Town of Mocksville Regular Board Meeting March7,2023  The Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners met for the Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, March  7,2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mocksville Town Halll located at 171 S. Clement Street.  Present: Commissioners Present:  Mayor, Will Marklin Jenny Stevenson CarlLambert Johnny Frye Justin Draughn Rob Taylor  Absent:  Others Present: Ken Gamble, Town Manager Al Benshoff, Town. Attorney Brian Moore, Public Services Director Bryson Collins and. James Osborne, Firefighters Chris Vaughn, Parks and Grounds Director Tami Langdon, Community Development Mayor Marklin called the meeting to order.  The Town of Mocksville Board paused for ai moment ofs silence.  Mayor Marklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Adoption of Agenda  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor t0 adopt the agenda as written. The motion was. seconded by  Commissioner Draughn which carried by a unanimous vote. 5-0.  Citizen Comments  Mayor reads; Under GS section 160A-81.1, thel Board shall provide one period for public comment per month. Public comments are a valued part ofthe Board meeting but we alsol have tol handle monthly business items. Ifyour public comment is notl heard this month we provide the same opportunity at each month's Board meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per comment. The Mayor asks that groups appoint spokespersons for groups supporting the same position, especially when the number of people wishing to attend the meeting exceeds the capacity ofTown Hall. When the comments become repetitive and no longer provide new information then discussion for this meeting may be stopped. Asa reminder, the comment period is not a question and answer session. As always, the Mayor shall provide  for the maintenance of order and decorum int the conduct of the comment period.  March7,2023    MarkI Lewis addressed the Board. Mark Lewis, stated he was present on behalf oft the Flea Market int the Town, asked for clarification on sign ordinances. Mr. Lewis stated that yard signs were allowed to be up from "Sunday to Sunday" and wanted to know ifhis Flea Market signs fell under that rule. Sara Moore addressed the Board. Ms. Moore asked for sidewalks to be added tol her neighborhood sO she could walk her child to school. Her daughter, Parker Pratt, then addressed the Board. Miss Pratt asked to  have the fountain at the nearby park fixed.  Communications from Boards, Commissions and Agencies  Mayor read Proclamation Recognizing Alice Brown. Mrs. Brown thanked the Board.  Mayor recognized Mark Weir, photographer of"Night Time", for the picture donated to the Boardroom. Mr. Weir remarked that he was glad the picture had "found al home" andi informed the Board that he was leader ofthel Photo Club and asked that anyone who was interested to contact the Davie Arts Council. Mayor read Proclamation Declaring the Month of April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Brandi Mayor will read Proclamation Declaring. April 28, 2023 as the Town ofMocksville Arbor Day on this day First Budget Draft FY 23-24 - Town Manager Presentation. Ken Gamble addressed the Board. Management goals is to present al balanced budget, fully utilize our resources, balance efficiency with effectiveness, and be consistent with our mission, vision and values. The. Board's priorities this year are to increase unassigned fund balance, eliminate or reduce the! $15.00 car tax, and no increase toj property tax. The budget presented this evening will increase the unassigned fund balance, includes no car tax or  Reagan stated that the Dragonfly House Fundraising Gala will bel held March 31st.  during the ceremony.  increase in property tax. FY 23-24 General Fund Revenues  $6,486,429 ($283,326 Higher than FY22-23)  Sales Tax Ad Valorem Interest on Investments  Expenditures $6,486,429  o Fire Department Study - Inflationary Increases E Equipment Replacement  $15.00 PT: Starting Pay Addressed Salary Compression Health & Property Insurance- - 15% Supplies, Utilities, Fuel  March 7, 2023    - Facility Improvements COLA V Wayfindings & Streetscape Fire Department Study $25,000  Mocksville Fire Department  InD Depth Examination and Specific Recommendations Regarding:  ISO Review & Recommendations (Underway in FY22-23) Staffing Study - Present & Future Needs Apparatus Condition & Replacement Program Funding Model Recommendations  Facility Needs  Equipment & Operations $118,550 o (10) Set Turn out Gear: $60,000 o (1)Thermal Camera : $7,000 o (1) Hurst Combi -Tool: :$ $10,750 O Air Compressor for Station: $5,500 o Upgrade few remaining nozzles: $3,500 I MSA RIT Pack: $4,000 Hose: $15,000 o Rope & Rescue Equipment: $5,000 o (6)1 Ballistic Vest: $4,800 o (3).AEDs to replace aging units: $3,000  Capital Projects Town Hall Pavers $31,235 Bathrooms. $28,250  Human Resources  Inflation Vs. Cost ofLiving -5 Year Trend - Inflation = 18.1%(5 Year Total) Town COLA = 13% (5 Year Total) Difference = 5.1%( (Town is 5.1% Behind) 05% COLA Recommended  Community Development  Capital Improvement Request for FY 2023-2024 o Phase 3 Wayfinding Sign $32,200 Trees (8) & Installation - $7,200 Ornamental Fence-$17,500  Total $56,900 Parks