TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  UK  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY - COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY  COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, February 4, 2021 @ 6:00 PM prior to the meeting by calling 704-824-4337.  ***Zoom Meeting***  Citizens with disabilities requiring special needs should contact Cramerton Town Hall three (3) days *Note 1: Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) State of Emergency and ordered restrictions in North Carolina during the month of February 2021, this Cramerton BOC meeting will be held via **Note 2: Information for the public to listen via Zoom to this BOC meeting will be posted via the Cramerton "sunshine" email; the Cramerton Facebook Page, the Town Website www.cramerton.org,  teleconference using the Zoom platform.  and on the door of Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main St.).  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  4. Proclamations  a. A Proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month in the Town of  Cramerton. (page 4)  5. 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. Audit Contract  : January 7, 2021 meeting minutes. (pages 5 to 10) ii. January 21, 2021 meeting minutes. (pages 11 to 18) - 2021 engagement letter and audit contract with Martin Starnes.  (pages 19 to 36)  6. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Public Hearing #1: A Public Hearing to consider a rezoning request by the Villages at Cramerton Mills, Phase 1D, which is being marketed as "The Terraces" and is specifically identified as Parcel ID# 195932 located off of Hamrick Road in Cramerton.. (Note: There is no current physical address for  this parcel.) (pages 37 to 41) i. Open Public Hearing  1    ii.  Staff Comments /Developer Comments/ BOC Q&A  ii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  Note: Due to COVID-19, the State of NC is requiring that any municipal government wait at least 24 hours after closing the public hearing to make a decision regarding a public hearing matter. Therefore, in compliance with the State of NC Law, the Cramerton BOC currently plans to make their decision on b. Public Hearing #2: A Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding proposed installment financing of up to $2,500,000 for street repairs and Note: This public hearing is required as part of the NC Local Govemment Commission (LGC) process for the municipal loan financing approval  this public hearing at the February 18, 2021 BOC meeting.  paving projects in 2021.  process.  . Open Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments/ BOCQ&A iii. Public Comments iv. Close Public Hearing  7. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Planning & Zoning  i. Land Use Plan (LUP) Update  1. Action Item: Consider approval of final contract with Land Design for LUP Update. (pages 42 to 64)  b. Public Works  - Road Maintenance Capital Projects 2021 1. Project Engineer RFQ (page 65)  a. Action Item: Consider approval of recommended project engineer and direct staff to begin contract negotiations and finalization with the identified top firm. Note: The full RFQ responses are included in this  agenda as Attachment A".  ii. Downtown Parking Lot  1. Continue discussion regarding the Lease document proposal to  the Lodge.  . Board of Commissioners  i. Cramerton Board of Commissioners Vacancy  1. Action Item(s): Review the vacancy applications and consider candidates for final interviews to take place on Saturday, Note: The full vacancy applications are. included as  February 13, 2021. "Attachment B"t to this agenda.  2  2    li. Wayfinding Signs  1. Neighborhood Signs  a. Action Item: Review, discuss, and provide feedback to the DRAFT Neighborhood Sign "Design Competition"  RFP. (page 66 to74)  iii. Community Committee  1. Action Item: Consider approval of promotion of Sherry Larkins 2. Action Item: Consider approval of Tony Maiolo as alternate for 3. Action Item: Consider approval of changes to CCC Bylaws. Note: Recommended changes are highlighted in redi in the attached CCC Bylaws document. (pages 751 to 80)  tof full-voting member for CCC.  CCC. (page  8. BIG BOARD (pages 81 to8 84) 9. Manager's Report  a. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Verbal Updates ( Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (ifr needed) 11. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  10. General Staff Reports (as needed)  12. Closed Session  a. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a/3) Consult with the attorney to protect the attorney-  client privilege.  13.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, February 18, 2021 @ 6pm (held via Zoom platform) Saturday, February 27, 2021 BOC Goals & Objectives @ 9am - 11:30am  Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 6pm Thursday, March 18, 2021 @ 6pm  3  3    OFCRAREA  MAYORALPROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEBRUARY2021  EST.  1915  WHEREAS, much ofCramerton' s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of cultures and traditions that are celebrated by the residents oft this great town; and WHEREAS, African Americans have played significant roles in the history of economic, cultural, spiritual and political development while working tirelessly to maintain and promote their culture and WHEREAS, in 1976, Black History Month was formally adopted to honor and affirm the importance of Black History throughout our. American experience, and: serves to promote cultural enrichment, ethnic pride, and self-esteem by celebrating the lives and achievements of great African Americans; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time for all Americans to remember the stories and teachings of those who helped build our nation, took a stance against prejudice to build lives of dignity and opportunity, advanced the cause ofcivil rights and strengthened families and communities; and WHEREAS, during Black History Month all Americans are encouraged to reflect on past successes and challenges of African Americans and look to the future to continue to improve society sO that we live up to the ideals of freedom, equality and justice. Now, therefore, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Cramerton, proclaims February 2021 as Black History Month and urges all citizens toj join inj paying tribute to the noble struggle of African Americans and encourage appropriate programs and activities that honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to our Town, State and nation. NOW,THEREFORL, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, IHEREBY PROCLAIM  history; and  the Town's recognition of Black History Month for the month of] February.  Adopted this 4th day of February, 2021.  William. A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  4.    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON January 7, 2021  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen, Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner Atkinson, and Commissioner Neeley confirmed their attendance for the record. Mayor Cauthen determined there was a quorum. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias joined the Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Josh Watkins, Planning Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner  6:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  meeting at 6:06 p.m.  Director; Police Chief Adams; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk.  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  Abernathy voted yes. The vote was 3 toOt to adopt the proposed agenda. Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda.  a. Cramerton BOC Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The vote was 3 to 0 in favor to approve the consent  agenda. Old Business:  a. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  Note 1: This public hearing was tabled from the December 10, 2020 Cramerton BOC meeting. This public hearing will also be held entirely through Zoom. i.Public Hearing - A public hearing to consider the request from NewStyle Communities, Inc. to rezone approximately 13.42 acres off of South New Hopc Road foras single-family age restricted development. This rezoning request twould allow for thirty (30) single-family detached homes and two (2) 6,000 square feet 1.Open Public Hearing: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to open the public hearing. He also confirmed his attendance for tonight's meeting at 6:06 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; and Commissioner Atkinson voted yes. The 2. Staff Comments/Developer Comments/BOC Questions and Answers: NewStyle Communities has submitted a revised request to rezone approximately  commercial buildings.  motion was4to0in favor.  Town of Cramerton - January 7,2021 - Page 1  5    13.42 acres off of South New Hope Road for a mixed-use development. The revised request for rezoning has reduced residential component with thirty (30) single-family age restricted residential units, but now includes two (2) 6,000 square foot commercial buildings along the property fronting South New Hope Road. The current property zoning is B-1. The applicant intends to focus their efforts on medical and office space for tenants and still be able to maintain the right-of-way reservation for the future widening of New Hope Road. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.  Applicant agrees to annex the parcel into the Town of Cramerton prior to Applicant agrees that all single-family homes shall use brick, stone, or Applicant agrees that a monolithic: slab-on-grade: may be used fora all homes; Applicant agrees that the development will be age-restricted and limited to residents aged 55 and up per the requirements of the Fair Housing Act Setbacks: Front 20 foot; Side 0 foot/10 foot; Side corner lot 10 foot; Rear Zero side setback placement to be determined at preliminary plat approval; each lot shall have one (1) side setback at zero (0) feet and one side setback at ten (10) feet, and the zero (0) setback will always be adjacent to the ten Applicant agrees that the commercial portions oft the site will be governed by the B-1 standards of the Land Development Code for development standards as well as allowed uses; applicant further agrees that the architectural standards of Section 5.18 ofthe Land Development Code will Applicant agrees toi install al landscaped buffer between the commercial and residential uses shown; such buffer shall be installed at a minimum to the standards shown in the buffer planting detail shown on the approved site  the approval oft the preliminary plat. cementitious siding on all facades. all front entrances may be at-grade.  (HOPA). 15 foot.  (10) foot setback of the adjacent lot.  7.  apply as well.  8.  plan.  Brock Fankhauser, developer, thanked the Board and stated he likes the proposed changes to the site plan. He stated there is a demand for the proposed uses for this parcel. 3. Public Comments: The Town Manager stated no public comments had been received at this time. Public Comments will be received until the next Board 4. Close public hearing: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes. The vote  meeting on January 21, 2021.  was 4 to 01 to close the public hearing.  Town of Cramerton- - January 7,2021 - Page 2  6    Note 2: Due to COVID-19, the State ofNC is requiring that any municipal government wait at least 24 hours after closing the public hearing to make a decision regarding a public hearing matter. Therefore, in compliance with the State of NC Law, the Cramerton BOC currently plans to make their decision on this public hearing at the  January 21, 2021 BOC meeting. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing a. Board of Commissioners  ( Cramerton Board ofCommissioners Vacancy  1. Action Item: Based on legal staff review and recommendation, continue discussion and direction of vacancy application procedure and timeline regarding the Cramerton Board of Commissioners vacancy. Attorney Wolter stated she prepared an outline oft the documents for consideration by the Board. Discussion was held regarding the procedure to amend Rule 38 to the Rules of Procedure. The proposed change would read "The Board shall adopt a Town of Cramerton Appointment Policy to Fill Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners". This appointment policy shall: include notice to the public ofthe vacancy, an application to be submitted by those interested in filling the vacancy, and an opportunity for Board members to interview applicants. No more than thirty (30) days after applicant interviews are complete, at a special or regular meeting oft the Board....". Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about whether or not the Mayor would be voting. Attorney Wolter stated the Mayor would vote ift there was a tie. Commissioner Abernathy stated that the proposed timeline for interviews for the week of February gth could be a conflict for her as she will be out oftown. Attorney Wolter stated that interviews could be scheduled through February 18th. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to amend Section 38 oft the Rules ofl Procedure with the proposed amendments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Mayor Cauthen stated the vacant seat will remain open through several of the upcoming Board meetings and there is a former commissioner willing to serve. The Town Manager stated tonight's action item will be to ratify the action taken by the Board at the December 10"meeting. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The vote Attorney Wolter stated the next document was policy and specific procedures for filling this vacancy. The term to bes served by any person appointed toi fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners shall serve for the period of time designated by State Law NCGS 160A-63: a)I If the term of the vacant seat expires immediately following the next regular city election, or if the next regular city election will be held within ninety (90) days after the vacancy occurs, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term. b) Otherwise, a successor shall be elected at the next regularly scheduled city election that is held more than ninety (90) days after the vacancy occurs, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only until the elected successort takes office. The elected successor shall then serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The upcoming Cramerton election cycle will occur in November oft this year with the seats oft the  was 4 to 0 in favor to ratify the amendment tol Rule 38.  Town of Cramerton - January 7,2 2021 -H Page3  7    Mayor and two commissioners being on the ballot. The ballot will have a section fort the shorter term oftwo (2) years for the vacant commissioner'sseat. Discussion regarding ift the person serving in the current vacant seat would be able to place their name on the November ballot. Attorney Wolter stated that person can choose to run for the shorter term of two (2) years or for one of the four (4) year seats. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked that staff follow up with the Board of Elections to determine what the process would be and how this would be placed on the ballot. Past Board vacancies have occurred at the end ofterms. Commissioner Rice's vacancy has left two (2)years to be served on the Board as he was elected in 2019 for a four (4): year term. A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson toa adopt this appointment policy. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The vote was 4 to Oi in favor of adopting the appointment policy. Discussion was held regarding the Application for Appointment to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Atkinson asked about the question "What do you think the role ofa Cramerton Board Member is?" He said he had to take a class to find this out and does not think a layperson would know this information. Commissioner Neeley advised that she researched the position of a board member and also spoke to Commissioner Helms. Commissioner Abernathy consented to removal of this question; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias consented to removal oft this question; Commissioner Neeley asked that the question remain. The consensus was 3 to 1. The proposed questions were part of the packet given to applicants during the last interview process. Mayor Cauthen stated that the questions could possibly be open-ended and recommended that staff along with several Board: member review and recraftt this document. The TownM Manager asked ifthe Board would be agreeable to have these questions asked at the interview: as there is an aggressive timeline being proposed. Commissioner Abernathy consented to this recommendation; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias consented; Commissioner Atkinson agreed; and Commissioner Neeley agreed. The consensus The Board had no questions regarding the Affirmation of Eligibility. The Board agreed that the Mayor would contact the candidates.  was4to0.  Attorney Wolter stated the interviews would include the Mayor and two Board members. The entire process is a public meeting. The Board asked that consideration be taken into account when scheduling the interviews as some candidates may need to meet later in the day due to their job schedules. This item will be discussed at the February 4th Board meeting. The Town Manager stated notification of this vacancy will be posted tomorrow on the Town's website and  Facebook page.  Town ofCramerton- - January 7,2021 - Page 4  8    Manager's Report:  COVID-19 (Coronavirus): The Town Manager stated vaccinations are being provided to front line workers and emergency personnel and for anyone over the age of75. Vaccinations will  be offered at the Gastonia Farmers Market from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Inclement weather is being predicted for tomorrow. The Public Works Director has spoken to the City of Gastonia and the City of Belmont for assistance if needed. NCDOT has been contacted regarding Cramer Mountain Road for possible de-icing due to inclement weather. A link from the MPO has been added to the Town's Facebook page for input regarding the Catawba Crossings Bridge. Public input will be accepted from January 6th until February 4th.  Right-of-way was set aside at the MT Land development for this project.  BIG BOARD: The Masonic Lodge parking lot lease is being reviewed by their attorney at the NC Grand Lodge. Additional feedback should be received soon and can be discussed at the next Board meeting. The Town Manager stated that the trail contractor is working at Central Park. He advised that he and Commissioner Atkinson had met to discuss corrections and edits to the first draft ofthe Bizzell's! Design technical bid specs and they havel been sent back for revision. A draft "design competition" request for proposal for the neighborhood signs will be presented at the January 21,2021 Board meeting. Follow up will be needed regarding the Brownfields Grant as part oft the process to bring in the Town's House of Representatives and Senators to advocate for this grant. Due to COVID-19, drone footage can be provided fort this step via Zoom.  General Staff Reports  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum: A copy of report will be placed  in the minutes book.  Police Department: Chief Adams had nothing to report. Fire Department: ChiefFoulk had no updates. Finance: The Finance Director was absent.  Parks and Recreation: No updates. Commissioner Neeley asked about the lights on the Goat Island Bridge and ift they could be left up year-round. Mr. Smallwood said the lights have been taken down but he is looking at possible lighting similar to what is in the downtown area once the flood cleanup has been completed on the island. Planning and Zoning: The Planning Director stated it is important that public comment isr received on the Catawba Crossings Bridge. Commissioner Atkinson thanked the Town Manager and the Planning Director fort thisi information as hel has received several questions about the proposed path. The Planning Director stated there is a 1,000 foot right-of-way that has been drawn as the exact placement oft the road has not yet been determined.  Town clerk: No updates. Attorney: No updates.  Town of Cramerton- - January 7, 2021-P Page 5  9    Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Abernathy wished a Happy New Year to the Mayor, staff, and fellow Board members. She commended the vision and the process for the work behind the Veterans Memorial Commissioner Atkinson stated he noticed the top precast has not been grouted at the Veterans Memorial. He said the project looks great and is excited to see what it will look like once the landscaping plants have matured. He would like to see some stronger lighting and will ask this to be discussed once the landscaping plants have filled out. The Parks and Recreation Director stated that the area underneath the caps or on the bricks is not grouted because if additional lighting is Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias wished everyone a Happy New Year. He asked about a two- hour parking sign on Market Street near Eight Avenue that is faded. The Town Manager said he Commissioner Neeley said former Commissioner Rice was recognized this afternoon at" Town Hall for his services to the Town. She said the Community Committee was recognized at the Board of Education for masks and Christmas cards. The Veterans Memorial project looks great. A lot of positive feedback continues about the wayfinding signs. She reminded everyone to continue Mayor Cauthen stated that the COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. He asked that during the upcoming Goals and Objectives meeting that the Board discuss possible reforesting of the area around the VCM Development tol help assure the continued health of the stream. The Town is a Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro  for the back wall garden area. She thinks it looks fantastic.  added then these areas will be used to hide wiring.  would speak to Public Works regarding having it removed.  washing your hands, wearing a mask, and maintaining social distancing.  Tree City USA and many cyclists travel the Cramer Mountain Road area.  Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerion - January 7,2021 - Page6 6  10    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON January 21,2021  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen, Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner Atkinson, Commissioner Neeley, and Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias confirmed Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Josh Watkins, Planning Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: Mayor Cauthen stated that there would not be in person public comments at tonight's meeting as iti is being held via Zoom. The Town Manager stated that under the "Agenda Items not Requiring a Public Hearing" that discussion for downtown parking needed to be added along with the addition ofinformation regarding the setting oftwo (2) public hearings. A public hearing neèds to be set for February 4th for thé LGC loan approval under "Public Works". Aj public hearing needs to be set for a rezoning request for the Terraces motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson Publiç Comment (electronic): The Town Managèr advised there had been no public comments  6:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  theirattendance: for the record.  Director; Police Chief Adams; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk.  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  voted yes. The vote was 4 to0i in favor of adoption oft the amended agenda.  being received. Presentations  a. Gaston County Updated 2040 Vision Statement and Strategic Plan   Initial overview presentation by Gaston County Planning Staff. David Williams and Gena Shell: introducedi themselves to the Mayor and Board ofCommissioners. A presentation was provided offering an overview of the planning process for the Gaston County Community Vision 2040 vision statement. Other members of the group include Del Murphy with CaroMont Health, Donna Locke with Gaston Together, Matt Blackwell Economic Development Administrator for Gaston County Economic, and David Fogarty with Cooperative Extension. Discussion included why create a vision and the expectations for the visioning process and product. Corollary data include the creation of a community data dashboard and involvement of residents. In 2019 the Gaston County Board of Commissioners hired a consultant, Ted Abernathy, and he conducted an economic development assessment and how the county is growing and who we needed to be prepared for that growth. Stakeholders  Board ofC Commissioners January 21,2021 Pagel  11    stated they were interested in development ofa a broader vision and where the county wants to be with the health ofits residents, its infrastructure, and education as part of ak healthy thriving community. The process would include formation of a steering committee to be led by engaged, energetic, and diverse individuals representing business, government, service/non-profit, faith/clergy, and various representatives from the community of various ages and demographic backgrounds. There will be a creation of an online community data dashboard to collect census data from municipalities and the county which will be available to everyone. Phase 1 is outreach to stakeholders and creationofleadership structure; funding strategy will be aj public/private approach; and selection of an experienced consultant sometime in January 2021; Phase II will be community engagement, dialogue, ownership; organization stakeholderdialogue; Phase II creationo ofvision, establishment ofgoals, accountability, and implementation approach (winter 2022); and Phase 4 Vision in  Action will be ongoing.  Proclamations  a. A Proclamation to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognize Martin Luther King,Jr. Day on January 18,2021. A signed copy oft the proclamation  will be placed in the minutes book.  Old Business  a. NewStyle Communities, Inc. Rezoning Consideration  Action Item: Consider the request from NewStyle Communities, Inc. to rezone approximately 13.42 acres off of S. New Hope Road for a single-family age restricted developmnent. This rezoning request would allow for 30 single-family detached homes and two 6,000 sq. ft. commercial buildings. The Planning Director advised the public hearing to discuss changes to plans as stated above was held on January 7th. Per the rules for virtual public hearings this is the follow up meeting to allow for any additional public input. Staffrecommends: approval by board. A motion to approve by Commissioner Neeley. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. Note: This action is being taken in accordance and compliance with NC Law. The Cramerton Board held the official public hearings for the NewStyle Communities, Inc. conditional rezoning request at the October 1, 2020 and January 7, 2021 meetings, and has accepted public comment for at least 24 hours after the close of the public hearing before considering adoption. Cramerton has also continued to take public comment on this item and will read any additional comments into the record on this section of the ii. Action Item: Consider adopting a consistency statement regarding NewStyle Communities, Inc Conditional Rezoning request. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the consistency statement regarding NewStyle Communities, Inc. conditional rezoning request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore  The vote was 4 to Oi in favor.  agenda.  Board afCommissioners January 21,2021- Page2  12    Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor of adopting the consistency  statement.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing a. Parks and Recreation  - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board  1. Action Item: Consider approval of changes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board By-Laws (as recommended by the Advisory Board). Mr. Smallwood advised the Parks and Recreation Board to change the bylaws to reflect seven (7) voting members instead of fiye (5) voting members and two (2) alternate members. Four (4) out of seven (7) members would constitute a quorum. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended these changes. Staffalso recommends these changes. A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to adopt the amended Parks and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yès. The vote was 4 to 0 in favor of approval of changes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws.  b. Public Works  Road Capital Projects 2021 1.1 Loan Options and Discussion  a. Action Item: Review and consider approval of loan options and amount and direct staff to begin the application approval process to the NC Local Government Commission (LGC). The Town Manager stated staffis recommending procurement ofa loan for $2.5 million loan request to the NC Local Government Commission. The loan would be for ten (10) years which would be an amount of $278,316 appropriated annually. Any loan requests above $1 million for projects need to be presented to the NC Local Government Commission. A public hearing needs to be published. Preparation of paperwork will need to be started by staff. Commissioner Abernathy asked. about the $84,503 listed as additional General Fund and will this amount be taken out of the General Fund each year. She asked if $84,503 would be taken out for the next ten (10) years. The Town Manager stated this would be an amount in the Town's annual budget and not part of the Fund Balance. The Town Manager stated this amount could change based on a possible increase ofr monies received from the Powell Bill and the tag and tax fee due to growth oft the' Town. Commissioner Atkinson asked how growth impacts the monies received from the Powell Bill. The Town Manager stated that the Powell Bill amount is calculated for each municipality based on a formula based on the amount ofroad mileage and population. The state calculates the Powell Bill for each municipality with a formula based on road mileage and population. The Finance Director stated 75% of the allocation is based on population and 25% on road mileage. The Town has 15.91 miles of public streets as defined by Powell Bill  Board of Commissioners- January 21,2021 -Page3  13    criteria. A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to direct staff to begin the loan application process and approval process by the NC LGC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; Commissioner Neeley voted yes. b. Public hearing: Set a public hearing for 2.4.2021 board meeting. A motion was by Commissioner Neeley to set the public hearing for February 4, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 4 to in favor of setting the public  The vote was 4 to 0 in favor.  hearing for February 4, 2021.  Board ofCommissioners  ( Cramerton Board ofCommissioners Vacancy  1. Action Item: Consider amending Section 2 of the Town of Cramerton Appointment Policy to Fill Vacancies on The Board of Commissioners. Attorney Wolter reached out to the Board of Elections and based on the Town's charter which states that Town vacancies are filled for the remainder ofthe term as opposed to the state term to fill out the current vacant term. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked for an explanation as to when general law takes precedence over state law. Attorney Wolter advised that the Town's charter takes precedence over state law regarding the vacancy and this is because the Town's charter was after the state had passed election vacancy laws and the state accepted this exception. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to amend Section 2 of the Town of Cramerton's appointment policy to fill vacancies on the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Atkinson seconded the motion. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The vote was 4 to0i in favor of amending Section 2 of the appointment policy to fill 2. Action Item(s): Consider approval of the vacancy candidate interview schedule proposed to take place before the February 18, 2021 BOC meeting. Commissioner Abernathy asked if the interviews could be scheduled to be held on a Saturday in consideration of candidates who work during the week. She recommended February 6th or the 13th. Commissioner Neeley made a motion to conduct the interviews on Saturday, February 6th. Commissioner Abernathy seconded the motion. Discussion continued regardings staffinvolvement. The Town Manager stated that he and the Town Clerk are usually involved to assist in organizing the process. The Town Manager said he would be available for attendance for a Saturday meeting. Commissioner Neeley made a motion to conduct the interviews on Monday, February 15th. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Attorney Wolter reminded thel Board that the applicants tol beinterviewed will need to be chosen at the February 4th meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to conduct the interviews on Saturday,  vacancies on the Board of Commissioners.  Board of Commissioners- January 21,2021- -Page 4  14    February 13th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias 1. Action Item: Considerappointing BOCsub-committee (Mayorand two Commissioners), for the P&Z Board vacancy search. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to appoint Commissioner Atkinson and herself to serve on the BOC subcommittee for the Planning and Zoning Board vacancy search. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 41 to Oini favor. The Town Manager stated the vacancy has been published in the local 2. Masonic Lodge Parking Lot Update: The Town Manager stated the Board passed a resolution for an exemption from the Mini-Brooks Act at the December 10, 2021 meeting allowing thé procurement ofLaBella Engineering to get the bids distributed quickly. A bid package should bei issued next week. Changes to the parking lot area include a one-way ingress offofEighth Avenue and exiting onto Ninth Street. Parking lot will be extended into a square formation to include an area for a shade structure and electrical outlets to be used for vendors. Mayor Cauthen stated discussion has been ongoing with the Masonic Lodge for twenty- six (26) months. A negotiated lease offer was presented to the Lodge from the Town on November 11th, 2020 for their consideration. The Lodge stated they wanted to have their attorney review but to date they have not retained an attorney and are planning to choose an attorney at their next Lodge meeting to be held next week. Mayor Cauthen requested that a motion be presented from this Board to notify the Masonic Lodge that the Town is withdrawing the current lease offer on February 11h,2 2021. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to withdrew the current lease offer to the Masonic Lodge as of February 11"h, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. Commissioner Atkinson asked if lighting would be considered as part of the parking lot update. Mayor Cauthen stated there would be additional decorative lighting installed that would be similar to the lighting already in place. Commissioner Atkinson ifthere would be a sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot towards the open plaza area. Mr. Smallwood stated a full eight (8) foot wide sidewalk would be placed adjacent to the Center Street parallel to Ninth Street on the green space side which would allow for vendor setup. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The motion was 4to0inf favor. Mayor Cauthen asked stafft to notify the Masonic Lodge  voted yes.  ii. Cramerton Planning & Zoning Board Vacancy  newspaper and posted on the Town's website.  contacts oft the decision made at tonight's meeting.  BIG BOARD: The Town Manager stated the Masonic Lodge plans to review the proposed lease agreement once they have procured an attorney. Staff will be sending out the draft "design  Board ofC Commissioners- - January 21,2021- Pages 5  15    competition" Neighborhood Sign request for proposals to the Wayfinding Sign Committee for review. After comments and edits a draft ofthe "design competition". request for proposal will be reviewed by the Board ofCommissioners at the February 4th, 2021 meeting. Staffis procuring a firm to create a drone video ofthe brownfield property for use during a future Zoom advocacy call with our North Carolina and federal representatives. Board members will be invited to join this  Zoom meeting. Manager's Report a.  COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Gaston County is in Phase 1 and 2 vaccine stages. Phase 1 includes law enforcement and first responders along with people age 70 and older. Phase 2 will include people age 65 and older. Thisi information has been included with the Town's newsletter which is being distributed next week and will Discussion of2021 Goals and Objectives meeting to bel held fully via Zoom OR an in-person hybrid model. The Town Manager recommended to delay and reschedule the Goals and Objectives meeting that is currently scheduled for Saturday, January 30th. With the continuation ofCOVID-19 virus cases in our area and being only in the early stages oft the vaccine it was recommended that the Goals and Objectives meeting be delayed andi rescheduled until the end ofl February or the first ofMarch. This would also allow thel Board to fill the vacant seat left by former Commissioner Rice. The Town Manager recommended February 27th or March 13th as those would be Saturdays between the Board meetings. Commissioner Neeley made a motion to hold the Goals and Objectives meeting on Saturday, March 13th. Mayor Cauthen advised that that the River Sweep is scheduled for March 13tb. A motion Was made by Commissioner Neeley to hold the Goals and Objectives meeting on Saturday, February 27th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore  also be posted on the Town's Facebook page.  b.  Koutsoupias voted yes, The vote was 41 to 0 ini favor.  General Staff] Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Kyle Butler: A copy oft the report will be placed in the minutes. Mr. Butler stated final acceptance has been completed for the Villages at South Fork Phase 3. The Town Manager asked iftesting has been completed at the ono one of the water pumps at the Baltimore Pump Station. Mr. Butler stated he would followup Police Department: Chief Adams stated a recent Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing and Safe Communities was directed and passed to the Justice Department. They were directed to not release any funds to any agency that was credentialed by an independent agency. The Police Department has been approved and is now credentialed and can receive federal funds. Captain, Jones, Sergeant Harris, and Officer Corum finished Fire Department: Chief Foulk stated he had nothing to report. Mayor Cauthen wished him a happy birthday. Commissioner Neeley asked ifthe fire department offered any type of free fire extinguisher program. He stated no but the county does have a smoke detector  on this request and get back in touch with Mr. Pugh.  de-escalation instructor training and will allow in-house training.  program but not ai fire extinguisher program.  Board ofCommissioners- January 21,2021- Page 6  16    Parks and Recreation: Mr. Smallwood stated: reinforvementofconerete borders arel being completed on Goat Island and should be completed att the first of next week the next week. Placement ofmulch will be placed the following week. The park is currently closed due Planning and Zoning: The Planning Director reminder everyone to please fill out the Catawba Crossings survey as this is very important forl NCDOT to see this data. The link will be sent to the Board ofCommissioners. The link was placed on the Town's Facebook Town Clerk: Commissioner Neeley asked about updatès on the front door at Town Hall. The security update request should be completed soon along with the plaçement of the Town's Seal and office hours. The lighting has been changed to a flush mount light. The Town Manager thanked the clerk for her assistance with research on the Board of  tol heavy machinery working on the playground revitalization.  page at the last Board meeting. Finance: Mr. Lineberger was absent.  Commissioner's vacancy. Town Attorney: Nothing to report.  Committee Reports:  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Commissioner Abernathy stated that Eric Community Committee update: Commissioner Neeley stated that the Community Committee met and discussed goals and objectives and projects for the upcoming year. The committee was recognized by the Gastôn County Schools for making masks for the  Smallwood provided the update earlier in the report.  children and making cards at Christmas. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Abernathy asked about bridge repairs on the Lakewood side ofGoat Island. The Town Manager stated sanding of the bridge should take place in mid-March and correction oft the board plank transition issue. She congratulated the three (3)officers who completed de-escalation training. She congratulated the Chiefand his team for their certification training and thanked them Commissioner Atkinson stated he received his first COVID-19 vaccine shot and is scheduled for the follow-up shot in February. He stated he was really proud of the City of Gastonia and Gaston County for the organization for the vaccinations at the Farmers Market. He stated this was very  fora all they do to keep us safe.  well organized for such a large event.  Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias had nothing to report.  Commissioner Neeley congratulated the police department for the training they received. She reminded everyone to remember the 3w's = wear your mask; wash your hands; and wait six (6) feet to maintain social distancing. Ifyou don't' have soap, use a sixty (60) percent hand sanitizer. Mayor Cauthen stated a meeting will bel held next Monday ofthe South Fork) River Healthi meeting. Commissioner Atkinson and Eric Smallwood will be in attendance. Scott Attaway with Lowell will also be in attendance. Mayor Cauthen stated that Colonel Bob Meeks, District Director, is  Board of Commissioners- January 21,2021-Page7  17    leaving his post with U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's office and his replacement will be attendance. John Searby oft the Catawba Riverkeepers will be providing a state of the river. Adjournment: A motion was madel by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes;  Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 4 to 0i in favor.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Board of Commissioners- January 21,2021 - Page 8  18    MARTIN W STARNES & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, P.A. "A Professional. Association ofCertified Public Accountants and Management Consultanis"  January 21, 2021 Town of Cramerton Attn: Joel Lineberger, Finance Director 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032  You have requested that we audit governmental activities, the discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of Cramerton, NC, as of. June 30, 2021, and for the year then ended, and the related notes, which collectively comprise the Town of Cramerton's basic financial statements as listed. in the table of contents. We are pleased to confirm our acceptance and our understanding of this audit engagement by means of this letter. Our audit will be conducted with the objective of our expressing an opinion on each opinion unit applicable to those basic Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) require that certain supplementary information bep presented to: supplement the basic financial statements. Suchi information, althoughr not aj part ofthel basic financial statements, isrequired by the GASB, who considers itt to be an essential part ofi financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. As part of our engagement, we will apply certain limited procedures to ther required supplementary information (RSI) in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAS). These limited procedures will consist primarily of inquiries of management regarding their methods of measurement and presentation and comparing the information for consistency with management's: responses to our inquiries. We will not express an opinion or provide any form of assurance on the RSI. The following RSI is required by U.S. GAAP. This RSI will be subjected to certain limited  financial statements.  procedures but will not be audited:  Management's) Discussion and Analysis Law Enforcement Officers" Special Separation Allowance schedules Other Post-Employment Benefits' schedules Local Government Employees' Retirement System' s schedules  73013"Avenuel Drive: SE Hickory. NC 28602 . 828-327-2727 * Fax 828-328-2324 13: SouthCenter Street * Taylorsville. NC28681 +828-632-9025 * Fax 828-632-9085  800-9-8-0585 * mimarm.taescon  19    Supplementary information other than RSI will açcompany the Town of Cramerton's basic financial statements. We will subject the following supplementary information to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the basic financial statements and perform certain additional proçedures, including comparing and reconciling the supplementary information to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and additional procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAS. We intend to provide an opinion on the following  supplementary information ini relation to the basic financial statements as a whole:  Combining and individual fund financial statements Budget and actual schedules Supplemental ad valorem tax schedules  We will make reference to the component unit auditor'sa audit oft the Town of Cramerton ABCI Board in our  report on your financial statements. Auditor Responsibilities  We will conduct our audit in accordance with U.S. GAAS and Government Auditing Standards. Those standards require that wej plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the basic financial statements are: free from material misstatement. An auditinvolves performing procedurest to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosuresi ini the basic financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment oft the risks of material misstatement of the basic financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, misappropriation of assets, or violations of laws, An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness ofsignificant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the basic financial statements. Ifappropriate, our procedures will therefore include tests of documentary evidence that support thet transactions recorded in the: accounts, tests ofthe physical existence ofinventories, and the direct confirmation of cash, investments, and certain other assets and liabilities by correspondence witho creditors andi financial institutions. As part of our audit process, we will request writenrepresentiations from your attorneys, and they may bill you for responding. At the conclusion of our audit, we will also request certain written representations from you about the basic financial statements and related matters. Because of thei inherent limitations of an audit, together with thei inherent limitations ofi internal control, an unavoidable risk that soie material misstatements (whether caused by errors, fraudulent financial reporting, misappropriation of assets, or violations of laws or governmental regulations) may not be detected exists, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with U.S. GAAS and Government Auditing Standards oft the Comptroller General oft the United States of America. Inr making our risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness oft the entity's internal control. However, we will communicate to you in writing concerning any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control relevant to the audit of the basic financial statements that we have identified during the audit. Our responsibility as auditors is limited to the period covered by our audit and We cannot provide assurance that unmodified opinions will be expressed. Circumstances may arise in which it is necessary for us to modify our opinions or add an emphasis-or-matter or other-matter paragraph(s). If our opinions on the basic financial statements are other than unmodified, we will discuss the reasons with you in advance. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to  governmental regulations, grant agreements, or contractual: agreements.  does not extend to any other periods.  Page 2 of8  20    form or have not formed opinions, we may decline to express opinions or toi issue a report as a result oft this  engagement.  Compliance with Laws and Regulations  As previously discussed, as part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the basic financial statements are free ofmaterial misstatement, we will perform tests oft the Town of Cramerton's compliance with the provisions of applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements. However, the objective of our audit will not be toj provide an opinion on overall compliance, and we will not express such an opinion. Our audit will be conducted on the basis that management and, when appropriate, those charged with 1. For the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements in accordance with 2. For the design, implementation, and maintenance ofinternal control relevant to the preparationand fair presentation of basic financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to error, fraudulent financial reporting, misappropriation of assets, or violations of laws, a. Access to all information of which management is aware thati is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation oft the basic financial statements, such as records, documentation, and other b. Additional information that we may request from management fort the purpose ofthe audit; and Unrestricted access toj persons within the entity from whom we determine it necessary to obtain 4. For including the auditor's report in any document containing basic financial statements that indicates that such financial statements have been audited by the entity'sauditor; 5. Fori identifying and ensuring that the entity complies withi thel laws and regulations applicable toi its 6. For adjusting the basic financial statements to correct material misstatements and confirming to us int the management representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by us during the current engagement and pertaining to the current period(s) under audit are immaterial, bothi individually and in the aggregate, to the basic financial statements as a whole; 7. For acceptance of nonattest serviçes, including identifying the proper party to oversee nonattest 8. For maintaining adequate records, selecting and applying accounting principles, and safeguarding 9. For informing us of any known or suspected fraud affecting the entity involving management, employees with significant roles in internal control and others where fraud could have a material  Management's Responsibilities  governance, acknowledge and understand that they have responsibility:  accounting principles generally accepted int the United States of America; governmental regulations, grant agreements, or contractual agreements;  3. Toprovide us with:  matters; audit evidence.  activities;  work (if applicable); assets.  effect on the financials; and  10. For the accuracy and completeness of all information provided.  With regard to the supplementary information referred to above, you acknowledge and understand your responsibility (a) for the preparation of the supplementary information in accordance with the applicable criteria, (b)to provide us witht the appropriate written representationsi regarding supplementary information, (c)toinclude our report ont the supplementary information: in any document that contains thes supplementary information and that indicates that we have reported on suchs supplementary information, and (d) toj present the supplementary information with the audited basic financial statements, or if the supplementary information will not be presented with the audited basic financial statements, to make the audited basic  Page 3of8  21    financial statements readily available to thei intended users of the supplementary information no later than As part of our audit process, we will request from management and, when appropriate, those charged with governance, written confirmation concerning representations made to us in connection with the audit.  the date ofissuance by you oft thes supplementary information and our report thereon.  We will perform the following nonattest services: Draft ofi financial statements and footnotes GASB 34 conversion entries Preparation of AFIR Preparation ofLGC's data input worksheet Capital asset & depreciation listing maintenance  We will not assume management responsibilities on behalf oft the Town of Cramerton. However, we will provide advice and recommendations to assist management of the Town of Cramerton in performing its With respect to any nonattest services we perform as listed above, the Town of Cramerton's management is responsible for (a) making all management decisions and performing all management functions; (b) assigning a competent individual to oversee the services; (c) evaluating the adequacy of the services performed; (d) evaluating and accepting responsibility for the results of the services performed; and (e) establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities. Our responsibilities and limitations of the engagement are as follows:  responsibilities.  We will perform thes services in accordance with applicable professional standards. This engagement is limited to the services previously outlined. Our firm, in its sole professional judgement, reserves the right to refuse to do any procedure or take any action that could be construed as making management decisions or assuming management responsibilities, including  determining account codings and approvingj journal entries.  Reporting  We will issue a written report upon completion of our audit of the Town of Cramerton's basic financial statements. Our report will be addressed to the governing body of the Town of Cramerton. We cannot provide assurance that unmodified opinions will be expressed. Circumstances may arise in which it is necessary for us to modify our opinions, add an emphasis-of-matter or other-matter paragraph(s), or Ina accordance with the requirements of Government. Auditing Standards, we will also issue a written report describing thes scope of our testing over internal control over financial reporting and over compliance with laws, regulations, and provisions of grants and contracts, including the results of that testing. However, providing an opinion on internal control and compliance will not! be an objective of the audit and, therefore,  withdraw from the engagement.  no such opinion willl be expressed.  Other  We understand that your employees will prepare all contirmations we request and willl locate any docuinents If you intend to publish or otherwise reproduce the basic financial statements and make reference to our firm, you agree to provide us with printers' proofs or masters for our review and approval before printing. You also agree to provide us with a copy of the final reproduced material for our approval before iti is  or support for any other transactions we: select for testing.  distributed.  Page 4 of8  22    Regarding the electronic dissemination of audited financial statements, including financial statements published electronically on your Internet website, you understand that electronic sites are a means to distribute information and, therefore, we are not required to read thei information contained in these sites or toc consider the consistency of other information in the electronic site with the original document. During the course of the engagement, a portal will be in place for information to be shared, but not stored. Our policy is to terminate access to this portal after one year. The Town is responsible for data backup for business continuity and disaster recovery, and our workpaper documentation is not to be used  for these purposes.  Provisions ofl Engagement Administration and Fees  During the course of the engagement, we may communicate with you or your personnel via fax or e-mail, andy you should be aware that communication in those mediums containsar risk ofr misdirected ori intercepted Paula Hodges is the engagement partner for the audit services specified in this letter. Her responsibilities include supervising Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAS, P.A.'s services performed as part of this engagement and signing or authorizing another qualified firm representative to sign the audit report. To ensure that our independence is not impaired under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, you agree toir inform the engagement partner before entering into any substantive employment discussions with any of  communications.  our personnel. Audit Fee  Our fees for these services are as follows: Financial Statement Drafting Other Non-Attest Services  $ 27,825 2,000 500 $ 30,325  Ouri invoices for these fees will be rendered in four installments as work progresses and are payable upon presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended if your account becomes overdue and may not be resumed until your account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for non-payment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination, even if wel have not completed our reports. Youwill be obligatedt to compensate us forallt time expended and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket costs through the date of termination. Wewillnotifyy youinnediately ofa any circumstances we encounter that coulds significantly: affect this initial fee estimate. Whenever possible, we will attempt to use the Town of Cramerton's personnel to assist ini the preparation of schedules and analyses of accounts. This effort could substantially reduce our time requirements and facilitate the timely conclusion of the audit. Further, we will be available during the year to consult with you on: financial management and accounting matters ofai routine nature. Ifwe determine that we are: required to perform a single audit in accordance with the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the State Single Audit Implementation Act, and these procedures and related fees were not included in our quoted fees, we may We want our clients to receive the maximum value for our professional services and to perceive that our fees are reasonable and fair. In working to provide you with such value, we find there are certain circumstances that can cause us toj perform work in excess oft that contemplated in our fee estimate.  amend our audit contract and supplemental bill for these additional procedures.  Page 5of8  23    Following are: some oft thet more common reasons for potential supplemental billings:  Changing Laws and Regulations  There are many governmental and rule-making boards that regularly add or change their requirements. Although we attempt to plan our work to anticipate the requirements that will affect our engagement, there are times when this is not possible. We will discuss these situations with you at the earliest possible time  in order toi make the neçessary adjustments and amendments in our engagement.  Incorrect Accounting Methods or Errors in Client Records  We base our fee estimates on the expectation that client accounting records are in order so that our work can! be completed using ours standardt testing and accounting procedures.1 However, should we find numerous errors, incomplete records, or the application of incorrect accounting methods, we will have to perform additional work to make the corrections and reflect those changes in the financial statements.  Failure to Prepare for the Engagement  In an effort to minimize your fees, we assign you the responsibility for the preparation of schedules and documents needed for the engagement. We also discuss matters such as availability ofy your key personnel, deadlines, and work space. Ifyour personnel are unable, for whatever reasons, to provide these items as previously agreed upon, it might substantially increase the work we. must do to complete the engagement  within the scheduled time. Starting and, Stopping Our Work  If we must withdraw our staff because of the condition of the client's records, or the failure to provide agreed upon items within the established timeline for the engagement, we will not be able to perform our work in a timely, efficient manner, as established by our engagement plan. This will result in additional Our fees are based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the audit. Ifsignificant additional time is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at ai new fee estimate before we incur the additional costs. Our fees for such Government Auditing Standards require that we document an assessment of the skills, knowledge, and experience of management, should we participate in any form of preparation of the basic financial statements and related schedules or disclosures as these actions are deemed a non-audit service. During the course of the audit, we may observe opportunities for economy in, or improved controls over, your operations. We will bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate level of management, either You agree to inform us of facts that may affect the basic financial statements of which you may become aware during the period from the date oft the auditor's report to the date the financial statements are issued. We agree to retain our audit documentation or work papers for a period ofat least fivey years from the date  fees, as wei must reschedule our personnel and incur additional start-up costs.  services range from $75-$300 per hour.  orally or iny writing.  ofourr report.  Page 60 of8  24    At the conclusion of our audit engagement, we will communicate to management and those charged with  governance the following significant findings from the audit:  Our view about the qualitative aspects oft the entity's significant accounting practices; Significant difficulties, ifany, encountered during the audit; Uncorrected misstatements, other than those we believe are trivial, ifany; Disagreements with management, ifany;  Other findings or issues, if any, arising from the audit that are, in our professional judgment, significant and relevant toi those charged with governance regarding their oversight of the financial Material, corrected misstatements that were brought to the attention of management as a result of  reporting process; our audit procedures;  Representations we requested from management; Management's consultations with other accountants, ifany; and correspondence, with management.  Significant issues, if any, arising from the audit that were discussed, or the subject of The audit documentation for this engagement is the property of Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAS, P.A. and constitutes confidential information. However, we may be requested to make certain audit documentation available to thel Local Government Commission, Office oft the State Auditor, federal ors state agencies and the U.S. Government Accountability Office pursuant to authority given to it by law or regulation, or to peer reviewers. Ifr requested, access to such audit documentation will be provided under the supervision of Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAS, P.A.'s personnel. Furthermore, upon request, we may provide copies of selected audit documentation to these agencies and regulators. The regulators and agencies mayi intend, or decide, to distribute the copies ofinformation contained therein to others, including Ina accordance with the requirements of Government Auditing Standards, we have attached a copy of our latest external peer review report of our firm to the Contract to Audit Accounts for your consideration: and Please sign and return a copy of this letter to indicate your acknowledginent of, and agreement with, the arrangements for our audit of the basic financial statements, including our respective responsibilities. We appreciate the opportunity to be your financial statemnent auditors and look forward to working with  other govemmental agencies.  files.  you and your staff. Respectfully,  Mertin tavas € dowcitw,Cp2s,Ra. Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAS, P.A. Hickory, North Carolina  Page 7 of8  25    RESPONSE:  This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the Town of Cramerton. Acknowledged and agreed on behalfoft the Town of Cramerton by:  Name: Title: Date:  Page 8of8  26    LGC-205 The Governing Board  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev. 11/2020  Board ofCommissioners of Primary Government Unit (or charter holder) Town of Cramerton, NC and Discretely Presented Component Unit (DPCU) (ifa applicable)  N/A  Primary Government Unit, together with DPCU( (if applicable), hereinafter, referred to as Governmental Unit(s)  and Auditor Name Auditor Address  Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. 730 13th Avenue Dr. SE, Hickory, NC28602 Hereinafter. referred to as Auditor  for Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/21 hereby agree as follows:  Audit Report Due Date 10/31/21 Must be within four months ofFYE  1. The Auditor shall audit all statements and disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and additional required legal statements and disclosures of all funds and/or divisions oft the Governmental Unit(s). The non-major çombining, and individual fund statements and schedules shall be subjected tot the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and an opinion shall be rendered in relation to (as applicable) the governmental activities, the business- type activities, the aggregate DPCUS, each major governmental and enterprise fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information (non-major government and enterprise funds, the internal service fund type, and thet fiduciary fund 2. Ata minimum, the Auditor shall conduct his/her audit and render his/her report in accordance with GAAS. The Auditor shall perform the audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards if required by the State Single Audit Implementation Act, as codified in G.S. 159-34. If required by OMB Uniform Administration Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the State Single Audit Implementation Act, the Auditor shall perform a Single Audit. This audit and all associated audit documentation may be subject to review by Federal and State agencies in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the staffs of the Office of State Auditor (OSA) and the Local Government Commission (LGC). If the audit requires a federal single audit performed under the requirements found in Subpart F of the Uniform Guidance ($200.501), iti is recommended that the Auditor and Governmental Unit(s) jointly agree, in advance of the execution of this contract, which party is responsible for submission of the audit and the accompanying data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse as required under the Uniform If the audit and Auditor communication are found int this review to be substandard, the results of the review may be forwarded tot the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners (NC State Board).  types).  Guidance (S200.512).  Page 1  27    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev.11/2020  3. Ifan entity is determined to be a component of another government as defined by the group audit standards, the entity's auditor shall make a good faith effort to comply in ai timely manner with the requests of 4. This contract contemplates an unmodified opinion being rendered. If during the process of conducting the audit, the Auditor determines that it will not be possible to render an unmodified opinion on thet financial statements oft the unit, the Auditor shall contact the LGC Staff to discuss the circumstances leading to that conclusion as soon as is practical and before the final report is issued. The audit shall include such tests oft the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as are considered by the Auditor to be necessary int the circumstances. Any limitations or restrictions in scope which would lead to a qualification should bet fully 5. Ifthis aydit engagement is subjeçt to the standards for audit as defined in Government Auditing Standards, 2018 revision, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, then by accepting this engagement, the Auditor warrants that he/she has met the requirements for a peer review and continuing education as specified in Government. Auditing Standards. The Auditor agrees to provide a copy oft the most recent peer review report to the Governmental Unit(s) and the Secretary of the LGC prior to the execution of an aydit contract. Subsequent submissions of the report are required only upon report expiration or upon auditor's receipt of an updated peer review report. Ifthe audit firm received a peer review rating other than pass, the Auditor shall not contract with the Governmental Unit(s) without first contacting the Secretary of the LGC fora a Ift the audit engagement is not subject to Government. Accounting Standards or ift financial statements are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and fail to include all disclosures required by GAAP, the Auditor: shall provide an explanation as to why in an attachment to this 6. Iti is agreed that time is of the essence in this contract. All audits are to be performed and the report of audit submitted to LGC Staff within four months of fiscal year end. Ifi it becomes necessary to amend this due date or the audit fee, an amended contract along with a written explanation of the delay shall be submitted to 7. Itis agreed that GAAS include a review of the Governmental Unit's (Units') systems ofi internal control and accounting as same relate to accountability off funds and adherence to budget and law requirements applicable thereto; that the Auditor shall make a written report, which may or may not be a part of the written report of audit, to the Governing Board setting forth his/her findings, together with his recommendations for improvement. That written report shall include all matters defined as "significant deficiencies and material weaknesses" in AU-C 265 oft the AICPA Professional Standards (Clarified). The Auditor shall file a copy oft that 8. All local government and public authority contracts for audit or audit-related work require the approval of the Secretary of the LGC. This includes annual or special audits, agreed upon procedures related to internal controls, bookkeeping or other assistance necessary to prepare the Governmental Unit's (Units)records for audit, financial statement preparation, any finance-related investigations, or any other audit- related worki in the State of North Carolina. Approval is not required on contracts and invoices for system improvements and 9. Invoices for services rendered under these contracts shall not be paid by the Governmental Unit(s) until the invoice has been approved by the Secretary of the LGC. (This also includes any progress billings.)IG.S. 159-34 and 115C-447 All invoices for Audit work shall be submitted in PDF format to the Secretary of the LGC  the group auditor in accordance with AU-6 $600.41-5 $600.42.  explained in an attachment to this contract.  peer review analysis that may result in additional contractual requirements.  contract or in an amendment.  the Secretary of the LGC for approval.  report with the Secretary oft the LGC.  similar services of a non-auditing nature,  for approval. The invoice marked 'approved 'with approval date shall be returned to  Page 2  28    LGC-205  CONTRACTTO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev.11/2020  the Auditor to present to the Governmental Unit(s) for payment. This paragraph is not applicable to 10. Inc consideration of the satisfactory performance of the provisions oft this contract, the Governmental Unit(s) shall pay to the Auditor, upon approval by the Secretary of the LGC if required, the fee, which includes any costs the Auditor may incur from work paper or peer reviews or any other quality assurance program required by third parties (federal and state grantor and oversight agencies or other organizations) as required under the Federal and State Single Audit Acts. This does not include fees for any pre-issuance reviews that may be required by the NC. Association of CPAs (NCACPA) Peer Review Committee or NC 11. Ifthe Governmental Unit(s) has/have outstanding revenue bonds, the Auditor shall submit to LGC Staff, either in the notes to the audited financial statements or as a separate report, a calculation demonstrating compliance with the revenue bond rate covenant. Additionally, the Auditor shall submit to LGC Staff simultaneously with the Governmental Unit's (Units') audited financial statements any other bond compliance statements or additional reports required by the authorizing bond documents, unless otherwise specified in the 12. After completing the audit, the Auditor shall submit to the Governing Board a written report of audit. This report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (a) Managements Discussion and Analysis, (b) the financial statements and notes oft the Governmental Unit(s) and all of its component units prepared in accordance with GAAP, (c) supplementary information requested by the Governmental Unit(s) or required for full disclosure under thel law, and (d) the Auditor's opinion on the material presented. The Auditor shall furnish the required number of copies of the report of audit to the Governing Board uponcompletion. 