR Saturday, January 29th at Cramerton Town Hall.) X. Historical Society Sponsored Christmas Tree at Cramerton Town Hall  1. Action Item: Consider approval of accepting donated Christmas Tree by CHS at Cramerton Town Hall property.  (pages 43 to 44)  2  2    9. Manager's Report (pages 451 to4 49) 10.General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities - Town Attorney - Town Clerk - Police Chief-F Fire Chief- Planning Director - Finance Director . Parks & Rec. Director  11.Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner  12.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, January 6th, 2022 @6pm Thursday, January 20th 2022 @ 6pm meeting calendar, listed as an action item above.  *Note: The upcoming BOC meetings listed are pending the final approval of the BOC2022 7 The Board will hear public comment at the beginning of this meeting. Please email your comments to lowno/Cramerton@eramerton.org. on or before Thursday, December gth at 4:00pm. Please include your name and address and your comment will be read into the record at the C Comments submitted anonymously will not be read into the record and limited toi three minutes. T The Board will allocate no more than (20 minutes) per meeting to the reading of submitted Public  Rules for "electronic public comments" for Cramerton BOC Meetings  appropriate time.  Comment.  Comments are to be directed to the entire board as a whole and not individuals. Comments are expected to be civil and within reasonable standards of courtesy. C Comments that include vulgarity, slander, name calling, personal attacks or threats will not be / All comments will be maintained as a public record and included in the minutes of the meeting.  read into the record.  3  3    CRANI  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2021 LARRY RICK  EST.  ARO  WHEREAS, Larry Rick has been selected as the Citizen of the Year by the Cramerton Community Committee ini recognition ofhis outstanding community service and consistency in making a positive WHEREAS, he is a lifelong resident of Cramerton, served as the Chief of Police for the Town of Cramerton, and currently serves as a member of the Cramerton Historical Society. He takes an active role in the Town's Veterans Day celebrations and was instrumental in the planning and dedication of WHEREAS, Mr. Rick was seriously injured in Vietnam during his tour ofd duty with the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is the Adjutant of the Military Order of Purple Hearts in Charlotte; WHEREAS, in February 2021, he received the high honor of being inducted into the North Carolina WHEREAS, through his commitment, respect, support, and leadership hel has made Cramerton al better WHEREAS, without drawing attention to himself, he represents the giving spirit and quiet caring of WHEREAS, the' Towno ofCramerton's! Board ofCommissioners and the Community Committee hereby NOW AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, I HEREBY PROCLAIM the Town's appreciation for the outstanding service and contributions made to the Town by Larry Rick.  difference int the Town of Cramerton; and  the Cramerton Veterans Memorial; and  and  Military Veterans Hall of] Fame; and place to work and live; and our community; and  recognize Larry Rick as Cramerton's 2021 Citizen oft the Year.  Adopted this the gth day of December 2021.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  4    CRAN  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JOEL F. LINEBERGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR  FORHIS CONTRIBLTIONS TO T7LE TOWN OF CRAMERTON FROM2010T02021  WHEREAS, Joel F. Lineberger, has served as the Finance Director for the Town of Cramerton since January 4, 2010 and has contributed significantly toi improving government, enhancing the quality of WHEREAS, Joel has provided valuable and treasured stories oft the history of Cramerton which WHEREAS, he has announced his retirement as the Town's Finance Director and is now being honored by friends, family, co-workers, and elected officials, who are deeply appreciative of] his many WHEREAS, the performance ofhis duties and responsibilities, and his working relationships have WHEREAS, Joel has been a loyal and faithful employee and will be missed both professionally and as NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board ofCommissioners hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and thanks to Joel F. Lineberger, Finance Director, for his sincere contributions to the Town, and highly commend him for the manner in which he has carried out his responsibilities and duties as Finance Director for the last eleven years. The Board hereby acknowledges Joel for being a good, loyal, and faithful public servant oft the Town of Cramerton. Our congratulations on his well- earned retirement and our best wishes for his continued happiness and good health in the years to  community life, and providing long-lasting amenities to the Town; and greatly assisted with the Centennial Celebration in 2015; and  contributions to the Town during his tenure; and  always been characterized by completing tasks and completing them well; and ai friend, we extend our very best wishes for continued success in your life's pursuits.  come.  Adopted this the gth day of December, 2021.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  5    MAYORAL PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF 175TH ANNIVERSARY  THE CELEBRATION OF GASTON COUNTY'S  CARD  WHEREAS, Gaston County will celebrate its 175th Anniversary on December 21, 2021; and WHEREAS, Gaston County was first inhabited by Cherokee and Catawba Indians, and was later settled by German, Scotch, Irish, and English immigrants, and now has a population of nearly 228,00 WHEREAS, Gaston County is now the ninth largest county population-wise in the State of North WHEREAS, Gaston County has added more than 46,000 residents to its population since the County WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly split Gaston County from Lincoln County to WHEREAS, Gaston County's original seat was in Dallas and was moved to Gastonia 110 years ago WHEREAS, Gaston County has, through visionary leadership, diversified its economy and built upon the strengths ofits citizens to grow a strong manufacturing base with good paying, long-lastingj jobs; WHEREAS, Gaston County has a proud history with al bright and prosperous future; and. WHEREAS, all of Gaston County's fourteen municipalities have been invited toj participate in this NOW,THEREFORE, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, IHEREBY PROCLAIM the Town's recognition ofC Gaston County's 175th Anniversary. A ceremony will be held at the Rotary Pavilion in Gastonia on December 215lalong with other events to celebrate this  residents from a multitude oft backgrounds; and  Carolina; and  celebrated its Sesquicentennial in 1996; and  allow for smaller and more localized government; and  following a vote by its residents; and  and  anniversary celebration.  occasion.  Adopted this the gth day ofDecember 2021.  Will Cauthen, Mayor ATTEST:  SEAL  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  6    CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL  South Fork River Health Committee Action Plan  September 2021  Image Source: Carolina Thread Trail Map  7    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. THE CURRENT STATE. THE PLANNING PROCESS SETTING THE VISION.. STRATEGIES & ACTIONS. CONCLUSIONS & NEXT STEPS APPENDICES.  8 10 18 19  BURKE  CATAWBA  LINCOLN  Subbasin Boundary County! Boundaries Municipality NPDES WWI Discharge Major Minor Monitoring Sites Ambient Fish Community Benthos Use Support Ratings Supporting à Datal Inconclusive NoData - Impaired  CLEVELAND'  GASTON  8    NTRODUCTION  The South Fork River is part of the Catawba River system, and flows through Gaston, Lincoln, Catawba and Burke Counties. As a water supply source for communities in this area, the South Fork serves municipal, ,industrial, and agricultural users and provides recreational Population growth and development in the South Fork basin have resulted in adverse impacts on the river's health. Local leaders across the public and private sectors have identified a need to address these issues collectively: /through a coordinated approach that leverages existing efforts while exploring new opportunities to promote river health.  opportunities.  The South Fork River Health Committee  In late 2020, Town of Cramerton: Mayor Will Cauthen assembled a group of representatives from local governments, area nonprofit organizations, and industries located within the South Fork River basin. Thisvoluntary group of stakeholders, now known as the South Fork River Health Committee (SFRHC), has been meeting monthly since January 2021to  achieve the following objectives:  Convene and engage stakeholders about the critical issues facing Collaborate to create an action plan that will address challenges Advocate for the resources and implementation of the action plan  the health and resilience oft the South Fork and achieve a specific vision of the river  The Action Plan  The SFRHC's action plan is the result of a COllaborative engagement process involving stakeholders throughout the South Fork basin. This planning document defines a preferred future for the South Fork and outlines a set of recommended strategies and actions to realize it.  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 13 9    THE CURRENT STATE  As part ofi its ongoing work to ensure the protection of the Catawba River basin, the Catawba Riverkeeper has completed an in-depth assessment oft the Catawba River system, including the South Fork's existing health conditions. In an analysis of water quality metrics, the South Fork basin rated the lowest among the Catawba River's four sub- watersheds. Although the basin received high scores in the point source pollution and water quantity categories, the river received low scoresi in the monitoring, nonpoint source pollution and recreation categories. A summary of the Catawba Riverkeeper's scores and findings is shown  below.  