Pagea7  Minutes January 3,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A1 regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Whitley from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room.  Griffin, Brent Cone and James FGwaltney were all in attendance.  Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to ordera and led the pledge of allegiance. written; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes oft the December 5th meeting as Town Manager Andrew Delonno told the board that Faith Christian Ministries was: requesting that the vacate order the town had: imposed in 2020 on 203W Main St be completelylifted. He reminded the board that thel building next to 203 W: Main was being made safe by the new Commissioner Cone made al motion tol lift the vacate order; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Mr. Delonnot told the board that he wanted to revisit the subject of a salary adjustment for the Police Department. He said that he want to go ahead with the $1,000.001 increase per full time Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept the increase as stated. for the Police Department; Mr. Delonno presented Resolution 2023-03 Declaring 2012 Charger: as surplus property. He said that the car had a blown engine and that the town had taken it out of commission. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-03,Commisioner Cone Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the 2023Calendar for the Board Meetings; Ethan Vester from the Spring Hope Chamber said that in the next weeks they willl be organizes their priorities for the upcoming year. He also reminded the board that they had new officers  owner.  the motion passed unanimously.  officer and $3,000.00 increase for Chief Gant.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  that would be introduced as well.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no new business.    Page 28  Police Chief] Report  Chief Gant told thel board that during the prior month they had 5: reported calls for service, 106 total calls, 17 traffic stops and 8 accidents. Mayor Pritchard asked if 8 accidents was a large amount; Chief Gant said that it was about average, Commissioner Cone asked ift there wasa particular spot that was more accident prone. Chief Gant said it was all overl but that  intersection by Food Lion seemed tol have the most.  Manager's Report  Town Manager Delonno said that the ongoing issues with the leaks and water pressure had been the most concerning. He said that the two events that contributed to the water outages were the power outage that took down the well and the frigid weather. He reminded the board about the Main Street Conference and that the town could send a few representatives. Commissioner Cone told Public Works Director) how much he appreciated the time in which the town got the leak fixed. He also mentioned that he wanted tot thank all whol had helped or offered during the wateri issues which included Nash County, Spring Hope Fire Department and Commissioner Cone asked the manager ifl hel knew when the checks would start flowing from the state asi it pertained to the 3.7: million legislative appropriation. Mr. Delonno said that he was hitting all the milestones with DEQ and that he was just waiting for a notice to proceed. Mayor Pritchard added that hel had also made some calls to see what was going on with the allocation. Commissioner Cone asked about the Rural Transformation Grant. Mr. Delonno said that the Depot Building willl be transformed into a event space that would include a commercial kitchen and upgrades to the structure. He said that hel had been asked about the library and that he was Mayor Pritchard asked if a town. hall type meeting would help with questions. Mr. Delonno said that town staff had explained everything as it pertained to the last leak. He said that he thought maybe it would bel best to have the engineers on board to answer questions. Commissioner Jeffery's said that he wasn't happy with the way Wooten wrote up their preliminary contract. He said he thought that they were concentrating too: much on the water mains and not on values. He said he like the plan that Mike Tolsen from Mack Gay and Associates did fort the. AIA Grant much better. He said that Wooten did not have enough valves in their plan tos shut down the town. He said that Wooten didi not understand what the town  the Baptist Men's Ministry. Mr. Delonno also mentioned Edwards Inc.  trying to. help find aj place for them to: relocate.  needed or wanted.  There was no other business from the board.  Commissioner Cone made ai motion adjourn; Commissioner Griffin second and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted  SPRING 7 - S)  Attest  Whbekk Cope  KRL    Page 2 29  Minutes Special Called January 12,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A special called meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas,J James F. Gwaltney, Also present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic andi Hannah Whitley from the Spring Hope Enterprise  5:30 p.m. at the Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room.  TonyJefferys, Drew Griffin, and Brent Cone.  Attorney Mark Edwards. were: in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to ordera and led the pledge of allegiance.  Mr. Delonno told thel board they would need to vote to give the Mayor the authority to sign the SoE declaration. He said theni it would go to the county who would then recommend it tot the Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the Declaration of Emergency as written and authorize the mayor tos sign; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Delonno told the board that representatives. from Wooten were present. He explained to thel board that the Wooten Company was the only company to: respond to the RFQI for the 3.7 million project which was] posted twice on the state procurement website. Hei introduced the Mr. Smith told thel board that he was the Eastern Division lead and that he was based out oft the Greenville office. He said that ai majority the work that they do is with some rural towns and Mr. Smith said that with regards tot thej plan that they sent to the state regarding the appropriation thati it wasj just a starting off point. He said that they were aware of the fact that the needs of the town can change. He said that hel had been asked about insertion valves and that they were aware that the town needed to use isolation values and: methods to be able to cut  state.  representatives: from Wooten, Derrick Smith and Brian Johnson.  their water/sewer projects.  off certain parts oft town.  Mayor Pritchard thanked the representatives. from Wooten.  Commissioner Cone asked ift they had examples of other places that they had served with similar issues. Mr. Smith said that they had worked: in Nash County, Pinetops, Princeville and multiple projects in Edgecombe County. He said they all had oldest linesi in the center of town like Spring Hope and that was why they were targeted. Commissioner Cone asked ift there would be a lot of other projects going on thes same time as Spring Hope. Mr. Smith said that they had  adequate staff to. handle the project.    Rage 30  Commissioner Griffin asked ifhe would be thel liaison between the contractors and Public Works. Mr. Smith said he and Will Larsen would be the main contacts. He also mentioned that he Wanted people to be aware that even though the project would end up as something very Commissioner Jefferys asked Mr. Smith toi reiterate the importance of the valves and wanted them to explain how quickly it could be done. Mr. Smith said that putting in valves was always part of the plan and that it could be done quickly. He said that they would need assistance from Mayor Pritchard asked: if there was a timeline for the different projects. Mr. Smith said that they needed toi identify where the valves were needed and that certain documents would have tol be Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the contract; Commissioner Lucas seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  positive it wouldi be disruptive.  Public Works fort the valves and any other needs of the town,  inj place. He said he was hoping that it could happen in ai few: months.  and the motion passed unanimously.  passed. Submitted  Attested  APROT  NOITH CADOI INA  Muchelek Col  KRO    Page 31  Minutes Special Called January 26, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aspecial called meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was heldat 6] p.m. Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas,] James F. Gwaltney, Also present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins andTown Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  at the Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. Tony) Jefferys, Drew Griffin, and Brent Cone.  Attorney Mark Edwards. were: in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of alegiance.  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve Resolution 2023-04 submitting application for the Rural Transformation Grant; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed. Submitted Wuicla  Attest  PoITA IMA 3 GABOITE  RRI      Page32  Minutes February 6, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Tony. Jefferys, Drew Also] present was Town Manager Andrewl Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room, Griffin, Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led thej pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 3id and the Special Meetings from January 13th and 26th as written; Commissionerlucas  seconded and the motion passed.  