MTowynof Davidson College Town. LakeTown. Jour Town.  September14,2 2021  VIRTUAL WORK SESSION MEETING TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session meeting on Tuesday, September: 14, 2021, via Zoom due to the COVID-19, global pandemic. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners Jane Campbell, Matthew Fort, Jim Fuller, Autumn Rierson Michael, and David Sitton. 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 6:01 p.m.  Mayor Knox did a roll call to confirm that all board members were present.  ANNOUNCEMENTS & PROCLAMATION  Communications Director Amanda Preston announced appliçations are available for Davidson'sadlvisory The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and. Jazz Ensemble will perform on the Town Green on Sunday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25 from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Rivermist will The second part of the Citizen Survey launched online with questions specifically focusing ont the strategic plan goal areas. All responses are confidential and no identifying information will be: shared, Mayor Knox read a proclamation for Constitution week and a proclamation to recognize Marcia Webster, former Executive Director of the Davidson Housing Coalition, for her 25 years of dedication Mayor Knox and the board of commissioners acknowledged the recent passing of Ket Barrington, ,a17 year old from Davidson and the need for mental health support in our community. The recently formed mental health committee is planning to provide an update to the board ati the October 26 meeting.  boards.  perform at Concerts at the Circles.  and hard work towards affordable housing needs in the Town of Davidson.  CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda.    TOWN OF DAVIDSON COVID-19 RESPONSE  Over the last 14 days, there has been a decrease in Mecklenburg County ofi infections and hospitalizations. The percent positive has decreased from 13.1% to 12.3%. Mecklenburg County reports 58% oft thet total population are at least partially vaccinated and 54% oft thet total population are fully vaccinated within the county. There have been 65 cases recorded in our zip code the past 14 days. Our zip code continues to have the lowest COVID-19 cases per: 100,000 residents int the county. Mecklenburg County has amended the county wide public health rule to remove the exemption of religious gatherings from the indoor mask mandate. This will go into effect on Wednesday, September 22. Based on concerns from residents, the board directed staff to work with Mecklenburg County Public Staff and the board discussed: areas in our community where there is an immediate need, and where any potential American Rescue Plan monies spent would have al bigi impact for relatively low dollars. These include vaccine accessibility for our community, employee vaccine incentive to town staff, a COVID-19 Business Support Grant program, and rent and/or home repair assistance provided for Davidson residents who are the most vulnerable and have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-  Health to offer additional testing locations in North Mecklenburg.  19.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve the First Amendment to. Special Revenue Grant Project Ordinance, fort the American Rescue Plan Act Funds to appropriate ARPAJ funds as follows: $80,000 for Employee Vaccine Incentive program, $50,000 for Business Support Grants, and; $65,000 for Emergency Home Repairs & Rental Assistance. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). PUBLICH HEARING  Ap public hearing was held on the Proposed Draft to the Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO): Mobility Plan Text Amendments. This was a public hearing for the proposed changes to the Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) as required by state statute. The public hearing was advertised in the Charlotte  Observer on Wednesday, September 1a and' Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Commissioner Rierson Michael made a motion to open the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. The Due to technology issues, Commissioner Rierson Michael made a motion to pause the public Commissioner Campbell made a motion to resume the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. The  motion passed unanimously (5-0).  hearing at 7:43 p.m. The motion, passed unanimously (5-0).  motion passed unanimously (5-0). No comments were submitted for the public hearing.  