Minutes December 6, 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  AI regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Also present was Interim Manager Hal Mason, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Nathan Gant were also in attendance. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to ordera and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Tuckern made a motion to accept the minutes. from the November 1, 2021 meeting as written; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney asked the clerk to swear in the witnesses who would be speaking at the appeal hearing for 205 WMain St. John Clark the owner of the Main St. property and Ruth Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement were both sworn inl by the clerk. Mayor Gwaltney reminded the visitors in the room that only the witnesses that had been sworn: in were allowed to speak  Spring Hope Town Hall.  Tucker, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  during the hearing. Appeal Hearing  Miss Emory told the board that shel had sent a notice of violation and hearing to the ownerof 205 W Main St. She said that the hearing was. heldi in August and that all parties agreed that there was a collapse oft the building and that some. kind of solution must be reached. Ms. Emory said that Mr. Clark agreed to: release FCM and the Bissette family from any kind ofl liability during the renovation. She said that Mr. Clark also agreed to furnish information packets toa all affected parties as well as asking for permission: from the other property owners to gain access to Ms. Emory said that several weeks] later during the first weeki in September Mr. Clark stated that a health emergency had prevented him from getting out the packets. She said he told her he would send them out the following week. Ms. Emory said that during the two weeks following Mr. Clark said that due tol his health he had been unable to finish the packets. She said that the during the third week of September Mr. Clark said that his lawyer would look over the packets. Ms. Emory told him he would be receiving al finding of fact order that would give him 30 days to make progress. She said that during that time he said that he would be filing: an appeal. She told the board that once he decided to file for an appeal all action on the part of code enforcement Ms. Emory also said that the attorney for FCM sent an email asking for an update on the progress. Shes said Mr. Clark replied saying that he was waiting for permission from FCM and the Bissette family to cross their properties with equipment and then! he would send the  their properties with machinery that would pass through.  had to cease,  packets.    Minutes November1,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7p p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Also present were Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Edwards and Chief Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Tuckermade al motion to accept the minutes from the October 4th, meeting; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney asked the board to consider action on the contract for the interim manager. He said that" Town Attorney Mark Edwards had added that a seven day notice be given if eitherthe Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the contract for the interim manager with the changes; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope town hall.  Tucker, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin. Nathan Gant were also in attendance.  town or Mr. Mason decided to terminate the contract.  Chamber Report  Ethan Vester the SH Chamber President told thel Board that there would be a business meeting for chamber members on November 22"d at Michael's Showside Restaurant. Mr. Vester also announced that Christmas in Spring Hope would be on December 10th in the Depot Area. He said that there would be an open air market, live music and the lighted Christmas tree display. Commissioner Cone asked ifhel had an estimate ofl how many people attended the Pumpkin Festival; Mr. Vester said he thought maybe 6t to 81 thousand people. He saidi it was slightly under  ther normal amount but that they were. happy with the turnout.  Town Attorney Report  Mr. Edwards asked the board tol look at the agreement that was drawn up fort the sale oft the two properties the Town owns on Ash St. He said that the Town had the option to approve the agreement and then it would got to Mr. White and his representatives. Mr. Edwards pointed out that inj paragraph 5 of the agreement the Town would obtain al Deed ofTrust when the property was sold. He said that this was to ensure thatifthe work Wasi not done then the Town could Commissioner Cone: made a motion to accept the contract as written; Commissioner Griffin  foreclose on the property.  seconded and thei motion passed unanimously.    Envirolink Report  Libby. Jenkins from Envirolink went over the written: report. She also said that the valve near the Post Officel had been repaired. Mayor Gwaltney commented. that Commissioners Griffin and Cone stayed at the scene well afterl hel left at 2:30am. Ms. Jenkins also said that al line on Virginia Stl had been fixed and that a service line on Second St. would be put on the schedule tol be  repaired. Police Chief Report  Chief Gant said that they had: 101 calls for service as well as 66 vehicle stops. He said that  fortunately none oft the calls resulted: in reports being filed.  Town Hall Report  Asummary oft the Nuisance Report was given by the clerk; there were: no questions.  There was noj new business by thel board. motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Tucker made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the  Submitted hldulié Michele Collins Town Clerk  Attested  F. Gupbheyu III    NORTH CANOLINA  Hg    Town Attorney Mark Edwards asked Ms. Emory ifs she had any further comments. Ms. Emory replied thats she was concerned with the property as: it seemed to deteriorate more every time Mr. Clark told the board that back in June the Bissette family said that he could not access the property. He said that since then] hel has gotten permission. from the Bissette family and Faith Christian Ministries. Mr. Clark said that his appeal was based on the factt that hel had not access and that now he estimated that it would be 61 to 8 weeks of work on the property. Commissioner Cone commented that Mr. Clark had stated he would send weekly emails with progress which did not happen. Commissioner Cone asked Mr. Clark why the board should believe that he would finish in 6to 8 weeks after) hearing many excuses in the past year. Mr. Clark said that they didn't have tol believe him howeverl he finally had access and] he wouldl be Commissioner Wilkins asked where the packets were; Mr. Clark said it was on his computer Commissioner Griffin said he alsol had al hard time believing that all of a sudden before the appeal that he suddenly had access, Mr, Clark said he could show them the email. Commissioner Cone asked why ifl hel had all oft this evidence why didn't he bring it to the hearing tol helpl his case. Mr. Clark said he could provide it; Commissioner Cone said it should havel been Commissioner Cone: made a motion to uphold the hearing officer's decision and deny the appeal; Town. Attorney Mark Edwards told the board that according tot the order from the hearing officer Mr. Clark would have 30 days to: make significant progress or the town would begin Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to go: into Public Hearing for ZTA-2021-07 changing language in the ordinance; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  she inspected it.  doing the work.  and that he would geti it out.  provided when he arrived.  Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  condemnation. He said that the 30 day period would end on] January 4th  Public Hearing  Mayor Gwaltney said that the text amendment was to change the wording in the definitions for thei meaning of an) R8: zone. He said currently it stated" toj provide for older in-town neighborhoods which have developed at this density. It shall not be usedi ini newer: areas." Mayor Gwaltney said that in the new version the! last sentence would be replaced with "to provide for Robin Koricanek asked if this was being done to hide what happened with the developer who was building a subdivision on 581. Mayor Gwaltney said that the case with the subdivision zoning was: missed by the formeri managerand the planningl board. Town Attorney Mark Edwards said that the case with the developer is what flagged the problem. Tony. Jefferys said that he thought that the town was not going about fixing thei issues ini the correct manner. He said that the comprehensive plan did not support the changes.  other medium- and high-density residential areas".    Nancy Perry askedi ift this meant that R15 would not be used again; Mayor Gwaltney said no that this did not affect R15 or any other: zone, Mayor Gwaltney also said that for now R8 would be Mr. Mason reminded everyone that the current business was only for changing the words ini the Daryl Emig asked if other developer camei tot the town to have something rezoned would they have togo through the same process. Mark Edward said yes that anyone who wanted a: zoning change wouldhave Commissioner Griffin: made a motion to gol back into open session; Commissioner Tucker seconded and Commissioner Griffin made a1 motion that 2021-ZTA-07: is not inconsistent with comprehensive: plans that havel been adopted by the' Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-07: is reasonable. and in the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made a motion that the Board of Commissioners does approve amending Chapter Commissioner Griffin made a motion to goi intoal Public Hearing for ZTA-2021-08 adding Auction Houses tot the table of permitted uses; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed  the smallest zone that would be allowed: in Town. ordinance and that it was: not about the subdivision. togol before the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners.  the motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  26, Section 66 of the Code of Ordinance.  unanimously. Public Hearing  Mayor Gwaltney said that a property owner in town was interested in opening an Auction House in the Light Industrial zone. Hes saidt thati it was discovered that there was not a use for an Auction House and that the amendment would addi it to the table ofu uses. Mayor Gwaltney said tha the property that was Chief Gant said that he would like for the Auction House on West Nash to figure out a way not tol block Commissioner Griffin: made al motion tog gol back into open session; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and Commissioner Griffin made as motion that 2021-ZTA-08 isi not inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded. and the motion Commissioner Griffin made a1 motion that 2021-ZTA-08 is reasonable and int the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made al motion that thel Board of Commissionerdoes: approve 2021-ZTA-08 which amends Chapter 26, Section 70 with the condition that iti includes on site loading; Commissioner Cone The Finance Officer presented Budget Amendment 2022-02; accepting and moving AIA Grant money into the Expense portion oft the budget. She said that the money was part of the grant that the townl had received. several years earlier and that it was toj payt the engineering firm for the work on the grant.  being proposed. in thel Light Industrial had no real issues and had a lot of parking. traffic with trucks and trailers that werel loading and unloading items.  the motion passed unanimously. passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  seconded: and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Tucker madear motion to accept Budget Amendment 2022-02; Commissioner Griffin The clerk] presented the social media comment policy. Shes said that shel had spoken with one of the professors at the UNC School of Government about deleting orl hiding comments on the town's Facebook page. She said she was advised tol havea policy that would state that the town hadt the right to delete any comment that did not meet the requirements oft thej policy. She reminded thel board that the comments hadl been turn off due tot the bad language andt threats receivedi in the comments. She alsotold thel board that ift this did not work thet town could delete the page. Ms. Collins said shel had sent the Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to accept the policy and turn the comments back on the Facebook Spring Hope Chamber President Ethan Vester reminded the board that Friday was Christmas in Spring Hope. He said that there would be snacks, live music, taking pictures with Santa andl buggy rides. Commissioner Lucas asked what time the festivities would begin; Mr. Vester said they would begin at 5:30pm and end at 8:00pm. He also told the board that hel had been elected to serve another year as the Chamber President. He thanked out going Commissioner Ricky Tucker and Mayor Gwaltney. Mr. Vester commented on the manyt things that Mayor Gwaltney had contributed tot the Town of Spring Commissioner Griffin presented Mayor Gwaltney with aj plaque honoring his dedication tot the' Town of Spring Hope. He also read al Proclamation! from the Town of Spring Hope honoring his 20 years ofs service that would become a permanent record oft the Town of Spring Hope's official documents.. Commissioner Cone made a1 motion to accept the Proclamation; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and Commissioner Cone made ai motion to make August 24th Buddy Gwaltney Day; Commissioner Tucker Commissioner Cone presented the Oldi North State Award tol Mayor Gwaltney which was given tol him Lastly the Clerk] presented Mayor Gwaltney with an engraved gavel which was ag gift from the town  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  policy to the Town Attorney Mark Edwards who found: noi issues. page; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Hope in the 20 years ofs service.  