Minutes Spruce Pine' Town Council April 8,2024 5:301 PM  Ar meeting of the Town Council was held on April 8, 2024. Present were. Mayor Phillip Hise and Council Members Wayne Peight, Rocky Buchanan, Larry McKinney, and. Jackie Rensink, Staffi in attendance included Darlene Butler, Michael Wood, Kasey Cook, Spencer Bost, and Brooke Peterson. Others attended, including Chad Mayor Phillip Hise called the regular meeting to order at: 5:301 PM. Jackie Rensink gave the invocation. Rocky Larry McKinney moved to approve the agenda with the tabling ofapproving the new board member for the Spruce Pinel Housing Authority Board. Wayne Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Larry McKinney moved to approve the minutes oft thel March 25, 2024 Budget Session Meeting. Jackie Rensink Jackiel Rensink moved to approve the minutes of thel March 11, 2024 Town Council Meeting. Larry McKinney Larry McKinney moved to approve the minutes of thel March 11,2024 Closed Session Meeting. Jackiel Rensink  Donnahoo, Donnie Staton, and Kelly. Jones. Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OFAGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES  CALLTOORDER  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. * There were no public comments.  PUBLICCOMMENT CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Hise moved to enter into closed session, citing NCGS 143-318 (a)(2)(3)-t to prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship, prize or similar award and to consult with an attorney retained by the Council to preserve the attorney-client privilege. Kasey Cook, Michael Wood, Spencer Bost, Donnie Staton, and Council Member Larry McKinney moved to resume open session. Wayne Peight seconded that motion, which carried unanimously. Kasey Cook, Michael Wood, Spencer Bost, and Donnie Staton, and Kelly. Jones returned tot the  Kelly. Jones departed the board room. RETURNTO OPEN SESSION  board room. ACTION AGENDA  / Larry McKinney moved to award the 2024 Mowing Contract Service Contract tol Harding Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. Rocky Buchanan seconded thei motion, which carried unanimously. The service contract will be effective for two years. Town Manager, Darlene Butler noted this was the only mowing bid Larry McKinney moved to award the 2024 Mowing Contract Service Contract to Harding Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. Wayne Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. This service contract willl be effective for two years. Town Manager, Darlene Butler noted there were only two landscaping bids proposed, Harding Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance and Ripple Creek Landscape Designs, LLC. Jackie Rensink moved to award the Streetscape Engineering Contract to WithersRavenel, Inc. Larry McKinney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Eleven months is the projected timeline for  proposal received.  Schematic Design.    Rocky) Buchanan made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing cancellation of the Stroup Revolving Loan. Jackie Rensink seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Town Manager, Darlene Butler Rocky Buchanan made a motion to adopt thel National Day of Prayer Proclamation which willl be onl May 2, Rocky Buchanan made a motion to approve the Special Event Permit Application for Downtown Worship for Walton Sheppard on May 29, 2024, pending insurance policy. Wayne Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Town Manager, Darlene Butler noted that she does have an email from the  noted that Finance Officer, Crystal Young has all payment documentation. 2024. Larry McKinney seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  insurer supporting pending insurance.  DEPARIMENTUPDAIES Public Works  Town Manager, Darlene Butler presented the current open and closed work orders for Public Works, due to vacant Public Works Director position. Said report isi incorporated by reference and attached to these Darlene noted that the advertisement for Public Works Director is open until April 19,2024. Darlene commended that department for doing such a good job.. Jason Burleson and' Travis Phillips have Main Street Director Spencer Bost disbursed thel Main Street monthly report. Said report is incorporated by Spencer noted that Fire on the Mountain is only two weeks away. There are more vendors this year. Spencer stated that rebranding Main Street is moving along and finalization oft the new logo willl be Spencer discussed that Main Street is collaborating with Spruce Pine Potters Market to promote downtown. Council Member Jackie Rensink noted that this willl be a great asset to Main Street. Spencer discussed that the Third" Thursday eventi is an ongoing process, but things are coming together. He isc currently working on the specifics for setting up the Beer Garden. Spencer attended thel North Carolina Main Street conferencei in Goldsboro and the Visit North Carolina Spencer noted that spring cleanup is coming up on April 131h.  minutes.  stepped forward in assisting while the director position is vacant.  Main Street  reference and attached to these minutes.  available April 19t.  conference in Greenville.  Parks and Rec  Parks and] Rec Director Michael Wood presentedl his April report for Parks and Rec, which isi incorporated Michael discussed the vandalizing that is occurring at Riverside Park and the current camera's locations are Parks and Rec staffhave looked through all the playgrounds for sharp objects. Mayor Phillip Hise noted Council member Larry McKinney asked about when swimming lessons willl begin. Michael noted that he willl know more about dates onçe! his staff returns for the summer season. Thej pool grand re-openingi is  byr reference and attached tot these minutes. not capturing the incidents. Shelter reservations have begun.  Michael noted updates taking place at Brad Ragan and baseball is beginning.  that Public Works has a metal detector that would be beneficial. He noted that the parks are being utilized more with warm weather. possibly going to be around Memorial Day weekend.  Police Department  Police Chief Kasey Cook updated the Council on the police department for the month of March, presenting al log with at total of 436 calls logged through) Mitchell County Communications. Said log is incorporated by reference and attached to these minutes. With calls increasing due to warm weather, officers willl be out Chief Cook noted that all cars are now running and the department has a K-9 for each shift. Chief Cook discussed Lt. Johnson and" Tank attending annual training and was awarded first place. Chief  patrolling more.  Cook noted how proud he was.    Finance  Finance Officer Crystal Young is currently out on vacation and did not attend the meeting. Town Manager, Darlene Butler gave the Council an update on the financials for the period ending March31,2 2024. Said Project Manager Donnie Staton with Veolia gave his report for the month of March. Said report is Donnie also noted that there are currently three employees that hold an. A Surface certification. Donnie Staton noted that there is a high demand for water toward the Grassy Creek area, therefore the wells int that area are being utilized at full capacity. Hei is looking forward to August regarding ag grant that has been submitted. He is also having to utilize the wells moret tol keep up with demand. Town) Manager Darlene Butler discussed all current town grants with amounts and the level of completions. Darlene also noted shei is taking applications for Public Works director until April 19, 2024. Darlene discussed the condemnation of116 S. Dale Street and aj possible asbestos issue.  report isi incorporated by reference and attached tot these minutes. incorporated by reference and attached to these minutes. Donnie discussed the well #2 mechanics to reduce air in the system.  Water and Sewer  MANAGERSUPDATE  She will continue to update the council as needed.  MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS  Mayor Phillip Hise requested information on registration for vacant buildings in residential. Town Manager Darlene Butler noted that the council has adopted this town wide ordinance and" Town Hall is fully staffed, therefore could begin that process ofr researching the owners and addresses. She also noted, possibly Council: member Rocky Buchanan noted his concern for the maintenance shed roof and ift the repairs are complete. Darlene Butler is following up regarding documentation for the contract and warranty.  utilizing Spencer for the downtown area.  ADIOURNMENT  With noi further business, the meeting was adjourned by motion ofLarry McKinney at 7:01 PM.  Brooke Peterson, Town CBdihhen  Rgcky Byungcouncil Momber MçlnnesSAayor) Pro Jem Wayne Pejght, EouneMerber hudvinnk Jackie Rénsink, Council Member  H5    Request for Proposals - Mowing  The Town of Spruce Pine is requesting proposals for mowing of certain municipal-owned properties in town. The mowing season to be considered is April through November. The successful bidder is required to provide proof of Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Comprehensive Automotive Liability insurances. Town shall be listed as an additional insured and a certificate holder on the Contractor's A detailed list ofareas to be mowed and additional requirements is available at the Spruce Pine Town Hall, 11050 South Highway 226. The list is also available on the Town's website: htps/www.townolsprucepine.com. Bids will be accepted through March 21,2024. Please send tot the attention ofthe Town Manager at PO: Box 189, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, or email to mamger@ynucpimenege.  The contract will be in effect for two years, 2024 and 2025.  CGL policy.        C    Exhibit B, Page 1  Total 61,910.00/  TowN of Spruee Pivc LAw TAintewAnse Bid  CemetAny  Aprit 4 To Nou (3  Topof CemetAny a2 Cuts Réz Sensens Clo Pen Cut  24,200  FRout BANk Ceueny 3 weeks) ILC Cufs_per SeAsow 2509 = 27509 Lowen CemetAny MCufsper Seasan e (00% Qa70 a 29700 Lowen Cemetany 4Cuts_p SeAsoN @70% @ 200 la = a8000  TOTAL 32,7202  NoTe : IE LAWN MAinteNAnce CompANy hAs To CleAN yp bls Howens. d TRee Limbs Thene will be A Chanje of  $3b9 Pet He. Pen WAN - P-er. The  TauN HAI  Pziced Rez Cuf eueny 7DAys April 4 TO Nou 13 a8cufs pea SeAson & (Za9 Pez Cuf  : - 330  Police Dept  PRiced PeR Cut eUEAS7DAyS April 4 To Nov (3  a8 Cufs per SeAsons  4600 pez Cut  - 4480 0D  powrs Towr  Bask Pnom Pontier DRiue To The wAfeRfAS JWeed eAt - Blow euey z Weeks 14 Cuts @ (259 The Rest of Doww TGWN As SfAted ON Bid Sheet PRice Ren Cut eveny 7DAys Apnil 4 To Nov (3  : 17500  28 Cuts pea SEAsors @ 1869  : 5040  HARdINSS Ladscape RNd MALASfENANEE TNC.    ee    NC-Le License 2125 3-18-3024    Exhibit B, Page 2  Tows of Sprice RiNe LAww MAINfENANse Bids  fessections  EvEny 7Days  April 4 To Nov 13  (9E- 22Le  28 cwfs per S0ASON 400 19E 22.6 News CNCOOT LAndscAping). 8Cufs p-e SeAsoN @ (009 28 Cuts Ren SeAson @lo 8cufs Per SeASONO120 bab Summit Avenwe  - 1z09  a 80od 30800  19-E Greewweod  9E BeAsen Cneek  3360 4z00  ag Cufs per Seasons @ 1500  HARiNss LANdscape ANd MAINfENAnCe ENC.  Ls  Licenbe * 2125  a  3-18- 3024    RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MOWING SERVICES PROPOSAL NOW COMES the Town Council ("Council"), at a duly called public meeting with a quorum established, and hereby adopts this. Resolution. Adopting the Mowing Services Proposal.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, the Town of Spruce Pine solicited a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for its WHEREAS, the RFP was advertised! int thel Mitchell News-Journal on March 6 and March WHEREAS, a copy of the Project'ss scope of work is attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, Harding Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Inc. ("Harding") was the only company that submitted aj proposal for the RFP ("Proposal"). A copy oft the Proposal is attached  mowing services based on a two-year term, April 2024-November 2025 ("Project");  13,2024 and was advertised on the Town's website;  as Exhibit B;  NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED BYTHE COUNCIL that: (1) based on the submitted Proposal, Harding be selected as the company to perform the Project; and (2) that the Town Manager be authorized to enter and execute a written contract with Harding for the Project.  READ AND. APPROVED this gth day of April 2024.  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE  dh  Philip) Hise Mayor  LBughPausiq  Brooke Peterson Town Clerk    Request for Proposals - Landscape Maintenance  The Town of Spruce Pine is requesting proposals for landscape maintenance of certain municipal-owned properties in town. The landscaping season tol be considered is April through November. The contract will be in effect for two years, 2024 and 2025. The successful bidder is required to provide proof of Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Comprehensive Automotive Liability insurances. Town shall be listed as additional insured and a certificate holder on the Contractor's A detailed list ofareas to be maintained and additional requirements is available at the Spruce Pine Town Hall, 11050 South Highway 226. The list is also available on the Town's website: tps/www.townolsprucepine.com. Bids will be accepted through March 21,2024. Please send to the attention oft the Town Manager at PO: Box 189, Spruce Pine, NC: 28777, or email to mamger@yucpinemegox  CGL policy.        I    Exhibit P.Page Page lasao  Towr of Spruce Piwe LANdscape MAINIENANCe Bid  * FPyaahsaal Tfadoflooeloik Tersecfion  750 PeR Spny-K 3Tmes ReR Y2 850 per SpnAy3Tines per 42  2259 a55  * SpRAy weods IH PARkINg-SPAces Alons TRAIN TZAch * SpRAy weeds (N CAGOlINA TheAtne PARkiNg Lot  Hoa Aen SpRAy-K3 Times pez 42 500 per SprAyx3 Times Pez YR 50peR St = 150a X 3 Times perz 42  (200  * SpRAy weeds IH PARKINg Lot Abaue News_ SOCTLNAL  (50  * SpnAy weeds ONS ONe WAy Sreets CIOPAZ,CAyetAb, Liwk)  45004 = Looe 1500 195000  * SpRAy weed killez ON Sidewalks flom HshlAndl to CENfIAL Baptist Chues * Spany week killen OBeANTlee LANe (ehind Southwest. TRAdINg)  doo0 pen Spyx3 Tunes per YR 50 Per SprAyK3 Times perz. 42  Laisaaaowe TNc,  #Z12.5  f   3-18- a024    Exhibit B, Page 2  TowN of SpRuce Pinve LANdscApe MAINCENANCE Bid  Efegsecfiows  (96- -224 New CNCDOT hncscAping)  SpTAy weed killee 3x50 = 1509x3Tmes pez KCArZ weab RemoVAL - 800 x3 Times per YCATL -Mulch LAboE MMAfERIAL  Deliveny  4500 840? =.18009 4800 00% 900  (- Tizim t CleAn-Lp  I- CleAa Off PereNNIAls iss The 7ALL. -SNAP Shot PRe-Emengence Hezbicide  TOtAL =3 31600  96-226 Ol Spruce Piwe SigN  SpRA Weed killez 50"x 3 Times Rerz VeA weed BemovAL 409x3 Tmes p.e. YEAZ I- Mulch LAboz MAfERIAL + Deliveny - CleAN off RererNials Iw The TAu -SNAP Shot Pze-Emenygewce Herbicide  (500 =(200 - 17009 Loo% - 509 729 269200  - TRim + CleAN- up  TOTAL  HAcbuss Laagaaaudne NC    NCLC 3-18- a024  #2125      Exhibit B, Page 3  TGWN of Spnuce PiNe LAndscApe MAICEANCe Bid  Trtenseetions 19E GzeeNwood  SgrAy WRed killer 300x3TINEs Rez Ye weed BemoAL Ho8x3TNG Rezla Mulchn LAoaz. MMAteruAL D-eliveny  - 908 IZ0 36o 4000 50 402  - Trzim a CleAw- up  I- SNAP Shot Pae-Emeneace Heabicide. Cleass off PeLessials I The TAL  OtAL (04o  9E7 BeAuen Cheek  SpaAy Wheed killes a6x 3_Tmes Rez Y2 Weed RemoAL (5x3 Times Raz a. Mulch LAboz MAtecziAL Deliveny  Loa - 450 85m 850 5 a9oe  A-T TRim a CleAw-.up  SNAP Shof pe FatagetHeahidae  TOtAL  Handings LAndscape Aau MAINtENANCE TNE.  + 3135  dt  3-18- 30z4    Exhibit B, Page 4  Toun of Spruce Piwe LANdscape TAINfeNANCE Bid 50 Disen Ca Beds)  attensecfiows  SpRAy Weed Killez asox 3 Timss_pen.e.  750 1350 3950 350 300 =1500 l0350  wd ReMOAL  450 k 3 Times ge 42  ( Malch LAbor MAtOTUAL * Deliveny  T2xw * Clea-up  -SNAP Shot Pe-Emengece Hezbcide Skk * 3 kWANSONS Chenny Tees CleAN-up Anound Taees  TOtAL  326 Summnit Aue (Bid Tacludes Azbs At The Yease) SpaAs Wead Killer S00x 3 Tmes pen YeAÈ Med Beds 508x3 Tiwes perz- 9R Muich LAboz MMAterIAL + Deliv-Ay  = 500 = 150 - 6500 loo 900 =do0 194000  - Tim à CIeANs- up  -SuAp Shot Pze Emengence Hezbicide ISxk -PANst Ewerald Gaees Azb CLAbOR d MAteiAL L  OTAL  HApdings Lhwdscape - MMAINENANSE NC   MHanty  NCLC Licewse 2125 3-(8- a624    Exhibit B, Page 5  Tows o Spnuce Piwe LANdSCARe MAINtEANCe Bid (Ri Co OL Bes SpnAy Wweed killez  36x 3 es per YR  909 120 2000 =dose 308 500 1900  bees REmGUAL Gtog x3 IEMss per Y2 -Mulch LAboR MAferAL + Deliueny  - Tzim d CleAN- Cup  SmpsMipGamgen Heubicide SK6 CIeAN ofE Rerenwials IN The YAu  (OTAL  CemetAny Beds)  SPRAy wed kilez 400 x3 Tins.per.Ya weed REMOAL 300 K3 Times p-en S2 Muich LAbor MMATErLAL + Deliveny  (200 900 3200 =3000 300 8606  - Tizim à CleAN- up.  -SNAp Shot pRe-G Gmengence Herbicide. Skl  IOtAL  LIbRAY  Spnay weed killez 809 x 3 Tles per X wes RemeAL 500x3 Tiwes perz K2 lulch LAbotz MAteRAL s Delivery -Tizin - CleN up d Remoe DeAd RIANts -SNA Shot RbeEmengewce Herbicide doxk  740 1500 d a500 2600 1200 1800  AdeAf CleAN- up  TOtAL = (Z00  aig  3- 18-d d624    Exhibit B, Page 6  Tows of Spruce Piwe LANdscApe MAINfeNANCe Bid  TOWN GAL  SpRAy bed kiker 569x3 Times peRe coeed REMGUAL 50 X 3Twes pene - Mulch LAboz MAfERIAL d Deliveny  1So4 1500 2150 a500 308 8550  Tzim + CeAN up  -SMAP Shot PRe Emengewce Herbicide Sxl No New GRAvEL Needed A LANdscApe Beds *  TOtAL  Rolice  SpRAy wed killez 509x3Tmss peRe weed RemovAL l0c x3Tmes pert W2  (500 (800 9000 a000 = Loe 1259 6158  - Muich CNo Muich ySied IN Beds 34 Teww TAN SRAVEL Used INS Beds  34 TENN TAN STAUEL Laboz MArfErVAL +Deliveny  - Tzim s CleAw- Lp  -SNAP Shot pRe Ewengtce Herbicide loxle LEdge Beds (3/47 TeN TANgnAUeL Bed)  (OtAL  HAndiwss LAnescape  MAiafeAnce TNC    NCLC 3-18-3024  2125      Exhibit B, Page 7  OWNaE Spruce PiNe LANdscApe TMAINfeNANC Bid Clock PAk Bed  SpnAy Weed kuler 568x3 Timss_pare Weed BeMaAL 758x3Tne pRR. -M Mulch LAbooe MAfERIAL Deliuery  ISo' 225 950 650! 967 foa  -Tazim a ClCAN- uP  -SNAp Shet Pre. Emengience Herbicide 5K6 (- CleA of Peremials INs The SL  * TELw is bz Shmuboes.owly t Does Nof Tnclude The Trees  OTAL 21650  DoWN TowN An Beds  SpRAy Leed billenr 60x3 Times paRE  1800 6o0g 9009 1500 906 ISoo 3670  Wed: BemGAL  aooG * 3 Times pez R  -Mich LAbOR MAfeLaL * Deliveny -Tzim a CIeAN- Cp  -SNAp Shof PRE_EmengeNCe Herhicide 5Kl -CleAw OfF RerenoiaLs EN The ALL  TOtAL  LLARiNgs LAwdScApe mAIntewAwge TNC  CE  :  #2125  3-(8- 30z4    Tota.l 1,910.00/y  TowN of Spruce PiNe LAwH MAiNteNAce. Bid  CemetAny  Aprie 4 To Nou (3  Topof CemetANy a2 Cuts Rec Sensons @lo Pen Cut  24,200  FRowt BANk Geueny 3 weeks) ICus peR SeAsow Qz509 = 27509 Lowen CemetAny WCufsper Seasan & (00% ea70 . 2970% Lower CemtAny (4Cuts PeR. SeAson @ 70% @ 200 = a800c  TOTAL 32,7209  NoTe : IF LAWN MAifenArce CompAng hAs To CleAN 4p bls Howens d Tee Limbs Thene will be A ChAnse of  $369 Pez. He. Pez. WAN P-ez The  TouN HAI  Pziced Rer Cut eueny 7DAys April 4 TO Nou 13 a8 Cuts pen SeAsow € (Z09 per cuf  330  Rolice Dept  Priced Per Cut evens 7DAys Apail 4 To Nlov (3  a8 Cufs p-en SeAsons C 4600 per Qut  1 4480 0  Downs Touse  Bask Pnom Poatwer DRiuc To The wAfenAd Weed CAt  Blow eueny Z weeks 14 Cuts @ 1259 The Rest of Doww TGWN As SfAted oN Bid Sheet  1 17500  PRice Ren Cut eveng 73 DAys ag Cufs Pea SEASoNS @ (809  Apnil 4 To Nov (3   5040  HARdINSS LANdscape RNd MAWWTENANCE NC.   NCLe 3-18- 3024  V 2425  MR    TowoF Sprice Pine LAw MAINfENAnse Bids  Tufersections  Eveay DAys April 4 To Nov 13  I9E- 22L  28 Cwfs pen SoAsonf d 40 19E 226 News CNCOOT LAndscAping 28cuts p-er SeASON @ l00 28 Cuts Ren SeAsoN ll0m 18Cufs Pen SeAsoN @ 120 hab Summit Avewwe 08 Cufs per Setsons @ 1500  I 1209 - 800 30800  9-E Greewweod  gE BeAven Creek  - 33609 4z00  WAediNss LAndscape ANd MAIfENAnCe ENC.  # 2125  2 5  3-48- do24    EMD,Pegeil.s /yr  Ripple creek Landscape Designs LLC po box 194 crossnore NC28616-0194 8644070915 srphecre@outboc.com ripplecreekdesign.com,  Estimate # Date  0000001 Mar 02,2024  Town of Spruce Pine 11050 South Highway 226 spruce pinei NC  Description  Cost/Rate  Qty/Hr Taxes %  Total  weed, trim, spray, mulch town hall  75.15  14  0  0.00  6,312.60  weed, trim, spray, mulch Spruce pine PD  75.15  8  0  0.00  3,607.20  weed, trim, spray, mulch Library  75.15  14  0.00  6,312.60  weed, trim, spray, mulch Locust ave  75.15  43  0  0.00  19,388.70  weed, trim, spray, muich Oak ave  75.15  49  0  0.00  22,094.10  weed, trim, spray, mulch Highland ave  75.15  14  0  0.00  6,312.60  weed, trim, spray, mulch Intersections  75.15  89  0  0.00  40,130.10  1    Exhibit C, Page 2  mulch  0.30  19708  0  0.00  35,474.40  mulch at all locations specified, calculated per square foot ata2  inch depth per application.  Notes:  Subtotal  139,632.30 0.00. 139,632.30  This price of$ $139,632.30 represents twoy years of service or $69,816,15 pers year ofs service and can be brokeni intor monthly service payments of $9,973.74 or four payments of $17,454.03 during the service year, The service includes a minimum of3 visits pers season year as specified int thel bid contract, April Total Estimated Cost thru November ata alll locations listened inc contract. Upper and lower street willl be: sprayed ar minimum of 4t times per season year April November.. AlLI locations will be checked at least once monthly or upon  request. Thanky you, JTS Stevens  This price of $139,632.301 represents two years ofs service or $69,816.15 per year of service and can! be! broken into monthly service payments of $9,973.74 orf four payments of $17,454.03 during the service year. Thes service includes a minimum of3 visits pers season year as specifiedi int the bid contract, April thrul November ata alll locations listenedi in contract. Upper andl lowers streetv will be sprayed a minimum of4t times pers season year April-  November. All locations will be checked atl least once monthly or uponr request.  Thank you, JT Stevens    RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES PROPOSAL NOW COMES the Town Council ("Council"), at a duly called public meeting with a quorum established, and hereby adopts this Resolution Adopting the Landscaping Services  Proposal.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, the Town of Spruce Pine solicited a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for its landscaping services based on ai two-year term, April 2024-November 2025 ("Project"); WHEREAS, the RFP was advertised in the Mitchell News-Journal on March 6 and March WHEREAS, a copy of the Project's scope of work is attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, Harding Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Inc. ("Harding")s submitted its proposal fort the RFP, attached as Exhibit B; and Ripple Creek Landscaping Designs LLC("Ripple Creek") submitted its proposal for the RFP, attached as Exhibit C (collectively "Proposals"); NOW, THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE ÇOUNCIL that: (1) based on the submitted Proposals, HAdingiandscaping anol Lumarsibied as the company to perform the Project based oni its respective proposal; and (2) that the Town Manager be authorized  13, 2004 and was advertised on the Town's website;  to enter and execute a contract with the selected contractor for the Project.  READ AND APPROVED this gth day of April 2024.  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Mayor @y  A  Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  BaLAnsg    WithersRavene! Our People. Your Success  March 27, 2024  Darlene Butler, Town Manager Town of Spruce Pine 110505.2 226 Spruce Pine, NC: 28777  RE: Proposal for Professional Services Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape Spruce Pine, North Carolina WithersRavenel ProjectNo.23-1099  Dear Ms. Butler,  WithersRavenel, Inc. is pleased to provide this proposal to Town of Spruce Pine for consulting services related to the planning and design of improvements for the Downtown streetscape to include Oak and Locust Avenues from their intersection on the northwest side of downtown to their intersection on the! SE side of downtown, including internal streets and alleys within the project area. Wel look forward to collaborating with you on this project. Pleaset feeli freet to contact me with any questions and/or to discuss any aspect of the attached proposal. My contact information is below.  Sincerely, WithersRavenel  Gauayfne Courtney Landoll, PLA, ASLA landole.wthesravenelcon Ph.(919)238-0387  Director of Landscape Architecture, Design & Planning  137 South' Wilmington Street, Suite 200] Raleigh, NC27601 E7PA0923401EPPA07A08 wwwwtneryavenetcom License No. F-1479 Asheville!  Cary/Charlotte I Greensboro! [Lumberton! Pittsboro I Raleigh |Southern Pines Wimington    WithersRavenet Qur People Vour Success  Town of Spruce Pine Spruce Pine, North Carolina Proposal for Professional Services  A. Project Description logistics for these services.  This fee proposal is intended to provide the scope of services and associated fees to provide consulting services per request of Town of Spruce Pine and formalize an agreement for the implementation and This proposal is based on the project for the Downtown Corridor in Mitchell County, Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The project area includes Oak and Locust Avenues from their intersection on the northwest side of downtown to their intersection on the SE side of downtown, including internal streets and alleys within Listed below is a summary of several key aspects of the project based on our discussions, preliminary research, and Exhibit III. Refer to the Scope of Services and Additional Services/Exclusions for further  the project area. See Exhibit II for ap project area map.  detailed information.  Thes scope of worki includes working with Town staff through the process of site analysis, public input and design alternatives to ai final design in order to create a detailed Master Plan based ont thorough due diligence, site survey ande engagement findings. The plans produced will serve as the basis for construction drawings (CD's) and recommendations for the Town's Capital Improvement Plan. If selected, Schematic Design Drawings have also been included for the purpose of being ablei to generate ai more detailed coste estimate. Inc coordination with Town staff and the community, the goal of the project is to provide recommendations for streetscape improvements including considerations for: Development of living streets and public outdoor spaces Sidewalk and pedestriani improvements On-street and off-street parking Sitel lighting Sitei furnishings Grade transitions and ADA access Stormwater drainage Landscape improvements  Review of overhead utilities and possible undergrounding or relocation  Ourscope, as defined in Section C, below willi include: Project management and design meetings Site survey, inventory, and analysis Adesktope environmental review (ifs selected) Design alternatives, renderings andi illustrations Conceptual Master Plan! Drawing Preliminary Cost Opinion for budgeting purposes Preliminary coordination with CSX, Duke Energya and NCDOT Schematic Design Plans (if selected)  Community and stakeholder engagement via surveys and engagement events  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, 2024  Page/2    WithersRavenet urf Penple Vour Success,  Note: The CSXI Railroad runs along the south: side of Locus Avenue. Portions of Locust Avenue may be within the CSX right-of-way, which could impact the improvements able to be made to those areas. Additionally, Oak Avei is an NCDOT Street, which could impact improvements made within Pert the! kick-off meeting witht the Client, utilities are nota a concern: andastormwater. system, though For the purposes of this proposal and any subsequent agreements the following references shall apply: Town of Spruce Pine shall be known as the "Client"; WithersRavenel shall be known as the "Consultant"; The property and overall project shall bel known as the' "Project';Spruce Pine shall be known as "Town"; Mitchell County shall be known as "County"; The executed proposal shall be The following agency references also apply: North Carolina Department of Transportation shall be known as "NCDOT"; US Army Corps of Engineers shall be known as "USACE"; North Carolina  ther right-of-way.  potentially! in need of repair, is in place.  known as the' Agreement".  Department of Environmental Quality shall bel known as "NCDEQ".  B. Timeline for Services  Consultant willl begin work upon receipt of this executed Agreement and written notice to proceed from the Client. Estimated timeframe(s) for the basis of the services described in the Scope of Services are shown  below.  Due Diligence: Estimated two (2) Months total. Diligence and Concept Development).  Community: & Stakeholder Engagement: Estimated five (5) months total (runs concurrentlywithl Due Concept Development and Opinions of Probable Construction Cost: Estimated six (6) months.  Schematic Design (if selected): Estimated 31 months additional. The above estimated timeframe(s) may bei impacted by, among other things:  Timeliness and accuracy of information provided by the Client, Architect, and other Client From the above and factoringi iny variabilityi in the approval process,' we estimate the total project timeframe for the Scope of Services to be eight (8) Months ore eleven (11) months if Schematic Design is selected. favalabe.opportunties to: adjust these estimatedi timeframes can! be discussed. Implementation of agreed- upon adjustments may result in adjustments to Consultant fees only if the estimated timeframes change by greater than twenty percent (20%). Changes to the estimated timeframes substantially caused by Certain tasks, such as reviews and approvals, are performed by third parties, including governmental agencies, over which neither Client nor Consultant have control or responsibility. As such, neither party is  consultants.  Consultant shall not result in an adjustment to Consultant fees.  responsible for delays or the resulting costi impacts caused by third parties.  C. Scope of Services  Consultant shall provide the services identified under each task below as its "Basic Services" under the  Agreement:  Task 1. Project Management and Coordination  Consultant shali provide coordination and communication efforts fori items relating to the Project that are not specifically covered in separate tasks outlined ini the scope with specific items shown below:  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2 2024  Page/3    WithersRavenet Our People.) Your Success offr meeting will address:  Prep for and attend one face-to-face kick-off meeting with the Client. Meeting attended byt two (2) Consultant representatives in person and one representative attending virtually. The project kick-  Project scope and schedule Client expectations Needs, priorities, and opportunities Verification of available project data and documents Public participation plan: Location of meetings and timeframe Engagement surveys Comparable downtowns  CSX, Duke Energy and NCDOT contact information Final document formatting and branding needs Walking the site/ground truthing with staff. Ameeting summary will be provided following the meeting.  