3  Minutes January7,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregularmeeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7j p.m. int the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners BrendaLucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also] present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and Tim Bell and Chief Anthony Puckett. Visitors present were. Kevin Varnell from Stocks Engineering, Chamber President Allen Barbee, CPA Scott May, Thomas Ellis from Envirolink and Council of Governments representative Thel local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News, Ken Ripley  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Stuart Bass.  from the SH Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to orderl led thej pledge of allegiance. written; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed.  Commissionerlucas made aj motion to accept the minutes oft the December gth, minutes as Commissioner Tuckermade. a motion to goi into public hearing to discuss Zoning Text Amendment 2018 ZIA-03,Commssioner Walker seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Kim told thel board that the amendment was to add additional regulations to Chapter 26.281 which determines guidelines for advisory committees. He said that the current ordinance was not specific enough as it pertained to the Planning Board. Mr. Kim said that the Planning Board wasi ini favor oft the regulations that would: include; appointments, terms, quorums and officers. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion tol leave public hearing and return to: regular session; Motion I was: made by Commissioner: Lucas that 2018 ZTA-03: isi inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by The Town of Spring Hope. This was due to the fact that The Board of Commissioners concluded that the purposed changes are notincludedi in the current plan. Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed. Motion 2 was: made by Commissioner Lucas that 2018 ZTA-03i is reasonable and in the public interest. This was due tot the fact that The Board of Commissioners concluded that it was reasonable andi ini the public interest tol have regulations regarding the Planning Board. Motion 3 was made by Commissioner Cone that the Spring Hope Board of Commissioners does recommend the amendments to Section 26-281.1, 26-281.2,26-2813, 2628l4and262815.  There was no discussion or questions from the board ort thej public. Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Tuckers seconded and the motion passed.    AS  classification for thej police department. Commissioner Tucker said that he wanted to make sure and get some. kind of raise inj place sot that the town could retain the good employees that were  currentlyworking  The other Commissioners had no new business.  Commissioner Griffin made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and thei motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted by:  Klcll Cm Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  Attest:  SPRING S3  Mayor. JamésE/Gwafney III    9  Minutes February 4, 2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  AI regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was heldat7 7j p.m. ini the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and' Tim Bell and Chief Anthony Puckett. Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Thomas Ellis from Envirolink, Lisa Mercer,] Joyce Richardson, James Long, Veronica Cooper, Garfield Mills, Dr. Howard Weeks, The local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News, Ken Ripley  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building. Griffin and Ricky Tucker. Commissioner Nancy Walker was absent.  Latoya Bobbitt and Anne Murphy.  from the SH Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Commissioner) Lucas made a motion to acceptt the] January 7th 20191 minutes as written; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney asked for ai motion fora aj public hearing for text amendment #2017-ZTA-03 Commissioner Cone: made aj motion to goi intol Public Hearing for OTZTAOKCammisene Mr. Kim told the board that the reason the subject was being discussed was mainly due tot the concern of thel height of fences. He said that the goal was to change the language so that the question ofhow high ai fence could be wouldn't have tol be brought to thel board on a case! by case basis. Mr. Kim said that the original height would: no longer be the recommended! height ift the board choses to change. Commissioner Tucker asked if thej people who currently had fences or wall that did notl meet ther new standards would be affected. Mr. Kim said no unless they chose  Fences and Walls.  Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  torèconstruct from the start. There wasi no further discussion. and the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone made al motion to gol back into open session; Commissioner. Lucas seconded Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that 2017-ZTA-03: is noti inconsistent with the comprehensive plans adopted by the Town of Spring Hope and was based on the Planning Board conclusion that the changes would be consistent with goals of development and existing homes;  Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.    ::  Commissioner Griffin made al motion that 2017-ZTA-03 is reasonable and in thej publici interest because they were: appropriate. for the: residential communities and will improve ands secure Commissioner Griffin made aj motion that The Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners does recommend amending Section 26-761 Fences and Wall; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Cone made aj motion tos goi into] public hearing for #2019-ZTA-01: regarding Board Mr. Kim explained that there were several different scenarios! fort the Board of Adjustments. He said the first was members being appointed by thel Board of Commissioner which was the current method; second the Planning Board could bet the Board of Adjustments ort the third making the Board of Commissioners the Board of Adjustments which would mean they would hold dual roles. He said that the Planning] Board: recommended that the Board of Commissioners become the Board of Adjustments. He said that the Planning Board felt as though the Board of Commissioners was familiar with the legalityinvolvedi in the Board of Adjustment decisions. Mr. Kim said that the Board of Adjustments would have two. ETJ members oft their choice that Commissioner Cone made ai motion to go back into open session; Commissioner Lucas seconded Commissioner Cone made al motion that 2019-ZTA-01 is inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope due to the fact thati iti is not currently included in the regulations; Commissioner. Lucas seconded andi the motion passed. Commissioner Cone made a motion that 2019-ZTA-01 is reasonable and: ini the public interest; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cone made a motion that the Board of Commissioners does recommend amending Section 26-282; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told thel board that Commissioner Tucker agreed toi fill the open seat on the Spring Commissioner Griffin: made al motion to approve the appointment; Commissioner Cone Mr. Kim asked the board tol look at the Budget calendar that hel hadlaid out and toi make sure they did not have any conflicts. Commissioner Tucker said that he could: not make the February 23-d meeting. Mr. Kim asked ifl March 2nd, would work instead andi there were: no] problems. Commissioner Lucas made a motion accept the budget calendar; Commissioner Griffin Mr. Kim asked the board to approve Resolution #2019-01 Water Response Plan update. He said he took off the old town manager's email and replaced it withl his own. Mayor Gwaltney also  properties; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  the motion passed.  of Adjustment; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Nash County would have to approve. and the motion passed unanimously.  Hope Fire board forlyear. seconded and the motion passed.  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  asked tol have his email changed tol his town email.    ID  Commissioner Griffin made a motion the accept Resolution #2019-01 with email changes; Mr. Kim asked the board to consider a capital project budget ordinance amendment for the Brownfields Grant. He reminded thel board that the grant didi not require al local match. Commissioner Griffin made al motion to approve the capital project budget ordinance amendment for the Brownfields Grant; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed Chamber President Allen Barbee told the board that the training for the License. Plate agency would begin in March. He said that the starting date would bej pushed back due to the change in training. Mr. Barbee said that itl looked like they would be opening the second weeki in April. He said they got about 501 resumes and would be scheduling interviews.. He said he would let the board know when the call center who would be occupying the old Devil Dog building would Thomas Ellis from Envirolink gave the monthly report. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Ellis ifl he couldi find out why there was: a. large difference between the water produced and the water used.  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  have their Grand Opening.  Mr. Ellis said he would do any analysis. Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no: new business  ChiefPuckett told the board that Spring Hope Elementary had experienceda a soft lock down due tot the threating action of a grandparent. He said that the person who made thet threat never madei itt tot the school and that the students and staff were neveri in any danger. He said that Officer Gwaltney investigated a vehicle crash that resultedi in al light pole being damaged. Chief Puckett said that there were two break-ins at commercial properties and asked the public to make sure that if they see suspicious activity they need tor make. law enforcement aware. Commissioner Cone commented that a resident in a different casel had reported suspicious activity which resulted ini the arrests of suspects whol had stolen a vehicle. Commissioner Cone said that it was Scott Williams who called and that he was ai resident of Spring Hope. Mr. Kim said that Duke Progress told him that work orders would bei issued the first week in February for the LED lights coming off oft the 64 ramp into town.. Mr. Kim said that he would be attending the manager's conference February 6th thru the gthi in Winston Salem. Mr. Kim also said that thel Downtown Development Board had: introduced Mark Cone as al newi memberat the last meeting. He also said that Mr. Clay Perry would be stepping down and that there would be a vacancy. He said that the Downtown board also had come up with a mission statement: and  that they were discussing the upcoming Main Street meeting.  