MINUTES TOWN OF STOKESDALE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 8325 ANGEL-PARDUE ROAD STOKESDALE, NC 27357 FEBRUARY 08, 2024AT7:00PM  In attendance: Mayor Michael E. Crawford; Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy; Councilman Jim Rigsbee; Councilman Jimmy Landreth; Councilman Tim Jones; Town Attorney Charles H. Winfree; Town Finance/Budget Officer Kimberly Thacker and Town Clerk Robbie  Lee Wagoner. II. (Councilman Jim Rigsbee arrived at 7:271 PM.) 01. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation. Mayor Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:00: PM. Boy Scout Troop 6001 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Jones delivered the opening invocation.  02. Recognition of James Reed (Troop 600) for Eagle Scout Project.  The Town Council recognized James Reed of Boy Scout Troop 600 for his Eagle Scout Project. This project being the construction of a brick fire pit surrounded by a brick foundation in front of the Stokesdale Town Hall building. Thej purpose of this brick firepit is for the ceremonial retirement of flags by the Boy Scouts of America. In appreciation and recognition of his Eagle Scout Project, the Town Council presented James Reed with a ceremonial plaque on behalf of the Town of Stokesdale.  03. Review and Adopt the Agenda: February 08, 2024.  Councilman Jones requested an Amendment to remove Agenda Item Number 20 (Consideration to modify turf grass maintenance contract for athletic fields). Councilman Landreth requested an Amendment to table Agenda Item Number 14 (Consideration to authorize the Stokesdale Town Park Improvement Committee to purchase accessories for the Stokesdale Town Park) until the March 2024 regular Town Councilman Landreth requested an Amendment to add Agenda Item Number 14  Council meeting.  (Discussion of Eagle Scout Project).  197    Councilman Landreth madea a Motion to adopt the agenda as amended.  Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  04. Review and Adopt the following Minutes:  a) August 10, 2023, Regular Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes, as written, from the August 10,  2023, Regular Town Council Meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  b) August 10, 2023, Closed Session Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes, as written, from the August10,  2023, Closed Session Meeting.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  c) December 14, 2023, Closed Session Meeting  Mayor Crawford made: a Motion to adopt the minutes, as written, for the December 14,  2023, Closed Session Meeting.  198    Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  d) January 11, 2024, Regular Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes, as written, from the January 11,  2024, Regular Town Council Meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0). 05. Public Safety Reports:  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  a) Stokesdale Fire Department  Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin presented the Stokesdale Fire Department report.  b) Guilford County Sheriff's Office  Town Clerk Wagoner read the report provided by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.  06. Administrative Reports:  a) Administrative: Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II Town Clerk Wagoner presented the. Administrative Report.  b) Planning Board: Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II Town Clerk Wagoner presented the Planning Board report. c) Property Committee: Councilman Jim Rigsbee  199    No Property Committee: report was presented.  d) Town Park Improvement Committee: Committee Chairman Tee  Stephenson  Committee Chairman Tee Stephenson presented the Town Park Improvement 07. Financial Reports: Town Finance/Budget Officer Kimberly Thacker Town Finance/Budget Officer Thacker acknowledged with solemnity the recent passing of Mr. Rex Rouse. Mr. Rouse dedicated numerous years to conducting the financial audit for the Town, thereby rendering invaluable service to the community.  Committee report.  a) Financial Report: Town of Stokesdale General Fund  Town Finance/Budget Officer Thacker presented the financial report for the Town's  General Fund.  b) Financial Report: Town of Stokesdale Water Enterprise Fund  Town Finance/Budget Officer Thacker presented the financial report for the Town's 08. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  Water Enterprise Fund.  Citizen Name: Ann Schneider  Address: 8506. Rosedale Drive, Oak Ridge, North Caroline 27310 Comment: Introduced herself as a current member of the Oak Ridge Town Council. Also introduced herself as a candidate for North Carolina House District 62. Asked for support during the GOP primary elections in March.  OLD BUSINESS:  09. Consideration of Upgrading the Lights on the Preexisting Light Poles located throughout the Town Park. (Continued from January 11, 2024, regular Town  Council meeting)  Councilman Jones explained that, based on the recent updated provided by Tee Stephenson in his Town Park Improvement Committee report, this matter had been  resolved and there was no need for further discussion.  