Coordinate and attend at total of eight (8) virtual review meetings witht the Client. Meetings attended by two (2) Consultant representatives unless otherwise noted. Meeting summaries to be provided Meeting to review Inventory and Analysis (see Task 2) and public engagement survey questions (see Task 3.1) and meeting. materials for Public Meeting #1 and Stakeholder Meeting #1 (see Task 3.2). Meeting attended by three (3) Consultant Representatives. Meeting to review Public and Stakeholder Meetings #1 feedback and development of Meeting to review Conceptual Design Alternatives (see Task 4.1) for the project and Engagement and! Stakeholder Event #2 (see Task 3.2) presentation materials. Meeting to review refined design alternatives and public engagement materials after addressing Client feedback. Meeting attended by three (3) Consultant Representatives. Meeting to review Engagement and! Stakeholder Event #2 comments. Meeting to review rendered illustrative plan and 3d renderings (see Task 4.2) after addressing final client and public comments prior to initial presentation to the Board of Commissioners; Meeting attended by three (3) Consultant Representatives. Meeting to review Town Council feedback. Meeting attended by one (1) Consultant team Coordinate and attend two (2) virtual review meetings with Emergency Services. Meetings attended by two (2) Consultant representatives. Meeting summaries to be provided following Two (2) virtual meetings with Town Emergency Services including Fire, Police, and Public Works to gaini input from their specific fields and expertise. First meeting to review general scope and second meeting willl bet to present design alternatives for feedback. Attend one (1) in-person meeting to present Master Plan. Meeting attended by one (1) Attend Town Board meeting and assist town staff with presentation of the project to the  following each meeting. Meetings to include:  project priorities.  Meeting to review pricing and final deliverable.  Representative.. each meeting.  Consultant team member. Board. General Project Management  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, 2024  Page/4    WithersRavenel Our Penple Vour Success  Coordination and correspondence with County and other regulatory agencies that are not Client email and phone correspondence outside of meetings (estimated ten (10) hours) Manage internal project processes, communication, and resources during the process through due diligence and design as noted int the Scope of Services, assumed tol be eight (8)  listed within the other tasks (estimated six (6) hours).  months total.  Task 2. Inventory and Analysis 2.1. Topographic Survey  Consultant will provide a topographic and as built survey of the areal bounded by Oak and Locust Avenues from theiri intersection ont thenorthwestside of downtown tot theiri intersection ont the SE: side of downtown. The topo will extend to the opposite R/W along each street and encompass an area of 152.5 acres, as  outlined in Exhibit III.  Horizontal control will be based on! NC State Grid, NAD'83(2011);  Vertical control will bel based on NAVD'88; rights-of-way lines within the project area;  Locate right-of-way monumentation and property corners as necessary to establish the existing Adjacent lot lines will be mapped based on current plats of record and corner monumentation located in the field. The boundary for the subject properties willl be shown on the topographic mapping as pertaining to property corners found and current plats and deeds of record. This mapping will not be, ands shouldnotbe construed as a completed! boundarysurvey oft thes subject Locate all visible and obvious site improvements such as roadways, railways, drives, walkways, Locate the finished floor elevations and provide spot elevations at all applicable doorways for Storm and Sanitary Sewer will be located to include top and invert elevations, pipe sizes and Conventional survey will be completed using spot grades at approximate 50' intervals and/or LIDAR mapping using UAS (Unmanned. Air System). Agreementi to this proposal will constitute  properties;  signs, parking spaces, roadway markings, buildings, etc.; each building within the design study area; types, where such determinations are possible;  Sub-surface utilities willl bel located as defined in the SUE Level B task; permission to fly the UAS over the project site and properties; Contours will be mapped at a 1-foot intervals; Locate all trees within the topo limits; Not included int the scope:  Aminimum of 2 project benchmarks will be set andi identified ini the mapping;  Mapping willl be competed to as scale to be determined by client's engineer and willl be delivered as a signed hard copyi in PDF format and as a digital CAD filei in AutoCAD .dwg format;  Time and expense for resolution of conflicts of boundary with adjacent properties such as Preparation of any recordable or non-recordable boundary, subdivision, recombination,  gaps and overlaps and/or conflicts between deeds; easement, right-of-way or other surveys.  2.2. SUE Level B  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, 2024  Page/5    WithersRavenel Our Penple Your Success  Consultant willt usel both Electromagnetic (EM): and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to designate utilities within the proposed project limits. (Seel Map). All utilities will be designated and marked using the APWA, guidelines with marking paint and/or pin flags. A detailed field sketch depicting all utility structures and designated utilities will be provided to the survey crew at the conclusion of the field investigation. WitherRavenel's survey crew will locate all designated utilities and associated structures then import the  datai into AutoCAD. 2.3. Due Diligence  Consultant will perform thet following services as part oft thist task: Preliminary Zoning and Land Use research:  Review available background information for the Town of Spruce Pine including Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from April 2023 to ensure design work Review regional Transpetaton/ponugere Plan guidance documents to identify  isi in keeping with Town requirements and expectations. applicable considerations including NCDOTS STIP maps;  Site Inventory and Analysis  Consultant willy walk the: site and the: surroundings to develop an understanding of:  Topography and hydrology Key features of note, Views, City character.  Pedestrian and vehicular connectivity or conflicts  Consultant will document thet findings oft the! Site Analysis graphically, tol be included as part Identify potential grant sources that can be pursued further as part of a subsequent  of the Final Streetscape Master Plan. Preliminary Funding Source Research proposal/grant application(s).  2.4. Environmental Desktop Assessment (Optional)  The Consultant will complete an Environmental Desktop Review of the project area. An Environmental Desktop Review isal limited-scope: assessment that does not include a visit byt the environmental consultant tot the subject property. Due to its limited: scope, the desktop report provides ani initial screen of a property to determine the potential for environmental liability: at the site, such as orphan tanks, contamination from ar nearby gas station, or historical property uses. Ifs suchac concern isi identified, ther recommendations will be made to elevate the scope to a more comprehensive report such as the Phase IE ESA or move directly to  assessment of the suspect areas.  Historic Records Research- Thel historical records search willi include a review of! historical aerial photos, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and city directories covering the subject property and surrounding area. Thel historical records review willl be conducted toi identifythep past or current presence of hazardous waste, hazardous material, or petroleum products on the site or for obvious land uses that may involve the storage, distribution or use of these materials on the Review of Public Record - This task is intended to identify evidence readily available in the publicrecord of past or present activities on the site ori in thei immediate vicinity of the sitet that may have resulted in contamination or deposition of hazardous waste materials or petroleum products. The Consultant will review a government database report of the subject site and surrounding area. Regulatory files will be reviewed to the extent feasible through online  subject properties.  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2024  Pagel 6    WithersRavenet Our People Vour Success  databases. Ini the event thate environmental incidents are discovered fort the properties or other sites in close proximity to the properties where environmental assessment activities are determined to be on file with al local regulatory agency, the Consultant will contact the Client for the purposes of requesting a change order to cover the cost to mobilize to the regulatory agency, obtain copies of the reports and summarize the findings of the site relative to their degree to effect the condition and use of the properties to bei included in this report. Report Preparation - After completing the review of public records and site reconnaissance, Consultant will issue a written summary memorandum documenting the evaluation. The memorandum will describe any areas of concern and present thet findings of the review as they relate to the project. The report will include conclusions, recommendations, and provide an evaluation of the need for further investigation or remedial activities. The memorandum will include a site location map and a site plan showing pertinent site features. Consultant will not distribute the report to any other party without Client's prior written approval.  Task 3. Public Input 3.1. Engagement Surveys Under this task Consultant will:  Work with the Town to identify stakeholders. It is assumed that all communication to stakeholders about public engagement opportunities fort the projecti is to be done byt the Town. The Consultant will work with the Client to develop two (2) engagement surveys to be administered through an online platform and as printed hard copy during a period Thet first survey shalli include questions on needs and priorities andi ideas fori improvements. The second: survey will present design alternatives for stakeholder feedback; All questions willl ber reviewed by the Client before administering the survey. Survey results will be consolidated and analyzed by the Consultant, and the results  Engagement Surveys  determined by the Client.  presented graphically to the Client. Survey's willl be provided in both English and Spanish.  3.2. Public Engagement Events  Under this task, Consultant will conduct a total of four workshops/events. This task is built on the assumption that each: series of Public Engagement Events and Stakeholder Workshops will be held overa a 2-day period to maximize staff presence int the area. During thel kick-off meeting, it willl be determined which meetings should be attended by the Main Street Board, be it Client, Stakeholder, Public Meetings, or a  combination of. Public Engagement Event #1  Facilitate and attend Engagement Event #1 to solicit input on the planning process, the Client's priorities for the plan, and the community's vision. The Engagement Event will seek to Provide an opportunity for hands-on participation by the public in a Design Workshop/Charette format, including review of maps, sketching of ideas, and weighing Provide opportunities for citizens to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the existing  accomplish thet following:  alternatives with pros and cons lists;  streetscape.  Present precedenti images and material/amenity ideas  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, ,2024  Page17    WithersRavenel Our Ponple Vour Surcess  Solicit inputf fori improvement needs and priorities  Solicit comments on pedestrian and circulation needs, accessibility needs, economic Developi ideas fora an overall visioni to guidet the development of thes streetscape downtown. Facilitate and attend a separate workshopi for Business Owners, Tenants, and key stakeholders  development opportunities, and general ideas fort the streetscape  Stakeholder Workshop #1  including:  All the topics covered under Public Engagement Event #1 As site walk, if desired to point out keyi issues, concerns, or opportunities.  Public Engagement Event #2  Facilitate and attend Engagement Event #2 to provide a project update and solicit feedback on  thev work done to date, including:  Presentation of the developed vision fort the project; Providing as summary of the process to date; Answering questions on1 the plan; Presenting ther next steps on the project.  Presenting Conceptual Design Alternative plan and sections for feedback and input; Presenting refined precedent images and material/amenity ideas;  Stakeholder Workshop #2  Facilitate and attend a separate workshop for Business Owners, Tenants, and key stakeholders  including:  All thet topics covered under Public Engagement Event #1 Asite walk, if desired to point out keyi issues, concerns, or opportunities.  DELIVERABLES:  8.5X11 printout of the engagement survey and an electronic version for Client review. 60 hardcopy packets of large format materials, reduced for meeting participants (120 total Pdf versions of engagement meeting packets to be provided toi the Client prior toi the events.  4Full-Size plots for each Engagement Event packets between thet four meetings).  Task 4. Master Plan /Site Plan 4.1. Conceptual Design  As part of this task Consultant will provide thet following services:  Priority Improvement Development Alternative Concept Development  After thei initial public meeting to establish the vision for the project, Consultant will work with the Client to identify project priorities and potential improvements. Develop up to two conceptual site design alternatives for area within the right-of-way.  These alternatives will include options for: Streetscape design guidelines Hardscape materials  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2024  Pagel 18    WithersRavenel Our Penple Vour Success  Landscaping Lane and sidewalk widths Amenities Utilityimprovements: or relocation Stormwater management Accessibility and Crosswalks  DELIVERABLES: Includes full-size printouts of each alternative, and a set of reduced 11x17s for each alternative. Conceptual alternatives will also be provided as a pdf electronic version via email prior to any meetings for Town to perform their own Based on comments received from the Client regarding the alternative concept plans, Consultant will prepare a singular final Downtown Master Plan for review, which will be considered the Draft Final Concept. The Draft Final Concept will be digitally drawn and  printing as well.  rendered (see Task4.2).  4.2. Renderings and lllustrations.  Under thisi task, Consultant will provide the following services:  lllustrative Plan  Using feedback gathered fromi the alternative concept planning efforta and public meetings, the preferred alternative will be refined into an illustrative 2D plan to create the Final Overlay the rendered plan over an existing aerial image to show the adjacent lots.  Conceptual Plan graphic.  Add color and texture to the plan, plus relevant labels. Includes one round of revisions to address client comments. fort the development of rendered perspective drawings. Submit perspectives to the Client for review.  3D Renderings  Upon approval of the preferred alternative, coordinate the: selection of upi tot three (3) views includes one: set of revisions to the perspective drawings to address client comments.  4.3, Schematic Design (SD) Drawings (Optional)  Based on feedback and final selection of the preferred concept alternative and illustrative plan, WR will develop a set of Schematic Design Drawings, which includes CAD drafted scaled design drawings intended toi illustrate existing conditions, demolition, proposed! sitei improvements, andi preliminarye engineering design related to grading and utilities. Proposed improvements shown int the SDI plan set may include:  Vehicle travel lanes and parking  Edge of pavement for streets and potential curb realignments Utilityi improvements and relocations (ifr necessary) Crosswalk layout at intersections Pedestrian walkways Site furnishings and amenities  Planting areas including street trees and accent areas  Preliminary: grading design (fine grading and spot grades noti included)  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, ,2024  Page19    WithersRavenet Our People.) Vour Success  Stormwater improvements including additional inlets (ifr necessary)  Pedestrian-scale lighting  The SD drawings are intended to serve as a guiding set of plans that clearly illustrate thei intended design with preliminary materials, furnishings, and details such that more accurate cost estimations can be performed. Future design development plans and construction drawings would be! based ont these SDp plans and are not included ini this agreement. Schematic Design Drawings will include the following plan sheets:  Cover Sheet Existing Conditions Plan Demolition Plan Site Plan Grading and Drainage Plan Utility Plan Preliminary Landscape Plan Lighting Plan Standard Detail Sheets  Submit Schematic Design Plans to the Town for written comments, assumes one round of DELIVERABLES: Includes 3 copies off full-size 24x36" printouts and provided as aj pdf via email. Submittals reflecting design changes requested by the client, owner, or other consultants are  review and one round of revisions based on comments. Deliver Final Schematic Design drawing set to the Town.  subject to additional fees.  