There was no: new business byt the board. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made ai motion toi recess until 9am on March 2nd, Commissioner Griffin    Submitted by:  Klcikh Codi Michelel K. Collins Town Clerk   Attest:  TOMNOF C   Gwalney II  Mayor     12  Minutes March 2, 2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Budget Meeting  Arecessed meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at 10:00a.m. Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone and Nancy Also] present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Admin Specialist  int the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building. Walker. Commissioners Ricky Tucker and Drew Griffin were absent.  Sandra Morris and Chief Anthony Puckett.  Mayor Gwaltney reconvenedi the meeting from February 4th2019.  Mr. Kim asked thel board what were their concerns for the upcoming budget year. Mr. Kim mentioned that he was hoping to enforce the minimum housing code SO that some of The board also commented on the fact that there were: several commercial buildings that were: in Commissioner) Lucas mentioned that there were several sidewalks that needed repairing. Mr. Kim said that hel knew that there were: repairs needed and that he was. hoping to. have enough funding to dos several of them instead of just a few. Mayor Gwaltney said that hel knew Powell Bill Funds couldi be used for the sidewalks and asked the manageri if that was inl his plans. Mr. Kim said that he did and that he Was planning on using some oft the funds for that purpose. Mayor Gwaltney said that he would. like to see: aj new well added to the ones that were already active. He said that there was already a site in town that could be restored. Mr. Kim said that he would talk with Stocks Engineering and Envirolink to see what the town would: need to doto Commissioner Lucas said she was interested: in the subdivision plan asi iti related to the R-4/R-8 zones. Mr. Kim said that he would be discussing that with the newly seated Planning Board. Mr. Kim told thel board that Chief Puckett and the Finance Officer Michele Collins had done some work on thes salary study. Mr. Kim said that he wanted to get town employees raises to] put them in line with other municipalities and to match theirj job duties. Chief Puckett said he wanted to get an initial raise for all officers' and then establish a career. ladder program. Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion  the homes in disrepair would be removed by their owners.  need of rehab.  bring the well back online.  passed unanimously.  SPRING  Submitted by Wwht Caclis Michele K Collins  mE  TbE S    13  Minutes March 4,2019  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 pm. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and Tim Bell and Chief. Anthony Puckett. Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Steve Batchelor, Joyce Richardson, James Long, Pat Luce from Waste Industries and Thomas Ellis from Envirolink. The local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News, Ken Ripley from the SH Enterprise and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called thei meeting to ordera and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 4th meetingas written; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Griffin made a motion to: reappoint Commissioner Lucas tO the Transportation Advisory Committee. for 2019; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Cone made a motion to go into Public Hearing for 2019-ZTA-2: regarding Electric Gaming Operations; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim told thel board that Mr. Steve Batchelor owner of the property at 8031 El Nash St., was requesting the Zoning" Text Amendment change to allow) Electronic Gamingi in Light Industrial zones. Mr. Kim said that currently it was only allowedi in the Heavy Industrial zone. He said that the request included changing Section 26-70 and 26-240.3 This would: include a change in permitted uses along with allowing the establishment to exist 100 yards from ai residence instead of the current 300 yards. Mr. Kim also said that the business would have to comply with all local, county and state: regulations. He said that the Planning Board had voted to allow the  change.  There was no comment from the public.  Commissioner Cone made al motion to close the public hearing; Commissioner Griffin seconded Commissioner Cone made a motion that 2019-ZTA-02 is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope. This was due to The Planning Board concluding that the changes can be considered a compatible mix use and adds to the local  and the motion passed.  economy. Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed.    Commissioner Cone made ai motion the 2019-ZTA-021 isI reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner Cone made al motion that the Town of Spring Hope does recommend the amendments to section 2670,26.240including: thes stipulation that there will be no smoking and no alcohol consumption or alcohol sales] permitted oni the property or building in which the games are being used; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Tucker made al motion to goi into Public Hearing to discuss 2019-ZTA-3 regulating restaurantsi ini LI and HI zones; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed  Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  unanimously. Public Hearing  Mr. Kim told that board that currently restaurants with or without a drive-thru are not allowed in LI or HI. Hes said that the request Was being made for the future so that the town would be able to offer to potential clients. He said that the Planning Board had voted in favor of the Ms. Richardson asked where thel location for the potential change was. located in town. Mr. Kim said that there was no particular place currently under consideration. He said: it was just an addition to the two: zones. Commissioner Griffin asked what would actually be changed; Mr. Kim said that there was no change to current: restaurants but it was just to addt the ability to Commissioner Tucker made ar motion to go back into regular session; Commissioner Walker Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that ZTA-03 is not: inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope and due tot the Planning Board's conclusion that restaurants are considered appropriate: mix use to add toi the local economy; Commissioner Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that ZTA-031 is reasonable and in the] public interest asi it will add tot the local economy beingi in different districts; Commissioner Cone seconded and the Commissioner Griffin made a motion that The Town of Spring Hope does recommend the amendment to Section 26-70oft the Spring Hope ordinances; Commissioner Cone seconded and Commissioner Cone: made a motion to go into Public Hearing for 2019- RZ-01; Commissioner  amendment.  have restaurants in HI and LI zones. seconded and ther motion passed:  Cone seconded and the motion passed.  motion passed.  the motion passed.  Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim said that Mr. Steve Batchelorthe owner of property. located 803 El Nash St. was requesting tol be rezoned to Light Industrial. He said that Mr. Batchelor wanted to: rezone tol be able to open an electronic gaming business. Mr. Kim said that most of the properties that border Mr. Batchelor's are commercial properties. He said that the three questions that are    15  associated with the current Land Use plan were asked: and answered by the applicant ina manner thati is consistent with the viewpointof the plan. Ms. Richardson askedi ifN Mr. Batchelor shouldl have requested the rezoning before the electronic games were approved. for] Light Industrial. Mr. Kim said no that the order didn't matter buti ita all had tol be approved. Commissioner Tucker made aj motion to go back into regular session; Commissioner Walker Commissioner Griffin made a motion that 2019-RZ-01: is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope due toi the Planning Board conclusion that as commercial and industrial uses are: recognized as areas of growth for these zones; Commissioner Griffin made ai motion that 2019-RZ-01 based oni information by staffhasa an acceptable level ofi impact on both thei immediate area and the community as a whole; Commissioner Griffin made: a motion that The Town Board of Commissioner does approve the rezoning request 2019-RZ-01; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed. Pat Luce from Waste Industries told thel board that he was the government contracts manager. He said that he was there to ask for an increase in the price of recycling. He said that things were changingi in the recycling industry and that it was costing more. He said that the data that hel had sent was only for six months therefore the price wouldn't be. 17 cent more as the paper work stated it would be a.34 cents raise per unit. Mayor Gwaltney said that there were some accounts that had large recycling containers and others that had the small green bins. The Mayor askedi lifity was al raise for each gallon or per customer; Mr. Luce said: it was] per customer every month. Commissioner Cone asked why he was requesting a raise now when according to the contract any increases would be requested at the anniversary of the contract which was several months away. Commissioner Cone said he felt like it was the cost of doing business and that prices for this fiscal year were already set. Mr. Kim said that in the contract all increases are at the discretion of thel board; Mr. Luce said that they would also request a CPI increase in July. Commissioner Cone made a motion to table the discussion until the following month; Mr. Kim told the board that there was only one applicant for the ETJ position on1 the Board of Adjustment. He also asked tol have the two alternate members ofthe Planning Board: moved up tofull members and voting on two: new alternates. He also said there was one: position on1 the Commissioner Cone: made. a motion to allow the two alternates tol become full members of the Thel board voted for Georgia Warren to fill thel ETJ Board of Adjustments, David Robinson and William Willis tol be the Planning Board Alternates and William Willis to fill the position on  seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Commissioner. Lucas. seconded and the motion passed.  