TOWN OF CRAMERION 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, June 25, 2020 @ 6:00 PM G.M. MICHAEL COMMISSION CHAMBER prior to the meeting by calling 704-824-4337.  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. June 2020, this Cramerton BOC meeting will be held via teleconference. **Note 2: Information for the public to "listen-only" to this BOC meeting will be posted via the Cramerton "sunshine"'email the Cramerton Facebook Page, and on the door of Cramerton Town  Hall (155N. Main St.).  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  4. Proclamation  a. Independence Day Proclamation: Al Proclamation celebrating July 4th as Independence Day in Cramerton (and in the United States) to honor America's 244th year as an Independent Nation! (page 4)  5. Resolution  a. Resolution #2020-02: A resolution supporting Powell Bill and regular maintenance funding for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.  (page 5)  6. Work Session  a. Cramerton Updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Final Draft)  Presentation of Updated Master Plan by Eric Smallwood and Withers Ravenel. (Full Master Plan is attached to the agenda) ii. Action Item: Considering setting a public hearing to consider approval of the Cramerton Parks & Recreation Updated Master Plan for Thursday, July 16, 2020 and direct staff to advertise accordingly.  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  June 11, 2020 meeting minutes. (pages 6 to 12)  1    b. Budget Amendments for fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020  - Budget Amendments #2020-16; #2020-17; #2020-18.  (pages 131 to 14)  8. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Board of Commissioners  - Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Budget  1. Action Item: Final discussion and consider approval of the FY 2020-2021 Cramerton Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. Note: This action is being taken in accordance and compliance with NC Law. The Cramerton Board held its official FY: 2020-2021 Budget Public Hearing at the June 11, 2020 meeting, and has waited at least 24 hours to consider adoption. Cramerton has also continued to take public comment on said budget and will read any comments into the record on this section of the agenda.  i. Public Art Murals on Cramerton Public Buildings  1. Action Item: Presentation, discussion, and feedback of two privately funded public art murals on Town owned buildings. (Note: Draft renderings will be presented at the meeting.)  b. Planning & Zoning  - Urban Farming Ordinance in Cramerton (pages 15 to 17)  1. Action Item: Consider approval of amending Chapter 90 of the Cramerton Code of Ordinances to allow Chickens in Residential Zoning Districts (Note: Specific "red line"language  is included with the memo).  9. BIG BOARD (pages 18 to2 21)  a. NCDOT/Road Projects in Cramerton. (*Document is attached to the  agenda)  10.Manager's Report (pages 22 to29) 11. General Staff Reports (as needed)  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  13.Public Comment  Note: The public comment section for the Cramerton BOC June 25, 2020 meeting will be received via email and read during this section of the meeting. Please see the end of this  agenda for "electronic public comment'rules.  14.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, July 16th @ 6pm (held via zoom)  Rules for "electronic public comments" for the June 25, 2020 BOC Meeting  2  2    The Board will hear public comment att the end oft the meeting by email only. Please email your comments to osCamtwdaN on or before Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 6:30pm. F Please include your name and address and your comment will be read into the record at the  appropriate time.  Comments submitted anonymously will not be read into the record. Comments are limited to three minutes per comment.  The Board will allocate no more than (20 minutes) per meeting to the reading of submitted Public  Comment.  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    CRARE  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION INI RECOGNITION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 2020  AND COMMEND ITS CELEBRATION  CARO  WHEREAS, the 4th ofJ July will mark 244 years ago our Nation's Founders declared' "these United Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States"; and WHEREAS, this declaration marked an influential milestone in the history ofhuman freedom WHEREAS, on this anniversary of the signing of our Declaration ofl Independence we pay tribute to the courage and dedication oft those patriots who established our great country. We celebrate the values ofjustice and equality that strengthen our country; and WHEREAS, at the core of our country's Declaration ofl Independence, "all men are created equal" and "they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights". In pursuit of these ideals, generations of Americans have unveiled new hopes of freedom that simply cannot WHEREAS, as citizens oft the State ofNorth Carolina, celebrating our country' s cherished independence, we should not only take pride in our vibrant history, but also look to the future WHEREAS, we offer immense gratitude to all oft the patriots ofl both our past and present who have sought to advance freedom, establish virtue, and build foundations of peace. Because of their sacrifice, this country remains a beacon of! hope for all who dream ofal life filled with NOW, THEREFORE, I, William A. Cauthen, Mayor, oft the Town of Cramerton, do hereby recognize July 4, 2020, as INDEPENDENCE DAY", and commend all town citizens to  and liberty; and  be bound by the borders of our country; and  withl hope, confidence, and grace; and  liberty,justice, and happiness.  celebrate.  Adopted this the 25th day of. June 2020.  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk  4    EST  RESOLUTION #2020-02 SUPPORTING POWELL BILL AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation owns many of the major thoroughfares throughout Cramerton and is responsible for ensuring that these thoroughfares  are maintained in a manner that safely moves people and freight; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton and municipalities across North Carolina rely on funding from the state motor fuels tax to fund resurfacing and maintenance of municipal streets  through the "Powell Bill" funding formula in the General Statues; and  WHEREAS, wel-maintained city streets and NCDOT thoroughfares are vital for economic development, mobility of people and freight, and quality of life for our residents,  visitors, and business community; and  WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a large decrease in fuel consumption and other revenue-generating sources, which has cost NCDOT millions of  dollars; and  WHEREAS, NCDOT has suspended work on most transportation projects in response and is considering reductions in Powell Bill funding and in the basic maintenance of its system, such as resurfacing and mowing of rights-of-way, which will result in the decreased safety of travelers and in unsightly conditions of state thoroughfares in Cramerton and other municipalities across the state. Any reduction of maintenance responsibility of NCDOT could force municipalities to spend their limited resources on mowing of state roads.  