AGENDA Sawmills Town Hall Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:00 pm  Regular Meeting of the Sawmills Town Council  1. Call To Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Adopt Agenda 5. Approve Meeting Minutes 6. Public Comment 7. A. September Recycle Winner 8. Public Hearing: Rezoning for PIN: 2766819383 A. Open Public Hearing B. Staff Commemiyesommendtons C. Public Comment D. Close Public Hearing E. Council. Action 9. Planning: 10. Finance: 11. Discussion:  Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren  A. August 16, 20221 Regular Meeting Minutes B. August 16, 2022 Closed Session Meeting Minutes  A. Call for Public Hearing for Annexation for NCI Pin 2765859216  A. Bank Signature Cards  A. Resolution Authorizing Auction Sale B. Caldwell County Golden Leaf Foundation Site Program Development Grant Request  12. Public Comment 13. Updates: A. Code Enforcement Report B. Council Comment 14. Adjourn  Codel Enforcement Officer Curt Willis Mayor Keith Warren Mayor Keith Warren    August 16, 2022 Page 1 of8  TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022  TOWN OF SAWMILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  6:00 PM  OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS: Town Clerk Julie A. Good administered the Oath of Office to incoming appointed Mayor, Keith Warren and incoming  appointed Council Member, Bobby Mosteller.  COUNCIL PRESENT Mayor Keith Warren Melissa Curtis Rebecca Johnson Joe Wesson Bobby Mosteller COUNCIL ABSENT Mayor Pro Tem Clay Wilson  STAFF PRESENT Chase Winebarger Julie A Good Terry Taylor  CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Keith Warren called the meeting to order at approximately  6:04pm.  INVOCATION: Pastor Ed Warren gave the invocation.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Keith Warren led the Pledge of Allegiance.  ADOPT AGENDA: Mayor Keith Warren asked for a motion to adopt the August 16, 2022 Joe Wesson made a motion, and Rebecca Johnson seconded, to adopt the August 16, 2022  Agenda.  Agenda. All were in favor.  APPROVE JULY 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Keith Warren Joe Wesson made a motion, and Melissa Curtis seconded, to approve the. July 19,2022 regular  asked for a motion to approve the July 19, 2022 regular meeting minutes.  meeting minutes. All were in favor.    August 16, 2022 Page 2 of8  APPROVE JULY 19, 2022 CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Keith Warren asked for ai motion to approve the. July 19, 2022 closed session meeting minutes. Melissa Curtis made al motion, and. Joe Wesson seconded, to approve the. July 19, 2022 closed  session meeting minutes. All were in favor.  PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Keith Warren askedi ifanyone had any questions or comments  at this time.  No one wished to speak. RECOGNITIONS:  AUGUST: RECYCLE REWARDS WINNER: Mayor Keith Warren announced Gwendolyn Watson as the August Recycle Rewards Winner. A credit of forty dollars ($40.00) will be  added to the current sanitation bill. No Council action was required.  PLANNING:  CALL FORI PUBLICHEARING ON REZONING FOR: PIN2 2766819383: Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the property at pin 2766819383 is zoned General Manufacturing and has been such for more than sixth (60) days. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the owner would like tol have the property rezoned to R-15 and build stick built homes on the lot to: rent. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the Sawmills Planning Board had voted  unanimously to recommend this rezoning.  Rebecca. Johnson made ai motion, and Melissa Curtis seconded, to call al Public Hearing during the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00pm for Rezoning Pin 2766819383 from General Manufacturing to R-15. All were in favor.  FINANCE:  CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DONATION REQUEST: Mayor Keith Warren stated that the Caldwell County Schools had requested a donation int the amount off fourteen thousand Melissa Curtis made ai motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to give a donation in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.00) to the Caldwell County Schools. All were ini favor.  dollars ($14,000.00).    August 16, 2022 Page 3 of8  DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 6 DONATION REQUEST: Mayor Keith Warren stated that the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 61 had requested a donation Melissa Curtis made a motion, and Rebecca Johnson seconded, to give a donation in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6. All  in the amount oftwo hundred dollars ($200.00).  were in favor.  PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Keith Warren asked if anyone had any questions or  comments at this time. No one wished to speak. UPDATES:  AUGUST CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that  there are thirteen (13) code enforcement cases open:  Robert E. McCrary and Vivian HI Hughes, Pin 2776033610, Abandoned Manufactured Home. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on July 21, 2022, a NOV letter was sent for an abandoned manufactured home located on the property, with a deadline to Robert E McCrary and Vivian H Hughes, 4340 Trojan Ln, Junk/Rubbish and Minimum Housing Standards. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on July 21, 2022, al NOV letter was sent for minimum housing standards on the property due to people living in a garage and multiple tents throughout the property. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the property owners have a deadline of September 21, Troy W Yount Jr and Maxie F Yount, Pin 2776047612, Junk/Rubbish and Minimum Housing Standards. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on July 21, 2022, a NOV letter was sent for junk scattered throughout the property with abandoned cars and manufactured homes. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that there is also minimum housing standards due to the dilapidated homes on the property. Town Planner) Dustin Millsaps stated that the property owners have a deadline of September Troy W Yount Jr and Maxie F Yount, 4311 Trojan Ln, Junk/Rubbish and Minimum Housing Standards. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated on July 21, 2022, a NOV letter was sent for junk scattered throughout the property with abandoned cars and manufactured homes. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that there is also minimum housing standards due to the dilapidated homes on the property. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the property owners have a deadline of September 21, 2022, to Gladys Greene, 2624 Mission Road, Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on February 24, 2022, a NOV letter was sent for rubbish. Town Planner Dustin  have the property cleaned of September 21, 2022;  2022, to have the property in compliance;  21, 2022, to have the property in compliance;  have the property in compliance;    August 16, 2022 Page 4 of8  Millsaps stated that he went by the property on March 22, 2022 and the property has Parker Cox, 2527 Sigmon Dr, Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on November 23, 2021, al NOV letter was sent. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that as ofDecember 3, 2021, the it has started to be cleaned, but there is still a substantial amount of rubbish remaining. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the property has been cleaned a little, but not enough to make a difference. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated the a final letter will be issued. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on March 8, 2022 and nothing has changed. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on May 11, 2022 and the property Gary Hicks, 2520 Sigmon Dr, Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on November 23, 2021, a NOV letter was sent fpr dilapidated amd structures on the property. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that the NOV: letter was returned to the Town on November 27, 2021. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he is trying to find different avenues to get the NOV letter to the right person. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on March 8, 2022 and the property seems to be abandoned. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on May 11, 2022, thej property is abandoned. Town Plannerl Dustin Millsaps stated on. June 15,2022, this Linda G. Wartko, 5299: Lakewood Dr., Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on October 29, 2021, he received a complaint for stacks of newspapers and junk piled up around the yard. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the home and observed numerous debris from thei road in front, on the: sides and all around the home and sent a NOV letter out. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went to the address on November 9, 2021 and there has been no progress on the issues. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on December 3, 2021, and the problem still persists, ifnot worse, and it sees that the newspapers have been covered with newspapers and leaves. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that as of] February 8, 2022 the newspapers have been moved to the back ofthe house and aj pile at the street. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps that a final letter will be issued. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on March 8, 2022 and there has been no change. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on March 22, 2022 and the property owner has somewhat started cleaning the newspapers up. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on May 11, 2022 and the property looks to be abandoned. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on. June 15, 2022, he is waiting on the: status ofthis home; Eloise Baker C/O Robert MI Baker, 4564 Sawmills Sch. Rd, Abandoned Manufactured Home/Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that a NOV letter was sent on June 15, 2022, with a deadline ofJuly 16, 2022. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on August 9, 2022, and all issues have been resolved; Shelley W. and Roger D. Johnson, 4678 Rockview PI, Abandoned Manufactured Home/Rubbish. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on June 15, 2022, a NOV letter was sent for rubbish around the home and very tall grass. Town Planner Dustin  started to be cleaned up;  is almost perfect;  property needs to be turned over to attorney for abatement;    August 16, 2022 Page 5of8  Millsaps stated that there was a deadline of July 16, 2022. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on August 9, 2022, and all issues have Casey Wallace, 3950-6 Walters Cir, Rubbish/Junk. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on. July 21, 2022, al NOV letter was sent to the owner fortwo (2) abandoned cars with junk materials, with a deadline of September 21, 2022, to have property in compliance. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on Casey Wallace, 3950-1 Walters Cir, Rubbish/Junk. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on July 21, 2022, a NOV letter was sent to the owner for rubbish around the property with an abandoned cari in the front yard, with a deadline of September 21, 2022, to have the property in compliance. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on August 9, 2022, and all issues have been resolved; Donald E Pollock, 4555 Kane Cir, Rubbish/Junk. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that on. July 21, 2022, a NOV letter was sent to the owner for rubbish materials in they yard, with a deadline of September 21,2022, tol have thej property in compliance. Town Planner Dustin Millsaps stated that he went by the property on August 9, 2022,  been resolved;  August 9, 2022, and all issues have been resolved;  and all issues have been resolved.  No Council action was required.  TOWN MANAGER UPDATES: Town Manager Chase Winebarger had the following  updates:  Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that hel held al Pastors Meeting on August 10, 2022. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he is planning to have the Pastors Meeting quarterly. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that all the Pastors were interested in taking part in the Halloween Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Tree Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that on August 22, 2022, at Mt. Zin Baptist Church, the NCDOTi is having a meeting for the Cajah Mountain Road DOT project. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that from 2:30pm to 3:30pm the meeting is open to elected officials and from 4:00pm to 7:00pm the meeting is open for public comment. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he was going to try to bet there for the entire meeting if any elected officials would like to come to familiarize Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the BRIC grant was supposed to have been awarded in June, but has not been awarded yet. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that while he was gone to class, Ben Willis from the WPCOG, informed him that Mr. Willis had received an email stating that the Town had made it Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he had spoke to Alison Adams, who is over the Planning/Code Enforcement at the WPCOG, regarding the current contract  Lightening.  themselves with the project.  to the final review.    August 16, 2022 Page 6 of8  the Town is in with the WPCOG for Planning and Code Enforcement. Ms. Adams would like to split the contract to individual Planning and Code Enforcement contracts. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Town Planner Dustin Millsaps would continue doing Planning for the Town on an as needed basis and Ms. Adams would send a Coe Enforcement Agent from the WPCOG to handle all code enforcement cases. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the cost would Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the Town normally has the Veterans Memorial Celebration on the Saturday after Veterans Day, however, Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that other Veterans Celebrations in the County have moved to the day before Veterans Day. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he would like for Council to think about moving the Town's Veterans Memorial Celebration to the day before Veterans Day SO that Sawmills Elementary School students can be more involved with the celebration. Council wanted to keep the Veterans Memorial Celebration on the Saturday after Veterans Day. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the new Christmas decorations have been ordered and will: should be up before the Christmas Tree lightening on November 19th. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that there will be a eighteen inch (18") ornament with rope lights tol light the path to the ornament and it willl bej placed where pictures can be made. Town Manager Chase Winebarger also stated that staffist trying to get poles covered with lights all the way to Sawmills Hardware this year. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that staff was trying to find a way toj put lights on Cajah Mountain Road and Mission Road, but there are no poles until you get to Mt. Zion Church on Cajah Mountain Road and Ardmore Drive on Mission Road, SO the only way that lights can go in those directions is to either put poles up or have a gap Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the Town of Sawmills has a new Industrial Park: Evergreene Industrial Park. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Caldwell County had purchased the thirty (30) plus acre property off Helton Road and plans to build four (4) fifty thousand (50,000) square foot buildings (which can be expanded) and one (1) thirty (30) square foot building divided into six (6) five (5) Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he had received a call from a customer at the end of] Edgewood Drive regarding closing aj portion of] Edgewood Drive where Oaktree Lane cuts through. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that there is only approximately .37 miles that is Town maintained and the rest of Edgewood Drive and all of Oaktree Lane are private streets. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the last four (4) Flock cameras were slated to be installed this week, however, there have been some questions about the Greenwood Terrace placement and that staffwas working with the company regarding Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the paperwork was being finalized on the new Baird Park lights and, hopefully, installation would begin soon.  remain the same for the duration ofthe current contract.  between the lights.  thousand square foot units inside.  he informed the customer that this would be a civil matter.  those issues.    August 16, 2022 Page 7of8  Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that surveying has begun on the new Town Hall/Baird Park site and that grading and building is still on schedule to go out to bid Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the new. Public Works building is almost ready to move into. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that staff is working to finish the project with the monies available, but that staff may have to come back to Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Trunk or Treat will be at Baird Park on Monday, October 31 this year and he would let Council know of the time SO that  in the October time frame.  Council if there are any problems.  anyone that wishes to can participate.  COUNCIL COMMENTS:  Melissa Curtis wanted to congratulate Keith Warren on being appointed Mayor and wanted Bobby Mosteller stated that he looked forward to working with everyone and that he looked Joe Wesson wanted to congratulate Keith Warren on being appointed Mayor and stated that hel looked forward to working with Bobby Mosteller.Joe Wesson thanked Council forl keeping the Veterans Memorial Celebration on Saturday. Joe Wesson wanted to thank Preach Ed Warren for coming out and doing the invocation. Joe Wesson stated that he appreciated everyone coming out to the meeting. Joe Wesson stated that he wanted to thank staff for all Mayor Keith Warren stated that he appreciated his wife, granddaughter, sister, and mother coming out. Mayor Keith Warren wanted to thank his uncle Preacher Ed Warren for coming out and doing the invocation. Mayor Keith Warren stated that he will continue to pray fort the Town of Sawmills and the people that live in and work for the Town of Sawmills.  to welcome Bobby Mosteller to the Council.  forward to working for the citizens oft the Town of Sawmills.  that they do for the Town.  CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. $143.318-11(A)): Mayor Keith Warren Rebecca. Johnsonmade ai motion, and. Joe Wesson seconded, to gointo closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. $ 143.318-11(a)(3) at approximately 6:53pm. All were in favor. Rebecca Johnson made ai motion, and Melissa Curtis seconded, to come out of closed session  asked for ai motion to go into closed session.  at approximately 8:35pm. All were in favor.    August 16, 2022 Page 8 of8  COUNCIL ADJOURN: Mayor Keith Warren asked for a motion to adjourn.  Rebecca Johnson made a motion, and Melissa Curtis seconded, to adjourn the meeting. All  were in: favor.  The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35pm.  Keith Warren, Mayor  Julie A. Good, Town Clerk    AGENDA ITEM 7A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022 Recognition: Recycle Rewards Program  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills would like to congratulate Tasena Rumfelt on winning the Recycle Rewards Program for the month of September. She will be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. A forty dollar ($40.00) credit will be added to the current sanitation bill.  Recommendation: No Council action is required.    