TOWN OF CRAMERION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  KA    DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY : COMMISSIONER DONALD RICE COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY-COMMISSIONER RICHARD ATKINSON  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, February 20, 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  AGENDA  1. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum. 2. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  3. Public Comment  Anyone may speak on any issue. If you are here to speak at a public hearing, please wait until the public hearing has been opened on that particular item. Before speaking, please state your name & address. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. 4. 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  i. January 9, 2020 meeting minutes. (pages 4 to 8) ii. January 23, 2020 meeting minutes. (pages 9 to 14)  5. Work Session  a. Closed Session  . [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a/3) Consult with the attorney to protect the  attorney-client privilege.  6. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Al Public hearing to consider the rezoning application of Gaston County parcels 188559 and 188560 consisting of approximately 3.6 acres located north of 4017 S New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the property from  R-2 to CZ, Conditional Zoning District. (pages 15 to 19) i. Action Item: Continue Public Hearing ii. Staff Comments/ BOC Q&A iii. Public Comments iv. Action Item: Close Public Hearing  V. Action Item: Consider the rezoning application of Gaston County parcels 188559 and 188560 consisting of approximately 3.6 acres located north of 4017 S New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the property from R-21 to CZ, Conditional Zoning District.  1    vi. Action Item: Consider adopting a Statement of Consistency that this rezoning is consistent and reasonable with Cramerton's Land Use  Plan. (page 20)  7. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing a. Cramerton Board of Commissioners  F Planning & Zoning Board Vacancy  1. Action Item: Consider the P&Z Board Search Committee recommendation fill the alternate vacancy. Recommendation sent via email.)  b. Parks & Recreation  F Flood damage update ("presented at the meeting).  8. - BIG BOARD (pages 21 to 24) 9. Manager's Report (pages 25 to3 32)  a. Reminder: Gaston County resolution re. Baltimore School February 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm; County Courthouse, 325 N. Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC.  10. General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed)  11. Committee Updates  12.Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  13.Adjournment Thursday, March 5th @ 6pm Thursday, March 19th @ 6pm Thursday, April 2nd @ 6pm  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, March 26th Budget Work Session (8:30am - 3:00pm)  2  2    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON January 9, 2020  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber at the Cramerton Town Hall. Board Members present: Mayor Will Cauthen; Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias; Commissioners Donald Rice, Susan Neeley, Dixie Abernathy, and Richard Atkinson were present. Staff! Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; AtlomeyKareh.oler; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, TownClerk. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum: Mayor Cauthen calledthe meeting to order and Invocation and Pledge of Allegiançe: Invocation wasoffèred't by CommissionerNeeley and the Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: A motion.was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by CommissionerAtkinson and approved by all.  determined there was a quorum. pledge ofallegiance was given by all,  Public Comment: Noone signedup to speak  Work Session Topic Items:, a. Closed. Session  NCGS143-31B.I00) Consult with the attorney to protect the attorney- client privilege. Amotion was made by CommissionerNeeley: to enteri into closed session. Themotion was seconded by Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  Upon return toopen session, ai motion wasmade by Commissioner Abernathy to amend the agenda to return to closed, session after "General Staff Reports". The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Rice and approvédby all.  Proclamation  a. Proclamation to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, 2020. A signed copy of the  proclamation will be placed in the minutes book.  Consent Agenda: Consider: approval of the consent agenda.  a. Minutes  i. December 12, 2019 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve the December 12, 2019 minutes. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  Town of Cramerton- Januarys 9, 2020- Page 1  3    Agenda Items requiring a Public Hearing  a. A public hearing for the purposes of considering rezoning a portion of the previously approved Phases C: and D for the Villages at Cramerton Mills (VCM). i. ActionItem: Open Publicl Hearing. Amotion was made by Mayor Pro' Tempore Koutsoupias to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by ii. StaffComment/BOC Questions and Answers. The Planning Director advised that the applicant has requested the public hearing be tabled until the next Board ofCommissioners meeting scheduled for. January 23, 2020. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias to continue.the public hearing until the next Board meeting to be held on January 23,2020. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  Commissioner Atkinson and approved byall  Agenda Items not requiring al Public Hearing a. Cramerton Board ofCommisioners  C Community Center Lease withCramerton Historical Society (CHS) 1. Action Item: Review and consider CHS,requested draft lease edits for final document approval. The Town Manager stated thât the following changes were réquested by the Cramerton Historical Society to the museum lease agreement to.waive the three (3)yeàr common areai maintenance fee and for a grant from thè Town ofCramerton tothe Cramerton Historical Society. Discussion was heldregarding different models of support from other muicipalities, EmilyLeazer, 600Maymont-Drive, stated that receiving a grant-from thet town wouldbemore beneficial than waiving the: fees as monies areneeded for-setting up the-museum. Chris Leazer, 600 Maymont Drive, statèdthat the historical societyhas about $4,000.00: in their account presently. He statedartifacts forthe museum are currently being stored at Ted Reece's house. Arequest for $6,000.00for a grant amount from the town was suggested to assist the historiçal society with the initial setup which would bring the-balance for the CHS up to $10,000.00. Mr. Leazer stated the historical Society would pay the town $2,000.00 for the common area maintenancefee: and insurance leaving them with al balance ofabout $8,000.00 which they would use to purchase displays, TV monitors, and signage. CommisioerAbematly thanked the Leazers and the Cramerton Historical Society forthe volunteering of everyone's personal time to make our town betterand archive the town's artifacts. She asked for confirmation that the historical society was asking for $6,000.00 as a startup grant for the museum and CHS would be paying $2,200.00 per year fori insurance and $1,200.00 per year for the common maintenance area fee with an annual $5,000.00 grant/ budget linei item set up which would cover: reoccurring annual expenses. This line item would be similar to Mount Holly's grant amount of $5,000.00. Mr. Leazer stated that was correct and the CHS would continue fundraising. He advised the Board that the historical society will be meeting this weekend at the Community Center to log in data and all labor would be free. Commissioner Rice asked what the historical society thought the annual fees  Town of Cramerton- January 9, 2020-Page2  4    would be once the museum is fully functional. Mrs. Leazer stated about $2,200.00. She advised that the museum would not be open daily but would be open mainly on weekends and when school groups asked to visit. Mr. Leazer stated thel historical society is working on: increasing their membership. Mrs. Leazer stated discussion is being held holding a fundraising event in the building prior tot the room being fully stocked with artifacts. They are looking for private sponsors and fundraising will continue prior to the museum being opened. Mr. Atkinson stated renderings would be shown to provide information to possible sponsors. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked how soon the space will be ready and available. The Town Manager stated that most oft the construction has been completèd. The Board was advised that the historical society would be on sitethis upcoming Saturday. Attorney Wolter stated the CHS needed to getfher certificate ofinsurance. as this cannot be waived. Discussion was held regarding future,events ati the museum, access to the town's wi-fi, hours of operation, and availability to citizens. Attorney Wolter stated these items çould be addressed in a separate agreement from the lease. Mrs. Leazer stated" themuseum should be open within six (6) months. Commissioner Rice asked ifprovidinga grant to the, museum sets a precedence. Attorney Wolter adyised dthe grant to the museum by the town would be allowédby'state: statute. Amotion was madel by Mayorl Pro' Tempore Koutsoupias to waive thercommon area,maintenance (CAM) fee for one year during the first year ofoccupancy. The historical society would: needt to notify Eric Smallwood when the facilityis being used in order for him to schedule any-cleaning, that needs to be done, Themotion was seconded by CommisioherAtinson ComfnisionerAhematly, stated the original request forwaiver of thecommon' area maintenance fee had been for a longer period of time becauset that was the CHS's request and would want them to have annual funding Themotion passed by unanimous vote. Mrs. Leazer asked if thecommonarea fee would be up for renegotiation in a year and Attorney Woltersaid yes. Discussion was held regarding empowering staff to speak to the historical society about the date. Attorney Wolter stated the trigger date  would begin,with proofofinsurance.  b. Fire Department  NC Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM) Grant  1 Grant Award Memo. ChiefFoulk stated this isa a 50/50: matching grant for $14,450100for the 2019 Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund grant. The Town 2. Action Item: Budget Amendment #2020-04 to recognize required expenditure for fifty (50) percent NCOSFM Grant Award and grant reimbursement. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice to approve Budget Amendment #2020-04 to recognize required expenditure for fifty (50) percent NCOSFM Grant Award and grant reimbursement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley and approved by all.  wouldbei responsible for $7,225.00.  Planning and Zoning  i. Villages at Cramerton Mills (VCM)  Town of Cramerton- - January9 9, 2020- Page 3  5    1. Action Item: Consider approval ofVCM Final Plat for Phase 1B. The Planning Director stated the VCMi final plat for Phase 1B1 has been received. The original plat was for eighteen (18) residential lots and is now fifteen (15)lots. The plat does comply with the preliminary plat that was approved. Staff is recommending approval of this request. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice to approve the VCM final plat for Phase 1B. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  BIG BOARD: The Town Manager stated he had made some modifications to the current Big Board sheets. Work continues with the rehab ofthe Town Hall building. Worki is being completed on the exterior windows and the interior plastering oft the wallsin  various staffoffices will begin soon. An update on the Helix R artwork will be providedatthe January 23rd meeting. The date for the new website to go live should be sometime in early February. The Planning Director stated he will check on the status ofthe status of the Lakewood' pedestriàn bridge and update the Board on January 23rd. The Eighth Avenue railroad underpass did not score well as a street project. Randi Gates with the MPO will follow up on this jtem. This item willbe-added to the Big Board. Mayor Cauthen asked about grant opportunitiesfort the River Link Gréenway and the Town of McAdenville. The Town Manager stated the grantopportunities will be relèased at the first of January. The temporary greenway connector scheduled tobe placed under Highway 29/74 has been halted. Thet town would need toadhere to original guidelines and gol back through thej process regarding plaçement ofat temporary greenway.connector. Public input regarding Central Park will be received on. January 30th at the Community Center Open House. This will also be same day of the open house for the Community Center, Signage ând doorknockers will be distributed. MJC Contractors will be available.tobegin workon the CentralPark bathroom sometime in March for a cost of $15,500.00. Mayor ProTempore Koutsoupias asked, that the scope of work for this project be emailed tothe Board. A public hearing will be held at the next Board meeting on January 23rd regarding thedesignation of the Baltimore School. Mr. Bizzell will be contacted regarding the status oft the banglotcwayfindigg signage. No update has been received from True Homesregardingthe pocketpark. Commissioner Abernathy asked how: much longer before the wayfinding signage will bej placed. The TownManager stated the timeline would be based on the numberofbids: receivedfrom contractors. The timeframe for placement ofthe signs could be Manager's Report: The ribboncutting for CaroMont will be held on Monday, February 10th, at  March or April based on the construction: season.  10:00 a.m.  General Staff Reports:  Two Rivers Utilities: Mike Bynum distributed his report. A purchase order has been issued for the clearing of the easements in Phase 5 of the Cramer Mountain Sewer Easement project. Notices will be sent tot the Cramer Mountain HOA and affected property owners once the start date is scheduled. Construction is mostly complete except for some punch list items for the Village at Cramerton Mills Phase 1E. The water meter has been placed for the CaroMont building. The final plat has been approved for Phase 1B Map 1 fort the Village at Cramerton! Mills Phase 1B. A: meeting wasi held with the utility contractor to discuss the installation of the system pressure reducing valve vault for the Village at  Townd of Cramerton- January9, 2020-Page 4  6    South Fork system. This work is being delayed due tot the weather and will bei rescheduled. Water and sewer construction are complete at The Haven. Sewer construction is complete at the Riverside Drive Development. Sewer testing is underway. TRU is currently reviewing the water and sewer plans forl Phase 3 oft the Village at South Fork single family development. All right of ways have been acquired for Phase 1 of the Southeast Sewer Project. Easements have been acquired from forty-one (41)property owners in Phase 2.  Police Department: Nothing to report. Town Clerk: Nothing to report.  