TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY . COMMISSIONER DONALD RICE COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY- . COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, September 17, 2020 @ 6:00 PM  ***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 September: 2020, 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"emal!; the Cramerton Facebook Page, the Town Website ycamctonxostoay and on the door of Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main St.).  prior to the meeting by calling 704-824-4337.  teleconference.  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. Arbor Day Proclamation: A proclamation to celebrate Arbor Day in the Note: This satisfies a requirement for Cramerton as a Tree City U.S.A.  Town of Cramerton on October 3, 2020. (page 4)  5. Work Session  a. Veterans Memorial  - Landscaping Aesthetics Project Draft Bid Proposals (page 5) (Attachments are located separate of the agenda packet) 1. Action Item: Review, discuss, and provide direction to staff regarding bidding the Veterans Memorial Landscaping. Note 1: Construction/ design documents are attatched as 11x17's. Note 2: The Designer (Gary Fankhauser of Viz Design) will join the zoom  call for any design/ construction questions. b. Town Ordinance Revisions (pages 6 to2 21) i Garbage and Recycling Bin Location ii. Solid Waste Ordinance Revision  6. 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    . September 3, 2020 meeting minutes. (pages 221 to2 25)  b. Planning & Zoning  - - NewStyle Communities Conditional Zoning Request for a Public Hearing for Thursday, October 1, 2020. The request is to rezone the property from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, to CZ, Cramerton Conditional Zoning District. The purpose ofthis request is to allow for the development of 37 single family age restricted homes on  approximately 13.42 acres. (page 26) - Land Use Plan Update RFQ ii. Villages at South Fork  7. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  1. Action Item: Discuss, provide feedback, and consider approval for release of Land Use Plan Update RFQ. (pages 27 to3 34) 1. Action Item: Consider approval of Phase 3, Map 1 Final Plat  Request. (pages 35 to 39)  8. BIG BOARD (pages 40 to 43)  9. Manager's Report (*monthly report sent via email) a. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Verbal Updates Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed) 11. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  10. General Staff Reports (as needed)  12. Public Comment  Note: The public comment section for the Cramerton BOC September 17, 2020 meeting will be received via email and read during this section oft the meeting. Please see the end  oft this agenda for electronic public comment" rules.  13.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, October 1 @ 6pm (Note: Due to a public hearing, this meeting will be held at the Cramerton Community Center at 1 Julian St. and broadcast on Zoom.) - Thursday, October 15 @ 6pm (Note: Due to a public hearing, this meeting will be held at the Cramerton Community Center at 1 Julian St. and broadcast on Zoom). Rules for "electronic public comments" for the September 17, 2020 BOC Meeting The Board will hear public comment at the end of the meeting by email only. Please email your comments to TownofCramerton@cramerton.org. on or before Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Please include your name and address and your comment will be read into the record at the  6:30pm.  appropriate time.  Comments submitted anonymously will not be read into the record.  2  2    Comments are limited to three minutes per comment.  The Board will allocate no more than (20 minutes) per meeting tot the reading of submitted Public  Comment.  C Comments are to be directed to the entire board as a whole and not individuals. Comments are expected to be civil and within reasonable standards of courtesy. Comments that include vulgarity, slander, name calling, personal attacks or threats will not be All comments will be maintained as a public record and included in the minutes of the meeting.  read into the record.  3  3    T ever doubt that as small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's thec only thing that ever has.P-Margarcti Mead  Tewho plants a tree plants hope." Lucy Larcom  TREE CITY USA.  Town of Cramerton Proclamation  Whereas, in 1872J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting ofi more than aj million trees in Whereas, 2020 is the 148th anniversary oft the holiday and Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife, and Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, beautify our  aside for the planting oft trees, and  Nebraska, and  and the world and this is the Town of Cramerton's Eighth Arbor Day Celebration, and  community, increase property values, and  Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source ofj joy and spiritual renewal.  Now Therefore Let It Be Resolved, the Town of Cramerton hereby proclaims October 3rd, 2020 as the celebration of Arbor Day in the Town of Cramerton, and we urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and further, we urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the  heart and promote the well-being oft this and future generations.  Dated this the 17th day of September, 2020.  Mayor William A. Cauthen  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  4    CRAR  SEPTEMBER 2020  INVITATION TO BID NOTICE TO QUALIFIED BIDDERS CRAMERTON VETERANS MEMORIAL: LANDSCAPING AESTHETICS PROJECT TOWN OF CRAMERTON CRAMERTON, NORTH CAROLINA  Bids for Construction ofa Veterans Memorial Landscaping Aesthetics will be received by the Town of Cramerton. The proposed work consists of masonry brick veneer seat/retaining wall with pre-cast concrete cap, minor grading of existing site, plant bed preparation incorporating specified plant mix, new shrub plantings with mulch, coordination with the Town on relocating existing irrigation lines and heads, coordination with the Town on possible addition oflow- voltage light fixtures (owner purchased) to an existing system, and other miscellaneous items as  indicated on the drawings.  Bids should be delivered to: David Pugh, Town Manager  Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC: 28032  Bids are due no later than 1p.m.. Thursday, October 1, 2020. There will not be ai formal bid opening. Please note that the terms of the bid documents and your response thereto shall be incorporated into the terms of the final contract if your company is the selected contractor. Beginning Friday, September 18, 2020 digital PDF copies of the bid package may be obtained by contacting the Town Manager, David Pugh, (704) 824-4337, dpugh@eramerton.org. All costs for printing bid documents shall be the responsibility oft the bidder and are non-refundable.  Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds are not required.  Notice to Proceed is expected to be issued approximately the week of October 5, 2020 aftera construction contract is approved and executed between the selected contractor and the Town of Questions regarding drawings or project: David Pugh, (704) 824-4337, dpugh@eramerton.org The laws ofNorth Carolina and applicable regulations of various licensing boards and M/W/SBE The Town of Cramerton, North Carolina reserves the: right to reject any or all bids, and to waive  Cramerton. Project duration shall be 90 calendar days.  provisions shall be observed in receiving bids and awarding contracts. all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.  ### 1  5    Of CRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2020 Information/ Background  RE: Cramerton Ordinance Revisions regarding Sanitation and' Waste related items  The attached document is an initial "redline" from Cramerton staff regarding recommended changes to Chapter 92 of the Cramerton Code of Ordinances, specifically: addressing updates to solid waste/ yard debris removal by Public Works and sanitation receptacle location(s) language The changes to the solid waste/ yard debris removal are necessary to better align the practices of the Public Works Department with the Town Code. This will allow Public Works to better operate at peak efficiency when communicating guidelines to the public, especially as leaf Conversation regarding the placement (and time-period of allowable placement at the curb) for garbage/ recycling receptacles storage will definitely require board discussion and feedback given the difficulty of "uniform" language being able to be enforced across Town. This is especially true given the layout of "old mill" neighborhoods and streets (example below) that might not have sidewalks and instead have situations with yards/structures houses where the sanitation receptacle can be seen no matter where it is stored after pick-up.  changes.  season approaches.  Center Street  Thisi is as situation that does need to be remedied because the receptacle is" "offt the sidewalk/ street", but by such as small margin it basically makes no difference.  Difficult situation because the cans are "off the street" and in a driveway, but still are visible with little room.  Perspective/ Recommendation  This is just the initial presentation by staff and subsequent discussion and direction from the  BOC, SO no action is requested at the September 17,2020 meeting.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  6    GENERAL PROVISIONS  $92.001 DEFINITIONS.  