$5-170  Minutes January 10,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town ofSpring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Tony Also present Was Interim Manager Hal Mason, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash] News and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the agenda and the minutes as written; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Jefferys, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant were also in attendance. Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also] present.  Public Comment in their individual groups. New Business  Mayor Pritchard introduced his advisory boards and they summarized what they planned to do  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the contract. fort the: new Town Manager. Andrew Delonno; Commissioner Lucas seconded; Town. Attorney Mark Edwards told the board to make  sure and insert the correct date and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pritchard congratulated Mr. Delonno and: read hisl bio.  Commissioner Cone asked the board to remember that inj months prior there had been ani issue with businesses trying to. launch electronic gaming stations in their stores. He said that these stores were: in Central and General Business and that electronic gaming and or kiosks were only allowed in Light and Heavy Industrial. He wanted the board to know that there were nowi new stores that were trying to do the same thing. He also read the GS that stated that local police departments could be directed by their boards to enforce any and all ordinances as they Commissioner Cone made a motion to empower Chief Gant and the Police Department to enforce the ordinances related to electronic gaming; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the Mayor Pritchard suggested to thel board that some oft the ARPA money that the town received be given to the employees who worked during the height of the pandemic. He asked the clerk when the plan for the expenditures could be executed. She said that there were some guidelines toi follow first and that with the new: manager coming int the town: needed to wait forl him to  pertained to the location of the establishments.  motion passed unanimously.    P9.171  start. Mr. Mason also said that the town needed to make sure to: follow all oft the criteria fort the Mayor Pritchard said that he wanted to: recommend that thel board changed the current procurement; policy to allow the Chief to have a credit card inl his name. He said that the policy only allowed for two cards that were given to thet tax collector who did the ordering and the finance officer. He said that he would suggest transferring the one that was in the Finance Commissioner Griffin asked the Chiefifhee ever had any issues using the card with the Finance Officers name. ChiefG Gant said no however. he felt like he needed tol have one with him justi in case something happened. Commissioner Griffin asked why both cards were given to the town hall side. The Finance Officer said that her card wasi made available to the Chiefa and the Town Manager. She said that it was done that way due toi fiscal control and toI make sure that there Mr. Mason said he thought that keeping the procurement policy as it Was written was a good idea. Mr. Delonno thei incoming manager said that it was a common practice ofs small  distribution of the funds.  Officers name to the Chief.  was: noi misuse of funds.  municipalities to. limit the number of cards available to employees.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to table the conversation until the new town: manager was inj place to: make aj recommendation; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Cone made aj motion to nominate Commissioner Wilkins tol become the new ex-officio on the Downtown Development Board; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the Commissioner Cone made ai motion to reappoint Commissioner Lucas to: represent Spring Hope atthe UCPCOG; Commissioner Jefferys seconded. and thei motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to appoint Commissioner Jefferys to thel Fire Board;  unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Chamber  Ethan Vester the Spring Hope Chamber President mentioned that he) had been in touch with the owners of thel Bojangles and that they were waiting for some equipment to arrive before they could open. He also said there was aj new: massage office in town that had already open as well as  al newi furniture store coming in February.  Town Attorney Report  Commissioner Cone asked. Attorney Mark Edwards what the status was as. far as the two buildings on. Ash St were concerned. Mr. Edwards said that the paperwork had been sent to Mr.  White's attorney and were: ready tol be signed.    B519  Envirolink Report  John Nelson from Envirolink told thel board that they planned on doing some smoke testing during the second week ofl February. He also said that Mr. Lamm the Operator in Charge suggested that someone. look at the meter: at the plant. Mayor Pritchard asked about the filtration pilot study; Mr. Nelson said that they were aware oft the study and that they would have to getapproval from the Public Water Supply. Mayor Pritchard mentioned that Envirolink would be doing the smoke test, specific hydrant flushing and the filtration study for free. Commissioner Jefferys said that he did not trust that Envirolink would be able to complete these extra duties when they could not manage toj pick up leaves and limbs. He told the Mayor  that nothing was for free. Police Chief Report  Chief Gant told the board that there were only three reported incidents during December and 158 calls for service. He also mentioned that there were 151 reports for street lights out and that he would ask the office ift they knew why the lights may not be getting fixed. He said that one of the stores that had sweepstakes was more. like an internet hub. He said that there were no actual machines but that they used the store. for the connection. Chief Gant said that the ordinance did not include these kinds of connections. Town. Attorney Mark Edwards said that the ordinance was sufficient to cover the stores that had that kind of operation.  Town Hall Report  Interim Manager Hal Mason mentioned that the Planning Board approved the plat for Bryson's Ridge with conditions. He said that they wanted to: review the Subdivision ordinance ini the near future. He said that the items should be passed along to the new town: manager and taken He also said that there was an application for the same subdivision tol be annexed and that the Mr. Mason thanked the board. for the opportunity to serve the town: for the past months. Ruth Emory with. Alliance Code Enforcement told thel board that they were ablei to abate many cases during the month. She said that there was a civil penalty served to thei residents on Hopkins Ave. She also said that a total of 107 çases had been closed outof the 1201 that were Ms. Emory said that during thel last meeting an appeal hearing was. held for 205 W Main St. and that the finding off fact order Was upheld by the Board of Commissioners. She said that as of tonight's meeting 30 days had past and thatt there was. little to: no progress made on thel building demolition, rehab or obtaining a: new contractor. Ms. Emory said she had done a visual inspection and noticed that the building seemed tol be collapsing more. Shes said Mr. Clark called her onl her way tot the meeting and said that he had done work over the weekend himself. Commissioner Cone said he felt as though Mr. Clark has had every opportunity to comply with the Board of Commissioners requests. Commissioner Griffin asked what the next step would be as far as Mr. Clark. Ms. Emory said that they would write up the ordinance and have it  into consideration when he arrives.  new manager would take that into consideration.  opened during the time theyl hadl been working fort the town.    8-33  completed byt the end of the week. She said that the ordinance would give thet town the powerto Ms. Emory also mentioned that there would be an appeal hearing as far as the case with the goats that were complained about on East Nash St. She said that the goats were a: zoning  demolish the building ift they SO desired.  violation.  There wasi no. new business by the Commissioners  Commissioner Cone made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the  motion passed unanimously.  Submitted  Attested  Whoiblla Michelel KCollins Town Clerk  SFAING wpRp  S)    B-R  Minutes February7,2022  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Tony Also] present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant were also in attendance. Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also present. Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the agenda and the minutes from the January 10th meeting; Commissioner Cone seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Jefferys, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Appeal Hearing hearing.  The clerk swore: in Derek Mabe from Alliance Code Enforcement and Brandi Apetsi for the Mr. Mabe read the code violation and stated that Ms. Apetsi was sent al lettert toinform her that she was in violation of Spring Hope code prohibiting farm animals in town. limits. He said she Ms. Apetsi said that she. has two children that are on the Autism Spectrum and that the goats seem to. help them. Shes said she was aware when she gott the goats that they were not allowed but that she planned on asking for an accommodation. She said that the goats were calm and The board asked her tol bring in documentation that would help with the decision. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to table the discussion/hearing: until more evidence could be obtained; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Derek Made from Alliance Code Enforcement told thel board that thel building located at 205 W. Commissioner, Jefferys said he also noticed that the building still looked like it didi months prior. Commissioner Cone also said that thel building was now touching the neighboring structure. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to pass the Ordinance instructing the town to demolish the building at 205 W Main St.: Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed  understood and was going to contact the town.  that theys stayed either inl her yard or on her sun porch.  Main St had not been repaired as the order stated.  unanimously.    