CITY OF NORTHWEST REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAYJULY27,2021 7:00 PM  ASSEMBLY  The Northwest City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 27,2021, at Present were: Mayor, James Knox; Councilmen: Charles Carroll, Michael Troy, Aaron Also present were: Donna Strickland, City Clerk and Justin Brantley, Brunswick County  7:00 PM, at Northwest City Hall, 4889 Vernon Road. Perkins, Haywood Miller and Councilwoman Sheila Grady  Planner  CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION  Mayor James Knox called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilman Haywood Miller gave the invocation.  CONSENT AGENDA  Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Charles Carroll to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS  A. Public Hearing Northwest UDO. Amendment, Item 21-01, General Statutes Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilwoman Sheila Mr. Lewis Parker asked what was going to happen to the commercial property in the  Chapter 160D Update and Model Homes Amendment  Grady to open the public hearing at 7:33 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. residential areas? Justin Brantley with Brunswick County Planning Department stated that it  would eventually be pushed out automatically.  Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller  to close the public hearing at 7:35 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Mayor Knox read the Consistency Statement.  Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller  to approve the consistency statement as presented. The MOTION CARRIED  UNANIMOUSLY.  A copy oft the consistency statement will be placed Exhibit Book V.  Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Charles Carroll  toa approve Ordinance NO. (2021)21-01UDO as presented. The MOTION CARRIED  UNANIMOUSLY. City Council  7/27/2021    Ac copy of the Ordinance will be placed ini the Ordinance Book..  ORDINANCE NO. (2021)21-01UDO  City Council City of Northwest, North Carolina Date:. July 27,2021 ORDINANCE  AN ORDINANCE OF THECITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOFA NORTHWEST TOAMEND THE NORTHWEST UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Northwest Unified Development Ordinance needs tob be updated tor meet requirements of North Carolina General WHEREAS, the Northwest Unified Development Ordinance needs to establish clear. standards in residential areas forr model WHEREAS, the Planning Boardr recommended the amendments of the Northwest Unified Development Ordinance at the June 8, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council oft the City of Northwest, North Carolina, doth ordain: 1. That the! Northwest Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended consistent with the items recommended by the Planning Board and consistent with the amendments presented to and approved byt the City Council. 2. All Ordinances orA parts of ordinances inc conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent ofs such conflict; 3. This Ordinance is adopted in the interest ofA public health, safety, andg general welfare oft the inhabitants oft the Cityof  Statutes Chapter. 160D; and  homes, real estate sales centers, andi neighborhood: sales homes; and  2021 meeting.  Northwest, North Carolina, ands shall bei ine effect on July 28th, 2021. This Ordinance adopted this 27th day of July 2021.  ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk  (SEAL)  B. Park Playground Equipment  Donna Strickland, City Clerk, stated that John Barrs with Barrs Recreation came to  look at our swing set chains. He showed where the playground equipment was not safe (photos will be placed in Exhibit Book V). Mrs. Strickland stated that she had looked at some playground catalogs and it appeared that a minimum cost of at least $14,000 would be necessary to begin replacing the playground equipment. She also stated that cost would be for equipment  only, no mulch.  Councilman Perkins stated that if you can get playground equipment for $14,000,it Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Charles Councilman Miller asked if we need to increase the amount? Councilman Aaron  would it great. The equipment at the County Parks range from over $100,000 upwards to Carroll to approve Budget Amendment 3 for the purchase of playground equipment.  $250,000.  Perkins stated that the $14,000 would be a good starting point and if we needed to appropriate  more, we could do another budget amendment.  The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  City Council  7/27/2021  2    C. Project Updates  Concession Roof & Ceiling Repair Update  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that a painter will be by tomorrow to see the areas  in the Council meeting room and in the Concession Stand.  Park Shelter Roof Repair Update  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that as soon as possible, he will have a price to  repair the Concession and Park Shelter roofs with metal roofing.  Handicap Ramp Repair  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that we are waiting to determine ift the handicap  ramp can be moved to the front.  After discussion,  Itv was the CONSENSUS of Council to have the Clerk find out ift the City has been Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that, as soon as it can be determined whether the  connected to the sewer system.  Front Porch Repair  City is connected to sewer, the handicap ramp can be moved to the front and the front porch can  be repaired.  Back Porch VS Back Deck City Sign at City Hall  Thisi item will be determined by where the handicamp ramp is located.  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated he is waiting to get a copy of our City Seal to  send to the sign shop and once that is done, he will get a quote.  4.LIAISON REPORTS Administration  Councilman Miller Councilman Perkins Mayor Knox  DEQ-S Solid Waste and Materials Management Annual Report  Annexation, Information Technology & Marketing  None Park Police  Nothing additional Police Report  Councilman Carroll  Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to approve the Police Report as presented. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  City Council  7/27/2021  3    Roads  Councilman Michael Troy  Powell Bill Certified Statement Report  Survey Roads  Vees Road Smith Trail Port Royal  Donna Strickland, City Clerk, stated that she had gotten several prices from  surveyors, and they ranged from $150 to $325. She stated that the biggest difference is the higher priced surveyors will provide the City with everything it needs, to address stormwater,  mark all utilities and any other buried service on the roads and paving.  Itv was the CONSENSUS of Council to have the City Clerk call and get prices for  Vees Road, Smith Trail and Port Royal to address stormwater runoff and ditches only, do not  pave these roads.  Finance & Emergency. Preparedness Hurricane Preparedness Bags PUBLIC COMMENT  Councilwoman Grady  NC Local Government System -) LGC-203 Report  Councilman Haywood Miller stated that the incident that happened where someone  had shot the mayors' house was very serious. He also stated that he felt that the reward money  should be higher than $500.  Lieutenant Perez stated that the person could be charged with attempted murder and Mayor Knox recused himself from the meeting since the incident happened to him Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Charles  increasing the reward money could help with the investigation.  and his family at 8:23 PM.  Carroll to increase the reward money to $2,000. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Mayor Knox returned to the meeting at 8:35PM.  ADJOURNMENT  Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood  Miller to adjourn the meeting at 8:401 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  -  A.2ap  Jarnes Knox, Mayor Aumle City Council  Strickland,  Clerk/Finance Officer  Ahnsdlusklan  Donna  City  7/27/2021  4