MAYOR Jessie Bellflowers MAYOR: PROTEM Dr. Kenjuana McCray TOWN MANAGER Chancer McLaughlin  TOWNE BOARD Elyse Craver Jerry Legge Bryan Marley Joanne Scarola TOWNG CLERK Ashley Wyatt  OWN Op  HOPE MILLS NORTH CAROLINA - PROUD PAST,A BRIGHT FUTURE  TOWN OF HOPE MILLS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes Agenda - July 1, 2024  Mayor Jessie Bellflowers called the Regular Meeting oft the Hope Mills Board ofCommissioners to order on Monday, July 1,2024, at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance.  STAFF PRESENT  Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin, Town Clerk Ashley Wyatt,  Deputy Town Clerk Coronda Regan, Police Chief Stephen Dollinger, Fire Chief Matthew Cain, Assistant Fire Marshal Bryan Arthur, Planning Director Emily Weidner, Finance Director Drew Holland, Human Resources Director Leeanne Carlucci, Public Works Director Don Sisko, and  Deputy Director Bruce Clark PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Bellflowers led the pledge of allegiance. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF THE. AGENDA carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion by Commissioner Jerry Legge seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray and  PRESENTATIONS:  Mayor Bellflowers administered oath to Robert Hurlburt swearing him in as the new Deputy Fire Police Chief Stephen Dollinger introduced 3 new officers joining the police force, Mayor Mayor Bellflowers read into the record thel Proclamation recognizing Independence Day.  Chief.  Bellflowers administered oath ofoffice.  OFFICIAL COMMENTS community events.  Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin highlighted portions of the managers' report and upcoming  Commissioner Marley no comment.  Regular Meeting July 1,2024    Commissioner Scarola stated it was good to see everyone, looked forward to parade.  Commissioner Legge stated it was good to see a lot of people at the meeting and thanked public  safety.  Commissioner Craver no comment  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray expressed her thanks for the event on Saturday. Mayor Bellflowers expressed that despite the heat on Saturday, the event was a success. He also  mentioned that children wanted another water bucket at splash pad.  PUBLIC HEARING:  Motion made by Mayor. Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray seconded by Commissioner Legge and Annexation. A2024-03: Cumberland County. Parcel 0424-24-4049 and containing 14.89 acres, more or less, duly recorded in Plat Book 151, page 33 and being a portion ofthe deed duly recorded in Deed Book 11934, Page 677, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. This is Motion made by Commissioner Marley seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried  carried unanimously to open public hearing.  ac contiguous annexation  unanimously to close public hearing.  Kenneth Smith Civil Engineer spoke in favor of annexation.  Motion by Commissioner Marley, seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried unanimously to approve. Annexation A2024-03: : Cumberland County Parcel 0424-24-4049 and containing 14.89 acres, more or less, duly recorded in Plat Book 151, page 33 and being a portion ofthe deed duly recorded in Deed Book 11934, Page 677, Cumberland County Registry, North  Carolina.  ZNG-003-24: initialzoning to C2(P) & R5 or more restrictive zoning empty lots on Camden. Rd near & across Wipperwill. Dr REIDs 9494958505000; 9494954294000; 9494961873000 McKim Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem. Dr. Kenjuana McCray seconded by Commissioner Scarola and  & Creed (agent) Barbara McBryde Johnson Heirs (owners)  carried unanimously to open public hearing.  Seeing no speaker from the public, the public hearing was closed.  Motion made by Commissioner Marley seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem. Dr. Kenjuana McCray seconded by Commissioner Marley and carried unanimously to approve ZNG-003-24 C2(P) & R5 residential more restrictive zoning  unanimously to close public hearing.  Regular Meeting July1,2024    empty lots on Camden Rd near & across Wipperwill Dr REIDs 9494958505000;  9494954294000; 9494961873000.  Commissioner Craver asked would the property be a single-family residential area or be Planning Director Emily Weider stated it was supposed to be a gated apartment complex and  apartments townhomes.  Commissioner Craver asked ift the exact number of units was known  Planning Director Emily Weidner advised no; an official site plan had not been submitted. Commissioner Legg asked was there was a planned entrance and exit on property. Planning Director Emily Weidner stated yes that it was included in the plan.  