City of Mount Airy Regular Board Meeting February 15, 2024 6:00 pm  Council Chamber Municipal Building 300 South Main Street Mount. Airy, N.C.  This Meeting willl be held in the Council Chamber oft thel Mount Airy Municipal Building and also virtually by viewing through the htps/mountairy.wehekaxcom/moumuinvphp/MIID-meashe-94c087415703741ba419me20e 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. To listen in by phone, call 1-408-418-9388 using access code 23530976718fpmompad. Links willl be posted on www.mountairyorg the day oft the meeting.  following' WebEx link:  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  agenda, that item will be considered in its listed place on the agenda. a) **Approval of Minutes: "January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes b) **Resolution Making Housing Authority Reappointment: Resolution No. 2024-050 c) **Resolution Approving Tax Releases: Resolution No. 2024-051 Treatment Plant Generator: Ordinance No. 2024-024  -February 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes  d) **Budget Ordinance Amendment-insurance Proceeds to Replace Damaged Turnout Gear/Repair Water  3.) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: a) 4.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.) PRESENTATIONS: 6.) PUBLIC FORUM: 7.) ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:  Life Save Award Presentations Amend SR-22 oft the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance Relating to Recreational Vehicle Parks  a)  8.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:  9.) NEW BUSINESS:  a) Ordinance to. Amend SR-22 of the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance Relating to Recreational Vehicle  Parks: Ordinance No. 2024-025  10.) OTHER BUSINESS: 11.) REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  a. City Council b. City Manager C. City Attorney  12.) CLARIFICATIONREBUTTAL BY MAYOR. AND CITY COUNCIL:  13.) CLOSED SESSION: 14.) ADJOURNMENT:  a)  Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)3) Attorney-Chent Privilege    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 18, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Chad Hutchens, Tom Koch, Marie  Wood, Deborah Cochran, and Phil Thacker.  Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVALOF AMENDED AGENDA: were: made to the agenda: Presentations;  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the following amendments -Move item 13a-Closed Session Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)6) to come after Item 5- -Add Closed Session Item 13b-Pursuant to NCGS145-316.110)0) Attorney Client Privilege On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the amended agenda was  approved. CONSENT AGENDA:  On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, the following items were a) RESOLUTION 2024-04-MAKING BOARD - OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT:  approved by way of Consent Agenda:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-044  RESOLUTION MAKING BOARDOF. ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT  WHEREAS, Rob vengpodsapponmtment to the Board of Adjustment has expired; and WHEREAS, it is recommended to appoint Alan Connelly to fill Mr. Livengood's vacant NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRYBOARD  seat on the Board of Adjustment:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1.  Alan Connelly is hereby appointed to the Board of Adjustment for a four-year  term, which shall expire. January 31, 2028.  Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 18th day of, January, 2024.  b) RESOLUTION 2021-05-CONVEYING PROPERTY TO HOUSING AUTHORITY:  RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024--045  1    RESOLUTION TO CONVEY PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF  MOUNT. AIRY  WHEREAS, at a Board Meeting on February 3, 1981, the City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners voted to publish notice of its intent to abolish the Redevelopment Commission and designate the Mount Airy Board of Commissioners to exercise the power and duties of a  Redevelopment Commission; and  WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission previously conveyed to the Housing Authority of the Town of Mount Airy ("Housing Authority") several pieces, parcels, or tracts of real property and due to a mistake, certain real property was never conveyed and remains in the  name ofthe Redevelopment Commission; and  WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has used and maintained the subject property on WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy desires to grant, sell, and convey said property to the  West Independence Blvd (see PB 07, Page 21, Surry County Registry); and  Housing Authority (as identified below):  PIN: Record Owner: Deed Reference Assessed Acres: Assessed Value: Township:  5020-11-55-9788  Redevelopment Commission oft the Town of Mount Airy  PO: Box 767, Mount Airy, NC27030  Physical Address: W. Independence Blvd.  00275 0621 0.78 Acres $21,450 Mount Airy  Property Description  Lying and being in the City of Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, and being all of that  certain parcel of real property legally described as follows:  Being all of that parcel containing 0.764 of an acre, identified as lot #3, Block B, as the same is designated, located, delineated, and legally described by metes and bounds according to plat of The Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Mount Airy, dated August 06, 1968, which is recorded in Plat Book 007, Page 0021, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Surry County, North Carolina, to which express reference is made for a more particularized description. Subject to 10 planting (screen) easement and all other facts, notes, matters, and conditions made applicable to said Lot #3 according to Plat Book 007, Page 0021, Surry County  Registry.  NOW,THERBFORE BE ITI RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  OF COMMISSIONERS, MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section] 1.  