P5.180  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept Resolution 2022-02 receiving funds from Session Law 2021-06; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept Resolution 2022-01 expending Federal Funds under the ARPA: for Premium Pay:Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed  unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept Budget Amendment 2022-03 moving ARPA. funds into expenditures from revenue; Commissioner, Jefferys seconded and the motion passed Katie Fisher from the Wooten Company presented the Interlocal Agreement fort the grant monies received by Nash County. She said that the county was] purposing usingt the grant to erect two wash stations within the town limits. Ms. Fisher said that the grant would cover the Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the agreement; Commissioner Lucas seconded  unanimously.  cost oft thet two stations for one year excluding the Water.  and the motion passedi iunanimously.  Town. Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new business.  Envirolink Report  John Nelson from Envirolink gave thei monthly report. He said that they would bes starting smoke testing on February 24th and would continue through March on Thursday and Fridays. He also mentioned that the meter att the Mclean St well needed to be replaced. Commissioner Cone asked ift there was any kind of schedule to refill the holes that were. left after the. leaks. Mr. Nelson said that he was waiting for the compactor: machine toi return from the shop.  Police Chiefs Report  Chief Gant told the board that there were several incidents that included 170 calls for service, 48 Commissioner Wilkins thankedi the Chief for the work that the officers were doing on trying to  vehicle stops and two. lights reported out. reduce the speed on Louisburg Rd. Town Manager's Report  Mr. Delonno thanked the board for the opportunity to serve the town. He said that there were a lot of things going oni ini town. Hej pointed out that the bids fort the separation of the mowing part of the public works responsibilities came: in very high. He also said that hel had spoken with Mike Tolson concerning the AIA Grant. He said he reviewed the wastewater section and gave Mr. Tolson his recommendations on changes. He also said that he thought going after the  USDA grant right now was not a good idea.    95.181  Commissioner Griffin asked ift the bid was going back out forl leaf and limb collection; Mr. Delonno said he could send out something more specifici ift the board wanted. The board Mayor Pritchard said he was excited to see that the CMAQproject was still an option. Mr. Delonno said that there was a good: meeting with NCDOT and that there was still time to cancel Commissioner Cone made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the  members agreed to resend the RFP. for leaf, limb and mowing services.  the grant and use the Powell Bill money for streeti repair.  motion passed unanimously. Submitted by  Attestedby  KAelb  NORTH CAROLINA  bD  6    Pbjs2  Minutes March7,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A1 regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was heldat7p p.m. at the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Tony Also] present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to a approve the agenda and the minutes oft the February 7thr meeting; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Jefferys, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also] present.  Public Comment  Stacie Shatzer the new County Manager introduced herself, She told the board that shel had been with Nash County fori many years. Ms. Shatzer said that she had a special placei inl herl heart for Spring Hope as shel had lived ini the area. She reminded the board that the county and their Robin Koricanek thanked the board members for their service. She asked the board to support the committee's created by the mayor. She also said thats she hoped that the board would not Robin Van Dorn told the board that she lived on' Walnut Court. She said that her concern was the drainage issues since the development ofWalnut Cove began. She said that they didn'thave any idea until the land was being cleared that there were approved plans for the area. She said she Was told that the only thing she could do Was filli in her land. Ms. Van Dorn said thata representative from the NC: Department of Environmental Quality told her that run off was an unavoidable: result of economic growth. She said that the new: manager Mr. Delonno had been working with her on the issue as well as Commissioner, Jefferys. Ms. Van Dorn said that she felt like the new development' was more of a priority than the established residential homes. Commisionerlucas made a motion to: reopen the Appeal hearing for Brandi Apetsi; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  resources were available to the town.  throw up roadblocks and go to the events held in town.  Appeal Hearing  Town. Attorney Mark Edwards asked Ms. Apetsi ifs shel had anything else to add besides thenote from the children's) physician. She said that she did notl have any additional information. Mr. Edwards read thet town's ordinance that pertained to the restriction of farm animals within city    867  limits. He also noted that the town hadi received several letters of complaints from residents in Commissioner Wilkins asked Ms. Apetsi ifs shel had any other animals atl her home. Ms. Apetsi said shel had three dogs and one chicken. Commissioner Cone asked heri ifs shel had any quails or Commissioner Cone made aj motion to close the hearing; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the Commissioner Griffin said that he lived: next door toi Ms. Apetsi and would: not vote as he would Commissioner Cone said that the board represented all the residents and that there had been complaints. He also mentioned that it was a code violation and that all residents had tol be taken Commissioner Cone made a motion to uphold the Code Enforcement's findings as well as to follow the town ordinance not to allow goats within the town's limits; Commisionerlucas  the area of Ms. Apetsi' sl home. rabbits; Ms. Apetsi said no. motion passed unanimously. be directly affected.  into consideration.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Ordinance Update  Mr. Delonno told thel board that there was asbestos found in some parts oft thel building at 205 WMain Street. He said that the town would need to. havei ita abated before the building couldi be demolished. Hei told the board that asbestos hadj just been found at the end oft the prior week  and that quotes were being received for the work.  Utility Update  Mr. DeIonno told that board that he had: met with William Lamm from Envirolink regarding issues at some oft town owned facilities. He said he would have more details during the  Managers Report. No Parking Ordinances  Commissioner Lucas asked the homeowner of the corner. house how often cars are parked on Hopkins Ave. as well as the number of cars. The resident replied that there may be three cars during the day and one at: night. She said that she thought that was too: much for the road near thes school and she alsot thought that Branch St. was. hazardous with trucks and trailers parked on both sides. The resident said hel had been there three years without an incident and that his Mr. Delonno said that there were cars parked on Hopkins daily and he referred to the pictures that were included in the packet. He said that what was different about Hopkins was that it had a double yellow. line, the road Was narrow, cars were parked to close to the corner: and it wasa  daughter's handicap van needed tol bej parked on the street.  road heavily traveled by school buses.    P5bT  Commissioner Griffin commented that Code Enforcement had opened a case and sent warning letters to the owner: about the parking situation. Commissioner Griffin said hel had seen cars: in his area that were without plates and he also said he doubted an ambulance could even turn Commissioner Cone said that hel has seen cars being worked on the street. He also said that there were: repeated violations as well as dozens of complaints from residents. Commissioner Cone also commented that the board was there for the good of all residents. Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept both No Parking Ordinances which would prohibit parking on all ofl Hopkins Ave. and on the Right Side of El Branch Stg going toward Louisburg Rd.; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  down the street with the way. hei is parking.  Paving Project  The clerk informed the board that some repair paving was currently being performed on several streets ini town. She said that the town office had been gathering quotes since June 2021. She said that the project had been stalled due to funding and the closure of the concrete plant. Ethan Vester asked the board for permission to use the Depot area fort the growing ofal large pumpkin and that his father would be taking care ofa all the upkeep. He said that there would be live updates on the progress of the growth. He also said that the benches and three flower beds Mr. Vester also said that he was: interested in bringing a car show to town. He said that the show would: mean the closing of Pine St; the clerk asked: if hel had gotten NCDOT approvalto Mr. Delonno said that in the future there should be more time allotted before events are Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to conditionally approve both items brought by the Chamber; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Chamber of Commerce  would have tol be removed temporarily for the pumpkin.  close the state road. Mr. Vesters said) he did not have approval yet.  approved.  Attorney Report  Town Attorney Mark Edwards told the board that thel buildings on. Ash St. had not gone through the closing procedure yet but that he was hoping it would soon.  Envirolink Report  John Nelson said that hydrant testing would begin on the 15th of the month. He also said that  smoke testing would continue the IOthand the Ith.  Police Chiefs Report  Chief Gant said that there was. 113 calls for service ini the prior month including several traffic  accidents, traffic stops, security checks and a few street lights out.    B3785  Town Manager's Report  Mr. Delonno referred to the list of things that had been going on during the month. He told the board that a prior issue on Mclean St. with the road had become more urgent. He said he had gotten an engineer to. look at and estimate the cost of fixing the road which hes said had the potential of wash out in the future. He said he was quoted aj price of $10,250.00 to repair the Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the expenditure of $10,250.00 to repair Mclean  road and that the funds would. have to come. from Powell Bill.  