the motion passed unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. byt the Office of NC Governor.  employees. New Business  Superior Court Judge Quentin Sumner gave William Pritchard the new Mayor the Oath of Office. Lt. Allen Proctor gave the Oath of Office to Commissioners Griffin, Cone and Jefferys. Mr. Pritchard: had Pastor Perry say aj prayer for! his new office and for the Town of Spring Hope. Mayor Commissioner, Lucas made al motion to nominate Commissioner Griffin as the Mayor Pro-Tem; Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the 2022 meeting schedule; Commissioner Cone Thel board voted on new members for the Downtown Development Board. Pam Brantley and Eric Gaines  Pritchard spoke to thel board and said how thankful he was. Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. were voted in: as the members.    Town Attorney Report  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had: nothing new for his report  Envirolink Report  John Nelson was present and gavet the report. Commissioner, Jefferys toldi Mr. Nelson that Envirolink was Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to goi into Closed Session; Commissioner Cone seconded and the  not repairing thel holesi in the road correctly and he wanted them to dot them over.  motion passed unanimously. Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made a motion to come out of Closed Session; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Commissioner Griffin made a motion to allow Attorney Mark Edwards to contact and change the contract made with Tome White; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made al motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed  the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously. Submitted  Attested  IG o  / hchkk    Minutes October 4, 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 7j p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Also present were Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Attorney Mark Edwards. SHPD Officer Lashawn Lucas and Chief Nathan Gant were alsoi in attendance. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led thej pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the minutes of September 7th as written; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope town. hall.  Tucker, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Public Forum  Kyle Pritchard said that residents on South Pine Street had complained tol him about cars speeding. He also said that citizens had come to. him expressing concerns about broken patches of pavement that had] been left over from prior leaks. He said that only people in certain neighborhoods seem to get their roads patched quickly. Mr. Pritchard also saidt that citizens expressed concerns about cars being repaired on Hopkins St. and fairj parking on streets in town. Mr. Pritchard pointed tot the flyer forl his fundraiser and said that the only street he Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Pritchard to go toi the town office and get his permit.  requested to be closed was Railroad: in front of Town Hall.  TonyJefferys expressed his thanks to Mayor Gwaltney for his 20 years ofs service to the Town of Spring Hope. Hei mentioned that the mayor had done many things behind the scenes and that he was thankful. He said he was concerned about the town: manager situation and wondered if there would bei interim manager. He said that he wasi not happy with Envirolink and that he believed that thel board was doing all they could. He said that Envirolink was not safe while they were: in thel bucket truck; they didn't have a harness and the bucket was not equipped with a front rail. Mr. Jefferys also said that the repairs that were done at the various sites of] leaks were not done correctly. He also mentioned that the valve at the end of the street on Branch Robin Koricanek told thel board that she had asked for the minutes where thel board had voted to turn off the comments on Facebook. She said she was told that thet manager made the decision and that it was within his realm of work as the person whoi is responsible for day to day operations. She said she felt like the former: manager Jae had told an untruth when he said thati it wasal board decision on whether: it would be turned back on. Ms. Koricanek: asked Commissioner Griffin if] hel lived in Springl Hope; he said yest that he lived on East Nash St. She said she cared about Spring Hope and did al lot of her shopping in town. The: mayor said that her  Street seemed to! have been broken by an Envirolink employee.    three minutes had lapsed for Public Forum. Ms. Koricanek said that Mr. Jeffery's had extra time Edna Denton said that most people were confused about who isi in charge oft the town; whether it was the mayor or the town: manager. She also said that the qualifications to: run for mayor were quite different than the ones that were needed to: run the town. She asked whyt there were nol backgrounds checks on candidates. She said she knew that the mayor's job wasi mostly ceremonially and that the responsibility or powers werei in the hands oft the commissioners. Commissioner Griffin: made al motion to open the Public. Hearing for Contiguous Annexation for Parcel ID: 033076; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and Officer Lucas asked. her tol leave the podium.  Public Hearing  Mr. Jefferys asked ift the owners would have to come toi the town if the wanted to do anything on that piece ofl land. Mayor Gwaltney said it was his understanding that the new owners were  using that part oft the land for the sign to adyertise Bojangles.  There were no other questions  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Wilkins Commissioner Tucker: made aj motion to approve the new annexation; Commissioner Griffin Joe Morici from Cardno told the board that the EPA assessment grant was closing after 3 years. He also presented the final plan fort the Depot Park upgrade. He said that Phasel oft the renovation would be the easier oft thet two phases with a cost of approximately $5,000.00.1 He said that the second phase would be considerably more. money with a cost of almost $500,000.00. He said it was possible with sponsors and that it had been great to work with the Mayor Gwaltney asked thel board to consider the applications for the Planning Board. He said that David Robinson was willing to. fill the full members spot as he had been the alternate and Commissioner Cone made al motion to appoint David: Robinson to thel board as ai full member andTerah Himmelright as the alternate; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed Thel board then voted. for the newi member for the Downtown Development Board. from 4 applications. Nancy Perry was declared the applicant with the most votes. Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept the results oft the vote; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  town.  thatt they could appoint Terah Himmelright as the new alternate.  unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Chamber of Commerce Report  Ethan Vester the President oft the Chamber said that the turnout fort the festival was very positive and successful. He thanked the Nash County tourism for their generous donation. He said that the Chamber was. looking forward to the next year which would be the 50th for the  festival.  Town. Attorney Report  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no business for open session however he said he would! have  business during the closed session. Envirolink Report  Libby] Jenkins from Envirolink said that she enjoyed the festival and that she thought everything turned out well. She said that as far as the front end loader situation was concerned the employee had been reprimanded. She said that refresher courses were being given and that the equipment was being repaired. She said that the repair from the week earlier would be addressed and fixed properly now that the festival Was finished. Ms. Jenkins said that thes school well meter was not functioning and that was causing the discrepancy ini the amount of water  sold versus the amount pumped.  Police Report  Chief Gant said that there was only onei incident report. He said that he wanted to update the concern which was brought up about Circle drive. He said that they didi not find any kind of issue as far as speeding on that road and that there were clear speed limit signs posted. Hes said that the only problem ati the Pumpkin Festival was an arrest of ani individual that had an active  warrant. Town Hall Report  Mayor Gwaltney said that Nash County Parks and Recreation wasi interested in upgrading the parking at the Community Park by the school. He said that they did not have a clear plan yet but Brandon Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement wasi in attendance to give his report. He asked thel board tol look at the report and pointed out that many of the cases had been abated. He said that they had participated in al hearing for the owner of 205 Main St tol remove the debris from Commissioner Cone asked: if the property on Hopkins had already been checked; Mr. Emory said he was unawaret that there was an actual business and would address thei issue. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Emory if thej people from ACE would check in with the front office when Ms. Leggett asked what was being done about the building on W.Main St. Mr. Emory said that they were trying to get the case to the point where the town would be able enforce the  that they would be getting ini touch with the town.  the fallen building.  they are in town.  ordinancet to abate thej property.    Ms. Denton said that there were some] properties on South Pine St. that needed tol be cleaned up. She said that one was the truck shed that Envirolink was currently occupying and two: residents The Finance Officer requested that Commissioner Wilkins be added to the list of approved Commissioner Cone made ai motion add Commissioner Wilkins to the bank account; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone: made aI motion to go: into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  down South Pine. check signers.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to. leave closed session; Commissioner Cone seconded and The Commissioners had: no new business. Mayor Gwaltney informed the board that there would Commissioner Griffin: made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  the motion passed unanimously.  beac conditional use permit coming their way eventually for a new bar.  Passedumanimously. Submitted  SPRING S))  Attested  / E  Wouke Cae  Michele Collins Town Clerk  James F. GwaltneyI Mayor    Minutes September7,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Also present were Town Clerk Michele Collins and' Town Attorney Mark Edwards. Chief Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the minutes of August 2md as written; Commissioner Tucker seconded and thei motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Community Building. Tucker, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin. Nathan Gant was also in attendance.  Public Forum  Kyle Pritchard asked the board for permission to use the town owned depot area on Sunday September 19th for a speech. Mayor Gwaltney asked: ifit was for the election; Mr. Pritchard said yes he didn't. have anywhere else tol holdi it due to the crowd expected. Commissioner Tucker asked if there were any regulations against it; Mayor Gwaltney said no. Commissioner Cone asked ifi it was open to the public; Mr. Pritchard said yes. Theb board gave their permission and Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Pritchard to stop by the office and get a permit that Mr. Edwards Spring Hope Chamber President Ethan Vester told the board that the chamber was in total Pumpkin Festival mode. Hei thanked the town, Chief Gant and volunteers for all their assistance as well as the financial sponsors. He said that they added a watermelon weigh offt to the list of The Certificate of Sufficiency. for the contiguous annexation Was presented and verified. Commissioner Tucker: made ai motion to accept the certificate; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Griffin made ai motion tos set the hearing for the annexation on Oct. 4; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to go into Public Hearing for existing SUP solar farm project Parcel#009652; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Patrick Russ from Pinegate Renewables told that board that his company was requesting to expand their project to thel left over 25 acres that is covered by their lease. He said that the  suggested.  activities for this year's festival.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  additional area would be used for spacing and a water basin.    