The Board of Commissioners does hereby convey said above mentioned property  to the Housing Authority oft the' Town of Mount Airy.  2    Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute a North  Carolina Special Warranty Deed and all other necessary documents per review and  approval by the City Attorney.  Section 3.  This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  Approved and adopted this the 18th day of. January, 2024.  c) RESOLUTION 2024-046-AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR  ACCESSIBLEPARKSGRANT:  RESOLUTIONN NUMBER 2024-046  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR ACCESSIBLE PARKS  GRANT  WHEREAS, the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation has a new grant program available-the Accessible Parks Grant Program, which assists in the development of  projects that meet the needs of persons with disabilities; and  WHEREAS, the Mount Airy Parks and Recreation Department desires to make application for said grant, which will require a $1.00 match for every $5.00 of funding up to  $500,000; and  WHEREAS, ifawarded, this funding would be used to develop an inclusive playground, a WHEREAS, the goal of the project is to create a play space for children and families of all NOW,THEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED BY' THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  shelter by the playground, and paving/gravel trail at Westwood Park; and  abilities to havei the opportunity to play side-by-side:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize City staff to make application  for an Accessible Parks Grant through the NC Division of Parks and Recreation with a total project cost up to $600,000 and a City match ofup to $100,000. Ift this grant is awarded, the Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary per review and approval by the City  Section 2.  Attorney.  Section 3.  This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  Approved and adopted this the 18th day of. January, 2024.  (end of consent agenda)  3    PRESENTATIONS:  a) Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Report:  Greg Perkins, Chamber of Commerce updated the board on the completion of the Chamber's legislative agenda. The Chamber will reach out to the Board of Commissioners and continue  with the partnership between the Chamber and the City. a) Pursuant tol NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) Personnel  CLOSEDSESSION session.  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the board entered into closed On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the board entered back into open On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, the Board of Commissioners appointed Darren Lewis to serve as City Manager and authorized the Mayor to execute  session with the following action: Darren's employment contract. PUBLIC FORUM  Mayor Cawley declared the Public Forum open for comments.  David Hall, 237 Jackson Road (city resident): Mentioned he has known Darren Lewis for 30 years and congratulated him on being appointed as City Manager. Thanked the Board for John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Congratulated Darren Lewis for being Eric Jessup, 333 Marion Street (city resident): Congratulated Darren Lewis on being appointed as City Manager. Complimented the Mayor and Board for doing a great job. Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared thel Public Forum closed.  this great decision.  appointed as City Manager.  REMARKS BY OFFICIALS: be working with him.  Commissioner Koch: Pleased with Darren Lewis accepting the job as City Manager. Proud to Commissioner Thacker: Excited for Darren and glad he was appointed as City Manager. Commissioner Hutchens: Thanked the Public Works employees. Great things are happening Darren Lewis: Thanked the Mayor and Board for putting the trust in him to serve as City Manager. Excited for this opportunity and looking forward to working with the staff. The Department Heads have an extreme amount of talent. Mount Airy is a great community  Commissioner Cochran: No comments. Commissioner Wood: No comments.  Thanked all the City employees for what they do for Mount Airy. on Pine Street at Worth Honda with the demo of certain buildings.  with great things that are. happening. Hugh Campbell: No comments.  4    Mayor Cawley: It is a pleasure to work with friends. Darren has been a friend for a couple of decades. He is one of those people that when working, whoever is on the other end of the effort is really blessed. He hasn't met anyone that he thinks would do this job better than  Darren. CLOSEDSESSION: session. OPENSESSION: session. ADJOURNMENT:  b) Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege:  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the Board entered into closed  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the Board entered back into open  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.  Approved and adopted this the 15th day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  5    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 1, 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: CONSENT AGENDA:  Oni motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the agenda was approved.  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the following items were  approved by way of Consent Agenda:  APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 7, 2023, DECEMBER 21, 2023, AND JANUARY 4, 2024 RESOLUTION 2024-047-SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-ZONING ORDINANCE  REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:  AMENDMENISRECARDING RVI PARKS:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-047  RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING  ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS  WHEREAS, the following proposed amendments (in bold) are. recommended for approval  by the City ofl Mount Airy Planning Department:  R- R- R R. R- B- B- B B B- M.  