City ofl Mount. Airy Regular Board Meeting February 1, 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 hups/moummivasshkscomhmaiphal.MID-msiNS1aisehi27af 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 233 999 09380 if prompted. Links willl be posted on www.mountairy.org the day oft the meeting.  following WebEx link:  AGENDA  Welcome and Call to Order.. Invocation.. Pledge of Allegiance..  Mayor Cawley Commissioner Wood 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 ofl Minutes: -December 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes  -December 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes "January 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes  b) **Resolution Setting Public Hearing-Zoning Ordinance Amendments Regarding RV: Parks: Resolution No. c) **Project Ordinance for Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Grant Project: Ordinance No. 2024- d) **Budget Ordinance Amendment for Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Grant Project:  2024-047 022  b) **Resolution Ordering Advertisement of Unpaid Taxes: Resolution No. 2024-048  Ordinance No. 2024-023  3.) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: a) 4.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5.) PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC FORUM:  Black History Proclamation City Employee Anniversary Recognition  b)  6.)  7.) ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:  8.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:  9.) NEW: BUSINESS: 10.) OTHER BUSINESS: 11.) REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  a. City Council b. City Manager City Attorney    12.) CLARIFICATIONREBUTTAL BY MAYOR. AND CITY COUNCIL:  13.) CLOSED SESSION: a) 14.) ADJOURNMENT:  Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11()(3) Attorney-Clent Privilege Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) Economic Development  b)    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2023  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Tom Koch, Marie Wood, Deborah  Cochran, Phil Thacker and Chad Hutchens.  Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVALOF AGENDA: CONSENT AGENDA: by way of Consent Agenda:  Oni motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, the agenda was approved.  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the following items were approved  a) APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:  b) RESOLUTION V2-02-RESOLUTION MAKING APPEARANCE COMMISSION  APPOINTMENT:  RESOLUTIONNUMEBER 2024-032  RESOLUTION MAKING APPEARANCE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT  WHEREAS, John Rees' term on the Appearance Commission has expired and he is no WHEREAS, it is recommended to appoint Jennie Lowry to the Appearance Commission NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  longer eligible for reappointment; and  fora three-year term:  OFCOMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1. Section 2.  Jennie Lowry is hereby appointed to the Appearance Commission for a three-year  term expiring December 31, 2026.  This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  Approved and adopted this the 7th day of December, 2023.  c) RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT:  2U24-033-KESOLUTION  MAKING  PLANNING  BOARD  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-033  RESOLUTION MAKING PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT  1    WHEREAS, Joanna Refvem has resigned her position on the City of Mount Airy WHEREAS, it is recommended to appoint Cris Ann Tadesse to fill the unexpired NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  Planning Board; and  term of Ms. Refvem, which will expire September 30, 2025:  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1. Cris Ann Tadesse is hereby appointed to fill the unexpired term of Joanna  Refvem on the City of Mount Airy Planning Board expiring September 30,  2025.  Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 7th day of December, 2023.  d) RESOLUTION 2-0S-RESOLVTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REQUESTTO  REZONE333 EAST PINESTREET:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-034  RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY  LOCATED AT: 333 EASTPINE: STREET  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has been petitioned by Jessica Cockerham to rezone 0.93-acres located at 333 East Pine Street from M-1 (Industrial) to. B-2 (General Business); and WHEREAS, the Tax Identification Numbers for said property is 5020-12-85-9351 and WHEREAS, the Planning Board oft the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  5020-12-85-8245; and  the request to the Board of Commissioners:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGI IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. That a public hearing bes scheduled for' Thursday, December 21, 2023 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 to the date of the public hearing.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 7th day ofl December, 2023.  2    RESOLUTION 02-05-FESOLTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF  MOUNT AIRY MINIMUM: HOUSING CODE AMENDMENTS:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-035  RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  MINIMUM HOUSINGCODE, AMENDMENTS City of Mount Airy Codes Enforcement Officer:  WHEREAS, the following amendments (in bold) are recommended for approval by the  Section 4-54  Minimum standards for basic plumbing, heating and electrical equipment  and facilities  c) Electrical system.  (1) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles, connected in such manner as determined by the state electrical code. There shall be installed in every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. In the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any habitable room, then each such habitable room shall contain at least three (3) floor (2) Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient. (3) Baaaarew---aadpt painysafyepalieefhaing-antaalainamehamemihwitathesiatedevtinl eode. Every electrical outlet and fixture, and all electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed, maintained and connected to an active source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code in effect at the time the structure was built. Any alteration or repair shall comply with the electrical codei in effect at that (4) Every dwelling shall have a smoke detector connected to its electrical system. Dwellings with multiple stories shall have detectors installed on each level that has room(s) for sleeping. Such devices shall be installed to meet the N.C. Building Code requirements for smoke detectors (The Inspector may allow the use of battery powered devices until January 1, 2000). Battery-operated smoke detectors are  orw wall-type electric convenience receptacles.  time.  permissible in existing dwellings.  3    WHEREAS, the Planning Board oft the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of NOW, THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  the request tot the Board of Commissioners:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1. Section 2.  That a public hearing be scheduled for' Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm to 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)  hear public comments on the above mention request.  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 December, 2023.  ) RESOLUTION 2U2-06-FESOLVTION APPROVIING MEMORANDUM OF  UNDERSTANDING NRPA:  BETWEEN  CITY  OF  MOUNT  AIRY  AND  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-036  RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF  MOUNT AIRY AND NATIONAL RECREATION ANDI PARKS. ASSOCIATION  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $150,000 for the "Advancing Workforce Development and Career  Readiness Through Parks and Recreation" program; and; made possible by the US Department ofl Labor; and  WHEREAS, this grant is through the National Parks and Recreation Association and is WHEREAS, if approved, this grant will take effect in January 2024 with Mount Airy Parks and Recreation being one of two departments in the nation selected by the NRPA as a  "pilot" department for this funding; and  WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation for approval of said Memorandum of NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  Understanding:  OFCOMMISSIONERSMIEETINGIN OPEN SESSION' THAT:  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the Memorandum of  Understanding between the City of Mount Airy and National Recreation and  Parks Association.  4    Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize execution of said MOU per  review and approval by the City Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 7th day of] December, 2023.  g) ORDINANCE 2024-014-PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR NRPA-ADVANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER READINESS THROUGH PARKS AND  RECREATIONGRANTE  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-014 PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR  NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION GRANT PROJECT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has accepted a grant award from the National Recreation and Park Association, which has been designated as the Advancing Workforce BEITORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 ofthe General Statutes of North  Development and Career Readiness Grant;  Carolina, the following projectordinance is hereby adopted:  Section 1  The project authorized is for the expenditure of funds under the Advancing Workforce  Development and Career Readiness Grant:  Amount:  $150,000 grant NRPA  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  Culture and Recreation Section 4 Grant Proceeds  $ 150,000  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  $ 150,000  5    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 ofthis 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 7st day of December, 2023.  h) ORDINANCE 2024-013-BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF NET CLOCK FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO REPAIR  POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE:  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-013 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 Police Department received insurance proceeds for a 2013 AND WHEREAS iti is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate funds to repair the AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy Police Department needs to purchase a net clock from our 911 AND' WHEREAS iti is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate funds to cover the AND' WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 oft the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments:  Dodge that was damaged;  vehicle; funds; purchase;  authority to amend a current municipal budget;    Increase (Decrease) 20,036 20,036 20,036 20,036 16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800  Section 5. Capital Investment Fund Appropriations  Police  Section 6. Capital Invesment Fund Revenue Estimates  Miscellaneous Revenue  Section 9. Emergency 911 Fund Appropriations  Police  Section 10. Emergency 911 Fund Revenue Estimates Appropriation of Fund Balance  Adopted this 7th day of December, 2023 (end of consent agenda) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: City of Mount Airy: Shane. Johnson Chris Fallaw Misty Fleming  a) City Employee Anniversary Recognitions:  The Mayor and Board recognized the following employees for their years of service to the  Streets Division-MSWI Asst. Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Fire Dept.-Admin. Asst. II  Five Years Twenty-Five Years Thirty-Five Years  b) Public Works Employee of the Year-Brian Tickle:  Mitch Williams recognized Brian Tickle as the Public Works Employee of the Year for 2023. Brian has worked for the Water Treatment Plant for 35 years and is a very valuable asset to  the Public Works Department and the City of Mount Airy.  PRESENTATIONS: P.A.  a) FY 2022-2023 City Audit Presentation: Kari Dunlap, Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, Kari Dunlap with Martin, Starnes and Associates reviewed the FY 2022-2023 City Audit. A few of the audit highlights are: unmodified/clean opinion of the audit, cooperative staff, and  no findings or questioned cost. General Fund Summary:  2022 Revenues-SI6,056,041 2022 Expemditure-S14,028,23 2023 Revenues-17,391,76 2023 Fapemdtur-$18206.205  7    Fund Balance Position-General Fund:  Total Fund Balance Non Spendable Stabilization by State Statute Available Fund Balance 2022 Increase in Available FB 2022-87,675,905 2023-57,942,139 2022-$5,925,841 2023-96,258,599 2022-91,208,350 2023-91,330,782 2022-$5,917,253 2023-87,087,337 2022-52,923,069 2023-$3,964,719 2022-$2,261,465 2023-$3,107,093  $20,035,687 (145,448) (4.520.860) $15.369,379 $13,208,941 $ 2,160,438  Ad Valorem Taxes:  Unrestricted intergovernmental; Sales and Services: Public Safety:  Culture and Recreation: General Government:  Water and Sewer Fund:  Cash Flow from Operations Required Debt Service Unrestricted Net Position Change in Net Position Current Assets-$9,589,003 Current Liablities-$996,893 Quick Ratios-9.60 2023 Current Assets-510,598,776 Current Liablities-1,000,762 Quick Ratios-9.99 Timely Audit Submission  $2,391,037 883,634 7,442,957 504,443  Water and Sewer Fund:  2022  General Performance Indicators:  Stable Property Tax Valuation & Collection % Water & Sewer Net Income & Cash to Expense  Ratio  b) Housing Market Study Update: SCEDP President Blake Moyer  Blake Moyer, President of SCEDP, made a presentation reviewing the Housing Market Study. This has been a two-year process gathering the information. The goal is to develop a strategy to stimulate the development of new market-rate housing in Surry County. Several  8    things that have been completed are identifying potential site opportunities for the development community and the SCEDP hosted a Housing Summit in June 2023 along with  continuing the Housing Development Campaign.  PUBLIC FORUM:  Mayor Cawley declared the publie forum open for comments.  Jim Reeves, 1736 Inglebrook Trail (city resident): Spoke in support for lighting at the Pickle Joe Zalescik, 1541 West Devon Drive (city resident): Congratulated the Mayor, Commissioner Hutchens, and Commissioner Thacker for their first year in new positions on Alan Bagshaw, 1022 North Main Street (city resident): Spoke about the shooting incident that happened recently. Wanted everyone to know that the shooting suspect was not John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Spoke about the housing shortage, which he feels has a simple answer. Looking at the areas that are growing, developers are buying land and creating subdivisions. They don't have buyers but ift the area is growing, the houses will be sold before they are even completed. Looking at the average price of a house in this area and factor in the interest rates, can the average citizens in this area buy the average priced house? He feels they can't because there are no good jobs that the City desperately needs. The Board and City needs to focus on bringing in good paying full-time jobs to Mount  Ball courts located at Riverside Park.  the board. Spoke in favor ofa City-wide emergency alert system.  homeless as the rumors have been going around.  Airy.  Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the public forum closed.  