TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  ARD)  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER HOUSTON HELMS - COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY - COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  1Julian Street Cramerton, NC 28032  Citizens with disabilities requiring special needs should contact Cramerton Town Hall three (3) days *Note: Information for the public to listen via Zoom to this BOC meeting will be posted via the Cramerton "sunshine"email, the Town Facebook Page, and the Town Website www.cramerton.org.  prior to the meeting by calling 704-824-4337.  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. 3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  4. Cramerton BOC recess (from 6:00pm to 7:00pm) to join the Land Use Plan Community Input Session #1 being held at the C.B. Huss Recreation Building.  [Cramerton BOC Recess from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.]  5. The Cramerton BOC will come out of recess. 6. Public Comment (in-person and electronic)  Anyone may speak on any issue. Ifyou are here 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. Flag Day Proclamation: A proclamation to commemorate the adoption of the American Flag and the observance of. June 14th as "Flag Day" and the  7. Proclamations  corresponding week as "Flag Week". (page 4)  8. Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda. Note: Ifany item requires further discussion, it should be removed from consent and placed  appropriately on the agenda. a. Minutes b. Finance  A April 22, 2021 Budget Work Session (pages 5 to8) ii. May 20, 2021 Cramerton BOC meeting minutes. (pages 9 to20) Budget Amendment #2021-17: Transfer recreation operating funds for  Rocky Branch Park (pages 21 to2 22)  1    ii. Budget Amendment #2021-18: Provide  lote engineering during current fiscal funding for downtown parking  year (FY2020-2021).  9. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Planning and Zoning Public Hearing: Updates to Cramerton's Development Code (request TA21-01, 160D), as Carolina General Assembly (NCGA). - Open Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments/ BOCQ&A iii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  Land  required by the North  (page 23 to50)  V. Action Item: Consider approval of request TA21-01, the Cramerton Land Development Code  160D to update  as required by the NCGA.  b. Annual Budget Public Hearing: A public  for  2021-2022 Cramerton Town Budget. hearing the Fiscal Year (FY)  . Open Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments /BOC Q&A iii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  V. Action Item: Consider Adoption of FY 2021-2022  Budget.  Cramerton Town  10.Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public  a. Finance  Hearing  - Fee Schedule  1. Action Item: Consider adoption of the fee schedule 2021-2022 fiscal year. (pages 51 to57)  for the  b. Fire Department (FD)  i. Ladder Truck Purchase and Financing  1. Action Item: Direct stafft to release RFP for  a new FD ladder truck and report back at the financing June 24th rates for  meeting. (pages 58 to5 59)  -- Planning & Zoning  i. Street Lighting Policy - Review, discuss and provide  (pages 60 to 64) ii. Minimum Housing  feedback to staff.  1. Action Item: Consider interlocal basis. (pages 65 to 69)  County to assist with minimum agreement with Gaston  housing on an "as-needed"  2  2    d. Parks and Recreation  C Gaston County Blueway Plan  1. Action Item: Resolution #2021-10. A resolution to support Gaston County's Blueway Plan. (page 70 to71) 1. Update and review of river gauge being offered by NC Department of Public Safety. (page 72 to 75)  ii. River Gauge on Goal Island Bridge  e. Board of Commissioners  Neighborhood Signs Update from Wayfinding Sign Committee. (page 76) Note: Responses from the design competition RFP are  included at Attachment. A.  11.Manager's Report  12.General Staff Reports (as needed) Update from Two Rivers Utilities  A Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed)  13.Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner  14. Closed Session  a. NCGS.14331811aI6. To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion ofi industries or other businesses in the area served by the public  body.  15.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, June 24th @ 6pm (4th Thursday: Meeting will be at Cramerton Town Hall) Thursday, July 15th @ 6pm (Meeting will be at Cramerton Town Hall) Thursday, August 5th @ 6pm (Meeting will be at Cramerton Town Hall) Rules for" electronic public comments" for Cramerton BOC Meetings - The Board willl hear public comment at the beginning oft this meeting. Please email comments to TomtCammwa-ewaN on or before Thursday, June 3rd at 5:30pm. P Please include your name and address and your comment willl be read into the record 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 Comments are to be directed to the entire board as a whole and noti individuals. Comments are expected to be civil and within reasonable standards of courtesy. Comments that include vulgarity, slander, name calling, personal attacks or threats will All comments will be maintained as a public record and included in the minutes oft the meeting.  your  time.  at the appropriate  Comment.  Public  record.  not be read into the  3  3    MAYORALI PROCLAMATION INI RECOGNITION OF FLAG DAY AND WEEK JUNE 13TH TO 19TH2021  WHEREAS, the Second Continental Congress adopted the American Flag on June 14, 1777; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize "Old Glory" as a symbol of hope, inspiration and pride for the people ofthe United States and around the world; and WHEREAS, in order to commemorate the adoption ofour flag, on. August 3, 1949, the Congress, by joint resolution, designated June 14th of each year as "Flag Day" and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating the week in which June 14th occurs as "National Flag Week" and call upon citizens of the United States to display the flag during that NOW,THEREFORE,L, William Cauthen, Mayor ofthe Town ofCramerton, do hereby proclaim  week; and  the week of June gth to 19th as  NATIONAL FLAG WEEK"  in the Town of Cramerton and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of our Town by displaying  our. American Flag at their homes and throughout the Country.  Adopted this the 3rd day ofJune 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  4    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON Budget Meeting April22,2021  The Board ofCommissioners for the Towno ofCramerton met Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Koutsoupias, Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Director; Police ChiefAdams; Joel Lineberger, Finance  a.m., as a hybrid meeting held at the Community Center, on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 8:30  8Julian Street.  Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore was a quorum. Wolter; Josh Watkins, Planning  Commissioner Helms were present. Mayor Cauthen determined Atkinson, there Commissioner Neeley, and  Public Works Director; Eric Smallwood, Parks and Director; Fire ChiefFoulk; Rodney Baker,  Town Clerk.  Recreation Director; and Wilene Cunningham,  Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. Amotion was made  the amended agenda. The motion was séconded by. Commissioner by Commissioner Helms to adopt  in favor and passed unanimously.  Neeley. The vote was 5to0  Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Work Session Schedule:  Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Introduction and Review of budget àmount; is $5,658,500.00 compared to this $5,407,400.00. The road paving project will be not included as part of the road. paving separately. Central Park is close  The Town's Fund Balânce remains at forty (40) percent. The Current draft fiscal Capital Projects  year 2021-2022  past year's budget amount of going out to bid. Downtown parking is project as it will be taken out of Fund Balance  to completion.  Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Revenue and General Government Revenue: The increase of the ad valorem tax budgeted amount to  Expenditures $2,900,000.00 reflects a full  year of the two (2) new apartment complexes ABC Board is making a monthly payment of program revenue of $86,000.00 for this year is approximately about a continued COVID-19 constraints and restrictions. Expenditures: There is a mandatory employee Local  occupied for a full year. The zoning permits and on fees Wilkinson Boulevard being fully online and amount and was increased this year due to the continued amount of $35,000.00 is aj pass-through  increase in development permits. The $9,000.00 to the Town. Athletic thousand dollars above last year due to  contribution across all departments for a total increase of Government Retirement System fiscal year. The fire department will be adding another full $41,400.00 compared to the previous  day of coverage effective July 2021  Town ofCramerton- April 22, 2021- Pagel  5    and another full day effective January 1, 2022. The cost for additional fire department staffing will be $42,000.00. The Police Department will raise any starting officer's pay from $38,000.00 to $42,000.00 by. January 1,2022. Anadditional officer along with aj patrol carl has been requested due to Town's continued population growth. The Public Works Department has requested an additional employee due to the uncertainty of the inmate worker program and to assist with the increase of seasonal leaf pick up, year-round bulk item pick up, and brush services. The "rolling" flooding amount has been increased from $15,000.00 to $25,000.00. The Planning and Zoning Department is requesting $25,000.00 to update the Cramerton Ordinance and Zoning Coding. The The Finance Director stated that the company who services the generator at Town Hall offers a 24/7 monitoring software. The initial setup cost would be $5,800.00 and then an annual  Board of Elections estimate for the next election is $7,500.00.  maintenance fee of$600.00.  The defibrillator downstairs needs to be replaced this year at a cost of$2,600.00.  Capital Outlay: Two (2) pocket parks are being. planned for the Timberlake neighborhood and one (1)pocket park on Front Street at a cost of$15,000.00. The current year's pocket park funding was fully used by the Veterans Memorial wall and landscaping upfit. There is a $30,000.00 The design competition for the neighborhood signs still be completed by the end oft the fiscal year with installation at the beginning of the next fiscal year. after. July 1; 2021. A fourth police vehicle. will be included along with the addition. of an officer position. A super duty dump truck and a detachable leaf box are being requested to replace some of the The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting a mini skid steer as the trail system continues Police Department: Chief. Adams provided information to the Board regarding the effect of the MT Land Project and the need. for additional officers and an increase of salaries to maintain retention. Chief Adams stated a salary analysis was completed using local municipalities. The police department currently has sixteen(I6)ful-time sworn officers and three (3)part-time: reserve officers. Chief Adams asked that one (1) full-time officer be added to his staff along with an additional vehicle. The Board consented to this request. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about the shooting range. Chief Adams stated that the lanes have been redone with new targets and Gaston College has been able to provide all training dates that have been requested. Body cameras are serviced by Verizon and currently there are only (6) cameras. Chief Adams stated he Firel Department: ChiefFoulk stated the fire department is attempting to have full 24/7 coverage. The department currently has one (1) full twenty-four (24) hour day. A second full day will begin on. July 1Sand ai third full day on January 1, 2022. The current hourly salary for the firefighters is  placeholder for the Helix/ R sculpturé installation.  aging Public Works fleet vehicles:  toi increase. and to assist with flood cleanup.  would like to increase this number to fourteen (14).  Town ofCramerton- April22,2021 Page2  6    $12.00. Chief] Foulk asked that this rate be increased to $13.00 per hour effective July 1st, which would match other local volunteer fire departments. The fire department has twenty-five (25) members with two (2)junior firefighters. The department is comprised of one (1) chief, one (1) assistant fire chief, three (3) captains, and twelve (12) part-time members. All members except for three (3) are. EMT's. Discussion was. held about the purchase of a ladder truck. A new truck takes about a year to build. The current ladder truck is a 1987. Truckers older than 1991 lack many of the significant safety enhancements. A new truck would service the Town for approximately twenty-five (25) years. The estimated build time for a truck would be 350 days. The fire department will be receiving its ISO: rating next week. The fire department currently has an ISO rating oft three (3). The Board asked that several finançing options be provided for their Public Works: A request is being made for an additional staff member. The prison inmate program has been uncertain due tot the pandemic. Anew. dump truck is needed to replace the 1987 truck along with a dump site tol be used forj placement ofleafcollection. Commissioner Abernathy asked ifa salary analysis was needed for the Public Works Director. The. Town Manager advised that the director's salary is competitive and this will be considered in future budget cycles as the Town'sp population grows. The Board consented to the purchase ofa new dump truck. Planning and Zoning: Discussion was. provided about the Land Use Plan ànd the possible optional items. Engineering in-house would: include code updates and additional legal counsel. Mayor Cauthen asked about when stormwater fees are set up to be collected. The Planning Director stated when the water meter is plaçed by Two Rivers Utilities then the stormwater fee Parks and Recreation:, Ai request was made this year foramini skid steer. Mr. Smallwood stated there were three (3) flood évents this past fiscal year. Commissioner Helms asked about possible sharing the expense. of maintaining the parks with other municipalities. Volunteers from the Carolina' Thread Trail might be able to assist and the Gaston County Travel and Tourism might be able to be involved. The lawn serviçe contract is out for bid and only two (2) responses were received. The bid was put out for another two (2) weeks for possible additional bidders. The contract would. bei for three (3)years with a one (1)year option at the end. The contract allows the bidder to bid either on the Public Works and/or Parks and Recreation Department's items as separate or combined. A request was made for hanging baskets that would be placed on the downtown decorativé poles. There are: fourteen (14) decorative poles. The cost would be $42.50 for at twice a year service. New flooring and lighting are being requested for gym. The Parks and Recreation Director stated thére is a moisture mitigation issue upstairs and he is working with Talley and Smith. Heavy rains cause moisture to enter the building through the door and the floor tiles are peeling up. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the $8,500.00 listed on the line item for hanging baskets. Mr. Smallwood said the total amount of $8,500.00 includes the hanging baskets, the plantings for the Stuart W. Cramer High School roundabout, and Centennial Center planters. The Finance Director stated that the fuel charge adjustment is a variable and there is no set cost per gallon at this point. Commissioner Atkinson asked accent lighting for the Veterans Memorial and Town Hall. Commissioner Abernathy asked if the hanging baskets would belong  consideration. Grant opportunities will continue tol be pursued.  collection process begins.  to the Town. Mr. Smallwood stated he would check on this.  Town ofCramerton- April22,2021-Page3  7    BOC Feedback and Additional Budget Direction: The paving project debt service will not be reflected until next budget cycle fiscal year 2022/2023. The Finance Director stated that he would prepare the budget amendments needed to approve the authorization of pay off of the three (3) USDA notes. The note closing should be at the end of July. Discussion was held about the purchase after lease ofthe Public Works facility from the City of Gastonia. The Town still holds the title and per the original lease the Town gets a two (2): year option before the City of Gastonia ChiefFoulk stated he would need about sixty (60) days ifa approval was given in July to begin the Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn the meeting at 1:36! p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 5 to 0 ini favor.  plans to buy.  process for a new ladder truck.  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Çlerk  Town of Cramerton- April22,2021- - Page4  8    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ÇOUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON May 20, 2021  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton p.m., at the Community Center, 8Julian Street. Call to Order and Determination ofQuorum. Members Present: Mayor Cauthen, Susan Neeley, Dixie Koutsoupias, and Commissioner Helms. Commissioner StaffPresent: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Kevin Director; Police ChiefAdams; Joel Lineberger,; Finance Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner pledge of allegiance was given by all.: Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. The Town Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupiàs to Commissioner Neeley, The vote was 41 to 0i in favor,  met on Thursday, May 20, 2021,at6:00  Mayor Cauthen called the meeting to order.  Abernathy, Mayor Pro Tempore Bringewatt; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Neeley provided the invocation and the  Atkinson was absent.  Clerk.  amended to add a discussion for the Public Works Manager asked that the proposed agenda be  paving loan financing. A motion was made agenda: The motion was seconded by  approve the amended  by  Public Comment (Electronic): Attorney Bringewatt read the emails into the record.  Public Comment for May 20, 2021 Cramérton BOC meeting: lam writing to: send my support for the reallocation of funds Carolina Thread Trail and singletrack that will connect in with for Road and would extend into Rock Branch Park.. As an avid mountain Eagle hiker, and dog walker we thoroughly enjoy the all these activities. Connecting into this trail system opportunity would mileage that would keep us engaged more often when we give would more drive to other destinations to get the distance we are wanting. lwould normally also say that this would bring myself, and likely others, into Cramerton proper for food and beverage. can foresee my family from the house, thru RBP trail system, along CTT tot the riding Cramerton bikes trail system for dinner. And then return the way we came. Ity would Thank you for the possibility to expand our local outdoor opportunities.  