South Fork Basin Assessment Monitoring -2  Only one sampling site off the main channel, no recent data available  8sections currently listed, onlylwatershed plan  Point Source Pollution -4 Few major facilities  No: significant violations reported in the last 3years  Nonpoint Source Pollution- -2  Notoriously turbid, data available indicates the problem is widespread  Examples of urban, sub-urban, and rural runoff Most areas not covered by stormwater ordinance  Water Quantity-4  Some issues of flooding, no dams are used for flow management  No organization of withdrawers  Recreation-2  South Mountain State Park is excellent, but crowded  Few access points, numerous log. jams and dams between the State Park and High levels of bacteria consistently detected in southern half of basin Source: Catawba Riverkeeper 2020 CatawDa-Wateree State of the River Report  Carolina Thread Trail Blueway  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 141 10    The Catawba Riverkeeper has also identified four existing threats to the South Fork:  Legacy pollution Land clearing Agricultural runoff Post-construction. stormwater  [Contextualize the SFRHC action plan Include overview of other South Fork/Catawba River projects/efforts - Catawba Riverkeeper monitoring; Catawba Lands/Carolina Thread Trail [Explain that SFRHC is warranted due to severity of the health impacts on the South Fork:  activities; Catawba-Wateree Water Management Groupl  plan does not duplicate efforts, but encourages increased coordination]  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 1511    THE PLANNING PROCESS  The SFRHC developed the action plan during the spring and summer of  2021.The stages oft the planning process included:  Examining the current state Visioning and goal setting Focused action planning  Drafting and reviewing proposed recommendations  In examining the current state, the SFRHC congucted a SWOT: analysis to identify the South Forksstrengths, weaknesseschalenges, opportunities, and threats. The table below  summarizes the results of this analysis. SWOT Analysis Summary  Strengths & Assets Recreation Long, undeveloped, free flowing sections, natural beauty Connects several small communities Tourism/eco- tourism Non-motorized boats Water supply Thread Trail, blueway Land conservation adjacent Accessible/ accessibility  Challenges Muddy appearance Sedimentation Flooding (frequency, severity, fragility) Growth and development impact Addressing upstream impacts Precipitation- driven pollution; nonpoint source pollution Water quality Accessibility Plastic and other trash Public education about the river's importance  opportunities to Threats to Success  Leverage Conservation- focused development Higher regulations/ standards along the river Increased buffers Land conservancies, etc. that focus on nonpoint source pollution Collaboration Grant funding- 319 program for restoration Public engagement and education (e.g. at access points) Trails along the river SO people an interest  Difficultyin collaborating with upstream users Weak state regulations Lack of funding Working in silos Urbanization and impervious surfaces Leverage to address nonpoint source pollution sources such as farming activities Inability to identify sources ofp problems Increasing residential development development  will visit and take o Existing  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 1612    Tourism (e.g., Asheville)  Drought and flood Climate change  Throughout the planning process, the SFRHC received presentations from supject-matter experts, including the Catawba Riverkeeper, the CatawDa-Wateree Water Management Group, and the Town of Cramerton's Parks and Recreation Department. These reports helped provide context and informed the SFRHC's group discussions during a series of brainstorming sessions in the visioning, goal setting, and focused action planning stages of  the process.  [Discuss outreach to upstream communities  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 17 13    SETTING THE VISION  Four overarching themes emerged during the visioning stage ofthe planning process and formed the foundation oft the action plan:  AConnected River An Active River AH Healthy River AF Resilient River  Active  Connected  Healthy  Resilient  While the integration of the four vision themes is key to the South Fork's success, the SFRHC recognized some overlap between the Connected and Active themes and between the Healthy and Resilient themes. As a result, the SFRHC grouped the four themes into two pairs: Connected-Active and Healthy-Resilent. Each of the recommended strategies in the  action plan is associated with one of these vision pairs.  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 18 14    Connected - Active Timeframe Short and long-term Activities Communications Investment Support and  Healthy - Resilient Timeframe Long-term: strategies Activities Technical projects Investment Planning and  strategies s/actions and marketing coordination  /actions  resources  The Connected-Active theme includes short-term and long-term approaches. These items include communications and marketing activities that require stakeholders to provide support and coordination: The Healthy-Resilient strategies and actions are long-term approaches. These items include technical projects that require stakeholders to provide  planning andi resources.  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 19 15    STRATEGIES & ACTIONS  There are many activities stakeholders in the South Fork basin can undertake to realize the SFRHC's collective vision for the river's future. The Strategies & Actions section lists steps for achieving this vision. The recommended strategies are organized by priority level. Icons represent how each strategy connects to the Connected-Active and Healthy-Resllient vision themes. Because of the threats to the South Fork's health, all the Healthy-Resllient strategies are identified as high priorities. Specific action items are listed under each strategy along with a  suggested entity to lead those activities.  Strategy 1 policies  Implement enhanced stormwater management  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  1-A. Develop consistent stormwater regulations and watershed. plans 7-B. Assess feasibility for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I 10 16    Strategy 2 sustainability  Increase floodplain capacity and riverbank  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  2-A. Support land conservation activities 2-B. Investigate federal funding opportunities to support flood mitigation (e.g, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities  program)  Strategy 3  Coordinate watershed planning and management  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  3-A. Apply for NC Land & Water Fund planning grant to develop an EPA9- element watershed restoration plan 3-B. Develop an EPA9-element watershed 3-C. Apply for NCDEQ319 grant to support execution projects in the 9-element watershed restoration plan 3-D. Restore creeks and streams to enhance wildlife habitat 3-E. Coordinate with soil and water conservation districts on erosion control and buffer restoration  restoration plan  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 111 17    3-F. Advocate for dredging projects in areas with large amounts of sedimentation  Strategy 4  Improve water quality  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  4-A. Leverage and expand current monitoring activities 4-B. Explore impact of removing Armstrong Ford Road Dam  Strategy 5  Establish a common set of development standards  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party  5-A. Establish river impact overlay district Gaston County  to be adopted by municipalities  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 11 12 18    Strategy 6  Strengthen partnerships and collaboration  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Gaston Business Association  6-A. Establish partnerships with private businesses- breweries, outfitters, river- oriented businesses, locally-owned businesses, and businesses with philanthropic side  6-B. Identify other entities and stakeholder SFRHC Subcommittee  groups to partner with on action and strategy development and implementation, - local and regional nonprofits and conservancies, local community groups, community engagers and other municipalities and upstream communities  Strategy 7  Develop a comprehensive South Fork access plan  Priority Level: High Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Connected-Active Subcommittee  7-A. Connect with Gaston County and Lincoln County on plans for access points project that's underway 7-B. Connect with Catawba County on their access plan for upstream areas 7-C. Coordinate with partners to promote  existing plans  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I: 13 19    7-D. Develop a comprehensive, inter-  Catawba Riverkeeper to lead convening of  jurisdictional South Fork Master Plan municipalities to coordinate on master  plan content  Strategy 8  Pursue state engagement  Priority Level: Medium Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  8-A. Advocate for changes in state requirements for drainage basins, watersheds, and buffer zones 8-B. Encourage regional delegation's engagement with the. Senate Select Committee on Storm Related River Debris and Damage 8-C. Contribute data to NCDEQ 8-D. Support Catawba Riverkeeper's outreach to NCDOT for response on Armstrong Ford Road Dam  SFRHC Subcommittee  Strategy 9  Increase amount of public spaces and events that  bring people to the river  Priority Level: Medium Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Riverkeeper  9-A. Expand offerings ofy youth-oriented educational programming, volunteer activities, and South Fork-specific special events, as needed  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I 14 20    9-B. Organize al large-scale, multi-  jurisdictional event to attract people to South Fork (e.g., Anything' That Floats Parade on French Broad River in 9-C. Engage in placemaking projects for  Asheville) bridges  SFRHC Subcommittee  Strategy 10  Engage new audiences in river awareness and  recreational opportunities  Priority Level: Medium Action Items  Suggested Lead Party  10-A. Expand on efforts to create equitable Gaston County Parks & Recreation  recreation opportunities by removing barriers to recreation and inviting people to recreate. 