AGENDA Sawmills Town Hall Tuesday, July 21, 2015 6:00 pm Regular Meeting of the Sawmills Town Council 1. CallTo Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Adopt Agenda 5. Approve Meeting Minutes 6. Public Comment 7. Recognitions: A. Recycle Rewards B. Yard ofl Month Winners 8. Financial: A. Donation to Caldwell County Dare B. Donation to South Caldwell Band Boosters C. Storm Water Discharge Program Agreement Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby A. June 16, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes B. June 16,2015 Closed Session Minutes 9. Discussion; 10. Public Comment: 11. Updates: A, Greater Hickory MPO. Amended Memorandum ofUnderstanding Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby A. SBEA July Progress Report B. Council Comment 12. Closed Session: Attorney/Client Privilege Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby 13. Adjourn Page 1 of5 TUESDAY,JUNE 16, 2015 TOWN OFSAWMILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 PM COUNCIL PRESENT Trena McRary Kirby Joe Wesson Jeff Wilson Johnny Wilson Gerelene Blevins STAFF PRESENT Seth Eckard Julie Good Terry Taylor CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby called the meeting to order. INVOCATION: Councilman Joe Wesson gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby led the Pledge of ADOPT AGENDA: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to adopt the agenda with the addition of Agenda Item 9B: Appointment of Interim Town Administrator. Joe Wesson made a motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to adopt the agenda with the addition of Agenda Item 9B: Appointment of] Interim Town Administrator. All were in favor. APPROVE MAY 19, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to approve the May 19,2015 regular meeting minutes. Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to approve the minutes. All APPROVE May 19, 2015 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to approve the May 19,2015 closed session minutes. Gerelene Blevins made a motion, and Johnny Wilson seconded, to approve the minutes. All Allegiance. were in favor. were in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone had any questions or comments at this time. No one wished to speak. June 16, 2015 Page 2 of5 RECOGNITIONS: RECYCLE REWARDS WINNER: Town Administrator Seth Eckard announced Grace Parsons as the June Recycle Rewards winners. A credit of twenty-eight dollars ($28.00) will be added to her sanitation bill. Mrs. Parsons was present to accept her certificate. No Council action was required. YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS: Town Administrator Seth Eckard announced Howard and Mary Nell Benfield, from the 28630 zip code, and Joyce Fox, from the 28638 zip code, as the June Yard of the Month winners. Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that both certificates would be available at the Town Hall for pick up. No Council action was required. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT PROPOSED FY 2015-2016 BUDGET: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to Joe Wesson made a motion, Gerelene Blevins seconded, to open the public hearing. All STAFF COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated Johnny Wilson wanted the citizens of Sawmills to know that the item Interlocal Transfer to Caldwell County in the amount of $280,000.00 (two hundred eighty thousand dollars) under General Fund Expenditures was not something that the Town willingly gives to Caldwell County. Caldwell County gives the Town no choice but to pay this amount. Joe Wesson stated that all in all the Town has a good budget and the Town is doing good things for the citizens. The Council and Town continues to move forward with budgets like PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone wished to open the public hearing. were: in favor. the proposed FY 2015-2016 budget was enclosed. this one. speak on the proposed FY 2015-2016 budget. No one wished to speak. June 16, 2015 Page 3 of5 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to close the public hearing. All were COUNCIL ACTION: Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to close the public hearing. in favor. adopt the proposed FY 2015-2016 budget. All were in favor. DISCUSSION: THIRD AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF SAWMILLS LICENSING AGREEMENT: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that the current licensing agreement between the Town of Sawmills and the Sawmills Optimist needs to be renewed. The renewal licensing Johnny Wilson made a motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to adopt the Third Amendment to agreement will cover the period of July1,2015 through June 30, 2016. Town of Sawmills Licensing Agreement. All were in favor. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that Council needed to have an Interim Town Administrator until a new Joe Wesson made a motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to have Finance Officer, Karen Clontz, as Interim Town Administrator until a new Town Administrator is hired. All were Town Administrator is hired. in favor. FINANCIAL: APPROVE UPDATE TO BANK SIGNATURE CARDS: Town Administrator stated that due to his resignation there needed to be new signature cards on file at the bank. The bank requires a new signature card to be on file whenever there are changes in the staff and/or Council. The signature cards will authorize Karen Clontz, Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby, Johnny Wilson and Joe Wesson to sign on behalf of the Town regarding banking transactions. The Town requires 2 (two) signatures for accounts payable checks Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Johnny Wilson seconded, to have new signature cards on file at the bank giving Karen Clontz, Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby, Johnny Wilson and the safety deposit box. and Joe Wesson authorization regarding all banking transactions. AMENDED PROJECT ORDINANCE 2012 DUFF DRIVE PROJECT: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that during the April 21, 2015 Council meeting, an updated project ordinance for the 2012 Duff Drive Project was presented, and approved, reflecting the increased finds granted to the Town for construction costs. Included in the June 16, 2015 Page 4 of5 Administrator Seth Eckard stated that during the April 21, 2015 Council meeting, an updated project ordinance for the 2012 Duff Drive Project was presented, and approved, reflecting the increased finds granted to the Town for construction costs. Included in the total was the amount of $32,500.00 (thirty-two thousand five hundred dollars) for planning as requested by the NC Department of Commerce (DoC). However, DoC decided not to approve the additional funding and a new project ordinance will need to be approved in the amount of $1,054,601.89 (one million fifty-four thousand six hundred one dollars and Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to approve the amended project ordinance 2012 Duff Drive project in the amount of $1,054,601.89 (one million fifty-four thousand six hundred one dollars and eighty-nine cents). All were in favor. eighty-nine cents). PLANNING: APPOINT REVIEW OFFICER: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that due to his resignation there needed to be a Review Officer in the office to work with the Town Planner in the signing of permits and plats. The Review Officer will sign the permits and plats in the event the Town Planner is not available and only after the Town Planner has reviewed Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to make Town Clerk Julie the documents. Good the Review Officer for the Town. All were in favor. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone had any questions or comments at this time. No one wished to speak. UPDATES: ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Town Administrator Seth Eckard stated that this was his last meeting as Town Administrator for the Town of Sawmills and "it has been an honor and his pleasure to serve the Town Council and the Citizens of Sawmills. COUNCIL COMMENT: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone on the Gerelene Blevins told Town Administrator Seth Eckard that he had done a super. job for the Town of Sawmills and the Town has enjoyed having Town Administrator Seth Eckard here. Council had any questions or comments at this time. June 16, 2015 Page 5 of5 Johnny Wilson gave Town Administrator a wholehearted thank you for the job he has done Jeff Wilson congratulated Town Administrator Seth on his new job and thanked him for the Joe Wesson presented Town Administrator Seth Eckard with a plaque for his service with for the Town. job hel had done for the Town. the Town of Sawmills and also thanked everyone for coming. CLOSED SESSION: ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena Joe Wesson made a motion, and Johnny Wilson seconded, to go into closed session at 6:19 Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to come out of closed session at 7:30 McRary Kirby asked foramotion to go into closed session. pm. pm. SPECIAL MEETING DATES: Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, that a Special Meeting is scheduled on July 15 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers, a Special Meeting is scheduled August 4, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the EDC Building and a Special Meeting is scheduled on August 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the EDC Building. All were in favor. COUNCIL ADJOURN: Mayor Pro-Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to Gerelene Blevins made a motion, and Johnny Wilson seconded, to adjourn the meeting. All adjourn. were in favor. Julie A Good, Town Clerk Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem C. The Budget Officer is authorized to effect interdepartmental transfers of minor budget amendments not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the appropriated funds for the department's allocation which is being reduced. Notification of all such transfers or amendments shall be made to the Town Council at their next regular meeting of that body following the transfers. SECTION6-Retrisions A. Interfund transfers of moneys shall be accomplished only by B. The utilization ofany contingency appropriation, in any amount, shall be accomplished only by the authorization from the Town Council. Approval of a contingency appropriation shall be deemed a budget amendment, which transfers funds from the contingency appropriation authorization from the Town Council. to the appropriate object ofe expenditure. SECTION7-) Budget Amendments The North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act allow the Town Council to amend the budget ordinance any time during the fiscal year, sO long as it complies with the North Carolina General Statutes. The Town Council must approve all budget amendments, except where the Budget Officer is authorized to make limited transfers. Please review sections 5 and 6, which outline special authorizations and restrictions related to budget amendments. SECTION N8-1 Utilization of Budget and Budget Ordinance This ordinance and the budget documents shall be the basis for the financial plan of the Town of Sawmills during the 2015-16 Fiscal Year. The Budget Officer shall administer the budget. The accounting system shall establish records that are in consonance with this budget and this ordinance and the appropriate statutes of the State ofNorth Carolina. Adopted this 16!h day ofJune, 2015. JB Seth Eckard, Town Administrator Mayor Pro Tem Kirby 10 5123* 007471302369: 561609679* First Citizens Bank ACCOUNT SIGNATURE CARD Acct# 007471302369 Acct" Type DDA - Checking/Savings Date Opened 07/01/1971 Current Date 05/20/2015 Branch# 747 Account Owner Assoc Name ASHLEY CANTERBURY (Business/Entity Name): TOWN OF SAWMILLS Account Ownership Designation: Corporation (including PAs and PCs) Limited! Liability Company (LLC) General Partnership (GP) Limited Partnership (LP) Registered Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Fiduciary (Specify Type, e.g., trust, attorney trust, estate, escrow, agency, receivership): Unincorporated church or charitable/civico organization Unincorporated governmental or municipal organization Other Unincorporated Entity: This account is held at First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank" or "Bank") int the name oft the above-named Account Owner. Itis subject to the pravisions of the First Citizens Bank Deposit Account Agreement, the Bank's Disclosure of Products and Fees, and applicable state and federal law, all of which may be amended from time tot time. The undersigned authorized signer(s) acknowledge(s) receipt ofthe First Citizens Bank Deposit Account Agreement: and the applicable Disclosure of Products and Fees and confirm(s) that thisi is nota a consumer account. Authorized Signers: The Authorized Signers identified below are owners or representatives oft the business or entity that ist the Account Owner and are authorized to transact any business relating to this account on behalf of the Account Owner either: () through being named on the Account Owner's corporate resolution, declaration of