ZNG-004-24: rezoning 52.76 +/- acj from CI(P) & R7.5 to C2(P) & R5 or more restrictive zoning empty lot on Camden Rdi near & across Wipperwill. Dr REIDs 9494961873000; 0404059166000; & 0404048665000. McKim & Creed (agent) Karla Coleman. Johnson &  Barbara McBryde Johnson Heirs (owners. carried unanimously to open public hearing.  Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray seconded by Commissioner Marley and  Seeing no speakerfrom the public, the public hearing was closed.  Motion made by Commissioner Marley. seconded by Commissioner Legge and carried  unanimously to close public hearing.  Motion by Commissioner Marley, seconded by Commissioner Legge and carried unanimously to approve ZNG-004-24. rezoning 52.76 +/- acj from CI(P) & R7.5to C2(P) & R5 or more restrictive zoning empty lot on Camden Rd near & across Wipperwill Dr REIDs  9494961873000; 0404059166000; & 0404048665000.  PUBLIC COMMENT:  Citizen Brenda Warren of 3200 Big Park Drive spoke on her concern regarding the ongoing homelessness issue in her neighborhood, she expressed how grateful she was for Police Chief Commissioner Jerry Legge thanked Ms. Warren for coming, also thanked the Police Department. Dasmon Ellerbee spoke to affordable transportation and a potential pilot program, also  Dollinger his staff for their help.  addressing growing transportation needs regionally.  Regular Meeting July1,2024    Mayor. Jessie Bellflowers stated transportation was needed and that funding had been requested.  He hoped to see transportation addressed as ai regional issue.  Mayor Pro Tem Dr Kenjuana McCray stated transposition was definitely needed.  Commissioner Craver stated she would like tol have more information about what Mr. Ellerbee  had to offer.  Mayor. Jessie Bellflower encouraged Mr. Ellerbee to be on a future agenda  Commissioner Marley echoed the need for Mr. Ellerbee to be placed on a future agenda. Mr. McLaughlin noted that Mr. Ellerbee had been instrumental in the past and looked forward to  working with him again. CONSENT AGENDA:  a. Consideration of approval of the Board of Commissioners June 17 Regular Meeting b. Approval ofResolution R2024-011 Fixing Date ofl Public Hearing for ANNEXATION A2024-04 Rhetson Companies Inc PIN 0404689083 and PIN C. Approval ofl Resolution R2024-012 declaring certain property oft the town to be  Minutes 040782177  surplus and authorizing the disposition ofs said property  Motion by Commissioner Marley, seconded by Commissioner Legge, and carried unanimously to  approve the consent agenda as written.  "END OF CONSENT AGENDA"  OLD BUSINESS: None  NEW BUSINESS:  Motion by Commissioner Marley, seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried unanimously to execute contract for Morgan Trucking and General Construction 262-00205 and budget Commissioner Craver asked about difference in amounts and asked ift the additional amount was  amendment no. Ifor the amount f$209,600.00.  budgeted  Public Works Director Don Sisko stated that the funds were already in the budget.  Regular Meeting July1 1,2024    Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried unanimously to allow Town Manager to execute construction engineering and inspection contract  with summit design and engineering services. Mr. McLaughlin provided background regarding contract. Public Works Director Don Sisko presented details to the board.  Motion by Commissioner Marley, seconded by Commissioner Legge and carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with GMR Capital LLC. for the insulation and infrastructure tied to the. senior center and, golfcourse. Commissioner Craver opposed,  Motion Carried 31 tol.  Commissioner Marley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray to approve easement agreement. Commissioner Craver opposed, Motion Carried. 3to 1. Commissioner Craver questioned ift the item had the board previously and recalled the easement Mr. McLaughlin stated that was a different request all together, although it was the same group it Commissioner Craver expressed concerns ofhaving to bring the property up to ADA compliance; Commissioner Craver stated giving the town 20 acres of unusable land only relieved GMR of Mr. McLaughlin added that the deceleration lane on the property was a requirement of the town Mr. McLaughlin stated the 20: acres was not being giving to the town it was being dedicated to the  rights were not going to be given to anyone was a different aspect of the property.  stating the town did not have the money to do that.  paying the taxes which she did not agree with, and would not support.  for any development oft the site.  general public.  Commissioner Craver asked ift the town could afford that transaction.  