Task 5. Budgetary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost  At the Conclusion of the Master Plan, Consultant will prepare an Opinion of Probable Construction Costs. The anticipated costs will be based on the design, the consultant's past project experience, andi industry standards. The Opinion of Probable Construction Costs will be used to assistt the Town with planning for grant andf funding opportunities. The cost opinion willl be broken outi into different  street sections fort future budgeting/phasing purposes.  Includes one estimate and one revision based upon written Client comments. Task 6. CSX, NCDOT,and Duke Energy Coordination  6.1. CSX Coordination  The Consultant will coordinate with CSXa asi itrelates to potential changes int the existing traffic patterns and streetscape design for roads along CSX right-of-way. The road within the project limits impacted by CSX  right-of-wayi is Locust Ave. This taski includes:  Coordination calls with CSX representatives, estimated at two (2) meetings, 1 hour each with Distribute the draft Master Plan electronically to CSX with proposed changes to streetscape or  two (2)' WithersRavenel representatives. parking areas within CSXI right-of-way. Refine the plan based ont feedback provided by CSX.  6.2. NCDOT Coordination  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, ,2024  Page 110    WithersRavenel Ourl Peopie Vour Success  The Consultant will coordinate with NCDOT: as iti relates to potential changes in the existing traffic patterns and streetscape design for NCDOT owned roads. The road within the project limits owned and maintained  by! NCDOTis Oak Avenue. This taski includes:  Coordination calls with local NCDOT District representatives, estimated at 2 meetings, 1 hour Distribute the draft Master Plan electronically to NCDOT with proposed changes to traffic  each with two (2) WithersRavenel representatives. patterns, crosswalks, ands streetscape design. Refine the plan based on feedback provided by NCDOT.  6.3. Duke Energy Coordination int the public right-of-way.  The Consultant will coordinate with Duke Energy (the assumed owner of the above ground power lines and poles) within the Project limits to address feasibility and potential to bury and/or relocate overhead utilities  Coordination meeting with Duke Energy, estimated at two (2) meetings, 1 hour each with two The Consultant will provide and distribute the draft Master Plan electronically tol Duke Energy  (2) WithersRavenel representatives.  to discern feasibility of burying or relocating certain utilities. Refine the plan based on feedback provided by Duke Energy.  D. Exclusions/Additional Services  Services that are noti includedi in Section C or are: specifically excluded from this Agreement (see below): shall be considered Additional Services if those services can be performed by WithersRavenel and its agents if requested in writing by the Client anda accepted by WithersRavenel. Thei following listi is nota alli inclusive and the Scope of Services defines the services to be provided by' WithersRavenel for this project. Additional services shall be paid by the Client in accordance with the Fee & Expense Schedule outlined in Exhibit II.  The exclusions are described below but are notl limited to thei following:  Design Services  Schematic Drawings as typically defined in the architectural industry, unless selected as part of scope; Construction Drawings; Technical specifications; Contract documents; Record (As-Built) Plans; Environmental Services  Off-site improvements; Offsite utility or roadi improvements; Pump Station design and permitting; Forcemain design and permitting; Reclaim waterline design; LEED certification coordination; Pavement design; Structura/foundation design and certification; Greenway bridge design & permitting; Boardwalk design & permitting; Signal design; Dumpster enclosure details; Grease trap design; On-site water/sewer design; Equipment Selections/Design; Design associated with Amenity Site; Sitel Lighting is limited toi fixture selection; electrical engineering noti included; Signage design/layout Documents/Drawings  SHPO Historic Resources Assessment; Endangered Species Assessment; Wetland Delineations; USACE. Jurisdictional Determination; NCDWR/Local Municipality Buffer Determination; Phasel&IIESAS; Geomatics Services Annexation Plats; Boundary Surveys; Forester;  Tree survey/cover report by! Registered Surveys for off-site improvements;  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, ,2024  Page 111    WithersRavene. Our People. Vour Success. Platting services; Plot Plans; ALTAS Surveys; GISr mapping services; Construction: staking; Building staking; As-built (record drawing) surveys; Easements, Easement/ROW Plats; Landscape. Architecture Services Irrigation design; Hardscape design; Entrance/signage feature design; Water feature and/or pool design; Parki improvements; Public art design or commissioning; Offsite/Specialty Development agreements; Homeowner association documents; Utility allocation agreements; Preparation of electronic file suitable for GPSI machine control; Expert witnesses; Permitting Services Building permits and associated work; Erosion Control permits; Water/Sewer permits; 401/404 permitting; Floodplain Development permit; NCDOT permitting; Sign permitting; Planning/Studies Land Planning services other than listed above; Entitlement services; Variance and Quasi-Judicial processes; Off-site Sewer Analysis; Traffic Impact. Analysis; Signalization Studies; Hydrant flow determination and hydraulic analyses; Existing sewer hydraulic analyses; Town or regulatory approvals; Special & Conditional Use Permits; Additional Meetings/Site Visits; Adjacent property owner discussions outside of planned engagement events; Neighborhood meetings outside of planned engagement events Attendance. at formal regulatorymeetings unless noted above;  Services by Others Geotechnical services; Architectural and MEP services; Structural Services; Arborist/Registered Forester Services; Services During Construction Engineer's Opinion of Costs; Bidding/negotiation services; Payapplication reviews; Change order reviews; Shop Drawing review; RFI's during bidding; Construction administration; Construction management; Dry utility coordination/design: NPDES monitoring/reporting: Loan draw certifications; Bonds and Bond Estimates; Record drawings/as-bults; Engineer Certifications; O&M/SWMP Manuals; Stormwater Services Stormwater Management Plan; Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) update or revision; Secondary containment designs; SCM design; Culvert design; Dam inspection, engineering, or analysis; Dam! breach analysis; Flood studies, floodplain permitting or coordination with FEMA (such as fora LOMR-F, CLOMR/LOMR, etc.); Soil investigations (such as Seasonal high- water table determinations; Soil Media Mix" Testing and Gradation Certification; Downstream impact analysis; Nutrient calculations; Peaki flow analysis; SCM conversion. General fees; proposals; within Section C.  All plan submittal, review, or permitting Any work previously providedi in other Any other services not specifically listed  Project Management  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27, 2024  Pagel 112    WithersRavenet Our People. Your Success.  E. Client Responsibilities completeness of this information: General:  The following items will be provided by the Client and WithersRavenel will rely upon the accuracy and  Provide representative for communications and decisions; Provide in writing, anyi information as to Client'sr requirements for design; Provide any information needed to complete the Project not specifically addressed in the Provide all available information pertinent to the Project, including any GIS information, Examine all proposals, reports, sketches, estimates and other documents presented by the Consultant and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto withina a reasonable period sO Give prompt written notice to Consultant whenever Client observes or otherwise becomes  Scope of Services;  reports, maps, drawings, and any other data relative to the Project;  as noti to delay the services of the Consultant; aware of any defect Ini the Project or the services of Consultant; Attend Town or City meetings as required/needed; Provide access to property for Consultant and subconsultants; Dsaussons/negotiations witha adjacent landowners; Any legal representation requiring an attorney atl law.  F. Compensation for Services  WithersRavenel proposes to provide the Basic Services outlined in Section C on a lump sum basis with budgets as shown below plus reimbursable expenses in accordance with Exhibit I. The amounts set forth below have been determined based on the nature, scope and complexity of the Project as represented in the information provided to WithersRavenel by Client prior to submittal of this proposal; subsequent  changes thereto may resulti in additional fees. Task No. Task Name Task1 Project Management and Coordination Task2 Inventory and Analysis 2.1 TopographicSurvey 2.2 SUE Level B 2.3 Due Diligence Task3 Public Input 3,1 Engagement Surveys 3.2 Public Engagement Events Task4 Master Plan/Site Plan 4.1 Conceptual Design 4.2 Renderings and Illustrations 4.3 Schematic Design Drawings (Optional) Task! 5 Budgetary Opinion of Probable Cost Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  Optional  Base Fee Services $24,000 $41,500 $14,000 $13,000 $4,000 $14,000 $24,000 $20,000 $7,500  2.4 Environmental Desktop. Assessment (Optional)  $3,500  $40,000  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2024  Page 13    WithersRavenet Our Prople. Your Success. 6.1 CSX Coordination 6.2 NCDOT Coordination 6.3 Duke Energy Coordination  Task 6 CSX, NCDOT, and Duke Energy Preliminary Coordination  $2,500 $2,500 $2,500  Base Total $169,500  Optional Services Base +Optional Services  $43,500 $213,000  (Hourly) Denotes hourly tasks. The fee budgets represented with hourlyt tasks ares goodf faith estimates ofv what can ber reasonably expected  during the performance oft this contract. Expenses Per Diem and Lodging Prints Mileage  Estimated Expense Budget  $930 $500 $1,300 $2,730  3433  Total  In no event will the Expense Budget exceed $3,500 unless the are subsequent, agreed upon changes that  resulti in additional expenses approved by the CLIENT.  TOTAL PROJECT COST BASE+EXPENSES: =$172,230  BASE+ OPTIONAL SERVICES + EXPENSES = $215,730  Invoices will be issued monthly, based on the percentage of completion for each lump sum task, as The above fees are based on the estimated timelines notedi in Section B. Any adjustments to thoset timelines Consultant may alter the distribution of compensation between individual Tasks noted herein to be consistent with services rendered but shall not exceed the total Lump Sum amount unless approved in Thea attached Exhibit! II, Fee & Expense Schedule, is based on Consultant'srates: as of the date oft this proposal and may bes subject to change for hourly tasks and any Additional Services that occur after any adjustments  accomplished during thel billing period. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.  may resulti in additional fees. writing by the Client. to such rates go into effect.  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2024  Page 114    WithersRavene! Our People. Your Success G. Acceptance  This proposal is valid 60 days from the date iti is transmitted to Client. Receipt of an executed copy of this proposal wills serve as the written Agreement between WithersRavenel: and" Town of Spruce Pine. AILE Exhibits identified after the signature blocks below, including the Standard Terms and Conditions (Exhibit I) and the Fee & Expense Schedule (Exhibit II), are incorporated herein and are integral parts of the Agreement.  OFFEREDI BY: WithersRavenet  ACCEPTED BY: Town of Spruce Pine  Cuaglhfwll March 11, ,2024 Courtney Landoll, PLA,ASLA Director of Landscape. Architecture  Signature! Date  Signature Date  Darlene Butler Name Town Manager Title  Name Title  March 11, 2024 Signature Date  CSpncks Cindy Szwarckop, AICP Name Practice Leader, Design+Planning Title  Attachments:  Exhibit I- Standard Terms and Conditions Exhibit II- Fee & Expense Schedule Exhibit III- Project Area Preaudit Statement Control Act.  This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal  (Signature of finance officer)  Town of Spruce Pine Downtown Streetscape  WITHERSRAVENEL Project No. 23-1099  March 27,2024  Page/15    WithersRavenet Our Peopte. Your Success  Exhibit I  Standard terms and Conditions  The proposal submitted by WithersRavenel, INC. ("CONSULTANT) is subject to the following terms and conditions, which form an integral parto oft the Agreement. Bya accepting the proposal, the: services, ora any part thereof, the CLIENT agrees and accepts thet terms  and conditions outlined below 1. Payment:  CLIENT and CONSULTANT shall mutually agree to expedite any Change Order requests anda agree ona any changes tot thes schedule. 7. Opinion of Cost/Cost Estimates: Since the CONSULTANT has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding orr market conditions, anya and all opinions as to costs rendered hereunder, including but not limited to opinions ast tot the costs of construction and materials, shall be made on the basis of CONSULTANT'S experience and qualifications and represent its reasonable judgment as an experienced and qualified professional familiar with the construtioninlustybut the CONSULTANTcannot: ando doesnot guarantee the proposals, bids or actual costs will not vary significantly from opinions of probable costs prepared byi it. Ifat any time the CLIENT wishes assurances as tot the amount of any costs, CLIENT shalle employa ani independent coste estimatort tor make 8. Assignment and Third Parties: Nothing under this Agreement shall! bec construed to givea any rights or benefits int this Agreement toa anyone other thant the CLIENT and CONSULTANT, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement willl bei fort thes solea ande exclusivel benefito ofthe CLIENT andt the CONSULTANT: andi not fort theb benefito ofa any other party. Neithert the CLIENT nori the CONSULTANT shall: assign, sublet, or transfer any rights under or interests int this Agreement without thev written consent oft the other, whichs shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, nothing contained herein shall prevent or restrict the CONSULTANT from employing independent subconsuitants as the CONSULTANT may deem appropriate to assisti in thep performance ofs servicesl hereunder. 9. Project Site:! Should CLIENT noth bec ownerc ofthe Projects site, then CLIENT agrees tor notifyt the site owner oft the possibility of unavoidable alteration and damage to the site. CLIENT further agrees toi indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CONSULTANT againsta anyo claims byt the CLIENT, theowner oft thes site, orp persons having possession oft thes site which are related tos sucha alteration 10. Access tos Site: CLIENTi is responsible for providingl legala and unencumbered: access tos site, includings securing allr necessary site access agreements ore easements, tot thee extent necessary fort the CONSULTANT to carry out itss services. 