TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  CRA  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY - COMMISSIONER DONALD RICE COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY - COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, September 3, 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 www.cramerton.ink/overlook) and on the door of Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main St.).  priort 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. 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 the September 17th BOC meeting.  5. Proclamations  a. AF 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 of the country. (page 3) Note: Cramerton Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020in  observance ofLabor Day.  6. Resolution  a. Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln (GCL) Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan  . Action Item: Resolution #2020-04- A Resolution to adopt the Cleveland-Gaston-Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  (pages 4 to7)  7. 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  . August 20, 2020 meeting minutes. (pages 8 to 14)    8. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Board of Commissioners  - Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board search Committee 1. Action Item: updated schedule (page 15) i. Planning and Zoning Board search Committee 1. Action Item: updated schedule (page16)  9. BIG BOARD  a. Wayfinding Sign Update (pages 17 to20) a. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Verbal Updates Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed) 12. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  10.Manager's Report  11. General Staff Reports (as needed)  13. Closed Session  a. [N.C.G.S. 43-318.11(a)(3) Consult with the attorney to protect the attorney-  client privilege.  14.Adjournment Thursday, September 17 @ 6pm  Upcoming BOC Meetings  2  2    05 CRARDA  MAYORALPROCLAMATION INE RECOGNITION OF LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7,2020  EST.  1915  CARD)  WHEREAS, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City, in WHEREAS, thousands of American workers gathered to march in the New York City Parade of 1882 in order to raise awareness oft the demand of fair pay, decent hours, and safe working conditions; and WHEREAS, since that day, Labor Day parades have taken place across the United States during the first week of September, as a celebration oft the social and economic achievements of American workers; WHEREAS, North Carolina celebrates the vital contributions of working people in the state's economy WHEREAS, Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made for worker's rights in North Carolina and across the United States, and to acknowledge the challenges that remain. NOW,THEREFORL, AS MAYOR OFTHE TOWN OF CRAMERTON, IHEREBY PROCLAIM the Town's recognition ofLabor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020.  accordance with the plans oft the Central Labor Union; and  and  and continues to support their economic and social well-being; and  Adopted this the 3rd day of September.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  3    CRARE  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: Thursday, September 3, 2020 Information/ Background  RE: develand.Gaston.incon Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan  The CevelandGaston.Uncon Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for an extension through May 28, 2025. The next step in the process is for individual organizations (i.e. municipalities) to continue to opti into the plan Another way to view this plan is "how does Cramerton mitigate hazards (i.e. floods) in coordination with Emergency Management at Gaston County"? Agood example of Cramerton being proactive is employing highly professional planners to enforce zoning and building codes to prevent construction in flood zones. Cramerton's recent and aggressive stormwater system study and expected capital plans are another example of assisting hazard mitigation regarding As seen from the letter (included) from our FEMA Branch Chief, Kristen M. Martinenza, FEMA strongly encourages close community coordination and joint efforts on these plans. Fire Chief Lance Foulk has reviewed the plan and further discussed with the Gaston County Emergency Management Director. Chief Foulk supports the regional approach to hazard mitigation. It should also be noted that this plan was funded by Gaston County using at third The full plan is 559 pages. The Cramerton's: specific Mitigation Action Plan section is on pages 308-311 oft the document. Cramerton's initial list of completed hazard mitigation items is on page 458. While some of these items (i.e. flood zone enforcement) can be accomplished at Cramerton's municipal level, the majority of these items require a continued partnership and coordination with Gaston County Emergency Management as the lead agency.  via resolution to be eligible for FEMA funding on multiple levels.  flooding.  party contractor at no cost to Cramerton.  