USETYPES  SR  20 15 8 6  2 3 $  5 1 % S  Recreational Uses * Recreational vehicle park eF eempsite  * 22  Move from Business, Professional and Personal Services to. Recreational Uses SR22 Recreational Vehicle! Parks er-Campsites  Such uses shall comply with the following standards:  A. Yard Requirements  The following yard requirements are. hereby established: 1.Exterior. Along-anypublie-sineessterpale-gheafway--sethaek fatbes-ary-0)-a-huhe-adgf#hepulle-gha Ar-eha-e-manane. Along any property line and public    street o1 right-of-way, a setback of at least forty (40) feet shall 2.Distance between trailers. A distance of at least ten (10) feet shall be maintained between trailers and/or structures. Any accessory structures such as attached awnings, carports or individual storage facilities, shall, for the purpose of this requirement, be considered a part of the trailer.  be maintained.  B. Open Space  A recreational area of not less than ten (10%) percent of the gross site area or twenty-five hundred (2,500ft2) square feet, whichever is greater, shall be maintained in a central and convenient location to The lot for the park shall be ai minimum of five(5) ten (10) acres. The density shall not exceed twenty (20) trailer spaces per acre of  all trailer spaces. C. Lot Area D. Density  gross area. E. Parking  Adequate off-street parking and maneuvering space shall be provided on-site. The use of any public street, sidewalk or right-of- way or any other private grounds not a part of the travel trailer parking area for the parking or maneuvering of vehicles is  prohibited. F. Streets  All internal roadways shall be stabilized and of adequate width to accommodate the volume and type of anticipated traffic, and in any event, shall comply with the following minimum requirements: 1.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is prohibited shall not extend for more than five-hundred (500) feet in total length; serve less than twenty (20) trailer spaces; 2.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is permitted on one side and two-way roadways, which do not allow parking, shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet in width. 3.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on one side, only shall be at least twenty-seven (27) feet in width. 4.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on both sides, shall be atl least thirty-four (34) feet in width.  and be at. least twenty (20) feet in width.  G. Public Water  Emeh-tpavel-tmailerpatkaimg-eR-hal-le-cmnedec-eted-te-Am-Approved atersmpr-yaom,whieap-.-wamk tpae-PeFwaen Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s),  2    and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public  water. H. Sanitary Sewer  An-adequate-and-sae-sewer-ystem-shal-he-pswaevidet-m-All-tave: raler-parkaing-areRA-Sweh-sysemm-shal-eiher-ber-be-a-muniepal aereP-y-e-wpeiate-Cauyersae y-val-wi---wPe-swg-diyeat systems: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s) and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public sanitary sewer. A screening device at least six (6) feet high and ninety (90%) percent opaque shall be provided where the use adjoins residentially  I. Sereening  zoned property. J. Bathhouse  A central service building containing all-neeessaay toilets, bathheuses bathing facilities and other plumbing fixtures specified in the most current edition of the North Carolina State Plumbing Code, as amended, shall be provided -all-travel-EPHer-pareng areas. A service building shall be conveniently located within a radius of three-hundred (300) feet to spaces the siteswhieh thatit  serves. K. Trash  Phe-sterage-celeetietien-amedipesaleftmaehandehuse-m-the-taave valerparkingareaehalhehaadelehyedampsterprevide-by-the ewner A shared trash and refuse disposal area shall be provided in ac convenient location to all sites. See Section 10.6.A for screening  requirements. L. Time of Stay  Neither any person nor any mobile unit shall occupy a trailer space or the travel trailer parking area for a period in excess of thirty (30) days. A register of all occupants, the space occupied, and the time of All recreational vehicle parks shall have an on-site manager. The contact information for the on-site manager shall be kept on file in the Planning & Development Department.A An-appreved Sedmentation-andRNY-F4HstuRbinE Tent sites shall not be permitted in the recreational vehicle park.  arrival and departure shall be maintained.  M. Park Manager  ne-C-aere-e-more-elland: N. Tent Sites Prohibited  WHEREAS, the Planning Board oft the City ofl Mount Airy has recommended approval of  the request to the Board ofCommissioners:  3    NOW,THEREFORE BE: ITI RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1.  That aj public hearing be scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm to  hear public comments on the above mention request.  Section 2. That notice of the public hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a  newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10)  days prior tot the date ofthe public hearing.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the Ist day ofl February, 2024.  RESOLUTION 202-0H8-RESOLVTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT OF UNPAID  TAXES:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-048  Al RESOLUTION  ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT OF UNPAID TAXES.  WHEREAS, Michele McDaniel, in her capacity as Tax Collector, has submitted a report on unpaid 2023 Taxes, which constitute a lien on real property as required by G.S. 105-369 (a) and,  WHEREAS, G. S. 105-369 (a) provides for the advertisement of such taxes,  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF Section 1. Ina accordance with G.S. 105-369 (a), the Tax Collector is hereby authorized,  COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  empowered, and commanded to advertise unpaid taxes for the current fiscal year that are liens on real property at least once between March 1 and June 30.  Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon approval by the Board of  Commissioners of the City of Mount. Airy.  Adopted and approved this the 1st day of February, 2024.  ORDINANACE 2024-022-PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL  PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECT:  ORDINANCE 2024-022 PROJECT ORDINANCE  FOR  WESTWOOD INDUSTRIALPARK SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECT  4    WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has accepted a grant award from the Golden LEAF Foundation, for the purpose of funding the Westwood Industrial Park Site Development; BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North  Carolina, the following project ordinance is hereby adopted:  Section 1 Park:  The project authorized is for the completion of site development at Westwood Industrial  Amount:  $1,500,000 grant Golden LEAF Foundation  Section 2  The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the project within the terms of  the award documents and the budget contained herein. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Section 3  Economic and Physical Development  1,900,000  Section 4  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  Grant Proceeds Transfer from General Fund  1,500,000 400,000 1,900,000  Section 5  The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the grantor agency, the grant  agreements, and federal regulations.  Section 6 manner. Section 7  Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor agency in an orderly and timely  Copies of this project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.  Adopted this Ist day of February, 2024  5    ORDINANCE 2024-023-BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR WESTWOOD  INDUSTRIAL PARKS SITE DEVELOPMENTGRANT PROJECT:  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-023 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2023-24 budget on. June 1,2 2023; AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has received a Golden Leaf Grant for $1,500,000 AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to allocate AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the  for the Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Project.  additional funding needed to complete this project from the General Fund;  Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget;  following adjustments:  Increase (Decrease) 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000  Section 1.! General Fund Appropriations Transfer to Grant Project Fund Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Appropriation of Fund Balance  Adopted this Ist day of] February, 2024 (end of consent agenda) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: a) Black History Proclamation Surry County District President. b) City Employee Anniversary Recognition  Mayor Cawley read the proclamation declaring the month of February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of Mount Airy and presented the proclamation to Craig Smith, NAACP  The following City employees were recognized for their years of service to the City of Mount  Airy: Name: Pam Stone  Department: Finance Director  Years of Service: 30 years  6    Darren Lewis recognized Pam Stone for her 30 years of service to the City of Mount Airy. Alongside the recognition, Darren announced Pam as the new Assistant City Manager for the  City of Mount Airy. PUBLIC FORUM:  Mayor Cawley declared the public forum open for comments.  Joe Zalescik, 1541 W. Devon Street (city resident): Congratulated Darren and Pam for their new positions. Local government is tough dealing with potholes, light poles, trash cans, etc., but the quality of services in Mount Airy are exceptional. Darren is very calm and steady. Congratulated Darren on his first personnel selection of Pam as Assistant City Manager. John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Congratulated Pam Stone on her new position as Assistant City Manager. He was present at the meeting when Pam was announced Alan Bagshaw, 1022 North Main Street (city resident): The homeless point in time count was held on January 31, 2024, which captures the homeless population within the cities of North Carolina. These numbers are reported to help determine what types of finances the city gets the following year. As of yesterday, there were 40 sheltered individuals and 60 unsheltered individuals in Surry County. Some of the agencies are still working to compile the information with the numbers continuing to go up. These numbers do not included people that are in jail or in the hospital. When handing out bags last night, he was able to engage and offer future resources to those who are homeless. He encourages the City to continue to be supportive and not destructive to the professionals who are doing the work. Grant Welch, 1705 South Main Street (city resident): Mentioned that the Museum doesn't have James Easter of the Easter Brother's upstairs. He is asking for this board's help to get Mayor Cawley informed Mr. Welch that this board doesn't have the ability to require the Museum to make any decisions on what they include but he assured Mr. Welch that the  as the Finance Director and now as. Assistant City Manager.  James Easter in the Museum. board would inquire about this.  Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the publie forum closed.  REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  Commissioner Koch: Congratulated Pam stone on being appointed as Assistant City Manager. This is African American History Month-he had the honor to meet one of the original Airmen known as the Red Tails over 20 years ago. He also saw recently that there was there was an African American tank battalion in WWII. Most of their action was in 1944 being in the most continuous battles than any other tank battalion in WWII. They were in Patton's Army helping in the Battle of the Bulge. They had a great record and great Commissioner Cochran: Thanked Craig Smith and others for coming tonight for the Black History Month Proclamation. Her heart leaped forj joy to hear that Pam is now the Assistant  sacrifice. They can'tbel honored enough.  