64  MINUTES CITY OFDUNN DUNN,NORTH CAROLINA  The City Council oft the City of Dunn held a Regular Meeting on' Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Dunn Municipal Building. Present: Mayor William P. Elmore Jr., Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Turnage, Council Members J. Wesley Sills, April Gaulden, Frank: McLean, Billy N.Tart, and) Dr.) David L. Bradham. Also present: City Manager Steven Neuschafer, Assistant City Manager Mathew Boone, Finance Director Jim Roberts, Public Utilities Director Heather Adams, Public Works Director Vince Washington, Planning Director George Adler, Chief Building Inspector Steven King, Chief of Police Chuck West, Parks and Recreation. Director Brian McNeill, Human Resources Director Anne Thompson, Librarian Mike Williams, Executive Assistant Connie Jernigan, Commumications Coordinator Kaitlin. Adkins, Attorney Tilghman. Pope, and City Clerk Tammy Williams. Guests recognized. by Mayor Elmore: former Mayor Dal Snipes and Emily) Weaver with The Daily Record Mayor Elmore opened ther meeting at 7:00 p.m. and made remarks regarding the passing oft former Mayor, Oscar N. Harris, who passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 unexpectedly and willl be greatly missed by this community. Reverend. Jason Williams, Pastor at Hood Memorial Christian Church made comments ini remembrance and tribute ofi former Mayor Harris and then gave the invocation. Afterwards, Council Member McLean led in reciting the Motion by Council Member Sills and second by Council Member McLean to adopt the February 11, 2020 meeting  CALL TO ORDER ANDI INVOCATION  He asked everyone to continue to remember) hisf family inj prayer.  Pledge ofA Allegiance.  AGENDAAD/ISTMENTANDAPPROPAL agendaz as presented. Motion unanimously approved. Schooll Bus Drivers Appreciation Week- February 10-14, 2020  PRESENTATIONS:  Mayor Elmore presented a Proclamation in support and recognition of School Bus Drivers in Harnett County. Proclamations were presented to representatives from Harnett Primary School, Wayne Avenue School and Dunn Middle School att ther meeting. Ap proclamation was also deliveredi to Triton) High Schooli inl honor oft their drivers. A Public Utilities Director Adams introduced Utility Maintenance Workers, Christopher R. O'Brien and Michael A. McNeill. Parks and] Recreation Director McNeill introduced. Athletic Director Dominique E. Smith and Chief West Chief West presented the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate to Sgt. Alex Godwin and recognized him onl his recent promotion andt this achievement. This is thel highest level of professional certification for officers. Thel Public Comment) Period was opened by Mayor Elmore at7 7:27 p.m. Having no comments, the Public Comment  copy ofthe Proclamation (P2020-02) is incorporated: into these minutes as Attachment: #1.  New) Employee. Introductions introduced: new officer, Giovanna! H. Rojas.  Recognition Sgt. Alex Godwin. Advanced. Lawl Enforcement Certificate  PUBLICCOMMENT PERIOD period was closed. PUBLICHEARINGS: Rezoning Request RZ-01-20 February 24,2020.  Mayor Elmore opened the public hearing concerning Rezoning Request RZ-01-20, PIN #1515-25-3158.000: near 331) Long Branch) Rd by request of Wayne Barbour. The public hearing was duly advertised on January 21,28 and Planning Director Adler told Council that the property is currently zoned RA-40, Single Family Dwelling Agricultural District and is proposed to be rezoned C-3, Highway Commercial District. The property is in near proximity to US Highway 301 and Interstate 95 andt the rezoning is consistent with the 20301 Land Use Plan, which projects ani increase ini intensity of development along this stretch ofLong Branch Rd. The Planning Board met on Comments were made by Dorothy Adkins and applicant, Wayne Barbour. With no further comments, the public Mayor Elmore opened the public! hearing on consideration of Ordinance tol Demolish House at 911 Fairground Rd, PIN: #1 1517-63-6654.000, owned by. James W.1 Phillips and Derek Phillips. The public hearing was duly advertised Chief Building Inspector King told Council the house was condemned in September and presented his findings to Council and sharedt that the property has been purchased by new owner, Tom Hamilton. While nor repairs have been  January 28, 2020 and voted unanimously to approve thei request.  hearing was closeda at7 7:34 p.m. onJ January 31 and] February 4,2 2020.  