Mr. Kim said that he would need it before July. Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Downtown Development board.  Planning Board; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  the Downtown Development board.    Chamber President Allen Barbee told thel board that there would be an: after-hours the new. LPA location on. March 18th at 6:00pm. Commissioner Tucker asked Mr. Barbee gatheringa at had been ablei tol bring any other new businesses to town; Mr. Barbee said no they were if they trying to get thel LPA opened. Commissioner Cone asked if the Grand  busy  had been rescheduled; Mr. Barbee said that he was Town Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new business. Thomas Ellis from Envirolink presented the monthly report.  Opening of the call center  working on a new date.  Chief Puckett said that on two separate occasions during vehicle stops arrests were made DWI and Marijuana possession. He also said that there was a traffic accident one that hit a light pole. Chief Puckett told the board that Lt. Proctor had mentored: involving two cars from the Tarheel Challenge Academy and that al blood drive had been held during the aj month. juvenile Mr. Kim told the board that he would be attending the NCI Main Street Conference. He said: it wasi in Salisbury and that several people from the Chamber and thel Downtown board were attending. He said that a survey would be placed on the website and Development on social  for  toa assist with the. land use plan. New Business SOP.  media  Commissioner Tucker said that during his first meeting the SHFD they were updating their  There was: no other new business from the board.  Commissioner Cone made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion  passed.  Submitted by:  Whoikb Ca Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  SPRING S  Attest: Lva Myor Ldge  II    Minutes April 1,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  A regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 7 p.m. in Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and Tim Bell and Chief Anthony Puckett. Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Jim, Jessica, Eli and Reese Mullen, Sylvia and Robert' Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Weeks, Clyde Best, Chester Brantley and many other friends and family. Also present were Pat Luce and Crystal Sloane from Waste Industries and Thel local newspaper visitors included representatives from Southern Nash News, SH Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge ofa allegiance. written; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed. Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky' Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Thomas Ellis from Envirolink. Enterprise and Nashville Graphic.  Commissioner Tucker made a motion to accept the minutes of March 2nd Budget tmeetingas Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 4th meeting as written; Tammy Bissette from thel Nash County Senior Center introduced. herself and mentioned that thei new: Southern Nash Center had opened in Bailey. Shei told the board that the facility was Chester Brantley from the American Legion listed the current members of thel legion. He: said that the club had been formed back in 1937 and that there used tol be many members. He said that currently the club was down to 14 members. Mr. Brantley told the board that Reg Mullen had been the Commander since 1978 and that he wast there to honor) his friend. He: said that Mr. Mullen had wanted the club to replace the old flags and poles that werel hanging in the town. Mr. Brantley said he presented Mr. Mullen's project to the club and that they wanted to honor his wishes. He said that hel hoped that more people would considerj joining sO that they Mayor Gwaltney presented a plaque to) Jim Mullen as a tribute to his father. Mr. Mullen thanked the board and said that he was honored to accept the plaque and that he was proud tol be from Spring Hope. He also thanked the crowd and said how much it meant to him and his family to know how much Spring Hope loved his father. Mayor Gwaltney also presented aj plaque to Mr. Patl Luce from Waste Industries told the board that the CPI request was: sent out and that the  beautiful and extended ani invitation to visit.  could continue to keep the club going.  Brantley and said thati it would be mounted in the town hall. current rate was 4.9% and that they were requesting a 3.0% increase.    19  Crystal Sloane said that currently Wastel Industries was being charged fori recycling and that they are asking Spring Hope to] pay more. She said that the recycling Was going through China but that they were no. longer accepting it. Ms. Sloane said that there was a back-upofr recycling and thati it was affecting everyone worldwide. She said that eacht town would pay something different according to. how much tonnage their particular town was using. Commissioner. Lucas asked how muchi more the town would have to pay. Mr. Kim said that it was two different charges; the CPI an extra 3.0% which would start on Julyl la and recycling at an extra. 34 cents per bin. Commissioner Cone asked ift they were both in line with the anniversary oft the contract. Ms. Sloane said that the recycling wasn'ts somethingi that they had figured on for the year. Commissioner Griffin said he calculated that as a. .73 cent increase per person per month and Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept the CPI and recycling increase both effective July Mr. Kim told thel board that representatives. from Solar Generation where there toi re-approve Commissioner Tucker made a motion to: reapprove the permit for the site; Commissioner Griffin Chamber President Allen Barbee told thel board that the LPA agency should open on thel 16tha and  $8.76 for the year.  Commissionerl Lucas seconded and the motion passed. the Special Use Permit for parcel number 009652.  seconded and the motion passed.  that the grand opening for Millennia Services would be on April 3l at noon.  Thomas Ellis gave thel Envirolink: report.  Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to goi into closed session; Commissionerlucker seconded  and the motion passed. Closed Session  Commissioner Tucker: made ai motion tol leave closed session andi return to open session; Commissioner Cone made a motion to allow. Annie Jones to1 use the property adjacent to Meeks Cemetery as. long as she signs a release ofliability with thet town and pays the attorney fees; Mayor Gwaltney said that PDG electric would be fixing the automatic switchgear at the Commissioner Walker made al motion to adjourn; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion  Commissioner Griffin seconded and ther motion passed.  Commissioner. Lucas seconded and the motion passed.  WWTP. passed. Submitted by: Ndek Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  Attest:  BR 3)  E  Mayor. James F. Gwaltney II    19  Minutes May 6,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.. Attorney Mark Edwards and Commissioner Griffin were absent. Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Chief Anthony Visitors present were Chamber President. Allen Barbee and Thomas Ellis from Envirolink. The. local newspaper visitors included representatives. from SH Enterprise andi Nashville Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to accept the minutes of April 1, 21019 as written; Mr. Kim asked thel board to1 renew the auditing services of May andi Place for the 2018-2019: fisçal year at: a price of $14,500.00. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Kim: ift there was any reason not touse Commissioner Cone made ai motion to: renew the contract with May and Place fort thel 18-19 Thel board decided to appoint Len Swanson as the new member of the Downtown Development Commissioner made a motion to appoint Len Swanson; Commissioner Tucker seconded and Spring Hope Chamber President. Allen Barbee told the board that thel LPA was open and that they may do al little advertising for the new! business. He asked everyone to: make sure and spread the word. Mr. Barbee said that they were going to do a direct mailing advertising the License Plate Agency. Mayor Gwaltney suggested that Lake Royale may be a good place to Thomas Ellis from Envirolink gave the monthly report. He also told the board that the work on Barbee Street would bel begin on May 13and go through the 15th. He said that he felt like there would be as small amount of people affected by the water being shut down on the 14th. Chief Puckett gave the report for SHPD. He said that during the past month there were three separate incidents where marijuana was found. He said oft them included a suspicious package that was detected by thel local postal inspector andi it had resulted in an arrest. The Chief also said that Officer Radford hadj participated in Career Day and that hel had given aj presentation on  Commissioners Room att the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Puckett.  Graphic.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  May and Place; Mr. Kim said he was satisfied with the firm. fiscal year; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed.  Board.  thei motion passed.  advertise too.    20  anti-bullying both at SHES. Commissioner Cone told Chief Puckett that Coach Brewery was Mr. Kim told the board that] he met with Nash County Parks and Recreation's director Thomas Gillespie. Hes said that that discussed the damaged equipment at the park and thel best way to replace it. He said that he would come back to thel board when there was aj plan in place. Mr. Kim said that he will have an independent contractor tol look at the town owned. Ash St. buildings. He said that they were in disrepair and decisions needed tol be made as toi the future Commissioner) Lucas said that she had gotten complaints of the park not being cleaned and wanted tol know ifl Nash County was doing it on: a regular basis. Mr. Kim said that he would reach out tol Mr. Gillespie and find out what kind ofs schedule they were on to clean.  