unincorporated business/entity (or other documentation as applicable); or (ii) through delegation ofs such authority by one or more oft the individuals authorized in said resolution or declaration. Name: KAREN CLONTZ Name: TRENA M KIRBY Name: JOHNNY WILSON JOE WESSON Name: Signature: Cpur cok Signatures oMonROu Signature: Donang Sighature: he Wesas BSE Complete this Substitute IRSF Form W-9 If Account Owner isaU.S. citizen or other' "U.S. person" asc defined byt thel Internal Revenue Code. IfAccount Owneri is not aU.S. citizen or other "U.S. person," provide a completed! IRS Form W-8BEN-E. Substitute IRS Form W-9 The individual who: signs the certification below represents that he or she is a duly authorized officer or representative of the above-referenced Account Owner. The terms "" "me," and "my" refer to the Account Owner or representative signing on behalf of the Account Owner, as (1) the number shown ont this formi is my correct taxpayer identification number (or lam waiting for a number to bei issued tor me); (2) lam not subject to backup withholding because: (a)! lam exempt from backup withholding, ar (b) have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that lam subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has (3) lam a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (for federal tax purposes a "U.S. person" includes a U.S. resident alien, a partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, an estate [other than a foreign Instructions: IRS regulations require you tos strike out the wording in item (2) if) youl have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to NOTE: The Internal Revenue Service does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certification required to applicable. Under penalty of perjury,! Icertify that: notified me thatl lam nol longer subject to backup withholding; estate), orac domestic trust); and (4) lam exemptf from FATCAr reporting. avoid backup withholding. backup withholding for failure tor report all interest and dividends on) yourt tax return. TIN (EIN or SSN ofs sole member, ifs sole member LLC) 56-1609679 Certifying Individual: Name: KAREN CLONTZ 28-100208 (without sole prop) (2/15) was assigned by the IRS tot the party listed as Account Owner. Signature: Date: NORTH CAROLINA CALDWELL COUNTY THIRD AMENDMENTTO TOWN OF SAWMILLS LICENSING AGREEMENT THAT WHEREAS, the TOWN OF SAWMILLS, a municipal corporation ("Town") and SAWMILLS COMMUNITY OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation ("Licensee") did enter into a License Agreement ("License") according to that Park License Agreement originally dated April 4, 2011, amended on August 16, 2011 and August, 2013. THAT WHEREAS, the License Agreement was to exist for a period ofone (1) year. THAT WHEREAS, the License Agreement was amended and continued until the 30th THAT WHEREAS, the parties do desire now to enter into a written Amendment to NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree to this Amendment to License 1. The term of this Agreement shall exist from the 1*ofJuly, 2015 until the 30th of day of] June, 2015. extend from the 1*ofJuly, 2015 to the 30th ofJ June, 2016. Agreement under the terms and conditions as follows: June, 2016. 2. advance written notice. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by thirty (30) days 3. The grant of this License is exclusive to the Sawmills Community Optimist Club, 4. This License continues to grant the Optimist Club the rights for a non-exclusive use oft the baseball fields and concession stand at times and according to the schedule as mutually agreed upon. The specific times of use, description of programs and then thereafter any scheduling changes of programs must be submitted by the Optimist Club to the Town Inc. and may not be assigned without the written consent oft the Town of Sawmills. Administrator and approved prior to actual use. 5. Concurrently with the granting of this License, the Licensee shall forward to the Town Administrator a copy of the current Liability Insurance Policy providing coverage for personal injuries to each person and coverage for all personal injuries in each accident and coverage in such amounts as approved by the Town Administrator. Said Policy shall name the Town, it's Council Members and it's) Employees as Additional Insureds. All the remaining terms and conditions of the original Park License Agreement and Amendment thereto are incorporated herein unless otherwise modified by these terms. Third Amendment to Town of Sawmills Licensing Agrement2107681 This the Jayets Jwns 2015. SAWMILLS COMMUNITY OPTIMIST CLUB, INC. By: L Namé: fhns us Title: pA TOWNOF SAWMILLS Dyorar ATTEST: SEAL JULV1,3000 M COUN PPIPRIE3E dind Terry Fown Attorney ZK Third Amendment to Town of Sawmills Licensing Agreement210768 ORDINANCE: # UPDATED, TOWN OF SAWMILLS PROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 2012 DUFF DRIVE AREA SEWER PROJECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM Be it ordained by the Town Council of Sawmills that pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes ofNorth Carolina, the following grant project ordinance is Section 1. The project authorized is the Community Development Block Grant hereby adopted. Infrastructure Program described in the work statement contained in the Grant Agreement (12-C-2506) between this unit and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the grant project within the terms of the grant document(s), the rules and regulations ofthel Department ofHUD, and the budget contained herein. Section 3. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project. The was an increase in revenues funds from the NC Department ofCommerce upon a request for additional funds due to the project coming in over budget after bids were opened. Revenues Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Program Duff Drive Area Sewer Project $1,007,101.89 47,500.00 $1,054,601.89 Local Commitment TOTAL Section 4. The following amounts are appropriated for the project: Expenditures -Community Development Block Grant Public Sewer Improvements Administration Planning $968,201.89 $81,400.00 5,000.00 $1,054,601.89 TOTAL Section 5. The Finance Officers hereby directed to maintain within the Grant Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to provide the accounting to the grantor agency required by the grant agreement (s) and federal and state regulations. Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement request should be made to the grantor agency in an orderly and timely manner. Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report quarterly on the financial status ofeach project element in Section 4 and on the total grant revenues received or claimed. Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues on this grant project in every budget submission made to this Town Council. Section 9. Copies of this grant project ordinance shall be made available to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project. Adopted this the J day yofyJunes 2015. Mayor, Town Cpmmbiy ors 34 A SEAL JYS13a & COIE ATTEST: 3 Gdned AGENDA ITEM7A MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Recognition: Recycle Rewards Program Discussion: The Town of Sawmills would like to congratulate Frances Benfield on winning the Recycle Rewards Program for the month ofJuly. Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby will present her with a Certificate of Appreciation. A twenty-eight dollar ($28.00) credit will be added to the current sanitation bill. Recommendation: No Council action is required. AGENDA ITEM 7B MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21, 2015 Recognition: Yard ofthe Month Winners Discussion: Jody Deal, from the 28630 zip code, and Laureene Carver, from the 28638 zip code, are the Yard of the Month winners for July. Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby will present them with a Certificate of Appreciation. Recommendation: No Council action required. AGENDA ITEM 8A MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Financial Matters: Request for a Donation To Caldwell County Dare Program Discussion: The Town has received a request from the Caldwell County Dare Program for a donation in the amount of$100.00 (one hundred dollars). There are sufficient funds in the budget for this request. Recommendation: Staffrecommends Council discuss this matter and decide how they wish to proceed. cnof Simills Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro Tem Seth Eckard, Town Administrator Funding Request: leof Oinization: Phone CalalakDARE #818-757-1400 rianentidress: 2351 Morgonkon Blvd. Cy Lenir GntcNan: State: NE 566001967 Fed Tax ID #: Zip Code: 28645 Captsleve Rich Anount Requeed: Dae Funds Neved: Conplete desCiption of project: Amount needed for the Project: Project Begin/End Dates: $100.00 Same 7-15-15 fadhr DAREgna faundeiser colf tourmament, theDiREasn the Talwell launly Schoals 1 Baiting Howwil the funds be ysed?: 14 5 baiks-paacik. aad hysplake Howwill this proect benefit the community?: tegches the philen b mke wie densonr und Kooks the dagpers a deupi emd alvhel PL Official Town Use Only Date application received: -1-15 Date approved/denied (circle one): Availab ble balance in Governing Body Expense Acct: Date check written: Date presented to Council: Amount approved: Check #: Amount: This instrument has beenn preaudited int the manner required byt the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Controi Act. AGENDA ITEM 8B MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Financial Matters: Request for a Donation To South Caldwell Band Boosters Discussion: The Town has received a request from the South Caldwell Band Boosters for a donation in the amount of $100.00 (one hundred dollars). There are sufficient funds in the budget for this request. Recommendation: Staffrecommends Council discuss this matter and decide how they wish to proceed. OFSAHN PORATED Town of Sawmilis Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro Tem Town Administrator Funding Request: Name of Organization: Phone Souhh Caldwell Bond Boosers #: 390-2189 Permanent Address: 7035 Sprtan Drive, City: State: NC Zip Code: Hudson AR32 Boind Contact Name: 3qsonChilders - Dircior Fed Tax ID #: TonBrpat-sBB 1200/7533 Amount Requested: $ Amount needed for the Project: 5 100.00 10000 Date Funds Needed: 9-1-2015 Complete description of project: Project Begin/End Dates: Augustz015 to y Sone ZOIG The Spnnserhp Dontonwill be used loward the Pyperses op-the Souhh Calowel/Srlan Theyment orching? Bond Progrom. How will the funds be used?: Unabormopheep instrument mainteronce., npirchse-muar. Oyd Pchnical équipment or the pard pogram. How will this project benefit the community?: The Sprion Decunewt per forms for our Communityat varias times durirg the Nr.including the Onnual Cvistymos Powadt. See atlached forms for more detailed information. Official Town Use Only Date application received: 7/o/2015 Date approved/denied (circle one): Date check written: Date presented to Council: Amount approved: Amount: yhaulaois Available balance in Governing Body Expense Acct: 42.000 Check #: This instrument has been preaudited int ther manner required byt thel Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act._ k South Caldwell High School Band Town of Sawmills 4076 US Hwy 321A Granite Falls, NC 28630 Dear Ladies and Gentiemen: First of all, we, the South Caldwell Band Boosters would like to take a moment to thank you for your generous support of our 1st annual "Rock 'n Roll with the Regiment 5K & Fun Run Mile" in2014. Thanks to sponsors like the Town of Sawmills, we were able to host a successful We are now gearing up and looking forward to planning the 2015 event and sincerely hope we can count on you to take the opportunity to continue to show your support for the dedicated, fundraising event for our band. hardworking young musicians of the South Caldwell High School Band. To once again sponsor the "Rock 'n Roll with the Regiment 5K and Fun Run Mile" please see lfyou have any questions concerning your sponsorship or donation, please contact us at the enclosed forms. ApAPlComalcon or Tracy Bryant at 828-612-5016. Sincere thanks on behalf ofi the South Caldwell High School Band Boosters. Tracy Bryant 828-612-5016 trombonemom18@gmail.com Rock n Roll with the Regiment SKardi Fur RuxMile On September 19, 2015, The South Caldwell Spartan Regiment will once again host the "Rock 'n Roll with the Regiment 5K and Fun Run Mile". This will be a great time of community fellowship where you can run, walk, have fun and, most importantly, hear great The dedicated musicians of the South Caldwell High School Band are very active in their community, performing annually for various events and occasions. The Spartan Regiment entertains parade goers yearly in the Hudson, Sawmills and Granite Falls Christmas parades. They also perform at the annual Granite Falls Christmas Tree Lighting and the Granite Falls Merchants' Festival. In addition, the Regiment competes in several marching competitions and performs pregame shows, stand tunes and halftime programs during football season. Three Concert and Jazz bands also host concerts and events throughout the year. These young, talented musicians and their