Planningand Zoning: Mr. Watkins stated: al list ofnames has been approved by the county for consideration of the renaming of the streetin-Riverside. A public input meeting is scheduled for Monday,January. 20th from 4 to-7 p.m. at thepicnic shelterin! Riverside Park. Information will be brought back to the Board at the January 23rd meeting. Notifications  have been mailed to the Riverside residents. Topics ofDiscussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Neeley statedherthanks tot the policedepartment in recogntionofNational Commissioner Rice thanked the poliçe department. He stated he attended the Polar Plunge held this past weekend. He stated thepoentrietigsvith reptesentatives from the Mason Lodge went welly He askedwhen the boardson the Goat] Island Bridge on the Lakewood side ares scheduled.t tol ber replaced. The Town Manager stated] he would ask Mr. Smallwood. Commissioner Ricestated theannual Montcross banquet dinner is scheduled for Thursday, January:2314. He stated he wouldlike to attend. Commissioner Neeley stated she would also like to-attend. Ther reception.starts at5:15 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Atkinson stated he wouldlike for the town to sponsor a table. A motion wasmade by CommissionerRice to move the next Board's meeting start time from 6:00 to7:00p.m. Themotion.was: seconded by Commissioner Neeley and approved by all. The CamisiaAbemt,ad that Carillon Assisted Living is now Elmcroft. She stated she attended herfirst meeting as the liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. She asked about the status ofthe Brownfield Grant. The Town Manager statedi information should bei received: sometime in March from W.R.I Martin. She advised the Board members that she would: need to leave early on Saturday during the Goals and Objectives meeting as she has a mandated work session. She stated she would continue as part of the meeting via Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias recognized the police department as part ofNational Law  Lawl Enforcement Day.  Boardwill.notify the clerk regarding attendance.  phone.  Enforcement Day. He wished everyone a happy 2020.  Town of Cramerton- January9, 2020-Pages 5  7    Commissioner Atkinson stated the Cramerton Historical Society will be meeting at the Community Center on Saturday for a work session. He invited everyone to drop by between 9:00 a.m. and noon. He asked ift the Veterans Memorial could be waterproofed while the contractor is on site at Town Hall. An application of clear sealant would help Mayor Cauthen advised the Board of classes that are being offered by CCOG. He asked if signage could be considered for placement at the bridge on the Lakewood side of Goat Island regarding the board plaçement repair project. Signage could also be placed at  with the white streaks on the memorial.  Central Park] providing updates.  Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Ricerto adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathyland approved by all.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham,Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton- - January9, 2020-Page 6  8    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON January 23, 2020  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., in the G.M. Michael Commission Chamber at the Cramerton Town Hall. Board Members present: Mayor Will Cauthen; Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias; Commissioners Dixie Abernathy, Susan Neeley, and Richard Atkinson were present. Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Karen Wolter; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; Joel Lineberger, Finance Director,.and Wilene Cunningham, Call to Order and Determination of Quorum: Mayor Cauthen called the-meeting to order and Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: Amotion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was secondedby, Commissioner Atkinson and approved by all.  Commissioner Donald Rice was absent.  Town Clerk.  determined there was a quorum.  Public Comment: Noonesigned up to speak. Agenda Items requiringal PublicHearing  a. A public hearing for the purposes of public discussion regarding the Baltimore School in Cramerton, andfor the Town Board of Commissioners to consider Resolution #2020-01 approving the school building and site for Local Historic Designationsand recommending thesame to the Board of County Commissioners Open PublicHearing: Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to open the public-hearing. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro ii. Staff.Comments: The Town Manager stated the State of North Carolina has reviewed the findings regarding this site. Thej proposed resolution 2020-01 will be presented tot the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and the Board will be iii. Public Comment: Attorney John Russell thanked the Board members and staff for their assistance with this project. Fred Glenn thanked everyone for wanting to iv. Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson and it passed by V. Action Item: A1 motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson for the adoption of Resolution #2020-01 approving the Baltimore School building and site for local  for local designation andproperty tax deferral. Tempore Koutsouplas and approved by all.  notified in order for Cramerton Board members to attend.  preserve the Baltimore School.  unanimous vote.  Town of Cramerton- January2 23, 2020-Page1  9    historic designation and recommending the same to the Board of County Commissioners for local designation and tax deferral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner) Neeley and approved by all. A copy ofthe signed resolution will b. A public hearing for the purposes of considering rezoning a portion of the previously approved Phases Cand D for the Villages at Cramerton Mills (VCM). Continue Public Hearing. Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Staff Comments /BOC Questions and Answers. The Planning Director stated that VCMI Bowman, LLCsubmittedar request torezoneap portiono oftheir previously approved development, the Villages at Cramerton Mills. The rezoning request would alter the uses and densities for Phases Când D ofthe previously approved development. Under the current zoning,Phase Cwas.approved for 284 apartments and aj portion of the 84,000 squareffeetofo office/retaluses and 40,000 square feet of institutional uses. Phase Discurrently zoned for 168,500 square feet of industrial/light manufacturing uses In this proposed revision,P Phase Cwill replace the 284 apartments with 701 townhomes, and theoffice/retail and institutional uses will be eliminated. Phase D is propoxedtofemove the 168500pfindustria/igh manufacturing, and: replaceit with 38 single-family detached homes. Thel Planning Director stated that a changewas requested règarding the architectural feature for the roof pitch tol be 61012(6:12)for primary roofinstead ofa5to12( (5:12)pitch. Decorative lighting will be consistent.with: PhasesA and B. Natural surface trail shown inPhase G shall be constructed-by the developer along Cramer Mountain Roadand-shal! beAminimumofais (6) feet.wide and constructed with crushed concrète Phase Cwill not havèavehicular connection to Cramer Mountain Road. Vinyl sidingwill notbe used as an exterior cladding material for Phase CorD. The applicant hasagreed to! hâve a third-party contractor install standard orange tree protection fencing around allstream-buffers and undisturbed buffers shown with Phases Cand D. Nate Bowman advised the Board that there will be several detached townhomes built. This was recommended to be added as a condition that there would only, be twotownhomes constructed. Staff recommends approval of this request with'the proposed amendments. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked, if this down, grading of zoning would remove all commercial building. Commercial andretail construction will be in Phase E. Commissioner Atkinson asked about thetraffic impact study. Mr. Bowman stated this is currently under review by NCDOT. CommissionerNeeley asked ifthere would be a homeowner's association and a community building. Mr. Bowman said there would be a homeowner's association but not a community building. The structures will be three stories with parking underneath. Brookline Homes will be the contractor for this project. Sidewalks will be on both sides of the streets. Mr. Bowman stated that there will sixty-four percent of open space in Phase C and 45 percent of open iii. Close Public Hearing: Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Atkinson to close the public hearing. The: motion was seconded by Commissioner  bej placed in the minutes book.  Atkinson and approved by all.  space in Phase D. There will be active open space in Phase C.  ii. Public Comment: No one signed up to speak.  Town ofC Cramerton- January23,2 2020- Page2  10    Neeley and approved by all. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked for at timeline on this project. Nate Bowman advised that the builders are ready to get started as soon as the engineering plans are approved. Discussion was held regarding the fencing that was erected per the request of Minerva Hardy from the Baltimore neighborhood. Melvina Booker stated she did not think the white fencing was very pleasing. Nate Bowman stated landscaping would be placed around the fencing to iv. Consider approval ofr rezoning a portion ofthe previously approved Phases C and D for the Villages at Cramerton Mills (VCM). Action Item: A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to approve the rezoning ofaj portion ofthe previously approved Phases C and D for the Villages at Cramerton Mills. Attorney Wolter asked that the motion be clarifiedstating that only two (2) detached townhomes would be constructed. Nate/Bowman agreed to the amendment to the motion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson and approved by all. Commissioner Abernathy asked that Nate Bowman follow up with the V. Consider Adopting a SlatemtntofComsisteny that this rezoning is consistent and reasonable with Cramerton'sDand UsePlan. ActionIfem: Amotion was made by Commissioner Neeley to approve andadopt a Statementof Consistency that this rezoning is consistent and reasonablé with Cramerton'sLand Use Plan. The motion was seconded b,ComisionerAlematly and approved by all.  soften the look.  landscaping around the fencing,  Agenda Items Not requiring a Public Hearing  a. PlanningandZoning Stormwater  1. Stormwaterin Old' Towm(Riverside)  a. Action Item: Budget Amendment #2020-05 - An FY 2019-2020 stormwater budget amendment for stormwater infrastructure work performed; atRiverside! Driveand Main Street Extension. The Town Manager stated Wilcox Construction provided a quote for $44,500.00andi this amount can be taken out of the stormwater budget. Another quote was obtained from another firm by LaBella Engineering which was about $1,000.00 greater than the quote from Wilcox Construction. A savings was gained as Wilcox Construction was already on site in the Riverside neighborhood and did not incur any overhead costs or the cost of equipment mobilization. Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias asked for clarification regarding this action item ifit was to increase the budget for stormwater. The Town Manager stated this would increase the stormwater line item by $54,000.00 and ini the stormwater reserve. Commissioner Abernathy thanked the Town Manager for obtaining another bid. Commissioner Neeley made a motion to approve budget amendment #2020-05 for stormwater infrastructure work performed at Riverside Drive and Main Street Extension. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy and  approved by all.  Town of Cramerton- - January 23, 2020- Page3  11    BIG BOARD: The Town Manager stated thel Planning and Zoning Board willl hold ai meeting on February 18tht to discuss thel MTLand Project. A publichearing will be discussed at the March Sth Board meeting with the public hearing to be held on March 19th. Commissioner Abernathy stated she would be in attendance at the March 5th meeting. The Town Hall building and Parks and Recreation building are almost finished. Plastering is finished and the final punch list should be completed in a few weeks. Discussion continues with the Masonic Lodge regarding the parking lot. No information has been received from the school regarding the Helix R artwork. Commissioner Neeley offered to provide another contact in the school system for the Town Manager to follow up with. The Planning Director stated the Timberlake connectivity and small Lakewood Bridge will be a detached ped bridge. A preliminary design will be provided to the town once ther notice ofawardi is complete. Thel Board askedi iflighting would bej part ofthe project and the Planning and Zoning Director stated he would ask about lighting. A public input session for Central Park is scheduled for. January 30th and lettershaye been mailed toj property owners. No work will be done on the bathrooms until after the designs have beèn presented at the public input meeting. A final walkthrough and punch list ofthe Community Center should be completed by the end of. January. The Baltimore School resolution will be forwardedto the county. An update regarding the wayfinding signs with the outcome of the contractor pricing along with recommendations from Buzz Bizzell should be àvailable in February. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the Cramerton Historical.Society startup Costfor $6,000.00 and ifthis item could be discussed prior to the budget meetingn'March and whatwas the process they would need to use such as a formal request to us. The Town Manager stated they could submit a formal request for the amount they want or this could be diseussedatther upcoming, Goals and Objectives meeting on Manager's Report: The Town Manager asked, the Board to.check their calendars to see whether March 24thd orl March 25th, would bethe best date tomeet for a budget workshop session. Thel Board agreed to meeting on March 24th, The Town Manager advised that the meeting would begin at Requests-have been madeaskingabout: placement tof additional pavers at the Veterans Memorial. Commissioner Atkinson asked if thecircle area around the pavers could be considered. Gary Fankhauserwill be contacted to'see aboutad design using that area and any other possible solutions. The pavers willbe placed oncèthe numberofp pavers that can bej placed is determined and all have been purchased. Acurrent list offuture pavers that have been requested is being kept on record at Town Hall and thoseihdividualswill be contacted once a decision isi made: regarding the placement ofany additional pavers, TheBoard recommended that a specific quantity and date be set for this process. The Town Manager stated maintaining the town's fund balance at forty percent will be discussed at the Goals and Objectives meeting on Saturday. Thei towni is waiting on: federal: funding for the Riverlink Greenway Project. Commissioner Abernathy asked about the graphic organizer that was discussed at last year's goals and objectives meeting. The Town Manager stated a copy oft the graphic will be at the Goals and Objectives meeting and it will be put on1 the website.  