Perspectivel Recommendation  Staff recommends that the Cramerton Board of Commissioners approve Resolution #2020-04 for approval of the eveland-Gaston.uncon Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  4    U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region IV 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road Atlanta, GA 30341 FEMA  May 29, 2020  Mr. Steve McGugan State Hazard Mitigation Officer Assistant Director/Mitigation Section Chief Division of Emergency Management NC Department of Public Safety 1636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh, NC27607 Reference: Dear Mr. McGugan:  Mult-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan: Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional  We are pleased toi inform you that the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Muli-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is in compliance with thel Federal hazard mitigation planning requirements resulting from the Disaster Mitigation. Act of2000, as contained in 44 CFR 201.6. The plan is approved This plan approval extends to the following participating, jurisdictions that provided a copy of their  for aj period of five (5) years, to May 28, 2025. resolutions adopting the plan:  Cleveland County, Unincorporated Gaston County, Unincorporated  The approved participating. jurisdictions are hereby eligible applicants through the State for the following mitigation grant programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):  Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Flood Mitigation. Assistance (FMA)  National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation is required for some programs. We commend thej participants in the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for development ofa solid, workable plan that will guide hazard mitigation activities over the coming years. Please note, all requests for funding will be evaluated individually according to the specific eligibility and other requirements of the particular program under which the application is submitted. For example, a specific mitigation activity or project identified in the plan may not meet the eligibility requirements for FEMA funding, and even eligible mitigation activities are not automatically We strongly encourage each community toj perform an annual review and assessment of the effectiveness oftheir hazard mitigation plan; however, a formal plan update is required at least every five (5) years. We also encourage each community to conduct aj plan update process within one (I)year ofbeing included within al Presidential Disaster Declaration or of the adoption of major modifications to their local  approved for FEMA funding under any of the aforementioned programs.  www.fema.goy  5    Comprehensive Land Usel Plan or other plans that affect hazard mitigation or land use and development. When you prepare a comprehensive plan update, it must be resubmitted through the State as a' "plan update" and is subject to a formal review and approval process by our office. Ifthe plan is not updated prior to the required five (5); year update, please ensure that the Draft update is submitted at least six (6) The State and the participants int the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan should be commended for their close coordination and communications with our office in the review and subsequent approval of the plan. Ifyou or the participants of Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Mult-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan have any questions or need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact Jean Neptune, ofthel Hazard Mitigation. Assistance Branch, at(770)220-5474 or Edwardine S. Marrone, ofn my staff, at (404) 433-3968.  months prior to expiration oft this plan approval.  Sincerely,  Kmmaz. Kristen M. Martinenza, P.E., CFM Branch Chief Risk Analysis FEMA Region IV  6    RESOLUTION 2020-04 TO ADOPT' THE  CLEVELAND GASTON LINCOLN REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton is vulnerable to an array of natural hazards that can cause WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton desires to seek ways to mitigate situations that may WHEREAS, the development and implementation of a hazard mitigation plan can result in actions that reduce the long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Cramerton Board of Commissioners to protect its citizens and property from the effects of natural hazards by preparing and maintaining a local hazard WHEREAS, it is also the intent of the Town of Cramerton to fulfill its obligation under North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 166A: North Carolina Emergency Management Act and Section 322: Mitigation Planning, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to: remain eligible to receive state and federal assistance in the event ofa declared WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton, in coordination with Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties and the participating municipalities within those Counties has prepared a multi- jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan with input from the appropriate local and state officials; WHEREAS, the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have reviewed the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for legislative compliance and have approved the plan pending the completion of local NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of  loss of life and damages to public and private property; and  aggravate such circumstances; and  mitigation plan; and  disaster affecting the Town of Cramerton; and  adoption procedures; Cramerton hereby:  1. Adopts the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and 2. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out  the proposed actions oft thel Plan.  Adopted on September 31,2020.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor Town ofCramerton  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  7    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON August 20, 2020  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., as a hybrid meeting consisting of in person attendance at the Community Center and Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen, Commissioner Abernathy, Commissioner Atkinson, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias, Commissioner Neeley, and Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; and Chief Adams were present in person. Josh Watkins, Planning Director; Eric Smallwood, Parks and Recreation Invocation and Pledge of Allegiançe. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: Commissioner Rice asked to addi the proclamation for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Public Comment (in-person and electronic): Mayor Cauthen read the rules regarding the past Charles Long, 221 Pine Street, Belmont, North Carolina asked if1 he could read into the record his  virtual meeting via Zoom.  Commissioner Rice were present.  Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk attended via Zoom.  pledge ofa allegiance was given by all  Commissioner Rice, The vote passed 51 to Oin favor.  public hearings and action to be taken' on those public hearings.  electronic comment. He was advised he could.  " Subject:, Legal Liability for jointly owned ponds MT Land and City of Cramerton,  Mitchell Sprinkles ànd. V would like to voice our concerns regarding possible legal action, in the event a resident or resident's child be injured or drowned in one of our ponds. Both bodies of water have boundaries that extend over into the property of the new development. We respectfully request that a 100' buffer, same as light commercial, be applied to the property lines that border the ponds. And we also request that fencing would be installed as well. We believe the extended buffer will provide an "out of sight, out of mind" aspect to the potential problem, and the fencing would deter the more adventurous children from attempting to swim. Thank you for your consideration. We would be glad to comment on the matter at the Thursday  night meeting."  Town ofCramerton- August 20, 2020-Page1  8    He continued that he felt the question regarding the possible issue of drowning needed to be addressed. He said he and Mr. Sprinkle own most oft the water but the developer owns about forty (40)percent ofthe shore line and some ofthe wateri in thej pond. Her read a legal opinionaddressing: "attractive nuisances". An attractive nuisance consists of pools, hot tubs, ponds, etc. as being attractive to children. Ifa child is injured as ai result due ofthe attractiver nuisance then thej property owner is liable for such injury even if the child does not have permission to be on the property. The rationale is that as a child they are: not able to understand the law as an adult would, or exhibit  an adult level ofi impulse control.  No other electronic public comments were received per Attorney Wolter.  Proclamations  a. Proclamation recognizing The Lissencephaly, Foundation, Inc. Awareness Day as September 8, 2020. Mayor Cauthen read this proclamation into the record. b. Proclamation in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Copies of the signed proclamations will be placed in the  minutes book. Minutes  Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval of the consent agenda.  i. August 6, 2020 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the consent agenda as proposed by Commissioner Neeley. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Rice. The vote was 5 to, 0 in favor.  Old Business  d. Planning & Zoning  I MTLand Annexation Consideration  1. Action Item: Consider approval of the voluntary annexation request from Palmetto Bluff Company, LLC to annex approximately 479 acres off ofs S. New Hope Road, Parcel ID's 222767, 222768, and 216850. A portion of Parcel ID 222767 is within the Town of Cramerton's Extra-territorial Jurisdiction; the remainder of the land is currently under Gaston County's Zoning Jurisdiction, but within the Town's future annexation area. Note: This action is being taken in accordance and compliance with NC Law. The Cramerton Board held the official public hearing, for the Palmetto Bluff Company, LLC annexation request at the. August 6, 2020 meeting, and has waitedat! least 24) hours to consider adoption. Cramerton has also continued tot take public comment on this item and will read any additional comments into the record on this section of the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to approve the voluntary annexation request from Palmetto Bluff Company, LLC to annex approximately 479 acres off of South New Hope Road, Parcel ID's2 222767, 222768, and 216850. Aj portion of Parcel ID 222767 is within the Town of Cramerton's Extra-territorial Jurisdiction; the remainder of the land is currently under Gaston County's Zoning Jurisdiction, but within the Town's future annexation area. The motion was seconded from Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 5 to Oin  favor.  