TOWN OF CRAMERION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RONNIE WORLEY, MAYOR WILL CAUTHEN, MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE  LRAL  COMMISSIONER SAM CARPENTER - COMMISSIONER DEMETRIOS KOUTSOUPIAS. COMMISSIONER TAMMY LAWRENCE . COMMISSIONER SANDRA R. WARE  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 @ 7:00 PM G.M. MICHAEL COMMISSION CHAMBER  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. Ifyou 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. A Proclamation for October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Cramerton.  5. Proclamations (page 3)  6. Agenda Items Requiring a Public Hearing  a. Continuation of Public Hearing: A public hearing regarding an Ordinance Revising Title VII, Chapter 76: Parking Schedules that will create no parking zones on certain areas of streets surrounding Central Park.  i. Staff comments BOC Q&A ii. Public comments  iii. Action Item: Consider approval to keep the public hearing open during the "trial period" pursuant to the new parking ordinance of Central Park streets.  7. Agenda Items NOT requiring a Public Hearing  a. BOC Minutes  Action Item: Consider Approval of BOC meeting minutes from September 1,  2015. (pages 4 -8) b. Planning & Zoning  i. VCM (Village at Cramerton Mills) update  8. Manager's Report a. Continuing Projects  i. Update on Duke Transmission Line Towers. (page 9)    9. General Staff Reports (as needed)  Update from Two Rivers Utilities, Mr. Mike Bynum . Town Attorney - Town Clerk - Police Chief . Fire Chief - Planning Director . Finance Director - Parks & Rec.  Director  10.Committee Reports  11.Topics of Discussion for Each Commissioner  12.Closed Session  a. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)6) To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or b. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)) Consult with the Attorney to protect the attorney  prospective public officer or employee.  client privilege. 13.Adjournment  Upcoming BOC Meetings  Thurs., Oct. 22 @ 7pm -Tues., Nov. 3 @ 7pm-CANCELLED Thurs.Nov.19@/pm  2    OFCRARE  MAYORAL PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER  1915  CARO  WHEREAS, breast cancer affects hundreds oft thousands of women and thousands ofmen annually; WHEREAS, breast cancer is typically detected either during a screening examination, before symptoms have developed, or after symptoms have developed when a man or woman feels a lump; WHEREAS, breast cancer is about 100 times more common in women than men, and women are at WHEREAS, breast cancer is often hereditary, and individuals whose family history puts them at increased risk for breast cancer should discuss with their doctor or qualified health professional the WHEREAS, since the early 1990's, the pink ribbon, handed out and spread by the Susan G. Komen WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase awareness oft the disease and to encourage individuals to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages; and WHEREAS, it is vital that those affected by childhood cancer have access to quality, affordable care, and that research ofall: forms of breast cancer continues tol be vigorously supported; NOW, THEREFORE, AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF CRAMERTON,IHEREBY PROCLAIM the Town' 's recognition ofbreast cancer awareness for the month ofOctober.  and  and  increased risk as they get older; and  proper prevention and early diagnosis strategies; and  Foundation has been the symbol for the fight against breast cancer; and  Adopted this the 6th day of October 2015.  Ronald E. Worley, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Wilene L. Cunningham, Town Clerk    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON TOWN OF CRAMERTON September1,2015  The Board ofCommissioners for the Town ofCramerton met in regular session on Tuesday, September Board members present: Mayor Ronnie Worley; Mayor Pro Tempore Will Cauthen; Commissioners Demetrios Koutsoupias; Tammy Lawrence; and Sandra R. Ware. Commissioner Sam Carpenter was Staff present: David Pugh, Town Manager; Bill Brown, Town Attorney; Chief Greg Ratchford; Joel Call to Order and Determination of Quorum: Mayor Worley calledthe meeting to order and  1,2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the G.M. Michael Room at the Cramerton Town Hall.  absent.  Lineberger, Finance Director; and Wilene Cumningham;Town Clerk.  determined a quorum was present.  Invocation: Their invocation was given by Attorney Brown,  Pledge of Allegiance: Given by all.  Adoption of Agenda for this Meeting: Commissioner Ware made a motion to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded by.Commissioner, Lawrenceand the motion passed by unanimous  vote.  Public Comment: No one signed upto speak.  