13. Ifti the audit firm is required by the NC State Board, the NCACPA Peer Review Committee, or the Secretary oft the LGC tol have a pre-issuance review ofi its audit work, there shall be a statement in the engagement letter indicating the pre-issuance review requirement. There also shall be a statement that the Governmental Unit(s) shall not be billed for the pre-issuance review. The pre-issuance review shall be performed prior to the completed audit being submitted to LGC Staff. The pre-issuance review report shall 14. The Auditor: shall submit the report of audit in PDF format to LGC Staff. For audits of units other than hospitals, the audit report should be submitted when (or prior to) submitting thet final invoice for services rendered. The report of audit, as filed with the Secretary of the LGC, becomes a matter of public record for inspection, review and copy in the offices of the LGC by any interested parties. Any subsequent revisions to these reports shall be sent to the Secretary of the LGC along with an Audit Report Reissued Form (available on the Department of State Treasurer website). These audited financial statements, excluding the Auditors' opinion, may be used in the preparation of official statements for debt offerings by municipal bond rating services to fulfill secondary market disclosure requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and for other lawful purposes of the Governmental Unit(s) without requiring consent of the Auditor. If the LGC Staff determines that corrections need to be made to the Governmental Unit's (Units') financial statements, those corrections shall be provided within three business days of notification unless another deadline is agreed to by LGC Staff. 15. Should circumstances disclosed by the audit call for a more detailed investigation by the Auditor than necessary under ordinary circumstances, the Auditor shall inform the Governing Board in writing of the need for such additional investigation and the additional compensation required therefore. Upon approval byt the  contracts for audits of hospitals.  State Board of CPA Examiners (see Item 13).  bond documents.  accompany the audit report upon submission to LGC Staff.  Page 3  29    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev.11/2020  Secretary oft the LGC, this contract may be modified or amended to include thei increased time, compensation, 16. If an approved contract needs to be modified or amended for any reason, the change shall be made in writing and pre-audited if the change includes a change in audit fee (pre-audit requirement does not apply to charter schools or hospitals). This amended contract shall be completed in full, including a written explanation of the change, signed and dated by all original parties to the contract. It shall then be submitted to the Secretary of the LGC for approval. No change to the audit contract shall be effective unless approved by the Secretary of the 17. A copy of the engagement letter, issued by the Auditor and signed by both the Auditor and the Governmental Unit(s), shall be attached tot this contract, and except for fees, work, and terms not related to audit services, shall bei incorporated by reference as ift fully set forth herein as part of this contract. In case of conflict between thet terms of the engagement letter and the terms oft this contract, the terms of this contract shall take precedence. Engagement letter terms that conflict with the contract are deemed to be void unless the conflicting terms of this contract are specifically deleted in Item 28 of this contract. Engagement letters containing 18. Special provisions should be limited, Please list any special provisions in an attachment. 19. As separate contract should not be made for each division to be audited or report to be submitted. Ifa DPCU is subject to the audit requirements detailed in the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and as separate audit report is issued, a separate audit contract is required. If a separate report is not to be issued and the DPCUi isi included in the primary government audit, the DPCU shall be named along with the primary government on this audit contract. DPCU Board approval date, signatures from the DPCU Board chairman and 20. The contract shall be executed, pre-audited (pre-audit requirement does not apply to charter schools or hospitals), and physically signed by all parties including Governmental Unit(s) and the Auditor, then submitted in 21. The contract is not valid until iti is approved by the Secretary of the LGC. The staff oft the LGC shall notify the Governmental Unit and Auditor of contract approval by email. The audit should not be started before the 22. Retention of Client Records: Auditors are subject to the NC State Board of CPA Examiners' Retention of Client Records Rule 21 NCAC 08N .0305 as itr relates to the provision of audit and other attest services, as well as non-attest. services. Clients and former clients should be familiar with the requirements of this rule prior to 23. This contract may bei terminated at any time by mutual consent and agreement of the Govemmental Unit(s) and the Auditor, provided that (a) the consent to terminate is in writing and signed by both parties, (b) the parties have agreed on the fee amount which shall be paid to the Auditor (if applicable), and (c) no termination 24. The Governmental Unit's (Units') failure or forbearance to enforce, or waiver of, any right or an event of breach or default on one occasion or instance shall not constitute the waiver of such right, breach or default on 25. There are no other agreements between the parties hereto and no other agreements relative hereto that shall be enforceable unless entered into in accordance with the procedure set out herein and approved by the  orb both as may be agreed upon by the Governing Board and the Auditor.  LGC, the Governing Board, and the Auditor.  indemnification clauses shall not be accepted by LGC Staff.  finance officer also shall be included on this contract. PDF format to the Secretary of thel LGC.  contract is approved.  requesting the return of records.  shall be effective until approved in writing by the Secretary oft the LGC.  any subsequent occasion or instance.  Secretary of the LGC.  Page 4  30    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev.1 11/2020  26. E-Verify. Auditor shall comply with the requirements of NCGS Chapter 64 Article 2. Further, if Auditor utilizes any subcontractor(s), Auditor shall require such subcontractor(s) to comply with the requirements of 27. Applicable to audits with fiscal year ends of June 30, 2020 and later. For all non-attest services, the Auditor shall adhere to the independence rules of the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and Governmental Auditing Standards, 2018 Revision (as applicable). Financial statement preparation assistance shall be deemed a "significant threat" requiring the Auditor to apply safeguards sufficient to reduce the threat to an acceptable level. If the Auditor cannot reduce the threats to an acceptable level, the Auditor cannot complete the audit. Ift the Auditor is able to reduce thet threats to an acceptable level, the documentation of this determination, including the safeguards applied, must bei included in the audit All non-attest service(s) being performed by the Auditor that are necessary to perform the audit must be identified and included in this contract. The Governmental Unit shall designate an individual with the suitable skills, knowledge, and/or experience (SKE) necessary to oversee the services and accept responsibility for the results of the services performed. Ift the. Auditor is able to identify an individual with the appropriate SKE, s/he must document and include in the audit workpapers how he/she reached that conclusion. Ifthe Auditor determines that an individual with the appropriate SKE cannot be identified, the Auditor cannot perform both the non-attest service(s) and the audit. See "Fees for Audit Services" page of this contract to disclose the 28. Applicable to audits with fiscal year ends of June 30, 2021 and later. The auditor shall present the audited financial statements including any compliance reports to the government unit's governing body or audit committee in an official meeting in open session as soon as the audited financial statements are available but not later than 45 days after the submission of the audit report to the Secretary. The auditor's presentation to the government unit's governing body or audit committee shall include: a) the description of each finding, including all material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, as found by the auditor, and any other issues related to the internal controls or fiscal health oft the government unit as disclosed in the management letter, the Single Audit or Yellow Book reports, or any other communications from the auditor regarding internal controls as required by current auditing c) the values of Financial Performance Indicators based on information presented in the audited d) notification to the governing body that the governing body shall develop a "Response to the Auditor's Findings, Recommendations, and Fiscal Matters," if required under 20 NCAC 03 .0508, 29. Information based on the audited financial statements shall be submitted to the Secretary for the purpose ofi identifying Financial Performance Indicators and Financial Performance Indicators of Concern.  NCGS Chapter 64, Article 2.  workpapers.  person identified as having the appropriate SKE for the Governmental Unit.  standards set by the Accounting Standards Board or its successor;  b) the status of the prior year audit findings; financial statements; and  Page 5  31    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS  Rev. 11/2020  30. Applicable to charter school contracts only: Noi indebtedness of any kind incurred or created by the charter school shall constitute an indebtedness oft the State or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness oft the charter school shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit, or taxing power oft the State or its 31. All oft the above paragraphs are understood and shall apply to this contract, except the following  politiçal subdivisions.  numbered paragraphs shall be deleted (See Item 161 for clarification).  32. The processt for submitting contracts, audit reports andi invoices is subject to change. Auditors and units should use the submission process and instructions in effect at the time of submission. Refer tot the N.C. Department of State Treasurer website at htps.ww.nctreasureasurercomsateand.oca-govermen: 33. All communications regarding audit contract requests for modification or official approvals will be sent 34. Modifications to the language and terms contained in this contract form (LGC-205) are not allowed.  finance-divisionlocal-government-comssionsubmiting-your-audit tot the email addresses provided on the signature pages that follow.  Page 6  32    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT. ACCOUNTS FEES FOR AUDIT SERVICES  Rev. 11/2020  1. For all non-attest services, the Auditor shall adhere to the independence rules of the. AICPA Professional Code of Conduct (as applicable) and Governmental Auditing Standards,2018 Revision. Refer to Item 27 of this contract for specific requirements. The following information must be provided by the Auditor; contracts Financial statements were prepared by: Auditor Governmental Unit Third Party If applicable: Individual at Governmental Unit designated to have the suitable skills, knowledge, and/or experience (SKE) necessary to oversee the non-attest services and accept responsibility for the  presented to the LGC without this information will be not be approved.  results of these services: Name: Joel Lineberger, CPA  Title and Unit/Company:  Email Address:  Finance Director, Town of Cramerton Inelepger@ermetonorg  OR Not Applicable (Identification of SKE Individual not applicable for GAAS-only audit or audits with FYES prior to. June 30, 2020.) 2. Fees may not be included in this contract for work performed on Annual Financial Information Reports (AFIRs), Form 990s, or other services not associated with audit fees and costs. Such fees may bei included in the engagement letter but may not be included in this contract or in any invoices requiring approval oft the 3. Prior to submission of the completed audited financial report, applicable compliance reports and amended contract (if required) the Auditor may submit invoices for approval for services rendered, not to exceed 75% of the billings for the last annual audit of the unit submitted to the Secretary oft the LGC. Should the 75% cap provided below conflict with the cap calculated by LGC Staff based on the billings on file with the LGC, the LGC calculation prevails. Alli invoices for services rendered in an audit engagement as defined in 20 NCAC .0503 shall be submitted to the Commission for approval before any payment is made. Payment before approval is a violation of law. (This paragraph not applicable to contracts and invoices associated  LGC. See Items 8 and 131 for details on other allowable and excluded fees.  with audits of hospitals). Primary Government Unit Audit Fee  PRIMARY GOVERNMENT FEES Town ofC Cramerton, NC $ See fee section of engagement letter  Additional Fees Not Included in Audit Fee: Fee per Major Program Writing Financial Statements All Other Non-Attest Services 75% Cap for Interim Invoice Approval (not applicable to hospital contracts) Discretely Presented Component Unit Additional Fees Not Included in Audit Fee: Fee per Major Program Writing Financial Statements All Other Non-Attest Services 75% Cap for Interim Invoice Approval (not applicable to hospital contracts)  $N/A  $ See fee section of engagement letter $ See fees section ofe engagement letter  $22,125.00 DPCU FEES (if applicable) N/A $ $ $ $ $ Page7  Audit Fee  33    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS SIGNATURE PAGE AUDIT FIRM  Rev, 11/2020  Audit Firm* Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs,P.A. Amber Y. McGhinnis Date* 01/21/21  Authorized Firm Representative (typed or printed)* Signature*  Dwly? Mumni Email Address* mhm@miristmscon  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT  Governmental Unit* Town ofCramerton,' NC (G.S.159-34(a) orG.s.115C-447a) Mayor/Chairperson (typed or printed)* Will Cauthen, Mayor Date  Date Primary Government Unit Governing Board. Approved. Audit Contract*  Signature* Email Address wcaulhen@cramncronorg  Chair of Audit Committee (typed or printed, or' "NA") Signature  N/A Date  Email Address  GOVERNMENTAL UNIT - PRE-AUDIT CERTIFICATE Required by G.S. 159-28(a1) or G.S. 115C-441(a1). Not applicable tol hospital contracts.  This instrument has been pre-audited. in the mannerrequired by The Local Government. Budget and! Fiscal  Control Actor by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Primary Governmental Unit Finance Officer* (lypedo orprinted Signature*  Joel Lineberger, CPA, Finance. Director Date of Pre-Audit Certificate*  Email Address* lmevergergerameronors  Page 8  34    LGC-205  CONTRACT TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS SIGNATURE PAGE-D DPCU (complete only if applicable)  Rev.11/2020  DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNIT  DPCU* N/A  Date DPCU Governing Board Approved. Audit Contract* (Ref: G.S. 159-34(a) or G.S. 115C-447(a)) DPCU Chairperson (typed or printed)*  Signature* Email Address*  Date*  Chair of Audit Committee (typed or printed, or "NA") Signature  N/A Date  Email Address  DPCU - PRE-AUDIT CERTIFICATE Required by G.S. 159-28(a1) or G.S. 115C-441(a1). Not applicable to hospital contracts.  This instrument has been pre-auditedi in the manner required by The Local Govemment Budget and Fiscal  Control Act or by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act. DPCU Finance Officer (typed or printed)* Date of Pre-Audit Certificate*  Signature* Email Address*  N/A  Remember to print this form, and obtain all required signatures prior to submission.  PRINT  Page 9  35    KVH  Koonee, Wootes & Haywood,UP  CERUREUH PISC ASADOUPIANTS  Report on thel Firm's System of Quality Control  To the Shareholders of Martin Starnes & Associates CPAS, P.A. and the Peer Review Committee, North Carolina Association OfCertified Public Accountants  We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Martin Starnes & Associates CPAS, P.A. (the firm) ine effect for the year ended December 31, 2017. Our peer review was conducted in accordance with the Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American A summary oft the nature, objectives, scope, limitations of, and the procedures performed in a System Review as described in the Standards may be found at mvacpagtepoummar. The summary also includes an explanation of how engagements identified as not performed or reported in conformity with applicable professional standards, if any, are The firmi is responsible for designing a system ofc quality control and complying withi it to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. The firmi is also responsible for evaluating actions to promptly remediate engagements deemed as not performed or reported in conformity with professional standards, when appropriate, and for remediating weaknesses ini its system ofquality control,  Institute ofc Certified. Public. Accountants (Standards).  evaluated by a peer. reviewer to determine ap peer review rating.  Firm's Responsibility  ifany.  Peer Reviewer's Responsibility therewith based on our review, Required Selections and Considerations  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of quality control and the firm's compliance  Engagements selected for review included engagements performed under Government Auditing Standards, including As part of our peer review, we considered reviews by regulatory entities as communicated by the firm, if applicable, in  compliance audits under the Single Audit Act and an audit of an employee benefit plan.  determining the nature and extent of our procedures.  Opinion  Inc our opinion, the system of quality control fort the accounting anda auditing practice ofl Martin Starnes & Associates CPAS, P.A. in effect for the year ended Decemher 31, 2017, has been suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiencyfies) or fail. Martin Starnes & Associates CPAS, P.A. has  received a peer review rating of pass.  Komeei Wodlen + Hoydy LLP  Koonce, Wooten & Haywood, LLP  May 3, 2018  Baleigh 4060 Barelt Drve Post Ofes Bx 1780 Ralolgh, North Carolina. 27619 9191 7929265 9.9 1538937FAX  Dariainl 3500 Wesrgate Drv2 Sute: 203 Oulisn orth Lariina: 27707 9193542581 359 1395183FAX  Piisboro 105 Sanford Road Post Office Ba 1399 Pinsoons. MpiGarhmin2lat: 939542000 91954247641 TAX  36    Staff Report  Board of Commissioners - Rezoning Request- - File #RZ20-02  Applicant: VCM Bowman, LLC Property Owner: VCM Bowman, LLC Parcel ID# 195932 Property Size: Approximately 21.17  PropertyLocation: No phygicaladdres/loated off of Hamrick Road  Current Zoning Classification: Conditional Zoning (CZ) District Proposed Zoning Classification: Conditional Zoning (CZ) District Land Use Plan Recommendation: Planned Mixed Use  VCM Bowman, LLCI has submitted: a request to amend the CZ zoning associated with their previously approved development, the) Villages at Cramerton Mills.. The rezoning request would only be applied to Phase 1D oft the previously approved development, which is being marketed as The Terraces. Under the current zoning, Phase 1D was approved for 38 single family residential detached homes. The purpose for the rezoningi is to amend the: sides setbacks for thei individual lots; the existing zoning has the setbacks for the homes listed as 10ft on the existing site plan, whereas the other phases of the development have a 5ft setback. Ther request would amend the side setbacks to! 5ft for Phase 1D. In addition to the: setback reduction, there have been some minor adjustments to the lots facing Hamrick Road in response to comments received from NCDOT. These adjustments to the lots are to provide a safe: sight distance for traffic coming off of Hemlock Way onto Hamrick Road. None oft the adjustments recommended by NCDOT will have a negative impact on the lots and will onlys serve to Finally, while redesigning the entrance road for this phase of development, the designing engineer was able tor make some adjustments to the lot layout and increase thet total lot count by two additional lots. The Planning Board reviewed this request at their regular meeting in January, and unanimously recommended approval oft this request to the Board of Commissioners. Staffi is recommending APPROVAL of ther request with the following conditions for the development. These conditions are 1. Revised Traffic impact analysis completed. and reviewed by Town & NCDOT prior to construction plan review. Any improvements recommended based on the results of the TIA must be 2. Decorative lighting shall be installed within project boundaries and along Hamrick Road. 3. Street curb & gutter to be approved by Administrator for consistency with design principles of 5. Alleyways designed to accommodate waste management service and maintained by HOA.  increase safety.  This will bring thel lot count for this phase from 38 lots to 401 lots..  carried over fromi the previous approval for consistency:  incorporated into the construction plans prior to approval.  development type..  4. Sidewalk to be completed along Hamrick Road: to project boundary. 6. Minimize clearing to greatest extent possible. 7. Maintain al buffer between the project and Lineberger Place.  37    8. Developer to comply with any requirements from Two Rivers Utilities regarding water and  wastewater services.  9. Restrictions ont truck size and weight on dedicated Town streets. 10. Decorative signage per Town specification and approved by Administrator. 11. Maintain strictadherence to Town of Cramerton Tree Ordinance.  12, Natural surface trail shown in Phase C shall be constructed by the developer and shall be a minimum of 6ft wide and constructed with crushed concrete; design to be finalized during construction plan review. This trail willl be built along thef fulle extent of the property line adjacent 13. Applicant agrees to revise thes street cross section of Phase Df for Streets A and B1 to show two lifts 15. Phase Cwill not have a vehicular connectionto Cramer Mountain Road, as shown ont the site plan. 16. Applicant agrees that viny! siding will not be used as an exterior cladding material for Phase Cor 17. Applicant agrees to construct all homes to the architectural standards of Exhibit A, attached to 18. Applicant agrees to have a third party contractor install standard orange tree protection fencing around all stream buffers and undisturbed buffers shown within Phase C and Phase D. In the event of any encroachment into the buffer areas, all site and building construction shall cease  too Cramer Mountain Road.  of1.5"S9.5B: and 8" ABC per engineering comments. 14. Sight triangles on Phase D may be reduced to 25'x25'.  D. these conditions.  until the areas are restored tot the satisfaction of the Town and the State.  38    EXHIBIT A  Architectural Materials. The principal buildings constructed on the Site may use a variety of building materials. The building materials used for buildings (other than structured parking facilities, ifany) will be a combination ofthe following: glass, brick, stone, simulated stone, pre- cast stone, precast concrete, synthetic stone, stucco, cementitious siding (such as hardy-plank), EIFS or wood. Vinyl as al building material will not be allowed except on windows and soffits. Architectural Variation. Every lot shall provide a different architectural model from the lot(s) adjacent toi it. No two identical architectural elevations which include identical facades, roof lines, door and window placement and details, shall be built on lots adjacent to or directly across Architectural Features. All residential buildings on individual lots shall include at least four (4)  from each other with the exception oft townhomes.  oft the following design features:  i. ii i. V.  Bay or bow windows on the front façade (Note: the provision ofc one such window Dormers (Note: the provision ofc one such roof feature is sufficient); iii. A roof pitch greater than or equal to a 5to 12 (5:12) for primary roof; Eaves with ai minimum I0-inch projection on all sides oft the building; Decks or patios with a minimum size of 64 square feet per dwelling unit; vi. Front porch and entry facing the front lot line (Note: entryway can be located on vili. Decorative pillars or posts. Square post or columns shall not be less than six (6) nominal inches on any side and round columns shall not be smaller than eight (8) nominal inches in diameter from the bottom of the column unless consistent with ac distinct architectural style. (Note: requires at least one pair, decorative or plain, but finished ini manner that is consistent with the dwelling exterior); ix. Masonry (preferably brick) perimeter enclosure at base but also including poured concrete sO that each home has the appearance ofar raised foundation (Note: wood products covered with a treatment to appear as masonry do not qualify). Poured concrete shall be treated with brick, stone, or color and textured material Changes in the use of wall: facing materials should occur at wall setbacks or projections, or to articulate the transition between the building base middle and top. Material changes should return to inside corners offront façade. Those materials, however, are not required to wrap the outermost front corner ofthe  iss sufficient);  the long or short axis of the dwelling;  vii. Off-sets on building face with ai minimum depth of 12 inches.  appropriate foundation style per style ofarchitecture.  X.  home  Blank Walls. There shall be no blank walls on the side elevations adjacent to common open space and/or corner lots. Each side elevation adjacent to common open space and/or on a corner  lot shall have a minimum ofone window at each story.  39    Unit Size. The minimum single-family detached residential unit size shall be 1,400 square feet for as single story unit and 1,800 square feet for a 2-story unit. The minimum size for a detached Garage Doors. Garage doors visible from the public or private streets (excluding alleys) shall be staggered and protrude no more than five (5) feet from the front of the front facing façade of the building unless a front porch is used in which case the garage shall not extend further than five (5) Rooflines. Pitched roofs, ifp provided, shall be symmetrically sloped no less than 5:12, except that roofs for porches and attached sheds may be no less than 2:12, unless a flat roofarchitectural Porches. When provided, usable porches and stoops shall form a predominate feature ofthe unit design and may be located on the front and/or side oft the building. Usable front porches are covered and are at least four (4) feet deep. Stoops and entry-level porches may be covered but Prominent Entrances. For townhome attached units, entrances shall contain one or more oft the following features are considered a prominent entrance: porches, raised steps and stoops with or Guest Parking. Two side-by-side parking spaces shall be provided for each townhome unit of at least 20ft in width. Guest parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per four (4)  townhome shall be 1,100 square feet.  feet from the front oft thej porch excluding side loading garages.  style is employed.  not be enclosed.  without roofoverhangs, decorative railings.  townhome units.  40    41    CRAMD  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  EST.  915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: January 27th, 2021 RE: Land Use Plan contract for services  Staff has been working with an ad-hoc committee made up of the Mayor and Board members to evaluate consultants who responded" toi the Town's RFQ for Land Use Planning Update services. The ad-hoc committee reviewed 8 different RFQ responses and created: as shortlist of 41 firms toi interview. These intèrviews were held in November of 2020; from these interviews, a coalition of Nealon Planning and LandDesign: were chosen by the committee. Since that time staff has been negotiating a contract with Nealon Planning, whol has taken the lead on this project, that fits within our budget while maintaining the Per thei included documents, the contract for Land Use Plan update services has a not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $50,000.00. However, there are: some optional items listed in Attachment C-F Fee Schedule; these items are shown as optional as the need could arise during the process for adding additional services. These items are shown as the need for them may arise after we have already started they process. Int that case, it would be brought back before the Board, andi if approved, we would notify the consultant in writing. The optional items are listed here solely to show the price range for those items IF they were to be added. Attached is the draft contract that has been reviewed by Planning staff, the Town Attorney, and the Town Manager. The next stepi int the process is for the Board to review. the contract. Staffi is recommending that the Board review and approve the contract with Nealon Planning.  goals of thel Land Use Plan Update process.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  42    TOWN OF CRAMERTON CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION: SERVICES  This Contractf for Construction: Services ("Contract")is madea ande enteredi intot to be effective.  2021('Effective  Date")between Town of Cramerton ("the Town")a and Nealon Planning, PLLC, POI Box 2552, Hickory, NC28603("the Contractor"). For and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Contract, the parties do mutually 1. Obligations of the Contractor The Contractor agrees top providel Land Use Planning Services for the TOWN OF CRAMERTON. (the "Services") as more particularly described in the Exhibit A" and pursuant to the This Contract does not grant the Contractor the right or the exclusive right to provide specified. services to the Town. Similar services may be obtained from sources other than the Contractor (or not at all) at the The Contractor. shall begin worki immediately uponi issuance ofa a written notice to proceed. The Contractor agrees to perform the Services in a timely, complete, and professional manner and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. Furthermore, the Contractor represents and warrants that (i) itis duly qualified and, if required byl law, licensed to provide the Services; (ii) it will provide the Services in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by contractors providing similar Services under similar conditions; (ii) it possesses sufficient experience, personnel, and resources to provide the Services; (iv) it shall provide the Services in compliance with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, orders, rules andr regulations; and (v) its reports, ifa any, shall be complete, accurate, and 2. Obligations of the Town. The Town! hereby agrees to pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of this Contractatotal not toe exceed $50,000.00. AlIOptional, Additionsando other services hereinafteragreed toi in writing by Town shall be billed at the rates set forth in Exhibit Ca attached hereto and incorporated 3. The Town's Project Coordinator. Josh Watkins, the Planning Director, is designated as the Project Coordinator for the Town. The Project Coordinator shall be the Town's representative in connection with the Contractor's performance under this Contract. The Town has complete discretion in replacing the 4. Primary Client Contact for the Contractor. Meg Nealon of Nealon Planning is designated as the Primary Contact for the Contractor. The Primary Contact is fully authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor in 5. Terms and Methods of Payment. The Town willr make payment after invoices are approved on ar net 30- day basis. Invoices shall be detailed tot thes satisfaction of Town and applicable North Carolina sales tax shall be invoiced as a separate item. Invoices shall be sent tot the Town's Chief Finance Officer with a copy to the Town's Project Coordinator. Paymentwillb bemade in accordance with the Contract Documents, including specifically Section 109 of the Standard Specifications (as defined below) (in which references to the "Department" shall be deemed to refer to the Town"),fors Senkscmpadavelaeyn the A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. and Town. The Town will not pay in advance for Services without the prior Standard Terms and Conditions: The Contractor agrees to the Standard Terms and Conditions set forth as  agree as follows:  schedule as set forthi in' "Exhibit B" incorporated herein by reference.  discretion of the Town.  unambiguous.  herein by reference.  Project Coordinator with another person ofi its choosing.  connection with this Contract.  approval oft the Town's Finance Officer.  Attachment, Aa attached hereto andi incorporated herein by reference.  43    7. Counterpart Execution. This Contract may be executed and recorded ini two or more counterparts, each of whichs shall be deemed an original and allo of which, whent taken together, shall constitute one andi thes same instrument. Each party shall be entitled to rely upon executed copies of this Contract transmitted by 8. Contract Documents: The Contractor's execution of this Contract constitutes an agreement to all written and electronic agreements affecting a contractual relationship between the Town and Contractor and all documents referred tot therein (the "Contract Documents"), including, but notl limited to, the proposal, the printed contract form and attachments, contract bonds, plans, standard specifications and supplemental specifications, standard special provisions andp project special provisions contained in the proposal, and all  facsimile ore electronic "PDF" tot the same and fulle extent as the originals.  executed. supplemenalagremens. :  44    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town: andt the Contractor have executed this Contract on the day and year first written  above.  Nealon Planning, PLLC the Contractor Name  Signature of Authorized Representative Date  the Contractor's Federal Identification #  (if Contract is with Organization or Social Security Number ifi individual]  Town of Cramerton Owner  Signature of Authorized Representative Date  Thisi instrument has been preaudited in the manner required byt thel Local Government Budget and  Fiscal Control Act.  Signature of Authorized Finance Officer Date  45    AttachmentA Standard Terms and Conditions  1. Entire Agreement. Thet terms andp provisions set forthi int the Contract Documents. shall constitute thee entire agreement betweeni the Contractor and thel Town with respect tot the purchase byt thel Town oft the! Services provided or work performed as described in the Contract Documents. The agreements set forth in the Contract Documents are sometimes referred to herein as the "Contract." in the event of any conflict between any terms and conditions oft the Contract Documents, the terms and conditions most favorable to the Town shall control. No additional or supplemental provision or provisions in variance herewith that may appear int the Contractor's quotation, acknowledgment, invoice, or in any other communication from the Contractor to the Town shall be deemed accepted by or binding on the Town. The Town hereby expressly rejects all such provisions which supplement, modify or otherwise vary from the terms of the Contract Documents, ands such provisions are superseded by thet termsa and conditions: statedi int the Contract Documents, unless and until the Town's authorized representatives expressly assent, in writing, to such provisions. Stenographic and clerical errors and omissions by thel Town are: subject to correction. 