TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  CRAA  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER HOUSTON HELMS - COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY. COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, September 2, 2021 @ 6:00 PM G.M. MICHAEL COMMISSION CHAMBER CRAMERTON TOWN HALL  *Note 1: Due to the COVID-19, the following is protocol for the public entering Town of Cramerton - Members of the public who have received the COVID-19 vaccination are not required to weara - Members of the public who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine 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)  indoor facilities:  mask when entering Town Facilities.  not required) to weara a mask while in indoor Town Facilities. and on the door of Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main St.).  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. 4. Public Comment (In-person and electronic)  Anyone may speak on any issue. Ifyou 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. a. A Proclamation for Labor Day (Monday, September 6, 2021) to honor American labor and the contributions that workers have made to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, and well-being of the country. (page 4) Note: Cramerton Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in  5. Proclamation  observance ofLabor Day.  6. Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda. Note: If any item requires further discussion, it should be removed from consent and placed  appropriately on the agenda. a. Minutes b. Finance  i. August 5, 2021 meeting minutes. (pages 5 tos 9)  Budget Amendments #4 - #7 for GASB #87 implementation (pages ii. Budget Amendments #8 - #9 for capital project closing and AARP  10t012)  Grant funds (pages 131 to 14)  1    ii. Grant Ordinance 2021-02 Amendment to update Grant Fund (pages  15t016)  7. Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. A public hearing regarding to satisfy N.C.G.S. regarding consideration to allocate funding to the Montcross Chamber's "Montcross Emerge" initiative. *Note: State law enacted in 2015. states that this type of funding qualifies as economic development appropriations, and therefore, is required to have a  (pages 17 to 27)  properly noticed public hearing. C Open Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments/ BOC Q&A iii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  V. Action Item: Consider approval to allocate Town funding to the "Montcross Emerge" economic development initiative.  8. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Planning & Zoning  i. Facade Grant - Initial policy review and BOC feedback. (pages 28to  33)  b. Cramerton Board of Commissioners  .A ABC Appointment Committee Timeline Update (page 34)  ii. Goat Island entrance (8th Avenue)  1. Discussion regarding ingress/ egress onto Goat Island Bridge  from 8th Avenue. (pages 35 to 38) 1. Maintenance Update (pages 39 to8 83)  ii. Goat Island Utility Bridge  9. Manager's Report  a. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Verbal Updates  10. General Staff Reports (as needed) Update from Two Rivers Utilities  Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed) 11. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  12.Closed Session  a. [NCGS 143-318.11(a)5) - To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating () the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by  purchase, option, exchange, or lease.  2  2    13.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, September 16, 2021 @ 6pm Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 6pm Thursday, October 21, 2021 @ 6pm  Rules for "electronic public comments" for Cramerton BOC Meetings  - The Board will hear public comment at the beginning of this meeting. Please email your comments to lownorCramerton@cramerton.org. on or before Thursday, September 2nd at 5:30pm. F Please include your name and address and your comment will be read into the record at the Comments submitted anonymously will not be read into the record and limited to three minutes. The Board will allocate no more than (20 minutes) per meeting to the reading of submitted Public  appropriate time.  Comment.  C 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    a  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION INI RECOGNITION OF LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2021  EST.  1915  11  WHEREAS, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City, in WHEREAS, thousands of American workers gathered to march in the New York City Parade of1882 in order to raise awareness oft the demand of fair pay, decent hours, and safe working conditions; and WHEREAS, since that day, Labor Day parades have taken place across the United States during the first week of September, as a celebration oft the social and economic achievements of American workers; WHEREAS, North Carolina celebrates the vital contributions of working people in the state's economy WHEREAS, Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made for worker's rights in North Carolina and across the United States, and to acknowledge the challenges that remain. NOWTHEREPORL, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, IHEREBY PROCLAIM the Town'sr recognition ofLabor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021.  accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union; and  and  and continues to support their economic and social well-being; and  Adopted this the 2nd day of September.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  4    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON August 5,2021  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Call to Order: and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen çalled the meeting to order. Members Present: Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias, Commissioner. Atkinson, and Commissioner Neeley were present. Commissioner Helms joined the meeting via Zoom at Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Josh Watkins, Planning Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. Mayor Cauthen asked that a discussion item be added about façade grants and to add aj proclamation to honor and remember Ted Reece. The vote was 3to0ini favor. Commissioner Helms was not available at this time to vote andj joined the meeting Public Comment: No one. signed up to speak and no electronic comments were received.  6:00j p.m., at the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber.  6:05 p.m. Commissioner Abernathy was absent.  Director; Police Chief Brad Adams; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk,  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  at 6:05 p.m.  Proclamations:  Proclamation recognizing those recipients of the Purple Heart Medal who have selflessly served the United States of America. Mayor Cauthen read the proclamation Proclamation in honor and memory of Ted Reece. Mayor Cauthen read the proclamation into the record recognizing Ted Reece and his contributions to the Town. a, Catherine's House: Introduction of new CEO/President Kathy Gauger. Ms. Gauger provided brochures and business cards for distribution. She stated Catherine's House provides transitional housing for women and children. She stated the Town Manager is serving on the intergovermental task force about homelessness. The Board thanked her for the presentation and Mayor Cauthen voiced the Town's support  into the rècord. Larry Rick accepted the signed proclamation.  Presentations:  oftheir agency.  Town of Cramerton- August 5, 2021- Page I  5    b. Montcross Area Chamber  Presentation regarding Monteross Emerge Initiative. Information was presented by Montcross President/CEO Marc Jordan to the Board about the Montcross Emerge" economic growth initiative. This initiative is to ask local municipalities to partner with Montcross to work with small businesses and communities to strive. Businesses will not be required to be aj part oft the Chamber ofCommerce. Mr. Jordan stated this will be a three (3): year marketing process. A link will be included from the Montcross webpage, and the Town will be informed ofwhat businesses are interested. Attorney Wolter stated a public hearing will be required as this is considered as economic development. The Board thanked Mr.  Jordan for this presentation.  Work Session  a. Cramerton Stormwater Plan  Initial presentation and review of Cramerton Stormwater Master Plan by Bonnie Fisher, P.E. ofLaBella Associates. Staffadvised that Labella Associates was contracted: to develop the stormwater master plan. Staffisnot asking the Board to take any action on this master plan at tonight's meeting. The Planning Director went over the timeline and advised that aj permit from NCDEQ was issued in 2007; system mapping was done in 2008; and a fivé (5)s year renewal permit was issued in2012. In2017 as second five (5), year renewal occurred. The State announced in 2018 that stormwater audits would begin in order to adhere with EPA standards. Stormwater fees were increased and the Town rejoined the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas in order to receive credit for outreach and education. Asof2020Labella Engineering was chosen to begin the mapping program showing the system's outfalls. HDR Engineering in 2020 assisted in providing a GAP analysis for a self-audit. A number of deficiencies were found. In March or April 2022 an on-site audit by DEQ will occur along with the required five (5) year renewal. Ms. Fisher presented information regarding the status oft the stormwater system and proposed improvements. Many of the pipes in the Town are over a hundred yearso old. She stated that they have been involved withj paving int the Town and thisi is helpful with decision making for stormwater improvements. The Board was reminded that the funding received for stormwater is restricted. Many of the Town's streets do not have catch basins and an inlet analysis will need to be completed. Estimated cost for all improvements totals $2.5 million. Suggested improvements include a possible warning system during floods. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked if the stormwater master plan is part of the upcoming audit. The Planning Director stated they will ask to see if there is a plan on file with a listing of problem areas with a follow up in five (5) years to see what the Town has completed. Several newer neighborhoods will require some upgrades.  Agenda Items Not Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Consent Agenda:  Action Item: Consider approval of the consent agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by  Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. The vote was 4 to0i in favor.  Town of Cramerton- August 5, 2021-) Page 2  6    a. Minutes  i.June 10, 2021 meeting minutes. ii.. June 24, 2021 meeting minutes.  Mayor Cauthen asked for a five (5) minute recess.  Ar motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 41 to Oin favor. No action was taken by the Board during closed session. The closed session will continue at the end oftonight'sa agenda.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a. Public Hearing  a. Finance  1. Information Technology  Action Item: Consider approval of Pharr Associates to perform necessary Town server hardware and software upgrades and installation. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve Pharr Associates to perform necessary Town server hardware and soft upgrades and installation. The motion was seconded by Action Item: BudgetAmendment#2021-02 Toi fund the Town serverhardware and software upgrades and installation. A motion was made by Commissioner Neely to approve budget amendment #2021-02. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. The vote was 4 to Oi in favor.  Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 4 to0i in favor.  b. Board of Commissioners  Helix/ R Sculpture  1. Action Item: Resolution #2021-15. A resolution exempting Viz, Inc. ànd Dewberry (structural engineering subcontractor firm) from G.S. 143- 64.21 (Mini-Brooks. Act) ini relation to the design and engineering services fort the Helix/ R sculpture project. The Town Managers stated the proposed çost is not inclusive ofinstallation. The proposed design and engineering cost is $22,790.00. The Town Manager stated he can reach out to Gary Fankhauser for the installation costs. Commissioner Atkinson asked about the geotechnical report for core sampling that will need to be completed prior to installation. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve Resolution #2021-15. Attorney Wolter stated this can be done as a two-part process and a notice to proceed would have to be offered by the Town once the geotechnical report has been received. Staff will review the geotechnical report before proceeding with a notice to proceed and then work with Gary Fankhauser about the wording. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. The vote was4 4t toOin 2. Action Item: Approval of Helix/ R professional services contract with Viz, Inc. using Dewberry as the structural engineering subcontractor. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley for approval of the Helix/ R professional services contract with Viz, Inc. using Dewberry as the structural engineering subcontractor and with authorization for the Town Manager and attorney to sign licensing agreement make changes per the  favor.  Townd ofCramerton- - August 5, 2021-1 Page3 3  7    Board's comments. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Discussion ofpossible façade grant. MayorC Cauthen stated years ago the Town had ai façade grant. He asked about a possible matching grant to our businesses located within the Town's corporate limits. He stated he would like for the Town to match this façade grant for work that businesses completed during the pandemic. Mayworth'sis one example ofal business that made improvements during the pandemic. Mayor Cauthen said he would like the elected officials tos go door to door and advise businesses of this grant. Attorney Wolter said this grant could have a cap for a specific dollar amount. Staff would create guidelines and then the elected officials would contact businesses advising of the possible grant and see if property owners and/or business owners are interested in this grant program. The Board consented to proceed with staff beginning the process of developing a template and to determine how much  Koutsoupias. The vote was 4 to 0: ini favor.  ii.  interest businesses have in this grant.  Manager's Report: The Town Manager stated Eric Smallwood was not in attendance at tonight's meeting as he is meeting with the Tar Heel Trailblazers for à walk through for this Saturday's upcoming ribbon cutting for the Rocky Branch I Trail. The Town Manager stated there has been an uptick in the COVID-19 cases with the delta variant. The CDC has not issued a mask mandate at this time. The Town Manager advised that he is currently serving on the homeless task force with  Kathy Gauger with Catherine's House. General Staff Reports:  Update from Two Rivers Utilities: A copy of the report will be placed in the minutes Police Department: Chief Adams stated there will be a joint event on Saturday at the Stuart W. Cramerl High School with the Community Committee: and the police department. Finance Department: The Town Manager advised that the audit is going well per the Planning and Zoning: Thes striping oft the parking lot at electrical vehicle charging station  book.  Finance Director.  pad should be completed soon.  Town Attorney: Attorney Wolter had nothing to report. Town Clerk: The clerk had nothing to report. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Atkinson thanked the Board for tonight's proclamation in memory and honor of Ted Reece. He stated that he saw an article in the newspaper that Highway Patrolman Wooten will be returning to his home in Cramerton. He said he would like to see a "Welcome Home"  Townd ofCramerton- August 5, 2021- Page 4  8    event planned. Mayor Cauthen said someone could reach out to several people who are close to Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias stated Mr. Reece would be missed. He thanked Mr. Reece for Commissioner Helms stated Mr. Reece will be missed. Commissioner Helms asked about a possible meeting with Donny Hicks with the EDC. The Town Manager stated he and the Planning Director met Mr. Hicks a few weeks ago and he and his staff are working on a more conceptual site plan based on feedback from developers. A presentation with information regarding the Lakewood and Wilkinson Boulevard property at the second Board meeting in September. Commissioner Neeley stated: much Mr. Reece will be missed. She said the stormwater drains were painted by the Community Committee. The boat regatta was quite successful. Tomorrow nighti is the Movie in the Park at Centennial Center Park. On Saturday the police department and the Community Committee will be at Stuart W. Çramer High School for a Supplies and Drive event which will have antique cars and food trucks along with donations being accepted for school supplies. Boat storage for the kayaks has been completed. Olivia Smallwood has been talking about the Community Committee holding pop-up volunteer events in the Baltimorer neighborhood.  Patrolman Wooten's family and see what is being planned.  his contributions to the Town.  Mayor Cauthen had no further comments.  Closed session: NCGS 143-318-11(a)(6): To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other business in the area seryed by the public body. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to enter into closed session at 9:58 p.m. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 4 to0i in favor. Mayor Cauthen çalled for a five (5) minute recess. by Commissioner Neeley. The vote wàs 41 to Oin favor.  Amotion was made by Çommissioner Helms to return to open session. The motion was seconded Adjournment: Uponi return to open session and with no action taken by the Board while in closed session, a motion was by Commissioner Abernathy to adjourn at 10:57 p.m. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor.  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town ofCramerton- - August 5, 2021- Pages 5  9    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: CC: From: Date: Re:  Board of Commissioners David Pugh, Town Manager Joel Lineberger, Finance Director  8/26/2021  Budget Amendments required by GASB #87  Attached for Board consideration are budget amendments required to reflect implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Standard #87. This new standard defines a lease as "a contract that conveys control of the right to use another entity's nonfinancial asset (the underlying asset) for a period of time in an exchange or exchange-like transaction." All GASB #87 requires Lessees to treat a lease meeting prescribed criteria as a financed asset acquisition with the "asset" and related' "debt" measured att the net present value of future lease mplementation of GASB #87 is required for alli fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2021, thus our current fiscal year 2021-2022. The town is a lessee for two existing lease contracts, the Toshiba copier and Gaston College Firing Range. The town is a lessor to the City of Gastonia Budget Amendments #4 through #7 reflect revenue and expenditure accounts and budget adjustments needed for the two lease contracts under which the town is lessee. No new revenue accounts are needed int the current year for the Public' Works facility lease. Conclusion: Future lease payments are to be reflected as debt obligations and must be accounted for and budgeted with principal and interest expense components. Future lease payments to be received are to be reflected as a receivable asset and accounted for and Implementation of GASB #87 is required to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for governmental accounting and proper presentation within our audited financial  leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset.  payments. Lessors must treat leases as at financed sales transaction.  under terms of the Public' Works facility lease.  budgeted as lease revenue with an interest income component.  statements.  Recommendation: Approval oft these amendments is recommended.  