200    NEW BUSINESS:  10. Consideration of 2024 Town of Stokesdale Special Called Town Council Meeting Schedule (Budget Workshops For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget). Mayor Crawford made a Motion to approve the 2024 Town of Stokesdale Special Called Town Council Meeting Schedule (Budget Workshops For Fiscal Year 2024-2025  Budget), as written.  Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  11. Discussion of $175,000 in funds granted to the Town from the Regional  Economic Development Reserve portion of the FY23-24 North Carolina State  Budget.  Town Clerk Wagoner informed the Town Council that the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management has requested a scope of work document from the Town regarding the plans for the $175,000 in funds granted to the Town from the Regional Economic Development Reserve potion of the FY23-24 North Carolina State Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Foy explained that these funds would be used for thei installation of lighting at the soccer fields located at the Town Park. Ideally, the' Town would selecta a contractor by April. Thei installation of thel lighting would be completed by August. These funds would be fully encumbered by June 30, 2024, and then fully spent by  December 31, 2024.  Mayor Crawford explained that any remaining funds would be used for the purchase of  au utility vehicle for the Town Park.  12. Consideration to authorize the Stokesdale Town Park Improvement  Committee to prepare a Request for Proposal/ Request for Qualifications for  Lighting at the Stokesdale Town Park Soccer Fields.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion for Town Clerk Wagoner to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Lighting at the Stokesdale Town Park Soccer Fields.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion.  201    Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  13. Discussion of the installation of fencing around the Stokesdale Town Park Councilman Landreth made a Motion for Town Clerk Wagoner to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fencing around the Stokesdale Town Park Soccer Fields and the  Soccer Fields.  Playground Area.  Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  14. Discussion of Eagle Scout Project.  Tee Stephenson explained that a local boy scout has offered to design and develop nature trails at the Stokesdale Town Park. This project would allow this boy scout with the opportunity to attain the rank of eagle scout. This boy scout would be assisted by Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion for the Town to endorse Boy Scout Troop 139 to move. forward with the designing of the nature trails at the Town Park, as well to endorse the Town Park Improvement Committee to serve as the liaisons between the  several other boy scouts in' Troop 139 who are willing tol help.  Town and Troop 139.  Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  202    15. Consideration of cost estimates to pump the septic tank located at the  Stokesdale Town Park.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion to approve the cost estimate provided by Wilson Pumping Services (Cost Estimate Number 213727, dated January 24, 2024), thus authorizing Wilson Pumping Services to pump the septic tank located at the Town Park  so long as the total cost does not exceed $700.00. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  16. Discussion of University of North Carolina's School of Government On- Demand Planning Board Training Session requirement for Stokesdale Town  Planning Board members.  Councilman Jones made a Motion for the Town Council to request that Mr. Justin Snyder, the contracted Guilford County planner for the Town of Stokesdale, prepare a simple PowerPoint presentation. Once prepared, Mr. Justin Snyder will be: requested to present this PowerPoint presentation to thei newly appointed Town Planning Board member. Mr. Snyder will also be: requested to provide handouts of this PowerPoint  presentation to all current Town Planning Board members.  Councilman Jones withdrew his motion.  Councilman Tim Jones made a Motion that the Town Council request that the contracted Guilford County planner for the' Town of Stokesdale, Mr. Justin Snyder, prepare a simple 45-minute PowerPoint presentation in lieu of the current (and now unavailable) training that the Town is requiring, through the University of North Carolina School of Government (UNCSOG). The Town Council is asking that this PowerPoint presentation be presented by the contracted Guilford County planner for the Town either in person or via zoom just before one of the next Planning Board  meetings.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Councilman Landreth requested an amendment to the motion. This amendment being that the Town Council is only requiring the attendance of the 1 newly appointed Town  203    Planning Board member, however, the Town Council has asked the Town Staff toi invite Councilman Jones accepted the amendment requested by Councilman Landreth.  and encourage all Town Planning Board members to attend.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  17. Discussion of appointment of Stokesdale Town Clerk as Special Voting  Member for the Town of Stokesdale to the Technical Coordinating Committee  (TCC).  