Saturday.  8:30 a.m. and finish around2:30p.m:  General Staff Reports:  Two Rivers Utilities: Mike Bynum distributed his report. A purchase order has been issued for the clearing of the easement in Phase 5 of the Cramer Mountain Sewer Easement. The  Town of Cramerton- January: 23, 2020-Page4  12    Southeast Sewer Project has been combined with the Southeast Water Project to from the Southeast Utility Project. TRU: has acquired all oft the right-of-way for Phase 1 ofthis project. Clearing in the Old Course area should begin next week. A pressure reducing valve is being Police Department: Chief Adams advised that Patterson Street in the Baltimore neighborhood Finance Director: Mr. Lineberger stated the June 30, 2019 financial statements have been distributed and the town remains in good financial status. He advised the Board that he is waiting on the property tax report from the county. Afequest for audit proposal has been submitted to three (3) different firms. The town is waiting for NCDOT's final approval for Planningand2 Zoning: Mr. Watkins stated aj méeting wasl held OnJânuary 20th for the renaming  installed at the South Fork Village Project.  has been temporarily closed due to the duck hunting season.  payout on the 29/74 Greenway Project.  of South Main Street Extension. The preferred.name was Standpipe Hill.  Town Clerk: Nothing to report. Town Attorney: Nothing to reportl  Committee. Reports:  Community Committee: Commissioner Nèeley stated this committee discussed their activities for the year. Ariver,sweep! is scheduled for Saturday, March28h, The committee is working with the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works on projects to include adding house numbers to residences without thém to assist émergency personnel; upfit C.B. Huss Ballfield; canoe/kayak: storage; and senior citizenfocused events and activities. The committee will also be CCOG'Meeting: Mayor Cauthen stated he has a delegates meeting on February 12th. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Commissioner Abernathy stated she was pleased to be serving ast the liaison forthis committee. She stated the advisory. board members were: shownt three different designs which. included the option of open space, bike skills area, and an area that could be used for public communityartd displays. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members were pleased with all the events that occurred in December and the success of those events. A monthly "Cramerton Creates" event will be partnered with the Community Committee and she asked that Board members help make sure this information is made available to as many residents as possible. A possible partnership with the City ofBelmont for the abandonment of and old trail that is part oft the Carolina Threat Trail system and the adoption ofanew trail for use asamountain MPO Meeting: Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias stated the MPO meeting was tonight but he  engagedinNeghborlpingNaghbors Projects.  bike trail was discussed. The trail is called the Rocky Branch Trail Project.  was unable to attend.  Town of Cramerton- - January23,: 2020-Page5  13    Topics ofl Discussion for Each Commissioner:  Commissioner Neeley stated she attended the state primary candidate forum. She attended the MLK, Jr. unity awards event and Gastonia Mayor Walker Reid, Dr. Mark Epstein, and John Weisenhorn received awards. She attended the Montcross Chamber of Commerce gala tonight. Commissioner Rice stated he attended tonight's Montcross Chamber of Commerce gala event This committee needs donations of milk jugs that will be usedfor aj project with the Easter Egg Commissioner. Atkinson stated he attended the Community Committeei meeting and wasi impressed with the laying out of their yearly calendar in advanceHe stated-his thanks for the sponsorship ofthe Montcross table. He stated he spoke to ChrisLeazer with the Cramerton Historical Society and an update regarding insurance for the muséum will be forthcoming He asked about the back oft the Veterans Memorial being waterproofed. The Town Manager stated he was checking into Mayor Pro Tempore Koutsoupias askedrabout the timeline for the Planning and Zoning Board applications. The Town Manager presentedamemo to theBoard with the timeline. The Mayor Mayor Pro Tempore. Koutsoupias stated therewas a brokenstreet light on Cramer Mountain Road past the Cramer Mountain entrancèthat needstob ber repaired He asked the Planning and Zoning Director about the lot' onMarket Streèt that nowhas a for sale sign thati is different fromi the signage that was currently on the property Mr. Watkins advised that the zoning permit for this property MayorCauthen commended Mr. Wâtkins for thegreat jobl he did regarding the setup for thej public Adjournment: Ar motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn the meeting at 8:32p.m.  prior to tonight's Board meeting.  Hunt.  this.  asked that this information be placed onsocial media.  has expired.  input meeting regarding therenamingo of South Main Street Extension. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Atkinson and approved by all.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton- - January 23, 2020- Page 6  14    Staff Report  Planning Board Rezoning Request- - File #RZ19-06  Applicant: Richi Lee and Marla Price Property Owner: Richi Lee and Marla Price Property Location: 4017S. New Hope Rd. Parcel ID #s 188559, 188560 Property Size: Approximately 3.6 acres  Current Zoning Classification: R-2 Proposed Zoning Classification: CZ Land Use Plan Recommendation: Planned Mixed Use  Mr. & Mrs. Price have submitted a request to amend the existing zoning mapi for propertyi identified byt tax parcels 188559 and 188560. These parcels are: approximately 3.6 acres and arel located justr north of 4017 S. New Hopel Rd. The parcels fronting on S. New Hope Road were rezoned from B-1 to B-2i in 2019 to allow for mini-storage. Originally the request for rezoning to B-2 hadi included these two parcels; after feedback fromi the Planning Board, the applicant opted tor remove the request for B-2 on these parcels and pursue a Conditional Zoning at al later date. The primary reason for ther removal oft the properties from that rezoning application was to ensure that al larger, more adequate buffer was The proposed CZ district would allow for the completion of the mini storage warehouse facility, and would allow for outdoor storage similar to the property to the west. This storage would be buffered by the 100ft vegetated buffer shown ont the CZs site plan. Staff recommends that the 100ft buffer be labeled as undisturbed; the naturalvegetation on the site should provide ample buffer between the proposed uses and the adjacent residential development. The Future Land Use Plan for the Town recommends Planned Mixed in this area, which would be inconsistent with this request. However, the ability to achieve at full Planned Mixed Use in this area at this timei is challenging given the lack of consistent ownership of parcels, lack of coordinated development of multiple properties ini this area ati this time, and inability for a planned mixed use project envisioned under the Land Use Plan to be served by public utilities. The proposed: zoning change, and proposed use, would provide an economic benefit tot the Town ini facilitating development of an unused commercial property, while still being able to allow the transition oft the property to uses more in line with the Land Use Plan ini thei future. It is also consistent with recent zoning changes approved by the Town directly adjacent  required adjacent to residential development toi the north.  