TOWN OF STOKESDALE REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 8325 Angel Pardue Road STOKESDALE, NC27357 January10,2019 .Call to Order: Mayor. John Flynt II. Invocation: Commie Johnson III. Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Mayor Flynt IV. Review and Adopt Agenda: Mayor Flynt motioned to adopt the agenda as is, Thearon Hooks 2nd the V. Approval of Minutes: November 8, 2018: Frank Bruno motioned to approve as is, Thearon Hooks 2nd December: 13, 2018: Mayor Flynt motioned to approve as is, Thearon Hooks 2nd the motion, voting Nay. vote 4 Yes- motion, VOTE:5 5-0 to adopt the motion, Vote: 3-) Yes -2- No, Minutes approved (Bill Jones and Tim. Jones both 1-No, Minutes approved (Tim. Jones was the No Vote) VI. Public Safety Reports: Guilford County Sheriff's Report: Lt. Jeremy Fuller from the District 1, Sheriff's office reported that Stokesdale had 74 calls in the month of December. 1 of the calls was burglary, 3 calls were larceny. He encourages everyone to take their valuables out of their vehicles, lock your cars and homes. Please call the Sheriff's department ify you see anything suspicious going on around you. Stokesdale Fire Dept Report: Fire ChiefTodd Gauldin oft the Stokesdale Fire Department, fire related calls and 53 Medical calls int the month of December. He encouraged 4 days to prepare for the upcoming weather. He also reminded 33 reported everyone over the next them only in a well-ventilated area. everyone using generators to please use VII: Citizen's comments from the floor on non-agenda items (3 Minute Limit per Speaker): no one spoke at this time. VIII. New Business: 1. Monthly Financial Review: Mayor Flynt gave everyone an update of the status of our finances and explained that we were in the process of catching up and updating the process since Mr. Pulliam's absence. Last year we had a number of CD's that we were only getting 0.01% yield on. The Town has moved those CDs into CDARS with the bank of Oak Ridge and they are now 2.12% yield. We have ai few others that willl be moved at their maturity. Book 13 3391 2. Continuation of Public Hearing: CONDITIONAL ZONING CASE #18-10-STPL-06714: A rezone property from RS-30 and AG to CZ-RS-30 with Conditions. Property is located at 9003 request Ellisboro Road, across from Gideon Grove Church Rd intersection in Stokesdale, Guilford County Tax Parcel Mr. Bass presented the Case. Guilford County Planning and Zoning staff have reviewed the stated that the plans meet the requirements for Stokesdale and recommend approval. plans Will Berry - Planner for the Developer explained that the property is split AG and RS-30 and he is tor rezone the AG portion to RS-30 in orderi to build a 26-house subdivision. The subdivision will be asking placed on the Town's water: system, and meets the requirements of the Town's Future Land Use the subdivision will have natural buffers around the perimeters and entrances, and any creeks or Plan, to 0164671. Approximately 26.13 acres. Owned by Dorothy Angle. and waterways. Mayor Flynt asked ift there was anyone that wanted to speak in opposition: Chris Sands, Todd Collins, Carol Pelletier, Chery! Steele, Nicole Shell, Chris Kress, Anthony DeSiena, Tim Venable, Bob Pelletier, Shirley Hillard, Joyce Hatcher, Jodi Hall, Susan Lane, Sherry Baxter, Kevin Shill, all spoke against opening the sub road in their neighborhood, Boone Landing. The plani includes opening the stub road into the new: subdivision. up These citizens spoke in opposition for the listed reasons: More traffic, speeding ini the neighborhood and people using the cut through as a short cut to Hwy 158 will endanger children, pets, joggers, and walkers in the Boone Landing neighborhood. As well as some stating the affordable housing next to their neighborhood would cause their home values to decrease. Will Berry stated that Value is aj judgement made by the housing market. The new homes he build will bei in and around the same value as the homes in Boone Landing. He also revisited the plans arguments about opening the stub road. His choice to: stick with this plan was to make it easier for Josh Marshall of Boone Landing stated the neighbors have valid concerns, the