NEW BUSINESS: Project: approved:  a) Ordinance 2024-015-Project Ordinance Amendment for Ararat River Phase VII Grant On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2024-015 was  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-015 PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR ARARAT RIVER PHASE VIIGRANT PROJECT  WHERAS the City of Mount Airy adopted a project ordinance for the Ararat River Phase AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend this project ordinance to reallocate remaining  VII Grant Project on August 20, 2020; funds to lighting for the pickle ball courts;  9    BEI IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2c of Chapter 159 oft the General Statutes of North  Carolina, the project ordinance is hereby amended as follows: The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Section 3  Public woks/ransportation  $ (63,000) $ (63,000)  Section 4  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  Transfer from General Fund  $ (63,000) $ (63,000)  Adopted this 7th day of December, 2023  b) Ordinance 2014-016-Budget Ordinance ARAmeNEAPPePTaNg Funds for Pickleball On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2014-016 was  Court Lighting: approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-016 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 funds that were not expended for the AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 ofthe North Carolina Government Fiscal Control NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the  Greenway project;  these funds for lighting for the pickle ball courts;  Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget;  following adjustments:  10    Increase (Decrease) (63,000) 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000 63,000  Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Transfer to Grant Project Fund Transfer to Capital Investment Fund Section 5.! Capital Investment Fund Appropriations Parks and Recreation Section 6. Capital Investment Revenue Estimates Transfer from General Fund  Adopted this 7th day of December, 2023. Phase II Project/MAD, Ine:  c) Ordinance 2024-017-Project Ordinance Amendment #3 for Spencer Mill Development Darren Lewis stated this is a formality for a purchase order created over a year ago for the pocket park at the Spencer Mill Project. Due to the project not being where it needs to be at this time, this ordinance is to free up the funds for MAD, Inc to be able to utilize those funds now. They are committed to the project and the pocket park. They will come back to the Board in the future to create a new purchase order when that time is appropriate as the On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2024-017 was  development continues.  approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-017 PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #3 FOR SPENCERS DEVELOPMENT PHASE. III PROJECT  WHERAS the City of Mount Airy adopted a project ordinance for the Spencer's  Development Phase II Project on May 20, 2021; the MSD funding for the pocket park;  AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend this project ordinance to reflect the removal of BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2of Chapter 159 ofthe General Statutes of North  Carolina, the project ordinance is hereby amended as follows: The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Section 3  Economic and physical development  $ (138,151) $ (138,151)  11    Section 4  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  Transfer from MSD Fund  $ (138,151) $ (138,151)  Adopted this 7th day of December, 2023.  d) Ordinance 2024-018-Budget Ordinance Amendment-Remove Funding for Spencer's Development Phase II Project/Inerease Funding for Special Appropriation to MAD, Ine.: Darren Lewis stated this is to remove funding for Spencer's Development Phase II Project pocket park and increase funding for the special appropriation to MAD, Inc. On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2024-018 was  approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-018 BUDGET ORDINANCE, AMENDMENT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2023-24 budget on June 1, 2023; AND WHEREAS: it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to remove funding for Spencer's Development Phase II Project pocket park and increase funding for the special AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 oft the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control NOW,THEREPORE, bei it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the  appropriation to Mount Airy Downtown, Inc.;  Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget;  following adjustments:  Increase (Decrease) (111,151) (111,151) (111,151) (111,151)  Section 3. Municipal Service District Fund Appropriations Economic and Physical Development  Section 4. Municipal Service District Fund Revenue Estimates  Appropriation of Fund Balance  Adopted this 7th day of] December, 2023. REMARKS BYOFFICIALS:  Commissioner Thacker: Since the last meeting, the Christmas parade and tree lighting have occurred. He appreciates the people that made both events happen. This weekend, Mount  12    Airy High School football team will travel to Chapel Hill to play in the State 1A Championship-he wishes them the very best of luck. Also heard that the Mount Airy Cheerleaders have won a State Competition-congratulations to them as well. Sad news about the shooting that took a human life-thoughts and prayers to this person's family. Thanked Commissioner Wood: Congratulated those who received service awards tonight. It is great to have people that do a good job and stick with the city. Congratulations to Brian Tickle for Commissioner Hutchens: Attended a recovery friendly workplace discussion panel held by the Surry County Substance Abuse and Recovery, working with different challenges throughout the community. There are some organizations, businesses, and citizens that are all working together to safeguard the community and meet these challenges. He also had a great experience in the Give a Kid a Christmas Program. Echoed the comments made concerning police and emergency responders. Good luck to the Mount Airy Football Team-- Go Bears. Commissioner Koch: Highly praised the workers of Mount Airy. Yesterday the police department had a very difficult situation with the shooting. Also, Mitch Williams has handled Riverside Park flooding over the years very well. The City has a great staff and everyone needs to thank them. Please remember the season and open hearts and wallets to Commissioner Cochran: Agrees with everything Commissioner Koch has said. Good news for the positive numbers in the audit having a great board and staff. Good luck to the Football Darren Lewis: Thanks to all city employees. They are what makes Mount Airy work. Today, Mount Airy was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation that will help develop a site ready project in the Westwood Industrial Park. This will aide with some future industrial growth for a new company to come or an existing business to expand. He stated the City looks forward working with the county on some partnership. The SCEDP was Mayor Cawley: Last week, Bill Joe Woodruff, former Fire Chiefand Commissioner, celebrated his 90th birthday. In 2024, anyone in the community that turns 100 years old, he would like for them or their family member to notify the City sO they can be recognized during a meeting. Regarding the shooting incident that happened yesterday, he doesn't know any details not having talked to the Chief of Police. He has a very good working relationship with the Chief, but he didn't contact him because he knew he was working and didn't need interference from anyone. Mr. Bagshaw spoke tonight and seems to know more than he does. He can assure everyone that no one from the City of Mount Airy started any rumors yesterday. None of the employees were making social comments on what was going on. City staff has too much respect for those brothers and sisters that work alongside the Police Department and other emergency agencies to do that. Going through life, everyone faces problems and at other times will face situations. Problems have solutions but situations do not. One of the things he is hearing from the community is to figure out the issues that are current-are they problems with solutions or are they situations to have to learn to live with.  all off first responders keeping the community safe and doing a good job. being employee oft the year. As far as the football team, "GO BEARS"!  