MINUTES TOWN OF STOKESDALE 8325 ANGEL PARDUE ROAD STOKESDALE, NC27357 FEBRUARY24, 2022 AT 6:301 PM  SPECIAL CALLED TOWN COUNCIL MIEETING  Member's present were: Mayor Mike Crawford, Mayor Pro-Tem Derek Foy, Council Members: Jim] Landreth, Tim Jones, and Jim Rigsbee, Interim Town Clerk Dale Martin and Deputy Clerk  Robin Yount. Town Attorney Tom Medlin attended by Zoom.  1. CallTo Order.  Mayor Mike Crawford called the meeting to order.  Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy stated that he would like to add aj period for citizens comments. Mayor Crawford polled the Council and with no objections the floor was opened up for citizen  comments. Citizens comments:  Mayor Crawford recognized speaker from Zoom.  Nancy Pearson, Field Street Drive, Stokesdale- - stated that she is Administrator for a local hospital and wanted to speak in regard to the solid waste contract being considered tonight. She asked ift there were protections in this contract that addressed changes in service, price increases Mayor Pro Tem Foy stated that there is verbiage ini this contract to address those concerns. He pointed out that the contract allows for GFL, once a year, to look at inflation and to make an adjustment in cost; however, there is a clause in there that this increase should not exceed 5%. He stated that normally we see a 3-4% inflation rate but this year we are looking at a 7% inflation rate. Ifwe: see deflation, we should expect an adjustment down. He explained that the cost of fuel is a very real issue, and that the contract's baseline cost is at $4.00 per gallon. Ifthe price increases more than that, he expected GFL to ask for aj price increase. He stated that they would have to come to Council to make such a request. He noted that ai natural disaster could affect the cost or service level, state or federal taxes could increase the cost as well. He stated that currently GFL takes all recycling to a processing facility and if that facility were to close and require them to go farther away, it could impact the price. He stated that he expected the 5% cap in the contract tol keep GFL in check. He stated that also included in the contract, isa requirement that GFL supply ai measure to see. how well they arel handling the service to our  and service decreases.  citizens.  207    Ms. Pearson stated that he answered her questions and that she very much appreciates this forum that allows people tol bei informed on what is happening in Stokesdale. She noted a significant decline in service from Republic and appreciates the Council handling these needs. Mayor Pro Tem Foy thanked Ms. Pearson for her service in health care.  Councilman Tim Jones stated that this contract is a public document and available in the Clerk's Councilman Jim Rigsbee stated that he wanted to emphasize the increase with this new contract. The new service amount is approximately $67 per quarter, which is an increase over what we are currently paying. He noted that this cost is significantly less than the other bidder for the Town's Mayor Pro Tem Foy pointed out that quarterly cost with GFL is $68.40. The current cost is $61 per quarter with Republic. The new rate proposed by Republic was $82 per quarter.  Office.  service. He noted that only two companies submitted al bid.  2. Consideration and Vote on Franchise Agreement Contract between the Town of Stokesdale and GFL Environmental for new Solid Waste/Kecycling contract  beginning July 1, 2022.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to approve al Franchise Agreement with GFL Environmental to provide Town residents with solid waste and recycling pickup on a weekly basis. The three-year contract will begin on July 1,2022, the contract will include verbiage to cap out any CPI annual price increases at 5%. GFL will charge residents $22.80 per month billed  quarterly at $68.40.  Councilman Jimmy Landreth seconded the motion.  Councilman Jones pointed out that GFL has signed the contract but not the. Attorney. Mr. Medlin stated that yes, he has reviewed the contract and the only change was the. 5% cap, everything else Vote in favor: Councilman Rigsbee-yes, Mayor Pro Tem Foy-yes, Councilman Landreth-  is the same.  yes, Councilman Jones-yes. Vote opposed: None 3. Adjournment.  Councilman Rigsbee stated that this will result in an improve in service for our citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Foy agreed and stated that he looks forward to better service going forward. He  then thanked Republic for service over the years.  Councilman Jones thanked the Mayor Pro Tem for his work on this contract.  208    Mayor Crawford echoed his thanked tol Mayor Pro Tem Foy.  Mayor Crawford made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the Vote in favor: Councilman Rigsbee-yes, Mayor Pro Tem Foy-yes, Councilman Landreth-  motion.  yes, Councilman Jones-yes. Vote opposed: None  Being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 pm.  Approved: March 10, 2022  KAEAR  ATTEST:  Ahamt Dale F. Martin, Town Clerk  209