October 11, 2021 (REGULAR MEETING)  Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Present: Mayor Sam Bishop, Commissioners Cicely McCulloch, Robert Ball, Will Gwyn and Tommy Wheeler. (Absent: Commissioner Edson-excused) Also present: Town Manager Brent Cornelison, Assistant Town  Town of Elkin, October 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.  Manager/Recreation Director Adam McComb, Town Attorney Raymond Parker Mayor Bishop welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. He asked Police Chief Monroe Wagoner to lead our Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bishop said Commissioner Eidson was absent due to a family matter and requested to be excused from tonight's meeting. Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to excuse Commissioner Eidson from our meeting tonight. There were no questions. Upon second by Commissioner Gwyn, the motion was unanimously  and Town Clerk Cathie Tilley.  approved. CONSENT AGENDA  The following items were presented for the consent agenda:  Minutes of September 13, 2021 (Regular Meeting) Tax Releases and Discoveries (included as Exhibit A) Budget Amendment 2022-7 in the amount of $11,675 received from Watershed NOW1 for 50% of the cost for design, construction drawings and fabrication for the exhibit in the Heritage Center (included as Exhibit  B)  There were no questions regarding the consent agenda. Amotion by Commissioner McCulloch to approve the Consent Agenda was seconded by  Commissioner Gwyn and was unanimously approved. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS (Mayor Bishop)  Joe Walker  Mayor Bishop's comments in recognition of. Joe Walker's contributions to the Town of Elkin, included but were not limited to Expressed appreciation for Joe's many years of public service to not only the Elkin community but also Surry County and the Yadkin Valley Region. He has been instrumental in numerous tourism initiatives that continue to economically benefit our citizens and citizens throughout our neighboring counties. Joe's belief in Elkin and Surry County resulted in the Tourism Partnership of Surry County which has become an example of how beneficial a regional approach to  the following:  tourism marketing can be.    He spearheaded our tourism efforts and has remained Joe helped create the Elkin TDA and has served as chairperson since 2008; he will be stepping down later this  actively involved in all things tourism. month when his current term ends.  Elkin Middle School 2021National Blue Ribbon Award  Mayor Bishop announced that Elkin Middle School recently received the National Blue Ribbon Award and introduced Elkin City Schools Superintendent Myra Cox. Comments from Ms. Cox There were 325 schools nationwide recognized this year Eight were in North Carolina, and one was our Middle Elkin Middle School was recognized as an Exemplary High-Performing: School, and was the only middle school inN North Carolina to receive this award. This means it is on of North Carolina's highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Read U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona's statement when he announced the Blue Ribbon schools We have a great support team and a great team of Ms. Cox introduced Elkin Middle School Principal Amanda Burton. Ms. Burton's comments included but were not  included but were not limited to:  as Blue Ribbon Schools this year.  School.  this year. educators. limited to:  Ilove Elkin, and am a product of Elkin city schools. We have sO many people throughout our community that partner with our schools to make Thank you for partnering with our schools.  them successful.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Mayor Bishop opened the public comments period.  There being no public comments, Mayor Bishop closed the Public  Comments period. Commissioner Gwyn: Commissioner Wheeler: Staff worked hard.  MAYOR AND BOARD COMMENTS FOR STAFF  Thanked staff for their assistance with the Pumpkin Festival. Heard it was the largest crowd we have ever had. Appreciate everything everybody did.  Itv was well run.  Mayor Bishop:  Page 20 of5    Ourstaff works well with other non-profits to get things done.  REGULAR MEETING  1. Consider Rezoning Application for Parcel ID # 4962-00-41-1429 on Elkin  Wildlife Road (Saran Harris)  At last month's meeting, you saw the petition to rezone property on Elkin Wildlife Road from R-20 Residential District to M-2 Heavy Industrial The Planning Board reviewed this request September 27th, and Mayor Bishop asked for consideration of the Town Council Action sheet. Commissioner McCulloch made a motion to approve the statement that the application is consistent with all oft the objectives and policies for growth and development contained in the Town of Elkin Land Use plan. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner Gwyn, the motion was Commissioner McCulloch made a motion to approve the statement that the application is both reasonable and in the public interest. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner Wheeler, the motion was unanimously approved. Thus, the Town Council Action Sheet and application were approved. (Copy of Town Council Action sheet included as Commissioner Gwyn made a motion to approve An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Elkin, North Carolina and the Official Zoning Map, Elkin, North Carolina. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner Ball, the motion was unanimously approved. (Copy of Ordinance may be found in Ordinance Book 5, Pages 2021-10-0087 and 2021-  District.  recommends approval of this request.  unanimously approved.  Exhibit C.)  10-0088.)  2. Consider Passing a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate a  Petition of Annexation (Sarah Harris)  This request is to annex parcel #4953-04-50-9770 located on Poplar This is for development of single-family homes on these four lots. Property is contiguous to the primary corporate limits of the Town of Elkin; therefore, petition is being processed as a voluntary annexation. Property is zoned R-20 Residential District; proposed to be rezoned to  springs Road.  R-8 Residential District. Documents presented include: Petition Survey Zoning Map  Deed and property description  Resolution Directing Clerk to Investigate Resolution to Set Public Hearing  Request approval to direct the Town Clerk to investigate a petition for  this annexation.  Page 3 of5    Commissioner McCulloch made a motion to approve a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S. 160A-31. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner Ball, the motion was unanimously approved. (Copy may be found in Resolution Book 4, Page 2021-10-0263.)  3. Consider Passing a Resolution Fixing a Date of November 8 2021 fora a Public  Hearing for the Petition for Annexation (Sarah Harris)  This request is to set a date for a public hearing for the abovementioned Commissioner Wheeler made a motion to approve a Resolution Fixing the Date of al Public Hearing on the Question of Annexation Pursuant to G.S.160-31. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner McCulloch, the motion was unanimously approved. (Copy may be found in Resolution Book 4, Pages 2021-10-0264 and  property (Item #2).  2021-10-0265.)  4. Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of North Carolina and Local Govemments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation (Brent Comelison) North Carolina joined other states in lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutica. distribution companies. This proposed Memorandum of Agreement will provide for the suitable distribution of any proceeds from this litigation. Surry County stands to receive almost twenty (20) years of funding for their Opioid Response Program. By adopting this resolution, the amount they will receive will Attorney Parker has been involved with the county's attorney regarding Commissioner Gwyn made a motion to approve A Resolution by the Town of Elkin Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation. There were no questions. Upon a second by Commissioner Ball, the motion was unanimously approved. (Copy may be found in Resolution Book 4,  increase. this matter.  Pages 2021-10-0266 and 2021-10-0267.) Advisory Board Minutes Included:  COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS (Town Manager Cornelison)  Main Street Advisory Board (August 17, 2021) Library Board of Trustees (May 27, 2021)  MANAGER UPDATES  Halloween:  After reaching out to residents of West Main Street, staff has decided to block off West Main Street on October 31st from 5:00 The Downtown business group has decided not to do the parade  p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Christmas Parade: this year.  Page 4 of5    The Chamber of Commerce along with the Towns of Elkin and Jonesville are working together to have our Christmas parade. Laura Gaylord (Elkin) and Wendy Thompson (Jonesville)  are working to put this together. This has been pushed to the end of March. We will know more by retreat time.  ARP Reporting:  We plan to continue listening to everything accessible regarding  this.  Gwyn McNeil Bridge:  Adam McComb has been working with NCDOT.  While doing work on this bridge, DOT will stencil a directional arrow toward Crater Park on the bridge. Brent, Dina, Kelly and Lori have been working on a program to provide assistance for some residents with their water bills. Will be presenting this program to the Water Committee on October 22nd at noon, and will bring to this Board afterwards.  Assistance with Water Bills:  Some other towns are doing this.  There being no further business, Commissioner McCulloch made a motion to adjourn. Upon a second by Commissioner Wheeler, the motion was unanimously  approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.  Slen Bo  Sam Bishop, Mayor  Attest:  Tilley, Town Clerk  CPs  Page 50 of5