10    Town of Cramerton Budget Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022  BEI IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners that the Budget Ordinance ofJ June 3, 2021 Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for operations oft the' Town of Cramerton and itsa activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 as shown below:  isl hereby amended as follows:  Department-Account Description #4 Capital Outlay-GASB #87 Toshiba Copier  Account 10-7000-901 10-3839-901  Debit $27,500.00  Credit  GASB #87 Other Revenue Source  $27,500.00  To establish budget accounts for implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Standard #871 for changes to lease accounting. NPV of future lease payments $27,444.72 rounded up #5 DebtService-GASB #87 Copier Lease Principal DebtService-GASB #87 Copier Lease Interest To reappropriate General Government operating funds for reclassification of copier lease payments required by GASB #87 to be recorded as debt #6 Capital Outlay-GASB #87 GC Firing Range To establish budget accounts for implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Standard #87 for changes to lease accounting. NPV of future lease payments $114,593.74 rounded up #7 Debt Service-GASB #87 GC Firing Range Principal Debt Service-GASB #87 GC Firing Range Interest To reappropriate Police Department operating funds for reclassification of firing range payments required by GASB #87 to be recorded as debt  10-8000-901 10-8000-902 10-4120-399  $5,000.00 $9,200.00  General Government-Other Services  $14,200.00  10-7000-903 10-3839-901  $114,600.00  GASB #87 Other Revenue Source  $114,600.00  10-8000-903 10-9000-904 10-4310-312  $10,000.00 $0.00  Police-Gaston College Firing Range  $10,000.00  Continued next page  11    BudgetAmendments: #4 through #7 preceeded this page  Section 2. Copies oft this amendment shall be provided to the Town Finance Officer and Town Clerk to be kept on file by them for the direction and disbursement of Town funds.  ADOPTED and effective this the 2nd day of September 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  12    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: CC: From: Date: Re:  Board of Commissioners David Pugh, Town Manager Joel Lineberger, Finance Director  8/26/2021  Budget Amendments  Attached for Board consideration are budget amendments #8 and #9 both of a "housekeeping" Proposed Amendment #8. This amendment is to authorize the transfer of Central Park Refurbishment Capital Project remaining cashi funds fromi the capital project back toi the General Fund. This amendment will also serve to authorize closing the project that has been completed. Proposed Amendment #9. This amendment establishes budget accounts for the American Recovery Act Plan Grant Fund based on the initial 50% funding amount received on July 29, 2021. This amendment reflects an additional $120,753 more than the anticipated $1,300,000 estimate provided. The ARAP Grant Fund Ordinance willl be amended for this updated amount. Conclusion: Itis prudent to return unused capital project cash tot the General Fund for use in other endeavors. The ARAP requires funds received to be budgeted and segregated for  nature.  accounting purposes.  Recommendation: Approval of these amendments is recommended.  1  13    Town of Cramerton Budget Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022  BE: IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners that the Budget Ordinance ofJune 3, 2021 Section 1. The following amounts are. hereby appropriated for operations of the' Town of Cramerton and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 as shown below:  is hereby amended as follows:  Department-Account Description #8 Central Park CP Transfer to General Fund Central Park Fund Balance General Fund Fund Balance Appropriated Toa authorize transfer of capital fund cash balance  Account 52-4700-900 52-2960-000 10-3991-991  Debit $37,745.50 $37,745.50  Credit  $37,745.50 $37,745.50  General Fund Transfer From Central Park 10-3896-984  and close of capital project. #9 ARAP Grant Eligible Expenditures  71-4600-192 $1,420,800.00  ARAP Grant Distributions  71-3600-001  $1,420,800.00  To authorize acceptance and expenditure of American Recovery Act Plan grant funds consistent with preliminary grant ordinance as amended. ($710,376.20 eeedX2-5142075320, rounded up  Section 2. Copies of this amendment shall be provided to the Town Finance Officer and Town Clerk to be kept on file by them for the direction and disbursement of Town funds.  ADOPTED and effective this the 2nd day of September 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  14    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: CC: From: Date: Re:  Board of Commissioners David Pugh, Town Manager Joel Lineberger, Finance Director  8/26/2021  AARP Ordinance 2021-02 amendment  Attached for Board consideration is Grant Ordinance For American Recovery Plan. Act Funds- The original $1,300,000. ARAP grant ordinance discussed and passed by Board action on June 6, 2021 is anticipated to be $1,420,753 based on the July 29, 2021 receipt of one-half of the amount allocated to the town. The amended ordinance amount of $1,420,800 includes an This amended ordinance provides budgetary authorization to the extent of anticipated grant  Ordinance 2021-02 As Amended.  additional $120,753.20 allocation and is rounded-up by $47. funding for eligible expenditures to be determined. Conclusion and Recommendation:  This proposed amendment will maintain budgetary compliance fort thet full amount of anticipated  grant funds.  Approval of the amended ordinance is recommended.  1  15    GRANT ORDINANCE FOR  AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN ACT FUNDS  ORDINANCE 2021-02 As Amended  BE: IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the Town of Cramerton, North Carolina that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statues of North Carolina, the following grant project ordinance Section1. The project authorized for eligible American Recovery Plan Act expenditures within the Town. Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the grant project within the terms of  is hereby adopted:  the financing and the budget contained herein.  Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Eligible Grant Costs  $1.420,800.00 $1,420,800.00  TOTALPROJECT EXPENDITURES  Section4 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  American Recovery Plan Act Grant Appropriation of Fund Balance TOTALI PROJECT REVENUES  $1,420,800.00 0.00 $1,420,800.00  Section5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the grant project ordinance sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the American Recovery Plan Act, general Section 6. Funds may be comingled with other Town monies for making payments due; however, all Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, the financial status of each project Section 8. Copies of this grant project ordinance shall be furnished to the Finance Officer for direction in  accepted accounting principles and fiscal policies adopted by the Town.  expenditures shall be recorded in the separate fund established by this ordinance. element in Section 3and on the total revenues received or claimed.  carrying out eligible project expenditures.  THIS ORDINANCE ADOPTED THIS THE 2nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham Town Clerk  William Cauthen Mayor  16    OFCRARTE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  CH CARDV  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 2, 2021 August! 5, 2021 memo] Background Information  RE: Montcross Area Chamber Presentation of "Montcross Emerge" Initiative [UPDATED from  The following is an email from Montcross President CEO Marc Jordan. The attached Dear David, thank you) for the invitation to, present our Montcross Emerge Economic Growth initiative to the Cramerton Town Council at your meeting on. August. 5, at 6pm. Attached for your review is information to assist you and your town leaders to know more about the initiative, andi the team we have assembled. to assist in delivering support to our small businesses and each community we serve to meet the challenges and opportunities we are seeing We are asking the town ofCramerton, to partner with us, along with the other towns and cities in the Montcross Area. We see this initiative as a way) for the private sector and public sector to unite and strengthen our collective partnership in helping to, grow the economies ofeach ofo our unique communities. To date, we have received the approval toj join the partership.from the Cities and Towns ofStanley, $10,000, Belmont, $20,000, and Lowell, $10,000. Mount Hollywill be considering at a: soon to be announced meeting, and we are awaiting direction from McAdenville. Each has indicated funding to come from the. ARP funding which all seem to agree We are, proposing that Cramerton consider a level of $10,000 to. $20,000 on an annual basis. Our team plans to be at the meeting to answer any questions your leadership might have, but if  background information is included in the agenda packet.  following the impact oft the Covid-19 pandemic.  meets the criteria.  your need additional info, please let me know.  Thanks for all you do. MarcJordan IOM, CCE  President/CEO, Montcross. Area Chamber Perspectivel Recommendations  Based on the commitment of the "smaller" Towns (i.e. Lowell and Stanley) in the Montcross Region, an amount from Cramerton at this time of $10,000 would be appropriate with further consideration of future funds during budget discussion. Note that this type of funding is eligible for the American Recover Act spending.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  17    Montcross Emerge Overview  SCOPE  Montcross Emerge is a targeted community and economic growth program initiated and overseen by the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce focused on growing and expanding the economies of Belmont, Cramerton, Mount Holly, Lowell, Stanley, & McAdenville. Emerge will focus on 4 core areas to help the Montcross Communities and Chamber members capture opportunities beginning in 2021, as  we EMERGE from the Covid-19 pandemic.  