City ofl Mount. Airy Regular Board Meeting March 21, 2024 6:00 pm  Council Chamber Municipal Building 300 South Main Street Mount. Airy, N.C.  This Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber of thel Mount Airy Municipal Building and also virtually by viewing through the  following Zoom link:  htps/us0web.zom.u46889  using password COMA if prompted. You may also view this meeting via Facebook Live by connecting to the City's Facebook page The City of Mount Airy, NC. Link willl be posted on www.mountairy.org the day oft the meeting.  AGENDA  Welcome and Call to Order.. Invocation.. Pledge of Allegiance..  Mayor Cawley Mayor Cawley Everyone  Items for Discussion and Possible Action  1.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  2.)  CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda is comprised of matters of routine business that do not require discussion by the Board. Items included on this agenda are indicated with an asterisk (*) and will all be considered with one motion by the Board. Should a Board member wish to remove an item from the consent b) **Ordinance Amending Article V Section 2-81 of the City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances: Ordinance c) **Resolution Authorizing Staff to Make. Application for Rural Transformation Grant: Resolution No. d) **Resolution Approving Local Commitment for Rural Transformation Grant: Resolution No. 2024-061  agenda, that item will be considered in its listed place on the agenda.  a) **Approval of Minutes: -February 13, 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes  No. 2024-030 2024-060  3.) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: 4.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.) PRESENTATIONS: 6.) PUBLIC FORUM: 8.) NEWI BUSINESS:  a) Request to Rezone Property Located at 215 Jones School Road from R-6 General Residential) to B-3 (Neighborhood Business) a) Bridge Proposal at Mount Airy High School: Mt. Airy High School Students  7.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:  a) Resolution Approving Purchase of Property for Future Recreational Purposes: Resolution No. 2024-062 b) Budget Ordinance Amendment for Purchase ofI Land on Carter Street: Ordinance No. 2024-031 c) Ordinance to Rezone Property Located at 215 and 213 Jones School Road: Ordinance No. 2024-032  9.) OTHER BUSINESS: 10.) REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  a. City Council b. City Manager City Attorney  11.) CLARIFICATIONREBUTTAL BY MAYOR. AND CITY COUNCIL:  12.) CLOSED SESSION: 13.) ADJOURNMENT:  a) Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11()(3) Attorney-Client Privilege    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA STRATEGIC! PLANNING MEETING February 13, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Tom Koch, Marie Wood, Chad  Hutchens, Phillip Thacker and Deborah Cochran.  Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVALOF AGENDA:  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the agenda was approved.  a) CITY MANAGER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:  City Manager Darren Lewis spoke about goals and objectives for the City of Mount Airy. Over the past year, the City has achieved milestones laying the groundwork for sustainable development and multiple projects that will take place in the next budget year. He is committed to serving the community and making sure that residents, business owners, and stakeholders continue to have a voice. During this meeting, The Board will hear from Department Heads with their achievements and goals for the future. The Board will also hear achievements and highlights that will focus on the upcoming months and years. Staff will seek the Board's input and guidance as they plan for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The City staff will continue to build on successes and overcoming challenges over the next fiscal year.  b) DEPARTMENT UPDATES: Fire Department: fiscal year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023: --1,649 calls for service --18 structural fires (city and county combined) --5,100 training hours --34 public education programs  Chief Zane Poindexter reviewed the Fire Department's 2023 achievements and goals for  --Average response time city-wide: three-minutes and two-seconds  --18i individual medical life saves with five department saves --$6,175 revenue collected from Fire Marshal's Office --Busiest month July, busiest day-Saturday, busiest hour-noon  Goals for FY 2024-2025: --Maintain the mission statement  --Achieve and meet the department's rescue status for State of North Carolina for 2024  --Educate more concerning danger of cooking fires --Continue to grow the Citizens Fire Academy  Commissioner Hutchens asked what the Fire Department's current greatest needs. Chief Poindexter responded that the greatest need right now is to maintain staff to be able to meet the growing needs of the city. There hasn't been a great amount of turnover over the last couple years; however, the City needs to stay current with salaries and not fall behind.  