sent him thanks for the continued supporti from SHPD.  use and possible renovation.  There was no new business by the board.  Commissioner Cone made al motion to adjourn; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion  passed.  Submitted by:  -  L -  Cam  Pichele K. Collins o  Cs own Clerk  Attest:  Mayor    24  Minutes June 3,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 7 p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Ashley Winstead, Steve Batchelor, Peggy Thel local newspaper visitors included: representatives from SH Enterprise, Southern Nash News  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hopel Municipal Building.  Tucker, Nancy Walkera and Drew Griffin.  Edwards, K9Officer Woody Radford and Chief Anthony Puckett. Legget, Keith Edwards, Glen Edwards and Thomas Ellis from Envirolink.  and Nashville Graphic.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner. Lucas made a motion to approve the minutes oft the May 6th, meeting as written;  Public Forum  Mrs. Peggy Legget from South Walnut Street told the board that she felt like the trafficand speed onl her street was starting to get out of hand. She said that Lt. Proctor from the SHPD had come to speak with her and that she appreciated it. She said that there had been two accidents there since November and that she and her neighbors were getting concerned. Mrs. Leggetts said she felt] like people were using Second St. foras shortcut and not obeying the 35mile perl hour Mr. Legget said that there was a sign when you turn on to Second St. that says no thru trucks which he appreciated. He also asked thel board to have someonel look and make sure that the 35 mile per hour signs were visible andt to seei ifa additional speed limit signs were: needed on Second Ashley Winstead with Nash County said she working with the SHPD trying to educate the community about people dealing with dementia. She said that she wanted to! let the board Commissioner Griffin made a motion to go into Public Hearing for #2019-ZTA-04 regarding Electronic Gaming; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney said that there was a request by Steve Batchelor to: increase the number of machines he was operating atl his electronic gamingl business from 20to 40. Mr. Kim said that  speed limit.  andLouisburg Rd.  know she was available for any kind ofl help associated with thati issue.  the amendment also: included having thel business opened on Sundays.    ?  Commissioner Walker asked whatt the difference between electronic gaming and sweepstakes; Mr. Batchelor said that they were the same thing. Commissioner Walkers said that shet thoughti it had been outlawed; Mr. Batchelor said that hel knew that it was currently legal. Mr. Kim said that there were noi issues reported at the location and that Mr. Batchelor) had camera'si ini the parking] lot and had implemented security measures inside thel building. Mrs. Legget said that she thought it was illegal too and wanted tol know when itl became legal again. Mr. Kim said that therel had been] legal cases but currently it was legal but the town. had Mr, Batchelor said he was adding machines to helps some oft the customers who didn'tlike the newer machines that had a mouse to operate. He also said that the Sunday time would be 2pm to 9pm to accommodate people who wanted something to doi in the afternoons. Commissioner. Lucas asked ift there was any ordinance pertaining tol being opened on Sunday. Town Attorney Mark Edwards said that there was no blanket rule on being opened on Sunday's. Commissioner Cone asked Mr. Batchelori ifl he. had a lot of people waiting to use: machines; Mr. Batchelor said: it depended on the day but thatl he didn't thinki it would increase thel business Commissioner Tucker made a motion to. leave Public Hearing; Commissioner Walker seconded Mr. Kim asked thel board tol look at thej printed motions andi reminded them that they had to Commissioner Cone asked Mr. Batchelori ifl he had: many requests for Sunday openings. Mr. Batchelor said that hel had some interest in Sundays and that some people just liked having somewhere to go: in Sunday toi meet up with friends and chat. Commissioner Cone said he didn't like thei idea ofl being opened on Sunday butt that hel had: noj problem with increasing the number Commissioner Tucker said that he thought that picking and choosing whoi is opened on Sunday and whoi isn't maybe a "slippery slope" tos go down. Commissioner Griffin agreed and said hel had Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Batchelor what was the square footage of] his building; Mr. Batchelor said 6500 sq. feet. He said that the county limited. his capacity at 126] people. Mr. Kim said that whatever changes were: made tot this ZTA would apply to anyone who wanted Commissioner Griffin made a motion that ZTA-04 is noti inconsistent with thej plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope changing the time to on Sunday from 2to 9 and increasing the machines from 20 to 40; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion was  thei right to: regulate where and when thel businesses could operate.  much.  and ther motion passed unanimously. have al reason. for the motions.  of games.  noi issue with thel business being opened on Sundays.  to open this kind ofl business.  defeated with Commissioners Lucas, Walker and Cone voting nay.    26  Commissioners Walker and Lucas said that they were: fine with the increase oft the machines from 201 to 401 butthat they did not want the business opened on Sunday's. Commissioner Cone made ai motion that 2019-ZTA-04 is not inconsistent with the comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the town with the change of 201 machines to 40 and to remain closed on Sunday; Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Batchelori ifl he was agreeable with the no Sunday and he said yes! he was fine with it; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed with a 3-2 vote; Commissioners Griffin and Tucker voted against the motion. Commissioner Cone made a motion that 2019-ZTA-04 is reasonable and in thej public interest with the new 401 machines and no Sundays; Commissioner Lucas seconded andi the motion passed with a 3-2 vote; Commissioners Griffin and Tucker voted against the: motion. Commissioner Cone: made ai motion to approve the changes of 20: machines to 40 and no Sundays for sections 26-240ofthe: zoning code; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed with a 3-2 vote; Commissioner Griffin and Tucker voted against the motion. Commissioner Griffin made aj motion to accept the water and tax write offs; Commissioner Commissioner Tucker: made aj motion to: approve the delinquent tax listing tol be advertised; Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to approve Budget Amendment #2019-05; Commissioner Mr. Kim presented a draft 2019-2020 budget ordinances and al linel by linel budget. He said that the proposed budgets were $1,207,850.00: for General Fund, $494,000.00 for Water and Sewer fora a total of $1,701,850.00. Mr. Kim said that the current tax rate of. .67 per 100.00 valuations would remain the same. Mr. Kim also said that after reviewing the pay studies and takingi into consideration the conversations that were hadj prior meetings he was) proposing a salary increase of5 5% for all Patrol officers; a set raise of $1,500.00 for the Lieutenant, a seti raise of $1,000.00 for the Sgt., al 10% raise for the Town Clerk/Finance officera and a 3% raise for the Tax Collector. He said he also included a 2% COLA for all full time employees. Commissioner Lucas asked about the Town Clerk/Finance Officer position. Mr. Kim said that the person holding the dual position Mr. Kim said that he would. like to select a date in thel last week of] June to hold lan meeting to approve the budget and if needed do any budget amendments. He said he would be advertising fort the public hearing during the next two weeks and encouraged the board tol have any changes  Walker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Walker seconded and the: motion passed unanimously.  Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  was grossly under paid and would bring the salary close to the average.  they wanted ready by the next meeting.  The board agreed toi meet on June 25th at 7:00pm for the budget hearing.  Spring Hope Chamber President. Allen Barbee told the board that the LPA was coming along well and that they have seen more) people comingi in tor renew registrations. He also said that the next business afterl hours would be at. Edwards Crane on June 17ha at 6:00pm.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had: no new business.    Thomas Ellis from Envirolink gave the monthly report.  Mr. Kim told the board that he had a meeting withi representatives from the Chamber, Planning Board, some Business owners, Cardno Consulting and Downtown Development. He said they discussed plans for future development, Brownfields projects and needs forl businesses. Mr. Kim updated thel board on the progress at the park. He said that hel had met with the county and someone would be chosen to take down thej playground equipment.  There was nothing new: from thel board. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to: recess until June 25that7p pm; Commissioner Griffin  Submittedl by:  Whlek hoa  Michelel K. Collins Town Clerk  Attest:  K  I  EEy Mayor) Jamesf.Gytney    28  Minutes June 25,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar recessed meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at7 p.m. in Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Ricky  the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building. Tucker and Nancy Walker. Commissioner Drew Griffin was absent Also] present were Town Manager Jael Kim and Town Clerk Michele Collins. Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News was also present. Mayor Gwaltney led the pledge and reconvened thei meeting. Walker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Tucker made al motion to accept the tax discoveries and releases; Commissioner Commissioner Cone made al motion to goi into Public Hearing; Commissioner Tucker seconded Mr. Kim told the board that hel had to1 redo some oft the line items for the police department. He said that resulted: ini reducing several linei items in the general fund budget. Hej pointed out that thel Downtown Development board was. less as well as travel and ChristmasMiscelameous line Commissioner Lucas asked how the Downtown Development line item was spent. Mr. Kim said that the money could bes spent on taking down a building, streetscape, or anything that was  and the motion passed unanimously.  item amounts.  considered economic development. There were no other comments.  Commissioner Tucker made a motion to go backi into open session; Commissioner. Lucas Commissioner Tucker: made ai motion to approve the 2019-2020budget; Commissionerlucas Mr. Kim mentioned that he needs to. have a Board of Adjustment meeting in July. He said that since there wasi not enough time before the next BOC meeting to advertise there would have to be a separate date. Hei told them thei meeting was fora Conditional Use Permit for Spaulding Commissioner Cone: made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion  seconded and thei motion passed unanimously. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Resource Center. Thel board agreed tol have ai meeting on July 22"d at7 7pm.  passed unanimously. AHestedl   Submsled  Wdale Ebli  6    29  Minutes July1,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7j p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager. Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors included Dale and Helen Gant, Jessica Gant, Sylvia and Robert Williams, Spider Hayes, Veronica Cooper, Chamber President Allen Barbee, many supporters of Nathan Gant, Matthew  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and John Wilson.  Littell from Envirolink and Mike Tolson from Mack Gay Associates. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and ledge the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Cone made ai motion to accept thei minutes from the] June 31d, meeting; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker made ai motion to accept the minutes from the June 25th continued meeting; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney gave the oath of office to the new Chief of Police Nathan Gant. Chief Gant's wife pinned his new badge on him and he thanked the town board and staff. Mike Tolson from Mack Gay Associates told the board that he was there to see ifl he could assist the town in obtaining an. AIA grant. He said that the grant total was $300,000.00 which would bel broken into even amounts. for water: and sewer. He alsos said that thei match would be approximately $7,500.00 and that some oft the match could bei in-kind services. He said that for now the board just needed to pass the two resolutions' tol begin the process. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the resolution for the water part of the. AIA Commissioner Griffin: made a motion to accept the resolution. for the waste water part oft the Chamber President. Allen Barbee said that thel LPA was starting to: increase its traffic and they were very pleased. He said that there would be al Pumpkin Festival meeting on July 22nd for anyone that would. like to. help with the event. He also said that the Business afterl hours at Edwards Inc. went very well and that the company was celebrating their 40th anniversary. Matthew Littell from Envirolink gave the month report. Mayor Gwaltney asked ifl Envirolink had spoken with the company to: fix the generator. Commissioner Tucker asked: ifi it was the same generator that had been showing up fort the last few months. The Mayor said that someone needed to] program the controller. Commissioner Tucker asked what had happened with the  grant; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. AIA grant; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had no: new business.    water pressure problem thatt the town. had incurred. Mayor Gwaltney said that along with draining the water tower there was also a glitch with al Duke Energy pole. Chief Gant gave his police report. He said that hel had written al letter of commendation: for Officer Wilson for his work as it pertained to catching the person whol had been breakingi into Fulgum Automotive. He also said that there was a call fors shots fired on West Franklin St. and that there Was someone arrested that there were Waiting tos speak to. Chief Gant said that Officer Radford, K9 Jax and Officer Gwaltney assisted NCSHPt tracking a suspect off ofUSI Hwy Town Manager Jae Kim told thel board that representatives from Cardno were present for the Revitalize Spring Hope meeting. He said that thel EPA Brownfields, Main Street and Land Use plan were discussed with the residents and business representatives that were present. He said that as far as thej park was concerned the playground equipment and basketball goals  64 which led to an arrest.  had been removed inj preparation for replacement. Thel board had: noi new business. passed unanimously.  Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion  Submitted by:  a  K. Collins Clerk  0  Attest: Au Mayorj  MAps    33  Minutes July1,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7 p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Visitors included Dale and Helen Gant, Jessica Gant, Sylvia and Robert Williams, Spider Hayes, Veronica Cooper, Chamber President Allen Barbee, many supporters ofl Nathan Gant, Matthew  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney and John Wilson.  Littell from Envirolink and Mike Tolson from Mack Gay Associates. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and ledge the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept the minutes from the June 3, meeting; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Walker made al motion to accept the minutes from the] June 25th continued meeting; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gwaltney gave the oath of office to the new Chief of Police Nathan Gant. Chief Gant's wife pinned his new badge on him and he thanked the town board and staff. Mike Tolson from Mack Gay Associates told thel board that he was there to seei if! he could assist the town in obtaining an AIA grant. He said that the grant total was $300,000.00 which would be broken into even amounts for water and sewer. He also said that the match would be approximately $7,500.00 and that some oft thei match couldi bei in-kind services. He said that for now the board just needed to pass the two: resolutions' to begin the process. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to accept the: resolution for the water part of the AIA Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the resolution for the waste water part of the Chamber President Allen Barbee said that the LPA Was starting to increase its traffic and they were very pleased. He said that there would be a Pumpkin Festival meeting on July 22nd for anyone that would like tol help with the event. He also said that the Business afterl hours at Edwards Inc. went very well and that the company was celebrating their 40th anniversary. Matthew Littell from Envirolink gave the month report. Mayor Gwaltney asked if Envirolink had spoken with the company to fix the generator. Commissioner Tucker asked ifi it was the same generator that had been showingupf for the. last few months. The Mayor said that someone needed to program the controller. Commissioner Tucker asked what had happened with the  grant; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed. AIA grant; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new business.    31  water pressure problem that the town. hadi incurred. Mayor Gwaltney said that along with draining the water tower there was also a glitch with al Duke Energy pole. Chief Gant gave. his police report. He said that he had written al letter of commendation: for Officer Wilson forl his work as: itj pertained to catching the person whol had been breaking into Fulgum Automotive. He also said that there was a call for shots fired on West Franklin St. and that there was someone arrested that there were waiting to speak to. Chief Gant said that Officer Radford, K9 Jax and Officer Gwaltney assisted NCSHP tracking a suspect off ofUS Hwy Town Manager Jae Kim told the board that representatives: from Cardno were present for the Revitalize Spring Hope meeting. He said that the EPA Brownfields, Main Street andi Land Use plan were discussed with the residents and business representatives that were present. He said that as far as the park was concerned the playground equipment and basketball goals  64 which led to an arrest.  had been removed inj preparation for replacement. Thel board had no: new business. passed unanimously.  Commissioner Tucker made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the motion  Submitted by:  C  Coli  Michele K Collins Town Clerk OF NORTH IT  CAROLINA  Attest:  III  7b:    31.  Minutes August5 5,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Aregular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at? 7j p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also] present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Envirolink representative Matthew Littell, Frank Brown, Phillip Mills, Veronica Cooper, Spider Hayes, Jeanne Deak, Mr. and Mrs. Pope. Wilson Times: reporter Lindell Kay and Nashville Graphic reporter Kendra Jones were  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Nancy Walker and Ricky Tucker.  Edwards, SHPD Officer Jake Gwaltney and Chief Nathan Gant.  alsoi in attendance.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Commissioner Walker made to: accept the minutes of] July 1St as written; Commisionerlucas  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Reverend Earnest Pope said that he wanted toi make the town aware of the fact that there were several graves at. Meeks Cemetery that were in need ofi repair. He said that they were: in the older section oft the cemetery and that they looked as if they were disintegrating from age. He toldt the clerk that they were. located at the very first driveway going out of town. Commissioner Tucker: made a motion to goi intol Public Hearing to discuss 2019-ZTA-05 Manufactured Homes; Commissioner Griffin seconded and thei motion passed. Mr. Kim said that the text amendment application was for Chapter 26: 247 subsection 8 which was aj request to change the roof pitch requirements. He said that currently the ordinance required a minimum 4-12 pitch and that the request would be a 3-12 pitch. He said that this change would also bei in line with what Nash County: requires and would be easier andi more economical for the home buyer. Mr. Kim said that the reason: for the requirement was more of He said that according to HUD: and NCDOI were satisfied with the change in standards asi it pertained toi roof pitch. Commissioner Tuckerasked ifs stick built houses were. held to the same kind of strict standard; Mr. Kim said no that the restrictions were different. Commissioner Tucker said it seems as though the moble/manutactured homes were. held to al higher standard. Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Brown: if mobilemanulactured homes were ever built with. flat roofs anymore. Mr. Brown said: no that they are all built by North Carolina building code. Commissioner Walker: made ai motion to go out of public hearing; Commisionerlucas  an aesthetically pleasing look than one ofs safety.  seconded and the: motion passed.    38  Commissioner) Lucas made aj motion that 2019 ZTA 05 is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that have been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissionerl Tucker seconded and Commissioner Lucas made aj motion that 2019: ZTA 05 is reasonable andi in the public interest; Commissioner. Lucas made ai motion that the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners does recommend the changes to Section 26-247 subsection B; Commissioner Tucker seconded Commissioner Cone made a motion to accept Resolution 2019-02 declaring property listed on Schedule A (unused police cameras) as surplus property; Commissioner Tucker seconded and Commissioner Griffin made al motion to accept the contract with Fields and Cooper forl legal services; Commisionerlucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told the board that after an RFQI process; Stocks Engineering had been selected to Commissioner Griffin made a motion to accept the proposal from Stocks Engineering for the 2019 CMAQI project; Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Kim told the board that the SHPD wasi interested in acquiring a new vehicle for Police Chief Gant. He explained that the vehicle driven by the Chief before he was appointed could not be used for daily police use or calls due to the nature of the way it was purchased as an unmarked vehicle. He said that the town wanted toj pay off the current loan on the 2014 Ford and acquire a new. loan for the new vehicle. He said that iti made more since toj pay off that loan and use the money that had already been allocated in the budget to make the new car payment. He said to pay offt the loan the town would have to take the money from the unrestricted fundl balance. Commissioner Tucker asked Chief Gant what he was driving currently; Chief Gant said he was driving the new gray Charger that the former Chiefhad driven. He said that vehicle was fully equipped for patrol and that he was in the process of reassigning the cars to accommodate the new officer. Commissioner Tucker said he didn't see ai reason to purchase a new truck; the Chief said that he searched for the least expensive option and thatt this wasit. Commissioner Griffin asked ift the reason was because the officers needed the fullye equipped vehicle and he didn't; Commissioner Cone asked: ift the town was getting a good deal on the truck. Chief Gant said that they were due to the fact that the vehicle was being soldt to a government agency. He also remarked that the new truck could be used in the bad weather as it would be a 4 wheel drive  the motion passed unanimously  Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  and the: motion passed unanimously. the motion passed unanimously.  handle the engineering fort the upcoming CMAQP project.  Chief Gant said yest that was the reason. he didn'tneedi the new Charger.  vehicle.  Commissioner Cone made a motion to approve the budget amendment 2020-01 to] pay offt the old car loan; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    Commissioner Cone: made ai motion to purchase the new Police Admin vehicle at: a cost of $23, 874.00 per the quote; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion passed 4t tol; SH Chamber President Allen Barbee told the board that there was an August 13th Pumpkin Festival meeting. He also said that he would have al better idea in the next month about how  Commissioner Tucker voting nay.  well the LPA was doing.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had: no new business. Matthew Littell from Envirolink gave the month report.  Chief Gant gave his report for the month of] July. He said that there were several arrests including for marijuana possession, two charges of driving whilei impaired one of which hada small child int the car, simple assault and possession with thei intent to sell marijuana. He also said that there was a disturbance on NWalnut: St where an officer was assaulted by male who Town Manager Jae Kim updated the board on the progress at the park and the potential new agreement with Nash County. He said that the town was looking into different ways to maybe Commissioner Lucas made ai motion tol hold the September meeting on Tuesday the 3m,  he was serving an involuntary commitment order.  pay for the new] playground equipment.  Commissioner Cone seconded and the motion passed.  There was: no new business motion passed.  Commissioner Walker made aj motion to adjourn; Commissioner Lucas seconded and the  Submittedl by: Wwble de Michelel K. Collins Town Clerk  SPRING S  Attest:  ayor amés Gwatney    40  Minutes September3,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ai regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7 p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Thomas Gillespie and Zee. Lamb from Nash County, Veronica Cooper, Matthew Littell from Envirolink, Kevin Varnell from Stocks Thel local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News, Lindell Kay  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Edwards, SHPD Officers Jake Gwaltney, Tim Bell and Chief Nate Gant,  Engineering, Nathan Barbour and his family.  from The Wilson Times and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Commissioner Tucker: made ai motion to approve the August Sthminutes as written; Commissioner Lucas seconded and thei motion passed unanimously.  Mayor Gwaltney asked new SHPD officer Nathan Barbour to come to the front of the roomi tol be officially sworn in. The oath was given by the mayor and his badge was pinned on him bya a Mr. Kim asked the board to. look at the new addendum to the Interlocal Agreement that the town. had with Nash County. He said that the town had taken down the old park playground equipment and that the county had agreed to aid the town: in acquiring new equipment. Nash County Manager Zee Lamb said his board had: not considered the new addendum yetl but that! he felt like they would bei ini favor oft the new terms. He said that the one thing that was different was that they wanted the town to start paying $10,000.00 pery year instead ofthe $7,000.00 that wasi in the prior agreement. He said thati it would help with] paying for the Commissioner Cone made a comment that after the cost oft the playground equipment was paid for the town could. look at: reevaluating the $10,000.00 a year cost and Mr. Lamb agreed. Commissioner Lucas asked who would be responsible for maintenance and upkeep on the equipment. Commissioner Cone said that the county is responsible for maintenance and power bills. Mr. Lamb said that the monies were only for the capital improvement and noti for upkeep Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept the addendum; Commissioner Griffin seconded Mr. Kim asked the board to approve the capital project ordinance for the CMAQproject. Kevin Varnell will Stocks Engineering explained the line by line costs for the project. He remindedthe  family member.  playground along with other repairs that may arise at the park.  orl maintenance.  and the motion passed.    -  board that it was an 80/20 grant. He said that the town's portion of the project would be $158,923.00. Mr. Varnell said that the project would include new sidewalks where they didn't exist before on half of Walnut, all of Mclean St., North Louisburg Rdj past Food lion to the other side of Old 641 to the apartments on Branch. Mayor Gwaltney asked ifi it was possible tol have some] plans that could be looked at closer and also to give the citizens a chance tol haves some Commissioner Tucker made aj motion to table the discussion until thei next meeting; Commissioner Walker seconded and thei motion passed unanimously.  input.  Mr. Kim mentioned the 2020 census and said that there was aj request to. have some local elected officials on had tol help. He said thatifa anyone was interested tol let him know.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards had noi new. business.  Matthew Littell gave the report for Envirolink. Commissioner Tucker asked if Envirolink cut the grass ini town; Mr. Littell said yes. Commissioner Tucker said that he was wondering abouta spot near Mclean and Dodd; Mr. Kim said he would seei ift that was town property, Commissioner. Lucas asked the town: manager why the grass had notl been cut at several locations including the depot area and the old devil dog. Mr. Kim said he could. look and see when they were. last cut and that it took time to send letters and get bids for cutting. Commissioner Griffin said the process for cutting the grass at these places were taking toolong Mayor Gwaltney asked Mr. Littell about the Wilder graves at the Oakdale Cemetery and wants to know wheni it willl be done. Mr. Littell told the Mayor that hel had finished the work and that the town manager had taken pictures. Mayor Gwaltney said he wanted someone toi meet the Mayor Gwaltney asked where the status oft the Poplar Street well stood. Mr. Varnell said that  and that someone needed to go ahead and cut the grass.  Wilder: family at the cemetery to make sure they were satisfied.  he was waiting tol hear from the State ofl NC. Chief Gant gave ther monthly report  Mr. Kim asked the board to decide on: a night to hold al Board of Adjustment meeting. Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to hold the BOAI meeting on September 23Hd, Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Walker made al motion to go into Closed Session; Commissionerlucas seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Closed Session  Commissioner Cone: made a: motion to come out of closed session; CommisionerTucker  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.    4z  There was no new business from the board.  Commissioner Cone: made al motion to: adjourn; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion  passed unanimously.  Submitted by:  Hhhlil Cu Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  Attest: A  / D  Myor AEE m    43  Minutes September 23, 2019  Spring Hope Board lofCommissioners Meeting  A Special Called meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was helda at7 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building. Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Ricky Tucker, Brenda Lucas, and Nancy Walker. Commissioners Drew Griffin and Brent Cone were absent. Also present were Town Manager] Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins and Town Attorney Lindell Kay from the Wilson Times and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic were also  Mark Edwards. there.  Residents included Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Pope. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order. the loan on the new SHPD vehicle.  Mr. Kim asked the board tol look at Resolution 2019-03 which wasi to approve the contract for Commissioner. Lucas made as motion to approve the resolution; Commissioner Walker seconded Mr. Kim told thel board that the Addendum passed at thel last meeting had one change. He said that thes specific name of the playground equipment maker. had been deleted from the Commissioner Tuckermade: ai motion to accept the change in the addendum; Commissioner Commissioner Tucker made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Walker seconded andi the  and the motion passed 2-1 with Commissioner Tucker voting nay.  addendum.  Lucas seconded andt the motion passed unanimously.  motion passed unanimously.  Submitted by:  Mudebl. Ch Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  PAINGHOR * P S  Attest:  Aayor James F. Gw,itney II    45  Minutes October7,2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7 p.m. int the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town. Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Rhonda Mills, Phillip Mills, Ruby Davis Thel local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone. from the Southern Nash News, Lindell Kay  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin, Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker.  Edwards, SHPD Officer Radford and Chief Nate Gant.  and Matthew. Littell from Envirolink.  from The Wilson Times and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order and led the pledge.  Commissioner. Lucas made al motion to approve the minutes oft the September 3ri regular meeting as well as the September 23H special called meeting; Commissioner Walker seconded  and the motion passed unanimously.  Public Forum  Rhonda Mills told thel board that she had purchased aj new. home to bej placed on a plot of land on North Louisburg Rd. She said: it was her plan to obtain water and sewer from the Town of Spring Hope even though she was just out of the town. limits. Ms. Mills said that when the fees were] paid shes still had to wait several months for line locate and the actual water and sewer tap. She said that she had talked to the town whoi ini turned called the contractor to see why the work had notl been completed. Ms. Mills said that she understood that Hurricane Dorian slowed down ther response time for one week but that there were several missed work dates. Mr. Kim said that there were: numerous misunderstandings with Envirolink and the sub- contractor which slowed down the process. He said that from now on the town staff would. no longer got through Envirolink for help with third party contractors. Commissioner Tucker asked ifitwas normal to go through Envirolink for help; Mr. Kim said that in the past that was the Commissioner Tucker told Ms. Mills he was sorry for all she had to gothrough. She said thats she did not want anyone else tol have to go through what she did waiting on contractors toi fulfill work requests. Commissioners Griffin, Lucas, Cone and Walker extended their apologies for what happened and agreed that the town should follow: new practices for  procedure.  third party contractors.    ul  Ruby Davis told thel board that she was unhappy with Oakdale Cemetery and Envirolink. She said that she was angry that the flowers were taken offe early and that she had called Envirolink to let them know she wasi irritated. She asked ifthet town held companies accountable ori ifit was just assumed thatt tasks were being completed. She said that she would be compensated by Ms. Davis also said that she felt] like the people who owned the house on Hopkins and Nash were: running al business out oft the residence. She said that there were several cars in the yard and parked in the street. She said she showed the house to the town manager andi informed the Police Chief but that nothing was done. Ms. Davis said she didn't think either town official was versed in the correct. law that pertained to what she perceived as a business in a residential area. She also stated that Ward's tire business was full of stacks of tires. She said that she told Mr. Kim about iti months ago andt that hel had not done anything to1 make it better. Lastly she said she hired someone to cut a plot at Oakdale Cemetery before a graveside service and said that the man told her thati it was the worst. kept cemetery hel had ever seen. Phillip Mills thanked Mayor Gwaltney: for the letter that he wrote for Shocco Church. He said that the church celebrated its 150th anniversary and was the oldest active church in Spring Hope. He also asked ift the storm drains could be checked at 315 NI Pine St. because they were stopping Mr. Kim asked the board to approve the Budget. Amendment #2020-02 which would be moving revenue that was received from thes sale of surplus property and ani insurance settlement fora wrecked police car. He said that bothi items would be moved to the Police Department and Commissioner Griffin made a motion to approve Budget Amendment 2020-02Commissoner Mr. Kim requested that the board sign the NC 811 agreement. He said that by utilizing 811 the town would be able to get help with locating utility lines. He said that there was NCGS Commissioner Griffin made ai motion to sign the NC 811 agreement; Commissioner Cone Chamber President Allen Barbee said he thought thel Pumpkin Festival went well. He saidi it seemed like there were more people on Saturday. He said that Christmas in Spring Hope would be on December 13th. Commissioner Griffin asked how the tag office was) progressing. Mr. Barbee said that things were good but that they were waiting for the official totals.  Envirolink and called several others to get reimbursed as well.  She said that she knew NCSO was watching thel house.  up and bringing water onto the property.  therefore would change the original appropriated expenditures. Cone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  mandating that cities and towns use the service. seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Town. Attorney Mark Edwards had nothing new.  Matt Littell from Envirolink gave the monthly report. Mr. Littell apologized on behalfof Envirolink for the early removal of flowers from the cemeteries. He said there wasa    ZA7  misunderstanding: and that those who were affected would be reimbursed. Commissioner Griffin asked who would be the person to check and make sure that the work was getting done in town. Mr. Littell said that he was: in town daily and that hel had taken the responsibility of overseeing the work done. Commissioner Griffin asked if there could be a more proactive process of working from now on and that the board expected that kind of work situation. Mr. Littell said that he would makei itl his personal mission to accomplish what the town needed. Mayor Gwaltney asked what the threshold for digging was: for Envirolink asi it pertained to water and sewer taps. He said that as: far as he knew 4ft. was thei maximum. Commissioner Cone said] he thought thei town. looked great during the festival and that he knew they had worked hard. Commissioner Tucker asked how often the cemeteries were: mowed; Matthew said that they are supposed tol be cutting every two weeks OT SO. Mr. Littell said that they were Mr. Barbee said that Matthew was a big help tol him and the Chamber during the festival. He commented thatt this was. Mr. Littell's first festival and that they were grateful for his  working.on, a better schedule. willingness toj jump in and help.  Chief Gant said that during the month the department hadi received several calls fors service. He mentioned that there had been ai fire at the park in thel bathrooms. He said the officers on duty used a fire extinguisher to] puti it out before the Fire Department. had arrived. Some of the charges during the month included possession of drug paraphernalia, driving tot the left of center and also a call for aj possible overdose. He said the SHPD assisted Nash Co Sheriff's Office with a suicidal subject that had barricaded themselves in a dwelling as well as a vehicle pursuit. Chief Gant said that Officer Gwaltney has completed training for Basic Narcotics Investigations and that Officer Radford and K9 Jax had completed certification for) Jaxi in Methamphetamine Chief Gant said that hel had gone to the home on Hopkins Street that was previously mentioned. He said) he ran all the tags on the cars and that they all belonged to the home owner. He alsos said that he worked very closely with NCSO and that there was: noi investigation going on that Mr. Kim told the board that the 2020 Main Street Conference would bei in New Bern and that there would be a delegation from Spring Hope. He extended ani invitation to any and all board Mr. Kim told the board that he had several meetings with two COG: representatives who were helping with the 20201 Land Use updates. He said that things were: moving faster now that they had decided tol have extra committee: meetings aside from the Planning Board. Lastly he said that Public Water Supply which was a part oft the State of North Carolina was willing to allow the town to investigate the possibility of reopening thel Poplar St. well. He said that Kevin Varnell with Stocks Engineering would be assisting the town. He said first he would get in touch with the property ownert that was: near the old site and then he would start the  and Heroin detection.  