MINUTES TOWN OF STOKESDALE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 8325. ANGEL-PARDUE ROAD STOKESDALE, NC 27357 AUGUST 10, 2023. AT 7:00 PM  In attendance: Mayor Michael E. Crawford; Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy; Councilman Jimmy Landreth; Councilman Tim Jones; Councilman Jim Rigsbee; Town Attorney Charles H. Winfree;  and Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II.  1.  Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation.  Mayor Crawford called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Former Member of Congress Mark Walker delivered the opening invocation.  2.  Review and Adopt the Agenda.  Councilman Tim Jones requested the addition of agenda item #15B, quote from A&D Enterprises. Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Councilman. Jimmy Landreth  He also requested that agenda item #91 be moved to agenda item #4B  seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0). IMMEDIATE BUSINESS:  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  3. 4.  Discussion and possible vote for a Resolution in Opposition to Commercial Gaming Discussion and possible vote for a Resolution Opposing the Development ofa Casino in Rockingham County Adjacent to the Town of Stokesdale Without a Vote of Approval by the Voters of] Rockingham County by Local Referendum.  and or Casinos.  Councilman Tim Jones opened the discussion by addressing the proposal for a casino in Rockingham County and his opposition due tol his concerns for the citizens of Stokesdale.  121    Councilman Jones then introduced Former Congressman Mark Walker to speak at the podium. Mr. Walker then expressed his opposition tol legislation that would allow a casino in Rockingham Councilman Jones then introduced Ronda Raindenbo, 171 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale, NC (Rockingham County) to speak at the podium ini regard to the casino. Ms. Raindenbo spoke on Councilman Jones stated that he spoke with Sheriff Sam Page, staff showed a video of Sheriff Councilman Jones made a Motion to approve the resolution (noted below) (A Resolution Opposing the Development of a Casino in Rockingham County Adjacent to the Town of Stokesdale Without a Vote of Approval by the Voters of Rockingham County by Local  County.  behalf of Camp Carefree and expressed her opposition to the casino.  Page speaking at the Summerfield Town Council meeting on August 08, 2023.  Referendum). Councilman Jimmy Landreth seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford read the following Resolution for the: record:  R-2023-07  ARESOLUTION OPPOSING' THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GAMING CASINO IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ADJACENT TOTHE TOWN OF STOKESDALE WITHOUT A VOTE OF APPROVAL BY WHEREAS, the Town of Stokesdale's town limits lie within Guilford County less than 4 miles from a proposed WHEREAS, Rockingham County is served by an elected Board of County Commissioners comprised of five members: the honorable Chairman Mark Richardson, the honorable Commissioner Charlie Hall, the honorable Commissioner Kevin Berger, the honorable Commissioner Don Powell, and the honorable Commissioner Houston WHEREAS,a) large casino gaming operation would not be consistent with previous and current highway commercial land use in the immediate areai nor the surrounding area including the adjacent Town of Stokesdale located just to the WHEREAS, the Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page is strongly opposed to a large casino gaming operation in WHEREAS, inj Earl Ginols and David Mustard's "Casinos, Crime, and Community Costs", evidence is cited that FBI statistics show that an average county ofa aj population of 100,000 people implies significant increases ini major crimes WHEREAS, that despite potential short term and unsustainable positive socio-economic benefits tol host economies, the long term costs to the area have not been fully captured or even researched. Citing a study from the National Association of Realtors performed for Springfield, MA; home values in aj proximity of 101 miles or less from a casino were expected to decrease between 4 and 10%. Additionally, the: study references that pathological gambling could result ins social costs of$8.41 million per. year and additional foreclosures in the area could produce costs of $5 million per year. These items do not include increased direct governmental costs such as additional police, fire, and medical  THE VOTERS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY BY LOCAL: REFERENDUM  gaming casino with a Stokesdale mailing address in southern Rockingham county;  Barrow;  south in Guilford County NC;  Rockingham County and public safety is a great concern; where casino and gaming operations are present;  presence due to the gaming operation;  122    WHEREAS, due to the close proximity of gaming and casino operations in Danville, VA and other areas, over time the gaming casino will become less ofa destination location due to market saturation and willl become an increasing drain to thel local economy by recycling local money rather than importing money from individuals living outside of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Town of Stokesdale desires to support the Citizens of the unincorporated communities of Ellisboro, Huntsville, and Stokesdale in Rockingham County, and Rockingham County Sheriff, Sam Page in their opposition to a large casino gaming operation less than 41 miles from the Town of  the community.  