New Business  Mr. Delonnoi introduced Austin Eubanks the town's auditor from Thompson Price Scott and Adams to discuss the 21-22 audit via zoom. Mr. Eubanks told thel board that the town staff was being good stewards of the financials for the town, He said that the recent: rate: increase wasa good move asi it was necessary to. keep the water and sewer fund from failing, He also commented that the town. had a good amount of unrestricted fund balance in the general fund, He said that the town was well over the amount that the state wanted to see, Mr. Eubanks said that the one finding for the town Was the overage in the budget. He said that there were a couple of line items that had not been recorded correctly with budget amendments. He did recommend that the staffl be more aware of that finding. He also said that a response letter from the board and staff members would need tol be drafted and sent to thel LGC Mr. Delonno thanked Mr. Eubanks and his firm for their professionalism.  concerning the finding.  LeAnne Hahnel from the SH Chamber requested approval for the second annual car show sponsored by the Chamber. She said that they were. hoping to getapproval to close several Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the Event Permit for the car show; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023mHfor Salary Adjustments; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. DeeAnn Rivera from the Downtown Development asked the board to consider accepting the agreement provided in the packet with Bizzell Design for al branding strategy.  streets for the event which: include two NCDOT streets.    Page 33  Commissioner Cone said that the Bizzell presentation was thorough and full of newi ideas that Mr. Delonno emphasized that the money to] pay for the consultant would come from the restricted Economic Development line item and not out oft the operating budget. Commissioner Cone made a motion made a motion to approve the agreement with] Bizzell Designs; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  would help the town.  Chamber Report  LeAnne Hahnel told the board that there were several events scheduled for 2023 starting with the car show. She mentioned Pumpkin Festival and Christmas in Spring Hope.  Town Attorney Report Police Chief's Report  Mr. Edwards said he had no newi items.  Chief Gant said that there were. 125calls for service and 3 traffic accidents during the month. He told the board that one of the officers had a accident while coming to work and that the car was totaled. He said that the other driver was ticketed and that the officer sustained minor but Chief Gant also said that there was a new officer hired and that he would be in training He also said that they had received a grant for approximately $30,000,00 and that the money would be Chief said he might try to do a concealed class at the end of April or beginning ofl May. Lastly, he asked citizens not to continue to: feed stray dogs and cats. He said that Animal Mayor Pritchard asked the Chief why people were so: inclined to confess to the crimes that were listed on the report. Chief Gant said he didn'tquestion these suspects without already having  painful sprained ankles.  spent on: new car radios and handheld.  Control was trying to get them spayed/neutered tol find homes.  the evidence against them. Managers' Report spot-on Louisburg Rd.  Mr. Delonno said that he. has reached out to contractors for the various potholes and the bad Chris Curry with Alliance Code Enforcement introduced himself and read his report. He said that in the month of] January he abated 3 cases, held 31 hearings and opened 26 cases. He noted that 15 of the 26 cases were showing progress. He said that he would try to show at the meeting every other month going forward. Mayor Pritchard asked which cases in the downtown he was working on' were still outstanding. He said he Was still working on 205 WI Main but that the ownership had changed hands and that the new owner had made some progress. Mr. Curry asked Mr. Delonno to send al list ofs some oft the buildings he considers most concerning.    Page 34  Other Business  Commissioner, Jefferys asked Mr. Delonno ifl he had heard anything from NCDOT about the trees: in town that were on their right of way. Mr. Delonno said that hel had reached out tol but Commissioner Jefferys said he wanted to explain what kind of valves he wanted: for the town. He said that he wants to have strategic valves placed so the entire town will not have tol be shut  had: not heard from anyone yet.  down.  There wasi no other new business from thel board.  Commissioner Cone made ai motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  and the motion passed. Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made a motion to: return to open session; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded: and the motion  seconded and the motion passed.  passed.  Submitted  Attest  Muctkk Colu  SPRING E7 Se  1  33    Page 3W  Minutes March 6, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was helda at7p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJ Jefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall: in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led thej pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to approve the minutes of February 6th as written; Thomas Gillespie from Nash County Parks and Recreation gave an update for the past years' activity at the town park. Mr. Gillespie read his report which included the numbers of participants in the T-ball, softball and baseball teams. He said that there had also been several Mr. Gillespie also gave a update on the wash stations that Nash County was proposing through grant funds that they received from the state. He said that NC Commerce had approved the proposal and environmental review. He said that an extension of the walking trail had also been proposed to go around the baseball field but that it had to have an environmental review and Mayor Pritchard asked if people would still be able to park near the field after the walking trail was extended. Commissioner Cone said that there were some no parking signs there already and that there was a handicapped space there currently. Commissioner Cone asked ift there wasa timeline. for the wash stations; Mr. Gillespie said about 4 months. Mr. Gillespie also said that the games seemed tol be increasing in the Southern part of Nash County. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to goi into the Public Hearing for Map Amendment changing R8t tol LI; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  tournaments: for basketball,  scope of work approval.  Public Hearing  Mr. Delonno informed the board that the proposed amendment was for two] parcels off Wilkins St. that are currently zoned R8. He said that the owner of the parcels wanted a amendment tol be The owner of the parcels Kent Sessoms told thel board that when he bought thej property he did not know anything about zoning. Mr. Delonno told the board that Mr. Sessoms would be subject to a site plan and several permits. Commissioner Cone asked if the area was across for  able to. house his trucking company on the land.    Page 31  thei new proposed daycare; Mr. Delonno said yes. Mr. Sessoms said that hel hauled trucks for dealerships and that he wanted tol fencei in the property tol be able to] park the trucks in the area. Commissioner Jeffery said that his greatest concern was that Wilkins St was very narrow and that trucks could: not use the street. Mr. Sessoms said that he already had a deal to use aj piece of Commissioner Cone asked ift this use would be subject to the ordinance that required fences. Mr. Delonno said that the rezoning was the first step and that the use would be subject to: many Mr. Delonno told the board that the Planning Board table the vote on the matter since Mr. Sessoms nor: al representative was available to go to that meeting. Ken Ripley and Cherie Pinner, both residents of Circle Drive, were present. Mr. Ripley said that he would] like for the rezoning tog go back to the Planning Board. Mr. Delonno said that was a decision for the Board of Commissioner Griffin made ai motion tol leave the Public Hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone made aj motion to table the discussion until the Planning Board hasa opportunity to discuss; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to go into public hearing fort the rezoning of 212 S Pine from SUP-LI to R8; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  land offo of W Branch Street to exit and enter. his property.  regulations, the least of which was the site plan.  Commissioners to: make. and thei motion passed.  Public Hearing  Richard Wells from Southeast Contracting informed the board that they now wanted to be rezoned from SUP-LI to R8i instead ofl RMF. Commissioner Cone asked ift the single-family homes would still be subject to: an HOA. Mr. Delonno said yesi it could come alone with the Commissioner Gwaltney asked how many homes could be built in the area of] less than 2 acres. Mr. Wells said that due to the configuration of the lots he Was thinking that maybe 5 would fit Ken Ripley from Circle Drive said that he was disappointed that they changed the RMF: as he thought it was better suited for the downtown area. Mr. Wells said that the financial feasibility Eric Gainey. from E Nash Sts said that he didn'tt think that the single-family homes would bring Peggy Leggett from Walnut St. asked how the area across the street would affect the selling of the new homes. Mr. Delonno said that the owner had been working hard to clean it up and that Commissioner Gwaltney madea a motion to close the hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded and  Subdivision recommendations.  