City Manager.  Commissioner Hutchens: Congratulations to Pam Stone.  7    Commissioner Thacker: Very happy that Pam Stone accepted the position as Assistant City Commissioner Wood: Very glad Darren appointed Pam Stone as Assistant City Manager. Darren Lewis: Thanked everyone in attendance. Together, they will continue to make Mount Airy a great place. Mentioned that the Strategic Planning Meeting will be on February 13 and 14 at the Mount Airy City Schools Central Office beginning at 1:00 pm on February 13. Mayor Cawley: Thanked Mitch for getting the power back on at Mount Airy High School sO quickly. Sometimes the best thing that the city has going for it is the relationships that the employees have with the business community with people not having to call an 800 number to get something fixed. That is one of the unique wonders ofl living in a small town. Thanked Darren for appointing Pam Stone as Assistant City Manager. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. came to City Hall last week to meet the elected official. As it sO happened, Mr. Kennedy's book was on his desk and they spoke about that. Who would have thought someone who is  Manager.  Hugh Campbell: No comments.  running for President oft the United States would come to Mount Airy? a) Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege b) Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) Economic Development  CLOSED SESSION:  On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, the board entered into Closed  Session. OPEN SESSION:  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the board entered back into Open  Session with no further action taken.  RECESS:  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the meeting was recessed to Wednesday, February 7,2024 4:30 pm in the Council Chamber at City Hall to award the bid for  demolition of property located at 314 Franklin Street. Approved and adopted this the 15th day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  8    RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024-050  CERTIFICATE OF REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY  OFTHETOWNOF MOUNT. AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the Town of Mount Airy has heretofore been duly WHEREAS, thei term of Greg Perkins as a Commissioner will expire February 16, 2024: NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the North Carolina Housing Authorities Law, as amended, by virtue f my office as Mayor, I hereby reappoint Greg Perkins to serve as  organized pursuant to the North Carolina Housing Authorities Law, as amended; and  Commissioner for another five-year term ending February 16, 2029.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name as Mayor of the City of Mount Airy, and caused the official seal of the City of Mount Airy to be affixed hereto this the  15th day of] February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-051  A - RESOLUTION Approval ofTax Releases  WHEREAS, a list oft taxes tol be released has been submitted by the Revenue Collections Supervisor in her capacity ofTax Collector for the City of Mount Airy Finance WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-373 provides for settlement of such WHEREAS North Carolina General Statute 105-381 provides for release or refund of NOW THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD Section 1. Said taxes be released or refunded in accordance with said statutes for the Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon approval by the Board of  Department; and taxes; and taxes; and  OF COMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  reasons stated on the attached list.  Commissioners oft the City of Mount Airy.  Adopted this 15th day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    6  4    A24-012  ORDINANCE # 2024-024 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2023-24 budget on June 1, 2023; AND' WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has received insurance proceeds to replace damaged turn out gear for the Fire Department and to repair a generator for the water treatment plant; AND WHEREAS iti is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate these funds in order purchase replacement gear and make the necessary repairs; AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides NOW, THEREFORE, bei it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments:  authority to amend a current municipal budget;  Increase (Decrease) 35,163 35,163 35,163 35,163 55,639 55,639 55,639 55,639  Section 1. General Fund Appropriations  Fire  Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Miscellaneous Revenue  Section 11. Water and Sewer Fund Appropriations  Public Works  Section 12. Water and Sewer Revenue Estimates  Miscellaneous Revenue  Adopted this 15th day of February, 2024.  Mayor  Attested:  City Clerk    LIFESAVE, AWARDS:  Name: Corbin Soots Daniel Camacho Dru Germano Dusty Smith Ethan Williams Isaac Crotts Jason Burkholder Jake Henley Kenny Sechrist Logan Jones Noah Williams Scottie Wolfe Trey Leonard Alex Fisher  Life Saves: 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1    RESOLUTION: NUMBER. 2024-047  RESOLUTION: SETTING PUBLICI HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING  ORDINANCE. AMENDMENTS  WHEREAS, the following proposed. amendments (in bold) are recommended for approval  by the City of Mount Airy Plaming Department:  R R R R Re B B B B B- M  USDIYPDS  SR  20 15 8 6  2 3 S  5 % S  Recreational Uses * Recrcational vehicle park et empeite  * 22  Move from Business, Professional and Personal Services tol Recreational Uses SR22 Recreational Vehicle. Parkse er-Gamapsites  Such uses shall comply with the following standards:  A. Yard Requirements  The following yard requirements are hereby established: 1.Exterior. gppiateyaelenwyealwt Fatlestry-40).fem-lieadpeafHhepahe-gM- wey-ahal-le-maiaained. Along any property line and public street or3 right-of-way, a setback of at least forty (40) feet shall 2.Distance between trailers. A distance of at least ten (10) feet shall be maintained between trailers and/or structures. Any accessory structures such as attached awnings, carports or individual storage facilities, shall, for the purpose of this requirement, be considered aj part oft the trailer.  