AGENDA Sawmills Town Hall Tuesday, December 15, 2015  Regular Meeting of the Sawmills Town Council  6:00 pm  1. Call To Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve Meeting Minutes 5. Public Comment 6. Recognitions: A. Recycle Rewards B. Yardo ofMonth Winner 7. Public Comment  Mayor Pro' Tem Trena McRary Kirby Preacher Ed Warren Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby  A. November 17,2015 Regular Meeting Minutes B. November 17,2015 Closed Session Minutes  Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Elect Joe Wesson Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro' Tem Trena McRary Kirby Town Clerk Julie A Good Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson  8. Honoring of Out Going Council Members 9. Outgoing Council Comments 10. Adjourn 12. Call to Order 13. Adopt Agenda 14. Public Comment 15. Organizational Matters: A. Seating Arrangements B. Appointment ofOpen Council Seat C.E Election of Mayor Pro Tem D. Council Ethics and Code ofConduct A. Adopt Budget Workshop Schedule B. FY2014-2015. Audit Presentation  11. Oath ofOffice for New Council Members  Mayor. Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor. Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson  16. Financial Matters:  17. Discussion:  A. Private Street Acceptance Policy Review B. Elmore Drive-Private Street Acceptance    18. Public Comment 19. Updates:  A. SBEA November Progress Report B. Codel Enforcement Report C. Comprehensive Steering Committee Report D. Duff Drive Sewer Progress Report E. € Council Comment 20. Adjourn  Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor. Joe Wesson Mayor. Joe Wesson Mayor. Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson Mayor Joe Wesson    Page 1 of4  TUESDAY,NOVEMBERI 17,2015  TOWN OF SAWMILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  6:00 PM  COUNCIL PRESENT Trena McRary Kirby Joe Wesson Gerelene Blevins Jeffv Wilson COUNCIL ABSENT Johnny Wilson  STAFF PRESENT Christopher Todd Julie Good Terry Taylor  CALLTO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby called the meeting to order.  INVOCATION: Keith Warren 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 Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to adopt the November 17, 2015 APPROVE OCTOBER 20, 2015 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to approve the October 20, 2015 regular meeting Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to approve the October 20, APPROVE OCTOBER 20, 2015 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to approve the October 20, 2015 closed session Gerelene Blevins made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to approve the October 20, APPROVE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to approve the November 9, 2015 special meeting Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to approve the November 9,  Allegiance.  November 17,2015 agenda. agenda. All were in favor.  minutes.  2015 regular meeting minutes. All were in favor.  minutes.  2015 closed session minutes. All were in favor.  minutes.  2015 special meeting minutes. All were in favor.    November 17,2015 Page 2 of4  PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone had any  questions or comments at this time. No one wished to speak. RECOGNITIONS:  RECYCLE REWARDS WINNER: Town Administrator Christopher Todd announced that after checking numerous accounts on the computer generated list, Public Works Director, Ronnie Coffey, could not find a recycle rewards winner this month.  No Council action was required.  YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS: Town Administrator Christopher Todd announced Robert Yount from the 28630 zip code, and Harold Williams, from the 28638 zip code, as the November Yard of the Month winners. Town Administrator Christopher Todd stated  that the certificates would be available at the Town Hall for pick up.  No Council action was required.  FINANCIAL:  EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY PAY: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby-stated that the Town of Sawmills pays out an employee longevity pay the first pay period of December. Joe Wesson made a motion, and Gerelene Blevins seconded, to approve disbursement of longevity pay to employees the first pay period in December. All were in favor.  APPROVE AUDITIORS CONTRACT FOR FY 2015-2016: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby stated that the current contract with the Town auditors Lowdermilk, Church & Co., L.L.P. needs to be renewed. The renewal contract will cover the period of July 1, Jeff Wilson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to approve a renewal contract with the Town auditors Lowdermilk, Church & Co, L.L.P. in the amount of $10,500.00 (ten thousand five hundred dollars) and covering the period ofJuly 1, 2015 to. June 30, 2016. All  2015 to June 30, 2016.  were in favor.  PUBLIC COMMENT: Town Administrator Christopher Todd asked if anyone had any Deputy Jon Hawn, Sawmills Elementary School Resource Officer, stated that Sawmills Veterans Celebration was wonderful. The celebration was well developed and Deputy Hawn has received numerous positive comments from the public on the event.  questions or comments at this time.    