St.; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Other Business  Commissioner Wilkins said she thoughti it was important for all members oft the board to show courtesy when shopping in local stores. She said the members needed to remember that they Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  represent the town. passed unanimously. Submitted by  Attested by  Widikk Cas  sRl    PB-St  Minutes April 4,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held lat7p.m. att the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Tony Also] present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to orderand led thej pledge of allegiance. meeting; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Jefferys and Drew Griffin. Commissioner Wilkins was absent. Attorney Mark. Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also present.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the agenda and thei minutes from the March 7th  Public Forum  Robin Van Dorn a resident from Walnut Court told the board that she had spoken with Tom White the developer for Walnut Cove about her concerns. She said that she was satisfied with Robin Koricanek said she felt like thei rules fort the public forum had changed several times in the past months. She said shel liked the thought of following rules and wanted them to be enforced. Town Manager Andrew Delonno told thel board that the town had secured a contract witha demolition company to: remove the building located at 205 WI Main St. He mentioned that the Mr. Delonno explained to the board that there had been several expenditures from the Powell Bill: funds due toi needed repairs. He reminded the board that these are the same funds that had been originally put aside forthe CMAQ project which had been delayed several years. He asked thel board to allow the town to withdraw from the project. Mr. DeIonno also noted that withdrawing now would not cause any issues with NCDOT since the town did not expend and Commissioner Cone made ai motion withdraw. from the CMAQ: project; Commissioner Griffin  what he told her and she thanked thel board.  Old Business  company doing the demo was thes same company that did the abatement.  funds.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    New) Business  Phyllis Pearson from Petway, Mills andi Pearson presented the 2021 financial audit. Ms. Pearson said that the presentation was late due tol her office staffingi issues. She also said that there were noi fiscal irregularities and that the town has received an unmodified or clean opinion. She did mention that the water and sewer: fund ended with al loss of $4,154.001 which was due to  depreciation.  Mr. DeIonno thanked Ms. Pearson.  Commissioner Cone made a motion that all people who want to speak at public forum need to sign up early, give their name, topic and address when they are a submitting their intention to speak. As well as having each speaker introduce themselves along with their address at the meeting and that they would only be permitted 3 minutes to speak andi ift they were a group, they must delegate one speaker; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the motion passed Mike Tolson with Mack Gay and Associates gave an update on the AIA consulting grant. He told thel board that he had found several issues within the system including manholes that were inj poor condition. He said that 80to 90 percent of the system Was atl least 40 years old and needed tol be rehabbed. He recommended that the board try to: reduce theI&I therefore The board voted to appoint Mark Corvin and LeaAnne Hahnel to the Downtown Development Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the Budget Amendment 2022-04. transferring monies from revenue to expense for the AIA Grant project; Commissioner Cone seconded and  unanimously.  increasing the revenue.  Board.  the: motion passed unanimously. Town Attorney Report  Town Attorney Mark Edwards told the board that the closing oft the two buildings on Ash St.  should take place within the next two weeks.  Envirolink Police Report Manager's Report  John Nelson with Envirolink read the monthly report. Chief Gant gave the report fort the Police Department.  Town Manager Andrew Delonno gave his monthly report which included updates on ARPA,  NCRWA, Bryson's Ridge and Mclean St. washout. There were: no new items by thel board.    P989  Commissioner Cone made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted' by  Attested  V BPRING 0 Se  KRt2    Minutes May 2,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  AI regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. att the Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Tony Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Cone made a motion to: approve the agenda and the minutes from the April 4th meeting; Commissioner Griffin seconded. and the motion passed unanimously. Town Manager Andrew Delonno: informed the board that the town was waiting fori material testing to come back on the building at 205 W Main St. He said that the facade would come down once the tests were done. Commissioner Jefferys asked where the materials were. found;  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Jefferys, Drew Griffin and Prudence Wilkins. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also present.  Mr. Delonno said in the wood and brick.  New Business Water/Sewer Rates  Mr. Delonno said that North Carolina Rural Waterl had found that the town: needed toi increase the water and sewer: rates tol keep from running the fund in the red. He also said that the rates that were: included in thej packer were not quite finished and that he would have the rest oft the study in June. Mayor Pritchard asked Commissioner Conei ifl he remembered the past rate study from previous years. Commissioner Cone said that the old plan focused on the commercial: rates and that the plan was: not followed due to covid. Commissioner Jefferys asked where the data was that Rural Water used to come up the rates. Mr. Delonno: said that Sandra Morris could get  the data for thel board to see.  GFLrates  Mr. Delonno explained that GFL was purposing a slight rate: increase that may include thel large recycling bins for all customers. Commissioner Cone asked what the extra cost was currently fort the large bins; the clerk said it was an extra $10.00. Mr. Delonno told the board that the decision. for the ratei increase would: need tol be decided by the end oft the fiscal year. Mr. Delonno asked thel board tol look at the contract for planning services. He said that they would review the ordinance and help tos make the town 160D compliant. Commissioner Jefferies    asked ift this would be timely; Mr. Delonno said hel has asked the company to spread the Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to. approve the contract with May and Place for bookkeeping services; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion pass unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the audit contract with Thompson Price Scott Adams; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the advertisement of the delinquent 2021 taxes; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve Budget Amendment 2022-05movingi money from supplies and: materials in Water/Sewer to Salaries in the same fund; Commissioner  financial burden SO that it would be in two fiscal year.  Wilkins seconded and the motion passedunanimously.  Town Attorney Report  Mr. Edwards told the town that the sale oft the two. Ash St. buildings was complete and thatthe  final paperwork was on the way. Envirolink Report totheir attention. Police Chief's Report  Envirolink did not have a representative due to an emergency. Commissioner Cone asked ift there Was aj plan for the late leaf and] limb pickup. Mr. Delonno said that the subject had been brought  Chief Gant said that they had several calls for service and no street light outages. He told the board that Officer Barbour would be the new. K9 officer and that he would be driving the K9  vehicle and that Lenhardt would bei ini the Dodge truck.  Manager's Report  Mr. DeIonno told the board that he was able to submit the grant for the Depot building. He told the board the sampling at the Community Building showed as small amount of mold spores and it was very manageable. He toldt the board that a Public Works Director was hired as a liaison with Envirolink. He also told the board that Wooten would be the engineers who would help the town with the infrastructure projects being paid for with the state allocation of $3.7million. Commissioner Cone made al motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  There Was no additional business from the board.  passed unanimously. Submitted  Attested    Minutes June 6, 2022  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting  Ai regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 71 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 Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and ledt the pledge of allegiance.  Spring Hope Library.  Griffin and Prudence Wilkins. Commissioner Cone was absent. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also] present.  Commissioner Lucas made a motion to accept the agenda adding items about the pedestrian bridge, code enforcement and moving Mike Tolson's report to the beginning; Commissioner Commissionerl Lucas made a motion to accept the minutes with the concerns; Commissioner  Jefferies seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  David and Denise Beamer told thel board that they were concerned about loud music near their home on Hopkins as well as an incident that happened ini front of theirhome. Mr. Beamer said that there was a disturbance and that he did: not feel as though the police officer had handledit correctly. He said that the officer. had an attitude and that he wanted: itl known that he saw what appeared tol be a handgun even though the officer said it wasi not. Commissioner Wilkins asked ifthey had spoken with the Chief. Chief Gant said that hel had been to their home several times Chief Gant said he watched the footage and that the officer handled the situation the way he was trained. He also said that they had warned the Beaners not to use 911 unless it was at true Ms. Beamer asked ifi it would be possible 1ol begin a campaign to catch people with loud music or speeding. Mr. Delonno said that thei issue with that is catching the vehicle during the incident. Commissioner Wilkins said that sometimes a police car willl bei in her yard trying to catch speeders. Chief Gant said that police department is actively trying to enforce the ordinances. Terah Himmelright stated that she was concerned about Hurricane Preparedness. She mentioned that there were several named storms predicted for the upcoming season. She said she wanted tol know what the emergency plan was for the town and: if generators were available in case of power outages. She also asked whati ifa any plans had been made to] provide potable water. She also mentioned that there had been no: response or follow-up on a barking dog in her  and that there seemed tol be no one home.  emergency.    