Mayor Worléyasked Chad Shumate with Mayworth's. Public House if he would like to offer an update regarding the Cramerton Merchants Association. Mr Shumate stated four meetings have been held and they have been well attended. Hestated" the members continued to discuss having a concert on Friday, October 161, on Gènter Street forthe Centennial. Mayworth's Public House along with a beer vendor are going to be responsible for the costs that will be associated with the band and staging. Eight vendor booths are being offered'and they willbe on first come first serve basis. Mr. Shumate said a data base is being created for an updated. contact fort the businesses and they hope tol have the bylaws prepared by the next meeting. A calendar ofevents is being prepared and should be available in February. The next Cramerton Merchants Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th, at 8:00 a.m. at Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Cauthen said volunteers are assisting with preparing the data base list. Cam Carpenter with Parks and Recreation stated staging for the Friday night concert has been confirmed and will be placed in front oft the BB&T Bank. Chief Ratchford advised Mr. Shumate that additional Recognition of new office technician, Robin Padgett: The Town Manager introduced Ms. Padgett to the Mayor and Board. Ms. Padgett stated she started work last Monday and this is her first full week here. She stated she worked for the Town of Stanley for a couple of years and has approximately twenty years in the healthcare field. She and her husband live in Mount Holly along with her daughter who is a  permitting is still needed by the police department.  senior at Stuart W. Cramer High School.  Town of Cramerton September 1,2015-E Pagel    REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and Possible Action regarding an Ordinance revising Title VII, Chapter 76: Parking Schedules that will create no parking zones on certain areas ofs streets surrounding Central Park Open the Public Hearing: A motion was made by Commissioner Ware to open the public hearing regarding an ordinance revising Title VII, Chapter 76: Parking Schedules that will create no parking zones on certain areas ofs streets surrounding Central Park streets. The motion was seconded by Mayor Staff comments/Board of Commissioners Questions and Answers: Chief Ratchford stated there had been no changes from the last meeting. He distributed the memo that was provided to the residents in the Central Park area regarding motorist and resident complaints. Town staff has been monitoring parking and traffic conditions on Eleventh Street and High Street overthe past two months and have found several issues that negatively impact public safetyin that area of Town. The Town has enacted several temporary ordinances in order to determineifthey will have aj positiye.impact on parking and traffic issues. The temporary ordinances will bei in' effect from Monday, September 7th through Thursday November 19th. A determination will be made at the Board of Commissioners meeting on November 19th. The public hearing will femain open throughNovember 19th in orderto give residents an opportunity to voice any concerns about the proposed ordinances. The notice of hearing will be republished before the September 17h meeting tosee ifthere are public comments then. Commissioner Koutsoupias asked about temporary signage and marking of streets. ChiefRatchford stated Rodney Baker has ordered signs and his staff willl mark the streets. Letters from the police department will be delivered to residents ofthese stréets informing them of the temporary ordinance.  area (High Street and Eleventh Street):  Pro Tem Cauthen and approved by all.  Public Comments: No one signed yp to speak.  Consider approval to keep the public hearing opening during the "trial period" pursuant to the new parking ordinance of Central Park streets: Amotion was made by Commissioner Ware tol keep the public hearing open during the "trial period" of the new parking ordinance for the Central Park area streets. The motion, was seconded by Commissioner Koutsoupias and approved by all. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the proposed August 4, 2015 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mayor Pro,tem Cauthen to approve the proposed August 4, 2015 meeting minutes as proposed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ware and approved by all. Review, Discussion, and Possible approval of Arnett Muldrow & Associates Branding and Marketing process for Cramerton. The' Town Manager stated a' briefmemo from Arnett Muldrow & Associates was included in the agenda packet providing information regarding their scope of services. Mayor Pro Tem Cauthen stated he was impressed with their depth of process and deliverables. Board consensus was to accept the process. Mr. Pugh stated a steering committee had been recommended and Arnett Muldrow & Associates will be asking for input regarding who should be placed on the committee. Mayor Pro Tem Cauthen recommended no more than ten people should be on the steering  committee and he asked that he be part ofthe process.  Town ofc Cramerton September 1,2015- Page2    Update on Hamrick Road: The Planning Director stated there was no update at this time regarding Update on Goat Island Park Irrigation: Cam Carpenter stated the exhibits and letter are being prepared by McGill Associates to be mailed next week to the thirteen agencies involved. Mayor Worley stated he wanted to thank Cam Carpenter and Rodney Baker for the signage and parking spaces marked att the lifesaving crew station. Mr. Carpenter stated three parking spaces have been designated for the  Hamrick Road.  Carolina Thread Trail.  TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:  Political Booths: A memo was prepared by legal counsel addressing political booths being set up at the upcoming Centennial Celebration and Attorney Brown referenced North Carolina statute on political activity (G.S. 160A-169). Attorney Brown stated any. candidate can attènd the event and distribute political material. The Board asked about signage, Chief Ratchford stated signage on private property isa allowed. Signage placed on right of ways is allowed for thirty days and must be removed within ten days following the election. Attorney Brown stated there may be some upcoming changes regarding signage based on the decision of the Supreme Court in réferenceto) regulating speech. He stated this decision should not affect this year's election. The Town Manager stated an overview ofmunicipal government will be offered to the candidates and will be held the last week of September. Donald Rice asked about the candidate's forum. Mayor ProTem Cauthen stated that is a different event and Jeff Ramsey would be contacting the candidates.: Mr. Pugh'stated the Môntcross Chamber of Commerce is Centennial Celebration: The Town received a check for $7,500.00 from the ABC Board.  hosting a meet and greet for the candidates on September 24h,  STAFF REPORTS:  Two Rivers Utilities: Mikè Bynum with Two Rivers. Utilities stated TRU responded to thirty water meter related requests, two sewer calls, and repaired' Six water leaks. Fourteen lift station inspections were completed. Eagle Road wastewater tréatment plan is operating well. Work continues on the digester cleanout and land application ofbio-solids at the Eagle Road wastewater treatment plan. An  increased number oftrucks will continue to travel in and out oft the plant.  Town Attorney: Nothing to report. Town Clerk: Nothing to report.  Police Chief: Chief Ratchford stated he would be presenting information on September 15th at the Regional Chief's! Meeting regarding opioid deaths and to encourage more agencies to sign on for this program. Commissioner Ware asked ifs someone is opioid dependent are they able to turn themselves in without being charged. Chief Ratchford said the new law allows them to ask for help and. physicians are Planning Director: Mr. Krouse stated an encroachment agreement is being prepared with Colonial Pipeline regarding the Lakewood Greenway with a contractor being chosen later this year.  giving them Naloxone.  Town of Cramerton September 1,2015- - Page3 3    Mayor Worley stated he attended the MPO meeting and several projects have been forwarded to Raleigh. Mr. Krouse stated there were about fourteen projects submitted and the Build A Better Boulevard rated well. Commissioner Ware stated the project list was in today's newspaper. Mr. Krouse stated the Garden Parkway project has now been broken into smaller projects which will assist in Finance Director: The Town has received $7,500.00 from the. ABC Board for the Centennial  promoting progress.  Celebration and $8,600.00 grant monies from the U.S. Forestry Service.  COMMITTEE REPORTS:  Centennial Committee: Cam Carpenter stated the Centennial Committee met on Saturday. Staging set ups and entertainment have been arranged. The pictures forthearchival timeline will be moved to the gym for two days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mr. Carpenter stated a proof needs to be given to the Gazette for the front cover oft the publication that is being prepared for the Centennial. Pictures and art work will need to be given to the Gazette by September.16". Nine sponsorship banners are available for sale. Monies have been received for eleven golf tournament teams. The Belmont Banner and Gaston Gazette are preparing articles regarding this event. They next meeting will be held on September gth at Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Cam Carpenter stated the next meeting will be held on September 14th. Windows will be replaced in the Community Center next Wednesday. Mayor Worley stated the mural on. the BB&T structure may, not be complete at the time oft the Centennial celebration. The entrançe sign for the Town has been refurbished at Market Street behind the Kingsway Store. Commissionerl Lawrence stated some landscaping needs to be completed around  5:30 p.m. The agenda for the ceremony will be set at that meeting  the signs. Mr. Carpenter statèd he would follow up with landscaping. Mayor Worleystated Governor McCrory has been invited, as the keynote speaker.  Commissioner Koutsoupias stated the fence has been taken down at Central Park. Mr. Carpenter stated he and his staffare working in that area whèn they have time. Mayor Worley asked ifa an order of 100 commemorative: coins is sufficient, Mr. Carpenter stated the coins would be offered for purchase at $10.00 each. Commissioner Koutsoupias asked ift the coins could be ordered with a rigid plastic case. Mr. Carpenter was asked: to find out the price for ordering 250 coins with the plastic case. BUSINESS ITEMS/TOPICSOF, DISCUSSION FOR EACH COMMISSIONER:  Commisionerlawrence addressed the planter that is downtown across from the deli and what can be done as it continues to be damaged repeatedly. Commissioner Lawrence stated it is time consuming to empty planters and replant each time repairs are made. The planter is hit by traffic such as delivery trucks when they turn at that corner. ChiefRatchford stated the parking space on Ninth Street could be marked for golf cart parking only to allow a larger turning radius at that intersection. Commissioner Lawrence stated there is an uneven space ini the sidewalk in the downtown area. Mr.  