Good afternoon, Mes  to use biker, RBP for  our keep money,  ours at least, local more often.  Rob Coulter  Town ofC Cramerton May 20, 2021-Pagel  9    Town of Cramerton,  Ifullys support the trail enhancements at Rocky Branch Park.  will continue to donate and volunteer to help grow the park. Ihave personally donated to the parki improvements. and  great asset fory years to come. Respectfully, Wes Bumgardner Belmont Resident Tot the Board of Commissioners  Itisav valuable resource for our community. and will bea  funds lam sorryla am nota able to attend tonight's meeting, but would providing a greater connection between thet two cities, ity willa tor meeting its goal of providing natural surface trails This projecti is especially suited to meet the  tot the Rocky Branch Park project. This willp provide both like to express my support for the reallocating of multi-use, bike optimize park. This will be thef first ofit its kind in the the cities of Cramerton and Belmont a very unique  greater Gaston-Charlotte area. In addition to also allowt the Carolina Thread Trail system come closer enjoys getting outi intor nature the opportunity to do so  throughout Gaston county.  that allows bikers, runners, hikers ande everybody growing else needs who oft both communities to have fun, exciting outdoor space the Tarheel Trailblazers, ith has always been a goal of mine tos Rocky see Branch Bike Park anda an acting! board member of expanded into Cramerton. With your help this goali is now achievable the trails andi it that everyone in Belmont enjoyed,  locally.  Being one oft the founding builders and trail coordinators of Ihope thaty you will consider supporting this very worth while project.  could not happen ata a better time.  Yours truly, Bruce Euler 2536 Shannon Drive Belmont, NC 28012 Dear Town of Cramerton,  Unfortunately, lam unablet to make it toi ther meeting on the 20th but Iwanted continued development of Rocky Branch Park. ljust moved all town activities. My whole family loves mountain appealing prospect. We fully support and  tos share mys support for the  the area andt thel Town of Cramerton. Both of our kids are my family here last November and wea absolutely love one of the factors in our decision to move! here. Iknow biking and the proximity to Poston Park and Rocky Branch was  involvedi in Cramerton P&RS sports and wet try to attend many of they people we know willf find this ani incredibly  of the park.  encourage the reallocating of funds to fully build out the Cramerton side  On a side note, we are outi in the Villages of Cramerton Mills on Cramerton ofat trail that connected us to these great networks oft trails.  Mills Pkwy and wish we hads some sort  when it comes to that. Thank youf fory your time! Best Regards, Forest King  Many of the residents out here feela al bit on ani island  Town ofC Cramerton- May2 20, 2021- Page2  10    lam unable to attend ther meeting on May 20th but want to provide my support for the CTT extension. As owneri in Timberlake we are usually forgotten and underserved. Access to Rocky Branch is the best  al home part of Timberlake  and we haver no access to downtown Cramerton. So thisi is much needed.  Brian Swilling 347-534-6778  Please support the trails and this initiative. This trail system will bring a positive impact for the entire community for years to come. The last year has shown that there is widespread use of trail systems on our public lands at all levels. In addition, the increased traffic on trails has shown both the interest in getting out into nature and that there needs to be more trails built. Asar resident of the North Belmont/Mcadenville area, Rocky Branch Park is one of my favorite rides and would love to be able to walk or ride from Belmont to Cramerton. Ibelieve that this will make our area an even better place to live.  Thank you Rob Depew  I'm writing in regards to the upcoming vote on the Carolina Thread Trail connection from Rocky Branch When I first moved to the area 4 years ago, llooked for safe areas to ride or hike local trails with my family and young children. Ifound a map of the Carolina Thread Trail and planned a ride with my then 8 year old son. We were excited to explore the trail in the Belmont and Cramerton area only to discover that We made the best of the day bys spending time at Goat Island park, but my son kept asking to finish the trail and was very disappointed to be told that the trail was actually the road and that we wouldn't be This opportunity to connect this updated trail system with a connector trail would afford more families like mine the opportunity to safely get outdoors and not worry about our children's safety. Please vote to approve this project and connect the communities of Belmont and Cramerton with at traffic-free trail  park to Eagle Rd.  much of the trail was actually on the road; not a safe place to ride with my kids.  riding there because it wasn't safe for us.  system. Sincerely, Paul Drenth  The transformation ofl Rocky Branch Park (RBP), that is currently under construction and will be this Summer, is the culmination ofover 2 years of planning, design, and fundraising. This result ofthe hard work and persistence ofa an eleven member committee of community residents project and Tarheel Trailblazers. While the RBP committee has been incredibly successful in raising over $185,000 ofnon-municipal funds for the construction oft the park, we could have not done it without the the City ofBelmont, Gaston County, Town of Cramerton, Carolina Thread Trail, and the local support community. We appreciate all the support the Town of Cramerton staffand Board of Commissioners have given the project so far. We view the Town of Cramerton as one of the leaders in Gaston County in promoting natural recreational opportunities through trails while preserving green space in our communities. Thank you for your consideration on tonight's additional funding request to Cramerton side oft the park and wel look forward to our continued collaboration.  opening isa a  of  the complete  Town of Cramerton- May 20, 2021 Page3  11    David Baker RBP Committee Chairman Tarheel Trailblazers Hello,  lam writing in support of allocation of funding to fully build out the Cramerton side of Rocky Branch Park. The investment in new and improved Carolina Thread Trail all the way to Eagle Road, and additional single track mountain bike trail will broaden the appeal of the park to more users, and provide safer pedestrian access between Cramerton and Belmont. Including access to Stuart Cramer High School Both municipalities willl benefit from the regional draw of this recreational tourism opportunity as this is the first multi-municipal parki in Gaston County and it will offer a unique outdoor experience. Cramerton's investment now will allow for construction to align with the completion of the Belmont portion of the  park.  Thank youf for your consideration and support of this project.  Sarah Kaufmann Belmont resident Good evening,  Parent ofa a Stuart Cramer HS Student  I'm writing to encourage the Cramerton Town Board of Commissioners to approve the proposed funding fort the Carolina Thread Trail and single track trail improvements to Rocky Branch Park. lam a resident of Iredell County who frequently travels to Gaston County with my family to ride mountain bikes. Adding these improvements to Rocky Branch Park will solidify the connectivity between Belmont and Cramerton which provides visitors like me a great way to experience both towns without driving once we've arrived.  Thank you for your consideration,  Will Washam 704-724-4939 wwash3rd@gmail.com Public Comment (In person):  Jonathan Baker, 2128L Lexington Street, stated he was a lifetime Gaston county resident, and voiced his support of the Town's efforts regarding the Rock Branch Mountain Park. The park would provide connectivity and the topography would be provide an awesome trail experience.  Recognition  a. Recognition (with proclamation) of David Young as the 2020 Cramerton Citizen Lifetime Award Recipient. A signed copy of this recognition will be placed in the minutes book. ChiefChad Hawkins with the City of Belmont Police Department, Chief  Town ofC Cramerton- May 20, 2021 -Page4  12    Brad Adams, and Todd Davis all recognized Mr. Young for in their lives. Mr. Young was thanked for his importance oftraining and community Mr. Young for his many  his assistance and guidance  leadership by example and teaching the policing. Mayor Cauthen and the Board thanked  everyone for this honor. years of dedicated service to the Town. Mr. Young thanked  Proclamation  a. A proclamation recognizing Memorial Day in the proclamation will be placed in the minutes book.  those who have given their lives in services of their Town of Cramerton to honor  Country. A signed copy ofthe  b. Ap proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week and  Cramerton Public Works departmentin thel hard work and the excellence of the provided to Cramerton. A signed copy of the proclamation dedicated publicservice  minutes book.  will be placed in the  Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval oft the consent agenda.  a. Minutes b. Finance  i. May 6, 2021 BOC meeting minutes.  ii. New Hope VFD Annexation Agreement - Per the recent Courtyards at New Hope development, NCGS requires volunteer fire departments aj portion oftheirdebte parcels annexed within their district: lii. Set: aj public hearing for the Cramerton BOCJ June: 3, 2021 the Cramerton Community Centerand via  annexation of municipalities to pay  existing on the effectivedateofthe  meeting at 61 p.m. (held at  Cramerton Budget Planning and Zoning  Zoom) forthe fiscaly lyear(FY)2021-2022  pursuant to requirements ofNCGS.  S Set public hearing for the Cramerton BOCJune. 3, 2021 at the Cramerton Community Center and via will update multiple.sections of the Land modernizes thel Planning and  meeting at 6 p.m. (held  Zoom) for text amendments that NCGS 160D, which reorganizes and  into compliance with the requirements of Development Code to bring the Code  Zoning General Statutes in North Carolina.  A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing a. Parks and Recreation  the  seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 41 to approve Oin favor. consent agenda. The motion was  . Cramerton Landscaping Contract- - Staffis recommending 30, 2024. Lawrence Landscape Group will continue  Design to provide landscaping for the Town for the period from Quality Landscape and  July 1,2021 to. June to service the potted plants in  the downtown area, The Town  Manager stated the landscaping services for the  Town ofC Cramerton- May 20, 2021 Pages  13    downtown potted plants is a different linei item ini the budget. Commissioners Helms requested that the landscaping service be monitored to ensure the railroad banks are Action Item: Per staff recommendation consider approval of Quality Landscape and Design for the new Landscaping Contract for a three-year term ofJuly 1,2021 - June 30, 2024. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve Quality Landscape and Design for the new landscape contract for a three- year term beginning July 1, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner  serviced.  Helms. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor to approve contract. - Rocky Branch Park' Trail (Cramerton)  1. Action Item: Consider approval of. additional funding allocation for further build out of the Rocky Branch Park Trail, per the Cramerton Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Town Manager stated staff is requesting the Board of Commissioners to realloçate operating funds from the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to à capital project from, the full build out ofthe Rocky Branch Park Trail. This build out would include the main trail, the single-track mountain bike trail with enhanced features, the trailhead kiosks, and the trailhead monument (a 5 to, 7 foot boulder cairn): The Tarheel Trailblazers are still committed to reimbursing the Town for fifty (50) percent of the original project, request which is $25,000.00 and have agreed to perform all general maintenance on the park and. trails. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about thei trailhead at the GEMS station. David Baker, 2219 Lexington Street, advised that the orange trail: which is the main trail is complete. The trail ends in Belmont at: Woodrow Avenue. Commissioner Helms stated he spoke with Çity ofBelmont's Manager Adrian Miller and this is a great investment and is terrific for both communities. The total cost for the park is $137,000,00 The Town Manager stated $50,000.00 has already been alloçated and: Tarheel Trailblazers are still committed to $25,000.00 to reimburse the Town. Commissioner Abernathy stated this trail will encourage people to: explore and provide connectivity to walk to Belmont. Assistance for trail maintenance will be provided by the Tarheel Trailblazers. A motion was made by Commissioner. Abernathy to approve additional funding allocation for further build out ofthe Rocky Branch Park Trail, per the Cramerton Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 41 to 0 in favor. Signage will be placed along with maps for both  municipalities in the kiosks.  b. Planning & Zoning  i. Unopened Unnamed Alley Closure Request  1. Resolution #2021-10: A resolution to close an unopened alley Right-of-Way, which was never assigned a name and is located off of Tenth Street in Cramerton (adjacent to C.B. Huss Complex Park). This is a paved stub out located off of Tenth Street and Willow Street. The Board asked if the Town would have to remove the asphalt area, The Planning Director stated this asphalt area is part of the 1947 plat and the Town does not have to remove it. This resolution will also set a public hearing on this request for Thursday, June 3rd,  Town ofo Cramerton- May2 20, 2021 Page6  14    2021 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias made a motion to approve Resolution #2021-10 to close an unopened alley right-of-way that is located off of Tenth Street adjacent to the C.B. Huss Complex Park. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 41 to Oin favor. 2. Cramerton's 2022 Stormwater NC Audit preparation.  ii. Stormwater  a. Action Item: Consider approval of stormwater funding to address recommended stormwater "gap areas" and tasks be performed and administered by HDR Engineering Group. Per BOC direction, this item isb being brought back from the April 15, 2021 meeting. The HDR Engineering Group has been assisting the Town with stormwater tasks. At the April 15thn meeting a proposal for $95,220.00 from HDR was presented to the Board to assist the Town in bringing the Town's program closer to compliance in anticipation of the stormwater audit. Following Board discussion at that meeting staff was asked to révisit and see if there were any elements of the order that çould be performed by in-house staff. Items removed from the original proposal included CSR/PCSM Coordination; Training and Materials Development; and Town Coordination and Support. The new proposed proposal cost. is $58,650.00 which created a thirty-eight (38) percent reduction from the previous quote. Staff requested approval of the revised amount in order for preparation to begin for the upcoming stormwater audit to oçcur sometime in 2022. Commissioner Helms asked if all municipalities are going through this audit process and what are the penalties ift the Town fails. The Planning Diréctor said not all municipalities will be audited in 2022. The City of Gastonia is finishing up their audit. The Planning Diréctor stated there are multiple levels of non-compliance which include notices" of deficiencies and notices of violations. A notice of deficiency. allows the Town an opportunity to correct or make repairs règarding any deficiencies: If the Town receives a notice of violation, then NCDEQ will follow up if répairs have been made and the Town could be fined. At this time most municipalities are receiving notices of deficiencies. Commissioner Helms asked if the City of Gastonia utilized a firm such as HDR Enginéering to assist with their gap analysis. The Planning Director stated that due to the number of staff the City of Gastonia has they possibly did not need to hire an outside firm. The City ofLowell is using an outside firm as they, were recently audited and needed assistance in setting up their program. The Planning Director stated that once you have the audit timeline you usually have 901 to 120 days to address any issues. Commissioner Helms asked about the fees for notices of violation. The Planning Director stated the NCDEQ fine is $25,000.00 daily and there are additional fines from the EPA that occur simultaneously. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the audit checklist and if the gap areas have already been identified. The Planning Director stated yes. Commissioner Abernathy stated she was trying to understand the audit checklist. The Planning Director advised that NCDEQ will audit the Town's stormwater program. Some ofthe stormwater program has been delegated to Gaston County and some items remain incomplete. To  Town of Cramerton- May 20, 2021 Page7  15    prepare: fort the audit, HDR Engineering Group willl help the' Town prepare for the audit. Staff is currently working on some audit items. Commissioner Abernathy asked if staff had always known about this audit. The Planning Director stated municipalities were aware but most had not taken it seriously as it was not being enforced by NCDEQ. The NCDEQ had to rebuild their program after it was found to be failing and out of compliance. Mayor Cauthen stated he attended a stormwater seminar and it was stated that NCDEQ had not been promoting or enforcing the stormwater program. The EPA is enforcing the stormwater regulations and NCDEQ has had to develop a program. The timeline given was 2-1/2 years to respond. The Planning Director stated no one was prepared and: many municipalities lacked the revenue. Many municipalities had to begin collecting stormwater fees. The fees collected are not only used for underground infrastructure but also educational outreach. The Town increased stormwater fees in response tot the NCDEQ request. The Planning Director stated that some: municipalities that have a stormwater program inj place still received notices of deficiencies. If the Town repairs all the deficiencies per the gap analysis, then we will have a fully operating program with éducation and be better prépared for the next audit ini five (5)years. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked whati ifat town cannot handle this fiscally. The Planning Director stated municipalities will be given an opportunity to show that an effort is being made. Commissioner Neeley asked ifthis àspect oft the stormwater program would affect possible future. grant funding: The Planning Director said yes as this program is part of. the, federal government. This. could affect the Brownfields Grant as itis environmentally based. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the subtasks andifthe Town was aware that by collecting stormwater fees that we: needed tol have educational outreach, The Planning Director stated yes and the Town has been working on this. The Çarolina Thread Trail Days was part of the Town's educâtional outreach. Staff borrowed the City of Belmont's watershed model to provide demonstrations along with documenting the number. of attendees and providing goodie bags. Regional Stormwater Partnership. is assisting the Town as part of the educational elements. Commissioner Abernathy commented that the Town is going toj pay someone else to do these types of activities. No action was taken by the Board. 3. Action Item: Consider developer (Wilcox Homes, LLC) request to waive: fee in lieu ofs sidewalks. Mayor Cauthen asked to be recused. The Board consented. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked stafftoprovide information on this topic. The Planning Director stated Jeremy Wilcox spoke to the Board of Commissioners about a year ago about sidewalks along the front of Standpipe Hill. The sidewalks along the frontage ofthe property were not going to be beneficial and there were issues with the ditch sections as there is no curb or guttering in this neighborhood. The Board voted in May of2020 to allow Jeremy Wilcox to avoid installing sidewalk along Standpipe Hill as part of the Riverside infill residential development. Staff requested an engineer's estimate sO the Town's  iii. Riverside Development (on Standpipe Hill)  Town of Cramerton- May 20, 2021- Page8  16    engineer could review and approve the amount. Once approved, the developer could then pay the estimated cost and fulfill the sidewalk requirement via fee in lieu payment. To date the developer has not provided an engineering estimate forreview. The Planning Director said removal ofthe sidewalk along with removal ofthe feei in lieud ofas sidewalk may require an amendment to the conditional zoning. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked why an estimate was not received on the sidewalk. The Planning Director stated the developer was provided an estimate from another engineer to use for informational purposes. A conditional rezoning would require a public involvement meeting, Planning Board recommendations, and a public hearing before the Board. Commissioner Helms stated he did not want to waive the fee and possibly use the fee in lieu of monies for a neighborhood pocket park. Commissioner Abernathy stated she was not in favor of waiving the fee. The Board asked that staff spéak to the developer about possible options.  Mayor Cauthen returned tot the meeting. iv. Cramerton 2021 Road Maintenance Project  Public Works  1. Loan Finançing  2. Action Item: Discussion and reaffirmation of financing rate amount and terms for the road maintenance project. Three (3) bids were received.: Discussion was held about the use of a new fiberglass polymer paving process that] NCDOTis using. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked- about the roads to be paved in the Timberlake neighborhood. The Town Manager said all Timberlake streets would be paved with the exception of Southfork Lane as it was payed during the last paving project. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about paving of the downtown parking lot and slowing traffic down on Cimarron Boulevard. The proposed paving project in the Timberlake neighborhood does not include striping for Cimarron Boulevard. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the proposed. newer paving technique and what type of research has been completed. This paving product has been used for the last five (5): years by NCDOT and is considered to be a very good product. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to reaffirm the financing rate for seven (7)years with' Truist Bank for $1.44 million. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. The vote 3. Action Item: Considerapproval oft the lowest responsible bidder and direct staff to move forward with the final contract. A motion was made by Commissioner Helms to approve the lowest responsible bidder and direct staff to move forward with the final contract. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore 4. Budgeta amendment for Capital Project Ordinance reflects reduced amount: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the  was 4 to 0i in favor.  Koutsoupias. The vote was 4 to 0i in favor.  Town ofC Cramerton- May 20, 2021 Page9  17    proposed budget ordinance amendment. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Helms. The vote was 4 to 0i ini favor.  BIG BOARD - A contract is being finalized with Gary Fankhauser regarding the Helix /R. Mr. Fankhauser will work with a structural engineer regarding installation. Commissioner Helms stated due diligence continues at the Masonic Lodge. Prospective owners know where the flood lines are. Commissioner Abernathy asked that the wording be changed to Centennial Center parking improvements instead of Masonic Lodge parking lot. The Masonic Lodge parking lot continues tol be roped off and people are parkingi inj private areas. Commissioner Neeley stated the parking lot is in poor shape and could the building be taken down. Mayor Cauthen stated no. Commissioner Helms stated the safety concerns need to bé addressed while due diligence is occurring. The Town Manager stated Central Park improvements are almost complete and the park looks great. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about the $750,000.00 for the Wilkinson Boulevard/Market Street improvements. This money has been set: aside and cannot be used until released by NCDOT. The Town Manager stated the. Town's grant application will not be funded during this Brownfields Grant cycle. A debriefing has been requested with the EPA staff on how Manager's Report: Per the governor's orders municipality facilities are beginning to open up with lessened mask restrictions. Town Hall will open to. the public next Tuesday. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked when the Board meetings will be held in Town Hall. The Town Manager stated that a Board meeting is scheduled- for. June 314 that has been advertised to be held in the Community Center, The June 24th Board meeting will be held at Town Hall. The Town Manager thanked the Board: for: authorizing the purchase" ofa dump truck for the Public Works Department. Due to the pandemic, therei is a shortage ofavailable vehicles. The Board authorized  to improve the Town's grant application for future cycles.  the police department to order four (4) vehicles. General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities - Kyle Butler: A copy ofTRU: report willl be placed Police Department: ChiefAdams stated a pedestrian was struck on Highway 74 today Fire Department: Chief Foulk stated the fire department was inspected for ISO on Monday. The ISO rating information should be received in the next sixty (60) days. ChiefFoulk thanked David Young for all oftheir instifutionalinformation he hadj provided  in the minutes book.  and the individual seems to be doing okay.  to the Fire Department,  Finance Department: Mr. Lineberger was absent Parks and Recreation Department: Mr. Smallwood was absent. Planning and Zoning Department: No further updates.  Town Clerk: No update.  Town Attorney: Attorney Bringewatt said he was glad to be at the meeting. No update.  Town of Cramerton- May2 20,2 2021- Page 10  18    Topics ofDiscussion for Each Commissioners  Commissioner Neeley stated she attended the COG meeting. Awards were distributed and the Aging in Action award was given to. Julie Reid who is the daughter ofs Shirley Wiggins. The City Commissioner Helms stated David Young was a great person tol be recognized by the Community Committee. He thanked Two Rivers Utilities for their response to his neighborhood. He stated he wants to follow up with the Planning Director and Town Manager to discuss the stormwater Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias offered his congratulations to David Young. He asked about the sign on South New Hope Road across from the Cramerton Middle School that is advertising for storage. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias stated he attended the police department's simulator training at the Gaston College training center. He said there many, different scenarios and he Commissioner Abernathy congratulated David Young. She asked about the signage for the kayak tours. The Town Manager said he will speak to Mr. Smallwood. She said she was recently riding her bike and when she came down Eighth Avenue when she went to turn onto the Goat Island Bridge she had had to do a hard 180: turn.. She asked about a possible ramp for bikes and wheelchairs SO they do not have to maneuver around the end: of the bridge. The Town Manager stated he will discuss this with Rodney Baker, Chief Adams, ànd Chief Foulk about a curb cut. Commissioner Abernathy asked: if there had been updates about the Del Webb project. The Town Manager stated information regarding that project will be presented at the next Board meeting. Commissioner Abernathy, asked about the neighborhood signs. The Town Manager stated two (2) responses were received and three (3). designs for the neighborhoods. A poll can be created and sent outt to the ad hoc committee. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias stated hel liked the new banners that were' placed on, the decorative poles. Commissioner Abernathy stated the colors match our signs and she said this was great team work betweèn the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.: The banners are purple, green, and blue banners. The blue banners Mayor Cauthen stated Duke Energy has been clearing the right of way along Mayflower Avenue. He recommended that the Town work proactively with this neighborhood and pre-approve the landscaping design as wè are a. designated Tree City USA. He recommended the Town partner with the Forestry Association" and/or NC State Agricultural Department about placement of replacing trees with shrubs or dwarftrees. He asked that a tree committee be formed.  ofGastonia was recognized for their mask initiative program.  audit as he does not feel right about committing our money to that.  encouraged everyone to take advantage ofthis opportunity.  can be switched out as seasonal banners.  Commissioner Neeley congratulated David Young.  Closed Session  [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)3)) Consult with the attorney to protect the attorney-client privilege. A motion was made Commissioner Neeley to enter into closed session. The motion was seconded  by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor.  Town ofCramerton- May 20, 2021 -1 Page 11  19    A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to return to open session. The motion was Adjournment: Upon return to open session and no action taken by the Board in closed session, a motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to adjourn. The motion was seconded by  seconded by Commissioner Helms. The vote was 4 to Oini favor.  Commissioner Helms. The vote was 41 to 0 in favor.  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton May 20, 2021 Page 12  20    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: CC: From: Date: Re:  Board of Commissioners David Pugh, Town Manager Joel Lineberger, Finance Director  6/1/2021  Consent Agenda Item for 6/3/21 meeting  Attached for Board consideration are Budget Amendments #17 and #18 to reflect the authorization for transfer of budgeted funds and expenditures within the General Fund as Proposed Amendment #17. This amendment is transfer budgeted Recreation Department operating funds to the Capital Outlay department top provide additional funds for complete build- out of Rocky Branch Park-Cramerton. Parks & Recreation Director Eric Smallwood presented this transfer request at the May 6 2021 board meeting. This amendment serves to document Proposed Amendment #18 This amendment is to provide funding for engineering services related to the Downtown Parking Lot project. This project was discussed fort the current FY'21  explained in the following paragraphs:  andi fund the appropriate capital outlay account.  budget year but was not funded.  Conclusion and Recommendation:  These Proposed Amendments are necessary to reflect previous Board discussions and to  provide adequate budgetary funding for capital outlay additions. Approval oft these amendments is recommended.  1  21    Town ofCramerton Budget Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021  BE. ITHEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners that the Budget Ordinance of] June 25, 2020i is Section 1.7 The following amounts are hereby appropriated for operations oft the Town of Cramerton and its activities  amended as follows:  for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2020 and ending. June 30,2021 as shown below:  Account 10-7000-550 10-6120-270 10-6120-480 10-6120-481 10-6120-499 10-6120-350 10-6120-126  Debit $77,000.00  Credit $3,500.00 $23,500.00 $15,000.00 $7,000.00 $24,500.00 $3,500.00  #17 Capital Outlay-Parks Recreation-concesions Recreation-Atheletic. Programs Expene Recreation-Game Oficial/Instructors Recreation-vents: & Programming Recreation-Parks & Trails Expense Recreation-Part-time Wages To transfer recreation operating departmetn funds to Capital Outlay for use on the Rocky Branch- Cramerton trail project. #18 Capital Outlay-General Government-Other Top provide funding for LaBella Associates engineering contract for Downtown Parking Lot  10-7000-150 10-3991-991  $68,000.00  Fund Balance  $68,000.00  project  Section 2. Copies of this amendment shall be provided to the Town Finance Officer and Town Clerkt tol bek kept on file byt them for the direction and disbursement of Town funds.  ADOPTED and effective this the 3rd day of June 2021.  William Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  22    OFCRAR  TOWN  1915  OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Commissioners DATE: May 19th,2021 RE: TA21-01 160D Updates to Land The North Carolina General  Director  Development Code  Zoning General Statutes, Assembly undertook an effort to modernize the School of Government, and working with multiple entities such as the NC Bar Planning and restructure this section other professional organizations. The  Association, the UNC not been added into replaced 160A to the amount of time was after the by 6 months due to  made at the the statutes. The last time, multiple as the guiding legislation for needed roll these established deadline 160D had to be used  SO that it made more sense, as well as intent was to modernize and  judicial level that were additions, revisions, and smaller changes out across all cities and  to codify decisions that statutes was in: 1905; since that  beingi implemented inj practice but had  had been  attempt at a wholesale update oft these  nothing on the scale oft the 160D updates. reshuffling of the text had taken  In. July 2019, 160D became law, and place, but still be used upi to the deadline, but  planning and zoning in North Carolina. Due  for ordinance updates; 160A could counties, a deadline of January 1, 2021  COVID-19, giving cities and exclusively. The deadline was extended  counties until July1, 2021 to  update ordinances.  Staff has used this time to work with our requirements of 160D. The following page each update is on, and the The Planning Board reviewed this  Development Code and craft updates tot the legal team to thoroughly evaluate our current Land the Land Development Code reason for that update, and the second section showing which  Code to bringi it into conformity with section is in two parts; the first is a matrix the  showing the full text ofe each proposed  is excerpts from  update.  recommended approval oft this request at their meeting on May 18tha and 01, 160D Updates to Land Development hearing on this matter and approve of  request to the Board of Commissioners. unanimously  Staff requests that the Board hold aj public  Code.  request TA21-  155 North Main St, Cramerton, North Carolina Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 28032 704-824-8943  23    a  24    CHAPTER1 AUTHORITY  Zoning provisions enacted herein are under the  which extend to cities the authority to enact authority ofNCGS 160A-384 160D-702, and safety of the community. It is further authorized regulations that promote the health, welfare that cities are allowed to regulate and restrict the under NCGS +60A-382 160D-702 repair or use of buildings, structures or land. erection, reconstruction, alteration, establishment of overlay districts in which additional This section further authorizes the properties that lie within the boundary of that district. North regulations may be imposed upon  require that all such regulations be uniform for each each district, but that the regulations in  Carolina general statutes also class or type of building throughout one district may differ from those in other  districts.  Subdivision provisions enacted herein are under the  801 which provide for the coordination of streets authority ofNCGS 160A-372 160D- existing or planned streets and within other public within proposed subdivisions with of recreation areas serving residents of the immediate facilities, the dedication or reservation  subdivision, or alternatively, for the provision of funds areas serving residents ofmore than one the distribution of population and traffic neighborhood in  neighborhood within the to be used to acquire recreation in the immediately area, and for a manner that will avoid congestion and  overcrowding.  1-1  25    These regulations and districts represent reasonable districts and their peculiar suitability for  consideration oft the character ofthe  a view toj preserving the existing environment particular uses ofland and have been made with future environment that realizes the greatest and/or assuring the development ofa individual properties. This is balanced against possible the use and enjoyment ofl land on buildings and land and the use and enjoyment of land necessary protection ofthe values of  objective of promoting and protecting the and the process of development. Section 3.3 160D Compliance The purpose and intent oft this section is to General Statute 160D ("160D")  on adjacent properties, with the  public welfare through the regulation ofland  with legislative requirements imposed the update the Land Development Code to  by state legislature as set forth in North Carolina comply  All references in the Land Development Code to "160A" applicable section of160D. Any references in zoning are hereby deleted. Definitions "Bedroom", and "Sleeping Unit"s shall be of"Building", the In the event of conflict between the provisions  shall be updated to reference the use district zoning" and "special use district" "Dwelling" Dwelling unit"  use permit", "special exception", "conditional the Land Development Code to "conditional  same as defined in 160D.  the Land Development Code, the provisions ofthis oft this Ordinance and any other provisions in Development Code shall in all circumstances be Ordinance shall apply. The Land  consistent with 160D.  interpreted and applied in a manner  3-2  26    CertificateafOeeumane  A document issued by Gaston County allowing the all applicable building code requirements. Church/Place ofWorshin  certifying that the structure or use has been constructed occupancy or use of a building and  or will be used in compliance with  A building or structure, or group of buildings or  construction are primarily intended for conducting structures, which by design and may include an accessory area for the interment organized religious services whose site schools operated by the church on the facilities oft the of the dead. Day care centers and/or  principal uses. Circus  church shall be considered separate  A large enclosed area used especially for sports and animal Commercial Vehicle Storageand/or Operations Af facility specifically designated for routine  performances.  