neighborhood. Ms. Himmelright also agreed that there should be some: follow-up on citizens' Mike Tolson from Mack Gay and Associates presented his findings on the water system He said during his evaluation of the system he found that the distribution system wasi in poor conditions due to the age. He said that some of the hydrants were approaching 60 years old and would: need tol be replaced. He also said that replacement and or rehabilitation of the pipes was a good idea due to the galvanized pipe. He said that the water mains in the middle of town would be some of Mr. Tolson said that the town's maps were noti in thel best condition and that they had been digitized. He said that the chemicals found: in the water were all at acceptable levels. He said that the well water would not be the first thing that should bel looked at to clear up any issues Commissioner Jefferys said he believed that the town needed toi find ways to shut down parts of the town for repairs instead oft the entire town. Mr. Tolson said he was: right and thatt there need tol be more valves connecting the town. Commissioner Jefferys also asked: ift there was a set oft the plans for the plant; Mr. Tolson said whatever he found at the plant he would give back to the Mayor Pritchard mentioned the amount ofi iron and manganese at one of the wells seen tol be higher than the others. Mr. Tolson said it was: not: a health concern buti iti may stain clothes. Ms. Himmelright asked ifd opening the hydrants for flushing could cause: main breaks. Mr. Tolson said that the hydrant should be turned slowly no matter. how old thel hydrant.  concerns.  the oldest and should be looked at first.  he said that the pipes should be thej priority.  town.  Chamber Of Commerce  Chamber President Ethan Vester asked the board for their go ahead on having the Dan Finch Pottery Market ini town. He said that it would be in November and would: include vendors and Mr. Vester said that the pumpkin in the depot area was currently less than 6 feet long and that there would only be one flowering plant. Mayor Pritchard asked when the drop off near the pumpkin would be fixed; he said that a crew would be sent out tol level off the land. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to support the Chamber with thel Finch Market; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The clerk explained the water and sewer write offs as well as the tax write offs. Commissioner Wilkins asked what the rationale was fort thej people; the clerk said that theyj justi refused. She also explained that all avenues had been exhausted to collect. She said that this Was a: rare occasion and that the people that owed the most as far as taxes were on the foreclosure list. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the water and tax write offs; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made al motion to accept the discoveries and releases; Commissioner  music: in the depot area.  Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Jefferys said that the rate. hike had tol happen and that he would like to talk about itmore. He said that the was unhappy with a rate hike especially since people are struggling. Commissioner Griffin said he thought it would be a good idea since everyone Was not there. Commissioner Lucas asked what the money would go towards and where it would be spent. Mr. Delonno said the increase would go towards funding a town operated system. The clerk explained that the rates had tol be increased this much to be able tol be able to run the department without interruption. She explained that the time was short and thati it would hurt int the long run to wait. She said that to: no increase would be a red flag to the state and that they Commissioner Jefferys made ai motion to table the rate. hike. There was: not as second so the Commissioner, Lucas made aj motion to accept. he Option loft the rate hike; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed with 3. Ayes and one Nay from Commissioner Jefferys. Mr. Delonno told the board that with a 2 dollar increase for GFL all residents would receive a Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the 2-dollar amount that would give every resident a large recycling bin; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed  could come in and take over.  motion died.  large recycling cart.  unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to go into Public Hearing; Commissioner Lucas seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  Mr. Delonno said that there would be a. 3% COLA: for all employees. He also commented that there was a 20% increase in health insurance which had been absorbed by thet town. Mr. Delonno said thatt thes staffe explored many ways to: fund the $4,000.00: increase which would alsoi increase all the benefits. He said that the whole package would be $800,000.00 and raise the Mayor Pritchard said that it would bei more. like. .79 for the raises. Mr. Delonno. said that the following year the town would have an additional tax base to grow the General Fund. Mr. Delonno said he wanted to have a classification study tol be able to: fairly give merit raises rather than just a straight raise fore everyone. Mr. Delonno said that he hadi tos shift employees to water and sewer tor make the 3% COLA work. Commissioner Wilkins asked how the town would retain Police Officers; Mr. Delonno said that if someone wanted to work for Spring Hope then Mayor Pritchard asked Chief Gant how. longl he had been working with Spring Hope; he said 8 years. He also said that hel had not received ai raise since he had been there and that the former Chiefmade: al lot more. He said hel had several officers that qualified for public assistance and Commissioner Griffin made aj motion tol leave the Public Hearing; Commissioner Lucas  taxi rate from .67 to1.05.  they would.  that they may leave without aj raise.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the contract from Fields and Cooper for legal services; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno presented the new Stewart Land Consulting contract. Mayor Pritchard said that he did: not want to received information directly from town staff asi far as the work sessions but would rather talk with the consultants. Mr. Delonno said that the contract was with the stafft to keep the costs down and that to go back to them with changes would cost more. Mayor Pritchard asked what an example would be and or cause fort the consulting company'shold harmless statement to be put into effect. Mr. Edwards said that ift the administrator or town would apply the finds from the consulting companyi incorrectly to cause a lawsuit then Stewart Commissioner Griffin asked Mr. Edwards if Stewart would bel looking through the ordinances and: making sure that the town was compliant with the state. Mr. Delonno said they would also bea adding what state. law would allowl but that the town did: not have already inj place. Mr. Delonno made it clear that nothing will be changed without thel board's approval. Commissioner, Jefferys asked if changes would be shown to the board as they were finished; Mr. Delonno said yes. Commissioner Jefferys also said that extra meetings with the consultants would be a waste on him and that Mr. Delonno was hired tol be the manager and that the board Mr. Delonno said that there was a face-to-face meeting scheduled with the BOC and with the Commissioner Lucas made al motion to accept the contract with Stewart Land Development as written; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno. said that the new contract with Southern Coarsen would include cleaning and conditioning. He said that the response time was 24 hours. Mayor Pritchard asked why the repainting was: not until 2027 even though there was rust noticeable. Mr. Delonno said that the necessary repairs would be done with their inspections. Mr. Delonno said that they would clean and inspect all areas. Commissioner Jefferys asked how many days the tanks would be empty while it was being painted. Mr. Delonno said that he would. find out the answers. Commissioner Jefferys made ai motion to accept the contract with Southern Corrosion; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno explained to the board that the town's water and sewer rates would have tog goup tol be able tol make the fund healthy. He said that NCRWA had done the rate study and had determined that the current rate was sO. low that the fund would be running ini the red by the end of 2023. Mr. Delonno said that there would be a large increase in the first year and smallerin the future years. He said that unfortunately the rates. had: not been increased in many years and Commissioner Wilkins said she thought that the increase would be too much for people right Mayor Pritchard asked if the rate percentage hike was only on the base rate or Was: it on all ofi it. Mr. Delonno. said that the: rate would go: up on thel base and on the pers gallon usage.  would bel held harmless.  needed to trust him ini the position.  Planning Board.  that they were trying toi in a sense play catch up. now with the cost of everything rising.    Mayor Pritchard asked ift there was any way that the money set aside for Capital Outlay in Water/Sewer could bej puti into General Fund. The Clerk said no that the funds could: not be The Clerk said that she would also like aj raise and felt insulted that she northe other ladies in the office were being considered: in the conversation. She explained that the money was just not Commissioner Lucas said she didn'tsee a point in tabling the budget that the money would not Commissioner Lucas made a motion to adopt the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget; Commissioner Mr. Delonno asked thel board tol look at the Walnut Covel light diagram. He said that Mr. White needed the approval tol be able to turn over everything to the contractor. Mayor Pritchard asked which one oft the. lights would cast the lights better. Mr. DeIonno said he could ask Duke Energy Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the map with the condition of seeing the and approving the type; Commissioner. Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to pass Budget Amendment 2022-06: moving revenue amount of $20,000.001 to expenditure in Water/Sewer; Commissioner Jefferys seconded and the Mr. Delonno said he met with NCDOT and spoke about the pedestrian bridge. He said that there were al lot of safety issues and wanted tol know ifthe town wanted toj pursue. al new scope ofwork. Mayor Pritchard askedi if DOTI had approved ai new scope of work; Mr. Delonno said Commissioner Griffin made a motion to allow town manager to talk with NCDOT; Commissioner Jefferys-seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  intermingled.  there and that General Fund could not carry a large increase.  suddenly appear.  Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and wanted tol knowift the board had a preference.  motion passed unanimously.  that the only thing they agree to was demolition.  Police Chiefs Report  Chief Gant said that there were 131 security checks, 3t traffic accidents and 196 calls for service during the prior month. He also reported that the box truck and trailer that was stolen from the Duck Thru was recovered within twoO days oft the incident. Chief Gant said that there wasa break in a business on Main St and at the solar farm outside oft town. He also reported thatl he  had picked up the truck that he received: from the Dept. of Defense. Town. Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new business.  Manager's Report  Mr. Delonno said that the remediation plan for 205 W: Main St. wasi in and he was waiting for Mr. Delonno said that most of the items that were on his report had been discussed.  the new demolition schedule.    Mr. Delonno said that the lead time was about 5 weeks forthe new air conditioning unit for the Mayor Pritchard asked Commissioner, Jefferys about the report on the hydrants after the major fire in town. Commissioner, Jefferys said that Wooten. Engineering had the reports from the hydrant issues and asked when the projects would begin asi far ast the capital projects. Mr. Commissioner Jefferys also said that the development in Walnut Cove Was moving along and Mayor Pritchard asked about the keys tot the wells; Mr. Delonno said that there was a copy of the keys in the office. Mayor Pritchard wanted tol know why they weren't available during the fire. The clerk said that she and Sandra tried to call Envirolink who according to their contract Commissioner, Jefferys said that ifa all the wells were running there would only be 200 gallons a minute running. He said that the tanks were drained: in less than an hour and that no town would be able to keep up with them. He said the fire department was trained for that kind of Mayor Pritchard said did not like Mr. Delonno copying all the board: members in] his emails. Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin called for an adjournment; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and  town hall so the next meeting may be at the library as well.  Delonno said probably in July.  that Tom White would be turning things over toi the contractor.  they have a 24-hour service. She said that they would not answer the call.  issue and that they did a great job.  the motion passed unanimously.  Submitted  Attested  HOPE G C  hlicel cCa  4R    Minutes June 17,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  As special called meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 8:30 Members present: Mayor William Pritchard, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, TonyJefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager. Andrew Delonno and Town Clerk Michele Collins. Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News and Mayor Pritchard wasi not present at 8:30, Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin called the meeting to Commissioner Griffin said that the purpose for the meeting was end oft the year adjustments. The finance officer explained thel budget amendment 2022-071 moving items from one! linei item toa another. Thesei including large amounts from Admin to. Police department salaries and money from Admin to Sanitation. Waterand Sewer salaries were alsoincreased due to ai new employee Commissioner Cone: made aj motion to accept amendment 2022-07; Commissioner Wilkins Commissioner Cone made ai motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Wilkins seconded  a.m. in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Brent Cone and Prudence Wilkins.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were: also present  order.  from a line item in Water/Sewer.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. and the motion passed unanimously.  Mayor Pritchard wasi in attendance for the closed session.  Closed Session passed unanimously. Submitted  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion' to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  Attested  PRING HOP  Wlolt. Coou  KR      Minutes July5,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  At 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, Tony] Jefferys, Drew Also present was Town Manager Andrew Delonno, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Lindell Kay from the Spring Hope Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room. Griffin, Prudence Wilkins and Commissioner Cone. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  also present.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and] led the pledge of allegiance.  Commissioner Griffin madea al motion to approve the agenda with the addition of a resolution to cancel the old watertank contract; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 6th and the special called meeting of June 17th; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion Town Manager. Andrew Delonno asked the board to consider the contract with Wooten Engineering He explained that they would carry out the task orders and work related to the $3.7million-dollar Water/Sewer projects. Commissioner Jefferys asked ifl he had already given them an idea ofv what some oft the work could involve. Mr. Delonno said that hel had given them a general idea and that once the contract was signed Wooten would be project specific. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to approve the contract with Wooten Engineering; Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept ther resolution to cancel the contract with Suez; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion. Town. Attorney Mark Edwards told the board that all the Commissioners would: need tos sign the resolution since it was a stipulation ini the  unanimously.  passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  contract.  Commissioner Cone seconded and thei motion passedunanimously.  Mr. Delonno asked the board tol looked at the revised contract for the new tank company Southern Corrosion. He said the difference was that the Mclean St. tank would be painted in the first year. Hei noted that there was a price difference of $2,000.00 dollars for the change. Commissioner Jefferys reminded the board that thet tank would be down for several weeks and Commissioner Griffin made a motion to: approve the revised contract with Southern Corrosion;  that the wells must bei in good working order before the tank is down Commissioner Cone seconded and thei motion passed unanimously.    Spring Hope Changer President Ethan Vester informed the board that along with Michael at Show side they were sponsoring a spaghetti drive thru fund: raiser fort the police department. He said that they would hold: it on July 31 and hope to raise money for needed equipment. He also said that there appeared tol be two baby pumpkins growing and that they were: monitoring them to see which one would be the most viable. He also: mentioned that hel had seen a lot of cars Ruth Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement was present. She old thel board that she hada hearing scheduled for] July 20th, with John Clark concerning his buildings on West Main St. She  speeding on North Pine St.  also said that ACEI had opened 188 case and abated/closed: 164.  Town Attorney Report  Town Attorney Mark Edwards said that his business would be in closed session. Commissioner Cone asked if Bobby Ball the Public Works Director would be coming to the meetings to give a report oft the monthly water/sewer updates. Mr. Delonno. said that sometimes  Bobby would be there and other times he would give the report.  Police Chiefs Report  Chief Gant said that there were 154 calls fors service. He said that they sponsored Kona Ice and thati it was a great turnout on a hot day. He asked Ethan Vester where he had seen thei most speeding; Ethan said downtown coming from Branch going north on Pine. Chief Gant said he  would put the trailer in that vicinity. Town Manager Report  Mr. Delonno updated the information on the elevated bridge and that NCDOT Rail Division Mr. Delonno explained that the Down East Home Consortium partnership was changing and that Nash County would: nol longer be involved. He said that the funds associated with that Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  would agree to a scope of work that would repair the bridge.  program were strict and hard to obtain. and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone: made a: motion to go into open session; Commissioner Jefferys seconded Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion  and the motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously. Submitted  Attested,  Ee) 7Re    Minutes August 1, 2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ai regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Was heldat7 7 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 Spring Hope Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room.  Griffin, and Brent Cone. Commissioner Prudence Wilkins was absent.  Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  also present.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Commissioner Griffin madear motion to approve the agenda; Commissioner Jefferys seconded Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to: approve the minutes oft the July 5th meeting;  the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Mayor Pritchard asked everyone to. keep Commissioner Wilkins ini their prayers as she Was out  due to an illness. New Business  Mr. Delonno explained to the board that the developers involved with Bryson's Ridge were ready to take the next steps towards voluntary annexation. He said that the town had received the: necessary petition from the landowners and that there must be al resolution passed to direct Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve resolution 2023-01 direction for the Clerk to investigate the petition; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Delonno asked thel board to consider renewing the contract for Alliance Codel Enforcement. He said that the price would be the same as the prior year along with 201 hours a week. Commissioner Cone made a motion to: renew the contract; Commissioner Griffin seconded and The board decided to table any action on the event. license ordinance to clarify questions about Commissioner Cone made ai motion to table the ordinance; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Mr. Delonno told the board that the Police Chief was concern about the way the Noise Ordinance was written as it pertained to the distance that was allowed before it would be  the clerk to: investigate.  