I. Marketing and Communications  A good story becomes a great story when it is shared! Marketing and Communications need to be a priority to strengthen the opportunity to attract people and connect with small businesses to thrive in 2021, Surveys have shown businesses know about 10% of what is available to them, therefore great programs will never be utilized unless the efforts to communicate are intentional. Agreat marketing and communication strategy Astrong web platform connecting all parties. The Montcross Chamber web platform needs to be home based and all other communication flows out, Social media platforms need to tell the story of each town, supporting and Programming and forecasting of all media outreach 30 days in advance. Key events or activities can be boosted with proper planning and coordination. Target activities to specific groups. Remote workers, small businesses, etc. Better understand and communicate area assets/offerings. Ex. Access to the Use outreach campaigns tol build stronger support, buy in from internal supporters/members. Educate stakeholders ongoing with metrics, success stories, and ask for their endorsement to become a part of the message. Monetize maetingcommuncaion opportunities to expand reach of messaging  should encompass:  connecting and communicating back to the Chamber.  complementing their efforts.  need to bei intentional and targeted.  airport, new housing developments, affordability, etc.  and organizational opportunities.  6 18    Montross Emerge - Marketing and Communications  Be the economic development voice for communities and members. Create intentional messaging for each town ongoing to build stronger support and increase stakeholder opportunities. Reinforce each community's unique Position Chamber as a voice of the economy, positioning area for economic Show existing supporters and future supporters the value proposition ongoing  story.  growth and opportunity.  through targeted and intentional outreach. Montross Emerge Platform for sucessimpementation  Investment in a new Chamber Web Platform. This will be the platform that will manage the increased stakeholder opportunities and management of activities. Outside Support. 2Chamber employees cannot do this alone. Contract opportunities in areas of economic development and marketing can make immediate impacts without overhead and long term commitments. We can start Additional funding. Capturing new markets, increasing support to small businesses, and telling our story will need funding. The opportunity is now, let's get out front and get to work! Our small businesses are one contract away from growing, and one contract away from going away! 3-year commitment would be  Technology will free staff up to help in other areas.  small and grow.  optimal following 2020.  II. Small Business Recovery and Growth  2020 has been challenging and enlightening for many small businesses. 2021 is seen as an opportunity for growth, recapture of market opportunities, and new beginnings. Communities must position themselves to assist, support, and champion opportunities to help small businesses. Small Businesses in 2020 faced many of the following:  Reduction or loss of revenue opportunities. Downsizing or reduction of direct/indirect labor. Expanded debt to maintain fixed costs during downtumsishutdowns. Reduction in customer Pendingsupscrplons: Changing market dynamics and customer expectations. Increased capital expenditures to accommodate market opportunities. Short and medium term reevaluation of growing concerns. Increase costs for compliance and accommodation.  7 19    Montross Emerge - Small Business Recovery & Growth  Targeted programming to overcome obstacles and capture new market Emphasis on the critical importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Cultivate relationships with community groups, non-profit organizations, local businesses to include additional DEI options and opportunities Develop programming, seminars and training to assist businesses and communities on developing, engaging and implementing DEI Events - provide events or partner with organizations Consultative support, giving one to one support of professionals to help small businesses represented by Montcross Chamber to thrive, not merely survive. Consultant(s) will use concierge models, identifying resources and solutions to assist small businesses in a timely and efficient manner. Key performance indicators will be used to measure impact and success. Over 2,000 small Build an eco-system from primary (survey, input from consultants) and secondary data (market research) to better support and encourage small business growth.  opportunities for small businesses. growing and sustaining our businesses.  businesses exist in Montross Chamber communities.  III. Wealth Creation /Remote Workers Overview  The recent pandemic has illustrated a new economic opportunity, to attract remote workers. Remote workers tend to be based in higher paying industries, therefore remote workers are more than likely to own homes, and 3 times less likely to lose their jobs in economic downturns. The following projections illustrate the potential regarding  remote works:  80% of company leaders plan to allow employees to work remotely at least part of the time after the pandemic. 47% will allow employees to work from home full- time (Gartner). 669 CEO's were surveyed, 78% agree that remote collaboration Up to 34% of US Jobs can be performed at home (University of Chicago) More than half of home buyers who work remotely say remote work influenced a major home change, whether moving to a different house (28%) or to a different Remote workers are realizing they have more real estate choices than ever. According to Zillow, 4.5% of renters in the US (nearly 2 million renter households) who would otherwise be priced out of their current market can now purchase a starter home somewhere else in the US, thanks to remote work.  is here to stay for the long term.  location (24%).  8 20    According to Upwork, 41.8% of the American workforce continues to work remotely. Although an estimated 26.7% will still be working from home through 2021, 36.2 million Americans (22% of the workforce) will be working remotely by 2025. This is a staggering 87%increase from the number of remote workers  prior to the pandemic!  Attraction of Remote Workers  Position our Montcross Communities to embrace, endorse, and capitalize on remote workers. Attract higher income individuals to relocate, live, work, and Communicate and educate Chamber members on remote work opportunities. Incorporate remote work as an economic development strategy in each of our six communities, Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, Mt. Holly, McAdenville, and Stanley.  love our communities.  IV. Promote and Support Health and Social Impact  Montcross Emerge will assist the area's public health agencies, hospitals, and medical community in connecting businesses and the public to assure every eligible person is given the opportunity to receive proper health care, health screenings, and vaccinations. Create a Healthy People - Healthy Business" web page linked to the Montcross Area Chamber and Montcross Emerge. This page would showcase locations to receive vaccinations, health screenings, and other targeted medical treatments. Offer events such as Family Fun Day which is partnered with local non-profit organizations, athletic facilities, businesses and towns to promote hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, work-out challenges, utilizing the Carolina Thread Trail, and more. These events are catered toi the entire family not just business Connect business success to social determinants and offer options to offset Provide continued education regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, recovery and  Educate and promote a healthy balanced lifestyle  professionals.  needs in the communities we serve.  relief  9 21    Montcross Emerge  An economic growth initiative of the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce  Montcross Emerge City and Towns Deliverables: Link to Emerge webpage for City/Town  Communications and marketing counsel from professionals contracted by Economic development, strategic planning, building and sites reuse consulting Social media campaign recruiting remote workers to relocate to area, linked to  Emerge provided towns webpage  Support for existing small businesses and start up businesses  Promotion of Health and Social Impact Additional deliverables may be determined  10 22    R. Marc Jordan, IOM, CCE, has been, until recently, the president and CEO of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and has served in that role since 2008. Prior toj joining the North Myrtle Beach Chamber, Jordan spent time working for the United Way and other chambers of commerce throughout the southern states, including Under his leadership, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber received 4-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber in 2009 and 5-star accreditation (the highest honor) from the U.S. Chamber in 2014. The North Myrtle Beach Chamber is one of only eight accredited Jordan has held numerous volunteer leadership positions throughout his career. These positions include chairman of the Metro. Cities Council and chair-elect for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). He relinquished his pending chairman's position while awaiting a heart transplant and eventually returned to his adopted home of Lynchburg, Virginia. Jordan was also recognized by his peers as Chamber Executive oft the Year in North Carolina and most recently as Chamber Executive of the Year in South Carolina. He has also served as president of his state In August of 2006, Marc was presented the Life Member Award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the highest award bestowed by the association, for Marc's leadership and contributions as a chamber professional over his 40-year  Norfolk VA, Raleigh NC, and Memphis TN.  chambers in South Carolina.  associations in TN and NC.  chamber career.  Having accepted the President and CEO position with the Montcross Area Chamber in December 2020, Marc and his wife Vicki now reside in Belmont; they have three grown  children and two grandchildren.    