Town ofc Cramerton- August 20,2 2020- Page2  9    ii. MTLand Conditional Rezoning Consideration  1. Action Item: Consider approval of MT Land, LLC's request for a conditional rezoning of approximately 479 acres off of S. New Hope Road for a mixed-use development. This rezoning request would allow for up to 1070 single family homes, of which no more than 275 units can be attached townhomes, 80,000 square feet of retail/commercial uses, 100,000 square feet of office uses, and 70 acres of business park/light industrial use. Note: This action is being taken in accordance and compliance with NC. Law. The Cramerton Board held the official public hearing for the MTLand. LLCconditional: rezoning request at the August 6, 2020 meeting, and has waited at least 24 hours to consider adoption. Cramerton has also continued. to take public comment on this item and will read any additional comments into the record on this section ofthe agenda. Attorney Wolter stated no other comments were received other than the one read into the record by Mr. Long earlier in the meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about prior conditions that were discussed at the last meeting. The Planning Director stated the following items have been added or adjusted per the information provided at the August 6th public hearing meeting. Per the memo the following items were included: 1)Site Development Data - reorganized section on allowable square footage per areai for clarity; no substantive changes made. 2) Section 1H and 1I- added these two items that had been previously been staffconditions. 3) Section. A-r revised to delineate. between- the dwelling, single-family detached and the dwelling, âttached single family development uses. 4) Section 6A(i) - added a 25-foot buffer between residential lots and nonresidential uses located within Areas B. 5) Section 9C - clarified that the greenway will bec constructed by the devéloper at the developer's expense, and will be constructèd to the Town's standards. 6) Site Plan - updated the technical data sheets to include a greenway standard; this standard was taken from the approved plans for the Riverlink greenway, and will be used as thei template for the greenway within this development. Attorney Wolter asked the developer ifthey were agreeable and amendable toi the above clarifications. Bridgett Grant stated they were agreeable and amendable to the stated changes. Commissioner Rice asked about the pond. Attorney Wolter stated that there is no liability for the town as this water amenity is located on private property. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked if the developer would follow the same 50-foot stream pond buffer with ai minimum of 30 feet. The Planning Director said ifNC DENR deems this body of water to require this buffer then the state minimum is 30 feet and NC DENR will determine the applicability ofthe stream buffer. There is already a 25' foot buffer that will be along the edge of the pond before you before you reach water. AI motion was madel by Commissioner Rice to approve. MTLand,LLC's request for a conditional rezoning of approximately 479 acres off of  Town ofCramerton- August2 20, 2020-Page3  10    South New Hope Road for a mixed-use development. This rezoning request would allow for up to 1,070 single family homes, of which no more than 275 units can be attached townhomes, 80,000 square feet of retail.commercial uses, 100,000 square feet ofoffice uses, and 70 acres of business park/light industrial use. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. The vote was 51 to 0 in favor. 2. Action Item: Consider. adopting a consistency statement regarding the MT Land Conditional Rezoning request. Mayor Cauthen read the consistency statement into thei record. Amotion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to adopt a consistency statement regarding the MTI Land Conditional Rezoning request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. The vote was 5 to 0 in favor. A copy of the signed consistency statement will be placed in the minutes book.  Parks & Recreation  . Cramerton Parks and Recreation Updated Master Plan  1. Action Item: Consider approval of the Cramerton Parks and Note: This action is being taken in accordance and compliance withA NC Law. The Cramerton Board held the official public hearing. for the Cramerton Parks and. Recreation Updated. Master Plan at the August 6, 2020 meeting, and has waited at least 24 hours to consider adoption. Cramerton has also. continued to take public comment on this item and will read any additional comments into the record on this. section ofthe agenda. No comments were: received. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to approve the Cramerton Parks and Recreation Updated Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy. The vote was 5to Oin favor.  Recreation Updated Master Plan.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing f. Board of Commissioners  i. Community Committee Application  1. Action Item: Consider the appointment ofOlivia Smallwood to the. Community Committee (replacing Zach Hooper, term ending November 30,2021). Mayor Cauthen explained that Olivia Smallwood is already an alternate member of the Community Committee and with this action would become a voting memberand maintain her status. Commissioner Neeley made the motion to appoint Oliva Smallwood to a voting member with her term ending November 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 2. Action Item: Sherry Larkins appointment to Community Committee alternate position to replace Olivia Smallwood (alternate term ending November3 30,2021). A motion was made  Abernathy. The vote was 5to0in favor.  