commercial vehicles operated by the same storing and/or servicing ofs six (6) or more  entity.  Common Open Space  Land and/or water areas within the site streets, street rights-of-way, or off-street Common Open Space. Improved Common open space which has been improved with as, but not limited to, ballfields, tennis  owned or dedicated for public use, which is designated for development, not individually enjoyment of the residents of the development designed and intended for the common use or  but not including any lands occupied by  parking.  recreational areas and amenities such  etc.  courts, swimming pools, nature trails, clubhouses,  Community Center  A building used for recreational, social, educational and operated by aj public or non-profit Conditional Zoning amendment.  and cultural activities, usually owned  group or agency.  A legislative zoning map amendment with site-specific  conditions incorporated into the zoning map  4-8  27    CHAPTER1 11  BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  Section 11.1 Fm-Datisaudlamslus The Board of Adjustment shall have all the Carolina General Statue 160A-388 Ordinance. Generally, such following: 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.1.3  powers and duties authorized  160D-302, and in the manner powers and duties shall include, but not provided be  by North for in this restricted to the made by the  Hearing and deciding all appeals from decisions  Administrator. Reserved  Hearing applications for variances  Ordinance (except as may be provided from in the provisions of this  Ordinance.) nonconformities.  Section 15-34 of this use of, or expand  11.1.4 11.1.5  Hearing applications to replace, change the Establishment oft the Board ofAdjustment. There shall be and is hereby created a Board consisting of five (5): members. Four extraterritorial area, shall be  of Adjustment  oft the Town of Cramerton, and shall (4) members shall be residents Town Board, and one (1) member, be appointed by the Cramerton Commissioners of Gaston appointed by the Board of County years. All members shall have County, for overlapping terms ofthree (3) and privileges. Members shall equal duties, responsibilities, powers, reimbursed for any expenses incurred serve while without pay but may be  who shall be a resident of the  ofAdjustment.  representing the Board  Two (2) alternate Board of Adjustment  appointed. One Each altemate-member members shall also be member shall reside within the Town of Board of Adjustment   members shall serve in the absence of members. Said alternate members regular Board of Adjustment manner as regular members. Such shall be appointed in the same  limits  Cramerton's  Said  attending any regular or special the absence of  alternate members, while meeting of the Board and serving in  11-1  28    the Town shall be submitted. No application shall such information is first submitted to the  be forwarded to the TRC unless all  the next regularly scheduled TRCmeeting. Administrator at least fifteen (15) days prior to  a.  Review by TRC. The TRC shall review the final witht thej provisions ofthis Ordinance. 1.ft the final recording plat is found by the TRC to be 5E  recording plat for compliance  Administrator shall  in compliance, the with the approved decisions made by the each such decision.  -  recording plat. Any such final plat shall be consistent approve the final  preliminary plat and constructionplan. 2. The Administrator shall notify the subdivider of the TRC and the Baml-aF-Cwmisioer Recording of final approved plat. Upon its  recording plat within five (5) business days oft Administrator the date of regarding the final from the TRC, the Town-Beard Administrator receipt the final recording plat with the provisions oft this Ordinance and shall shall review it for compliance ofthe TRC. The aalercammisinw consider the recommendations approve or disapprove said plat. If the final Administrator may thereupon subdivider shall file the approved final plat with recording plat is approved, the deemed null and void. The subdivider approval of the final recording plat shall be two (2) paper copies of the recorded shall provide the Administrator with Town shall issue no zoning on a media suitable for use by the Town. The  b.  of  deeds. Such recording shall occur within plat approval, otherwise the recorded plat in a digital format first submitted to the  the Gaston County register of sixty (60) days of the date of final plat and a copy of the approved final  permits unless and until such final recorded is  Administrator rby the applicant.  plat  Section 15.11. Contents, Requirements for Final The final recording plat to be recorded in the office of the County; North Carolina, shall comply with the Carolina, amended effective February 1, North Carolina State Board of  Recording Plat.  Register of Deeds for Gaston practice for land surveying in North 1996, or latest amendment, published the  mapping requirements, as amended; standards of requirements set forth in G.S. 47-30 Surveyors, General Statutes of North Registration for Professional Engineers and by Land requirements of the Gaston County register Carolina of chapter 89C, as amended, and the The final recording plat shall be identical to deeds the shall apply to all surveys and maps. subdivision layout, metes and bounds, control approved preliminary plat insofar as  easements, and any and all information Technical information recording,  corners, street and alley rights-of-way necessary to be shown thereon for following certificates:  required on the construction plan and  recording.  as determined by the Administrator,  which is not necessary for  plat. The final recording plat shall contain the may be omitted from the final recording  15-11  29    1.C CERTIFICATE OF. APPROVAL FORI RECORDING Ihereby certify that the preliminaryplat oft the_ was duly approved by the Administrator Chamereon-TownBeard this final recording plat is in conformitytherewith.  Subdivision on and that  ADMINISTRATOR  CRAMERTON LAND DEVELOPMENTCODE 2. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION Ihereby certify that I am the owner of the property shown and Carolina and that I hereby adopt this plan of subdivision and other sites and easements to public or all sanitary sewers, all storm sewer  DATE  which is located in the subdivision jurisdiction of the Town of described hereon, establish minimum building setback lines, and dedicate all with my free consent,  Cramerton, North streets, walks, parks,  private use as noted. I hereby dedicate systems, and all water lines to the Town of  Cramerton.  SUBDIVIDER  Date  The certificate ofthe notary. shall read as follows:  NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY certify that and official seal, this the_ (Official Seal)  a notary public for said county and state, do hereby  acknowledged the due execution personally oft the appeared before me this day and  foregoing instrument. Witness my hand  day of  20_.  My commission expires:  Notary Public  3. CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY AND. ACCURACY. There shall appear on each plat a certificate by the person under whose supervision such survey or such plat was made, shown thereon. The ratio of plat, including recorded deed and plat references Any lines on the plat that were not actually surveyed must be  information shown on the  stating the origin of the  precision before any adjustments must  be shown. clearly indicated  15-12  30    and acknowledged official the due execution oft the foregoing instrument.  seal, this the_  day of  Witness my hand  ,20_.  (Official Seal)  My Commission Expires:  Notary Public  Section 15.12. Infrastructure Improvements.  - EE - -    - - E - E  +Sweh - E 9 - - - 5 E  5 fellewing: -  emsoFlheeseowsam,  guarantees.  5  -  15-15  31    )Phat-in-ease-ofa-Bure-oPepusoPe-swhiNaerte-cemplele-said improvements.the-fiameia-asionshal-hemalfieed-oFsueh-aetion-by the-Town-The-Tew-shal-then-submit-te-te-the-finaneial-institution-an stimateefthecestsesbsasseshniewilksemplatingHherguird-improvements as-determined-by-the-town-enginee,-The-finaneial-insHuliution-shalh-then mmediately-Pay-te-toAHReePsie-s-edede-te-complete-the mprovements,wP-e-e-wFsalamseeFe-eserw-asco.nt-ordeliverie he-Tewr-any-olherinsmme-ayemdeseoralherwise-made-payeble . 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Performance guarantees prior to recordation ofa final subdivision plat must be in 1. Optional agreement. In lieu of requiring the completion, installation, and, if applicable, dedication of all improvements prior to final plat approval, the Town may enter into an agreement with the subdivider whereby the subdivider shall guarantee completion of all required improvements as specified on the approved preliminary plat for that portion oft the subdivision to be shown on the final plat within two years from the date of final plat approval unless otherwise specified in the written agreement. Once said agreement is signed by both parties and the security required herein is provided, the final plat may be approved by the Town; provided, however, that all other requirements of this article are met. To secure this agreement, the subdivider shall provide either one or a combination of the following guarantees in an amount equal to 1.25 times the costs, as estimated by the subdivider and approved by the engineer, of installing all required improvements on the approved preliminary plat for that portion of the subdivision to be shown on the final plat. The amount shall be  subject to the approval oft the Town Board.  15-16  32    2. Surety performance bond. The subdivider shall obtain a performance bond from a surety bonding company satisfactory to the Town, as applicable. A surety bonding company must at minimum be: (I) registered to do business with the North Carolina Secretary of State; (2) licensed to issue surety bonds in the State ofl North Carolina by the North Carolina Department of Insurance; (3) rated at least "B+" by a reputable bond rating agency; and (4) possess a minimum of $50,000,000.00 in assets. The Town Board may, within its sole discretion, insist upon alternative standards based upon the particular project, the estimated cost of completion of the improvements, and/or other factors indicating higher standards are warranted. The bond(s) must contain the following provisions: (I) the bond(s) shall remain in effect until such time as all improvements are installed and approved by the Town; (2) the surety bonding company, within 15 days of the Town providing notice of default, shall take over and complete all improvements or pay the Town in cash the estimated costs of installing the improvements as determined by the Town's planner or engineer; and (3) the Town shall be able to draw upon the bond(s) in the event that the subdivider defaults upon its agreement with the Town in accordance with subsection (3). Any charges associated with cost calculation or 3. Letter(s) of credit. The subdivider shall obtain an irrevocable letter(s) of credit issued by a commercial bank satisfactory to the Town Board. The commercial bank issuing the letter of credit must be: (I) organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state. of the United States, or the District of Columbia; (2) authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina; (3) subject to regulation by the State of North Carolina or federal banking regulatory authorities; and (4) possess combined capital stock, surplus, and undivided profits aggregating at least $100,000,000.00. The Town Board may, within its sole discretion, insist upon alternative standards based upon the particular project, the estimated cost of completion of the improvements, and/or other factors indicating higher standards are warranted. The letter(s) of credit must contain the following provisions: (I) the letter(s) of credit shall be evergreen and shall not be subject to expiration until such time as all improvements are installed and approved by the Town Board, and shall require the issuing commercial bank to give at least 60 days' notice of its intent to terminate the letter(s) of credit, upon which the Town can draw upon the letter(s) of credit; (2) the Town shall be able to draw upon the letter(s) of credit at any time on or before its expiration; (3) the commercial bank shall, upon written notification by the Town Board that the subdivider is in default, immediately pay to the Town the full amount, or any lesser amount of the letter(s) of credit, ifr requested by the Town Board; (4) the Town shall be able to draw upon the letter(s) of credit in the event that the subdivider defaults upon its agreement with the Town in accordance with subsection (2) of this section; and (5) the letter(s) of credit shall allow for presentment and collection at a  verification shall be borne entirely by the subdivider.  location within a 30-mile radius ofthe Town.  15-17  33    4. Cash or equivalent surety. The subdivider shall deposit cash, or other instrument readily convertible into cash at face value, such as a certificate of deposit or treasury-issued security, either with the Town or in escrow with a financial institution designated as an official depository oft the Town. The use ofany instrument other than cash shall be subject to the approval oft the Town Board. Ifcash or other instrument is deposited in escrow with a financial institutionas provided above, then the subdivider shall file with the Town Board an agreement between the financial institution and the subdivider guaranteeing the (a) Said escrow account shall be held in trust for the Town until released by the Town Board and may not be used or pledged by the subdivider in any (b) That the financial institution shall, upon written notification by the Town Board stating that the subdivider is in default, immediately pay to the Town all funds in said account, excluding any interest earned; and (c) That the duration of said escrow account(s) shall be until such time as all improvements are installed and approved by the Town Board, or until the subdivider provides the Town with an acceptable, alternative guarantee for the completion of installing all remaining required improvements on the approved preliminary plat for that portion of the subdivision to be shown on the final plat. Any charges associated with cost calculation or  following:  other matter during the term oft the escrow;  verification shall be borne entirely by the subdivider.  5. Duration of financial guarantees. The duration oft the performance guarantee shall initially be one year, unless the developer determines that the scope of work for the required improvements necessitates a longer duration. In the case ofa bonded obligation, the completion date shall be set one year from the date the bond is issued, unless the developer determines that the scope of work for the 6. Extension. A developer shall demonstrate reasonable, good-faith progress toward completion oft the required improvements that are secured by the performance guarantee or any extension. Ifthe improvements are not completed to the specifications oft the Town, and the current performance guarantee is likely to expire prior to completion of the required improvements, the performance guarantee shall be extended, or a new performance guarantee issued, for an additional period; provided, however, that the extension shall only be fora duration necessary to complete the required improvements. Ifar new performance guarantee is issued, the amount shall be determined by the procedure provided in 160D-804E ofand shall include the total cost ofa all incomplete improvements. 7. Release. The performance guarantee shall be returned or released, as appropriate, inat timely manner upon the acknowledgement by the Town (or Gaston County) that the improvements for which the performance guarantee is being required are  required improvements necessitates a longer duration.  complete.  15-18  34    8. Date ofDefault (30 days prior to expiration). All projects whose public improvements are not completed and accepted at least 30 days prior to the expiration oft the financial guarantee shall be in default, unless said guarantee is extended with the consent of the Town Board to a future date not to exceed six 9. Default. Upon default by the subdivider, the Town Board, as applicable, may require the surety, the letter ofo credit issuer, ort the financial institution holding the escrow account to pay all or a portion oft the bond, letter ofc credit, or escrow account to the Town. Upon payment, the Town shall expend said funds to complete all or any portion ofthe required improvements as it deems necessary. For purposes ofthis section, default shall constitute any oft the following: (1) failure on the part oft the subdivider to complete, within the time period specified in the agreement in subsection (G) oft this section, the required improvements as specified on the approved preliminary plat for that portion oft the subdivision to be shown on the final plat; (2) failure on the part ofthe subdivider to install any improvement in accordance with the specifications or the regulations in the Town's ordinances; or (3) transfer of ownership ofa any portion oft the property or lots located within the subdivision to another person or entity under no legal obligation to install the required improvements (e.g., foreclosure). Ifone of the above events occurs, nothing herein shall preyent the Town from declaring default prior to the expiration oft the time period specified in subsection 4(c) of 10. Release of guarantee surety. In its sole discretion, the Town Board may release a portion of any security posted as the improvements are completed and recommended for approval by the Town Planner, sO long as the Town maintains the posted security in an amount equal to at least 1.25 times the estimated costs of installation of the remaining improvements. However, notwithstanding the above, nothing shall require the Town Board to release any portion ofs security posted until such time as all improvements are installed and approved by the Town Board. Within 30 days after receiving the Town Planner's recommendation, the Town Board shall approve or not approve said improvements. Once all required improvements on the preliminary plat for that portion of the subdivision to be shown on the final plat have been installed and approved, then all security posted for said improvements shall be released by the Town Board. b. All subdivision construction, whether or not guaranteed by a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit or other approved form of security, shall be inspected at all phases by the town engineer or his designated representative. Notice of all such inspection requests by the developer shall be given to the Town Engineer's office at least twenty-four hours prior to the date such inspection is requested to be made. Upon completion of all the improvements required by this ordinance, written notice shall be given by the developer to the Administrator. The town engineer or his designated representative shall inspect said improvements and within thirty days and either recommend the release of the security given to the Town Manager or indicate to the  months, or to a date determined by Town Board.  