Mr. McLaughlin stated that the town did not have to make any compliance modifications until the Public Works Director Don Sisko stated DOTI had already given their blessing to the proposal and that the turning lane would come into play when the town developed their portion ofthe land. Public Works Director Don Sisko stated the deceleration lane was the towns property  funding for the senior center was received.  Regular Meeting July 1,2024    Commissioner Legge asked how the gates were going to be locked at the entrance of the golf Mr. McLauglin stated there was going to be a lock box gate there until the roadway was up to Public Works Director Don Sisko stated nothing else was needed to make walkway ADA Commissioner Marley made motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray carried unanimously to approve 5 school resource officer positions, one supervisor position, and one officer that will serve as a backup to the SRO positions, along with these positions the town also Commissioner Marley made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried unanimously to approve agreement between the Town of Hope Mills and the Cumberland County  course.  towns standards.  compliant ifleft as it was.  needs 2 CSIOfficers totaling 9 new positions.  School. Board of Education.  Mr. McLaughlin thanked board and Police ChiefDollinger. Police ChiefDollinger gave breakdown ofj positions. Commissioner Marley thanked staff for their hard work  Mayor Bellflowers echoed comments from Commissioner Marley, expressing safety first.  Mayor Bellflowers read the statement he sent to sheriff'soffice. to create. Hope Mills Homelessness Advisory Committee.  Motion made by Commissioner Marley. seconded by Commissioner Scarola carried unanimously Commissioner Craver spoke to issues with homelessness around Carli C's and other issues around Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray noticed an uptick inl homelessness in thet town during Covid Commissioner Scarola stated she had one resource Melanie Stewart who she could reach out to Commissioner Legge suggested the people from the farmers market could come out to set up and Mr. McLaughlin stated second harvest was going to come out again, but a date had not been  town.  and advised that an unofficial committee provided background.  that would assist. provide food. announced.  Regular Meeting July1,2024    COMMITTEE LIAISONS UPDATE ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES  Motion made by Commissioner Scarola seconded by Commissioner Craver and carried Commissioner Scarola stated to remove Lindsay Scott from Veteran Affairs Commission  unanimously to remove Lindsey Scott from Veterans Affairs  Commissioner Legge asked why was she being removed Commissioner Scarola stated she had never attended a meeting  She also announced that the Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce GolfToumnament- August 29th  2024  Commissioner Scarola stated Veterans Commission should have 3 vacancies  Commissioner Scarola gave updates for the Chamber of Commerce regarding the new president Commissioner Scarola stated she did not have any updated information for FAMPO and that their Commissioner Scarola stated Air quality updates were posted on her Facebook page Commissioner Craver advised about the upcoming Senior Citizens Development Survey  and rebranding  next meeting was July 24th2024  Commissioner Legge spoke about the Appearance Commission  REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS  Mayor Bellflowers advised all committee meetings are now held at the Thomas Oakman Chapel  Mayor Bellflowers advised Historic Preservation Meeting July 10th 6:00pm Mayor Bellflowers advised Cultural Arts Committee Thursday July 11"6:30pm Mayor Bellflowers advised Committee of Committee meeting July 2nd 2024 6:00pm  STAFF COMMENTS  Mr. McLaughlin mentioned the State Historic Preservation Office was coming July 15th 2024 Town Attorney Dan Hartzog advised he would not bei in attendance for the next meeting, but would  5:30pm  have someone attend on his behalf.  Regular Meeting July1 1,2024    Town Clerk Ashley Wyatt clarification regarding committee purchases and inquired on the approved membership composition for the Homelessness Advisory Committee. Commissioner Craver stated that the membership composition was approved as presented.  ADJOURNMENT  Seeing no additional business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16pm. Motion by Commissioner Legge, seconded by Commissioner Craver, and carried unanimously to  adjourn the meeting.  II OF HOPEN  SEAL  BBE  : EMILE SEL  ATTEST:  ONQecccC Ashley Wyatt, MMC, NCCMC Town Clerk  Regular Meeting July1 1,2024