Tlowynof Davidson College7 Town. Lake" Town. Jour Tinn. REGULAR MEETING  December 3, 2019  TOWN OF DAVIDSON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 int the Town Hall Board Room. Present were Mayor Rusty Knox and Commissioners Jane Campbell, Matthew Fort, Jim Fuller, Autumn Rierson Michael, and David Sitton. Town Manager Jamie. Justice, Assistant Town Manager Karen Whichard, Communications Director Amanda Preston, Economic Development Manager Kim Fleming, Finance Director Pieter Swart, Fire Chief Bo Fitzgerald, Human Resources Director Megan White, Planning Director. Jason Burdette, Police Chief Penny Dunn, Public Works Manager Jesse Bouk, Town Attorney Cindy Reid, and Town Clerk Betsy Shores were also  present.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Knox called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.  CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to move to closed session per NCG551433181101B) Commissioner Fuller and Commissioner. Sitton arrived at the start of the closed session. At 6:00 p.m., Commissioner Campbell made a motion to end closed: session and resume the  Consult with Attorney. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).  meeting in open. session. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  ANNOUNCEMENIS  Communications Director Amanda Preston made the following announcements:  The Town of Davidson and the Police Department would like to alert residents that we have received reports of solicitation scams in our area. A: salesman has allegedly been going door-to-door int town selling magazines for the Ada. Jenkins Center, which is at false claim. We've also received report ofa phone call saying that a warrant has been issued and must be paid! by gift card or else a Davidson Police Officer will arrest you. We'd like to advise residents to report all door-to-door solicitations to the police immediately sO officers can identify and educate these individuals about the town ordinance. Asa reminder, any resident with a Ring doorbell can also send footage directly to the police department It's Christmas in Davidson week! We hope you'll join us for the festivities Thursday through Saturday, December 5th through 7th from 6:00 p.m. -9 9:00p.m. Asareminder, Main Street is closing at 4:00 p.m.  through the Neighbors App.    each oft those days, 5o plan an alternate route if that's your normal path home by car. This year, we'll continue to offer trolley service beginning at 5:30 p.m. each night, so please consider that as a good Saturday, December 7th is also the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade! The parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Griffith and Main Streets and proceeds south on Main Street to Old Canal Street at the entrance to Antiquity in Cornelius. Several streets int the area used for staging the floats will be closed starting at 10:00 a.m., and Main Street will close beginning at noon and the section south of Next week, Charlotte Water and Eagle Wood Construction are replacing a sanitary sewer pipe to serve customers in Davidson. As part of this project, Lorimer Road will be closed between 206 Lorimer Rd and 210 Lorimer Road, which is between College and Hillside Drive. Construction will begin on December 9th The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management Brownfields Program will host a public information meeting concerning redevelopment plans for the Davidson Depot Street Brownfields Property here in Davidson. The information meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9th int the Ada. Jenkins Center, located at: 212 Gamble Street in Davidson. Representatives from DEQ, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services as well as Mecklenburg Tuesday, December: 10th, there will be a ceremonial Board of Commissioners meeting at 6:00 p.m. for  option to get downtown rather than driving as parking is quite a challenge.  Jackson Street will reopen around 3:30 p.m., so please plan accordingly.  and should last two weeks, finishing up on December 20th.  County and Town of Davidson will be in attendance. the swearing in of our elected officials.  Officers Anthony Better and Officer Phil Geiger were promoted to corporal. Mayor Knoxa acknowledged outgoing advisory board chairs by reading resolutions: Resolution 2019-45 - Livability Board Member and Past Chair Marty Metzker Kathryn Spatz. Kathryn's last day with thet town was on December7.  Resolution 2019-43 - Design Review Board/Historicl Preservation Commissioner Chair Bruce Barteldt  Resolution 2019-44-L Livability Board Chair Steedman Lyles  Assistant' Town Manager Karen' Whichard and Mayor Knox recognized Parks and Recreation Director Mayor Knox recognized Pieter Swart and the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of  Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.  PRESENTATIONS  Economic Development Manager Kim Fleming presented three businesses with grants from the Town of Davidson to helpi fund permanent improvements to properties in Davidson's local historic district. The board of commissioners allocated $15,000 in this year's budget for the Davidson Main Street Grant. Qualifying businesses submitted applications that the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and awarded grants based on selected criteria. The Davidson Main Street Grant is a matching grant that spurs private investment and jobs in our local historic district and helps to preserve and protect our local historic character. This year's recipients were to Bonjour Y'all Bakery, Davidson Soda Shop, and the  Davidson Village Inn.    CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda PUBLICI HEARING  Al public hearing was held regarding the What's Next Davidson? Comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is the leading policy document and tool to help communities create a vision and guiding principles for decision-making for their town, directly informing decisions that we make asa Senior Planner Trey Akers provided an overview of the extensive public engagement process and the resulting comprehensive plan content. The plan provides a policy framework consisting of goals, policies, and actions built upon the thousands of comments received throughout the 13-month public engagement process. This community-based plan will help to layt thet foundation for future Strategic  community.  Plan, budgeting, andi implementation effortsi ini the months and years to come.  Commissioner Fort made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0). Six people. signed up to speak. passed unanimously (5-0.) PUBLIC COMMENTS  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. The motion  The public comments period opened at 6:55 p.m. and closed at 6:56 p.m. One person signed up to  speak.  Commissioner Sitton summarized the comments from the public hearing.  CONSENT AGENDA  Meeting Minutes from November 12 regular meeting  2020 Meeting Schedule Referendum Adjustment Chairs  Resolution 2019-42 certifying and declaring the results of the November 5, 2019 G.O. Bond 2020 Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Board/Board of Fire Protection. Services Agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Town of Davidson Legal settlement in Charde, et. al, versus Town of Davidson and Budget Amendment 2020-16  Commissioner Fort made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0).    OLD BUSINESS  (a) Thel board of commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance 2019-07 designating the Martin-Worth-enderson House as a historic landmark. Constructed c. 1898, the Martin-Worth- Henderson House initially served as the residence of two Davidson College presidents, symbolizing the symbiotic relationship between the Town and Davidson College. The property is an example of vernacular adaptation oft the Queen Anne style andi features original wood siding, eave returns, and sawn floral elements and rosettes int the gable on the main façade. The propertyi is ofl local architectural and historical importance due to its association with Mary Turpin Martin and Lucy Battle Martin, its use  asal boarding house, andi its architecture.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve Ordinance. 2019-07. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0).  (b) The Town of Davidson was recently designated as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). In North Carolina, governments which qualify for certification must have an active and legally adequate historic preservation commission, and must meet the federal requirements for certification. The purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance is to ensure that the town enforces appropriate state and federal legislation for the designation and protection of historic  properties.  Commissioner Rierson-Michael made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2019-08. Commissioner Rierson-Michael made a motion to approve the consistency. statement.  The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  (c) Clarion Associates presented feedback on the draft Comprehensive Plan - Public Comment Report. After incorporating edits from the Plan Advisory Group (i.e., resident-based steering committee), members oft the town's advisory boards, and the board of commissioners, the draft plan was released on October 31, 2019. A1 two-week public comment period was held from October 31 until November 14. The consultant team and town staff hosted an open house on Thursday, November 7and offered "office hours" the following Friday-Saturday for participants to stop by and share their thoughts on the draft (d) Town Manager Jamie. Justice presented a sewer extension request for 548 Potts Street.  plan.  Commissioner Fuller made a motion to approve the sewer extension request to 548 Potts Street contingent upon (1) the property being developed as a single family residence, (2) the extension is limited to the property and adjoining properties will not be permitted to connect to the extended. line; and authorized the town manager to execute an agreement formalizing  these contingencies. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).  NEW BUSINESS  (a) Town Manager Justice presented a water extension request from Saussy Burbank for Davidson Cottages, located in Davidson Commons East Lot 4D, for the construction of 30 single-family lots and    two duplexes (34 units total). The board discussed thei item and will consider approval at the. January14 (b) Town Manager Justice presented Budget Amendment 2020-17 int the amount of $470,000 from unassigned fund balance for the purchase and associated costs of 206 Potts! Street. The propertyis approximately .657 of an acre on1 the corner of West Walnut Street and Potts Street, adjacent to the town's Public' Works facility. It includes a 3,200 square-foot metal building on the property. The town's intentioni is to acquire the property for use for the public works department operations. Acquiring this property created approximately 2.5 contiguous acres controlled by the town with frontage on three streets. Long-term, this property could be used for multiple public uses as to be  meeting.  determined by the town.  Commissioner Campbell made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2020-170 and authorized the town manager to execute the necessary documents. The motion passed  unanimously (5-0).  (c) Town Manager. Justice presented an overview oft the 2019 Accomplishments report. Similar to 2018, the 2019 report covers accomplishments from the second yeari in office related to the 2018 -2019  strategic plan focus areas.  SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS Town Manager. Justice summarized the action items.  ADJOURN  -  Commissioner Fort made a motion adjourn. The motionp pos'inonimousyl50.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Blksk Elizabeth K. Shores Town Clerk  Attest:  Rustyk Mayor