help those in need. Team--Go Bears.  a huge partner in helping to prepare these applications.  Hugh Campbell: No comments.  Itisar real pleasure to live in a city that other people want to visit. a) Pursuant to NCCS143-318.11()0, Attorney-Client Privilege:  CLOSED SESSION  13    On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously the board entered into Closed  Session. OPENSESSION Open Session. ADJOURNMENT:  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the board entered back into  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.  Approved and adopted this the Ist day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  14    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 21, 2023  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Phil Thacker, Tom Koch, Marie  Wood, Deborah Cochran, and Chad Hutchens.  Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVAL C OF AGENDA: CONSENT AGENDA:  On 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:  APPROVALOE NOVEMBER 2, 2023 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:  RESOLUTION 2021-07-RESOLVTION MAKING HISTORIC PRESERVATION  COMMISSION APPOINTMENT:  RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024-037  RESOLUTION MAKING HISTORICPRESERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT  WHEREAS, Barbara Oliver is no longer eligible to serve on the City of Mount Airy WHEREAS, it is recommended to appoint Sheila Welker to fill this vacant position: NOW,TIEREFORE BEI IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD  Historic Preservation Commission; and  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. Sheila Welker is hereby appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a  three-year term, which shall expire December 31, 2026. This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  Section 2.  Approved and adopted this the 21st day ofl December, 2023.  RESOLUTION V21-08-FESOLVTION MAKING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  REAPPOINIMENIE  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-038  RESOLUTION MAKING BOARDG OF ADJUSTMENT REAPPOINTMENT  1    WHEREAS, Blanton Youell's appointment to the City of Mount Airy Board of WHEREAS, Mr. Youell has expressed interest in being reappointed to the Board of NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  Adjustment has expired and hei is eligible for reappointment; and  Adjustment:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT:  Section 1. Blanton Youell is hereby reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for another  four-year term, which will expire December 31, 2027.  Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 21st day of December, 2023.  RESOLUTION V21-09-FESOLTION SETTING PUBLIC: HEARING FOR DISPOSITION  OF REAL PROPERTY FOR FUTURE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-039  RESOLUTION: SETTING. A! PUBLICHEARING FOR DISPOSITION OF REALI PROPERTY FOR  FUTURE ECONOMIC: DEVELOPMENT and AMENDINGI DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Aj portion of314) Franklin Street  WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute S 158-7.1 authorizes a unit of local government to undertake an economic development project by conveying real property to a  company; and  WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Charter of the City of Mount Airy provides that in the disposition of property, the Board may, upon the affirmative vote of at least four (4) members, publicly or privately sell, lease, rent, exchange or otherwise convey, or cause to be publicly or privately sold, leased, rented, exchanged or otherwise conveyed, any property, real or personal or any interest in such property, belonging to the City. The Board may sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer the interest in real property to any purchaser subject to such covenants, conditions and restrictions as the Board may deem to be in the public interest. The provisions of Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes do not apply to the disposition of property pursuant to  Article VIII; and  WHEREAS, following a period of advertisement and a public hearing, the City of Mount Airy previously acquired that certain real property located at 314 Franklin Street (PIN 5020-15- 64-6707), some or all ofv which is legally described in Record Book 1840, Page 0444 in the office of the Surry County Register of Deeds (the "Slate Property"). The purpose of acquiring the said  Slate Property was for economic development; and  2    WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has previously entered into that certain Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Sunhouse Properties concerning the development of al boutique hotel and related facilities upon aj portion of the former Spencer's Property; and  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to convey to Sunhouse a portion of the Slate Property containing approximately 3,000 square feet along its northern and eastern perimeter. Sunhouse has requested the additional property to locate its dumpster pad and to remove an existing retaining wall abutting the Spencer's Property. If approved, the area under consideration would be conveyed subject to thet terms of the Development Agreement:  NOW,THEREFORE BE: ITI RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRYI BOARD  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION: THAT:  Section 1.  That a public hearing be scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 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 to the date ofthe public hearing.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 21st day of December, 2023.  RESOLUTION 202-0I0-RESOLVTION ACCEPTING SURRY ORTHOPEDIC  ENDOWMENTGRANT:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-040  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SURRYG ORTHOPEDIC: ENDOWMENT GRANT  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has been awarded grant funding with support from Surry Orthopedic Endowment and administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation;  and  WHEREAS, the amount of grant funding received is $1,500.00 to be used by the Mount Airy Parks and Recreation Department to provide safety vests and temporary road signs to  improve the safety for special events, races, litter cleanups, etc.; and  WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation to accept this grant funding in the amount of NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  $1,500.00:  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION' THAT:  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby accept said grant funding in the amount  of$1,500.00 to be used for the purchase of safety vests and temporary signage for  3    special events, races, litter cleanups, etc. held by the Mount Airy Parks and  Recreation Department.  Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize execution of any  documentation necessary for said grant per review and approval by the City  Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  (end of consent agenda) PUBLICI HEARINGS:  a) Request to Rezonel Property Located at 333 East Pine Street:  Andy Goodall, Director of the Planning Department introduced this item. The City of Mount Airy has been petitioned by Jessica Cockerham to rezone 0.93 acres located at 333 East Pine Street from M-1 (Industrial) to B-2 (General Business). The reason for the rezoning is that to open a barber shop on that site. The Planning Board made the recommendation for approval  to the Board of Commissioners.  