10-B. Engage large groups to: show them howt they can use the river 10-C. Organize activities for beginners to help them become more comfortable with accessing the river  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 11 15 21    Strategy 17  Develop a coordinated public information and  education plan  Priority Level: Medium-Low  Action Items to public  Suggested Lead Party  11-A. Identify information to communicate SFRHC Subcommittee  11-B. Direct communications efforts through Catawba Riverkeeper in coordination with their ongoing public information and education activities 17-C. Direct people to Thread Trail website 11-D. Develop clear, unified messaging stakeholder communities and partners can share across their communication platforms 17-E. Disseminate info to the public in an engaging and easy to process way to create sense of ownership  for more info  Gaston Business Association or Go Gaston  Strategy 12  Increase promotion of existing events  Priority Level: Medium-Low  Action Items  Suggested Lead Party  12-A. Amplify the voices of existing entities SFRHC Subcommittee  involved in activating the South Fork 12-B. Connect with Go Gaston and Axios to support their promotional efforts and identify opportunities to improve  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 11 16 22    connectedness from a tourism  standpoint  Strategy 13  Provide additional wayfinding,safety and  informational signage  Priority Level: Low Action Items  Suggested Lead Party Catawba Lands Conservancy  13-A. Install signage near dams to make those areas safer 13-B. Post mile markers to help with emergency response 13-C. Incorporate public art into signage  design  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 11 1723    CONCLUSIONS & NEXT STEPS  Realizing the action plan will require the continued collaboration of stakeholders throughout the South Fork basin. Having strong leadership to move the plan forward is key to its implementation. The Catawba Riverkeeper has indicated that it will take the lead on the technical aspects ofthe action plan related to the Healthy-Reslient strategies. A suggested next step is to form a subcommittee of the SFRHC to take the lead on several action items associated with. the connected-Active  strategies.  As an additional next step, the SFRHC will secure commitments from  stakeholders to support action planimplementation.  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I 18 24    APPENDICES  Appendix A: South Fork River Health Committee Membership  Name Kevin Martha Hayden Davis Peyton Melissa Bart John Brandon Jones + Geraldine Gardner + Kelly Will Richard Atkinson Eric Ronnie Jena Joseph Joseph Neil Scott Greg Bill Audrey Kyle Joel Facilitators Organizing Chair  Organization Belmont, City of Belmont, City of Belmont, City of Carolina Land and Lakes Catawba Riverkeeper Catawba Riverkeeper Cramerton, Town of Cramerton, Town of Gaston County Gaston County Gaston County Lake Wylie Marine Commission Lowell, City of  Title  Krouse Stowe Patton Landess Searby Weston Cauthen Worley Alm Sciba Brennan Attaway Bishop Sanders Gillison  Assistant City Manager Elected Official Stormwater Coordinator Planning Technician Executive Director Executive Director Riverkeeper Mayor Commissioner Director, Parks & Rec Commissioner Flood & Watershed Administrator Stormwater Administrator Building Inspections Director Executive Director City Manager Commissioner President  Ratchford Belmont, City of  Catawba Lands Conservancy Executive Director Centralina Regional Council Executive Director Centralina Regional Council Clerk to the Board  Smallwood Cramerton, Town of Goodman Gaston County  Stephanie Scheringer Gastonia Two Rivers Utilities Division Manager  Richardson McAdenville, Town of Carstarphen Pharr USA  Rep. Virginia Foxx Sen. Thom Tillis Sen. Kathy Harrington  District Director (as of2h/21) Deputy Chief of Staff Policy Advisor  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I: 19 25    Appendix B: Potential Funding Sources  Descriptions of the grant programs and other funding sources referenced in the action  plan are included in the table below. Federal and State Funding Opportunities  319 Grant Program  NCDEQ grant program that funds the implementation of watershed restoration plans to  restore waters impaired by nonpoint sources of pollution  nttps/deg.ncgovoutreachgronts  Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program FEMA program that provides support for hazard mitigation projects  ntpshwolemagoulorboniséntoatsdusinorelencntosnueture.sommunites State grant program that funds projects to acquire lands, restore fish and wildlife habitats, and enhance the filtering of stormwater runoff to reduce pollutants from  NC Land and Water Fund Grant entering water supplies tos/ncMwinegowronts  CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL I 20 26    CENTRALINA REGIONAL COUNCIL 2127    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON October 21, 2021  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Call to Order: and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen called the meeting to order. Members Present: Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias, Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner Atkinson, Commissioner Helms, and Commissioner Neeley were present. Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning and Zoning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 51 to 0 Public Comment: Zachary Barfield, 2352. Jefferson Avenue, stated he spoke with ai representative with the Catawba Lands Conservancy about the surplus property behind Lakewood that was discussed at the last Board meeting. The Catawba Lands Conservancy already owns property which adjoins to the surplus property, Mr. Barfield stated the Catawba Lands Conservancy was not aware there was any potential surplus property along the river. The surplus property is not listed on the website as part of the database and it was confirmed this has to be sold as part of the upset bid process. Per the discussion with Donny Hicks at the last Board of Commissioners meeting he stâted this property was not listed as part of an online data base as mostly industrial developers and entities would be interested in those type ofproperties and they were the only ones that would be checking the database. He said Mr. Hicks stated the county was having a hard time selling this property as mostly commercial to developers due to the zoning restrictions. Mr. Barfield said he found it strange they had not even listed this property on the database. Ithink they arei trying to get as much money as they can for the property. Ithink they are trying toj pressure you guys to be flexible to change the things they want and that may not be in the best interest of what the Towns' people want and to move an asset, and I'm not sure that is a good enough reason. Iwill continue talking with Amanda at the Catawba Lands Conservancy and will continue to keep  6:00 p.m., at the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber.  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  ini favor.  the Board updated.  Town ofCramerton- - October 21, 2021-1 Page 1  28    Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing:  a. Police Department  Cramerton Land Use Plan (LUP)Update: 1. Police salaries in Gaston County  1. Action Item: Review information and consider staff recommendation for police salaries increase. The Town Manager stated the market for officers is volatile and is a nationwide issue. The Board discussed regarding retention and staying competitive in the current market. The past budget increased the base salary from $41,000.00 to $42,000.00 at. January 1,2022. The request tonight is to increase the base amount to $43,000.00:3 There was discussion regarding officer pay increases upon completion, of-various areas oft training and years of training. The proposed bases salary amount wôuld apply toj police officerssworn and certified directly out of Basic Law" Enforcement Training (BLET). Commissioner Neeley asked about population comparisons. ChiefAdams said some ofthel larger municipalities are ablei to offer otherb benefits. Commissioner Abernathy recommended the rate increase be $2,000.00. Commissionerlelms asked about this increase being in this year's police budget Chief Adams said itw would bei int this.year's! budget. The Town Manager stated this increase would be effective January 1,. 2022 from $41,000.00 to $44,000.00. This salary increase would require a budget amendment. Mayorl Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked ift the police department was currently fully staffed. Chief Adams said yes. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked how does this base pay amount affect current staff. Chief Adams stated there is no longevity pay program as part of the current salaries. This base pay increased amount does apply to all current staff except for himself. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked why ist this being discussed nowinstead ofat budget time. Chief Adams said because hei is losing officers now. Commissioner Abernathy made ai motion to approve an àdditional $2,000.00 police department salary base pay increase for a base pay" of $44,000,00 effective January 1, 2022. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Helms. Commissioner Abernathy asked if the proposed salary increase would infringe on the forty percent General Fund. The Town Manager  said no. The vote was 5t to 0i in favor.  i. Planning and Zoning:  P&Z Board Appointment  1. Action Item: Per Cramerton BOC Rules of Procedure.consider. members for the appointment committee (Mayor and two Commissioners). The Planning Director stated several Planning and Zoning members may be stepping off of the Planning and Zoning Board. Commissioner Neeley asked about the absentee policy and asked that it be enforced. The ETJ position continues to remain open. The Planning Director stated he needs to contact one of our representatives in Raleigh about a special bill to exempt the Town from this requirement. A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to appoint Commissioner Helms and Commissioner Neeley to serve with Mayor Cauthen  Town of Cramerton- October 21, 2021- Page 2  29    on the Planning and Zoning ad hoc committee. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Helms. The vote was 51 toOini favor.  b. Cramerton Board ofCommissioners  Helix/ RI Update - Presentation by Gary Fankhauser: The geotechnical report has been completed along with drawings toj provide a template for the structural engineer. The structural engineer has started the design for the footings. This area is fill dirt as this is the old road bed. The survey has been completed and Cramer Mountain Road is a NCDOT roadway. Consideration needs to be given in order to avoid encroachment. Mr. Fankhauser stated al large portion ofthe current asphalt trail will need to bei replaced and accent lighting willl be added. The engineer is looking for al location for placement ofthe footing as there an old sanitary sewer that runs down the middle oft the road bed. The footing for the sculpture will: need tol be lifted up and we may be able to use pilings on this site. There are also some possible oldi waterl linés on this site. The surveyor has not been able to locate the deed for. the right of way for this parcel. The Planning Director has reached out to NCDOT Mayor Cauthen stated a tree was planted years ago for former Mayor Murphy's wife in this location. Mr. Smallwood stated this was acherry tree and it is not in very good shape. Commissioner Helms asked about how the trees that will be behind, the sculpture affect the view from Cramer Mountain Road. Mayor Pro Tempore. Koutsoupias asked about the landscaping, Mr. Fankhauser stated he will follow up the enginéer tos get an estimate on the cost for placement of the sculpture. The Town Manager stated an estimate will be brought back to the! Board in the next thirty days for consideration. Mr, Fankhauser, said it would bet thirty days from the time information is received from NCDOTregarding: the right ofway. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias stated that maybe the same crane company that installed the l.Action Item: Consider approval of the contract with Withers Ravenel to assist with the grant administration: process' and submittal. The Town Manager stated the Town worked with Representative Fox's office last year. He recommended that the Town staffand Board members contact Senator Tillis'soffice and ask for them to get involvéd. Commissioner Abernathy asked if the Town should do this or the grant writer. The Town Manager said the Town would need do this communication. Commissioner Abernathy stated the Town has already paid Withers Ravenel $3,000.00 to resubmit this grant for us and they didn't get us the grant the last time. The Town Manager stated the narrative can change due to federal level changes. Commissioner Abernathy asked why did we choose Withers Ravenel and what was it based on. The Town Manager stated they were chosen based on continuity and the cost has been reduced from $5,000.00 the first year to $3,000.00 this year because we have a base application. They also have staff that has experience with the Brownfields Grant application process. This will be the third year and if do not receive positive information then we may want to consider changing firms. The Town Manager said we definitely want toi reach out to Senator Tillis's office about our grant submittal to the EPA. Attorney Wolter said this is a hard grant to get awarded and the Town has received high scores. The grant amount to be awarded can be from millions to tens of millions of dollars. Mayor Pro  Stuart W. Cramer art piece could be contacted. ii. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA)Brownfield Grant  Town ofCramerton- - October 21, 2021- Page 3  30    Tempore Koutsoupias asked whichn municipalities have been awarded this grant and how much funding did they receive. The Planning Director stated this grant is based on the federal government's annual budget. The motion was made by Commissioner. Atkinson to approve the contract with Withers Ravenel to assist with the grant administration process and submittal. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. The vote was 5 to 0 in favor.  BIG BOARD: The Town Manager stated Mr. Bryson, owner oft the Masonic Lodge, advised him that one of their key members has been ill. The Town Manager has asked Danny Watson and Bonnie Fisher with Labella to provide a timeline about the different phases from engineering to construction for the Masonic. Lodge Parking lot. The pre-bid and construction information will be presented at the November 4th meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked ifit would be possible to do a temporary paving process until the construction begins on the parking lot. Commissioner Atkinson stated there is aj process where thé potholes can be repaired by heating up the asphalt and then placing it into the damaged areas that could be considered. The wayfinding sign bids are out and information" will be presented at the Noyember 18th meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked for clarification of the, sign for the downtown area was going to read "Centennial Center" or "Centennial Park Mayor Cauthen said it was "Centennial Center". Mr. Smallwood said he sent this information to Mr. Bizzell confirming "Centennial Manager's Report: The City of Gastonia allowed, the Town the use of their arborist regarding the options for plantings on Mayflower Avenue. The yaupon holly was recommended. The plantings will grow to be about twenty feet tall and can be easily maintained. This tree is on the list of plantings approved by Duke Energy. Commissioner Abernathy asked if this plant would grow into the back yards ofthe residents who live in Mayflower Meadows. The Town Manager The Town Manager asked about a policy change to waive insurance regarding special event permits' for neighborhoods: wishing" to hold block parties. Attorney Wolter stated this would be under the Town's general liability insurançe. Commissioner Abernathy asked that the insurance  Center" on the signage.  said this type ofplanting should not be as inyasivé.  for block permits. be waived. The Board' consented.  General Staff Reports:  Update from Two Riyers Utilities: A copy of the report will be placed in the minutes Police Department: Chief Adams thanked the Board for the salary increase. Parks and Recreation: Mr. Smallwood stated the work on the Goat Island Bridge will continue at least another week. The bridge will be open during the weekends. Art work has been installed at Central Park. This is part oft three pieces ofa art work that was donated by an anonymous donor. The Christmas parade will be the first Thursday of December and he needs to know who might need a vehicle. Mr. Smallwood said he would try to get  book.  Town of Cramerton- October 21, 2021-1 Page 4  31    convertibles. Commissioner. Abernathy asked about the donated art work. Mr. Smallwood stated thej pieces were donated anonymously and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the art work. Footers were required for placement oft the art work. Hei reminded everyone that the Fall Festival is being held tonight in Centennial Center. Planning and Zoning: The Planning Director stated a meeting regarding the Land Use Plan will be held next Tuesday, October 26th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Community Center. The Planning Director introduced Aaron Parks as the new Code Enforcement Officer. The Planning Director stated there have been several inquiries regarding the: zoning signs on New Hope Road. Thisi isac City ofGastonia project toi include  103 townhomes on sixteen acres in Cramer Woods. Town Attorney: Attorney Wolter had nothing to report.  Town Clerk: Nothing to report. Topics ofl Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Atkinson stated the legacy of golflecture will be held next Thursday beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. There will be a maximum attendance limit of70 people. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias welcomed Aaron Parks as the Town's Code Enforcement Officer. He asked. ift there had, been any updates on the Aquatics Center. The Town Manager said he is working with the county, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked for an update on the Timberlake paving project. The Town Manager said this project should be finished next week. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about the status of the Finance Director's position. The Town Manager stated resumes would be accepted until November 1St. Several resumes have been Commissioner Abernathy asked' about the status of the Goat Island valley curb cut. The Town Manager stâted the curb cut should be completed by the end of October. Mr. Smallwood said the curb cut process began today: Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about what measures would be taken to slow down pedestrians and bikers from entering the road. The Town Manager stated some analysis will be done to detérmine the flow of bikes and golf carts. Bollards will also be installed. Commissioner Abernathy stated she got a phone call from the lady who made the presentation for the Aquatics Center. She had a great conversation and advised her that she was not against the principle, she was just not in favor of the location that the Board endorsed that night. Commissioner Abernathy congratulated the Cramerton Historical Society on the fish fry fundraiser. She welcomed the Code Enforcement Officer and said she noted one oft the items on the monthly report was regarding chickens running loose. Mr. Watkins stated he and the Code Enforcement Officer have spoken to the complainant and no information has been offered as to Commissioner Helms stated he was looking forward to working with the Code Enforcement Officer. He stated he would like staff to look at the drainage area on Cramerton Mills Parkway as the valley curb area is catching a lot ofrainwater. He asked that this area be corrected before the  received and a new] person should be installed at the first of December.  who owns the chickens.  Town ofCramerton- - October 21,2021-E Page 5  32    project is finished. The Planning Director stated. he is working with the Town's engineer for repair measures. No approvals will bej provided until aj proper repair is completed. Commissioner Helms asked about the activity occurring on the corner of Cramer Mountain Road and New Hope Road across from the middle school. The Planning Director stated no permits have been pulled as this seems to be only demolition. VCM: Bowman is looking at possible purchase oft this property. The area is zoned for higher level commercial B2, not B1. Commissioner Helms asked about school traffic. Chief Adams said Life Church is not allowing use of their parking lot. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to discuss this issue with school staff. Proposed future road improvements will assist in traffic flow. Chief Adams stated he would keep the Board updated on1 this matter. Commissioner Neeley stated she really likes the new art in Central Park. She welcomed the Code Enforcement Officer. She stated the Fall Festival was being held in Centennial Center tonight. A Veterans breakfast will be held at the Community Center on: Saturday, November 10th. The Community Committee needs two full-time members. The committee is working on Neighbors Helping Neighbors" on November 7th int the Timberlake neighborhood. The annual Turkey Shoot Adjournment: A motion was by Commissioner Abernathy to: adjourn at" 7:58 p.m. The motion  will be held on Saturday, November 6th.  was seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 5,to:0in favor.  Will: Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  s.  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town ofCramerton- October 21, 2021- Page 6  33    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTYOF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON November 4, 2021  The Board ofCommissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, November 4, 2021,at Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen called the meeting to order. Members Present: Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias, Commissioner. Abernathy, Commissioner Atkinson, Commissioner Helms, and Commissioner Neeley were present. Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attomey Bringewatt; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning and Zoning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Helms to adopt the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 5 to 0 Public Comment (in person and electronic): No electronic public comments were received via Stephanie Newman, 87 Fifth Street, stated she would like to make a public statement on regards to the etiquette of our officials. I would like to make a public statement regarding a social media comment that was written by Commissioner Richard Atkinson, of which I have a screenshot in regards to a photo of three Cramerton women holding up signs and participating in local campaigning efforts. His comment reads "last time I saw anything like this, a high school band was having a car wash as a fundraiser, real classy'. Would be real classy in all capital letters indicating a heavy tone of sarcasm. I would like to point out to the Board how incredibly disappointing and disheartening it is as a member of our Town to see one of our elected officials maligning and mocking constituents for participating in the democratic process of campaigning, as well as degrading the validity of music in our schools by using that as a reference point for the mockery. This comment was unnecessary, rude, and incredibly unkind. Behavior in choosing to make such a comment is unbefitting for someone in the role ofCommissioner, and frankly should be ashamed ofhimself. Iknow that Iam embarrassed tol have someone in our Town on our Board that can sO easily utilize social media to belittle the very people whose interests they are supposed to bei in the service of. Town Commissioners do not get to choose which oft their constituents they deem worthy of service, something that I think in this moment needs to be pointed out and remembered. Should there be any remorse over this comment? That was incredibly tasteless. I would suggest you issuing a genuine apology to the people that this ire was directed towards as a general public apology can SO easily be misconstrued as an apology for getting called out and not  6:00 p.m., at the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber.  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  ini favor.  e-mail per the Town Manager.  Townd of Cramerion- November 4,2 2021- Page 1  34    for remorse over the misdeed itself. I would also encourage following the old adage ifyou don't Proclamation: A proclamation tol honor Veterans ini recognition of Wednesday, November 11th, as Veterans Day. A signed copy oft the proclamation will be placed in the minutes book. Closed Session: NC0S14318.1I02 To prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship.prize. or similar award. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley. The Amotion was made by Commissioner Helms to return to open session. The motion was seconded The Board agreed to the recommendation by the Cramerton Community Committee for the recipients of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award and Citizen of the Year award. Wendy Cauthen stated she would contact both parties and advise them oft their awards.  have anything kind to say, don'ts say anything at all. Thank you.  motion was seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 51 to Oi in favor.  by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 51 to Oi in favor.  Consent Agenda: a. Minutes i. Finance  i. September 16, 2021 meeting minutes. Commissioner Abernathy stated she had a minor change. The Town Manager to please staffofthe correction.  - Budget Amendment #2021-10 ii. Budget Amendment #2021-11.  A motion was made Commissioner Helms to approve the consent agenda. The motion was  seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. The vote was 5 to Oi in favor.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing:  a. Fire Department  Cramerton Fire Department (CPD) Relief Fund Board:  1. Action Item: Per CFD recommendations. consider appointing former Cramerton Policeand Fire ChiefDavid to the CFD Relief Fund Board. Chief Foulk advised that Leânna Sigmon and David Julen are currently serving on the CFD ReliefFund Board. Ms. Sigmon has resigned. Chief Foulk recommended the Board consider David Young to serve on the CFD Relief Fund Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Helms to appoint David Young to serve on the CFD Relief Fund Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 5 to0 in favor. The Board asked Chief Foulk to please pass their thanks along to Ms.  Sigmon.  b. Cramerton Board of Commissioners:  Downton Stormwater, Parking and Event Space Project  1. Update - Draft Timeline: The Town Manager stated that geotechnical testing isb being performed at the Masonic Lodge parking lot. Phillip Bryson, Masonic Lodge owner, has had several members of his team who have been ill. Mayor  Townof Cramerton November 4, 2021- Page2 2  35    Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked if there is a possibility of doing some type of temporary repair to the parking lot until the official construction begins. The Town Manager stated that Rodney Baker, Public Works Director, is getting quotes about a temporary fix. Commissioner Atkinson asked ifthe cost ofthe permeable pavers will be allowed under the ARPA federal funds as part oft the stormwater program. The Town Manager stated it looks like the pavers will be allowed under the ARPA funding. The schedule for grading plans and paver design plans/bid documents will be in November through December. The bid documents will bej presented to the Board on. January 6,2022; February 1,2022 pre-bid meeting; February 15, 2022 bid opening; March 3, 2022 bid award to recommend lowest responsible bidder at Cramerton Board meeting; March 23, 2022 final contract execution with contractor; March 28, 2022 notice to proceed to the contractor; and March 28 to June 30, 2022 construction period (approximately 100 +/- days). Commissioner Helms asked about conversation with Mr. Bryson about construction staging. Discussion was held about any damage to any section of the pavers during the restaurant construction will be the responsibility ofthe property owner. TheTownl Manager said he will follow  up with Mr. Bryson about ai timeline.  