families are loyal customers ofl band sponsoring businesses. Your sponsorship or donation to the Spartan Regiment and their fundraising event will give you a valuable opportunity to advertise your business where it is needed most, right here at home. All of your sponsorship dollars will go directly to thel band tol help cover expenses including, but not limited to: uniforms, uniform upkeep, new and repaired instruments, travel, sound equipment, competition expenses, music and music technology. Take this opportunity to sponsor or donate to make our 5K and Fun Run Milea success To support the South Caldwell High School Band please, see the enclosed forms. Ifyoul have On) behalf of the South Caldwell High School Band Boosters, thank you again for your time music. any questions please contact us at hsme.mmolskemalcon and consideration. Tracy Bryant (828)612-5016 trombonemom18@gmail.com Name (as it will appear in print): Address: City/State/Zip Code: How did you hear about our event? (circle one): Friend Family Media Ad/Flyer * Sponsorship: $100.00 TheSpartan Regiment always welcomes continued support thru sponsorship from businesses as well as individuals. Sponsorship gets business name with logo or name line on race T-Shirt, business name or name line with logo on SCHS 5K website, social media and any advertising submitted for race bags. Also, the opportunity to hang or display any sign or Donations of any kind are always welcome and greatlyappreciated. We will gladly recognize *tof find outl how tol become a Corporate Gold: Level sponsor for ourband and' bei recognized all Method of Payment: Cash (please do not mail cash) Check Money Order All checks/MO should bei made payable to SCBB(South Caldwell Band Boosters) (contact Tracy Bryant at trombonemom18@gmal.com for cash payments) banner on race day as well as name printed on road courses sign. Donation: yourdonation or you may remain anonymous. year, contact us at chsemolbkermalcm Checks and Forms mailed to: South Caldwell Band Boosters 7035 Spartan Drive Hudson: NC: 28638 For online forms visit our website: : htp/schsrocknrol5k.wixcom/schschsregiment2015 Submitted form must arrive by email/mail nol later than Sept 1st to guarantee name in print on race' T-Shirt. Detach and: return top portion/ Savel bottom portion: as your tax receipt- Rock n Rollwith the Regiment 5Kard Fun Run Mile Sept. 19, 2015 Ig gave $ for the Spartan Regiment TAmfprpramnkaNn SwdaA-riS-w, Boartere AGENDA ITEM8C MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Discussion: Adopt Storm Water Discharge Program Agreement with City ofLenoir Discussion: The current agreement between the City ofLenoir and the Town of Sawmills expired on June 30, 2015. The enclosed Storm Water Discharge Agreement between the City ofLenoir and the Town of Sawmills will be effective July 1, 2015 and expire June 30, 2016. The cost the Town will pay the City ofLenoir to continue responsibility ofthe plan is in the amount of$13,104.93 (thirteen thousand one hundred four dollars and ninety-three cent). The City ofLenoir will also be entitled to receive all revenues from fines and penalties which accrue. There are sufficient funds in the budget for this purpose. Recommendation: Staffrecommends Council to approve the Storm Water Discharge Program Agreement in the amount of$13,104.93 (thirteen thousand one hundred four dollars and ninety-three cent) and covering the period ofJuly 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CALDWELL COUNTY STORM WATER DISCHARGE PROGRAM AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into on this the day of 2015, by and between the Town of Sawmills, North Carolina ("the Town") and the City ofLenoir, a N.C. municipal Corporation ("the City"). WHEREAS, on or about September 12, 2005, the Town and the City were granted Permit No. NCS000474 to Discharge Storm Water under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") by the State ofNorth Carolina Department of] Environment and Natural Resources Division ofWater Quality (the "Permit"), incorporated herein by reference, in order to discharge storm water from their municipal separate storm sewer systems into the waters of the creeks and unnamed tributaries located within the Catawba River Basin which are named or described in the Permit; and, WHEREAS, Caldwell County developed and implemented a Storm Water Plan (the "Plan") referred to in PartIoft the Permit, and pursuant to a May 1,2009, Storm Water Discharge Program Agreement, the County and the City agreed that the City assumed the implementation responsibilities for the Plan pursuant to the terms of said agreement, and pursuant to the terms of separate implementation agreements between the Town and the City; and, WHEREAS, under the terms ofs said agreements the City's obligations to assume and provide WHEREAS, the Town and the City desire and intend to extend such implementation ofthe Plan by the City for the Town for and including the period from July 1,2015, through June 30, 2016a as implementation of the Plan shall cease effective June 30, 2015; and, provided in this Agreement. THEREFORE, the County and the City, for and in consideration oft the valuable considerations 1. EFFECTIVE DATES. Effective date upon and beginning July 1, 2015, and continuing through. June 30, 2016, the City shall assume responsibility forir implementation of the Plan with respect to areas of the Town located within the municipal boundaries of the Town, such responsibility shall include all 2. For such implementation responsibilities by the City for said period, the Town shall pay to the City Said amount has been calculated and agreed to between the Town and the City pursuant to and agreed-upon formula based upon the' Town's current population and area relative to the proportionate populations and areas of other towns in Caldwell County which has entered into storm water plan implementation agreements with the City to determined proportionate shares of the total projected costs for the City inj provided such implementation during the period oft this Agreement. 3. The City shall additionally be entitled to have and receive all revenues from fines and penalties which accrue or may be obtained received by the City in the course ofs such implementation during the effective described herein, do agree as follows: matters and files that are then currently pending. the amount of $_13,104.93 on or before September I 2015. period ofthis Agreement. 