1    Planning Department: year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023 -SMARTGOV Integration Project --Land Use Decisions --Permits Issued -Community Development --Assist Various Boards Goals for FY 2024-2025  Andy Goodall reviewed the Planning Department's 2023 achievements and goals for fiscal  --Continue relationship between Benchmark Planning & City of Mount Airy --Complete digitalization of historic documents via cloud-based scanning project the Downtown Master Plan and Walk! Mount Airy Pedestrian Plan Places Districts (Lebanon Hill, Taylor Park, & Country Club Estates)  -Complete US52/US601 official zoning map -Complete redesign of Planning Department webpage  --Seek grant funding opportunities to continue implementing recommendations from both --Seek funding for adequate signage for the recently designated National Register of Historic Darren Lewis mentioned the SMARTGOV Integration Project has helped to streamline the  process of helping individuals and the County.  Public Works Department: fiscal year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023  Mitch Williams reviewed the Public Works Department's 2023 achievements and goals for  -Completed projects in the Engineering Division to include the Ararat River/Riverside Park Greenway Extension and the Ararat River Restoration, and Spencer's Mill Redevelopment. --Worked with consultant engineers to start the water/sewer system funded by the ARPA  grants  --Archiving and digitally scanning City construction drawings  -Implement GIS based utility mobile map  --New restroom construction behind City Hall for Blackmon Amphitheatre --Attended Professional Development courses and Continuing Education classes -Coordinated Ararat River Levee System annual inspection with USA Corps of Engineers --Worked with Carroll County, Surry County, and VDCR to resolve issues with Cana dam -Coordinated with Duke Energy for street light and power line issues --The Mount Airy-Pilot Mountain water system interconnect was completed --F.G. Doggett Water Plant was awarded the NC Area Wide Optimization Program --Water Treatment received a Certificate for Safety Achievement from the NC Department  -Coordinate annual inspections with NRCS  Certificate  ofLabor for the eleventh consecutive year.  2    Goals for FY2 2024-2025  --Waste Water Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station Rehabilitation Project  --Franklin Street Streetscape Improvements --West Side Water and Sewer Improvements --Spencer's Mill Redevelopment  Mitch Williams mentioned the most important budget request is to replace a Recycle Truck costing $400,000 for FY 2024-2025. Commissioner Wood asked about the cost for recycling. Mitch stated including staff and everything, it costs the city approximately $135,000 per year. Recycling does not bring in any revenue. The City makes around $20,000 for cardboard There was more discussion regarding recycling including discussions of going back to volunteer recycling in the City. Mitch mentioned staff did a cost assessment on that last year. The building and paved area would cost more than curbside recycling. Commissioner Koch mentioned that the cost of the building and paved area for volunteer recycling would be a one-time cost while curbside recycling is an ongoing expense. Darren mentioned they would still have an annual cost for the employee to manage and monitor the facility. There was discussion of whether or not people would participate in taking their items to the drop off facility. Commissioner Hutchens stated he doesn't think recycling is designed to be  recycling.  profitable. Police Department: year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023  Chief Dale Watson reviewed the Police Department's 2023 achievements and goals for fiscal  -Purchased three new patrol vehicles and issued several take home cars experienced officer who has currently started with his training officer.  --Swearing in of five new officers. Department hired one officer who has completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training. Also hired three new recruits to attend BLET along with one -Narcotics Division has assisted in conducting 52 controlled buys and 61 search warrant executions along with two suicide death investigations, one murder investigation, and one --Collected 709.84 pounds of assorted medication through take-back events and permanent --Delivered meals to children who live in the Meadowview Housing Authority area. --Had ten referrals to the Second Chance Program with two who violated the conditions of --Mount Airy Police Department has five youth who are enrolled in the program. --Created two new ordinances to include Vacant Structure Registration and Excessive  attempted murderi investigation.  collection box.  the agreement and juvenile petitions were. filed.  Lighting and Window Signage. Goals for FY 2024-2025  --Created "Citizens Portal" thru Smartgov.com. -Continue in-service and specialized training  -Recruitment and retention for new hires and ranking officers  3    --Tol be proactive instead of reactive -Community policing their positions.  --The current command staff could retire within the next five-years--train others to take  --Continue community engagement-0 Citizen's Police Academy --Directive and enforcement-identily issues that affect quality ofl life and youth -Continued enforcement of Sweepstakes businesses in City limits -Continued enforcement toward several local businesses that have nuisances  --Internal collaboration-work with each department to maintain a work environment that Commissioner Koch asked if their efforts have helped to reduce the homelessness situation. Chief Watson stated police staff are working with property owners and businesses to help them change the ways they are doing business. They want to find other avenues not to Commissioner Hutchens asked what the current needs are for the Police Department. Chief Watson stated staff and equipment-statt being number one due to the City being a service  is desirable for City staffand citizens.  arrest. The Police Department is still getting many calls on a regular basis.  provider. Personnel: year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023  Susan Jones reviewed the Personnel Department's 2023 achievements and goals for fiscal  -Completed insurance renewal for 2023-2024 FY with only a 5.71% overall increase in --Completed a total revision of the Personnel Policy that had not been updated since 2003 --Added counter outside Human Resources offices and split doors throughout City Hall to  medical and no increase for other benefits  -Completed implementation of a new online performance review system --AED's were added to City Hall and the Wastewater Treatment Plant  prevent entry into employee's offices. --Intercom issue was fixed at City Hall Goals for FY 2024-2025  -Recruitment and retention. Currently working with a consultant concerning a program for department heads to develop future leaders that will take their place when they retire. --Looking for new ideas for benefits with no cost to the City (such as long-term care, long- term disability, pet insurance and adoption of the 457 retirement program paid by the  employees).  --Complete aj process manual for Human Resources --Update job descriptions for all positions --Ability to apply for a job position online --Revamp new hire orientation including new safety videos. --Complete insurance renewal for FY 2024-2025 --Add AED to Police Department  -Complete implementation of new pertormance review system for Police Department  4    --Reduce injury and illness rate Parks and Recreation: for fiscal year 2024-2025. Highlights for 2023 Riverside Park.  --Repair intercom and outside speaker at Public Works Department  Peter Raymer reviewed the Parks & Recreation Department's 2023 achievements and goals  --Three additional Pickle Ball courts added to create a total of six Pickle ball Courts at --Plans completed for the 1.3-mile Granite City Greenway System extension from Riverside  --New Basketball Court and Futsal Court added to Riverside Park Park to Technology Lane, along with a Water Hydrology Pocket Park. --New City Christmas Tree was acquired and planted at City Hall. --Offered the first tennis program for Quick Start Tennis for ages 5-8  --Applied for and received a $175,000 Century Mini-Grant from the NC Department of Instruction forthe Summer Adventure & Education Camp 101 for the third straight year. --Received $1,750 grant from Surry Collaborative to provide rock climbing wall, inflatable --Managed a $31,250 Youth Mentorship Grant and a $12,500 Peer Network Facilitator --Applied for and received NRPA Youth Mentorship Grant of $70,000 to continue -Partnered with Mount Airy City Schools to offer swim lessons to all City School 4th graders. --Funding by the RCC Foundation allowed 26 children of the Mount Airy Housing Authority --Applied for and received a North Carolina Community Foundation Surry Orthopedic  obstacle course and fishing supplies for Kids Fest.  Youth Mentorship Grant.  mentorship efforts for an additional two and a half years.  to participate in free swim lessons taught by volunteer instructors. Endowment of $1,500 to purchase safety vests and road signage for events.  Goals for FY 2024-2025  --Provide safe, attractive, and appropriate facilities  --Support the development of youth by offering quality recreational opportunities -Strengthen families through recreational and health related programs --Modernize and expand the facilities and equipment to offer essential services --Assist in the recruitment of new industry and retention of existing businesses --Increase Reeves Community Center memberships and revenue --Develop new innovative programs fori individuals and families  --Increase enrollment and participation --Continue to offer adult athletic programs  --Increase the human resources (staff, coaches and volunteers) available to ensure quality --Advocate for the reinstatement of the recreation municipal allocation from Surry County --Continue to offer educational sessions at local health and wellness fairs --Provide scholarship opportunities to underserved youth and disabled adults -Continue to research grant opportunities through NRPA in 2024  youth and adult programs  -Properly maintain all city grounds  5    e) SPECIALAPPROPRIATIONS DISCUSSION:  Darren Lewis opened the discussions regarding Special Appropriations for the Mount Airy Public Library, Surry Arts Council (SAC), Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, and Mount Airy Rescue Squad. This past year, all four were funded for a total of approximately $200,000, which impacts the City's budget each year. Last year, the Board directed staff to inform each agency not to count on or expect these amounts as part of their budget because this funding would be looked at on a year-to-year basis by the City. He asked the Board for  directives on how toj proceed with these funding requests.  