hge83  Regular Meeting ofthe held in the January 9, 2001 at' 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Clydel Best, Commissioners Dan Bissett, Earl Purkerson, Marion Also, attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Mark Edwards, Town Attorney. Mayor Best presided and Commissioner. Purkerson opened the meeting with aj prayer. The minutes of the Regular Meeting ofNovember 14, 2000 were approved as submitted with two corrections( 8th paragraph, passed unanimously instead of seconded unanimously)last Tommy High, CPA gave a report of the audit for fiscal year 1999-2000. He stated that the condition of the town was in better shape and had made a substantial amount ofi improvement Otto Bass had presented a letter stating that he was raising the opening and closing of cemetery graves from $300.00 to $ 350.00 effective. January 1, 2001. After some discussion, Commissioner Clark made a motion to accept the bid from Ottol Bass Enterprises, seconded by Gelacio Cesneros requested a Special Use. Permit to operate a game room. This permit has to go to the Town of Spring Hope Planning Board for approval, then back to the town board for final Phillip Manning with Spring Hill Subdivision had named ai road in the subdivision as Spring Hill Road and since there is already a road by that name, Nash County had asked the board to change the road name: from Spring Hill Road to Nicole Road. Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to  Clark, Stephon Mill and Bobby Brantley.   RA-AwYS. :  paragraph,did not pass unanimously)  from the last year.  Commissioner Bissett, passed 31 to1.  approval.  change the name, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously.    fye.PE  There were two(2) vacant positions for the Town of Spring Hope Board Appointment. Commissioner Clark made a motion to appoint Don Stall for the Tree Board and Joe Wilkerson for the Revitalization Board. Commissioner Bissett seconded the motion and passed  unanimously.  Mayor Best stated that the town needed tol have a Water Supply Plan to go along with the Water System Management Plan Commissioner made ai motion to proceed to get the plan approved and ifwe did not have one to contact Green Engineering to get one drawn up. Commissioner Clark After some discussion, the board agreed not to have any more: fuel oil put in the tank at the Spaulding Gym. They agreed to lower the thermostat to 50 degrees and lock the thermostat. Commissioner Clark stated that the community building was in need of repairs. George Meeks Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to close the regular meeting and enter into a closed session pursuant to NC G.S. Sections 143.318(9)(3)& 61 to consult with our attorney in order to preserve the attorney client privilege between our attorney and this body, which is privilege hereby acknowledged and to consider a personnel matter. Commissioner Clark sèconded the After discussion, the closed session was closed and entered back to the regular session. Commissioner Brantley made a motion to appoint interim town manager, Betsy Boykin as a permanent town manager. After a few minutes, Commissioner Mills seconded the motion. Commissioner. Bissett and Commissioner Clark opposed. Commissioner Purkerson did not vote  seconded the motion and passed unanimously.  Jr.,was asked to contact Shelton Mills to: see if he could do the repairs.  motion and passed unanimously.  which counts as a yes vote. The motion was approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by: Interim Town Manager LL6ays  Attest:  Saket  :    hgeB  Special Meeting ofthe held in the January 30, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson, Marion Clark, and Bobby Brantley Commissioner Stephon Mills and Commissioner Bissett was absent. Thej purpose of this meeting is to pass a resolution to tie onto the Town ofl Nashville water lines. Commissioner Purkerson made ai motion to accept this resolution that affirms its commitment to pursuing financing options related to the future construction ofaj permanent open water line with an minimum purchase of at a cost to be determined by future negotiation. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Brantley and passed unanimously.  The meeting was adjourned.  Submittedb by: Betsy Town. Manager LE4e  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    bge  Regular Meeting ofthe held in February 13, 2001 at' 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room  5  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioner Earl Purkerson, Dan Bissett, Bobby Brantley, Also attending; Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Mark Edwards, Town Attorney; Betsy Mayor Best presided and Commissioner Purkerson opened the meeting with aj prayer. The minutes oft the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001 and Special Meeting of January 30, 2001 APublic Hearing was held to consider a request by Gelacio Cesneros for a Special Use Permit for aG Game Room on West Nash Street, Tax Parcel # 276905197282. This has already been approved by the Spring Hope Planning Board. With no opposition, the public hearing was closed and the board reentered back to the regular meeting. Commissioner Bissett made a motion to approved the Special Use Permit for a Game Room with operating hours being from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m .everyday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously. Leo Green II presented the bids that were opened on February 6, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. for the Ash  Stephon Mills and Marion Clark. Boykin, Town Manager.  were approved with two corrections.  Street Revitalization CDBG. Project. Bids were as following:  1. Bamhill Construction Company-s 271,212.90 2. Billy D. Johnson Contractor- $303,105.45  3. Hosack Enterprises- 4. Owens Construction Co.-  $221,420.50 $217,800.00  Commissioner Clark made a motion to award the contract to Owens Construction Company (lowest bidder). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bissett and passed unanimously. AI request was presented by Commissioner Mills for grave digging for the Town of Spring Hope Cemeteries. Commissioner Mills made a motion to advertise by seal bids for the opening and closing of graves. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brantley and passed unanimously. Ai request came from James Gwaltney II, President ofJF G Electric, Inc. at 212 Elm Street to rent the old fire station. Commissioner Clark stated that we ask Commissioner Brantley or maybe two others to get together for a reasonable figure and then have the attorney draw up al lease or rental agreement to the terms. The: motion was seconded hy Commiscioner Riccet ++ aad snanal    fagep1  Board would like to used the vacant railroad office as a conference room. Commissioner Bissett made ai motion to let the library board use the office space for a conference room until the time the roofi is repair. Commissioner Purkerson seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to give the town attorney permission to draft a letter for unpaid real estate property taxes and signed by him as town attorney. Commissioner Clark Attorney Mark Edwards stated that the town had not received any monèy from the invoice that was sent to the railroad company. After some discussion, Commissioner Brantley made ai motion that we. notify them by letter of the past due invoice and that ift they did not respond in time, the next step is to sue the railroad company. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and Bobby Browder and Bobby Williams, residents of the Kenliworth Subdivision wanted tol know why the town gave a zoning permit to Clay Strickland to build al house in that subdivision when the lot was not large enough to build al house inj proportion" to the other houses. Mayor Best stated that hei issue him aj permit with the town set backs and the developer was responsible for the size of the Commissioner Clark stated that she would like to have ai retreat at her home. Mayor Best stated Commissioner Clark stated that the condition oft the Community Building was in terrible shape. She contacted Shelton Mills about replacing two windows at the community building at a cost of $650.00. Commissioner Clark made a motion to hired Shelton Mills to install two (2) windows for a cost of $ 650.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bissett and passed Commissioner Clark asked the board ifs she could have at least $ 100.00 to get some cleaning supplies for the community building. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to give $ 200.00 instead. Commissioner Bissett seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Betsy Boykin was appointed town manager at the meeting of January 9, 2001. She had submitted her resignation by letter a few days later because she felt like she did not have the full support of the board. After some discussion, the board declined to accept her resignation and urged her to  seconded the motion and passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  house.  that it will have to be postponed until a later date.  unanimously.  continue as town manager.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by; Betsy bbagkin Boyki Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    fege B  Special Meeting of the heldi in February 21, 2001 8:00 a.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Dan Bissett, Earl Purkerson, Bobby Brantley and Commissioner Marion Clark. Commissioner Stephon Mills was absent. Also, attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Betsy Boykin, Town Manager; and Patsy The purpose of this meeting was to decide if the town would proceed with a grant application to run a water line to Nashville and purchase water from Rocky Mount. After hearing from some citizens complaining about the discoloration of water they thought the town needed to start replacing some water lines to make the water quality the first priority, Commissioner Bissett made amotion not to proceed with the project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and  King with the Upper Coastal Plain of Governments.  passed 3 to 1, with Commissioner Brantley opposed.  Meeting adjourned.  Attest  Submitted by: BitsBaylis Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Clyde Best, Mayor    fage 89  Regular Meeting ofthe held in the March 13,2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bissett, Commissioners Bobby Brantley, Earl Purkerson, Also, attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Mark Edwards, Town Attorney; Betsy Mayor Pro Tem Bissett presided and Commissioner Purkerson opened the meeting with a The minutes of the Regular Meeting ofFebruary 13, 2001 and the Special Meeting of February Eric Britson, citizen on 328. East Branch Street was complaining ofloud noise of music and stating that the police department was not responding to his call. Commissioner. Mills stated that he wanted a written statement why they did not respond to the call. It was stated that we need to Delores Burnette was present to discuss the fence that is down at her car wash on West Nash Street. She wanted to know if she had toj put a fence back up or could she plant some shrubbery. Ken Ripley stated that a permit was issue with fencing and that we: needed to comply with the pérmit. Mayor Pro Tem Bissett stated that we needed to talk to the people next door and work out something and get back with the board. Mark Edwards stated that you could through the Sealed bids of grave fees were opened by Mayor Pro Tem Bissett. They were as follows:  Marion Clark and Stephon Mills. Mayor Clyde Best was absent.  Boykin, Town Manager.  prayer.  21,2001 were approved as submitted.  look at the ordinançe and see what we have concerning that matter.  process of changing through a Special Use Permit.  Clint Hedgepeth for $3 300.00 Ottol Bass for $350,00  Commissioner Clark stated that she had been told that ifh he could not dig graves he would not do any other backhoe work for the town. James Gwaltney stated that he would furnish al backhoe and operator day or night at $ 45,00 per hour. Commissioner Purkerson made ai motion to study further to find somebody and make sure graves are laid off right. This was tabled until the next meeting. Commissioner Clark seconded the motion, with Commissioner. Mills opposed, and  Commissioner. Brantley, no vote(yes vote).    Page 96  Commissioner Mills made ai motion toj pass a Resolution Authorizing Establishment of an Ordinance, Levying Tax on Gross Receipts Derived From Retail Short-Term Lease or Rental of Motor Vehicles. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed  unanimously.  Al Budget Workshop was scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Brantley stated that we: needed to resolve some rental fees for the town property by the Adelphia Cablevision Company, Strickland Industries and the Spring Hope Cleaners and Laundry. Commissioner Brantley requested that the town attorney draft a rental agreement and make the owner aware that rent would be charged for this service. Commissioner Mills  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room.  seconded the motion and passed unanimously.  Mark Edwards, Town Attorney had draft a rental agreement for James Gwaltney II, President of JFGI Electric, Inc. at 212 Elm Street for the old fire: station. Commissioner Clark made a motion to rent the building tol him based on the terms oft the agreement. The motion was: seconded by Commissioner Clark made a motion to contract Fields and Cooper law firm to write and send out tax letters to all unpaid real estate taxpayers. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Brantley made a motion to send al letter to the Nash County Railroad from the town attorney, requesting removal oft the cars under the zoning ordinance. Commissioner Mills George Meeks Jr. stated that he had asked Skeet. Joyner with Appian Engineering to get a cost Commissioner Purkerson stated that the. American Legion wanted to install an American Flag and Flagpole at the cemetery. They were asked ifthey would do it for both cemeteries. Commissioner Clark stated that the Lions Club had gave. her some money to get some material for the Community Building. She stated that shel had contact Commissioner Bissett and Mayor Best for their permission for the painter to finish painting for $ 400.00. She stated that the Senior Citizens had donated $ 400.00 earmarked to paint the woodwork in the meeting room and kitchen ift the town furnishes the paint. Commissioner Clark stated that she order three windows Commissioner Purkerson made. a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into closed session pursuant to. NC General Statues, Section 143-318.11 (a) to consult with our attorney in order toj preserve the attorney-client privilege to discuss legal matter between the Town and Nash County Railroad, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously.  Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.  Mills and passed unanimously.  seconded the motion and passed unanimously.  estimates for the proposed 4" water line starting at Pine Street.  instead of the two windows she previously had stated.    hgegl  Aftèr some discussion, Commissioner Mills made a motion to adjourn the closed session and enter back to the regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed  unanimously.  Commissioner Brantley made a motion to give the railroad two weeks toj pay the back rent and if the town does not receive the payment by then, proceed with the lawsuit against the Nash County Railroad. Commissioner Purkerson seconded the motion, passed unanimously.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submittedby: bakBai Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest:  Dan Bissett Mayor Pro Tem    lagest  Regular Meeting ofthe held: in the April 10, 2001 7:00 p.m. /  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Dan Bissett, Bobby Brantley, Earl Also attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Mark Edwards, Town Attorney; Betsy Mayor Best presided and Commissioner. Purkerson opened the meeting with aj prayer. The minutes oft the Regular Meeting ofMarch 13, 2001 were approved as submitted. As previously discussed at the last meeting, Mayor Best stated that Delores Burnette could make ai request for a Special Usel Permit to plant shrubbery at her car wash instead ofi installing Commissioner Clark made a motion to continue with Ottol Bass with laying off and opening graves at the Oakdale and Meeks Cemetery, and also other backhoe work as needed by the town. Commissioner Bissett seconded the motion, passed 3 to 2 vote, Commissioner Mills and Commissioner Brantley opposed. Dwight Joyner stated he would help in anyway ift the need There was correction to the minutes to the last month meeting to add $ 400.00 in the rental agreement for. JFG Electric Inc. Commissioner Bissett made ai motion to add the amount to the  Purkerson, Marion Clark and Stephon Mills.  Boykin, Town Manager.  another six (6) foot fence.  arise.  minutes, seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously. Al Budget Workshop was set for Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner. Purkerson made a motion to approved some budget adjustments for fiscal year 2000-2001: Appropriate $5,475.00 to offset expense 10-5000-1600 Disaster Floyd and $ 3,000.00 to adjust excess expense 10.500-1300-Utlitues To offset the increase in the Building Account! Budget- decrease the Sanitation appropriation Recreation Account 10-6200-1500 appropriated amount increased $ 500.00 to offset excess Street Account-10-5600-5700-Misc. Christmas-decreased $ 500.00- Recreation expense  10.800-450-Comtacted Services-s 8,475.00  expenditures.    lagen3  Increase $3,000.00 $5,475,00 $ 500.00 $8,975.00  Decrease  10-5000-1300 10-5000-1600 10-5800-4500 10-6200-1500 10-5600-5700  $8,475.00 $.500.00 $8,975.00  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bissett and passed unanimously.;  Commissioner. Bissett made a motion to adopt aj proclamation as. May 3, 2001 as "Al DAYOF PRAYER IN SPRING HOPE". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed Onl March 27, 2001, a meeting was held between the Town of Spring Hope officials and Tim Newcombe regarding the paving of Rosin Hill Lane. Present were. Mayor Clyde Best, Betsy Boykin, Town. Manager, Leo Green, town engineer, David Harris, CDBG Project Manager and Jenny Alford, representing Dwight. Joyner and Tim Newcombe. After discussion ofan agreement reached between Mr. Newcombe and the Town several years ago regarding Rosin Hill Lane, Mr. Newcombe dedicated a 40 foot right of way to the' Town of Spring Hope. He also stated that he will provide a utility easement to the Town for the 12.5' strip identified as a drive way due to existing sewer and water lines that are owned and maintained by the town The town will contruçt a.12 foot wide paved strip within the right of way from Poplar Street to the end, remove the existing stone from the driveway, fill, level and seed the area with grass. Curbing would be installed at the existing driveway entrance. The town would perform the work as part oft the street construction work on the Ash Street CDBG project. Mayor Best stated that if Dwight Joyner wanted anything else done that he would have to get an estimate from a firm and bring back to the board to get thel board approval. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion that we accept and approve the right of way dedication and change order fori the construction work regarding Rosin. Hill Lane. Commissioner Bissett seconded the motion and passed unanimously, Commissioner Purkerson made ai motion that the town authorize payments for relocation of Olga Williams at 309 South Ash Street for the 1999 CDBG-CN program at no cost to the town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously. After some discussion about replacing water and sewer lines, Commissioner Bissett made a motion authorizing Commissioner Brantley toj proceed with getting a loan. The motion was  unanimously.  seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously.    FagePf  Commissioner Bissett made ai motion that Skeet. Joyner with Appian Engineering proceed with the plan for the sewer line from Pine Street to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.  The Spring Hope Volunteer Firel Department needed the approval from the Town of Spring Hope to approve a tax exempt loan of$ 50,000 to purchase a fire truck. It had already been approved by the Nash County Commissioners. Commissioner Brantley made a motion to approve this Mayor Best reçeived al letter from David Harris, project manager with RSM Harris Associates, Inc.stating that he had been notified by the City ofRocky Mount that the Work write-ups that he prepared for the HOME Program must be re-written to bei identical to the City ofRocky Mount Housing Rehabilitation Specifications. To "reinvent" a system that hel had been using he felt like itv would be almost impossible for him at this point, therefore he thought it would be appropriate for the town to request that Rocky Mount perform all the rehabilitation work. Commissioner Mills made a motion to advertise the 2000 unpaid real estate taxes, seconded by  request, seconded by Commissioner Bissett and passed unanimously.  