For the purpose oft this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context ABANDONED: MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehiclet that meets any of thef following (1) Is left on public grounds ort town-owned property iny violation of al law or (2) Isl leftf for longer than twol hours on private property without the consent of the (3) Isleftf for longer than seven days on public grounds. ADMINISTRATOR- The person OF persons designated by the Town Beard- of Commissioners- to perform the duties and responsibiities assigned by this chapter to the ASHES. Residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible BUILDING MATERIALS. Any material such as lumber, brick, plaster, gutters, fences or other substances accumulated as a result ofr repairs or additions to existing buildings, construction or new buildings or demolition of existing structures. BULK CONTAINER. Ametal container designed for the storage of solid wastes pending collection and constructed so thati it can be emptied mechanically by a solid waste collection vehicle. As usedi in this chapter, thet term also includes aj portable BUSINESS TRASH. Any waste accumulation of dust, paper and cardboard, excelsior, rags or other accumulations, other than garbage or household trash, which are usually attendant tot the operation of stores, offices ands similar businesses. CHRONIC VIOLATOR. A person who owns property whereupon, in the previous calendar year, thet town gave notice of violation of this chapter at least three times under CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The persons assigned by the Town Manager to carry out the duties ofe enforcing the code of ordinances for the town. COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS. Any retail, manufacturing, wholesale, institutional, religious, governmental or other nonresidential establishment at which DEBRIS. Remains of anything broken, broken down, taken apart, damaged or  clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.  conditions:  ordinance prohibiting parking. owner, occupant orl lessee of the property.  Administrator material.  packing unit.  any provision of this chapter.  garbage or trash may be generated. destroyed including but not limited tol litter ort trash.  7    ESTABLISHED DRIVEWAY. An area thati is paved, graveled, bare of vegetation or otherwise clearly indicative oft the area thati is normally used for vehicles to enter onto or exit from real property from ort to a public or private street. GARBAGE. All solid wastes capable of being rapidly decomposed by microorganisms, including butr notl limited to animal and vegetable wastes resulting from thel handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food, as well as animal offal and carcasses, bute excluding sewage and! human wastes. HAZARDOUS REFUSE, Material such as cleaning fluids, crankcase oils, cutting oils, paints, explosives, acids, caustics, poisons, drugs, radioactive products, infected materials, offal, fecalr matter and any other material hazardous to people ort the environment ifnot disposed of properly. HOUSEHOLD TRASH. Every waste accumulation of paper, sweepings, dust rags, bottles, cans, cardboard, plastic, small pieces of wood, rubber, leather or other matter of any kind, other than garbage and yard trash, whichi is usually attendant to NDUSTRIAL WASTES. Ally wastes, including solids, semi-solids, sludges and liquids resulting directly from industrial, processing or manuracturing operations. JUNK. Worn out or discarded metal, old iron, used plumbing parts or fixtures, other metals, automobile parts, chains, copper, machines or parts of machinery, bottles, rags, tallow, hide, worn-outt tires, broken glass, aluminum, tin or other sharp, pointed, jagged or rusted metal or other articles commonly known as JUNK. In addition JUNK means household appliances and upholstered furniture and mattresses not designed or JUNKED. MOTOR VEHICLES. Ar motor vehicle that does not display a current (2) Cannot be self-propelled or moved ina ar manneri iny whichi it was originally (3) Is more than fivey years old and appears to be worth less than $500. MOTOR VEHICLES. Any machine designed ori intended to travel over land orv water by self-propuision or while attached to a self-propelled vehicle. PERSON. Any natural person, corporation, partnership, authority created by statute, association or other entity of combination thereof. PORTABLE PACKING UNIT. AI metal, solid waste storage container that contains a packing mechanism and ani internal or external power unit. REFUSE. Solid waste accumulations consisting of garbage, householdi trash, yard trash and business trash as defined ini this section.  housekeeping.  manufactured for outdoor use. license plate andt that: intended tor move; or  (1) Isp partially dismantied or wrecked; or  8    REFUSE RECEPTACLE. A metal OF plastic container OF plastic bag that meets the SMALL DEAD, ANIMALS. Cats, dogs, small household pets and other animals of SOLID WASTES. Wastes that are nongaseous and nonliquid (except thatl liquid wastes resulting from the processing of food are deemed solid wastes for the purposes SOLID WASTE RECEPTACLES. Bulk containers, refuse receptacles andy yard trash TOWN MANAGER. The Town Manager and or his designee is authorized to perform TREE TRIMMINGS. Waste accumulation oft tree branches, treel limbs, parts oft trees, leaves or other matter usually created as refuse int the care oft trees and bushes. WASTES. All useless, unwanted or discarded materials resulting from domestic, YARD. Land areai immediately adjacent to the primary building on the premises. YARDS are broken into front, rear, and side. Front yards extend from the architectural front ofa a building to thef fronting street or ROW. Side) yards extend from the sides ofa a building to a street ROW or property line. Rear yards extend from the back ofal building to a property line or ROW. Ift therei isi nota al building on the property, YARD DEBRISTRASH. Waste accumulation of lawn, grass ands shrubbery cuttings or clippings, free of dirt, rocks, large branches and bulky or noncombustible material. YARD TRASH CONTAINERS. Refuse receptacles, two-ply kraft paper bags, heavy-  requirements of $92.031.this Chapter  similar size. oft this chapter). containers.  Formatted: Font: Bold, Italic  the duties and responsiblities as proscribed int this Chapter.  industrial, commercial or community activities.  the entire property shall be deemed the front yard.  duty polyethylene plastic bags or heavy duty cardboard boxes. (87 Code, $11-1) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) $92.015 ACCUMULATION OF SOLID WASTES. (A). No person may cause, suffer or permit solid wastes to accumulate or remain on premises under his/her control excepti in accordance with the provisions of SS 92. 030 through 92.039 92.099 oft this chapter. Ther remaining divisions oft this section are noti intended tol limit the generality oft the foregoing. (B). Itshall be the responsibility of the general contractor to see that all construction and demolition contractors keep the site in as reasonably clean and litter free condition as possible for a construction or demolition site. All loose debris, paper, building material waste, scrap! building materials and other trash produced byt those working on the site shall be containerized or disposed ofi in any other reasonable manner by the contractor. Dirt, mud, construction materials or other debris deposited upon any public  CONTROL OF SOLID WASTES  9    or private property as a result of construction or demolition shall be immediately (C) All commercial establishments shall, particularly with respect to their loading and unloading areas, store their refuse in containers so as to eliminate wind driven debris andl litteri ina and about the establishments. Approved methods of containerization include refuser receptacles and! bulk containers. Spillage and overflow shall be (D) Thep person inp possession of property shall maintain the property, including sidewalks, grass strips, one-half of alleys, curbs or rights-of-way up to the edge oft the pavement of any public street, ina a clean and litter-free manner. (E) Parking lots shall be maintained by thep personi in possession ina a clean, litter-free manner, with all trash generated therein containerized and prevented from spreadingt to adjoining property. Its shall be the responsibility oft the person in possession of the parking lot to collect the refuse and trash deposited ont the lot and place this material in (87 Code, S 11-2) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see $92.999 For special cleaning or repairs andi requirements;, see, S 94.24 $92.016 DUMPING OR LITTERING ON PUBLIC ORI PRIVATE PROPERTY. As provided in G.S. S 14-399, no person may place, discard, throw, drop or deposit or cause tol be placed, discarded, thrown, dropped or deposited any solid wastes ont the (A) Any public street, oF sidewalk or drainage ditch within thet town or on any other (B) Any property not owned by him/her without the consent of the owner, occupant or (87 Code, $11-3) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see $92.999 $92.017 CONTAINERS REQUIRED TO REDUCE LITTER. (A) Whenever the AdministraterTown. Manager determines that, because oft the nature ofac commercial establishment or because of the type of activity that regularly occurs on any nonresidential premises, solid wastes are commonly or routinely deposited by the customers, employees, licensees ori invitees of the premises onto the parking areas or other open spaces oft the premises or adjacent properties ors streets, the AdministralorIown Manager may require that the person inp possession oft the premises provide and locate on the premises, inl locations specified byt the Town Managerdminsirator to be necessary tor minimize the litter problem to thee extent reasonably possible and practicable under the circumstances. This section is  removed by the contractor.  immediately cleaned up by the establishment  containers serviced by thet town or a private contractor.  Cross-reference:  following:  public property, except in properly designated receptacles.  lessee thereof.  (C) In any stream or body of water.  