tot these parcels.  Staffi is recommending APPROVAL of the request with the following conditions for the development:  1. Applicant agrees to obtain an NCDOT Driveway Permit prior to any development activity taking placec on the 2. Applicant agrees that the rear setback as shown on the plan willl be revised to read that iti isa a 100ft undisturbed conservation buffer; the existing vegetation will be left in place to provide as screening buffer against the 3. Applicant agrees to utilize decorative fencing, with a minimum height of 6ft and a maximum height of 8ft. 4. Applicant agrees that all building faces that front against a public ROW or adjacent property: shall be clad in brick. Building walls internal tot thes site and not visible from a public ROW or adjacent property may be clad in 5. Sitel lighting shall bes shielded, cutoff style lighting directed toward the ground to avoid light spillover onto 6. All outdoor storage must be screened from view from any public ROW or adjacent property.  property.  residentially developed property to the north.  other materials. adjacent properties.  15    Location Map (subject property outlined in blue)  PARK AT CRAMERTON MIDDLE  CRAMERTON MIDDLE  Aerial with Zoning (subject property outlined in blue)  16    1915  Camértoy  Application for Zoning Map Amendment  Property location ofa area requested for rezoning (Include Gaston County Parcel ID and Physiçal Address. Also attach map oft the proposed area): 4017 S New Hope Rd, Rear 2 Parcels backing up to Hannah Woods PID-188559, 188560  Type ofrezoningr requested: D General District Rezoning a Conditional Rezoning  Applicant Name:. Richi Lee Price, Marla S Price Applicant Address:. 4017 S New Hope Rd Applicant City: Gastonia Appliçant Telephone:. 704-913-5076  State: NC Zip Code:. 28056 Email: eilericegmall.cm  Property Owner Name: Richi Lee Price, Marla S Price Property Owner. Address: 236 Stowe RdG Applicant City: Gastonia Applicant Telephone: 704-913-5076  State:. NC Zipo Code:. 28056 Email: Achlericegnall.cen  For General District Rezoning request please provide the current zoning and ther requested zoning designation:  Current Zoning District R-2  Proposed Zoning District_ CZ  Conditional Rezoning Requests must be accompanied bya as sitep plan, drawn to scale containing all oft thei information outlined in  Chapter 15 oft the Land Development Code  Certification  Ihereby ocknowledge and: say that thei informatian contained. herein and! herewith Is true and that this applicatian. shallr not be scheduled for officiol considerotion: untild alloft the required contents ore submitted In praper) form to the Town of Cramerton Plonning Deportment. Itis understood byt the undersigned tbatwhilehsa applicapion will be carefully reviewed and considered, the burden of  proving the need for the proposed Signature of Applicant/Owner:;  Date:  afR-  Signature of Property Owner Rwwlefondtomairawah,  L  17    1I8IHX3 ONINOZ38 ABVNIAITENd 3:02133HS  AITIDVA3DVROIS ITES  aasOdodd  AINO S3SOdund ONINOZ3S JOH- ABVNINITENd  S3IHVA M/a ayos 3d0H M3N HIROS G0G GG NgNs E y B   al 1.133  0 133815 N3ARV  18    FCRARE  AN ORDINANCETO. AMEND THE ZONING MAP OFTHETOWN OF CRAMERTON  WHEREAS, after proper: notification, a Public Hearing was. held before the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners on February 20th, 2020, to consider the rezoning of WHEREAS, after consideration ofthe comments at the public hearing and other relevant information the board has determined that the requested rezoning should be approved as NOW THEREFORE BE: ITORDAINED by the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners that the official zoning mapi reflect the change of the above referenced  parcel numbers 188559 and 188560, and  presented.  parcels to CZ with reference to case file RZ19-06. Adopted this the 20th day of February, 2020  Will Cauthen, Mayor  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk APPROVED, ASTOFORM:  Karen Wolter, Town Attorney  19    RRa  EST.  1915  TOWN OF CRAMERTON STATEMENT PERTAINING TO THE REASONABLENESS AND CONSISTENCY OF A PROPOSED WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton Planning and Community Development Department received a request from Richi Lee and Marla Price to rezone property identified by Parcel WHEREAS, this request was subject to Public Hearing before the Town of Cramerton WHEREAS, the Town of Board of Commissioners has determined that the proposed request is reasonably consistent with the intent oft the Town of Cramerton Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Future Land Use Plan recommends Planned Mixed Use int this area. However the ability to achieve Planned Mixed Use in this area at this time is challenging given the lack of consistent ownership of parcels, lack of coordinated development of multiple properties in this area, and inability for a planned mixed use project envisioned under the Plan to be served by public utilities. The proposed zoning change would provide an economic benefit to the Town in facilitating development of an unused commercial property, while allowing the transition of the property to uses more in line with the Land Use Plan in the future. It is also consistent with recent zoning changes approved by the WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A- 383, the Board of Commissioners does hereby find and determine that the adoption ofa an ordinance rezoning the following described property is reasonably consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan and that the adoption of an ordinance rezoning the following described property is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the ComprehensiveLand Use Plan and, as ar result, its furtherance ofthe NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on the basis of the foregoing findings and conclusions, that the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners moves that the request  ZONING MAP AMENDMENT  ID#s 188559 and 188560 from R-21 to CZ; and, Board of Commissioners on February 20th, 2020; and;  Town directly adjacent to these parcels; and,  goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.  for rezoning be approved.  Mayor  ATTEST: Town Clerk  20    -  0 2 o / a D a 2  D -  3  21    2 de bo a  D Y  22    3 @ bo E  a  23    a  e b0 E  D  24    CRAAEA  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Manager's Report (February 2020)  EST.  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: David Pugh, Town Manager DATE: February 20, 2020 RE: Managers Report (for. January 2020) Introduction  The information below and attached documents are for the February 20, 2020 Cramerton Manager's Report. This represents a compiling of department information for the month of January 2020. Additional, more specific documents are indicated as 'attachments".  BOCand General Administration (includes meetings and events)  Cramerton Board and Committee Appreciation Dinner: Gaston County resolution re. Baltimore School February  25, 2020 at 6:00 pm; County Courthouse, 325 N. Marietta Street, Gastonia, NC.  Planning & Zoning  Public Works  Total Permits Issued August 2019: 14 Residential Permits: 13 Home Additions:2 Residential Accessory Structures:1 for Smith Douglas Homes in VCM) Commercial Permits: 0 Sign Permits: 0 CO's issued: 0  Bulk Item-24 tons Yard Waste-13 tons Leaf pickup- 11 Loads Trash pickup on ROW-21 bags Groves street- Repaired sink hole int the street- Mason Asphalt Chesterfield- Scoggins- Wodlawn-Imberane. Brooklyn- asphalt patch repairs Cramer Village Drive-Installed new 20 MPH: sign at Victory Lane- Repaired street sign Eastwood Drive- Replaced 61 Delineators S.Main Ext.