Commissioner Griffin made aj motion tol leave public hearing; Commissioner Tucker seconded Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that the SUP for Solar Farm on Parcel ID: 009652 is not inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Griffin made a motion that the SUP for Solar Farm on Parcel ID: 009652 is reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Griffin made a motion that the Board of Commissioners does recommend the SUP to allow the additional 25 acres of solar panels in the area already under lease; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi intol Public Hearing for 2021-ZTA-05 regarding Pawnshops; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  Public Hearing  Mayor Gwaltney explained that the amendment was to change where pawnshops would be allowed: in the town. He said that currently they were allowed in CB, GB, IC: and HI.He said that the amendment would change the area to only LL. He asked ift the public had any questions Commissioner Griffin made a motion to leave Public Hearing; Commissioner Tucker seconded Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-05: is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-05 is reasonable and in the publici interest; Commissioner Griffin: made a motion that Thel Board of Commissioners does approve the amendment to section 26-70 oft the Spring Hope ordinance; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into Public Hearing for 2021-ZTA-06. Accessory buildings and structures; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney said that during the discussions to amend. Accessory Buildings an additional consideration fort the ETJ was not mentioned. He said that since there were: many owners in that area with larger amounts of] land there should be an exemption to the size of the building. Robin Koricanek asked what would bet the new restrictions. Mayor Gwaltney said that the change would be only for thel ETJ and that there would be nol limitations for the size oft thel building. Ms. Koricanek asked where the ETJ was; Mayor Gwaltney said it was aj mile from town in all  or concerns. No comments or questions. and the motion passed unanimously.  thei motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  directions.    Mr. Richard Murray asked: ifl he would be ablet toi replace hisl buildings with larger ones; Mayor Commissioner Cone made a motion tol leave public hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Commissioner Griffin madea aj motion the 2021-ZTA-06: is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded: and Commissioner Griffin made al motion that 2021-ZTA-06: is reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that the Board of Commissioner does approve Amending Chapter 26, Section 75; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made al motion to go into Public Hearing for SUP2 2021-01 for the Duck-thru sign permit; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Gwaltney said yes as long as he was ini the ETJ. the motion passed unanimously.  the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  Mr. Buddy Laws representing Capital Sign Solutions said he was: requesting a Special Use permit for at taller sign then what was currently in the ordinance. He said that they would like tob have a sign that was not taller than 125 feett to be able to clear the tree! line and have the sign visible. Mr. Kyle Pritchard asked ift the town would. have any room to advertise on the sign; Mr. Laws said that currently they were no] plans tol have any advertising beside Bojangles and the Duck Thru. Ms. Terah Himmelright asked if there were any lighting requirements for the town; Mayor Gwaltney said that as long as they followed Nash County guidelines they would be fine. Commissioner Cone: made al motion tol leave Public Hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded and Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that SU #21-01 is within the jurisdiction oft the Town Board according to the Table of Permitted Uses; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that SU #21-01 is complete as submitted; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that SU #21-01 if completed as proposed will comply with one or: more: requirements oft the zoning ordinance; Commissioner Cone seconded and the Commissioner Griffin: made ai motion that SU #21-01 satisfies Finding #1: will: not endanger public health or safety; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that SU #21-01 satisfies Finding #2 will not substantially injure the value adjoining or abutting property; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  thei motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.    Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that SU #21-01 satisfies Finding #3 will be inl harmony with the area in which iti is located; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Griffin made a motion that SU #21-01 satisfies Finding #4 willl bei in general conformity; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made a motion that SU #21-01 that Based on the Finding of Fact and the evidence present the Board of Commissioners approves SU#21-01; Commissioner Cone  unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  LibbyJenkins said that she had nothing new: from Envirolink.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to give the clerk permission to proceed with ding research and filling out] paperwork for grant/loans from the USDA for streets and water/sewer projects; Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to approve the Flow Reduction Letter for NCDEQ; Commissioner Tucker made a motion to accept the two highest bids for the Surplus Property; 2 Vehicles used by the Police Department; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept Budget Amendment 2021-01 insurance refund; Commissioner Tucker: made ai motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  Commissioner Cone seconded and thei motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Wilkins made ai motion to come out of closed session; Commissioner Lucas  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  New Business  Commissioner Wilkins asked for permission to] potentially start a youth council, She said that they would. form a board and learn about] local government and suggest items to the board. The  board all agreed it was a good idea and gave their approval. The other Commissioners had no new business.  Mayor Gwaltney told thel board the NCDOT has plans to gift the foot bridge to the Town of Spring Hope after they fix and restore: it. He also said that they had been repairing some of the railroad line and had plans for future use oft the tracks. He said that they would be willing to give thet town: removable concrete sidewalks to cover some sections oft the track for easier crossing while walking. The Mayor said that the only stipulation for the sidewalks wast that the town  would have to find a way toI move and adjust the sidewalks.    Commissioner Cone made ai motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted  Attested  Wlckkk Ca  Ok - James F. Gwaltrey II Mayor  Michele KCollins Town Clerk  NEEIS GABGMA    Minutes August 2, 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was helda lat7p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Tuckerand Drew Griffin. Commissioner Wilkins was present on the phone froma a SOC Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town. Attorney Mark Edwards. Spring Hope Officers Nathan Barbour, Jake Gwaltney and Chief Nathan Gant  Spring Hope Community Building.  conference.  were also in attendance,  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to orderand! led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of] July 6th, Special Called meeting of] Julyl 12th and the recessed: meeting ofJuly 26th as written; Commissioner: Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Robin Koricanek said that she Was there to answer the question of why she cared sO: much about Spring Hope despite living past thel ETJ area. She asked ift the comments on Facebook were voted on to turn off and wanted tol know ift they were going to turn them back on. She said that shet thought that the Police Department deserved ai raise: notj just a COLA despite the fact that they had received one the prior year. She said she supports the PD by dropping offf food fort them several times during the year. She said that she did not doi it for the recognition orf fora anyone to know aboutit. Ms. Koricanek said that she spends money and attends church in Spring Hope Mr. Kim presented Resolution 2021-06 Surplus property. He said that the town wanted to sell the old Chevy Truck and the Ford Bronco and needed thel board to declare them as surplus town Commissioner Griffin made a motion to allow the town to dispose of the surplus propertyin whichever way is deemed proper; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed Mr. Kim asked the board to. look at the Petition for Annexation. He said that it was a small parcel of] land neart the site of the new Bojangles. He explained that the petition had tol be Commissioner Griffin made al motion to go ahead with the certification and research byt the clerk; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told thel board that one RFP was received for 119 and 121 S. Ash St and thati it was sent inl by Tom White of Pintail. He said that the offer was $5,000.00 fort thel buildings and thatl he  and feels like she has ai right to question what is going on in town.  property.  unanimously.  researched: and certified by the town clerk.    would have to make a large investment: in getting the buildings up to code. He said that Mr. White has projected tol finish the construction oft the buildings in 2022. Commissioner Tucker asked: if Mr. White Was offering toj purchase the properties as is; Mr. Kim said yes. Mayor Gwaltney asked what would happen to all oft the items currently stored in thel buildings. Mr. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to proceed with the RFP; Commissioner Griffin seconded Mr. Kim said that this was just a selection of the developer as: far as the RFP was concerned and Mr. Kim said thatl he asked Brandon Emory of ACE ifi it would be possible tol be on standby if the town needs help with zoning. He said he explained that this would only be necessary on: a call Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve an on call only basis for zone; Commissioner Ethan Vester the President of the SH Chamber told the board that there would be singing and eating at the depot on August 21 and al Pumpkin Festival Meeting on the 23. He said thatthey were also expecting several growers for the pumpkin and watermelon weigh offs. Town Attorney Mark Edwards said he will have business during the Closed Session.  Kim said that a storage building could be purchased with the proceeds.  andt the motion passed unanimously. that a contract: needs tol be signed.  basis while the town is without a town: manager. Cone seconded and the: motion passed unanimously.  Town Attorney Report Chief's Report  Chief Gant said that there were. 184 total calls for service along with several vehicle stops. He  said that they hadi reported several lights out as well.  Manager's Report  Mr. Kim said that Kyle Pritchard wasi requesting the use of the Depot area for a Pig Cook offi in October. He said that Mr. Pritchard was asking that parts of Railroad and Main be closed during the day for the event. Mayor Gwaltney asked ifl Mr. Pritchard had liability insurance; Mr. Pritchard said that hel had inquired about obtaining insurance and that he would ift the event was approved. Mr. Pritchard also said that the event Was not] political and that it Was all for charity. He said that the local churches would be the beneficiaries bf any monies collected. Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to approve the use of the depot area and the closure of the streets; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Tuckern made a motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to come out of closed session; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    There were noj newi items by thel board. motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the  Submitted Whhkl h Michele Collins Town Clerk  SPRING KO 3)  Attested  Jamgs F Gwaltney Mayor    Minutes July6,2021  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting  AI regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 71 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Newspapers present were Mark Cone from Southern Nash News, and Kendra Jones from the  Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Prudence Wilkins andi Drew Griffin.  Edwards and Chief Gant. Nashville Graphic.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge.  Commissioner Griffin made al motion to accept the minutes of] June 7th regular meeting, June 14th Special called meeting and June 28th recessed: meeting as written; Commissioner Cone seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Robin Koricanek said that the subject for her statement was concerns about the services the town offered even though shel livedi in the county. She said that she thought that the comments about why she cared about Spring Hope and not Bailey orMiddlesex were wrong and elitist. She said shes started coming to the meetings because the comments were turned off of the town's Facebook page. She also said that she thought that the town leadership was unprepared asi it pertained to the several water: issues that had gone on ini the prior months. She added that she thought that the citizens deserved a written plan of action. Ms. Koricanek also said that she thought it was wrong that the Police Department was only gettinga a 191 raise when the people Kay Mitchell was the next person on the Public Forum. Mayor Gwaltney asked Ms. Mitchell to address her comments and questions tot the town attorney due tot the threat of] litigation. Ms. Mitchell stated the timeline ofthel building collapse on Main St. She said that the building is a danger to the town and its citizens. She said the FCM: is asking the town to declare thel building at 205 W Main a public nuisance under the town ordinance Chapter 10. She asked the town to schedule al hearing on the subject as soon as possible. Mayor Gwaltney asked Ms. Mitchell to forward the email that shes sent toJ Jae earlier in the day to the Town Attorney Mark Edwards. Beth Baines who lives on Virginia St. addressed the board. She said that she was upset with the condition oft the street and that itl had been! like that for years. Ms. Baines said that they appreciated the few holes that were repaired however they needed much more repair to be safe and stable. She said that she had heard thati itl had been said that Virginia St. was not traveled enough to be aj priority despite the large amount of cut through traffic using the street.  