10    specifically intended to apply, buts shall not be limited to, those establishments commonly known as fastf food restaurants, strip shopping centers and convenience (B), The presumptions established by this section are that, to satisfy the standard set forthi in division (A) of this section, one refuse receptacle for every 20 parking spaces or fraction thereof, with a minimum oft twor receptacles per parking lot, will be required for establishments commonly known as fast foodi restaurants and convenience stores, and one refuse receptacle for every 30 parking spaces or fraction thereof, with ar minimum of twor receptacles per parking lot, will be required for establishments commonly known as strip shopping centers. However, these are only presumptive standards to guidet the discretion oft the AdministratorTown! Manager, and the AdministratorTown Manager may findi in any particular case that more orf fewer receptacles are necessary to satisfy the (C) Whenever premises served by bulk containers are required under division (A) of this section tol locate ont the premises other refuse receptacles for the use of employees, customers, licensees ori invitees, or whenever the other refuse receptacles are furnished voluntarily, the person in possession oft thep premises shall collect the solid waste deposited in the containers andp place this material int the bulk containers serviced (D) No person ont the parking area or other open spaces of any premises where refuse receptacles are provided for the convenience of customers, employees, licensees ori invitees may place, discard, throw, drop or deposit or cause to be placed, thrown, dropped or deposited, any solid wastes on the premises except inj properly (87 Code, S 11-4) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999 $92.018 TRANSPORTATION OF SOLID WASTES ANDI LOOSE MATERIALS. (A) No person may transport or cause tol be transported any solid wastes on the public streets of the town unless thes solid wastes are so secured that no solidy wastes escape from thet transporting vehicle. In addition, any garbage so transported shall be carried in closed containers that prevent the escape of noxious odors or liquids. (B) No person may transport or cause to bet transported ont thep public streets oft the town any loose materials capable of being easily blown ors scattered or otherwise deposited ont thes street or adjacent areas unless ther materials are properly covered or secured to prevent escape from the transporting vehicle. This division (B) shallr not applyt tot thet transportation of poultry or livestock. OF silage or othergrainu used-inthe ('87 Code, S 11-5) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999  stores.  Commented [KW1): ForD Discussion- -ist this coveredin Zoning? Dow wen needt thisa andifso,i isits sufficient.  standard set forth in division (A) of this section.  by thet town or by a private contractor.  designated receptacles.  Formatted: Highlight  feeding of powly-erivestock  11    STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTES  $92.031 SIZE, NUMBER AND TYPE OF SOLID WASTE RECEPTACLES  REQUIRED.  Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt Font color: Custom ColorRGBB337,A1) Formatted: Normal, Left, Lines spacing: single, No bullets or numbering, Widow/Orphan control, Pattern: Clear (White), Tabs stops: Notat 0+ 0.3"+ 0.6"+ 3.3"+3.6"+ 3.9"+ 4.2"+ 4.5"+ 4.8"+ 5.1"+ 5.4" S7:6:6:66.69  Everypersont owning or occupyingas single and/orr multi-family residential units shall store all garbage and refuse in containers. as specified herein, soas to eliminate wind driven debris and unsightly litter in and about their premises. containers are provided byt the Town or its contractors. Additional containers if needed, may be obtained, when supplies permit, by the payment of the monthly contract fee for residential service times then number of extra containers. Additional containers shall be limited to two. Each container will be assigned by the Town and will remain the property of the Town ori its contractor. Except by the Townor its contractor, the container shall not be moved from the residence where Containers shall be used fort the purpose of holding reqular household type refuse. No items such as sticks, yard clippings. leaves, and the like may be placed in D. Stones, bricks, iron items and the like shall not be placed int the containers. The Town will be responsible for repairing or replacing containers only for normal wear and tear. All other damage to the containers may be assessed against the property owner and/ort tenant oft the property. This policy shall also apply tor missing containers. Residents should call the Town Hall when rollout carts need repairs. F. Residents are required to clean rollout containers when needed tol keep down odor After warning, violations of this section may result in penalties as spelled out in this (A)- Subject to the provisions oft this section, and after consultation with the owner of the premises sencerned, the Administrator shall determine- thes size, number and type of selid waste receptacles that must be previded for all premisesi in accordance with1 92.30. In making this determination, the Administrator- shall consider the type of activities OA each premises and the amount ofs solid waste likely to be generated by those activities, as well as the welfare- oft the eccupants andr neighbors ofthose (B) Unless etherwise determined by the Administraterfors good causes shown, the owners of all premises not required to be served by bulk containers shall provide at least one 30-gallon container made of galvanized metal,plastic, fubbere OF othermaterial resistantt to-rust, CcsnatasadEeNsab-achRs. containers shall-be  Each single-family unit shall use one 96-gallon rollout container, sol long as the 0.9"+ 1.2"+ 1.5"+ 1.8"+ 2.1"+ 2.4"+ 2.7"+ 3"+  assigned.  rollout containers used for garbage.  andi insects.  Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt Formatted: Normal, Nob bullets orr numbering  chapter.  premises:  12    watertightand provided with handles andat tight-fitting cover. Plastic bagswill be used forthe storage- ofrefuse provided thatt the bags-have sufficient walls strength to maintain their PhysicaHnlegly-whe. being lifted Ahelopwieninewesntelhe-agandss  contents equals3SpoundeC  Commented [KW3): Dov we wantt tor restricto collection containers Recycled? toT Town- owned??? How dov wea accountf for  (87 Code, $ 11-17) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) $92.032 STORAGE AND COLLECTION PRACTICES.  (A) Premises served by bulk containers. Subject to the remaining provisions of this chapter, all premises served by bulk containers shall be subject to the following (1) The size. type andl location of bulk containers shall be approved in writingby the Town Manager after consultationwith the owner of the premises concerned. In making this determination, the Town Manager shall consider the needs of the occupants of the premises. the welfare of the occupants and neighbors. (2) All bulk containers shall be cleaned by the owner periodically tor minimize offensive odors, and the tops or openings to all bulk containers shall be kept closed at all times pending collection. In addition. all bulk containers shall at all times be kept (by the owner) clean, nèat painted andi in a good state of repair. (3) The town shall not provide service to bulk containers. (4) Household furniture and appliances. small dead animals, ashes. cardboard boxes and cartons and hypodermic instruments will be collected only pursuant to the (B) Premises not served by bulk containers. Subject to the remaining provisions of this chapter, all premises not served by bulk containers shall be subject to thef following (1) Pending collection by the town, garbage. household trash and business trash (a) All garbage. household trash and business trash shall be stored only in appropriate refuse receptacles as set forthi in$92.31 and ther receptacles shall be covered at all times with tight-fitting covers or, in the case of plastic bags. shall be tightly (b) Garbage shall be bagged in a plastic bag with sufficient wall strength to maintain their physical integrity while being lifted by the top when they weight of the bag andi its contents equals 35 pounds. Any liquid waste. such as grease, shall be sealedi in its own separate container before being placed in the refuse receptacle. (C) All dangerous trash items and all waste material of a hazardous nature. such as broken glass. light bulbs. sharp pieces ofr metal. flourescent tubes and television tubes shall be securely wrapped to prevent injury to the collection crews.  requirements:  provisions ofs 92.33. (87 Code. $11-18) requirements:  shall be stored in conformity to the following regulations:  sealed.  13    (d) Garbage and household trash will be collected by thet town or its contractor. (e) No refuse shall be collected where refuse receptacles cannot be serviced by sanitation personnel without unlocking, opening or reaching over a door, gate or similar obstacle. encountering a porch, carport or garage. encountering a dog, or otherwise being denied reasonable access by parked vehicles, yard tools, equipment or similar ) Pending colectonbythelown. yard debris.shall be storedi in conformity with (a) Ally yard debris shall be stored ins securely sealed plastic bags. 32gallon trash cans (and not in Town Provdedreceplacles. or placed upon a 4x4tarp. andshallno! (b) Yard debrisstored ins compliance with (2(a))above. shall be placedat (3) Tree trimmings shall be stored pending collectionand shall be collected bythe (a) Tree trimmings shall be placed at curbside for collection byt the Town. Tree (b) No tree trunks, branches or limbs larger than sixinches in diameter. longer than five feet or heavier than75.pounds shall be collected bythetown. Pilesmaybeng (C) Treel limbs shall have protruding branches trimmed and shall be neatly stacked and placed ina an orderly manner at curbside. Thorny vegetation shall be placed near the curbside in small, neat piles. All trimmings shall be effectively securedto (e) Thet town shall not collect tree and shrubbery trimmings resulting from work performed by landscaping or tree service contractors or other commercial workmen or (4) Loose leaves may be placed pending collection by the town near the streeti in the fronty yard. and may not be plaçed in right of way including drainage ditches. streets. (5) Reluse-receplacles. placed at curbside for collection shall be femoved from curbside-within 12 hours after being serviced by the towA. Refuse receptacles and recycle bins may be placed near thes street on the evening prior to the following day collection. Refuse receptacles may not be placed on the street or the sidewalk. Containers and bins must be returned to the dwelling by 9.00 p.m. the evening of pick up. All receptacles and bins must be stored in the rear yard of the dwelling and 6)_Disabled Provisions. In the eventa a residenti is physiçally unable to place thecart att the curbside. ther resident may requesta andr reçeive backyard pick-upwitha adoctors.  