Pineville  WORK SESSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024 @ 6:00 PM TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS  The Town Council oft the Town of Pineville, NC, met in al Work Session on Monday, April 22, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.  ATTENDANCE Mayor: David Phillips Mayor Pro-Tem: Ed Samaha Town Manager: Ryan Spitzer Town Clerk: Lisa Snyder CALLTOORDER  Council Members: Amelia Stinson-Wesley, Chris McDonough, Danielle Moore  Mayor David Phillps called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  DISCUSSION ITEMS:  Architects for Fire Department Concept (Stewart, Cooper & Newell) Kiml Parton, Architect, gave a presentation ofi the proposed Fire Department drawings and site plan. She noted that the square footage was down to about 11,500 square feet. They are looking at several things to reduce the costs, but still maintain the character of the building. Mayor Phillps asked ifv we need all oft the bays. Mr. Newell replied that those extra spaces would become living space and administrative office space for future growth. Ms. Parton continued outlining the training rooms, administrative assistant office, locker rooms, ands storage space. All allowing future growth for the Fire Department. There aret three fire poles totali in order tol be ablet tog gett to all oft thel bays as quickly as possible. Shee explained the difference between the bunk rooms and the sleep rooms. The bunk rooms have partitions, while the sleep rooms have doors. Town Manager Spitzer added that there are no current plans to add staff to the Fire Department; that is for future growth. Ms. Parton said that at thet front oft thet building, they've tried to have the building maintain the character of an historic firehouse, with windows and bays designed with arches. There will be fourteen visitor parking spaces and they will be located in thei front of thel building, including two handicapped spaces. The entire back side of thel building Council Member Moore requested as sign with arrows, to show the entrances andi the designated parking. Ms. Parton shared some options for signs and added that those signs will bei illuminated atr night. Ms. Moore also requested that as sign or logol be placed on the front of thel building below the display windows. Ms. Parton said they are looking at options for the signs and noted thatt they will alsol bei illuminated at night, as well. Council Member McDonough asked  They also reduced the height oft the building tos save on exterior costs.  will be fenced in and gated.  Council Work. Session ofApril 22, 2024  Page 1    where the fuel tanks will be placed. Town Manager Spitzer replied that they are still discussing placement of those Entrance Way Signage (Travis Morgan) Mr. Morgan shared design options for the Welcome To Pineville sign on North Polk Street. Staff contacted Signarama in Pineville because they are one of thei few who can help coordinate construction of the brick and sign portions. He feels that Option A is most like what Council asked for and he is recommending that option. Upl lit lighting was the preferred choice for lighting oft the sign, as well as backlit letters or gooseneck down lighting. The green sign was also the choice because it has color. They felt that the letters should be engraves and not vinyl letters on the sign. Mayor Pro Tem Samaha asked if bricks from the Cone Mill could be used to create the sign, to which Town Manager Spitzer replied thati it can be done. There was general discussion on  with Public Works.  where to place the entrance way sign.  PDI Retention Bonus Pay Proposal (Chief Hudgins) Chief Hudgins began his presentation by comparing surrounding areas' salaries with the Town's salaries. He noted that there is approximately $1,294,641 in lapse salaries. He is proposing a one-time bonus payt to all swor officers and dispatchers. Sworn staffing levels have gone down steadily since July of 2022. In the 911 Center, there are 12 allocated positions. They have been operating with at least 3 positions down or 25% short. Atone point in 2023, the Center was down to 5 employees, or 58% short. Council Member Stinson-Wesley moved to adjourn the meeting followed by as second made by council Member  McDonough. All ayes.  The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm.  Dg  David Phillips, Mayer  ATTEST:  Ohnude Lisa Snyder, Town Clerk  Council Work Session ofApril 22, 2024  Page 2