Surry Arts Council Discussion:  Commissioner Koch asked for financial statements from the SAC informing what the $1,374,000 over a five-year period ending June 30, 2021 was spent on-it was listed as the Andy Griffith Museum. Tanya Jones sent a letter stating everything the SAC did but did not answer the question as to what that amount was spent on. In the year ending in 2022, they expended another $270,000 on the Museum. In six years, they have spent $1,643,000 on the Andy Griffith Museum. He doesn't see. how that is possible to spend $1.6 million on the. Andy Griffith Museum. That amount would be four times what was paid for the building. What the City is funding with this special appropriation is not for programs, but for profits. The city is maintaining four properties of the SAC when they only agreed to one. The City has spent thousands on upgrading bathrooms and maintaining these buildings. The SAC is making money and buying things and the City is subsidizing. Ifthe SAC is making $275,000 inj profits, they don't need $87,500 from the City. In June 30, 2020, the SAC showed a net in assets of $6.1 million with an increase of $1.5 million. Again, with this type of profit and increase, they don't need the $87,500 from the City. The City needs to spend these funds on other agencies that need it. If the SAC needs this funding in the future, then it can be re- addressed. The City has a lot of other things going on and doesn't need to fund profits for Commissioner Hutchens stated that Ms. Jones would argue how she uses the money and how itl benefits the citizens. He can't say whether she needs the money or doesn't need it. He is Mayor Cawley spoke with Tanya about 10 years ago when others were having the same concerns. He found that before the SAC begins the year, they want the whole year's budget in the bank. When the City gives the $87,500 this year, she holds that amount for next year's budget, which is a luxury. One thing that our Tourism Director always says is that Andy Commissioner Wood mentioned that the City funds the repairs to the SAC's buildings, which gets expensive and the City receives no revenue from the SAC. The SAC charges for services and controls all of that revenue. She doesn't think the City needs to fund the $87,500 for the Commissioner Cochran stated she feels the City should only fund this year due to increased City revenues based on last year's audit. Another commissioner said to prioritize public safety first but that commissioner also said they would not vote not to fund one if they  others.  aware of the services the SAC provides and how it impacts the citizens.  Griffith is the biggest tourist draw to Mount Airy.  SAC.  6    couldn't fund them all and she feels the same way. She also agrees with Commissioner Wood to reduce the amount because the city pays for all the repairs on the buildings. Commissioner Thacker feels the City needs to give some funding but maybe not the full Mayor Cawley stated that the City government funds repairs for the Mount Airy Public Library building and the Surry Arts Council buildings, which the City owns these buildings. The City has funded HVAC systems and other things for the Museum of Regional History, which the City does not own that building. The only one the City has not helped is the Commissioner Hutchens feels this is something the Board will need to look at on a year to year basis. There may be times the City will not be able to fund these agencies to the level they are asking because the City may not have the funds. When talking about who is banking money and taking in more than they spend...when looking at the other agencies, the only agency that technically spends as much as they take in is the Museum of Regional History. All the others carry over each year. The Museum's 2022 990 form shows the revenues were $792,000 and expenses were at $808,000 making them lose money in 2022. When looking at the other agencies, they did carry over some: into the next year. Darren mentioned that if this is something the Board wants to look into, staff will place on the March 7, 2024 Board Meeting agenda for the Board to discuss and give direction to the Commissioner Koch asked ifstaff had projected revenue for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Darren stated based on last year's budget, it should be similar. For expenses, it is too early to get some numbers, like insurance quotes. Commissioner Koch also asked about property taxes. Pam Stone stated staff will not know this information until March. Darren did mention that some of the interest rates have come down. As a City, they should not budget Mayor Cawley these agencies need to be made aware of what the Board's intentions are sO he Commissioner Hutchens mentioned that he feels the Rescue Squad should be given more than the $7,500. He knows that the Library's funding amount from the City affects what they receive from the State. Darren stated the amounts given to these agencies have been Mayor Cawley suggested discussing these agencies one by one. beginning with the Mount Airy Rescue Squad. Commissioner Hutchens informed the Board that he will recuse himself from  $87,500.  