River Bend Town Council Work Session Minutes June 13, 2024 Town Hall 7:00 p.m. Mayor John Kirkland Lisa Benton Brian Leonard Barbara Maurer Buddy Sheffield Jeff Weaver Delane Jackson Jennifer Barrow David Baxter Sean Joll 6  Present Council Members:  Town Manager: Deputy Town Clerk: Town Attorney: Police Chief:  Members of the Public Present: CALL1 TOORDER  Mayor Kirkland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Counciwoman Benton motioned to accept the agenda as presented. The motion carried Councilman Leonard moved to open the Public Hearing to discuss the proposed FY2024-2025 He then invited anyone who wished to address the proposed FY2024-2025 budget to step to the With no one stepping forward, Councilman Leonard moved to close the Public Hearing. The Councilman Leonard moved to approve Budget Amendment 23-B-08 as presented. (see The Manager stated that. a list of all advisory board members was included in the agenda package and the terms that expire on June 30 are highlighted. He asked the liaisons to state Councilman Sheffield stated that the Planning Board has three positions available for reappointment. He stated that Egon Lippert, Robert Kohn, and Linda Cummings agreed to be  River Bend Town Hall with a quorum present. VOTE- Approval of Agenda unanimously.  PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed FY2024-2025 Budget Budget. The motion carried unanimously.  podium to be heard. motion carried unanimously. VOTE--Budget Amendment 23-B-08  attached)  Discussion-Advisory Board Appointments  who wished to be reappointed.  reappointed.    River Bend Town Council June 13, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page2of8  Councilman Weaver stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has three positions available for reappointment. He stated that Annie Craddock, Victoria Stuppy, and Amy Hendee Counciwoman Maurer stated that the Community Appearance Commission has four positions available for reappointment. She stated that Brenda Hall and Pat Lineback agreed to be reappointed and Meg Williams and Christine Soler chose not to be reappointed. Councilman Leonard stated that the Environmental Waterways Advisory Board has three positions available for reappointment. He stated that Patty Leonard, James Stevens and Councilman Sheffield stated that the Board of Adjustment has three positions available for reappointment. He stated that he had not spoken to any of them, but none have told him they did not want to be reappointed. Therefore, he recommends reappointing Paige Ackiss, Cinda Councilman Weaver stated that there had been some confusion on whether the advisory boards were permitted to participate in off-site events and partner with local businesses. Councilwoman Benton asked if there was anything that would stop the advisory boards from participating in events off-site and the Town Manager stated that there was not. Councilwoman Benton asked what the benefits would be to allow advisory boards to participate, and Councilman Weaver stated that there are a couple of benefits including, supporting local businesses and more parking. Counciwoman Benton expressed concerned for liabilities and showing favoritism to businesses. After a brief discussion the Council asked the Town Manager to draft a policy that Counciwoman Benton stated that the Brunch Law was signed by the Governor in 2017 and Craven County has not adopted the law, which allows businesses to serve alcohol starting at 10 am on Sundays. She stated that the Council would have to take action to allow this in River Councilman Sheffield motioned to approve the ordinance allowing the sale of malt beverages, unfortified wine, fortified wine and mixed beverages on Sunday mornings in the Town of River The Town Manager stated that the proposed Financial and Budgetary Policy was included in the agenda package with a few minor revisions. He reviewed a few proposed revisions and stated that the Council would vote on this policy at the next meeting. The Council offered no The Town Manager stated that the Town would need to approve the Stormwater Grant resolution for the Town to receive the grant. He stated that the documents included are the  agreed to be reappointed.  Raymond Jaklitsch all agree to be reappointed.  