11 23    Andrea Sipka Bio Expense Reduction Specialist  Schooley-Mlitchell Gastonia, NC  Andrea Sipka is a current Montcross Area Chamber Board Member and Chamber Champion. She has supported MACC for many years and is an amazing volunteer. Andrea will be leading the Operational Efficiency Team for Montcross Emerge. As a Schooley Mitchell expense reduction consultant, Andrea has recently reduced expenses by more than $700,000 for local businesses. She and her organization are focused on reducing expenses for telecom (mobile devices, voice services, internet, asset managemenvELDS), shipping (priority, first class, ground and courier services), merchant services, eSign platforms, storage and waste (shredding, dumpsters, roll-off, cardboard recycling, oil recycling, biohazard disposal), fleet fueling, and more! Inj partnership with the Montcross Emerge initiative, the Operational Efficiency Team will be well rounded to include the above mentioned areas as well as Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing automation, document management, company benefit audits, hiring  incentive and tax reduction, fractional leadership, and more.    12 24    Keanu Trujillo Bio - CEO True Strategy Belmont, NC  Keanu is a coach and entrepreneur who specializes in scaling businesses through building people and building systems, in that order. He believes when you accelerate relationships you accelerate results. His coaching revolves around the belief using a tool called the Enneagram combined with his own professional experience. Keanu has a background in law enforcement, military, ministry, and financial services. Keanu is a first generation entrepreneur and exists to build and establish the legacy of other entrepreneurs. Born and raised in New Mexico, Keanu currently calls Belmont, NC his Keanu aims to support the Montcross Emerge Program, specifically through strategic planning, teaching and coaching. Keanu is establishing two paths for growth for the existing business owner and the early entrepreneur. Each path is created to build leaders and in turn build their businesses. Keanu will personally teach in the areas of leadership, self awareness, emotional intelligence, team building, and scaling through  home.  systems.  13 25    Scott Darnell Bio Economic Development Strategist  Cramerton, NC  Scott Darnell has over 20 years of economic development experience at the local, regional, and state levels. As a practitioner, he has created and implemented strategies  with the following:  New Business Recruitment Retenton/Expansion of Local Business Small Business Growth & Development Real Estate Development & Reuse Holistic Economic Development Planning Marketing Strategies & Change Management Public & Private Strategies  Scott has been recognized as a TOP 50 Economic Developer Nationally in 2018 and received an award from the International Economic Development Council for real estate edevelopmentadaplve reuse. He also has served as an advisor for public/private partnerships and incentive policy development for local governments throughout the Southeast on projects exceeding $1 billion of capital investment. He has conducted over 1,000 industry visits and has implemented pilot projects for workforce development. Scott holds certifications in Economic Development (CECD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Change Manager (Prosci), MBA (Masters of Business Administration), Gardner  Webb University. He is a member of AlignPM, LLC.  Del Barajas Bio CEO Barajas Company  14 26    McAdenville, NC  Del Barajas is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry, restaurant industry, sales and service industry, and non-profit organizations for 15 years. Skilled in all things Digital Marketing, Non-profit Organizations, Budgeting, IT infrastructure and growing businesses through attention based marketing. Strong business development professional with an Evangelism focused in Youth Ministry from Valor Christian College. Del has experience as a public speaker from small teams to large keynotes. Del is the owner of the Barajas Company located in McAdenville, NC where he lives with his wife and three children. The Barajas Company is a full service marketing strategy company that strives to build long-term relationships between your business and your marketing strategy. Del and his team specialize in media, communications,  digital, strategy and reporting, and more.  15 27    DFCHARD  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 2, 2021 RE: Cramerton DRAFT Façade Grant Policy Background Information  Per BOC request, Cramerton staff has included a draft façade grant policy. The template for this façade grant policy was taken from the Town of Harrisburg and was drafted by Cramerton Planning & Zoning Director Josh Watkins when he was a  Harrisburg employee.  The following is further perspective from Mr. Watkins:  This was put together using templates from other towns and whittling them down to be more appropriate for towns with a smaller. staff. My previous Harrisburg co-workers and Iwent through 2 rounds of façade grants before 1I left in 2018. During those two cycles we found a couple of loopholes that needed to be closed. The attached version actually addressed those loopholes, as it was revised in 2019 by the current planning Ithink this is a great start for our façade grant discussions, not just because helped put itt together, but mainly because I think that it's right-sized for the staffing levels we. have here in Cramerton and it has already gone through a couple cycles of use and the issues that became apparent in the original draft have been addressed.  staff.  Perspectivel Recommendations  Cramerton BOC review the draft façade grant policy, discuss and provide feedback to  staff.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  28    Cramerton Façade and Improvement Matching Grant Policy  The Town of Cramerton offers al Façade and Site Improvement Matching Grant. The intent oft the grant program is to encourage property owners and existing businesses to improve the appearance of their  building and provide an incentive for new businesses to locate in Cramerton.  Award Amounts  Applicants are eligible to receive up to 50% of project costs up to $20,000, depending on the scope of the project. The award is limited to! 50% of the total eligible costs of a project. Applicants are responsible for the other 50% of the project cost. This is a reimbursement program; applicants must complete and pay for the total project cost or total private match prior to receiving a reimbursement  from this grant. Eligible applicants  All properties within Cramerton Town limits are eligible. or their spouse or family member is ineligible for the grant.  Applicants may be property owners or business owners. Any Town of Cramerton elected official, staff, Ineligible applicants include adult businesses, gambling including sweepstakes and cyber/internet cafes, and new construction projects intended for these purposes. No home-based businesses or new All real property taxes must be paidi in full and the applicant must be current on their water & sewer account and any Town fees. Anyi identified code violations must be addressed and resolved prior to Properties that have been previously awarded grant funds from the Town are not eligible to apply for additional funding unless thei improvements are for another project not previously reimbursed by the Town, or the new project is deemed to make significant improvements to the property, or more than three years have passed since the last grant award was received for a similar project.  construction projects are eligible.  payment of grant funds.  Eligible Improvements  Improvements include but are not limited to:  Replacement or repairing of brickwork, plaster or wood siding, including painting, cleaning and Replacing, repairing, or relocating storefronts, doors, windows, including the removal of extraneous elements or inappropriate or incompatible exterior finishes or materials. Installation or improvement of permanently installed signage. Also, signage must bea a permanent installed feature of the façade and may not be portable or removable  repainting.  Change of exterior lighting, or additional exterior lighting Repairs, addition or installation of awnings  Landscape improvements  1  29    Ineligible Improvements New construction Interior improvements Equipment or inventory Deferred maintenance  Functional improvements that do not improve the aesthetics of the property Architectural or engineering fees associated with project planning and design Projects completed prior to the approval oft the application Any projects not meeting! building codes, local ordinances or other applicable regulations Any projects not visible from the primarystreet  Application! Process  Applicants should: submit the Preliminary Application along with:  Two color photographs that show existing building conditions  Detailed sketches or drawings of the proposed improvements (including placement, color,  dimensions and materials) Two bids on contractor letterhead Email: watkinserramerton.org  Submit the completed Preliminary Application to: Cramerton Planning & Economic Development  Physical and Mailing address: 155 N. Main Street, Cramerton, NC: 28032  Applications willl be accepted on a rolling/monthly basis. Applications received after May 31, will be Ani inter-departmental team of town staff reviews the preliminary applications and determines which projects merit further consideration. The reviewi team reserves the right to suggest modifications to Qualified applicants willl be contacted by staff and required to complete at full application, including the  considered for the subsequent fiscal year beginning. July 1.  