11. Survival: All of CLIENT's obligations and liabilities, including butnot limitedto, itsi indemnification obligations andl limitations of liability, and CONSULTANT's rights and remedies with respect thereto, shall survive completion, expiration ort termination oft this orwithout cause upon ten (10) days advancey written notice, ifthe other party has not cured or taken reasonable steps to cure the breach giving rise to termination within the ten (10) day notice period. If CLIENT terminates without cause ori if CONSULTANT terminates for çause, CLIENT will pay CONSULTANT for all costs incurred, non-cancelable commitments, and fees earned to the date of termination and through demobilization, including any cancellation charges of vendors and subcontractors, as well as 13. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement, or application thereof to any person or circumstance, is found tot be  a) The CLIENT will pay CONSULTANT for services and expenses in accordance with periodic invoices to CLIENT and a final invoice upon completion of the services. Eachi invoice is due and payable in full upon presentation to CLIENT. Invoices are past due after 30 days. Past due amounts are subjectt toi interesta atar rate of one and one-half percent per month (18% per ammum)ontheouslanding balancefromt thec dated ofthe b) If the CLIENT fails to make payment to the CONSULTANT within 45 days after the transmittal of ani invoice, the CONSULTANT may, after giving? 7 days written notice to the CLIENT, suspend services under this Agreement until all amounts due hereunder are paidi inf full. Ifa ani invoicer remains unpaida after 90 days from invoice date, the CONSULTANT may terminate theA Agreement. IfConsultant initiateslegal proceedings to collect the fees owed, Consultant shall also be entitied to recover the reasonable expenses of collectioni including attorney'sfees. 2. Notification ofE Breach ar Default:" The CLIENT shall provide prompt written notice to the CONSULTANT if CLIENT becomes aware ofa any breach, error, omission, or inconsistency arising out of CONSULTANT'S services or any other alleged breach of contract orr negligence byt the CONSULTANT. 3. Standard of Care: CONSULTANT shall perform its services ina professional manner, using degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the standards of professionals providing the same services ini thes same oras similar locality as the Project. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABLIYORFTNES: FORAPATICULARPURPOS: THAT WILL OR CANA ARISE OUT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT ORT THISA AGREEMENT. 4. Representations OfCLIENT: CLIENTV warrants ando covenants thats sufficient funds area available orv will be: available upon receipt OfCONSULTANT'S! invoicet ton makep paymentinf fullfort thes services rendered by CONSULTANT. 5. Ownership of Instruments of Service: All reports, plans, specifications, field dataa andi notes ando other documents,' including all documents on electronic media, prepared by the CONSULTANT: asi instrument ofs service, shallr remaint thep property oft the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall retain: allo common law, statutory and other rights,i includingt the copyright thereto, In thee event of termination oft this Agreement andu upont fullp payment of fees owed to CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall make available to CLIENT copies of all plans ands specifications. 6. Change Orders: Int the event that CLIENT requests a change int the Agreement or CONSULTANT'S: Scope of Services, priort to anyy work being completed, CONSULTANT: shall preparea a written change order detailing the change int the Agreement or Scope of Services and the resulting increase, if any, in CONSULTANT'S fee. The change order shall not bee effective untile executed by: an authorized representative: for CONSULTANT and CLIENT. CONSULTANT shall not bee entitled toa ai fee adjustment until the written change order is executed by the Parties. The  invoice.  such determination.  that  or damage.  Agreement. 12. Termination: Eitherp partyr mayt  terminatet the Agreement with  demobilization costs.  WithersRavenel, Inc.  Spruce Pine Projects Terms & Conditions  Effective. January1,2024    WithersRavene! Ourp People. Your Success  invalid then such provision shall ber modified ifp possible, to fulfill thei intent oft the parties as reflectedi int thec original provision. The remainder oft this Agreement, ort thea application ofs such provision top persons ord circumstances othert thant those: ast tov whichit itis! held invalid, shall not be: affected thereby, and each provision oft this Agreement shal! be valid and enforced to the fullest extent 14. No Waiver: No waiver bye either party of any default byt the other partyir int thep performance of any provision oft this Agreement shall operate as or be construed: asa av waiver ofa any future default, 15. Merger, Amendment: This Agreement constitutes thee entire Agreement between the CONSULTANT and the CLIENT and all negotiations, written: ando oral understandings between thep parties are integrated and merged herein. This Agreement can be supplemented and/or amended only by a written document executed by both the CONSULTANT: and the CLIENT. 16. Unforeseen Occurrences: If, during the performance of services hereunder, any unforeseen hazardous substance, material, element ofo constituent ord otherunforeseen conditionsor occurrences are encountered which affects or may affect the services, the risk involved in providing the service, or the recommended scope of services, CONSULTANT will promptly notify CLIENT thereof. Subsequent to that notification, CONSULTANT may: (a) if practicable, in CONSULTANT's sole judgment and with approval of CLIENT, complete the original Scope of Services in accordance with the procedures originally intended in the Proposal; (b) Agree with CLIENT to modify the Scope of Services: and thee estimate of charges toi includes study of thep previousilyunforeseen: conditions ord occurrences,: suchr revision tobeir inv writinga and signedb byt thep parties andi incorporated herein; or (c)7 Terminate the services effective ont the date ofr notification pursuantt tot thet terms oft the Agreement. 17. Force Majeure: Should completion of any portion of the Agreement! bec delayedf for causes beyondt thec controld oforv without thef fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, includingf force majeure, ther reasonablet timef forp performance: shallbee extendedf fora aperiod at! least equal tot the delay and the parties shall mutually agree on the terms and conditions upon which Agreement may be continued. Forcer majeure includes but isr not restricted to acts of God, actso or failures of governmental: authorities, acts of CLIENT's contractors or agents, fire, floods, epidemics, pandemics, riots, quarantine restrictions, strikes, civil insurrections, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather. 18. Safety: CONSULTANT is not responsible for site safety or compliance with the Occupational Safety: and! Health Acto of1970 ("OSHA").Job: site safetyr remains the sole exclusive responsibility of CLIENT or CLIENT's contractors, except with respect to CONSULTANT'S own employees. Likewise, CONSULTANT shall have nor right to direct ors stop the work of CLIENT's contractors, 19. Dispute Resolution: Any claim or other dispute arising out of orr related tot this Agreement shall first be subject toi informal, pre-litigation mediation. CONSULTANT: and CLIENTshalle eachl be responsible for one-half of the mediator's total fee, unless otherwise: agreedt tobyt thef Parties. Themediation: shall take place in Mitchell County, North Carolina ora as mutually agreed by the Parties. If the mediation Is unsuccessful, such claim or other dispute may! bea adjudicatedi ina court ofc competent) jurisdictioni in 20. Independent Contractor: In carrying out its obligations, CONSULTANT shall always be acting as an independent contractor andi nota ane employee, agent, partner,orj jointy ventureof CLIENT. CONSULTANT'S work does noti include any supervision or direction oft the work ofo other contractors, their employees or agents, and CONSULTANT's) presence shall in no way create any liability on behalf of CONSULTANT for failure of other  contractors, their employees, or agents to perform their work 21. Hazardous! Substances: Only to the extent that CLIENTE has CONSULTANT upon execution of this Agreement of any known hazardous substances or any known condition existing in, on or near the Project Site' " presenting a potential danger to human health, the environment ore equipment. By virtue ofe enteringi into the Agreement or of providing services, CONSULTANT does not assume control of, or responsibility for, the Project site or the person inc charge oft thel Project site or undertake responsibility for reporting to any federal, state, or local public agencies, any conditions att the Project site thatr may present a potential danger to the public, health, safety, or environment, except where required of CONSULTANT by applicable law In the event CONSULTANT encounters hazardous or toxic substances or contamination significantly beyond that originally represented by CLIENT, CONSULTANT may suspend or terminate the Agreement. CLIENT acknowledges that CONSULTANT has no responsibility as a generator, treater, storer, or disposer of hazardous ort toxic substances found ori identified atas site except tot the extent that CONSULTANT has negligently caused such pollution or contamination, ando only: as permitted! byl law: ando only astot the extent of applicationi insurance,i ifany, CLIENT agreest to defend, indemnify. Nothing hereini isi intendedt tol bea contractual waiver of governmental immunity by CLIENT and CLIENT shall only defend, indemnify and hold harmless CONSULTANT to the extent of applicable insurance coverage, ifany. 22. ChoiceofLaw: The validity, interpretation, andp performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance withi the lawo of the State of North Carolina, excluding only its conflicts ofl laws principles. 23. Construction Services: If construction administration and review services are requested! by the CLIENT, CLIENT agreest that sucha administration,' review, ori interpretationc of construction work or documents by CONSULTANT shall not relieve any contractor from liability in regard to its duty to comply with the applicable plans, specifications, and: standards fort the Project, and shall not giver riset to a claim against CONSULTANT for contractor's failure top performi ina accordance with the applicable plans, specifications 24. Field Representative: If CONSULTANT provides field services or construction observation services, thep presence oft the CONSULTANT'S field personnel will only be for the purpose of providing observation and field testing of specific aspects of the Project. Should a contractor be involved in the Project, the coNSU.TANTrepemshliy, doesr noti includet the supervisiono or direction oft the actual work of any contractor, its employees, or agents. All contraçtors should bes so advised. Contractors should alsol beinformedi thatr neither thep presenced oft the CONSULTANTS field representative nor the observation and testing by the CONSULTANT shall excuse contractor ina any way for defects in contractor's work. Itisa agreed that the CONSULTANT will not be responsible for job or site safety on the Project and that the CONSULTANT does not have the right to stop the work of any 25. Submittals: CONSULTANT's review of shop drawings and other submittals is to determine conformity with the design concept only. Review of shop drawings and submittals does not include means, methods, techniques, or procedures of construction, including butr not limitedt to, safetyr requirements.  properly or correctly. such independent  CLIENT agrees to advise  knowledge,  permitted by applicablel law. whether like or different inc character.  orstandards.  agents, ore employees,  contractor.  Mitchell County, North Carolina."  WithersRavenel, Inc.  Spruce! Pine Projects Terms & Conditions  Effective. January1 1, 2024    WithersRavenel Our People Your Success.  Exhibit II  Fee& Expense Schedule  Description. Ensinte:insEPamains Construction! Project Professional Construction, Managerl Construction! Manager! a Senlor Constructlon Manager CADT Techniclan! CADTechnlcian!! Senlor CADT fechnician Designerl Designer! Senlor Deslgner Landscape Architect! Landscape Architect! Landscape Architect! III Seniorl Landscape Architect Landscape Designer Landscape Designeril - Planning Technlcian Plannerl Planner Planner  Senlor Planner Prolect Engineer ProjectE Engineerll ProjectE Engineerll I Senlor ProectE Engineer Assistant Pro)ect Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager Resident ProjectF Representativel Resident Prolect Representativell Resldent Project Representativel! III Staff Professlonal! Staff ProfesslonalD Staff Professlonal!! Staffp Professlonall MV Senior Staff Professional Senior Technicals Consultant Cllent Experience! Manager Director Principal Zoning Speclalist Project Coordinator! Project Coordinator!! Project Coordinator! Senlor Project Coordinator LeadF ProjectCoordinator  Rate 155 GISS Senlor Speclallst $ 160 GIS Specialist 175 GISS Survey Technician! 200 GIS Survey Techniclan!l - 110 GISS Survey Techniclani! III 125 GISS Survey! Lead 150 GIS Technician $ 140 GISA Analyst! 5 160 GISA Analystl 180 GISProject Manager 160 GISN Manager 185 FSAMA AssistantF Project Manager 205 Intern! 225 Intem 140 F&AMI Implementation! Specialist 150 FGAME Project Consultant! 120 FBAMF Prçiect Consuitant! 130 FSAMF Prolect Consultant  50 F&AMF Proect Consullant IV 175 FGAMS Senior Project Consultantl 185 FGAMS Senior Project Consultant!l 175 F&AMF Project Manager 185 F&AME Principal 205 FSAM Director 225 F&AMS Staff Professionall 185 F&AMS Staff Professionalll 205 FSAMS Staff Professionall  FAMS Staff Professional M 105 FSAMS Senior Project Manager 125 F8AMS Seniorl TechnlcalConsultant  140 95 Geomatlcs CADI 150 Geomatics CADIII 160 Geomatics Project Manager! 200 Geomatlcs Project Manager!l 210 Geomatlcs Project Manager'l 260 Geomatlcs Project Professionall 240 Geomatics Project Professionalll 245 Geomatlcs Principal 270 Geomatics Remote SensingCrew/ 350 Geomatics Remote SensingCrew!! Geomatics Survey Crew! 100 Geomatics Survey Crew (2N Man) 120 Geomatics Survey Crew I(3 Man) 130 Geomatics Senior Manager 140 Geomatics Survey7 Techl 150 Geomatics Survey Techl n Geomatics Survey Techl M Geomatics Survey Tech M Geomatlcs Sr.T TechnicalConsultant Geomatics SUE Crewi Geomatics SUEC Crew2  Description FundingA AxetManagement.  Rate  Descrlption Environmental:  Rate 85 100 $ 105 > 120 155 170 $195 195 215 245 155 $ 170 $ 195 215 270 155 $ 170 195 215 110 135 145 110 135 145 $ 110 $ 135 145 701 85 95 105 95 125 155 75 125 $130 $135 $1.75 $11.00 PeRS 1.15 1.15 $400  $175 Environmental7 Technician! $155 Environmental Techniclan!! $_80 Environmental" Techniclani Ill $105 Senlor Environmental7 Technlclan $125 Environmental! Project Geologist $140 Environmental Project Geologlstl $100 Environmental Prolect Geologist! II $125 Environmental Senior Project Geologist 215 $140 Environmental Assistant Project Manager $ 170 $175 Environmental Project Manager $225 Environmental! Senior Project Manager $170 Environmentall Director $70 Environmentall Project Engineer! $90 Environmentall Project Engineer! $155 Environmentall Project Engineer I $125 Environmental! Senior Project Engineer $135 Environmentall Principal $140 Environmental! Projects Scientistl $145 Environmentall Project Scientist $155 Environmentall Prolect Scientist W $160 Senior Environmentall Project Scientist $175 Environmental! Scientistl $270 Environmental: Scientist!l $245 Environmental! Sclentis! 