objects. the following regulations! exceed 75 pounds  Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Defaulo) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default). Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default). Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default). Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default). Arial, Highlight Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Highlight  curbside for collection by7:00a am Mondaymorning town in conformitywitht the following regulations trimmings must be placed curbside by 7:00 am Mondaymorning greater than 5x5'x5' with no more than two piles eachweek  prevent scattering by the wind. resulting from land clearing work sidewalks and other public rights ofy way.  Commented [KW4): Letsd discuss can wel lightent this up? Thinking front/sidel load garages- -couldb bes super inconvenient Formatted: Font: (Default)A Arial Formatted: Font: (Default)A Arial, 12pt Formatted: Normal, Left, Lines spacing: single, No bullets or numbering, Widow/Orphan control, Pattern: Clear (White). Tabs stops: Notat 0+ 0.3"+ 0.6"+ 0.9+ 1.2"+ 1.5"+ 1.8"+ 2.1"+ 2.4" + 2.7"+ 3"+ 3.3"+ 3.6"+ 3.9"+ 4.2"+ 4.5"+ 4.8"+ + 5.1"+ 5.4" + 5.7"+ 6"+ 6.3"+ 6.6"+ 6.9" Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt Formatted: Font: (Defaulty) Arial, 12pt Formatted: Font: (Default)Arial, 12pt Formatted: Font: (Defaulto) Arial, 12pt Font color: Red  12pt  screened from view from a public'street  certification,.  14    Formatted: Font: (Defaulty Arial  (7) Receptacles or containers other than those described inss 92.31 may be (8) Receptacles or containers weighing, when full, more than 75 pounds will not be collected by the town. Small dead animals, household furniture and appliances, and cardboard cartons and boxes will be collected only pursuant to the provisions of ('87 Code. S 11-19) (Am. Res. 2018-04. passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see SS 92.999 (A) Premises served by bulk containers. Subject to the femaining previsions oft this chapter, all premises served by bulk containers shall be subject to the following (1)The size, type and Hocation of bulk containers shall be appreved in writing by the AdministratorTown! Manager aftere consultation with the owner oft the premises concerned. In making this determination, the AdministratorTown Manager shall consider the needs of the occupants oft the premises, the welfare oft the eccupants and (2) AIl bulk containers shall- be cleaned by the owner periodically- to minimize offensive odors, and thet tops OF openings to all bulk containers shall be kept closed at all times pending collection. In addition, all bulk containers shalla ata all times be kept (by (4) Household furniture and appliances, small dead animals, ashes, cardboard boxes and cartons and hypodermic instruments will be cellected only pursuantto the (B) Premises ROE served- by- bulk centainers. Subject to the remaining provisions of this chapter, all premises not served- by bulk containers shall be subject to the follewing (1) Pending cellection by thet town, garbage,househok: trash and business trash (a)AIIS garbage, household trash and business trash shall be stored enly-i in appropriate refuse feceptacles ass setf forthi in-S 92.31(B), and the receptacles shall be covered at all times with tight-fitting cevers or in the case of plastic bags shall be tightly (b) Garbage shall be bagged in a plastic bag with sufficient wall strength to maintain their physical integrity while being! lifted by thet top when thes weighte of the bag  treated as solid waste and may be collected by thet town.  $92.33.  $-92.032 STORAGE AND COLLECTION PRACTICES.  requirements:  neighbors:  the owner) clean, neat, painted and in agood state off repair (3) The town shall not provide service- to bulk containers  provisions ofSS 92.33.: (87 Code, $-14-18) requrements:  shall be stored in conformity to the following fegulations:  sealed-  15    and its contents equals 354 pounds. Any- liquid waste, such as grease, shall be sealed in its OWA separate- containert before being placed int the refuse receptacle. (C)All dangerous trash items and all waste material ofal hazardous nature, such as broken glass, light bulbs, sharp pieces of metal, flourescent tubes and television tubes shall be securely wrapped to prevent injury to the collection Grews (d)- Garbage and household trash willl be collected by the town collection crews: (e) No fefuse shall be cellected where- refuse receptacles cannet be serviced- by sanitation personnel without unlocking, opening OF reaching ever a door, gate oF similar ebstacle, encountering a porch, carport oF garage, encountering: a dog or otherwise being denied- reasonable access by parked vehicles, yardt tools, equipment oF similar (2) - Pending collection by the town,yard trash shall be stored- in conformity with the (a)-A Allyard-trash shall be stored- in Fefuse receptacles with lids tightly fastened OF yard trash containers ofas size, shape and weight! that,when full, they de not weigh more than 75 pounds. The containers shall be securely- fastened- OF covered at all times and when plastice OF paper- bags are used, these shall be tightly sealed: (b) Yard trashs stored- in refuse receptacles oryard trash containers shall be (3) Tree trimmings shall be stored- pending collection and shall be collected by the (a) Tree trimmings shall be placed at Gurbside for cellection by thet towne OA (b) No tree trunks, branches oF limbs largert than four inches in diameter, Hlonger than four feet oF heavier than 754 pounds shall be collected by the town: (C) Tree- limbs shall have protruding branches trimmed and shall be neatly. stacked and placed- in an orderly mannera at curbside. Thorny vegetation shall be placed near the Gurbside ins small, neat piles. Al trimmings shall be effectively- securedt to (d) Gollection oft tree and shrubbery trimmings shall be limited to one truck load perweek per-residence: additional service may be approved- by the AdministralerTown (e) The town shall AOt cellect tree and shrubbery trimmings resulting from work performed by- landseaping ort tree service centractors oF other commercial workmen- OF (4) Loose Hleaves may be placed pending collection by- thet town att the front of the premises in the grass strip between the street and the sidewalk where these strips are available; otherwise, they may be placed just off that portion of thes street right-of-way normally- used by vehicles OF pedestrians orused for surface drainage purposes:  objects: following regulations:  placed at curbside for collection. town in conformity with the following regulations: scheduled garbage pick up days:  prevents scattering by the wind: Manager- upon request resulting from land clearing work  16    (5) Refuse receptacles placed at curbside for collection shall be removed from (6) Receptacles OF containers other thant those described ins $92.31-may be (7) Receptacles oF containers weighing, when full, more than 75 pounds will not be collected by thet town. Small dead animals, household furniture and appliances, ashes; hypodermict instruments and cardboard cartons and bexes will be collected only 87-Code-541-19/A-Re-291804-passed5-47-18)- Penaly,s8e$92999 The Town, at its discretion. may provide residential recycling service. Items subject to recycling shall be placed in bins as provided by the Town and placed at curbside on designated collectiondays. Recyclable itemsi include newspapers, magazines, cardboard (boxes must be broken down) cut to pieces not to exceed 36X36junk mail other paper plastic milkj jugs and other drink bottles. steel and aluminum cans. No other items shall be placed in recycling bins. This list may be changed from time to time with notice A. Each single-family unit shall use one 96-gallon rollout container provided by the Town or its contractors. Additional containers, ifr needed, may be obtained, when supplies permit, byt the payment of a one-time fee calculated as the product of the monthly charge per household per month. times twelve, times ther number of extra containers. Additional containers shall be limited to fwo. Each container will be assigned by the Town and will remain the property of the Town or its contractor. Except by the Town or its contractor, the container shall not be moved from the Recycling shall not ber mixed with any other garbage. trash or yardwaste. recycling found to be mixed will not be collected until it has been separated and after warning, additional violations may result on penalties ass spelled outi int this Chapter. (A) Special collection ofh household furniture and appliances. Upon request, the town will collect normal household discarded furniture and appliances, including sofas, chairs, beds, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters and similar items, butr not including furnaces and central air conditioners. Discarded household furniture, appliances, bedding andi mattresses will be picked up on! Monday and Tuesday only, Town Hall mustE be netified- ofthe piekupbyThursdayon; aweekly basis Items must be placed curbside by7 7:00 am Monday morning. These items may not be placed on vacant lots (B) Deada animals. Small dead animals, except from slaughterhouses and rendering plants, will be collected byt thet town during normal operating hours provided that, when practical, thel bodies are tol be sealed in a plastic bag then placed in front oft the  Gurbside within 12 hours after being serviced by the town. treated as solid wastes and may be cellected by the town.  pursuant to the provisions efs 92.33: $92.0 .032(A) RECYCLE SERVICE  inthe Town Newsletter and Website.  