November 17,2015 Page 3 of4  UPDATES:  SBEA SEPTEMBER PROGRESS REPORT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby stated that Sherry Long, from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, has enclosed  ap progress report for the SBEA project 12-C-2443.  No Council action was required.  NOVEMBER CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby stated that the Town Planner Elinor Hiltz has enclosed an updated status report of Code Enforcement cases and the progress that has been made on each case as ofNovember  2015.  No Council action was required.  COMPERHENSIVE STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby stated that the Town Planner Elinor Hiltz has enclosed a status report from  the November 3, 2015 steering committee meeting.  No Council action was required.  DUFF DRIVE SEWER PROJECT REPORT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby stated that Lisa Helton, from the Western Piedmont Council ofGovernments, has enclosed a  progress report for the Duff Drive Sewer project.  No Council action was required.  COUNCIL COMMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked if anyone on the Joe Wesson thanked everyone for coming and wanted to encourage citizen input. Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby invited every one to the December 1, 2015 steering committee public meeting being held at the Sawmills Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby also wanted to invite everyone to the Sawmills Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3, 2015 beginning at 6:30 pm and to the Sawmills Christmas Jeff Wilson wanted to thank everyone for attending the Veterans Celebration. Jeff Wilson stated that Joe Wesson did a great job with the celebration and also wanted to thank the  Council had any questions or comments at this time.  Parade on December 5, 20151 beginning at 10:00 am.    November 17,2015 Page 4 of4  Town's public works department and office staff for working sO hard to make the  celebration a success.  CLOSED SESSION: ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND PERSONNEL: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to go into closed session. Gerelene Blevins made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to go into closed session at Joe Wesson made ai motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to come out of closed session at 7:20  6:18 pm. pm.  PERSONNEL MATTERS: As discussed in closed session, Mayor Pro Tem Trena Joe Wesson made a motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to approve a one-time compensation  McRary Kirby asked for a motion for staff compensation.  as follows:  Karen Clontz-91,800.00 (eighteen hundred dollars) and 24 (twenty-four) hours of  vacation time;  Ronnie Coftey-$1,000.00 (one thousand dollars) Kim' Trivette-s300.00 (three hundred dollars) Julie Good-$300.00 (three hundred dollars).  All were in favor.  COUNCIL ADJOURN: Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby asked for a motion to Gerelene Blevins made a motion, and Jeff Wilson seconded, to adjourn the meeting. All  adjourn. were in favor.  Julie A Good, Town Clerk  Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem    AGENDA ITEM 6A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, ,2015 Recognition: Recycle Rewards Program  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills would like to congratulate Dennis Greer on winning the Recycle Rewards Program for the month of December Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby will present him 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 6B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Recognition: Yard of the Month Winners  Discussion:  The Yard oft the Month winner for December is Mary Wicker at 2683 Terrace Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby will present Ms. Wicker with a Certificate of Appreciation.  Recommendation: No Council action required.    AGENDAITEM 8  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015  Honoring of Out Going Council Members  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills would like to recognize Mayor Pro Tem Trena McRary Kirby and Councilman Johnny Wilson for their service and dedication to the citizens of the Town of Sawmills. Mayor Elect Joe Wesson will present them with a Certificate of Appreciation.  Recommendation: No Council action required.    AGENDAITEMI1  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Oath of Office for New Council Members  Discussion:  Town Clerk, Julie A. Good, will administer the Oath of Office as follows:  Mayor - Joe Wesson  Council Members - Joe Norman, Keith Warren and Jeff Wilson  Recommendation: No Council action is required.    AGENDA ITEM 15A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Seating Arrangements  Discussion:  The new Council seating arrangement will be as follows (from right to left):  Joe Norman Keith Warren Gerelene Blevins Town Attorney Mayor Town Administrator Jeff Wilson Open Seat Town Clerk  Recommendation: No Council action is required.    AGENDA ITEM 15B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Organizational Matters: Appointment of Open Council  Seat  Discussion:  As ai result oft the November 2015 election, Joe Wesson's Council seat is now vacant. Council will need to appoint a qualified resident to the open Town Council seat. This individual will serve the remaining two year term. This is done in accordance with NCGS S 160A-63 and as  stated in the Town of Sawmills Code ofOrdinances.  