4. This Agreement may be modified in writing by mutual agreement of the parties. This Agreement is executed in duplicate originals, one of which is to be retained by each ofthe parties hereto. TOWN OF SAWMILLS By: Town Manager ATTEST: Clerk to the Town Council (County Seal) CITY OF LENOIR By: City Manager ATTEST: Clerk to the City Council (City Seal) AGENDA ITEM9 9A MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Discussion: Greater Hickory MPO Amended Memorandum of Understanding Discussion: On May 27, 2015, the Greater Hickory MPO Technical Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the amended MPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Several changes were made to the MOU with the most important involving the MPO officially accepting the Unifour RPO into the MPO's planning boundary (all four counties). Due to the significance ofthis action, the MPO member municipalities must approve the amended MOU by resolution. Recommendation: Staff recommends Council decide how they wish to proceed. COUNCIL Western Piedmont Council of Governments 1880 Second Avenue NW,Hickory,NC 28601 PO Box 9026, Hickory,NC 28603 828.322.919) . Fax: 828.322.5991 . www.wpcog.org Over 45 Years of Regional Leadership EATERI HICKORY MEMORANDUM To: Clerks of MPO Member Municipalities From: KellyLarkins, Transportation Planner Subject: Greater Hickory MPO Amended Memorandum of Understanding Date: Cc: July 1,2015 John Marshall, WPCOG Planning Director On May 27th of this year, the Greater Hickory MPO Technical Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the amended MPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Several changes were made to the MOU with the most important involving the MPO officially accepting the Unifour RPO: into the MPO's planning boundary (all four counties). Due to the significance of this action, the MPO: member municipalities must approve the amended MOU by resolution. Enclosed with this memorandum is a copy oft the amended MOU (with changes highlighted in yellow) and a copy of your signature page to be signed and returned to the Western Piedmont COG by Monday August 31st. Contact me if you have any questions. Kelly Larkins (828)485-4231 kelylaranstwpeogorg Robert) L.: Smyre, Chairman Georgel B. Holleman, Vice-Chairman Larry G. Yoder, Secretary Mary Bess Lawing, Treasurer Johnl F." "Chip" Black, Past Chair At-Large Members: Wayne) F. Abele, Sr., Kity W. Bares, Bobl Floyd, Jr., Barbara C. Pennell Anthony W. Starr, Executive Director Ank Equal Opportunity Afirmative.Action Employer Alexander County Taylorsville Burke County Connelly Springs Drexel Glen Alpine- Hildebran Morganton Rutherford College. Valdese Caldwell County- Cajah's Mountain Cedar Rock Gameweil Granitel Falls Hudson Lenoir Rhodhiss Sawmills Catawba County Brookford- Catawba. Claremont Conover-) Hickory Long View Maiden Newton RESOLUTION The' Town Council of the Town of Sawmills, North Carolina THAI.VITRLASIimeiN that the proper movement oftravel within andt through the Greaterl Hickory Metropolitan areaisahighly desirable element ofacomprehensiver plan forthe orderly growth and development of the area; and WIEREAS.Isdesirabe thatacoordinated, comprehensive: and cooperativet transportation planning process be maintained in the Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County areas to insure that commensurate with the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum ofUnderstanding between the Municipalities of] Brookford, Cajah's Mountain, Catawba, Cedar Rock, Claremont, Connelly Springs, Hudson,. Lenoir, Long View, Maiden, Morganton, Newton, Rhodhiss, Rutherford College, Sawmills and' Valdese; and the Counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba; and the North Carolina Department of Transportation was prepared andf fintadgpadin2wbtatsas forth terspamsilismdwnding arrangements for misainingacminangcmpaeeméhvetmgeratmpaming process; and WHEREAS, now an. Amended: Mmomimorlnétming isheelyrecommendelto be adopted regarding the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Organization for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED: BYTETOMNCOUNCL OFTHE TOWN Thatthe Amended. Memommaimotlmemtaming between the Muncpaltesofbrposton. Cajah's Mountain, Catawba, Cedar Rock, Claremont, Connelly Springs, Hudson, Lenoir, Long View, Maiden, Morganton, Newton, Rhodhiss, Rutherford and Catawba; the Counties ofCatawba, Burke, Caldwell and Alexander; and the North Carolina Department Transportation, be approved and that the Mayor of the Town Council and Town Clerk are hereby directed to execute an OFSAWMILLS, NORTH CAROLINA. Amendment to the Memorandum ofUnderstanding. I,Julie A. Good, Clerk oft the Town of Sawmills, North Carolina, do hereby certify that the above is at true and correct copy of excerpts from the Minutes of the Town Council ofs said Town. WITNESS my hand and official seal of the Town of Sawmills, this the day of 2015. ATTEST: Julie A. Good, Town Clerk :211740.1 MUNICIPAL STATEMENT OF ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE GREATER HICKORY METROPOLITAN ORGANZATONFORALEXANDEK, BURKE, CALDWELL AND CATAWBA COUNTIES The. AmendedN MemorandumotUnderstanding gy2,0blropatrg comprehensive, and continuing transportation planning and the establishment of a Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties, and the tpymaplyetsmalt isl hereby adopted by the Town of Sawmills, this the day of 2015. Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Sawmills Town Clerk [SEAL) R :211740.1 Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization CALDWELL ALEXANDER: BURKE CATAWBA Memorandum of Understanding February, 2003 Amended March 2009 Amended September 2013 Amended May 2015 A. The area involved - the Greater Hickory Transportation Study Planning Area - will consist of the Hickory Urbanized Area as defined by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, in addition to that area beyond the existing urbanized area boundary in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties. This area is hereinafter referred to as the Greater Hickory MPO B. The continuing transportation planning process will be cooperative one and all planning discussions will be reflective of and responsible to the comprehensive plans for growth and development within The continuing transportation planning process will be conducted in accordance with the intent, procedures, and programs ofTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. D. The Urbanized Area Boundary and Metropolitan Planning Area shall be periodically reviewed and Metropolitan Planning Area. the Metropolitan Planning Area. revised in light of new development and basic data projections. E. The Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization Board Established. A Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization Board [hereinafter referred to as "Board" or "the Board"] is hereby established with the responsibility for cooperative transportation planning decision making for the Greater Hickory MPO. The Board shall have the responsiblity for keeping the policy boards of the participating local governments informed of the status and requirements of the transportation planning process; for assisting in the dissemination and clarification of the decisions and policies of the policy boards; and for providing opportunities for citizen participation The Board, in cooperation with the State, and in cooperation with publicly owned operators of public transportation services, shall be responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning process as required by Federal and State transportation planning requirements and shall develop the planning work program, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and Transportation Improvement This Board shall be the forum for cooperative decision-making by elected officials of the member General Purpose Local Governments. However, this shall not limit the Board's local responsibility for (1) ensuring that the transportation planning process and the plans and improvement projects which emerge from that process are consistent with the policies and desires of local government; nor, (2) serving as a forum for the resolution of conflicts which arise during the course of developing the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program. G. The Board is hereby established with the responsibility for coordinating transportation policy decisions of member local governments within the Metropolitan Planning Area and will consist of the Chief Elected Official or a single representative appointed by, and from, the member local government from the following Boards of General Purpose Local Government, public transportation ini the transportation planning process. Program. as well as a member of thel North Carolina Board of Transportation: 1. Alexander County Commissioners 2. Brookford Board of Aldermen 3. Burke County Commissioners 4. Cajah's Mountain Town Council 3 5. The Board as required, shall review, approve, and endorse amendments to the Planning Work Program, the Transportation Plan and the' Transportation Improvement Program. 6. The Board shall be responsible for adopting and amending the Metropolitan and Comprehensive Transportation Plans (CTP). Revisions to the CTP must be jointly approved by the MPO and 7. The Board shall have the responsibility for keeping the Boards of General Purpose Local Government informed of the status and requirements of the transportation planning process; assisting in the dissemination and clarification of the decisions, inclinations, and policies of these Boards; and ensuring meaningful citizen participation in the transportation planning 8. The Board shall review, approve and endorse changes to the Federal Functional Classification 9. The Board shall review, approve, and endorse a Prospectus for transportation planning which defines work tasks and responsibilities for the various agencies participating in the 10. The Board shall review and approve related air quality planning in conformance with Federal 11. The Board shall review and approve energy conservation planning and energy contingency planning for the transportation system in conformance with Federal regulations. 12. The Board is responsible for conducting public involvement and technical analyses to determine the preliminary alignments for transportation projects (both road and transit) included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. These alignments will be used by local jurisdictions through their land development ordinances for right-of-way protection purposes. Once the Board has adopted an official thoroughfare alignment, the alignment can only be modified by: b. Action of the GHMPOS Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC), (which is described in Section IOc of this Memorandum of Understanding) under the following criteria: The TCC finds the proposed alignment to be technically reasonable; and, ii) The proposed alignment enters and exits the affected property at the officially approved The Board adopts the alignment for right-of-way purposes even if the alternatives are produced 13. Each General Purpose Local Government on the Board will assist in the transportation planning process by providing planning assistance, data and inventories in accordance with the Prospectus. Additionally, the local government shall coordinate zoning and subdivision approval within its jurisdiction in accordance with the adopted Transportation Plan. 14. The Board is responsible for the distribution of funds distributed to GHMPO's under the NCDOT. process. System and Urbanized Boundary, in conformance with Federal regulations. transportation planning process; and regulations. a. Official Board action; or location and angle or curvature. through a State or locally funded environmental study process. provisions of MAP-21 and any subsequent re-authorizations. 5 23. City of Newton 24. Town of Rhodhiss 25. Town of Rutherford College 26. Town of Sawmills 27. Town of Taylorsville 28. Town of Valdese 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 31 29. N.C. Board of Transportation (NCBOT) 30. Western Piedmont Transit Authority Total Members will vote on matters pursuant to the authority granted by their respective governmental Non-voting membership- - One representative from each of the following bodies will serve as a non- bodies. voting member: FHWA-Division Administrator (or designee) Other local, State, or Federal agencies impacting transportation in the Planning Area, can become The Board shall have a Chair and Vice-Chair and shall meet in accordance with the rules contained non-voting members upon invitation by the Board. within the GHMPO Bylaws. J. Board Voting Policy 1. The Board and the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC), as well as any established sub- committees are responsible for carrying out the provisions on North Carolina G.S. Chapter 143, Article 33C regarding open meetings, and Chapter 132 regarding public records. A quorum is required for transaction of all business, including conducting meetings or hearings, participating in deliberations, or voting upon or otherwise transacting public business. A quorum consists of 51% of the members of the' TAC or TCC, plus as many additional members as may be required to ensure that 51% of possible votes are present. An alternate may be appointed to attend meetings should the member notl be able to: attend. Alternates should