Commissioner Bissett and passed unanimously.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted 'Betsy Town Manager ghs  Attest: Clyde Best Mayor    fges  REGULAR, MEETING OF THE HELDIN MAY 8, 2001 7:00P.M.  SPRING HOPE. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  SPRING HOPE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Bobby Brantley, Stephon Mills and Marion Clark. Commissioners Earl Purkerson and Commissioner Dan Bissett was absent. Also present: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise, and Betsy Boykin, Town Manager.  Mayor Best presided and opened the meeting with aj prayer.  The minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of April 10, 2001 were approved with corrections. Al Public Hearing was held on the closeout on 1998 Community Development: Block grant Program known as the Urgent Needs Water Improvements Project. David Harris was present to discuss the closeout ofthe project. He stated that all funds have been expended out ofthe grant, any repairs that needed to be done would come out ofThe Rural Center Grant. Mr. Harris stated that the Contractor, and the Engineer could get with the Public Works Director, , George Meeks Jr. to determine if anything could be done to get more G.P.M. from that well on Old Spring A Public Hearing on a Rezoning Request for 2.46 Acres Identified As Outparcel 5 on Plat Book 24, Page 375, Tax ID# 2860184220369 From General Business(GB) To Residential Mult-Family (R-MF). A rezoning request came from southland Partners to rezone 2.46 acres on Dodd Street from GB to R-MF. The Spring Hope Planning Board had recommended this parcel of] land be rezoned. Tom Honeycutt, manager of Southland Partners stated that his company had gotten a federal grant for lowi income elderly housing. He stated his company wanted to change the project from low income housing to apartments suitable for the low income people 62 years or older or handicap similar to those in the Greentree Village. He stated that plans would have to be changed and an application resubmitted. With Commissioner Purkerson and Bissett being absent the request was delay until further applications and plans were submitted and brought back to the Town Manager before the deadline of June 30, 2001. Mr. Honeycutt stated that it would be September 2002 before the ground breaking. The Public Hearing was closed.  Hope Road. The Public Hearing was closed.    Fagese  AJ Budget Workshop was scheduled forl May 22, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.  Mayor Best stated that he had talked to George Meeks Jr. about the well atl Montgomery Street. Hel had talked with Peirson Pump Company from Goldsboro about a study at that well. He stated that the pump was only pumping 50 gallons per minutes, and the filter was not functioning He could repair it by capping itoff or pull the pump out. This would be funded from the Rural The approval of demolition of309. Ash Street was tabled until next month because the information was not submitted in time for the agenda. David Harris was not aware of the time limit and stated that it could. be taken care of at the next month meeting. Commissioner Mills stated that he thought all bids were based on the lowest proposal received. (Referring back to another situation). Mayor Best stated that they generally accept the low bid Attorney Mark Edwards stated that the street which the Newcomb Family Limited Partnership has dedicated and the town is accepting which is named Rosin Hill Lane had not been recorded yet. He also stated that the railroad company would move the rail cars from the downtown area. Mayor Best stated that Betsy had: received a call from Ronnie McKenzie ini the behalfoft the Gulf & Ohio. Railways that they were willing toj pay two(2) years back rent which was not acceptable. The town attorney was instructed toj proceed with a letter and go back with a offer, amount tol be Commissioner Mills requested that the town manager get with ChiefLamm to specify each call  Center.  unless there was a good reason.  discuss at the executive session.  what happen and what had been done and report that on the log sheet. Also he wanted George Meeks to state how he maintain the hours ofhis men.  Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to approved a Resolution by The Governing Body of Applicant to construct a wastewater collection system project by replacing a sewer. line from North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant act of 1987. The motion was seconded Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to enter into closed session pursuant to NC G.S. Section 143-318.11(a) to consult with our attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between our attorney and this body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged, seconded by  by Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously.  Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously. and enter back to the regular meeting.  After a decision was: made, Commissioner Brantley made a motion to close the executive session    lagen  After discussion, Commissioner Mills made a motion tol let the town attorney handle the unpaid rent on the depot by sending a letter first, back up with a phone call to the Nash County  Railroad.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by; Wtoys Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest: Clyde Best. Mayor    hgege  Regular Meeting ofthe held in the June 12, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson,Marion Clark, Bobby Also, attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; Mark Edwards, Town Attorney and Betsy Mayor Best presided and Commissioner Purkerson opened the meeting with a prayer. The minutes ofthe Regular Meeting ofMay 8, 2001 were approved after corrections. Al Public Hearing on the fiscal Year 2001-2002 Proposed Budget was. held. There were approximately 401 to 45 citizens present with approximately 12 citizens who spoke out about the conçerns ofthe police department. Mayor Best stated that the board would take into consideration what has been said before the budget is adopted by July 1,2001. After noi more Ron Barnes with RSM. Harris. Associates, Inc. was present to get the board approval ofs some 1. Approval of Asbestos Abatement of301 Ash Street/Thurman Crudup -D.L. Restoration- 2. Demolition of301 Ash Street-B. Crudup- Joyner's Outdoor Maintemance-$6.,00.00 3. Asbestos Abatement of 309 Ash Street-Olga Williams-D. L. Restoration-$1,650.00 4. Demolition of3 309 Ash Street-Olga Williams-H. B. Bradshaw, Inc.-$7,500.00 Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to accept the low bids as presented, seconded by There were several expired terms for the Town of Spring Hope Boards appointments. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to reappoint all members with the exception of Gurule who has moved out oft town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bissett Rudy and Since Sergeant Jerome Howard was retiring, Commissioner Bissett made a motion tol let. Jerome buy his gun that he had been using for $1.00 after all permits are issue. The motion was  Brantley, Stephon Mills and Dan Bissett.  Boykin, Town Manager.  discussion, the Public. Hearing was closed.  work that was part ofthe 1999 CDBG-UN Program.  $ 850.00  Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.    hagelba  Special Meeting ofthe June 26, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners  Members present: Mayor Clydel Best, Commissioners Dan Bissett, Bobby Brantley, Marion  Clark, Stephon Mills and Earl Purkerson. There were approximately 40 to 45 citizens present.  The purpose oft the meeting was to discuss the Rules of the Manager-Counci Form of Government, Public Concerns about the Police. Department and the Adoption ofthe 2001-2001 John Phelps, attorney with the North Carolina League ofMunicipalities was present to discuss Ivy Gawlik, a citizen of Spring Hope spoke on1 the Public Concerns oft the Police Department. Commissioner. Mills made a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget with the tax rate of$.70 per $ 100 per valuation, seconded by Commissioner Brantley and passed unanimously.  Budget.  the Rules of the Manager-Council Form of Government.  Meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by: balatw Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    Fage 101  Special Meeting ofthe June 14, 2001 6:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson, Bobby Brantley, Marion  Clark and Stephon Mills. Commissioner Dan Bissett was absent.  There was several citizens present and Mayor Best presided over the meeting.  Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, seconded  by Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously.  Meeting was adjourned.  Submitted Betsy Town Manager 224s  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    lageh  Budget Workshop held in the June 13,2001 6:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Pro-tem Dan Bissett, Commissioners. Earl Purkerson, Marion Clark,  Bobby Brantley, Stephon Mills. Mayor Clyde Best was absent. Mayor Pro-Tem Bissett presided over the meeting.  Commissioner Purkerson made ai motion to enter into a closed session pursuant to NC G.S.Sections 143.318/9)3)& 61 to consider aj personnel matter, seconded by Commissioner After discussion, Commissioner Mills made a motion to closed the session and go back to the Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to accept the salary rates that he had proposed, based on performance, seconded by Commissioner Mills, passed 3 to 1 with Commissioner Clark Commissioner Mills made a motion to close the meeting and enter back into a closed session pursuant tol NC G.S. Sections 143.318(9)(3): & 6 to consider aj personnel matter, seconded by After some discussion, Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to close the execution session and enter back into the special meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed Commissioner Mills made ai motion to give the town manager, Betsy Boykin a 2.5% raise,  Mills and passed unanimously.  workshop, seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.  opposed.  Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously.  unanimously.  seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned until Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.  Subritted by: Boykon 2bapi Betsy Town Manager  Attest:  Dan Bissett, Mayor Pro-Tem    Jage  Mark Edward, Town Attorney stated that an amount of$ 4,850.00 from the Railroad for rental had been settle and agreed upon by the town. (halfofthe Nash County  town asked for)  amount that the  Commissioner Bissett made a motion to authorize the town attorney to draft ai resolution to add  eatatofhe ordinance to eliminate box cars, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed  unanimously.  Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to give Communities in Schools  for a grant to hired 2 VISTA employees with no cost to the town, seconded permission Commissioner to apply The Board appointed the town manager to attend the Tar Pamilco Basin Association George Meeks Jr. stated that the town will be flushing hydrants on. June 15 and. There will be a public auction for the sale ofsurplus property on. June  Mills and passed unanimously.  by  meetings. June 16, 2001 at 22, 2001 10:00 a.m. at  from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. the Town Public Works Building.  In a letter dated May 25, 2001, Jerome Howard stated that he will be retiring from the Town Spring Hope Police Department as of. June 30, 2001. Also, Aaron. J.. Denton  of  8, 2001 and Eddie. Moore resigned as ofJune 30, 2001 There being no: further business, the meeting was adjourned.  resigned as of. June  Supmitted by: attaapis Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest: Clyde Best, Mayor    age183  TOWN OF SPRING HOPE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002  Bei ito ordained by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Spring Hope, North Carolina meeting in a Special Meeting this 26" day of. June, 2001, that the: following expenditures together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted.  SECTION LSUMMARY  Revenues General Fund Water and Sewer Fund Total Revenues Expenditures General Fund Governing Board Administration Building Police Department Fire Department Streets Powell Bill Sanitation Recreation Library Cemetery Historical Museum Contingency Total General Fund Water and Sewer Fund  $ 913,257 402,285 1,315,542  $  3,900 172,795 40,300 260,665 24,250 86,035 48,000 143,937 8,600 4,500 37,775 500 30,000 861,257 402,285 52,000 $ 1,315,542  $ $  CDBG  Total Expenditures    Page104  TOWN OF SPRING HOPE OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE FISCAL YEAR  Pursuant to G.S. 159-17, be it ordained by the Town Council ofthe Town of Spring Hope that: (1) Departmental expenditures for the Fiscal Year shall not exceed the estimated departmental totals depicted on the attached Budget Summary, the total being $ 1,315,542 and (2) Revenues for the 2001-2002: Fiscal Year shall equal total expenditures; and (3) Revenues from the Ad Valorem property tax shall be levied in the amount of $. .70 per $100 evaluation.  Adopted this the 2Eayo of] June, 2001.    fage 16  Regular Meeting ofthe held ini the July 10, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Meeting Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson, Mills and Marion Clark. Commissioner. Dan. Bissett was absent. Before the meeting, a retirement reception was held in the Spring  Bobby Brantley, Stephon  6:00 p.m. in honor of Sergeant Jerome. Howard who retired June 30,2001. Hope Community Building at There were several citizens present. Mayor Best presided and Commissioner Purkerson  the meeting with a prayer,  opened  The minutes of the Regular Meeting ofJune 12, 2001 were approved with one correction and the Budget Meeting of. June 13, 2001,June 14, 2001 and June 26, 2001 were approved as Mayor Best presented a plaque to. Jerome Howard for the years ofs service and dedication Town of Spring Hope and also to Wayne Lamm who will be resigning as. Police Chief for to the Town of Spring Hope for the years ofs service and dedication to the town. There being noi further business, meeting was adjourned.  