2. Nondiscrimination. During the performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall not discriminate against or denyt the Contract's benefits to any person ont the basis ofs sexual orientation, national origin, race, ethnic 3. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor represents and warrants that no member of the Town or any of its employees or officers who may obtain a direct benefit, personal gain or advantage for themselves or a relative or associate as a result of the Contract, subcontract or other agreement related tot the Contract is inap position to influence or has attempted to influence the making of the Contract, has been involved in making the Contract, or will be involved in administering the Contract. the Contractor shall cause this paragraph tol bei includedi in all Contracts, subcontracts and other agreements related toi the Contract. 4. Gratuities tot the Town. The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice ift the Town determines that the Contractor, its agent or another representative offered or gave a gratuity to an S. Nok Kickbacks tot the Contractor. The Contractor shallr not permit any! kickbacks or gratuities to be provided, directly or indirectly, to itself, its employees, subcontractors or subcontractor employees for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a Town contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a Town contract. When the Contractor has grounds to believe thataviolation ofthiso clause mayl have occurred, the Contractor: shall promplyreporttothel Town inwriting 6. E-Verification. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North 7. Indemnification. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers, agents, employees and assigns from and against all claims, losses, costs, damages, expenses, attorneys' fees and liability that any oft them mays sustain (a) arising out oft the Contractor's failuret to comply with anya applicable law, ordinance, regulation, or industry standard or (b). arising directly or indirectly out oft the Contractor's breach of the terms and conditions of the Contract. In the event the Contractor, its employees, agents, subcontractors and or lower-tier subcontractors enter premises occupied by or under the control of the Town int the performance of the Contract Documents, the Contractor agrees that it willi indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers, agents, employees and assigns, from any! loss, costs, damage, expense or liability by reason of property damage or personal injury of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of, asa 8. Insurance. Unless such insurance requirements are waived or modified by the Town, the Contractor certifies that it currently has and agrees to purchase and maintain during its performance under the Contract the following insurance from one or more insurance companies acceptable to the Town and authorizedi to do business int the State of North Carolina: Automobile the Contractor shallr maintain bodily injuryand property damage liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles. The policy limits of such insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each person/each  background, color, religion, gender, age or disability.  official or employee oft thel Town in violation of policies oft thel Town.  thep possible violation. Carolina General Statutes.  result of, or in connection with: such entry.  46    occurrence. Commercial General Liability the Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance that shall protect the Contractor from claims of bodily injury or property damage which arise from performance under the Contract. This insurance shall include coverage for contractual liability. The policy limits of such insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each occurrence/annual. aggregate. Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance- Ifapplicable to the Contractor, the Contractor shall meet the statutory requirements of the State of North Carolina for worker's compensation coverage and employers' liability insurance. The Contractor shall also provide any other insurance or bonding specifically recommendedi in writing byt thel Town orr required by applicable law. Certificates of such insurance shall be furnished by the Contractor to the Town and shall contain the provision that the Town be given 30 days' written notice of anyi intent to amend or terminate bye either the Contractor ort thei insuring company. Failure tot furnish insurance certificates ort to maintain suchi insurance shall be a default under the Contract and shall be grounds fori immediate termination oft the Contract. 9. Termination for Convenience. In addition to all oft the other rights which the Town may havet to cancel this Contract, the Town shall have thet further right, without assigning any reason therefore, to terminate the Contract, in whole ori in part, at anyt time at its complete discretion by providing 10 days' notice in writing from the Town to the Contractor, If the Contract is terminated by the Town in accordance with this paragraph, the Contractor will be paidi in an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compensation as does the Services actually delivered or performed to thet total originally contemplated int the Contract. 10. Termination for Default. The Town may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, immediately and without prior notice upon breach of the Contract by the Contractor. In addition to any other remedies available to the Town law or equity, the Town may procure upon such terms as the Town shall deem appropriate, Services substantially similar to those so terminated, in which case the Contractor shall be liable to the Town for any excess costs for such similar goods, supplies, or services and any expenses 11. Contract Funding. Iti is understood and agreed between the Contractor and the Town that the Town's obligation under the Contracti is contingent upon thea availability ofa appropriatedi funds from whichp payment for Contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Town for any payment may arise untilf funds arer made available tot thel Town'sFinance Officer and until the Contractorr reçeives notice ofs such availability. Should such funds not be appropriated or allocated, the Contract shall immediately be terminated. the Town shall not be liable to the Contractor for damages of any kind (general, special, 12. Improper Payments. The Contractor: shall assume all risks attendant to anyi improper expenditure of funds under the Contract. The Contractor shall refund tot the Town any payment made pursuant to the Contract ifit is subsequently determined by audit that such payment was improper under any applicable law, regulation or procedure. The Contractor shallr makes such refunds within 30 days after thel Townr notifies the 13. Contract Transfer. The Contractor shall not assign, subcontract or otherwise transfer any interest in the 14. Contract Personnel. The Contractor agrees that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel 15. Contract Modifications. The Contract may be amended only by writtenamendment duly executed byb both 16. Relationship of Parties. The Contractor is ani independent contractor and not an employee of the Town. The conduct and control of the work willl lies solely witht the Contractor. The Contract shall not be construed ase establishing aj joint venture, partnership or any principal- agent relationship for any purpose between the Contractor and the Town. Employees of the Contractor shall remain subject to the exclusive control and 17. Advertisement. The Contract willr not be usedi in connection with any advertising by the Contractor without 18. No Pre-Judgment or Post-Judgment Interest. In the event of any action by the Contractor for breach of contract in connection with the Contract, any amount awarded: shall not bear interest either before ora after 19. Background Checks. At the request of the Town's Project Coordinator, the Contractor (if ani individual) or  incurred in connection therewith.  consequential or exemplary): asar result of sucht termination.  Contractor in writing that a payment has been determined tol be improper. Contract without the prior written approval oft the Town. required to provide the Services set forthi in the Contract.  the Town and the Contractor.  supervision oft the Contractor, which is solely responsible for their compensation.  prior written approval byt thel Town.  anyj judgment, and the Contractor specifically waives any claimf fori interest.  47    anyi individual employees of the Contractor shall submit to the Town criminal background check and drug 20. Confidential Information. Employee Personnel Information: If, during the Contractor's performance oft the Contract, Contractor should obtain any information pertaining to employees of the Town's personnel records, Contractor agrees to keep any suchi information confidential and tor not disclose or permit it to be disclosed, directly ori indirectly, to any person or entity. Other Confidential Information: (a) the Contractor agrees that it willa at all times hold in confidence for the Town all designs, know-how, techniques, devices, drawings, specifications, patterns, technical information, documents, business plans, item requirements, forecasts and: similar data, oral, written or otherwise, conveyedb byt the Towni tot the Contractor inc connection herewith or procured, developed, produced, manufactured or fabricated by the Contractor in connection herewith or procured, developed, produced, manufactured or fabricated by the Contractor in connection with the Contractor's performance hereunder (collectively, "Information"). The Contractor shall exercise the same degree of care to prevent disclosure of any Information to others as it takes to preserve and safeguard its own proprietary information, buti in any event, no less than ar reasonable degree of care. The Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of the Town, reproduce any Information; nor disclose Information to any party; nor use any Information for any purpose other than performance for the benefit of the Contractor hereunder. Any technical knowledge ori information of the Contractor which the Contractor. shall have disclosed or may hereafter disclose to the Town in connection with the Services or other performance covered byt the Contract shall not, unless otherwise specifically agreed uponi in writing by the Town, be deemed to be confidential or proprietary! information and shall be acquired by the Town 21. Intellectual Property. The Contractor agrees, at its own expense, to indemnify, defend and save the Town harmless from all liability, loss or expense, including costs ofs settlement. and attorney's fees, resulting from any claim thatt thel Town's use, possession ors sale oft the Services or any goodsinfringesany copyright, patent 22. Mediation. Ifa dispute arises out of or relates to the Contract, or thel breach of the Contract, and if the dispute cannot bes settled through negotiation, the parties agree to try ing goodf faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Rules 23. Nol Third-Party Benefits. The Contract shall not be considered by the Contractor to create any benefits on behalf of anyt third party. The Contractor shalli include in all contracts, subcontracts or other agreements relating to the Contract an acknowledgment byt the contracting parties that the Contract creates no third- 24. Force Majeure. Ift the Town is unable to perform its obligations or to accept the Services because of Force Majeure (as hereinafter defined), thet timet for such performance byt thel Town or acceptance of Services will be equitably adjusted by allowing additional time for pertormance or acceptance of Services equal to any periods of Force Majeure. "Force Majeure" shall mean any delays caused by acts of God, riot, war, terrorism, inclement weather, labor strikes, material shortages and other causes beyond the reasonable 25. Strict Compliance. The Town may at anyt timei insist upon strict compliance with theset terms and conditions notwithstanding any previous course of dealing or course of performance between the parties to the 26. General Provisions. The Town's remedies as set forth herein are not exclusive. Any delay or omission in exercising any right hereunder, or any waiver of any single breach or default hereunder, shall not be deemed tol be a waiver of such right or of any other right, breach, or default. Ifaction be instituted by the Contractor hereunder, the Town shall be entitled to recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees. the Contractor mayr not: assign, pledge, ori ina any manner encumber the Contractor's rights under this Contract, orc delegate thep performance of any of its obligations hereunder, without the Town's prior, express written 27. Contract Situs. All matters, whether sounding in contract or tort relating to the validity, construction, interpretation and enforcement of the Contract, will be determined in Gaston County, North Carolina.  testing procedures.  freet from any restrictions as part of the consideration of the Contract. ort trademark ori isar misappropriation: of anyt trade secret.  before resorting tol litigation.  party benefits.  control oft the Town. contrary.  consent.  North Carolina law will govern thei interpretation and construction oft the Contract.  48    28. Severability. Any provision of this Contract thati is determined bya any court ofc competent jurisdiction1 tot be invalid or unenforceable will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Any provision of the Contract heldi invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to 29. FEDERAL FUNDS: Ifthe source oft funds fort this contracti is federal funds, thei following federal provisions apply pursuant to 2C.F.R. $200.326 and 2C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II( (as applicable): Equal Employment Opportunity (41 C.F.R. Part6 60); Davis-Bacon. Act (40U.5.C. 3141-3148); Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. 3145); Contract' Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708); Clean Air Act (42 U.5.C. 7401-7671q.): and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352); Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 C.F.R.S $200.322); and Record Retention Requirements/2CFRS  the extent not heldi invalid or unenforceable.  200.324).  49    neaon  AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Cramerton, NC  Nealon Planning Project No. 20322  This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement) is made this the provision of planning services for the Comprehensive Plan ("Project").  day of  2021, by  and between the Town of Cramerton, NC ("Client") and Nealon Planning, PLLC, ("Consultant") for  ARTICLEI-SCOPE OF SERVICES  The Scope of Services ("Scope") is intended to help the Town of Cramerton develop a plan that can be used to better manage future growth and guide decisions related to future development and public investments. The Scope includes the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the Town that includes a. future land use map, conceptual illustrations of key areas, policy recommendations, and action steps. The Scope also includes the facilitation of a series of activities by the Consultant team with assistance from the Client that are necessary to develop  the plan.  The Scope of Services is provided as Attachment A. ARTICLE II- PROJECT SCHEDULE  The Consultant will adhere as closely as possible to the Project Schedule provided. prior to project initiation. However, the Consultant does not guarantee a schedule for the completion of the process and will not be responsible for delays resulting from a change in the Scope of Services, schedule conflicts of the Client or other project participants, or any other circumstances that arise during the process that require a delay as determined by the Client and/or the Consultant to ensure an effective process. The Consultant will respond fully and promptly to any comments from the Client. The Consultant reserves the right to renegotiate fees if work is not completed within two years of the original date oft this Agreement. The Consultant shall have the right to terminate all or any portions of this Agreement to the extent the Client does not: authorize the Consultant to promptly commence and complete performance of the work to be  performed by the Consultant hereunder.  The proposed Project Schedule is provided as Attachment B.  Nealon Planning, PLLC D PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  1 50    nealon  ARTICLEIII- COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES  The Client agrees to pay. Consultant for professional. services for work completed as described in Article la and Attachment A oft this Agreement. The Consultant shall invoice Client on the basis of percent completion of each phase plus expenses in accordance with the Fee Schedule.  The Fee Schedule is provided as Attachment C.  Billing forv work completed shall be on a monthly basis. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt. If account is not paid per the terms of this Agreement the Consultant reserves the right to suspend all work in any case where invoices remain unpaid more than: sixty (60) days from The Consultant and Client may renegotiate fees if work is not completed within two years oft the Expenses incurred by the Consultant solely in the interest of the Project shall be reimbursable. Reimbursable expenses shall include, but not be limited to, costs of shipping and mailing, travel,  issue.  original date oft this Agreement.  supplies, and printing.  ARTCIEIV-ADDITIONAL SERVICES  Any work requested by the Client in addition to that which is specifically described in the Scope of Services int this Agreement will be billed on an hourly basis according to current rates (provided in Fees Schedule in Attachment C) or a negotiated lump sum fee. Such additional work: shall be requested in writing in advance of the work commencing. Such additional work will include, but not be limited to, the following: changes in the Scope of Services; changes made in response to Client-specified program changes; changes due to revision of study area, base information, or updates to data/information provided by the Client or others once the data/information approved for use in the Project has been acquired and utilized in the appropriate phase oft the Project; and modifications requested by the Client following prior  approval ofi interim ori final work products. ARTICLEV- CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES  The Client shall assume responsibilities. in order to facilitate the work oft the Consultant as outlined in the Scope. Those responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Project Coordination- Client will participate in Projecto coordination efforts, such as regular Input - In addition to gathering data and documents, Client will participate in meetings and charrettes throughout the process to provide input regarding existing conditions;  phone calls and in-person meetings with the Consultant.  Nealon Planning, PLLC D PO Box. 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  2 51    nealon  issues, opportunities, concept plans, recommendations and implementation strategies. Meeting Space and Equipment - Client will secure meeting space for all presentations; meetings with Client, community meetings and other meetings that are required as part of this Project. Client will also set up these facilities in preparation for each meeting in accordance with guidelines established by the Consultant. Client will be responsible for A/ equipment required to enable participation by citizens, members of the Town's elected and appointed boards, the Steering Committee, and other interested stakeholders via online meeting platforms and related hardware and: software. Client will be responsible for paying any fees associated with reserving and using meeting space and equipment. Meeting Facilitation = Client will participate in community meetings by assisting the Consultant with facilitation, preparation and distribution of agendas, management of attendees (i.e., sign-in table), etc. For on-line meetings, the Client will be responsible for (1) the distribution of links to the events through emails to the Town's elected and appointed boards as well as the Steering Committee, and through the Town's website for community events, and (2) any provision and set up of A/equipment required to enable participation by citizens, members of the Town's elected and appointed boards, the Meeting Notices and Scheduling = Client will be responsible for scheduling and noticing (as required) all project-related meetings and seeking input from the Consultant as needed. Thisi includes identifying andi inviting stakeholders to: stakeholder (or focus group) meetings in accordance with a schedule developed with assistance from the Consultant. Dissemination of Information -l Unless otherwise noted in the Scope, the dissemination of information to the public, stakeholders, interested groups and individuals, etc., including meeting notices, shall be the responsibility of Client. The Client shall also be responsible for utilizing social media (i.e., Facebook and Twitter) to enhance communication efforts. Project Data - Client shall provide full information at its disposal/available that is relevant tot the Project in the format requested. (Note: All hard copy documents provided by the Client for purposes of this project shall be returned to the Client at project conclusion, if  Steering Committee, and other interested stakeholders.  requested.)  ARTCIEVI-OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DOCUMENTS  Upon payment ini full of all sums due the Consultant by Client pursuant to this Agreement, the drawings, sketches, plans, reports, studies, maps, presentations, and other documents ("Documents"? prepared by the Consultant for the Project shall become the property of Client, provided: (1) the Documents shall not be used by Client or any third party on any other project without the prior express written consent oft the Consultant; (2) Client acknowledges that any machine readable or electronic copies of the Documents may vary or contain information different from physical copies and that the Consultant will have no responsibility for such differences; (3) Client warrants that it will not make, allow or authorize any use of the Documents which is in violation of any statute, rule, regulation. on code or which is in any way illegal or  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  3 52    nealon  contrary to law; and (4) Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from and against all liability, damage or claims, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any claim against the Client by any third party arising out of the use of any of the Documents The Client shall allow use oft the Documents by the Consultant in future marketing and business  contrary tot the provisions oft this Agreement.  development activities. ARTICLEVI-TERMINATION  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, by either the Consultant or Client, by notification in writing. Int the event of termination, the Consultant shall be paid for services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the date of notification. In such event, all finished and unfinished documents; data, studies, and reports prepared by the Consultant  pursuant to this Agreement shall become the Client's property. ARTICLEVII-COMPLIANCE WITH AND INTERPRETATION OFI LAW  This Agreement shall be governed by the interpreted, construed, and enforced laws of the State of North Carolina. The Consultant will conduct its business under the terms oft this Agreement and in compliance with applicable Federal, State, or local laws or regulations.  ARTICLE IX-INSURANCE. AND LIABILITY  The Consultant agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the Agreement, insurance int the  following amounts:  General liability $1,000,000 Professional liability $1,000,000 Automobile liability $500,000 Workers compensation - $500,000  Insurance certificates will be provided to the Client prior to the commencement of work. The Consultant assumes liability for its acts or the acts of its employees. The Consultant and its subconsultants shall indemnify the Client for any claims arising from the acts oft the Consultant, its subconsultants, or their employees in the performance of work under this agreement, which may be due to, but not limited to, negligence, errors, or omissions of the Consultant, its subconsultants, or their employees. No party hereto shall be liable for its failure to perform work ina accordance with the Scope of Services due to contingencies beyond its reasonable control  including, but not limited to, strikes, riots, war, fire, and acts of God.  Nealon Planning, PLLC I POI Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  4 53    nealon  Ifthe terms of this Agreement are acceptable and complete, please signify your acceptance by executing where indicated below and return both originals to the Consultant for the Consultantssignoture and one fully-executed original will be returned to you, foryour files.  This document will then constitute our complete agreement.  NEALON PLANNING, PLLC  By:  DATE:  Meg Nealon for Nealon Planning, PLLC THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON  By: Name  DATE:  Town Manager, The Town of Cramerton  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  5 54    nealon  ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES  This scope describes an integrated strategy for updating Town's Land Use Plan to guide land use, development, and associated implementation measures in the community over the next 10 years. The scope includes three distinct phases: (1) Discovery, (2) Plan Development, and (3) Direction & Documentation, each with ar number of specific tasks which the project team will carry out with Town's  leaders, staff, and partners to successfully complete the project.  Phase 1: Discovery  1.1 Project Initiation and Ongoing Coordination  1.1.1 Kick-off Meeting At the initiation of the planning process, the Consultant will hold al kick-off meeting with the Client. This informal gathering provides an opportunity for Town staff and the Consultant to become better acquainted, review the draft project schedule and dates associated with milestones, and discuss data to be acquired. (Refer to Tasks 1.2 and 1.3.) A discussion of the group's initial thoughts regarding issues and opportunities will be followed by a discussion of 1.1.2 Study Area Tour- A tour of the area, which can be scheduled to follow the kick-off meeting, will strengthen the Consultant's understanding. oft the existing conditions and stimulate ideas to explore during the planning process. This tour should include the Town staff and others with knowledge of local planning issues. This sharing of insights will reveal important local conditions and issues that might not be immediately apparent. The Consultant will observe conditions, gather input from Town staff on key locations/challenges, and record observations. Note: The Client will be responsible for arranging transportation for those participating in thes study area tour. Due to thei impacts of COVID-19, we will encourage the use ofs separate vehicles and providea conference. call number so the tour guide (Town: staff) can: share information with all participants 1.1.3 Coordination - Throughout the process, the Consultant's Project Managers will participate in general coordination calls (up to 10) with the Client Project Manager to discuss matters related to the plan and process: schedule, data issues, upcoming publici involvement activities, deliverables, etc. The Consultant will utilize Dropbox, GoToMeeting, and Conceptboard to enhance  project objectives and expectations.  via phone.  coordination efforts.  Note: The meetings and tour may be hosted virtually. In person participation will be in accordance with 1.2 Project Schedule and Community Engagement Strategy 1.2.1 Project Schedule A project schedule will be developed at the beginning of the process and updated as needed to ensure all project participants have awareness of the duration of project phases, sequence of activities, key meeting dates, milestones to anticipate, and the approximate 1.2.2 Public Engagement Strategy (PES) - In order to engage, educate, and: solicit input from the community during the planning process, the Consultant will work with Town staff to develop a  State and CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-79.  timing of deliverables.  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  6 55    nealon  community engagement strategy for involving a variety of stakeholders including elected and appointed officials, property owners, business interests, community groups, institutions, and the general public. The Strategy will outline ar menu of options, which may include an online community survey, a project website (separate from but linked to the Town's website), pop-up events, social media support, etc. The Strategy will: suggest a sequence of activities based on both. 1.2.3 Public Engagement Strategy Implementation - The Strategy will outline a menu of options. In addition to the public engagement tasks described in this Scope, the Consultant will work with the Client to: support: selected engagement activities from the menu of options. (An hourly budget NOTE: Due tot the impacts of COVID-19, the Consultant will conduct most, if not all, public engagement Host all stakeholder meetings, community meetings, and design workshops described in this scope (and provided as menu options int the PES) virtually. Combining a virtual meeting platform (GoToMeeting, MSTeams, or Zoom) with online collaboration (Conceptboard or MURAL), we offer Tor maximize convenience for participants, we will offer pre-recorded presentations (videos created from narrated PowerPoint presentations) and meeting materials online. A variety of feedback mechanisms, such as surveys, can be included in the set ofr meeting tools to ensure inputi is Understanding that some people lack the capabilities and access to participate in online activities or simply prefer in-person interactions, we will establish a procedure for participating off-line. We can enable: stafft to facilitate individual or small-group discussions by providing the comparable hardcopy As restrictions are lifted and COVID-19 cases decrease, we will expand opportunities for attending in- person meetings at the Client's request and in accordance with State and CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. Fees for each event willl be determined based on the type of meeting and our current hourly  the optional tasks and tasks described int the Scope.  is provided in Attachment C, Fee Schedule, fors such support.). activities online. Specifically, the Consultant will do the following:  opportunities for live, online sessions.  gathered. The timeframe for each "event" will be two to: six weeks.  materials.  rates. Refer to Attachment C, Fee Schedule. 1.3 Data Collection / Plan Review  At project initiation, the Consultant will gather data necessary for the creation of the Land Use Plan, particularly for the analyses conducted to assess the existing conditions. The Consultant will prepare a data inventory, specifying data that are readily available from the Client as well as state, regional, and local agencies, and defining the types and formats of datai to be acquired. The inventory will identify an array of information ranging from GIS: shapefiles to relevant plans and: studies. As appropriate, the inventory will note any limitations of the data collected. This inventory will be provided to the Client, as the Client will The Consultant will review adopted plans and studies to gain al better understanding: of the policies in place that are shaping growth and influencing development redevelopment, investments and other types of changes in the study area. In reviewing these documents, the Consultant will note goals, objectives, and recommendations that will inform the update to the Land Use Plan. The Consultant anticipates reviewing, but will not be limited to, the Land Development Code and the plans and policy documents noted on  assist the Consultant ini identifying and obtaining such data.  page 3 of the RFQ.  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  7 56    nealon  1.4 Existing Conditions Assessment  The Consultant will assess the existing conditions of the study area and present the findings of the assessment in an easy-to-read summary. Special consideration willl be given to the objectives identified by  the Town for the update.  1.4.1 Demographics and Market Conditions  As part of ouri initial analysis, the Consultant will a conduct a demographic. analysis to gain an understanding: of the community composition today as well as the likely population changes bys segment over the next 10) years. This information will reveal key characteristics and trends, which can then be compared to NC, US, and Gaston County. Initially, this will help determine future housing and employment demand. Recently approved development will be taken into consideration. The market analysis will help determine the specific scope of opportunities based on projected growth.  1.4.2 Land Use  The primary purpose of the land use analysis is to answer questions that are critical to the creation ofa vision for thet future of the Town, such as where are the best areas to direct future growth, what market opportunities exist for revitalizing older areas through the redevelopment of underutilized parcels and infill development, and what areas are most: suitable for desired residential and commercial development? Int this task, the Consultant will set the stage for determining the highest and best use of land by: examining the existing development patterns and prepare a map of existing land use; generating al breakdown of the amount of land devoted to each land use category; and using GIS to define the land supply (land available for future development). and the suitability of available land for various uses that takei into account location decision factors: topography, parcel size, infrastructure. availability, environmental constraints; proximity to existing land uses, etc.  1.4.3 Community Character and Design  Through a qualitative assessment of development characteristics in the study area, the Consultant will identify the features that, in combination, contribute to the character of subareas. The Consultant will identify those features that distinguish one area from another, such as the mixture of uses, heights of buildings, and scale of public spaces and streets, and density/intensity. Special areas, such as Downtown  and historic properties, willl be highlighted. 1.4.4 Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources  The Consultant will map the natural systems as well as the parks and recreation system. Together, various types of open space should complement existing and future development and enhance the quality of life and: sense of place in Town. A key component of the framework: will be the Carolina Thread Trail (existing and planned) to ensure the future development pattern is responsive to this desired recreation amenity and potential transportation facility. By considering open space components of the development pattern as future land use is contemplated, these areas can bel better conserved and integrated in a meaningful wayi into future development. This step is intended to acknowledge the Town's assets and planned improvements sO a framework can be éstablished that informs the Land Use Plan.  1.4.5 Community Infrastructure  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com  8 57    neaon  An understanding oft thes systems in place that are serving Town is necessary to develop andi implement: a sound growth management strategy. As part oft thei initial analysis, the Consultant will become more familiar with the Town's existing systems and adopted facility plans to better understand available capacity, current deficiencies, the Town's plans for near-term improvements, and concerns about meeting future demands as growth and development continue. Thet following will be examined with assistance from Town departments and local agencies. This information will provide al basis for related  recommendations to be developed. later in the planning process.  Transportation existing connectivity among roadway, bicycle and pedestrian, transit networks throughout the Town as well as capacity. With input from the Client, the Consultant may examine one or more of the following: gaps in the bike/ped network; congestion areas; transit service;  safetyi issues; and parking. 