NOWT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Town of Cramerton, North Carolina, hereby supports Powell Bill and NCDOT maintenance funding to promote the quality of life and to provide economic opportunities for the well-being  of its citizens.  Adopted this 25th day of June 2020.  ATTEST:  William A. Cauthen, Mayor  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  5    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON June1 11, 2020  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 6:00 Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. Mayor Cauthen, Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. Commissioners Abernathy, Atkinson, Neeley, and Rice verbally confirmed their Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Neeley provided the invocation and pledge Adoption of Agenda for this meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes: Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted Note: There will be Public Comménts for this June 11th BOC meeting. The Public Comments Section for the month of. June will be held at the. June 25th BOC meeting.  p.m., as a virtual meeting via Zoom.  attendance. ofallegiance.  yes. The vote was 5to0 0i in favor ofadoption of agenda for this meeting.  Proclamations  a. Celebrating thé Graduates of2020: A proclamation recognizing and celebrating the Graduating Classes of 2020 and their ability to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemiç. and strive. for and achieve great success! The Town of Cramerton wishes all of you the best as you work towards your next great milestones! A copy of the  proclamations will be placed in the minutes book.  Consent Agenda (Action Item): Consider approval oft the consent agenda.  a. Minutes  i.May 21,2020 meeting minutes.  b. Budget Amendments for fiscal year (FY)2019-2020  i.Budget Amendments #2020-13; #2020-14; #2020-15. A motion to adopt by the proposed consent agenda was made by Commissioner Rice. Seconded by Commissioner Neeley. Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; and Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. The vote was 51 to Oin favor of approval of  the consent agenda. Copies will be placed in the minutes book.  Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. A public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Cramerton Town Budget and  Fee Schedule.  Town of Cramerton - June 11,2020 - Page 1  6    - Open Public Hearing: A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; and Commissioner Neeley voted yes. ii. Staff Comments /BOC Q&A: The Town Manager thanked the Board and financial stafff for their help. A: review ofthe budget message was provided. Discussion was held about collection of the proposed $15.00 vehicle license tag fee. This fee can be approved att the. June 25th, meeting. Ifnot approved it will: not affect thej proposed budget or affect the current Fund Balance. The town owes $370,000.00 for the last paving project and would need to pay this loan off prior to requesting a new loan per the iii. Public Comments: Attorney Wolter read into the public record from the email received from Astrid Duarte, 127 Berry Mountain Road, Cramerton.  The vote was 51 to0in favor of opening the public hearing.  Finance Director.  "Dear Mr. Cauthen  Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed budget. At this time we can reflect on our priorities for the kind ofs society we want to live in and then wel have to determine the best route to achieve our goals. Cramerton has made incredible strides sincel Ihave lived. here in regards toi improved recreational access for our citizens. Ibelieve that creates a healthier, happier and safer environment for all ofus. In keeping with these accomplishments I would like to propose. some ideas about redirecting resources to further improve our little cornèr oft the world. Iknow that financing the police dept. is a large chunk of our budget, including, the purchase oft new vehicles. What I would like to discuss isw whether some. oft the money earmarked for a traditional police force that is focused. on' "law: ànd order" and rounding up the criminal element roaming our streets could be redirected to social programs that have been proven to create safer environments. The police have been called upon to handle drug overdoses, mental health problems, security at community events, disputes between children ins school, and I'm sure other situations that I am not even aware of. The question is whether an authority figure with a gun is the right provider in these situations? Ifeel that many ofs society's problems have been downloaded to a police force ill equipped to properly resolve and de escalate these occurrences. It'snot fair to the police or to the citizens. We will always need some mechanism to deal with the odd act of criminal violence but most of our societal problems cannot be rectified through the deployment ofpolice as we know them today. What ifa portion of the funds we are directing to police vehicles and armaments and surveillance equipment were spent on mental health support, housing, apprenticeship programs, after school programs and in school mediators? What If3/4 of our police staff were: not equipped with guns and vests and tazers and police cars but were empowered to be a social support team with the skills to make ai real difference? Ij personally believe we would live in a community that is even safer than what we already have. Please don'tthink of  Town of Cramerton - June 11,2020 - Page2  7    this as defunding but ofredirecting our resources in a more positive manner to Ifyou would kindly distribute this email to the commissioners I would appreciate  continue building our community.  that.  Many thanks for your time and efforts.  Astrid Duarte".  No other public comments were received.  iv. Close Public Hearing: A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to close the public hearing. Commissioner Rice seconded the motion. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The vote was 5 to Oi in favor of closing the public hearing. Due to the current virtual meeting law the town will accept public comments for the next 24 hours to be  read into the record on June 25th.  Note: Compared toj previous years, and due to COVID-19, the State ofNorth Carolina is requiring that any municipal government wait at. least 24 hours to make a decision regarding aj public hearing matter. Therefore, in compliance with the State of NC Law, the Cramerton BOC will make their  decision on the FY 2020-2021 Budget at the. June 25, 2020 BOC meeting.  Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing a. Parks and Recreation .C Central Park Capital Project  1.1 Updated Timeline; Eric Smallwood stated hei is working with TRU to get water to the restrooms. TRU was; able to locate an old account int their database system. The contractor may be out next Thursday or. Friday of next week to begin work on the restrooms. Commissioner Neeley asked ift the restrooms would be ready by July 4th. Mr. Smallwood stated possibly if no there are. no issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked about the various surface materials being used. Crushed concrete will be used for the enhanced natural surface trail and material similar to what is being used at George Poston Park for the biking trails. Any useable soil removed from the gulley repair will be placed to create earth mounds. Parking will be at the ballfields with additional signage and striping for this area similar to what is in the Lakewood neighborhood. The condition of the parking lot is comparable to the parking lot in the downtown area. Some improvements have been made repairs to the storage lot area along with visual blockage buffering and he plans to have this parking lot restriped for an addition of about twenty-five (25)to thirty (30); percent more vehicles. Trees and other landscaping for the park will be partnered with other groups such as the Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, and/or the U.S. Forestry Division in Mount Holly. MJC Renovations is the contractor for the bathrooms, Sherrill Backhoe and Landscaping is the  Town of Cramerton - June 11,2020- - Page 3  8    contractor for the gulley grading, and the trail work is being completed by Blue Ridge Trail Works. The interactive public art area can be added at a later date.  b. Planning & Zoning  U Urban Farming Ordinance in Cramerton  1. Action Item: The Planning Director stated ai request wasi received to consider an amendment to the town's code ofc ordinances that would allow for the keeping of chickens on a limited basis. Scott Kincaid, 152 North Main Street, stated at the onset oft the COVID-19 pandemic in early March, he received six (6) baby chicks for his daughters from a co-worker, He stated he was not aware of the town's ordinance. Commissioner Abernathy was in support of adopting a stance consistent with what the Town ofl Belmont has done. Commissioner Rice stated his support but did add that he did not want this to be a burden for the code enforcement officer along with his other duties. Commissioner Atkinson stated his support. Commissioner Neeley stated her support. The Planning Director stated he wanted Chapter 90 oft the Town Code to be codified as an amendment to the town's existing ordinance. As an ordinance change to the Town Code, no public hearing will be needed. No code enforcement actions will be taken while the ordinance is being amended. Mr. Kincaid thanked the Mayor and Board of Commissioners for listening to him and he loves the town. He stated Mr. Krimminger is a fantastic code enforcement officer and is doing a great job. Commissioner Abernathy stated her support of amending this ordinance; Commissioner Neeley voiced her support; and Commissioner Atkinson voiced 1. Action Item: Consider approval of VCM Phase 1B, Map 2. The Planning advised that three (3) lots in Phase B were not adopted originally as the developer did not have the road built to the end of Phase 1B at the time of plat approval. The. developer is working with Two Rivers Utilities about some issues and the staff will recommend approval of the plat once these issues have been resolved and the road has been completed. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the VCM Phase 1B, Map 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Mayor Pro" Tempore voted yes. The motion passed 5 to0i in  his support, ii. VCM Phase 1B, Map. 2  favor of approval ofVCM Phase 1B, Map 2.  iii. Weavers Run Traffic Study Update: Following a citizen's request the Cramerton Police Department conducted a speed study. The speed study was evaluated under the town' traffic calming policy. The posted speed limit on Weavers Run is twenty (20) miles per hour. The study was completed in two phases. Results of the study showed an average speed of fifteen (15) miles per hour indicating a Class Z traffic issue. There have been no reported traffic collisions in the study area within the last twelve (12) months. Based on the findings, increased speed enforcement has been initiated. Mayor Cauthen asked that this traffic study be placed on the town's  website.  Town of Cramerton - June 11,2020 - Page 4  9    Public Works  N NCDOT Projects in Cramerton  1. Action Item: Update, review and provide additional direction (if any) regarding the $750,000 in discretionary funding from Senator Harrington for Market Street Intersection improvements. Mayor Cauthen stated the original $750,000 was part of discretionary funding from the state in 2015 to the Town of Cramerton and the Town of McAdenville for road improvements at Market Street and Wesleyan Avenue. The condition on this funding was to wait until NCDOT finished the Build A Better Boulevard widening project through the corridor. The Board discussed meeting with the Town of McAdenville council members and Senator Harrington to discuss spending this money. The Powell Bill could be reduced by twenty (20) percent for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Ar resolution has been prepared by the City of Belmont asking legislators to retain the Powell Bill. NCDOT informed the town that the Cramer Mountain Road paving project has until 2021 to be completed by Asphalt Paving of Shelby. The Board consented to have staff gather additional information regarding possible reallocation ofthis fund or free this funding for the original project.  Manager's Report  COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Updated information will continue to be sent out. The administrative office ofParks and Recreation will reopen next week. The gym will remain closed  until further notice. The pool is scheduled to open on June 20th.  