volume of traffic will increase. However, he agrees with Mr. Berry that he can't see it being any more of an issue than there already is in that neighborhood. He also said if the homes being built are in the same price homes in Boone Landing then it can't hurt the value oft the existing homes. Mayor Flynt closed the Public portion of the hearing at 8:15pm and asked for Council comments. Frank Bruno motioned to approve the CONDITIONAL ZONING CASE #18-10-STPL-06714: A request to rezone property from RS-30 and AG to CZ-RS-30 with Conditions. Property is located at 9003 Ellisboro Road, across from Gideon Grove Church Rd intersection in Stokesdale, Guilford County Tax Parcel Bill. Jones said he was adamant about not making a cut through. He is in agreement with the citizens of Mayor Flynt asked if anyone had a rebuttable for the opposition: to emergency vehicles to access the subdivision. as the range 0164671. Approximately. 26.13 acres. Thearon Hooks 2nd the motion. Boone Landing. Book 13 3392 Mayor Flynt said he has thought a lot about this new: subdivision and the opening of the stub road and Tim. Jones stated it'sat tough decision, he is more worried about the folks already living in town than Thearon Hooks commented that he agrees with Mayor Flynt. He has been in situations where there has only been one way ina and one way out of a neighborhood and due to a Tornado the one route was blocked by fallen trees and there was an emergency on the other end which made it difficult for emergency medical teams to reach the victim. They had to walk in and carry the victim out ont foot, Bill Jones wanted to add he hates voting no to a new subdivision and normally he would not, but in this Vote: Tim - No, Bill- No, Frank Bruno-Yes, Thearon Hooks-Yes, Mayor Flynt-Yes. CONDITIONAL from al Public Safety point of view he thinks the road should be cut through. isa about new people moving in town. he losing precious time. situation, he will vote no. ZONING CASEMIB1OSTPL06714: was approved. Mayor Flynt asked for a! 5 minutes recess for the Citizens that wished to leave to exit. 3. Public Hearing: Rezoning Case 18-11-S7PL-07435: 8541 Fulp Road (Corner of Osage and ar request to rezone property from AG (Agricultural) to RS-40 (Single-family Residential). Located Fulp). is Mr. Bass presented the case. Guilford County Planning and Zoning staff have reviewed the stated that the plans meet the requirements for Stokesdale and recommend approval. plans Mr. Charles Fulp spoke on behalf of his mother. She had owned this land since 1870. Iti is This at 8541 and sold sO being Fulp Road int the southwest corner of Osage Road intersection, Guilford County Tax Parcel 167120. that the proceeds can help take care ofr motheri in her last years. No one else spoke for or against. Thearon Hooks motioned to approve Public Hearing: Rezoning Case 18-11-STPL-07435: 8541 Fulp Road (Corner of Osage and Fulp). Thisi isa a request to rezone property from AG (Agricultural) to RS-40 (Single- family Residential). Located at 8541 Fulp Road ini the southwest corner of Osage Road intersection, Guilford County Tax Parcel 167120. Frank Bruno 2nd motion, Vote: 5-01 to approve. 4. Resolution of Intent to Close an Easement Case #: 18-12-STPL-07786: Property located at 7709 Athens Road. Mayor Flynt motioned to set February: 14, 2019 as the Public Hearing to adopt the resolution, Tim. Jones 2nd the motion. Vote: 5-0 to set February 14, 2019 as the Public Hearing to Resolution of Intent to Close an Easement Case #1 18-12-STPL-07786: Property located at 7709 Athens Adopt 5. Vote on Bruce Angel's application request to become a member of the Planning Board. John motioned to approve Bruce Angel's application to become an alternate on the Planning Board after Flynt Road. proper training. Frank Bruno 2nd the motion. Vote: 5-01 to approve. Book 13 3393 6. Vote on 2019 Employment Agreement with Attorney. John Bain.. John Flynt motioned to Baines 2019 contract for legal services. Thearon Hooks 2nd the motion. Vote: 5-01 to 7. Declare large Chlorine Tank Surplus and post for sale. Frank Bruno motioned to declare the Chlorine tank surplus, pending Gary! Matchunis cleaning and disinfecting it, and allow the