TOWN OF CRAMERTON BOARD OF LOMMISSIONERS WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR  CRA  DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE COMMISSIONER HOUSTON HELMS : COMMISSIONER SUSAN NEELEY COMMISSIONER DONALD RICE-C COMMISSIONER DIXIE ABERNATHY  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, September 5th, 2019 @ 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. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Adoption of Agenda for this meeting.  4. 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. a. Update from Talley & Smith Architecture Regarding Town Hall and Community Center Capital Projects. ("Information presented at the meeting.) *Note: Weather permitting, some oft this presentation will take place in the outside area around Town Hall to view the on-going work progress. Itis recommended to  5. Work Session Topic Items  please wear casual clothing to walk on dirt/ clay areas.  6. 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  A August 22, 2019 BOC meeting minutes. (pages 3 to 8)  7. Agenda Items NOT Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Planning & Zoning  i. Villages at South Fork (True Homes residential neighborhood)  1. Action Item: Consider approval of Villages at South Fork Map  (pages 9 to 13)  ii. NCDOT's South New Hope Road Widening Project  1. Action Item: Consider approval of Resolution 2019-09.  (pages 14 to 16)  b. Parks and Recreation  Goat Island Greenway Extension  1    1. Discussion and consider the renaming of Goat Island Greenway Extension. (pages 17 to1 18)  8. BIG BOARD (pages 19 to 22) 9. Manager's Report  10. General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum Additional updatel reports from Department Heads (if needed) 11. Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioners  12. Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thursday, September 19th @ 6pm Thursday, October 3rd @ 6pm Thursday, October 17th @ 6pm  2  2    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON August 22, 2019  The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Cramerton met on Thursday, August 22, 2019 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 and Susan Neeley were present. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias arrived at 6:04 p.m. Staff Present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Attorney Kevin Bringewatt; Brad Adams, Police Chief; Josh Watkins, Planning Director; and Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk. The Finance Call to Order and Determination of Quorum: Mayor Cauthen called the meeting to order and Adoption of Agenda for this meeting: The Town Manager asked that the proposed agenda be amended to add a closed session underNCGS 143-3181100)consult with the attorney toj protect the attorney-client privilege. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice to adopt the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley and approved by all.  Commissioner Houston Helms arrived at 6:27 p.m.  Director was absent.  determined there was a quorum.  Public Comment: No one signed up to speak.  Proclamation: A proclamation for Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2019) to honor American labor and the contributions that workers have made to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, and well-being of the country. A signed copy oft this proclamation will be placed in the minutes book.  Work Session Topic Items:  a. Discussion regarding Town Development Grants in the Downtown Area. Information was presented regarding the town's paricpationpartneshp of stormwater and/or road improvements in the area during development of the Wilcox Property located in the Riverside neighborhood. (Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias arrived at 6:04 p.m.) Discussion was held regarding curb cuts and the repairs to the street, The current street is considered tol be in good condition. The developer would needt toj patch any cuts to the: roadway and then place a thin layer of paving as an overlay. TheTown Manager stated consideration ofs stormwater improvements at the corner of South Main Street and Riverside Drive has been discussed for over a year as a significant area to target to the town's upcoming stormwater CIP. (Commissioner Helms arrived at 6:27 p.m.) Mayor Cauthen stated this piece of property is unique and is part of the town's history. It was formally part of the textile mill and was known as standpipe hill. The Board asked if other developers had asked for this type of assistance. The Town  Town of Cramerton- August 22,2 2019- - Page 1  3    Manager stated this was a unique situation. Commissioner Helms requested that additional discussion be held with the developer prior to setting any precedents fort this type ofp policy. The Board asked that the developer provide specifics and costs for this project. Mayor Cauthen stated he wants to continue to have communication about  façades including areas outside oft the downtown area.  