TOWN OF GARLAND TUESDAY,. ARPIL: 2, 2024 6:30PM  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  The Regular Meeting oft the Board of Commissioners oft the Town of Garland was held at the Garland  Town Hall in Garland, NC on' Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:30pm. The following members oft the Board of Commissioners were present:  Mayor, Austin Brown, Mayor Pro Tem,) Jo Strickland, Commissioner Ralph Smith, Jr Commissioner Lee Carberry, Commissioner Anthony Norris, Commissioner Timothy Blackburn, Town Clerk, Also present, Auditor, Belinda Johnson, Mid Carolina Rep. Samantha Wullenwaber, and several CALLTOORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Strickland called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and welcomed  Shauna' Harper Garland residents. everyone in attendance.  PLEDGEOFALLIGIANCE: was recited by all in attendance. INVOCATION: was offered by Ms. Mary Smith  QUORUM: Mayor Pro Tem Strickland and Deputy Clerk Shauna' Harper established there wasa  quorum present.  ADJUSTMENTISI ADOPTION OF AGENDA  There were items moved around due to time constraints for the out oft time presenters. A motion to adopt agenda with said changes by Commissioner Blackburn, Seconded by Commissioner Carberry; CONSENT. AGENDA: Consent agenda allows) for routine items ori items that have been thoroughly discussed previously to be adopted with one motion, rather than each having an individual motion.. Any boardi member can request to remove ani item  motion carried.  from the Consent. Agenda) ford additional discussion. a. Draft Minutes  February 6, ,2024  December. 2023 CLOSED session was not addressed.  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Strickland to accept draft minutes and seconded by Commissioner Carberry, Vote to accept was 3-1, Commissioner Smith, nay. He stated they were not Ms. Belinda Johnson, CPA,PA presented the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Town of Garland financial audit. After getting al late start and a few obstacles, which was out ofh her control, she diligently completed and: submitted the audit fora approval tot thel Local Government Council andi it was approved." Thewere no issues or discrepancies found in the financial statements for the Town of Garland. She is  accurate.    contracted to complete the next 2 fiscal year audits. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to accept the presentation ofthe audit: and seconded by Commissioner Blackburn; motion carried. Public Hearing- Motioned by Commissioner Smith Seconded by Commissioner Carberry to open R7-24-01-Rezoning 321 S Bladen Ave fromHwy Business to Residential. Presented by Mid Carolina Regional Representative Samantha Wullenwaber, the Town of Garland Planning board recommended to rezone this address based on the property request was reasonable and consistent with the surrounding properties. The property owner was asked about his plans for the property, and he: states al house to either be remodeled or stick built. There were no public comments. Commissioner Smith motioned to approve the rezoning application, Commissioner Carberry seconded, and the vote was unanimous to rezone 321 S. Bladen Ave. to residential.  public hearing, alli in favor.  OA-24-01 TextAmendment- Manufactured Housing' Text Amendment-The) Planning Board was given to options to choose from and recommended at text amendment stating all manufactured homes should be double wide in town limits to be underpinned att time of occupancy. The primary difference is with extensive design standards added to ensure a higher quality outcome. There isa a lot ofstandards for mobile home parks permitted in ETJ. Special use permits only roadways, lawn maintenance. Cannot go from Class A(doublewide) to Class B(single). There were no public Commissioner: Smith motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Strickland, all approve. Commissioner Smith motioned to' "scrap" the manufactured home ordinance amendment, seconded by Commissioner Blackburn, all in favor and motion passes unanimously. 6:55pm A motion was made by Commissioner Blackburn to go into closed session and seconded by  comments.  CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Carberry, all int favor. 7:08pm Back in open session. PUBLICCOMMENT:  Adam Smith, resident, brought officially to the attention oft the board that Dick St. is nota maintained road but needs the tree overhang trimmed. It was: scratching high vehicles as they drove Alesa Walker, community volunteer, showed al high school senior banner hanging from last year and stated that it: shows the graduate that everyone is proud of their accomplishment. She ask to extend Mary Smith, community volunteer, upset at the Easter Egg Hunt. She felt there were bad attitudes,  by. The town will discuss iti in more detail.  the Sr Banner order deadline.  and she enjoys volunteering but would like respect.    