Town ofHamilton Monthly Board Meeting September 6, 2018  7:00 PM- Public Hearing- Jamie Heath of Mid East Commission presents and explains to the Town Board and public the updated version of the Housing and Building Codes also Ordinance Providing the Abatement Public Nuisances. Ms. Heath then answered all questions from the Board and public. 7:15 PM-Regular Board meeting-present: Commissioners Everett, Jackson, Freeman, Staton and mayor protem/Commissioner Williams who conducted the meeting in the absence ofl Mayor Matthews. Regular Board meeting called to order by Commissioner Williams and prayer by the clerk. Commissioner Williams ask for a motion to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Everetts motion to approve Agenda and the motion second by Commissioner Jackson. Carried 5-0. August 2, 2018 board minutes were read by Commissioner Williams. There were no questions or addendum to the minutes. A motion to approve minutes as read by Commissioner Freeman and 7:30 PM- Old Busines-Commisioner Williams reports hearing from Archer Development, LLC and Mr. Parker informed him things were moving swiftly with the Old Baptist Home project. Commissioner Freeman reports that Rogers Clock service will do a search to find a motor for the Town clock that we maybe able to use and will a get back with him in a few weeks. New Business: Mr. Danny Meadows (Draper Aden) presented to the Board a Resolution for AIA Grant of North Carolina Environmental Quality Div.; of Water Infrastructure to be adopted by the Board in order to resubmit the application. Deadline to apply is September 28, 2018. An application was submitted 2017; however because of the many applications received by the NCEDQ Div and Commissioner Everett motion to adopt Resolution AIA Grant of NCEDQ and motion was second by Purple Hats Ladies Club- Member Ms. Carolyn Bond shared with the Board the work and mission (Their club provided the refreshments and treats for the TOH Swearing in Ceremony on December 7, 2017). Commissioner Staton motion the Town of Hamilton donate to the Purple Hats Ladies Club A motion to adopt the updated. version of House and Building Codes by Commissioner Freeman and A motion by Commissioner Everett for the Board to adopt the updated Ordinance Providing the Abatement of Public Nuisances as presented and motion was second by Commissioner Freeman. Citizen: Ms. Judith Stewart concerns:-lack of handicap ramp, limited space at the Town Hall meeting room, and when will the Town Hall be moving to the new location as voted on during a previous meeting. Commissioner Williams states that since then the Town has a elected a new board and ift the  motion second by Commissioner Staton. Motion approved 5-0.  limited funds the Town did not received the grant. Commissioner Staton. Motion Carried 5-0.  oft the group. She asks the Board for donation tol help them continue their work. $300.00. Motion second by Commissioner Jackson; carried 5-0 unanimously.  the motion second by Commissioner Everett. Carried 5-0.  Carried 5-0.  new board makes another motion not to move forward then it's not done.    Beautification: Ms. Stewart states that she has not received an apology from Ms. Staton (who did not comment) and don't see how they can move forward at this point. Commissioner Williams ask how many members are there on the committee and ask Ms Stewart to give their name which she states 6 or 7 and gave their names as (Judith Stewart, Claudia Everett, Cindy Matthews, Beulah Peppers, Patricia Brown, Jessica Stewart, Linda Goodrich, Margie Strickland and Frank Mobley. Commissioner Williams ask were they able to work and if sO they were volunteers and the work shouldn't slow down because of this issue. He ask Ms. Stewart did the committee decide this in their last meeting that the work would not continue. Ms. Stewart states that is correct and as it is now they Ms. Pennie Whiteheart of Creative Economic Development Consulting sponsored by Electricties, presented a copy of the Hamilton Economic Development Strategic Plan Summary to the Board gave ab briefsummary oflhe plan. See Plan filed with the September 6, 2018 minutes. Ms. Patricia Morring inquired about the FEMA Training for Martin County and said that the dates for the training had passed. Commissioner Williams states that there were other dates.  were not going to do anything.  Commissioners' Report:  Everett- Nothing at this time. Jackson-Nothing at this time.  Staton- Maintenance crew doing good job considering the weather everything looks pretty Freeman:-Need to look at having a workshop to discuss collection system CIP Study; find funds to prevent inflow/infiltration in collection system; have Dwight Lancaster of NCRWt to Williams-Need a motion from the Board to renew September 2018-September 2019 Workmen's Comp Policy. Commissioner Everett motion that Board renew September 2018- September 2019 Workmen's Comp Policy. Motion second by Commissioner Staton. Motion Commissioner Williams also reports the Town Board attended the Ethics Training for elected The Roanoke River Festival turned out really well, Mayor Matthews chicken plate sale was a Veteran's Memorial and Plaque Honorarium Service will be September 9, 2018 @ 4:00 PM at the Town Gazebo. We need tol look at extending walkway to install al handicap ramp. October 11, 2018 will be Public Power Day @ 3:00 O'clock PM. Commissioner Williams thanked the Board for their persistence and hard work in working with the State Employee Credit Union to have at teller machine placed at the old Southern Bank building. No further business discussed and motion to adjourn by Commissioner, Everett and second by  good  come talk with the Board.  carried 5-0  officials at] Martin County Community College on August 21, 2018. great success all of proceeds donated to the Hamilton Rescue Squad.  Commissioner Staton. Motion carried 5-0.  Meeting adjourn.  16-4-18  hkg 104-18 DHlauls