Mayor Cawley declared the public hearing open for comments.  Joe Zalescik, 1540 W Devon Street (city resident): Spoke in favor to rezone the property at  333 East Pine Street. Supports small businesses.  Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the public hearing closed.  b) Proposed Minimum Housing Code. Amendments:  Andy Goodall, Director of the Planning Department introduced this item. This ordinance amendment is to clean up the minimum housing standards for basic plumbing, heating, and Mayor Cawley declared the public hearing open for comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor  electrical equipment and facilities.  Cawley declared the public hearing closed.  PRESENTATIONS:  a) Tourism Report-Jessica Roberts, Executive Director of Mount Airy TDA & Tourism Jessica Roberts, Executive Director of Mount Airy TDA & Tourism reviewed the highlights  Partnership of Surry County: oft the Quarterly Tourism Report. PUBLICI FORUM:  Mayor Cawley declared the public forum open for comments.  Alan Bagshaw, 1022 North Main Street (city resident): Spoke about homelessness. Some of these people die from cold, lack of food, or lack of medical care. He wants the solution to be a success. Those who are homeless want to be acknowledged instead of being ignored. Shipping  4    them out of the city is not feasible or helping to break the cycle. Everyone has to come  together to fix this problem and this situation.  Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the public forum closed.  ORGANIZATIONAIONALMATTERS: a) Committee Assignments: Assignments were approved: MAD, Inc. Board City/County Liaison Committee Surry County EDP Parks, Recreation, Relocation, and Retirement Committee Personnel Committee  On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, the following Committee  Mayor Pro Tem Chad Hutchens Mayor Pro Tem Chad Hutchens Commissioner Deborah Cochran Commissioner Phil Thacker Commissioner Marie Wood Commissioner Tom Koch Commissioner Marie Wood Commissioner Deborah Cochran Commissioner Phil Thacker Mayor Jon Cawley  Tourism Development Authority Cemetery Trustees NEW BUSINESS:  a) Ordinance 2024-019-Ordinance to Rezone Property Located at 333 E Pine Street: On motion by Commissioner Hutehens and passed unanimously, the following Statement of "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 On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2024-019 was  Consisteney was approved.  Statement of Consisténey  reasonable and in the public'sinterest."  approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-019  AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY IN' THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF  THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners has received a request from Jessica Cockerham to rezone 0.93-acres located at 333 East Pine Street, Tax ID Numbers 5020-12-85-9351 and 5020-12-85-8245, from M-1 (Industrial) to B-2 (General  Business); and  5    WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy Planning Board has reviewed the petition and recommended the request 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 December, 2023;  and  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, having conducted the public hearing and reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Board, concur that the property 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's interest."  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners that the 0.93-acres shown on the attached Exhibit A identified as 333 East Pine Street, Tax ID Numbers 5020-12-85-9351 and 5020-12-85-8245, be rezoned from M-1  (Industrial) to B-2 (General 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 December, 2023.  b) Ordinance 2024-020--Orinance Amending City of Mount Airy Minimum Housing Code: On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously, the following Statement of "The proposed amendments are consistent with applicable goals of the Comprehensive Plan. On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2024-020 was  Consistency was approved.  Statement of Consisteney:  The amendments are also reasonable and in the public'sinterest."  approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-020  ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY MINIMUM HOUSING CODE  (Section 4-54 Minimum Standards for Basic. Plumbing, Heating,  and Electrical Equipment and Facilities)  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Mount Airy Board of  Commissioners that the following Statement of Consistency is hereby adopted:  STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY  "The proposed amendments are consistent with applicable goals of the Comprehensive Plan.  The amendments are also reasonable and in the public'si interest."  6    BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Mount Airy Minimum Housing  Code be amended as follows (in bold):  Section 4-54  Minimum standards for basic plumbing, heating and electrical equipment  and facilities  c) Electrical system.  (1) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be wired for electric lights and convenience receptacles. Every habitable room shall contain at least two (2) floor or wall-type electric convenience receptacles, connected in such manner as determined by the state electrical code. There shall be installed in every bathroom, water closet room, laundry room and furnace room at least one supplied ceiling or wall-type electric light fixture. In the event wall or ceiling light fixtures are not provided in any habitable room, then each such habitable room shall contain at least three (3) floor (2) Every public hall and stairway in every multiple dwelling shall be adequately lighted by electric lights at all times when natural daylight is not sufficient. (3) itureyreeeptaeplacleyegupment and wiringahalhemanaindine-siateafgel hhphhhig------ma-aadait eode: Every electrical outlet and fixture, and all electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed, maintained and connected to an active source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the electrical code in effect at the time the structure was built. Any alteration or repair shall comply with the electrical code in effect at that (4) Every dwelling shall have a smoke detector connected to its electrical system. Dwellings with multiple stories shall have detectors installed on each level that has room(s) for sleeping. Such devices shall be installed to meet the N.C. Building Code requirements for smoke detectors (The Inspector may allow the use of battery powered devices until January 1, 2000). Battery-operated smoke detectors are  orw wall-type electric convenience receptacles.  time.  permissible in existing dwellings.  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this ordinance shall become effective upon approval.  Approved and adopted this the 21st day of December, 2023.  REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  Commissioner Koch: Wished everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thanked the individuals who are running for the city commissioner seats. Glad to see people stepping up Commissioner Cochran: Thanked Commissioner Koch for his kind words. Happy for Jessica Roberts' appointment as President of NC Travel. Glad the Board approved the rezoning for Commissioner Thacker: Hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It has Commissioner Hutchens: Thanked Ms. Cockerham for using an existing building to open the barber shop in. Asked everyone to remember all the city employees who will be working  and wanting to participate in government.  Jessica Cockerham. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Commissioner Wood: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  been a very busy year, but a very good year.  7    during the holidays while everyone is home with their families. It is great to live in a Darren Lewis: Sunhouse Hospitality wanted to share they have signed a construction contract with The Christman Company for the hotel project. The City is excited for this project moving forward. Echoed the comments made about Jessica Roberts and her staff. Thanks to all the City employees. Please send up prayers for Mr. Harold Hooker and his Mayor Cawley: Was notified last week of a problem at Oakdale Cemetery that posed a threat being a trip hazard on the sidewalk. He informed the Public Works Department and it has already been repaired. This is what he observes city staff doing in all different departments across the board. He expects people to do their jobs. There are other people that are quicker toj praise than he does. He wants the City employees to know that everyone up here are: really proud of them and what they do. Thanked the board for his first year as. being Mayor. This is the worst of times and the best of times. He hopes that in the days that it is dark longer everyone will do something for someone else. To Jessica Roberts, he doesn't know anyone  community where people are willing to help others.  family.  Hugh Campbell: No comments.  else that comes close to the job that she does for tourism.  CLOSED SESSION Session. OPENSESSION Open Session. ADJOURNMENT:  a) Pursuant to NCESI148-318.11QG)d_Atterney-flient Privilege  On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, the board entered into Closed  On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, the board entered back into On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.  Approved and adopted this the Ist day ofFebruary, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  8    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 4, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Chad Hutchens, Tom Koch, Marie  Wood, Phil Thacker and Deborah Cochran.  Mayor Jon Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVALOF AGENDA: CONSENT AGENDA:  On 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 MINUTES  OF  NOVEMBER  16,  2023  REGULAR  MEETING  RESOLUTION 2U2-01-RESOLTION MAKING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT:  RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024-041  RESOLUTIONI MAKINCTOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT  WHEREAS, there are several appointments to the Tourism Development Authority WHEREAS, Dawn Wallace is no longer eligible for reappointment to the Tourism Development Authority; therefore, it is recommended that Lenise Lynch be appointed for a  that expire January 15, 2024; and  three (3) year term; and  WHEREAS, Julie Perkins is no longer eligible for reappointment to the Tourism Development Authority; therefore, it is recommended that Catrina Alexander be appointed WHEREAS, it is recommended that Commissioner Phil Thacker be appointed to WHEREAS, it is recommended that Pam Stone, Finance Director for the City of NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY Section 1. Lenise Lynch is hereby appointed to Category #2 (Experience in the  for a three (3): year term; and serve a one (1), year term; and  Mount Airy be appointed to serve a one (1), year term:  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  promotion of travel and tourism) of the Tourism Development Authority fora  three (3) year term expiring January 15, 2027.  1    Section 2. Catrina Alexander is hereby appointed to Category #3 (Member of Mount Airy  Chamber of Commerce, Selected by Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce) of the Tourism Development Authority for a three (3) year term expiring January  15, 2027.  Section 3. Commissioner Thacker is hereby appointed to Category #4 (Member of the  City of Mount Airy Board of Commissioners) of the Tourism Development  Authority for a one (1), year term expiring January 15, 2025.  Section 4. Pam Stone is hereby reappointed to Category #5 (Finance Officer of the City  of Mount Airy-ex-officio, non-voting member) of the Tourism Development  Authority for a one (1)year term expiring January 15, 2025.  Section 5. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 4th day ofJ January, 2024.  ORDINANCE 2024-021-BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR SURRY  ORTHOPEDIC ENDOWMENT GRANT:  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024-021 BUDGETORDINANCE. 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 a funds from the Surry Orthopedic Endowment a component fund of the North Carolina Community AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate these funds in order to purchase safety vests and road signs for youth hikes, crossings and AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the  Foundation;  fun runs;  Control Act provides authority to amend. a current municipal budget;  following adjustments:  Increase (Decrease) 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Parks and Recreation  Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Miscellaneous Revenue  2    Adopted this 4th day of. January, 2024.  (end of consent agenda) PPMALARENTION:  a) City Employee Anniversary Recognitions:  The following employees were recognized for their years of service to the City of Mount Airy:  Name: Dustin Smith Alyssa Martin German Macedo Morales  JobTitle: Fire Dept. Lieutenant School Resource Officer-Police Dept. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator  Years of Service: 10 years 5y years 5years  b) Mount Airy High School Football Team:  Mayor Cawley read Proclamation declaring January 5, 2024 as "JK Adkins Day" and January 7, 2024 as "Granite Bears Football Team Day" in the City of Mount airy and presented the proclamation to Coach JK Adkins and the Mount Airy High School Football  Team. PUBLICHEARING  a) Disposition of] Property for Economic Development (Spencer's Mill Redevelopment Project) Hugh Campbell introduced this item. This is a proposal to convey certain property located at 314 Franklin Street, which is the residential lot the City purchased for the purpose of economic development. It was anticipated the hotel developer would use some or all of this property. The developer has requested 3,300 square-feet of this property to locate the hotel's dumpster pad and to remove an existing retaining wall. This 3,300 square-feet will be conveyed to Sunhouse at no cost, subject to the terms of the Development Agreement. The City Manager has the discretion to make changes to the size of the property up to or minus 5% of the property. In this case, the modification of 3,300 square-feet is only a change of 2.5% to the overall campus. Because the property was acquired for economic development and it is being conveyed for economic development, this was brought to the Board for Mayor Cawley declared the public hearing open for comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor  and Amending Development Agreement with Proposed Hotel Developer:  approval even though the manager had the desecration to do sO.  Cawley declared the public hearing closed.  PUBLIC FORUM  Mayor Cawley declared the public forum open for comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor  Cawley declared the publie forum closed.  