Consideration of Ordinance tol Demolish House- 911 Fairground. Rd.  madet toi thes structure, clearing oft the property has started.    65  Comments were made by Tom Hamilton askingt the Council for additional time to bring the structure up to code so that it canl beu used for rental property. With nof further comments, the publicl hearing was closed at 7:38p p.m. Mayor Elmore opened the public hearingt to amend Ordinance Section 13-4 Consumption of alcoholic beverages. Assistant City Manager Boone told Council Members that the additions in Section 13-4 define the requirements as well as what is permitted and whati is prohibited to allow: for the consumption of alcoholic beverages during public special events on City property or right-of-ways in the downtown municipal service district. The requirements Comments were made ins support oft the Ordinance. Amendment by Lynn Godwin, Dal Snipes and representing the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce, Matthew Smith. Mr. Smith shared the Chamber is also in support of the Food Truck Ordinance. Amendment. Those speaking in opposition included Tom Wagoner and Chuck Meade. With no Mayor) Elmore opened the publich hearingt toa amend Ordinance, Chapter lltoa allow food trucks to operatei int the City Assistant City Manager Boone presented the Ordinance Amendment which will allow for and regulate food trucks int the City of Dunn in Commercial, Industrial, and Office/Institutional. zoning districts or for locations as approved int the application fors special events. The amendment also requires aj permit witha ai recommended fee of$40." Comments were made ins support oft the Ordinance. Amendment by) Dorothy Adkins, Rev. Dennis Manuel and. Andy  Ordinance. Amendment OA-01-20; Section 13-4  The public hearing was duly advertised onJ January 30 and) February 6,2020.  include addinga a Special) Events Permit with ai fee of$100. further comments, the publicl hearing was closed at7 7:53 p.m. Ordinance. Amendment OA-02-20; Food" Truck Regulations  ofDunn. Thej publicl hearing was duly advertised on. January 22, 28 and) February 4, 2020.  Wermel. Withi nof further comments, thep public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m. Approval ofther minutes ofthe) January 14, 2020 City Councill Meeting.  CONSENTITEMS:  Approval ofl loadingz zone signt tob bel locatedi inf front of 1291 B. Broad Streeti in downtown Dunn.  Proclamation proclaiming Black History Month. A copy oft the Proclamation (P2020-03) is incorporated into these To approve the extension of the existing Mowing Maintenance. Agreement between the City of Dunn and the NC Department of Transportation. A copy oft the Agreement is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment: #3. Motion by Council Member Bradham and second by Mayor Pro Tem' Turnaget to approve all consent items. Motion  minutes as Attachment: #2.  unanimously approved. Rezoning Request] RZ-01-20  ITEMSI FOR: DISCUSSION AND/OR: DECISION:  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turnage ands second by Council Member Tart to approve rezoning request RZ-01-201 to rezone 4.17-1- acres ofap parcel totaling 6.68+1- acres located near 331 Long Branch Rdi from RA-40: Singlel Family Dwelling Agricultural District to C-3: Highway Commercial District. After discussion, motion unanimously Discussion followed on the owner's wish to fix up the property and on the amount oft time to allow before the Ordinance was brought back to Council. Council Member Sills was concerned with waiting six months before the issue was reviewed again by Council. After additional feedback from Chief Building Inspector King and recommendation from City Attorney Pope, an amended motion by Council Member Bradham and second by Council Member McLean was made to table the consideration of the Ordinance to Demolish House at 911 Concerns were expressed by Council Member McLe ean about the vote being held tonight. Council Member Tart stated that! hej preferred: iti not be amended as he does have reservations but] he appreciates the changes that havel been made to only allow) permitting int the downtown district. He also would like for thei insurance amount tol be reviewed to ensure that itis adequate. Concerns were also expressed that the passage oft the amendment will increase the City'si insurance policy. Thel Mayor asked fort thei need ofadditionali insurance byt the City ber reviewed. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turnage and second by Council Member Bradham to amend Ordinance Amendment OA-01-20; Chapter 13. Article 4, Section 13-41 that allows for the consumption ofalcoholic beverages purchased on the designated public property and right of ways during organized and permitted public special events where fees have been paida and security provided. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofthe Ordinance. Amendment OA- After discussion, motion by Council Member Bradham and second by Council Member Gaulden to amend Ordinance. Amendment OA-02-20; Food Truck Regulations to allow food truckst to operate within the City ofDunn.  approved.  Consideration of Ordinance tol Demolish) House- 911 Fairground) Rd.  Fairground] Rdi fort two months. Motion unanimously approved. Ordinance. Amendment OA-01-20; Section 13-4  01-20 (02020-01) is incorporated: intot these minutes as attachment #4. Ordinance. Amendment OA-02-20; Food' Truck) Regulations    66  Motion unanimously approved. A copy oft the Ordinance. Amendment OA-02-20 (02020-02) is incorporated: into The: following fee schedule changes were proposed: increasing Adoption Fee for Dogs to $85.00; adding Adoption Fee for Cats of $45.00; adding Rabies Vaccination fee for Harnett County Residences Only of $10.00; adding Special) Events Permitf fee for Alcohol Consumption atj public events of$100.00; and adding Food" Truck Permit fee of$40.00. Courtney Hayter, Manager oft the Animal Control Shelter shared that the increase of adoption fees were for additional services including spay and neutering oft the pet prior to adoption in hopes to decrease the numbers coming in tot the shelter. She has also become certified as a Rabies Vaccinator. City Manager Neuschafer also confirmed that an annual fee for food truck permits will be reviewed and incorporated into the next fiscal year After additional discussion, motion by Council Member McLean and second by Council Member Gaulden to Financel Director Roberts] provided the following financial reportf for the period ending January 31, 2020: General Fund as of January 31, 2020- $4,561,090 and $2,352,062: int the Water-Sewer Fund. Taxes received to-date approximately $3,063,285 inj property taxes or 73.26% ofc our expected tax income. Sales Tax Revenue through Novemberi is $1,076,826- -48.7% ofo our total expected income. Buildingl Permit Fees for. January were $14,050, for at total collected for the year of$83,114 or 104% oft budget. Water and Sewer Revenues for January were $462,643, witht total collected $3,465,657 or 62% ofbudget. Expenditures are at $6,689,177 or 59.4% of budget int the general fund. The Water and Sewer fund has spent He also updated thatt three foreclosures arei int the works that will make up $70,467 or 18.6% ofpast due accounts. Reports received: CommunicationsPablic Information, Planning and Inspections Report, Public Works Report, Motionl by Council Member Tart and second by Mayor Pro Tem Turnage to acknowledge receipt of Financial and City Manager Neuschafer: reported that four proposals were received ont the Vision RFP. Meetings have been set up with the Dunn Vision Group and hope tol have an additional report next month. He also informed the Council that the City has contractors going around doingr remote videoing ofs sewerl lines and manholes for inspections.  these minutes as attachment #5. Fee Schedule Changes  budget.  approve thel Fee Schedule Changes as presented. Motion unanimously approved.  Financiall Report/Assessments Update  Utilities Sales Taxi reportf fort the first half ofthey yeari is $343,048.  $3,219,231 or5 56.7% ofbudget. Administrative Reports  Public Utilities) Report,] Parks and] Recreation: Report, Library Report and) Police Report.  Administrative Reports. Motion unanimously approved.  City Manager's Report  Announcements/Information  Mayor Elmore announced upcoming events and activities.  Motion by Council Member Bradham and second by Council Member McLean for Council to enter Closed Session in accordance with [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)), to establish or instruct the staff concerning the negotiation oft the price and terms concerning the acquisition ofr real property. Motion unanimously approved The Closed Session ended and with no further business to discuss, ai motion was made by Councill Member Tart and second by Council Member McLean to adjourn ther meeting at9 9:30 p.m. Motion unanimously approved.  SITY. OF SEAL CAROL  -  Attest:  G  City  Sepfn