Rescue Squad.  staff on how to proceed.  based off potential earnings.  feels this needs to be decided at this meeting.  consistent for at least ten years or more.  voting for anything with the Rescue Squad.  7    Mount Airy Rescue Squad: himself from the meeting.  Commissioner Cochran made a motion to recuse Commissioner Hutchens from the vote for the Mount Airy Rescue Squad and it was passed unanimously. Commissioner Hutchens excused Commissioner Koch made a motion to fund the Mount Airy Rescue Squad $10,000 to be paid  June 30, 2024 and it was passed unanimously (4-0). Commissioner Hutchens returned to the Meeting.  Mount Airy Public Library:  Commissioner Wood made a motion to fund the Mount Airy Public Library $103,650 to be paid  June 30, 2024 and it was passed unanimously (5-0).  SurryArts Council (SAC): 30, 2024 for discussion.  Commissioner Hutchens made a motion to fund the Surry Arts Couneil $87,500 to be paid June Commissioner Koch stated that he would like more information for the Board to review. Commissioner Koch made a motion to table this item until more information is obtained for  the Board to review and it was passed by a 3to 2 vote: Vote Aye: Commissioner Koch, Wood, and Thacker Vote Nay: Commissioner Hutchens and Cochran and distribute to the Board for review. Mount Airy Museum ofRegional History:  Darren mentioned that staff will get the information requested for the Surry Arts Council  Commissioner Cochran made a motion to fund the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History  $10,000 to be paid June 30, 2024 and it was passed unanimously (5-0).  d) RECESS:  On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously the meeting was recessed until  February 14, 2024 at 10:00 am for the Strategie Planning Meeting. Approved and adopted this the 21st day of March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  8    ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-030  ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V SECTION 2-81 OF THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY CODE  OFORDINANCES  NOW,THEREFORE, BE: IT ORDAINED that Article V-Official Appearance Commission; Section 2.81-Membership and Appointment, of the City of Mount Airy Code of  Ordinances be amended as follows (in bold): Sec. 2-81.- Membership and appointment. continue to serve their terms as designated. not more than two consecutive three-year terms.  (a) The Official Appearance Commission of the City shall consist ofHnine (9) members as appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the City. The members now serving will (b) Members shall be appointed for a term of three years and may be reappointed to serve (c) All members of the Commission shall be residents of the City. rtiefatr-ertienal aminglaniaiatiam:howemaayafl-wtkallimephersikemte BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this ordinance shall become effective upon approval.  the-City.  Approved and adopted this the 21st day of March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    3/13124,8:49AM  Mount Airy, NC Code of Ordinances  Sec. 2-81.-M Membership and appointment.  (a) The Official Appearance Commission oft the City shall consist of 11 members as appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the City. The members now: serving will continue to serve their terms (b) Members shall be appointed for a term oft three years and may be reappointed to serve not more (c) Allr members of the Commission shall be residents of the City or the Extra Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction; however, a majority of the membership will, at all times, be residents of the City.  as designated.  than two consecutive three-year terms.  (Ord. of 6-7-88, Art. 1,551,2; Ord. No. 07-005,51,8-17-06; Ord. No. 07-019,51,2-15-07: Ord. No. 2013-009)  aboutblank  1/1    RESOLUTIONI NUMBER 2024-060  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR RURAL  TRANSFORMATIONGRANT  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy supports the development of the Spencer's Mill WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Commerce offers a Rural Transformation Grant to support numerous projects including downtown revitalization  property and the Franklin Street streetscape project; and  efforts; and  WHEREAS, City staffhas asked for permission to make application for said grant for a streetscape initiative along Franklin Street with benefits to include quality of life improvements, access to key amenities, increasing tourism and economic development, and  increasing property values; and  WHEREAS, this project will also improve connectivity and walkability for people of NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  all ages and abilities, and link to the proposed Marriot Hotel and Conference Center: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize City staff to make  application for a NC Department of Commerce Rural Transformation Grant in the amount of $850,000. If awarded, these grant funds will be used for a streetscape initiative along Franklin Street in the downtown area.  Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 21st day of March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-061  RESOLUTION APPROVINGLOCALCOMMITIMENT FOR RURALTRANSFORMATIONGRANT WHEREAS, the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners authorized City staff to make application for a Rural Transformation Grant through the NC Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, if awarded, this grant funding would include a streetscape initiative for the Franklin Street area with benefits such as quality of lifei improvements, access to key amenities, increasing tourism and economic development, and increasing property values; and  WHEREAS, the grant funding amount in which staff applied is $850,000 with a local WHEREAS, this local commitment shall be funded out oft the City of] Mount Airy Capital NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHECITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  commitment amount of five percent up to $42,500; and  Improvements Fund:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1.  The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the local commitment of five percent, should the City be the recipient of an $850,000 Rural Transformation Grant to assist ini thes streetscape initiative: for the Franklin Street area. The board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute any and all documentation for said project per review and  Section 2.  approval by the City Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 21st day of] March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    RESOLUTION NUMBER. 2024-055  RESOLUTION SETTING. PUBLIC. HEARING REGARDING REQUEST TOI REZONE: PROPERTY  LOCATED AT 215, JONES SCHOOL ROAD  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has been petitioned by C. Marie. Nicholson to rezone 8.53 acres. located at 215. Jones School Road from R-6 (General Residential) to B-3 (Neighborhood  Business); and  WHEREAS, the' Tax Identification Number for said property is 5021-12-85-9833; and WHEREAS, thel Planning Board oft the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of NOW,THEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED BY' THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  the request to the Board ofCommissioners:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING: IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. That a public hearing be scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm to Section 2. That notice of the public hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a  hear public comments on the above: mention request.  newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10)  days prior to the date ofthe public hearing.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 7th day of March, 2024.  Jon  S 0 A wi   ATTEST:  AMWs MBahe Mélissa N. Brame, City Clerk    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold: a public hearing to reçeive public comment regarding the follow-. C. Marie Nicholson has sub- mitteda a request on behalf of the African American Historical and. Genealogical Society of Sury County to have parçel 5021-12-85-9833 (8,53-acres) rezoned from. R-6 (General Residential), to B-3 (Neighbor-. hood Business): The parcel is, located at 215, Jones School Road. In: addition, City Staff re- quests that the adjacent parcel 5021-12-95-0958 (213. Jones School Road) be rezoned. to B- 3as well. (Case 2024-REZ- The public hearing will take place att the Regular Meeting oft the Board of Commissioners on March 21, 2024 at 6:00pm inthe. Council. Chamber of the Municipal Building, All inter: ested persons are invited to. participate. Information about attending, the méeting inj per son or virtually and) public: com- ment can be found at www.mountary.arg. Publish: 3-12, 3-16-24 219202  ing item:  01)    RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024-062  RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR FUTURE RECREATIONAL PURPOSES Carter Street (PIN! 5929-12-77-8052)  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to appropriate and expend City funds WHEREAS, the City proposes to expend eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) to acquire fee simple title in, and to, property located on Carter Street (PIN 5929-12-77-8052), some or all of which is legally described in Record Book 1125, Page 068 in the office of the Surry  fora certain future recreational purpose; and  County Register of Deeds; and  WHEREAS, the City proposes to acquire the property to use for future recreational WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes this purchase will help expand and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  purposes; and  preserve the value and enjoyment of recreation for years to come:  BOARD OFCOMMIESIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize and approve the  acquisition of the aforementioned property for the purposes of future recreation for the total purchase price of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000). Attorney to prepare all documentation necessary for the purchase of said  Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize and instruct the City  property.  Section 3. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute all  documentation necessary for the purchase of said property.  Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 21st day ofl March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk        A24-014  ORDINANCE # 2024-031 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2023-24 budget on June 1, 2023; ANDI WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy will purchase land located on Carter Street;  AND' WHEREAS iti is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate funds for the purchase of ANDI WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides authority to NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments:  land;  amend a current municipal budget;  Increase (Decrease) 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000  Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Parks and Recreation Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Appropriation of Fund Balance Adopted this 21st day of March, 2024.  Mayor  Attested:  City Clerk    ORDINANCE: NUMBER 2024-032  ANORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY INTHE CORPORATE! LIMITS OF  THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has received a request from C. Marie Nicholson to rezone 8.53-acres located at 215 Jones School Road (Tax ID Number 5021-12-85-9833) from R-6 (General Residential) to B-3 Neighborhood Business);  and  WHEREAS, due to its encirclement by the 215 Jones School Road property, the City of Mount Airy Planning staff recommends 213 Jones School Road (TAX ID Number 5021-  12-95-0958) be rezoned to B-3 as well; and  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy Planning Board has reviewed the petition and recommended these requests to the Board of Commissioners for their consideration and  approval; and  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy adopted a resolution directing that a public hearing be conducted on the 21st day of March, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, having conducted the public hearing and reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Board, concur that the properties herein  described be rezoned and adopt the following Statement of Consistency:  STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY  "The proposed rezoning is consistent with the future land use (Medium Intensity) recommendation in the City of Mount Airy Comprehensive Plan. The request is also  reasonable and in the public'si sinterest."  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners that both the 8.53-acres identified as 215 Jones School Road (Tax ID 5021- 12-85-9833) and the 0.22-acres identified as 213 Jones School Road (Tax ID 5021-12-95- 0958), both shown on the attached Exhibit A, be rezoned from R-6 (General Residential) to  B-3 (Neighborhood Business). amended to reflect this change.  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Zoning Map of the City of Mount Airy be  Approved and adopted this the 21st day of March, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    City of Mount Airy  March 21, 202.4 Board of Commissioners Meeting  Staff Report March 8, 2024 To: From: Subject:  Mayor Cawley & Board of Commissioners Jeannie Studnicki- - City Planner 2024-REZ-01 (R-6to B-3)  A. ACTIONS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  1. Motion to adopt a statement approving the proposed zoning amendment and 2. Motion to adopt a statement approving the proposed zoning amendment and declaring that it also amends the plan, along with an explanation oft the change in conditions to meet the development needs ofthe community that were taken 3. Motion to adopt a statement rejecting the proposed zoning amendment and With each of these alternaties, the statement is also to include an explanation of why the governing board: deems the action reasonable and in the public interest.  describing its consistency with the plan; or  into account in the zoning amendment; or  describing its consistency or inconsistency with the plan.  B. REQUIRED VOTES TO PASS ACTIONS  Ar majority vote is required toj pass the requested actions.  C. PLANNING BOARD REVIEW  The Planning Board reviewed the proposed request to rezone 215 Jones School Road on. February 27, 2024. Noone spoke in opposition tot the request. The Planning Board found that the request. is consistent with the land use classification (Medium Intensity). in the City of Mount Airy Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board also recommends rezoning 213: Jones School Road simultaneously to ensure campus consistency. They determined that action is consistent with the City of Mount Airy Comprehensive Plan as well. The Board voted (8-0) to: recommend both amendments.  2024-REZ-01    D. BACKGROUND Property Owners:  African American Historical & Genealogical Society of Surry County and J.J. Jones High School Alumni  Chapter Marie Nicholson 215 and 213 Jones School Road 5021-12-85-9833, 5021-12-95-0958 8.53 Acres, .22. Acre Historic J.J. Jones School Campus R-6 (General Residential) B-3 (Neighborhood Business)  Applicant: Physical Address: Property PIN: Zoning Area: Current Use: Current Zoning District: Proposed Zoning District: E. ZONING CRITERIA  City of Mount Airy Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use - Medium Intensity  This land use classification is intended for a variety of medium to high density residential uses. and low to medium intensity civic, institutional, office, service, and retail uses. designed to keep the impact on adjacent residential areas to a minimum. Medium intensity designated area located in areas with easy access tot transportation  and utility infrastructure.  