and Grounds  Softball Field Steps and Ramp $4,200  March7,2023    Sand Pro 3040- - $28,672.15 Maintenance Shop Parking Expansion - $5,500 Shelter 5 Bathroom Remodel - $32,500 Shelter 1 Roof Replacement $3,500 I-401 Mulch Project-$26,000  Public Works  Road and Sidewalk Conditions Study and Maintenance Plan $25,000  Equipment Request - $27,722 o Dump Bed ) Angle Grader Rollover Box Pallet Forks  Enterprise Fund Revenues 0$4,083,205 Expenditures V Water-$ $1,267,198 Sewer- $1,805,724 o Capital Projects $951,033  Includes 3%1 Rate Increase Per Raftelis Rate Increase Brakebush Brothers Consumption  Brakebush Brothers Force Main Project (Transfer to Capital Project Ordinance)- North Elevated Tank Project (Transfer to Capital Project Ordinance) $346,200  $123,694  Madison Road Pump Station Upgrades- - $300,000 Water Line Replacement Program (Valves)-$120,869  Contracts/Insurance: $59,250 o Facilities to Serve Brakebush  Asset Inventory and Assessments South point Pump Station and Force Main North Elevated Tank Asset Inventory and Assessments (AIA) o $200,000 each for Water and Wastewater o Update and expand previous AIA o Rate Study Update Included by Raftelis o Asset Management Plans Water AIA - Scope of Work  Current Projects  o Field Program - pipeline locating, valve testing, tank evaluations o GIS Mapping Update = Third Edition, digital deployment  March7,2023    Distribution Modeling - update, add smaller pipes, Davie County Treatment Plant - assessments, demolition plan o Metering and Billing - AMI study with MeterSys  Wastewater AIA - Scope of Work  0 Field Program - smoke testing, CCTV Inspections, slope surveys 0 GIS Mapping Update = Third Edition, digital deployment I Modeling - flow monitoring, capacity assurance planning Plant & Pump Stations - assessments, testing  Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Commissioner Draughn to adopt the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor which carried by ai unanimous vote of5-0. Items approvedwvere: (A) February 4, 2023, Special Meeting Budget Retreat (B) February 7, 2023. Regular Board. Meeting (C) Consider Adopting Certificate of Sufficiency for Petition from Davie Blackwelder Development, LLC(County Parcel - G300000076: and G300000077) 148 Cana Road and 2254 US Highway 601 for potential development and a Resolution Scheduling: a Public Hearing for April 4, 2023 in the Mocksville Town Hall Meeting Room, Beginning at 6pm Located at 171 Clement Street The town received a request for annexation for County parcels (G300000076 and G300000077) property located at 148 Cana Road and 2254 US Highway 601 for potential development. At the February meeting, the Board approved a Resolution sO the Clerk could ensure that the petition and legal description were valid for the annexation. The next step is to approve a Certificate of Sufficiency and to adopt the A motion was made. by Commissioner Taylor 10 adopt Certificate of Sufficiency) for property locatedat 148 Cana Road and 2254 US Highway 601 and the. scheduling ofo a public hearing for April 4, 2023 in the Mocksville Town Hall Meeting. Room, Beginning al 6pm Located at 1710 Clement Street. The motion was Consider. Adopting Certificate of Sufficiency for Petition from Angell Revocable Living Trust; Elsie Bowens Angell (County Parcel - 140000003801, I40000004002, and 1400000038) Angell Knoll Avenue, Madison Road and Highway 641 for potential development and al Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing for April 4, 2023 in the Mocksville Town Hall Meeting Room, Beginning at 6pm The town received a request for annexation for County parcels (140000003801, 140000004002 and 1400000038) property located at Angell Knoll Avenue, Madison Road and Highway 64 for potential development. At the February meeting, the Board approved a Resolution sO the Clerk could ensure that the petition and legal description were valid for the annexation. The next step is to approve a Certificate A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor 10 adopt Certificate of Siyfficiency for properly locatedat Angell Knoll. Avenue, Madison Road and Highway 64 and the. scheduling ofa public hearing. for April 4,  Monthly Financials (D) Tax Releases  Resolution to set a date for a Public Hearing.  seconded by Commissioner Frye which carried by a nanimous vole of5-0.  Located at 171 Clement Street  ofSufficiency and to adopt the Resolution to set a date for a Public Hearing.  March7,2023    2023 in the Mocksville Town Hall Meeting Room, Beginning at 6pm Located at 171 Clement Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slevenson which carried by a unanimous vote of5-0. Consider Adopting Resolution for the Town of Mocksville's. Application for Industrial Development Fund; Utility Account Grant Funding for Project North' Tank Water Line. The Town received a request for a grant for Project North Tank Water Line. Michael Walser addressed the Board and asked for funds to install a new pipeline that would service industries north ofI-40. Mr. Walser had filed a pre-application to the Department ofCommerce for $1,089,000, which was approved by the Rural Infrastructure Authority. Mr. Walser explained that the project would move forward after the AI motion was made by Commissioner Draughn to adopt the