NEW BUSINESS:  a) Resolution 2024-042-Disposition of Real Property for Future Economic Development and On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously, Resolution 2024-042 was  Amending Development Agreement:  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-042  3    RESOLUTION FOR DISPOSITION OF REALPROPERTY FOR FUTURE: ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT-and AMENDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Aj portion of3141 Franklin Street  WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute $158-7.1 authorizes a unit of local government to undertake an economic development project by conveying real property to a  company; and  WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Charter of the City of Mount Airy provides that in the disposition of property, the Board may, upon the affirmative vote of at least four (4) members, publicly or privately sell, lease, rent, exchange or otherwise convey, or cause to be publicly or privately sold, leased, rented, exchanged or otherwise conveyed, any property, real or personal or any interest in such property, belonging to the City. The Board may sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer the interest in real property to any purchaser subject to such covenants, conditions and restrictions as the Board may deem to be in the public interest. The provisions of Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes do not apply to the disposition of property pursuant to  Article VIII; and  WHEREAS, following a period of advertisement and a public hearing, the City of Mount Airy previously acquired that certain real property located at 314 Franklin Street (PIN 5020-15- 64-6707), some or all ofwhich is legally described in Record Book 1840, Page 0444 in the office of the Surry County Register of Deeds (the "Slate Property"). The purpose of acquiring the said  Slate Property was. for economic development; and  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has previously entered into that certain Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Sunhouse Properties concerning the development of aboutique hotel and related facilities upon aj portion oft the former Spencer's Property; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to convey to Sunhouse a portion of the Slate Property containing approximately 3,000 square feet along its northern and eastern perimeter. Sunhouse has requested the additional property to locate its dumpster pad and to remove an existing retaining wall abutting the Spencer's Property. If approved, the area under consideration would be conveyed subject to thet terms oft the Development Agreement:  NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD Section 1. The City of Mount Airy does hereby convey to Sunhouse Hospitality a portion of  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  the property located at 314 Franklin Street (PIN 5020-15-64-6707), containing approximately 3,000 square feet along its northern and eastern perimeter. An illustration of the area in question has been accepted by the Board, subject to a final survey in substantial conformity therewith which shall be approved by the The City of Mount Airy does hereby approve the area under consideration to be conveyed subject to the terms of the Development Agreement. The Board of  Manager and City Attorney confirming the metes and bounds.  Section 2.  4    Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute all documentation relating to the above perreview and approval by the City. Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 4th day ofJanuary, 2024.  b) Resolution 2024-043-Resolation Accepting Golden Leaf Foundation Grant-Westwood On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, Resolution 2024-043 was  Industrial Park Site Development:  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-043  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GOLDEN! LEAFI FOUNDATION GRANT WESTWOODINDUSTRIALPARK SITEI DEVELOPMENT  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy applied for and has been awarded a Golden Leaf Foundation Grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Westwood Industrial Park Site  Development Project; and  WHEREAS, this grant award will provide funding for the clearing, grading, and other site WHEREAS, the City anticipates that completion of this project will result in approximately 200 jobs over two-phases with an average wage of $45,000 and $75 million in  preparation of a 16-acre City-owned lot ini the Westwood Industrial Park; and  private capital investment:  NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT. AIRY BOARD  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPENSESSIONTHAT:  Section 1.  The Board of Commissioners does hereby accept the Golden Leaf Foundation Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 for the Westwood Industrial Park Site The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute said Grantee Acknowledge and Agreement between the City of Mount Airy and The Golden Leafl Foundation per review and approval by the City. Attorney.  Development Project.  Section 2.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 4th day ofJanuary, 2024.  REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  Commissioner Koch: Congratulated the Mount Airy High School football team for their Commissioner Hutchens: Happy New Year and looking forward serving with the board in the  successful year and winning another Championship. Happy New Year.  New Year.  5    Commissioner Wood: Happy New Year and hopes everyone is ready to get a lot done in the Commissioner Thacker: Congratulated the Mount Airy Bears for a super season and bringing the championship back home. Congratulated the city employees for their hard work and longevity. Thanked Dustin and German for their work here in Mount Airy. Wished everyone Commissioner Cochran: Happy New Year. This has been a great meeting. Wants everyone to keep in mind that federal and state grants specify how cities need to spend grant money for defined purposes. This meeting has been about future economic development and putting people to work, which translates into dollars for the communities. Thanked everyone for Darren Lewis: Huge thanks to the city staff-they are what makes everything work every day, especially for the two that were recognized tonight. To show how hard City employees work, currently a city employee who has been under the weather for a while and on IV antibiotics, still comes to work each and every day during this time. The City is very fortunate for the Mayor Cawley: Echoed comments made about Dustin and German thanking them for their commitment to the City and showing up to work every day. The Board recognizes the employees may can make more money somewhere else, but they are making a difference here-the Board appreciates that and them. The football team and their leaders represent the City very well. Happy New Year. Hopes 2024 will be a year of economic development helping people to find jobs. Feels like the heavy lifting of the Spencer's redevelopment project is in the rear view. Iti is now in the court ofthe people who will be doing the work. He is excited about the possibilities for the impact this project will provide. Economic  coming year.  a Happy New Year.  being in attendance.  quality staffit has. Hugh Campbell: No comments.  Development should be on the minds of everyone in 2024.  CLOSEDSESSION:  On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously the board entered into Closed  Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) Personnel.  OPENSESSION:  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the board entered back into  Open Session with no further action.  ADJOURNMENT:  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the board adjourned.  Approved and adopted this the 4th day of. January, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  6    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024-047  RESOLUTION: SETTING PUBLIC: HEARING FOR PROPOSED CITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING  ORDINANCE, AMENDMENIS  WHEREAS, the following proposed amendments (in bold) are: recommended for approval  by the City of Mount Airy Planning Department:  R- R- R- R- R. B- B-B- B- B- M- 20 15 8 6 4 12 3 4 5 1  USETYPES  SR  Recreational Uses * Recreational vehicle park et eempsite  * S  S  * 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 followings yard requirements are. hereby established: 1.Exterior. Aomgany-pubie-sneterpalemeethaek fatles-ary-0).eadefafhepulie-ighta yMARe-mAnne 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 a 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  all trailer spaces. 