MAYOR Jessie Bellflowers MAYOR! PROTEM Dr. Kenjuana McCray TOWN MANAGER Chancer McLaughlin  TOWN: BOARD Elyse Craver Jerry Legge Bryan Marley Joanne Scarola TOWN CLERK Ashley Wyatt  OWN  HOPE MILLS NORTH CAROLINA PROUD PAST.A BRIGHT FUTURE  TOWN OF HOPE MILLS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Meeting Agenda - June 3, 2024 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting  Mayor Jessie Bellflowers called the Regular Meeting oft the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners to order on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. ABSENT: Commissioner Jerry Legge was absent from the meeting  STAFF PRESENT  Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin, Town Clerk, Ashley Wyatt, Deputy Town Clerk, Coronda Regan, Police Chief Stephen Dollinger, Finance Director Drew Holland, Parks & Recreation Director Lamarco Morrison, Human Resources Director Leeanne Carlucci, and Public Works  Director Don Sisko PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Bellflowers led the pledge of allegiance along with the Boy Scouts Troops of America.  ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF THE AGENDA unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion by Mayor. Pro Tem. Dr. Kenjuana McCrays seconded by Commissioner. Scarola, and carried  OFFICIAL COMMENTS  Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin highlighted portions oft the managers' report and upcoming community events for the record. He spoke to the grants the Town had applied for, Parks and  Recreation Projects, and upcoming lane closures. Commissioner Craver thanked those in attendance. Commissioner Scarola thanked those in attendance.  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray was happy to be back from her trip and thanked the Mayor Bellflowers noted that the Manager's Report was very detailed and included a lot of  residents for attending the meeting. relevant information for Town residents.  Regular Meeting June 3, 2024    PRESENTATIONS:  Mayor Bellflowers read into the record the Proclamation recognizing the 80th Anniversary of D Commissioner Scarola read into the record the Proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Mayor Pro Tem Dr. McCray read into the record the Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth. Commissioner Craver read into the record the Proclamation recognizing Parks and Recreation  Day. Awareness.  Month.  BUDGET FY24-25 PUBLIC HEARING:  Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, and Finance Director Drew Holland, made himselfavailable for questions regarding the budget.  carried unanimously to open the public hearing, for the FY24-25. Budget.  There were no questions from board members.  Mayor Bellflowers asked members of the public to speak for or against the budget.  There were no comments from the public.  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and Mr. McLaughlin commended the board on their input and ideas regarding the completion of the Mr. Holland outlined all oft the changes from the proposed budget to the final version. Commissioner Scarola asked if$500 had been moved to the Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Holland stated that it had not been moved since there was no consensus from the board to do Commissioner Marley stated that the tax increase was much needed in order to fund the pay study.  carried unanimously to close the public hearing for the FY24-25. Budget.  budget.  SO.  Commissioner Scarola expressed her support for the budget as presented.  Commissioner Craver stated that she did not support the tax increase included in the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray stated that she intended to vote in favor ofthe budget.  Regular Meeting June 3, 2024    Mayor Bellflowers thanked staff for the work that went into producing the large budget. Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, and carried by a majority vote to, pass the FY24-25 budget as presented. Commissioners Marley and Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Commissioner Craver, and carried unanimously  Scarola, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. McCray Kes. Commissioner Craver No.  toa adopt the fee schedule as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  Eileen Grimes, a representative oft the Cumberland County Board ofElections shared information regarding a new initiative that would allow residents that would turn 17 years of age before November 5th to be poll workers in upcoming elections. She spoke to the wages being offered and  training for the role.  Commissioner Scarola asked what the wage was.  Ms. Grimes stated that the pay was $150 a day, but elected officials or their spouses could not be Ron Lance a resident of Hope Mills expressed concerns for the children in Hope Mills amid the ongoing issue regarding SRO's in schools. He asked ifthere was a budget for those positions.  poll workers.  Mayor Bellflowers responded that there was not.  CONSENT AGENDA:  Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, and  carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda.  