in the area.  was not there for them but he believed it would still fit well.  any less of a family atmosphere.  he hoped tol have self-storage in thatarea.  the motion passed.    Page 38  Commissioner Cone made al motion to approve the rezoning from SUP-LI to R8 as it was not inconsistent with the land use plan; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed Mr. Delonno asked thel board to consider action on thel letter that was written in response to the Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the response. letter to thel LGC; Commissioner Peggy Leggett from the Garden Club said that they would not have the Independence Day event but that they wanted toi instead have something at Easter. She said that the children would. have their parade and that the SH Cultural Committee also wanted tol have a easter egg hunt and food trucks. She mentioned that she wanted to have some monetary help from the town fort the event as well as some. landscaping near the post office, Ms. Leggett said that theyl had not had help from the town for the past year. Mr. Delonno said that the Garden Club was a 501c3: and that the town would not be able to turn over money to them. He said that there was a small amount of money in the beautification line item for reimbursable costs just as there was last year for projects done for the town. Mr. Delonno also mentioned that anything event that would bel held on town property would: need a event permit by the group holding as well asi insurance, Ethan Vester told the board that two. leases were signed in town. for vacant store. fronts. Mr. Delonno: also said that the Chamber would be working on the Flea Market that would be) held in town. He said that it would be May 6th with a rain date of May 20th He told them that he just needed aj map of the layout and that he was fine with the event permit for that event. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve the event permit for the Flea Market;  4tolwith Commissioner Lucas voting against the rezoning. LGC: afterthere was a finding on the 2022 audit. Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Chamber Report  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. The Town Attorney hadi no new business.  Town Attorney Police Chief Report  Chief Gant said that during the month of February they had 143 calls for service which included 43 vehicle stops, 12 security checks and 31 traffic accidents. He also told the board that al full-time Chief Gant also said that the town had: received the 2017] Explorer toi replace the one that was involved: in an accident a few months prior. He said he was going to try to onlys get vehicles that  officer had resigned but that he already had a replacement.  have all wheel drive. Town Manager Report  The Town Managerhad: nothing additional. He did say he appreciates the board being willing to  stay independent for utilities and more. There was no new business from the board.    Page 39  Commissioner Cone made a motion to go: into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  and the motion passed. Closed Session  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to come out of Closed Session; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  seconded and the motion passed.  passed.  Submitted by  auves  Mucaleoki ARGHOR  pD    page 45  Minutes Apri13,2023  Spring Hopel Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regularmeeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held: at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Tony. Jefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager. Andrew) Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Brent Conea and James F. Gwaltney. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were: in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the minutes of March 6th as written and to add a proclamation to the agenda; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  New Business  Mr. Delonno explained that the next item was a continued hearing for aj map amendment to change R81 to. LI off Wilkins St. He told the board that the owner Kent Sessoms was not] present but that hisl business associate Tiffany Williams was there as well as his daughter. Commissioner Cone made a motion to go: into a Public Hearing to discuss the map amendment;  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the: motion passed.  Public Hearing  Ms. Williams told the board that Mr. Williams wanted to use his property for his own truck storage and: not a terminal. She also said that he had jumped and put a building on the property without the proper permits and that they would be trying toi resolve the error. She said that he Devin Keaton from the Auto Barn asked how they) had gotten all their permits and who else was going to park their trucks there. Ms. Williams said that for right now he Was only going to park his truck. Commissioner Gwaltney reminded everyone that the hearing was for the rezoning only and that ifi it was rezoned: it would be the Light Industrial just like everything around it. Deleon Parker from the Parker Law Office introduced himself and a. letter. from the adjoining property owners. He said that they were against the rezoning and that they thought that the use being proposed was not consistent with the rest of the area. He also commented that owners felt like the area would bel better as ai residential use due to the road traffic and character oft the LeAnne Hahnel submitted a petition from two residents in the area and four from different parts oft the town that were against the rezoning. She said that they had only beeni in the neighborhood for a short time but that they moved in due to the quiet nature oft the area. The  Was working with an engineer to work on what he needed for NCDOT.  area.    page 4  resident at] 106 Virginia commented that even att the Bojangles that was designed for that kind of traffic the area was very congested and hard toi navigate. Ms. Williams said that Mr. Sessoms owned four trucks and that he was only using the area forl his personal use. Stan Hahnel also from Virginia St. said thatt there were already decisions madel by the town tol limit truck use as there were: no thru truck signs on many roads. He said that he Was all for business and that the town was going to grow but that using that area for truck parking was not a good idea. Ms. Lockhard, the daughter of the property owner said that her father Kent Sessoms would be Commissioner Griffin made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Gwaltney asked Mr. Delonnoifv West Branch St was a state-maintained road; the manager said yes. Mr. Gwaltney reminded everyone that the meeting was just to rezone: a small part oft the land that he already owned. He pointed out that all the other property that Mr. Sessoms owned was. LI and that he thought it was wrong that the larger companies were against Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to deny the map: amendment changing R8 to LI; Commissioner Cone seconded. and the motion passed 41 tol with Commissioner Gwaltney Mr. Delonno asked the board to consider Resolution 2023-05 adopting the Spring Hope Local Water Supply Plan. He said this was a requirement from the state of North Carolina, Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-05; Commissioner Griffin Mr. Delonno asked the board to consider two: resolutions to apply for funds for ware/sewer Commissioner Griffin: made a motion to approve the resolution to apply for 2023 WWTP Improvement grants; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the resolution to apply for 2023 Elevated Water Tank grant; Commissioner, Lucas seconded: and the motion passed. Commissioner Lucas made ai motion to renew the manager's contract; Commissioner Cone Mr. Delonno asked the board to consider a contract for a new bookkeeper. He told the board that the LGC stronglyrecommends: that all units of government. have an independent Commissioner Lucas made ai motion to approve the contract for the new bookkeeper; Mr. Delonno told the board that there were two applications fort the open seat on the  cautious and aware of the area. and the motion passed.  the smaller company.  voting against the motion.  seconded and the motion passed.  infrastructure.  seconded and the motion passed.  bookkeeper.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Downtown Development Board.    Page47  Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept both applications; CommisionerGwaltuey Commissioner Griffin made a: motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-05 transferring $8,100.00 from General Fund unrestricted account to Water Sewer Engineering linei item; Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept the Proclamation for a long-time businessi in Spring Hope; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed.  seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed.  Chamber  LeeAnn Hahnel from the Chamber told the board about the Car Show. She said that were expecting al large crowd and that the following weekend would be the flea market ini the depot  area.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had: noi new business.  Police Report  Police Chief Gant told thel board that during the month of March they had 205 calls for service, 37 vehicle stops, 72 security checks, 7 vehicle accidents and 6non-chargeable calls at residences. Mayor Pritchard asked about the traffic on Virginia; Chief Gant said that hel had guys out there Chief Gant said that Lt. Leary had done a great job with K9] Jax and wanted the board tol know that hel had trained the dog to the point that he Was one of the best in the area.  giving warnings and that new signs had been ordered.  