the motion passed. deadlines and insurance the motion passed.    considered a violation. He said that instead oft the 10: feet currently written the Chief believed Commissioner Cone: made ai motion to approve the change ini the ordinance; Commissioner Mr. Delonno explained tot the board that parts of the Utilities Ordinance needed to be updated to stay current with regulations. He said he spoke with representatives from Rural Water and they outline what the changes that were needed. Hej pointed out that the changes were: noted: in Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the changes in the ordinance; Commissioner  that 100 feet would be more: reasonable. Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  red on the information provided to the board. Cone seconded and the motion passed. Town Attorney Mark. Edwards had no new business  Police ChiefR Report  Police Chief Nathan Gant said during the prior month there were several vehicles broken in to. He asked all residents to make sure that they were. locking their vehicles at: night.  Town Managers Report  Town Manager Andrew Delonno asked thel board ift they had any questions about the report that Was: included with the packet. Hea also said that he needed the board to: make ai motion to Commissioner Griffin made a motion to request the action from NCDOT; Commissioner Cone Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-01; Commissioner  request NCDOT to cut down the tree on Pine St.  seconded and the motion passed. Cone seconded and the motion passed. There was no: new business from the board.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  passed. Submitted  Attested  WWhokk Lble  OF SPEINO NORTH CAROLINA  Wil k.PLD    Minutes September r6,2 2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. helda 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 Spring Hope Enterprise, Mark Cone from Tar River Productions and Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Pastor Perry led aj prayer for all with special consideration for Commissioner Wilkins. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the agenda; Commissioner Jefferys seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the minutes of the August Isth meeting; Christopher Jones the Principal of Spring Hope Elementary introduced himself. He told the board that he livedi in Spring Hope and was back after! being at: a different school fora a while. He said that he wanted to be involved with the town and offered his and the school's help. Gary Sanders founder of Logics told the board that thet town currently allowed toj many days of exposure as it pertained to utility payments. He said that the time from when the meters are first read and cut-offs were performed was at 88 days. Mr. Sanders said that having these many days in between are ai reason for the number of cut-offs as well as giving someone more time to leave town without making a last payment. He said he would bel happy tol help if the town Commissioner Griffin made a motion to open the public hearing that would allow a funeral home conditional use: in a R8: zone; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. Jennis Toney Carpenter the owner of the funeral home told the board that theyj justneededa small amount of room to expand the current emboming area. She told the board that the business had been in the same spot for over 50 years and that theyj just needed a little extra Mr. Delonno explained that the text amendment was forthe owner of William Toney's Funeral home and that it would be for a conditional use for thel business that was in the R-8: zone. He said that the business Was a legal nonconforming use currently that according to the ordinance  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room.  Griffin, and Brent Cone. Commissioner Prudence Wilkins was absent.  Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also present.  the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  decided to change the number of days.  Public Hearing  space.  itwas not allowed: in R8.    Robin Koricanek asked: if the area would be rezoned. Mr. Delonno said that it would technically Commissioner, Jefferys asked: ift the board were to say yes to the conditional use would there be an issue when thei regulations were changed with the 160D updates. Mr. Delonno said no thatit Ed: Brantley asked if a different board could take away the conditional permit in future years. Mr. Delonno said that unless the Board of Adjustment put a time. limit on the permit its should be an ongoing right. Mr. Edwards said thati ifs something were tol happen then the property Ruth Emory from Code Enforcement asked ift the expansion of thel business would cause more traffic ini the area. Mrs. Carpenter explained that it wasj just more: room for preparation thatthe funerals would go on as they have for many years. She pointed out that her family or the business Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to close the public hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Griffin made ai motion, to approve the change to allow funeral homes ini the R8 as a conditional use; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Delonno told the board that the next] public hearing was to: approve a map amendment changing the area adjacent to' Walnut Cove from RA&RMH to R8. He said that the area was also owned by the owners of Walnut Cove and that they would. like to add 101 homes in Phase 2 Commissioner Cone made aj motion to open the Public Hearing for the map amendment;  bear rezoning: in the form of a text amendment rather than a map amendment.  would continue as currently its in the ordinance.  owner would: need to decide from there.  owned the property on both sides oft the street across from thel business.  and the motion passed.  oft the subdivision.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  Public Hearing  Ethan Averette from Stocks Engineering asked thel board tol look at the temporary plan that they had for the: new homes. He said that they planned onj putting an additional 101 homes in the area Commissioner Jefferys askedi ift the road systems would tie into the existing roads already Terah Himmelright from East Railroad St. asked: if this parcel was the last owned by the developer; Mr. Everette said that tol his knowledge that was the last piece currently owned by Nancy Perry from Bunn Lane asked: ifi it was the intention of the developer to connect Walnut Cove and Bryson's Ridge; Mr. Averette said he was not aware of any plans to dos SO. Town Attorney Mark Edwards reminded the public that thel hearing was to be geared towards  that would adjoin Walnut Cove.  present at Walnut Cove.; Mr. Averette said yes.  Axiom.  the current business and not future.    Commissioner Lucas made a motion to close the public hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion to change the current zoning from RA & RMH to R8 as: it wasi not inconsistent with the plans for Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and the Commissioner Griffin made a motion to open thej public hearing for a map amendment changing  and the motion passed.  motion passed.  SUP-LItol RMF; Commissioner Cone seconded and thei motion passed.  Public Hearing  Mr. Delonno told the board that the map amendment would allow the area to be used for Frank Ferraro one oft the new owners oft the property told the board that they were interested in changing the zoning to allow for either townhomes or duplexes. Mr. Ferraro showed the board several pictures of] homes he said that the proposed residences may look like. He said that he and his partners wanted to see the property used and: not to be vacant anyl longer. Mayor Pritchard pointed out that the property had historically been zoned as commercial and Peggy Leggett asked if the townhouses would be 2 story; Mr. Ferraro said he could: not commit Commissioner Griffin asked: ift their business had ever done any other developments like the one, they are proposing. Mr. Ferraro said they had completed some: inl Franklinton and that they Mr. Ferraro said he Wasn't sure about aj price point since they haven't gotten far as they were waiting for rezoning. Ed Brantley asked Mr. Ferraro: ifl he could atl least give al low to high range of] prices for the new. homes. Mr. Ferraro said most like $160,0001 to $190,000. and roughly 17001 to 1900: as far as town homes. Mr. Ferraro said that the market will dictate the price and size of the Terah Himmelright askedi ifa any commercial properties had ever been interested in the property and asked Mr. Ferraro what they would do ifi it was not rezone. Mr. Ferraro said they did not Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to close the public hearing; Commissioner Cone seconded Mayor Pritchard said that the board could either table for more information or vote on the Commissioner Cone said he was concerned that that area Was one of thel last areas left for commercial growth. He alsos said hel knew that there were empty buildings in town and that  residential manufactured homes.  would be the last vacant property in the downtown area.  toanyi idea but that it may be two story with individual driveways.  would provide sidewalks.  homes.  have any alternative plans. and the motion passed unanimously.  decision.  with all the residential growth he was on the fence with a decision.    