Consent Agenda.  a. Minutes  Consider approval of the August 1, 2019 BOC meeting minutes. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias made a motion to approve the August 1, 2019 BOC meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley and  approved by all.  Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing.  a. A public hearing for the Rezoning Case #RZ19-02: Gaston County parcels 188571, 188566, and 188565 consisting of approximately 7.27 acres located at 4017 South New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the property from B-1 . Open Public Hearing. Amotion was made by Commissioner Ricet to open the publicl hearing. Thei motion was seconded by CommissionerNecley, and ii. StaffComments/BOA Q&A A. The Planning Director stated this rezoning request was presented about a month ago. He stated the applicant has requested a change from the original request for a reduction in the number of parcels to be considered for rezoning. Staff recommended approval of the applicant's request with the reduction ofparcels as this is consistent with the zoning on both sides of the property and also addressed the concerns that were voiced by the Planning and Zoning Board members. Richi Price, applicant, stated the proposed structures are 70'x140'. He stated Warren Street has been closed for about ten years and there is no intent to open it. Ron Owensby, contractor, stated there willl be al locked gate with noi through traffic allowed. Traffic will enter and exit through the front ofthe property. The buffer to adjoining properties will be the ten-foot brick exterior of the storage structures. Mr. Price stated he will be following the guidelines per the Planning Director. He stated he plans tol have two buildings constructed iii. Public Comments. Mike Grant, 1006Middleton Court, stated as ap property owner he is not opposed to this project. He stated he would like to see a wooded buffer kept in place with any future development ofthis property. iv. Close Public Hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Helms to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rice V. Action Item: Evaluate and consider approval of statement of reasonableness and consistency. A motion was made by Commissioner Rice to approve the statement of reasonableness and consistency. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley and approved by all.  and R-2 to B-2.  approved by all.  at a time as the structures are: rented by customers.  and approved by all.  Townd of Cramerton- August 22,2 2019-F Page 2  4    vi. Action Item: Consider approval of the Rezoning Case #RZ2019-02: Gaston County parcels 188571, 188566, and 188565 consisting of approximately 7.27 acres located at 4017 South New Hope Road. The request is to rezone the property from B-1 and R-2 to B-2. A motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to approve the request for approval for the Rezoning Case #RZ2019-02: Gaston County parcels 188571, 188566, and 188565 consisting ofa approximately 7.27 acres located at 4017 South New Hope Road and the request to rezone the property from B-1 and R-2 to B-2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Helms and  approved by all.  Agenda Items Not Requiring: a Public Hearing.  a. Parks and Recreation  i. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update  1. Action Item. Per staff recommendation, consider approval of the firm for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. Eric Smallwood stated that ai request for qualifications was issued and he recommended the town entering into negotiations with Withers Ravenal. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias asked Mr. Smallwood about his recommendation. Mr. Smallwood stated he liked that Withers Ravenal listed their innovative techniques for feedback from the community to gather active information. Commissioner Neeley stated she liked that they have an employment stock ownership plan. Mayor Pro' Tem Koutsoupias made amotion to approve entering into negotiations with Withers Ravenal for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The motion was seconded by ii. South Fork Village Fishing Pier Update. Eric Smallwoodadvised that the fishing pier and kayak launch were damaged by the recent flood and are not covered by insurance. He is speaking with Blue Ridge Trail Works regarding repair costs. Estimated costs range from $15,000 to $27,000. Options include demolishment of the current fishing pier and kayak launch; complete repair with the pulling ofall required permits; or modify the fishing pier and! kayak launch by reducing the length oft the fishing pier and modifying the pier with a fishing platform and replace the stairs on the kayak launch. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias asked if there was al better location along the river to reconstruct the fishing pier. Mr. Smallwood stated moving the pier and launch further downt thei river would placei itinamoresecluded: area. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias asked if there were other building materials that could be used for durability or possibly constructing the pier higher above the water level. Mr. Smallwood stated a floating dock could be considered. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias asked if reduction of the size of the  Commissioner Helms and approved by all.  Town of Cramerton- August 22, 2019-E Page3 3  5    pier would require any permitting. Mr. Smallwood stated no. Repair time for this project would be several months per his discussion with Blue Ridge Trail Works. The Board consented to continued discussion for reduction oft the fishing pier and repairs to the stairs for the kayak launch with Blue Ridge Trail Works. The Town) Manager stated al budget amendment could bej presented at the  September 6th Board meeting.  Big Board: A letter has been sent to the Masonic Lodge. The Town Hall mortar placement is proceeding well. The Town Manager stated the contractor will need to dig the trench drain deeper tol keep water out of the basement. Mr. Smallwood stated the roofing at the Community Center is finished and the exterior contractor is working with the interior contractor. Due to restrictions on the CaroMont property, the Helix R artwork needs to be discussed for placement at a different location in town. The Board discussed various areas around town for possible placement of the artwork. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias stated that the high school has a small roundabout area that might be suitable. Commissioner Abernathy stated that the Cramerton Middle School might also have an area that would be suitable. Commissioner Helms recommended discussions with developers for possible sites. The fog line on North Main Street has been completed and can be removed from the Big Board list. NCDOT made road improvements to the Wesleyan Drive side of Wilkinson Boulevard this week. Commissioner Abernathy commented on how beautiful the Goat Island Greenway Trail looks. She asked if the split-rail fence would encompass the entire length of the greenway. Mr. Smallwood stated yes. The Town Manager stated that MTLand has not submitted any paperwork this week. Paperwork should be submitted in the next week or sO. Am meeting was held with Mr. Bizzell to discuss wayfinding. Information was provided regarding signage for kayak and canoe for the downtown area toi indicate areas to park. Mr. Bizzell will be looking at the town's trails on Monday. Commissioner Neeley asked about the Baltimore area for historical designation. The report on the school has been sent to the Department of Archives and Manager's Report: Mr. Pugh stated the South New Hope widening project has been postponed until next year due to budget restrictions. Mayor Cauthen stated that this Board needs to take an official position stating that this project is necessary. Staff will prepare aresolution tol bej presented at the next Board meeting. He stated four citizens attended the storm preparedness meeting last week. He plans to hold another session at a later date. A new format is being used for the code enforcement for better readability. Commissioners Rice and Neeley stated they would like to attend the Gaston County Regional Chamber meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 5th. The Town Manager advised the Board that an ad will be published in the Gaston Gazette newspaper this weekend regarding the nominations for the ABC Board. The public notice is also on the town's website. The last day for applications to be received is September 5th. The Town Clerk will make copies of all applications and include in the September 19th agenda packet. The nomination committee agreed to meet on September 17th, 30th, and October 1st to meet and interview applicants. The committee will meet on September 12th at 5:30 p.m. to review  ar response should be forthcoming to the property owner.  applications.  Town of Cramerton- August 22, 2019- - Page 4  6    General Staff] Reports:  Update from Two Rivers Utilities: Mike Bynum was absent.  