concerned thej people who owned the house.  members who would like to attend,  inspecting and testing the well area. There were no new items from the board.    Submitted by:  hchkk Cak  Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  Attest:  OF SPRIN V NORTH CAROLINA  Dow  Mayor James F. Gwaltney III  AbK  hno lem  Mayo    31  Minutes November 4, 2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting of the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was held at 7 p.m. in the Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Claris Bissette, June Wilder, Veronica Cooper, Sylvia and Robert Williams, Roger Warren, Dr. Howard Weeks, Phillip Mills, Erader Mills,James Strickland, Engineer Kevin Varnell and Matthew Littell from Envirolink. The. local newspaper visitors included Mark Cone from the Southern Nash News, Lindell Kay from The Wilson Times and Kendra Jones from the Nashville Graphic. Mayor Pro Tem Griffin called the meeting to order and led the pledge. Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Ricky Tucker and Nancy Walker. Mayor) James E. Gwaltney was absent. Edwards, SHPD Officer Durwood Radford and Chief Nate Gant.  Commissioner Walker made ai motion to accept the minutes of the October 7th meeting; Mr. Kim asked the board to consider Resolution #2019-04 Declaration of Surplus property. He said that the surplus property was a 2010 Crown Victoria with 87,0001 miles oni it and 72 pieces Commissioner Cone made ai motion to approve resolution #2019-04 Declaration of Surplus property; Commissionerlucas seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Tucker made a motion to goi intoj public hearing to consider the rezoning application RZ#2019-02 changing parcel #305277 from split zoned R15/R-MFtOR-8; Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  ofold Christmas decorations.  Public Hearing  Mr. Kim told thel board that the property located on Poplar St. parcel #305277 which was owned by Erader Mills was split zoned. Hes said that Mr. Mills was: requesting tol have the property rezoned to R8 instead of the current R15/R-MF. Mr. Kim said that the: request was being made to create unity with the adjoining properties. He also noted that there would be a 20ft sewer easement attached to the request that would connect two] properties on N. Pine St also owned by Mr. Mills. There were: no questions by the public or thel board. Commissioner Walker made al motion to: return to open session; Commissioner Cone seconded Commissioner Cone made ai motion that 2019-RZ-02 is noti inconsistent with comprehensive plans that havel been adopted by the Town of Spring Hope; Commissionerlucker seconded and  and the motion passed unanimously. the motion passed unanimously.    57  Spring Hope Chamber President Allen Barbee told the board that Christmas in Spring Hope would bel held on Friday December 13th from 5:30 to 8pm. He said that there would be horse and Mayor Pro Tem Drew Griffin asked about thej proposed lighting on 581. Mr. Barbee said hel had tried to get in touch with his contact but that hel had not heard from him yet, He also said hopefully there would be al few grand openings of new businesses int the nearf future. for the new  carriage rides, Santa Claus, choirs and tree lighting.  appliance store and the new store opening ini the old Sykes Seed Store.  Town Attorney Mark Edwards hadi no: new business.  Matthew. Littell gave the Envirolink: report. He also said that the meter at the Old Spring Hope well was determined to bel bad and that Envirolink Was working on getting quotes.  Police Report  Chief Gant told the board that there were several charges during the month includinga domestic disturbance, speeding and auto theft. Chief Gant said that quite a few days after the autotheft K9 Jax recovered thel keys that were thrown into the woods. He said that Officer Radford was doing a wonderful job with the training of the dog. He also said that duringa traffic stop Officer Wilson smelled a strong odor of what at first was thought to be marijuana. He said there were twol Iarge bags of plants that were thought tol be marijuana and thej people were charged. He said that the plants turned out to bel hemp from a farmi in Franklin County. The Chiefsaid the drug charges were dropped by Spring Hope and theft charges were made by  Franklin County Sheriff. Manager's Report  Mr. Kim said that the Land Use Plan was getting close tol being finished. He said that there was a copy oft ther mapi in the lobby and that it would bei formally introduced on Thursday. Mr. Kim said that Serv-Pro had! been selected to do the clean-up at the park bathrooms that had been damaged by fire. He also said that there was aj park meeting lateri ini the week to finalize  choices for the park playground equipment. There was no new business. from the board.  Commissioner. Lucas made a motion to. adjourn; Commissioner Walker seconded and the  motion passed unanimously.  Submitted" by  Attested  - III  PAIGED S S   MACKRE CR 6 Michele Collins Town Clerk  - Mayor  Aarye    63  Minutes December 2, 2019  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting  Ar regular meeting oft the Town of Spring Hope Board of Commissioners was. held at7 7j p.m. in the Members present: Mayor James Gwaltney, Commissioners Brenda Lucas, Brent Cone, Drew Also present were Town Manager Jae Kim, Town Clerk Michele Collins, Town Attorney Mark Visitors present were Chamber President Allen Barbee, Prudence Wilkins, Ray Wilkins, Breonka Wilkins, Bridget andTyler Woodard, Diane Tucker, Jean Deak, Phillip Mills, Spider The local newspaper visitorsi included Lindell Kay from The Wilson Times and Kendra Jones  Commissioners Room at the Spring Hope Municipal Building.  Griffin and Ricky Tucker. Edwards, and ChiefNate Gant.  Hayes and Matthew Littell from Envirolink.  from the Nashville Graphic.  Mayor Gwaltney called the meeting to order andl led the pledge.  Commissioner Cone made al motion to accept thei minutes as written; Commissioner Griffin Mayor Gwaltney gave the oath of office to new elected Commissioners Prudence Wilkins and Commissioner Lucas made a motion to name Commissioner. Drew Griffin toi fill thel Mayor Pro Temj position fort the New Year; Commissioner Tucker seconded and the motion passed Mr. Kim asked thel board tol look at the 20201 meeting schedule. He said that the only date that Chamber President. Allen Barbee said that the License Plate Agency was still running a little slow and the] July was still thel best month. He said that Christmas in Spring Hope was Mr. Kim read al letter from Pamela Sparks the chief judge for the Board of Elections in our area. She said that she was grateful that Chief Gantl had stopped by to check on the workers throughout the day. She also wrote that Officers Radford and Wilson who were on duty that day stopped by periodically to: make sure that they were alright. She commended the police department for their presence especially after dark when they were. leaving. Commissioner Wilkins thanked Officer Jake Gwaltney for all the help he gave her fund: raiser several weeks earlier. She said her business had sponsored a charity walk to benefit a needy family and that Officer Gwaltney was very attentive and: made sure that all participants in the walk were safe. She said that she. had many comments from the people whot took parti in the  seconded and thei motion passed unanimously. Brenda Lucas. The two Commissioners were seated.  unanimously.  had changed was for Labor Day.  scheduled: for Friday December 13th  event on how much they appreciated the fact that he was there.    54  There was noi new business from Town. Attorney Mark Edwards. Matthew: Littell from Envirolink gave the monthly report.  Chief Gant told the board that there were several arrests during vehicle stops in the priori month including driving while) license revoked, possession of a firearm by a felon and driving while impaired. He said that the person that was charged with the firearm possession was a known gang member and that the ATF was considering taking overt the case. He also said that there was an armed: robbery at the sweepstakes business and that there was an undisclosed amount of money taken. He said that theyl had some. leads but were still investigating and that he could not give any: more: information at that time. He said that Southside Pharmacy had been broken into and that the owner of thel business said that there were: narcotics missing. Chief Gant said that they had some camera footage from the pharmacy and Food Lion cameras. He said that he had somei information from informants that led them to a home on Ryan Court. He said they found Mr. Kim told thel board that NCDOT was delaying the CMAQ sidewalk project due to cash flow difficulties the state was experiencing. He said the start oft the project was now slated tol begin He also said that the Land Usel Plan map was introduced to the public but that there were still Mr. Kim mentioned that the Planning Board had been working with Cardno Engineering: and the Brough Law firm on the updates for the minimum housing code. He said as soon as the updates were donel he would be presenting it to the Board of Commissioners for their official Lastly, Mr. Kim told the board that the new park playground equipment had been chosen. He said that the plan was to: finish the project by springtime. Commissioner Griffin asked ift the bathrooms at the park had been repaired. from the fire. Mr. Kim said that a majority oft the work was done except. for some cleaning of one oft the partitions. Commissioner Cone asked ifthe adjuster had come back out and Mr. Kim said that there were enough funds from the initial  evidence: in the trash can and finally in the home thatl led to an arrest.  May 2020.  be additional work done before: it: is finalized.  approval.  claim without calling the adjuster back. There wasi no: new business from the board.  Commissioner Griffin congratulated newly elected Commissioners.  Commissioner. Lucas: made ai motion to adjourn; Commissioner Griffin seconded and the motion  passed unanimously. Submitted by:  Attest:  Hcatlie Michele K. Collins Town Clerk  #AE