Planning Director. Jason Burdette presented an overview of the proposed Mobility Plan' Text Amendments. The Davidson Mobility Plani is a local comprehensive transportation plan that provides a town-wide vision and coordinated recommendations: for multi-modal travel and access within and through town. The Mobility Plan was adopted by the Board of Commissioners in August 2019.To    implement policies recommended ini the Mobility Plan, changes to the Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) are required. The policy goal recommendations include updating standards for sidewalks, pedestrian crosswaiks, advisory shoulders, multi-use paths (including greenways and sidepaths) and improving the town's alley standards. Click here to view the presentation. The board provided feedback Next steps include a recommendation by the Planning Board at their September meeting and action by  ont the proposed. amendments to the Mobility Plan. the board of commissioners at the October 26 meeting.  Commissioner Campbe!!. made a motion to close the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. The motion  passed unanimously(5-0). DISCUSSION  (a) Planning Director. Jason Burdette, Senior Planner Trey Akers, and Planning Board Vice Chair Shawn Copeland presented an update on proposed options for growth management specific to improving the development process (with earlier public engagement and specific checkpoints), codifying the Growth Management Framework, and developing the Utility Service and Annexation Criteria (USAC). The board provided feedback on the proposed options and directed staff andi the Planning Board Committee to continue working on strategic approaches to growth management to discuss ata ai future board meeting. Commissioner Fuller lost connection to the meeting at 9:43 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 9:47 (b) Town Manager. Justice presented a water/sewer extension request to River Run Phase 6( (18500 Shearer Rd.). It has been determined by Charlotte Water that the proposed River Run Phase 61 located at 18500 Shearer Rd. requires a water and sewer extension. The property owners request that the water and sewer extension be granted to the River Run Limited Partnership for the development of 90  p.m.  detached and attached homes. The parcel is currently vacant.  Commissioner Fort made a motion to approve the water/sewer extension request to River Run Phase 6 per the town's water and sewer policy. The motion passed (3-1). Commissioners Campbell, Fort, and Rierson Michael voted yes and Commissioner Sitton voted no. Commissioner Fuller lost connection at 9:59 p.m. and was not present for the vote. Commissioner  Fuller rejoined the meeting at 10:05 p.m.  Commissioner Fort made a motion to defer item (e) Non-Distrimination Policy Update and item (f) Affordable Housing Action and Implementation Plan Update to aj future meeting. The  motion passed unanimously.  (c) Project Manager Doug Wright presented potential projects that are the most likely to be eligible for  CRTPO grant funding:  North Main and Beaty Street intersection improvements Potts Sloan Beaty phase 2- Beaty Street sidepath from Griffith St to North Main Grey Road multiuse path from Wolfe! Street to Abersham Park Concord/Grey/Pine roads intersection improvements    Commissioner Fort made a motion to approve the projects for CRTPO grant applications. (d) Project Manager Doug Wright presented the 2021 resurfacing project, year1 1 ofa! 5-year paving plan that identified streets in need of resurfacing. The 2021 project will bei in the "South of Griffith" area and include the Spinnaker Cove neighborhood. The project was bid out on September 3, 2021. Blythe  The motion passed unonimously/5-0).  Construction was thel low bidder at $544,756.22.  Commissioner Fort made a motion to approve the construction contract with Blythe Construction in the amount of $544,756.22 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the  contract. The motion passed unanimously (4-0)  Commissioner Fuller lost connection at 10:14 p.m. and was not present for the vote. (g) Town Manager. Justice presented al Noise Ordinance Variance Request from Davidson College for Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for the Fall Fling Event Partyt to be held outside at the Old Tennis Court Lawn. Davidson College will notify neighbors within ai three-block radius  of campus in advance oft the event regarding the additional noise.  Commissioner Fort made a motion to the noise variance request, from Davidson College. The  motion passed unanimously (4-0)  Commissioner Fuller lost connection at 10:14 p.m. and was not present for the vote.  (h) Town Manager. Justice and the board reviewed items for the September 28 virtual regular meeting  and October 12 virtual work session.  Commissioner Fuller rejoined the meeting at 10:20 p.m. SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager. Justice summarized the action items.  CLOSED: SESSION  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to move to closed session pursuant to NCGS5143- 318.11 (a)(3) Town of Cornelius, et al., VS MI Connection Communication System d/b/a Continuum et al.at 10:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously/S-0).  ADJOURN (5-0).  Commissioner Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Then motionpassed unanimously  The meeting adjourned at 11:21 p.m. FAPH Elizabeth K. Shores Town Clerk  Attest:  Mayor  35