Stokesdale.  Adopted this the 10th day of August, 2023.  *****  Councilman Jones then expressed his support oft the proposed resolution.  Councilman Jim Rigsbee expressed his concerns with the casino and support of the proposed Councilman Landreth expressed his opposition to a casino and support oft the proposed resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Foy then expressed his opposition to a casino and support of the proposed Mayor Crawford expressed his opposition to a casino and support of the proposed resolution.  resolution.  resolution.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  Councilman Jones made a Motion that Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II mail the approved resolution (A Resolution Opposing the Development ofa Casino in Rockingham County Adjacent to the Town of Stokesdale Without a Vote of Approval by the Voters of Rockingham County by Local Referendum) to the Clerk oft the Rockingham County officials, to state. legislature, and post Mayor Pro Tem Foy asked for a friendly Amendment that ai resolution be mailed to Senator Phil Councilman Rigsbee asked for a friendly Amendment that the Clerk email the resolutions in  immediately on the Town's website and Facebook page. Berger. Councilman Jones accepted the amendment.  addition to mailing. Councilman Jones accepted the amendment.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  123    Motion carried (5-0).  Councilman Jones made a Motion to approve the resolution (noted below) (A Resolution For The Granting OfLocal Referendum Authority Regarding Casino And Gaming Legislation For Non-  Tribal Lands In NC).  Mayor Crawford read the following resolution:  R-2023-08  Al RESOLUTION: REQUESTING FOR1 THE GRANTING OF LOCAL REFERENDUM AUTHORITY WHEREAS, it is known the North Carolina General Assembly ("NCGA" or "Legislature") is considering rural tourism legislation to expand casino and gaming beyond non-tribal lands in North Carolina, specifically within three WHEREAS, the Town of Stokesdale: recognizes the Legislature'ss support ofr rural tourism and related incentives, but is concerned about media reports ofs substantial early NCGA support of broader legislation that would allow casinos, entertainment districts, and Class III gaming activities on non-tribal lands without local buy-in; and, WHEREAS, it is presumed that, even if General Statutes do not specifically allow referendums for gaming-related issues, the Legislature has the power to grant County's or City/Town jurisdictions the authority to decide such WHEREAS, legalization of casino and Class III gaming is being considered outside of metro areas specifically for Rockingham, Nash, and Anson counties, ands significant public sentiment in Rockingham County suggests that North NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED THAT: the Town Council on behalf of the" Town of Stokesdale, North Carolina, supports granting North Carolina citizens the option ofl local referendums ini relation to specific locations for casinos, entertainment districts, and Class III gaming activities oni non-tribal lands in North Carolina.  REGARDING CASINO AND GAMING LEGISLATION FOR NON-TRIBALLANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA  counties, one ofwhich borders northwest Guilford County; and,  important issues by a direct vote of the people most affected; and,  Carolinians wanta a voice in their rural communities regarding casinos and gaming activities.  Adopted this the 10th day of August, 2023.  *******  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Both Councilman Rigsbee and Councilman Jones spoke in support oft this resolution.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  4B. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  124    Citizen Name: Doug Isley  Address: 1790 Flat Rock Road, Reidsville, NC  Comment: Thanked Council. Spoke on his opposition of Casino in Rockingham County.  Citizen Name: Bill Gobel  Address: 1402 Westridge Road, Greensboro, NC: 27416  Comment: Will email council with answers to questions from the last meeting. Spoke on  problems with politicians and casinos.  Citizen Name: John Blust  Address: 5630 David Christian Place, Greensboro, NC Comment: Spoke on problem with politicians working for the citizens.  Citizen Name: Michael Logan  Address: Guilford County Board ofEducation Member Comment: Spoke on issues in Guilford County schools.  Citizen Name: Teresa Barryman Address: Summerfield, NC  Comment: Thanked Council for adopting resolution opposing casino.  Citizen Name: Austin Tucker  Address: Rockingham County Comment: Spoke on opposition of Casino.  Mayor Crawford called fora5 5-minute recess at 8:08 PM. Mayor Crawford called the meeting back  to order at 8:18 PM. ADMINISTRATIVE:  5.  Review and Adopt the Minutes:  a) November 10, 2022, Regular Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes for the November 10, 2022, Regular Town  Council Meeting. 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  Councilman Jones made a Motion to defer approval ofall the closed session minutes on the agenda to the next regular Town Council meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  125    Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  b) November 10, 2022, Closed Session (Deferred per motion above to next regular  meeting.)  