be maintained.  B. Open Space  A recreational area of not less than ten (10%) percent of the gross site area or twenty-five hundred (2,500ft2) square feet, whichever is greater, shall be maintained in a central and convenient location to The lot for the park shall be a minimum of five-(5) ten (10) acres. The density shall not exceed twenty (20) trailer spaces per acre of Adequate off-street parking and maneuvering space shall be provided on-site. The use of any public street, sidewalk or right-of- way or any other private grounds not a part of the travel trailer  all trailer spaces. Lot Area D. Density gross area. E. Parking    parking area for the parking or maneuvering of vehicles is All internal roadways shall be stabilized and of adequate width to accommodate. the volume and type of anticipated traffic, and in any event, shall comply with the following minimum requirements: 1.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is prohibited shall not extend for more than five-hundred (500) feet in total length; serve less than twenty (20) trailer spaces; 2.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is permitted on one side and two-way roadways, which do not allow parking, shall be atl least twenty-four (24) feet in width. 3.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking. on one side, only shalll be at least twenty-seven (27) feet in width. 4.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on both sides, shall be at least thirty-four (34) feeti in width. Bach-travel-trailerpankangareehal-be-omnetet-te-ma-approved water-suppl-system-wheh-provides-w-accemsibleradeguate,-sale nd-potable-supply-eF-watew: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s), and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public An-ndequate-ane-sale-seweryetem-shaPe-PreVAdet-I-A-ave aHer-paHang-aeae-Suel-system-sehal-either-ser-be-R-mRepa ystem-or-a-systen-appovet-ly-tne-appepate-county-er-State ageney-vested-wit-the-authont-te-appreve-sewage-dispesal systems: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s) and the park manager's: residence shall be connected toj public sanitary sewer. A screening device at least six (6) feet high and ninety (90%) percent opaque. shall) be provided where the use adjoins residentially A central service building containing a-neeessary toilets, bathhouses bathing facilities and other plumbing fixtures specified in the most: current edition of the North Carolina State Plumbing Code, as amended, shall be provided -a-tavel-Ei-parkng areas. A service building shall be conveniently located within a radius oft three-hundred (300) feet to spaees the sites,whieh that: it  prohibited. F. Streets  and be atl least twenty (20) feet in width.  G. Public Water  water. H.. Sanitary Sewer  Screening zoned property. Bathhouse  serves.    K. Trash  Phe-sterage,colediom-amddispsaloftmekemtrelurefusein-the-ravel alerparkangareaehal-hehanslethy-dumpaterprovided-ly-the ewner. A shared trash and refuse. disposal area shall be provided in a convenient location to all sites. See Section 10.6.A for screening Neither any person nor any mobile unit shall occupy a trailer space or the travel trailer parking area for a period in excess of thirty (30) days. A register of all occupants, the space occupied, and the time of All recreational vehicle parks shall have an on-site manager. The contact information for the on-site manager shall be kept on filei in the Planning & Development Department. An-appreved Sedmentation-and-BaosionCentaelPamie-meesaly-Fdistaurbing Tent sites shall not bej permitted in the recreational vehicle park.  requirements. L. Time of Stay  arrival and departure shall be maintained.  M. Park Manager.  eP-etemeeam. N. Tent Sites Prohibited  WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the  request to thel Board of Commissioners:  NOW,THEREFORE. BEI IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  OFCOMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section I. That aj public hearing be scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 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 on1 the above mention request. days prior to thé date of the public hearing.  newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10)  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the Ist day of] February, 2024,  Jon Cawley, Mayor.  ATTEST:  >*< FEB,25, 1885 > CARC  Alplin Bame lelissal N. Brame, City Clerk    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners willl hold a public hearingt to receive public comment regarding the follow- ing item: -11 The City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners have requested that the Zoning Or- dinance requirements for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds be amended. (Case #2024-ZTA-01) The public hearing will take place at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners: on February 15, 2024 at 6:00pmi int the Council Cham- ber of the! Municipal Building. Alli interested persons arei in- vited to. participate. Informa- tion about attending the meeting, inp person or virtually and public comment can be found at www.mountairyorg. Publish: 2-3, 2-10-24214121    ORDINANCE: NUMBER 2024-025  ORDINANCETO. AMENDTHECITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING ORDINANCE  SR 22-Recreational Vehicle Parks  Per the Board of Commissioners request, the City of Mount Airy Planning Staff have NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Mount Airy Board of  amended the Zoning Ordinance provisions pertaining to recreational vehicle parks: Commissioners that the following Statement of Consistency is hereby adopted:  Statement of Consistency:  "The proposed amendments are consistent with the Land Use & Growth Management goal of establishing a sustainable land development pattern that complements the character of the  City, utilizes existing resources and promotes economic development."  