Recommendation:  Council needs to appoint a qualified resident of the Town of Sawmills to serve as a Council  Member for the remaining two year term.    AGENDA ITEM 15C  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Organizational Matters: Election ofMayor Pro Tem  Discussion:  As a result of the November 2015 election, Council will need to elect a new Mayor Pro Tem. Enclosed is a description of the duties of the Mayor Pro Tem in accordance with NCGS $ 160A-  70 and as stated in the Town of Sawmills Code ofOrdinances.  Recommendation:  Council needs to elect a member of the Council to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem.    AGENDA ITEM 15D  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Organizational Matters: Council Ethics and Code of Conduct  Discussion:  Enclosed with this memo is a copy of the Code ofEthics prepared by Attorney Terry Taylor and adopted by the Town Council on August 17, 2010. North Carolina General Statutes S 160A-83 requires the governing board to adopt a code of ethics to guide the actions ofi its members in the Also enclosed is a Standard of Conduct form prepared by Attorney Terry Taylor. Mayor Joe Wesson asks each Council member to read this form. New Council members should be prepared  performance of their duties.  to sign this document. A copy is kept on file with the Clerk.  Recommendation:  Council needs to review and sign the enclosed document.    AGENDA ITEM 16A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Financial Matters: Adopt Budget Workshops Schedule  Discussion:  Enclosed with this memo is a copy ofthe proposed FY 2016-2017 budget workshop schedule. The annual Council budget retreat is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2015, from 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm, at the Caldwell County EDC.  As presented, the budget schedule includes four (4) budget workshops. hours of 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, staff can accommodate the Council.  IfCouncil would rather meet in the morning hours of9:00 am to 11:00 am, or the afternoon  Recommendation:  Staff recommends Council adopt the FY 2015-2016 budget workshops schedule.    DE  ORPORATED1  FY2016-2017 Budget Retreat and Workshop Schedules  December 15th at 6:00 pm Regular Council Meeting January 21st at 6:00 pm Special Council Meeting February 11th from 9:00- Special Council Meeting March 10th from 5:00-7:00 Special Council Meeting April 7th from 5:00-7:00 Special Council Meeting April 21st from 5:00-7:00 Special Council Meeting May 5th from 5:00-7:00 Special Council Meeting May 17th at 6:00 pm Regular Council Meeting June 21st at 6:00 pm Regular Council Meeting  Adopt FY 2016-2017 Budget Retreat and Workshop Schedules  (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Coffee with the Council (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Annual Council Budget Retreat  4:00  (Caldwell County Economic Development Commission)  Budget Workshop Number 1 (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Budget Workshop Number 2 (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Budget Workshop Number 3 (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Budget Workshop Number 4 (Ifneeded) (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Presentation of FY 2015-2016 Budget and Call a Public Hearing (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers) Public Hearing and Adoption ofFY 2015-2016 Budget (Sawmills Town Hall Council Chambers)  *As required by law all meetings are open to the public.  Town of Sawmills 4076 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills NC * (828)396-7903 * (828)396-8955 fax  wwioumohawmiliscom    AGENDA ITEM 16B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Financial Matters: FY Ending June 30,2015 Audit Presentation  Discussion:  Enclosed with your agenda packet is a copy ofthe audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. James Lowdermilk and Rick Hammer, with Lowdermilk, Church & Co., LLP, will be on hand to  formally present the audit to the Mayor and Council.  Recommendation: No council action required.    AGENDA ITEM 17A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Discussion: Town of Sawmills Private Street Acceptance Procedures- Review  Discussion:  Currently the Town has a few private streets, either unpaved, or do not meet minimum standards. For the Town of Sawmills to take over aj private street, the street must be in the Town limits and not a State maintained highway. A signed agreement must be submitted with 100% ofthe adjacent property owners' signatures. The property owners are also responsible for 50% ofthe construction bid amount to bring the street up to the Town's minimum standards.  Recommendation: or leave it as written.  Staffrecommends: Council discuss this matter and determine ift they would like to alter the policy    TOWN OF SAWMILLS STREETS AND SIDEWALKS  GENERAL PROVISIONS  $93.01 TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF NEW STREETS  Before any new street offered for dedication to the' Town is accepted as such, and officially mopinis-fopminaind street, the' Town Councilmustg givei itsapproval, finding that thes street  complies with each oft the: requirements listed below,  A. The street must be free of charge and clear of all encumbrances.  