Managers' Report  Mr. Delonno said that he Wanted to thank Lt. Leary for the wonderful job that he had done. He also mentioned the Corporal Gwaltney had moved on to Nashville but that he would stay part- time. He asked the board if they had and questions about the managers report and they said nop. Commissioners Gwaltney, Griffin and Jefferys had no: new business. Commissioner Cone said that he wanted to throw out the idea of changing the time of the DDB: meeting. Commissioner Lucas told the board that she had attended the COG meeting and that she had Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner, Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  Other Business  somei information for water/sewer grants.  Submitted  Attested  hul L Can  KRl    Page 4-8  Town of Spring Hope Notice if Special Town Board Meeting  Take notice that the undersigned call a meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board on Thursday April 27,2023 at at the Spring Hope" Town Hall for the purpose of adoptinga amendments to the  Asset Management Plan and CIP fort the DEQ grant submission.  Thisi ist the 25th day of April, 2023  Mayor  geep    Page 49  Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - 27 April 2023, 6 PM Town Hall, 118 WI Railroad St  Commissioners: Griffin, Jeffreys, Lucas, and Gwaltney attending,  Staff: Michele Collins, Town Clerk attending.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Drew Griffin at approximately 6 pm.  He determined a quorum oft the Board was present. The Board recited the pledge of allegiance.  New Business: Commissioner Gwaltney made: a motion to adopt Amendmentlofthe: 2022 Asset Management Plans for Water and for Sewer Systems, as well as accompanying Amendment 1 of the 2022 Capital Improvement Plans for Water and for Sewer systems. Motion seconded by Commissioner, Jeffreys. The BoardofCommissioners voted unanimously toa adopt Amendment 1 oft the 2022 Asset Management Plans for Water and Sewer Systems as well as accompanying Amendment 1 of the 2022 Capital Improvement Plans for Water  and for Sewer Systems.  Commissioner Lucas made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner  Jeffreys. Motion to adjourn unanimously passed.  /ad  Wicllik Deur  Attest:  SaR-D    Page 54  Minutes May 1,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A: regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Attorney Markl Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant,  were: in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the minutes of April 3rd as written;  Commissioner Cone seconded and the: motion passed.  New Business  Mr. Delonno told the board that currently the property at 303S S Pine was: zoned Central Business and that the owner wanted toi rezone tol Light Industrial to accommodate storage units. Commissioner Gwaltney made al motion to goi into Public Hearing for map amendment request tochange CB tol LIc on 303 SI Pine; Commissioner Cone seconded. and the motion passed  unanimously. Public Hearing  The owner of 303 S Pine St. John Holland: reminded the board that hel had lost his building the prior year at that location due toal fire. He said that he was unable to: reopen there and had relocated to a spot in Franklin County. He said that he wanted toj place single story storage units on thej property, He also mentioned that hel had satisfied all: requirements that NCDOT had for the area as it pertained to the ditch and drainage. He also said that some oft the units would be temperature controlled and that the gates would close automatically at 9pm. Rocio Broyles from 208 S Walnut St, asked about the trees that were on his property; Mr. Holland said that he would take down the trees. She also asked about the sidewalks and Mr, Commissioner Griffin made al motion tol leavet the public hearing; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Cone asked if there would be any kind of advantage for the town; Mr. Delonno said that the town would collect real property taxes and water/sewer ift there was an office. Commissioner Cone said that his concern was that the area was not conducive tol light  Delonno. said that was. NCDOT right of way. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  industrial and that it would bel best as residential.    Page 05  Mayor Pritchard said he was concerned about the upkeep and look oft the areai in the future. Commissioner. Lucas said she did: not have an: issue with thej property owner putting units on his Commissioner Griffin said he was alright withi it since there was going tol be development standards and: itl had been al business for many years. Commissioner Jefferys said he thoughti it Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the change from CB to LI; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Cone voting against the motion. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to goi into Public Hearing for 2101 NI Pine St. map amendment changing R8 to CB' Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed  land.  would fit well in the area.  unanimously. Public Hearing  Mr, Delonno told the board that Denton's. Automotive wasi requesting to change the parcel of land that they purchased. from R81 to CB to use for their overflow parking. He said that Mr. Denton owned the property adjacent to that he used for automotive repair. Chris Denton asked the board to. look at the diagram that they had drawn and explained that was how they planned on parking the cars. He said that they wanted to do what was necessary Commissioner Griffin made al motion to gol back into regular session; Commissioner Lucas Commissioner, Lucas made ai motion to table the discussion to gather morei intormation; Commissioner Cone seconded the and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pritchard asked the board tol look at the next item, which was the Capital Budget Ordinance. Mr. Delonno told thel board that the ordinance was for the upcoming Water Project Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to approve the ordinance; Commissioner Griffin Commissioner Gwaltney made ai motion to approve the Taxi Lien Advertisement list; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  tol be compliant with the town.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and thati it wasi needed. for accounting purposes. seconded. and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made a1 motion to: renew the contract with) Fields and Cooper for legal services; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno told the board that Budget Amendment 2023-06 contained monies being moved from unrestricted funds to pay for Police radios which would be reimbursed from a state grant and money to] pay the contract out with Nash County for the park. He said that the town would  takel back the responsibilities fort the park on Mclean St.    Page GV  Commissioner Cone made a motion to: accept Budget Amendment 2023-06; Commissioner Mr. Delonno said that Draft 2023-24 did: not include any increase. for the residents. Hei reminded thel board that the next year would be ai reevaluation by the county as it pertained to] property taxes. He also mentioned that thel budgeti included a 3% COLAI for all Employees and that an LeAnne Hahnel told thel board that the Poker Run was: not sponsoring a particular cause and thati ifthere was money left after costs, they would try to do something for the community. She also said that the car show went well with a total of 97 cars shown and 91j judged. Ms. Hahnel also mentioned that the next weekend would bet the Flea Market in the square. Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the event permit for the Poker Run; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-07 insurance refund payment; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  additional 2% would be considered after six months.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no: new business.  Police Chief  Chief Gant told the board that the department had closed 7 prior cases and that he would be giving monthly updates on cases asi it was available. He also said fort the month that there were 102 calls for service, 17t traffic stops and 3 accidents. Chief Gant told thel board that one of the officers had recovered a stolen Dodge Hellcat that] had been stolen from a dealership.  Managers' Report  Mr. Delonno said that besides the updates hel had been giving the board he wanted to: mention that Bobby Ball Public Works Director was working on the valve project with the engineers. Commissioners Gwaltney, Griffin and Lucas had: noi new business. Commissioner Cone saidl he Commissioner, Jefferys said that he wanted to1 recommend that the project for the valves included 11: new valves. Mr. Delonno said that currently 91 had been budgeted for but that more Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  Other Business  was hoping that Denton. Automotive issue could be fixed quickly.  may be added after Bobby had finished testing.  passed unanimously. Submitted  SPRING aie INA  Attest  Kapl    pnge 42  Minutes June5,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJ Jefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to orderand led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner, Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to: accept the minutes oft the May 2023: meeting as written; Mr. Delonno told thel board that nothing had really changed since the budget was first proposed in February. He said that the Finance Officerhad been working with the Local Government Commission to make sure everything Wasi fine. Mr. Delonno told the board that the town was in Commissioner Cone made ai motion to goi into Public Hearing for the 23/24 fiscal year budget;  good fiscal shape.