this section.  developer any area ofnon-compliance.  15-19  35    Section 15.13. Conformity to Theroughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Whenever a tract of land included within any proposed subdivision includes any part ofa street or proposed street sO designated on the Theroughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan or as otherwise approved by the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO or  NCDOT, the subdivider shall:  a.  Plat the part of such proposed public right-of-way in the location and to the width indicated on the Theroughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan (or as otherwise approved by the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO or NCDOT) if such street is a part oft the network of streets within or providing access to the proposed Reserve the part of such public way (as shown on the Thoreughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan or as otherwise approved by the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO or NCDOT) for street purposes and establish appropriate building setback lines therefor if such street is not aj part oft the network of streets  subdivision; or  b.  within or providing access to the proposed subdivision. Section 15.14. General Street Layout and Ownership  a. All proposed streets shall provide satisfactory alignment for continuation of existing, planned, or platted streets with which they are to connect. b. When a proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to a railroad right-of- way, it shall be planned sO as to avoid having residential lots front on a street that runs C. When a tract of land to be subdivided includes a major or minor thoroughfare as designated on the Thoroughfare Plan or as otherwise approved by NCDOT, the subdivider shall provide a separate street permitting access to the lots abutting the major or minor thoroughfare. As an alternative, reverse frontage may be established along the major or minor thoroughfare provided that private driveways d. Proposed streets shall be adjusted to the contour of the land SO as to produce usable lots and streets of gradient as specified in Section 15-16ofthisOrdinance. e. Street layout shall be sO designed as to provide for future access to and not impose undue hardship upon undeveloped property adjoining thes subdivision.  parallel and adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.  shall not have direct access to the major or minor thoroughfare.  f.  Half streets shall be prohibited, except where essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in relation to surrounding property, in conformity with all applicable street construction requirements as established in the North Carolina Department ofTransportation publication "Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Standards" and other Town regulations concerning land development or use, and where the Town Board finds it practicable to require dedication of the other half when adjoining property is subdivided. Where a half  15-22  36    street already exists adjacent to a tract tol be subdivided, the other half shall be All streets contained within a subdivision shall be dedicated to the public. Private streets may be allowed by the Town Board in their discretion SO long as they meet all applicable construction standards contained in this Ordinance.  planned within such tract at the time ofi its subdivision.  Section 15.15. Street Right-of-way Dimensions.  (NOTE: WHERE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, AS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND' THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN DIFFER, THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY, EXCEPT AS  OTHERWISE APPROVED BY NCDOT.)  a. Minimum street right-of-way widths shall be as follows:  1.  Freeways shall comply with the requirements of the Town of Cramerton and North Carolina Department of Transportation as outlined in the 2. Major thoroughfare streets shall comply with the requirements of the Town of Cramerton and North Carolina Department of Transportation as outlined in the Theroughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan Minor thoroughfare streets shall comply with the requirements of the Town of Cramerton and North Carolina Department of Transportation as outlined in the Thoroughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan. 4. Collector streets shall be not less than 60 feet. Residential streets shall not be less than 50 feet. Marginal access streets shall be not less than 50 feet.  horoughfare Comprehensive Transportation Plan.  3.  5. 6.  7. A street right-of-way, which is located within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction, shall comply with the requirements of this Ordinance and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The larger right-of-way  width oft the two shall apply.  b. Cul-de-sac and permanent dead-end street layout shall be as follows:  1.  Cul-de-sac and permanent dead-end streets shall be no more than 800 feet in length, as measured from the centerpoint of the cul-de-sac to the intersection of the cul-de-sac street and the street providing access to the Cul-de-sac and permanent dead-end streets shall terminate in a circular right-of-way with a minimum diameter of 100 feet, unless an equally safe and convenient form ofturning space is approved by the Town.  cul-de-sac.  2.  Section 15.16. Street Grades and Alignment.  (NOTE: WHERETHE! REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, AS CONTAINED INTHIS ORDINANCE, AND THEHOROUGHFARE COMPREHENSIVETRANSPORTATION PLAN DIFFER,  15-23  37    THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY, EXCEPT AS  OTHERWISE. APPROVED BY NCDOT.)  a.  Grades.  1. The minimum grades for freeways, major and minor thoroughfares shall comply with the requirements of the Town of Cramerton and North Carolina 2. All other streets shall have grades no greater than ten percent, unless prohibited by geographic or topographic conditions or otherwise approved by the town 3. No street shall have grades of less than one percent in the flow line, where concrete gutters are provided unless otherwise approved by the town engineer. Vertical curves. All changes in street grade shall be connected by vertical curves of a minimum length as determined by Town standards and Horizontal curvature. The minimum radius of horizontal curvature on the  Department ofTransportation.  engineer.  b.  specifications.  C. 1. 2. 3.  center line of as street shall be as follows: Major thoroughfare streets 6501 feet. Minor thoroughfare streets 400feet. Other streets 250: feet.  d. Tangents. Between reverse curves on thoroughfares there shall be a tangent of not less than 100 feet, except where curves are spiral curves; all other streets shall have a tangent of not less than 50 feet between reverse curves, unless  otherwise approved by the town engineer.  e. Intersections.  1. All streets shall intersect at an angle as near 90 degrees as possible and 2. In the interest of greater safety and better traffic flow at street intersections or block corners, the property lines at the intersection shall be rounded by an arc ofar radius of not less than 25 feet on thoroughfares and by an arc ofar radius of 3. Where streets intersect at an angle of less than 90 degrees, the foregoing radii shall be increased tol lengths prescribed by the town engineer.  practicable.  at least 20 feet on all other streets.  Section 15.17. Street Grading.  (NOTE: WHERETHE! REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON,AS CONTAINED INTHIS ORDINANCE, ANDTHE HOROUGHFARE- COMPREHENSIVETRANSPORTATION PLAN: DIFFER,  15-24  38    d. Concrete combination curb and gutter shall be installed along both sides of the street, and all such installations shall be in complete accordance with North Carolina Department of Transportation Subdivision Roads Minimum Construction Streets described in Paragraphs "b" and "c" above, shall be topped with a roadway surface that complies with the requirements of the Town of Cramerton and North Carolina Department of Transportation and as determined by the town engineer (NOTE: WHERE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, AS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND THE PHOROUGHFARE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN DIFFER, THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY  Standards.  Section 15.21. Paving Widths.  NCDOT.)  The width of pavement shall be as follows:  a. The minimum width for freeways and major thoroughfares shall be as determined by the town engineer after duly considering the needs of the Town and the North Carolina Department ofTransportation as outlined in the Thoroughfare. Plan. b. Minor thoroughfares, which are determined by the town engineer to be four twelve-foot traffic lanes, shall have a paving width ofr not less than 53 feet back of Minor thoroughfares, which are determined by the town engineer to be three twelve-foot traffic lanes, shall have a paving width ofnot less than 41 feet back of d. Collector streets, which are determined by the town engineer to be two fifteen and one-half foot traffic lanes, shall have a paving width of not less than 35 feet back Other collector streets, which are determined by the town engineer to be three twelve-foot traffic lanes, shall have aj paving width ofnot less than 41 feet back of Residential streets shall have a paving width of not less than 28 feet back of curb Cul-de-sac or dead-end street pavement shall terminate with a paved turning area after duly considering the applicable NCDOT standards and other site locational  curb to back of curb.  curb to back ofcurb.  ofcurb to back ofcurb.  curb to back of curb.  tol back of curb. [Two twelve-foot traffic lanes).  factors.  15-27  39    exposure to flood hazards.  Base flood elevation data shall be provided for all subdivisions submitted.  Section 15.34 Variations to the terms of this Chapter  a. The Town Board shall have the authority to vary the terms of this Chapter as it applies to the subdivision requirements on a case-by case basis after having first held a public hearing and having found in the affirmative each of the following 1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the 2. The modification is necessary for the preservation of a substantial property 3. The circumstances giving rise to the need for the modification are peculiar to the subdivision and are not generally characteristic ofothersubdivisions. 4. The granting oft the modification will not be detrimental to the public's health, safety, and welfare nor injurious to other properties in close proximity to the  findings:  subdivider oft the reasonable use ofhis land.  right of the petitioner.  subdivision site.  b. Said public hearing shall be held in a quasi-judicial manner. Notice of said public 1. Notice shall be sent by the Town by first class mail to the applicant and to owners of all contiguous pieces of property at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. The notice shall indicate the nature of the public hearing and 2. Notice shall also be posted by the Town in a conspicuous location in the Cramerton Town Hall at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Said notice shall indicate the nature of the public hearing and the date, time, and 3. A conspicuous sign shall also be posted by the Town in a conspicuous location on the subject property at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Said notice shall indicate the nature of the public hearing and the  hearing shall be provided in the following manner:  the date, time, and place where it is to occur.  place where it is to occur.  date, time, and place where it is to occur.  Section 15.35 Notice of New Subdivision Fees and Fee Increases; public comment a. The Town shall provide notice to interested parties of the imposition of or increase in fees or charges applicable solely to the construction of development subject to this Article at least seven days prior to the first meeting where the imposition of or increase in the fees or charges is on the agenda for consideration. The Town shall employ at least two of the following means of communication in order to provide  period  the notice required by this section.  15-35  40    1. Notice of the meeting in a prominent location on a Web site managed or 2. Notice of the meeting in a prominent physical location, Notice of the meeting by electronic mail or other reasonable means to a list ofinterested parties that is created by the Town for the purpose ofnotification as required by this section. b. During the consideration of the imposition of or increase in fees or charges as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Town Board shall permit aj period of This section shall not apply if the imposition of or increase in fees or charges is contained in a budget filed in accordance with the requirements ofG.S. 159-12.  maintained by the Town.  public comment.  15-36  41    Board recommendation shall be accompanied by statements that address (1) whether the proposed amendment is consistent with any comprehensive plan that has been adopted by the governing board and any other officially adopted plan that is applicable, and (2) other matters that the Planning Board deems appropriate and (3) why it considers the action taken Ifno written report is received from the planning board within sixty (60) days of referral of the amendment to the Planning Board, the Town Board may act on the amendment without the planning board report. The Town Board is not bound by the  to be reasonable and in thej public interest.  recommendations, ifany, ofthe Planning Board. Section 19.7, Action By Board of Commissioners  Conditional zoning decisions are a legislative process subject to. judicial review using the same procedures and standard of review as apply to general use district zoning decisions. Once the public hearing has been held, the Board of Commissioners shall take action on the petition. The public hearing, once opened, can be continued to a later date and action  taken at that time. The board shall have the authority to: 1.3 Approve the application as submitted. 2. Deny approval oft the application  3. Approve the application with modifications that are mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the governing board. Such conditions shall be in compliance with 4. Submit the application to the Planning Board for further study. The Planning Board shall have up to thirty (30) days from the date of such submission to make a report to the governing board. If no report is issued, the governing board can take final action on the petition. The governing board reserves the right to schedule and advertise a new public hearing based on the Planning Board's  Section 19.8.  report.  Section 19.8 ConditionsotApprovalofPetition  In approving a petition for the reclassification of a piece of property to a CZ district, the Planning Board may recommend, and the governing board may require that reasonable and appropriate conditions be attached to approval of the petition. Such conditions shall be limited to those that address the conformance ofthe development and use oft the site to Town ordinances and an officially adopted comprehensive or other plan and those that address the impacts reasonably expected to be generated by the development or use oft the site. The petitioner will have a reasonable opportunity to consider and respond to any additional requirements prior to approval or denial by the governing board. Such conditions may exceed any performance criteria or minimum requirements listed elsewhere in this Ordinance that pertain to that development. Statements that (1) analyze whether the rezoning is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan and any other officially adopted plan, and (2) other matters that the Town Board deems appropriate and (3) why it considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest shall be prepared and accompany each final decision relative to the CZ rezoning request.  19-4  42    Section 21.4 Remedies  Inc case any structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained in violation ofthis Ordinance, the Administrator, or any other appropriate Town Official, or any person who would be damaged by such violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute an action for injunction or other appropriate action or proceeding to  prevent such violation.  Section 21.5 Complaints Regarding Violations  Whenever a violation of this Ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the cause and basis thereof shall be filed with the Administrator who shall properly record such complaint, immediately  investigate, andt take action as provided by this Ordinance. Section 21.6 Enforcement And Penalties  Any person, firm or corporation convicted of violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined an amount not to exceed five-hundred dollars ($500) and/or imprisoned for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate offense, provided that the violation ofthis Ordinance is not corrected within thirty (30) days after notice of said violation is After the effective date of this chapter, any person who, being the owner of any land located within the planning. jurisdiction of this Ordinance thereafter subdivides his land in violation of this chapter, and records such subdivision in the Gaston County register of The description by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other document used in the process of selling or transferring land shall not exempt the transaction from this violation. The Town, through its attorney or other official designated by the Town Board, may enjoin an illegal subdivision, or transfer or sale of land by action for injunction. Further, violators of this ordinance shall be subject, upon conviction, to fine and In addition to the other remedies cited in this Ordinance for the enforcement of its provisions, and pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes A-PS-A8-TA 375,-amd-160A-389 160D-404 and 160D-403(), the regulations and standards in this Ordinance may be enforced through the issuance of civil penalties by the Administrator. Subsequent citations for the same violation may be issued by the Administrator if the offender does not correct the violation (except as otherwise provided below in a Warning Situation) after it has been issued unless the offender has sought an appeal to the actions of  given.  