residence where assigned.  $92.033 SPECIAL COLLECTION PROBLEMS.  Commented [KW5): Isthisa accurate?  or on rights of way.  17    premises upon the grass strip between the street andt thes sidewalk where these strips exist; otherwise, they should be placed off that portion oft the street right-of-way used by vehicles, pedestrians or usedf for surface drainage. Owners of large dead animals shall (C)Ashes Ashes that aret to be hauled- by thet town must have been wetted and rendered cool to thet touch prior to collection Ashes shall be placed in suitable containers ofa size and weight that they can be handled by one man: (D) Cardboard: boxes and cartons. The personi in charge of thep premises or the one disposing oft them shall collapse all cardboard boxes, cartons and crates prior to (E) Hypodermic instruments No person may dispose of OF discard any- hypodermic syringe, needle oF any instrument OF device for making- hypedermic injections before first breaking, disassemblng, destreying OF etherwise rendering itinoperable and incapable of reuse. Except when deposited ina al bulk containers, the hypodermic syringe, needle; instrument OF device shall be further dispesed of by wrapping or-securing same ina suitable manner-so as to avoid- the possibility of causing injury- to the sellection (87 Code, S 11-20) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999 $92.034 SOLID WASTES THE TOWN WILL NOT COLLECT, Thet town will not collect the following types of solid wastes andi no person may place any oft thet following in any container or receptacle intended for collection by thet town; 1.Hazardous refuse and industrial waste. All such refuse shall be stored in suitable leak proof containers that wille ensure thatr no such refuse or wastes leak or spill onto any publicor private property. Its shall be ther responsibility of the person in possession of the premises to see that iti is disposed of 2.Oils. lubricants or any other type matter that may damage the container, cause itt to leak, erode wheel parts. or violate any state or federal disposal 3.Contagious disease refuses. The removal of clothing, bedding. or other refuse from homes or the places where highly infectious diseases have occurred shall be performed under the supervisor and direction of the 5.Materials of any kind or nature. including ashes. that contains any hot or live 6.Raw or uncooked seafood or meats unless tightly wrapped in plastic bags.  be responsible for their removal and disposal,  Commented [KW6): Dov wec dot this?  depositing themi ina authorized containers.  BmmpiVCIKwI  personnel.  properly. laws.  County Health Department 4.Materials defined as biohazards. coals or fire.  7.Hypodermic needles and/or any other sharp object.  18    8.Paints. thinners and other such HHWi items. Latex paint may be disposed of  butr must be dried first andr not be in al liquid state. 9.Computer parts. TVS and other electronic equipment. 11.Tires, automobile wheels and other auto parts 12.Any other items that are banned from disposal in the Landfill., orin the opinion of the Public Works Director should not be collected. (A) Hazardous refuse and-industrial waste. shall be the responsibility oft the person in possession oft the premises where hazardous refuse- oF industrial waste is generated - (B)- Gontagious disease Fefuse. The femoval ofe clothing, bedding OF other refuse from homes OF other places where highly- infectious diseases have occurred shall be performed- undert the supervision and direction oft the County Health Department - (C) Building materials. The materials shall be removed by the owner oft the property OF by the contractor. No new certificate of compliance shall be issued until the material has been femoved by- the owner oF contractor. Small amounts not associated with repairs, alterations, construction-and- demolition may be picked- up by thet town - (D) Human lissues Human tissues OF waste resulting from operation, autopsy OF ebstetrical- procedures- OF any- other material of similar-nature: - (E) Heated materials Materials of any kind OF nature, including ashes, that contain (F)- Raws seafood. Rawe OF uncooked- seafood waste (fish heads, grease and thel like) generated by commercial seafood establishments (87 Code, S 11-21) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999 $92.035 RECEPTACLES AND CONTAINERS TOI BE SAFE. All receptacles and containers required by this chapter shall be of safe construction ando design and shall be maintained in good and serviceable condition at all times. Any receptacles or containers that do not conform to the provisions oft this chapter ort that have ragged or sharp edges or any other defects likely tol hamper ori injure the person collecting the contents thereof or the public generally shall be promptly replaced upon notice. Ifthe containers are not replaced, thet town may refuse tos service the containers. (87 Code, S 11-22). (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999 curbside for collection. is deemed to be abandoned and becomes the property of the  10. Building rubbish  to see that itis disposed of properly.  any- hote OF live coals or fire:  $92.036 OWNERSHIP OF SOLID WASTES.  -All solid waste. yard debris. recycling and bulk waste. which is properly placed at Formatted: Normal, Nob bullets or numbering  Town or its agents.  Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt  19    All materials deposited in any solid waste receptacle and intended for collection- by the town and all materials deposited ina sanitary landfill, are the property oft the town (87 Code, S 11-23) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) $92.037 INTERFERENCE WITH SOLID WASTES ANDI RECEPTACLES. No person may damage, displace, separate, collect, remove or otherwisei interfere with solid waste receptacles or solid wastes stored or prepared for collection except with the consent oft the owner, lessee, or occupant oft the premises where those receptacles (87 Code, $1 11-24) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) Penalty, see S 92.999 (A) The AdministraterTown Manager shall establish collection routes and schedules and may alter these routes and schedules from time tot time. A copy oft the current routes and schedules shall be kept on file int the office oft the AdministratorClerk (B) The Board of Commissioners may establish and revise from time to time a policy relating tot the number oft times per week the town will collect solid wastes from various classifications of premises and ther maximum number of solid waste receptacles that the town will service on any one premises. A copy oft this policy shall be kept on file int the (87 Code, $11-25) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed 5-17-18) $92.039 COMPLIANCE WITH ADMNISTRATORIOWM MANAGER'S Whenever this chapter authorized the AdministratorTown. Manager to make a discretionary determination, all persons affected byt that determination shall comply with itwithin 15-2 calendar days after receiving written notice oft the determination andt the reasons fori it. Thereafter a failure ont the part of any person receiving the notice to comply with the determination shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (87 Code, S 11-26) (Am. Res. 2018-04, passed! 5-17-18) Penalty, see $92.999 A A civil penalty of $25. for the first violation shall be assessed. A second violation of this Chapter shall result in a$50 civil penalty, and a third and all subsequent violations shall resulti ina civil penalty of $100 per violation. The Town. at its discretion. may charge a violator with a misdemeanor and the violator shall be subject to af fine of up to $500 and/or thirly (30) daysinj jail pursuant The Town Manager, or his designee shall be authorized to issue to persons violating the terms oft this ordinance a civil citationint the amounts showni in Section (A)above. Any person to whom a citation has been issued may appeal to the Town Manager, whose decision shall be final. Civil penallies shall be paid within ten  or solid wastes are located.  S 92.038 COLLECTION ROUTES AND: SCHEDULES.  office oft theA AdninistratorClerk. DETERMINATION.  $92.099 PENALTY,  Formatted: Space Before: Opt, Lines spacing: Exactly 12pt No widow/orphan control, Tabs stops: 0Left+ 0.3", Left+ 0.6", Left+ 0.9",Left+ 1.2",Left+ 1.5", Left+ 1.8"Left+ 2.1Left+ 2.4:Left+ 2.7Left+ 3,Left+ 3.3,Left+ 3.6",Left+ 3.9",Left+ 4.2*Left + 4.5"Left+ 4.8",Left+ 5.1",Left+ 5.4,Left+ 5.7", Left+ 6, Left+ 63Left+ 6.6", Left+ 6.9,Left Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12pt  tOGS14-4.  20    business days of thei issuance, unless appealed. Failure to appeal int ten business days shall resulti in an additional late penalty of $25. Penalties shall be collectedin  the form of a debt  Commented [KW9): Compare withs 92.999a andc choose.  21    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON September: 3, 2020  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias, Commissioners Abernathy, Atkinson, Neeley, and Rice verbally confirmed their Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; Police Chief Adams; Fire Chief Foulk; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. Amotion was made by Commissioner Rice to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner) Neeley. Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner. Atkinson, and Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes via Zoom. The vote was Note: There will be no General Public Comments Section for this September 3rd BOC meeting. The General Public Comments Section for the month of September will be held at  6:00 p.m., as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  attendance. Mayor Cauthen determined there was a quorum.  pledge of allegiance was given by all.  5to0 0 to approve the proposed agenda.  the September 17th BOC meeting.  Proclamations  A Proclamation for Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2020) to honor American labor and the contributions that workers have made to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, and well-being ofthe country. A copy oft the signed proclamation will be placed in the minutes book.  Resolution  Gason-Clevehnd-limcoln (GCL) Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan  - Action Item: Resolution #2020-04- A Resolution to adopt the Cleveland-Gaston- Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Board discussion included questions about flood prevention practices and fulfillment oft the Town's obligation regarding an ongoing assessment of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Commissioner Atkinson commented on inclusion of documents for possible consideration of grant monies for removal ofthe Armstrong Dam and dredging ofthe river. ChiefFoulk stated he could address this with emergency management. Commissioner Atkinson asked if Duke Energy could possibly assist with this request. The Planning Director advised that this document is a general plan and covers several counties. The Town would continue to follow FEMA guidelines. No specific tasks are part oft this document. Mayor Cauthen  Town ofCramerton- September 3, 2020-P Page 1  22    stated the Town should be able to use this document as one of our guiding principles as we take specific actions. The number to Senator Thom Tillis's office will be made available to Commissioner Atkinson. Amotion was made by Commissioner) Neeley to accept Resolution #2020-04 to adopt the Cleveland.Gasion-Lmcon Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; and Commissioner Rice voted yes. The vote was 5 to 0 in favor. A copy of the signed  resolution will be placed in the minutes book.  Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval oft the consent agenda.  i. Minutes: August 20, 2020 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to approve the proposed consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; and CommissionerNecley voted yes. The vote was 5: to Oini favor.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Board of Commissioners  .A Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board search Committee  1. Action Item: Updated schedule. The ABC Board ad hoc meeting is scheduled to meet on September 17th. A copy of the all applications received will be available tomorrow by 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Commissioner Abernathy stated she may not be available on that day and may require some  flexibility ifshe needs to change it.  ii. Planning and Zoning Board search Committee  2. Action Item: Updatedschedule. The Planning and Zoning ad hoc committee iss scheduled to meet on September 21st at 3:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The last day for applications to be submitted is Friday September 11th.  BIG BOARD  a. Wayfinding Sign Update: The Town Manager said the next step for the MTLand project will be turning their plan into Planning and Zoning. Dr. Houchard respectfully declined placing of the Helix R artwork on school property. Mayor Cauthen said he would follow up on this item with the public art person with the Carolina Thread Trail. Commissioner Atkinson asked possible placement of the artwork on the property located on Eighth Avenue by Hampton Meadows Apartments near the railroad tracks. The Town Manager said he can reach out to Trey Helms who is the property manager for the Hampton Meadows Apartment. The artwork is currently stored at the Public Works lot. The' Town Manager advised that Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Director, met with the trail contractor and discussed trail design. The Central Park bathrooms are ninety (90) percent complete. Wayfinding sign pole infrastructure has started. The final printing of the signs is being completed. Signage should be ready by the third week of September. A future Zoom meeting is scheduled to be held with the wayfinding sign committee to discuss feedback on edits and historic monument signage.  Town ofo Cramerton- - September3 3,2020- Page 2  23    Commissioner Atkinson asked about serving on this committee and also why Mayflower Meadows is not listed. Mayor Cauthen stated that neighborhood already has monument signage. Commissioner Abernathy asked about funding for the signage. The Town Manager advised that no monies have been budgeted for the neighborhood signage but this could be discussed for possible funding for next year or even mid-year. Commissioner Abernathy stated she does not want this project delayed any more than wel have to. MayorPro Tempore Koutsoupiasagreed and stated the Town should be ready toi fund this project once bids are received. He stated the Town should be aware ofa any proposed construction along Highway 74 as this may affect the monument signs. The Town Manager advised that the Carolina Thread Trail has begun its pilot sign program. Information was received regarding the brownfields grant application from Withers Ravenel. The town scored quite highly and staff be working with Withers Ravenel to resubmit grant b. COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Governor Cooper has issued Phase II2.5 which will allow the opening of outdoor parks and playgrounds and basketball facilities. Social distancing and other safety protocol and procedures will continue to remain inj place. The Board agreed to continue holding Zoom meetings.  information by early November.  Manager's Report  General Staff Reports (as needed) placed in the minutes book.  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum: A copy of this report will be  Police Department: Captain Debbold stated they had nothing to report. Fire Department: ChiefFoulk stated he had nothing to report.  Parks and Recreation Department: Mr. Smallwood was not in attendance.  Planning and Zoning: Mr. Watkins had nothing to report.  Town Clerk: Nothing to report.  Town Attorney: Attorney Wolter informed the Board of the option of deferral of the employee's payroll taxes per IRS guidance as an employer opt in. She recommended the town not participate in that program as it is only a deferral. The deferral monies would need to be paid back by the employees beginning in January through April 2021. Should the employee leave or is terminated the town would be responsible for the employee's share. Reporting to the IRS could be al bookkeeping challenge and could create al hardship for the employees. Attorney Wolter advised that she will continue to stay up to date on this matter. This item may require a future Board of Commissioners decision.  Topics of] Discussion for Each Commissioners:  Commissioner Abernathy had nothing to report.  Town ofCramerton- September 3,2020-F Page 3  24    Commissioner Atkinson had nothing to report. Mayor Pro Tempore had nothing to report. tos social distance from one another. Commissioner Ricel had nothing to report.  Commissioner Neeley reminded everyone to wash their hands, wear a mask, and continue  Mayor Cauthen stated he met with the Cramerton Merchants Association. They are liquidating their assets and the town is the beneficiary. Monies have been given to the town for public arts project and the Cramerton Historical Society. Monies will be used for lighting downtown and assisting with refreshing the signage on Goat Island. Private funding has been received for the first two (2) mural projects. Future projects are being  funded by the sale oft tee shirts.  Closed Session  [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)) Consult with the attorney to protect the attorney-client privilege. A motion was made Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to enter into closed session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; and Commissioner Rice voted yes. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; and Commissioner Neeley voted yes. Adjournment: Upon return to open session and with no action taken in closed session, a motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Commissioner Abernathy seconded the motion. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Commissioner Rice voted yes; and Mayor Pro  Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The motion passed 51 to0.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town ofCramerton- - September 3,2 2020- Page 4  25    01 FCRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: September 8th, 2020  RE: Set Public Hearing for Rezoning Case # RZ20-01, Courtyards at New Hope  Staff has received an application fora a rezoning of Gaston County Parcel #188811. The request is to rezone the property from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, to CZ, Cramerton Conditional Zoning District. The purpose of this request is to allow fort the development of 37 single family age restricted homes on The Planning and Zoning Board considered this request at their meeting on September 15th. The next step is Staff requests that the Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for October 15t, 2020 at 6pm to hear Case #F RZ20-01, Courtyards at New Hope. This meeting will be held int the same manner as the last rezoning Public Hearing; it willl be in person at the Community Center, with an option for citizens tol logi in and view/listen remotely. The Public Hearing willl be held on October1st, but the decision willl be held off until October 15th,  approximately 13.42 acres.  for the Board of Commissioners' tos set ap public hearing on this matter.  