resolution for the Town ofl Mocksville's application for industrial development fund; utility account grant funding for the project north tank water linei in the amount of$1,089,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambert which carried by a Consider Easement Agreement for Public Facilities at Davie County Parcel 15160B0012 (Pine Ken Gamble addressed the Board and discussed an easement agreement with the Heritage Alliance, which would allow a shelter to be built on. East Depot Street. The easement agreement would guarantee that for the duration for the life of the facility, the facility would be open to the public; give the Town the right to enter the property to do what needs to be done (construction, law enforcement, etc.); and all rules A motion was made by Commissioner Frye to adopt easement agreement, for public facililies at Davie County parcel (15160B0012) located at Pine and East Depot Street. The mnotion was seconded by  submission ofthe final application, which needed to be approved by thel Board.  unanimous vote. 5-0.  Street and East Depot Street  that apply to current parks and recreational facilities would apply to the shelter.  Commissioner Stevenson which carried by a manimous vote. 5-0. Consider Authorization to. Apply for RPO Carbon Reduction Program  Ken Gamble addressed thel Board and discussed the first phase of the RPO Carbon Reduction Program. The first phase would connect downtown sidewalks to community parks. Mr. Gamble suggested starting at existing sidewalks at Duke Street and South Salisbury Street, add 1,200 feet of sidewalk, and end at a A motion was made by Commissioner Draughn to approve submitting an application, for RPO carbon reduction program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner, Frye which carried bya uanimous vote Consider Resolution Accepting the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offer for the Water Ken Gamble addressed the Board and asked to accept the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offer in AI motion waS made by Commissioner Draughn 10 adop! resolution accepting the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offer in the amount of S200,000.00 for the waler sjstem asset inventory and assessment; and, give asstrance to the North Carolina Department of Emvironmental Qualily that any conditions ol assurances contained in the award offer will be adhered 10. Siaff is authorized and directed 10. furnish  trailhead. Mr. Gamble explained that this project would cost $650,000.  5-0.  System Asset Inventory and Assessment  the amount of $200,000 for the water system asset inventory and assessment.  March 7, 2023    information as needed and to execute documents required by the Division of Water Infrastructure. The motion was. seconded by Commissioner Lambert which carried by a unanimous vote. 5-0. Consider Resolution Accepting the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offer for the Wastewater Ken Gamble addressed thel Board and asked to accept the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offeri in A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson to adopt resolution accepting the American Rescue Plan Funding Grant Offer in the amount of $200,000.00 for the wastewater system asset inventory and assessment; and give asstrance to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that any conditions or assurances contained in the award offer will be adhered t0. Staffi is authorized. and directed tofurnishi information as neededandi to execute documents requiredl by the Division of Water Infrastructure. The motion was seconded. by Commissioner Taylor which carried by az unanimous vole. 5-0.  System Asset Inventory and Assessment  the amount of $200,000 for the wastewater system asset inventory and assessment.  Communication from Town Staff Town Attorney Benshoff: N/A  Town Manager Ken Gamble: Announced that there was an open seat for the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on March 23, 2023 and that the Water Plant Ground Breaking Ceremony would be on March  21,2023.  Communication from Mayor and Town Board  Commissionerl Lambert: N/A Commissioner Taylor: N/A Commissioner Stevenson: N/A  Commissioner Frye: Thanked everyone for the sympathy card.  Commissioner Draughn: N/A  Mayor Marklin: Thanked everyone for coming.  March7,2023    Motion to enter closed session per NC GS 143-318.11 (a)(3)(5)(6), top preserve the attorney-client privilege, to discuss acquisition oft real property and to discuss personnel matter. A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor 10 enter closed session. The motion was. seconded by Commissioner Lambert which carried by a uanimous vote. 5-0. A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to re-enter open. session. The motion was. seconded by Commissioner Lambert which carried by a unanimous vote 5-0.  Adjourn  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to adjourn the March 7, 2023 Regular Board. Meeting. The motion was seconded. by Commissioner Lambert which carried by ai unanimous vole 5-0. The attached documents are incorporated herewith and are hereby made a part of these minutes.  Ma-gmal. la  William J. Marklin, Mayor  Muaete Clerk, MMC, NCCMC  Lynn Trivette, Town den  March7, 2023