TTowynof Davidson College Town. Lake Town. Jiur Ton.  July 26, 2022  FOURTH TUESDAY REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 int the Town Hall Board Room. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners Matthew Dellinger, Ryan Fay, and Tracy! Mattison Brandon. Commissioners. Jane Campbell and Autumn Rierson Michael were 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 Knox called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  ANNOUNCEMENIS  Communications Director. Amanda Preston announced the following:  The Town of Davidson recently established a new Davidson Tree Canopy Enhancement Program. The purpose of the program is to provide funding for eligible non-profits to enhance and promote thei town's tree canopy. All qualified non-profits are encouraged to apply for thei funds to conduct tree canopy- related activitiesi in the community on an annual basis, beginning this year. Applications are due by The Arts & Science Council seeks al Davidson resident for its geographic Advisory Council to represent the north/west region of Mecklenburg County. The ASC: strives to create ai more vibrant cultural life for our entire community. Nominate yourself or someone to represent your local community on the North/West Advisory Council and help ensure that the cultural community is responsive to local The Davidson Police Department is currently seeking highly motivated and experienced applicants for the new Public Safety & Engagement Officer position. This position will expand the Davidson Police Department police-community engagement and education events, and will also play a critical role in our Join us at our next concert at Concerts at the Circles near Clean Juice on. Jetton Street on Saturday August 6 with! Shot Thru The Heart as the headliner beginning at 7:00 p.m., after an acoustic artist takes  August 12, 2022.  community needs. Applications are being accepted through the end of July.  Vision Zero program.  the stage at 5:00 p.m.    CHANGES/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  Town Manager. Justice requested adding consent item (e) Consider Approval to Amend the 2022 Meeting Schedule to add a Special Meeting - Closed Session on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. related to Davidson Acquisition Company, et. al. v. Town of Davidson, et. al. and item (f) Approval to Appoint Bob Miller tot the Planning Board effective. July 2022 tol December 2022 to fulfill a vacant seat. Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to adopt the agenda with the added consent agenda  items (e) and (f). The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  PUBLIC COMMENT public comment period.  The public comment period opened at 6:04 p.m. and closed ate 6:10 p.m. One person spoke during the  Steve Sonnenberg spoke about ARPAfunding allocations and Affordable Housing.  QUARTERLY COMMISSIONER REPORTS  (a) Each board member provided an update of 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  CONSENT AGENDA  Approval of Draft Meeting Minutes from June 14 work session and. June 28 regular meeting. Approval of Resolution 2022-11 and Budget Amendment 2023-01 for NC Governor's Highway Safety Approval of Amendment to Resolution 2022-04 to exempt the Spirited Cyclist Club event, Lake Norman Fondo, on August 14, 2022 from Section 54-1 oft the Davidson Municipal Code Approval of 2022 Community' Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program and Budget Amendment Approval of Amendment to 2022 Meeting Schedule to add a Special Meeting Closed Session on Monday, August 1 at 6:00pm related to Davidson Acquisition Company, et. al. V. Town of Davidson, et. Approval to Appoint Bob Miller to the Planning Board effective July 2022 to December 2022 to fulfill a  Program Grant  2022-03 al. vacant seat.  Commissioner Fay made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the twoi items added  by the town manager. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).    BUSINESSI ITEMS  (a) Finance Director Piet Swart presented an update American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Ordinances. At the. June 28 meeting, the Board approved the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Strategy Framework pillars  including five topic areas and proposed dollar amounts:  Infrastructure $1,150,000 Affordable Living & Equity $2,300,000 Public Health $195,000  Mental Health- - $250,000 Sustainability- $300,000  Ordinance 2022-06 to provide the required authorization to spend the ARPA funds under the Federal regulations and Ordinance 2022-07 to allocate the funds to a capital project ordinance to ensure the intent of ARPA funding is retained and will allow for transparency as the Town expends the funds.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-06 and Ordinance 2022-07.  The motion passed unanimously/S-0).  (b) Economic Development Director Kim Fleming provided an update on the Downtown Small Area Plan, The plan seeks to find solutions to identified problems in the study area through publici input 5o together we can make sure Davidson remains an ideal place to live, work, and play. Additional public input sessions will be held in August and September. The board of commissioners' will provide input on (c) Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz discussed with the board a proposed affordable housing buy- back and sale program. There are currently 78 homes with deed restrictions associated with the affordable housing program. One of the primary tools used to regulate/administer affordable homes in the program are deed restrictions. Keyi items like maximum income requirements (AMI), length of affordability, and details regarding the process for the sale of the home are included in these documents. The proposed program will provide an opportunity for the Town to enhance and update deed restrictions and to make minor repairs prior to listingi it for sale. The board provided feedback to  policy issues and a final report will be presented this Fall.  staff and will continue to discuss the program at ai future meeting.  SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager. Justice summarized the action items.  ADJOURN  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Clalg KRL Elizébeth K. Shores 3 Town Clerk  Attest:  /  Rusty Knox Mayor