who pick up the garbage and getting a 3% raise.    Mike Gwaltney who also lives on Virginia St. said that it was obvious that the sewer. line ini the middle Was wearing through thej pavement. Ms. Fan Whitley also said that because of that] line drivers must move over to the side to go down the street. Mayor Gwaltney said that Virginia St. was near the top oft thel listt tol be fixed as soon as the funds became available. Commissioner Lucas asked Jae whatl he planned on doing; he said that the Powell Bill funds had been earmarked for another project. He said that the cost estimate for Virginia St. was near $100,000.00 and that it would take a few years to: raise the money. Ms. Whitley said that they had been told for years that they were near the top of thel list and that the town. kept pushing Mr. Kim said that the current Codel Enforcement contractor was requesting an extension to the contract that they had currently. Brandon Emory from Alliance Code Enforcement said that in the last 31 months they had held hearings andi issue several violations. He said that there were several minimum housing code, junk vehicles, grass and junk pile violations during the prior month. He said that some of the 75 cases that had been open about halfhad been completely abated. Commissioner Lucas said she felt] like the manager had told them an untruth aboutthe code enforcement contractor. She said it was her understanding that it was only for 31 month. Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve thel I year contract with Alliance Code Enforcement; Commissioner Wilkins seconded andt the motion passed 41 tolCommissioner Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into Public Hearing for #2021-ZTA-031 regarding pawnshops; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  them aside for other projects.  Lucas voted against the motion.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim said that the request was to operate aj pawnshop in a Light Industrial (LI) zone. He said that the request was being madel by property owner Steve. Batchelor. Mr. Kim commented that pawn shops were already allowedi in General Business and Central Business as stated in the Mayor Gwaltney asked the public if they had any questions. Kyle Pritchard asked: if there was any way tol keep the pawnshops from being downtown; Mr. Kim said that it would takea zoning amendment that would have to go tot thej planning board: first and then to the commissioners. Jason Himmelright asked ifi itv Was possible not to have pawnshops in Spring Hope since they tend to bring in a criminal element. Mayor Gwaltney explained that thei request for the night was to. have iti in lighti industrial and that he would rather seei itt there then in the downtown where: it was currently allowed. Mr. Himmelright: asked if there was a way: not to havet them; Mr. Kim said no that according to state. law therel had to be a place forl businesses to bel located. Mr. Kim added that the zoning could always be amended to remove CB and GB. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that 2021-ZTA-03: isi not: inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and  Code of Ordinances.  and the motion passed unanimously. the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-03 is reasonable and in the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made a motion that The Board of Commissioners does approve. Amending Section 26-70: in the Town of Spring Hope Code ofOrdinances; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone made aj motion to goi into Public Hearing for 2020-ZTA-04 regarding sweepstakes kiosk; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told the board that hel had several complaints from local convenience store owners about allowing sweepstakes games in their stores. Mr. Kim said that the stores were. located in the General Business zoning where the current ordinance does not allow the gaming machines. He said he verbally issued a warning to: remove these games and soon thereafterr received notice from the owner's attorney. The attorney's letter state that the company from which the games were. lease classified them as electronic product promotions sweepstake kiosks. Mr. Kim said that the close compatibility with the gaming machines then the board can classify it with the Commissioner Cone asked ift there were any other names that they could call the machines. Mayor Gwaltney said that this was not the first time: it has come up and each time it's a little different and the town will have to deal with each change. Mr. Pritchard as: ifthe board would have to address it each time; Mayor Gwaltney said yes. Town Attorney Mark Edwards said that the store owner's attorney was saying that the town ordinance only covered the electronic gaming machines and not thel kiosks. Mr. Edwards said that the town was essentially creatinga Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to go backi into open session; Commissioner Cone Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that 2021-ZTA-04: is notinconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that 2021-ZTA-04: is reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made a motion that Thel Board of Commissioners does approve Amending Sections 26-70 and 26-240.1: in the Town of Spring Hope Code of Ordinances; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made al motion that use of any Electronic Product Promotion Sweepstake Kiosk that is or becomes no-conforming by virtue oft the adoption of Section 26-240.1 and the amendment to the table in Section 2-70 to add such. kiosks to thet table shalll be removed withinl month of the addition of Section 26-240.01 to the Zoning Ordinance; Commissioner Cone  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  gaming machines in heavy industrial but with its own description.  new definition tol be able to cover these types of machines. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to go: into Public Hearing for Rezoning. Application Request RZ-2021-01 to change parcel 007494 and 044804 from Residential Agricultural (RA)to R-8 (higher density residential); Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed  unanimously. Public Hearing  Mr. Kim said that Tom White al land developer wasi interested in having a total of74.5 acres of land off of Hwy. 581 rezoned to R8: zone. Mr. Kim told the board that R8 as defined in the Code ofOrdinance was: for plots ofl land tol be no smallert than 8000 square feet. Mr. Kim said that there were other R8 zones out there and that Mr. White had plans tol build homes as well as  installing water, sewer and annexing into town. Mr. Kim askedi if anyone had questions about the rezoning.  Nancy Perry asked ift the town would bej providing the water after the project Was over; Mayor Gwaltney said yes. Commissioner Griffin asked ift the only entrance and exit was the gravel road Ethan Andrews from Stocks Engineering said that they still had to do Environmental impact studies, site plans and: meet state and local requirements. Mr. Pritchard asked ift there had been any plans made to what happens to the property after it gets rezoned. Mr. White said: not that they were only there for the rezoning. Mr. Pritchard asked ift they would have to go to the Planning Board for future permissions as the project progressed; Mayor Gwaltney said that the rezoning was just the first step and that there was a lot that had to be decided and approved before building began. Mr. Pritchard congratulated Mr. White and said he hoped it happened Ramona Williams asked how that would affect her property that was adjacent to the property in question. Mayor Gwaltney said it would: not affect her property in a1 negative manner. Jason Himmelright asked if there had been a study to see how the rezoning and potential families' coming in would affect the school system. He said that Spring Hope Elementary was already packed. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. White how many houses they planned on building; Mr. White said that the new homes would bring about $60million tax base into town. Commissioner Griffin asked how many new. homes he would be building; Mr. White said Mr. Pritchard asked if they still wanted to do the R81 homes ift there was push back from the town and that he though acre. lots withl homes at 4,5 or 6001 thousand dollarl homes would bring in the same tax base but. less homes. Mr. White said that they did not have the customer! base for that! kind ofj price. Mr. White also said that their homes willl be over $2501 to. 3001 thousand dollar with about 2400 square feet. Mr. Pritchard said that those were starter slab specl homes and that it would be fought against sO why would they even ask for R8: zone. Mr. White said that the homes were: not starter. homes but very goodi middleclass working people type of] homes. Commissioner Wilkins said she was concerned about $300,000.00 dollarl homes as: many oft the people who currently live in Spring Hope would not be able to afford these places even though they would like to: maybe own a home. Jason Walters said that currently building materials  coming off of5 581; Mr. White said yes that currently that was the only access.  forl him.  approximately 190: new homes.    would not allow for homes that were much lessi in price. He said that hel knew that a home that would cost around $200 thousand would bei more ofa a starter at 1300 sq. feet. Mr. Pritchard said agood idea would be ifs some olderhomes were bought up byi investors, flipped and soldt to the Chief Gant asked if everything there was going to be single homes or would there be townhomes; Mr. White said that there would only be single family homes. ChiefGant: said he Kay Mitchell asked if any other zoning like R12 orl R15 was considered. Mr. White said with the Mr. Pritchard said that he thought it was ok since there would be other meetings and ways for thet town to get involved on the way itl looks. He said he thought it was a good: idea and that he would vote: foritifl he was on the board. Hej just wants tol know about things before they come Ethan Vester asked how far in advance the town had to advertise for any request in zoning. Mr. Kim said that hel had to advertise 2 weeks and advance and that anyone could call to town hall Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissionerlucker Commissioner Griffin made a motion that RZ-2021-01: is not: inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that based on information by staff and other interested parties, RZ-2021-01 does have an acceptable level ofi impact on both the immediate area and the community as a whole; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that The Board of Commissioners does approve the rezoning request RZ202-0LCommisioner Cone seconded and the motion passed  people who are already here.  was asking asi it pertained to Law Enforcement.  price ofl home building thati it would not work ini those zones.  tothe meeting.  and ask questions.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  ther motion passed unanimously.  unanimously. Envirolink Report  Libby. Jenkins from Envirolink told the board that the cemeteries had been cut and that leaf and  limb would begin on Monday. Police Chief Report closed. Town Manager Code Red.  Town. Attorney Mark Edwards had no new business for open session but that he had one for  Mr. Kim said that he spoke to the county about using their Code Red system. He said that they could help by the town sharing their data base or start a campaign having people sign up with    Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to allow the database tol be shared but with an option to opto out; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made a motion to go into close session; Commissioner Griffin seconded and  the motion passed unanimously. Closed Session  Commissioner Griffin made al motion to go out of closed session; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded andt the  and the motion passed unanimously. motion passed unanimously.  Submitted by Wachelh Michele Collins Town Clerk  Attested  9 N  III  #  3HI    Minutes Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting July 12,2021  Aspecial called meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners: was held at7p.m. Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also] present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Attorney  in the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Mark Edwards  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order.. and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  Closed Session  Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to go back into open session; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Open Session  Commissioner Griffin made at to accept the resignation from Town Manager Jae Kim which states his last day will be Aug. I1th, to pursue help from the COG and give] permission tot town attorney to talk with them; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Tucker seconded and motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted by Mcclle' Michele Collins Town Clerk  Attested  - -  III  didgE.  101 BH    Minutes Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting July 26, 2021  As special called meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7p.m. Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Prudence  in the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim and Town Clerk Michele Collins.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order.  Mayor Gwaltney said that the meeting was to approve the additional standards for the town Mr. Kim said thati ift thet town approved the clerk would post thej job advertisement the next day on thel leagues website andi it would also bej posted on the town's website. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the standards fort the new towni manager; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion  manager job.  passed unanimously.  Submitted by Wcdeld Michele Collins Town Clerk  Attested  III  y  BHI    RESOLUTIONI NO. 2021-06  DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITSI DISPOSITION  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners oft the Town of Spring Hope, North Carolina desires to declare surplus and dispose of WHEREAS, the Town-owned properties described on the attached list (Schedule A) is hereby declared to be surplus to the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to dispose of the listed items by any means allowable toi include offering for sale at public auction, donation to a non-profit organization, Internet on-line auction, upset bid process, inter-local government sale, or destruction. The Town can utilize the services of GovDeals.com an internet on-line auction service to sell the items described on the attached Schedule A, and anyi items not sold via this method may subsequently be sold by the Town Manager by private sale or destroyed. Notice of Public On-line Auction willl be advertised as required per statue. The Town Manager shall! have the right to addt to or delete from the properties to be sold aforesaid. The Town Manager shall report the results of the surplus properly auction andlor private ati the next regular meeting of the Board of  certain Town-owned properties; and needs oft the Town of Spring! Hope; and  Commissioners.  ADOPTED this the Z4P day of August, 2021.  Mayor  #da6  ATTEST:  Whcholk Michele Collins, Town Clerk  )    RESOLUTION #2021-07 DIRECTING THE CLERK TO INVESTIGATE  AF PETITION RECEIVED UNDER G.S. 160A-31  WHEREAS, a petition requesting annexation of an area described in said petition WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-31 provides that the sufficiency of the petition shall be investigated by the Town Clerk before further annexation proceedings may take place;  was received on August 2, 2021 by the Board of Commissioners; and  and  WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Spring Hope deems it NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the The Town Clerk is hereby directed to investigate the sufficiency of the above described petition and to certify as soon as possible to the Board of Commissioners the  advisable to proceed in response tot this request for annexation;  Town of Spring Hope that:  result of (his/her) investigation.  OF SPRING a)  ATTEST:  0  Hubak Co  Clerk    Minutes June7,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Was held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Newspapers present were Mark Cone from Southern Nash News, and Kendra Jones from the  Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Edwards, SHPDI K9 Officer Durwood: Radford and Cpl.J Jake Gwaltney.  Nashville Graphic.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to orderand led the pledge.  Commissioner Tucker made al motion to accept the minutes as written; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Kyle Pritchard aj resident from Spring Hope started with giving outl his phone number. He said that thei issues with water were the main problem with the town. Hes said that the infrastructure was crumbling daily and that there were tool many problems withl low water pressure, He said that the maps were outdated and that the system was not maintained. He said that. he didn't think that Envirolink was trust worthy enough to take care oft the issues. Mr. Pritchard also pointed outt that the 20 year plan for the town was. likel kicking the can down the road and that he Wast tired oft bathing his daughter in brown water. He alsos said that the 2020 Quality Report was not updated since the results were from 2017 and that only chlorine was injected into the water nothing else was donet tol help the water. He said that the EPA had: 130: items that the Nancy Perry said that the main thingt that irritated her was the fact that the town turned off the comments on their Facebook page. She said that even the comments weren'tpleasant it was an outlet for people to vent and that many people were upset with that decision. Ann Daniels said that everyone isi in this together and thati if she could find out information about. lowi interest loans and grants why couldn't the town doi it. Shes said that she thought the town needed to pull together and fix things. She wanted tol know if the new homes would that Mayor Gwaltney said that hel knew everyone wanted answers; hej pointed out that thej people who asked the questions had time tol figure what they wanted to ask. He said that many times during public forum there were not: always quick answers and that thel board would ratherhave Mr. Kim asked the board to consider: a contract to hire ai new audit company for the fiscal year ending 2021, He said that due to a change in auditing standards municipalities would need to  water needed tol bet tested for and that the town only did one.  were being built could bel handled by the town.  well thought outs solutions.    havet the audit services separate from the bookkeeping. He said the new company was Petway Mills and Pearson and: introduced Phyllis Pearson. Ms. Pearson said that shel hadi many years of experience and that she would bel happy toj perform the audit for the town. Mr. Kim said that Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the audit contract withl Petway Mills and Pearson; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim asked the board to consider a contract tol hire May and Place as thel bookkeeper. He said that Mr. Mayl had done the auditi in previous years but again due tot the changes in standards he now was willinging toj just handle the bookkeeping for thej price of$6,000.00. Commissioner Griffin. made ai motion to accept the bookkeeping contract with and Mr. Kim asked the board to consider renew the contract with Fields and Cooper for legal services. He said that the contract had not changed and that the town ifa approved would have to Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept the contract with Fields and Cooper for legal services; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim asked the board to consider approving the Water/Sewer and Tax write-offs. He said that all attempts to collect the debtl had been exhausted by the town, Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the write-offs; Commissioner Lucas seconded Mr. Kim asked the board to approve the 2020 outstanding taxes newspaper advertisement. He told the board that this was ai necessary stepi in tax collecting. Commissioner Wilkins asked how the delinquent payers were notified. Mr. Kim saidt that they were sent: notices Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the advertisement; Commissioner Cone Mr. Kim asked thel board to approve the tax discoveries and releases that were found Nash Commissioner Cone made al motion to approve the discoveries and: releases; Commissioner Crystal Sloane from GFL asked the board to consider an: increase in rates. She said that the CPI wasi recommending 4.6% but that GFL was asking for 3%. She said that the increase Was due to the rising cost oft trash containers, recycle bins and disposal fees. She also mentioned that there was as shortage of drivers and more costs ofs safety duet to Covid. Mr. Kim said thatt the cost Commissioner Lucas said that she was dissatisfied with the service and that she did not believe there should be an increase, She said that there were manyi instances: in which the not on the scheduled date or not] picked up at all. Commissioner Wilkins said that pickups she agreed were  the cost of the audit would be $10,000.00.  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  May Place;  paya aretainer for the 21-22 fiscal year.  and the motion passed unanimously.  the during  summer as well as late notices.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. County and the Town of Spring Hope.  by  Griffin seconded: and the motion passed unanimously.  would be $277.36 per1 month and that the town would absorb the cost.    with Commissionerl Lucas about the quality of service, Commissioner Wilkins said that she did Ms. Sloane from GFL said that they measured the service byl how: many pickup did the monthl by the complaints that they received. She said that they received emails they from during the town when there were misses and always gol back to get them. Ms. Sloane said that GFL hada good.: relationship with thei front office of the town and always took care of whatever was asked. She also said that they have reiterated with the drivers that they must continue toj meet the standards that were expected by the town. She said that based on the complaints that ofs service was approximately 99% success. Commissioner) Lucas said that shel has had theirrate many complaints from residents. Commissioner Cone said that hel had a neighbor with some issues that were complained about andi it Was taken care of immediately. He said he felt like GFLwas Commissioner Cone: made aj motion to: approve the 3% for GFL; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed 3-2 with Commissioners Lucas and Wilkins voting nay. Mr. Kim asked thel board to consider aj proposal with Stocks Engineering toj perform a survey for engineering and construction: inspections for the CMAQ project. Kevin Varnell: from Stocks said that now that the funds fromi the state havel been released after thel long delay the could begin. Mr. Kim reminded thel board that the CMAQ was: mostly funded by the engineering NCDOT except fort the $143,660.001 that would) be coming from thet town's Powell Bill fund for match. Hes said that cost was roughly 209oft the entire project which was approximately $800,000.00. ther  not feel ast though GFL was giving the town the service that was: needed.  accommodating and trying to get better.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the proposal with Stocks Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Engineering;  Mr. Kim asked thel board to consider Resolution #2021-04 the feasibility study for NCDOT as it pertains to 644 Alt. route designations. He said that there some: residents that were concerned about the amount oft traffic and speeding that happens on 64Alt. He said that the be no cost study provided by NCDOT. Mayor Gwaltney asked if NCDOT Was study toi remove the 64Alt destination when the 641 bypass is changed tol 187;1 Mr. Kim said The looking ift that would leave the town totally responsible for that stretch ofl highway; yes. Mr. Kim Mayor said that asked nothing had been decided tot that effect since the NCDOT wasi not the final decision. Thel decided to: amend the resolution toi include 581 in the study. Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept Resolution #2021-04 to doa a Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to goi into Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 budget Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim said that the final numbers were $1,395,650.00 for General Fund and $486,000.00 Water and Sewer. He said that the major change for the budget this year was the addition oft for the revenue for the CMAQ project which made thel budget increase. He also said that the included al 1% COLA for those employed by the Town of Spring Hope.  would  board  for study 581/64Alt;  year;  budget    Terah Himmelright asked how much money was] put aside for water and seweri infrastructure. Mr. Kim told hert that there Was $70,000.00: for repairs and supplies and that the rest of the fund Commissioner Cone made a motion to close the public hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded Ethan Vester President oft the Chamber asked thel board to consider allowing music in the Depot Area. He said that it would be on Friday and Saturday while the food trucks were ini town and Commissioner Cone made ai motion to allow: music in the Depot area; Commissioner Wilkins  Was mostly restricted to contract services and debt.  and the motion passed.  that it would end at 10pm.  seconded and the motion passedunanimously.  Envirolink  LibbyJ Jenkins and Travis Miller both supervisors with Envirolink were present. They gave the monthly report. Mr. Miller and Ms. Jenkins both commented that the water in Spring Hope had met the standards set byt the EPA andt the state, She said that there was: nothing thati indicated any lead or anything else that would bel harmful to the users. Ms. Jenkins said that the water was tested exactly by the schedule set forth by the state andi Mr. Miller said the water was safe.  Police Report Manager's Report  Mr. Kim gave the Police Reportin the absence of Chief Gant.  Mr. Kim told the board that thel Downtown Development Board had held a community: meeting with Cardno. Engineering. He said during the meetingt they were able to get helpful suggestions andi ideas from the many public members that showed upi in support. He said some oft the idea included relocating the library, displaying a water feature in the park andreconstructing the Mr. Kim told the board that he and Kevin Varnell were still working ont thel Poplar St Well rehab. He said that there had been confusion on whether it was called well 4 or 5. He said that Mr. Kim said that currently there were 64 open cases asi it pertained to the Nuisance Report and Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to go into closed session; Commissioner Cone seconded  platform in the depot area,  there would have tol be mandatory testing andi it was approved by PWS.  the Code Enforcement.  