-Cut brush back on ROW 18TH Street- Cut brush back and dugo out storm drain Worked with AKW Electric to install: spot light on  - New Home Permits: 10 F Rez. Interior Upfits:0  Nonresidential Permits: 1( (Temporary Construction Trailer  entrance  Monthly Trends/ Notes: New home permit requests increased slightly over December numbers; 8 new home starts in Villages at South Fork, and 2 new: starts in VCM (one for Brookline, one for Smith Douglas Homes). As the weather starts to warm up, more new home starts will begin, and permit numbers will rise.  on ROW Veterans Memorial.  Code Enforcement: Please see page 4-8 oft this report.  1551 North) Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 1  25    Cramerton FD Report: January 2020 Slart Dale: 01/01/20201Endi Dale: 01/31/2020 INGIDENT# ADDRESS  DATE 01/03/2020 2020-1 01/03/2020 2020-2 01/04/2020 2020-3 01/05/2020 2020-4 01/06/2020 2020-5 01/07/2020 2020-6 01/08/2020 2020-7 01/09/2020 2020-10 01/09/2020 2020-11 01/09/2020 2020-8 01/09/2020 2020-9 01/11/2020 2020-12 01/11/2020 2020-13 DATE 01/13/2020 2020-14 01/13/2020 2020-15 01/13/2020 2020-16 01/14/2020 2020-17 01/15/2020 2020-18 01/17/2020 2020-19 01/20/2020 2020-20 01/21/2020 2020-21 01/21/2020 2020-22 01/23/2020 2020-23 01/24/2020 2020-24 01/25/2020 2020-25 01/28/2020 2020-28 01/29/2020 2020-29 01/30/2020 2020-30 DATE 01/31/2020 2020-33 01/31/2020 2020-34 01/31/2020 2020-35  INCIDENTTYPE 611-C route Dispatched & cancelled en crew 500-Service Call, other 611-Dispalched route governmental agency 611-Dispalched &C cançelled en route 311-Medical assisi, assist EMS crew 324-Motor vehicle accilent with noi injuries. tor malfunclion 500-Service Call, other 551-ASSisI police or other governmental agency INCIDENTTYPE 324-Molor vehicle accident With nol Injuries.  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Cramerton Town of McAdenville- Tovno of McAdenvile McAdenville Tovnol McAdenville Cramerton- Town of Cramerton SHIFT ZONE McAdenville- Tovn of McAdenville MA-Mulual/ Aid MA-MulualA Aid  #APP. #PERS. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1  935 STOWELN 1JULIANST 101 Trent CT RD 200 SAXONY DR 1241 HUBBARDST 200MARKETST 205 CHURCHST 118FIRST Ninterstate 85  1 5 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 4  5421ANDERSONCT 311-Medical: assisl, assistE EMS CRAMERMOUNTANRD 500-Service Call, other 3410 HICKORY GROVE 551-Assisl police or other  & cancelled en  2031 VILLAGEVIEWCIR 600-Goodi Inlenl call, olher 213 TIMBERLANE DR 736-CO detector activation due  INCIDENT# ADDRESS  #APP. #PERS, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 #APP. #PERS. 1 1 1  3 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 9 4 3 4 7 2 3 2 3 1  0924EFRAMKLNMBLVD roule 611-Dispaiched & cancelled en 408 ARMSTRONGE DR 500. Service Call, other 426 WOODLAWN, AVE 611- Dispatched & cançelled en 102 HIDDENT PASTURES 622-Nol Incident found on arival  route atdispatch address 551-Assisl police or other governmental agency 551-Assis! govemmental police agency or olher roule 611-Dispalched & cancelled en route 500-Service Call, other 311-Medical assisl, assist EMS crew 733- Smoke detector activation duet tor malfunclion 324-Molor vehicle accident with noi iniuries. INGIDENTTYPE 735. Alarm system sounded due tor mallunction 611-0 Dispatched & cancelled en route route  DR Sinterstate 85 305 CRESTLN  6215 SNEWHOPE RD 611-D Dispatched &c cancelled en 350EASTWOODDR 111-Buldingf fire  WILKINSONE BLVD 405 15th 300 DICKSONRD 200 SAXONYDR WILKINSONE BLVD 200 SAXONY DR 3416E BEATYRD GROVE RD  2040 VILLAGE VIEW CIR 500-Service Call, other  INCIDENT# ADDRESS  14370LDHICKORY 611-Dispatched&c cançelled en  TOTALHINCIDENTS: 33  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 2  26    Cramerton Police Department  CRAMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT: January, 2020  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTALS  ARRESTTOTALS 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 GRASHES  22 2 31 4 2 6 3 5 134 32 50 1 47 2 2 13  22 2 31 4 2 6 3 5 134 32 50 1 47 2 2 13  Parks & Recreation  UPCOMING PROGRAMS Cramerton Creates, Card Making Class- - February 25 at 6pm Yoga - Every Saturday thru April Child and Me Yoga - Every Tuesday thru Senior Outreach and Engagement Meet & Greet = Monday, March 2 at 10am Cramerton Creates, Nail and String Art - Saturday, March 7 at 10am SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS February 1- Marchl  RENTALS Shelter Rentals-7 Facility Rentals-C 0 COMPLETED EVENTS  Tuesday, April  Cupid's Cookies and Cards - 50-60 participants Community Center Open House - 60-75 participants Twilight Easter Scramble - Thursday, April 9 Goat Island Games - Saturday, May 2 Yoga- -3 classes, 90 participants Child and Me Yoga 4 classes, 44 participants  UPCOMING EVENTS  -New age groups in 2020: 3-4 Teeball  PROGRAMS  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 3  27    Monthly Enforcement Summary  January 2020  Field Inspections: 53 Total active cases: 9 New Cases: 7 Resolved Cases: 10 Signs collected from the ROW: 16 Highlights:  102 Timberlane Drive: Complainant states thej property conditions are unsightly and a junk vehicle has a car cover that is rotted and falling off. Site inspections were conducted 10/30/19 and 11/18/19. On the second inspection, Ispoke with the resident and he explained the car was sold pickup would occur very soon and apologized for the trouble. Iexplained it was no trouble and to call me when the vehicle was sold and off the parcel. Action: Courtesy notice was mailed 12/31/19. Mrs. Willis and II have spoken since the  Iwill perform a status follow up 11/29/19. notice and she is actively working on removal.  Status: Thevehicle was removed 1/17/2020 and case was closed.  225 Tenth Street: Dilapidated accessory building concern filed 8/1/19. The owner responded to the warning letter dated 8/13/19. Per my conversations with him, he will repair or remove the structure within 30 days per our verbal agreement. A resolution is required by 9/13/19. Per site inspection Action:1/3/20, the contents and gable end walls Status: Thea accessory building was removed 1/6/2020 and case was closed. 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, I discovered an alternate address for Ms. McQueen through ap public records search. The alternate address is 2031 Mountain Island Way, Mt. Holly NC28210. Mailed Ms. McQueen the complete NOV package 1/24/2020 requesting a 29 Second Street: Site visit was completed 11/20/19. No answer at the door. I taped the NOVsand 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 31 Second Street: Site visit was completed 11/20/19. No answer at the door. I 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  have been removed.  response.  12/12/19.  for the administrative search warrant.  12/12/19.  for the administrative search warrant.  155 North) Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 4  28    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. Iwill 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 willl have an officer on site during the removal. The removal will occur 275 Eighth Avenue: Iwas forwarded an email from Ms. Holley Broughton 12/2/19 concerning minimum housing concerns at the residence. Met Ms. Broughton at the residence 12/9/19 to perform an inspection. BeforeIcould call the owner oft the residence Mr. Andrews the following day, his property maintenance had called Ms. Broughton requesting al list ofc concerns. At present, Ihave not heard back from Ms. Status: I've had no communication with Ms. Broughton since 12/9/2019. Ibelieve the grievances have been addressed by the handyman and case was closed.  