submitted.  the  Submitted by: asapis Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor   -  1    fage146  Regular-meeting ofthe heldi in August 14, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room  Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Dan Bissett, Commissioner Bobby Brantley, Marion Clark, Also, attending: Mark Edwards, Town. Attorney; Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; John  Stephon Mills and Earl Purkerson. Mayor Clyde Best was absent.  Ross, Nashville Graphic.  Mayor Pro-Tem Bissett presided int the absent of the mayor, and seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously.  Minutes oft the Regular Meeting ofJuly 10, 2001 were approved by Commissioner Purkerson David Harris with RSM Harris. Associates, Inc. gave an update on the 1999 CDBG project. The State had granted the town request for a five-month extension to complete the grant activities. He stated that the town did: not receive the total funding at the time ofthei initial award oft the grant and that full funding did not occur until five months after the initial award. He stated that there was $ 220,000 unexpended that we can use: for water and sewer needs, street drainage and houses. He stated a Public Hearing will need to be held at the next regular meeting Ricky Tucker was requesting the town to closed a proposed street, known as Gray Street which is beside ofhis house he owns. He wanted to know what procedure he would have to go through with to have the street close. Mark Edwards, town attorey stated that a Public. Hearing would Pat Cooper that resides on Branch Street requested. tol have a tree topped or ent down. It was requested to contact someone with a bucket truck to remove those limbs or trees. Ivy Gawlik asks the board to amend the town charter to permit recall elections. She stateda recall procedure should be available to remove a commissioner who continues to break the rules. Mayor Pro Tem Bissett asked Commissioner Clark to study the request and present a proposed Commissioner Brantley had aj proposal from Lodal South, Inc. in Rockingham NC on a 28-yd side-loader demo. The regular price listed is $ 159,518, but our price less the demo discount of $8,000 will be $ 151,518, with one year warranty and equipped with a 275-HP Caterpillar engine and Allimon MD-3560 transmission. No action was taken on the proposal, pending more  have tol be held.  charter amendment to the board in September for consideration  information on the cost of financing a newi truck.    Aage 197  L Stated glhat Ve wautep ashlsalat dajaalbes doulerthid, skiad 96 whe hid.  Be  Tim Denton, ChiefofPolice as of August 1, 2001 stated that he had hired David Rose from the Nash County SheriffI Department, Terry Greene, officer from Barton College in Wilson.Also, he Mark Edwards, Attorney stated that Mr. Newcombe had sign the documents to go ahead with Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to give American Legion permission to install a flagpole in the Oakdale Cemetery, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously. Commissioner Clark stated that the old church on Ash Street needéd to be condemned. It was Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to adjoura the regular meeting and enter into an. executive session to disçuss personnel, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed  was doing al back ground check on another candidate.  paving Rosin Hill Street.  stated that research needed tol be done to see who owns the property.  unanimously.  After some discussion, Commissioner Mills made ai motion to a closed executive session and entered back into ai regular session, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed unanimously. Betsy Boykin, town manager presented her letter of resignation as town manager. She stated she wanted to keep her position of town clerk. She agrees to stay as interim manager until someone is hired. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to accept her resignation as town manager, Commissioner Mills made a motion tol have a five-officer police department instead ofs six officers, seconded by Commissioner Brantley, passed, with Commissioner Clark opposed.  seconded by Commissioner Mills, and passed unanimously.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted! by: hitibaas Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest:  Dan Bissett, Mayor Pro-Tem    Page108  Special Meeting ofthe Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners September 4, 2001 6:00 p.m.  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson, Bobby Brantley, Stephon A Special Emergency Meeting was called by Mayor Clyde Best to discuss purchasing a garbage truck. The deadline for purchasing this truck from Lodal South would not be available after Commissioner Bissett stated that he had talked with someone from Lodal South about a used Commissioner Mills stated that he had looked into purchasing a truck from Raleigh, 28 cubic yd Commissioner Purkerson made a motion toj purchase the garbage truck with a financial plan that Commissioner Brantley could come up with from Southern Truck Services, seconded by Commissioner Bissett made ai motion to adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and  Mills, Earl Purkerson and Marion Clark.  Thursday.  garbage truck @ aj price of$ 45,000.00.  with 25 cubic compact, with rear loader for $ 116,504.00.  Commissioner Brantley and passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  Submitted by: Betsy Boykin ayaags Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    fage/0A  Regular Meeting ofthe heldi in September 11, 2001 7:00 p.m. /  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Earl Purkerson, Marion Clark, Bobby Also attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; John Ross, Nashville Graphic, Mark  Brantley and Stephon Mills. Commissioner Dan Bissett was absent.  Edwards, Town Attorney.  Mayor Best presided and opened the meeting with aj prayer.  Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2001 were approved as submitted with an added statement by Commissioner Mills stating that we need to consider the lower bids on contract Al Public Hearing was held to discuss a Program Amendment and Closeout oft the 1999 CDBG Project. David: Harris with RSMHarris Associates stated that he recommend the following (1)] Replace large collector sewer line between Pine Street and NC: 581 with 1,250 linear feet of (2) Replace substandard water line on Wilkins Street between Gum Avenue and West Branchr (3)Replace substandard water line on' Third Street between Second Street and Wilders Drive The total cost oft the improvements is over $ 240,000, but funds are avarlable with the CDBG Project Budget. The Project Budget will need tol be amended as follows: the CDBG remains at After discussion, the public hearing was closed and enter back to the regular meeting. Commissioner Brantley made a motion to authorize the submittal oft the Program Amendment and approve the amended budget subject to approval by the Division ofCommunity. Assistance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Purkerson and passed unanimously. Commissioner Brantley made a motion to adopt a resolution ofi intent to close aj proposed street known as Gray Street. Commissioner Purkerson seconded the motion and passed unanimously.  