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made a motion to go back into open session; CommissonerTucket:  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Cone made a motion to: recess until June 28th, Commissioner Griffin seconded  and the motion Passedunanimously.  Submitted  Attest  GPRING HOK 8  Wuclk C Michele Collins Town Clerk  James F Mayor  fE    Minutes Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting June 14, 2021  Aspecial called meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was heldat7p.m. Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent  int the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order. the American Rescue Plan Act.  Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim and Town Clerk Michele Collins.  The Mayor asked for ai motion to accept Resolution 2021-05: for the acceptance of any funds from Commissioner Griffin: made aj motion to: approve. Resolution 2021-05; Commissioner Wilkins Commissioner Cone: made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  passedunanimously. Submitted  Attested  Wuk Da Michele K Collins Town Clerk  KfKs James F Gwaltneym Mayor    Minutes June 28,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Recessed Meeting  A recessed meeting from June7 7,2021 of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Drew Griffin, Brenda Lucas, Brent  held lat7 p.m. at the Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Ricky Tucker: and Prudence Wilkins.  Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim and Town Clerk Michele Collins. Nashville Graphic and Mark Cone from Southern Nash News. Mayor Gwaltney reconvened: meeting from] June 7,2021.  Newspapers present were. Lindell Kay for the Spring Hope Enterprise, Kendra Jones from the  Mr. Kim presented Budget. Amendment 2021-04; he said that thel linei item for thej police salaries needed tol be adjusted due to an officer's payout of vacation after) leaving. He also said that the line item for the police fuel needed tol be added to due to the fluctuation of gas prices during the Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept Budget Amendment 2021-04; Commissioner Mr. Kim told the board that the 2021-221 budget was balanced and that it had not changed from thej presentation at the earlier meeting. He said that hel looked at the cost of doing more thana 1% COLA: and thought that waiting to see where the fiscal trends were. leaning after six months Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept the 2021/22 budget; Commissioner Griffin Commissioner Cone made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the: motion  year.  Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Was al better solution.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  passedunanimously. Submitted  Attested  EPRING 8  biljc Michele K Collins Town Clerk  PAdkys James F Gwaltney III Mayor    Minutes May3,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Newspapers present were Mark Cone from Southern Nashi News, and Kendra Jones from the Visitors included. Ethan Vester, Ray Wilkins, Savonia Richardson, Eric Gainey, Reverend Earnest Pope and Margret Pope. Rob Wilson and LibbyJ Jenkins froml Envirolink were: also * Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led thej pledge of allegiance,  Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Edwards, SHPD Officer Patrick Lenhart and Chief] Nathan Gant.  Nashville Graphic.  present.  Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the April 5th, minutes as written; Commissioner Commissioner Cone made ai motion to go into public hearing for 2021-ZTA-02 toi regulate electronic gaming; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  Cone seconded and the: motion passed.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim said that the amendment would be an update to the existing ordinance. He said that what would change are the safety protocols. He mentioned that thel board had discussed in a prior meeting the need for this kind ofl business to establish safety procedures.  There were no comments from the public. seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to come out oft the public hearing; Commissioner Cone Mayor Gwaltney askedi if the town could require a business to hire andl keep security personnel att their establishment. Mr. Kim said that after conversations with Chief Ganti it was deemed appropriate: for this kind ofl business tol havesecurity due to the prior trouble at the closed establishment. Town Attorney Mark. Edwards said that the establishment) had to follow Commissioner Cone made ai motion the 2021-ZTA-02: is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans thatl have been adopted] by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Wilkins seconded Commissioner Cone made a motion that 2021-ZTA-02: is reasonable and in thej public interest;  whatever the town had: in their ordinance.  and the motion passed.  Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed.    Commissioner Cone: made ai motion that the Board of Commissioners does approve amending Mr. Kim said that GFL wasi requesting ai rate increase of 3% toj pick up garbage and recycling. He said that they were using the CPI index as a guide for the increase. Commissioner Griffin asked how much thei increase would cost the residents; Mr. Kim said that the town would absorb the approximate $400.00 peri month increase. Commissioner Wilkins asked what the reason was. for thei increase; Mr. Kim said that it was the rising cost ofl business including fuel. Mr. Kim said that hei included thei increase: in the draftbudget. Commissioner Lucas said that currently they were being late with the pickups and she didn'tf feel like they needed a raise for doing al bad job. Commissioner Cone said that) he noticed a decline in service lately. Thel board asked Mr. Kim to Mr. Kim asked thel board to consider adopting Resolution #2021-03 the Spring Hope Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He said that the COGI had been helpingt the town with the Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve Resolution 2021-03 adoption oft the Land Use Mr. Kim presented the 21-22: fiscal yearb budget: numbers. He said that the General Fund budget was $1,395,680.00, water and sewer Was $486,000.00 which ended with a total of $1,882,250.00. Mr. Kim said that thei increase in the budget was due tot the matching funds for the CMAQ project in the General Fund budget. He said that the water and sewer budget went up slightly from the past year. Mr. Kim also told thel board that the tax rate would remain at. .67 cents. He said he was asking fora a 1% COLA for all employees. Mr. Kim said that thel line item for the Downtown Development: Board went up slightly from the current year, Mayor Gwaltney asked why thel linei item went up $14,000.00 when the money isn't used. Mr. Kim said that some oft the money willl bet used for the Code. Enforcement contractor before the end oft the fiscal year. Jennifer Wilkins the new co-chair for the Spring Hope Garden Clubi introduced herself. Shes said shel had livedi in Spring Hope for ai few years and was looking! forward tol helping with the beautification. She said thatt they would like tol have a children's parade conjuly3"int the Ethan Vester the president for the SH Chamber asked the board to allow them toi invite food trucks to comei into several nights a week. Mr. Vester saidt that the trucks would be off the street andi in the main depot area. He said that he already discussed the idea with the town manager and the mayor. Mr. Vester said that the Chamber would be providing power and: access to water for vendors and that they would cover the fees. Commissioner Cone askedi ift there would be hand washing stations or porta potty's] provided; Mr. Vester said: nol but that they may be able to Commissioner Cone made a: motion to allow the Chamber to use the open depot area for the Mr. Vester also said that thel Pumpkin Queen clean up would begin this Saturday at 8:00am  section 26-240; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and ther motion passed.  havear representative. from GFL to attend the next meeting.  update oft the plan. He said that the plan was for the: next] 10 years. Plan; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  downtown area.  make picnic tables available.  food vendors; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.  along with some pressure washing.    Town Attorney Mark Edwards! had noi new business. He said! he would give a report during the  closed session. Envirolink Report  LibbyJenkins from Envirolink introduced: herself as the new Triangle Area Manager. She said shel had been associated with Envirolink for 9 years as the town manager for Robersonville. She said that Envirolink helped] her former town. fixt their water and seweri issues. Ms. Jenkins read thel Envirolink: report and saidt that she had road around town when she arrived commenting that the town. looked good. Commissioner Cone asked Ms. Jenkins if Envirolink took care oft the leaf and limb in her former town; she said no. He said that was thel biggest complaint that the Rob Wilson said that hel believed that the crews had finished all the work orders and completed all the mowing and leaf/limb pickups. He said losing thel knuckle boom truck had really slowed down the pickups along with thei inclement weather. Mayor Gwaltney said he needed someone  town! had and he hoped that she would address.  toj movei items down at the Ash St. well as soon as possible.  Police Report  Chief Gant said that they have had community service on trash detail and that all the trash on the ramps, the bridge and Walnut Stl has been pickedi up. He said that the next concealed carry class would bei in May and that it was already full. Commissioner Wilkins thanked the Chief for  having Officers at the SNSH prom they hosted on Pine Street.  Managers' Report  Mr. Kim said that the lights had been installed and have become operational on the 641 bypass. He said that the RFP's for the sale of the town buildings were putoutt to1 the public. He alsos said that the DDBi is working on the mural project as well as the showcase. Mr. Kim said that there was a training session given by the Main Street group andt that he and two members watched Mr. Kim said that the roof repairs at town. halll hadl been completed as well as] pothole repair in Mr. Kim said that thel Boston Book Company building at! 101 S Poplar was inspected with an administrative warrant. He said that the warrant was obtained through Nash County and that representatives. from Nash County, the code enforcement contractor and Chief Gant were all Mr. Kim asked the board tol look at the code enforcement report and1 hej pointed out that several Commissioner Griffin made al motion to goi into closed session; Commissioner Tucker seconded  the Zoom presentation.  town.  present with] him. He said al letter would go out tot the property owner.  addresses had been sent violations. and the motion passed. Closed Session  Commissioner Cone: madear motion to gol backi into open session; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed.    There was nol new business.  Commissioner Cone made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed.  Submitted by WwCeden Michele Collins Town Clerk!  Attested  AFE  A  37 Gwiltney II  Mayor HAs    Minutes April 5,2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7p p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Prudence Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Visitors present were John Clark, Tammy Sullivan, Jodell Richardson, Peggy Legget, Sylvia Williams, Claris Bissett, Dr. Hunnicutt, Ethan Vester, Pastor James Scott, Stan Hahnel,Leann Thel local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from Southern Nash News, Lindell Kay from  Spring Hope Community Building. Wilkins, Drew Griffin and Ricky Tucker.  Edwards, SHPD Officer Lashawn Lucas and Chief Nathan Gant.  Hahnel, Mandy Gaines, Eric Gaines and Allen Barbee. Thel Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and ledi the pledge.  Commissioner Tucker made a motion to accept the minutes as written; Commissioner Griffin  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Dr. Hunnicutt the President ofl Nash Community College introduced himself. He said that he had wanted to come months earlier butt that due to COVID-19 he waited. Dr. Hunnicutt said that he was very proud tol be at NCC: andi that hel had been told thatl his school wasi referred to as the Rock of Eastern NC. He offered his help and said that their campus had been the sight for many servicesi in the county before the pandemic such as continuing education and GED classes. John Clark the owner of the building at 205 W Main St. told the board that it had been inspected bya a Forensic Engineer. He said that inspection revealed that there had been rain off damage from the neighboring building that was owned by Faith Christian. Mr. Clark said he would get the area cleaned up as fast as he could now that the inspection was over. Jodell Richardson from Faith Christian Ministries read the timeline of what had occurred since the collapse of Mr. Clark's building. She said that they wanted the Town to vacate the order keeping them from entering thel building now that their engineer said their building was safe. Town. Attorney Mark Edwards pointed out thati in the letter from the engineer it was also stated that the surrounding buildings were: not safe. Mr. Edwards explained to the members ofl Faith Christian that the Town was only there tol help mediate and that ultimately the two parties Mr. Kim presented. Budget Ordinance 2021-03 which would move funds from revenue to expenditures for the insurance claim pertaining to damage to Town owned vehicles.  