Jacqueline Johnson, community volunteer, was also upset about attitudes that she felt from the Easter Egg Hunt and the volunteers have been around for 10 years.Shee enjoys and requests respect Winifred Murphy, al resident, spoke ofl her political career in Garland and hopes to see continued Alton Hall, a resident, was not complaining and hel loved tol live here. He inquired about the spring clean up ofleaves and limbs. The board states the equipment is in need of repair but hopes soon and then they will determine a date for pick up. Ifyou have them now, call and the town will make a Sheila Smith, community committee, suggested the importance ofe extending the Sr banner order deadline. She also mentioned that the committee selling hot dogs is noti illegal and they do not need Loretta' Thomas, resident, concerned with the "big" trucks parking along Gibbs Rd near her home. The smell of diesel and animals are a nuisance. The commissioners. state they will check into the  for herself, the committee and what they do.  upward growth.  work order tol be picked up case by case.  apermit.  zoning and look into thisi issue. COMMISSIONER REPORT  Finance- Town Clerk Harper provided al budget VS actual, credit card statements. Mayor Pro' Tem. Strickland states there are no financial issues, however budget amendments will be made to Commissioner Smith motioned to audio record minutes from all meetings, seconded by Commissioner Blackburn. There was a discussion. The vote was 3-1, Commissioner Smith, nay. Cemetery- Commissioner Blackburn states that the cemetery lawn maintenance contract: needs to bel looked at. There is no current contract with Turning Leaves lawn care. They will further discuss Buildings- Flowers and river rock in front of Town Hall: and the water fountain to beautify. The cost for 20tons is $1200.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Carberry to purchase, seconded by The American Legion building is dilapidated." The Town will contact the town attorney to have him speak to the American Legion Commander: about the contract that was created and signed years Att the Head Start building, after some repairs, it could be used as al hurricane shelter and possibly Parks & Recreation- Commissioner Blackburn has looked at thel ballfield. The fence has been torn down at the ballfield and will be repaired. The process for the repairs at ballfield and Cain Parkare  relocate money to appropriate line items.  thel bidding process for a contract.  Commissioner Blackburn alli in favorand motion carried.  ago.  from al FEMA grant. The town will looki into this option for the building.  moving.    Streets- The holes behind Handee Hugo needs to be: addressed with the: state. We have ordered the Public Works- The generator has been delivered and we are working on plans for installation. Well #3 needs roof repair. The sewerl lines at 4th Sti need tol be vacuumed but do not believe the equipment can reach, willl look for other options. The dirt at the sewer sewer hole on Tingle Ln has been washed away and PW can replace dirt around it due to it belonging to town. Safety- Mayor Pro Tem Strickland reports the deputies are working on schedule. Be diligent in your Old Business: Personnel Policy presented by Samantha Wullenwaber, Mid Carolina Regional Council. Thel board discussed vacation and sick time accrued for employes and agreed it should be standard.. Commissioner. Smith motioned to accept the new up to date personnel policy that was presented,  repair kit for holes for other roads and hope this is better than cold patch.  surroundings ata all times.  Mayor Pro Tem Strickland seconded the motion, passed unanimously.  New Business  Samanthan Wullenwaber presented the Capital Project Ordinance. AIA-D-ARP-0138 for the Water System Asset Inventory: and Assessment. Commissioner Smith motioned to approve the ordinance Resident and business owner Maria Salvador requested reimbursement from the town for her plumbing cost. She stated that the meter was installed incorrectly, and she had to hire a plumber for Al Motion was made by Commissioner Smith to extend the Sr Banner Project deadline to April 12, Thel board discussed and voted to hire John Herring as public works employee. Motion by Commissioner Carberry and seconded by Commissioner Smith, all in favor motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Strickland made a motion to reschedule the April work session to April 29, 2024to Commissioner Smith motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem Strickland seconded to adjourn, all in favor;  and Mayor Pro Tem Strickland seconded the motion and motion carried.  thei issues. The Board of Commissioners discussed and denied her request.  2024,seconded by Commissioner Blackburn and motion carried to extend.  discuss budget, seconded by Commissioner Carberry, motion carried.  motion carries. Adjourned at 9:18pm    Duly adopted on the 7th day of May, 2024 while inj regular session.  Austin Brown, Mayor  AR    ATTEST:  Town Clerk/Finance Officer  éuushfo