Manager's Report: A letter will be sent to the Timberlake residents about the recent paving project fori input regarding any concerns. MayorPro' Tempore Koutsoupias asked ifthere had been any concerns or questions about the paving project. The Town Manager stated work had to be done with the contractor about traffic safety. There had been a problem early in the project about the curb and gutter. The contractor fixed this issue at no cost to the Town. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked ift there had been any concerns about the driveways. The Town Manager said the gaps at the driveways are 1 to 1-1/2 inches and this was part of the project plan. The roads in this neighborhood were] put inj place in 1996. Rodney Baker has been checking the driveway gaps  per citizen requests. General Staff Reports:  Update from Two Rivers Utilities: A copy of the report will be placed in the minutes book. Mayor Cauthen asked about the low-pressure concerns in the Lakewood neighborhood. Mr. Butler stated additional pressure information has been collected and at this time they have not arrived at a conclusion. He stated he would provide an update to Police Department: Chief Adams stated he and the Town Manager met with Dr. Houchard with Gaston County Schools to discuss the traffic flow at Cramerton Middle School. Discussion included an increase of paved areas to allow for additional cars to be placed in que on the school's property. Vehicles are currently lining up: along the roadway at the school up to an hour prior to the end of the school day. School bus rider numbers are down due to more parents providing transportation. ChiefAdams stated he spoke with Pastor Kennedy about parking at Life Church being discontinued. The church feels this option creates a liability as children are being left outside their facility until parents arrive toj pickt them up. Mayor Cauthen stated there are some planned changes to that intersection  the Board at the next meeting.  Town of Cramerton- November 4, 2021- Page3  36    as progress continues with the VCM Phase F development. Chief Adams advised that Dr. Houchard will be looking into the cost of additional paving toi improve the flow oft traffic. Commissioner Helms asked if having a police officer at the school would help. Chief Adams stated that one officer alone would not be able to direct traffic and the intersection is better served with the traffic light. The Cramerton Police Department has multiple school sites that they cover. The principal at Stuart W. Cramer High School has made a change in their pickup to assist in their traffic flow. Commissioner Abernathy asked if additional manpower would help assist in this situation. Chief Adams stated there would need to be four officers twice a day. He stated this would not necessarily improve traffic moving in or out any quicker. The problem is the vehicles lining up in que up to an hour prior to school being dismissed. Commissioner Helms asked ift there was aj possibility of continued conversations withl Life Churchi regarding possible use oftheir parking lot. Chief Adams stated Pastor Kennedy stated he would speak to his board but currently they did not have an appetite for opening up their parking lot as they feel responsible for children who Chief Adams stated the McAdenville Christmas lights will be turned on December Ist through the 26th. A 5K nighttime run in McAdenville will be on Saturday following  are picked up late.  Thanksgiving.  Fire Department: ChiefFoulk had nothing additional to report. Parks and Recreation: Mr. Smallwood was absent.  Planning and Zoning: The Planning Director stated there was an input session for the Land Use Plan held last Tuesday. The consultant is evaluating the feedback that was received. The steering committee will meet at the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Watkins stated he is working with Aaron Parks, the Town's Code Enforcement Officer, about code amendments to the code of ordinances to strengthen the minimum housing language. The next Planning and Zoning Board meeting will be held on November 16th at 6:00 p.m. and Land Design should have an update at that meeting. Information will be brought back tot thel Board ofCommissioners forreview. and discussion. Commissioner Neeley asked about the attendance at the input session last Tuesday. The Planning Director stated about twenty people attended and quality feedback was received  from those that attended.  Town Attorney: Attorney Bringewatt had nothing to report.  Town Clerk: Nothing to report. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Atkinson asked if there was going to be a dinner this year for the volunteers who serve on the Town's boards and committees. The Town Manager stated gift cards would be  distributed again this year.  Town of Cramerton- November 4, 2021- Page 4  37    Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked is cost estimates for the placement of the Helix /R sculpture had been received. The Town Manager said he would provide that information at the next Board meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about feedback for the fee in lieu regarding the sidewalk on Standpipe Hill. The Town Manager stated no response has been received from the developer at this time. Commissioner Helms asked ifhe should reach out to the developer. Attorney Wolter stated someone on the Town'ss staff should: reach out to the developer. Commissioner Atkinson asked do we have what the dollar amount is for the fee in lieu of for the sidewalk. The Planning Director stated the price at the time of submission to the developer from the Town' s engineer was $4.00 per foot two years ago. The total cost was $19,320 in 2019. The cost now is $6.50 per foot. Commissioner Helms said the feei in lieu money was going to be used for a pocket park. Attorney Bringewatt advised staff needs to confact the developer. Commissioner Abernathy stated she saw a person on a mountain bike who used the valley curb cut and it worked out very well. She said she attended the recent Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. She thanked them for all oftheir hard work. It was noted at the meeting that over 6,000 people have used the greenway in May. She thanked the Community Committee for recognizing the Veterans. She also recognized Nelson Wills, Scott Kincaid, and Kathy Ramsey Commissioner Helms stated he was going to work with the Town Manager and make some improvements to the Big Board. He wants to begin setting up a timeframe for a Goals and Objectives meeting early in. January to begin discussion with the newly elected Board members. Commissioner Neeley stated the Turkey Shoot would be held this upcoming Saturday. She stated Donnie Loftis was sworn in to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Representative Dana Bumgardner. Mr. Loftis will also be recognized at Life Church on Saturday. She thanked the Board for approval ofthe Lifetime. Achievement Award and Citizen oft the Year recipients. Mayor Cauthen stated the recent election showed that this was the most active precinct in the Adjournment: A motion was by Commissioner Helms to adjourn at 7:06 p.m. The motion was  for being in attendance at tonight'smeeting.  county.  seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 51 to Oi in favor.  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton- November 4,2 2021-1 Page 5  38    MAYORAL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON FROM 2017TO 2021  Ra  EST.  1915  ARO  WHEREAS the Town ofCramerton is always appreciative of those who choose to serve for the betterment WHEREAS Dixie. Abernathy served the Town of Cramerton as a Board of Commissioner from January WHEREAS Commissioner Abernathy served during the development of the River Link Greenway; Rocky Branch Park; creation oft the Veterans Memorial; recognition ofthel historic Baltimore School; improvements to Central Park; Wilkinson Boulevard/Market Street Improvements; Helix/R sculpture; new website; wayfinding signs; street paving projects; MTLand project; purchase of a new ladder truck for the Cramerton Fire Department; development of the Cramerton Historical Society museum; and served as WHEREAS it is fitting that the Town of Cramerton shows its appreciation when one has rendered such THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners ofthe Town of Cramerton that Commissioner Abernathy is hereby acknowledged as having been a good, loyal, and faithful public servant oft the Town ofCramerton; and that this proclamation expresses the deep appreciation on behalf of the citizens oft the Town of Cramerton for the valuable service which she has  ofthe Town; and,  19, 2017 until December 9, 2021; and  liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and  valuable services.  provided the Town.  