Dr. Hunnicutt thanked the board.  would have to work outt the issues.    Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept Budget Ordinance 2021-03; Commissioner Cone Mr. Kim asked thel board to approve al letter to the Secretary ofTransportation that would give Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve the letter; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Tucker made a motion to go: into Public Hearing for 2021-ZTA-01 for the: new GolfCart Ordinance; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim said that new ordinance was at town sponsored text amendment that had been looked atl by the board: in the past and: recommended by the Planning board. He said that the fee would be five dollars and that thel Police Department would issue the permit. There were: no comments Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to close the Public Hearing; Commissioner Tucker Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-01 is not inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Tucker seconded and Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2021-ZTA-01: is reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner Griffin made a motion that the Board of Commissioners does approve the amendment to Chapter 20, Article 8 Section 20-240 to 20240.91 to include Gold Carts; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told the board that the Downtown Development Board was: requesting, permission to send out RFP's to seei ift there was: interest as it pertained to the sale of the town owned buildings on Ash St. He said that there would be certain standards and requirements that any potential buyers would have to adhere to. Mr. Kim said that ifa a sale was tol be happen it would Commissioner Cone made a motion to send out the RFP's; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and Sylvia Williams with the Chamber to the board that the Pumpkins Queens wanted to organize a cleanup day for the town as they had done in year's prior. She said that the day for the event was set for May 3tl andt that it would: include the downtown area as well as the entrance: intoi town. She said that they would need volunteers tol help and asked for the newspapers to advertise the Mr. Kim asked thel board to consider the proposal tol hire aj part-time code enforcement contractor. He said that the contractor would bel hired. for the remainder oft the year which  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. the town's support for the future I-871 highway project.  the motion passed unanimously.  Public Hearing  from the public.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  have tol be approved by the Board of Commissioners first.  thei motion passed unanimously.  event.    would bel less than the 15 weeks stated on thej paperwork for approximately 8 hours per week at Commissioner Cone made a motion to. hire the part time code officer; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed 4-1with Commissioner Lucas voting nay.  $25.00 perb hour.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new business. Envirolink did not send ai representative.  Police Chief Report  Chief Gant told the board that there had been 163 calls for service. He said that the first concealed weapon class went very well and that they would be scheduling another one: ini the  future. Manager Report  Mr. Kim said that thel Downtown Development board was working on a downtown showcase that would highlight buildings for sale or lease. He said thati it would be a virtual event. He also said that they were. hoping toi implement a mural program for some oft the buildings downtown. Mr. Kim said that there was a letter sent outt to al local businesses affected by the new Mr. Kim pointed out that the staff had written out the duties that they were responsible for as thel board requested. Commissioner Cone said that he would like to see: more of a permanent standard operating procedure fort the staff. He said he would. like to see: more detailed written Mr. Kim said that several roofing contractors had been contacted and that Baker Roofing] had been selected and would begin work soon. He also mentioned that wireless internet had been Mr. Kim said that the American Rescue. Act from the Federal Government may include some funds fort thel local governments. He said that the funds would be restricted spending that would Mr. Kim said that hel had spoken to Kevin Varnell from Stocks Engineering and that they were Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to goi into Closed Session; Commissioner Cone seconded  Automotive Repair ordinance.  descriptions sometime in the future.  installed at the Community Building.  be laid out by guidelines from the Federal Government.  still waiting for Public Water Supply for answers on the Poplar Street Well.  and the motion passedunanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made a motion to go back into open session; Commissioner Griffin Commissioners Tucker asked ift the problem at the Fire Department with the water was being  seconded and the motion passed unanimously. addressed. Mr. Kim said that he would check.    Commissioner Lucas and Griffin had no new business.  Commissioner Cone said he wanted toi make sure that there was someone, from Envirolink att the Commissioner Wilkins told the board that her non-profit Was sponsoring a prom for Southern Nash Senior High. Shes said that it would be al her business location on April 24th and that she wanted everyone to knowi in case they saw kids inj prom dresses and witnessed some dancing. Commissioner Cone made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the  next meeting.  She also said that they would be following all Covid rules and regulations.  motion passed unanimously.  SPRING )  Submitted  Attested  Wchalk Code  32  Michele K Collins  Mayor James F. Gwaltney III    Minutes March 1, 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregularr meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Prudence Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Chief Nathan Gant, Visitors present were. Ethan Vester, Mike Tolson, Reverend and Mrs. Pope, Leanne Hahnel, Mark Cone from Southern Nash News, Lindell Kay from Spring Hope Enterprise and Kendra  Spring Hope Municipal Building. Wilkins, Ricky Tucker and Drew Griffin.  Officer Nathan Barbour and Town. Attorney Mark Edwards.  Betsy Strickland and Allen Barbee.  Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also present.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to accept the minutes with a change deleting Commissioner Tucker's name from the last meeting; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the  motion passed unanimously. Public Forum  Bubbles and Bows owner Betsy Strickland asked the board to consider rescinding her resignation from the Downtown Development Board. She said she made iti in haste and that she plans to: re-open a store: in Spring Hope when al building is available. She said that she had no Mayor Gwaltney said hel had: no problem to welcome Ms. Strickland back to the board since she was planning on returning to Spring Hope. He said that they were under the impression that she planned on staying in Franklin County and he also thought thati it was: not a good use oft town resources tol have police delivering packets that far. He said hel has asked the manager to: restrict Mike Tolson. from Mack Gay Associates gave the update on the AIA Grant. He said that they had been in town collecting data on hydrants and valves for the assets in the water distribution system. He said that they would also bel looking at the sewer: assets as soon asi it stops raining which would: include the: manhole survey. Mr. Tolson said that there would be a data base that could be checked to track the water and sewer assets. He also said that he would. like tol know what else the town wasi interested in doing as far as the current grant usage and future grants. Budget Amendment 2021-01 to move: money from the AIA expense tot the. AIA revenue was  intention of everk leaving town and wanted to] be able to sit on the board.  the travel of] police officers toi the town and ETJ for those deliveries.  requested.    Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to approve Budget Amendment 2021-01; Commissioner Budget Amendment 2021-02 to: move: money from the Tree Board expense line item to Buildings Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve Budget Amendment202-02l-02,Commisioner The town's CPA Scott May presented the 2019-20201 final audit numbers. He said that there were no errors or irregularities found and that the town: received a clean opinion. He said he felt like the town office staff had done a good jobl keeping the expenses andj paperwork in line for the Chamber President Ethan Vester told the board that they were: following thel lead from the state who decided that the fair would open this year sO they decided tol have a Pumpkin Festival. He also said that the Chamber was fully behind thei idea of the town hiring a code enforcement Chief Gant said he started the Golf Cart ordinance from scratch. He said that there Wasi room to adjust ift the board was notl happy with what Wasi in the proposal. He said that there were some insurance companies that wouldi insure carts ifthat was what the board wanted to: require. Mr. Kim said that the ordinance. had to go to the Planning Board. first and that there would have to Commissioner Griffin asked Chief Gant ifl he was satisfied with the Way it was written. The Chief said he added everything he could think of after talking to other agencies, DMVand Commissioner Griffin made al motion to send the proposed ordinance to the Planning Board; Commissioner Lucas seconded. Mayor Gwaltney said he though there should be ai nominal fee. Mr. Kim asked the board to consider adopting the Downtown Revitalization plan that had Commissioner Cone made a motion to adopt the resolution. for the Downtown Revitalization Mr. Kim asked thel board to consider the action that was tabled last meeting tol hire a code enforcement officer. He said the individual would be a contractor who would be enforcing the ordinances oft the town. Mayor Gwaltney asked what the per hour rate was for the individual; Mr. Kim said that there was a line item in the budget that would pay fort the contract which is now at approximately $25.00. He said that the current request is toi negotiate a contract with Alliance. Commissioner Lucas asked how many hours would the contractor work; Mr. Kim said Commissioner Cone made motion to allow the manager to: negotiate a contract with the code  Tuckerseconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and Cemetery wasi requested.  Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously,  fiscal year. The board had no questions  officer.  bea aj public hearing scheduled.  insurance companies. The motion passed.  spoken about for several meetings.  plan; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the: motion passed.  that at first they were talking about 10 hours aj month. enforcement company; Commissioner Wilkins séconded    Commissioner Lucas asked whyi it Was: necessary tol hire a code enforcement officer. Commissioner Cone said that the DDB felt like the town: needed help duet to the fact thatt there had been nothing done for years. He said that the town manager: needed help since hel had al long Mayor Gwaltney said thatl his concern was that there were: many other zoning issues that we had not gone afteri including the town's own property. Hes said he thought the company wasr no more than a collection agency after listening to them at the DDB: meeting saying that they would Commissioner Tucker said he had some issues with thej presentations. He said that there had to be a specific plan first to fix the town's properties and areas before they go after someone else. He also said he didn'twant to geti into another contract with a company that couldn'tbe controlled by the town. He wanted tol know who would be responsible for keeping the new Commisionerlucas: asked again why] Jae was SO busy that he couldn't doi more. She wanted to know what the company would be doing different from what] Jae was hired to do. Commissioner Wilkins asked Jaei ift the company had more experience and education with this type ofs situation then hel had. Mr. Kim said that they had more contacts and actual experience Mayor Gwaltney said he didn't hear anything about the company that showed that they had any kind of construction background and that its seemed like a strong arm company.  list other duties as well.  call people on the phone to get them to comply.  company inline.  with code enforcement.  Motion passed to: negotiate contract.  Town. Attorney Mark Edwards had noj new business. No one from Envirolink was at the meeting.  Police Chief Report  Chief Gant asked ift there were any questions about the report that was distributed; there were no questions. He told the board that hel had a grant that he would like to use to sponsora concealed carryf for Spring Hope city residents. He said that] he would. like to see: ifthere was interest and actually hold the classes starting next month. The board all agreed to all the Chief  tob hold the classes. Managers' Report  Mr. Kim said that he would be attending a meeting in Middlesex that was arranged by Mack Gay and. Associates for CTR Coating. He said that Kevin Varnell from Stocks would alsol be going and that the coating process was tol help with inflow and infiltration issues. Mr. Kim said that the town was getting quotes toi install Wi-Fia at the Community Building and Mr. Kim told thel board that due to Covid-19 concerns this year's Main Street Conference would be virtual. He said anyone on the board who would like to bei included should. let him know.  hope to. have: it up and running soon.    