to allow an opportunity for written/digital comments on the request.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  26    OFCRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  ST.  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: September 11th, 2020 RE: RFQ for Land Use Plan Update  The Board of Commissioners approved $50,000 in the FY21 budget for an update to thel Land Use Plan. With many changes taking place in Cramerton and thes surrounding areas since the last Land Use Plan was approved in 2011, the time has come to update this plan to reflect the changing conditions. Furthermore, the North Carolina General, Assembly has mandated that cities and towns across North Carolina have an updated Land Use Plani inj place by) July 1, 2022 as part of the omnibus planning and zoning updates included in the 160D legislative updates. By this date, the Town needs tol have an up-to-datel land use plani in place. Attached you will find an RFQ for professional services for a consultant to assist the Town with updating the existing Land Use Plan. Staff would like to release this RFQ on October 1, 2020 and! have responses returned Staff requests that the Board review the RFQ and allows staff to begin soliciting firms to assist with the  by November 6th.  development of the Land Use Plan update.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  27    est.1915  Cametoy  Land Use Plan Update for the Town of Cramerton, North Carolina  Request for Qualifications (RFQ)  Issued By: Town of Cramerton Planning Department Issued: October 1, 2020 Proposals Due: November 6, 2020  28    1.  Introduction  The Town of Cramerton, North Carolina ("Town") is seeking submittals from qualified planning professionals (individual firms or teams of consultants) for an update oft the Town's Land Use Plan ("the Plan"). The Town is interested in firms capable of providing professional services including, research, The Land Use Plan Update will be used by Town staff, government agencies, economic development entities, elected officials, citizen appointed boards and commissions, developers, property owners, and residents as a guide for future land use development, capital investments and growth management decisions over the next 10 years. The Plan will: serve as the primary policy document to guide decisions related to growth, quality of life, and capital investments. The Plan will provide clearly stated strategies for development that willl help to prioritize key projects fori implementation by bothi thep publica andp private sectors. The document will includet text, maps, figures, and renderings to clearly convey the strategies of the Plan. These strategies should also be clearly outlined in an implementation matrix that will guide and inform the annual budgeting process, including public investments consistent with the plan's vision. Continued strong residential and non-residential growth throughout the Town make preparation of the Land Use Plan a vitally important document for guiding the growth and development of Cramerton and  analysis, mapping, wlicenpagemenwsonne and document preparation.  the surrounding community fort the next 10y years.  2.  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 fromthe Office of State Budget and Management, the estimated population as of. July 1, 2019i is! 5,609. Beautiful mountains and the banks of the Southfork River highlight the topography of this small community. A1 turn of 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 villaget to residential community over the years since Cramer's vision 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. A stretch of NC route 74/29 (Wilkinson Blvd.) is within the Town limits and Interstate 85 is within a five minute drive. Cramerton boasts several unique amenities within the region including a mountain golf course, publici island parki in the Southfork River, a Frisbee disc golf course, and  aq quaint downtown area with village green. 3. Project Background  Through the application ofi its adopted comprehensive land use, transportation, small areaj plans, and Land Development Code, the Town of Cramerton has cultivated a balanced, sustainable land development pattern that will accommodate planned growth, efficiently utilize publici infrastructure, and protect rural and environmental resources. Cramerton has experienced unprecedented growth and change in the last 5years. Ther rate ofpopulation ngrowthbegantoi increasei int the 2000s and acceleratedi further int the 2010s. In2 2011, the Town commissioned a Land Use Plan which has been used for the last 9 years to guide land use decisions. In 2015, the Town joined with the City of Belmont on the Build al Better Boulevard Plan to guide development along Wilkinson Boulevard between thet two towns. Based on the results of the Build aB Better Boulevard Plan, two small area plans were commissioned: the Wilkinson South Small Area Plan in 2016 and the Market Street Small Area Plan in 2019. These plans anticipated the additional growth pressures that the Wilkinson Boulevard corridor will experience in the coming years due to expanding Charlotte growth as well ast the potential extension of the CATS Silver Line light rail into Gaston County.  29    Outlined below is a list of adopted plans, which along with the Town of Cramerton Land Development  Code, have long-range planning implications for Cramerton:  Town Adopted Plans and Policies  Town of Cramerton Land Development Code Town of Cramerton Greenway Master Plan Town of Cramerton Pedestrian Master Plan Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan Town of Cramerton Land Use Plan Build al Better Boulevard Plan Town of Cramerton Bicycle Plan Town Adopted: Small Area Plans Wilkinson South Small Area Plan Market Street Small Area Plan  2004 2007 2008 2010 2011 2015 2017 2018 2016 2019  Town of Cramerton Comprehensive Transportation Plan  4. Scope of Work prepare the plan. PHASEI  The following Scope of Work is intended to guide preparation oft the Land Use Plan Update for the Town of Cramerton This list indicates the "minimum" level of content for the plan. The Town expects that the Final Scope of Work for the plan will be modified to reflect suggestions byt the consultant/team chosen to  Background Research and Analysis - Undertake data collection and analysis of key socioeconomic and geographic data, including population, housing, commercial andi industrial development, land use, natural resources, transportation, utilities, public (including recreation)raclities and historic assets. Review and assess allp previousl long range plans (prepared! byt the Town and othera agencies) and prepare a summary document detailing relevance and applicability of the previous plans. Review of "Land Development Code (LDC)", associated development regulations and: zoning map. Deliverables: Summary Report and mapping of data; summary report of prior applicable studies, Public Engagement - The Town desires a creative, and far-reaching public input strategy. Including, but not limited to, stakeholder meetings, social media, and other creative input mechanisms. Develop a comprehensive public engagement strategy in coordination with Town staff to solicit input from a broad cross- section of Town residents, business owners and other stakeholders (including Town Board,Town staff and citizen boards and commissions) to inform the comprehensive planning process ands serve toi identify specific "Focus Areas", whichy willg guide Asas starting point, the Town requests that the plan update address thei following Focus Areas", 1. Growth Management (strategies and policies that ensure growth and development occurs within the capacity of the Town's infrastructure and service capacity); 2. Transportation (ensuring that growth occurs within the capacity of thet transportation  plans and development regulations.  the plan's preparation.  ina addition to any others identified during the public engagement process:  30    system to handle);  3. Redevelopment (strategies for repurposing and revitalizing older areas of Town and  promoting infill; including Downtown);  4. Land Use (strategies to ensure highest and best use of land)  Deliverables: Multi-faceted; publice engagement, process utlizingsocalmedio, surveys, otherc digital platforms, community outreach and other means to insure a comprehensive and robust level of public input, which will serve tos guide development of the plan's vision andgoals. Plan vision and goals Oversee and manage "visioning" process to develop overall vision statement fort the Town of Cramerton! Land Use Plan Update, including visionstatementsi fore each oft the plan elements along with goals to guide implementation of this vision. Deliverables: Vision statement forLand Use Plan Update andi individual plan elements, along with goals for each plan  element. PHASEII  DraftP Plan- Basedo on publice engagement; process (under guidance of planning staff) prepare "Draft Land Use Plan". At ar minimum, the plan shalli include an Executive Summary, introduction, vision, goals and objectives, along with policy recommendations to guide land use development, environmental protection and preservation of historic and cultural resources for each of the plan elements. Plan should also address recommendations for regulatory changes, including zoning andt the Land Development Code content, as well as suggested modifications to the development plan review/entitement process. Plan shall also include charts, tables, illustrative drawings, graphics, maps and other supporting documentation, including population projections, build out scenario and preferred land development pattern. Deliverables: Draft Land Use Plan. Plan Implementation Strategy - Comprehensive implementation strategy shali be developed to guide implementation of Land Use Plan. The strategy will identify staff and capital resources necessaryt toi implement the plan, along withat timetable and prioritization ranking. Consideration to! be giventoir Integration ofLand Use Planando coordination witht the Town's Capital Improvement Final Plan - Preparation of Final Plan document, including appendices and maps in hard-copy (10 copies) and digital formats. Deliverables: Final Plan (hard copy & digital formats), along with all  Plan (CIP).Deliverables: Plan Implementation. Strategy.  