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: 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) feeti 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  Baeh-treve-tmailerparkaingare-shal-hecmnested-teted-te-an-appreyed water-suppl-eystem,-wheh-prwwider-a-Reesaher-adequate,sale aAaen Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s), and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public  water. H. Sanitary Sewer  An-adeguate-and-eaie-sewerystem-shal-le-prowadea-m-al-trave! ailer-parking-areas-Sueh-system-shal-either-ber-be-e-munieipal ystem-er-a-syetem-appreved-ly-the-apprpriate-county-er-State ageney-vested-wit-the-authenty-te-appove-sewage-dispesal systems: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s) and the park manager's residence shall be connected toj public sanitary sewer. As 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 ellneeessesy 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 al-imwehmleuning areas. A service building shall be conveniently located within a radius of three-hundred (300) feet to spaees the sites,whieh that it  I. Screening  zoned property. J. Bathhouse  serves.    K. Trash  Phe-storage,eleelion-amdliposalaFtmahamdrehuse-n-the-travel traterparlangare-shal-Be-handed-by-a-dmpsterprovided-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 ofStay  Neither any person nor any mobile unit shall occupy a trailer space or the travel trailer parking area for a period in excess oft 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 thel Planning & Development Department. An-appreved Sedhmentation-andSasn-CentelPanismeessary-iflisturbing Tent sites shall not be permitted in the recreational vehicle park.  arrival and departure shall be maintained.  M. Park Manager  one-y-aere-or-mere-elland: N. Tent Sites Prohibited  WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the  request to the Board of Commissioners:  NOW,THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF MOUNT, AIRY BOARD  OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGI IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. 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 on the above mention request.  newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10)  days prior to the date oft the public hearing. This resolution shall become effective upon approval.  Section 3.  Approved and adopted this the Ist day of February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    City ofMount Airy  February 1, 202.4 BoardofCommissioners Meeting  StaffReport January 23, 2024 To: From: Subject:  Mayor Cawley & Board of Commissioners Andy Goodall Jr. - Planning Director  2024-ZTA-01 (SR. 22- - Recreational Vehicle Parks)  A. ACTION REQUESTED BYTHEI BOARDOFCOMMISSIONERS  Motion to set a public hearing for February 15, 2024 to hear comments on the  proposed amendments to the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance.  B. REQUIRED VOTESTO PASS ACTION  A majority vote is required toj pass the requested action.  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 of the proposed amendments on January 22, 2024. The board voted (9-0) to  recommend approval as written. D. PROPOSED: 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  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-Gampsites  Such uses shall comply with the following standards:  2024-ZTA-01    A. Yard Requirements  The following yard requirements are hereby established: 1. Exterior. Along-any-Puble-sreeter-pulie-rghtefwey-e ethakafatlenstanthestgeafhepulle EHEeFway-chal-e-maintained: 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 of the trailer.  (40): feet shall 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, whichèver is greater, shall be maintained in a central and convenient  location to all trailer spaces.  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. 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 aj 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  requirements:  2024-ZTA-01 2    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 at least thirty-four (34) feet in width.  and be at least twenty (20) feet in width.  G. Public Water  Emehtravel-tmailerpa-himgaremehal-hesemmetietetedte-m-eppreved watersupply-eystemwhehprovidesaaeealle,adequate,safe nd-potable-supplsy-etwates: Each travel trailer site, bathhouse(s), and the park manager's residence shall be connected to public  water. H. Sanitary Sewer  An-adequate-en-safe-sewer-system-shal-beprevided-in-alltrevel treiler-perlang-arens--Sueh-system-ehalr-either-be-e-munepe: ystemt-era-system-apprsvetly-tneappropriate-county-erState ageney-vested--the-authaniy-t-appreve-sewge-diepesal 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  I. Sereening  residentially zoned property.  J. Bathhouse  A central service building containing all-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 lavel-maller- parking-areas. A service building shall be conveniently located  2024-ZTA-01 3    within a radius of three-hundred (300) feet to spaees the sites;  which that it serves.  K. Trash  Phe-storage,eolletien-amd-dispea-aftmeh-and-refise-in-the ravel-tmaler-parhing-ae-ehal-be-hamdlet-by-e-dmpster PMRy-tRewReR: 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-approved Sedimentalion-endolPaniemeesay-ifdistubing  M. Park Manager  one-()-aere-ermere-efland: N. Tent Sites Prohibited park.  Tent sites shall not be permitted in the recreational vehicle  2024-ZTA-01 4    RESOLUTION: NUMBER 2024-048  AF 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 al 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 BEI ITI RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. In accordance with G. S. 105-369 (a), the Tax Collector is hereby  authorized, 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 oft the City ofMount Airy.  Adopted and approved this the 1st day of_ February, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N Brame, City Clerk        0 % 6    ORDINANCE 2024-022 PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR  WESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROJECT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has accepted a grant award from the Golden LEAF Foundation, for the BEIT 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 The project authorized is for the completion of site development at Westwood Industrial Park:  purpose of funding the Westwood industrial Park Site Development;  ordinance is hereby adopted:  Section1 1  Amount:  $1,500,000 grant Golden LEAF Foundation  Section 2 Section 3  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: Economic and Physical Development  1,900,000  Section 4 Grant Proceeds Transfer from General Fund  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  $ 1,500,000 400,000 1,900,000  Section 5 regulations. Section 6 Section 7  The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements oft the grantor agency, the grant agreements, and federal 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 manner. 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 1st day of February, 2024  Mayor  Attested:  City Clerk    A24-011  ORDINANCE # 2024-023 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 a Golden Leaf Grant for $1,500,000 for the AND WHEREAS iti is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to allocate additional funding AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments:  Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Project. needed to complete this project from the General Fund; authority to amend a current municipal budget;  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 1st day of February, 2024  Mayor  Attested:  City Clerk    CITY EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION  Name: Pam Stone  Department: Finance Director  Years of Service: 30 years