Commissioner Lucas made al motion to table the discussion in favor of getting morei information; Mr. Delonno said that he revamped the event. license ordinance which included new verbiage to require insurance and application deadlines. He said that all events needed to obtain aj permit Commissioner Cone made a motion to pass the event. license ordinance; Commissioner Griffin Ruth Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement told thel board that the property at 205-2071 W Main St. had not significantly improved as Was ordered after thel last appeal hearing. She said that they recommended going ahead with the new ordinance to demolish the site. Mr. Clark the owner of the property on, Main St. said that hel had obtained another engineer's report that stated the buildings could be rehabbed. He said that he was going toi file a lawsuit Town. Attorney Mark Edwards commented that the only engineers report the town. had was one from 2021. Commissioner Griffin said that based on the only engineer's report the town. had and Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the ordinance; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone approved the application for the Pig at the Depot event; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve the request to surplus the 2011 Dodge Durango; Ethan Vester from the Chamber told the board that they were: in full festival mode and askedi if there were any questions. Someone from the public asked how much the pumpkin in the depot Chief Gant told the board that there were several calls fors service. He said that there wasa shooting on Franklin Street. Mr. Delonno mentionedi that members of the Public Works crew werei in the vicinity oft the shooting but thankfully there were no injuries. Mr. Delonno. show a PowerPoint for Stewart Consulting firm which outlined their recommendations and state: mandated changes as it pertained to the 160D updates. Which included slimming down the size of the Planning Board and having the administration approve Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-02; Commissioner The Clerk said that she had completed the investigation of the petition for annexation for Bryson's ridge and had signed the paperwork which indicated everything was in order.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  and pay ai fee.  seconded and the: motion passed.  against the town and the town attorney.  thel last order for demol he felt like the town had been more than patient.  and the motion passed.  Jefferys S seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  weighed and he said about 950 Ibs.  subdivisions instead oft the Planning Board. Lucas seconded and the motion passed.    Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to set October 3id as the date for the public hearing for the annexation ofl Bryson's Ridge; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  There was no new business from the board  Commissioner Cone made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded andt the motion  passed. Submitted  Attested  hbel6 Cour  THE TO  wils  0  sbp    Minutes October3 3, 2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7j 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 Whitley from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall in the Commissioners Room.  Griffin, and Brent Cone, Commissioner Prudence Wilkins was absent.  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 agenda; Commissioner Lucas seconded and Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept the minutes oft the September 6th meeting as Mr. Delonno told thel board that the upcoming public hearing was the final stage for the Commissioner Cone made al motion to open the Public Hearing for Annexation of Parcels 044084 and 007494; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  ther motion passed.  written; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  annexation of Bryson's Ridge.  Public Hearing  Mayor Pritchard told the public that this was their opportunity to voice their thoughts on the Commissioner Cone made a motion to go backi into regular session; Commissioner Griffin Commissioner Jefferys asked Mr. Delonno if NCDOTI had any plans to widen Louisburg Rd. to accommodate for the extra residents. Mr. Delonno told him no that it wasi noti int the original Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adopt the request for the Contiguous Annexation of parcels 044084 and 007494; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Delonno told the board that there was only one bid: for the Dodge Durango that they had agreed to surplus the: month prior. He told them that he did not think that it was an appropriate Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to reject the bid and: relist the vehicle; Commissioner Cone  voluntary annexation. There wasi no comment from the public.  seconded and the motion passed.  scope oft the project and that it was not] proposed as a high traffic area.  amount for the vehicle.  seconded and the: motion passed.    Mr. Delonno told thel board that the current water disconnect policy gave residents who were late an extra 20 days to pay. He said that even though water bills are due on the 20th oft the month the policy gives users until the 10th oft the following month toj pay. He said that this encourages people toi not pay as well asl hurts thel bottom line as it pertained to collecting revenues. Mr. Delonno said he was recommending cutting off water accounts 6 days after they are due on the 26th of the month. He said that the new policy would begin in January 2023 after Mayor Pritchard said thati it was a hard decision with the current state oft the economy. Mr. Delonno said that the town currently works with residents that are having difficulties. Commissioner Cone asked if the shorter time would help to avoid reconnection: fees; Mr. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to amend the current policy to adhere to: request by town to Chief Gant told the board that there were 40: security checks, 41 traffic accidents and 113calls for service during the prior month. He also said that therel had been reports of catalytic converters Mr. Delonno said that he reached out to Senator Barnes office and: requested additional funds to assist the town. Commissioner Jefferys asked ift the funds would be fori next fiscal year. Mr. Delonno saidi it would be up to the legislature and when they would disburse funds. He mentioned that the Community Building probably would not be ready for the elections and that the elections would most likely be at town hall. Mayor Pritchard asked ifl NCDEQhad gotten the information that was sent for the. ARPA request; Mr. Delonno said yes that they had sent confirmation. The mayor also asked what the next steps were in that process; Mr. Delonno: said Mr. Delonno said that Budget Amendment 2023-03 was needed to take money out of non- restricted: funds to be able to pay the auditor from last year whol had just sent in the invoice. late. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve Budget Amendment 2023-03; Commissioner Commissioner Cone made ai motion to goi into Closed Session; Commissioner Lucas seconded  residents have been informed.  Delonno said yes becausei it would: not get to that point.  cut off on the 26th, Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  being stolen and that iti may help to] park in a well-litarea.  that they would have to give approval oft the tentative projects.  Cone seconded and thei motion passedunanimously.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone made a motion tol leave closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Commissioners said he mentioned that Public Works was doing a wonderful job and that he Commissioner Lucas mentioned that the COG may have a grant the town: needed to explore.  was. happy tol have them as well as the officestaff. Commissioners Griffin had: noi new business.    Commissioner Cone mentioned that there would be aj meett the candidates on October 5th at the Pentecostal Church. He said everyone wasi invited but that seating would bel limited. Commissioner Lucas made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  passed. Submitted  Attested  Mer.Ca  GPEPRINGT S)  ph    Minutes November7,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regulari meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 6] 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 Whitley from the Spring Hope Enterprise  Spring Hope Town Hall: in the Commissioners Room.  Griffin, and Brent Cone. Commissioner. Prudence Wilkins was absent.  Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant.  were in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 3rd meeting as written;  Commissioner Griffin seconded and thei motion passed.  New Business seat due to: illness.  Mayor Pritchard said that the next: item was al request: from Commissioner Wilkins to resign her Mr. Delonno said that thet town attorney Mark Edwards had been consulted on thei matter and that information about filling a vacancy from the General States had been placed: in the packet. He said that it was purely a board decision on how the appointment was carried out. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the resignation of Commissioner Wilkins; Mayor Pritchard said that he knew that it was not an easy subject and that he wished privacy, Mayor Pritchard said that there was now a vacant seat. He said that the board had options such as forming a committee to decide who will take the vacant seat, leaving it open until November or appointing someone. He said that there wasi no time frame and that the board could wait and think aboutit. Mr. Delonno asked that all questions be directed to the Town Attorney Mark Edwards. Mr. Edwards said that everything that the mayor stated was true. Commissioner, Jeffery's asked how the town handled the same. kind of situation years prior. The Clerk said that the board at the time decided to allow anyone to: request to be considered forthe position. She said that then thel board voted and then the person was appointed to the vacant seat. Commissioner Jeffery's said that ift that was the way they didi it) before theni it should be done that way: now so that there would be more: nominees. The Clerk said that the situation was al bit different and that there were: noti nominees justi interested parties. She said again that it was the way that thel board that was seated at the time decided to. handle the vacancy. Mr.  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed. respect and healing forl her and her family.  Edwards agreed and said it was totally in the hands of the board.    Commissioner Griffin made a motion to appoint former Mayor Gwaltney toi fill the rest of Commissioner Wilkins term; Commissioner) Lucas seconded the motion. Thei mayor opened the Commissioner Cone said that he felt as though former Mayor Gwaltney was very knowledgeable. He said that it was the wish of former Commissioner Wilkins tol have Mr. Commissioner Jefferys said that he felt like Buddy was doing al lot of work at the WWIP: and hoped it wasn't a conflict ofi interest for) him tol help. Mr. Delonno said that currently whatl he was doing was not: a conflict. Commissioner Jefferys said hel had asked to do things for the town Commissioner Lucas said that shet thought about what the best decision would bei the entire weekend. She said that she thought that the things that were being put on Facebook were damaging and that people believed what the read. She said that there was too much politics going on: in the town and that if people wanted to talk on Facebook, they don't need to: refer to her as they did: not know what shei is thinking. She said that there was tooi much confusion and separation going oni in the town since the last election and that people on the board do not need Thel board voted to approve the nomination ofl Mr. Gwaltney to: finish the remainder of  discussion to the board member.  