1.4.6 Community Facilities  Utilities water and wastewater systems and available capacity.  As key civic anchors and community resources, schools are among the more important components of the development pattern. Libraries have evolved to function as community centers offering educational programs, job search assistance, and opportunities for building social networks. Through the process, the Consultant will: seek opportunities to integrate schools, libraries, and other assets into the development pattern to ensure equitable access, increase community support and sense of ownership, and appropriately maximize the use of available facilities to meet community needs.  1.4.7 Community Health & Well-Being  Access to medical facilities (and healthcare providers) is just one factor associated with the health and well-being of the community. The form of development access to recreational facilities, opportunities for active living and nutritious eating habits, and social connections are also among the contributing factors. Through the process, thet team will examine opportunities for the Town to effect better health outcomes through. community design, program delivery, and coordination with service providers.  1.5 OPTIONAL: Stakeholder Interviews  Stakeholder. interviews provide important insights that may not bei immediately apparent from a review of existing plans and data. To enhance the Consultant's efforts in Task 1.4, the Consultant will conduct meetings with appropriate stakeholders as determined byt the Client. Up to six one-hour interview sessions will be conducted virtually. Representatives of organizations and interest groups who can speak to the issues pertaining to topics ranging from environmental concerns to real estate trends, housing conditions; and quality ofl lifet factors may be among those assembled. The Consultant will rely on Town: Note: The interviews may be hosted virtually. Ifheld in-person (optional), interviews will be limited to: six sessions in one business day, and we will adhere to State and GDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. The Consultant will conduct meetings with an Advisory Committee established by the Client. The first meeting will familiarize the Steering Committee with the project tasks and team member responsibilities, identify keyi issues and begin to prepare. for al kick-off Public Forum focused on engaging stakeholders and gatheringi input on community goals (Task 1.7). Initial findings of preliminary analyses will be  staff to invite attendees and schedule the interviews.  1.6 OPTIONAL: Advisory Committee Meetings  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 1 nealonplanning.com  9 58    nealon  presented to get team members' input on: thei issues and opportunities preliminarily identified byt the Consultant. Then the Consultant willi take the Steering Committee through a: series of meetings as the plan takes shape. The Consultant will rely on the Steering Committee fori important feedback throughout the process, particularly as ther recommendations andi implementation strategies are Note: The meetings may be hosted virtually. If held in-person (optional), interviews will be limited to: six sessions in one business day, and we will adhere to State and CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. 1.7 Public Forum #1 - Vision and Community Goal Setting The Consultants will work with Town staff to hold al kick-off Public Forum focused on introducing the planning project to the community and gathering input to craft a) Vision: statement and community goals. The online event will include ar review of goals from previous Town plans. The Consultant will engage participants in a dialogue about the town's assets to protect and the changes they expect-and desire Note: The forum will be hosted virtually. Ifheld in- person, we will adhere to State and CDC guidelines  formulated.  over the next 10 years. pertaining to COVID-19.  Phase 2: Plan Development  2.1 Land Use & Conservation Alternatives  The Consultant will develop up to two future land use plan options fort thes study area that represent (1)a future development pattern based on existing trends given the current circumstances, and (2) a new policy direction based on the project team's assessment of the area as well as the goals and objectives established in Phase 1. The focus oft this work will be on determining the highest and best use of land while respecting the community'sgoals for the future. The results of the analyses in Phase 1 will inform  these tasks.  2.2 Subarea Concepts  We will communicate the spirit of the overall plan, demonstrating the results of putting policies into action. To this end, the Consultant: will also prepare up to two conceptual subarea plans. Each: subarea plan will conceptually illustrate development design at that specific location. At this level of detail, the Consultant can graphically express more specific ideas pertaining to building form, mixture of uses, infill development approaches, street pattern and streetscape, parks and open space, etc.  2.3 Community Workshop event is to do the following:  The Consultant will facilitate a two-day design workshop online. The event will include opportunities for interaction between the Consultant, staff, leaders, citizens, and other stakeholders. The purpose of the evaluate the initial Future Land Use & Conservation Concept, develop and evaluate alternatives,  and arrive at a preferred Future Land Use & Conservation Plan map; and  Nealon Planning, PLLC I POI Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com 10  59    nealon  prepare one (included) or more (optional) conceptual subarea plans.  Note: Products oft the workshop will be provided in draft form at the conclusion oft the workshop and will be Note: The workshop will be hosted virtually. We have been using a combination of GoToMeeting and Conceptboard to effectively facilitate such meetings. Ifheldi in-person, we will adhere to State and CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. An in person workshop may be subject to additional fees. 2.4 Public Forum #2 - Bringing the Vision into Focus  finalized, following the second public forum.  At the conclusion oft the workshop, the Consultant will prepare and record a presentation to summarize the activities and thei input gathered at the event. Wey will: seek additional feedback on the refined plan to Note: The forum will be hosted virtually. If held in-person, we will adhere to State and CDC guidelines 2.5 Land Use & Conservation Framework ("Vision Plan")  create a Preferred" Alternative. pertaining to COVID-19.  The input received at the workshop will inform the creation of the "preferred" alternative. The Consultant will prepare this final framework map, which will represent the community's vision for the future of the  Town of Cramerton.  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com 11  60    nealon  Phase 3: Direction & Documentation  3.1 Policy Recommendations & Implementation Strategies The Consultant will draft a set of policy recommendations and strategies tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the Town. The recommended policies will be supported. by a preliminary set ofs short- and long-termi implementation strategies documented in the form ofa "toolbox," or a menu of tools that could be employed at thel local level as well as opportunities for regional coordination, private sector participation, and opportunities for partners (.e., neighboring jurisdictions and area institutions, agencies, and organizations) to advance implementation. The toolbox may include an assortment of ideas, such as regulatory and incentive-based tools, capital needs, funding mechanisms, model ordinance provisions, programs that foster local government collaboration, and programs that attract private investment, particularly catalyst projects. The Consultant will draw on best practices in North Carolina and across the U.S. to ensure that al broad range of creative ideas are. considered in response to Town's needs.. 3.1-0 Optional: Assistance with 160D Compliance Throughput the process, we will confirm the final  Plan conforms to North Carolina General Statutes 160D.  3.2 OPTIONAL: Public Forum #3 - Realizing the Vision The Consultant recommends and will facilitate a third public forum to present the Future Land Use & Conservation Plan Map (Preferred Alternative), supporting illustrations, and recommendations and Note: The forum will be hosted virtually, If held in person, we will adhere to State and CDC guidelines  implementation strategies. pertaining to COVID-19. 3.3 Action Plan  The Consultant will further assist the Client by creating an Action Plan that translates the plan into communty-supported initiatives and defines the priorities and related steps to be carried out in the short term. Strategies included will be based on the type and number of implementation projects that can reasonably be transacted each year by the Town and its partners. The Action Plan will serve as an effective tool not onlyi in guiding thei implementation activities but also in measuring progress and  recording successes.  3.4 Production/Presentation of the Plan  The Consultant: will produce a user-friendly document that will help facilitate plan implementation. The first draft will be intended for review by the Client and Advisory Committee. A: second draft, the "Public Draft," will incorporate feedback on the first draft and will be delivered to the Clienti in electronic form for distribution via the web site. Following an adequate review period, the Client will compile as single set of public review. comments and deliver itt to the Consultant. Once appropriate approval is gained, we will  develop the third/final version of the plan document.  3.5 Board Review and Plan Adoption Support  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO: Box 2552, Hickory, NC: 28603 1 nealonplanning.com 12  61    nealon  The Consultant will make presentations. to the Planning Board and Town Council (up to two presentations total) as part of the adoption process. (Note: More presentations may be delivered by the Consultant at Note: The presentations may be made virtually In-person participation will be in accordance with State andi  the Client'sre request and willl be billed as additional services.)  CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-79.  3.6 OPTIONAL: Executive Summary  An executive summary of the plan will be prepared. The Consultant will design this illustrative piece in a cost-effective manner. The end product will: serve as a marketing tool for thei implementers of the plan, helping them "sell" others on the vision and methods for achieving it. It may take to form of al brochure  that unfolders into a poster or an interactive map ("Map Story").  Deliverables: ALL PHASES PHASE1 Project Schedule Public Engagement Strategy Public Engagement Support, as determined by the Client* Datal Inventory (MS Excel XLSXf format) Summary of Relevant Adopted Plans and Policies (MS Word or Excel format) Existing Conditions Maps (upt to 4, hard copy displays and PDF format) PLAN PART 1:INTRODUCTION (PDF format)  Presentations. for each meeting in Scope, as noted in related tasks (PPT or PDF format)  PLAN PART2: CRAMERTON TODAY- Existing Conditions Summary (PDF format) This will be formatted as display  boards for use. inj public forums and later converted for inclusion as pages in the Plan.  PHASE2  Initial Futurel Land Use & Conservation Alternatives (PDF format) Draft and Final Subarea Concept(s)* (PDF orJ JPEG format) Place Type descriptions, and Subarea Concept(s) (PDF format) Draft Recommendations. and Strategies (MS Word format) Action Plan (MS Excel and PDF formats) PLAN PART 4:F REALIZING THE VISION - Recommendations: and Strategies (PDF format) Draft and Final Land Use Plan Documents (PDF and/or INDD formats) Images in Plan (JPEG format) GIS mapi files (ArcMAP 101 format) OPTIONAL: Draft and Final Executive Summary Document* (PDF and INDD formats) Subject to Client's approval of Optional. Additions (refer to Attachment C).  Draft and Final Preferred Alternative Future. Land Use & Conservation Plan Map (PDF or JPEG format) PLAN PART3 3: THE VISION FOR CRAMERTON. -Vision Statement, Goals, Future Land Use & Conservation Plan Map,  PHASE3  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC. 28603 I nealonplanning.com 13  62    nealon  ATTACHMENT B - PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE  The following is a general schedule for the Project. The Project is expected to be completed within a six-month period (assuming a Notice to Proceed is received prior to March 1, 2021). However, the adoption of the Plan by the Town may occur after this date.  Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3  Months 1-2 Months 2-5 Months 4-6  *Note that additional time may be required for plan adoption and to avoid holidays and schedule  conflicts identified by the Client.  Nealon Planning, PLLC I PO Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com 14  63    nealon  ATTACHMENT C-F FEE SCHEDULE  Description Phase 1 DISCOVERY Phase 2 PLAN DEVELOPMENT Phase 3 DIRECTION & DOCUMENTATION  Fee $14,500 $23,000 $12,000 $500 $50,000 Fee Up to $7,000 $2,000-$4,000 $1,500-3,500 $4,500 $4,000-$8,000 $2,500-$7,500  Expenses* TOTAL (NTE) Optional Additions  1.2.3 PES Implementation allowance/budget) 1.5 Stakeholder Interviews (six, range for virtual vs. in person) 1.6. Advisory Committee Meetings (each, range for virtual VS. in person)  2.2/2.3 Additional Subarea Concept (each) 3.3 Public Forum #3 (range for virtual VS. inj person) 3.6 Executive Summary (range depends on product)  Excluding the maps displayed at meetings (1 set) and other products specifically noted in the Scope, costs do not include expenses for printing of documents produced. Printing and the coordination of printing may be provided by  the Consultant as additional services in accordance with the Current Hourly Rates.  Current Hourly Rates (2020-2021)  Consultant Nealon Planning Principal LandDesign Principal Planner Civil Engineer Landscape Architect Principal Planner Civil Engineer Noell Consulting RE Market/Economist  Hourly Rate: $175.00/hr $230.00/hr $150.00/hr $190.00/hr $150.00/hr $280.00/hr $165.00/hr $215.00/hr $250.00/hr  VHB  Nealon Planning, PLLC I POI Box 2552, Hickory, NC 28603 I nealonplanning.com 15  64    OFCRARTE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  Manager Memo  RO  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: February 4, 2021 Background Information  RE: Cramerton 2021 Road Maintenance Projects-E Engineering RFQ Recommendation Per bidding threshold requirements for the State of North Carolina for design (i.e. engineering) services, Cramerton staff released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering firms for design and oversight services for Cramerton's 2021 Road Maintenance Projects. Due to the larger capital project size and scale (up to $2.5 million), the allowable exemption threshold of $50,000 in the Mini Brooks Act is expected to be exceeded. Therefore, to comply with NC Statutes, Cramerton solicited proposals from engineering firms during the month of January 2021. Cramerton received two RFQ responses from LaBella and Land Design. Its should be noted that the RFQ time period had to be extended to January 27, 2021 due to initially receiving only one response (from LaBella). Ifonly one response is received, it is best practice to extend the deadline at least one time to attempt to receive  additional responses.  Perspectivel Recommendations  At this time, based on scoring of the proposals, it is recommended that the Cramerton BOC direct staff to move forward with final contract negotiations with LaBella, based in Gastonia and Charlotte. LaBella was especially impressive in their road related civil engineering experience with small NC municipalities, which is significant for the success  of Cramerton's 2021 Road Maintenance Project.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  65    & CRAND  TOWN OF CRAMERION  ST.  1915  Manager Memo  -   TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners (BOC)  FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: February 4, 2021 Background Information  RE: Cramerton Neighborhood Signs = Design Competition Request for Proposals (RFP) The next phase of the Wayfinding Sign Initiative calls for the creation of neighborhood specific signs in areas of Town that do not have identifiable neighborhood signage. Per Wayfinding Sign Committee discussions, it is recommended to perform the Included in the February 4, 2021 BOC package is an initial DRAFT document for the There are two significant questions for the Cramerton Board and then the Wayfinding 1. Does the BOC want to have an award system for this design competition (i.e. 2. Does the current DRAFT RFP strike the right balance for communicating to the interested firms some design parameters/ suggestions for each neighborhood  neighborhood sign RFP as a design competition" document. Design Competition RFP for the Neighborhood Signs. Sign Committee to discuss regarding this DRAFT RFP.  cash prizes for the top 3 firms)?  sign, yet still allowing for artistic creativity?  Perspectivel Recommendations  Itisr recommended that the BOC review. and discuss the DRAFT RFP document and provide feedback to staff. It is then recommended that the Wayfinding Sign Committee have an additional meeting over Zoom to discuss a FINAL DRAFT for the RFP before. bringing the document back to the Cramerton Board for final approval at the February  18, 2021 meeting.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  66    Cramerton Wayfinding Signs Neighborhood Sign Design Competition Request for Design Proposals (RFP)  Introduction  The Town of Cramerton is sponsoring a professional design competition for a Neighborhood Sign Program. The purpose isi intended to visually mark several Cramerton Neighborhoods while also displaying the unique qualities and/or history of each neighborhood. The neighborhood signs are also intended to have design symmetry to the Town'sn newly  implemented directional wayfinding signs.  Cramerton is looking to procure design submittals from: sign production companies capable of creating both "in-house" designs and performing the: sign fabrication. The neighborhood signs locations that are desired for eachi individual neighborhood are referenced in Attachment A of  this bid document. Community Background  Located in southeastern Gaston County, the Town of Cramerton celebrated its centennial in 1915. Per the 2010 Census, the Town has aj population of 4,165. Based on population estimates from the Office of State Budget and Management, the estimated population as of July 1, 2019 is 5,609. Beautiful mountains and the banks of the South Fork River highlight the topography of this small community. A turn oft the century "model mill village" built by Stuart Cramer has become one of the premiere residential communities in the Charlotte-Metro area. Cramerton has transitioned from mill village to residential community over the years since Cramer's visioni ofa' "model mill village" and has become a "place to call home" for many Charlotte-Metro. area commuters. The Town of Cramerton is located in east Gaston County only 15 miles from center city Charlotte. Cramerton boasts several unique amenities within the region including a mountain golf course, public island park in the South Fork River, a Frisbee disc golf course, and  a quaint downtown area with village green, Neighborhood Significance  While Cramerton, like the rest of the Charlotte Region, is experiencing significant growth, for 100 years the Town has been defined by its individual neighborhoods. Cramerton's historic neighborhoods have always been built at a pace. that allows for a natural and organic incorporation into the greater community. Whether its recreational access to the river, mountain views, possessing historic buildings, or distinct mill house architecture, Cramerton  neighborhoods all convey a wonderful and unique sense of place.  Competition Specifics  The Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners intends to award the commission for the project to the first place winner oft the competition. [Question: Because this is a design  67    competition, will the first, second, and third place winnersr receive cash prizes fort their  submitted design work?].  The design submittals for the competition are due to be received at the following addresses (in  high quality pdf format) no later than 5:00pm on March 22, 2021.  By mail: Town of Cramerton Attn: David Pugh, Town Manager 155) N. Main Street Cramerton, NC: 28032  Hand Delivery: Town of Cramerton Attn: David Pugh, Town Manager 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC: 28032  Critical Dates  February 23, 2021 RFP Document is released  March 3, 2021 March 22, 2021  Mandatory pre-bid meeting at the neighborhood sign locations  Due date for submitting design package  March/ April 2021 Wayfinding Sign Committee Review. & Recommendation of top firms  April 15, 2021 May/ June 2021 Interview  Announcement of the competition winners (at the BOC meeting)  Proposed construction start date  Following the announcement of the top: 3 winners, and once all funding has been secured; the Cramerton Wayfinding Sign Committee willi interview the first place winner to assure they have the ability to execute the project commensurate with its vision and program. Fee negotiations will also take place with the selected firm during this interview with the intent of awarding the project. Iff for some reason the selected firm cannot, in the judgment of the panel, implement Please note that a release form must accompany all submittals which allow use of all images in the promotion on this competition and the ensuing public awareness campaign in building support and excitement ini the community for this neighborhood sign program.  the project; negotiations will proceed with the next selected firm.  Submission Requirements, Rules & Regulations  The Sign Design/ Fabrication Firm will be responsible for their own individual presentation while keeping in mind the guidelines and unique neighborhood qualities outlined in this RFP. The appropriate: and necessary text, diagrams, drawings or graphic units as well as scale, color, size, and format remains the decision of the individual. Please note that the aforementioned  68    listed items could be determined by the required location (listed in Attachment A) and the  individual characteristic(s) of each of the listed neighborhoods.  Anonymity, Wrapping & Shipping  Alls submittals to this competition will be submitted anonymously and it is critical that the  appropriate steps be followed to assure anonymity. Deliver to:  By mail: Town of Cramerton Attn: David Pugh, Town Manager 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC2 28032  Hand Delivery: Town of Cramerton Attn: David Pugh, Town Manager 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032  Make certain that all envelopes are sealed, carefully adhered to the back of the board and have  no writing on the face of the envelopes.  Submittal Deadline  All entries must be received no later than 5:00pm on March 22, 2021.  Communications  Registered competitors may not communicate at any time during the competition period regarding the competition with either the members of the Cramerton Wayfinding Committee All questions concerning any aspect of the completion, program, or process must be: submitted via email tol David Pugh, Town Manager at pugn@cramerton.org on or before April 15, 2021. All appropriate questions will be responded to all registrants ini the competition as quickly as possible after the deadline. (All competitors' questions will also be displayed on the Cornelius  OR the Cramerton Board of Commissioners.  Veterans Monument website, under the Design Competition page.)  69    DakewoodRd  70    71    17thSt  72    Ooounee  73    - a 5 10 a    CHAPTER 33: DEPARTMENIS, BOARDS ORDINANCE FOR COMMUNITY  AND COMMISSIONS  COMMITTEE  PURPOSE  The Community Committee is a body of nine members, seven as voting members, two as alternate members as appointed by the Board of Commissioners (hereafter, BOC) to staggered three year terms as defined in the Membership" section below. It is the stated mission of the Committee to enhance the sense of community,  physical beauty and sense of pride of the residents of the Town of Cramerton through volunteer projects, recognition of those who best exemplify these concepts and guidance through the advisory process to the BOC.  II. MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES  For the purposes cited above, and forj promoting the general welfare oft the Town and its citizens, the Town Board does hereby ordain, adopt and enact this Chapter and. Article ini its entirety, which shall be known as the Cramerton Community The projects that are the responsibility of the Community Committee include, but  Committee Ordinance.  may not be limited to the following: Project Name Neighbors Helping Neighbors  Dates of Delivery Budget  Recommended House Selection: First meeting in March & first Date ofVolunteer. Activity (dependent on appropriate): First Saturday $500.00 $1,500/annually. - Primarily for marketing of volunteer activity and basic supplies and refreshments. Iti is expected that the majority ofs supplies, refreshments and tools willl be provided by Neighbors Helping Neighbors" will be a twice annual public work day that serves to improve the exterior appearance of a home whose owner is unable to make such improvements. Itv will be the responsibility ofthe Committee to identify and reach out to potential home owners that are likely to benefit from this service. In the selection process, the Committee should consider those candidates that are elderly, physically or mentally disabled and should prioritize any who have served in the US Military. The nature oft these projects should be something that can be completed in one or two days over the course ofa weekend. Examples of this would include, but would not be limited to: Seeding/sodding of yard and flower bed creation,  meeting in August  in April & first Saturday in September  private donation and volunteers.  Description  75    painting of exterior, repair/replacement ofoutdoor fixtures such as lighting, shutters, replacement of shingles/flashing, etc. Itis recommended that the Committee recruit at least one contractor/skilled professional in the relevant skills fore each project tol help manage and direct the efforts of volunteers. Cramerton Cares  Project Name Dates of Delivery Budget  Notice of Events: First meeting inl May Date of] Event: Early June To be determined at first meeting of year  25000,53.000/Ammualy - Primarily for marketing of volunteer activity and basic supplies and refreshments. Itis expected that the majority of supplies, refreshments and tools will be provided by This is a public volunteer project that is not specific to residential homes. Instead, this may be aj project such as a "River Sweep",a planting in a public right-of-way, a remediation ofaj public orl historic building, etc. The goal oft this is not only to beautify a particular area ors structure, but also to foster a sense of community among the  private donation and volunteers.  Description  volunteers. All Year None  Project Name Ongoing Advisory Role  Dates of Delivery Budget Description  An ongoing function of the Community Committee is an advisory role tot the BOC. This function will largely be directed by the Planning and Zoning Director and the Commissioner serving as liaison to the Committee, but may also be directed by others as decided by the BOC. Any decision making process will be initiated by an action of the BOC, and should have specific parameters as to how the process should occur.. As this role is advisory, it is still the responsibility of the BOC to make the final decision in the best interest oft the Town.  Project Name Citizen oft the Year  Dates of Delivery Budget  Discussion and Advertising: September Date of Award: December  50,005100/Ammualy Primarily for purchase of appropriate  plaque.  76    The "Citizen of the Year" should be the person who as a Cramerton citizen has done the most to embody the community's values. This could be inj public service, private enterprise, volunteering and more for thej previous twelve months.  Description Dates of Delivery Budget Description  Project Name Citizen Lifetime Service Award  Discussion and Advertising: September Date of Award: December  50.00120)/When needed - Primarily for purchase of appropriate The "Citizen Lifetime Service Award" should be the person who stands as an excellent example of Cramerton's community values. This could bei inj public service, private enterprise, volunteering and more overt the course ofmany years. This award is not necessarily an annual award, but should be given only when someone's achievements merit such an acknowledgement.  plaque.  Reviewing and advising the Town Board, or the Town Department designated by the Board, as to the appearance of publicly owned or maintained property Reviewing and advising the Planning Department as to compliance with the Town's ordinances regarding sanitation, public works, housing, and other Toj prepare both general and specific plans for the improved appearance ofthe Town. These plans may include the entire area or any part thereof, and may include private as well as public property. The plans shall set forth desirable standards and goals for the aesthetic enhancement of the Town or any. part thereof within its area of planning and zoning jurisdiction, including private  and spaces;  regulations affecting the community appearance, and  ways and areas, and open spaces; III. GENERAL GOVERNING DOCUMENT  The Community Committee shall be governed by the regulations contained herein. For matters not covered by these Bylaws, the Committee shall follow the rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules ofOrder. The Committee shall serve only as an advisory board regarding those goals and objectives. The Committee does have the authority to administer the Town's Façade Grant  77    Program. The Committee shall serve as a forum for the introduction of innovative and new ideas, concepts, programs, policies and procedures.  IV. MEMBERSHIP  The Community Committee membership shall consist of nine (9) members of which seven. (7) shall be voting members and two (2) shall be alternates each appointed to three (3): year terms. Three members' terms expire each year, SO that the staggered terms provide for continuity of leadership and experience while allowing for new members with fresh ideas. Terms shall run from January 1 in the year appointed to December 31 of  the expiration year. All members shall be current residents of Cramerton, and will apply to the Board of Commissioners. Any member seeking reappointment must. submit an updated application that addresses the willingness to serve an additional term. The Town Planning Director will serve as Town Staff Liaison, and a member of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) will be appointed annually to serve as Board Liaison to the Community Committee. The alternate members will be those two members who have been most recently appointed. Ifa committee member resigns during their term, the alternate with the greatest time since appointment will finish out the term of that member, and a new alternate will be appointed by the BOC to finish out the alternate position's term. Ifa committee member resigns during their term, the alternate with the greatest time since appointment will be elevated to a full voting member and a new: alternate  will be appointed by the BOC. V. COMPENSATION AND EAPENSES  The members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for subsistence and travel to appropriate professional meetings and workshops, with such reimbursement being made in compliance with the Town of Cramerton Personnel  Policy Travel Reimbursement Policy. VI. ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS  Faithful and prompt. attendance at all meetings of the Committee and conscientious performance oft the duties required of members shall be imperative to continuing membership on the Committee. Should a member of the Community Committee fail to attend three (3) consecutive. meetings or attendance is less than 60% in any twelve (12) month period, the Chairman shall contact the member to determine their interest in continuing to serve on the Committee. Should there be no reasonable excuse for such absences, the Chairman, with the concurrence of a quorum of the Committee present at a regular meeting, may recommend. to the Town Board that a vacancy be declared and request that the  vaçcant position be filled.  78    VII. OFFICERS  A. CHAIRMAN: The Chairman will be elected by the members of the Community Committee at the first meeting in January. ofeach year. The Chairman is eligible for re-election, shall preside at each meeting, and shall decide on all points of order and procedure. The Chairman shall vote on all matters before the Committee and is granted extraordinary voting powers (an extra vote) in the case ofa tie vote. The Chairman will work with staff to establish an agenda for each meeting. Upon resignation or some incapacity  visited  upon the  Chairman, the  Vite-Chaiman/Treasurer shall assume this position until the term has expired. The Committee shall elect a new Vice Chairman/Treasurer within ninety (90) B. VICE-CHAIRMAN/TREASURER: The Vice-Chaiman/reasurer shall be elected by the Committee from its members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for re-election. The Vice-Chaiman/Ireasurer is eligible for re-election. This position is responsible for acting in place of the Chairman during any absence, and also for keeping a récord of current S SECRETARY: A Secretary shall be elected by the Committee from its members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for re-election. The Secretary shall take minutes of all meetings and causes the minutes to be printed and made available to the Town Board, Town Manager, and other members oft the Community Committee each month.  days to complete the existing term of office.  financial position including all income and expenses.  VIII. VOTING  All voting members of the Committee shall vote on every issue except in a situation where a member of the Committee shall be excused from voting, by the Chairman, on matters involving direct personal or financial interest. In the event that a member abstains from voting for reasons other than direct personal or financial interest, the abstention shall be ruled by the Chairman as an affirmative vote. An alternate member may vote in the absence: of a voting member. The Chairman will. have the right to vote and will also have the authority to break a tie  vote with extraordinary voting powers (an extra vote).  IX. MEETINGS  A. REGULAR MEETINGS: Regular meetings oft the Committee shall be held on the First Monday Second Tuesday night of each month at 6:00 7:00 pm in the Board  chambers ofTown Hall.  79    B. SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings of the Committee shall be held at a time and place designated by the Chairman, any two Committee members, or the Town Manager, providing at least forty-eight (48) hours of notice is provided C. CANCELLATION OF MEETINGS: When there is no business for the Committee, monthly meetings may be çançeled. Notice will be given to all members of such cancellation. D. QUORUM: A quorum consists of a majority of the Committee membership. A quorum is four (4)ofseven(7) members. E. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS: All meetings shall be open to the public. The order of  toall members.  business at Committee meetings shall be as follows: (a) determination of a quorum; (b) approval of minutes of previous meeting; (c) old business; (d). new F. CHANGE IN BYLAWS: The By-Laws may be amended by a majority oft the full G. PUBLIC RECORD: All records of the Community Committee shall be made available to the public in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.  business; (e) adjournment.  Committee and overall approval by the Town Board.  