c) November 29, 2022, Special Called Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes for thel November 29, 2022, Special Called  Town Council Meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  d) November 29, 2022, Closed Session (Deferred per motion above to next regular  meeting.)  e) December 08, 2022, Regular Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt the minutes for the December 08, 2022, Regular Town  Council Meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  December 08, 2022, Closed Session (Deferred per motion above to next regular  meeting.)  g) July 13, 2023, Regular Town Council Meeting  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adopt thei minutes for the. July 13, 2023, Regular Town Council  Meeting. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  126    Motion carried (5-0).  h) July13,2023, Closed Session (Deferred per motion above to next regularn meeting.)  6.  Public Safety Reports: a) Stokesdale Fire Department  Stokesdale Fire ChiefTodd Gauldin presented the Stokesdale Fire Department report.  b) Guilford County Sheriff's Office  Mayor Crawford read the report provided by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.  7.  Administrative Reports:  a) Administrative Report: Robbie Lee Wagoner II (Town Clerk) Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II presented the administrative report.  b) Planning Board: Justin Snyder (Guilford County Planning and Development) Justin Snyder with Guilford County Planning and Development deferred his comments to the  public hearings later in the meeting.  c) Events Committee: Derek Foy (Mayor Pro Tem)  Mayor Pro Tem Foy announced the Town's Christmas Parade on December 9, 2023.  d) Property Committee: Jim Rigsbee (Councilman)  No: report presented.  e) Town Park Improvement Committee: Tee Stephenson (Committee Chairman) Committee Chairman Tee Stephenson presented the Town Park Improvement Committee report.  8.  Financial Reports:  a) Finance Report: Kimberly Thacker (Town Finance Ofticer/Budget Officer) In the absence ofTown Finance Ofticer/Budget Officer Kimberly Thacker, Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II presented the financial report for the Town's General Fund and the Town's Water  Enterprise Fund. 9.  Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  127    Agenda Item #9 was relocated to Agenda Item #4B.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:  10. REZONING CASE 23-07-PLBD-00054, 8107 HAW RIVER RD FROM CZ-HB (CONDITIONAL HIGHWAY BUSINESS) TO CZ-HB AMENDED (AMENDED Located on the south side of Haw River Road (SR 2028), 330 feet west of the intersection of Haw River Road with NC Highway 68 N, Guilford County Tax Parcel 163617, this is a request to rezone the subject properties, which contains a total of 0.99 acres from CZ-HB (Conditional Highway Business) to CZ-HB Amended (Amended Conditional Highway Business). The Stokesdale Town Council will have the final  CONDITIONAL HIGHWAY BUSINESS)  authority to approve or deny the request.  Mayor Crawford opened the public hearing at 8:45 PM.  Justin Snyder, Guilford County Planner, introduced rezoning case. 23-07-PLBD-00054 by reading the staff report. Staff and Planning Board recommends approval oft this request.  Speakers In Favor:  Speaker Name: Bill Grecco  Address: PO Box 347, Oak Ridge, NC  Comment: Thanked Staff. Explained reasoning for uses to be amended. He noted  that staff and Planning Board both recommends approval.  Speakers In Opposition: None opposed.  Mayor Crawford declared the public hearing closed at 8:52 PM.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to approve rezoning case 23-07-PLBD-00054 for property located at 81071 Haw River Road, rezone from CZ-HB (Conditional Highway Business) to CZ-HB Amended (Amended Conditional Highway Business) to include automobile repairs and tires sales and with the following conditions agreed upon in the application submitted and based upon  recommendation for approval by Staff and Planning Board.  1. All applicable Scenic Corridor guidelines as outlined and specified in the Town of Stokesdale Future Land Use Plan and/or the Town of Stokesdale Development Ordinance 2. Any Site Plan submittals that include new building construction shall include front, back and side building elevations to ensure compliance with the Scenic Corridor  shall bei followed when developing this site.  Guidelines. 3. Subdivision.  Landscaping planting rates along Haw River Road (SR #2028) shall be greater than or equal to existing landscaping planting rates along Haw River Road at Arbor Run  128    4.  No uses or businesses shall be open or operate 24 hours a day.  5. A Master Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Town of Stokesdale for review and approval. All signs on the property shall follow the approved plan in order to provide uniform signage for the entire property and to ensure compatibility in scale, size, material 6. All illuminated signs must be lighted internally or lighted by top mounted lights pointed down. No sign may be illuminated by fixtures not shielded from upward transmission of light. Lights that flash, pulse, rotate, move or simulate motion are not 7. All outdoor light fixtures shall be shielded to prevent light trespass on adjacent properties or upward transmission of light, with the exception of those lights necessary for  and character.  permitted.  safety and security.