plans and will contact the applicant to review the scope ofv work.  following information: materials list types ofi improvements  Final design plans and an outline and description of proposedi improvements, including a Professional design sketch or rendering oft the proposed improvements, if needed for certain Finalized linei item budget or cost estimates from al licensed construction professionals  Proof that taxes are paid and current - Proof of current property and casualtyi insurance Evidence that contractors are liçensed, bonded and/orinsured Accurate color samples (required for painting approvals) Material samples that indicate quality of finishes  Letter from bank, or bank statement, that shows applicant has sufficient funding to coverf full Sign and notarized applicant affirmation, including confirmation that you are not a Town  project costs  elected official, staff, or their spouse or family member  2  30    The staff review team makes a recommendation to Cramerton Economic Development Committee for approval. Grant award decisions will be based on, among other things, the following criteria:  Impact to the front-facing façade of the proposed building (quality design is valued)  Degree of which project meets designstandards Benefit to small business owners Support ofr minority, veteran, or women-owned enterprises Support of Cramerton businesses as vendors  The Cramerton Economic Development Committee will review the application and recommend it to the  Cramerton Town Council within 30 days of receiving the completed application. The applicant will be contacted after final recommendation and review.  Upon approval, the Town enters into a grant contract with the applicant setting forth the scope of work as approved by the review team, payment terms and other requirements. Proof of payment and project completion are required for reimbursement. Costs incurred prior to the signed contract date are not eligible. Applicants must notify the Town if the scope of work, budget or contractor chosen has changed Applicant must obtain all necessary permits for the project. All contractors working on the project must Staff will be permitted to inspect the project to ensure conformance with the grant contract. This grant program is subject to funding availability and policy may be updated as necessary. Approved projects should be completed within 90 days or funds may not be guaranteed.  from what was approved by Town Council.  be licensed and registered with the State of North Carolina.  Questions about this program should be addressed to: Cramerton Planning & Zoning 704-824-4337 walansecramerton.org  3  31    Façade & Site Improvement Matching Grant  Preliminary Application  Name of Applicant: Name of Business: Business Address: Phone #: Total Project Cost: Requested Amount: Proposed improvements:  Email:  Attach with this application: two color photographs that show existing building conditions; detailed sketches or drawings oft the proposed improvements (including placement, color, dimensions and  materials); andi two bids on contractor letterhead.  Submit the completed application to: Cramerton Planning & Zoning Department Physical and Mailing address: 155 N. Main Street, Cramerton, NC 28032  Email: Malxnsecrameronorg  (Over)  4  32    Ihereby affirm under oath that neither Inor any other owner of this property is an elected official or employee oft the Town, or the spouse or family member ofa Town elected official or employee.  Signature of Applicant State of North Carolina County of  Date  Sworn and subscribed before me this_  day of  20  Notary Public  My Commission Expires:  (Notary Seal)  Applicant Signature:  Date:  To be completed by Town of Cramerton  Application# Staff Comments:  Staff Signature_  5  33    OFCRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  '  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 2, 2021 Information/ Background  RE: Cramerton ABC Board Vacancy Appointment Timeline [Updated]  Note: This ABC Board vacancy's term will expire on October 12, 2021. This iteration of the BOC's ABC Appointment Committee includes Mayor Cauthen,  Commissioner Neeley, and Commissioner Helms.  1. August/ September 2021: The ad for the ABC Board position has been advertised. ABC Board application submissions will be due on Friday,  September 3, 2021.  2. Week of September 6, 2021: The Cramerton BOC. Appointment Committee will receive all applications for review, which will be available on Tuesday, September 7th. The Appointment Committee will meet at a time and date to review the applications and discuss final candidates for interview. [During this time, final candidates will be scheduled for interviews.) 3. Week of September 13, 2021 OR September 20, 2021: The BOC Appointment Committee will meet to interview final candidates for appointment consideration to the Cramerton ABC Board. The Appointment Committee will discussion a final recommendation to present to the full  Cramerton BOC.  4. Thursday, October 7,2 2021: The BOC Appointment Committee will make a final recommendation to the full BOC at this October 7th BOC meeting. The full BOC will then consider voting for the appointment to the Cramerton  ABC Board.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  34    DFCHARD  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 2, 2021 Background Information  RE: Ingress and Egress onto Goat Island Bridge from gth Avenue  Cramerton staff received a request to investigate how to make ingress and egress from 8th Avenue onto Goat Island Park Bridge more accessible for wheeled transportation such as bicycles and golf carts. This request was made in light of the fact that the full sidewalk curbing makes the transition from 8th Avenue to sidewalk to bridge ramp and Staff met on site and discussed possible options to accommodate several factors including easier ingresslegress; maintain safety for the interaction of all appropriate transportation modes (pedestrians and wheeled transportation); and maintain Staff's option to accommodate all of these factors is to change a section of the gth Avenue curb/ gutter to a valley curbing. Similar to the curbing that exists on the RR side of Front Street, a valley curb has more of a slope (compared to the current 90 degree curb), which will allow for easier ingress/ egress while maintaining the desirable safety for multiple modes of transportation and stormwater integrity. It should be noted that Also included in the photo exhibits of this memo is a visual of bollard/ delineator options as a further recommended safety measure. Coming off of the bridge, wheeled transportation would go left towards the valley curb and pedestrians would go right  vis versa more challenging for wheeled transportation.  stormwater infrastructure integrity.  the valley curb is not a full ramp.  towards the street crossing. Staff Perspective  Ift the Cramerton BOC wants to accept this change and move forward with placing a section of valley curb, a quote for approximately $1,950 is attached and is both Powell  Bill and stormwater fund eligible.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032.  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  35    Display Exhibits  Exhibit 1: Example of valley curb on Front Street  Exhibit 2: Approximate location of replacement valley curb and delineators  Approximate location of delineator showing divide for sidewalk traffic (left for PED and right for wheeled  Approximate location oft the valley curb installation. Please note that the red circle is not an exact measurement, as this will be further determined by Town Staff and the contractor on site.  transportation).  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  36    ROBERT MASON AND SON GRADING AND PAVING INC.  4606 April Drive Gastonia, N.C2 28056 704-867-2491 July 30,2021  PROPOSAL  Attention: Rodney Baker Town ofCramerton Goat) Island Golf Cart] Entrance GENTLEMEN:  Wep propose to furnish all the necessary supervision, labor, equipment and materials required to complete the following work as outlined below, subject to terms and conditions stated below and on reverse side hereof and Wej propose tos saw cut and dig out an area that measures 12: feet X 81 feett this area is located at Goat Island Golf Cart Entrance located on 8t th Ave.. This area willl be poured back with 6i inches of36001 PSI concrete.  incorporated: as part oft this proposal.  TOTALCOST UPON COMPLETIONESI19S00  This quotation expires thirty (30) days from date hereof, but may be made effective at any time, if, after Rock Clause: Ifany rock should) havet to be ripped or blasted, the price willl be $100.00 per cubic yard.  acceptance bys you, itisa approved by us.  Any under cut dirt will be $12.00 per cubic yard. All workmanship is guaranteed for one year.  Terms: Payment is due within ten (10) days upon completion ofjob.  No conditions, verbal or otherwise, that are noti incorporated on either side of this agreement willl be recognized.  Accepted:  Robert Mason and Son Grading and Paving INC.  BY:  Robert D. Mason  37    Contingencies: We will not be responsible for failure to complete the work covered by this proposal when prevented by strikes, labor troubles, accident or necessary repairs to machinery, fire, flood, adverse weather conditions, or by reason of other contingencies beyond our control. sewer lines, storm drains, electrical lines, septic tanks, drain lines, tanks meters or any other fixtures or services concealed underground. Or hair line cracks that may develop due to  We assume no responsibility for damage to water lines, gas lines, wells, pumps,  materials.  All Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability insurance as required by the State of North Carolina is carried and paid for by Robert Mason and Son Grading and Paving Inc.  One copy of this proposal properly accepted must be returned to Robert Mason and Son Grading and Paving Inc. and accepted as a contract by Robert Mason and Son Grading and Paving Inc. before  work can commence.  38    OFCRARED  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  ROV  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 2, 2021 RE: Goat Island Utility Bridge Update Background Information including the replacement planks. General Timeline  Per request, below is background information the Goat Island Utility Bridge maintenance,  November 21,2019: Goat Island Utility Bridge original wood planks are approved to be replaced. At the November 21, 2019 meeting, the Cramerton BOC approved a budget amendment amount for $31,000 for replacement all of the Goat Island Utility Bridge planks. The contractor chosen was Blue Ridge Trail Works, Inc. The original decking was deteriorating at a faster rate due to the increase in heavy machinery traffic on the bridge, caused by flood recovery projects on Goat Island. Note: Cramerton's Parks and Recreation Director Eric. Smallwood's original memo and quote from the 2019 is included February 2020: The Western Region of NC (including Cramerton) experienced severe flooding, which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) eventually declared a disaster that makes Cramerton and other entities eligible for federal funding for recovery projects, which includes the Goat Island Utility Bridge. March 2020: Goat Island Utility Bridge planks were replaced by Blue Ridge Trail Works, Spring 2020 into calendar year 2021 (approximate): Cramerton applies for andi is awarded over $100,000 in disaster recovery funding from FEMA, including the full August 28, 2020: Cramerton's has a bridge inspection performed on the Goat Island Utility Bridge by TGS Engineers out of Shelby, NC. Note: TGS's inspection report and  int this agenda for further details.  