Page 126 Page 126 GASTONIA CITYCOUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016- 6:00 P.M. GASTON COUNTYI PUBLICFORUM ROOM-G GASTONIA.NC Mayor John Bridgeman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in the Gaston County Public Form Room, Gastonia, North Carolina. Councilman Jim Gallagher introduced Senator Marshall Rauch to open the meeting in prayer. Mayor Bridgeman led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Sherry H. Dunaway, Clerk, City recordedi the minutes. PRESENT: Mayor. John D. Bridgeman Council Members: Robert Kellogg David R.: Kirlin James Gallagher Todd Pierceall Porter L. McAteer David Humphries Edward C. Munn Manager: City Attorney: L. Ashley Smith Mayor) Pro Tem Pierceall made ar motion to add Addendum Item 1A to the Consent Agenda and alsoi in that same: motion move. Items 2, 4 and 5t to the Consent Agenda as well. Items and 5 become will 2,4 by Items 2, 3 and 4 on the Consent Agenda respectively. Motion was seconded Councilman McAteer and Council approved it unanimously. ADOPTIONOFTHE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Todd Pierceall made a motion to adopt the Agenda as printed. Councilman Porter McAteer seconded the motion and Council approved it unanimously. APPROVAL OF THEI MINUTES (1) Regular Council Meeting - January 5, 2016 Councilman McAteer made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2016, Regular Council meeting, as printed. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall seconded the motion and Councilman Kirlin. Council approved it unanimously. PUBLICI EXPRESSION CONSENTAGENDA Mayor Bridgeman noted that no one had signed up for Public Expression. ITEM 1A: ADDENDUM-I FINAL RECORDINGPLATY VILLAGEAT (Reference as containedi in) Exhibit Book 3 to. Minute Book 105 at Page 34) (Reference as contained: in] Exhibit Book 3 tol Minute Book 105 at] Page 35) PARKSIDE PHASE 1MAP3 ITEM 2: ITEM 3: RESOLUTIONDECLARNG SURPLUSAND TRANSFERRING EQUIPMENTI TOTHE CITYOFLOWELL PUBLICI HEARING- ORDINANCE. AMENDING SECTION 12.5.3 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO ADJUST SIGNAGE: STANDARDS! FORI MENU BOARDS (FILE! #8467) (Reference as contained inj Exhibit Book 31 to Minute Book 105 at Page 36) 126- Page 127 ITEM 4: Page 127 REGULARCOUNCI. MEETING- FEBRUARY16.2016 APPOINTMENT OFI MICHAELI PEOPLES AS THEFIRSTALTERNATE COMMISSIONER. ANDI FLIP BOMBARDIER, AST THESECOND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL POWER. AGENCYNUMBERI 1 (Reference as contained inl Exhibit Book 3t tol Minute Book 105 at] Page 37) Councilman Jim Gallagher made a Motion to approved the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Todd] Pierceall seconded the Motion. Council approved the Motion unanimously. No one: signed up to speak at] Public Hearing. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE] EXECUTION ANDDELIVERYOF. AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT.A: SECURITY AGREEMENT ANDI RELATED DOCUMENTS! IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING OF VARIOUS VEHICLES. AND) EQUIPMENT! FORT THE CITY OF GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA Mayor Bridgeman recognized Ms. Melody Braddy, Director of Financial Services, for this Ms. Braddy stated this Resolution is the final step in the installment financing for our 2016 approved vehicles and equipment. This financing is with Bank of America. Ms. Braddy noted that at our last council meeting we had a resolution accepting their proposal at 1.3996% as the interest rate for 59 months and the loan amount is $3,215,000. Ms. Braddy stated Staff is recommending approval oft the attached Resolution which would allow the City Manager, Mayor Ini response to a question from Councilman Gallagher about whether surplus city vehicles were sent to Raleigh to be auctioned, off, Ms. Braddy stated that the City actually has two processes that are used to sell surplus vehicles. Throughout the year as the new vehicles arrive and the older vehicles are surpluses, they are then listed on a website called www.govdeals.com and we try to sell it there. Then once or twice or year, the City has a live auction on Broad Street at the Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall made the Motion to approve the item as presented. Councilman Gallagher seconded the Motion. The Council approved the Motion unanimously. (Reference as contained inl Exhibit Book 31 tol Minute Book 105 atl Page 38) presentation. andl herself to sign the closing documents on this financing. Garage where we actually auction vehicles and miscellaneous items. BUDGETAMENDMENTH16-026 RECOGNIZE FUNDS FROM GOVERNORSCRIME COMMISSION TO SUPPORT GASTONIA POLICEI DEPARTMENT'S HERO AND INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN2015 Mayor Bridgeman: recognized Assistant Chief Travis Brittain for the presentation. Chief Brittain stated this was a no-match Grant from NC Governor's Commission ICAC Grant whichi is Internet Crimes. Against Children. This isa a 40,000 no-match Grant which will give usa great opportunity to expand on what we have been doing electronically with our evidence collection and expand our capabilities. As this project evolves we will look forward to assisting regional agencies and ICACTask Forcel Members in the wireless forensic challenges. Chief Brittain stated that he wanted to extend an invitation to everyone to come and meet some of our police officers for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, February 24th from 8:00 am - -127- Page 128 Page 128 AEGIAECOINCILNEEING FEBRUARY: 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. at Panera Bread. Chief Brittain noted there is no agenda or talking points but this gives Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall stated this is not directly related to what is being discussed but it does involve technology and the internet where crimes are committed when purchases are made on line and then you go and meet that person face toi face to pay and pick up your item. has been the internet. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall noted that some police departments around the country have placed signs int their parking lot that iti is an Internet Purchase Exchange area, andi it isu usually in an area that is usually under surveillance. Mayor) Pro Tem Pierceall inquired if this Chief Brittain stated that thisi is definitely something that the Police Department could review. Mayor Pro' Tem made al Motion to approve thisi item as presented. Councilman Kellogg seconded everyone an opportunity toi meet andt talk with officers that work int this area. Pro Mayor Pierceall Tem) notedt that many people are fearful about meeting someone when their only contact was something that the Gastonia Policel Department could possibly do. thel Motion andt the Council approved it unanimously. (Reference as contained in Exhibit Book 3 tol Minute Book 105 at Page 39) MELINESSJAROADMAP COMPREHENSIVE, ASSESSMENT Mayor Bridgeman recognized Assistant City Manager Todd Carpenter for this presentation. Mr. Carpenter stated The Wellness 360 Roadmap represents an effort by Staff and Council to reenergize our Weliness Initiative here at the City. Mr. Carpenter noted that at the last Audit Bids and Insurance Committee meeting, Staff was directed to negotiate with Blue Cross Blue Shield for an assessment of our workplace wellness and Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to provide the 360 Wellness Roadmap at a cost of $9,500 and they will report their findings and recommendations in late March or early April of this year. Mr. Carpenter stated Staffi is Councilman Kirlin made the Motion to approve. Councilman Gallagher seconded the Motion fora approval tor move: forward with thisi initiative. and Council approved the Motion unanimously. asking (Reference as contained in Exhibit Book 3 tol Minute Book 105 at] Page 40) Mr. L. Ashley Smith, City Attorney, stated that hel hadi no report. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS CITYI MANAGER'S] REPORT Mr. Edward C. Munn, City Manager stated that we need to set dates for the Budget Work Sessions. May 16, 2016 would be a good date for our Council Budget Work Session since it will not conflict with the Germany trip and everyone should be here. Mr. Munn noted that May 26, 2016 conflicted with the MPO meeting. Mr. Munn noted the first Budget Work Session would be on May 16th as originally planned and if necessary we willl have a meeting on May 19th. Mr. Munn stated thati information would be sent out to confirm all of the dates and the meetings will Mr. Munn requested everyone look at the Take Aways from the Strategic Planning Workshop to review at their convenience for changes or additions. (The Take Away Report is hereby begin at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Second Floor. incorporated by reference andi made aj part of these minutes). (Reference as containedi in Exhibit Book 3 to Minute Book 105 at Page 41) - 128- Page 129 Page 129 REGULARC COUNCIL MEETING-) FEBRUARY16.2 2016 Mr. Munn stated that the Farmer's Market Advisory Committee meets four to five times a year and there isa City Council Representative on this Committee and that seat was formerly held by Brenda Craig. Mr. Munn requested a City Council Representative be appointed to the Farmers Mayor Bridgeman made a request for a volunteer. Councilman Robert Kellogg stated he would like to volunteer as the Representative. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall made the Motion to approve. Councilman Kirlin seconded the Motion and the Council approved it unanimously. (Reference as contained: in] Exhibit Book 3 tol Minute Book 105 at] Page 42) Market Advisory Board. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Kellogg stated that he was very impressed to see the inside workings of how everything comes together at the Strategic Planning Workshop. It was a great day with a lotof Councilman Kirlin stated Girls on the Run held a fundraiser at Loray Mill and it was well Councilman Gallagher stated that he and Councilman Kellogg met with a group of citizens that were concerned about Akers Center. They asked us toj putt together al letter to get in contact with the management company of Akers Center to ask them what their vision was regarding Akers Center and how they would like to move forward. Councilman Gallagher noted that Mayor Bridgeman wanted his name added as well after seeing the letter. Councilman Gallagher stated they were still waiting to hear back from them but wanted to keep everyone apprised in case anyone was asked any questions and if you needed any additional information to contact him or Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall stated a Gastonia native and well known gospel singer Erica McCullough that was raised in the Highland Community recently passed away and her funeral service isl Friday, February 19th and he would like to offer condolences to her family that are still located in this area. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall stated there was an accident involving an ambulance on Exit 17, and that he has had several different people from two different Community Watch groups complain about the lighting at that Exit many times. Mayor Pro Tem Pierceall noted that he knew this is a State issue and this accident probably was not related but stated he got callsi immediately after the accident about the Exit and the lighting problems again. Hei requested that Staff check with the State to seei ifthel lighting at that exit could be improved. Councilman Humphries stated that he appreciated the hard work that the Staff and especially the Finance Department have puti into the budget. Councilman Humphries stated hel had attended the Centralina Council of Government meeting in Matthews and that it was very interesting and that they are available tol help as needed with Economic Development Grants, writing and research. Also, Mr. Richard' Turner, from Belmont was selected as the County Representative to the Board of Directors. Councilman Humphries asked that everyone remember the service members and Mayor Bridgeman stated that he attended a Prom/Ball for young adults with special needs at Southminster Presbyterian Church and he was so proud of the group that worked to make this possible through the grant from the Tebow Foundation. Mayor Bridgeman stated it was discussion and some good things happening. attended and a very good event, andl he was happy tol be able toj participate. Councilman Kellogg. Councilman McAteer stated hel had no report. their families here and abroad in your prayers that they will come home safe. rewarding and aj pleasure tol bet there as ai representative. -129- Page 130 Page 130 REGULAR COUNCILI MEETING- FEBRUARY16,2016 MEETING ADJOURNED Councilman McAteer made the Motion to adjourn and Councilman Gallagher seconded the Motion. Mayor Bridgeman adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Mayor. 964 SEAL 64 Sherry H.I RC021616 daa any -130-