MAYOR Keith Warren Town Manager Chase Winebarger  TOWN COUNCIL Clay Wilson, Mayor Pro-Tem Melissa Curtis Rebecca Johnson Joe Wesson Bobby Mosteller  3 Toure 9E 0 oaumls  SAWMILLS TOWN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 13th,2022 6:00 PM PLANNER'S: STAFF REPORT  Property Address: N/A Owner Name: Chad Moss Mailing Address: 180N N Main St PIN: 2766819383 Land Area: 22.37 acres Zoning: G-M (General Manulacturing) Proposed Zoning: R-15 (High-Density Residential)  Background  This property is right on the edge of the Town of Sawmills jurisdiction. This property has been zoned G-M in excess of 60 days. There are no open violations into this property at this time. The reason for this rezoning is to increase residential housing units within our region. Mr. Chad Moss is proposing for upwards of 30 different parcels with just as many homes. Mr. Moss has  recently closed on this property. Land Use and Zoning  This properties current land use is vacant with no primary structure or use.  Surrounding Zoning: North: RA-20/R-20 South: G-M/R-20 East: RA-20/G-M West: RA-20/R-15 Surrounding Land Use: North: Single Family Residential West: Single Family Residential  South: General Manulacturing/Single Family Residential East: Single Family Residential/General Manufacturing    Slfrecommendation  Staff recommends that the Town of Sawmills calls for a public hearing to rezone this lot to R- 15 (from G-M). This will grow the Town's property values and help curb the housing crisis that is facing our area. It will also bring down home and rent prices to something more affordable given that many homes in this area. The planning board also voted unanimously to recommend this rezoning. Ih have not had any negative calls on this property, for the most part citizens have  been excited that it is changing away from manufacturing.  BLACKBURN C7  7271  BAKER CIR)  1121  MHP DR  SFARNDV  HELMSDR)  1281  40761 USI Highway 321-A * Sawmills NC' *(828)396-7903 *( (828)396-8955 fax  htp/www.townolsawmilis.com  The Town of Sawmills does not discriminate ont the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or marital  status.    AGENDA ITEM 9A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022 Planning Matters: Call for Public Hearing: Annexation  Discussion:  The Sawmills has received a petition for Voluntary Annexation from Austin Moore and Sydney Moore for parcel NCPIN 2765859216. Attached to this memorandum is the signed petition, a survey of the area to be annexed, the legal description of the properties, and deed. The Town Council must hold aj public hearing in order to annex the parcel. Staff proposes the public hearing be set for the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on October 18,  2022.  Recommendation:  Staff recommends Council call for a public hearing on the requested annexation for October 18,  2022 at 6:00PM during their regularly scheduled Council meeting.    NORTH CAROLINA CALDWELL COUNTY  TOWN OF SAWMILLS CLERK'S CERTIFICATE FOR ANNEXIATION  TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE  TOWN OF SAWMILLS:  The Town Clerk has examined the annexation petition submitted by Austin Moore and Sydney Moore for property being briefly described as 7.59 acres from Survey dated August 16, 2022, see Deed Book 2063, Page 1296, Caldwell County Registry, and has determined that the annexation petition meets the requirements set forth by N.C.G.S. Section 160A-58.1.  This tie33ba day of August, 2022.  Good, Town Clerke a SEAL  SRVE 1988 6 COUR 8933E  Guacs    OFSAVIN  ORPORATED  Planning Department General Application Form  (Not for Site Plan Review. Submittals)  Type of Action Requested: Annexation Appeal Conditional Use Permit Applicant Aushin Moure  Zoning Text Amendment Variance Zoning Map Amendment Owner Awhn Mos  Address 313 Dry Rnes ReAddress 4994Tadipr Gnik Fass. NSC 2843 buanit F2D,NC28630  Telephone 808- 493-62071 Telephone Legal relationship of applicant to property owner Self Property location Dry Ponas D.  Taxj  1a4C Zoning district Somills  Signature of Applicant Suenss  Signature of Syhey dloote Sighature@rProperty Owner  Owner  M  Property  225  Mooe Bpplicant  For Staff Only: Filing Fee:  Application No.: O1-82  Receipt # N/A  Date Submitted (Complete): 8104    NORTH CAROLINA CALDWELL COUNTY  TOWN OF SAWMILLS  PETITION FOR CONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION  Date: 8h2/22 Petition No.: Qda  Caldwell Co. Tax Parcel ID No.: (81lle 1 ayc  TO: THE TOWN CLERK. AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS 1.1(We), the undersigned owners of real property respectfully request that the area described in Paragraph 2 below be annexed to the Town of Sawmills according to G.S. 160A-31 (Annexation by Petition), which states that the governing board of any municipality may annex by ordinance any area contiguous to its boundaries upon presentation to the governing board of a petition signed by the owners of all the real property located within such area. The petition shall be signed by each owner of real property in the area and shall contain the address ofeach owner. (Note: If the property title is listed in both husband and wife's name, both are required to sign the  petition).  NAME: Aushn Merc Sybney Muorc  (List of All Owners)  ADDRESS:  3ua Dey Ronas R2 Gonik Fas.NC 28630  2. The area to be annexed is contiguous to the Town of Sawmills and the boundaries ofs such territory are described on attached page. (Note: In order to assist the Town of Sawmills in locating the property or properties involved, it is required that a map of the property or properties be attached, including the county tax map number(s), lot number(s), block number(s), the name of the streets or roads bordering the property or properties, the square footage contained, the dimensions, a copy of the deed for each property, and/or the metes and bounds description of the property or properties sO the proper legal advertisement can be run in the paper). 