Inc.  amount for the Goat Island Utility Bridge replacement decking.  letter are included in this agenda.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  39    April 2021 - Present: After going through one rainy season (Fall/ Winter 2020 and 2021), Parks and Recreation working with Blue Ridge Trails started further maintenance on the  Goat Island Bridge, which includes: Replacing of warped planks.  The inclusion of! heavier duty screws at the end of the planks. This inclusion is something that should help decrease warping of the planks. Presently, the contractor is waiting for an order of heavy duty lag screws for the ends of the planks. These screws have taken longer to receive due to COVID-19 supply chain constraints. In working with the contractor, it has been determined that placing two screws at the end of the planks will be more advantageous in preventing Cramerton staff performed a "planing process" on the plank wood that improved Cramerton staff has worked with Gaston County Building Inspections for feedback on the bridge planking. Gaston County Building Inspections reported to Cramerton staff the need to improve 4-5 boards due to rise and then approximately 10-12 due to a gap over % inch. This is going to be accomplished by Cramerton staff and its contractor removing and re-screwing boards into the Cramerton asked TGS Engineers to perform ai follow-up investigation on the Goat Island Utility Bridge. Note: The TGS Engineers, follow-up letter is attached.  plank warping and movement.  the rise (incline/ decline) between plank boards.  bridge using the two heavy duty screws.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  40    CRAM 1  915  Memo  To: From: CC: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor and Commissioners Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director  Town Manager, David Pugh November 18, 2019  Goat Island Bridge Repairs (Greenwood Place Side)  Attached is a quote for replacement of all boards on the Greenwood Place bridge to Goat Island. Currently, there are: at least 30 planks of the approximately 260 that need immediate replacement. Due to the abnormal size of the planks, they must be special ordered with a minimum of 10 planks per order. Each 10-plank order is $2,000 which would result in an immediate cost of $6,000 to replace the 30 most degraded planks. We also have estimated that it takes at a minimum, three (3) staff members 1.25 hours to replace one single plank with an average of1 1.75-2 hours per plank, resulting in an estimated The attached quote is $26,000 to have all the -260 planks replaced by a professional contractor and installed in such a way to reduce the likelihood of premature rot that is happening on the current planks. Such measures include have a small gap between planks to allow organic material to fall thru as opposed to collecting, installing the planks in such a way to have water shed offt the boards, and using a double ground contact treated lumber (the same lumber used on the recent boardwalk construction on Goat This complete bridge re-decking was included in the FY18-19 budget proposal at a cost of $50,000 and was included in the FY19-20 budget proposal at a cost of $26,000 and was removed both years by the Staff initially stated that we could wait until FY20-21 for the complete re-decking. However, after the approval of the new playground turf, staff has brought up on several occasions the decking would deteriorate at at faster rate due to the high construction traffic and heavy machinery on the bridge and that al budget amendment may be necessary in the current fiscal year to replace the decking to provide safe  minimum of 36 hours to replace 30 planks.  Island Park).  BOC during the prioritization process.  access to thei island.  Included below are photos to illustrate the condition of the bridge.  41    -  2  42    3  43    4  44    5  45    6  46    Mrail works  Blue Ridge Trail Works, Inc  1178 Chestnut Grove Rd. Boone, NC 28607 Office: 828-355-9186 Fax828-355-9145 brtwinc@gmail.com  wwbuergetralworks.con  North Carolina's Best Choice for Sustainably Built Natural Surface Trails  Client: Site: Contact Info: Work:  Town of Cramerton, NC - Eric Smallwood Goat Island Park, Cramerton, NC  704-824-4231 & smalwoodecameronorg Removal & Replacement of Bridge Deck Boards  Blue Ridge Trail Works Inc. : Contact Information BRTW Contact : Scott Brown: 704-929-0151 wmscatb93egmal.com) BRTW Address : 227 East Front St., StatesVille, NC 28677  Overview-  Quote is for the removal of the old existing deck boards & installing new Rough Cut2"x8"s that are below ground contact treated boards for approximately 182 linear feet of 12' wide wooden Bridge Decking on the eastern Bridge onto Goat Island Parki in Cramerton, NC. They will be connected to the bridge with fasteners coated for outdoor use & will be connected at more points than the current boards. We recommend an approximately %" gap between each deck board to allow they boards to properly dry & these gaps will need to be kept clean to extend the  life of the deck boards.  Proposal and Agreement Owner_  Page 1of3  Date_  Contractor.  Date_  47    QUOTATION:  ITEM  AMOUNT $25,750.00  A)-F Removal of old Bridge Deck Boards & Installation of new Bridge Deck Boards for a 182' Long by 12' wide Bridge - Total Cost of Work Requested  $25,750.00  Terms $14,000.00 Down for Materials & Mobilization & $11,750 Due upon  Completion Agreed to By: Date_ Name_ Signature  Blue Ridge Trail Works, Inc. &  Town of Cramerton  Wooden Bridge Deck Warranty Term : 5 Years from Date of Completion - non prorated & good for the owner at time of completion for 5 years. Ift the new Wooden Bridge Deck fails, B.R.T.W., Inc. will fix or replace the wooden deck boards at no additional cost to the customer unless structural damage from neglect, abuse or an. Act of God has occurred.  Ending date on Warranty of ?/30/2024  Proposal and Agreement Owner_  Pagez 2of3  Date_  Contractor.  Date_  48    TGS ENGINEERS  ATTENTION:  Fracture Critical Town of Cramerton  BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT  TYPE INSPECTION ROUTINEA ANDE.C.  COUNTY ROUTE  Gaston Pedestrian Walkway  BRIDGE NAME East Bridge INSPECTION CYCLE 2Year  ACROSS South Fork Catawba River  M.P.  N/A  LOCATION 0.08 miles West of. Junction with Greenwood Place  DESCRIPTION One (1) span Steel' Truss  End bents: RC Cap on Steel Piles Total length ofbridge = 183'-3"  PRESENT CONDITION INSPECTION: DATE PRESENT POSTING COMPUTER UPDATE POSTING. LETTER, DATE OTHER SIGNS PRESENT  Good 8/24/2020 Not posted  INVENTORY RATING OPERATING RATING PROPOSED POSTING ANALYSIS DATE GPS LATITUDE GPS LONGITUDE  15Tons 15Tons None  None None  N35' 14'19.21" W81" 04' 12.52"  SPECIAL PERMIT SIGN NOTICE ISSUED FOR N WEIGHTLIMIT N SPECIAL PERMIT DELINEATORS N NARROW BRIDGE N ONE LANEI BRIDGE N LOW CLEARANCE  None NUMBER REQUIRED  N  LOOKING EAST  49    TGS ENGINEERS  BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT  OWNER: BRIDGENO.: COUNTY:  Town of Cramerton East Bridge Gaston  IHEREBY CERTIPYTHATTHE: DOCUMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN WERE PREPARED BYME  OR UNDER MYDIRECTSUPERVISION.  SIGNED, SEALED, ANDI DATED THIS 287HDAYOF AVGV5T,2020  Hill : SEAL 28885 MA UA  TITLE: Joshua B. White, PLS,PE INSPECTOR  &  Ape  50    TGS ENGINEERS  BRIOGE ISAF FORM I(SO)A REVS 5-30-97  BRIDGE INSPECTION RECORD AND SUMMARY  INSPECTION TYPE: DUTINEA ANDF, BRIDGE NO.: STRUCTURE1 TYPE: SteelT Truss LENGTH: 1. WEARINGS SURFAÇE 2. DECK NO. OFE EA. TYPES SPN. GRADE RATES SI&AITEM 58 3. RAILING  INSPECTION DATE: OVER: South Fork Catawba River YEARBUILT: FORS SPAN: 1TOI OF ITEM 51 A.WATERWAY B.ALIGNMENT c.SCOUR d.SLOPE PROT,RIP-RAP, DIKES, ETC.  8/24/2020 SPANS GRADE 7 7 7 F 7 CODE 7 (W) G 40YRS. N N N 16MH 7 7 7 7 7 8 o N N N N N  East Bridge COUNTY: 1831-3" ROUTE ORIENTATION: INSPECTIONITEN DECKITEMS a. CONCRETE b. TIMBER c. STEEL PLANK d. OPEN GRID a. CONCRETE b. TIMBER C. ALUMINUM a. STEEL a. STEEL PL. OR FINGER PL. b. MISC. PREFAB DEVICES c. COMPRESSION SEALS d. STANDARD. JOINTS e. OPEN JOINTS  Gaston W-E  ROUTE: Pedestrian) Walkway  2012  ALATONCOPB-IcATHTICANLJAITOR3ED 6FAIR, 7-9GOOD  GRADE 45. CHANNEL & CHANNEL 1 7 PROT. 50. APPROACHI ROADWAY CONDITION 51.A APPROACH SLABS 51.PAINT SYSTEMS 53. UTILITIES 54. RESPONSE TO LIVE LOAD 55. ESTIMATED. REMAINING LIFE 7 60 REGULATORY SIGN NOTICE ISSUED 61F PROMPT-ACTION NOTICE ISSUED 62 PRESENTLY POSTED 2 G 63 TOT. FIELD INSP. TIME(INCLUDE WRITE UPX XM/HI) 647 TOTALS SNOOPERI INSP. TIME( (HRS) 6STOTALTRAFFIC CONTROL TIME (M/H) G a. DECK b. SUPERSTRUCTURE c. SUBSTRUCTURE d. CHANNEL & CHANNEL PROT. 7 7 a, WATERWAY ADAQUACY 7 b. APPR. RDWY. ALIGNMENT 7 72. FIELD SCOUR EVALUATION SNOOPER (CODE P,S,4orN) LADDER OVERSIDE LADDER BUCKET TRUCK 7 BOAT 7 OTHER NOTE:  4. CURBS- WHEELGUARDS- PARAPETS-MIEDIANS 5. ALKWAYS(ONOR/ ATTACHED1 TOS STRUCTURE)  6. DEÇK EXP. JTS.OR DEVICES (NO.OF EACH)  70. SI&A GENERAL CONDITION RATINGS  7. DECK DEBRIS (INCLUDE EXCESSS SAND/ GRAVEL) 10. LONGITUDINAL BEAMS OR GIRDERS 1. LONGITUDINAL JOIST OR STRINGERS 12. INT. DIAP'S, X-FRAMES, BRACING, & CONN'S 13. END DIAP'S, CURTAIN WALLS, & CONN'S 14. FLOOR BEAMS AND CONNECTIONS 15. BEARINGS ASSEMBLIES (INCLUDE MISALIGN) 16. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (ON STRUCTURES) 17. MOVABLE SPAN MACHINERY 35. TIM. n. ABUT. & INT. BENT CAPS & RISERS SUB b. PILES, POST, SILLS, & BRACING STR. c. BULKHEADS, WING'S, & TIE BACKS 36. CONC. a. ABUT. & INT. BENT CAPS SUB. b. ABUT. & BENT COL'S & BREASTWALLS STR. c. ABUT. & INT. BENT PILES d. BACKWALLS- ING'S-RETAIN. WALLS e. ABUT. AND BENT FOOTINGS & SILLS 37. STEEL a ABUT. & INT. BENT CAPS & RISERS SUB.STR. b.PILES AND BRAÇING. AND BULKHEADS 38. FOUNDATION PILES TYPE MATERIAL 39. SLOPE PROT., RIP-RAP(INCLUDE DRAINAGE) 40. FENDERS SYSTEMS 41. DRIFT  ITEM58 ITEM59 ITEM60 ITEM61  SUPERS STR.