deeds office, shall be guilty ofa misdemeanor.  imprisonment as provided in G.S. 14-4.  the Administrator through the Board of Adjustment.  21-3  43    The following penalties are hereby established:  Warning Citation First Citation Second Citation For Same Offense Third. And Subsequent Citations For Same Offense  Correct Violation Within 101 Days  $100.00 $250.00  $500.00 Forl Each Day  Ifthe offender fails to pay penalties which have been cited within five (5) days after the offender has been cited, the Town may recover the penalties in a civil action in the nature of Pursuant to G.S. 60A-389 160D-404(c), ifa building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this Ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred thereby, the Town in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate the violation, to prevent occupancy of the building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business The above remedies are cumulative, and the Town may pursue any or all oft the same at its discretion. Each day that the violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Section 21.7 Early Vesting OfDevelopment Rights Upon Approval OfSite Plan Pursuant to G.S. 160-A-385+ 160D-108 and not withstanding any other provision of this Ordinance or amendment thereto, a landowner may apply for a site specific development plan approval which shall entitle said landowner to develop property in accordance with said site specific development plan. The procedure for establishing a vested right is set forth  debt.  or use in or about the premises.  in this section.  21.7.1 Definitions  For the purpose of this section only, the following definitions shall apply:  1.  Landowner  Any owner of a legal or equitable interest in real property, including the heirs, devisees, successors, assigns, and personal representative of such owner. The landowner may allow a person holding a valid option to purchase to act as his agent or representative for purposes of submitting a  21-4  44    proposed site specific development plan in the manner allowed by  Ordinance. Property Cramerton. Vested Right  2.  All real property located within thej planning. jurisdiction oft the Town of  3.  The right to undertake and complete the development and use of property under the terms and conditions of an approved site specific development plan. Types and duration of statutory vested rights shall be as set forth in N.C.G.S. 160D-108 and 160D-108.1. Amendments in land development regulations are not applicable or enforceable without the written consent of  the owner with regard to any vested rights. 21.7.2 Submission OfA Site Specific Development Plan  To apply for vested right, a landowner shall first submit to the Administrator asite specific development plan. The plan shall be submitted in completed form at least fifteen (15) days prior to the next regularly scheduled or called Planning Board meeting. The site specific development plan shall be considered complete if submitted with a fee (in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Town Board) and an accompanying application which, at a minimum, contains all information listed in Section 20.2(A) of  this Ordinance. 21.7.3 Planning Board Review  The Planning Board shall have a maximum of forty-five (45) days from the date it initially met to review the application to submit a recommendation to the Town Board. The Planning Board may at any time during this period, require additional information to evaluate an application. Should such information be requested, the review period shall not resume being counted until such information is presented to the Planning Board. Ifno recommendation is made to the Town Board after the end of the forty- five (45) day review period, the application shall be forwarded to the Town  Board without ai recommendation.  21.7.4 Public! Hearing  Once aj recommendation is received from the Planning Board (or the forty- five day period expires without a recommendation) the Town Board shall conduct a public hearing on the application. Notice of the public hearing  shall be given as follows:  21-5  45    effective with respect to the subject property upon the expiration or termination of the vested right. The Town may also enforce on the property any additional regulations (adopted during the time the vested right was in effect) which are general in nature and applicable to all property subject to  the regulations oft this Ordinance.  21.7.10 Permit Choice  Ifa land development regulation is amended between the time a development permit application was submitted and a development permit decision is made ori ifa land development regulation is amended aftera development permit decision has been challenged and found to be wrongfully denied or illegal, G.S. 143-755 applies.  21.8 Types of Decisions  Forc clarity, there are three types of decisions:  21.8.1. Legislative. Legislative decisions set policy and provides the decision-making board with the maximum amount of discretion. The legislative process typically includes public engagement. In connection with any requested rezoning of property or amendment to this UDO, there isar required public hearing with broad public notice and ai mandatory planning board review. Examples ofl legislative decisions are:  a. Text Amendments b. Zoning Map Changes C. Conditional Rezonings  21.8.2. Quasi-judicial. Quasi-judicial decisions require the board to apply standards that are already set in the ordinance using a legalistic process to gather quality evidence to resolve contested facts, and to apply those facts tos standards that involve judgment (such as being "compatible "or "harmonious" with the surrounding neighborhood). Public engagement is limited to those who have relevant evidence on whether the proposal meets the standards. Examples ofc quasi-judicial decisions are:  a. Variances b. Appeals  21.8.3. Administrative. Administrative decisions require staff to apply objective standards set in the ordinance to facts that are supplied in applications. Ifthe application meets the standards it is approved; ifnot, it isdenied. The process is bureaucratic in nature, with minimal discretion or public engagement. Examples of administrative decisions are: b. Construction Plans, Zoning Permits, Erosion Control Permits, and Miscellaneous Permits, such as Temporary Use Permits  a. Subdivision Plats  Building Permits, Sign Permits,  21-9  46    21.8.4 Voting Majority Vote Sufficient on First Reading. A legislative decision for development regulation on ar matter for which there has been a public hearing as set forth herein is permitted on first reading by a simple majority vote. There is no need for two-thirds majority on first reading, as  was required for cities under prior law.  21.9 Moratoria. Temporary moratoria may be adopted by the Town in  accordance with the requirements of 160D-107. 21.10 Conflicts ofInterest  21.10.1 Governing Board. A Town Board member shall not vote on any legislative decision regarding a development regulation adopted pursuant to this UDO where the outcome ofthe matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. A Town Board member shall not vote on any zoning amendment ift the landowner of the property subject to a rezoning petition or the applicant for a text amendment is a person with whom the member has a close familial, business, or other associational 21.10.2 Appointed Boards. Members of appointed boards shall not vote on any advisory or legislative decision regarding a development regulation adopted pursuant to this UDO where the outcome oft the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. An appointed board member shall not vote on any zoning amendment ifthe landowner oft the property subject to a rezoning petition or the applicant forat text amendment is aj person with whom the member has a close 21.10.3 Administrative Staff. No: staffmember shall make a final decision on an administrative decision required by this UDO ifthe outcome oft that decision would have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the staff member or ift the applicant or other person. subject to that decision is aj person with whom the staffr member has a close familial, business, or other associational relationship. Ifas staffmember has a conflict ofinterest under this section, the decision shall be assigned to the supervisor ofthe staff person or such other staff person as may be designated by the development regulation or other ordinance. No staffmember shall be financially interested or employed by a business that is financially interested in a development subject to regulation under this UDO unless the staff member is the owner oft the land or building involved. No staffmember or other individual or an employee ofa company contracting with the Town to provide staffs support shall engage in any work that is inconsistent with his or her duties or 21.10.4 Quasi-Judicial Decisions. A member ofany board exercising quasi- judicial functions pursuant to this UDO shall not participate in or vote on any quasi- judicial matter in a manner that would violate affected persons' constitutional rights to an impartial decision maker. Impermissible violations of due process include, but are not limited to, a member having a fixed opinion prior tol hearing the matter that  relationship.  familial, business, or other associational relationship.  with the interest oft the Town, as determined by the Town.  21-10  47    is not susceptible to change, undisclosed ex parte communications, a close familial, business, or other associational relationship with an affected person, or a financial 21.10.5 Resolution of Objection. Ifan objection is raised to a board member's participation at or prior to the hearing or vote on a particular matter and that member does not recuse himself or herself, the remaining members oft the board 21.10.6 Familial Relationship. For purposes oft this section, a "close familial relationship" means a spouse, parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent, or grandchild. The term includes the step, half, and in-law relationships.  interest in the outcome oft the matter.  shall by majority vote rule on the objection.  21.11 Oath ofOffice. All members appointed to boards under this Article shall, before entering their duties, qualify by taking an oath of office as required by G.S.  153A-26 and G.S. 160A-61.  21.12 Miscellaneous Administration Authorities  21.12.1 Development Agreement. The Town may consider and enter into Development Agreements at the request ofa property owner in accordance with 21.12.2 Building Code Enforcement. Building Code Enforcement shall be in accordance with G.S. 160D, Article 11. As of the date oft this UDO, Building Code 21.12.3 Additional Authority. The Town has certain Additional Authority as 21.12.4 Judicial Review. N.C.G.S. 160D, Article 14 authorizes judicial review of certain Town decisions. Challenges to Town decisions shall be in accordance with  G.S. 160D. Article 10.  enforcement is handled by Gaston County. provided in G.S. 160D, Article 13.  the applicable provisions ofG.S. 160D, Article 14.  21-11  48    property or any portion thereof or fora a similar change in the zoning text until the expiration ofone(I)year from the date ofs such previous denial. Once a completed application for a change on the zoning map has been submitted to the Administrator, the petitioner may have the petition withdrawn. If the petition is withdrawn after it has been reviewed by the Planning Board but prior to a public hearing being called by the Town Board, no new petition for any change in zoning classification of the same property or any part thereof may be filed (except by the Planning Board) for ap period of six months following the date of withdrawal. If the petition is withdrawn after aj public hearing has been called by the Town Board, no new petition for a change in zoning classification of the same property or any portion thereof may be filed (except by the Planning Board) for a period of  one year following the date ofwithdrawal.  22.1.11 Governing Board Statement.  A.  Plan Consistency. When adopting or rejecting any zoning text or map amendment, the Town Board shall approve a brief statement describing whether its action is consistent or inconsistent with an adopted comprehensive plan. The requirement fora a plan consistency statement may also be met by a clear indication in the minutes ofthe Town Board that at the time ofa action on the amendment the Town Board was aware ofa and considered the planning board's recommendations and any relevant portions ofa an adopted comprehensive plan. Ifa zoning map amendment is adopted and the action was deemed inconsistent with the adopted plan, the zoning amendment shall have the effect of also amending any future land-use map int the approved plan, and no additional request or application for a plan amendment shall be required. A plan amendment and a zoning amendment may be considered concurrently. The plan consistency statement is not subject to judicial review. Ifaz zoning map amendment qualifies as a "large- scale rezoning" under G.S. 160D-602(b), the Town Board statement describing plan consistency may address the overall rezoning and describe how the analysis and policies in the relevant adopted plans were considered Additional Reasonableness: Statement for Rezonings. When adopting or rejecting any petition fora a zoning map amendment, a statement analyzing the reasonableness oft the proposed rezoning shall be approved by the Town Board. This statement of reasonableness may consider, among other factors, (i) the size, physical conditions, and other attributes oft the area proposed to be rezoned, (ii) the benefits and detriments to the landowners, the neighbors, and the surrounding community, (iii) the relationship between the current actual and permissible development on the tract and adjoining areas and the development that would be permissible under the proposed amendment; (iv) why the action taken is in the public interest; and (v) any changed conditions warranting the amendment. Ifaz zoning map amendment qualifies asa "large-scale rezoning" under G.S. 160D-602(b), the Town Board statement on reasonableness may address the overall rezoning.  int the action taken.  B.  22-5  49    C.  Single Statement Permissible. The statement ofr reasonableness and the plan consistency statement required by this section may be approved as as single  statement.  22.1.12 Citizen Comments and Input (Public Hearings before the Town Board). Ifany resident or property owner in the Town submits a written statement regarding aj proposed amendment, modification, or repeal to a: zoning regulation, including a text or map amendment, to the Town Clerk at least two business days prior to the proposed vote on such change, the Town Clerk shall deliver such written statement to the Town Board. Ifthe proposed change is the subject of a quasi-judicial proceeding under G.S. 160D-705 or any other statute, the Town Clerk shall provide only the names and addresses of the individuals providing written comment, and the provision of such names and addresses to all members oft the board shall not  disqualify any member of the board from voting.  22.1.13 Down-Zoning; Property Owner Consent Required. No amendment to zoning regulations ora zoning map that down-zones property shall be initiated nor is it enforceable without the written consent ofall property owners whose property is the subject ofthe down-zoning amendment, unless the down-zoning amendment is initiated by the Town. For purposes ofthis section, down-zoning" means a zoning ordinance that affects an area ofland in one oft the following ways: (I)By decreasing the development density oft the land to be less dense than was allowed under its previous usage. (2)B By reducing the permitted uses oft the land that are specified ina zoning ordinance or land development regulation to fewer uses than were  allowed under its previous usage.  22-6  50    TOWN OF CRAMERTON  Of CRAMS  EST.  1915  CARDI /  FY2 2021-2022 FEE SCHEDULES  EFFECTIVE DATE JULY 1, 2021  51    GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEES  Copies:  Toshiba Copiers-Town Hall and Recreation Center  Public Documents: First five pages $0.00, thereafter: $0.20 per page Electronic Copies: CD's and DVD'sofDocuments: $10.00 per disc Police Reports: $2.00 (Traffic Reports are also available online)  Non-public documents: $0.25 per page, front/back $0.50 per page, legal: $0.35 per page  Reports: Permits  Rental Property Permits: $10.00 per year Yard Sale Permits: $5.00 per event Peddler/Solicitation Permit: $25.00 per solicitation Private Business Use ofTown Property: $200.00 per use  Requires an application andj fee submission in advance. Issuedfor a two week period, Subsequent use requires a new application andfee in advance ofeach bi-weekly  period Fees:  Municipal Vehicle Tag Fee: $15.00 GolfCart/Utility Vehicle License Fee: $15.00 Returned Check Fee: Maximum amount allowed by law Replacement ofLost or Damaged Check Fee: $35.00  CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES  In addition to civil penalties and/or criminal prosecution, the Code Enforcement Officer will invoice property owners for lawn maintenance or removal of personal property at the Town's  cost plus 259administrative fees. The minimum invoice will be $100.00.  MINIMUM HOUSING FEES  The Town will invoice property owners all fees incurred for the enforcement ofthe minimum housing ordinance. Fees include, but are not limited to, title searches, site inspections, etc.  PUBLIC WORKS FEES  52    Waste and Recycling Collection  The Town contracts household waste and recycling collection services. Waste Management is the current contractor for these services. Fees are included as part ofthe ad valorem tax The Town provides one waste and one recycling cart to each town residence. Additional waste and recycling carts can be obtained from Waste Management fora fee that is  included with the annual property tax bill  invoiced directly by Waste Management to the resident. Truck Rental Fee for Debris and Yard Waste  Town residents are provided limited use oftown dump trucks two times per calendar year to assist Public Works personnel with the collection of large amounts of permitted items of  debris and/or yard waste.  