Adopted this the gth day of] December 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor ATTEST:  SEAL  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  39    CRAN  MAYORALPROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAYOR PROTEMPORE KOUTSOUPIAS  1915 FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON  FROM 2013 TO2 2021  WHEREAS the Town of Cramerton is always appreciative ofthose who choose to serve for the betterment WHEREAS Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias served the Town of Cramerton as a Board of Commissioner from December 3, 2013 until December 9, 2021, including as Mayor Pro Tempore from December 5,2017 WHEREAS Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias served during the development of projects that included the Villages at Cramerton Mills; the Village ofSouth Fork; Courtyards at Cramerton; Courtyards at New Hope; MT Land; River Link Greenway; Rocky Branch Greenway; Veterans Memorial; Land Use Plan Update; C.C. Dawson Bridge upgrade; Goat Island Phase II; Build A Better Boulevard; recognition oft thel historic Baltimore School; Centennial Celebration; improvements to Central Park; Wilkinson Boulevard/Market Street Improvements; Helix/R sculpture; design ofai new website; wayfinding signs; street paving projects; firing range agreement with Gaston College; purchase of new fire apparatus which included a fire truck, ladder truck, brush truck, and boat; development of the Cramerton Historical Society museum; and served as the Town's MPO representative; and liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. WHEREAS it is fitting that the Town of Cramerton shows its appreciation when one has rendered such THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Town of Cramerton that Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias is hereby acknowledged as having been a good, loyal, and faithful public servant oft the Town of Cramerton; and that this proclamation expresses the deep appreciation on behalfoft the citizens of the Town of Cramerton for the valuable service which he has  ofthe Town; and,  until December 9, 2021. He also served on the Planning and Zoning Board; and  valuable services.  provided the Town.  Adopted this the gth day of December 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor ATTEST:  SEAL  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  40    CRANE  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING  MAYOR WILL CAUTHEN FROM 20091 TO2021  1915 FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON  WHEREAS the Town of Cramerton is always appreciative oft those who choose to serve for the betterment WHEREAS Mayor Cauthen began his service to the Town ofCramerton as a Board ofCommissioner on December 1, 2009; he was appointed on December 3, 2013 as Mayor Pro Tempore; and served as Mayor WHEREAS Mayor Cauthen served during the development of projects that included the conversion of Mayworth School to senior living apartments; Stuart W. Cramer High School; the Villages at Cramerton Mills; South Fork Village; Courtyards at Cramerton; Courtyards at New Hope; MTLand; River Link Greenway; Rocky Branch Greenway; Veterans Memorial; establishment of the Cramerton Fire Department; transferring the water and sewer: system to the City of Gastonia; Land Use Plan Update along with several small area overlays; C.C. Dawson Bridge upgrade; Goat Island Phases I and II; Build A Better Boulevard; recognition of the historic Baltimore School; Centennial Celebration; improvements to Central Park; Wilkinson Boulevard/Market Street Improvements; Helix/R sculpture; design of a new website; wayfinding signs; street paving projects; firing range agreement with Gaston College; interlocal agreement with the Town of McAdenville for fire and police services; purchase ofr new fire apparatus which included af fire truck, ladder truck, brush truck, and boat; development oft the Cramerton Historical Society museum; and served as the Town's MPO and Centralina Council ofGovernment representative; served on several ad hoc committees; and liaison to the Cramerton Community Committee; and many other projects of public WHEREASiti is fitting that the Town of Cramerton shows its appreciation when one has rendered such THEREFORE, BE: IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Mayor and Board ofCommissioners oft the Town of Cramerton that Mayor Cauthen is hereby acknowledged as having been a good, loyal, and faithful public servant of the Town of Cramerton; and that this proclamation expresses the deep appreciation on behalf oft the citizens oft the Town of Cramerton for the valuable service which he has provided the Town.  oft the Town; and,  from December 5, 2017 until December 9, 2021; and  benefit; and valuable services.  Adopted this the gth day of] December 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor ATTEST:  SEAL  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  41    Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022 Meetings: 1stand 3rd Thursdays unless otherwise designated  Date January 6, 2022 January 20, 2022 February 3, 2022 February 17, 2022 March 3, 2022 March 17, 2022 April 7,2022 April 21, 2022 May 5, 2022 May 19, 2022 *June 2, 2022 (budget) **June 23, 2022 July 14,2022 August:4, 2022 August 18, 2022 September 1, 2022 September 15, 2022 October 6, 2022 October 20, 2022 November 3, 2022 November 17, 2022 ***December 8, 2022 *Budget Meeting Holidays:  Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.  Event 1StN Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1StN Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1StN Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1s+Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting 2nd Monthly Meeting 1st Monthly Meeting  Location Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall  **Meeting held last Thursday of June to complete any fiscal year housekeeping.  ***Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1st.  January 1- New Year's Day January 17- - MLK Day April 15 - Good Friday May 30 - Memorial Day July 4 - Independence Day  September 5-1 Labor Day November 11 - Veteran's Day November 24 &25-7 Thanksgiving December 24 &25- Christmas  42    CRANL  TOWN OF CRAMERION Planning & Zoning Department  EST.  1915  ARO  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: December 9, 2021 Town Hall Property Location Background  RE: Request to Cramerton BOC for Cramerton Historical Society to Donate Christmas Tree for  On behalf of the Cramerton Historical Society (CHS) Commissioner Richard Atkinson (BOC liaison to The Cramerton. Historical. Society would like to purchase a Norway Spruce 16ft high, 8ft wide with a 54"root ball. The CHS would purchase and plant the tree at Town Hall on the east side, aligned with thej front right corner inj front of the mechanical. screen fence. The tree would face N. Main St. and be seenj from 8th Ave also. The tree would be permanent and the CHS would bring back the tradition of aj family tree lighting. Cramerton like most mill Villages had a Christmas tree, as we understand the tree was located in the area of the Veterans memorial. Ifeverything is approved the CHS would have the tree planted on Friday Dec.10th decorated on. Saturday. The CHS would gift the tree to the Town. Itv would add to our landscaping to help hide the mechanical. screen and bring back an important Christmas tree lighting tradition. On behalf of the CHS we are asking for BOC approval.  the CHS) sent the following request:  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  43    Recommendation/ Perspective  Ift the Cramerton BOC would like to accept this Christmas Tree donation from CHS, staffis requesting the location be within an area that does not disturb any underground utilities, while avoiding infringing on any existing site lines of Town Hall's security cameras to North Main Street. Staff has already called-in 811 utility locators, which markings should be completed by earlyi in the  week of December 6th.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  44    CRAR  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Manager's Report (for November 2021)  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: December 9, 2021 RE: Managers Report (for November 2021) Introduction  The information below and attached documents are for the December 2021 Cramerton Manager's Report. This represents a compiling of department information for the month of November: 2021. Additional, more. specific documents are indicated as 'attachments".  General Admin Updates (if needed)  Planning & Zoning  Public Works  Total Permits Issued November 2021: 8 -Residential Permits: 8 *New Home Permits: 3 *Driveway Permit: 0 Nonresidential  1. Bulk item collection-32- Tons 2. Yard waste collection-16-Tons 3. Brown cans delivered-15 4. Green cans delivered-13 5. Litter pickup-18-Bags 6. Appliance 7. Sign repairs-10 8. Pothole repairs-15 9. Street light repaires-4 10. Leaf collection loads-35 11. Patched Downtown parking atl Masonic Lodge. 12. Riverside- Dug out 3 storm drain catch basins. 13. Set up barricades for the Chris Wooten coming home parade. 14. Set up barricades in Mcadenville for the 5K run and Christmas lights. 15. Set up barricades for Cramerton parade. 16. Put up Christmas decorations.  *Home Additions: 3 Structures: 0  *Residential Interior Upfits:2 "Residential Accessory  pickup-7  Permits: 0  Trends: New home permit requests were lower than the previous month; 2 permits were issued for single family homes for Thomas Construction in VCM, and 1 wasi issued for a loti in Cramer Mountain. Permit numbers are expected to be lower until new phases of development come on line; the next expected lots will bei in' VCM Phase 1C and Courtyards at New Hope. Also, permit numbers will be lower in general duei to the colder winter weather; typically, construction activity  slows during the colder months.  Code Enforcement: Please see page 4-5ofthis report.