work.  waterands sewerimprovements bei included im the Amendment:  15' sanitary sewer line.  Street with 1,200 linear feet of6" water line. with 1,600 linear feet of6 6"water line.  $718,000 and the local contribution remains at $ 52,000.    Jage/IO  Commissioner Clark stated that she had contact the town attorney about the procedures ofa recall elected official. The attorney stated in his letter that ifti the board wants to adopt ai recall procedure it will have to ask the town'sl local delegation to sponsor a bill before the North Carolina Legislature, following other procedures. No action was taken, and was tabled until Commissioner Clark stated that we needed more tables and chairs in the Community Building There being no further business, Commissioner Brantley made a motion to closed the regular meeting and go into executive session to discuss personnel matter, seconded by Commissioner After some discussion, the executive session was closed and re-enter into regular session. Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Mills and  further study.  and asked ifthere was: money in the budget to purchase some.  Mills and passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.  Submitted L by: Betsy Boykin CELys Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    Tage II  Regular Meeting ofthe heldi in October 30, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Meeting Room  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Dan Bissett, Marion Clark, Earl Purkerson Also attending Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise: John Ross, Nashville Graphic, Mark  Stephon Mills. Commissioner Bobby Brantley was absent.  Edwards, Town Attorney.  Mayor Best presided and Commissioner Purkerson opened with aj prayer.  Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2001 and the Special Meeting of September 4, Thel Regular Meeting of October 9, 2001 and October 16, 2001 was cancel due to a lack ofa An agreement drawn up by Terry. Alford, attorney on behalfofWilliam and Deborah Brantley concerning rental of land adjoining 101 South Pine Street formerly owned as Spring Hope Cleaners. A portion ofthel building was owned by the Town of Spring Hope. Mr. Brantley has remove the building that was adjoining the Spring Hope Cleaners. Mayor Best ask the town The recommendation oft the bids for Ed Braswell and Sons Inc. concerning the Pine Street Sewer Project for approval was postponed until the next board meeting, waiting final award of funding on November 15, 2001. The Regular Meeting was postponed until November 15, 2001 waiting Commissioner Clark suggested that we ask the state legislative for recall elected official for the right to add provision to the town charter allowing recall elections oftown officials. She suggested the recall be taken offt the table and put on for discussion. Commissioner Purkerson made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Bissett and passed 3 to 1, Commissioner Mills opposed, stating he did not sèe the need for recall elections. Commissioner Clark made ai motion toe endorse the provision ofi recall elected official and amend the town charter to allow recall. Sherri Pinner, citizen of the town spoke on recall elected officials, closed meeting that was held  2001 were approved as submitted.  quorum.  attorney to check into the agreement.  for final information.  Commissioner Bissett seconded, passed 3 to 11 to take it to the legislative.  and the police pay.    Page 12  Thc property oft the intersection of Ash Street and Pine Street where a abandoned Primitive Baptist Church now: stands has been searched out and the property belongs to the town. The demolition cost would be paid through the Community Development Block Grant.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted By:  Town Manager  EIb  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    Page M:  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SPRING HOPE TO AMEND THE TOWN'S CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS  WHEREAS, some citizens of Spring Hope have questioned whether the Town of Spring Hope has a recall of elected officials procedure and expressed an interest to have a  recall procedure, and  WHEREAS, the town council has considered the request and determined that it would be in the public interest to  adopt a recall procedure.  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the town council of the Town of Spring Hope that it shall seek to have the town's charter amended to provide for the recall of elected  officials.  Adopted Ehespla day of Datoher - 2001.  Town Clerk  Lbitglbayis  @    Fagealy  Regular Meeting ofthe held in  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Room November 13,2001 at 7:00 p.m. November 15, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.  Members present: Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioners Marion Clark, Earl Purkerson and Stephon Mills. Commissioner Bobby Brantley and Commissioner Dan Bissett was absent. AI Public Hearing on closing proposed Gray Street was scheduled for tonight but was postponed until next month's meeting, due to letters that had not been sent to property owners.  The meeting was recessed until Thursday night at 6:00 p.m.  On November 15, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. members present were. Mayor Clyde Best, Commissioner Stephon Mills, Marion Clark and Earl Purkerson. Commissioner Dan Bissett and Bobby  Brantley was absent.  Mayor Best presided and opened the meeting. He stated that the town had been awarded a grant of$201,000 today for Pine Street Sewer Project from the Clean Water Management Fund. Also, attending: Ken Ripley, Spring Hope Enterprise; John Ross, Nashville Graphic; Mark Edwards, Town. Attorney; Mayor Elect, Buddy Gwaltney and Commissioner Elect, Wayne The minutes oft the regular meeting of October 30, 2001 were approved as submitted. Commissioner Mills made ai motion to award the contract to. Ed Braswell & Son, Inc. for the Pine Street Sewer Project for the amount of$ 156,602, seconded by Commissioner Clark and David Harris with RSM: Harris Associates stated that there were funds left on the Ash Street project for water and sewer lines on Wilkins Street and between Third Street and Wilder Drive Commissioner Purkerson made a motion to adopt ai resolution to continue with the Down East Home Consortium for the term July 2, 2001 to. June 30, 2001, seconded by Commissioner. Mills  Barrett.  passed unanimously.  