Police Department: Chief Adams stated the information in the police department report isf formatted differently as information isi nowl being gathered from the New World: software system that was recently implemented. Commissioner Neeley asked about thei traffic: study forM Mayflower. Avenue. Chief Adams stated aggressive police action is being taken in this area. The Colt Armor Class was held at the police department and included participants from Louisiana, Tennessee, New York, and Virginia. Chief Adams stated it is advantageous for the police department tol host the Colt Armor Class and the Glock classes here as this allows the town's officers to participate at no cost and to receive their Parks and Recreation: Eric Smallwood stated the survey has been completed in Central Park. Ameeting iss scheduled for Monday to meet with the contractor regarding the repairs tot the interior oft the community center. The turfinstaller for the playground area on Goat Island will be on site sometime between Monday and Wednesday. This area will be closed for ten days. Mr. Smallwood stated Parks and Recreation will place signage advising of  certification.  the closure.  Planning and Zoning: Nothing else to report.  Town Clerk: She advised the Board of her recent NCAMC Summer Conference in  Wilkesboro and thanked them for the opportunity to attend. Legal: Attorney Bringewatt had nothing to report.  Committee Reports:  Community Committee: Commissioner Neeley stated the committee met on August 13th. The committee is working on the Isle of Enchantment free family event. Fred Miller is heading up the Tiny Door/Window project. The back to school supply drive has been completed. Several applications have been received for the "Citizen of the Year". Riley Lewis is taking the lead on  working on an Instagram Take Over project.  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias stated the committee is excited about the Parks and Reci Master Plan Update. The next meeting is scheduled  for September gth due to the Labor Day holiday. Topics ofDiscussion for Each Commissioner: Commissioner Neeley had nothing to report.  Towno of Cramerton- August 22, 2019 Page 5  7    Commissioner Rice stated he participated in the Spartan Rice in Asheville along with Officers Corum and Pena. He stated Officer Pena was in attendance at the BOLO kickoffthat the City of Gastonia police department is spearheading as school starts on August 26th. He stated he will begin his campaigning soon and will bring back to the Board any concerns he receives from  citizens.  Commissioner Abernathy had nothing to report.  Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias distributed information for the NC Recycle Right program. He askedifthe: speed limit sign at. Kirkland Road and Cramerton Road could be cleaned asi itiscovered Commissioner Helms commented onl how well the crape myrtles look since they were pruned. He thanked Eric Smallwood and David Pugh for allowing his son to volunteer with the Parks and Mayor Cauthen stated there is al lot ofi interest in development in Cramerton and this is going to be NC6GS143318-110)0) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the publicl body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is a participant. A motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to enter into closed session. Ther motion was seconded by Commissioner Abernathy and approved by all. Mayor Pro Tem Koutsoupias made aj motion to return to open session. The motion was seconded Adjournment: Upon return to open session and no action taken in closed session, a motion was made by Commissioner Neeley to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by  with ivy.  Recreation Department. an exciting time for us.  by Commissioner Rice and approved by all.  Commissioner Rice and passed by unanimous vote.  Mayor William Cauthen  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Town of Cramerton- August 22,2 2019-F Page 6  8    OFCRARIA  TOWN OF CRAMERTON Planning & Zoning Department  1915  TO: Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners FROM: Josh Watkins, Planning Director DATE: August 29th, 2019  RE: Villages at Southfork True Homes Phase 2 Final Plat Request  Staff has received thet final plat request for Villages at Southfork True Homes, Phase 1 Map 1. This section includes 86 single-family residential lots as well as the entrance road off of Highway 7, McAdenville Road. The plat as shown complies with ther requirements oft the Land Development Code as well as the approved preliminary plat ont file. Furthermore, ther required infrastructure has either beeni installed or bonded as Attached you willf find thet final plat and application. Staffrecommends that the Board of Commissioners  required byt the Land Development Code.  approve this request for at final plat for Villages at Southfork True Homes Phase2.  