Gwaltney finish her term.  and was told that it was a conflict and wondered why it was ok now.  to encourage thel behavior. Commissioner Wilkin's term.  The Clerk swore ini new Commissioner Gwaltney and he took his seat.  Mr. DeIonno told the board that Kay Mitchell from FCM was: requesting aj partial removal oft the vacate order for 102A SAsh St. He reminded thel board that the original vacate order due to the collapse of 205 S Main St. was arranged by thel board and therefore the board would have to vote Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve aj partial vacate order for 102 S. Ash; Mr. Delonno told the board that the bid for the Durango had come out low and that maybei it Commissioner Griffin madea aj motion tor reject bid and repost on the website; Commissioner Mr. Delonnoi told the board that Pinegate Renewables was requesting that the board accept the decommission report asi it pertains to the solar farm. He said that the report was one of the Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve thei request by) Pinegate; Commissioner Griffin Mr. Delonno told the board that Resolution 2023-02 was to accept the funds that were given to thet town in SL-2021. He said that this Was a requirement and was based on the plan that was  tol lifti it.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. would be better to go with the auction site; Govdeals. Cone seconded and the motion passed.  original conditions from the beginning of the project.  seconded and the motion passed.  submitted tol DEQ.    Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve Resolution 2023-02; Commissioner Cone Mr. Delonno asked the board tol look at the Cemetery Ordinance Amendment. He said that currently the resale or transfer of easements was unclear. He said it was important to note that cemetery. plots were: noti meant to be assets therefore they should not be treated as such. Commissioner Gwaltney askedi ift there was an option fort the town to purchase the plots backat the price they were sold; Mr. Delonno said no as the fund operated as revenue neutral. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the changes to the Cemetery Ordinance;  seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  Chamber Report  Ethan Vester from the Chamber told the board that the fall decorations that were. left in town would be picked up by several different individuals that wanted to use them. He also saidt that there were two options for the area that housed the giant pumpkin. He said that it weighed in at 930lbs. and had attracted al lot of attention including scientists from other countries. Mr. Vester offered two options for the depot area, the first was to use the soil to cover the current spots in the park to try to grow grass and the second was to simply removei it. Commissioner Griffin asked ift the Chamber would ask the town to pay fort the options; Mr. Vester said that the labor Thel board asked if the driveway area would be covered; Mr. Vester said that it would be up to the town but that would be a good idea. Mayor Pritchard asked if the town had money for the planters; Mr. Delonno said there was money but that they planters would eati into the actual Commissioner Cone made a motion to go with Option 1; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the Mr. Vester said that the upcoming weekend would hopefully bring the Dan Finch pottery festival and that on. December 4th Christmas in Spring Hope would be held. He said Christmas in Spring Hope was changed to a day event to. help recoup some oft the costs from the missed Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve thet two events in the downtownarea;  would be covered.  park space. motion passed.  Pumpkin Festival.  Commissioner Gwaltney seconded and the motion passed. Town Attorney Mark Edwards had: noi new business.  Town Attorney Report Police Chief Report  Chief Gant said that were 9: incident reports, 150 calls for service as well as 46 traffic stops and several business checks. Mayor Pritchard said that there was al lot of complaints about the business on Ash Street, Andifsomething could be done. Chief Gant said that was J's Placeand  that they were actively working oni it.    Mayor Pritchard asked Chief Gant if! hel had ever worked for the Sheriffs department and that he felt safe with him being the Chief. Chief Gant said hel had done al lot inl law enforcement and that he felt like as long as he had good people to work with, they would make him shine.  Town Manager Report  The Town Manager said hel hoped to restore a officer's position aftert the end of the year. Mayor Pritchard asked when the first check from ARPA would arrive. Mr. Delonno saidi it wasa  process and that the town hadj just begun. New Business Commissioners  Commissioner Jefferys had no business. Commissioner Lucas said she willl bel bringing some updates from heri meetings with the COG. Commissioner Cone and Griffin had: no business. Commissioner Gwaltney said it was a great honor to serve the rest of Commissioner Wilkins Mr. Delonno commented that voting would bel held in the Commissioners Room on Tuesday the Commissioner Griffin made aj motion toadjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  term.  gehl beginning at 6:30am.  passed. Submitted  Attested  Whclibk Ce  SPRINGK  S-)  Ka RD    Minutes December5,2022  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ai 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 Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief 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 Gwaltney.  Nathan Gant. Town Manager Andrew Delonno was absent.  werei in attendance.  Mayor Pritchard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Mayor Pritchard along with Spaulding President Johnny Perry presented Carolyn Avent and Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes oft the December 5th meeting as Commissioner Gwaltney made aj motion to: reopen thel Public Hearing for Map Amendment Frank Ferraro was present to speak fort the group requesting ther map amendment at 212S Pine St. He asked the board tol look at the presentation that was sent which included a site plan and preliminary pictures of the proposed development. Mr. Ferraro pointed out that the surrounding properties were zoned R8 and one across the street was. RMF. He said thatt there was street front on both the S Pine St. and. Ash St. ends. He: reminded thel board that the Planning Board vote unanimously that rezoning would: not be inconsistent with the 2020 Land use plan. He also said that the tax base and Water/sewer monies generated. from the plan would help revenues: for the town. Mr. Ferraro said that currently the price point would be from $288,000to $306,000.00 per unit. He also said that there would be an HOA and that he felt that thel homes would be a good addition to the area. He said that hes spoke to al lot of people about the possibility of these homes and that hel had gotten four pages of signatures in support. Mayor Terah Himmelright: asked what would keep the people that buy the homes from renting; Mr. Ferraro said: it would: in the HOA. Robin Lea asked ift the look oft thel building could: match more with the flavor of the town; Mr. Ferraro said that the pictures werej just an idea. Nancy Perry asked ift the plan wasn't: realized and the town rezoned would it stay as RMF. Mark Edwards The Clerk mentioned that Mr. Delonno said that the site plan did not meeting the requirements for RMF. Mr. Ferraro said he was just trying to geti it rezoned not approval oft the site plan. The  Peggy Leggett with an Ambassador's award.  written; Commissioner. Lucas seconded and the motion passed. SUP-LI tol RMF; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  Pritchard asked ift the homes would be rented; Mr. Ferraro said no.  said yes that the: zoning would stay RMF.    Clerk said once again it didi not meet the requirements and that the site plan had tol be aj part of Eric Gainey said he thought that the prices for the townhomes would be too1 much for the area. Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion tol leave public hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Cone made aj motion to approve the rezoning; there was no second and the Commissioner Griffin said he had concerns about what he wanted. since the plan had changed Commissioner Lucas said her concern was the location oft the townhomes. She said that the homes that surrounded that area: are not in the kind of neighborhood that would gett them the  the request.  Mr. Ferraro said that his real estate agents thought it would be a good spot.  and the motion passed.  motion. several times.  price they wanted: so it could turn into a problem.  Mr. Ferraro said he would do some: more work and try to come back. The board looked at the lighting map for Bryson's Ridge. Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. Cathy Curtis would be the Vice President.  Commissioner Gwaltney made a motion to approve the lighting map for Bryson's Ridge; Ethan Vester told the board that Michael Ward: from Showside would be the new President and Police Chief Gant said that there were. 122 calls for service, 261 traffic stops and 6 accidents. He told the board that there had been an arrest ini the Gum. Ave. and truck shed break-ins. He also said that there had been an uptick in calls at Duck-thru. Commissioner Jefferys asked if the plan was still tol hire a new officer in January Chief Gant said that was hopefully what would happen. Commissioner Gwaltney asked about when the Humvee would be picked up Chief Gant The Clerk asked ift the board had any questions about the Town Manager's Report. Mayor Pritchard asked about the ARPA appropriations the Clerk said that was the 3.7million that had been appropriated they year. She said that there hadl been some reappropriations. Commissioner Cone asked the Clerk to convey thanks to Public Works for the good job on the Christmas  lights.  Commissioners Jefferys, Lucas and Griffin had no new business.  Commissioner Cone mentioned that Nash County had some grant money that they wanted to use for a walking trail at the community park. He said that there would be no cost to the town Commissioner Cone made a motion to adjgurn, Commissioher Cone seconded and the motion  but that the paperwork would need to be in bythe 12th  SPRING 1 E)  passed. 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