and also for aj portion of Railroad Street.  and passed unanimously.    hges  Commissioner Clark recommended that the town needed to have absentee voting in town elections. The town board asked the town attorney to draft ai resolution to allow absentee voting, which needed to be-passed-by the State Board of Election. Coueet unypws Dd yauzs  The bids for the  on Ash Street were. H. BI Bradshaw from Fremont, int the amount of  ing  $4,800; Joyner Outdoor Maintenance of Spring Hope for $ 8,200.00 and Phillip & Sons of Rocky Mount for $ 10,500. Commissioner Clark made ai motion to accept thel low bid of$4 4,800 tol HBI Bradshaw, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously.  There being no: further business, meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by: tshayin Betsy Boykin Town Manager  Attest:  Clyde Best, Mayor    fayell  Regular Meeting ofthe held in December 14, 2001 7:00 p.m.  Spring Hope Board of Commissioners Spring Hope Board ofCommissioners Room  Members present: Commissioner Earl Purkerson, Marion Clark, Stephon Mills and Bobby Brantley. In the absence ofl Mayor Clyde Best and Mayor Pro-Tem Dan Bissett, Commissioner The minutes oft the Regular Meeting ofNovember13, 2001 and November 15, 2001 were approved after a correction was made"The town board asked the town attorney to draft a resolution to allow absentee voting, which we needed to inform the State Board of Election and A Public Hearing was held on closing Proposed Gray Street as requested by George Ricky Tucker.. All the proper procedures were follow, and no surrounding landowners object. The Public Hearing was closed and enter back to the regular session. Commissioner Brantley made a motion to close proposed Gray Street, seconded by Commissioner Clark and passed  Purkerson presided and opened the meeting with a prayer.  not passed by the State Board of] Election as stated."  unanimously.  Al Public Hearing was held regarding the closeout of the 1999 Community Development Block grant Program. David Harris, project manager gave ai review of the program accomplishments and expenditures on the project. There were approximately $ 112,000 remaining in the current CDBG project. By not having to fund thel Pine Street Project(that is being funded by Clean Water Management Trust Fund) the funds from the 1999 project could use to remaining funds to install water and sewer lines on Railroad Street, with the town to contribute approximately $36,000 in local funds in additional to the $ 52,000 already budget for this) year. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Brantley made ai motion to approve the project as outline and the adjust the line item to $ 88,000 to the CDBG. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Clark made a motion to adopt a resolution oft the town council of the Town of Spring Hope Permitting Absentee Voting, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed Commissioner Brantley made a motion to make some budget adjustments as follows:  Clark and passed unanimously.  unanimously.  From: Police Dept- 10-5100-0200.  $21,500.00 $21,500.00 $1 10,000.00 $ 6,000.00  To: Sanitation- From: Streets-  10-5800-7200. 10-5600-8000. 10-5600-8100.    agelln  To: Sanitation- 10-5800-7200--  ---$ 16,000.00  Commissioner Mills seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Senator Swindel administered the oath ofoffice to Mayor Elect James "Buddy" Gwaltney, Commissioners Elect, Wayne Barrett, Earl Purkerson and Marion Clark. Commissioner Brantley suggested that we comply with the laws oft the council-manager form of Commissioner Clark stated she had contacted two applicants as interim town manager. She wanted to interview these two applicants until we could advertise and hired a town manager. Commissioner Mills asked permission from the board to write a job description and toi form a Commissioner Brantley made a motion to contact Mr. Arthur "Buck" Kennedy from the Wooten and Company and ask him to attend the next board meeting to discuss problem with the Wastewater treatment Plant and water lines. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Commissioner Brantley has presented a plan to pay off the Water and Sewer Bond Debt. Commissioner Purkerson made ai motion to adopt a resolution requesting the release ofi its share of$ 198.98 to the Upper Coastal Plain Council ofC Governments in accordance with the provisions ofNC Senate Bill 1005, section 20.12 oft the 2001 SessionLaws, seconded by Commissioner Mills made ai motion to change laying, opening and closing graves to Clinton Hedgepeth of Spring Hope, services held by Otto Bass for several years. He stated it was the town policy to go with the low bidder which Hedgepeth did, but the award was given to Otto Bass because he did other work for the town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barett,3102,opposed by Commissioner Purkerson and Commissioner Clark. Duei to the Mayor and Commissioner Barrett was scheduled to go to newly elected official school, 3 the next town board meeting will bel held January 10, 2002 at' 7:00 p.m.  government.  committee and then bring it back to the board for approval.  Purkerson and passed unanimously.  Commissioner Mills and passed unanimously.  There being no further business, > the meeting was adjourned.  Submitted By: Betsy Boykin Town Manager  shtiy yhoykin  Attest:  James PhRET    Papell9  RESOLUTION TOJOIN THE DOWN. EAST HOME CONSORTIUM  WHEREAS, the Down East Home Consortium is a participating. jurisdiction eligible to receive Home Investment Partnership Act funds(HOME funds) from the Department ofHousing WHEREAS, the Down East Home Consortium is made up ofmuhicipalities from both Nash and Edgecombe Counties, with the City ofRocky Mount as the lead entity responsible for  and Urban Development; and  the administration oft the program; and  WHEREAS, the HOME program is aimed at providing decent, safe and affordable housing for low-income families with eligible activities specified in 24 CFR Part 92; and Down East HOME Consortium and make available its benefits to our constituents;  WHEREAS, Spring Hope wishes toj participate in the HOME program as a member oft the NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Spring Hope officially makes known its election toj participate as a member of the Down. East HOME Consortium for the term to begin  onJuly 2, 2001 and to end June 30, 2007.  Adopted by unanimous acclamation this, the J6ayor of Vovember 2001.  hupet  Attest  Batajbayiw  SEAL OF SPRI G NORTH CAROLINA    Page 118  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SPRING HOPE PERMITTING ABSENTEE VOTING WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Spring Hope hereby determines that it is in the public interest to permit absentee voting in its municipal elections conducted  by the county board of elections;  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Spring. Hope that absentee voting be permitted in its municipal elections conducted by the county. board elections.  Adopted this Afaay of Besenbas, 2001.  GTOFE NORTH m  CAROLINA