bei identified by name on the meeting attendance log. Vacant seats will not count against the quorum. Electronic meetings and voting are allowed as long as proper public notice is given and meeting materials are available to the public upon request. Any member who does not attend two consecutive TCC/TAC meetings will not be included as part oft the membership needed to obtain a quorum after the second meeting. Membership, however, is immediately reinstated by the presence of the most recently appointed member (or his alternate) at 2. When any project is on ai road that does not carry an I, US, or NC route designation, and is totally contained within a single municipality's corporate limits or extraterritorial planning jurisdiction, 3. The GHMPO cannot override the position of any individual local municipality on a project for a road that does not carry an I, US, or NC route designation when any portion of the project is within that municipality's corporate limits or extraterritorial planning jurisdiction except by 34 K. The' Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) shall be adopted in accordance with adoption schedules for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The TIP shall include all information any: future meeting. its location shall be determined only with the consent of that municipality. majority vote of all votes eligible to be cast. 7 TCC: Membership: 1. Alexander County 2. Town of Brookford 3. Burke County 4. Town of Cajah's Mountain 5. Caldwell County 6. Catawba County 7. Town of Catawba Town 8. Village of Cedar Rock 9. City of Claremont 10.Town of Connelly Springs 11.City of Conover 12.Town of Drexel 13.Town of Gamewell 14.Town of Glen Alpine 15.Town of Granite Falls 16.City of Hickory - 2 Representatives 17.Town of Hildebran 18.Town ofHudson 19.City ofLenoir 20.Town ofLong View 21.Town of Maiden 22.City of Morganton 23.City of Newton 24.Town of Rhodhiss 25.Town of Rutherford College 26.Town of Sawmills 27.Town ofT Taylorsville 28.Town of Valdese 29.NCDOT - Transportation Planning Branch 30.NCDOT - Division 11 Engineer, or his/her designated representative 31.NCDOT- Division 12 Engineer, or his/her designated representative 32.NCDOT- - Division 13 Engineer, or his/her designated representative 33.NCDOT-1 Public' Transportation Division (non-voting) 34.Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (Greenway Transit) 35.Area Traffic Engineer, Division of Highways, Traffic Engineering Branch, NCDOT 36.Director of Planning, Western Piedmont Council of Governments 37.Alexander County Chamber of Commerce 38.Burke County Chamber of Commerce 39.Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce 40.Catawba County Chamber of Commerce 41.FHWA, MPO Contact (non-voting) Representatives of the municipalities shall be the chief administrative officers (managers/adminisrator/clerks), planning directors or their designees. Other entities may be represented by their chief administrative officers or their designees. Each TCC member shall have one vote. 9 adopted by GHMPO. As part of the development of the Planning Work program, the MPO shall review the process for sharing the funding of MPO activities and establish funding responsibility for Administration of funding in support of the transportation planning process on behalf of the GHMPO will be conducted by Western Piedmont Council of Governments, the lead planning agency, which will execute appropriate agreements with funding agencies as provided by the Planning Work SECTION II. Subscribing agencies to this Memorandum of Understanding may terminate their participation in the continuing transportation planning process by giving 30 calendar days written notice to the GHMPO Chairperson prior to the date of termination. When annexation occurs and member municipality boundaries extend beyond the adopted urbanized area boundary, the new boundaries will automatically become part of the urbanized area and will be sO designated on the Transportation Plan within 60 calendar days of the annexation. After two (2) years from the date of adoption of this document, the terms of this agreement will be evaluated by the participating members. Itis further agreed that these agencies will assist in the transportation planning process by providing planning assistance, data, and inventories in accordance with the Prospectus. Additionally, these agencies shall coordinate SECTION II. In witness whereof, the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation has signed this Memorandum of Understanding and the other parties have each local government. Program. zoning and subdivision approval in accordance with the adopted Transportation Plan. adopted this Memorandum ofUnderstanding. DEPARTMENT OF IKANSPORIATION By Secretary of Transportation 11 AGENDA ITEM11A MEMO DATE: SUBJECT: July 21,2015 Updates: SEBAJuly Progress Report Discussion: Sherry Long from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG), sent the attached progress report for the SBEA Project 12-C-2443. Recommendation: No Council action required. MAYOR TOWN COUNCIL Johnny Wilson Joe Wesson JeffWilson Gerelene Blevins VOFSANN TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem CORPORATED TO: Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem Gerelene Blevins, Councilwoman Joe Wesson, Councilman Jeff Wilson, Councilman Johnny Wilson, Councilman Sherry Long, WPCOG FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Progress Report on SBEA 12-C-2443 July7,2015 The Department of Commerce is requiring a monthly progress report for Small Business Entrepreneurial Assistance (SBEA) Project CDBG 12-C-2443 be provided to the Sawmills Town Council each month. This report must also be signed by the Mayor Pro-Tem and submitted to the Department of Commerce by the 10th day ofe each month. The following activities occurred in June, 2015: June 17, 2015-The Town of Sawmills signed the amendment to the SBEA project, allowing the Town to substitute McGee Wood Products for The Haystation, LLC. The amendment also extended the grant period by six months to allow the company until April 19, 2016, to expend the grant funds and create 10 new) jobs. June 24, 2015-WPCOG staff started work on the Environmental Review amendment for the project. June 25, 2015-WPCOG staff notified McGee Wood Products of the approval. OM Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem 4076 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills NC *(828)396-7903 * (828)396-8955 fax http/www.lownofsawmills.com The Town of Sawmills does not discriminate on the basis ofa age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or marital status.