Withers Ravenel is waiting on a debrief from the federal government regarding the The developer for the MT Land project has asked that the setting of the public hearing be rescheduled until August. The Board members consented to the July 16th meeting being held by  brownfields grant.  Zoom.  Commissioner Atkinson askedifschematics: had been received from Gary Fankhauser about  the Veterans Memorial. The Town Manager stated no.  General Staff. Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum: A copy ofreport in minutes book Police Department: Chief Adams voiced the police department's commitment to compassion for our services to the community. The biggest goal is training and evaluating procedures to accomplish this goal. He stated he has several officers that he will want to recognize. There have been several shootings and one of the officers provided lifesaving Finance Department: The Finance Director stated that budget amendment #15 needs to bea amended. Amotion was made by Commissioner Rice to: reconsider the consent agenda without the budget amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; and  efforts to the one of the victims at the recent shooting.  Commissioner Neeley voted yes. The motion passed 5 to Oin favor.  Town of Cramerton June 11, 2020-Page 5  10    Commissioner Abernathy requested the budget amendments be pulled from the consent Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the May 215, ,2020 Board of Commissioner minutes. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to approve the amended budget amendments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; and Commissioner Thel Finance Director stated he should havei information ont the sales and tax fund tomorrow or Monday. This will be first month that should show impact from the COVID-19 The new auditing firm will begin their preliminary field work next Wednesday and Thursday. Parks and Recreation Department: Eric Smallwood had nothing else to report. Planning and Zoning Department: Josh Watkins had nothing else to report.  agenda.  Commissioner Rice voted yes. The motion passed 5 to 0 in favor.  Atkinson voted yes. The motion passed 5 to Oin favor.  Fire Department: Chief Foulk had nothing to report.  Town Clerk: Nothing to report. Town Attorney: Nothing to report. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners:  Commissioner Abernathy thanked the Finance. Director for his pride in his work. She thanked Police ChiefAdams for serving as the town's police chiefand for our officers. She offered prayers for his safety, and the. safety of! his officers and to all of his brothers and sisters that also serve in law enforcement. Chief Adams thanked her for her support and advised he would pass her Commissioner Atkinson asked about a future meeting with the code enforcement officer attending in person. The Planning Director stated a report from the code enforcement officer is included in the agenda at the seçond meeting ofe each month. An in-person report was scheduled to be held quarterly but due to the COVID-19 virus no in-person meetings have been held. Commissioner Atkinson asked when would the next Shred It be held. The Town Manager stated this even is usually included as part of the town's Earth Day festival. Commissioner Atkinson stated work continues on bridge lighting and a demo from the contractor should be scheduledsoon.  sentiments to his officers,  He thanked the police chief for his leadership  Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias had nothing to report.  Commissioner Neeley asked about the status of the natural path that is proposed for Cramer Mountain Road. Mr. Smallwood stated the natural trail path is ai rezoning condition ofthe Villages at Cramerton Mills project. Mr. Watkins stated this part of the plan is under review as part of the phase that includes townhomes. She offered her congratulations to the graduates of 2020. She  Town ofCramerton - June 11,2020 - Page 6  11    thanked the Town Manager for following up on the potholes she asked about. She thanked the Commissioner Rice stated the fire department was able to hold their first in-person training this past Monday. He thanked the Public Works Department and the police department for their quick response about the stop sign that was. knocked down in Lakewood. He thanked ChiefFoulk and Chief Adams for the great work they do and for keeping us in a positive light working with Mayor Cauthen stated the town needs to partner with NCDOT to make sure that crossings on Cramer Mountain Road are actively marked with lighting for safety especially with the addition of the future natural trail path. Mayor Cauthen stated that the road signs behind the R.T. Hill Building have been knocked down along with damage to the grassy area. He stated his Closed Session: [N.C.G.S 143-318.11(5)) To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf oft the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease. A motion was made by CommissionerN Neeley to enter into closed session. Thei motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes;. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes; and Commissioner Rice voted yes. The motion was 5 to Oin favor to enter into closed session. AI motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to return to open session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. Commissioner Abernathy voted yes; Commissioner Atkinson voted yes; and Commissioner Rice voted yes. The motion passed 5 to 0 in favor of Adjournmient: Upon return to open session and no action taken by the Board during closed session, a motion to adjourn was made by. Commissioner Abernathy and seconded by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Neeley voted yes; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias voted yes. Commissioner Atkinson was not available via Zoom. The vote was 5 to 0 in favor of  Finance Director for all he does.  the citizens.  appreciation of the police chief and his department.  returning to open session.  adjourning at 8:48 p.m.