3. The governing board shall have authority to make the annexing Ordinance effective immediately or on any specified date within six (6) months from the date of passage of the Ordinance. The newly annexed territory shall be subject to municipal taxes levied for the fiscal year following the date of annexation as explained in G.S. 160A-31. 4. Signed this the date as established on the attached signature pages.  (Separate Signature Pages Attached)  276036.1    PETITIONERS:  ADDRESS:  DATE:  276036.1    Name of Property Owner(s): (All Owners must sign with signatures notarized)  Date:  (Typed  8l2/2e  Mouk  Porye MooK  Siylle  Ls  NORTHO CAROLINA Caldmll certify that  COUNTY - - ChWrabaye Avatin Moart  al Notary Public, for said County and State, do hereby personally appeared before me this day and   acknowledged the due execution oft the foregoing instrument. WITNESS my hand and Offigijal Seal, this  - PUBLIC 9  NotaryPublic    Chast Wihage  Printed Name ofNotary Public  My Commission  09/2/2073 AS COUART  NORTH CAROLINA Callell certify that  COUNTY Chsse Wanhagar Sydmy Moort  a Notary Public, forsaid County and State, do personally appeared before me this day hereby and  acknowledged the due execution ofthei foregoing instrument.  WITNESS my hand and Qffidlak Seal, this 2_d dayof_ Avsuat 2022.   NOTARY o PUBLIC PRL ash  Notary Public E    Chasc Name ofl Notary Waslagec Public  My Commission expires: 05/12/2023  276036.1    BK2063 This Document eRecorded: Fee: $26.00 Caldwell County, North Carolina Wayne L. Rash, Register of Deeds  PG1296-1299/4) DOC# 10075366  08/08/2022 09:01:05AM Tax: $0.00  NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED  Excise Tax: $0.00  Parcel Identifier No. 2765-85-9216  Mail after recording to: JOHN G. FULLER, ATTORNEY, 352 2ND STNW, HICKORY NC: 28601 This instrument was prepared by: JOHNG.F FULLER, ATTORNEY,3522DP STNWA,HICKORYNC2801  THIS DEED made this 3rd day of August, 2022, by and between  GRANTOR Austin Patrick Moore 4294 Tower Drive Granite. Falls, NC: 28630 GRANTEE 4294 Tower Drive Granite Falls, NC28630  Sydney Herman Moore (formerly Sydney Nicole Herman) and husband,  Austin Patrick Moore and wife, Sydney Herman Moore  The designation Grantor and Grantee as used! herein shalli include said parties, their heirs, successors, anda assigns, ands shall WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and! byt these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Granteei int fees simple, allt that certain lotorp parcel oflands situatedi int the Townd of Sawmills, Lovelady Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina: and morep  include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context.  described  particularly  as follows:  SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A  Submitted electronically by "John G. Fuller, Attorney At Law". in compliance with North Carolina statutes. governing recordable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Caldwell County Register of Deeds.    BK 2063 PG1297  DOC# 10075366  All or a portion oft the property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book: 2043, Page  2052, Caldwell County Registry.  Amap showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book.  Page.  andreferencedv withint this  instrument.  The above described property D does X does not include the primary residence of the Grantor.  TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantori is seized of the premises int fee simple, has the rightt to convey the same ini fee simple, that title is marketable and free and clear ofa all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.  Grantee in fee simple.  Title tot the property hereinabove described is subject tot thet following exceptions:  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, or if corporate, has caused this instrument to bes signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officer(s), the day and year first above  written.  Syimey Hemos OONTISEAL) Saudu Phhu Morewy  Syanel)jemacMoora Austin Patrick Moore  STATE OFNORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CALDWELL  I, Darla M. Crowe, the undersigned, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, certify that Sydney Herman Moore and Austin Patrick Moore appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal, this  of August, 2022.  Notary Public  SE  fo  My commission expires: 11/15/2023  & PUBLIO EL cou?    BK - 2063 PG1298  DOC# 10075366  EXHIBIT WA"  8.003 Acres Total-7.66. Acres Outside ofl Road Right of Way ofI Dry Ponds Road 1. Beginning at an existing iron pin found, a 5/8" rebar, located ont the northern margin of the 60 foot right of way ofDry Ponds Road, (State Road 1115) as shown on Plat Book17 at page 256, Caldwell County Public Registry and also being oni the western line ofBlake and Brittany Herman, Deed Book 2014, page 386, Caldwell County Public Registry; then South 01* 37' 49" West 30.24 feet to aj point, ini the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road; 3. then North 81* 13'3 35" West 14.24 feet, with the centerline ofDry Ponds Road, to a  Lovelady Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina  2.  