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Councilman Jones asked fora a friendly Amendment toi include that this rezoning is consistent with the Stokesdale land use plan. Mayor Pro Tem Foy and Councilman Landreth accepted this  amendment. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0).  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  11. REZONING CASE 23-U7-PLBD-0005, 8200 STOKESDALE ST AND 8320 LOYOLA ST FROM LO (LIMITED OFFICE) AND RS-30 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TOCZ-GB (CONDITIONAL GENERAL BUSINESS) Located on the east side of Stokesdale Street (SR 2049), at the intersection of Stokesdale Street with US Highway 158, Guilford County Tax Parcels 162231 and 162232, this is a request to rezone the subject properties, which contains a total of 0.87 acres from LO (Limited Office) and RS-30 (Single Family Residential) to CZ-GB (Conditional General Business). The Stokesdale Town Council will have the final  authority to approve or deny the request.  Mayor Crawford opened the public hearing at 8:54 PM.  Justin Snyder, Guilford County Planner introduced rezoning case 23-07-PLBD-00055 by reading the staff report. He added that this property is located in the Town core which is in compliance  with the Stokesdale Land Use Plan. Speakers In Favor:  Speaker Name: Bill Grecco  Address: PO Box 347, Oak Ridge, NC  Comment: Thanked staff. Mr. Grecco explained his client's rationale in selecting uses being requested for this site. He added that his client met with Stokesdale  129    United Methodist Church and Friends OfStokesdale toi inform them ofthis request. Hei noted that it is a small site and meets land use plan criteria. He noted Staff and  Planning Board is ini favor.  Councilman Jones asked what kind ofbarrier would be required between this site and Stokesdale United Methodist Church. Mr. Snyder stated that without knowing the specific use a definite answer would be difficult. He noted that ift the use is a Code 3 which is the same as the code for the church, it would be a type D buffer and a five (5) foot buffer would be required. Mr. Snyder pointed out that this request is conditional zoning and that Council can assign al buffer requirement Councilman Landreth questioned condition #3 that no use or business operate 24 hours a day. Mr. Grecco explained that in some areas it might be appropriate for a business to operate 24 hours, however, iti is not appropriate in Stokesdale and so they included that as a condition. He offered an Council, Staffa and Mr. Grecco continued to discuss an appropriate buffer such as additional trees orf fencing. The Town Attorney reminded Council that the Developer must agree to any conditions plaçed on the rezoning. Mr. Grecco offered to add a condition #7 to plant double the required vegetation. Council accepted the hours of operation 6 am to 11 pm and double the required  that they feel appropriate.  amendment that the hours be limited to 6:00. AM to 11:00 PM.  vegetation for the required buffer. Speakers In Opposition:  Speaker Name: Mrs. McGee Address: Stokesdale  Comment: Mrs. McGee stated that the church is in the process of deciding how to best use the property between the church and this site. She then asked how to get Loyola Street cleaned up. She stated that Loyola was not closed and is still a NCDOT street. Councilman Jones stated that staffis trying to determine the status oft that road with NCDOT. No determination was able to be made at this meeting.  Staff will follow up with NCDOT. Speaker Name: Bernadien Privette Address: 562Mt Zion Church Road  Comment: Former owner of this parcel of land. Forced to sell the land. She expressed the importance of funeral home across the street from the parcel. She spoke of the importance of this corner and hopes that it will be viable. She stated that she was told that a part ofthis road is private and part still a public road.  Mayor Crawford declared the public hearing closed at 9:22PM.  Councilman Rigsbee made a Motion to approve the rezoning request in case 23-07-PLBD-00055 property located at 8200 Stokesdale Street and 8320 Loyola Drive from LO (Limited Office) and RS-30 (Single family Residential) to CZ-GB (Conditional General Business) with the following  conditions as amended:  130    Condition 3: Amendment: Hours ofoperation will be from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Additional - Offering of Condition 7: Planting rates shall be doubled to what is required  on property bordering church property.  1. All applicable Scenic Corridor guidelines as outlined and specified in the Town of Stokesdale Future Land Use Plan and/or the Town of Stokesdale Development Ordinance shall be followed when developing this site. 2. Any Site Plan submittals that include new building construction shall include front, back and side building elevations to ensure compliance with the  Scenic Corridor Guidelines.  3. 4.  Hours of operation will be from 6:00am to 11:00pm.  Al Master Sign Plan shall be submitted to the Town of Stokesdale for review and approval. All signs on the property shall follow the approved plan in order to provide uniform signage for the entire property and to ensure compatibility in scale, 5. All illuminated signs must be lighted internally or lighted by top mounted lights pointed down. No sign may be illuminated by fixtures not shielded from upward transmission of light. Lights that flash, pulse, rotate, move or simulate  size, material and character.  motion are not permitted.  