TTowynof Davidson College Town. Lake Town. liur Tan.  January 25, 2022  FOURTH TUESDAY REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 int the Town Hall Board Room. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners Jane Campbell, Tracy Mattison Brandon, Matthew Dellinger, Ryan Fay, and Autumn Rierson Michael. Town Manager. Jamie Justice, Assistant Town Manager Austin Nantz, Town Attorney Mary Ann Swan,  and' Town Clerk Betsy Shores were also present.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Knox called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CHANGES/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA  No changes to the agenda.  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed  unonimously/5-0,. ANNOUNCEMENTS  Communications Director Amanda Preston announced thei following:  The Davidson Police Department Angel Tree Program, coordinated by Police Records/Accreditation Manager Lorena Arce, was once again a success. The program served 201 families with 43 children receiving clothing, shoes, and toys from residents. This program is only possible due tot the efforts of Lorena, Angela Ranson, our Police Officers, and with wonderful gifts given by residents and businesses in WastePro, our solid waste contractor, is running on a slight delay this week. Inclement weather caused some delays at the very end ofl last week and they have been working hard to make up for lost time. Residents are still asked to put out their cans on their normal pick up, but just! be mindful that ifservice is not completed by the end of the scheduled day, WastePro will be picking up cans first thing the The Town of Davidson Affordable Plan Online Survey online will launch February 7 to gather valuable  Davidson.  following morning. We apologize for the inconvenience. input that will helpi inform the town's affordable housing plan.    Through a partnership with Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Rapid and PCR Testing are available ini the Town of Davidson, at MSCI Industrial Supply Company at 525 Harbour Place Dr in Davidson. This testing site, operated by United Providers of Health is scheduled to be open Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms, including underinsured, undocumented, and homeless individuals. Walk-ups only, no appointments, no identification, and noi insurances are required. Curbside testing will be  available fort those who are unable to leave their vehicle.  PUBLIC COMMENT  The public comment period opened at 6:06 p.m. and closed at 6:27 p.m. Four people spoke and four  people submitted voicemail comments during the public comment period. Steve Sonnenberg spoke about the Code of Ethics and Public Comment Policy. Dan Ryan and Tori Ray spoke in opposition of the Decriminalization of Certain Ordinances.  Tom Nolan spoke about the removal oft the Solid Waste Fee. Cathy Denham spoke about sustainability and support of green initiatives. Pam Dykstra spoke about sustainability and in opposition oft the use of pesticides.  Betsy Hazelton spoke about sustainability, idling cars and trucks in town, and reducing air pollution. Charlie Raynal spoke about two-cycle gasoline and oil-powered leaf blowers and reducing pollution by  opting for more sustainable solutions. PRESENTATIONS  (a) Finance Director Piet Swart and Lead Auditor and Partner Ann Craven presented the FY2021 Audited (b) Staff Liaison Kim Fleming and Davidson Public Art Commission Chair Sherry Nelson presented an Advisory Board Update of the Davidson Public Art Commission. The presentation included the Public (c) Planning Director. Jason Burdette presented al Pre-Development Consultation of Proposed Map Amendment (Rezoning) at 15715 E. Rocky River Rd. The applicant proposes a map amendment (rezoning) of Parcel 00308103 (15715 E. Rocky River Road) from Neighborhood Edge Planning Area (NEPA) to Rural Planning Area (RPA). The mapi amendment process is described in Section 14 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) and NCGS 160D. The process includes notification of neighbors and ap public hearing. The board of commissioners recommended the applicant proceed with the map  Financial Statements for the Town of Davidson.  Art Commission's projects and funding.  amendment: zoning process.    CONSENT AGENDA  Approval of December Meeting Minutes Approval ofal Tax Levy Adjustment Approval of Town of Davidson Rules of Procedure Approval of Town of Davidson Public Comment Policy Approval of Fire Department staffing model  Budget Amendment 2022-08 for Expansion of Police Department Camera System  Approval of Proposed Water and Sewer Extension to 109 Conroy Ave. based on the following findings as provided in the staff presentation on. January 11, 2022 in compliance with the water and: sewer 1) Based on whati is proposed, there is no significant increase to traffic congestion 2) Based on what is proposed, therei is no detrimental impact to the environment or the health and 3) Based on what is proposed, there is no undue burden on ability to provide town services and also Approval of Proposed Sewer Extension to 437 Watson St. based ont the following findings as provided int the staff presentation on January 11, 2022 in compliance with the water and sewer extension 1) Based on what is proposed, there is no significant increase to traffic congestion 2) Based on what is proposed, there is no detrimental impact to the environment or the health and 3) Based on