1 75 Environmental Geologist $120 Environmental Geplogist!l $160 Environmental Geologistl I $200 Environmental! Professional $225 Environmental Professionalll $255 Environmental! Professionall III $105 $125 Administrative. Assistant $140 Administrative Assistantl $175 Administrative. Assistantl $185 Administratlve Assistant! HI $215 Marketing Administratlon! $155 Marketing Adminlstration.! I $180 Drector of! Marketing $250 Office Administratlon $225 Office Administratorl $315 Office Administratorli $160 Office Administrator! RI $195 $240 Bond Prints (Per5 Sheet) $225 Mylar Prints (Per Sheet) $65 Mileage $95 Dellvery-P Projects Specific (Distance &Priority) $125 Subcontractor! Fees (Markup) $135 Expenses/R Reprod. /Permlis (Markup) $225 $195 Expert Witness $265  Goomatics  Environentals SenlorT Technicalg Consullant 240 Administrative  Senlor Resldent Project Representative 2 150 Geomatles CADI  Prolect-Coordinators:  Expenses  Other  WithersRavenel, Inc.    WithersRavenel Our People Your Success.  GT  E  LHE  Ave  Oak Ralwayas  Spruce Pinel Downtown Streetscape : Survey! Extents Exhibit  ApprosimaieAes) 1525acres Siruclures:37 Location:C Downtowns Spake Pine, arolinu28777 2/09/2024  2.. 1inche700leel  WithersRavenel, Inc.    Mary Beth Petty 157 Rockledge Rd Spruce Pine, NC 864-913-2223  la am a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual. I have an extensive background that consists of management to industrial and forklift experience. lwould like to greatly be a positive addition to your facility. I love to learn and take great pride in the skills and the abilities that I have obtained. Iget along well with others while lam also efficient and effective on my own. I am seeking a position that Iv will be able to continue to grow and make a career out of. My skills are immeasurable and my integrity level is of a high  level. II look forward to discussing these with you in the future.  Magna Seating -    April 26,2021 to current 3056 Moore Duncan Hwy Moore SC  Production line worker. ARO (Absentee Relief operator) lam able to run any area on the line in case an operator is not at work. Good with using hand tools Torque guns and hog ringing guns.  Also a new hire mentor and Ihave had the appropriate training to train new employees  October 5, 2020 to April 24,2021 RTD Driver Seasonal 4000 Howard St Spartanburg SC  UPS  Ran routes during peak season times delivering packages Relief driver for air and home delivery also ran bulk routes  Loaded trucks in the warehouse  September 18, 2011 To March 2012 25 Northbridge Commons Parkway Weaverville NC 28787 MOD Team Dept Manager Sporting Goods Dept. Manager  Wal Mart  Processed and set new features and price changes.  Performed mini inventories on product and made sure that they were the correct pricing Set up Features, Scanned outs for inventory and ordering, Completed price changes and made sure that all associates in the sporting goods dept. were efficiently trained.    September 2010 to March 2011 A Oak Farms 212 Riverside Court Greer, SC 29650 Serviced plants on accounts Maintained watering and trimming Operated company vehicle  Made sure that they were presentable and healthy Serviced routes in the Greenville and Spartanburg area Communicated client request to the home office. Professional Customer Service Skills  May 2008 to October 2010 Frito Lay 345 Business Pkwy Greer, SC  Performed Inventories most Saturdays Obtained data and entered it into the computer Picked orders for the next day's deliveries Prepped and loaded trucks Worked in a team setting  Maintained a high percentage with production averages Recorded damage production for mark offs  June 2006 to May 2008 Ingles Markets 2901 Hendersonville Rd.    Fletcher, NC 28732 Starbucks Manager  Performed Scheduling and Inventories Completed weekly Invoices and Billing Ordered from 4 different vendors weekly Managed a team of up to 15 baristas  Assisted in the training of new Management and store openings Iwas ini the process oft training for Merchandiser Assistant.  Industrial Experience Ingles Warehouse Continental Teves  Loading and unloading dock Experience with loading documents Assembly experience and production work High Volume and face paced assembly Basic machine operation  Operating sit down and stand up forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and dock stackers.  Education Washington College Academy Jonesboro TN High School  Mayland Community College Spruce Pine, NC 28777  GED  Skills  Organized and Dependable Strive to Achieve Goals Strong Leadership Qualities    Professional Skills Very Versatile Self Motivated  Ability to handle high stress with ease and composure Iwork well in high energy environments  Iwould be very pleased to be a new addition to your business. My abilities are very versatile and strong. Iwould welcome to opportunity to discuss these in more detail in  the near future. Thank You, Mary Beth Petty    RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE WITHERSRAVENEL DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE CONTRACT  NOW COMES the Town Council ("Council"), at a duly called public meeting with a quorum established, and hereby adopts this Resolution Adopting the WithersRavenel Downtown  Streetscape Contract.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, pursuant tol N.C.G.S. $143-64.31,the C for qualifications for the Downtown Streetscape Project ("Project"); services related to the planning and design for the Project; and  Town of Spruce Pine solicited requests  WHEREAS, WithersRavenel ("Contractor") was selected to perform the consulting WHEREAS, Contractor presented its proposal for services for the Project ("Proposal"), attached as Exhibit. A. The Proposal has been reviewed by the Town Manager and' Town Attorney and Contractor has, to their satisfaction, addressed all questions and incorporated all suggested  revisions to the Proposal.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL that: (1) the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A be approved; and (2) that the Town Manager be authorized to enter  and execute the Proposal on behalfo ofthe Council.  READ AND APPROVED this gth day of April 2024.  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Mayor g4  N  Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  BuciRtusg    Town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina  RESOLUTION TO. AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND RECORD A SUBSTITUTION OF TRUSTEE AND RELEASE DEED FOR LOAN NOW COMES the Town Council for the Town of Spruce Pine, at a duly called public meeting with a quorum established, and hereby adopts this Resolution to Authorize the Town Manager to Execute and. Recorda Substitution ofTrustee and Release Deedj for Loan.  WITNESSETH:  WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town's economic development revolving loan program, the Townj provided al loan int the form ofal Promissory Note secured by al Deed ofTrust tot the following individuals: Luther M. Stroup and wife Renita Joy Stroup (Promissory Note in the amount of $35,000.00; Deed of Trust recorded in Book 530 Page 234 of the Mitchell County Registry)  ("Obligor");  WHEREAS, as of this date, Obligor's Promissory Note identified herein has been paid in full with applicable interest and Obligor is no longer indebted to the Town pursuant to the said  Promissory Note; and  WHEREAS, the Town desires to authorize the Town Manager to execute and record a Substitution of Trustee for the identified Deed of Trust and execute and record a Release as full satisfaction and accord of Obligor's debt tot the Town pursuant to the Promissory Note.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED BYTHE TOWN that the Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute and record a Substitution ofTrustee and Release for Obligor's Deed  ofTrust stated herein.  READ AND APPROVED this gth day of April 2024.  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE gaus  Mayor  ABuRduag  Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  Post Office Box 189, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777-0189 Telephone: (828) 765-3000 Fax: (828)765-3014 Website: www.sprucepmne-megow    NATIONAL DAYOF PRAYER  BYTHE MAYOR/COUNCI) OF (CITY/TOWN) APROCLAMATION for THE NATIONALDAY OF PRAYER  WHEREAS: Throughout history America has faced trials and triumphs, and  Americans have responded in prayer seeking courage and comfort, inspiration, and joy-filled celebration. Faith compels us to seek and cling to the Light in times of darkness and spread light to those in need. have prayed and entreated those they serve and represent to join them in prayer, including the authors of our Declaration ofIndependence, wrote that they, "the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing toi the Supreme Judge of the world..."and carried on to present dayi in Presidential Proclamations such as last year's invitation to join him in asking for God's continued  WHEREAS: From thei first gatherings of our Founding Fathers, elected officials  guidance, mercy, and protection.",and  WHEREAS: ANational Day of Prayer has not only been aj part of our heritage sincei it  was declared by the First Continental Congress in 1775, but iti is a Public Law established in the United States Congress in 1952 approved by a Joint Resolution and amended by Congress and President Reagan with Public Law 100-307 in 1988, affirming thati iti is essential for us asa nation to pray and directs the President oft the United States to set aside and proclaim the first Thursday of May annually as The National Day of  Prayer; and  WHEREAS: In every state across America the observance of the National Day of  Prayer will bel held on' Thursday, May 2, 2024, with thei theme, "Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World, based on the verses found in 2 Samuel 22:29-31, "For you are: my lamp, OLord, and my God lightens my darkness : This God-his way is perfect; the word ofthe Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him."  and  WHEREAS: Unified prayer is mobilized across America every first Thursday of May  on the National Day of Prayer as neighbors come together to join their hearts and voices in reading sacred Scriptures and attending services to seek God for the city and country where we live, learn, work, worship,  serve, and desire all to thrive; and  WHEREAS: We express our faith and exercise our freedom in prayer, then unite our  hearts and voices in personal prayer and public gatherings across. Amer- ica with fervent praise, repentance, love, and humble intercession for our neighbor and nation, holding fast to the promises throughout the Holy Scriptures that the Lord hears and avails much as He answers the  faith-filled prayers of His people.    NOW,THEREFORE, I, (NAME OF MAYOR/COUNCII), (POSITION) ofthe (CITY/TOWN), by virtue ofthe authority vested in me by the (CHARTER/ GOVERNING DOCUMENTS) and the laws ofthe United States, do hereby  proclaim May 2, 2024, as a National Day of Prayer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ,Ihave hereunto set myl hand this 91  of our Lord  dayotApil,in  the year  two thousand and tyenty-three.  Tht shs (Mayor/Coukcil)  CBuchcOatrsg (Secretary/ Other Leader)    SPRUCE  SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION  Town of Spruce Pine P.O. Box 189 11050 S. 226 HWY Spruce Pine, NC28777  VORTE CISS  Please complete and submit this application and all necessary supporting documentation to obtain consideration for a Special Event Permit ("Permit"). Submitting complete and accurate information at the beginning will result in  more efficient processing ofy your request. GENERALI INFORMATION EVENTINFORMATION. Event Name: Dowitowr Wochip Event Location and Address: 274 Event Website: NA Event Start Date & Time: 5:30 5/2424  Type of Event: OBicycle/Race Do Outdoor Market/Festival D Parade/March doner Speskrlbank  Ave Oak  Dovntown  Spruc Phe,  Event. End Date & Time: 8-30 5724/24  9, y  Event Description (detailed description of event and, its purpose); 3r Gnnual Downtonn Wit guyk Spakr Gnd danihen baw- hol frvebl Poshve  evi  Estimated Attendance: 1,000- 2,000 APTICANTEOHCANZATIONINIORMATON Applicant's! Name: hklfon Shepe Applicant's Phone: 926-400-5146 Business Organization' 'sl Name: LL Organization's Address:. 274  Applicant's Address: 274 O6E Avbsprute Yiney NC 28777  Applicant's Email: Walmalepiveypallr  Corpeny  Business  71 EAI.  Is the Business Organization a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? OYES ONO DAY-OF-EVENTCONTACT(aiferent from Applicant)  Name and Title: Address: Phone:  Email:  EVENT OPERATIONS ROADCLOSURES  Are you requesting any closures for any Town street(s) for your event? a NO WYES.  If"Yes," in the Site Plan, identify all Town street(s) in which you are requested to be closed and the date and  time for such closure.  Page 1 of5    Are you requesting any closures for any State road(s): for your event? D NO YES.  If"Yes," you are required to get an approved special event request from the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT"). You are responsible in contacting NCDOT and securing the special event request. The Town shall not provide written acknowledge and approval to the NCDOT unless you have an An approved NCDOT special event request form is a required condition subsequent to any approved Permit and failure by you in obtaining thel NCDOT special event request form will result in your Permit being revoked.  approved Permit.  FOOD'SERVICES:  Does the eventi involve thes sale of food? D I NO MYES.  If"Yes," all such food vendors are required to have a temporary food establishment permit as required by the Mitchell County Health Department and any other applicable permit as required by North Carolina law. Itis the responsibility of the event organizer and any vendors involved to follow all Occupational Safety Health Administration rules and regulations. Your signature on this Permit indicates your agreement to abide by all To provide a suitable environment for temporary food vendors, event organizers should be aware of the  OSHA requirements at your event. following, but not limited to:  Whether access to water through a food-grade connection will be needed; Whether access to electricity willl be needed; Inspections must occur prior to any food distribution activities; Nop products will be permitted for distribution in glass containers; Permits must be clearly displayed at each vendor booth; and  Receptacles to collect and dispose of greywater cooking oil and grease will be needed.  All food vending booths must include ground cover to protect lawns, streets, and hardscapes from grease, food waste and spills. Event organizers must be diligent in managing food vending areas to ensure all vending spaces are clear ofs soot, grease, and debris throughout the event and that all ground surfaces are properly cleaned and inspected at the conclusion oft the event. The event organizer is responsible to ensure proper disposal ofrecycling and garbage throughout the term of the event. Immediately upon conclusion of the event the area must be returned to a clean condition. This must be completed within the permitted hours (set-up through tear-down).  The Town reserves the right to require a non-refundable clean-up deposit. In the Site Plan, identify all areas where you plan to offer food vendors for the event.  TRASH & RECYCLING: and litter during your  Please describe your waste management staffing plan fort the event (i.e., who is responsible for collection trash  MIKE Broya bay hege ) pat (The sehwule)  Ini the Site Plan, identify all areas where you) plan to install temporary waste management receptacles.  Page 2 of5    PARKING  Please describe your parking plan fort the event. Note, parking plans may be examined for ADA compliance, and you may ber required to provide a1 transportation shuttle if the event places undue demands on surround parking  areas. Okk Avelnt (ako) lowr fhret.  Int the Sitel Plan, identify all proposed parking areas.  