See Attachment 2 for a future land use map of the surrounding area.  Zoning  B-3 (Neighborhood Business District)  The B-3 Neighborhood Business District is intended for the use of those businesses which are properly and necessarily located near residential areas and cater to the  everyday needs of a residential neighborhood.  See Attachment 3 for a zoning map of the surrounding area.  F. STAFF COMMENTS  The request to rezone. the subject parcel to B-3 is consistent with the future land use (Medium Intensity) recommendation in the City of Mount. Airy Comprehensive Plan.  2024-REZ-01 2    In addition, due to its encirclement by the 215 Jones School Road property, staff recommends rezoning 213 Jones School Road 6021-12-95-0958) to B-3. Please refer to the Table of Uses in the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance to  compare allowable uses by zoning district.  G. NCGS 160D-605 Consistency Statement  When adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall also approve a statement describing whether its action is consistent with an adopted comprehensive plan and any other officially adopted plan that is applicable, and briefly explain why the board considers the action to be taken to be reasonable and 1. A statement approving the proposed zoning amendment and describing its 2. A statement approving the proposed amendment and declaring that this also amends the plan, along with an explanation oft the change in conditions to meet the development needs of the community that were taken into account in the 3. A statement rejecting the proposed zoning amendment and describing its  in the public interest. The statement shall be one oft the following:  consistency with the plan; or  zoning amendment; or  consistency or inconsistency with the plan.  H. ATTACHMENIS 1. Rezoning Application 2. Future Land Use Map 3. Area Zoning Map  2024-REZ-01 3    HE  CITY OF MOUNT AIRV  300 S. Main Street Mount Airy, NC27030 P:( 0367863520/Eplamning@mountainyos  THCAROL  Rezoning Application  Case #2024- RE2-01 Permit # PL24-00015  Projeck Information  Date of Application t/pf202t  Horic"  Name of Project AAHGSof Baryhwayim Schol Rezening Address 216 Jonzs Schucl Roac Property Size 853AC  Tax Parcel Number(s). 503-113859833 Current Zoning District R-6 Overlay District(s). Contact Information C.maric NichoJon Applidant #48 fzaser Lant Address mt. Airy Ne 27030 City, State/Zip Code 330-713-6058 Telephone naiynischtnalw Email address Cgoehn  Proposed Zoning District B-3  AbneanAinerian Hstoritaly Genalegial  PropertyOwner Socicty ct 215 Jors Schsel Address ht. Airy NC 37030 City, State,ipCode 336 415 4363. Telephone Emailadiress aahgergehypee Charit g.ch-ben Signatué(requirss)  Counigr  47   gil.con  Description of Request  A) Briefly explain the nature oft this request.  This resuest isneessary tlnd tur site  offer Spacefir A Smmact business incbatur, gift shepy ccck arts and cnafts Sales, bockstore library adieatima ank day CarR  oppechunibes.  Page Lof2    B) Provide a statement regarding the consistency oft thist request with city plans and the WLabe havra-desive te aupatluly ganinhig Jh Communay larinyh crft AR DRhshwo. We hupe HiswlLe Ruhanes visitahw in tr ciyand tzch yis valrfar  surrounding land uses.  Provide a statement  cmeity  regarding the reasonableness of the rezoning request and any proposed  conditions ofapproval. (For Conditional Use Rezoning)  Notice and Hearing Requirements  All applications for rezoning must be reviewed by the City of Mount Airy Planning Board before proceeding to the Board of Commissioners for public hearing and decision. The Planning Board will review applications for rezoning at its next meeting following submission of the application and filing fee if the application is submitted at least thirty days in advance of the regular meeting date. Following review and recommendation by the Planning Board, the matter will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. Following the receipt of notification of a pending rezoning, the Board of Commissioners will schedule a public hearing for the next available meeting that allows for sufficient time for the City to mail and publish the: statutorily required notices. All applications for rezoning must be published in the newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks and all adjoining property owners must receive a mailed notice at least ten days prior tot the hearing.  Meeting Dates  Planning Board Meeting Date: FEBAAEY 26, 2024 Planning Board Decision: Approved (8-0) Board ofCommissioners Meeting Date: HARCH 21 2024 Board of Commissioners Decision:  General Rezoning Fee: $600 Conditional District Rezoning Fee: $600  Page 2of2    U  A8438MOO89  PILOTIVIEW  SD  NIWN  Z  e    - D  Ca I  ENOISEHIVEN    bo E  MLIO  PILOTIVIEW  M 8  SPRINGS  K  X  BMAIN