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Pace 1  45    Cramerton FD Report: November 2021 Start Date: 11/01/2021 End Date: 11/30/2021 DATE INCIDENT# 11/04/2021 2021-287 11/04/2021 2021-288 11/06/2021 2021-289 11/07/2021 2021-290 11/09/2021 2021-293 11/10/2021 2021-294 11/10/2021 2021-295  Basicl Incident Info with! Number of Responding Apparatus and Personnel for Date Range 11/03/2021 2021-285 1361 UNION NEWH HOPERD 611-D Dispatched&c cancelled enr route 11/03/2021 2021-286 CRAMERMOUNTANRD 322- Motor vehicle accident withi injuries  ADDRESS 200 SAXONYDR 301 CHURCHST WILKINSONBLVD HILLCRESTI DR DR DR 211 LOWELL AVE WILKINSONBLVD WILKINSONBLVD RD RD RD DR ADDRESS 119 POPLARST 176 WRIGHTS ST CT RD 128 AVIARYCT 252 EIGHTHAVE LN  INGIDENTTYPE 611- Dispatched&c cancellede enr route 500-: Service Call, other 324- Motor vehicle accident withr no injuries. 322- Motory vehiclea accident withi injuries unintentional 500-9 Service Call, other 311- Medical assist, assistE EMS crew 324- Motor vehicle: accident withi no injuries. 324- Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. malfunction malfunction malfunction  SHIFT  ZONE MA-Mutual/ Aid Cramerton- Cramerton Towno of McAdenville- McAdenville Townof McAdenville- McAdenville Town of Cramerton- Townd of Cramerton McAdenville- McAdenville Towno of 2 Cramerton- Townof Cramerton Cramerton- Townd of Cramerton MA- Mutual Aid Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cramerton- Townof Cramerton Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton Cramerton- Townof Cramerton MA- MutualA Aid Cramerton- Townof Cramerton Cramerton- Cramerton Townd of MA-Mutual Aid Cramerton- Townof Cramerton ZONE McAdenville- McAdenville Towno of McAdenville- Townd of McAdenville Cramerton- Cramerton Townof Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton Cramerton- Townof Cramerton McAdenville- McAdenville Towno of Cramerton- Cramerton Townof MA-Mutual Aid Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton Cramerton- Townd of Cramerton MA-Mutual/ Aid Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton Cramerton- Cramerton Town of Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton MA- MutualA Aid McAdenville- McAdenville Townd of Cramerton- Town of Cramerton MA- MutualAid  #APP. #PERS. 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 4 1 4 1 4 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 #APP. #PERS. 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 3 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 4 1 4 1 2 TOTALFINCIDENTS:37  11/07/2021 2021-291 1169 STUARTSLANDING 743- Smoke detector activation, nofi fire-  11/07/2021 2021-292 1169 STUARTSLANDING  11/11/2021 2021-296 500 CRAMERN MOUNTAIN 735- Alamms systems sounded duet to 11/12/2021 2021-297 500 CRAMERN MOUNTAIN 735- Alarms system sounded duet to 11/12/2021 2021-298 1947 PERFECTION/ AVE 611- Dispatched & cancellede enr route 11/12/2021 2021-299 500 CRAMERI MOUNTAIN 735- Alarms system sounded duet to 11/12/2021 2021-302 900 SOUTHFORK' VILLAGE 113-Cookingf fire, confinedt to container  11/12/2021 2021-300 11/12/2021 2021-301 DATE INCIDENT# 11/13/2021 2021-303 11/14/2021 2021-304  4805 NEWHOPERD 311- -Medical assist, assist EMS crew 3345 REDBUDDR 611- Dispatched8 & cancelled enn route  INCIDENTTYPE 611-Dispatched& cancelled enr route 561- Unauthorized! burning 520- Water problem, other withinjury malfunction 651- Smokes scare, odor ofsmoke 311-Medical: assist, assistE EMS crew 500- Service Call, other injuries. other  SHIFT  11/15/2021 2021-305 2530 SHAGGYE BARKCT  11/15/2021 2021-306 1025 ORCHARD GROVES 321-EMS call, excluding) vehicle accident 11/15/2021 2021-307 500 CRAMERI MOUNTAIN 733- Smoke detector activationo duet to  11/16/2021 2021-308 11/17/2021 2021-309  11/17/2021 2021-310 403 GREEN CHAPMANRD 611- Dispatched & cancelled enr route 11/18/2021 2021-312 ARMSTRONGI FORDRD 324- Motor vehicle accident withr no  11/18/2021 2021-311 2222 HAMPTONI MEADOWS  11/19/2021 2021-313 11/20/2021 2021-314 11/20/2021 2021-315  101 LAKEWOODRD 740- Unintentional transmission ofa alarm, 101 KENWOODST 611-D Dispatched&c cancelled enr route 1001 VILLAGEDR SOUTHFORK 611- Dispatched8 & cancelled enr route  11/21/2021 2021-316 2031 VILLAGEVIEWCIR 311- Mediçal assist, assistE EMS crew 11/24/2021 2021-318 336 CRAMERTONRD 551- Assist police or other govemmental  11/23/2021 2021-317 1462 ARMSTRONGFORD  500- Service Call, other agency 611- Dispatched & cancelled enr route 553- -Publics service agency  RD 2399 85NB 164 EIGHTHAVE RD  11/28/2021 2021-319 11/29/2021 2021-320  11/30/2021 2021-321 1625 LOWELLI BETHESDA 551-Assistp police oro otherg govemmental  155) North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 2  46    Cramerton Police Department  CRAMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT: November, 2021  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTALS 6 13 10 5 17 20 18 24 10 12 1 10 14 17 14 24 28 25 28 24 30 8 5 2 6 6 11 12 8 6 9 8 2  ARREST TOTALS DWI ARRESTS CASE TOTALS Larceny Breaking & Entering Drug Offenses Assaults Fraud TRAFFIC CITATIONS License Vios. Registration' Vios. Restraint Vios. Speeding Vios. Unsafe Movement Other Traffic TRAFFIC CRASHES  136 25 222 75 18 29 26 18 403 94 101 1 180 10 38 146  0 3 0 0 4 1 3 2 4 0 1 3 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 2 3  1  0 4 5 2 4 4 2 0  1 1 1  0 3 4 0 31 86 3 11 6 14 0 0 16 58 6 2 0 22  5 5 7 3 0 0 5 5 2 5 2  48 84 56 13 35 21 29 14 25 14 5 11 6 5 18 29 27 5 0 0 0 0 0 12 25 14 2 21 11 21 0 0 0 0 1 1  1 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 2  1 3 5  11 14 15 11 11 20 14 14 10 13 13  Parks & Recreation  RENTALS  YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION  Large Goat Island Shelter- - 6 Small Goat Island Shelter- 6 Centennial Center Gazebo-6 6 Community Center-10 Senior Center-0 CB Huss Shelter-2 COMPLETED EVENTS Christmas Village - 91 unique vendors Christmas Parade- - -75 unique parade entries Employee Appreciation Lunch Holiday Bazaar (12/3/21) - 50 unique vendors UPCOMING PROGRAMS Yoga - Ongoing each Saturday New Year Camp - 12/3-12/7  Winter Sports: Basketball - 325 Cheerleading - 38 COMPLETED PROGRAMS report) - 26 attendees  Yoga - Ongoing each Saturday (3 classes since last  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page3  47    Monthly Enforcement Summary November 2021  Total active cases:7 Resolved Cases: 3 Signs collected from the ROW:30 Golf Cart/UTV Inspections: 2  Highlights:  7308 Gingham Drive: On 11/09/2021 Staff noticed a junk car on blocks in the driveway Action: A warning letter was issued on 11/9/2021. On December 1,2021,junk vehicle  oft this residence. had been removed from the site. Status: RESOLVED  2Second Street: On 11/09/2021 Staff observed tires being left out on the property. Action: A warning letter was issued on 11/09/2021. On 11/24/2021, a reinspection took  place showing that the tires had been removed from the site.  Status: RESOLVED compliance.  200 Front Street: On 11/092021Inoticed that the property was overgrown and out of Action: On 11/09/2021 Staff sent a warning violation for high weeds and grass to the property. After my reinspection on 11/24/2021 the property was still overgrown. Staff issued ai fine. A reinspection on 12/01/2021 has shown that the property has been mowed  andi is now in compliance. Status: RESOLVED  545. Baltimore Drive: On 10/13/2021 Staffreceived a compliant in regards to a Action: I spoke with the new owner ofthe property. I brought to his attention ofmy findings during my inspection. He communicated with me and as fixed most oft the issues. There are a couple ofitems he is waiting on materials to repair those items. Case  minimum housing case. Idid my inspection on 11/01/2021.  iss still active.  Update: Staffwill monitor the situation.  4141 Holly Dr: On 11/12/2021 Staffreceived complaints in regards to. Junk Motor Action: Staff sent a warning violation for both violations. I was contacted by the property owner. He stated that the boat trailer was removed from the right-of-way. One of the vehicles was removed from the street and other vehicle has some issues and he will be  Vehicles and Right-of-way obstruction with a boat trailer.  removing vehicle as soon as he can. Update: Staff will monitor the situation.  105 Riverside Dr: On 1/0320211noticed that the property was overgrown and out of  compliance.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 4  48    Action: On 11/03/2021 Staff sent a warning violation for high weeds and grass to the property. After my: reinspection on 11/23/2021 the property was still overgrown. Staff issued a fine violation and the property owner has 15 days to come into compliance. 566 Baltimore Dr: On1 11/28/21, Inoticed that the property was overgrown and out of Action: On 11/28/21, Staff sent a warning violation for high weeds and grass to the  Update: Staffwill monitor the situation.  compliance.  property owner. They have 15 days to come into compliance.  Update: Staffwill monitor the situation.  569 Baltimore Dr: On112821,Inoticed that the property was overgrown and out of Action: On 11/28/21, Staff sent a warning violation for high weeds and grass to the  compliance.  property owner. They have 15 days to come into compliance.  Update: Staff will monitor the situation. out by the road after the pickup date. Update: Staff will monitor the situation.  271-A Eighth AVE: On1 11/23/21,In noticed that the property was storing their trash can Action: On 11/2/21, Staff sent a warning violation for Storage oft trashcans and receptacles to the property owner. They have 15 days to come into compliance.  37Third St: On 11/0321,Inoticed that the property was overgrown and had junk and Action: On 11/03/21, Staff sent a warning violation for high weeds and grass and junk and debris to the property owner. On 11/10/2021 the letters were returned so I posted the property. The new owner contacted me and they will start removing the junk and debris  debris on the property.  and cutting the grass.  Update: Staffwill monitor the situation.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page5 5  49