Hill and Jon Hall.  Discussion-Of-Site Town Sponsored Functions  would address advisory boards and off-site events. Discussion--Brunch Law Resolution  Bend.  VOTE-Brunch Law Resolution Bend. The motion carried unanimously.  Dlscussion-Financial and Budgetary Policy Update  objections.  Dscusion-slormwater Grant Documents normal template that is required.    River Bend Town Council June 13, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 3of8  REVIEW = Agenda for the June 20, 2024, Council Meeting The Council reviewed the agenda for the June 20, 2024, Council Meeting.  ADOURNMENIRECESS  There being no further business, Councilman Sheffield moved to adjourn the work session at  7:36 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.  aizndles Kristie J. Nobles, Town Clerk, CMC    River Bend TownCouncil June 13, 2024 Work SessionN Page4of8 Minutes  TOWN OFI RIVERI BEND BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT23-B-08 FISCAL VEAR2023-2024  BEI IT ORDAINED byt the Council oft thel Town of River Bend, North Carolina that the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance  asl last amended on May 9, 2024, be amended asf follows:  Summary  General Fund General Capital Reserve Fund Law Enforcement Separation Allowance Fund Water Fund Water Capital Reserve Fund Sewer Fund Sewer Capital Reserve Fund Total General Fund  2,288,423 56,900 12,685 665,804 10 679,504 1 3,703,327  Section1. Anticipated Revenues  ADI VALOREM Taxes 2023-2024 AD VALOREM' Tax-Motor Vehicle Animal Licenses Sales Tax 1% Article 39 Sales" Tax 1/2% Article 40 Sales" Tax 1/2% Article 42 Sales Tax Article 44 Sales Tax Hold Harmless Distribution Solid Waste Disposal Tax Powell Bill Allocation Beer and Wine Tax Video Programming Sales Tax Utilities Franchise' Tax Telecommunications: Sales Tax Court Refunds Zoning! Permits Federal Grant Miscellaneous Interest- Powell Bill Investments Interest-General Fund Investments Contributions Wildwood Storage Rents Rents & Concessions Sale of Fixed Assets Transfer From Capital Reserve Fund Transfer From PW Capital Projects Fund Appropriated Fund Balance Total  935,566 90,000 1,500 195,868 114,635 97,901 13,090 108,195 2,200 100,486 13,225 49,621 112,169 6,725 500 7,000 23,364 16,200 50 38,500 901 18,144 18,000 4,600 43,504 57,720 218,759 2,288,423  Page1of5    RiverE Bend Town Council June 13, 2024 Work SessionN Minutes Page5of8  Section 1. Authorized Expenditures  General Fund (continued) Governing Body Administration Finance Tax Listing Legal Services Elections Police Public Buildings Emergency: Services Animal Control Street Maintenance Public Works Leaf & Limba and Solid Waste Stormwater Management Wetlands and' Waterways Planning & Zoning Recreation & Special Events Parks & Community Appearance Contingency Transfer To General Capital Reserve Fund Transfer Tol L.E.S.A. Fund Total  47,350 332,000 134,806 13,700 40,090 0 792,699 109,000 2,870 16,225 267,550 186,050 87,606 46,340 2,900 55,000 11,100 55,130 20,807 55,000 12,200 2,288,423  Section 2. Anticipated Revenues  General Capital Reserve Fund Contributions from General Fund Interest Revenue Total  55,000 1,900 56,900 43,504 13,396 56,900  Authorized Expenditures  Transfer to General Fund Future Procurement  Section 3. Anticipated Revenues:  Law! Enforcement Separation Allowance Fund  Contributions from General Fund Interest Revenue Total  12,200 485 12,685 0 12,685 12,685  Authorized Expenditures:  Separation Allowance Future LEOSSA Payments Total  Page 2 of5    River Bend Town Council June 13,2 2024 Works Sesslon! Page6of8 Minules  Section 4. Anticipated Revenues  Water Fund  Utility Usage Charges, Classes1 1 &2 Utility Usage Charges, Classes 3&4 Utility Usage Charges, Class 5 Utility Usage Charges, Class 8 Utility Customer Base Charges Hydrant Availability Fee Taps & Connections Fees Nonpayment Fees Late payment Fees Interest Revenue Sale of Capital Asset Transfer From PW Capital Projects Fund Appropriated Fund Balance Total Administration & Finance [1) Operations and Maintenance Transfer To Fund Balance for Capital Outlay Transfer To Water Capital Reserve Fund [1)F Portion of department; for bond debt. service: Water Capital Reserve Fund Interest Revenue Total  210,591 12,428 15,002 4,644 278,811 19,764 11,250 10,500 7,822 3,488 0 62,551 28,953 665,804 491,804 150,500 23,500 0 665,804 141,157  Authorized: Expenditures  Total  Section! 