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  There were no comments from the public. seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Collector had done to make the budget successful. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion tol leave Public Hearing; Commissioner Gwaltney Mr. Delonno said that he was; grateful for all the hard work that the Finance Officerand the Tax Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adopt thel budget as proposed; Commissioner Cone Commissioner Cone made a motion to continue the Public Hearing from the May 1,2023 meeting for rezoning of 2101 N Pine St. R8 to CB; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Public Hearing entire area.  Christopher from Denton's, Auto told thel board that they had come up with a new row system for the area that was currently R8.] He said that there would be a driveway to drive around the    pageus  Commissioner Griffini made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the map amendment to change the parcel from R8 to CB,Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to gointo Public Hearing to discuss text amendment for tandem or stacked parking; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed  and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously. Public Hearing  Reid: Hildreth from 305 Oak Street asked thel board to consider excluding residential parcels as itp pertained to tandem or stacked parking. He said that he, as most citizens had more than one Terah Himmelright from Railroad St. said that she currently had 3 vehicles inl her yard and that with a son getting ready to drive they would most likely have ai fourth. She also expressed her request to not include residential in the tandem or stacked parking restrictions. Town Manager. Andrew Delonno said that the amendment was: intended. for commercial Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Griffin Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to add all commercial districts only to the amendment for tandem parking leaving out residential; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Cone: made a motion to goi into Public Hearing for Map amendment changing six parcels from Ll to) R15 (00892 007495 007501 007504 008421 108283),Commissioner Griffin  car and that his were parked: inl his driveway.  properties and that the wording needed tol be corrected. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing the public,  Mr. Delonno said that this area was dense and well suited to R15. There was no comment. from Commissioner Griffin made a motion to. leave the Public Hearing; Commissioner Cone Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to change the parcels from LI to R15; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made al motion to goi into Public Hearing for map: amendment changing R8 to R15 for Parcels 00711 and 336330; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the: motion passed  seconded and the: motion passed unanimously. Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.    Dage U4  Public Hearing  Shantee Henry told the board that she was there representing the landowner Kent Sessoms and Commissioner Griffin made a motion tol leave the Public Hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone made ai motion to deny the change to R8; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the Tax Discoveries, Releases and Water write- offs as written; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno asked the board to approve the new agreement with Braswell Library and the Town of Spring Hope. He reminded the board that the. location would be moved to Spaulding and that the town would continue to allocation monthly stipends tol Braswell. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve the new contract; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Gwaltney madea al motion to approve. BudgetAmendment 2023-08; Commissioner Mr. Delonno told the board that Mr. Bizzell had changed the scope of the branding contract and decided not to use the stakeholder, Mr. Delonno said that a new proposal would have to be Commissioner Cone made aj motion to not accept the amendments to the contract; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  thatl he was requesting the change in the map be denied.  and the motion passed unanimously. and the motion passed unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  adopted.  Police Report  Chief Gant said that there were. 100 total calls for service during the month of May. He also said Commissioners: Jefferys asked when thel bid process for the Water/Sewer project would begin. Mr. Delonno said that some oft the waiting was due to the state but that they werel looking at  that four cases had been resolved. from prior months.  September for bids. New Business  There was: no other new business.  Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to: recess until June 27th for Budget amendments;  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion.passed unanimously.  Submitted  Attest  N 9  R  hhdlikE Da  ELE    vooyt 6S  Minutes June 27,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Recessed Meeting  A1 recessed: meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 61 p.m. at Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Commissioners Tony] Jefferys and Drew Griffin were absent.  the Spring Hope Town Hall ini the Commissioners Room.  The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the pledge.  Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-09 to end the fiscal year; Commisionerlucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to accept the contract forf fiber to cover the town. hall and the depot building; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner. Lucas: made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted  Attested  THE 33 L 1  Wichelek Code  AAA    Vage I  Minutes July3ml,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was helda at71 p.mm. at the Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Also present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Cone: made a motion to approve the minutes of) June 5th regular meeting and the recessed meeting ofjuly 27th as written; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the motion passed. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin asked the Town Manager to explain the agreement between the town and Spaulding as it pertained to the Town of Spring Hope Library's branch of the Braswell Library. Mr. Delonno told the board thatt the agreement was between the Town and Spaulding. He said that in the agreement the town would make some improvements to the space housing Commissioner Jefferys askedi ift the area was. handicap accessible and Mr. Delonno said yes. He also said that the town would sweep the parking lot, make sure that there was appropriate signage and that the Fire Marshall had already given a thumbs up to the area. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin said that hel had toured the area and that he thought it would be a nice spot fort the library. The rest of the board agreed and thanked the members of Spaulding that were present Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept the cooperative agreement with Spaulding Resource Center; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno told the board that Resolution 2024-01 gives the Clerk the authorization to investigate the petition. for annexation. He reminded the board that this was for Walnut Cove Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-01; Commissioner. Lucas  Spring Hope Town Hall: in the Commissioners Room.  Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Mayor Pritchard was absent.  Attorney Mark Edwards. were: in attendance.  New Business  the library and that Braswell was already beginning the task of moving.  forall that they do for the community.  Phase2.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously,  Chamber Updates  Mr. Delonno told the board that he had a preliminary event permit from the Chamber that outlined a few, ideas fort the Pumpkin Festival. He said that there was a: mention about having a carnival and that hel let them know that there were some town concerns about having one.    paqu2  Town Attorney Report Mr. Edwards had no new items. Police ChiefReport  Mr. Delonno told the board that the Chief Gant was on vacation and that while gone he had resuscitated: a young child. He read the report with the emphasis on an incident that ended with an arrest of a suspect who was inj possession of drugs, a handgun and several fake identification cards, He also said that the Police Department had a total of 103 calls for service.  Town Manager's Report  Mr. Delonno told the board that he had spoken with Golden Leaf about the 64Alt water line extension and that they said the town should be looking at other sources off funding as well. He said that there were. five companies who responded to the RFQ for the Depot renovation project and that the selection committee wouldl bel looking at them in the very near future. He also said that Wooten sent in thel locations for the valve project. He said that there was a draft agreement fort thej park and that there would be something for them tol look at in August. Mr. Griffin asked if Golden Leaf wasi not looking favorable at the town. for the grant. Mr. Delonno said that they  were apprehensive about the amount of money for only 20 jobs.  