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton June 11,2020- - Page 7  12    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: CC: From: Date: Re:  Board of Commissioners David Pugh, Town Manager Joel Lineberger, Finance Director  6/19/2020  Consent Agenda Item for 6/25/20 meeting  Attached for Board consideration are Final Budget Amendments #16 - #18 to properly reflect ansactonswthntworuns and authorize funding within the Panning Department as explained Proposed Amendment #16. This proposed amendment is to update the Fleet Funding Capital Reserve Fund budgetary accounts to reflect previously budgeted transfers. While authorized transfers were made in each of years 2019 and 2020 the budget accounts for this fund do not currently reflect these authorizations. Note that thus far two transfers of $100,000 have been made. This amendment will authorize the full $200,000 or any part thereof to be transferred Proposed Amendment: #17. This proposed amendment is to reflect proper budgetary amounts for the reclassification of a $61,000 transfer back to the General Fund. Previously the $61,000 was netted against revenue. For full financial statement disclosure a journal entry has been made to show the transfer back as an expenditure rather than a revenue offset. Proposed Amendment#18. This proposed amendment is a final annual "audit insurance" entry for a previously overlooked account within the Planning Department. Note that the Planning Department is operating within current budget authorizations, however, my projected margin is somewhat uncomfortable given the unknown extent of June engineering services to be invoiced  int thet following paragraphs.  back tot the General Fundy without need off future authorization.  inJuly that must be reflected as a current year expenditure. Conclusion and Recommendation:  Proposed Amendments #16 and #17 are housekeeping" items. The proposed Amendment #18 should assure budgetary compliance with State statutes by avoiding overspend within the Itisr recommended that these proposed budget amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,  department. 2020 be approved.  1  13    Town of Cramerton Budget Ordinance Amendments Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020  BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners that the Budget Ordinance of June 6, 2019 is hereby Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for operations oft the Town of Cramerton and its activities  amended as follows:  for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2019 and ending June 30, 2020 as shown below:  Account 70-4700-980 70-3600-019 46-4700-900 46-3600-004 10-4910-190 10-7000-150  Debit $100,000.00  Credit $100,000.00  #16  Transfer to General Fund  Transfer from General Fund FYE 19 To update Fund budget for prior transfers 29/74 Greenway-Transter to General Fund 29/74 Greenway-Transter from Gen Fund To update Fund budget for reclassified transactions Plamming-Engineering Pass-through Fees Capital Outlay-Gen Govt-Other To cover potential engineering fees to be invoiced after 6/30/20  #17  $61,000.00  $61,000.00  #18  $15,000.00  $15,000.00  Section 2. Copies oft this amendment shall bej provided to the Town Finance Officer and Town Clerk to bel kept on file by them for the direction and disbursement ofTown funds.  ADOPTED and effective this the 25th day ofJune 2020.  William Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  14    TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: June 22"d, 2020 RE: Chickens in Residential Zoning Districts  Based ont the comments received at thel last Board of Commissioners meeting, staff! has written ar revision to Chapter 90 of the Town Code to allowi for the keeping ofc chickens in residential districts. The Town of Belmont has recently gonet through the process of revising their livestock ordinance toi include provisions for keeping chickens; the Cooperative Extension was brought int to advise the Town on changing these rules. Lasti fall, the Town of Belmont changed their rules to allow thet following:  Upt to 41 hens permitted per residence No roosters are allowed No chickens in multi-family complexes No on-site slaughter of chickens  Chicken keeping arear must be! kept in a coop or tractor during non-daylight hours. During daylight hours, chickens may be located in a coop, run, tractor, or securely fenced area An annual permit for keeping chickens must be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Department The only change that staff has requested from the Belmont Ordinance isi int thes setbacks fors side and rear property lines for any chicken; Belmont requires a 25fts setback for all chicken appurtenances, and staffis recommending this be reduced to 15ft. The reason for thisi is duet tot the nature of the lots in Cramerton; many of thel lots are 60ft wide or less in some circumstances; and a 25ft setback on each side would eliminate the ability to keep chickens per this ordinance. A15ft setback would: still provide separation while acknowledging the development pattern established int the Town over the last 100 years. Attached you will find a redlined section of Chapter 90. Red text withs strikethroughs indicates language to be removed, andi redt text with no strikethroughs indicates language to be added. Staffi is requesting that the Board of Commissioners review the information provided and hold a vote on amending the Town Code regarding chickens in residential districts.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  15    $90.07 PERMIT PROVISIONS. older, kept outside.  (A) Dogs and cats. A permit shall be required for more than four dogs or cats, four months or (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, or keep custody ofc or to take care ofmore than four dogs, more than four cats or any combination of dogs or cats numbering greater than four animals, four months or older, who are frequently outside on the premises, unless the person (2) Ifaj person has more than four dogs or cats frequently outside on the premises, then the Code. Administrator must make the following five findings in order to issue a special permit: (a) Noise from the dogs or cats will not interfere with an abutting occupant's use and (b) Any odor or unsanitary conditions caused by the dogs or cats will noti interfere with an (c) More than four dog runs or other dog-related structures or any combination thereof shall not bej permitted ift the structures can be seen from an abutting occupant's property ina a  has a special permit issued by the town.  peaceful enjoyment oft the property;  abutting occupant's use and peaceful enjoyment of the property;  residentiary zoned district; for abutting occupants; and and enjoyment of abutting property. (B) Livestock or other domestic animals.  (d) There is no evidence that the dogs or cats pose any health problem or disease exposure (e) The dogs or cats do not interfere in some other similar manner with the peaceful use  (1) Aj permit, to bei issued by the Planning and Zoning Department oft the town, must be obtained tol keep any pigs, sheep, horses, mules or goats, or any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys (2) No person shall keep any pigs, sheep, horses, mules or goats, or any ehiekens; ducks, geese, turkeys or other domestic fowl (excluding domesticated chickens), cattle or livestock on any lot or parcel ofl land on which a residence, industry or business is located unless said lot or parcel ofland shall contain two acres or more, or within 300: feet of any residence, place of business or public street, or within 100 feet of any property line, whichever is greater, nor within aj pen or other enclosure which provides less than 900 square feet of space for each animal or fowl without aj permit from the Code. Administrator. The Code. Administrator shall issue a permit only when, in his or her sound judgment, the keeping of such an animal in a yard or building under the circumstances as set forth in the application for the permit will not injuriously affect (3) All pigs and chickens within town limits must bel kept in aj pen or coop constructed in a manner satisfactory to the Code Administrator. AMahskesop-mutheemsnuadinsuche "awhwlwyaesiewassahwvelhegww When animals or fowl are kept within corporate limits, the building, structure, corral, pen or enclosure in which they are kept shall at all times be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Excrement should be  or other domestic fowl, cattle or livestock within town limits.  the public health.  16    removed regularly from the living space of aj penned or chained animal adequate to the sanitation (4) This section shall not apply to, and no permit shall be required for, any agricultural operation within G.S. $ 106-700, Nuisance Liability of Agricultural Operation.  ofquarters and the health ofthe animal.  (C)Chicken Keeping Requirements (I) Keeping of domesticated chickens. (a) Roosters are prohibited  (b) No more than four (4) chickens shall be kept or maintained. (c) No chickens shall be allowed in multi-family complexes. (d) There shall be no on-site slaughter of chickens.  (e) A permit must be obtained and renewed on an annual basis through the  Planning and Zoning Department. (2) Coop, Run, and Tractor Requirements  (a). A predator proof coop or chicken tractor are required for the keeping of (b) Chicken keeping area must be located in the rear yard ofthe property. (c) Chicken keeping area must be at least 15 feet from any rear and side property (d) Number and type of fowl must be appropriate for the size and furnishings of  domesticated chickens.  lines.  the coop/run/tractor.  (i) Minimum of4 square feet of floor area per chicken. (e) Coops, runs, and chicken tractors must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition with all droppings and organic waste material removed and disposed of (f) All chickens must be. kept in a coop or chicken tractor during non-daylight hours. During daylight hours, chickens may be located in a coop, run, chicken  in a proper manner.  tractor, or securely fenced area.  17    S a 2  18    a  - A  19    E  20    5 4 N   21    TOWN  CRAMERTON  ER  OF  EST.  1915  Manager's Report (June 2020)    TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE:. June 25, 2020 RE: Managers Report (for May 2020) Introduction  The information below and attached documents are for the. June 25, 2020 Cramerton Manager's Report. This represents a compiling of department information for the month of May 2020. Additional, more specific documents are indicated as 'attachments".  BOC and General Administration (includes meetings and events)  N/A  Planning & Zoning  Public Works  Total Permits Issued May 2020: 16 Residential Permits: 14 Home Additions:2 Residential Accessory Structures:1 Nonresidential Permits: 2  Bulk Item-52 tons Yard' Waste-30 tons Trash pickup on ROW-22 bags TRASH CAN DELIVERY- BROWN:: 12, GREEN: 10 TIMBERLAKE AREA: COMPLETED ALL PATCH REPAIRS RIVERSIDE AREAS: COMPLETED. ALL PATCH REPAIRS. EASTWOOD DR ROW: COMPLETED STORMWATER  New Home Permits: 10 Rez. Interior Upfits: 1  Commercial Permits: 1-zoning use permit for addinga coffee shop use at A Little Bit of Art at South Fork Village Sign Permits: 1- Sign permit for wayfinding signs for the  REPAIR  Town. CO's issued: 0  STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT  Monthly Trends/ Notes: New home permit requests increased slightly over April numbers; 3 new home starts in Villages at South Fork, and 1 new start in' VCM for Smith Douglas Homes, 1 new: start in' VCM for Brookline Homes, and 3 new home starts in Courtyards at Cramerton. If COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, iti is expected that we will: see a risei in new home starts during the summer Code Enforcement: Please. see page 4-8 oft this report.  months.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina! 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 1  22    Cramerton FD Report: May 2020 May 2020 FD activity report  Cramerton Fire Department This report was generated on 6/23/2020 8:28:18A AM Start Date: 05/01/2020 End Date: 05/31/2020 INCIDENT# ADDRESS  Cramerton. NG  Basic Incident Info with Number of Responding Apparatus and Personnel for Date Range  DATE 05/02/2020 2020-121 05/03/2020 2020-122  INCIDENTTYPE 735. Alam system sounded due tor malfunction 743.Smoke delector activation, nof fre. unintentional 743-S Smoke delector activation, nof fire. unintentional kettle 500- Service Call, other governmental: agency 551. Assist policed ord other govemmental: agency ton malfunction 551- -Assist police ord other govemmental agency 322-Motor vehicle accident with 322.Molorv vehicle accident with njuries 611. Dispatched &cancelled en route 322. Motory vehiclea accident with injuries  SHIFT ZONE MçAdenville- Town of 1 MeAdenville Cramerton- Towno of Cramerton Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cramerton- Cramerton Town of MA-MutualAld MA-Mulual Aid Cramerton- Town of Cramerton MA-Mutual/ Aid Cramerton. Town of Cramerton Cramerton. Town of Cramerton McAdenvile- Town of 3 McAdenvile McAdenvile- Town of MçAdenville  #APP. #PERS. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2  100SAXONY DR 416MAYMONT DR  3 4 4 2 5 3 5 3 10  05/05/2020 2020-123 249EIGHTHAVE 05/08/2020 2020-125 2033 PIN OAKPL 05/10/2020 2020-126 05/15/2020 2020-127 4000AKLANDDR 05/15/2020 2020-128 RD 05/16/2020 2020-129 05/17/2020 2020-130 05/19/2020 2020-131 200MARKETST 05/19/2020 2020.132 05/20/2020 2020-133 20OWESLEYANDR  05/07/2020 2020-124 OSTUARISLANDNG DR 653-Smoke from barbecue. tar  146CARRIE ELIZABETH 551-Assist police orc ather 500 CRAMER MOUNTAIN 735-Alarm system sounded due  CT  SNEWHOPERD CRAMERI MOUNTAINRD injuries 2400 NInterstate! 