(FM.1 1(90)BT TRUSS) )ITEM59  71.SI&A FIELD APPRAISAL: RATINGS  USE OF INSP. ACCESSIBILITY EQUIPMENT  SUB STR.I ITEMS, ITENGO(INCLUDE: SCOUR)  YN Y/N Y/N YN YN  SPECIAL INSPECTIONI REQUESTEDI FOR:  80. INSPECTEDI BY: Joshua B. White, PLS,PE G 81. REVIEWEDE BY: Jacob W. Dobbins  51    TGS ENGINEERS  FIELD INSPECTION REPORT BRIDGE INSPECTION & ANALYSIS  BRIDGEI NO.: East Bridge ROUTE: COUNTY: DATE:  Pedestrian Walkway Gaston 8/24/2020  TEAM. LEADER: Joshua B. White, PLS, PE ASSISTED BY: Jacob W. Dobbins  ITEM Deck  There are 31 boards that have some shaking alongt topside of deck at 21,26', and 92' from End Bent 1 up to 26" wide x1 1"I long, x 1" deep. Most of the timber deck boards have up to 12' wide X4 4" tall area of erosion with up to 42" deep inderminingsetlement of fill under  1/4" wide checking. A water sealer would help to extend) life of deck.  Slope Protection  End Bent 2 Cap.  Superstructure Weathering steel isi in good alignment and shows al light sheen ofs surface rust as expected. Substructure Concrete substructure is good with minor settlement observed at End Bent2  Approach Roadway Reponse to Livel Load  East Approachi is settled about 11 1/4".  Duringi inspection, a picup truck crossed thel bridge which caused moderate vibrations.  52    TGS ENGINEERS  BRIDGE INSPECTOR'S RECOMMENIENDATIONS  FOR MAINIENANCE REPAIRS  BRIDGE NO.: East Bridge COUNTY: INSPECTED BY: JBW DATE:  Gaston  DIVISION:  12 DATE 8/24/2020  8/24/2020 CHECKED BY LGF THESEI REPAIRS SHOULD BEI MADE WITHIN TWELVE. MONTHS FROMTHE DATE OFTHIS INSPECTION  DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION  EST. COST  ITEM  UNIT QUANTITY SF  REMARKS  Deck Apply waters sealeroverlay to timber deck.  2172 Seal deck to lengthen life.  53    TGS ENGINEERS  JOBNO.. TOWN OF CRAMERTON/NG GOATISLANP  SHEET CHECKED BY  OF DATE8/20 DATE  CALCULATED BY B.WHITE  TRU55 DIAGEAN NOMENCLATURE  15PAN TRUSS  1 - ( % 33 91    - M R  : LU X,  : 7 0 5  I  a - 5 . 2   V :  9  ,88101  54    TGS ENGINEERS  Fracture Critical Member Inspection Member Upstream Downstream Owner: Town of Cramerton  Inspection Item Item Bottom Chord LO-L1  Grade 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 / 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7  Bridge: East Bridge Date:  8/24/2020  L1-L2 L2-L3 L3-L4 L4-L5 L5-L6 L6-L7 L7-L8 L8-L9 L9-L10 L10-L11 L11-L12 L12-L13 L13-L14 L14-L15 L15-L16 UO-L1 U1-L2 U2-L3 U3-L4 U4-L5 U5-L6 U6-L7 U7-L8 L8-U9 L9-U10 L10-U11 L11-U12 L12-U13 L13-U14 L14-U15 L15-U16  Diagonals  55    TGS ENGINEERS  Streambed Sounding  Station Sounding Description  Upstream  0 1 1.1 3 3.1 6 20 38 52 55 62 75 91 110 125 137 139.5 142 150 164 177 180 180.1 182.25 182.3 183.25  4.5 4.5 7.9 7.9 10.2 17.3 19 20.8 22 24.3 23.6 23.5 24.1 21.8 20.8 17.7 10.6 8 8 4.5 4.5  TOP OF BW TOP OF BW TOP OF CAP TOP OF CAP FACE OF CAP 10.7 TOP OF RIP RAP 16.9 TOE OF RIP RAP N/G TOP OF BANK WSWE STREAMBED STREAMBED STREAMBED STREAMBED STREAMBED STREAMBED WSWE 18.3 TOP OF BANK N/G 17.2 TOE OF RIPI RAP 11 TOP OF RIP RAP FACE OF CAP TOP OF CAP TOP OF CAP TOP OF BW TOP OF BW  10.1  10.8  56    A  00 d0  9  R  5 9 1 0 5 DE  57    TGS ENGINEERS  JOBNO. 1 SPAN TRvss - TOWN CPAMERTON,NO  SHEET. CHECKED BY.  OF DATE_ s/20 DATE.  CALCULATED BY 3w.DoBBws  SERIAL #:3 350228-16 MavacugEpiz/a  BY: LONTECH -600-749-75/5  TypicAL SECTION  13'8". DUT TO OUT  1'434" le GATE ON E.END)  CLEAR ROADMIAY AND BETWEEN RAILS  DECK BOARIS: JO"VhDE x3 3TALLXI2'LON6  STRINGERS  FLoOR BEAM  15"  o  12" OVERHANGS  SPAN LENGTH: : 183'3" BEARING To BEARI6: 1B0'  STRILERS  FLoo_BEAMS E  DIAGONAL BZACING (SPLICE I PANELS 6 +11)  L  18"  5 BAy 1-3 414-1   THICKNESS: %4" ARVTHENTS LSNGTH: 29' HéISHT: bo'  - %1  I%  1 5" THICKNESS: %4"  CaPS. WIDTH:2' HEIGT: 2.5' LEnSTH: 17'  BAYB:4-  58    TGS ENGINEERS  JOBNO.. 1- SPAN TRVSS - Torw OF CEAMERTON,NC  SHEET. CALCULATED BY J.w. DoBBIs CHECKED BY. SERIAL :350228-16  2  OF DATE. 8/20 DATE MOVEACTWREBiZA3 Bv: CONTECH 1-800-7 749-75/5  APPROACH RDADWAY  10' WIDE LoOKINL EAST  MEASVREMENTS TAKEN 75'w. OF BRIDGE  59    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8//24/2020  NORTH ELEVATION  SOUTH ELEVATION  60    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  WESTAPPROACH  EASTAPPROACH  61    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWNOFCRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  LOOKING WEST FROM BRIDGE  LOOKING EAST FROM BRIDGE  62    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  LOOKING NORTH UPSTREAM  LOOKING SOUTH DOWNSTREAM  63    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  S   a A H  ERICGEGOLCAEINE PEDESIANIEAFFIC LICGHTVENICLE MAIMUMLOAD  TONS CADNETAL  FORT PAYNE, Ab 1-800-749-7515 DAVE OFL MANUFACIURE SEAIALI  BRIDGE PLAQUE  TYPICALDECKSURACE  64    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  TRCALRALPANEISLAISIE  TYPICALRAILPANELS3-14  65    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  JOINTPLATE. AT: END BENT1  JOINTI PLATE. AT END BENT2  66    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  UO NODE (SAME ON U16)  U1 NODE (SAME ON U2-7AND U9-15)  67    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  U81 NODE   XRW   L81 NODE  68    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OFCRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  IM   LOI NODE (SAME AS L16)  LINODE SAMEASL2-7,L-15)  69    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  UPPER CHORD BOLTED CONNECTION IN: PANEL6  (SAME. INI PANEL11)  DIAGONAL CHORD BOLTED CONNECTION INI PANEL 6( (SAME INI PANEL11)  70    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  LOWER CHORD BOLTED CONNECTION IN PANEL6  (SAME IN: PANEL11)  BRACING CHORD BOLTED CONNECTION: IN PANEL 6( (SAME IN PANEL 11)  71    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWNOFCRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  END: BENT1  END BENT2  72    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  IYPICALUNDERSIDE  TYPICAL UNDERDECK  73    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  TYPICALELOOR BEAM  TYPICAL DIAGONAL BRACING  74    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  TYPICALBEARING  BOLLARD AND GATE ON EAST END  75    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OF CRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  14" VERTICALDIP, IN EASTAPPROACH  12'WX4T EROSION WITH 42"DEEP UNDERMINING UNDER END BENT2 CAP  76    TGS ENGINEERS  OWNER: TOWN OFCRAMERTON  COUNTY: GASTON DATE: 8/24/2020  CIECKINGALONGDECK BOARDS  SHAKING. ALONGA Al FEW DECK BOARDS  77    31VO GISIARN ZIAM  ON' NOIN3WVO GNVISI. JVOS 390I48 NVIBISIGEd .0-21> X. .0-181  INGNLINOS  e  D  78    31va  133HSSLS SNOISIABHON ZIEVI  ON NOISIWVHO GNVISI. IVOS 390I881 NVIBIS3GEd .021X.0.181  TVININLLNOS  S(4k-  79    NOUJNOSSGN ITHSS SIHLS  BIVO ZIEMA  ON" NOIS3WVHO GNVISI. 1VO9 390I88 NVI8IS303d .021X.0181  VINSNLNOD  80    NOLAROSIQNOISVEN ATEMESSV anLosonus GIOHO GESHEN ZIEI  ava  ON' NOIS3WVO GNVISI VO9 390I881 NVIBISIGEd .0-21X.0-.181  TVINGNINOS  81    804-CNorth Lafayette Street (704)476-0024 Fax nnvtgsengineers.om Eric Smallwood, CPRP Parks and Recreation Director Town ofCramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC28032  TGS Shelby, North Carolina 28150 ENGINEERS (704)476-0003 Phone  As requested, TGS Engineers has completed the bridge inspections of the Goat Island Pedestrian bridges for the Town of Cramerton. Bridge Reports have been completed and compiled in a standard format similar to the NCDOT inspection format. These bridges are not over nor carry public roadways and therefore are not eligible to be included in the national bridge inventory system, therefore no Structure Inventory and Appraisal Number has been assigned to The bridges are in overall good condition with only minor maintenance recommendations suggested to help extend their life span. The west 4 span bridge has one rail post connection that needs to be retightened. Minor settlement was also observed at the East approach of 2" and should be monitored to prevent accidents. The east single span truss bridge has rough cut timber deck boards that are checking and splitting and should be treated with a water sealer to extend the service life of the deck. Minor settlement of the bridge approach fill and under the cap was observed at the East approach of1 Y4" and should be monitored to prevent accidents. The rusting observed on the bridge is normal and expected due to the type of steel (A588) used in the manufacture of this truss. Sets of plans were located from the truss manufacturer and included as Bridge inspections are a vital part oft the maintenance program to extend the life ofthese structures and maintain the safety oft the public using the facilities. It is recommended that these bridges be inspected on a two year cycle in order to ensure no problems arise that could inhibit Thank you for your cooperation and for the work. Should any questions or problems arise  either bridge.  part oft these reports to be archived for future analysis when needed.  their functionality.  that we may be able to address, please feel free to contact us.  Sincerely,  Inspector TGS Engineers (704).476-0003  p  82    TGS ENGINEERS  David Pugh, ICMA-CM Town Manager Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC: 28032  Re: Goat Island Utility Bridge Evaluation  Mr. Pugh,  As requested, TGS Engineers has performed a follow-up, visual inspection of the Goat We examined the 12'> x9"x4 4" rough cut deck boards across the entire length of the structure. The warping and: splitting of the rough-cut timber deck boards is a normal reaction when subjected to natural elements. The proposed plan of using larger bolts to connect the deck boards with thet framework of the truss should helpi in reducing the vibrations and audible slapping of thel boards while being crossed. The deck boards remain structurally sound Ifyou have any questions or need any further information, please contact me at  Island East Pedestrian/Utility Bridge on August 17, 2021 in Cramerton, NC.  and performing as intended. (704)476-0003. Thank you  RAi6 Thomasl L. Fletcher, PE TGS Engineers etcheretgengher.con  83