Other Business  Commissioner Jefferys said that he Was worried about the placement of the values and the working ability of the older ones. He said that the old ones may not work when the pipes are being replaced and feels like the town will not be shut down properly. He also said that he was concerned with the fact that it has taken two years to get started with the 3.7-million-dollar project. He also asked if Braswell. Library could give a presentation to the board about what they Mr. Delonno said that the older valves were tested and if they were not working Bobby listed the issue, He also said that the time frame was at the State of North Carolina's discretion since they were administering the funds. Mr. Delonno said that Mike Houston with Rural Water  are going to do.  assisted Bobby with ground penetrating radarinl locating issues. Commissioners Lucas, Cone and Gwaltney had no other business.  Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; ;Commissioner, Jefferys seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted by hickle ECDLL  Attested  SPRING R 8  RP    Page3  Resolution Requesting the Services of the NCI Main Street and Rural Planning Center for the Town of Spring Hope NC  WHEREAS the Spring Hope Town Commissioners wish to undertake the preparation of a Community WHEREAS the Spring Hope Town Commissioners would like assistance with this project from the NC WHEREAS the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center and the Town of Spring Hope have reached an NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Spring Hope Town Commissioners hereby request the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center to assist the Town withi the preparation of a community economic development assessment, agree to reimburse the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center fort the materials, mileage and meal allowances of the Rural Planning staff who assist the Town on this project, are committed to adoption of the assessment, and implementation to begin when the plan is  Economic Development Assessment to focus on economic prosperity; and  Main Street and Rural Planning Center; and agreement on the work to be performed.  completed.  DULY ADOPTED BY THE SPRING HOPE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON:  August 7Hh 8023  Date  SPRING  KBP W. Kyle Pritchard, MAYOR  On DLNP  ATTEST: a  Wch Con Michele Collins, TOWN CLERK    page  RESOLUTION: FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON QUESTION  OF ANNEXATION PURSUANTTOGS. 160A-31  Resolution 2024-02  WHEREAS, a petition requesting annexation of the area described herein has WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has by resolution directed the Town WHEREAS, certification by the Town Clerk as to the sufficiency of the petition NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the  been received; and  Clerk to: investigate the sufficiency of the petition;and  has been made;  Town of Spring Hope, North Carolina that:  Section 1. 5Hh dayo ofsepb  A public hearing on the question of annexation of thearea  described herein will be heldat5H TOWD Hall at 700 (am/om) on the  2023  Section 2. The areaj proposed for annexation is described as: follows: NO3755"W,S88: 25'24'E, 5220452W,5472225E54906,M472240,N00475  Section3 3.  Notice of the public hearing shall be published in Te Nisbuile a newspaper: having general circulation in the Town of Spring Hope,at  igphie  leastt ten (10) days prior to the date oft the public hearing.  bRe  ATTEST:  SPRING )  MEDon   Clerk  w    page 0  Minutes August7,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  AI regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Tony. Jefferys, Brent Cone Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Lindell Kay from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. and] James F. Gwaltney. Commissioner Griffin was absent.  Attorney Ryan King. were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the minutes oft the] July meeting as written;  New Business  Eagle Scout candidate Anna Pullen introduced herself and explained that she needed to doa community project to! help her qualify for the Eagle Scoutl honor. She said she wanted to doa informational kiosk at the Spring Hope Community Park as well as some. light landscaping, Miss Pullen said that she would: need thes signature oft the beneficiary which wouldi be the town Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve thej project; Commissioner) Jefferys seconded and Bruce Naegelen from NC Commerce told thel board that! he was there to speak about creating a plan tol help the town with an Economic Plan. He said that Main Street would do an assessment tol help the town with Economic Development. Mr. Naegelen told the board that he and his CO- workerh had toured the towni in] June with Andrew. He said that since Spring Hope wasa a designated Main Street Community, they would be glad tol help. He also said that the only charges for theirs services would be the cost ofr mileage. He commentedi that the only other requirement Was to sign ai resolution and al Memo of Understanding. Mr. Delonno told the board that the Downtown Development Board would be involved and help in any way. Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept thei resolution with NC Commerce; Commissioner Mr. Delonno asked thel board to consider the new contract with Nash County, He said that the agreement would give the county the ability to continue to use the field at the park even though Commissioner Cone: made ai motion to accept the new agreement with Nash County; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded: and the motion passed unanimously.  tol move. forward.  the motion passed unanimously,  Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  the town would take control of day-to-day operation back.    Vage W  Mr.) Delonno told the board that the Chamber) had submitted an event permit for the Pumpkin Festival. Hei mentioned that it wasi incomplete since there Was no answer on the carnival venue. Hes said that there needs tol be a cut-off date as the town: is noti insured for a carnival orl bouncy houses. Hes said that is why anyone wanting these types ofe events must have additional insurance on their own as well as the company providing services. He and the attorney Ryan King agreed that bothj policies must state and hold the town harmless. Claris Bissette from the Chamber said that the problem ist that there is nol location bige enough to hold the carnival rides as well as the sleep trailers. Mayor Pritchard askedi ift theyl had asked Spaulding ort the owners oft the old Lowes shopping center. Ms. Bissette said she did not know: if anyone had talked abouti it but that she would mention it at the festival meeting. Commissioner Cone asked ift the Chamber could come backi in September with more details, Mr. Delonno said Commissioner Cone made a motion to table the decision on the event permit; Commissioner Mr. Delonno told the board that the upcoming Public Hearing was for a property adjacent toa home at 804 Ei Nash St. He said that the area was: zoned R8 and that the owners were using it to park their logt truck on it. He said thatt they received a: zoning violation and asked tol be rezoned Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into Public Hearing for a map amendment changing Parcel #033161 from R8 toll,Commissioner: Gwaltney seconded and thei motion passed  that the Sept. 5th meeting would be the cut-off date. Jefferys seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  sot that they could park there.  unanimously. Public Hearing  Anita Vasquez, the owner of the property, said that when they purchased the property, they did not realize they couldn't park their truck in the area. She said that right now they were just interested inj parking theirt trucks and she reminded thel board that everything around her was Kent Sessoms made a comment that the board gives everyone a. hard time and that they need to Joseph Hancammon said that hel lived on Oak St. and said that he noticed that many people are against truckers. He said that he supported the change as a fellow trucker. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to gol back into regular session; Commissioner Cone  commercial use. help these people.  seconded andi the motion passed unanimously,  Regular Session  Commissioner Cone said that since there was no opposition. from otherresidents and or Commissioner Cone made a motion toj rezone Parcel #033161 tol LI;C Commissioner Lucas  business owners, he did not have an issue with the change.  seconded and thei motion passed.    Page 7  Commissioner Cone made aj motion to goi intol Public Hearing tos rezone parcels #007770: and #006124 from LI tol R15; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Kent Sessoms said that the board needed to treat everyone the same andi ift they have big pockets Nathan Edwards representing Edwards Inc. said that they did not want the rezoning. He said that they would] like tol keep the area zoned LI even though they had no current plans but that it Cindy Strickland Joyner representing Strickland Industries said she thought that it would be best tol leave the area as LI. She said that less than 1% of Nash County was. LI and that the town Commissioner Cone: made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Lucas seconded  Public Hearing its shouldn't matter.  wouldl Jeave the potential for the future.  may need itt to: stay that Way. and the motion passedi lunanimously.  