Carpenter stated he and Rodney Baker have discussed repairs.  Town of Cramerton September 1,2015 Page4    Commissioner Lawrence asked about the possibility oft tearing down the building and removing cinder blocks along the railroad. Cam Carpenter stated the building belonged to Godley and Associates and the cinder blocks are in the railroad'si right of way. The Planning Director stated a contract would be required for demolition. Attorney Brown stated Mr. Godley has a 99 year lease and his permission would be needed. The Town Manager stated he would follow up on thisi item for Commissioner CommisionerLawrence asked about the status regarding painting oft the underpass. Discussion was held by the Board regarding painting the underpass. Attorney Brown stated consideration would be required regarding reflective elements in reference to traffic at night. The Board discussed having the Mayor Pro Tem Cauthen asked about the date for delivery ofthenew fire apparatus. The Town Commissioner Koutsoupias asked about the status ofthe" Tiger Grant. The Planning Director stated he Commissioner Ware asked about the status of painting a line on North Main Street to assist with parking. The Planning Director stated a fog line could be painted and NCDOT would need to be notified. Chief Ratchford stated the painting ofa fog line would act as a visual barrier for drivers. Commissioner Koutsoupias asked about parked' cars all facing the same direction. Chief Ratchford stated no enforcement isi inj place as a conveniènce to the current residents. Commissioner Koutsoupias asked ifthere would be enforcement once the fog line is in place. Chief fRatchford stated yes. The An motion was made by Commissioner Làwrence tou enter into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Commissioner Ware séconded the motion and it was approved by all. A five minute recess was ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Ware to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m, The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cauthen and approved  Lawrence.  underpass pressure washed and then discuss possible paint colors.  Manager stated October 1St. would follow up on thisi item.  Board agreed and recommended the fog line be put into place.  given.  by all.  Mayor Ronnie Worley  ATTEST:  Wilene Cunningham, Town Clerk  Towno of Cramerton- September 1,2015- - Pages    526 soutn Cnurcn: St Charlotte, NC 28202 PO Box 1006 Charlotte, NÇ 28201-1006 Mail Code EC09Q 704.382.7820  On manager eport: Update  DUKE ENERGY CAROLNAS  on Doke  Transmission Towefs  September 18, 2015 CRAMERTON TOWN OF 155N MAIN ST CRAMERTONNC: 28032-0000  Subject: Removal of Duke Energy MaylowerTransmision Line 195390,195166, 195091, 195217, 195299, 195392, 195284, 196318, 202148, 203591  Dear CRAMERTON TOWN OF:  Planning for the region's future electricity needs is a responsibility the company takes very seriously. Duke Energy evaluates lines and structures to ensure we provide safe and reliable electricity. As ai result ofare recentevaluation, a linei in your area needs to be removed to perform worki in the Town of Cramerton Wea are planning to remove two transmission towers at Peach Orchard Road and' Wilkinson Boulevard. Additional towers willl be removed at Washington Street, High Street, and Mayflower Avenue terminating at the former Rauch manufacturing site in Cramerton. We are also removing all of the conductor lines from the structures. The work will beginin the Fall 2015 with expected completion in early 2016. Heavy construction equipment willl be in the area and work: zones will be established to provide safety for our crews and for the public. Att times, a street may bel blocked temporarily as we set up equipment and remove overhead conductors that cross streets and the rail line. Ifyour property is impacted, we will notify you either inj person or with a door hanger that specifies the nature of the work and the timing. Inp preparation for construction activities, please remove all unapproved encroachments, personal belongings or material stored in the transmission corridor. Encroachments may include property such as sheds or playground equipment. Ify you are not sure whether encroachments within our easement have prior written approval from Duke Energy, please contact us at the toll free number provided Where applicable, temporary fence removal and fence relocations willl be conducted for al limited number ofp property owners in order to assure safe and unrestricted access tot the easement for construction and maintenance. Al Duke Energy representative will contact you directly iffencing work is necessary on your Upon completion of the project, all construction material and debris willl be removed, and the right ofv way willl be restored as near as possible to its original condition. Duke Energy will continue to own the easement where the transmission towers and lines are beingr removed. Should you have questions, please contact us at tollf free at 800.365.8979 or email  andwe arey writing toi inform you about the project.  below.  property. There will be no cost to you for this work.  Camolinastransmissionénnancemensgouke-energy.com.  Sincerely,  Ben Stansell, Project Manager