First use each calendar year: No Charge  Second use within a calendar year: $80.00 or landfill charges, whichever is greater,  or  $40.00 for yard waste  Bulk Item Collection: $15.00 per item (please contact Town Hall for collection requests).  PLANNING AND ZONING FEES  Residential Zoning Permits New Home Construction: $50.00 Multi-Family: $50.00 per unit Home Additions/Expansions: $50.00 Internal Up-fit/Remodel (No Expansion): $25.00 Accessory Structures 200 sq. ft. or less: $25.00  Accessory Structures Greater than 200 sq. ft.: $50.00 (May also require a conditional use permit)  Non-Residential Zoning Permits Non-Residential Zoning Permit: $100.00 Zoning Use Permit: $100.00 Certificate of Occupancy: $25.00  Sign Permits  Residential/Customary Home Occupation: $25.00 Commercial/Industrial/CBD (On-Site Signs): $50.00 Commercial/Industrial/CBD (Off-Site Signs): $100.00 Zoning Map or Text Change Application: $400.00 Conditional Zoning Application: $600.00 Conditional Use Application: $600.00 Variance Application: $400.00 Appeals: $400.00  Zoning Case Fees  53    Zoning Verification Letter: $15.00 Temporary Use Permit: $25.00  Telecommunications Permit for New Tower: $500.00 Telecommunications Permit for Co-Location: $150.00  Flood Development Permit Residential: $100.00 Non-Residential: $250.00 Subdivision Case Fees  Preliminary Plat Submission: 1-50 lots $250.00 + $5.00 per lot Construction Plan Submission: $500.00 + Engineering Costs (1) Final Plat Submission: $250.00 + Engineering Costs (1) Bond Review (estimate or release): $100 + Engineering Costs (1) Recombination/Exempt/Easement Plats: $25.00  >50 lots $250.00 + $10.00 per lot  Zoning Site Plan Reviews  Commercial/Industrial: $500.00 + Engineering Costs (1)  () Engineering Costs will be billed as invoices are received from engineering.firms. Allj fees cover an initial. submittal and. second. submittal. Ifa third (orffih) submittal is Where construction begins without the appropriate permits in place, cost shall be  required, a. separate fee will be assessed.  doubled. Driveway Cut Permit Residential: $25.00 Non-Residential: $150.00  Ordinance Copies  Code ofOrdinances (Does not include Land Development Code): $50.00  Land Development Ordinance: $35.00 Individual Ordinance Chapter: $5.00 each  Land Use Plan: $25.00 CD/Digital Copy: $10.00 Zoning Map Small: $5.00 Zoning Map Large: $10.00 Custom GIS Work: $50.00 per hour  Geographical Information System (GIS) Services  New Development Street Signage:  54    The Town will provide street signage for all new residential and commercial  developments as follows: Costo ofs signage plus 25%  PARKS AND RECREATION FEES  Facilities Rental Fee  Community Center Rental (8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or any time in between) Resident Rate: $200.00 per day with $100.00 deposit fee Non-Resident Rate: $300.00 per day with $100.00 deposit fee  Gymnasium Rentals: Residents: $200 per day or $30.00 per hour + $20.00 per hour for staff Ballfield Rentals: Residents Rate: $25.00 per hour Non-Resident Rate: $50.00 per hour plus  Non-Residents: $300.00 per day or $50.00 per hour + $20.00 per hour Light Fee: Residents: $10.00 per hour Non-Residents: $15.00 per hour  forstaff  Town Center Gazebo Rental: Time 1-5 p.m. or 5-9 p.m.  Residents  %D Day $100.00  All Day= $150.00 All Day= $300.00  Non-Residents % Day S $200.00 Resident: $20.00 per 3 hours Non-Resident: $40.00 per 3 hours  Picnic Shelter Rental at Complex, Central Park and Riverside  Goat Island Picnic Shelters Rental (3-hour increments 9 a.m.-12 p.m. /1 p.m.-4 p.m. 151 p.m.-8 p.m.)  Residents: Non-Residents:  Small- $20.00 Large= $30.00 Small- $40.00 Large= $60.00  Entire Goat Island Rental (Only after 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m.)  $500.00 deposit required Residents Non-Residents -4 $2,250.00 4 Table Tennis Paddles 2 Table Tennis Balls 2 Disc Golf discs 8 Corn-hole bags  $1,500.00  Goat Island Park Accessories Kit $25.00 required deposit  Swimming Pool Fees:  Daily Pass: Resident: $3.00/$4.00 for reserved swimming  55    Daily Pass: Non-Resident: $6.00  Individual Annual Pass: Resident: $60.00 Non-Resident: $120.00 Family Annual Pass: Residents: $130.00 Non-Residents: $260.00  Residents must provide identification to receive reduced rate Family Pass consists of four family members  Swimming Pool Parties: Residents: $200.00 + $30.00 each for two (2) lifeguards required  minimum. $260.00 total for three hours. Non-Residents: $300.00 + $30.00 each for two (2) lifeguards required minimum. $360.00 total for three hours.  Ifyou have more than 50 guests you must have another lifeguard ($30.00 Ifbaby pool is to be used one (1) additional lifeguard is required Parties can be booked from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday Parties can be booked for three hours any time after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday Concessions are available at the pool for prices set by the Recreation  additional fee)  Department  Swimming Lessons: Residents: $30.00 Non-Residents: $40.00  (See Recreation Center for more details).  C.B. Huss Complex Gym and Fitness Center  Individual Residents: $10.00 per month Senior Residents: $5.00 per month Family of3 Residents: $25.00 per month (add $5.00 per additional member) Individual Non-Residents: $20.00 per month Senior Non-Residents: $10.00 per month Family of3 Non-Residents: $50.00 per month (add $10.00 per additional member)  Membership Cards to C.B. Huss Gymnasium: Residents $5.00  Non-Residents $10.00  Replacement Membership Cards: $5.00  Other Recreation Program Fees Team Sports Registration: Residents: $60.00 per sport Non-Residents: $80.00 per sport Programs, Classes and Clinics:  Fees will vary based on activity as determined and announced. Non-resident fee will be at a rate approximately 33% higher than the established resident fee.  STORMWATER FEES  56    Single Family Residential: $3.00  Includes Duplexes, Townhomes and Condominiums Non-Single Family Uses: $3.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit(2) Includes multi-family, commercial, institutional, office and industrial uses  Irrigation Fees  Single Family Residential: $1.50 Non-Single Family Uses: $3.00  A)An Equivalent Residential Unit is equal to 2,500. square feet ofimpervious surfaceforn non-  single family parcels  This document may be amended at any time throughout the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year.  Adopted this the 6th day ofJune 2021.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  57    OFCHARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: June 3, 2021  RE: Cramerton Fire Department Ladder Truck Purchase and Financing  Background Information  Per discussion at the April 22, 2021 budget work session meeting, the following is an update with recommended action regarding the purchase and financing of a new ladder Fire Chief Lance Foulk has included updated purchase amount information and The current financing options continue to be low, which makes financing the ladder truck' optimal at this time before a possible increase. Examples from the Finance Officer  truck for the Cramerton Fire Department (FD). specifications in a memo in this agenda.  of current rates and terms for debt service are as follows:  10 years -2.13% 15 years -2 2.52%  Finance is recommending a term of 10-15 years depending on rates. A disclaimer that the rates listed above are just examples, and solidified terms and rates will not be Its should also be noted that Cramerton's amount in projected annual budget debt service was significantly decreased with the 2021 Road Maintenance Project bids received at approximately $1 million less than expected (now $1.55 million road project as opposed to the initial $2.5 million). This means that the debt service for the ladder truck will be better absorbed into Cramerton's future annual budgets. Ifthe ladder truck is financed in the coming months, the start of debt service payments would not occur  realized until a request of proposal (RFP) is released.  until FY: 2022-2023 or FY: 2023-2024. Recommendations, Additional Perspective  Staff is recommending BOC direction to move forward with the new FD ladder truck financing and purchase. The next step is for finance staff to release an RFP and receive term and rate options to finance the ladder truck. Staff will bring the RFP information for BOC review and action consideration at the June 24, 2021 meeting.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  58    Office oft the Fire Chief  To: David Pugh  From: Fire ChiefLance Foulk - SEIK  Re: Ladder truck update Date: 5/27/2021  The fire department has worked diligently to develop a set ofs specifications for a custom ladder truck. These specifications are approximately 90% complete at this time. Wel have maintained an open line of communication with two manufacturers for over a year. These two manufacturers are. Ferrara Fire. Apparatus and Smeal Fire. Apparatus. Currently the estimated purchase price oft the apparatus is $1,175,900.00 to include all the needed loose equipment. Itis customary to expect a 3% annual price increase each year. The above price reflects a 3% Build time is 350 days and 390 days respectively for both manufacturers and no payment is required until delivery of the apparatus. Both manufacturers offer similar prepayment discount  increase that occurred in April from Smeal.  options as listed below.  100% prepayment that includes a discount of$38,860.00 80%] prepayment that includes a discount of $31,088.00  Staff has spent many hours and attention to detail and has completed all the preliminary work it can at this point. The next steps in this process would be to finish the specifications, work thru the manufacturer selection process, and order the apparatus. Please provide some direction on how you would like me to proceed. Feel free to contact me with any questions.  141 8th Avenue  Cramerton, NC 28032  704-879-4231  59    CRAM  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: May 19th, 2021 RE: Street Lighting Policy  At the request of the Board of Commissioners, staff has drafted a draft Street Lighting Policy. This policy would govern the installation ofs street lighting in new developments as well as provide a process for citizens to request additional lighting in their neighborhoods. Currently, the Town does not regulate how much street lighting goes into a community, nor does it Staff is requesting that the Board of Commissioners review the draft Street Lighting Policy and consider adopting this document SO that staff can begin incorporating it into subdivision  provide a process for citizens to request additional street lighting.  reviews.  155 North) Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  60    Of CRAREA  1915  TOWN OF CRAMERTON STREETSIDEWALK LIGHTING  POLICY  I. Purpose  The Purpose oft this policy is to promote safety and security along public streets/sidewalks within the Town of Cramerton through thoughtful, effective, and flexible applications of lighting technologies and standards. The intent is to provide safety and protection for both  vehicles and pedestrians. II. Scope  This Policy applies to lighting forj public street/sidewalks within the town and lighting installations within public right of ways. Lighting installations outside ofj public rights-of-way are specifically excluded from this policy. Such private street, private property installations may be approved by the Board of Commissioners on a case-by-case basis subject to mutually agreed contracts addressing financing, property access and other terms and conditions. Such approved contracts should generally adhere to the guidelines of this policy.  III. General Policy  The Town of Cramerton, as part ofi its municipal service program, provides street/sidewalk lighting along all public streets within the corporate limits. All requests for lighting installation and removal are to be submitted in writing to the Town Manager.  IV. Definitions  Collector Street-- A road with low to moderate traffic volumes that connects major  thoroughfares to residential streets.  Lighting-- "Electric" or man-made" or "artificial lighting"  1  61    Lumen-- The unit of measure used to quantify the amount of light produced by a lamp or  emitted from a luminaire.  Major Intersection-- any intersection with a traffic signal by a municipality or other legal governing authority.  Crosswalks-- A street crossing that has been marked with signage/lights and striping  Standard Lighting-- Basic cut off fixture provided by electric utility provider and agreed upon Requester-- A Town of Cramerton resident or properly authorized HOA within the Town  by the town.  limits that asks for installation of lighting.  V. General Guidelines - Installing New Lighting  The Town of Cramerton, as ai minimum standard, provides street/sidewalk lighting on existing publicly dedicated streets in accordance with the following schedule:  Single Family Residential Areas:  501 to 75 Watt LED fixture mounted on 30 foot wood poles, 500: feet on- center. The 50 Watt LED fixtures shall be placed in cul-de-sacs when spillover from the 75 Watt fixtures would be excessive. Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, and Commercial Areas: 105, 150 or 215 Watt LED fixture mounted on 30 foot wood poles, 300 feet on-center. The 105, 150 and 215 Watt LED fixtures shall be placed in residential areas when spillover from the 280 Watt LED fixtures would be Consideration should be made to place lighting at all intersections and other high pedestrian use areas. Adequate lighting and/or vehicular warning shall be Lighting should be planned to ensure adequate illumination for safety ofall modes oftransportation, including pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. Where sidewalks exist on one side of the street only, lighting willl be placed on that side to ensure adequate llumination for the pedestrian and street. Additional lighting on a street with existing lighting should be similar in style New lighting technologies that offer improved energy efficiency are encouraged. Lighting should be installed to consider location/impact ofs street trees. Lighting lumen levels should take into consideration adjoining uses and  excessive.  provided for pedestrian crosswalks within town.  and illumination to the existing lighting.  development.  2  62    VI. Decorative Lighting ephborioxsIldivson Lighting  Neighborhoods with proper approval and authority may request a decorative light option in lieu oft the standard wood pole and light. Ifapproved by the Town Manager, all lights placed int the neighborhood must be compatible on all designated streets. Any cost differential between a standard installation (cobra head fixture on a wooden pole) and a different pole/fixture chosen, including additional underground costs, must bej paid by the neighborhood prior to authorization of installation ofi fixtures.  Thoroughfare Street/Sidewalk Lighting tot the approval of the Board of Commissioners. Collector Street/Sidewalk Lighting  The Town ofCramerton may provide decorative pole fixtures at the Town'se expense, subject  Where underground wiring currently exists, the Board of Commissioners may contribute up to 25% (not to exceed $1600.00) oft the total cost per fixture for the decorative lighting project, such lights to be consistent with existing decorative lighting designs/patterns, (i.e. traditional, deluxe traditional, açorn, or deluxe acorn lights on direct buried fiberglass poles Style A as referenced in Exhibit B). Should an electric provider increase its schedule of decorative light costs after adoption oft this policy, the above cost cap shall be adjusted by the then effective annual CPI % forall urban consumers (BLS, Southeastern Regional Office).  VII. Standards for Acceptance of] Existing Lighting by Town billing ofs street/sidewalk lights, provided that the lights:  The Town of Cramerton may choose to take over responsibility for payment of monthly 1. Are within aj public street right-of-way accepted for maintenance purposes by the Town of Cramerton or the North Carolina Department ofTransportation; and 2. Meet Town standards set forth in the Town's Land Development Code. Takeover billing shall become effective for the billing cycle following the approval oft the request. The Town will not reimburse any billing for which the requesting party is responsible or for which the Town has not authorized. Duke Energy to bill it. This includes any billing between the date of the citizen's request and the date the changeover ofbilling. Take-over billing is only applicable for maintenance and electricity billing only. The Town will not accept any take-over billing of decorative lighting fixtures until all premium costs are  paid in full.  Lighting in Excess ofTown Standards  The Town may accept street lighting that exceeds the Town's standards for spacing and/or illumination subject to approval by the Town Manager.  Natural Gas Lighting  Due to their low lighting capability and maintenance requirements, natural gas lights  3  63    are not eligible for this program. VIII. Individual Residential Lighting  Individual residential lot lights may be installed on request by thej public to the extent funds are approved and appropriated by the Board of Commissioners; however, ifTown funds are tol be appropriated, then these lights must be located within aj public right of way. Requests for upgrading of an individual light will be treated in the same manner as an individual request for a new light. The style of fixture to be installed must be consistent with the style of fixture already installed in the neighborhood. Any cost differential from the amount charged to the Town for a standard fixture (cobra head fixture on a wooden pole) and a decorative fixture, at the date of authorization must be paid lump sum to the Town by the requester prior to authorization. If decorative lighting is requested and the neighborhood has no decorative lighting previously approved, an authorized endorsement by the neighborhood association (or ifnone is present, then 75% of adjoining property owners) is required, since future requests for lighting would need to conform to the same decorative lighting option.  IX. Annexation Areas  Upon annexation of an area by the Town of Cramerton, residents along a street may request additional street lighting, beyond that already installed, provided current street lighting does not meet Town standards and the request includes an approved petition. Notification oft the street lighting policy and the Town'si intent to install street lighting in accordance with this policy will be forwarded to ai recognized Homeowner's Association. Where no such group exists that can represent the area, the' Town will send notice to each property owner within the newly annexed area. Such notice will include a map oft the area and the proposed locations for the lighting. The Town will not process a work order to install street lighting until it has received authorized approval from the authorized HOA or where no such group An opportunity will be provided to the area toi install decorative lighting fixtures in accordance with Section VIofthis Policy prior to the initiation of a work order by the Ina areas where street lighting exists, the Town Manager will authorize take-over billing of the lighting provided the premium costs for any decorative lighting fixtures are paid in full by the areaj prior to the take-over in accordance with Section VII ofthis Policy.  