B. The street must be a part of an existing minimum 35-foot recorded right-of-way. Otherwise, a registered survey and legal description must be prepared prior to  consideration ofa a dedication.  Sawmills - General Regulations  C. Atpytdaslnws bes submittedb by 10kottieadpemtpopay owners, Thej propertyo ownersnedtoundemtand: att thetime ofsubmitting thej petition, thatt theyv willberesponsible: forf fityDpmemtoflieconinucimbdamount tol bring theroad upt toi the' Town'sminimum standards. Thesignedpetitions: foralli newstreets offered for dedication to the Town must be submitted to the' Town Clerk. D. The Town will pave and improve roads as funds are available each year. The Town Council StreetCommittee, Public Works Superintendentand' Town Engineer willi rank each streete eligiblet to bepaved acordlingtotiedensityi viny which thes streets are developed and thep physical shape thes streets arei in. The actual improvements scheduled willl Ibe approvedbyt the' Tmdaaiadpiaalymi Ifnecessary, thepaving schedule may be spread over two or more years to accommodate the Town'sl budget. E. Alstlisnguingmonaiiaestimoradfuments shallbemadeat: no expense tot the Town. Ayatstnguliamyrmm.inupngponalye Townprior to dedication.  201200.1    F. Atl least 20% oft the number oflots bordering the street must bei individually owned. G. Anystreetl lesst fhantwo-temhsofomemile@,0S6few)mus: serveat least fourowner- opinsmldamisinllecmtemdaphan. driveway). Additionally, there mustl be omcowmerocup.adrideme fore reacho omelemihofomemleg28a,  thereafter.  H. All streets samdhrightofwaydfiemditot the' Townmusti meett the currentminimum: standards set: forth by the Town Ordinances and approved by the Town Engineer. The Townreserves thei righttoa allowdeviations: fromt the designo ncriterialistedherein. The deviationsallowed willl bereasonable and limited myystymimaintense factors and must be recommended by the Public Works Superintendent and' Town Engineer. Anystreetthat extends: from an tys-ocaaes must meett the  I.  J.  right-of-way standards of the existing street.  K. Thefplowingleinion: shallb beusedt to determinet the appropriate design and construction standards. Thesedeterinations willl ber madel byt theTownCouncil: Street Committeeand thel Public Works Superintendent. Anydetermination! bythe Street Committee: and/orthe Public Wassgpahtmamtammighadalwtamdphnaa streetst tot the' Townmay  be appealed to the Town Council.  (1) LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS. Streets that do not connect ogphscememyetate, generators. Theses streetsi mays serve asc connectorst betweene eMitingLOCALRESIDIETIALSTREETS (2) MINORRISIDENTIALN SUBDIVISIONSTREETS. Dead-end, cul-de-saca and] loopstreetslesst than one-tenth ofamile(1,0561 feet)in length that do not connect to: more than one local residential street. (3) PRIVATEDRIVEWAY. Streets swhich servel less than: four permanent residences regardless oflength. These streets will: not be eligible for  acceptance into the Town system.  (4) RESIDENTALCOLLECTORSTREEIS. Streets whichserveas yaiw streetsa andi thoroughfare  streets.  L. Allstretscreatedinf mysMamoetltaisat tot thepubliearenotigible for acceptance into the town system until they are brought up to Town standards. (1991 Code, $40.01)(Ord. Passed 1-22-1991; Ord. I1-92-5,pased-1992;  Ord. Passed 12-15-1998)  201200.1    AGENDAITEM17B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Discussion: Town of Sawmills Private Street Acceptance- Elmore Drive  Discussion:  The Town of Sawmills has the ability to take over the maintenance responsibilities of private streets, through the Private Street Acceptance Procedure. Once accepted, a private street becomes a Town street in perpetuity. During 2014, the residents and property owners ofElmore Drive submitted a petition for street acceptance for the Council to review. At that time, due to concerns by both council and residents, the street was not accepted by the Town Council. Att this time, staff1 has been asked to review Elmore Drive as aj potential street of the Town, and as a result, the Town would accept the maintenance responsibilities. Elmore Drive is aj private street The estimated project cost, as of the 2013/2014 fiscal year, was $165,000 to bring the street up to the Town'sn minimum standards and improve the existing water line on the street. Currently the water line is located in the middle oft the street and it would be more cost effective to do both  accessed from 321-A, and adjacent to the Sawmills Hardware Store.  projects simultaneously.  Recommendation: proceed.  Statfrecommends Council discuss this matter and determine how they would like staff to    METIRHET    TOWN OF SAWMILLS STREET PETITION  We, the undersigned property owners, do hereby request the Towpr of Sawmills to take over and maintain the street being named  Elmprl  We, the undersigned, represent one hundred percent (100%) of We, the undersigned, do agree to sign a Deed of Easement granting the Town of Sawmills the necessary right-of-way (minimum 35 feet) for street and all other municipal utility purposes.  the property owners who abut said street.  