electronic files.  31    5. Coordination with Town Staff  Oversight and guidance for preparation oft the Land Use Plan Update willl be provided by Planning Department staff, under the direction of the Planning Board and Town Board.  6. Time Frame chosen to prepare the plan. Preliminary Land Use Plan Schedule:  The Town anticipates the following timetable for completion of the Land Use Plan! Update, withl key dates noted below. A final schedule will be adopted as part of the contract between the Town and consultant  Action RFQ Issued RFQ Responses Due Firms Short-listed Firm Interviews Selection of Firm Commissioners Project Start ofCommissioners)  Date 10/1/2020 11/6/20204 4:00PM 11/30/2020 12/2021 1/2021 2/2021 2/2021  Contract Approval by Town Board of  Project Completion (Plan. Adoption by Town Board 9/2021  7. Request for Clarification & Additional Information  Any request for clarification or additional information ofa a technical nature regarding this RFQ shall be  submitted in writing and directed to: Joshua Watkins, AICP Planning Director Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 Email: watkns@cramerton.ors Office: 704-879-7637  32    8. Submittal Format and Content  The Statement of Qualifications should be presentedi in thej following general format: 1) Transmittal Letter: Designated contact person with address andt telephone number.  2) Project Manager: Identify project manager and describe their experience related to this project. Provide client references for project similar in scope. Discuss the experience of this project manager 3) Project Team and Sub-Consultants: Identify other team members and sub consultants and their relative experience. Discuss the role of key team members. Specify the percentage and type of work that will be performed by each team member and any sub-consultants. This information will become 4) Firm Qualifications: Discuss the firm's work on projects similar in size and complexity. Quality assurance. should be addressed. Indicate firm's history of meeting established schedules. Inaddition: Lead consultant's office should be located within driving distance oft the Town. Consultant's office must have appropriate support staff for a project of this size and complexity; please identify the office size and number of staff and percentage of time to be devoted to project. Consultant should identify a team matrix of all personnel working on project, including office Consultant should demonstrate experience on at least (3) similar projects, preferably within Consultant shall discuss their experience and strategy with public engagement and outreach  with other members of the project team.  part oft the contract with the selected firm.  location ands specialty. the past five (5) years. tot the community during the Project.  5) Project Approach: A concise narrative that presents the services at firm would provide detailing the 6) Project Timeline: At timeline fort the preparation and implementation of the tasks/activities being  approach and deliverables.  proposed per the Scope of Work detailed in this RFQ. Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications  Responses submitted. by consultant firms and/or teams will be evaluated based on the following  criteria:  1. Experience of firm(s) with projects ofa similar scope andscale; 3. Current workload and firm workload capacity; 4. Responsiveness to RFQ and quality of thes submittal; 5. Proposed approach to project and schedule for completion; 6. Performance assessments and/or references on past work efforts; 7. Knowledge oft the Town of Cramerton and surrounding region; 8. Any other experience or criteria deemed applicable to the projects.  2. Qualification ande experience of the proposed team andl location of team members;  33    11. Short-List, Interviews and Selection  The Town will review Qualification Statements and prepare a short list of candidates to interview. The short-listed firms willl be notified by phone and/or email by November 30, 2020, withi interviews scheduled before the end of December. Notification may not bes sent tot firms not short-listed.After selection by the Town, at final contract willl be negotiated with the selected firm(s). It is anticipated that Ifacontract cannot be negotiated with the best qualified firm, negotiations with that firm shall be  af final contract willl be signed by no later than the end of February 2021.  12. Negotiating Offers  terminated and initiated with ther next best qualified firm.  13. Submission Requirements November 6, 2020. 14. Delivery of Proposals attention of:  Firm(s) interested in being considered for this project should: submit three (3) bound copies and one (1) electronic version via email or flash drive of their Statement of Qualifications no later than 4:00 p.m.on  Proposals are due nol later than 4:00, pm ESTO on November 6, 2020. Proposals should be delivered tot the  Joshua Watkins, AICP Planning Director Town of Cramerton 155 North Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 Email: Watanserameronors Office: 704-879-7637  34    OFCRAR  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: September 10, 2020  RE: Villages at Southfork True Homes Phase 3 Map 1 Final Plat Request  Staff has received thef final plat request for Villages at Southfork True Homes, Phase 3 Map: 1. This section includes 18 single-family residential located) just off oft ther main subdivision road, Thomasville Drive. The plat as shown complies with ther requirements oft the Land Development Code as well as the approved preliminary plat on file. Furthermore, the required infrastructure has either beeni installed or bonded as Attached you will find the final plat and application. Staffrecommends: that the Board of Commissioners approve thisr request for a final plat for Villages at Southfork True Homes Phase 3, Map1.  required byt thel Land Development Code.  155 North) Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  35    forno ammerton ES1.1915  Application for Final Plat  For an application to be considered complete, your must submit the following information to the Town of 2. Twelve (12)F FOLDED copies oft the final plat (blue/black lines), and One (1) digital version (PDF) 3. At fee of $250 + $5 per lot for plats containing between 1-50 lots; ai fee of $250 + $10 for plats 4. One (1) complete signed application for Letter of Credit/Bond Review (ifapplicable) 5. Afee of $100.00 for Improvement Guarantee Application (ifa appicable)-Enginesing Costs 6. Once submitted, review agencies have approximately fifteen (15) working days to review the plats. Comments will be returned to the contact designated on this form in section 3 under Owner/Developer Information. (Please note that ifar review entails at third submittal to the review 7. Final plats must be recorded with the Register of Deeds within 30 days of approval bythe NOTE: Incomplete Applications will not be processed by the Planning and Zoning  Cramerton Planning Department:  1. One (1) complete Town of Cramerton Final Plat Application  containing more than 50 lots  agencies, a resubmittal fee will be charged.) Planning Director or the plat shall be deemedvoid. Department, and will be returned to the Applicant.  Project Information al Jowtfurk P3 MI  1. Name of Subdivision: 3. PINI Numbers:  2.L Location of Subdivision: Myt Di and Jantee River  Way  A pihivn oF 303007  4. Current Zoning: TNV CUO 6. Is this a CU orCZ Project? 7. Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: 1. ProperlyOwner Name: Depabebl Property Owner Email: 2. AgentDeveloper Name: Agent/Developer Email: Contact for Comments Email: 1.H Have all required improvements 2. Will al bond or letter ofcredit be 3. Wev willl be providing the following (check as appropriate)  5.F Project Classification (Residential, Commercial, etc.): esileshal  D YES: Case Number: Owner/Developer Information gaupelinie Hobunuinin CAas  ONO  Subdivision Case: #:  Owner Phone: 704-779-4/26  latppy  AgentDeveloper Phone:  3. Contact for Comments Name: Shana bepparai Contact for Comments Phone: 704-779-4/26  lshemwn.n  Sgaspetinie Improvement Guarantee  been installed to specifications? OYES* NO required for recording this plat? YES" ONO  *Ify yes, skip to Street Naming Section **Ify yes, complete Improvement Guarantee  Application form  D Cash  D Letter of Credit  Bond  36    Please note that if you guarantee the completion of improvements with aj performance bond, cash deposit orl letter of credit, the amount required shall be equal to 125% of the cost to complete said improvements. (Contact the Planning Department for additional information 704-824-4337)  Street Names DYES NO* Utilities Water  1.H Have all street names been approved By Gaston County E-911A Addressing?  *If no, submit Street Name Review *and Confirmation Form  Sewer Private Public ProviderTws Rlvg  1, Who will provide water and 0 Private Public sewer services fort this site? Provider_ Two Aivg  Verification Process  Shaun bsporini submit that all oft thei information contained in this application is true and correct and also understand that incomplete applications will not be processed by the Town of Harrisburg  Planning Department. Date:_ 7/16/20  Signed: MA /ly  Title: Meket follaic- bont Oyehpmeet  (Owner, Agent, Developer, LLC Member, etc.)  Don not write below this point  For Staff Use Only: Subdivision application fee paid: Improvement Guarantee Application feep paid:  Check Number:  37    AMALEN  38    NEW: HOPE  ANTE    Bs E  44434 P s  39    8 E  € 5 S R 8 C x  2  40    C I S a 4 N S & 8  M  2  41    V N S S  N  42    I  : B  43