Town of Cramerton- August 20, 2020- Page4  11    by Commissioner Neeley, to appoint Sherry Larkins to the Community Committee alternate position with her term ending November 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner  Abernathy. The motion was 5 to Oi in favor.  ii. Cramerton Historical Society (CHS)  1. Action Item: Consider granting the following Town artifacts  "on-loan" to CHS:  A Stuart W. Cramer "double desk"  2Cabinets from Cramer Mansion (Charlotte location)  Mayor Cauthen said the double desk is currently at Town Hall. Commissioner Atkinson stated the Cramerton Historical Society would like to move the double desk along with other artifacts to the museum and will be set up as Mr. Cramer'soffice. The set up can be viewed from the outside by the public and will look like a "working office". Items would be in a locked area. Commissioner Atkinson stated these items can be considered as a gift; a loan; or a permanent loan which loans it to the Cramerton Historical Society for an extended period oftime then it belongs back to the rightful owner. Attorney Wolter stated she will review the documents. Commissioner Atkinson said he would like a copy of the Cramerton Historical Society lease. The Town Manager said a copy oft the lease was given tol Mr. Leazer. Commissioner Atkinson asked that Public Works help the; CHS group move it. The Town Manager said the desk comes apart naturally. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about the two cabinets from the Cramer mansion. They are in the town hall and they need some work. to the lead glass panes and would be used for display purposes only.  Manager's Report  The ABC search committee and planning zoning committee timeline was presented. Commissioner Atkinson asked about the application process. The town clerk will receive the applications and make copies and distribute to the appropriate ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committees will then choose who they would like to interview. The ABC Board ad hoc committee will meet on September 17th at 4:00 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Board will meet at 3:00 p.m. on. September 21st. Applicants to be interviewed will be contacted The Town Manager asked if the Board would want to consider continuing the Board meetings as Zoom meetings while under Phase II of the Governor's office. The Town Managerti thanked Design' Tech fortheir assisting in setting up the Community Centerroom. Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum: Report to be put in minutes  in order to schedule this on their calendars.  General Staff Reports (as needed)  book.  Town of Cramerton- August 20, 2020- -Pages  12    Police Department: Chief Adams stated he had no updates. Commissioner Neeley stated she has received a request from Mr. Elmore in the Timberlake neighborhood regarding installation of stop signs and/or speed humps. She said she reminded Mr. Elmore that this topic was discussed several years ago following a traffic impact study. The portable radar sign has been put out in that neighborhood recently as a proactive Fire Department: Chief Foulk stated a firefighter finished his certification program today. Thirty (30) out ofthirty-two (32) firefighters are certified. Two firefighters are Parks and Recreation Department: Mr. Smallwood said that the bridge contractor isg going to replace ten (10) pieces of decking and will be adding two (2) anchor points at each board at the Lakewood Bridge. Sanding is a possibility to smooth out the transition between the boards. Replacement oft the bridge boards will occur next week. Commissioner Abernathy thanked staff for following up on this item. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the timeline for the extension of the trail using gravel at the Riverlink Greenway. Mr. Smallwood stated because ofColonial Pipeline' 's guidelines they will not allow. any deviation from the original plan and will not allow gravel to be Planning and Zoning Department: The next Planning and Zoning meeting will be held in September via Zoom to discuss the New Style Communities proposed project of approximately 37 lots. The preliminary project name is Courtyards at New Hope and will be similar to the Courtyards at Cramerton: project. The homes will be age 55 restricted. The Planning Director stated he is working with Gaston County about the renaming of the project due to the similarity of the project name and it is still in the  measure due to the school year beginning.  currently inl high school.  temporarily placed. Staff will need to meet to discuss this further.  review process.  Attorney Update: No-update. Town Clerk: No update.  Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  Commissioner Neeley. thanked to staff for all their hard work regarding MT Land. She reminded everyone to weartheir masks and make sure to cover both yourmouth and nose; maintain  social distancing ofs six (6) feet; and wash your hands for twenty (20)seconds.  Commissioner Rice thanked staff for their hard work as the MT Land Project has been a long process and is the biggest project in the history oft the town geographically and a big win for the town. The Courtyards at New Hope will be another good project for the town. the public meetings. He thanked everyone for all their hard work with MTI Land.  Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias thanked staff for the setup of the community center for  Town of Cramerton- August 20,2 2020- Page6  13    Commissioner Abernathy voiced her appreciation of all the hard work that staff has put forth and for the setup for tonight'si meeting and the availability ofs stafft to answer questions. She said it was important to hold this meeting inj person and for others to be able to attend. She thanked staff for the news about the bridge on the Lakewood side of Goat Island. She said she would like to receive an update at the next meeting about the wayfinding signs and a timeline.  Commissioner Atkinson thanked staff for setting up tonight's meeting space. He thanked the Planning Director and staff for working on the MT Land Project for years. He asked ifany comments had been received regarding the Veterans Memorial plaza update. The Town Manager said no negative comments were received and Mr. Fankhauser has been asked to prepare bid  documents.  Mayor Cauthen gave his thanks to staff and stated that town staff continues to deliver high level performance even through the current challenges and developments. He stated he is impressed with our staffcontinuing to deliver high level work and the town is blessed tol have such Adjournment: Amotion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn the meeting at 7:16p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernâthy, The was 51 to 0i in favor.  high caliber professionals.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town. Clerk  Town ofCramerton- -August2 20, 2020- -Page7  14    CRAN  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  1915  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September 3, 2020 Information/ Background  RE: Cramerton ABC Board' Vacancy Appointment Timeline  Notes: - This ABC Board vacancy's term will expire on October 8, 2020. Commissioner Abernathy, and Commissioner Neeley.  - The BOC Appointment Committee for this vacancy is Mayor Cauthen,  1. August 2020: The ABC Board vacancy is currently posted on Cramerton's website. The ad will run in the Gaston Gazette during the week of August 17, 2020. 2. Friday,September 4, 2020: Final day for ABC Board vacancy applications to be Note: All applications will be made available for all BOC to pick-up at Town Hall  submitted for consideration (5pm at Cramerton Town Hall).  and review.  3. Thursday, September 17, 2020 @ 4pm: The Cramerton BOC Appointment Committee will receive all applications for review. The Appointment Committee will meet at a time and date during this week to review the applications and During this time, final candidates will be scheduled for interviews.)  discuss final candidates for interview.  4. Week of September 21st in the PM: The BOC. Appointment Committee will meet to interview final candidates for appointment consideration to the Cramerton ABC Board. The Appointment Committee will discussion a final recommendation Note: Back-up dates are the following: Monday, September 28th, Tuesday,  to present to the full Cramerton BOC. September 29th, Wednesday, September. 30th.  5. Thursday, October 1, 2020: The BOC Appointment Committee will make a final recommendation to the full BOC at this October 1, 2020 BOC meeting. The full BOCwill then consider voting for the appointment to the Cramerton ABC Board.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  15    a CRARIEA  TOWN OF CRAMERTON  EST.  1915 1  Manager Memo  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: September: 3, 2020 Information/ Background  RE: Cramerton Planning & Zoning Vacancy Appointment Timeline  Notes: This Planning & Zoning Board vacancy's term will expire on October 23, 2020. - The BOC Appointment Committee for this vacancy is Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias, and Commissioner Atkinson.  1. August 2020: The Planning & Zoning Board vacancy is currently posted on Cramerton's website. The ad will run in the Gaston Gazette during the week of 2. Friday, September 11, 2020: Final day for Planning & Zoning Board vacancy applications to be submitted for consideration (5pm at Cramerton Town Hall). Note: All applications will be made available for all BOC to pick-up at Town Hall. 3. Monday, September 21, 2020 @ 3pm: The Cramerton BOC Appointment Committee will receive all applications for review. The Appointment Committee will meet at a time and date during this week to review the applications and [During this time, final candidates will be scheduled for interviews.]  August 24, 2020.  discuss final candidates for interview.  4. Week of October 5th in the PM: The BOC Appointment Committee will meet to interview final candidates for appointment consideration to the Cramerton Planning & Zoning Board. The Appointment Committee will discussion a final / Note: Back-up dates are thej following: Monday, October 12th; Tuesday, October  recommendation to present to the full Cramerton BOC.  13; Wednesday, October 14th.  5. Thursday, October 15, 2020: The BOC Appointment Committee will make a final recommendation to the full BOC at this October 15, 2020 BOC meeting. The full BOC will then consider voting for the appointment to the Planning & Zoning  Board.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  16    5 a 4 N S X 4 0 C 1  3  17    a a  S  - & A 0 C 8  2  18    S a A N S x 0  N  19    9 5 a S a 8 D B  20