85  DATE 05/21/2020 2020-134 05/22/2020 05/22/2020 2020-136 05/23/2020 2020-137 05/23/2020 2020-138 05/24/2020 2020-139 05/24/2020 2020-140 05/26/2020 2020-141 05/26/2020 2020-142 05/28/2020 2020-143 05/29/2020 2020-144  INCIDENT# ADDRESS 2020-135  INCIDENTTYPE to mafunction 500.Service Cal, other 500-Service Cal, other govemmental. agency 311-Medical assist, assist EMS crew 500-Service Call other 651-Smoke scare. odor ofsmoke 311-Medical assist. assistEMS crew fre-urintentons  SHIFT ZONE Cramerton- Town of Cramerton McAdenvile- McAdenvile Townof 1 Cramerton- Cramerton Town of MA-Mutual Aid Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cremenon-Town of Cramerion Cramerion-Town of Cramerton Cramerton- Town of Cramerton Cramerton. Town of Cramerton Cramerton-Town of Cramerton Crameron-Town of Cramerton  #APP. #PERS. 1 2 2  501 CRAMERI MOUNTAIN 735-A Alarm system soundeddue  RD RMVERSIDEL DR BALTIMORE OR 3007H HICKORY GROVE 551-Assist police ard other RD 3FIRSTST 61EWASHNGTONST 500-Service Cal, other 118 CRAMERI MOUNTAIN wOODS 236EIGHTHAVE WILKINSONBLVD  5 5 6 3 4  2 1  1006 South Foik Vilage DR 730- System malfuncton, other 1001 South Fock Vinaget DR 745-Alarm system actvason. no  6 3 4  TOTAL# INCIDENTS: 24  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 2  23    Cramerton Police Department  CRAMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT: May, 2020  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTALS  ARREST TOTALS DWI ARRESTS CASE TOTALS Larceny Breaking & Entering Drug Offenses Assaults Fraud TRAFFIC CITATIONS License' Vios. Registration' Vios. Restraint Vios. Speeding' Vios. Unsafe Movement Other Traffic TRAFFIC CRASHES  22 25 20 14 13 2 3 1 0 1 31 20 25 19 19 4 4 5 8 5 2 1 2 2 0 6 6 9 5 2 3 0 1 0 5 5 2 3 2 1 134 133 86 8 52 32 32 22 3 15 50 56 28 1 5 1 0 1 0 0 47 39 31 2 31 2 1 1 1 0 2 5 3 1 1 14 12 14 9 12  94 7 114 26 7 28 9 13 413 104 140 2 150 5 12 61  Parks & Recreation  Camps (capped at 20 participants) -Nature Explorers: July 15-18 8 participants -Baseball: June 29-July 2-20 registrants (capped) -Softball: July 13-16- 21 registrants -Daily check in and check out is drive by only to -All camp instructors undergo daily temperature checks and health questionnaires and wear masks for the -All camps have a staff employee present who controls water coolers and assists in breaking the camp into All camp participants undergo a daily temperature check and health questionnaire. Fall soccer, volleyball, softball and baseball are supposed to start registration on. July 1. We are waiting for Covid-19 updates before we move forward.  Admmstrative/erenne  -The Recreation Center is open for administrative purposes -Soccer: July 6-9- 15 registrants  -All employees undergo a temperature check daily -All employees answer a health questionnaire daily -All public spaces, picnic tables, and rocking chairs are being disinfected three times a day. Pool (Emergency capacity: 30 patrons) -Opened Saturday, June 20 and we are averaging 25 -All employees undergo temperature checks and health -AIl high touch and public areas are cleaned hourly, and high touch and public areas are disinfected three times a day Sports  minimize contact majority of camp smaller groups  patrons per day. questionnaires daily  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 3  24    Monthly Enforcement Summary  May 2020  Field Inspections: 39 Total active cases: 11 Resolved Cases: 10 Highlights:  Signs collected from the ROW:11  428 Fifteenth Street: Grass exceeds town code limits and the storage building in the rear yard in damaged and cannot be closed or secured to prevent infestation of vermin. Action: Per attorney advice, Idiscovered an alternate address for Ms. McQueen through al public records search. The alternate address is 2031 Mountain Island Way, Mt. Holly NC: 28210. Mailed Ms. McQueen the complete NOV package 1/24/20201 requesting: a Update: The complainant had an opportunity to speak with a resident and they worked out some issues. The grass is now being mowed and action has started on the removal 29 Second Street: Site visit was completed 11/20/19. No answer at the door.Itaped the NOVS and summary letters to the front door. Ms. Annon needs to contact me by Action: Working on the legal notice for the Intent to Remove document and language Update: Recently discovered a valid address for the owner and have received a response from her husband. Imailed all the outstanding abatement fees and penalties 31 Second Street: Site visit was completed 11/20/19. No answer at the door. taped the NOVS and summary letters to the front door. Ms. Annon needs to contact me by Action: Working on the legal notice for the Intent to Remove document and language Update: Recently discovered a valid address for the owner and have receiveda a response from her husband. Imailed all the outstanding abatement fees and penalties  response.  of the accessory building. RESOLVED  12/12/19.  for the administrative search warrant. via certified and am awaiting contact.  12/12/19.  fori the administrative search warrant. via certified and am awaiting contact.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 4  25    45Third Street: Mr. Steve Neal emailed an update that the client is still resolving the Action: Karen has provided very helpful guidance for the notices and administrative search warrant wording. The Intent to Remove Notice was posted on the front door 2/3/2020 and the mortgage company was notified via email. Twill go to the Gaston County Magistrate's Office 2/10/2020 and obtain the warrant allowing the Town to enter the property and remove the vehicle. The towing service has been worked out and the Chief Adams will have an officer on site during the removal. The removal will occur Update: Currently awaiting to hear from the towing company and if any monies are 219 Tenth Street: Site inspection was completed 12/10/19. On an unrelated investigation, Mr. Guthrie exited his house and stopped me in the street to inquire about the neighbor's house at 219Tenth. It does appear abandoned and will contact owner to let them know the siding on the rear of the house is falling off as well as the rear and side yard over completely overgrown. Mailed courtesy notice that same day since the residence was vacant and owned by a party out of state. On 12/30/19, Ms. Justice called mei from New. Jersey and will fix the issues. She will return to NC at the end of January and requestedimeet: her on site to explain the violations. l'agreed to Action: Ihave not spoken to Ms. Justice since 12/30/2019 and will attempt to contact Update: No status change. Iphoned Ms. Justice and left a voicemail 5/28/2020. The meeting scheduled for 4/15/2020 was cancelled and awaiting to hear back from Ms. 7308 Gingham Drive: Received a complaint concerning some melted soffit hanging down on the front porch at the residence. On 12/30/19, confirmed the violation. Mr. Watkins had issued an accessory building permit last year and provided me a contact number for Ms. Colleen Healey. Iphoned Ms. Healey 12/31/19 and we discussed the issue. She has the work scheduled and will notify me upon completion. Action: A site inspection was conducted on 1/22/2020. The melted soffit has not been corrected. Iwill contact Ms. Healey again for a time frame of repair. Update: No status change. Icalled Ms. Healey 704-222-8136 on 5/28/2020 requesting 538 Brooklyn Avenue: On 3/26/2020, an email was forwarded to me concerning feral cats defecating on adjacent properties. The complaint stated the owner fed the animals  estate and he will continue to monitor for any changes.  