Town of Robbinsville Regular Meeting January 3, 2018  AI regular Town of Robbinsville meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Hooper at 5 p.m. at the  Town Hall on. January 3, 2018.  Council present: Brian. Johnson, Shaun Adams, Debbie Beasley  Others present: Lisa Leatherman-Duke Energy, Judy Trammel, Loretta Marino, Emma Jane Stinnett, Gary Corsair & Carol Borrelli-Graham Star, Dirk Cody, Juanita Colvard, Amiee. Johnson, Claudine Gibson Approval of meeting minutes. Brian motioned to approve the December 2017 meeting minutes. Shaun  seconded. Old business:  Steve informed the board that the debit/credit card machine should arrive within a week.  New business:  Judy Trammel discussed the business water/sewer rate she is charged for her home/beauty shop. She informed the board that she has very few customers and is on disability. She asked the board to change her to a residential water/sewer rate. Shaun motioned to change Judy Trammel to a residential rate. Loretta Marino discussed the water/sewer bill at Pop & Nana's. She discussed the difference in rates of Murphy/Swain versus here and why our rates are higher. Steve reminded the board of Sharon Edmundson-NC State Treasurer Department advising the board at the December 6th meeting of not being able tor reduce the water/sewer rates. Shaun stated that he wanted on record that he is working on it and Iwill present it tot the board soon. Dirk Cody stated that he was going to assist Shaun and said may be some relief but don't know how much. Brian stated that we are aware of customers concerns and we are trying to work something out but our biggest issue is the debt we inherited plus our  Vote unanimous.  customer base.  Emma Jane Stinnett asked the board if taxes had been raised. Steve stated the millage rate has been the same since 2015 which is $0.65 per: 100. Dirk Cody asked whyt the Town millage rate is sO much higher than the County. Steve stated that would be something to look at next budget year. Emma Jane Stinnett mentioned to the board that she had checked with her bank and had not received her deposit refund which Shari had told her had been refunded in February of 2017. Steve told Ms. Stinnett that Shari would check with our bank and call her in regards to the check. Steve informed the board that Terry James had contacted himi in regards to ai fence/boundary issue at the. Junaluska water tank. The Town has a fence around the water tank which borders Johnny Outen's property and Terry was surveying Mr. Outen's property and found a conflict on one corner. The fence    post is on Mr. Outen's property. Steve entertained a motion to allow Terry. James to survey to be able to determine what needs removed from Mr. Outenfspropery,Shaun made ar motion to have the survey Lisa Leatherman of Duke Energy introduced herself to the new council members and offered her Steve discussed adopting ar resolution for secondary signer. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Temi is normally the one designated. Shaun motioned to adopt a resolution designating Brian. Johnson as Steve discussed the Town adopting a resolution in support of the National Parks. The resolution encourages Congress to address the upkeep of National Park systems and ask representatives to set aside budgeted items for upkeep. Brian motioned to adopt the resolution, Debbie seconded. Shaun The Board discussed the Town using Right Express (WEX) gas cards. Board decided to table until a work Steve discussed the need for a printer to accommodate printing water bills and also mentioned the Coast to Coast quote on ink cartridges. The ink cartridges are lower price and higher print yield than Quill from whom we currently purchase. Brian motioned to purchase printer/ink cartridges. Vote The board discussed Carrie Stewart passing the Physical/Chemical test which the Town normally gives Claudine Gibson/Juanita Colvard was on the agenda but requested to be moved to closed session. Shaun Shaun motioned to go into closed session at 6 p.m. in regards to GS1 143-318.11 (a)1,2,3,4,5,6. Vote After coming out of closed session at 8:42 p.m., Shaun motioned to hire Ellen Davis as Town attorney.  done. Vote unanimous. assistance if needed.  the secondary signer. Vote unanimous. Copy attached.  voted no, stating he would need more information. Copy attached.  session.  unanimous.  $1.00 on hour pay increase. The board decided to table fori future discussion.  motioned to move them to closed session. Vote unanimous.  unanimous. Vote unanimous.  With no further business, Steve motioned to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Vote unanimous.  Save Mayor Steve Hooper Council Shaun Adams Su  CouncilBriariohnson  Harg aht  A  Q.bnsa  Council Debbie  Beasley