Councilman Jones made a Motion to authorize the use of Town Staff time and Town Staff resources to allow the Town Clerk to attend and participate in all Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meetings. The Town Clerk is tol keep a written record of all votes taken. The Town Clerk is to inform the Town Council of any decisions that  may impact the Town.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  18. Consideration of proposed Thoroughfare and Collectors Street Plan as  prepared and adopted by the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning  Organization (GUAMPO).  Councilman Landreth made a Motion for Town Staff to invite the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GUAMPO) to attend the March 14, 2024, regular Town Council meeting to further discuss the proposed 2023 Thoroughfare and Collectors Street Plan.  Councilman Rigsbee seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  204    Motion carried (5-0).  19. Consideration of cost estimates for Radar Speed Sign.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to approve the quote provided by Stalker Radar (Quote Number 2084189, dated February 07, 2024) for the radar speed sign. The Town Clerk was also authorized to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to obtain an encroachment agreement for the installation of the radar speed sign alongside US Highway 158. The total cost of the radar speed sign and the installation of the radar speed sign is not to exceed $5,200.00. Furthermore, the cost of the radar speed sign and the cost of thei installation of the radar speed sign are to  be paid using monies from the Town's ARPA fund. Councilman Rigsbee seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth NO Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-2).  YES NO  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  21. Discussion of Social Media Policy for the Town of Stokesdale. Mayor Pro Tem Foy stated that he, as a single member of the Town Council, has requested the Town Clerk to research and prepare a social media policy for the Town. Councilman Jones made a Motion for the' Town to eliminate the Town's official  Facebook page.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth NO Councilman Jones Motion failed (1-4).  NO YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy NO Councilman Rigsbee NO  22. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  Citizen Name: John Blust  Address: 5630 David Christian Place, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410 Comment: Introduced himself as a candidate for North Carolina House District  62.  205    Citizen Name: Ryan Mayberry  Address: 134 Wittenburg Springs Drive, Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681 Comment: Introduced himself as a candidate for United States House of Representatives to represent North Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Address: 5202 Rambling Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 Comment: Introduced himself as a member of the Guilford County Board of Education. Provided updates to the' Town regarding the Guilford County School  Citizen Name: Michael Logan  System.  23. Council Comments.  Mayor Crawford: Expressed his gratitude for those in attendance, as well as for the elected officials who attended the meeting and spoke to the Town Council.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy: Expressed his gratitude for those in attendance, as well as thanked Michael Logan for presenting an update on the Guilford County School System and for continuing the dialogue between the Guilford County School Board and the Town Councilman Rigsbee: Apologized for arriving at the meeting late. Expressed his gratitude for those in attendance. Endorsed A.J. Daoud as his choice. for the office of Councilman Landreth: Expressed his gratitude for having a good meeting. Gave thanks to God for allowing him to live within a good community that is filled with good people. Also expressed his thankfulness for having very few and very minor incidents Councilman Jones: Expressed his gratitude for the 61 members of the public who attended the meeting from 7:00. PM until 10:00 PM. Endorsed John Blust as his choice  Council.  North Carolina Treasurer.  in the report provided by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.  for North Carolina House District 62. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 24. Council Announcements:  a) The next regular Town of Stokesdale Town Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM: inside the Stokesdale b) The next regular Town of Stokesdale Town Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM inside the Stokesdale Town Hall  Town Hall Council Chambers.  Council Chambers.  206    ADIOURNMENT:  25. Adjournment of Meeting.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion to adjourn at 10:07 PM.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0). at10:07 PM.  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  Being no further business to come before the Town Council, the meeting was adjourned  Approved: March 14, 2024  Derek Foy,  an  ATTEST:  BL  Robbie Lee  L  Wagonerfl, Town Clerk  207