5. Anticipated Revenues  Contributions From Water Operations Fund  0 10 10 10  Authorized Expenditures  Future Expansion & Debt Service  Page 3of5    River Bend Town Council June 13, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page7of8  Section 6. Anticipated Revenues:  Sewer Fund  Utility Usage Charges, Classes 18 &2 Utility Usage Charges, Classes3&4 Utility! Usage Charges, Class! 5 Utility Usage Charges, Class 8 Utility Customer Base Charges Taps & Connection Fees Late payment Fees Interest Revenue Sale of Capital Asset Transfer from PW Capital Projects Fund Appropriated Fund Balance Total Administration & Finance [2) Operations and! Maintenance Transfer tol Fund Balance for Capital Outlay Transfer to Sewer Capital Reserve Fund [2] Portion of department) for bond debt service:  267,170 36,679 28,142 16,833 296,108 1,250 8,384 5,836 0 62,551 (43,449) 679,504 483,204 192,800 3,500 0 679,504 121,893  Authorized Expenditures:  Total  Section 7. Anticipated Revenues:  Sewer Capital Reserve Interest Revenue Total  Contributions From Sewer Operations Fund  0 1 1 1  Authorized Expenditures:  Future Expansion & Debt Service  Page 40 of5    RiverE BendT Town Council June 13, 2024 Work Session Minules Page8of8  Section 8.  LevyofTaxes  Therei is hereby! levied at tax att ther rate of twenty-four cents ($0.24), per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property as listed for taxes as of January1,2023, for thep purpose ofraising the revenue listed: as' "Ad Valorem Taxes 2023-2024" in the General Fund Section 1 oft this ordinance. This ratei is based ona ay valuation of $393,280,0001 for purposes oft taxation of real and personal property witha an estimated rate of collection of 99.12%. The estimated collection rate isb based ont thef fiscaly year 2021-2022 collection rate ofs 99.12% by Craven County who has been contracted to collectr real and personal property taxes for the Town of River Bend. Alsoi includedi isav valuation of $37,500,0001 for purposes of taxation of motor vehicles witha  collection rate of 100% by the North Carolina' Vehicle Tax System.  Section 9.  Fees and Charges  Therei is hereby established, for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, various fees and charges as contained in AttachmentA oft this document.  Section 10.  Special Authorization of the Budget Officer  A. The Budget Officer shall be authorized tor reallocate any appropriations within departments.  B. The Budget Officer: shall be: authorized to execute interfund. and interdepartmental transfers ine emergency situations. Notification of alls such transfers shall be made to thel Town Council ati its next meeting following the transfer. C. The Budget Officer shall be: authorized to execute interdepartmental transfers in the: same fund, including contingency appropriations, not toe exceed! $5,000. Notification ofa alls sucht transfers: shall be madet tot the" Town Councll ati its next  meeting following the transfer.  Sectlon 11,  Classification and Pay Plan  Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all Town employees shall be 4.4% and shall begin thet first payroll int the new: fiscaly year. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to grant meriti increases to Town employees, when earned, per the approved Pay Plan.  Section 12.  Utilization of the! Budget Ordinance  This ordinance: shall be the basis oft thef financial plan for thel Town of River Bend municipal government during the 2023-2024 fiscaly year. Thel Budget Officer shall administer the Annual Operating! Budget ands shalle ensure the operating staff and officials are provided with guidance ands sufficient details toi implement their appropriate portion oft the budget.  Section1 13,  Copies oft this! Budget Ordinance  Copies oft this Budget Ordinance: shall bei furnished tot the Clerk, Town Council, Budget Officer and! Finance Officer tol be kept  onf file byt them for their direction int the disbursement off funds. Adopted this 13th day ofJ June,2 2024. 23 BDR  John Attest  Mayor  Kristle] J. Nobles, Fown Clerk, CMC,NCCMC MranB  Page! 5of5