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance be  amended as follows:  R- R- R- R- R- B- B- B- B- B- M-  USETYPES  SR  20 15 8 6 4  2 3 4 5 1  Recreational Uses * Recreational vehicle park et eampsite  * S  S  % 22  Move from Business, Professional and Personal Services to Recreational Uses SR22 Recreational Vehicle. Parks er-Campsites  Such uses shall comply with the following standards:  A. Yard Requirements  The following yard requirements are hereby established: 1.Exterior. AlenganypabliestreerpalemeN-sethelk Fatlenst-40-esPHhepahe-nghs yhalhe-manaine. Along any property line and public street or right-of-way, a setback of at least forty (40) feet shall 2.Distance between trailers. A distance of at least ten (10) feet shall be maintained between trailers and/or structures. Any accessory structures such as attached awnings, carports or individual storage facilities, shall, for the purpose of this requirement, be considered aj part oft the trailer.  be maintained.  B. Open Space  A1 recreational area of not less than ten (10%) percent of the gross site area or twenty-five hundred (2,500ft2) square feet, whichever is    greater, shall be maintained in a central and convenient location to The lot for the park shall be ai minimum of five-(5) ten (10) acres. The density shall not exceed twenty (20) trailer spaces per acre of  all trailer spaces. C. Lot Area D. Density  gross area. E. Parking  Adequate off-street parking and maneuvering space shall be provided on-site. The use of any public street, sidewalk or right-of- way or any other private grounds not a part of the travel trailer parking area for the parking or maneuvering of vehicles is All internal roadways shall be stabilized and of adequate width to accommodate the volume and type of anticipated traffic, and in any event, shall comply with the following minimum requirements: I.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is prohibited shall not extend for more than five-hundred (500) feet in total length; serve less than twenty (20) trailer spaces; 2.Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is permitted on one side and two-way roadways, which do not allow parking, shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet in width. 3.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on one side, only shall be at least twenty-seven (27) feet in width. 4.Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on both sides, shall be at least thirty-four (34) feet in width.  prohibited. F. Streets  and be at least twenty (20) feet in width.  G. Public Water  Saeh-travel-trater-parkaing-eree-shal-Be-eommeeted-te-an-approved water-swppy-systemwheh-prwaes-a-Resesaie,epadeguateysale pae-pwa Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s), and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public  water. H. Sanitary Sewer  Am-adeguate-and-samtsale-sewersysten-ahalrhe-prowaded-m-al-trave. trailer-parking areas. Sueh ystem-ehal-ather-ke-e-muniepe eystem-er-er-system-appwet-ly-tNe-apprpriate-county-er-State ageney vested with-the-authorty- 0-APPwe-wage dispesal systems. Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s) and the park manager's residence shall be connected toj public sanitary sewer.  Sereening    A screening device at least six (6) feet high and ninety (90%) percent opaque shall be provided where the use adjoins residentially A central service building containing ellneeessasy toilets, bathheuses bathing facilities and other plumbing fixtures specified in the most current edition of the North Carolina State Plumbing Code, as amended, shall be provided alrting areas. A service building shall be conveniently located within a radius of three-hundred (300) feet to spaees the sites,Whieh thati it  zoned property. J. Bathhouse  serves. K. Trash  Phe-sterage,colleelietim-emeliepesalaftmahamdehuse-n-the-trevel railerparkingareashal-hchandetlyedumpsterprovided-by-the ewner A shared trash and refuse disposal area shall be provided in ac convenient location to all sites. See Section 10.6.A for screening  requirements. L. Time of Stay  Neither any person nor any mobile unit shall occupy a trailer space or the travel trailer parking area for a period in excess of thirty (30) days. A: register of all occupants, the space occupied, and the time of All recreational vehicle parks shall have an on-site manager. The contactinformation for the on-site manager shall be kept on file in the Planning & Development Department. An-appreved Sedimentationton-and-Eresien-CentrelPanis-meeessay-disturbing Tent sites shall not be permitted in the recreational vehicle park.  arrival and departure shall be: maintained.  M. Park Manager  one-C)-aere-er-more-efland: N. Tent Sites Prohibited  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this ordinance shall become effective upon approval.  Approved and adopted this the 15th day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    City of Mount Airy  February 15, 2024 BoardofCommisioners Meeting  StaffReport February 2, 2024 To: From: Subject:  Mayor Cawley & Board of Commissioners Andy Goodall Jr. - Planning Director 2024-ZTA-01 (SR 22-1 Recreational Vehicle. Parks)  A. ACTIONS REQUESTED! BYTHEI BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Motion to adopt a statement approving the proposed zoning amendments and describing their consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; or 2. Motion to adopt a statement approving the proposed zoning amendment and declaring that it also amends the Comprehensive Plan, along with an explanation of the change in conditions to meet the development needs of the community that were considered in the zoning amendment; or 3. Motion to adopt a statement rejecting the proposed zoning amendments and describing their consistency or inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan. With each of these alternatives, the statement is also to include an explanation ofwhy the governing board deems the action reasonable and in the public interest.  