Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting March 5, 2024-7 7:00 PM 502 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571  Rolesville Genuine Communily. CepltalConnection Esl.1837  Minutes  Present:  Mayor Ronnie Currin Commissioner Dan Alston Commissioner Michael Paul Interim Town Manager Eric Marsh Town Attorney Dave Neill Police Captain Richard Haynes Parks & Rec Director June Greene  Mayor Pro' Tem April Sneed Commissioner Lenwood Long Commissioner Paul Vilga Town Clerk Robin Peyton Finance Director Amy Stevens Planning Director Meredith Gruber  1. Call to Order  Mayor Currin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Currin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Williams gave the invocation. 4. Proclamations and Awards  2. Pledge of Allegiance  3. Invocation -Pastor Tyler Williams, Village Church Rolesville  Proclamation Recognizing North East Wake Backpack Buddies.  Mayor Currin read aloud the Proclamation honoring North East Wake Backpack Buddies then presented the Proclamation to the North East Wake Backpack Buddies Board  Members who were present to receive it. 5. Consider Approval of the Agenda.  Moved by Commissioners Vilga and Long to approve the meeting agenda as presented; seconded by Commissioner Paul. Motion to approve agenda carried by unanimous  vote.  6. Consider Approval of the Consent Agenda: consisting of the following:  Moved by Commissioner Vilga to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and  6.a. Minutes of February 6, 2024 and February 20, 2024.  6.b. Audit Contract for FY23-24. Juneteenth Holiday. Purchase Orders.  6.c. Resolution 2024-R-05 - Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policy regarding the 6.d. Resolution 2024-R-06 - Resolution to Amend the Purchasing Policy regarding    6.e. Dispose of Continued Legislative Hearing for ANX22-05 - Harris Creek Farms and Call for Legislative Hearing for ANX22-05 - Harris Creek Farms for April 2, 2024. 6.g. 2024-R-04 = Resolution Awarding Service Weapon to Lieutenant Roy Holloway on His  6.f. Waive Alcoholic Beverages Provision for Town Events. 6.h. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board By-Laws Amendment.  Retirement.  Motion to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Commissioner Long and carried by  unanimous vote. 7. Public Invited to be Heard. NONE 8. Town Board Liaison Reports  8.a. Commissioner Alston - Veterans  Coffee with a Veteran meets every Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at ARISE Co-working Center, 300 Southtown Circle, Rolesville. The date for this month is March 16th and it is open to all Veterans, spouses, caregivers, and active-duty The Veterans Fellowship Breakfast meets the last Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at IHOP, 6707 Knightdale Boulevard, Knightdale. The next breakfast will On April 27hh from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Family Life Center at Grey Stone Church, 2601 Hillsborough Road, Durham, will host a free Veterans Resource Fair open to any' Veteran needing assistance in employment, housing, trauma response, The Sugar Bear Foundation, in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Mario Cara will hold a Lunch-and-Learn on Wednesday, March 13th at 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh. The event is for Gold Star surviving spouses, active-duty and service-connected losses of children, guardians, and support coordinators and will provide information on programs, services, and the registration process. Free lunch will be served. Consider participating in the Rolesville Military Banner program. The deadline for application is March 30, 2024. For more information or to apply: tps/ww.rolesyllesylencgovcommunty-resourcesvelerans-resources USMC Command Sergeant Retired Paul Berry, Strategic Partnerships Senior Director for Veterans Bridge Home, will host Jaime Upchurch, Women Veterans Program Director at Durham VA Health Center, as a guest speaker. A Lunch-and- In1 1987 Congress declared March as National Women's History Month. A special Proclamation honoring all the women who have served in the armed forces is issued ittps/www.whitehouse.govipneting-roompresisental-acions/2024/02/29a- Representative James Roberson awarded a $100,000 grant to the Disabled American Veterans for reconstruction of the interior of their building.  military personnel.  be held on March 27th. Contact Retired M.Sgt. Jerry Mangum at mangumv/eyanoo.com for more information.  suicide prevention as well as Veterans Administration benefits.  Learn will also be held for Gold Star survivors. each year. To see this year's Proclamation visit: proclamation-on-womens-nsiony-month-2024    Ar response was received from the US Navy regarding the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps. about starting a program at Rolesville High School. The board is The Police Department willl be looking at the usage of drones and software updates The department is recruiting for a Community Resource Officer to help with the The Rolesville Rural Fire Department switched to pod-style sleeping arrangements as the department now has its first full-time female member and two volunteer The RRFD board met and is moving closer to unification with the town. Commissioner Paul reported that Rolesville is fortunate to have several senior organizations helping seniors including Seniors Helping Seniors, SING, and Senior Senior Network is hosting several events called "Sharing with Seniors". One such event is scheduled for March 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Grande at Paul shared that the Rolesville Parks & Recreation Department holds senior events The Senior Network is hosting a Senior Golf Tournament to raise funds. The tournament will be held at Heritage Golf Course on Thursday, September 12, 2024. New board member Erol Ozan was welcomed to the Planning Board at the recent Planning Director Meredith Gruber gave an overview of the Planning Board's Gruber also provided an update on the affordability housing stakeholders Commissioner Sneed attended one of the stakeholders' meetings and reported the AI link to a survey has gone out via Newsblast asking for input on the Rolesville The Planning Board will periodically review the Land Development Ordinance (LDO)  expected to decide at its March 15th meeting.  8.b. Commissioner Long - Public Safety  int the upcoming budget.  D.A.R.E. program and in local schools.  female members.  8.c. Commissioner Paul - Senior Citizens  Network.  Granite Falls, 400 Grand Rock Way, Rolesville, NC. which may be found on the town's website. Please visit their website for more information.  