PORTABLE TOILETS  How many portable toilets will you bej providing fort the event? L -hoh longr He Vhovd All public events with attendance of one hundred (100) or more with a duration exceeding four (4) hours are required to provide restroom facilities. Building Code requires a quantity of two toilets for every one hundred (100) people - one male and one female. Ten percent (10%) of these facilities must be ADA accessible. All  portable restrooms must be maintained daily. MUSIC/SOUND/PYROTECHNICS Will there be musical entertainment at your event? Will there be sound amplification at your event? TENTS/CANOPIESINFLATABLES Will there be entscamopesmlatabes at your event?  Int the Site Plan, identify where the portable toilets willl bel located.  D NO M YES D NO LYES  Does the event involve pyrotechnics (e., fireworks, lasers, etc.)? ENO DYES  NO M YES  Allt emtscanopes/mlatabes must be secured and anchored by weight or stake at all corners. Not tents, canopies, inflatables or structures may be staked into asphalt or concrete surfaces, as well as in some lawn and landscaped areas where electrical and irrigation lines exist. Not ent/canopy/milatable may be erected in front of a building used as a place of public assembly, within 15 feet ofa structure, food truck or vehicle or fire hydrant, within 901 feet ofal bus stop or in any Tents/canopies'ntflatablesstructures may not entirely block streets. A minimum of 14 feet clearance width and 13.5 feet overhead height for fire vehicle access must be maintained on all streets, At least one UL rated 2A, 10B or 10C fire extinguisher shall be provided for all tents exceeding 500  way obstructing any building exit or doorway.  square feet or any size tent where therei is cooking with open flames. In the Sitel Plan, identify thel locations for emtscanopleymtatabes:  MERCHANDISE SALE AND VENDING  You will need to provide to the Town a complete list of all safety sensitive vendors and contractors who will be participating in the event. Examples of safety-sensitive vendors and contractors include, but are not limited to, inflatable companies, providers of amusements, rides, mobile attractions, operators of unique participatory Additionally, you are responsible for collecting and submitting insurance certificates for all safety sensitive  experiences, equipment contractors, and vendors of all food and beverage items.  Page 3 of5    vendors and contractors to the Town Manager, in addition to the primary event policy (see Insurance section). The list of vendors/contractors and certificates ofi insurance must be submitted no later than three (3) weeks prior The list of safety sensitive vendors and contractors and certificates of insurance are a required condition subsequent to any approved Permit and failure by youi in obtaining and providing the list and/or the certificates of insurance will result in your Permit being revoked or the third party'si inability to participate in the event.  to the event date.  Ast the event organizer, you are required to adhere tol N.C. Gen. Stat. $ 66-255.  SITET PLANS  Attach a detailed Site Plan for the event. Site Plans and route maps (for races and walks) must include all  information as required. herein. PUBLIC SAFETY SECURITY  Describe what security you willl have for the event.  Koiy Coek Wwin hove Tecvhh at evnt and at Cloey  Depending on the event and the estimate number of attendees, the' Town may require certain level and numbers ofs security. Ifiti is determined at any time during the event that the event has failed to meet security needs, or if the security needs are inadequate, the Spruce Pine Police Department maintains the right to close any and all components of the event and/or to provide additional police services that will be billed directly to the event at a  minimum emergency rate of $50.00 per hour, 4-hour minimum per officer.  CROWD MANAGERS  All events with over 1,000 persons in attendance at any given time are required to have dedicated crowd Dedicated law enforcement and medical personnel hired for the event contribute to the total number of crowd managers. An online training course and certificate is available through the NC Office of Statel Firel Marshal.  managers at the ratio of one crowd manager to every 250 persons.  MEDICAL SUPPORT  Events under 2,500 in attendance (or 250 for athletic events in non-fixed locations) will not be required to have on-site medical support personnel available for medical services. For events over this threshold, you will be required to provide medical support personnel, whether paid or volunteer, with the appropriate licensing,  certifications and insurance to provide medical services at your event.  INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS PRIMARY INSURANCE Holder as follows:  The event organizer must furnish a general liability insurance policy valid during the dates of all event activity procured from a company licensed to conduct business in North Carolina listing the Town as the Certificate  Page 4 of5    Town of Spruce Pine P.O. Box 189 11050 S. 2261 HWY Spruce Pine, NC 28777  All general liability certificates must also list the Town as an Additional Insured. All policies must protect the Town, its officers, officials, employees and agents from any and all claims for damages toj property and/or bodily injury which may result from or in connection with any of the operations carried on by the event. The policy You must provide the certificate ofinsurance to the Town Manager no later than three weeks prior to the event. The certificate ofi insurance is a required condition subsequent to any approved Permit and failure by you in obtaining and providing the certificate ofinsurance will result in your Permit being revoked.  must provide $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 per aggregate.  THIRD PARTY) INSURACE  All safety-sensitive vendors and contractors providing goods or services for the event must also adhere to the same requirements as noted in the Primary Insurance section. Examples of safety-sensitive vendors and contractors include, but are not limited to, inflatable companies, providers of amusements, rides, mobile attractions, operators of unique participatory experiences, equipment contractors, and vendors of all food and You must provide the certificates ofi insurance to the Town Manager no later than three weeks prior to the event. The certificates ofi insurance are a required condition subsequent to any approved Permit and failure by you in obtaining and providing the certificate ofi insurance will result in your Permit being revoked or the third party's  beverage items.  inability to participate in the event.  AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATION true,and accurate to the best ofmyl knowledge.  Ihereby agreed to conform to all applicable law and ordinances of the Town of Spruce, Mitchell County and the State of State North Carolina and certify that the above information and accompanying documents are complete,  Date: 1-23-14  Applicant's Signature, Print: Walibn Syd  Completing this application does not entitle you to a Permit. The Town will timely review your application and will solicit additional information if needed. On a case-by-case basis, the Town reserves the right to require conditions in addition to those listed herein. All approved Permits will be issued by the Town Manager. Please be advised that all) Permits shall be revoked if the conditions subsequent listed herein (or in  any additional requirements) are not met,  C  Page 5 of5    ad  OpalSt  e  4 5  3 p    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 1 Of 4  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description 001-0003900-12 LANDURA SPRUCE WATER 001-0009400-9 TIM WOODBRIDGE WATER 001-0016300-1 FLOYD STYLES WATER 001-0023300-2 LLOYDI LLANE WATER 001-0026500-3 BRENDA RUPARD WATER 001-0040811-4 ERICA LONG WATER 001-0042500-1 THE QUARTZ CORP WATER 001-0043200-1 JERRYLBUCHANAN WATER 001-0048600-1 CYNTHIA MARCUS WHITE GOODS WATER WATER Sewer BRUSH WATER BRUSH WATER WATER BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH LEAVES  Customer Name  Service Address Work Order# Entry Date IsOpen ? 36 DEER PARK LOOP C-2 26580 62 WAGONMASTER #2(NEW#29) 26670 7394 NINETEEN E HWY 26634 244 ROCKY HIGH LN 26664 185 ALMALANE DR 26645 292 FELDSPAR STREET APT B-01 26676 787 ALTAPASS HWY 26576 331 MICA ST 26575 73 BLUE JAY DR 26665 26689 26690 556 ALTAPASS HWY 26615 651 OVERLOOK DR APTI D 26589 655 OVERLOOK DR. APT C 26642 375 WALNUT. AVE 26596 138 AMETHYST ST 26586 138 AMETHYST ST 26602 214 PINE. AVE 26667 214 PINE. AVE 26684 215 PINE AVE 26581 215 PINE AVE 26582 35 AMETHYST ST  03/14/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 03/25/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 03/12/2024 False 03/12/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 04/04/2024 False 04/04/2024 False 03/20/2024 False 03/15/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 03/18/2024 False 03/15/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 03/14/2024 False 03/14/2024 False  001-0051600-3 CRISTINA GUARDIAN HERNANDEZ 7HICKEY ST 001-0051600-3 CRISTINA GUARDIAN HERNANDEZ 71 HICKEY ST  001-0052900-1 LAWRENCE. AND CAROLYN 001-0057700-5 JOHNNY PETERS 001-0058200-3 AMELIA ROONEY 001-0061100-1 VERA PITMAN 001-0069900-1 CARL BAKER 001-0069900-2 MOIRA HUTCHINGS 001-0070100-1 BROWN BURLESON 001-0070100-1 BROWN BURLESON 001-0071900-1 DONNA AND TIM KEARNS 001-0071900-1 DONNA. AND TIM KEARNS 001-0073600-4 KATHERINE JI BLOSSOM  GLENN    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 20 Of 4  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description WATER BRUSH WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER OTHER Sewer BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH LEAVES BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH WATER WATER LEAVES BRUSH WATER  Customer Name  Service. Address Work Order # Entry Date 26697 105 HAZEL AVE 26618 169 LOCUST ST 26674 203 LOCUST ST 26641 6650AKA AVE 26640 865 OAKAVE 26608 962OAKAVE 26579 153 RESERVOIR RD 26628 220 RESERVOIRI RD 26611 116 SUMMER HILLI LN 26601 116 SUMMER HILL LN 26627 162 SUMMER HILL LN 26661 162 SUMMER HILL LN 26662 162 SUMMER HILL LN 26630 48 CLEARWATER LN 26685 26603 1267 BEAVER CREEK RD 26687 1571 BEAVER CREEK RD 26688 48 HILLCREST CIR 26599 48 HILLCREST CIR 26600 383 ENGLISH RD 26622 571 ENGLISH RD  Is Open ?  04/08/2024 False 03/21/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 03/14/2024 False 03/22/2024 False 03/20/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 03/22/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 03/22/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 04/04/2024 False 04/04/2024, False 03/19/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 03/21/2024 False  001-0074100-1 JOSEPH PREWITT 001-0096500-3 NIVEN PROPERTIES INC. 001-0096800-1 EL RANCHERO  001-0104200-1 LAKEVIEW MERCANTILE. AND 001-0105000-2 DUSTIN STATON  GARDENS  001-0105600-2 BOB DOSTERS BACKSTREET 001-0109300-2 JOHNNIE FS SMITH 001-0109400-1 RACHEL WHEELER 001-0110800-1 ROGER PENDLEY 001-0110800-1 ROGER PENDLEY 001-0110900-1 EDWARD EGGERS 001-0110900-1 EDWARD EGGERS 001-0110900-1 EDWARD EGGERS 001-0111400-1 MARY JO LOMINAC  STUDIO  001-0115600-1 BEAVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 711 BEAVER CREEK RD  001-0120300-2 KELLY GUNTER 001-0121300-5 REGINA BURLESON 002-0001300-2 LYNDSAY EDWARDS 002-0001300-2 LYNDSAY EDWARDS 002-0005000-5 HAROLDI LI DORSEY 002-0005500-2 NATHAN AUSTIN    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 30f 4  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description LEAVES 002-0009800-2 REBECCA SPEAR WATER 002-0010400-1 MICHAEL NUTTER WHITE GOODS 002-0010600-1 CAROLYN STEWART WHITE GOODS 002-0015600-1 LINDA OUZTS WATER 002-0019100-2 REBECCA BRITTON WATER 002-0021200-3 RHONDA PEEK WATER 002-0026700-1 LORETTA SMITH RUNION Sewer 002-0029100-2 ROBERT Al POWELL WATER 002-0030600-1 BRENDA TRIVETTE BRUSH 002-0034300-4 ANDREW BRANUM BRUSH 002-0035600-7 MARIA IABEL HERRERA WATER 002-0036100-1 MARK STEWART BRUSH 002-0036200-10 MITCHELL HORNEY WATER 002-0036200-10 MITCHELL HORNEY WATER 002-0038100-2 ARIANA TEHANDON WATER 002-0038100-2 ARIANA TEHANDON WATER 002-0038900-1 IGLESIA PRINCIPE DE PAZ WATER 002-0049100-3 TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE OTHER 002-0050900-3 DIANE LEDFORD WATER 002-0050900-3 DIANE LEDFORD WATER 002-0064500-4 ANGIE HEFNER WATER 002-0074700-2 M GEORGE  Customer Name  Service Address Work Order # Entry Date IsOpen,? 26583 291 CREED PITTMAN RD 26578 200 CREED PITTMANF RD 26637 142 CREED PITTMAN RD 26673 984 DEER PARKI LAKE RD 26668 149 BAILEY ST 26625 1052 GREENWOODF RD 26649 288 SMITH RD 26587 107 BELL ST 26605 188 TAPPAN ST 26663 133 HIGHLAND. AVE EXT 26686 17 HIGHLAND AVE EXT 26624 74 ENGLISHS ST 26632 80 ENGLISH ST 26606 80 ENGLISHST 26613 32 FAIRY AVE 26593 32 FAIRY AVE 26604 424 SUMMIT AVE 26614 26682 11 ELLIS ST 26659 11 ELLIS ST 26644 353 FAIRWAY LN APTD 26656 173 ROCK LEDGE RD  03/14/2024 False 03/13/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 03/21/2024 False 03/27/2024 False 03/15/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 03/21/2024 False 03/25/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 03/20/2024 False 03/15/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 03/20/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 04/01/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 03/28/2024 False  11050 SOUTH TWO TWENTY SIX HWY    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 4 Of 4  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER WATER Sewer BRUSH WATER Sewer WATER WATER WATER GENERIC WATER GENERIC WATER Total Closed Work Orders:  Customer Name  Service Address 26699 26598 26691 26693 26584 200 ETHAN ALLEN DR 26679 131 TURTLE RIDGE LANE 26680 641 PHILLIPSLN 26675 142 PHILLIPS LN 26669 216 SUNNYBROOK DR 26677 268 SUNNYBROOK DR 26591 367 SUNNYBROOK DR 26671 208 SULLINS BRANCH RD 26617 208 SULLINS BRANCH RD 26620 209 SHANNON DR 26631 26639 139 ROAN RD 26638  Work Order # Entry Date IsOpen ? 11891 SOUTH TWO TWENTY: SIXHWY 11827 SOUTH TWO TWENTY SIXI HWY 11827 SOUTH TWO TWENTY SIXH HWY  04/08/2024 False 03/19/2024 False 04/04/2024 False 04/04/2024 False 03/14/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 04/03/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 04/03/2024 Faise 03/15/2024 False 04/02/2024 False 03/21/2024 False 03/21/2024 False 03/25/2024 False 03/26/2024 False 03/26/2024  002-0093900-4 SPRUCE PINE CHEVROLET 002-0094700-2 DIYA HOSPITALITY LLC 002-0094800-2 DIYA HOSPITALITY LLC  002-0095500-2 JOSEPH AND NICHOLE FALCO 323 CARTERS RIDGE RD  002-0104600-1 BUCK STOVE 002-0104700-2 FERNANDO FLORES 003-0079400-2 ALLAZA HOLDINGS, LLC 003-0080000-1 RICHARD HONEYCUTT 003-0082400-5 PANDORA PASS 003-0082500-3 BOB HENSON 003-0083200-7 SARA BANE  003-0086800-1 SULLINS BRANCH BAPTIST 003-0086800-1 SULLINS BRANCH BAPTIST 003-0090500-6 EMILYBUCHANAN  CHURCH CHURCH  62WAGONMASTER #2(NEW#29)  False  81    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 10 Of 2  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description WATER WATER WATER Street WATER Street Sewer WATER WATER Street Street BRUSH LEAVES WATER Street WATER Street BRUSH WATER WATER Street  Customer Name DEERPARK, APARTMENTS  Service Address  Work Order: # Entry Date IsC Open ?  001-0003100-1 LANDURA SPRUCE PINE, LLC DBA 18 DEER PARKLOOP  26369 152 COTTAGE GARDEN LN 26696 481 ALTAPASS HWY 26363 124 WOODLAND. RD 26564 179 HOSPITAL DR 25745 44 FORTNER DR 26619 286 OAKAVE 26290 51 POPLAR DR 26571 124 PENDLEY RD 26695 378 BEAVER CREEK RD 26471 571 ENGLISH RD 26537 142 CREED PITTMAN RD 26672 106 HARRIS ST 26655 267 HILLTOP LN 26411 161 HIGHLAND. AVE EXT 26585 17 HIGHLAND. AVE EXT 26623 162 SUMMIT AVE 26650 502' VALLEY RD 26652 31 SWISS PINE CT 26335 26547 105 SHANNON DR 26647  01/29/2024 True 04/08/2024 True 01/26/2024 True 03/08/2024 True 09/25/2023 True 03/21/2024 True 01/09/2024 True 03/11/2024 True 04/05/2024 True 02/16/2024 True 03/04/2024 True 04/02/2024 True 03/28/2024 True 02/05/2024 True 03/15/2024 True 03/21/2024 True 03/27/2024 True 03/28/2024 True 01/19/2024 True 03/05/2024 True 03/27/2024 True  001-0013400-1 RICHARD GUNTER 001-0054000-2 STANLEY BUCHANAN 001-0057100-1 MIKE HUGHES  001-0059750-1 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY 001-0077100-1 WHEELER PENDLEY 001-0097700-2 FOXFIRE REAL ESTATE LLC 001-0105400-4 ESTHELA DE PAZ 001-0112700-1 ROGER HUGHES 001-0122100-1 LINDA ILDERTON 002-0005500-2 NATHAN. AUSTIN 002-0010600-1 CAROLYN STEWART 002-0022500-1 GREG HENLINE 002-0034400-1 JIMMY SPARKS 002-0034500-1 JONATHAN BILLER 002-0035600-7 MARIA IABEL HERRERA 002-0037400-1 HOBART BURLESON 002-0044200-1 KAYE WEBB  CAMPUS OPERATIONS  002-0073600-2 JO ELLEN INMAN-PUCKETT 002-0081900-1 GRASSY CREEK HARDWARE 003-0089800-1 MARY WISEMAN  12398 SOUTH TWOT TWENTY SIXH HWY    4/8/2024  Customer Work Orders Listing  Page 20 Of 2  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE Account No. Format Description OTHER Total Open Work Orders:  Customer Name  Service Address Work Order# Entry Date IsOpen ? 