Tax Map ID Number  Property Owner banelent  Address 2oflmou  Signature  Date  Burslptt Aaln E  Tign Sh 221Shau Hn Bhy  Gmha 2303Amme Ny Niben 3951SRAAL4 wha 3546lShppl MehaelIml C32EImeeDA Mullhas lEunb ESEIEImreDE  Dnys Lhon  37464sH4,322 Baall 211-13  2kEB 25L 4-1513 2-15-F  -  4 Mp2l Dlay wilcos  y he hu VibJly  pol    AGENDA ITEM 19A  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Updates: SBEA November 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 Jeff Wilson Gerelene Blevins  DESAVIER  TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Christopher Todd  Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem  APORATED  December 4, 2015  TO:  Trina McRary Kriby, Mayor Pro-Tem Gerelene Blevins, Councilwoman Joe Wesson, Councilman JeffWilson, Councilman Johnny Wilson, Councilman Sherry Long, WPCOG Progress Report on SBEA 12-C-2443 December 4, 2015  FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:  The Department of Commerce is requiring a monthly progress report for Small Business Entrepreneurial Assistance (SBEA) Project CDBG 12-C-2443 be provided toi the Sawmills Town Council each month. This report must also signed by the Mayor Pro-tem and submitted to the Department of Commerce by the 10th day of each month, The  following activities occurred in November, 2015:  McGee Wood Products is compiling al list oft the equipment they wish to purchase and will give the  information to the Town by the end ofl December.  SOAG Trena McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem  40761 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills NC * (828)396-7903 * (828)396-8955 fax  t./www.townofsawmills.com  The' Town of Sawmills does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, orI marital status.    AGENDA ITEM 19B  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Updates: Code Enforcement Monthly Report  Discussion: the town. Recommendation: No Council action required.  The attached report shows the progress that Planner Elinor Hiltz continues to make throughout    E    AGENDA ITEM1 19C  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15,2015 Comprehensive Steering Committee Report  Updates:  Discussion: December 1,2015. Recommendation: No Council action required.  The attached report is a summary oft the Comprehensive Steering Committee Public Meeting of    OFSAN  TOWN COUNCIL Gerelene Blevins Joe Wesson Jeff Wilson Johnny Wilson  TOWNADMINISTRATOR Christopher Todd TOWN PLANNER Elinor Hiltz  Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem  COAPORATED  MEMO  TO: Christopher, Town Administrator FROM: Elinor Hiltz, Town Planner DATE: December 9, 2015  SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting December 1  The Sawmills Comprehensive Plan Public Input Meeting on December 1 was very well attended. There were about 30 participants- 3 tables of10. There was a solid hour of discussion and citizen participation during the meeting that ran from 6:00 to 7:30. At the end ofthe meeting the citizens voted fori the ideas that were. most importantto  them. The top. vote-getters were:  "fix or demolish abandoned houses and buildings"-15V votes  "get rid of the Railroad"-14 votes messiness"-11 votes "get rid of the ETJ"-11 votes "preserve farm areas"-8 votes  "some owners need to resolve renter problems with drugs and crime and "provide water/sewer along the Highway 321 corridor"-10 votes "the Town needs more services for children"-9 votes "givea agricultural exemptions from codes"-8 votes "the Town needs to do more code enforcement-6votes "the Town has a good Fire Dept"-6 votes "the Town has a good Farmers Market"-6 votes "the Town needs housing diversity"-5 votes "demolish Kohler and Campbel!"-4 votes  Strategies to address these citizens' concerns will get written into the Comprehensive The committee will launch a survey to reach an even broader publicin. January.  Plan and will be revealed in the draft plan in May.    AGENDA ITEM1 19D  MEMO DATE: SUBJECT:  December 15, 2015 Updates: Duff Drive Sewer Progress Report  Discussion:  Lisa Helton, from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG), sent the attached  progress report for the Duff Drive Sewer project.  Recommendation: No Council action required.    MAYOR  TOWN COUNCIL Johnny Wilson Joe Wesson Jeff Wilson Gerelene Blevins  AVDFSAVIN  TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Christopher Todd  Trena McRary Kirby, Mayor Pro-Tem  CORPORATED  TO:  Trina McRary Kriby, Mayor Pro-Tem Gerelene Blevins, Councilwoman Joe Wesson, Councilman JeffWilson, Councilman Johnny Wilson, Councilman Lisa Helton Duff Drive Area Sewer Project December 5,2015  FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:  The Department of Commerce is requiring a monthly progress report for DuffDrive Area Sewer Project CDBG #1 12-C-2506 be provided to the Sawmills Town Council each month. This report must also signed by thel Mayor Pro- tem and submitted to thel Department of Commerce by the 10t day ofeach month. The following is an update of the  project for the end of November, 2015:  Jobi is 95% complete Main line is completed. 16 service connections need to be made. Clean up underway  CDBG funds in the amount of $783,367.15 spent to date (78%).  JQNQ Trina McRary Kirby Mayor Pro-Tem  40761 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills NC * (828)396-7903 * (828)396-8955 fax  http/www.townotsawmills.com  The Town of Sawmills does not discriminate ont thel basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or marital status.