X. SUBCOMMITTEES  Any time that the Board of Commissioners or Community Committee deems there is a specific need for enhanced focus fora a major project or ongoing effort,a subcommittee may be formed. Such subcommittee must be approved by a majority vote oft the Town Board of Commissioners. The number ofmembers on said board should be no less than five, but may be as many as the Community Committee deems appropriate due to the amount of effort expected. Any subcommittee should have at least two members of the Community Committee among its membership, but no more than forty percent of the Subcommittee shall also serve on the Community Committee either voting or non-voting members. (i.e. A subcommittee offive (5) members should. have no more or less than two (2) board while a subcommittee of nine (9) members must have at least two (2) board members but no more than three (3) members) The formation of a subcommittee will have a document outlining the specific duties, responsibilities and goals, as well as what goals/timelines need to be met for the dissolution oft the  subcommittee.  XI. CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS  These By-Laws shall supersede any earlier adopted ordinance or resolution of the Town Board pertaining to the Community Committee of which are or may  become in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance.  80    U 2 a a I  :  81    0   e I  2 8 6  82    @ 00 e : S :  U B  83    00 a B - 3 :  84    REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STREET MAINTENANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS  (rebid)  January 11,2021  A. General Overview  The Town ofCramerton is interested in obtaining professional services for the purpose of providing engineering services for Cramerton's 2021 street maintenance and repaving capital projects. The Town is seeking consultants whose experience and personnel will provide timely professional services tos support this project in engineering, design, bidding, and project oversite oft the eventual general contractor and: sub-contractors. 1. Preparation ofa al Project Bid Manual and plans suitable to advertise and receive formal bids fora pavement resurfacing and maintenance contract for preselected: streets. 2. Construction administration and periodic observation services for the construction project..  B. Envisioned Scope of Services  C.A Anticipated Scope of the Project  1. Construction Documents for Street Paving Contract  Plans will be developed in conformance with the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and suitable for formal bidding. Construction plans will include a cover: sheet, vicinity/site plan for thes selected: streets to bei improved, related storm drainage, and details and specifications. In some cases there will be design to replace existing roll asphalt curb with new concrete valley curb. Associated storm drainage system and driveway apron improvements. may be warranted and willl be noted on the construction plans and included int the Bid Some streets willi include design plans (striping, pavement markings, etc.) and construction documents along with associated bid: specifications involving traffic calming design such as narrowing lane widths, adding bike and pedestrian lanes utilizing the existing pavement widths with curb as is, and adding stop: signs at intersection using Prepare al bid: advertisement, furnish bid documents to plan rooms and printers, and shall respond to questions from contractors during thel bid process. Provide plan copies and plan distribution services toi interested bidders. Prepare and issue any necessary addenda, conduct the formal bid opening, provide bid tabulation of all bids, verify that low bidder meets all contract requirements, and make recommendation of award of contract to the  Proposal.  the concept sketch provided by the Town. 2. Construction Formal Bid and Award Services  Town.  3. Construction Administration and Inspections for Street Paving Contract  Provide office and field administration of the construction contract as necessary for the construction of the street paving contract. Consult with and advise the Town and act as Town's representative during the construction contract period. Through the Town'sa authority, act on behalf of the Town in dealings with Contractor. These services shall include issuance of Notice to Proceed, conduct pre-construction: meeting and prepare/distribute meeting minutes, review Contractors' submittalslshop: drawings; respond to requests for information (RFI's) from the Contractor and prepare Field orders and Change orders as necessary; review and recommend for payment the Contractor's. Applications for payment; perform a substantial completion inspection: and in collaboration with the Town prepare and deliver aj punch list fort the contractor to address; perform a final completion inspection to ensure all punch-list items have been addressed. Provide one or more field Inspector(s) to assist the Town in inspecting the progress and quality oft the Work ofthe Contractor. Keep the Town informed of the progress and quality ofthe Work: and alert the Town to defects and deficiencies of the General Contractor.  1    D. Submittal Requirements  Requirements for qualification packages are provided below: shown below by 4:00) PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Five bound hard copies of the Qualification' Package, including cover letter, should be submitted to the address Note: Due to the on-going COVID-191 restrictions in the state ofNorth Carolina, emailed responses are permitted as long as the email is sent by the above deadline date and time toi the email specified below. F you are planning to submit in this manner, please give prior notice. Thej format should be PDF. Package should include one electronic copy of the entire Qualifications) Package consolidated intol PDF format. The submission shall be limited to 15 single-sided pages on 8 1/2"x11" paper. Main body text should bes single spaced using a font size no smaller than 10.5. Front and back covers, section tabs, and a maximum two page cover letter are noti included in the page limit. The" Town reserves the right to disqualify any submittal that does Joint Ventures will not be permitted under this RFQ. Each Statement of Qualifications submitted must designate ai firm that will be solely under contract with, andi report directly toi the Town. This firm will be considered the prime firm and as such will be responsible for sub-contracting withi its project team member firms. Submittals and questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to David Pugh, Cramerton Town Manager. Questions must be submitted by Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Any amendments to this RFQ will be made in  not meet these requirements.  writing and distributed in an addendum.  David] Pugh dpugn@cramerton.org The Town of Cramerton 155 North) Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-4337  Qualifications should clearly and concisely address the following:  1. Firm Overview and History: For prime firm, provide legal entity, Federal Employer ID, NC Engineering License #, office location/address where work would be performed, and name, phone number, and email of contact person: for this project. Provide briefoverview/history of! prime firm and 2. Qualifications and Similar Experience: Provide brief descriptions of similar contracts or projects,  key subconsultants (ifapplicable).  currently inj process or performed within thel last seven years. I List only projects involving current staff of thej proposed project team.  List a maximum total of8 relative projects/contracts and include:  I List only projects in North Carolina.  Current status  Client name and contact information Location of office that performed work on thej project  3. Project Team: Provide organization chart and description of team members (for prime firm and subconsultants) that would work on these projects. Information must clearly convey role, full-time office location, involvement on projects listed inj previous section (as well as other relevant experience), and licenses/certifications for eachl key member. In addition, provide brief description ofp previous experience 4. References: Provide the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address oft two references familiar  of project team working together.  with the quality of projects completed by the project team in the last five years.  2    5. Project Management: Describe the firm's approach to managing projects. Include discussion of practices for cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance/quality control.  E. Selection Process and Criteria  The Town will conduct an impartial evaluation ofa all submittals that are received in accordance with the provisions ofthis RFQ. The" Town will appoint a selection committee to perform the evaluations. Interviewsare The selection oft the firm will be based on proposal information exhibited in both written and graphical form, past performance working on similar projects, and/or reference checks. Criteria for selection willi include but not be Relevant experience, expertise, and qualification of the firm(s) andj project team members Similar experience in engineering and oversite of street capital projects Experience in municipal capital street projects, especially smaller municipalities (under 20,000) Qualifications of designated project manager(s) Reference check and performance on: similar contracts/projects Project management approach and process  not anticipated before final selections are made. limited to the following (ini no particular order):  The Town reserves the right to obtain clarification of any point in a Qualification Package or to obtain additional information. All Consultants who submit a Qualification Package willl be notified of the selection committee's The Town reserves the right to reject any or all responses to the RFQ, to adyertise for new. RFQ responses, or to take any action thati is in thel best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to waive technicalities or  final choice(s).  formalities and tol base the number of selected firms solely on the Town's needs.  F. Anticipated Schedule  The anticipated schedule for selecting a firm and conducting the project is presented below:  Posting of RFQ January 11,2021  Deadline to: subinit questions 4:001 P.M.(EST). January 20, 2021 1 Firms notified of selection Week ofl February 1,2021  Posting/distribution ofl RFQ clarification/amendment (ifany) 4:001 P.M.(EST). January 22, 2021 Statement ofQualification submission due 4:00 FMASDanuay/h,u  3    CHARLOTTE . WASHINGTONI DC . DALLAS . ORLANDO . BOULDER  Frank McMahan mcmarancancceson.con 704.333.0325 223 N Graham Street Charlotte, NC 28202  LandDesign.com    SECTION5  PROJECT MANAGEMENT  COMMUNICATION  SCHEDULING  Frequent and open communication wille ensure that project issues are minimized, whichi is critical to completing the of project management communications:  The project manager, Aaron Wagoner, PE, andl LandDesign team will meet with the Towns staff and map out the, project projects and clients are different andf function under a unique set of circumstances and pressures. We believe int tailoring eachp process tor meet the needs of the project. Excellent project management is not as standardized process, but a commitment from oure extensive experience of working on projects of similar size and scope. To effectively meet schedules our first all oft the required tasks to gain approval and permits. QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL  project on time. Project leaders are committed tot two types goals and key milestones. Wer recognize that each of our  Project leaders will convene internal teamr meetings and conference calls with the team members (individually and as av whole) to address anyi issues pertaining to the execution of the scope of work. With regular contact with corrective. action ifa any team members are experiencing brief, bi-weekly teleconferences with the Town of Cramerton staff to ensure the regular communication allows for a discussion andi resolution of any project issues before such issues can affect the schedule, team performance, product quality or other measures of BUDGET + COST CONTROL the community to be engagedi in ar meaningfuly way. We have ac documented, systematic process for planning and design that has been used successfully with other similar projects to ensure each deliverable is developed correctly the first time, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming changes and ensuring your complete satisfaction.  toe exceeding) your expectations.  thet team, project leaders will be able to take appropriate Our process and procedure for meeting schedules is drawn Ina addition tos staff meetings, project leaders wili conduct stepi is to prepare a proposal for a given phase that includes  difficulty.  success.  Progress meetings will also be used for quality control through discussing, reviewing and evaluating performance and quality of deliverables. As needed, additional resources will required as a result of unsatisfactory performance will be discussed with the Town prior to making such changes.  AV well-organized process is keyt to completinga a project within be brought tot the effort to correct any deficiencies identified budget and on time while also allowing ample opportunity for and to maintain the agreed upons schedule.. Any staff changes  Response to Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 14    Five.  PROJECT MANAGEMENT    CHARLOTTE RAIL TRAIL . Charlotte, NC    SECTION 3 PROJECT TEAM  BILLY HATTAWAY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT LANDDESIGN I CHARLOTTENC  Billyi is a Construction Administration Manager inl LandDesign's Charlotte office with over 30 years ofe experience. Before joining the LandDesign team, Billy worked with the City of Charlotte: as a CA Manager and brings institutional knowledge of the City's construction practices and processes. At LandDesign, is responsible for oversight of the construction observation insuring compliance with plans ands specifications, verification of all pay applications, change order reviews, RFI's, water and sewer testing, erosion control inspections and final reviews. Billy strives toi incorporate environmentaly conscious construction Downtown Kannapolis Streetscape Improvements Kannapolis, NCI CAI Manager CAMP North End Roadway Improvements Charlotte, NCI CA Manager UNC Charlotte University Recreation Center Charlotte, NCI ICAI Manager Centene East Coast Headquarters Charlotte, NCICAN Manager  EDUCATION LICENSING OSHA Certification ACILevel1+2 NCSUS Stream Restoration1 1,2+3 NCSUE BMPT Training  Bachelor ofs Science, Geology, UNC Charlotte NCSULevell IIE Erosion+ Sediment Control Certification  practices in every project he works on.  JESS HOFFMAN El, CE DESIGNER LANDDESIGN I CHARLOTTE NC  Jessica is a civil designer in LandDesign's Charlotte office. Jessica works on various types on land development projects, including underground utility infrastructure, multi-use trail design and affordable housing projects int the Charlotte region. Through her experiences working on both public and private projects, she is familiar with the local codes and practices oft the City of Charlotte Downtown Kannapolis Infrastructure Improvements Kannapolis, NCI Civil Designer Little Sugar Creek Greenway 1-485 to Polk Pineville, NCI Civil Long Creek Greenway Charlotte, NCICivil Designer University City Entertainment District Infrastructure Charlotte, NCI Civil Designer  and Mecklenburg County.  EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute ands State University.  Designer  Response to Request for Qualifications I Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 12    SECTION: 3 PROJECT TEAM  AARON WAGONER PE, PROJECT MANAGER LANDDESIGN I CHARLOTTE NC  As a professional engineer and Associate atl LandDesign, Aaron leads various project types, including infrastructure and storm drainage improvements as well as greenway and multi-use trail design. Aaron has led the design and implementation ofi infrastructure and roadwayi improvements including the transformation of Downtown Kannapolis and the implementation of various XCLT segments. Through these experiences, coordinating with NCDOT and collaborating with multi-disciplinary consultant teams, Aaron has the skills needed to communicate project process and deliver designs that are on-time and on-budget. Downtown Kannapolis Infrastructure Improvements Kannapolis, NCI Civil Engineer Cross Charlotte Trail Master Plan Charlotte, NGI ProjectE Engineer Little! Sugar Creek Greenway I-485 to PolkF Pineville, NCI Civil Engineer LYNX Blue Line Extension Charlotte, NCI Project Manager Mary Alexander Storm Drainage Improvements Charlotte, NCI Designer Long Creek Greenway Phase 1+ 2 Charlotte, NCI Civil Engineer  EDUCATION University  Bachelor of Science, CivilE Engineering, NCS State LICENSING Professional Engineer- NC: 043902  WILLIAM MORRIS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION MANAGER LANDDESIGN I CHARLOTTE NC  As Construction Administration Manager, Williami is responsible for oversight of the construction observation insuring compliance with plans and specifications, verification of all pay applications as well as rock blasting quantities, change order reviews, RFI's, water and sewer testing, erosion control inspections and CAMP North End Roadway Improvements Charlotte, NCI ICAN Manager Downtown Kannapolis Streetscape Improvements Charlotte, NCI ICAManager Brightwalk Roadway Improvements Charlotte, NCI ICAManager  final reviews,  Civil EDUCATION Engineering Technology, Central Piedmont Community College LICENSING NCDOTI Level1 Concretel Technician American Concrete Institute Concrete Testing Technician NCDOT QMSF Roadway Asphalt Technician NCDOT Erosion Control Level1 SCDHEC Erosion Prevention ands sediment Control Inspector Charlotte- Mecklenburg Certified Sitel Inspector  Response to Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 10    7  OC.  CAMP NORTH END . Charlotte, NC    SECTION 2  QUALIFICATIONS + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  MARY ALEXANDER STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT  PROJECT LOCATION Charlotte, NC CLIENT City.o of Charlotte STATUS Completed OFFICE LOCATION Charlotte, NC TECHNICAL FEATURES Replaced Sidewalks Culvert Storm Drainage Installation Renovations Utility Relocation Bikel Lanel Improvements ADAT Truncated Dome Detectable Warning System  As part of the Mary Alexander Storm Drainage Improvement Project, we identifiedi improvements along Mary Alexander Roadt toi increase pedestrian/ cyclist safety and neighborhood connectivity." Mary Alexander Roadi isa multi-modal roadway lined with numerous apartments complexes as a primary access to UNC Charlotte. The roadway is heavily traveled by vehicles, Thei improvements along Mary Alexander Roadi included installation ofa 9'x8 box culvert, multiple storm drainage system renovations, utility relocation, installation off five handicap ramps with truncated domes tor meet ADA: and PROWAG requirements; mill and overlay of existing pavement within the existing bike lanes to remove the existing asphalt lip adjacent to the gutter  pedestrians and cyclists.  unsafe  pan alleviating an  bicycling condition; and removal and replacement of  existing cracked and displaced concrete sidewalk.  Responset tol Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 8    SECTION2  QUALIFICATIONS + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  MHA AE  Brightwalk Community, Charlotte, NC  STATESVILLE AVE ROAD DIET  PROJECT LOCATION Charlotte, NC CLIENT Chariote-Meckenburgi Housing Partnership STATUS Completed OFFICE LOCATION Charlotte, NC TECHNICAL FEATURES Relocated Sidewalk Planted Dedicated Buffer Bikel Lane Lane Radle:tonRecontipuaton Pedestrian Pedestrian Crossings Refuges Bus Stops  As part of the access management plan for the redevelopment of the Double Oaks/Brightwalk community off of Statesville Avenue in Charlotte, LandDesign negotiated a" "road diet" design with NCDOT and CDOT. The project proposed converting at four-lane section of Statesville. Avenue to at three-lane section to accommodate a single travell lane in each direction, ac center turn lane and accommodations. for bike lanes. This project included public/private stakeholder input as well as review and approval from both CDOT and NCDOT. The design priorities were focused on pedestrian safety, connectivity and bike lanes, while maintaining an acceptable level of service for vehicular traffic using this corridor and access management for the new Brightwalk community." The project accommodates bus stops, pedestrian crossings with pedestrian refuges and the relocation of sidewalks behinda newly incorporated planting strip. These design initiatives were successfully  fulfilled within the existing roadway cross-section.  Response to Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 6    SECTION 2  QUALIFICATIONS + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  I ANIMA   T    $  LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY + CROSS CHARLOTTE TRAIL  PROJECT LOCATION Charlotte, NC CLIENT Mecklenburg County STATUS Completed OFFICE LOCATION Charlotte, NC TECHNICAL FEATURES On-Street/Off- Intersection! Improvements Street Facilities Connector Trails Mid-Block Crossings Boardwalks Trail-based/ Amenities  LandDesign prepared the overall vision for Little Sugar Creek Greenway and the Cross Charlotte Trail to create a 31-mile pedestrian and bicycle facility to connect across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. LandDesign has developed flexible guidelines for implementation to support not pedestrian and bicycle safety, but economic development and environmental protection as well. LandDesign has continued with the development of the design documents for approximately: fiver miles ins some oft the most high-profile areas oft the corridor to deliver al high-quality destination and a safe multi-modal trail for all user groups. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements have included on-street and off-street facilities, intersection improvements, connector trails, mid-block  Cityo of Charlotte Engineering: & Property Management;  only  crossings, boardwalks and trail based amenities.  Response to Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 4    SECTION 2  QUALIFICATIONS + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  CITY OF KANNAPOLIS DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE + STREEISCAPE  PROJECT LOCATION Kannapolis, NC CLIENT City of Kannapolis STATUS Completed OFFICE LOCATION Charlotte, NC TECHNICAL FEATURES Widened Sidewalks Proposed Bike Lanes Round-A-Bouts Utility Removal/Replacement Phased Design ofl Utilities Storm Drainage Multi-Phased! Erosion Control Plans Phased Temporary Traffic Control Plans  LandDesign was the lead consultant for the Downtown Kannapolis Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Project, which encompasses reconstructing approximately eight blocks of Historic Downtown. The previous downtown road network had a variety of ADA compliance issues (sidewalk and handicap ramps) along with wide roads making pedestrian crossings difficult. The proposed linear park design created a destination for Downtown Kannapolis, making pedestrian, cyclists and vehicles all have safe and equitable spaces. This was accomplished by reducing roadway widths and adding high visibility crosswalk locations with hardscape material changes. Also incorporating round-a-bouts with pedestrian crossing signage at high Providing wider sidewalks and streetscape allowed for buffers between pedestrians and traffic. Bike lanes were proposed to provide connectivity  traffic locations  to slow helped  the downstream  downt traffic within  area.  throughout the downtown area.  Responset to Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects 2    TWO:  QUALIFICATIONS - + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE      LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY . Charlotte, NC    TABLE OF  CONTENTS  SECTION 1 01 SECTION 2 02 QUALIFICATIONS + SIMILAR EXPERIENCE  FIRM OVERVIEW + HISTORY  SECTION 3 09 PROJECT TEAM SECTION 4 13 REFERENCES SECTION 5 14  PROJECT MANAGEMENT    WE ARE DRIVEN BY A SIMPLE QUESTION: Whyi just make something, wheny you can create something thati matters?  Create a placet that stands the test oft time. A! place that brings people together. A place that generations from now is meaningful, relative and sustainable. Create a placei infused withs stories that stire emotion. We are landscape architects, civil engineers, planners and urban designers whol believe every space matters.  LandDesign    15  5) PROJECT MANAGEMENT  Budget and Schedule Control LaBella implements procedures to ensure performance requirements and the delivery ofwork products are met. These procedures include the following: Work Breakdown Structure: To manage individual projects, we first workv with project stakeholders to develop a detailed work breakdown structure (W/BS) and scheduling that lists all the tasks and associated: subtasks. Forw work: subcontracted to others, we: typically define the major task (surveying, geotechnical investigations, etc.), project limits and constraints, and task deliverables. The subconsultant is responsible fora any further refinement of the task and subtasks,  scheduling, budgeting, andi internal quality control. 2. Detailed Work Plan: Once the WBS is developed, ac detailed work plan. is prepared. The work plan lists all the tasks and subtasks, relationships oft tasks, and task duration. Using critical path methods (CPM),a schedule is developed that defines the critical path. The schedule is closely monitored to ensure that task schedules, especially for critical path tasks, are met toa avoid impacts to the overall project schedule.. 3. Cost Control: Our Accounting system (Deltek Vision) allows our project managers to obtain immediate access to project costs and monitor the project budget. Timesheets are input weekly, and project  reports can be easily monitored. 4. Location:* We propose to perform the work on these projects in our Charlotte and Gastonia office. AlL members of our project team are local. This adds both to the accessibility and responsiveness of the team, but also means that the Town has as strong local network ofr resources from which to draw upon now andi int thei future. The outlined process will help to ensure that project expectations are met, and that the professional design services goals are achieved.  Timberlake Development, Cramerton, NC    13  5) PROJECT MANAGEMENT  The Town's instructions to the Contractor shall bei issued through LaBella's assigned Project Manager who shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Town in dealings with Contractor to the extent provided in this Agreement. LaBella shall also provide one field Inspector to assist the Town ini inspecting the progress and quality of the Work of the Contractor. The Inspector shall bel LaBella's agent at the site, and will act as directed by and under the: supervision of the Project Manager. The Inspector will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the the progress and quality of the Work and to determine ift the) Work is Documents. On the basis of on-site observations. LaBella shall keep the progress and defects and deficiencies in the  Eight Avenue and Eleventh Street, Cramerton, NC  Approach  Task #2 - Construction Formal stage of construction to observe documents to plan rooms and accordance with proceeding the Contract  Our approach for this project is Bid and Award Services  generally described! below: Task #1 -Construction Documents for Street Paving Contract Plans will be developed in conformance with the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and suitable for formal bidding. Progress plans will be prepared as outlined int the utilizing the already collected pavement data/reports from personnel skills int this type of of the Town's processes, and process and project manual submittal. LaBella will then prepare the final construction estimate, Proposal Form, construction provisions as needed for ina accordance with State and local requirements.  LaBella will prepare, al bid advertisement, furnish bid. printers, and: shall respond to questions from contractors during the bid process. any necessary addenda, provide bid tabulation ofall bids, verifyt that low bidder award of contract to the Town as  in  the Towni informed of  of the  LaBella will prepare andi issue Work and: shall alert quality the Town to conduct the formal bid opening, Work of the Contractor. meets all contract requirements, Quality Assurance/Quality outlined in the RFQ anticipated LaBella's corporate culture  RFQa anticipated: scope of work and make recommendation of Control (QA/QC) Plan  the project and the company's scope of work. work along with the knowledge Task; #3 -Construction goals to: streamline the design Construction Inspections for  is built upon the philosophy of Quality at the Source. This means that each employee takes responsibility for checking their work thoroughlyand verifying it with the Scope of Work before passing it onto the next step in the process. This minimizes re-work and relieves the burden of issue resolution at LaBella's quality control procedures are outlined in our Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures Manual. Our  Administration and Periodic Street Paving Contract LaBella will provide office and field administration of the construction contract as outlined in the RFQ anticipated consult with and advise the Town and act as Town's representative during the construction contract period.  necessary for the construction al later: stage in the project when  bid specifications, and special of the street paving contract as thei impact may be greater.  acquiring bids for construction scope of work. LaBella will    12  4) REFERENCES  Our staff has experience serving local and state agencies throughout North Carolina. We invitey you to  contact thet following list of clients to discuss our capabitities.  WWTI Division Manager Stephanie Scheringer PO Box: 1748 Gastonia, NC: 28053 704-866-6726 epanestwOne.NNes com City ofl Lowell Scott Attaway, Interim Manager 101 W. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-3518 atawayaloweinccom Town of McAdenville Ms. Leslie Dellinger 163 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 704-824-3190 clerk@townofmcadenvile.org  Public' Works Director Chip Hill 316 College Street Pineville, NC 28134 (704)6 651-3339 chillapinevilencgovy Union County Public' Works Department Michael Caldwell, PE 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC: 28112 (704)296-4293 MichaelCaldwelle UnionCountyNCgov Mecklenburg County Robert Billings, PE, PH, CFM3 3205 Freedom Drive Suite 6000 Charlotte, NC: 28208 robertbillingse meckenpurgcounyncgow 980-314-4226  Mecklenburg County David Goode, PE, CFM 2145Suttle Avenue Charlotte, NC: 28208 david.goode@ meckenpurgcounyncgow 980-314-3235 Town of Huntersville Michael Macintyre, PE 101 Huntersvle-Concord Road Huntersville, NC28078 704-766-2239 mmacintyre@huntersVile.org Union County Public' Works Department Odise Adams, Jr., PE 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC: 28112 (704)283-3867 seademeaumercaunyne gov  "LaBella has provided engineering services on several projects for the town over the past two years... We have always found theirv work to be exceptional withi industry: standards and working withi the needs of our citizens. We have enjoyed working with them and would highly  recommend their engineering services."  Chip Hill Town of Pineville Public Works Director    11  3) PROJECT TEAM  LABELLA  JOETTA M. CANAAN Senior GIS Analyst and Technician - Charlotte, NC Ms. Canaan has over: 28 years ofe experience as a GIS Analyst and Engineering Technician. She has experience with AutoCAD, Microstation and ArcGIS. Her responsibilties include GIS applications, developing and maintaining company CAD Standards, implementing client CAD Standards, and plan production for construction document preparation and presentation exhibits for transportation, storm water, water, and sewer projects Representative  project experience is listed below.  EDUCATION B.S. Housing and Management, East Carolina University,1985 A.A.S. Computer Technology, Horry- Georgetown Technical College, 1989 GIS Certificate, Education, UNC-Charlotte Continuing Introduction" to GIS- NC State University, January-May2013 Introduction to Python Programming- NC State University, August 2013 Introductiont to Microsoft. Access 2013- Central Piedmont Community College,  Cramer Mountain Road Sidewalk Improvements, Cramer River Street CDBG: Street and Sidewalk Improvements. Mount Holly, NC Gastonia Southeast Sewer, Gastonia, NC Cox/Remount Road Sewer Rehabilitation, Gastonia, NC Seigle Avenue Streetscape, Charlotte, NC Central Avenue Streetscape, Mount Holly, NC  Mountain, NC:  South New  Road Sewer and' Water. Annexation,  October: 2004.  Hope  Gastonia, NC  North Tryon (Hwy. 49) & Northchase Pedestrian & Bicyclist Improvements, Linear Park: Streetscape Improvements, Mount Holly, NC Billy Howey Watermain, Union County Public' Works  Charlotte, NC  LABELLA  ADRIEN WILLIAMS, II Junior Civil Engineer - Charlotte, NC  Adrien is a Junior Engineer in our Civil Division. His experience includes civil and environmental engineering: services. Hei is proficient in ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and Hydraflow. He is familiar with water and waterwater Town of Cramerton, Downtown Parking Lot Improvements, Cramerton, Weddington On-Call Engineering Services, Weddington, NC City of Kannapolis On-Call Engineering Services, Kannapolis, NC City of Charlotte, Edgewater Rosecrest SDIP. Charlotte, NC  engineering design and Civil 3D modelling.  NC  EDUCATION Universitys ofSouth Carolina: Bachelor of Science, Environmental. & Civil Engineering CERTIFICATIONS Nuclear Gauge Safety Certified    9  DANNY WATSON, PE, CFM, Senior Engineer/ Construction Project Manager - Danny has an extensive 26y years of experience in the engineering and construction industry with aj proven track record of leading design and construction teams ande engaging stakeholders from project start to finish to ensure project success from small fast pace projects tol large mega or capital improvement projects for various municipalities. He has previous 3) year tenure with USI with the project team completing design and constructionon  PMP Charlotte, NC  various municipal projects. PE, CFM, PMP NC, SC,VA,GA,TX  Town of Cramerton: On-Call Civil Engineering Contract, Downtown Parking Lot (2020) Senior Project Manager/Civil managing, and designing parking (CFM) loti improvements by replacing deteriorating pavement and retrofitting to the existing building, as well as expanding existing Site-Civil Engineering includes site layout, ADA compliant design, grading, pavement for construction contract administration and oversight. "City of Kannapolis: General Engineering Services Contract (2019)- Kannapolis, NC Senior Project Manager responsible for leading the proposal efforts by Engineering and contract setup when work review - team exceeded expectations. Responsible for laying out strategy and scope highlighting the City'sFY20 budget plan where full civil engineering: services could be provided byt the company. "Griffin Industrial Realty: Park, Old Statesville Road- - Charlotte, NC  EDUCATION of Science in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Gaston College: Associate of Applied Science, Civil Engineering  Improvements- - Cramerton, NC Professional Engineer Licensure UNC Charlotte: Bachelor  Engineer responsible for scoping, Certified Floodplain Manager  PMI Certified Project Management Technology  Professional (PMP)  parking lot and adding sidewalk Studio Leader/Project Manager to accommodate Town facilities. responsible for leading the civil design. stormwater, utilities and overs 521.500 sf of building erosion control. Also responsible footprint including associated  by réplacing middle turning lane tol landscaped medians and lane widths. Construction of project is successfully complete and being utilized.  design of a 40acre development: providing bike lanes and reducing  3large commercal/industnal building development totaling median thoroughfare with: 121 ft oft the design efforts that were permitted.  