6573 HWY 226 SOUTH 25952  003-0123450-1 WATER WORX CAR WASH  10/31/2023 True  22    Dear Council Members,  I'm pleased to present the latest developments and initiatives from Spruce Pine Main Street. As we finish the first quarter of 2024, we've been actively engaged in several key projects aimed at enhancing our community and fostering economic growth. Here's al breakdown of our recent activities:  Fire on the Mountain  We are only 2 weeks away from Fire on the Mountain  We will be posting a volunteer sign-up on our Facebook if anyone is interested Wel have 12 new vendors joining us this year, including a new food truck option Currently running Facebook and Google ads to promote the event  Logo and Branding Rebrand: committee. color schemes and fonts.  Received the second draft of logos for consideration by the Main Street board and rebrand Currently in the process of selecting the final logo design, which will bei followed by choosing  Anticipating finalization oft the logo and design by April 19th.  Website Redesign:  The website redesign has commenced, with some noticeable changes already made. Major updates and adjustments will be implemented after finalizing logo colorways and fonts. Still expecting the website to launch just ahead of the Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival. Tentative MOA with the Spruce Pine Potters Market to establish a collaboration with them to help  Collaborative Efforts:  promote their event and our downtown businesses and amenities.  Event Planning:  Finalizing the event calendar pending information from a couple of partners.  Spruce Pine Third Thursday features local makers and growers, live music, and a beer garden fundraiser. Duke Energy is sponsoring the events, with meetings with other potential sponsors  ongoing. Conferences:  Attended the North Carolina Main Street conference in Goldsboro and then the Visit North Carolina conference in Greenville alongside Kelly Jones, TDA Director.  Upcoming Events:  Spring Cleanup is Saturday, April 13th Fire on the Mountain is Saturday, April 27th Traditional Arts Program For Students Concert is May 11th The first Third Thursday event is on May 16th  lextend my gratitude to each of youf fory your continued dedication and support.  Thank you, Spencer Bost    Parks and Recreation Department Office (828)765-3012 Cell (828) 385-2179  Town of Spruce Pine Board Meeting  March 11th, 2024  General Park Maintenance  Morning and Night check list completed each day Blowing leaves, clean up pine cones and falling limbs  Trash pick-up in town Mowing /Weed eating all parks  Brad Ragan Park  New signs have been installed Water leak fixed at restrooms Rec baseball is being to start  Removed all shrubs in the big flower bed by pool entrance and fixed water run off Hiking/biking trail is coming along good almost done behind the baseball field  Riverside. Park  Had broken window replaced in the mens restroom Painted over the graffiti in the new: mens and womens restroom Had a story trail board welded that was broken off  Looked through all the playgrounds for any sharp obyectisazorsneedles, metal,etc..)  Shelter Reservations  Started taking shelter reservations on Monday April the 1st  Pool  Pool pumps/motors installed    Taking pool reservations New hoist system has been installed  Been in contact with fence company to fix the gate for the baby pool  Town  N/A  Other Business  Stroup road park  Posti in place for hammocks  Cut down trees and pulled vines out of trees  Rock work being done for drainage and steps to fishing landing    Mitchell County Central Communications 117 Long View Drive Bakersville, NC 28705 CFS By Department- - Select Department By Date  For Spruce Pine Police Department 03/01/2024 00:00 - 04/08/2024 23:59  Spruce Pine Police Department 911 ACCIDENTAL DIAL 911 INCOMPLETE ADMINSTRATVE-LAN ALARM- FIRE ALARM- MEDICAL ALARMS- LAW ANIMALI BITESIATTACKS ANIMAL-LAW ASSAUITISEXUALASSALT ASSIST OTHERAGENCY-LAW ATTEMPT TO LOCATE BURGLARY/HOME INVASION CARELESSRECKLESS CITIZENASSIST COMMITMENT ÇOURT DAMAGENVANDALISMMISCHIEF DISABLED MOTORIST DISPATCHHANDLED: COMPLAINT DISTURBANCE/NUISANCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DRUGS DUIDWI/INIOAICAIED DRIVER ESCORT FALL GENERIC (LAW) GENERIC LAW INTOXICATED- PEDESTRIAN INVESTIGATIONS MISSINGRUNAWAYIFUNDPERSON ODOR- STRANGE/UNANOWN OPENDOOR OUTSIDE FIRE OVERDOSEPOISIONING (INGESTION) PATROL PRISONER TRANSPORT Probation PUBLIC SERVICE ROAD: HAZARD STRANDED MOTORIST STRUCTURE FIRE  Count 1 4 7 3 1 13 4 3 :: 1 5 2 17 1 3  Percent 0.23% 0.92% 1.61% 0.69% 0.23% 2.98% 0.23% 0.92% 0.69% 0.23% 1.15% 0.46% 3.90% 0,23% 0.23% 0.23% 0.69% 1.38% 0.23% 0.92% 1.15% 0.23% 0.46% 1.83% 0,23% 2.98% 2.06% 0.23% 1.15% 0.23% 0.23% 0.23% 0.23% 0.23% 5.96% 0.23%. 0.46% 0.69% 0.46% 0.46% 0,23% 0.23% 04/08/2024 09:03  :  1A4A3ES  : 3.  dans 123 S B : 934A 1  333  : 26 1 2 3 2 2 1 1  SUICIDAL PERSONATTEMPTED SUICIDE  CAD Report 5  Page 1 Of 2    Spruce Pine Police Department SUSPICIOUS PERSONNVEHICLE TAG/DMV REQUEST THEFT-LARCENY TRAFFIC CRASH-LAW TRAFFIC: STOP  Count 23 70 14 8 122 5 1 5 1 1 3 4 2 10 436 436  Percent 5.28% 16.06% 3.21% 1.83% 27.98% 1.15% 0.23% 1.15% 0.23% 0.23% 0.69% 0.92% 0.46% 2.29% 100.00%  TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATIONI INCIDENT-LAW TRAFFIC VIOLATIONICOMPLAINT/HAZARD TRAFFICITRANSPORTATION INCIDENT- MEDICAL TRAINING TRESPASSINGIUNWANTED NCONSCIOUSIFANTING WARRANT/CIVIL WEAPONS/ /FIREARMS WELFARE CHECK  Total Records For Spruce Pine Police Department  Group/Total  Total Records  CAD Report 5  Page 2 Of 2  04/08/2024 09:03    418/24,3:38PM  (2) Our 11th annual OPK9 seminar, competition and... Onpoint K9 Academyl Facebook  2  Onpoint K9 Academy March 30 at 10:39AM-G  Our 11th annual OPK9 seminar, competition and certification was a huge success, over 30 teams competed in various Patrol and Narcotic scenarios all over Allen and Warren County this week. Special thanks to all our Decoy's, Instructors and Handlers for a job well done!  Top Overall Derek Bowles Storm Hard Dog Fast Dog Jacob Stephens Ripp Gene England Allegiance Award Trace Sims Rookie of the year Austin Jefferson Rambo Patrol 1st Aj Ajax 2nd Greg Cannon Siri 3rd Troy Cochran Kilo Narcotics 1st Gil Marksberry Kai 2nd Trevor Thompson Morgan 3rd Jonathan Grindstaf. Jackie Chan  Single Purpose KellyJohnson 2nd Daren Holmes Drago 3rd Teddy Melton Leroy Randy Hare Detection Scramble 1st Austin Jefferson Rambo 2nd Greg Cannon Siri 3rd Trent Smith Colt  Special thanks to Horton's Quality K9 Equipment LLC for being our exclusive K9 equipment vendor, Sydney Stratton for the pictures, and Diamond and Christina Hansel for coming back and sharing their knowledge with all of us! Griddles Grub & Pub for catering food for the event all week, Terry Scott for the trophies and Michael Taylor for cooking out for the awards banquet  Thursday night. Decoys Mark Boggs Trace Sims Stefan Nadzam Jake Stoner Steven Heuston Chon Tillman Andrew Rowland  htps/www.facebookcompemainspnplstoy.Did-pti.ZnsngAed.4poz6hUB3C6AB2MZSPSVWUYLRwgKaVA25KgbameMcgPrGdus6mNlid-. 1/4    Town of Spruce Pine Financiais Ending March: 31st, 2024 3rd Quarter FY2 2023-2024  2023-2024 Budget Figures  2023-2024 Y-T-D March31st,  Budget $1,532,500 $750,000 $285,000 $80,000 $201,245 $26,000 $7,500 $140,015 $0 $o $3,022,260 $23,135 $278,049 $3,200 $5,250 $164,150 $120,028 $171,500 $31,350 $1,161,949 $210,014 $227,535 $92,450 $297,502 $140,439 $5,000 $22,350 $68,359 $3,022,260 $0  2024  Percent  General Fund Revenue Levied Taxes and Penalties Local Sales Tax Franchise Taxes Powell Bill Interest Earned Recreation Park Revenue Revolving Loan Repayments Misc Income Grants Fund Balance Appropriated General Fund Revenue General Fund Expenditures Governing Body Total Administration &F Finance Cost of Elections Tax Collections Fees Economics Total Public Building & Facilities Fire Department Building Inspections Police Department Public Works Powell Bill Sanitation Parks & Recreation Library Trac Grant Cemetery Contingency  $1,551,026) 101.2% $597,159 $214,893 $96,716 120.9% $148,258 $16,726 $6,059 $84,283 $1,995 $0 $2,721,249 $15,671 $203,662 $3,153 $3,431 $42,053 $102,596 $143,399 $13,204 $808,140 $99,421 $207,153 $61,060 $193,328 $111,901 $5,000 100.0% $11,280 $2,024,453 $696,797  79.6% 75.4% 73.7% 64.3% 80.8% 60.2% 90.0% 67.7% 73.2% 0.0% 65.4% 25.6% 85.5% 83.6% 42.1% 69.6% 47.3% 91.0% 66.0% 65.0% 79.7% 50.5% 67.0%  Total General Fund Expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenue over Expenditures    Town of Spruce Pine Financials Ending March 31st, 2024 3rd Quarter FY2023-2024  2023-2024 Y-T-D March 31st,  Budget  2024  Percent  2023-2024 Budget Figures Water & Sewer Fund Charges for Water Charges for Sewer Water & Sewer Taps Water & Sewer Interest Misc Revenues Retained Earnings Appropriated Water & Sewer Revenue Water & Sewer Expenditures Water & Sewer Debt Water & Sewer Administration Water Expense Sewer Expense Contingency  $1,753,000 $1,187,000 $6,000 $15,000 $101,500 $0 $3,062,500 $62,364 $1,302,928 $947,787 $644,108 $105,313 $3,062,500 $o  $1,497,629 $993,446 $6,588 $4,091 $82,282 $0 $2,584,035 $62,363 $906,740 $741,853 $418,981 $2,129,937 $454,098  85% 84% 110% 27% 81% 0% 84% 100% 70% 78% 65% 70%  Water & Sewer Expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenue over Expenditures    Town of Spruce Pine Analysis of Current Year" Taxl Levy 03/31/24 excluding vehicle taxes Property Town-wide Valuation 56,303,670 $0.46 261,475,900 64,964,319 16,347,676 82,860,185 316,231,380  Amount ofLevy  Rate  Original levy: Real property Building property Personal property Public service companies Penalties Exemptions  1,454,664.35  Discoveries: Current year taxes Rounding Prior year taxes Abatements  122,789 389,874 512,663  564.83 1,884.59 2,449.42  Min Bill Rounding Releases (Curr) Releases (Prior),  32,704 4,559 316,321,465  150.44 0.07 20.97  Total property valuation  Net levy Uncollected taxes at Current year's taxes collected Current levy collection percentage  1,455,057.84 41,354.01 1,413,703.83 97.2%    VEOLIA  VEOLIAI NORTH AMERICA 95 CLEARWATER LANE SPRUCE PINE, NC2 28777  TELEPHONE (828)765-3011 FAX: (828)7 765-3013 EMAIL- domiesaton@veolacom  MONTHLY REPORT  OF THE  WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA  ne  Tha  vaxCcayturcpmcarcon  MrAlbatratienurecomn  (828)765-3008  PREPARED FOR THE March 2024  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE    OVEOLIA  MARCH 2024 MONTHLY REPORT SPRUCE PINE WATERWASTE PLANTS OPERATED BY VEOLIA NORTH/ AMERICA  WATER SYSTEM  The water plant, pump stations, and both wells operated in full compliance with all State and Federal rules for the month. The Water Plant collected six (6) bacteriological samples from the  distribution system and all were good.  3/1/24 We installed a new chlorine feed head at the water plant.  3/4/24 Turned in all consumer confidence report data. Iti is now published online. 3/6/24 Gerald Glenn turned down the power to well #21 to reduce airi in the system. 140 GPM. 3/8/24 Met with Green Mountain Fencing for quote on fence repair at Carters Ridge sewer pump 3/12/24 Tommy Yelton passed his A Surface exam. This is the highest level of certification  station and North Toe River water pump station. Gave them PO#. 3/8/24 Got back a spare Summit water pump from SW Services. awarded by the state. We are very proud of him. 3/22/24 Checked the Beaver Creek reservoir. Iti is full and in great shape. All and all, it was a very good month at the water plant.  CAPITAL PROJECTS  All capital projects on the water side have been completed.  PRODUCTION  PRODUCTION MG AVG GAL/DAY  GALLONS USED TO BACKWASH FILTERS 620000  PRODUCTION MG 1.12  Water Plant Wells Raw NTU Finished NTU Fed. Limit  35.0 7.0 WATER TURBIDITY 1.3 .03 .3  EFFLUENT CHLORINE RESIDUAL  1.52  Veolia North America, 95 Clearwater Lane, Spruce Pine NC 28777  Tel. +18287653011 Fax +18287653013  www.yeollanortnamerica.com  Page 1of3    OVEOLIA  WASTEWATER  The wastewater plant and lift stations operated in full compliance with all State and Federal 3/27/24 Met with SW Services concerning maintenance pump station upgrade. This is the last  rules and regulations for the month. We sent 4 loads of solids to the landfill.  thing on last year's budget.  All and all, it was a very good month at the waste plant. Everything ran great.  CAPITAL PROJECTS ANALYSES  All capital projects are complete except for maintenance pump station upgrade.  INF AVG MG/L 235.9 227.1  EFF AVG MG/L 2.02 3.2  % REMOVAL 98% 98%  BOD TSS  OTHER CONSIDERATIONS at the carters ridge lift station. Respectfully Submitted, Donnie Staton Project Manager Veolia North America  We changed locations for our septic haulers to dump and it seems to be helping our problems  Veolia North America, 95 Clearwater Lane, Spruce Pine NC 28777  Tel. +18287653011 Fax +18287653013  www.yeollanortnamerica.com  Page 3of3    Public Hearing Minutes Spruce Pine Town Council Monday, April 8, 2024  Aj public hearing of the Town Council was held on April 8,2024. Present were Mayor Phillip Hise and Council Members Wayne Peight, Jackie Rensink, Rocky Buchanan, andl Larry McKinney. Staffi in attendance included Darlene Butler, Brooke Peterson, Michael Wood, Kasey Cook, Spencer Bost. Others attended, including Chad Donnahoo, Donnie Staton, and Kelly Mayor Hise opened aj public hearing tos solicit and receive public comment regarding a zoning change request for The Mitchell House at 13681 226 S HWY (Parcel ID #0798-00-67-6269 and 0798-00-67-5063) to be rezoned from R-3 (High- Density Residential) tol M-1 (Medical Arts). Town Manager Darlene Butler noted that the change was considered and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20th. Thej public hearing was duly advertised and adjoining  Jones. PUBLIC HEARING  property owners were notified. No objections have been received. With no further comment, Phillip Hise closed the public hearing.  MuddPatian Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  Rbcky SyahcmgiNember Peight, CquncitMember bepala Sbnaist Jagkiel Regisink, Council Member   Waynel  :    Public Hearing Minutes Spruce Pine Town Council Monday, April 8, 2024  A public hearing of the Town Council was held on April 8, 2024. Present were Mayor Phillip Hise and Council Members Wayne Peight, Jackie Rensink, Rocky Buchanan, and Larry McKinney. Staffi in attendance included Darlene Butler, Brooke Peterson, Michael Wood, Kasey Cook, Spencer Bost. Others attended, including Chad Donnahoo, Donnie Staton, and Kelly Mayor Hise opened aj public hearing tos solicit andi receive public comment regarding a zoning change request for The Greens at2 218 Laurel Creek Court (Parcel ID #0789-07-58-2579) tob be rezoned from R-3 (High-Density Residential) tol M-1 (Medical Arts). Town Manager Darlene Butler noted that the change was considered and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board on February 20th. The public hearing was duly advertised and adjoining property owners were notified. No  Jones. PUBLICI HEARING  objections have been received.  With no further comment, Phillip) Hise closed the public hearing.  Wxuoduclltuang Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  Erhlbe  KTANS Waynel PaghPoumfNemip hoswlie Byhsik Jackie Rensink, Council Member  *