6.  All outdoor light fixtures shall be shielded to prevent light trespass on adjacent property or upward transmission oflight, with the exception ofthose lights  necessary for safety and security. bordering church property.  7.  Planting rates shall be doubled to what is required on property  Councilman Rigsbee added that he finds it to be consistent with Stokesdale Land Use Plan.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0). OLD BUSINESS:  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  12. Consideration of Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Funding of the Stokesdale Water Line Extension to Add System Redundancy Capital Project  Ordinance Fund.  131    Town Clerk Wagoner explained the need for this project ordinance.  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to approve the following Project Ordinance No. 0-2023-06 (Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Funding of the Stokesdale Water Line Extension to  Add System Redundancy Capital Project Ordinance Fund).  ORDINANCE NO. 0-2023-06  AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR' THE FUNDING OF THE STOKESDALE WATER LINE EXTENTION1 TO ADD SYSTEM REDUNDANCY BEITHEREBY ORDAINED by the Town Council ofthe Town ofs Stokesdale, North Carolina, that pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Section 1: The project authorized is for the Town of Stokesdale's Municipal Water System for Section 2: The revenues for the above-mentioned improvements shall be established as follows:  CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FUND  following Capital Project Ordinance is hereby adopted: water line extensions to add system redundancy.  Account Number  Account Name Guilford County Contract # 90004963 American Rescue Plan. Act 2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund  Total Budget $366,400.00  R-002000  Section 3: That expenditures for the above-mentioned improvements appropriated as follows:  Account Number  Account Name 1. Alternatives Analysis (Hazen) Survey (Stewart) Geotechnical (S&ME) 3. Detailed Design 4. Permitting 5. Easement Acquisition Assistance (Hazen) Easement Exhibits (Stewart) 6. Bid Phase Services 7. Project Management, Workshops and Meetings  Total Budget $4,100.00 $129,440.00 $23,800.00 $69,500.00 $18,000.00 $6,000.00  E-002000  2. Preliminary Engineering $59,660.00  $18,100.00 $23,200.00 $14,600.00  132    8. Funding Collaboration and Support Total Contract Value  $366,400.00  Section 4: The Town Finance Officer/Budget Officer is hereby authorized to maintain, within the capital project fund, sufficient and specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the disclosure Section 5: Funds may be advanced from the Water Enterprise Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made to the granter agency in an orderly and Section 6: The Town Finance Officer/Budget Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of each project element in Section 2 and Section 3 as mentioned above. Furthermore, the Town Finance Officer/Budget Officer is instructed to include a detailed analysis ofj past and future revenues and expenses during each annual budget submission made to the Town Section 7: This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered into the minutes oft the Town Council after adoption. Copies thereof shall be filed with the Town Finance Officer/Budget Officer and  requirements ofa all contractual agreements, ifapplicable.  timely manner.  Council over the life ofthe project.  Town Clerk to the Town Council. Adopted this 10th day of August, 2023. 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  13. Consideration of Proposals to Prepare and Stain the Two Picnic Shelters located at Councilman Rigsbee reported on the need to paint or stain the picnic shelters and noted two  the Stokesdale Town Park.  proposals that we have received:  Excelsior Professional Painting, $7,600.00 CertaPro Painters $4,147.00  Councilman Rigsbee stated that after a review of both proposals he had questions about the types ofs stains used and the need for a third quote due to the cost difference between the two quotes received. After al brief discussion, by consensus ofCouncil, Staff was asked to clarify the type of stain quoted by CertaPro and to obtain a third quote and bring this item back to Council next  month. No formal action taken.  133    NEW BUSINESS:  14. Consideration of a Resolution Consenting to the Addition of Peony Drive in the Treeline Trails Subdivision to the Secondary Road Maintenance System ofNC. Town Clerk Wagoner pointed out that Peony Drive is already aj part of the State System and this Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adopt the following Resolution No. R-2023-09 (A Resolution Consenting to the Addition of Peony Drive in the Treeline Trails Subdivision to the  is for a small portion approximately .48 miles.  Secondary Road Maintenance System ofNC).  