Consideration ofa approval oft thel Board of Commissioners May 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and May 20, 2024 Special Budget Meeting Workshop Minutes  Acceptance ofMonthly Financial Report April 2024 Duggins Southview Holdings, LLC Portion of0424-24-4049  Approval of Resolution R2024-07 Fixing Date of Public Hearing for ANNEXATION A2024-03 Approval of Resolution R2024-08 declaring certain property of the town to be surplus and authorizing All items on the Consent Agenda are considered. routine, to be enacted by one motion and without discussion. Ifa member of the governing body requests discussion of an item, the item will be removedfrom the Consent Agenda and considered separately under New Business.  the disposal ofs said property  "END OF CONSENT AGENDA"  Regular Meeting June 3, 2024    OLD BUSINESS:  Motion by Commissioner Craver, seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and carried unanimously to approve Tiffany Brisson to the Hope Mills Prime Movers and Dr. Terra Jordan to the Parks and. Recreation Committee and as the Boardo ofAdjustment. Alternate Member toj fill an unexpired  term through September 2025. NEW BUSINESS:  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray thanked Human Resources Director Leeanne Carlucci for Commissioner Scarola noted that implementing the new policy could be used as a retention tool Commissioner Craver was surprised that the Town did not already have such aj policy. Motion by Commissioner Craver, seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and carried unanimously too ofaccept the Human Resources paid parental leave policy as presented. Finance Director Drew Holland spoke to the item R2024-09 and outlined the grant structure. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCrayseconded. by Commissioner Craver, and carried Police Chief Stephen Dollinger advised that the purpose ofthel budget amendment was to purchase Motion by Commissioner Craver, seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and carried unanimously to approve an Equipment Purchase using Federal Drug Forfeiture Funds and corresponding  completing the Parental Leave Policy SO soon after her arrival on staff.  for the Town.  unanimously, to approve Resolution R2024-09.  camera equipment that could capture injuries on victims right away.  Budget Amendment #24.for $5,400.  Finance Director Drew Holland made himselfavailable for questions.  No questions were asked by the board.  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana. McCrays seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and carried Public Works Director Don Sisko noted that the company for the Multi Use Path Construction  unanimously, to approve the audit contract to Sharpe Patel, PAfor FY24. Services bid was DOT certified and they would not have any sub-contractors. Commissioner Scarola asked ift their services would complete the project. Mr. Sisko advised that their services would complete construction.  Regular Meeting June 3,2024    Motion by Mayor Pro Tem. Dr. Kenjuana. McCray seconded by Commissioner Scarola, and carried unanimously, to accept the Multi-Use Path Construction Services bid tabulation as evaluated, and authorize the Town. Manager to execute. a contract with. Morgan Trucking & General Construction Kelvin Raeford, a representative of FAMPO spoke to the MOU presented and made himself  Inc.  available for questions.  No questions were asked by the board.  Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, and carried unanimously to accept the FAMPO Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative, Mayor Bellflowers read a statement from the Chair of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, Glenn Adams regarding Student Resource Officers and Crossing Guards. Commissioner Craver spoke in opposition ofhow the Sherrif'sOfficer rolled out the plan toi remove SRO's from school and expressed concerns if Hope Mills had to take on the responsibility of Commissioner Craver echoed the comments made by Commissioner Craver and noted that she felt Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray agreed that she was not in agreement with how things had Commissioner Marley asked what the county intended to do with the money earmarked for SRO's and question why the meeting the Sherriff was having on June 6th, was not open to the public. Mayor Bellflowers stated that there needed to be more SRO's in schools and not less. Chief Dollinger advised that he would need more bodies to handle increased call volume ift the  Comprehensive and Continuing Transportation Planning  staffing them.  manipulated by the whole ordeal.  been handled, but advocated for a path forward to gain ai resolution.  town took on the responsibility.  Mayor Bellflowers asked ifthe County would continue to respond to 911 calls.  Chief Dollinger stated that he would receive more information at the June 6th meeting with the Commissioner Scarola asked if any Cumberland County representatives had reached out to the  Sherriff.  Town since the special meeting on May 30th. Mayor Bellflowers stated that nobody had reached out.  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCrayseconded. by Commissioner Marley, and carried unanimously, to conduct a feasibility study regarding Student Resource Officers and Crossing  Guards with the Cumberland County School Board.  Regular Meeting June 3,2024    ADJOURNMENT.  Seeing no additional business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47pm. Motion by Commissioner Scarola, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray, and  carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.  Mayor  ATTEST:  abh  OA200@ocBeEs Ashley Wyatt, MMC, NCCMC Town Clerk  Regular Meeting June 3,2024