155 North Main St., Cramerton, North Carolina 28032  Phone: 704-824-4337  Fax: 704-824-8943  9    furnul Camertoy  Application for Final Plat  Fora an application tol be considered complete, you must submit the following information to the Town 2. Twelve (12) FOLDED copies oft thet final plat (blue/black lines), and One (1) digital version 3. Af fee of $250 + $5 per lot for plats containing between 1-50 lots; at fee of $250 + $10 for plats (PDF) 4. One (1) çomplete signed application for Letter of Credit/Bond Review 5. - Afee of $100.00 for Improvement Guarantee Application (ifa applcable,-Engineting: (ifappliçable) Costs 6, Once submitted, review agencies have approximately fifteen (15), working days to review the plats. Comments willl be returned tot the contact designated on this form in section 3 under Owner/Developer Information. (Please note thati ifa review entails at third submittal to the review 7. Final plats must ber reçorded with the Register of Deeds within 30 days of approval bythe NOTE: Incomplete Applications will not be processed by the Planning and Zoning  Cramerton Planning Department:  of  1. One (1) complete Town of Cramerton Final Plat/ Application  containing more than 50 lots  agencies, a resubmittal feey willl be charged.) Planning Director or the plat shall be deemed void. Department, and will be returned tot the Applicant.  ProjctInformation  1. Name of Subdivision: 3. PINI Numbers:  Villagus at.Joahfurk - Phe 2  2. Location of Subdivision: McAbeaille ant 4. Current Zoning: TNI CuD 6. Ist thise a CUorCZ Project?  Rvabs  Milbily  300447  5.P Project Classification (Residential, Commercial, etc.): Reibtaliel  CYES:Case! Number: Owner/Doyeloper Information Daveln-Popery  ONO  C2 K6- 07 Subdivision Case #: Owner Phone: AgenVDeveloper Phone: Contact for Comments Phone:  7. Date of Preliminary Plat Approval: 1/11-/19 1. PropertyOwner Name: Deprallle Property Owner Email: AgentDeveloper Email: 3. Contact for Comments Name: Contact for Comments Email: 1.H Have all required improvements 2. Willa al bond orl letter ofcredit be 3. We will be providing thet following (check as appropriate)  oh3-I(LBLA)  704-779-4126  2, AgentDeveloper Name; gupellnie Wnchmtmon.  improvement Guarantee  been installed to specifications? OYES* NO required forr recording this plat? BES** ONO  *Ify yes, skip to Street Naming Section "lfyes, complete Improvement Guarantee  Application form  OCash  D Letter of Credit  Bond  10    Please note that ify you guarantee the completion ofi improvements with a performance bond, cash deposit or letter of credit, the amount required shall be equal to 125% of the cost to complete said improvements. (Contact the Planning Department for additional information 704-824-4337)  Street Names  1. Have all street names been approved By Gaston CounyE-91Adressng?  *lfno, submit Street Name Review  OYES ONO* *and Confirmation! Form  Utilities Water  Sewer oPrivate sPublic Provider_ Twv KiviG  1, Who will provide water and a Private Public sewer services for this site? Provider_ Two Rive  Verification Process  Shaua Gsuperini submit that all of thei information contained in this application is true and correct and also understand that incomplete applications will not be processed by the' Town ofk Harrisburg  Planning Department. Date/4/19  Signed:, JA Mya Tile: Projut Manegr Donot write below this point  (Owner, Agent, Developer, LLCI Member, etc.)  For Staff Use Only: Subdivision application fee paid: Improvement Guarantee. Application fee paid:  Check Number:_  11    MI  1111  12    GEORGIA BELLE AVE.      OPE PFANCH WAY  SANTEE FIVER  13    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: From: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor & Board of Commissioners  David Pugh 9/5/2019  Cramerton Resolution #2019-09 in support of the NCDOT  S. New Hope (NC 279) Road Widening  Information/ Background  Per discussion during ati the August 22, 2019 meeting, Cramerton staff has included Resolution #2019-09 that supports the NCDOT project to widen S. New Hope Road (NC Its should be noted that staff did receive the following email from Randi Gates of the GCL  279) between Union New Hope and Titman Road.  MPO: MPO Board and TCC,  I've received multiple inquiries regarding how NCDOT selected projects to delay in response tot the budgetary issues mentioned. in the notice below. NCDOT Division 12 has confirmed that the NC279  (S. New Hope Rd) Widening, project as a whole is not being delayed. From Mr Michael Poe, Division 12 Project Development Engineer:  "Ind conçert with other ongoing measures across the Department. to manage NCDOT cash flow, Division 12 decided to temporarily postpone the public meeting for U-5821. Rather than start the public involvement process and possibly have to suspend work. in the middle ofit, we felt it bestt to postpone the meeting until such time that we can move forward without. interruption. Please be advised that while this pause. may delay certain aspects of the project schedule, at this time we do not foresee this impacting our ability to complete the design of the project, acquire right ofway, and  relocate utilities prior toi the project let date ini FY2 2023." Please let me know if youl have any additional questions.  