Town of Mocksville Regular Board Meeting December 6, 2022  The Town of Mocksville Board of Commissioners met for the Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mocksville Town Halll building located at 171 S. Clement Street.  Present: Commissioners Present:  Mayor, Will Marklin Jenny Stevenson Carl Lambert Johnny Frye Justin Draughn  Absent: Rob Taylor  Others Present: Ken Gamble, Town Manager Lynn Trivette, Town Clerk Al Benshoff, Town. Attorney Brian Moore, Public Services Director Frank Carter, Fire Chief Chris Vaughn, Parks and Grounds Director TamiLangdon, Community Development Mayor Marklin called the meeting to order.  The Town of Mocksville Board paused for a moment of silence. Nathan Hardin from Boy Scout Troop #575 led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Adoption of Agenda  A motion was made by Commissioner Lambert to adopt the agenda as wrillen. The motion was seconded  by Commissioner Stevenson which carried by a ananimous vote 4-0.  Citizen Comments  Mayor reads; Under GS section 160A-81.1, the Board shall provide one period for public comment per month. Public comments are a valued part of the Board meeting but we alsol have to handle monthly business items. Ifyour public comment is not heard this month we provide the same opportunity: at each month's Board meeting. Public comments are limited to 31 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 isi not a question and answer session. As always, the Mayor shall provide  for the maintenance of order and decorum in the conduct ofthe comment period.  No one spoke.  December 6, 2022    Communications Mayor Marklin Recognized:  Proclamation Alan Lakey Serving on the Planning Board Proclamation - Diane Foster Serving on thel Planning Board Proclamation - Stevie Dulin Serving on the Planning Board Proclamation - Chuck Taylor Serving on the Board of Adjustments Proclamation Patsy Crenshaw Serving on the Board of Adjustments Proclamation - Gail Kelly Serving on the Board of Adjustments Proclamation - Lynne Hicks Serving on the Board of Adjustments Proclamation - Susan Prim Serving on thel Board of Adjustments Mocksvile-Cooleemee ABC Board Audit Presentation  Marcia Henriksen, Turlington and Company, LLP, addressed the Board to highlight items from the audit. On the Statement ofl Net Positions cash increased by $48,000.00, inventory increased by $176,000.00, property and equipment increased due to renovations at the Cooleemee store, and long-term debt increased by $122,000.00 due to the money borrowed for the Cooleemee store renovation. The Statement of Revenue and Expenses shows operating revenues up by $464,000.00: from the year before. This went up from 3.5 to 3.9 million. The Change in Net Position before distribution is an increase of $73,891.00. Planning Board Director Johnny Easter addressed the Board to present an update on code entorcement. We have three individual properties we are working on. A new website is now available for reporting nuisance issues or code enforcement. Our role willl be more proactive than itl has been in the past.  Consent Agenda  AI motion was made by Commissioner Draughn to adopt the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded. by Commissioner Frye which carried by a unanimous vote of4-0. ltems approved were: (A). November 1, 2022 Regular Board. Meeting (B). November 7, 2022, Special. Joint Meeting (C) Monthly  Financials (D) Tax Releases and (E). Monthly Contribution Based Cap Report Consider Adoption of the 2023 Town Board Meeting Schedule  The. July 4, 2023 meeting falls on at town holiday sO the meeting will be held. July 11, 2023. A motion was made. by Commissioner Draughn to adopt 2023 Town Board. Meeting Schedule. The motion was seconded. by Commissioner Lambert which carried by a unanimous vote 4-0.  Consider Tree Board Reappointments for: a' Three YearTerm Expiring December 2025 A motion was made by Commissioner Frye t0 re-appoint Alex Thompson, Judy Rosser; Susan Hapkins andCarl Lambert to the Town of Mocksville Tree Board lerm expiring December". 2025. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Draughn which carried by a manimous vote 4-0.  December 6, 2022    Consider Planning Board Applicant for Board Appointment for a' Three YearTerm Expiring A motion was made by Commissioner Lambert to appoint Lee Rollins 101 the Planning Board lerm expiring December". 2025. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Frye which carried by a uanimous  December 2025 vote 4-0.  Consider Approving No Cost Solutions Agreement  Finance Officer/ Town Clerk Trivette addressed the Board. Trivette recommends the proposal which will allow) No Cost Solutions to audit the town'sutility bills (example: duke energy and telecom). Trivette did not realize the energy bills have 40 components and it's hard to detect errors. They will audit the past 36 months for electric and 61 months natural gas and telecom. Ifthey do not find any errors then there is no  cost to the town. Ifthey do find errors:  Refunds/Credits: they will receive 50% of all the refund/credits received.  Cost Reductions: they will receive 50% oft the first 361 months of actual savings payable monthly. AI motion was made by Commissioner. Frye 10 approve No Cost Solutions. Agreement to audit utility vendors. The motion was. seconded. by Commissioner Stevenson which carried by a manimous vote 4-0.  Consider Amending the Town of Mocksville Fee Schedule FY 2022-2023  Finance Officer/Town Clerk Trivette addressed the Board. The Town has had eight annexations since 2017and the Town absorbs the cost ofadvertising and filing fees. This is a recommendation to add the A motion was made by Commissioner Draughn t0 approve the amendment t0 the Town of Mocksville fee schedule FY2022-2023 adding annexation, fees in the amount of$350.00. The motion was seconded by  annexation fees int the amount of $350.00 to the fee schedule.  Commissioner Frye which carried by a uanimous vole 4-0. Consider Approval of the FY2023-2024 Budget Calendar  Al motion vas made by Commissioner Lambert 10 approve the FY2023-2024 Budgel Calendar. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Draughn which carried by a manimous vote 4-0.  Communication from Town Staff Town Attorney Benshoff: Happy Holidays!  December 6, 2022    Town Manager Ken Gamble: The Community Opioid Crisis Meeting held on November 15 was a collaborative effort oft the Leadership Davie Class to bring stakeholders together who deal with the different challenges that opioid addiction brings tol Davie County. Another bid was received in the upset bid process. Chuck Willis, Brian Moore and II have identified the roads that need the most attention for the 2023 paving season. Mocksville will be collaborating with Davie County, Bermuda Run and Cooleemee  to apply for the 2023 All America designation for Davie County. Communication from Mayor and' Town Board Commissioner Lambert: Merry Christmas! Commissioner Taylor: N/A  Commissioner Stevenson: Enjoyed the parade and thank you to Town Staff! Commissioner Frye: Merry Christmas and thank you to Town Staff!  Commissioner Draughn: Merry Christmas! The Bed Race and Parade were great-thank you, Tami! Mayor Marklin: Thank you to the Boy Scouts for attending our meeting. Thank you Town Staff! Merry  Christmas! Adjourn  A motion was made by Commissioner. Frye 10 adjourn the December 6, 2022 Regular Board. Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Draughn which carried by ai nanimous vote 4-0. The attached documents are incorporated herewith and are hereby made a part ofthese minutes.  a  Milkan gMk  William J. Marklin, Mayor  dyn Muactes Lynn Trivette, Town Clerk MMC, NCCMC  December 6,2022