exists, a majority oft the homeowners ini the newly annexed area.  Town.  X. Removal of Street Lighting  An individual homeowner or authorized HOA may request removal of an individual street/sidewalk light provided the overall lighting pattern int the neighborhood is consistent with this policy. Such requests must be approved by the Town Manager. Requests toi remove all lighting within a neighborhood shall require consent of75% ofthe  property owners within the neighborhood.  4  64    CRAN  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  EST.  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: May 20th,2021  RE: Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County for Minimum Housing Assistance  With the addition of our Code Enforcement Officer, the Town has been able to take most Code Enforcement issues that have arisen and deal with them in-house. However, there are still some items that require al higher-level building inspection certificate or a specialized certificate like electrical or plumbing that our Code Enforcement Officer does not have. These specialized items are not widespread, but in the rare cases that they arise, the Town needs to have the County's assistance as an expert in these fields. When staff reached out to the County, we discovered that the Town does not have an interlocal agreement with the County for these services. Previously, staff had been under the impression that an agreement was in place, but this was not the case. In the past, Gaston County has assisted the Town with minimum housing code violations, and even assisted in having some serious violations dealt with teardown and removal, but there was never: an agreement in place to formalize this relationship. After speaking with Gaston County staff, we have determined that an interlocal agreement is the best format to use going forward. The attached interlocal agreement spells out the assistance that the County will offer the Town on an as-needed basis. Again, this would only be int the rare cases where an issue arises that exceeds our own staff's certification level; 95% of cases should be able to be handled internally. This agreement would provide us witha resource that we could use in those 5% of cases that require additional assistance. Staffi is recommending that the Board of Commissioners review and adopt the interlocal  agreement for minimum housing assistance with Gaston County.  155) Northl Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  65    Building and Development Services Department  BUILDING INSPECTIONS  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC: 28053 Street Address: 128 West Main. Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052  GASTON COUNTY  Phone: (704)866-3155  Fax: (704)866-3966  Interlocal Agreement for the Minimum Housing Inspections  Town ofCramerton  This Agreement, made and entered into this  day of  2021, by and between  the Town of Cramerton, a municipal corporation having a charter granted by the State ofNorth Carolina, hereafter referred to as "Municipality," and Gaston County, a corporate and political body and a subdivision oft the State of North Carolina, hereafter referred to as the "County";  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, Article 20 of Chapter 160A ofthe General Statutes ofthe State ofl North Carolina authorizes, among other things, units of local government to enter into a contract in order to execute an undertaking providing for the contractual exercise by one unit ofa any power, function, WHEREAS, the Municipality has adopted ordinances providing for the administration and WHEREAS, such codes are commensurate with the regulatory codes and ordinances now in WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 20 of Chapter 160A oft the North Carolina General Statutes, upon official request of the governing body of any municipality within the County, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners may by agreement exercise enforcement powers within said municipality and upon such direction may do sO until such time as the Municipal governing body WHEREAS, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners upon approval of a resolution and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and 1. Purpose. The purpose oft this Agreement is to provide inspections for the Municipality ofr residential structures to determine compliance with Cramerton's: adopted minimum housing ordinance. These inspections will be used by Cramerton's officials in the enforcement of said ordinance, thus it will not be the responsibility of Gaston County  and right of another unit; and  enforcement of regulatory codes and County ordinances; and effect for Gaston County as enforced by the County; and  officially withdraws its request; and,  with written notice may withdraw the offering of the service to the Municipality.  agreements of the Parties, the Parties hereto agree as follows:  to enforce Cramerton's ordinances.  1  66    Building and Development Services Department  BUILDING INSPECTIONS  Mailing Address: P.O. Box: 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053 Street Address:. 128 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC28052  GASTON COUNTY  Phone: (704)866-3155  Fax: (704)866-3966  2. Term. The term of this Agreement is unless terminated as provided herein. A. Municipality. The Municipality agrees to:  2021 through  and shall automatically renew each year  3. Responsibilities.  1) Provide in writing the address of each building that they would like 2) Provide written consent from owner for the County to inspect the property 3) Pay for all registered or certified mail in conjunction with the above- 4) Supply any legal counsel for all matters concerning these inspections. 5) Pay the County a onetime fee of $250.00 per building to be inspected. 1) Inspect the subject property for ordinance violations. 2) Provide in writing to the Municipality the code violations that are found at 3) Attend hearings set with property owners at a location provided by the 4) Attend any legal proceeding related to any property the County inspected.  inspected.  or provide an administrative warrant for the property  referenced inspections.  B. County. The County agrees to:  eachj property. Municipality.  4. Geographical Jurisdiction. The County shall have the authority to enforce the codes and ordinances in the incorporated area and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the 5. Personnel. The County shall employ and provide personnel sufficient to perform 6. Indemnity. To the extent allowed under North Carolina law, the Municipality, during the term of this Agreement, shall indemnify and save harmless the County from and against any and all claims, demands, and or causes of action arising out of minimum housing inspections performed by the County undert this Agreement, with the exception 7. Termination. The Municipality or the County may terminate this Agreement upon a thirty (30) day written notice to the Manager or Mayor oft the governing unit. 8. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended in writing upon the signature of  Municipality.  minimum housing inspections for the Municipality.  ofgross negligence, willful, or wanton conduct by the County.  both parties. Oral agreements shall have no legal effect.  2  67    Building and Development Services Department  BUILDING INSPECTIONS  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053 Street Address: 128 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052  GASTON COUNTY  Phone: (704)866-3155  Fax: 704)866-3966  9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the only agreement between the Parties for inspections of unsafe buildings and it contains all terms agreed upon by the Parties. This Agreement has no effect upon enforcement ofcodes or ordinances not specifically referenced herein. Ifany part oft this Agreement is held invalid, such decision shall not  render the entire Agreement invalid.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their  duly authorized representatives ofthe day and year first written.  Town of Cramerton  By: Mayor ATTEST:  Date:  APPROVED ASTOFORM:  (Deputy) City Clerk  City Attorney  GASTON COUNTY  By:  Date:  County Manager/Asst. County Manager  ATTEST:  APPROVED ASTO FORM:  Clerk/Deputy Clerk to the Board  County Attorney/Deputy County Attorney  3  68    Building and Development Services Department  BUILDING INSPECTIONS  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053 Street Address: 128 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC: 28052  GASTON COUNTY STATE OFI NORTHCAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  Phone: (704)866-3155  Fax: (704)866-3966  al Notary Public of the aforesaid County and State, do hereby certify that personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is the  Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Town of Cramerton and that by authority duly given and as the act of the municipal corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed its name by its Mayor, sealed with its  corporate: seal and attested by him/her asi its City Clerk/Deputy Clerk. WITNESS myl hand and Notarial Seal, this the. day of  2021.  Notary Public My Commission Expires: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON  al Notary Public oft the aforesaid County and State, do hereby certify that personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that she  ist the Clerk/Deputy Clerk oft the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, the foregoing instrument was signed in its  name by_  County Manager/Assistant County Manager, sealed with  its corporate seal and attested by.  asi its Clerk/Deputy Clerk.  WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this the. dayof  2021.  Notary Public My Commission Expires:  4  69    Ra  1915  Memo  To: From: CC: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor and Commissioners Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director Town Manager, David Pugh May 28, 2021  Carolina Thread Trail Blueway Master Plan  Josh Watkins, Planning Director, andI a participated in a steering committee to assist in updating the For the Carolina Thread Trail to amend their Masterplan they must get approval and adoption of the Master Plan amendments from the County and/or Municipalities where the changes are to occur. No changes tot the Blueway Master Plan will affect Cramerton however the County has requested resolutions of support from all the areas that participated in planning process and that are active blueway For that reason, staff is recommending approving the resolution of support for the Gaston County Commissioners to adopt the amended Carolina Thread Trail Gaston County Blueway Masterplan.  Gaston County Blueway Master Plan for the Carolina Thread Trail.  advocates.  70    RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GASTON COUNTY BLUEWAY TRAIL TOTHE  CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL MASTER PLAN  RESOLUTION #2021-10  WHEREAS, the Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of trails that connect 2.9 million people in fifteen (15) counties in North and South Carolina, and serves as an example of unprecedented regional collaboration that works to connect people and communities to nature and WHEREAS, Gaston County was selected for a Carolina Thread Trail pilot project in 2007 to create a greenway master plan where the Town of Cramerton served on the steering committee; WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton unanimously adopted the Carolina Thread Trail Gaston County Greenway Master Plan as a supplement to the Town's Master Greenway and Pedestrian WHEREAS, the 2020 Cramerton Parks and Recreation Masterplan outlines outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources as a priority for Cramerton recreational needs and citizens quality of life and places emphasis on equitable access to the South Fork Catawba River; and WHEREAS, in 2021 the Town ofCramerton formed the Southfork River Health Committee with representatives from five (5) different municipalities, Gaston County, State level representatives, the Catawba. Riverkeeper, the Catawba Lands Conservancy, and private stakeholders to ensure the health and long-term sustainability oft the South Fork Catawba River and all other Gaston County NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town of Cramerton's Board of Commissioners fully support the addition of the proposed blueway trail to the Gaston County  each other through its 1,610 miles oftails, greenways, and blueways; and  and  Plan on January 6, 2009; and.  waterways and tributaries.  Master Plan for the Carolina Thread Trail. Adopted this the 3rd day ofJune 2021.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  71    OFCRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC) RE: South Fork River Gauge: Initial options discussion  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: June 3, 2021  Background Information  Per the increased flooding intensity and occurrences on the South Fork River during the past three years, staff has continued to investigate methods to bolster flood readiness and post-flood data collecting to drive overall understanding of these natural disaster events. The current data collection method is to use the US Geological Survey (USGS) river gauge located in Lowell, NC. Flood tracking and data collection from the Lowell gauge has continued to be reliable. Outreach efforts to County Emergency Management and NC Emergency Management departments has yielded the question if there should be the similar type of river gauge located in Cramerton. Below is a report from Parks and Recreation Director Eric Smallwood regarding this topic: Iwas contacted aj few months ago by the state Department of Public Safetyl requesting to, place ariver gauge on the Goat Island. Bridge. After some conversation back and forth, they. sent me an example ofwhat the gauge would look like and due to the large size and look ofthe gauge I am recommending not placing one on the bridge as it will not look good at all on our beautiful bridge. We will also not gain any additional information) from the gauge than we already Josh and. I have been investigating aj flood monitoring system that we can purchase for the Town' ' specific use to go on the bridge. It is an under-mount system that you will not be able to see, and we will get a ton more dataj from this one. Things such as water turbidity, rain levels during each event, rise rate, flow rate, etc. We even have the capability to tie it in to the. FDif we wanted and they can get real time data oni river conditions literallyright outside the. station. Ilike this under-mount system] one a lot more for one reason - rain levels. Iwill be able to dive into data about the amount ofrain we get here in Cramerton and how it affects us, ifat all. That will allow us to) prepare better for) floods based on forecast rain in the areas that impact us the most and not sweat SO much we get heavy rains in areas with minimal impact on river levels. Obviously there is nothing we can doj from a park standpoint but Ithink this will help FD and all the businesses in that areaj from aj preparedness standpoint. Not to mention the benefits I'ms sure we wouldreceive) from a Flood. Management and Stormwater standpoint. Note: Fire ChiefLance Foulk agrees with Eric's philosophy that duplicating the Lowell river gauge in Cramerton would not necessarily yield anything more than we already know, especially  receive from the USGS website.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  72    because the Lowell gauge isi ideal for Cramerton being in an upstream position to let Cramerton  know "what is coming".  Recommendations/ Additional Perspective  Staffi ist recommending no action from the Cramerton BOC at this time, only further discussion and consensus to not pursue the State's option of placing a "Lowell-similar" USGS river gauge on the Goat Island Bridge. It should be noted that the State option could be partially to fully funded compared to the under-mount system, which Cramerton would purchase on its own. However, taking into consideration the aesthetic drawbacks coupled with the unnecessary redundancies oft the already existing Lowell gauge, staff will plan to continue to investigate the Note: Example pictures oft the State proposed river gauge mounted on a bridge are attached to  under-mount system unless otherwise directed.  this memo.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  73    74    75    OFCRANE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: May 6, 2021  RE: Cramerton Neighborhood Signs: Design Competition RFP Bids Review  Background Information  The Cramerton Neighborhood Sign Design Competition RFP has been received. The two responding firms were Sign Connection (Gastonia) and RiteLite (Charlotte). These firms along with the initial Bizzell designs were reviewed by the Wayfinding Sign Committee. All bids/ designs are included in this agenda as Attachment A". Please note that in some cases, one firm submitted multiple design possibilities and locations  for a neighborhood sign.  Wayfinding Sign Committee Recommendations  Based on all design options, the Wayfinding Sign Committee is recommending: to work with Buzz Bizzell reconfigure his initial neighborhood sign designs. The two specific sign designs that the committee referenced as positive base examples are the Bizzell designs for Old Town and Lakewood. It should be noted that the Bizzell design for New The Wayfinding Sign Committee is recommending the use of the Bizzell designs and  Town was not one of these recommended to use. they include the following consistencies:  The neighborhood's established" year listed.  The inclusion of a unique element (when appropriate) listed. For example, Baltimore Neighborhood could be Home of the Historic Baltimore School". The reason for the recommendation to move forward with Buzz Bizzell is the committee felt that the Bizzell designs were the best options given the strong consistency and *Additional Manager Recommendation: Based on the genuine effort by both Sign Connection and RiteLite, it is recommended that the BOC approve awards for the design competition RFP. Although it is unlikely that Cramerton will use their neighborhood sign designs, it is important to continue the positive relationships with the sign design/ fabrication firms in the Charlotte Region. Based on the award listing in the RFP, second place would receive $750 and third place would receive $500.  aesthetic connection with the exiting wayfinding signs.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  76