what is proposed, therei is no undue burden on ability to provide town services and also  extension policy:  safety of the citizens int the vicinity utilize existing infrastructure  policy:  safety of the citizens ini the vicinity utilize existing infrastructure  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). BUSINESS ITEMS  (a) Police Chief Penny Dunn presented an update on Ordinance 2022-01 Decriminalization of Certain Ordinances (Session Law 2021 -1 138). This change simply means decriminalizing the ordinance penalties, not the crime. Davidson Police will continue to use criminal state lawi to charge all serious offenses as felonies and misdemeanors which carry higher, stronger criminal penalties and thereby offer better protection for our residents. This item was previously discussed at the. January11 meeting. Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-01. The motion passed  unanimously/5-0).  (b) Project Manager Doug Wright presented an update on Resolution 2022-02 Authorizing Donation of Real Property to al Non-Profit Organization (House and Property at 215 Crane Street). A planned roundabout at the intersection of Griffith Street / Beaty Street/ / Sloan Street would have an adverse impact on al historic house that was located at 335 Sloan Street. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approved a plan to move the house at 335 Sloan Street to a town-owned parcel at 215 Crane Street and renovate the house as an affordable property. The renovations are more extensive than typical town residential projects, and the town has engaged Habitat for Humanity oft the Charlotte Region to manage the renovations. Habitat will renovate the house according to SHPO guidelines and    find a buyer to occupy the house. The house has been moved and set on the property at 215 Crane  Street.  Commissioner Rierson Michael made a motion to approve Resolution. 2022-02 Authorizing Donation of Real Property to a Non-Profit Organization. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). (c) Davidson Fire Chief Monteith presented an update on the sealed bid process to sell Ladder: 1. North Carolina General Statute 160A-268 permits the town to sell property by advertisement and sealed bid. This item was previously discussed at the. January 11 meeting. Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Department was the highest bidder in the amount of $100,000.00. Funds from the sale will help with equipment  purchases for the new apparatus.  Commissioner Mattison Brandon made a motion to approve the sale of Ladder 1 to Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of$100,000.00, budget amendment 2022-09, and authorize the Town Manager to complete all final documents related to the sale of the  apparatus. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (d) Project Manager Doug Wright reviewed the 2021 Resurfacing Contract Change Order. The 2021 resurfacing contract work was completed in November 2021. Thei invoice is above the contract price by $53,120.06, but still within the budget of $600,000. It is normal to adjust the contract as work progresses, and this is monitored by the engineering firm that is providing on-site oversight of the paving work. The engineering firm credited the town $21,600 on their cost, because of the oversight. This item was discussed ati the. January 11 meeting and since that meeting, the paving company has credited the town $7,500 because oft the oversight. This results in a reduction of $7,500 toi the change order to! $45,620.06.. All planned work was completed, at the contracted unit costs.  Commissioner Fay made a motion to approve the change order of $45,620.06 to the 2021  resurfacing contract. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (e) Police Chief Penny Dunn requested applying for a grant through NCDOT and the Governor's Highway Safety Program, which provides funding for the efforts of law enforcement agencies, local Bovernments, community organizations, schools, and nonprofits to reduce traffic crashes in North Carolina. The Police Departmentsreques: is to hire and fully equip a sworn law enforcement officer dedicated to traffic enforcement and education. The grant would increase the Department's capabilities top proactively address and respond toi traffic concerns and complaints int the Town of Davidson that impact pedestrian, bicycle, and driver safety. The primary focus is the reduction of traffic fatalities and serious injuries under the Town's commitment toi implement Vision Zero. The grant amount requestedi is $153,288. Ifawarded, the cost share to the town will be 15% of the grant amount the first year, 30% the second year, 50% the third year, and the town fully responsible inj years following.  Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to approve application, for NC Governor's Highway  Safety Program grant. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager. Justice summarized the action items.    CLOSEDSESSION  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to move to closed session per NCGS143-318.11. (a)(3) I William Thomas Honeycutt V. Town of Davidson at 8:01 p.m. The motion passed unanimously Commissioner Dellinger made a motion to end closed session andi return to open session at  (5-0).  8:15p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  ADJOURN  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.  Attest:  Ealkk Elizabéh K. Shores Town Clerk  Mayor  &