R-2023-09  AF RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO' THE. ADDITION OF PEONY DRIVE WITHIN THE TREELINE TRAILS SUBDIVISION TO' THE SECONDARY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM OF  THE: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, thel North Carolina Department ofTransportation has declared through its Secondary Road Addition Investigation Reports (File G-33-23) dated June 02, 2023 ofsaid street, a portion of Peony Drive (0.48 miles), meets the minimum requirements for addition into the Secondary WHEREAS, the cognizant District Engineer of the North Carolina Department of Transportation does recommend the addition of a portion of Peony Drive (0.48 miles) to the Secondary Road NOW, THEREFOR BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: The Town Council on behalf of the Town of Stokesdale, North Caroline does herewith, after due consideration and deliberation and without any objections being heard, concur and consent to the addition of a portion ofl Peony Drive (0.481 miles) tot the Secondary Road System ofthe State ofNorth Carolina tot the same degree and measure to which property owners have petitioned said Department ofTransportation of the State of North Carolina, and to the same degree and measure to which the said Department of Transportation does now recommend acceptance into the said Secondary Road System ofthe State  Road System of the State ofNorth Carolina; and  System ofthe State ofNorth Carolina.  ofNorth Carolina.  Adopted this the 10th day of August, 2023. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones  ******  YES YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  134    Motion carried (5-0).  15. Consideration of Purchasing Speed Bumps to be Installed on the Roadway leading Councilman Rigsbee stated that this is in response to feedback from citizens concerned about speeding in and out of the park. He and Mayor Pro Tem Foy have discussed purchasing speed bumps for the entrance to the park. He presented a quote from Traffic Safety Store and noted the Councilman Rigsbee made a Motion to purchase 9: rubber speed bumps with 18 inch galvanized  into the Stokesdale Town Park.  locations for each speed bump.  steel spikes and six end caps not to exceed $2,000. 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  15B. Consideration of Proposal to repair water leak on Vaughn Street.  Councilman Jones explained that we had a request for a new tap on Vaughn Street. Yates Construction notified us that due to shortage of staff they could not install this tap. Our current contract with A&D does not allow for this type of work; therefore, this is here for consideration Councilman Jones made a Motion to accept proposal provided by A&D! Enterprises forar new tap  by Council.  on Vaughn Street at a cost of $3,000.00 dated 7-31-2023. Councilman Rigsbee 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. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  No comments from the floor.  17. Closed Session in accordance with $ 143-318.11 (Closed Sessions).  135    (a)) Permitted Purposes. Iti is the policy oft this State that closed sessions shall be held only when required to permit aj public! body to act int the publici interest as permittedi in thiss section. Aj public body may hold a closed (3) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session, and nothing herein shalll be construed toj permit aj public bodyt to close al meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body isay participant. The public body may consider and givei instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or settlement of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure. Ifthe public body has approved or considered: as settlement, other than a malpractice settlement by or on behalfofal hospital, in closed session, thet terms oft that settlement shalll be reported tot the public body and entered into its minutes as soon as possible within a reasonable time after the settlement is Mayor Crawford made a Motion to enter into closed session in accordance with NC General Statutes 143-318.11 (a) (3) for the purpose ofconsulting with the Town Attorney.  session and exclude thej public only when a closed session is required.  concluded.  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  The Town Council entered into closed session at 10:11 PM.  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to enter back into open session. Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded  the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth Y Councilman Jones Motion carried. (5-0).  Y Y  Mayor Pro Tem Foy Y Councilman Rigsbee Y  The Town Council entered into open session at 11:14 PM.  18. Council Comments.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy thanked Council and Staff: for their effort's tonight. Councilman Landreth thanked Staff for putting all this information together. Councilman Jones spoke on the Casino and his objections to having one here.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:  136    19. Council Announcements:  a) The Town of Stokesdale Town Planning Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM inside the Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 8325. Angel-Pardue Road, Stokesdale, NC27357, has been cancelled. b) The Town of Stokesdale Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM inside the Town Hall Council Chambers, located  at 8325 Angel-Pardue Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357.  ADJOURNMENT: 20. Adjournment of Meeting.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the  motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth Y Councilman Jones Motion carried (5-0). 11:18pm.  Y Y  Mayor Pro Tem Foy Y Councilman Rigsbee Y  Being no further business to come before the Town Council, the meeting was adjourned at  Approved: February 8, 2024  MAEECPNwMiy Dna Dack Fay, Mager  ATTEST: Robbie  Clerk  PwTin  ERST  137