estate and he will continue to monitor for any changes.  2/11/2020 ifnot removed by the owner prior.  Broughton and assume the repairs are underway.  216Tenth Street: Site inspection was completed 12/10/19.Ispoke with a resident at the home about the junk truck. I explained the expired tag and flat tires met the definition of ajunk vehicle. Iasked her to give some thought ofhow to dispose oft the vehicle and she stated she would and thanked me for the visit. Mailed courtesy notice 12/31/19 and received a call from Ms. Sandra Stone 1/3/20. She is working with family members to  retrieve the junk vehicle.  Status: The vehicle was removed 1/17/2020 and case was closed. 219Tenth 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 219 Tenth. It does appear abandoned and will contact owner1 to let them know the siding on the rear oft 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 aj party out of state. On 12/30/19, Ms. Justice called me from New. Jersey and will fix the issues. She will return to NC at the end of January and requested I meet her on site to explain the violations. I agreed to assist. Action: Ihave not spoken to Ms. Justice since 12/30/2019 and will attempt to contact her regarding the physical condition of the vacant dwelling. 228 Dawson Street: Received a phone call 12/17/19 describing aj junk vehicle allowed tor remain on the property. On 12/19/19, ,IH had a conversation with the occupant Robin Tucker and she agreed to either tag or remove the Blazer from the property. She requested 30 days to resolve the issue. I agreed being she was motivated to remedy the Status: The vehicle was removed 1/22/2020 and case was closed.  situation. Will recheck 1/20/20.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 5  29    181 Center Street: Received a complaint concerning a temporary plastic open tent being used as a car shelter. On 1/2/20, a site inspection was completed and no answer at the door. Ileft a door hanger and Ms. Stacey Lowe called me the following day to discuss. She stated the cover was there only toj protect her recently purchased new vehicle. A neighbor's trees have dropped limbs on her past vehicles causing damage. I explained the ordinance and alternate permanent covers that would be allowed. She explained the expense was a barrier SO I suggested she communicate with the neighbors home owners insurance company to explain the situation and encourage they tree pruning toa avoid future claims of damage she would be turning in. We are scheduled to revisit Action: Ms. Lowe and Ir met at the residence 1/17/2020. We discussed the issue at length and the damage to her car from the neighbor's tree dropping limbs. Ir noticed the she had two neighbors across the street that had empty driveways on the rear oft the dwellings. There may be a possibility ofusing one oft those since no trees were overhanging those driveways. She told me she would ask both and she if she could work out a parking agreement with one oft them. She agreed to call me with an update after she spoke with them. She did and the alternate parking locations didn't work out. Herinsurance company requested she send the neighbor with the overhanging tree a certified letter requesting assistance possibly in the form of sharing the tree pruning expense to eliminate the problem. I'm waiting on the result oft that action before requiring her remove the tarp. She's been extremely cooperative and wants to correct the issue. 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 oft repair. 2700 Greenmont Circle: Received a complaint from Mr. Kiser on 1/3/2020 stating no control measures were in place at 2700 Greenmont Circle on a newi residential pool Action: A site inspection was completed 1/3/2020. There is no erosion fence installed around the disturbed area ofa a new inground pool installation. Icontacted the general contractor Chantel Summitt and explained the need to install measures tol keep the mud and runoff on the property. Subsequently, there were straw bales place for containment. Ms. Summitt explained the abundance of rain had prevented her subcontractors from seeding and covering the disturbed area with straw. She wants to get this completed as soon as possible to collect final payment for the work. She is motivated to get this item wrapped up when the ground dries enough to run equipment on the area. Cramer Mountain Road: On 1/30/2020, Ireceived a complaint stating a specific political candidate's signs were incorrectly placed along the roadway.  this today.  install.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 6  30    Action: Afteri investigating the candidate's signs and researching the ordinance, the signs were not in violation ofl local or NCGS political sign regulations. Status: No violation was observed 1/30/2020 and the case was closed.  303 Woodridge Drive: Ireceived a complaint 1/30/2020 stating their neighbor had two trailers ofh household trash parked int the front and on the side yards ofthe residence. Action: Site inspection was completed 1/30/2020. Iknocked on the front door ofthe residence and no answer. Itook photographs of the trailers and will try again. Ifno answer, I will leave a door hanger with the ordinance attached requesting contact from 397 Woodlawn Avenue: Mr. Human filed complaints 1/3/2020 that the neighbors travel camper in the rear yard was being used as aj permanent dwelling and the noise level was Action: inspected the parcel several times the following 2 next weeks unannounced to attempt to observe the activity described. Id didn't notice anything unusual (no hookups, power source, etc.) Ileft a door hanger 1/14/2020 and Mr. Tim Walker called me 1/15/2020. Mr. Tim Walker called (transferred sO no number) and explained the camper was in no way lived in or occupied. He stores it there to avoid paying rent on al lot in the mountains during the summer. He went on to say the neighbor Mr. Human was angry at Status: Isaw no evidence ofthe camper being occupied and on 1/15/2020, thecase 5045Thomasville Drive: Iwas forwarded a complaint 1/13/2020 from the Police Department from a neighbor of 5045 Thomasville Dr. He's had boxes out to the street Action: A site inspection was completed 1/13/2020 and confirmed a box was placed at the curb for pickup. Isuppose they had placed it post pickup that week. Iemailed Rodney Baker and requested to specifically look for that on the next cycle. Hei responded sooner than the next cycle and removed the box within 2 days. Thank you for the fast Status: Public Works corrected the issue 1/16/2020 and the case was closed. 115 Center Street: Ireceived a complainant 1/13/2020 stating windblown debrisis coming from Mayworths and Doffers is not closing the grease receptacle correctly Action: Site inspection was completed 1/13/2020. No trash was observed and the grease Status: Iobserved no violation on 1/13/2020 and the case was closed. 5045 Thomasville Drive: Ireceived an email forwarded from Chief Adams froma neighbor of 5045 Thomasville Drive stating the recycle bin had not been rolled off the  the residents.  excessive.  him and this was just his way of retaliation.  was closed.  for several weeks.  response Rodney,  causing an odor.  bin was sealed at the time ofinspection.  curb from the last pickup.  1551 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 7  31    Action: A site inspection was completed 1/21/2020 and verified the bin was located on the curb. No answer at the front door and left a door hanger with ordinance attached. Status: Upon re-inspection 1/27/2020, the bin had been removed and the casewas  closed.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  Page 8  32