point;  4.  then North 84* 59' 47" West 58.98: feet, with the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road, as defined by Plat Book 17 at pages 156&1 157 and Deed Book 1223, page 1403, 5. then North 87* 03' 37" West 57.24: feet, with the centerline ofDry Ponds Road,  Caldwell County Public Registry, to aj point;  toapoint; point; point; point; point; point; point;  6.  then North 89* 40' 07" West 58.76: feet, with the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road, to a 7. then South 85*37'5 50" West 54.83 feet, with the centerline of] Dry Ponds Road, to a 8. then South 80* 01'3 31" West 55.69 feet, with the centerline ofDry Ponds Road, to a 9. then South 74* 33' 00" West 55.88 feet, with the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road, toa 10. then South 70* 55' 05" West 55.56 feet, with the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road, to a 11. then South 69* 24'59" West 51.36 feet, with the centerline ofDry Ponds Road, toa 12. then South 69*2 26' 06" 34.50 feet, with the centerline ofl Dry Ponds Road, to a Rail Road 13. then North 01* 36' 02" East 35.00 feet, along the eastern line of Richard A. Miller, Deed Book 1227 at page 1400, Caldwell County Public Registry, also seel Richard A. Miller, Deed Book 1404 at page 707, Caldwell County Public Registry, to a newi iron pin  spike buried int the pavement;  set, close to aj power pole;    BK 2063 PG1299  DOC# 10075366  14. then North 01*3 36' 02" East 766.00 feet, along the eastern line of] Richard A. Miller to an existing iron pin found, in the southern line of Richard A. Miller, Deed Book 1936at page 1354, aj power pole is located just toi the east ofthis line, an overhead power. line Note: The call described in item 14 crosses into and then out ofa Zone AE 100 Year Flood Boundary, see: FEMA: PANEL371027-6500, which said flood plane runs across the morthern portion of the subject tract, described in this written  crosses this line;  description;  15. then South 84* 54' 36" East 484.24 feet, along the southern line of] Richard. A. Miller, Deed Book 1936 at page 1354, to an existing iron pin found at the northwest corner of Blake & Brittany Herman, Deed Book 2014, page 386, Caldwell County Public Registry. Note: The call described ini item 15 is the Deed line according tol Deed Book 1227 at page 1400, thej property line according to Plat Book 17 at] page 158 entitled "L.J.I Haas' Tract" R-76 by Crescent Resources dated 9-14-1997 and the line accordimg to Southern Power Company Survey, dated, Aprill 1, 1920 Sheet No. L-11; 16. then South 01* 37' 49" West: 30.00 feet, along the line of Blake & Brittany Herman, Deed Book 2014 at page 386, to an existing iron pin found, a %" rebar grown into the 17. then South 01* 37 49" West 631.31 feet, along the line ofBlake & Brittany Herman, Deed Book 2014 at page 386, to the point and place of] BEGINNING, containing 8.003 acres by coordinate Method (including Road Right of Way and Flood Plane. Area, BEING. AJ PORTION OF TRACT1 OF PLAT BOOK 17 atl Page 156 & 157, See Deed Book 1227 at] page 1398. There are' 7.66. Acres Outside of the road right of  base ofa12" tree;  way.  The existing iron pin located at the point of BEGINNING described ini item 1 and item 17is further described in the survey as follows: Nad 83 datum, N.C. Grid Coordinates ofl EIP: This description taken from a survey dated October 8, 2021, entitled Boundary and Location Survey of an existing parcel ofland with Sawmills Planning Jurisdiction for: "Austin & Sydney Moore" of] Property from. Jeffrey Herman, by Darrin L. Reid ofl Darrin L. Reid Land Surveying and Planning, 2729 Gettysburg Place, Claremont, NC2 28610, (828)459-9699. Reference: Deed Book 1227 at page 1398, Caldwell County Public Registry  N 754927.5760 feet & E 1269168.1098 feet.  PIN: 2765-85-9216  Darla/Client Files/Moore, Austin and Sydney/Exhibit A    479.96  200  204.57  0    AGENDA ITEM 10A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022 Financial Matters: Approve Update to Bank Signature Cards  Discussion:  With the hiring ofK Kelly Melton as Deputy Finance Officer, new signature cards will need tol be updated at the bank. The bank requires a new signature card to be on file whenever there are changes in the staffand/or Council. Two (2) signatures are: required for accounts payable checks, and the purchase and/or sales of] Public Funded Certificates of Deposits.  Recommendation:  Staffrecommends Council approve the new signature cards to be on file at First Citizen's Bank.    