2/11/2020 if not removed by the owner prior.  owed.  assist.  her regarding the physical condition oft the vacant dwelling.  Justice to reschedule.  an update on the soffit repair.  by leaving food outside attracting the animals.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 5  26    Action: On 3/31/2020, Imet with an adjacent property owner and verified the complaint was valid. After consulting with Karen, two courtesy warnings were issued for Update: lam performing weekly inspections on the property and haven'tr noticed any 6141 Ridgeway Drive: Complainant states a non-operative vehicle is located on the Action: On 3/19/2020,lverfied the complaint was valid and issued a courtesy warning Update: On 4/15/2020, Mr. Thackston and Is spoke and he has ordered a fuse-box for the Ford truck. He will keep me up to speed on the truck repairs. Subsequently, Mr. Thackston has called my cellphone several times with updates on the repairs. 450E Eighteenth Street: Complainant states the grass is overgrown. Action: On4/9/2020, Imailed al Notice of Violation for the grass violation. Update: No response and scheduled mowing. Grass was mowed 4/22/2020 and the bill  violations of the Town Code.  cats during my visits. Iwill continue to monitor.  property. same day.  was mailed to the owner 5/28/2020.  152 North Main Street: Complainant states a chicken is being maintained at the Action: On5 5/19/2020, I was notified about the chicken and mailed an educational letter same day. Mr. Kincaid called me 5/22/2020 and requested an extension of the correction time SO he could present the situation to the Commissioners. lagreed. Update: Iwill wait for guidance from the Commissioners on how they wish stafft to 399 Woodlawn Avenue: On 4/2/2020, the complainant phoned in stating. junk and Action: Imade several attempts to contact the owner with no success. Imailed an Update: Asof5/5/2020, l've had no contact from the owner but some cleanup is  residence.  proceed.  debris located on adjacent properties. educational letter 4/21/2020. occurring. Iwill continue to monitor.  100 Sixth Street: On /19/2020,lrereived a call stating the tenants had moved out of the rental and left furniture in the driveway as well as the grass is overgrown. Action: A: site inspection was completed 5/19/2020. Imailed an educational letter for the junk and grass the same day. The grass was cut 5/26/2020 but the furniture remained. Mailed a courtesy warning for the remaining furniture 5/28/2020.  Complaints verified 5/19/2020.  155) North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 6  27    Update: Will reinspect on 6/16/2020 for compliance. trash and recycle bins to the dwelling after the service.  2013 Pin Oak Place: On 5/26/2020, complainant states the resident is not returning the Action: On5/26/2020, Ik knocked on the door and there was no answer. Aslwas filling out a door hanger to leave at the residence, the owner opened the door and asl approached got very loud and began cursing. Itried to explain the situation but the door was slammed so Ileft and mailed the ordinance to him 5/26/2020. Update: Irechecked 5/28/2020 and the bins were placed to the rear of the property.  RESOLVED at the parcel.  134 Eighth Ave: On 5/26/2020, a complainant phoned and stated the grass was very tall Action: Site inspection was completed 5/26/2020 and the violation verified. Imailed an Update: The grass was mowed 5/28/2020 and is in compliance. RESOLVED 286 Eighth Avenue: On 5/19/2020, Inoticed the area was overgrown. Action: Imailed an educational letter on 5/19/2020 and included the ordinance. Update: Site inspection was completed 5/26/2020. The area had been mowed and was  educational letter on the same day.  inc compliance. RESOLVED  180 Center Street: On 5/19/2020, Inoticed the yard was overgrown at this residence. Action: Site inspection was completed on! 5/19/2020. There was no answer at the door soa door hanger was left. lalso mailed an education letter same day. Update: Site inspection was completed 5/28/2020 and the grass was cut and in  compliance. RESOLVED  5045 Thomasville Drive: On 5/6/2020, Chief Adams forwarded a complaint from the Action: Imailed an education letter on 5/7/2020 concerning the grass. Update: A site inspection was conducted 5/12/2020. The grass was cut and in  citizen portal about high grass. compliance. RESOLVED an overgrown parcel.  376 Woodlawn Avenue: On 5/5/2020, Iwas forwarded an email with concerns about Action: On 5/12/2020, Ivisited the parcel and SO no violations. The natural area the complainant is upset with does not fall in the violation category. Since this was a rental  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 7  28    house, I did call the owner and explained the grievance of the renter. The owner was Update: Ihaven't heard anything from either party so a solution must have been 250 Eighth Avenue: On5 5/5/2020, the complainant called and: stated the yard is Action: Site inspection was conducted 5/5/2020. Icalled the owner and it was agreed Update: Site inspection was completed 5/19/2020 and the yard is mowed and in  unaware and will reach out tot thet tenant to work out a solution.  reached. RESOLVED  overgrown.  she would contact a service and geti it mowed ASAP.  compliance. RESOLVED  571 High Street: On 5/5/2020, a complainant called stating the yard is overgrown and the person that was living in the home is now deceased. He believes the children are Action: lleft a door hanger and mailed an educational letter 5/5/2020. Update: Ireceived a call from one of the daughters and she said she would make the arrangements to get mowed and maintained moving forward. linspected 5/19/2020 487 Hickory Street: On5/52020,/recelved a complaint about the grass height. Action: Site inspection was completed 5/5/2020 and the complaint verified. No answer at the door and left a door hanger. An educational letter was mailed same day. Update: Site inspection was completed 5/12/2020 and the yard was mowed and in  children are checking the mail.  and the grass was mowed and in compliance. RESOLVED  compliance. RESOLVED  155) North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 8  29