Lastly Mr. Kim said that he had been trying to geti in touch with the property owner atl 101S Poplar St. He said hel had sent letters and called the number that the owner gave him. Mr. Kim said he contacted the Borough Law firm to see what should be the next steps. Commissioners Wilkins, Cone, Griffin and Lucas has no: new business  New Business  Commissioner Tucker wanted tol know exactly what thel business operating at the former Batchelor's was called. Chief Gant said it was an online sweepstakes. Commissioner Tucker wanted tol know why it didn't fall under the NCGS Chief Gant said that he had contacted ALE when the last robbery. happened and he was told that the Nash County DA would not prosecute. Therefore he allowed officers to do off duty work ati the establishment. Commissioner Tucker said he did: notl likel having off duty officers stationed at the business. Commissioner Tucker also said that he did not understand why the board never really answered questions that people had at public forum. He said he wanted the board to dol better. Mayor Gwaltney said thatt typically the reason whyt the board does not answer att the time of Public Forum: issues: isl because the questions are spur of the moment. Mayor Gwaltney said that there are several budget amendments during the year and a line item in thel budget for Downtown Development that has not been used. He said that the town hall building is current leaking andi moldi is forming in several offices. He mentioned that thet town hall was al building built and still being paid for by public funds. He also mentionedi that there were: issues at the WWTP: and several other town well houses. Mayor Gwaltney also said that the Community Building seems tol have some electrical and otheri issues that seem to be partofa stalled project. The Mayor said that he thought delivering packets to: members ofl boards was not a good use of manpower. Hes said he was definitely not in favor of going outside of the ETJ especially since the town would be liable for anything that would happen. Commissioner Tucker said that he agreed that delivering packets outside oft town was alright but that things were getting out ofl hand. Commissioner Cone said he would be willing to come to town. hall to Commissioner Cone made al motion to: restrict packet deliveries for BOC: and advisory boards to town and ETJ only; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney asked about the Covid relief funds that were: received. He said that he asked the Chiefi if there were any extra shifts orl hardship that was brought on the Police Department. He said that the Chief told! him that there were only a few extra shifts or issues created by Covid. Mayor Gwaltney askedi if the money had) been spent and could it not be used for buildings. Mr. Kim said that the money Was used to: replace the monies for police salaries and that the money that wasi not used isi in the: revenue. Mayor Gwaltney asked what happened with the money that had been allocated. for the third full time position. Mr. Kim said that currently thel budget had: money for aj part time position. Mayor Gwaltney asked what. his] plan was to answer the problem of segregation of duties that the auditor mentions. Mr. Kim said that he would meet with the auditor again this year to discuss that issue. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Kim ift thej part time worker Wasn'tavailable would) hel bel helping upfront. Mr. Kim said thath he  retrievel his own packet ifi it was better for the officers.    would bel helping. Commissioner Cone askedi ift there Was a description listed ofwhat each employee did on a daily or monthly basis and that he would like to see something. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted  Attest  Michki L Michele K Collins Town Clerk  FFERR 4 E)  NI  Mayor  EC    Minutes February1,2 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 71 p.m. at the Members present: Mayor. James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Newspapers present were. Kendra Jones from thel Nashville Graphic and Lindell Kay from the Visitors included Chamber President Ethan Vester,Joe Wilkinson, Billl Brantley and Jared Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the] January 4th meeting as written; Commissioner Cone seconded and thes motion passed unanimously.  Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Assgu  Edwards, SHPD officer Jake Gwaltney and Chief Nathan Gant.  Enterprise.  Thompson from Envirolink.  Public Forum  Joe Wilkinson said that he was a Spring Hope building owner as well as running an antique business. He said that he was concerned: about: inaccuracies and omissions as it pertained toi the newi revitalization plan. He said he thought that hiring a code enforcement officer was a bad idea for the town and that it would deter growth. Mr. Wilkinson said that in his opinion Spring Hope was not full ofl blithe it was actually seeing a lot of growth with several small businesses opening. He also said that the county had been very visible within the town limits asi it pertained to code enforcement and that the town would just be wasting money on a contractor todot thes same job. He said that incentives would bel better than mandated: revitalization and that the town had an opportunity to be aj place for small businesses to grow. Mr. Kim said that the Downtown board had been working on the plan for atl least a year. Mayor Gwaltney asked the board if they felt like they had enough time to read and understand the plan. Commissioner) Lucas asked ifN Mr. Wilkinson was for or against the plan; Mr. Wilkinson said that he was against it. Commissioner Griffin said that he didn't feell like there was enough. interaction from thej public tol be able to vote on the plan. Mayor Gwaltney said that three oft the Commissioners did not have enough time to1 really study and absorb all of the information in the plan. The board decided to attend the next Downtown: meeting and not vote on the plan. Commissioner Cone made a motion to table the discussion until the March meeting; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told thel board that Ray Wilkins and Deeann Rivera had been nominated to: fill the empty spaces on thel board of Downtown Development.    Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept ther nominations; Commissioner Cone seconded Mr. Kim requested that Catherine Ziencik be moved from an alternate position on the Planning Board tol become a full member. He said that this would fill thel last open seat on that board. Commissioner Cone: made a motion to move Catherine Ziencik to a full member; Commissioner Commissioner Cone made aj motion to table Item D on the agenda; Commissioner Griffin Ethan Vester gave the board a copy oft the vision and Welcome letter for the SH Chamber. He said that he would like subcommittees for the Chamber to! help move business concerns Commissioner Lucas madea ai motion to table the discussion on the Golf Cart ordinance;  and the motion passed L unanimously.  Wilkins seconded and the motion passed unanimously. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  forward.  Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no new: items.  Envirolink  Jared Thompson gave the report for Envirolink.  Police Report  Chief Gant gave his report which included the armed robbery at the sweepstakes business. He said that het told them that better security measures: needed tol be established immediately. Chief Gant said when he entered the building he suggested several camera location and security procedures tol bei implemented. He said that SHPD off duty officers will now be stationed at the business to. help keep the business secure. He said that the officers are being paid as contractors  but will continue to have arrest powers.  Managers' Report  Mr. Kim said that there was aj new point of contact for the Poplar St. well and that she was working on the request from thet town. He also said that Bobby Liverman from NCDOT was working with Duke Energy to get the lighting off the exit coming into town from Hwy. 581.  Public Nuisance  Mr. Kim said that all the debris on 314 S. Ash Stl had been removed.  Mr. Kim said that he was working on getting the owner of 101 S Poplar St to come into  compliance with their property.    Commissioner Cone madeamotion to go into closed session; Commissioner Griffin seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone made al motion to. leave closed session; Commissioner Griffin secondedand  the motion passed unanimously. There was no: new business from the board.  Commissioner Cone made al motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded andt the motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted by:  Awil Coaa  Michele K. Collins Town Clerk OF SPR A. NOPTH r CAROUNA  -  Attest:  MAyorJames  A3    Minutes January 4, 2021  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ai regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7j p.m. at the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Ricky Tucker, Brent Also] present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Attorney Newspapers present were Mark Cone from Southern Nash News, Kendra Jones from the Visitors included Chamber President Ethan Vester, Ray Wilkins,Jodell Richardson, Augusta  Spring Hope Community Building. Cone, Prudence Wilkins and Drew Griffin.  Mark Edwards.  Nashville Graphic and Lindell Kay from the Enterprise. Jones,Joey White and Jared Thompson from Envirolink.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led thej pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Tucker: made a motion to: accept the minutes of December 2020 as written; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to go into public hearing for 220AvORCommisionet  Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim said that the applicant was. Augusta Jones for the property located at 813 El Nash St. He said that she wanted to havei iti rezoned: from General Business (GB) back tol Residential Agricultural (RA). He said that the developer named Joey White was present and wanted to subdivide the property and hopefully put homes on the land. Mr. Kim asked the board tol look at the picture oft the property that was: in the packet and pointed out that it was on the left going out andi in town limits. Mr. Kim also pointed out the Planning Board had approved the rezoning Mrs. Jones said shel hoped that thel board would pass the rezoning. She said it would like tos see the land and the old house that was there used to provide nice places to live. Mayor Gwaltney asked heri if she Was the owner; Mrs. Jones said she Was along with other members ofl her family. Commissioner Tucker made aj motion to go back into open session; Commissioner Griffin Mr. White told the board that there was about 5.5 acres with an older home still on the property. He said that they would either renovate the old home or sellt to someone with the intent to: fix it. He also said that they planned on using the vacant. land for 3 units that would be affordable and attractive. He said that he was talking with a local business to get modular homes that they may finance. Commissioner Wilkins asked what the range of the affordable housing would) be; Mr. White said the price range would be $125,000.00 to $175,000.00.  and plans for the area.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Griffin made a motion that RZ-2020-01 is not inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Griffin made a motion that based oni information presented bys staff and other interested parties, RZ-2020-01 does have and acceptable level ofi impact on both the immediate area and the community as a whole; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion passed Commissioner Griffin made a motion that the Spring Hope Board of Commissioners does approve the rezoning request RZ-2020-01; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed  the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  unanimously.  Mrs. Jones thanked thel board.  Mr. Kim told thel board that there was an opening on the planning board for ai full member. He said that there was an alternate that had been attending most oft the meetings that the other members would. like tos see become al full member. He also said that there were also other applicants that were very interested inl becoming the alternate. Commissioner Cone asked ift the alternate applicants were also: interested in the Downtown Development openings; Mr. Kim said Commissioner Cone made ai motion to appoint Catherine Ziencik as the alternate and Dave Willis as the full: member of the Planning Board; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  that one of them was interested inl both.  passed unanimously. Nothing new from the Chamber  Commissioner Cone made a: motion to table the discussion on the Golf Cart ordinance due to the fact that the Police Chief was noti in attendance; Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the  motion passed unanimously.  There wasi nothing new: from the town attorney. Jared Thompson gave the report for Envirolink.  Mr. Kim said that the street: markings for 64/Alternate and Hwy 581 were finished. He also said thatl he had made contact with the owner of Boston Book Co. and would schedule an inspection. Lastly he said that the ownerof 314 S. Ash St had requested a demolition permit and wouldbe  clearing the property as soon as he could. There was nothing newi from the board.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted Mk E Cda Michele  SPRINO NORTH  CAROLINA  Attested, H  Collins Town  Clerk  6A  Mayorjames F Gwaltheyr