roads, parking and al Major 4 lane "City of Charlotte: Old Statesville walkway paths boths side: as part E&PM- Charlotte, NC  Streetscape Project, Charlotte Project Design Engineer responsible for successful and re-paving ofir roadway. Construction of project is successfully complete and utilized. Albemarle Road Streetscape Charlotte, NC Construction Project Manager/ successful construction: oversight and management, client management, and inspection. of proposed sidewalk, wheelchair ramps, curbs and and sidewalk demolition, gutter entrances, and repairing traffic driveway control on Albemarle Road. Construction phasing is complete. project performed, prior toj joining LaBella  Town of Cornelius: Gem Street subdrain design int the proposed Extension - Cornelius, NC (2018) landscaped roadway medians  Senior Project Manager and Hydraulic Engineer responsible for scope andi fee and designed erosion control designi in accordance to Mecklenburg "City of Charlotte: East Boulevard Streetscape Project, Project Design Engineer responsible for successful: sub- landscaped roadwayr medians. Project included traffic calming  being  was awarded to perform full civil the drainage system and erosion engineering services to the City. control, buried culvert for First PO was al land development jurisdictional stream crossing,  County and NCDOT requirements. Engineer responsiblet for  Charlotte E&PM Charlotte, NC The project includes over a mile  Commercial/industral Business drain design in the proposed    7  3) PROJECT TEAM tants) that would work on these projects.  Provide Organization Chart and description of team members (for prime firm and sub consul- Our prior experience with the Town and other municipalities has provided our team with thel key experience need- edf for this work. We have assembled a project team that is experienced in all aspects of street and paving proj- Bonnie Fisher, our proposed Project Manager has over: 30 years of civil and municipal experience. She has been involved in many successful: sidewalk, street, and utilityi improvement programs for small municipalities. Her The LaBella team will fully support Mrs. Fisher in her role as Project Manager and Town Coordinator. Mr. Danny Watson, PE, is assigned as the Construction Project Manager/Senior Engineer. Mr.. Joe Talbot will serve as the Primary Inspector, with Mr. Gary Wright assigned as the back-up Inspector as needed for the Paving Contract. Provide brief description of previous experience of the project team working together. Bonnie Fisher and Joe Talbot served together administering and inspecting the Town's 2017 paving contract, and since that time have teamed together toy provide development inspection: services for the Town of Cramerton. Mr. Talbot, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Watson's relationships go back many years to their days of working together for the Bonnie Fisher and Danny Watson have previous history working successfully together at USI. They are currently working well together on the Cramerton Parking Lot improvement project and have communicated well with the Town Staff and Stakeholders throughout project design execution. Current design staff, Adrien Williams and. Joet- ta Canaan are preparing the design plans working with Danny to finalize the construction documents and project manual for construction. Overall, our proposed team is a cohesive group and has satisfactorily completed many  ects. Our proposed project team is shown in the organizational chart that follows.  insights are invaluable tot the municipal clients she: serves  City of Charlotte.  construction projects together.  THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON NORTH CAROLINA  Bonnie Fisher, PE Project Manager/Town Coordinator  DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LABELLA ASSOCIATES Danny' Watson, PE Adrien Williams Joetta Canaan Joe Talbot Gary Wright  TEAM    6  2) QVALIFICATIONS AND SIMILAR  EXPERIENCE  OTHER RELEVANT PROJECTS Seigle Avenue Streetscape, Charlotte, NC  Planning. publici involvement, and design ofi infrastructure: and streetscape improvements fora approximatelyimile ofr roadwayi in accordance with the Belmont Areal Revitalization Plan and utilizing Urban Street Design Guidelines. Improvements included sidewalks, bicycle lanes, on-street parking, pedestrian safety enhancements, roadway improvements, reconstruction of existing curb and gutter, storm drainage, street trees, and other streetscape  items.,  BEFORE  AFTER  Morris Field Drive Widening, Charlotte, NC  Performed planning, public involvement, utility coordination, and design for widening 1 mile of a: 2-lane roadway toa addal landscaped medianwith turnl lanes; bicyclel lanes; PRlesuanennancements curb and gutter, sidewalks, Partingatpsandlenicapng Projecti tincludedintersectionimprovements: at twos statel nghwaysandrelocation of minori intersecting streets. Design also included storm drainage design. traffic control, erosion control, staking The project included removal and replacement of deteriorated. and unsafe concrete sidewalk and steps within the main street business district as a part of the City's downtown beautification efforts. Improvements included site grading, pavement removal andi replacement, concrete curband: sidewalk removal; addition of new.concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveway; asphalt paving of parking, installation of decorative light poles, and private water  plans, utilityrelocation plans, pavement marking, and utility coordination. Virginia Avenue Sidewalk Improvements, Bessemer City, NC  services renewal.  LOCAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS  In addition to our experience with street, sidewalk, and utility projects, LaBella has provided construction administration for manylocal Charlotte Metro. Area municipalities in the last few years. Some of these projectsare  listed below:  South Fork Sewer Phase II, Two Rivers Utilities, City of Gastonia Billy Howey Road' Water Line, Union County Galvanized" Water Main Replacements, Union County    4  2)QUALIFICATIONS AND SIMILAR LYNNWOOD LANE AND LAKEVIEW DRIVE STREET &  EXPERIENCE  DRAINAGE MPROVEMENTS Town of Pineville = Pineville, NC  Reference: Chipl Hill 316 College Street Pineville, NC2 28134 (704)651-3339 chll@pinevilencgov Dates: Charlotte  Team Members: Bonnie Fisher, PE Joetta Canaan Project Status: Design complete, Right- of-way acquisition stage  Thel LaBella team provided planning, design, easement determination, and will provide future construction dminstalon/cbseraton services for approximately 5.000 linear feet of residentiali roadways improvements. The existing streets were poorly drained and asphalt pavement deteriorated beyond repair. The project was designed tor remove all existing pavement, regrade key areastofaclutatedraingetonewsoma, and install all new pavement, valley curb, and sidewalk. Project design tasks included inlet capacity analysis, pipe sizing, alignment layout, project specifications and cost estimate preparation. Since public rightofway was not dedicated when the development was platted int the 1950's. drainage easements and right of way necessary for the project were identified and mapped for acquisition. The team also assisted Town staff to conduct ap public meeting informingstakeholders: ofthe project progress and the public easement needs. The. total project costs is estimated at $2.1 million.  Public' Works Director GaryWright  September 2018- current ongoing Location of office Performing the work:    2) QUALIFICATIONS AND SIMILAR  EXPERIENCE    1  1) FIRM OVERVIEW AND HISTORY  Davidson Winston-Salem OFFICE LOCATION: The Town of Cramerton will be served from our Charlotte and Gastonia offices. All ofLaBella staff listed on our organization chart ins section 3 are located in these offices. Information con- cerning our offices is provided CHARLOTTE: 400 South Tryon Street Suite: 1300 Charlotte, NC 28285 (704)376-6423 GASTONIA: 300S S. Firestone Street Suite200-L Gastonia, NC28052 704)941-2170  below:  LaBellas Charlotter Ofice  LaBella's: storyi in North Carolina were recently donated to the is one of heritage, and growth. University of North Carolina in 1978, the firm, headquartered Library, Special Collections humble beginnings. In the past "LaBella Collection. tremendous growth notj just in acquisition in 2010, much of the Southeast, but up and down LaBella's Southeast regional has $100M annual revenue and of business partnerships with various geographical locations, in2017. Each acquisitioni in our our clients, and the community partnership. This partnership remains consistent across the iswith each other but more  Founded by Salvatore LaBella in Rochester, NYi is one of five years the firm has tripled ins sized and has experienced the East coast. Today, LaBella isa an ENR: Top 5001 firm. LaBella's commitment to partnership." with each other,  Charlotte. J. Murrey Atkins and University Archives as the GROWTH: Since this first growth has been the result existing firms, including 61 local acquisitions in the last 8) years history has been successful because of a shared core value: importantly: with the greater community that we. serve. LaBella's heritage companies grow North Carolina for more than 80 years. Charlotte Greensboro Gastonia  FEDERAL EMPLOYER ID: 16-1115731 ENGINEERING C-0430  Despite the vast expansion and including USi infrastructure (USI) LICENSE NUMBER:  POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION: Bonnie Fisher, PE Project Manager orsher@labelapc.com 400 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC: 28285  firm.  HERITAGE: LaBella's presence in Charlotte began in: 2010 with the acquisition of Pease Engineering & Architecture, at firm with a rich history of designing facilities in! North Carolina dating back to: 1938. This legacy includes iconic buildings and infrastructure across the state of North Carolina. Many! historic photos, documents, and plans  have been working tol build and 704)941-2132 Our NC office locations include: Suite: 1300    LaBella Powered by partnership.  January 8, 2021 David Pugh dpugnecramerton.rg 155 North Main Street Cramerton, North Carolina 28032 (704) 824-4337  RE: Engineering Services for Street Maintenance Capital Projects Dear Mr. Pugh and Members of the Selection Committee,  LaBella Associates (LaBella). is pleased to submit our qualifications for providing professional engineering services for the Town of Cramerton as described in your Request for Qualification for Street Maintenance Capital Projects. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of our work and our responsiveness to your needs. Our staff has extensive experience working with municipalities in North Carolina on similar projects, with much of the work performed fors smaller municipalities including previous work for the Town of Cramerton. In consideration of our Experience with The Town of Cramerton: Currently as LaBella, and formerly as US Infrastructure (USI), our company has provided on-call engineering services to the Town of Cramerton since 1997. During this time, our proposed project manager has gained practical experience and knowledge of the Town's unique history and infrastructure needs. Additionally, our proposed staff has extensive relevant experience with other municipalities successfully completing projects of a very similar nature along with substantial knowledge of the Town. Together, with the project manager, we have developed on-going supportive relationships with Town: staff.. Experienced Project Team: Our proposed staff has worked together many years completing successful street projects. Oure expertise includes storm drainage systemmapping, planning, and design; floodwayanalysis; roadway and sidewalk design; construction plan production; permitting; public involvement; coste estimating, construction Team Responsiveness and Capabilities: We have built our company by providing engineering services for municipal governments and have a comprehensive understanding of the in-depth process and challenges that accompany publicly funded projects. Our staff resides in Charlotte and can be available for field inspections or. questions on short notice. Our office staff is committed to timely responses to questions or concerns that may Weinuteyoutocontactoureferencesregandngourpetomanceaniresponshenes..Thankyouforyour: consideration of our team for this project. Please contact usi ift there are any questions or if additional information is needed.  submittal, we would like to emphasize the following:  bidding service and contract administration; and construction inspection.  arise during the course of the project.  Sincerely, LABELLA ASSOCIATES, P.C. Bnne Gahs Bonnie Fisher, PE Project Manager  400 South Tryon. Suite 1300 Charlotte, NC282851p7043766483  www/labelapc.com:    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Registered to Time Vote in Gaston County  CRAN  Date Received  Date  Interviewed Appointed  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  Name: PBoAIs lns R  Addréss:, Phone number: (Home).  fRss TRAM  (Work).  (Cell)  Current Employer_ AAERoCK  Job' Title: Maffesnikais Maonet Vears in Current Position Z021  E-mail Address: ENasewAus BOAEIL Gmepy Fax_  Dèscribe your. current position and duties_ PasPaiPuR Fob HSA SBLeSADNENEF Fpop Fp LEpSp IA CARSTT Hamaafensaw) Other associated employment history. CVOTE wL: AVERPPTIOPA CREPACSX FELAMgN  GREATED &. Bsu. MUFrRe Gsy AAAST  Do you reside within the town! limitso ofCrainerton? Yes V No_  Length of Residency. (5  *sEs SAs EuE GLeED  Are you registered to vote in Gaston County?"  Yes_  No_  61:  Education: High School SvimhtAwE SG dtabasast Why do you want to serve on the) Board? Bp B PotrruE Cos-Glok 16 CNAP rps PBPER . Eykalos INT Peben AD At BMRLE AES ARooRGES ops ADEGRERT Kppwyhr Wby do; you think you would be an asset to this Bbard? Ko. XPZAR Re CoE 0A1-R4 Nowp 26D2M5MP Sish- CA 2165 FTSL STO S5 * 3AS M GOAL hous E7 t MEVE bmAt S  Post Graduate Hae KAGAs Oherfiaue T6  DRL Voi o6  A  -  piLs MA-B CAAMERTOP  Gsst PLAG "s Laisaepk  Have you: attended a Cramerton Town Board meeting? Yes No  Interests/: Skills/ Areas ofl Expertise: APERK LoNmopPGAIOP PRCSECT MadCR,C,CoaTTP) Nopvb PeseMatS ENRET Comments: Tenw SaA FR Seslr Lopsofvatian oR Tkis AVPMRTION COhwS 1M ELE 1509 PARPAAAMIY Ap S0p ThENRSS /Hor A Ba ine) ET N    Affirmation ofEligibility in: any jurisdiction? Yes__No  Has any formal charge ofp professional misconduct, criminal misdemeanor or felony ever been flled againstyou 710* ZADE Mab, : MDIMZEDA BAPPT PAA Arc there: any conflict ofinterest or other matter(s) that would create problems or prevent you from firlyand  Ifyes, please explain disposition:  impartially discharging your duties as a member of the Board?  Ves_  NoX  Ifyes, please explain County? Ves Local Government Date. Appointed  Are you currently serving onany Board Commisiou/Commite or similar group in another municipality or  No  Board/Commission/Committve  Term Expiration  Do you have auy prior experience with Local Government or aj public agency?  Yes_  NoX  Do you currently hold any elected office? Yes_  No_ X Ifyes, please specify what office and its term.  LAN HEA A AURER of GNeA BADEBSLIP Pesmops Ifyes, please explain PPpE ApPwatay  PEGMWAE  Iuderstand fhis application is public record und I certif that the facts contained in this Tunderstand that Imust be 21, reside in the Town af Cramerton, must be registered to vote in Gaston County, North Carolina, and notl be ofherwise constitutionally disqualified to be cligible N understand that regular attendance at Board mectings is essential to conscientious ropresentation of the residents ofthe Town afCramerton, and thats should. Ibe appointed to the Town. Board, I will be responsiblej for representing thei best interest ofthe residents of the Town Iunderstand that should. Ibe appointed to the Board, ful! disclosure of conflicis of interest and potential, financial gainy from any matter brought before the Board must take place prior to any discussion or vote, and that when deemed appropriate, I must recuse myself. from discussion  appliçation are true and correct to the best ofmy knowledge.  toi be appointed tofill this Board seat.  ofCramerton.  and action taken by the Board.  Signature:  Date_ N2o202)  Please attach a resume with information pertinent to appointment and return to:  Town of Cramerton Atin: Town Manager 1551 North Main Street Cramerton, NÇ 28032 Phone: (704) 824-4337  Fax: (704)824-8943    OFFICE USE ONLY  Datè Received:  Time:  Registered to vote in Gaston County:  interviewed:  Date Appointed:  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  January 20th, 2021  Name: Richard Nelson Wills,Jr  Address: E)  Foxes Trail, Cramerton, NC 28032  Cesyur  Current Employer: Amerock Start date: 1.4.2021  Job Title: National Sales Manger-Dstrbutonow leading 92-year-old cabinet hardware manufacturer  Describe current position and duties: Responsible for sales and program development across United States fori industry Other associated employment history: Element Designs - Created and built manufacturing company in Charlotte with international customers, creating high quality products using top grade materials from start upt to 706 employees in 2020. See resume enclosed for more details on other associated employment details and experience, pre-Element Designs. FYI- Decided to move from Element Designs where lwore al lot of hats, to Amerock for better work/life balance, with one responsibility (National Sales Manager): = more time for community involvement in 2021 + beyond.  Reside in Cramerton: YES  Length ofr residency: 15 years. Moved to Cramerton from 15t Ward in downtown Charlotte in 2005 College Education: Clemson University, Bachelor of Science: Construction Science and Management Why do you want to serve on the Board? To be a positive contributor to ouri town'sp prosperity, improve our solid reputation ini the region &1 to ensuret that we have ample safety + all resources needed to maintain our great community Why do you think you would be an asset to this board: No experience in Government, /Town leadership so Ic can bea a fresh set ofe eyes & ears. Mygoal would bei to make smart $ decisions while making Cramerton into an even greater place  Registèred to vote in Gaston County: YES  High School Education: Summerville, HS (Physics and Spanish)  for years to come. Health and safety first.  to work and live.  Have you attended a Cramerton Town Board meeting? Yes, have attended several meetings.  Interests/Skils/Areas of Expertise: Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Construction world experience, Leadèrship experience non-governmental: Appointedi to Cramer Mountain Homeowners Association Board of Directors (HOA BOD) in 2013. Elected as HOAI BOD President in 2016-2018, contributing during a challenging time for our community within The Town of Cramerton (CMCC closure wherel I worked directly with the Town on zoning changes). Involved in multiple HOA capital improvement projects. Additional HOA & CMC community enhancement projects. Chairperson of Personnel Committee and House & Grounds Committee at First Baptist Cramerton. Please. see resume for additional leadership and experience working with teams to create positive energy with a results orientated approach. Comments: Thank youi for your consideration of my application to join the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners. Community service is our responsibility and usually is thankless (not al bad thing). Tunderstand that this role will require  Pragmatism & Energy.  workand a time sacrifice, whichlam willing to commit to.  Stay! blessed-  R. Nelson Wills, Jr    NELSON WILLS  [objeciive]  Actively seeking opportunities to contribute to an organization's profitable operational efficiencies, with an emphasis on high quality product solutions, research abilities, and professional marketing techniques. Looking to expandin a variety of industries to combine experience, knowledge, and education, within an environment that focuses on immediate impact with the ability to get things done.  [summary)  Entrepreneurial, creafive, highly driven, personable, encompassing 20+ years of professional, executive level experience in business development strategies, operational. roles, within home improvement, and Results oriénted, cross-functiona. leader, with a sharp business acumen, and a mastery level relationship-  building manufacturing industries in both the B2B and B2C space.  driven sales approach, with the ability to close and sustain high profile clients.  Iquclilic alions and skilisj  Relationship Builder Data Driven P&L Results Cross Functional Team Leadership Solution Orientated. Approach Contract and Pricing Negotiation  Independent Thinker and Listener Logistics /FUlfillment Experienced Cross Functional Team Leadership Excellent Negotiation Skill Set Marketing Brand Builder  lexperience)  Element Designs, Vice President - Business Development wwdtemenkdsomcon  2003-2020  Strategically targeted and built long term relationships with customers and distribution. Design and product invention of custom aluminum, glass, acrylicsolutions and finishing processes for residential kitchen, office furniture and closets within interior spaces. Key partnership architect to develop mutual and prosperous domestic vendors. Marketing support, product design and strategic launch planning for long term success. Manufacturing process + production design, equipment specification, packaging solutions for custom products and process flow mapping throughout 60K SF operation. Contract and pricing negotiation, technical product documentation, CEU designs. Passionate hands on prototyping, manufacturing set up thru product growth curve. Identified and integrated inclusive company culture focused on trust and communication generating loyalty above and beyond typical employee job satisfaction. Key contributor from start-up in 2003 with $0 sales to $12 million in annual sales as of 2019.    Nelson Wills - Page 2  lachlevemenis,  Initiated and built parinerships with mull-millon-dollar customèrs such as:  Califoria Closets - $0i inz 2011 to > $4 million in 2019: closet surfacing solutions. * 3xCaliforia Closets vendor of the year (2015, 2017 & 2018). Herman Miller/Geiger- - $0i in 2006 to $1.5r million in 2019: office furniture components, CARVART- $0in 2017 tof $1.2 million in 2019: private-label: supplier of glass systems. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry - $0i in 2014 to $0.5 million in 2018 of doors. Established best in class supply chain consisting of industry leading domestic and European partners such as: FedEx, Blum, Evonik Industries, UPS and Old Castle Building Envelope. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) course writer and presenter to AIA, NKBA, ASID, IIDA Co-founded, developed and grew from zero employees in 2003 to 70 employees in 2019.  *  organizations across the United States.  [experience)  Automation Tooling Systems, Sales Engineer www.aisquromgtion.com)  2001-2002  Full factory automation solution sales across all domestic industrial manuractunng segments focusèd on Fortune 1000 companies as the world leading company. Strategically targeted tier 2 automotive, consumer product, etc. manufacturers to determine ROI opportunities, then closed automation projects> > $500K.  Montech USA, Account Manager www.montecn.com,  7999-2001  Smart clean-room automated monorail conveyor material handling sales and integration into medical device and small part electronic industries across North America. Machine vision, measurement and sensing technology sales across all manuractunng  Keyence Corporation, Sales Engineer www.keyence.com) sectors in the southeastern United. States.  1998-1999 7994 & 7995  Trident Construction, Assistant Project Manager oatucmincenco,  3 3semester co-op work experience with large commercial & industrial generai contractor. Worked in various jobs in addition to the Co-Op while in school to self-fund and eam degree.  [educationj  Clemson University, Bachelor of Science: Construction Science and Management First Baptist Cramerton - Chairman of Personnel/House & Grounds Committee  1998  [comrounily Ivolvement ad lagdership roles) Lung Transplant Foundation - Mentor Cramer Mountain Club Golf Committee-N Member IPTAYScholarship Fund- - Member Cramer Mountain HOA Board of Directors - President Sigma NuI Fraternity at Clemson Universily- = Commander (President)  2017/2019-Curent: 2019-Current, 2017- Current 1998-Current 2015-2018 1996-1997  fschaical proikelencles)  ERP (Odoo/Open ERP), Microsoft Office (Excel, etc.), SalesForce, ZOOM, AUTOCAD, graphic design, etc.    NELSON WILLS  [objective)  Actively seeking opportunities to contribute to an organization's profitable operational efficiencies, with an emphasis on high quality product solutions, research abilities, and professional. marketing techniques. Looking to expand in a variety ofi industries to combine experience, knowledge, and education, within  an environment that focuses on immediate impact with the ability to get things done.  Isummaryl  Entrepreneurial, creative, highly driven, personable, encompassing 20+ years of professional, executive level experience in business development strategies, operational roles, within home improvement, and Results oriented, cross-functiona leader, with a sharp business acumen, and a mastery level relationship-  building manufacturing industries in both the B2B and B2C space.  driven sales approach, with the ability to close and sustain high profile clients.  Iss  Iqualilicalions and skills) > Relationship Builder Data Driven P&L Results Cross Functional Team Leadership Solution Orientated Approach Contract and Pricing Negotiation  Independent Thinker and Listener Logistics s/Fulfillment Experienced Cross Functional Team Leadership Excellent Negotiation Skill Set Marketing Brand Builder  [experience)  Element Designs, Vice President Business Development www.element-cesiqns.com)  2003-2020  Strategically targeted and built long term relationships with customers and distribution. Design and product invention of custom aluminum, glass, acrylic solutions and finishing processes for residential kitchen, office furniture and closets within interior spaces. Key partnership architect to develop mutual and prosperous domestic vendors. Marketing support, product design and strategic launch planning for long term success. Manufacturing process + production design, equipment specification, packaging solutions for custom products and process flow mapping throughout 60K SF operation. Contract and pricing negotiation, technical product documentation, CEU designs. Passionate hands on prototyping, manufacturing set up thru product growth curve. Identified and integrated inclusive company culture focused on trust and communication generating loyalty above and beyond typical employee job satisfaction. Key contributor from start-up in 2003 with $0: sales to $12 million in annual sales as of2019.    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Reglstered fo Time Votel in Gaston County  OFCRARE  Date Recelved:  Date  Inteviewed, Appointed  Application for Appointment tol Board of Commissioners  Name: Address:. Phone number (Home)  James K Giesty  mar In 8+ Gastonia NG 28056  (Worl),  (Cel!  Current Employer Altered Velocity LEC E-mail Address: Jim GIesey OGMAIL.CoM: Fax  Job Titler  Consultant  Years in CurrentPosition  Describeyour current position and duties Business and process iMproscmen Other assoclated employment histary 25years Maragamants w/ Frcishtha  evaluation of KPI's protit LM provement.  Doyous reside within the town limits of Cramerton? Yes. A No  Length of) Residency 3yrs  Are yon registèred 10 vote in Gaston County? Education: High School. Sprhasdale Hs  Ves X College Other  No  Post Graduates  Why do you wantto serve on the Board? To help Contributc to the Curien objcchves ang Soals D# +he City of CrAmurton NC Help Make Cramr for aplaec to Ca)l hons Why doyou thinkyou would be an asset. to this Board? My diverse business aNd boAvd experiewce lewds to a we W younoed CoHMISSII 25yrs ekperickKe, w/DAlaler LFriA/i) 3yvs Gashon WDB Interests/ Skills/ Areas of Expertise: Profit PerKrmAnce Process Shmderds,  Have yous attended a Cramerton Towa Boardmeeting? Kes  No X Syskms,  Commin Afien Comments:,  SoHWArE Aard wavs    Affirmation ofElipibility tnany jurisdiction? Ves  Has any formal charge ofprofessional misconduct, criminal misdemeanor eri félony ever been flled against you  NoX  Ifyes, please explain dispositions  Are there any conflict ofinterest or other matter(s) that would create problems ar prevent you from fairlyand  impartially discharging: your duties as a member oft the Board?  Ves  NoX  Ifyes, please explain County? Ves Local Government Date-Appolnted  Areyou currently serving on any Board Commision/Commitlse or similar group In another municipality or  No X  Board/Commisionission/Committe.  Term Expiration  Doyou haves ay prior experience with Local Goyermmentora; public agency? YX No  Doyou currently! holdany elected office7 Yes  NoX Ityes,please specifywhat office andi its term.  Fvons Jur 2008  Goston Gowaty Workfarie Devalop MT Beard Ckav 'Julyzol6  Ifyes, please explain  Luderstand: this application is public record and I certl thut the facts conlained in tis Tunderstand that 1 mnust be 21, reside n fe Towt of Crumerton, must be registered to vote in Gaston Couty Norllt Caroling, adi not be otherwise constitutionally disquallfiedio be eligible I unierstand. dat regular atendunce ai Board mectings is essentlal to conscientious representation oft the resldents ofthe Toin gfCramero,ad: that sloull Fheappointed: to the Town Board, Iwt be responsiblefor representing thei bes! interest ofthe residents ofthe Town lunderstand thatshould Ibes appainted le the Boar4,eldhelosire. d coflicts ofi interest and potenla!) fincialg gainy from any matter brought before the Board, MRSL take plice prior to any, discusston oP vote, and that when deemed. approprigte, Imust recise myselfrom discussion  application are true and correct to thebest ofmyk knowledge.  tobemppointed tojuthls Board scat  gfCrumerton  and action taken by he Board:  k  1-11-21  Signature: gumr Susy  Date  Please, attach aresume swith infornation: pertinenttos appointment and return to:  Town of Cramerton Attn: Town Manager, 155) North, Main Street Cramerton, NC28032 Phone: (704) 824-4337  Fax: (704)824-8943    James Kevin Giesey Marlin St Gastonia, NC 28056  Cell Email  OBJECTIVE  My objective is tol be an integral part oft the Town of Cramerton. My 15 years of collective board experience will be beneficial to help make Cramerton a great place to live and work. As a resident of Cramerton for the last 4 years Itake pride in our community. Respecting our  residents while upholding the objectives of the town is important.  WORK EXPERIENCE  June 2019. - Present  Altered Velocity LLC- Consulting Firm  Business Management for multiple clients to improve profitability and process flow.  The job functions with this position follow suit with my role at Daimler Trucks. I use my business acumen to help companies like Choice USA Beverage to leverage their position in the market. By empowering current employees and hiring the right new team members they are able to  increase their EBIT and Safety records immensely.    November 1994 - March 2019  Daimler Trucks North. America - (AKA Freightliner)  During my employment with Freightliner was assigned to various roles outlined below. Starting out as a manufacturing welder at Gastonia, all the way up to working directly for the plant manager Mark Hernandez at Mt Holly facility. During the last 10 years Ic did project management including facility evaluations, risk management, construction, and standard operating procedures. I left the company to pursue my passion with my own company.  Welder  Quality Inspector and ISO Auditor Human Resources Professional Facility Evaluation and Site Improvement Manager Coaching and Leadership Trainer  Board and Leadership Experience  June 2008 - July 2016  Gaston County Workforce Development - WIA Served as chairperson from 2010-2013 Roles included but not limited to:  Allocating annual budget of over 4 mil $  Use Robert's Rules of Order to run and document the board's objectives Work closely with local entities that utilized the funding and resources    Crowders' Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Board Of Directors  Served on the board from Feb 2011 - Mar 2013  Roles included but limited to Vehicle Procurement Equipment assessment Budget allocation  References  Tina Fox Ray McMillan Marissa Mitchell  Thank you in advance for considering my diverse knowledge and experience for the positionsl am applying for. Ih have over 30 years of sales, marketing and operations management experience in varying roles. My total years of board experience is 13. The key to great  leadership is vision, respect and trust.  Sincerely, James Giesey    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Registered to Time Votel In Gaston County  Date Received  Date  rC  Interviewed Appointed  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  Name: Scott Ira Kincaid Address: Phone number; (Home),  N. Main St. Cramerton North Carolina  (Work).  (Cel,  Current Employer Charlotte Douglas International Airport Job Title: Airport Operations Manager  Years in Current. Position 4.5  E-mail Address:  Fax_  Describe your eurrent position and duties Operations Manager int the Facilities Department. Primarily responsible for Fleet and Capital Equipment. Manage 25 Employees, $10 Million operating and capital budget. Other associated employment history City of Charlotte Management Analyst, US Army Officer  Do yon reside within the town! limits ofCramerton? YesX No  Length of Resideney, 7Years  Areyou registered to vote: in Gaston County?  YesX Other  No_  Education: High SchoolMount Tabor, Winston-Salem NCCollege North Carolina State University-E BA Why do you want to serve on thel Board? Iconsider myself incredibly blessed to call Cramerton home. Ifeel that service on the board of commisioners will give me an opportunity to be aj part of, and influence the growth and future of our wonderful community and have a positive impact on the residents of Cramerton Why do you think) you would be: an asset to this) Board? Ibring strong analytical and organizational skills from my work experiences including municipal operational and capital budgeting, strategic planning, and community  Post Graduate MBA - UNC Wilmington  engagement. Ihave a passion for local government and the Town of Cramerton. Have you attended a Cramerton Town! Board meeting? YesX  No_  Interests/ Skills/ Areas of] Expertise: Land use and Development, Planning and Zoning, Economic Growth, Business Development, Community Affairs, Budgeting and Capital Planning, Environmental Affairs Comments: Cramerton's unique growth opportunity isi incredibly exciting. As the community is beginning to transform, 1 think iti is important to do ensure growth is not only sustainable, but strategic; in that the existing features and quality ofl life that makes our town special and our citizens enjoy is not negatively impacted.    Affirmation of Elipibility in: any jurisdiction? Yes_  Has any formal charge of professional misconduct, criminal misdemeanor or felony ever been flled against you  No X  Ifyes, please explain disposition:  Are there any conflict ofinterest or other matter(s) that would create problems or prevent you from fairly and  impartially discharging your duties as a member ofi thel Board?  Yes_  NoX  Ifyes, please explain County? Yes Local Government Date Appointed  Are you currently serving on any Board Commision/Commite or similar group in another municipality or  No_ x  Boarl/Commission/Committee.  Term Expiration,  Doyoul have any prior experience with Local Government or aj public agency?  Yes X  No_  Doyou currently hold any elected office? Yes_  NoX Ifyes, please specify what office andi its term.  Iyes, please explainCurrenly work for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.aCharlatel Entepisalinddepatiment Previous Cramerton experience is Cramerton Community Committee and Cramerton Veterans MemorialCommitee  Iuderstand this application is public record and. I cerlfy that #he, facts contained in this Lunderstand that Inus! be 21, reside in the Town of Cramerton, must be registered fo vole in Gaston Comty, North Carolina, and not be otherwise constitutionally disqualifiedi 10 be eligible I# uaderstand that regular aitendance pt Board mectings is essential to conscientious representation ofthe residents afthe Town afCramerton, andi that should. Ibe appointed to the Town. Board, I will be repomstieforrersatiy. thei best inferest of the residents of the Town Iunderstand that should I be appointed to fhe. Board,full disclosure afconflicis ofi interest ad potential, financial gain from any matter brought before the Board must take place prior 1o uny discussion or vote, and that when deemed appropriate, I musf recise myself. from discussion  application are frue and correct to thel best ofmy knowledge.  toi be ppointed toflt this Boardsent.  afCramerton.  and action taken by the Board,  Scott Kincaid Digitallys signedbys ScottKincaid  Signature:.  