Regards, Randi  Staff still recommends the BOC approve Resolution #2019-09 to officially convey tol NCDOT and Local State Reps of how vital this widening project is to Cramerton and Gaston Co.  1  14    Resolution No. 2019-09  TOWN OF CRAMERTON RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 12 PROJECT:THE WIDENING OF NEW HOPE ROAD (NC2 279) BETWEEN UNION-NEW HOPE ROAD. AND TITMAN ROAD  WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton desires to work with the North Carolina Department  ofl Transportation and other regional partners to ensure safe and effective means of  transportation; and  WHEREAS, the Gaston-ClevelancUncon Metropolitan Planning Association, of which the Town of Cramerton is a member in good standing, has adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Plan detailing ai need for widening and multimodal improvements along NC: 279,  also known as South New Hope Road; and  WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation currently has designated Project Number U-5821, New Hope Road improvements from Titman Road to Union-New Hope Road, to widen NC: 279, South New Hope Road, and add multimodal elements along this route;  and  WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has postponed the public hearing to distribute preliminary engineering plans to the public and submit feedback  previouslyscheduled for August 27th, 2019; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Cramerton is currently working with regional partners ona feasibility study fori the Catawba Crossings from Interstate 485 in Mecklenburg County to NC 279, South New Hope Road, which will be detrimentally affected by a postponement or  cancellation of Project Number U-5821;  WHEREAS, NC 279, South New Hope Road, and the future Catawba Crossings are two regionally significant transportation routes that have been identified as such ini the Town of Cramerton Land Use Plan, the Gaston County CLT Airport Connected Economic Positioning Strategy, among other planning and economic development strategy documents;  WHEREAS, Any delays or stoppages to these road capital improvement projects could be detrimental to the current and future citizens and positive growth in Gaston County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON that the Town of Cramerton fully supports the widening improvements of S. New Hope Road (NC: 279) between Union-New Hope Road and Titman Road and request that all necessary mechanisms and action be taken to ensure that this project is fully funded and completed by its projected FY 2023 deadline.  15    BE IT HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners shall implement these  newly adopted Procedures and Policies from this date forward.  Adopted this  day of September, 2019.  Will Cauthen, Mayor APPROVED ASTO FORM:  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Karen Wolter, Town Attorney  16    Town of Cramerton  Memo  To: From: Date: Re:  Cramerton Mayor & Board of Commissioners  David Pugh 9/5/2019  Consider Renaming Goat Island Greenway Extension  Information/ Background  During a recent' Wayfinding Signage Committee meeting with Buzz Bizzell, the committee discussed the possibility of renaming whati is currently known as the "Goat Island Greenway Extension". This is the greenway project that is being completed and starts at the end of Greenwood PI. in the Lakewood Neighborhood and will finish just before Wilkinson The reason for renaming the greenway is because there is already a major recreation attraction in Cramerton with the "Goat Island" name: Goat Island Park. By using a different name, the new: greenway would become an identifiably different attraction and could be referred to as such on wayfinding signage. This would also let the public know oft the different recreation attractions in Cramerton by using different names, which is also  Boulevard (see attached map).  preferable for advertising and promotion of the Town.  Buzz Bizzell agreed with this philosophy and shared his methodology that the most powerful wayfinding sign identifiable "associations'inr naming an attraction are using words for two  types of places:  1. Bodies ofWater (.e. Oceans, Rivers, Lakes) 2. Universities (i.e. Belmont Abby, Davidson College)  Recommendation/ Perspective  Based on this discussion and feedback from our wayfinding sign expert, the committee discussed the possibility of renaming "Goat Island Greenway Extension" to something that identifies with the South Fork River (body of water) such as "South Fork River Greenway". Staff recommends that the BOC continue this discussion at the September 5th meeting and officially make a decision on what this greenway willl be called sO staff can move forward  with appropriate placement on wayfinding signage.  1  17    INSONE  WOODRIDGE  umerloy Goat! Island Greenway Extension 1:4,800    5 - 0 2 s @ o E a a a  M s o  U  a  19    2 @ 00 e  - N - K / O 1 ) 0  N  20    1 @ b0 e  21    a b0 - L 3 - N  A  B D B  22