Town large Clerk 8.' "Discussion /vote to publish all Town Council Agendas on the Town's website at least 48 hours prior to meetings" Tim Jones motioned to approve, Frank Bruno 2nd the motion, vote! 9.' "Discussion, /vote to publish all Town Council Regular meeting, Special meeting, and meeting minutes on the Town's website within 25 days after meeting minutes are approved Emergency Town Council" Tim. Jones motioned to approve, Frank Bruno 2nd the motion, vote! 5-01 to have by the minutes of all meetings posted to the Town's website within 25 days aftert the minutes are all 10. "Discussion /vote to publish all approved Town Council Regular meeting, Special meeting, Wednesday Business Meeting and Emergency meeting minutes on the Town's website for years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017, and 2018. Tim. Jones motioned to approve, Frank Bruno 2nd the motion, vote! 01 to posted Town Council minutes on the website from 2013 to current by June: 12, 2019. 11. "Discussion / vote tol have the Town Attorney. John Bain, review all previous Town Council closed session minutes and determine those eligible for release to the public per N.C. law" Tim. Jones motioned to authorize Town Attorney. John Bain to review all previous Town Council closed session minutes and determine those eligible for release to the public. Thearon Hooks 2nd the motion, vote! 5- 01 to authorize Mr. Bain to review closed minutes and approve the ones that can be released. accept Mr. accept. Alisa Houk to post it for sale. This vote was continued until February. to have Agendas published 48 hours before a meeting. 5-0, approved approved. 5- IX. Old Business: 1. Closed Session: G.S. 143-318.11 (3)(6): Attorney/Client privilege to discuss Personnel Matters. Mayor Flynt motioned to recess the Regular Town Council Meeting to goi into closed session to discuss a personnel matter under G.S. 143-318.11 (3)(6). Frank Bruno 2ndt the motion. Vote 5-0 Mayor Flynt motioned to close the closed session and reconvene the Regular Town Council meeting at 10:05pm. Frank Bruno 2nd the motion. Vote! 5-0 to reconvene. Mayor Flynt reopened the Regular Town Council meeting and: stated regarding the closed session meeting he makes a motion to terminate the position of Budget Officerwith Mr. Pulliam. Thearon Hooks 2nd the motion, Vote: 5-01 to terminate Mr. Pulliam as Budget Officer. to goi into closed session at 9:30PM. X. Committee and Board Reports: 1.C Committee/Board Reports: See Thearon Hooks report attached 2. Departmental and Administrative Report: see Town Clerk's report attached Book: 13 3394 XI. Citizen Comments from the Floor (3 Minute Limit per Speaker) No one spoke Bill Jones: Its almost overv with but iti is National Police Officer Appreciation Week be Frank Bruno: Thanked the citizens for staying, Thanked the parade committee and volunteered with the Christmas Parade and that we plan to have some other events everyone this that Thearon Hooks: Thanked the citizens and mirrored Bill's comments regarding our have been 6-7 police officers killed this past week. Its an extremely dangerous police We XII. Closing Comments from Council: Tim. Jones: Thanked the citizens fors staying tol Thank them for their service as well as our military. and we are always looking for volunteers. new year. Thanked Mr. Bain and the Clerk. sure ifyous seeone coming year officers. There job. hope for a great John Flynt: Wanted to recognize Frank Bruno his birthday was today he is sure he would rather be ata Birthday Party than here. He also wanted to recognize Steve Mann with the Northwest Observer. Steve isr retiring at the end ofr next month. Hel has always done ai fantastic jobi for the Town of we wish him well in his retirement. Good Lucki in your retirement and future endeavors. Stokesdale, and XIII. Announcements: 1. The next Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2019 at 7:00pm 2. Next Town Council meeting will be Thursday February 14, 2018 at 7:00pm 3. The next Ordinance Review Committee Meeting is Tuesday. Jan 15, 2019 XIII. Adjournment: Mayor Flynt motioned to adjourn, Tim. Jones 2nd the motion. Vote 10:30PM 5-01 to adjourn at d Town Clerk/ Finance Officer Book: 13 3395