AGENDA ITEM11A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022 Resolution Authorizing  Discussion: Auction Sale  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills owns a parcel ofl land located at 4476 Sawmills School Road that is surplus to its needs. North Carolina General Statute $ 160A-270 permits the Town to sell real property at public auction upon approval ofthe Town Council and after a publication ofai notice announcing the auction. A Resolution Authorizing Auction Sale will need to be approved SO that staff can sell the surplus real property. The auction will be held on Wednesday, October 26,  2022, beginning at 2:00pm in the Town of Sawmills Council Chambers.  Recommendation:  Staff recommends Council approve the Resolution Authorizing Auction Sale for Wednesday, October 26, 2022, beginning at 2:00pm ini the Town of Sawmills Council Chambers.    TOWN OF SAWMILLS  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AUCTION SALE  WHEREAS, the Town of Sawmills (the "Town") owns a parcel of land indicated on WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute S 160A-270 permits the Town to sell real property at public auction upon approval of the Town Council and after publication of a notice  Attachment A that is surplus to its needs; and  announcing the auction; RESOLVES THAT:  THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS 1. The Town Council authorizes the sale at public auction of the one (1) parcel of land 2. The auction will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022, ini the Council 3. The terms of the sale are that the Buyer must present at the auction a bid deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, either in cash or with a certified check. This deposit will be held by the Town until either the Town Council rejects the high bid for the property or, if the Town Council accepts the high bid, the closing of the sale. The deposit will be forfeited to the Town if the high bidder refuses to close the sale after the 4. After the auction, the high bid shall be reported to the Town Council. The Town Council will accept or reject the bid within thirty (30) days after the bid is reported to it. No sale 5. The Town reserves the right to withdraw any listed property from the auction at any time  indicated on Attachment A.  Chamber, Town Hall, 4076 US Highway 321-A, Sawmills, NC: 28630.  bid has been approved by the Town Council.  may be completed until the Town Council has approved the high bid.  before the auction sale of that property. 6. - Additional terms of sale are:  a) That the property is sold in its current condition, as is, and the Town gives no b) Buyer must remove the abandoned Mobile Home on the property within forty-  warranty with respect to usability oft the property; and  five (45) days of closing.  276782.1    Adopted this the  day of  2022.  TOWN OF SAWMILLS Keith Warren, Mayor  By:  ATTEST:  Julie Good, Town Clerk  276782.1    ATTACHMENT A  FIRST TRACT:  BEGINNING at an iron stake in the center of the Dry Ponds Road, Jack Harris' corner, and runs with the center of said road North 24 deg. 30' East 83 1/2 feet to an iron stake, Miller's corner; thence with Miller's line South 78 deg. East 149 feet to an iron stake, a new corner; thence a new line South 10 deg. 30' West 100.7 feet to an iron stake, Jack Harris' corner; thence with Harris' line, South 71  deg. 15' East 173 feet to the BEGINNING.  SECOND TRACT:  BEGINNING on an iron pin, Jones R. Martin's northeast corner, and runs a new line South 71 deg. East 125 feet to an iron pin, a new corner; thence a new line South 10 deg. 30' West 351.2 feet to an iron pin, a new corner in Russell Miller's line; thence with Russell Miller's line North 71 deg. West 125 feet to an iron pin; thence with Russell Miller's line North 10 deg. East 132 feet to a stake, Miller's and Clark's corner; thence with Clark's line North 11 deg. East 118.5 feet to an iron pin, Clark's and Martin's corner; thence with Martin's line North 10 deg. 30' East 100.7 feet to the BEGINNING, containing one acre, more or less. The foregoing being the same property conveyed to Teresa Annas Compton by Deed recorded in Book 1895, Page 150, Caldwell County Registry. Parcel No.  08-55-1-1.  276782.1    AGENDA ITEM11B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022  Discussion:  Caldwell County Golden Leaf Foundation Site Program Development Grant Request  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills and Caldwell County officials are working together to develop an Industrial Park to increase economic opportunity for the Town, its residents, and Caldwell County. Caldwell County purchased approximately thirty (30) acres to develop in the Town of Sawmills for new manufacturers desiring to locate to the region. This project will include site preparation for the construction oft three (3) or more manufacturing facilities. The Town of Sawmills will partner with Caldwell County to assist in bringing appropriate water and sewer  services to the site. Recommendation: Development Grant Request.  Staff recommends Council approve the Caldwell County Golden Leaf Foundation Site Program    AGENDA ITEM 13A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  September 20, 2022 Updates: Code Enforcement Monthly Report  Discussion:  The attached report shows the progress that Code Enforcement Officer Curt Willis continues to  make throughout the town. Recommendation: No Council action required.    R 3  o    5 5 > L 3  3 LLI  -