Date: 2021.01.11081718- 05'00  Date  Please: attach R resume with information pertinent to appointment and return to:  Town of Cramerton Aiin: Town Manager 1551 North Main Street Cramerton, NC28032 Phone: (704)824-4337  Fax: (704)824-8943    SCOTT KINCAID N. Main Street e Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  January 8, 2021 Town of Cramerton NC, Cramerton: Board of Commissioners,  Iam writing to express my interesti in appointment for the position vacated by. Judge Rice. Ifeel thatI have al lot to offer Cramerton as a Commissioner, and that our small community has al bright and exciting future. Ithink my background and enthusiasm matches perfectly with the unique experience and diverse Throughout my career Ihavel been at the forefront ofl high profile programs and initiatives, leading teams as large as 140 and managing multimillion dollar budgets in challenging and complex environments. I have built asuccessful record ofresults that includes six figure cost savings, increases in efficiency and transparency. My experience in municipal government and financial planning willl be as strong asset to1 the Iam excited about the prospect ofs serving my community ini the Commissioner role and thank you for considering me: for the Commissioner position. My resume will provide more detailed information on my background and qualifications. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at  skillset you are. looking for in a commissioner candidate.  board.  or  Thank youi for your consideration and Ilook forward to  speaking Wilh you. Sincerely,  Scott Kincaid Vote  KINCAID CRAMERTON COMMISSONER    SCOTT KINCAID C.M. N.Main Street e Cameron.NornCaroina 28032  EXPERIENCED OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL % PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE  Myp primary background relates to operations sustainment and management with af focus on fleet, facilities maintenance, and  MANAGEMENT ANALYST  business strategy. My knacki for communicating complex ideas, City of Charlotte - Fleet Management October 2013-July 2016 concepts and plans across all levels make me adept at managing Collaborated with city departments to determine the most multiple projects with a diverse staff in fast-paced environments. economical fleet size and equipment utilization. Forecasted life  cycle cost drivers such as maintenance andi fuel to define the Benchmarked fleet statistics against comparable public and private organizations. Leveraged professional contacts and  * CURRENT ROLE AIRPORT FLEET MANAGER  best vehicles fort the City to purchase.  Charlotte Douglas International Airport August 2016-Present relationships to develop, share and examine industry best Direct fleet operations, including procurement, maintenance, life practices to allow the Management department to becomea cycle, and utilization for over 500 vehicles and equipment assets. more efficient and predictable organization.  Implemented a previously non-existent scheduled asset replacement program considering age, maintenance cost, and equipment utilization. Provide predictability and continuity to the wayi in which the Airport replaces equipment, streamlining the procurement process and allowing for predictable capital routes utilizing GPS and vehicle networking to allowi for more predictable shuttle: service and al better experience for Airport Initiated and led study of alternative fuel transit options. Resulted in plan to electrify entire bus fleet by 2026, allowing CLTt to become the largest Airport electric fleet in the country. Led organizational change to the way capital equipmenti is procured. Streamlined contracts and centralized existing  Developed reportable key performance indicators. Set utilization goals and maintenance standard to provide predictable vehicle performance and maintenance cost. Examined customers fleet scope and expenses. Used historical datai to analyze, project future cost, and provide courses of action to avoid unnecessary and excessive maintenance productivity: and set future organizational goals. United States Army August 2009-December 2013 Served as Combat Advisor, Company Executive Officer, and Platoon Leader in United States Army Used approachable personality and communications skills to work with advisors from four coalition countries. Directed ability to: self-sustain, accurately forecast, and deploy logistical food, maintenance, and essential supplies; ensuring that the Afghan Army could operate independent of United States Used knowledge ofl logistical and supply operations to identify counterparts to correct process flaws and discrepancies that allowed increased visibility and successful supply and logistical Established strong relationships with peers that identified and resolved friction points and conflicts before they! happened, resulting in improved capability and effectiveness during critical  and operating budgets.  Established. and oversaw execution of plan to automate shuttle overheads. Used this data to develop business plans to improve  passengers and business partners.  MILITARY OFFICER  purchasing program, allowing fori improved capital planning and combined advising efforts that impacted the Afghan Army's Guided the implementation of an updated fuel management enablers in support of soldiers on the battlefield. system to be used by the Airport and all of its partners. Replaced Implemented tracking and accountability procedures fort fuel, [ Developed ay planned maintenance and utilization schedule for resources and stood ready to support the Afghan Government identify potential problems before failure, allowing for maximum root causes ofi faltering logistics systems. Worked with. Afghan  budget development.  a3 30 year old analog fueling infrastructure with modern cloud based system, improving visibility and predictability off fuel. 500 assets. Planned the preventative maintenance schedule to availability, and minimal down time. . Served on National Academies of Science Engineering and term cost of delayed maintenance at Airports.  Math's Airport Cooperative Research Panel to identify thel long- transactions across the operational area.  Employee Developmenty  Process Improvement  tasks and exercises. EDUCATION  ang LEADERSHIP  Master of Business Administration B.A. Political Science  Efficient Problem Solving  Precise Forecasting  University of North Carolina Wimington Spring 2019-Fall2020 North Carolina State University Fall 2005-Spring 2009    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Reglstered to Time Vote in Gaston County  Date Recelved  Date  Intervlewed Appointed  A  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  Name: Gerald Houston Helms, Jr  Address: Phone number; (Home)  Berry Mountain Road, Cramerton, NC, 28032  (Work).  (Coll)  Current Employer_ Wells Fargo Corporation Job Title:, Senior Vice President  Years in CurrenfPosition 3  E-mail Address:,  Fax_  Describe your current position and duties_ (See Addendum) Other asspeiated employment listory_ (See Addendum) Do) you reside within the town limits of Cramerton? Yes_ X No  Length of Residency. -13years  Are you registered to vote in Gaston County? Education: High School, (SeeAddendum)  Yes_ X No_ College (See Addendum) Other_  Post Gruduate (See Addendum)  Why do you want to serve on thcl Board? (See Addendum)  Why do you think) you would bes an asset to this Board? (See Addendum)  Have; you attended a Cramerton Town Board meeting? Yes_ X Inferests/ Skills/ Areas of Expertise: (See Addendum)  No_  Comments: (See Addendum),    Affirmation of Eligibility in anyj jurisdiction? Yes_  Has any formal charge ofprofessional misconduct, criminal misdemeanor or felony ever been filed against you  No X  Ifyes, please explain disposition:  Arc there any conflict ofinterest or other matter(s) that would create problems or prevent you from fairly and  impartially discharging: your duties as a member oft thel Board?  Yes_  No_ X  Ifyes, please explain_ County? Yes_ Local Government Date Appointed  Arej you currently serving on any Board Commbsign/Commitee or similar group in another municipality or  No. X  Board/Commission/Committee  Term Expiration,  Do; you have any prior experience with Local Government or aj public agency?  Yes_ X No  Doy you currently bold any elected office? Yes_  No X, Ifyes, please specify what office andi its term.  Ifyes,please explain  IA understand fhis application is pablic record and I certify thut the, facts contained in this Iuhderstand that Imust be 21, reside in fhe Town of Cramerton, must be regisiered to vote in Gaston County, North Carolina, and not be otherwise constitutionally disqualified to be digible à understand that regular attendance at Board meetings is essential to conscientious representation of the residents ofthe Town af Cramerton, and thut should Ibe appointed lo the Town. Board,Iwi! be responsible for representing thel best interest of the residents oft fhe Town Tunderstand that should IL be appointed to the Board, fil! disclosure afconflicts ofinterest and potentlal, finmncial gainy from any matfer brough! before fie Board must take place prior io any discussion or vote, and that when deemed appropriate, I mus! reeuse myself from discassion  application are frue and correct to the best ofmy knowledge.  to be appolnted toJ fil this Board seat.  afCrumerton.  and action taken by the Board.  Signature:. fullHhuce-ide 9  Date_ 1/19/21  Please attuch a resume with information pertinent to appointment and return to:  TownofCramerton Attn:' Town Manager 1551 North Main Street Cramerton, NC: 28032 Phone: (704)824-4337  Fax: (704)834-8943    Houston Helms Charlotte, North Carolina  GLOBALTECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE - FINANCIAL SERVICES  Data Management I Business, Technology & Risk Strategies I Regulatory Support and Response Technology leader driven tol bring together smart, flexible, creative teams with diverse mindsets ands skills. Focuses on developing big problem strategies that drive revenue while delivering in the business-as-usual environment. Manages by fact, when possible, while leveraging experience when information is limited. Solicits input from others driving strong solutions, motivating them to win and lose together. Personally accountable, Solutions deliveryof BASEL and Regulatory Capital, Enterprise. Stress Testing, CCAR and FRY-14@reporting Wells Fargo & Co. is 0 diversified, community-based) finoncial services company, engaged in the provision of banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial; finance headquartered in SanFrancisco, Data Management Executive I Corporate Risk Data Services I Wholesale Banking Transformation I FRY-14Q (Interim) Managing team of 150+, Executive for Data Management support aligned to Corporate Risk, Corporate Finance and Data Privacy functions. Accountable for the construction of sanctioned (data) Datal Management Manager aligned to thes simplification of technologies, processes and opterations oft the Wholesale Banking division. Accountable for the ahereance of new Wholesale Banking application to the Accountable for the Federal Reserve mandated response of matters regarding the FRY-14Q Whoolesale  demanding but fair, and known for building teams that enjoy their work.  WELLSFARGO, Charlotte, NC (NYSE:WFC)  2018- - Present  Califarnia  Remediation IL LIBORI Remediation Readinesss (2018- -Present)  provisioning points to Risk/Finance applciations.  Data Management policies ands strategies of Wells Fargo.  Schèdules H1/H2.  BANK OF AMERICA, Charlotte, NC (NYSE:BAC)  2005-2017  Bank of America is an multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Charlotte, Narth  Caralina  Data Management Executive I Global Wholesale Banking Technology (2013-2017)  Managing "901 resources, delivering data movement, consistency, accuracy and completeness controls for the Global Wholesale Bank, Credit, Treasury and Client data domains. Supporting the delivery of CCAR submission and Enterprise Stress Test modeling. Supporting: applications delivering the FRY-14Q Corporate Technology Executive executing a "$50MM portfolio to close data quality/integrity issues; traçe lineage of data through flows into Regulatory Capital and Credit Risk Disclosures control functions; support the construction of Authorized Data Sources for the Wholesale Bank, and provide data necessary for Commercial Real Estate loan- Group application manager for systems performing Underwriting, Pricing and Monitoring functions for the  and Commercial Real Estate stress tests scenario schedules.  level and Corporate &1 Institutional models.  Wholesale Bank.    Houston Helms  Page 2of4  Program Management Office Executive IL Legacy Asset Servicing (2012-2013) Basel' Technology Executive I Global Risk" Technology (2009-2012)  Legacy Asset Servicing Line of Business Executive fort the execution ofr multiple programs reducing the! bank's exposure tos sub-prime assets. Managed financiali forecasting, risks andi issues across $50MM+ portfolio. Technology Executive responsiblet for thee end-to-end production execution of thel Basel Il regulatory capital accord. Responsible for "$75MM technology program budget. Production manager for regulatory capital calculator applications. Technology interface point with Internal Audit, Compliance and external OCC and Federal Reserve regulatory agencies for Basel II Parallel Qualification Exams. Responsible for 45 resources supporting technical delivery and production support. Accountable for the execution of 250+ application UNC Charlotte. Applied Technology Program Executive. Executive sponsor fori innovative partnership with UNCCS sponsoring collegiate students' support of Bank of America production systems. Basel, Treasury, Investments, Trust Services Technology Executive I Global RiskTechnology (2008-2009) Manager of 300+ FTE organization developing and supporting technology applications that enable global funding, balance sheet management, insurance, banking book trading, structured products originations and trust services functions. Responsible for operations, development and implementation of all technology Technology executive overseeing the technology execution of "$20MM customer-centric risk analytics program managing group of initiatives that provide Global Corporate Risk executive's ability to monitor, plan and react to current credit cycle volatility. Customer Risk! Solutions program accountable for $411MM in credit loss mitigation in 2009. Single technology executive accountable for the development, synthesis and communication of Credit Card Technology long-term strategy. Technology executive responsible for on-line Consumer Credit Decisioning suite of systems and applications. Manager of 300+ FTE. Technology Executive accountable for the execution of 23 informational and transactional appliçations supporting the Bank of America Corporate Treasury Line of Business. Managingas $13MM annual budget and overseeing "100 FTES. Responsible for communication and execution of Corporate Treasury Single technology line of business contact for Corporate Treasury. Led Corporate Treasury Roadmap Greenbelt Initiative, uniting BACTechnology and Corporate Treasury Line of Business long-term strategies. Compuware Corporation operates asas software company, offering data management, code quality, application  feeds supporting regulatory and economic capital calculations.  initiatives impacting Basel, Treasury, Investments and Trust applications. Card Technology Executive I Customer Risk Solutions (2007-2008)  Corporate TreasuryTechnology Executive I Global Risk Technology (2005-2007)  Technology vision, strategy and alignment to line of business.  COMPUWARE, Charlotte, NC (NYSE:CPWR)  2002-2005  auditing and mainframe modernization. solutions headquatered. in Detroit, MI. Bank of America Contract I Consumer Technology (2002-2005)  Technical Team Lead in the construction of Mortgage Servicing Profitability (MSRV) Data Warehouse. Conducted ETL software evaluation and was head of first development team at Bank of America to implement use of Informatica PowerCenter ETL development suite. Application assesses profitability of "3 million Consumer Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) owned by Bank of America. Assessment includes allocation of float, fees and costs through data warehouse to derivel loan-level profitability of MSR assets  THE ETTAIN GROUP, Charlotte, NC  2000-2002  Web development and IT talent solutions firm. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC.    Houston Helms  Page 3of4  Technical Project Manager (2000-2002)  Client Liaison for Ettain Group application customers. Responsible for all aspects of project management including customer requirements documentation, oversight of solution construction, unit and integrated testing, signoffanda approval, budgetandrsourealoaton Reported to CTO and CEO on key projectis issues  and milestones.  WACHOVIA BANK, Winston-Salem, NC (NYSE:WFC) Technical Project Manager (1999- -2 2000)  1999-2000  Acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.  Senior Project Manager ofA AIX based Customer Client Datal Warehouse (Warehouse CCIF). Managedr release coordination, centralized testing, change management, metadata and data integrity. Principle Warehouse liaison to Wachovia Line of Business managers. Jointly participated with line of business managers in directing the Warehouse strategy in support ofr retail customer relationship management initiatives.  BANK OF AMERICA, Charlotte, NC (NYSE:BAC)  1994-1999  Datal Warehouse Technical Project Manager I General Bank (1994-1999)  Software Release and Project Manager ofMVS based Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW/CDW). Responsible for release coordination, centralizedi testing, and data integrity efforts. Implemented Programmer/Business Analyst Entry-level Training Academy for Information Management Division. Y2K Project and Certification Manager for Information Management division. Software Release and Project Manager for Community Reinvestment. Act (Regulation BB; CRA) and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C; HMDA)  FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, Charlotte, NC (NYSE:WFC)  1991-1994  Acquired by Wachovia Bank inz 2001, a bank holding company providing retail and commercial, fnancialservices.  Headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Systems Developer (1991-1994)  Senior Developer of PC/Mainframe based Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (Regulation C; HMDA) and  Community Reinvestment Act (Regulation BB; CRA) processing system  BRADY DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, Charlotte, NC Coin-operated machine reseller and distributor. Systems Analyst I Programmer (1990-1991)  1990-1991  Responsible for contingency recoveryandi RPGI report service request changes  PUBLICSERVICE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON, Cramerton, NC  2003-201352015-2019  Mayor ProTem I Commissioner (2009-2013;: 2015-2019)  One offive elected Public Officials responsible fors setting strategy for municipality of 5,000+ citizensi in Gaston County, NC. Oversees execution ofs strategy, budget and ordinances through City Manager and Departmental  Managers (General Government, Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation and Public Works).  UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC Athletic Foundation Board Member (2015-Present)  2015-Present    Houston Helms  Page 4 of 4  EDUCATION  UNIVERSITY OFI NORTH CAROLINA at CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC Master of Business Administration I MIS (1998) Bachelor of Science Business Administration IMIS (1990)    Houston Helms Addendum 11/19/21  Application for Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners  This document acts as an addendum to the application of Houston Helms to the ToC Board Vacancy  dated 1/19/21.  Describe your current position and duties: Isupport the Data Management division of Wells Fargo Corporation. This position oversees "150+ employeesand-754 contractual staffi ini the delivery of services to ensure data used by the corporation for regulatory reporting, and internal decision making is oft the highest possible quality and accuracy. This role reports directly to the Chief Data Officer of the company, requires the performance management and reviews of13  direct reports and management ofa a "$70MM annual budget.  Other associated employment history: Inclusive of my tenure at' Wells Fargo Corporation, I'vea thirty-year career in Financial Services and Technology, employed by First Union, NationsBank, Wachovia and Bank of America. currently serve on the Athletic Foundation Board oft the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; a role requiring fund raising and financial support for hundreds of NCAA Divisionl Istudent-athletes. And perhaps most relevant, I've previously served the Town of Cramerton as Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem, having been appointed  once and elected twice.  Education:  High School: Providence Day School, Charlotte, NC(1985).  Bachelors: Masters:  University of North Carolina at Charlotte: BSBA I MIS( (1990) University of North Carolina at Charlotte: MBA I MIS(1998)  Why do you want to serve on the Board? When an acquaintance asks, 'Houston... where are you from?' proudly respond, Cramerton, North Carolina'. It's my natural response, It'salsoa reply that usually generates the next question, 'Hmm... where is that?' And my reaction? Well... You: see... though lwas raised in Charlotte, Cramerton is home. I've learned our town, this community is sO special.. SO embracive it becomes your home. Cramerton molds you, builds you, teaches you. Itf freely gives back what you give toi it. From the cleanliness of our streets, to the professionalism of our staff, and the beauty of our parks... Cramerton represents the character most of us want to: see in ourselves. Cramerton truly loves its citizens, and once you feel that love, once you become a part ofit.. you love Cramerton back. So... whenasked 'why do you want to serve...?, my answer is to proudly give back to a community that has given myself and my family sO much; to give back to Cramerton what it has  that's my opportunity to boast about my home town.  given to me.  1    Houston Helms Addendum 11/19/21  Application for Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners  Why doy you think you would be an asset to this Board? Via a career in the Financial sector, I believe I bring skills and experiences that will fit well alongside my current and future Board peers. Competencies in Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Personnel and Project Management have served Cramerton Boards and staff previously. Those, coupled with my continued passion and desire to serve our town, provide me continued confidence thatlcan willl be an asset to our  Board.  O Interests: Leading projects that deliver tangible benefit for our citizens. Skills / Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning; Budgeting; Financial, Personneland  Technology Management.  Comments: Ihumbly come before the Board seeking to again serve our Town again as a Commissioner. Icompletely respect the Board's duties to choose the best qualified candidate to represent the will of our citizens. Ipledge to uphold that duty, to respect all ofy you, and to work My ambitions are none more than those expressed above; to serve our community. I've no ambitions for a higher political position, no predisposed opinions on outstanding matters facing Igenuinely want to serve; to give back; and to represent Cramerton as best Icani in doing sO. Ifurther appreciate the opportunity to apply for the Board vacancy, and thank you for your consideration of my skills and passion and look forward to the opportunity speak with the  asa unit to achieve the goals seti forth by the Board.  the Board, no personal agenda.  Board. Sincerely,  Gerald Houston Helms, Jr.  2    FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Registered to Time Vote in Gaston County  Date Recelved  OFCHARA  Date  Interviewed Appolnted  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  Name: Emest F Neumann IV, "Wil" Phone number: (Home). N/A Current Employer Gaston Capital LLC JobTitle: Chief Compliance Officer  Address:  Grange Ct. Belmont, NC 28012 (Timberlake),  (Work)  (Cell)  Years in Current Position 6  E-mail Address:  Fax_  Describe your current position and duties Responsible for compliance on all client documents & banking  Other associated employment history_  Do you reside within the town limitsofCramerton? Yes_ Yes No  Length of Resideney. 23  Arèyou registered to vote in Gaston County? Education: High School Ashbrook H. S.  Yes Yes Other  No_  College Gaston College & UNCCH  Post Graduate Pfeiffer Univ. MBA  Why do you want to serve on thel Board? Beinga a longt term resident andl having servedo ont the Planning &Z Zoning! Boardf for 6+ years, two as Chair, would! like to see project through. Cramerton is growing and will continue to grow as East Gastonia grows. Cramerton has a historic past and we need to preserve as we move toward the future. Why do you think; you would be an asset to1 this) Board? Listen, think, research. In my many years of board service my goals aret tol listent tot thei information provided, think about our goals and research presidence, legal and community input  before making decision that will impact our Townandcommunitly. Have you attended a Cramerton Town. Board mceting? Yes Yes  No_  Interests/ Skills/ Areas ofl Expertise: Commitment to thej job, Investigate this issues, and keep the citizens first. Wer needt to look around and prepare for the Cramerton that we want, reliablet tax base, residential & commercial, and recreation. Comments: lwould like to serve my community understanding the past, present and future. Cramerton Much has changed over the past 23 years and much will change in thet future. We need to see the Town of  Cramerton as a great place to live, work and enjoy.    Affirmation of Eligibility in any jurisdiction? Yes_  Has any formal charge of prolesionglmgepdact, criminal misdemeanor or felony ever been filed against you  No_VJ Ifyes, please explain disposition:  Are there: any conflict of interest or other matter(s) that would create problems or prevent you from fairly and  impartially discharging your duties as a member of the Board?  Ves_  No_NO  Ifyes, plense explain Areyou currently serving County? Yes_ Local Government Date. Appointed.  Board Commision/Commite or similar group in another municipality or  No 7P  Board/Commission/Committee  Term Expiration,  Do you have any prior experience with Local Government or aj public agency? VesYes No_  Do you currently hold any elected office? Yes_  No No Ifyes, please specify what office andi its term.  Ifyes,please explain  I understand fiis application is public record and I certify that the, facis contained in this understand that Imust be 21, reside in the Town of Cramerton, must be registered to vole in Gaston County, North Carolina, and nol be otherwise constitutionally disqualified to be eligible I4 understand that regrlar attendance ut Board mectings is essential to conscientious representation oft de residents oft the! Town afCramerton, and that should Ibe appointed to the Town Board, I will be responsible for representing thei bes! interest oft the residents ofthe Town Iunderstand that skould. Ibe appointed io thel Board,, full disclosure of conflicts ofinterest and potential financial gain from any matter brought before thei Board must take place prior to any discussion oF vote, and that when deemed approprlate, I IHS! recise myself. frome discussion  application are true and correct te the best ofmy knowledge.  to be appointed toj fu this Boards scat.  afCremerton.  and action taken by fhe Board.  Signature: Wbeuaw  Date 19 January 2021  Please: attach A resume' withi information pertinent to appointment and return to:  Town of Cramerton Attn: Towa Manager 155 North) Main Street Cramerton, NC2 28032 Phone: (704)824-4337  Fax: (704)824-8943    FCRAM  FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Régistered to County  Date Time Vote in Gaston  Date  Recelved  Interviewed Appointed  Application for Appointment to Board of Commissioners  Name: William Bradlev Milton  Address: Phone: number: (Home) Current. Employer JLL Job Title: Chief Engineer E-mail Address:  Armstrong Drive Belmont NC 28012  (Work)  (Coll  Vearsi in Current Position_ 3 Fax_ N/A  Deseribe your current position and dutios Oversee staffing and facility maintenance for 560,000sq feet of office and retail in a 20 story facility on the square (Trade and Tryon) in Charlotte Other associated emiployment history_ 22 years at a 60 story 1.2 million sq feet facility on the squre  Do you reside within thet town limity of Cramorton? Yes_ X No Are you registered to vote in Gaston County? Educatiou: High School GED Post Gradoate  Length of Resideney, No  Yes_X College  Other_ BOMI SMT & SMA, LEED AP  Why do you want tos serve on the Board7 Toprovide my diverse skills and assets to the boardand serve my beloved town in ahigher capacity than have already on the Planning Boardand Wby do yout thinkyou would bç an asset to this Beard?. have spent almost 30 years working around facilities that act as smaller versions: of towns with owners, tenants, vendors, and staffing while always providing the best services for our tenants and clients. Ibring those and other skills to this service. interests/ Skills/ Areas of Expertise: Serving my local Municipality, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HAM Radio, Radio restoration, Charity to my community, Project Management. Comments: Itwould be an honor to serve my community on this Board of Commissioners asl have served the community on other Boards. Ibring with me a unique skill set and love ofthis  Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Have you: sttended a Cramerton Town Board meeting? Yes_ X  No_  town.    Affirmation ofl Eligibility in any jurisdiction? Yes_  Has any formal charge of professional misconduct, criminal. misdemeanor or felony ever been flled against you  NoX Ifyes, please explain disposition:  Are there any conflict ofi interest or other matter(s) that would create problems or prevent you from fairlys and  impartially discharging: your duties as a miember ofthe Board?  Yes_  NoX  Ifyes, please explain County? Ycs_X No. Local Goyermment Cramerton Date Appointed 1-10-19  Are you currently: serving on any Board Commision/Commitee ors similar groupi in another municipality or  araComaisbvCamans, Planning/Zoning  Term Expiration, Jan-2022  Do you have ay prior experience with Local Govermment or aj pablic agency? Yes_X No  Do: you currentiy hold any elected office? Yes_  NoX Ifyes,) pleases specify what office andi its terut.  Eyes, pleasé explain_  Lunderstand fkis upplicafion is public récord and I certify that the facis container in fiis lunderstand that Imesf be 21, reside lui te Town af Cramerton, Huust be registered fo vole in Gastorr Counly, Norbe Caroliné, and not be otherwise constitattonally disquallfied to be eligible I Hadersind that regular aftendance at Board meetings is essential to consclentions representation oftse residents of the Towi fCramerto, ad ftat should. Ibe appoiated ta the Tow. Board, I wil be responsible, for represenfing thel best interest af the residents ofthe Town lundersland fhaf should Ibe appointed 6o #e Beard, fuli disclosure efconflicis uf interest and potenttal flnancial gain from 4y matter brought hefore thei Board must take) place prior 10 any discussion or vote, and tat when deemed appropriale, I INuSI recuse myself from discussion  application are te ande correct fo the best of myi inowledge.  lo be appointed toj fll this Board seat.  afCraerlon  and acfion taken by the Board.  Signature:  KA Bsdlh  Date_/-B-21  Plense attach a resume with information pertinent to appointment: und return to:  Town of Cramerton Attn:' Town! Munager 1551 North) Main Strect Cramerton, NC28032 Phone: (704)824-4337  Fax: (704)874-8943    View myprofile on Linkedin  William Bradley Milton Armstrong Drive Belmont NC, 28012 PROFILE managey workforce. Skilledi in  Experience in Facility Engineering and Maintenance: since 1993 witht the: abilityt top plana ands scriptl large worke efforts, work out! logisticst toe ensure success and  0 Prevention! Maintenance; specifically management ofF PMS systemf for3 3000+ pieces ofe equipment. o Management of Buiding Automations Systemsi including PLC, Tridium, Metasys, andF Facilitator 0 Cherical Management8 & Treatment (Open & closedI loop systems) Contractor andF Personnel Management Troubleshoot: andt takec corrective: action onp projects JLLC Charlotte, NC June 2019- -Current  Reading, interpreting, ande evaluating blueprints ands schematicsi forp problems solving andf forp potential build outs, up-fits, andp projects.  EMPLOYMENT Chief Engineer Pump Controls. Chief Engineer  Efficiently: manage all Engineering operations coveringt the5 549,3805 Sq. Ft.20Story 101 Northl Tryon Street (Formerly known: as Independence Center) Coordinated with vendors andp projectr managementf forv various projects andu upgrades fors successi including Majori infrastructure projectsi including Restoration of Life Safety Generator, Replacek HVACCoils ford overs 800t tons ofe equipment. Waterproof penthouse equipmentr roomi floors. Fire PumpE Exhaust, Sump VSewage  Reviewedb build outp plans andr representedbuilding ownersf fort these upfits.  Foundry Commercial, Charlotte, NÇI May2 2017-1 June 2019  Efficientlyr manage allE Engineering operations coveringt the 549,3805q. Ft.2 205 Story 101 North Tryons Street fors success including Lobby Renovations, Fire System upgradef from Notifier: 20201 to3 3030, etc.  Reviewed build outp plans andr represented! building ownersf fort these upfits. Coordinated withy vendors and projectr managementi forv various projects andu upgrades  JLL, Charlotte, NC September 2015- May 2917  Assistant Chief Engineer September 2015- Present Corporate Center.  Efficiently manage staffs schedules, duties, anda assignments of: asn many: as9 employees andH handles daily operations coveringt the: 1.2 Million Sq. Ft.E Banko ofA America  Continued project supporta as building representative for Sewage Pump replacement and! Night Imageryr replacement.  Assist froma ane engineering perspective with newt tenants andE BOAr moves. Lincoln Harris, Charlotte, NÇ August1 1994 September: 2015 Assistant Chief Engineer October: 2007- September: 2015 (7) years 11n months) America Corporate Center.  Efficientlyr manageds staffs schedules, duties, anda assignments ofa as many as 13 employees andh handles dally operations coveringt the1 1.2N Million Sq. Ft.E Bankof Managedr reducing overtime fors staffa ande eventually cutting allo overtime ando coordinatings schedules ofa allv workers underr myo directiont toa allowf forv vacations ands sick Assistedi inc coordination ofc CriticalE Environment Worki including workingy with thep planningt teama and coordinating: staffingf for 2.25MW Life Safety Generator Replacement; Replacement of(3)1 1200Tona and (1)7 700Ton Chillers, Replacement of Domestic Water Pumps, Replacement of Air Compressors for Pneumatica andl Life  timev withr minimal overtime. Havel beeni involved with! hiring: andt trainingi newe emplayees asv wella as handling personneli issues. Performed drawingr review ando construction meetings forr movies ofn newt tenantsi identifying safety: andr mechanicali issues. Stays current witho companyt trainingf for employeess such as CAPS/CEW/A certifications. Safety: systems, asv wella as forz 20LEED certifiedf floors ofc construction for Bank ofA America. Provides input anda assistance with clients andt tenants movingi ina ando out oft thef facilityi includingu upf fitsa ando coordination. Leadf fellow engineers! bye example andv worked witht themt toi increaset their facility! knowledge.  LeadE Engineer July 2003- October 2007 (4y years 4months) Engineer August1 1994-J July, 2003( (9years) CONTINUINGI EDUCATION BOMInternational SMTIA (August2 2002) SMA (November2 2002) uSGsanBulingCaund: LEEDA AP(December 2008) TheEmployers Association Leadershipf forl LeadE Employees! (Aprilz 2010) Leadershipf forl LeadE Employeesl November2 2010) o Principleso ofManagement! Aprilz 2011) Principlesn ofManagement!! (Junez 2011) Principleso divamgmesivwymw  Diagnoseda ando corrected problems accurately: and promptly; interacted productively with owners, tenants, equipment vendors, and contractors.  Loggede equipmenti interpreted! logs andt took corrective actions.  Answered! housed calls andi interacted witht tenants to assistt them with HVAC, lighting, moving, plumbing calls, doora and! lockr repairs andp pinning, chemicaltreatment programs ford open/closedi loops: andr monumental fountains, as wella as anything elset thaty wasneeded. Kept supervisor abreasto ofa any developments: ands situations.  PUBLICSERVICE- -Currentlys servingonthel Towno ofCramertonNG, PlaningandZoning' Boardin2nd3yeart term