8.d. Mayor Pro Tem Sneed - Planning Board  meeting.  responsibilities. More training is to come.  engagement meeting.  consultant TPMA did an amazing job... Affordable Housing plan. updates. Next meeting is March 25th.  8.e. Commissioner Vilga - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board  The meeting was held on February 28th. board, fresh paint, etc. were provided. and bike lane recommendations.  Discussion of upcoming events was held at the meeting.  Updates to the parks including water fountain bottle filling stations, new bulletin Further discussion about the Parks & Recreation Department mission statement. The board reviewed the Hills at Harris Creek and Merritt Properties for greenway  9. Communication from Town Staff  9.a. Finance  Finance Director Amy Stevens presented how the sales tax revenue is moderating as inflation begins to drop by month/year and in response to census information.    9.b. Human Resources  Human Resource Director Lisa Alston reported on new town employces. Also reported was the employee turnover, retention, acceptance, and absenteeism Alston reported on The Employment Experience Program and its five principles: Model the Way, Challenge the Process, Inspire a Shared Vision, Enable Others to The Human Resources Department is working on Focusing on Organizational R.I.S.E. = Rolesville Inspiring Stellar Employees is a continuing project. Interim Town Manager Eric Marsh introduced the Main Street Project Update and reminded everyone of the purpose and goals of the project. Marsh reported on stormwater, widening, paving and curb and gutter. Burlington Mills realignment is about 40% complete. Activity will begin at Wallbrook as well as the Main Street and Young Street intersection. Economic Development Manager Mical McFarland reported on community awareness efforts surrounding the project and traffic impacts. Efforts have included Page created on the Town website specifically for the project.  rate since last reported in October. Act, and Encourage the Heart.  Culture.  9.c. Main Street Project Update.  recently held open houses.  10.Old Business NONE 11.New Business  Hearings  Legislative Hearing(s): ANX23-01REZ23-02 Woodlief Assemblage. Mayor Currin opened the legislative hearing at 7:55 p.m.  Commissioner Michael Paul asked the board that he be recused as he represents three of the property owners for the property under hearing. The board honored Commissioner Paul's Planning Director Meredith Gruber provided a staff introduction and overview of the requested Matt Peach of Stantec Engineering provided an overview of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) conducted on behalf of the town and explained his role as traffic engineer working for the town. Mark Frederick, Parker, Poe, 301 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh spoke on behalf oft the applicant. Mr. Federick reiterated the scope of the project and oriented the board members and the public with the location of the parcels via a map on the overhead monitors. Mr. Frederick reported on how the projects align with the town's comprehensive plan. After his presentation,  request and he stepped down from the dais. zoning change and the conditions of approval.  Mr. Frederick answered questions posed by board members.    Collier Marsh, Parker, Poe, 301 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh spoke to questions regarding price points for the affordable housing units and the number of units the developer felt could be  provided and townhome units over single family units.  SPEAKING IN FAVOR NONE SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION  Margaret Watkins,407. Belmellen Court, Wake Forest  Ms. Watkins noted that an older map showed fewer townhomes and asked that the Comprehensive Plan be updated before this development is considered. Watkins stated that there is nowhere to walk to from the development and that she was under the impression that the project was to be a retirement community. Ms. Watkins recommended an extra 10' buffer around the stream areas, water-resistant materials for the greenway, and suggested the  greenway driveway be considered in the traffic study. Attorney Frederick responded to Ms. Watkins' public comments.  There being no one remaining to speak, Mayor Currin closed the legislative hearing at Commissioner Vilga pointed out that commercial development was approved around the development under hearing and that the greenway included in the proposed development will Moved by Commissioner Vilga to approve rezoning request REZ23-02 Woodlief Assemblage with the included conditions of approval and concept site plan; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sneed. Motion to approve carried by the following vote:  8:39 p.m.  become part of a future major greenway network.  Ayes: Vilga, Sneed, Long, Noes: Alston  Moved by Commissioner Sneed to adopt the plan consistency statement and statement of reasonableness for REZ23-02; seconded by Commissioner Vilga. Motion to approve  carried by the following vote: Ayes: Vilga, Sneed, Long Noes: Alston  Moved by Commissioner Vilga to approve the voluntary annexation petition received under G.S. 160A-31 for Annexation A23-01 Woodlief Assemblage; seconded by Mayor  Pro Tem Sneed. Motion to approve carried by the following vote:  Ayes: Vilga, Sneed, Long Noes: Alston  End of Hearings  Commissioner Paul rejoined the Town Board at the dais.  12.Communications 12.a. Town Attorney    Mediated Settlements have been scheduled for March 21st and March 22nd for which Attorney Neill stated he would be sending an email to the board members asking for their Discussion of the Town's Noise Ordinance has been scheduled for the next Work The Planning Board is working on Rules of Procedure which are being prepared by Deputy Town Attorney Erin Catlett and modeled on the School of Government's recommended rules. The Town Board can expect to be able to review the proposed rules  availability. Session.  around April. 12.b. Interim Town Manager 12.c. Town Board  Commissioner Vilga promoted the Military Banner Program and stated his hopes that Granite Falls Boulevard be filled with Military Banners along its entirety on both sides of Mayor Currin reported that Jim Lindsey with Arden Senior Living will be a guest on the upcoming Mayors Show as well as Alicia Kozak who is a past kidnapping victim now  Rogers Road.  motivational speaker and advocate for missing persons.  13.Adjourn at 8:58 p.m.  There being no additional business before the board, Mayor Currin adjourned the meeting  R-Qu Ronnie I. Currin, Mayor  ATTEST: S 0  OF ROL 1941 o  -  Robin E.Peyton, TowpCierk