B. REQUIRED VOTESTO PASS ACTIONS  Am majority vote is required to pass the requested actions.  C.P PLANNING BOARD REVIEW  Per the Board of Commissioners request, Planning Staff have amended the Zoning Ordinance provisions pertaining to recreational vehicle parks. The Planning Board reviewed the proposed amendments on January 22, 2024. The Board voted (9-0) to  recommend approval as written.  2024-ZTA-01    D. PROPOSBD. AMENDMENTS  Additions are highlighted in Green. Deletions are highlighted in Red.  R- R- R- R- R- B. B- B- B. B- M.  USETYPES  SR  20 15 8 6  1 2 3 S  5 I K S  Recreational Uses * Recreational vehicle park e1 eampsite  * 22  Move from Business, Professional and Personal Services tol Recreational Uses SR22 Recreational Vehicle Parks er-Campsites  Such uses shall comply with the following standards:  A. Yard Requirements  The following yard requirements are hereby established: 1. Exterior. Aleng-any-Publie-stnetor-puhie-rightofwey-e sebaekefat-least-nty-0eetrom-theeage-efthe-puble EHEeFwey-ha-be-maitaime: Along any property line and public street or right-of-way, a setback of at least forty 2. Distance between trailers. A distance of at least ten (10) feet shall be maintained between trailers and/or structures. Any accessory structures such as attached awnings, carports or individual storage facilities, shall, for the purpose of this requirement, be considered a part oft the trailer.  (40) feet shall be maintained.  B. Open Space  Ar recreational area of not less than ten (10%) percent of the gross site area or twenty-five hundred (2,500ft2) square feet, whichever is greater, shall be maintained in a central and convenient  location to all trailer spaces.  C. Lot Area D. Density  The lot for the park shall be a minimum of five-(5) ten (10) acres. The density shall not exceed twenty (20) trailer spaces per acre of  gross area.  2024-ZTA-01 2    E. Parking  Adequate off-street parking and maneuvering space shall be provided on-site. The use of any public street, sidewalk or right- of-way or any other private grounds not a part oft the travel trailer parking area for the parking or maneuvering of vehicles is  prohibited. F. Streets  All internal roadways shall be stabilized and of adequate width to accommodate the volume and type of anticipated traffic, and in any event, shall comply with the following minimum 1. Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is prohibited shall not extend for more than five-hundred (500) feet in total length; serve. less than twenty (20) trailer spaces; 2. Internal one-way roadway and roadways on which parking is permitted on one side and two-way roadways, which do not allow parking, shalll be at] least twenty-four (24): feetiny width. 3. Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on one side, only shall be at least twenty-seven (27) feet in width. 4. Internal two-way roadways, which permit parking on both sides, shall be at least thirty-four (34) feet in width.  requirements:  and be at least twenty (20) feet in width.  G. Public Water  Beehtraveltrailerparlingereashalbesemneetedtetedte-anepproved watersupps-system,Wheh-provides-m-aeessibie,adeguate,sate ne-petable-supps-etwates: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s), and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public  water. H. Sanitary Sewer  An-adequate-ane-sale-sewersystem-hal-be-providedn-a-treve: trailerparkaing-ereas-Sueh-ystem-shalr-eiher-le-e-munieipal ystem-er--system-epprsvedlythe-aprepriate-county-erState ageney-vested-wA-the-ewapprove-sewage-dispesa: systems Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s) and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public sanitary sewer.  2024-ZTA-01 3    Screening  A screening device at least six (6) feet high and ninety (90%) percent opaque shall be provided where the use adjoins  residentially zoned property.  Bathhouse  A central service building containing all-neeessery toilets, bathheuses bathing facilities and other plumbing fixtures specified in the most current edition of the North Carolina State Plumbing Code, as amended, shall be provided imal-treve-treiler- parking-areas. A service building shall be conveniently located within a radius of three-hundred (300') feet to spaces the sites;  whieh that it serves.  K. Trash  Phe-sterage,elletiem-mmd-dispea-aftmaeh-amd-refise-in-the trevel-traller-par-ahal-be-handlet-ly-e-dumpster PMRy-tReemeR A shared trash and refuse disposal area shall be provided in a convenient location to all sites. See Section  10.6.A for screening requirements.  L. Time of Stay  Neither any person nor any mobile unit shall occupy a trailer space or the travel trailer parking area for a period in excess of thirty (30) days. A register of all occupants, the space occupied, and the time of arrival and departure shall be maintained. All recreational vehicle parks shall have an on-site manager. The contact information for the on-site manager shall be kept on file in the Planning & Development Department. An-appreved Sedmentationd-esiee-PaneesseNyifdisturbing  M. Park Manager  one-C)-aere-ermereefland: N. Tent Sites Prohibited  Tent sites shall not be permitted in the recreational vehicle  park.  2024-ZTA-01 4    E. NCGS160D-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 in the publicinterest. The statement shall be one (1) oft the following: 1. A statement approving the proposed zoning amendment and describing its 2. As 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 considered in the zoning 3. A statement rejecting the proposed zoning amendment and describing its  consistency with the plan; or  amendment; or  consistency or inconsistency with the plan.  2024-ZTA-01 5