Regular Session  Commissioner Gwaltney said that the residents around the proposed: rezoning area were very clearwith the fact that they were against any commercial use near their homes. Commissioner Cone mentioned that the letter resented. from the EWO owners of the property referenced Commissioner Gwaltney made aj motion to: rezone parcels #00770 andi #006124 from LI tol R15; Commissioner Cone seconded the motion, Commissioner) Jefferys abstained and Commissioner Mayor Pritchard said! he was disappointed in thel board taking the action for rezoning withouta Commissioner Cone made ar motion to go into Public Hearing for a SUP allowinga Microbrewery at 8031 El Nash St; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded andt the motion passed Antonio Toney asked about. his] public hearing for the Conditional Use Permit, He was told the meeting was at 6:30. He said he was toldi it was at7. The Clerk said that the town would have Pamela and Ryan Pursel asked the board to consider granting a Special Use Permit sO that they could open ai microbrewery at 803 El Nash St. They said that they would: run al family friendly environment and planned on doing Harvest Host which would allow a maximum oft twol RVst to park overnight at the establishment. Lastly, they said that NCDOT would grant thema Commissioner Cone made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner) Lucas seconded  keeping the area residential.  Lucas voted nay. Thei motion passed to3tol. request from the property owner toi rezone.  unanimously.  toi readvertise andi it wouldi be the following month.  driveway permit if they were approved and closed on the property.  and the motion passed.    vages  Commissioner Cone made a) motion to approve the Special Usel Permit with opening and closing times set atl I0am to. lam seven days a week; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded La and the motion Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to set the meeting for Walnut Phase 2a annexation for  passed unanimously.  September 5th; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the motion passed.  Police Chiefs Report checks.  Chief Gant said that the department had 60 calls for service, 63 Vehicle stops and 128 security Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the  motion passed unanimously.  Submitte  WA  Attest  feRD    pngen  Minutes September5,2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7j p.m. at the Members present: Mayor Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Drew Griffin Also present was Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark. Edwards, Public Works Nancy West-Brake from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. and] James F. Gwaltney. Commissioner Cone was absent. Director Bobby Ball and Chief Nathan Gant, Enterprise were: in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and] led the pledge.  Commissioner Gwaltney made al motion to approve thei minutes of the August 7th meeting, move the agenda item Depot Restoration to the top and add a closed session to the end of the meeting;  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  New Business  Andy Lopina and David Gall representing Alliance Architecture told the board that they were grateful fort the opportunity tol help the town with the restoration oft thel Depot) building. Mr. Gall said that he was the contract. Historical Architect and that he had experience with NCDOT and the state. historical offices. Mr. Lopina told the board that once the qualifications were Commissioner Gwaltney made ai motion to accept the qualifications of Alliance Architecture; Mayor Pritchard asked the Clerk to clarify the discharge of property taxes from Spaulding The Clerk explained to the board that the town was: never entitled to collect the property taxes from Spaulding as they were exempt due to their status as a non-profit. She said that Spaulding Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to discharge the 2021 taxes: for Spaulding Resource Center; The Clerk told the board that the prices of opening and closings of cemetery plots by the contractor had increased and that the town would: need to go up tol be able toj pay the increase. She said thati it was the first timei inj many years that the contractor. hadi increased his prices for the service. She also mentioned that concrete and granite ledgers had become an issue atl both  accepted that they would present a contract and specs.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Resource.  was charged because they filed their exempt paperwork late.  Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  cemeteries as they often crack and cause the sinking of graves.    YAgui0  Commissioner Griffin made a motion toi increase the amount charged for cremations at both Meeks and Oakdale by $65.00 as well as to: no longer allow any type ofl ledger to go on top oft the graves; Commissioner. Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pritchard asked the Clerk about the system development report. She referred the question to Bobby Ball. He said that it wasi needed tol be able to enforce the regulations when new developers come to town. Commissioner Jefferys said he thought the discussion: should  wait until the town manager was there. The discussion Was tabled.  Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to accept the amended Nash County Park Agreement which changed the liability to the town; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed The Clerk presented Budget Amendment 2024-01 to reflect the use oft the restricted Peg Channel Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to accept Budget. Amendment 2024-01; Commissioner Karen White from the Chamber asked tol have the permit for the festival approved. She also stated that the carnival wasi not going tol happen. She also said that the street closures hadl been Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the Pumpkin Festival event permit; Commisionerlucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously. Fund money.  Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  approved.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no: new business. Police Chief Report  Chief Gant told the board that there were 100 total calls for service, 18 vehicle stops and five  vehicle accidents. He also said that they had cleared. 5 outstanding cases.  There wasi no additional business from the board. and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to go: into closed session; Commissioner Lucas seconded  Closed Session  Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion tol leave closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Griffin: made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the  and the motion passed unanimously. motion passed unanimously.  Submitted  A  NOPTH  ANchl Dakl CADOL INA  6f    vaye 12  Minutes October 2, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Drew Griffin, Brent Cone and Also] present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Nancy West-Brake from the Nashville Graphic and Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Pastor Larry Perry led a prayer. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the minutes from the September meeting and the agenda; Commissioner. Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Town Manager Andrew Delonno apologized to thel board for walking out of September's BOA Mr. Delonno and Mayor Kyle Pritchard both thanked Former Commissioner TonyJ Jefferys for Town Attorney Mark Edwards told thel board that since Mr. Jefferys had: resigned within sixty days of the election the board would have the task of appointing a new commissioner to serve thei remaining term. He said that this was according tol NCGS and that there wasi noi formal Commissioner Lucas made a motion to appoint aj new: member at the November 6th meeting aftera applications were reviewed; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into Public Hearing for the Annexation of Walnut Cove Phase 2;Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town) Hall in the Commissioners Room.  James F. Gwaltney.  Attorney Mark Edwards, and Chief Nathan Gant.  Enterprise were: in attendance.  meeting. He said that it would not happen again. the two years he served on thel board.  appointment process expressed int the statue.  unanimously.  Public Hearing  Mr. Delonno told the board that Phase 2 would have 101 lots and that they were adjacent to the Commissioner Griffin made al motion tol leave the Public Hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion to: approve the requested annexation of Walnut Cove Phase 2; Commissioner Cone seconded: and the motion passed unanimously.  first phase. There were: no questions from the public.  and the motion passed unanimously.    Yage 13  Mr. Delonno told thel board that the copy of thel Interlocal Agreement with Nash County Parks and Recreation was the final revision. He said that the section that pertained to any equipment Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the final revision of the agreement; Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to table the discussion concerning Alliance architecture firm that was picked tol head the restoration oft the depot building until next month; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  that the town purchased Wasi removed. from the agreement.  Cynthia Crumel with the Community Committee asked thel board to approve the permit for the Pigi in the Depot event. She said that several churches would be competing in the BBQcookoff Commissioner Cone made ai motion to approve thej permit; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the permit from the Chamber for the Dan Finch Pottery event; Commissioneri Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno told the board thel branding exercise hadt tol be postponed due to the contractor pulling out oft thej project. He said that the team from NC Commerce would be starting over Mr. Delonno reminded thel board oft the system development: report that wasi needed for new developments and: regulations for the town's growingi intrastructure needs. He said that the idea had been discussed at the budget retreat last March and funds had been set aside. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to go ahead with the report; Commissioner Lucas Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve. Budget Amendment 2024-02; Commissioner Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into Closed Session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  and that there would alsol be several vendors. the motion passed unanimously,  with a fresh look at economic development.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made a motion to gol backi into open session; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously. Submitted Wudelek  Attest KL  E     GET    Vnge 14  Minutes November 6, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ai regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was heldat7p.m. at the Members present: Mayor Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Drew Griffin, Also] present was Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards, Public Works  Spring Hope Town Hall int the Commissioners Room.  Brent Cone and James F. Gwaltney. Director Bobby Ball and Chief Nathan Gant.  Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise was in: attendance. Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to orderand led the pledge. Commissioner Griffin seconded and the most passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made aj motion to approve the minutes from the October meeting;  New Business  Austin Eubanks from accounting firm TPSA presented the 2022/2023. fiscal audit via zoom. He told thel board that there were noi material errors or compliance problems. He said that they were: not hindered in any way fromi information and noi irregularities. He noted that the only issue was an overspend on al linei item. The Clerk and the Town Manager both said that thei item Town Manager. Andrew Delonno told thel board that the office had: received one application to fill the seat left vacant by former Commissioner Jefferys. He said that Eric Gainey had expressed interest and had sent al letter to that effect that was: includedi ini the packet. Mr. Gainey addressed the board telling them that he felt like he would bring a good bit of Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the application and have Mr. Gainey. fill the seat; Mayor Pritchard gave the oath of office to: new Commissioner Eric Gainey and he tookl his seat Mr. Delonno asked the board tol look at the agreement. from the firm that was picked to do the restoration at the depot, Alliance. Architects. He said that they had revised the costs and that Commissioner Cone made aj motion to approve the contract from. Alliance to: restore the Depot; Mr. Delonno told the board that there was one bid. for the valve project. Het told them that Ed Braswell and Sons had bid $210,000.00 for the eleven-valve plan. Bobby Ball told the board that  had already been corrected.  knowledge and helpfulness to the position.  Commissioner: Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  att the table.  their fees were now 10% oft the project.  Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Yage 15  eleven values were a good amount since they had discovered several valves during thei initial Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept the bid from Braswell; Commissioner Gwaltney  research.  seconded and the motion passed lunanimously.  Code Enforcement  Spring Hope Code Enforcement Officer Shawn Lucas told thel board that 58j properties were cited: for violations in October. He said that the owners of 609 Mclean St had stated their intention tos start thej process of demolition oft the home. Mr. Lucas also said that he would be taking a closerl look atj junk vehicles during the next: few months as the winter rolls in. Mayor Pritchard asked Mr. Lucas about residents parking on the sidewalks. Mr. Lucas said] he noticed that someone was doing thati in one oft the subdivisions but that he could not locate as statement in the ordinances that addressed the problem. The mayor saidi it was a question ofs safety.  Police  Chief Gant to thel board that there had been 105 total calls for service. He said that included 28 vehicle stops, 45s security checks and 6 disturbances. He also said that thanks toat tip from a resident the gold-colored truck that had' been spotted driving suspiciously through  neighborhoods had been stopped and occupants detained.  Town Manager  Mr. Delonno asked thel board to consider thei new. Resolution which would direct town staff to make daily deposits of cash and checks. He said that the new wording oft the resolution would Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the resolution; Commissioner Gwaltney Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the $200,000.00; grant from Golden Leaf for the water line extension; Commissioner Gainey seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno told the board that Tom Whitel had been working on securing the permits for the  help keep the town: in compliance with the state. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Ash Stj properties.  There wasi no: new business. from the board.  Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted  TOWN, P,   Wcb Cac  KRe    pagl IV  Minutes December 4, 2023  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Eric Gainey, Brent Cone and Also, present were Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards, Codel Enforcement Shawn Lucas and Chief Nathan Gant. Hannah Camarena from the Spring Hope Enterprise wasi in attendance. Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to ordera and led the pledge. Commissioner Gainey seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town Hall: in the Commissioners Room, James F. Gwaltney. Commissioner Drew Griffin was absent.  Commissioner Cone made ai motion to approve the minutes from the November 6thi meeting;  Public Forum  Leslie Loux al business owner located on Main St. said she wasi representing thel businesses that received al letter from Codel Enforcement. She said that the letter stated that therel had been complaints about the amount ofi merchandise that was being displayed on the sidewalks. She told thel board that displaying items helped her and the other businesses she represented. Cherrie Pinner from Circle Dr. said that she supported the businesses and wondered ift there could be a middle ground. She said that the items draw attention away from the bad looking Mr. Delonno asked thel board tol look at the Capital Project Ordinance for the restoration oft the Depot Building. He explained that the ordinance would keep the accounting straight for the Commissioner Cone: made al motion to approve the Capital Project Ordinance; Commissioner Mr. Delonno told the board that Budget Amendment 2024-03 was to move money from the Commissioner Cone made aj motion to approve. Amendment 2024-03; Commissioner Gainey Mr. Delonno asked the board to consider the audit response letter. He reminded them that anytime therei is a finding on the audit there must be a response written and signed by all board Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept the letter for the audit response and to send: it to  buildings.  payouts as well as the reimbursements.  Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unrestricted balance to the newly formed project for the restoration.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  members, the town manager and the finance officer.  LGC; Commissioner Gainey seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Vage n  Thel board members and the mayor all thanked Commissioner Gwaltney for serving thel last eleven months tof fulfill the term. left by former Commissioner Wilkins. Commissioner Gwaltney thanked the board and asked them toi remember to always do the right thing. Jennis Toney Carpenter administered the Oath of Office for new Commissioner WilliamT. Commissioner. Lucas made a motion to: nominate Commissioner Griffin as Mayor Pro Temp; Commissioner Cone asked thel board and visitors to pray for Commissioner Griffin who has just Commissioner Gainey made ai motion to accept the 2024 meeting schedule; Commissioner  Toney. Jr. and Re-Elected Commissioner Brenda Lucas.  Commissioner Gainey seconded andt the motion passed unanimously.  lost his father.  Toney seconded and the motion passed unanimously,  Code Enforcement  The code enforcement officer Shawn Lucas told the board that there had been 20 code cases that were sent code violation letters. HE also said that] he had sent letters to] property owners on S. Ash and S) Pine asked them to either board up or securely close their vacant properties. He also noted that the letters that were mentioned earlier: in the Public Forum were sent out due to not  being compliant with the code,  Police  Chief Gant told thel board that there were 76 calls for service which included 9 accidents  investigated and two burglaries. Town Manager  Mr. Delonno saicl that the contract from the architects who were doing the depot restoration had been received. Healso mentioned that there was a workshop for the members oft the  economic development team tol bel held this upcoming Wednesday.  Other Business  Commissioner Cone said that he thought thel board needed to try to come up with a solution as far as. keeping merchandise on the sidewalks. He said it should be allowed with limitations Commissioner Toney agreed. Town. Attorney Mark Edwards said that the best thing to do would be to open a conversation and have the manager come up with new verbiage for the code. Mr. Delonno: also said thata aj public hearing would need tol be scheduled to change an ordinance. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Gainey seconded and the motion  There was no other: new business. passed unanimously.  Mceclal  KA