Town of Hamilton Monthly Board Meeting May 3, 2018 @ 7:00 P.M.  Present: Jackson.  Mayor Matthews; Commissioners: Williams, Staton, Freeman Everett and  Welcome and April 5, 2018 minutes read by the mayor. There were no questions, corrections, or addendum to the minutes by The Board. A motion to approve minutes as read by Commissioner  Williams and second by Commissioner Staton. Carried 5-0.  Old Business:  1. Wastewater Treatment Plant: Commissioner Williams reports that he has spoken to Mr. Spivey, WTP operator, who informed him that the Town will most likely receive some fines  from the State due to heavy rains.  New Business:  MidEast Commission: Mr. Eliud DeJesus presented to the Board Resolution Adopting The MCO Comprehensive Transportation Plan for the Town of Hamilton, North Carolina. The mayor read resolution to the Board and asked for motion from the Board. Motion to adopt Plan by Commissioner Everett and second by Commissioner Freeman. Motion carried 5-0. Roanoke River Partner: Carol Shields asked Board to fund project in the amount of $18,750.00 for general operating expense to continue to seek financial support for the Master Plan. Mr. Williams questions if support could be less than the $18, 750.00. Ms. Shield states it wouldn't cover the general operating expense. Commissioner Williams asks if the Board could take at tour of Rosenwald School. Ms. Shield asks him to schedule a date. Commissioner Jackson asks who are Board members or other supporters. Ms. Shield states the Mayor ofParmele, Mr. McCrary and the Mayors associations were supporters. AI motion by Commissioner Everett for the Board to approve funding Roanoke River Partners at same rate of $18,750.00 for the year of 2018, to assist with general operating expense. The motion was second by Commissioner Freeman. Motion carried 4-1. Commissioner Williams Beautification: Ms. Judith Stewart asks about the Beautification Budget how money was spent.. Consensus by Board is that Terry pulled money from that line item to pay Jessi Stewart for contract work. The Board will look at the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget to see how to fund Ms. Stewart also states that Committee will most likely put artificial flowers in pots because  verbally voted no.  Beautification.  there are not enough volunteers to keep live flowers watered.    Jessica Stewart asks Board to renew her contact for May thru October 1st 2018 at $600.00 per  month. Mayor ask for motion from Board. There was no motion on the issue. Williams: Budget workshop scheduled for May 24th 2018 at 6:00PM  Commissioners Reports:  Jackson: Nothing at this time. write letter to Crystal Broadband.  Everett: Still getting complaints about the cable. Need to look at having the Town's attorney Freeman: River Lift Station having serious problems PM pump in bottom blown gasket guide rail broken at bottom of tank and (2). bad check valve. Estimate cost at 20-30,000.00 Commissioner Staton: Asked Ms. Stewart about the flower pots at the Edna Andrews School Citizen: Ms. Moring asks about Town website. Commissioner Williams states progress in  dollars.  location ift they will they be attended too. updating website is ongoing.  No further business discussed Mayor asked for motion to adjourn the meeting.  Motion to adjourn meeting by Commissioner Everett and second by Commissioner Williams,  motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned. hAge  D6Maniwl  G1A  4pye  Mayor