IUESDAY,JANUARY 18, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PART-F GRANT  5:30. P.M. 6:00 P.M.  TOWN OF SAWMILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  COUNCIL PRESENT Bob Gibbs Gerelene Blevins Beverly Fry Joe Norman Donnie Potter Joe Wesson  STAFF PRESENT Karen Clontz Susan Nagle Terry Taylor  OPEN PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Gibbs called to open the public hearing at 5:35  p.m.  Mayor Gibbs asked if anyone had signed up to speak.  Eight people had signed up to speak. Those signed up to speak against were:  Johnny Wilson Olivia Wilson Clay Wilson Dean Wilson Johnny Perry Mike Harris Adam Johnson John Rothrock  On a motion made by Donnie Potter and seconded by Joe Wesson, the Public Hearing  was closed at 6:02 p.m.  CALLTO ORDER: Mayor Bob Gibbs called the meeting to order. INVOCATION: Dwight Price gave the invocation.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gibbs led the Pledge of Allegiance.  APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2151 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Gibbs asked foramotion to approve the December 21,2010 regular meeting minutes. On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Donnie Potter, the minutes were  approved. All were in favor.    APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 29th SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to approve the December 29, 2010 special called On a motion made by Donnie Potter and seconded by Beverly Fry, the minutes were APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 29th CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to approve the December 29, 2010 closed session Ona a motion made by Gerelene Blevins and seconded by Joe Wesson, the minutes were APPROVAL OF JANUARY 4th SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to approve the January 4, 2011 special called meeting minutes. On a motion made by Beverly Fry and seconded by Joe Wesson, the minutes were APPROVAL OF JANUARY 4th CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to approve the January 4, 2011 closed session meeting minutes. On a motion made by Donnie Potter and seconded by Joe Wesson, the minutes were  meeting minutes.  approved. All were in favor.  meeting minutes.  approved. All were in favor.  approved. All were in favor.  approved. All were in favor.  ADOPT AGENDA: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to adopt the agenda. On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Gerelene Blevins, the agenda was TOWN HALL MEETING: Mayor Gibbs asked if anyone signed up to speak at the Johnny Wilson asked Council if the ball fields at the Veteran's Park were going to be On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Beverly Fry, the Town Hall meeting APPOINTMENT OF VACANT COUNCIL SEAT: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to allow Joe Norman to take Eddie Bowman's 's seat on the Council until the term ends On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Gerelene Blevins, the Council voted unanimously for Joe Norman to take the Bowman seat on the Sawmills Town Council. Town Attorney Terry Taylor administered the Oath ofOffice to Joe Norman.  adopted. All were in favor. Town Hall meeting. used this summer.  was closed. All were in favor.  November 2011.    APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-TEM: Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term. Joe Wesson recommended Gerelene Blevins and On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Joe Norman, Gerelene Blevins was appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term. Those in favor for Gerelene Blevins were Joe Norman, Joe Wesson, Donnie Potter, and Gerelene Blevins. Those opposed RECOGNITION & AWARDS FOR SAWMILLS FIRE/RESCUE FIREFIGHTERFIRST RESPONDEROFFICER OF THE YEAR 2010): Mayor Gibbs on behalfofthe Town Council presented plaques ofa appreciation to the following:  Beverly Fry recommended Donnie Potter.  were Beverly Fry. The vote passed 4-1.  Officer of the Year: Keith Gibbins Firefighter of the Year: Vic Misenheimer First Responder of the Year: Kyle Clontz No Council action was required.  UPDATED TOWN OF SAWMILLS COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2011: Mayor Gibbs appointed the new standing Town Council committees. (See attached)  No Council action required.  RESOLUTION TO PEPSI COLA FOR MONETARY DONATION AND COMMITMENT TOTHE TOWN OF SAWMILLS: Mayor Gibbs stated the enclosed resolution was adopted at the December 21, 2010 regular Town Council meeting.  No Council action is required.  RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACTIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED AND HOMELESS ANIMALS IN THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS IN THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS AND CALDWELL COUNTY: Mayor Gibbs stated that Sawmills along with other Municipalities in the County have been asked to adopt the enclosed resolution in support of actions that will help reduce the number of unwanted and homeless animals in the County. The Town has also been asked to appoint someone On a motion made by Donnie Potter and seconded by Joe Norman, the enclosed Ona a motion made by Gerelene Blevins and seconded by Donnie Potter, Joe Wesson was UPDATE FROM BENCHMARK: Mayor Gibbs stated Code Officer Tony Cline is at the Town Hall every Wednesday and has enclosed the updated report on the progress  tos serve on this committee.  Resolution was adopted. All were in favor.  appointed to serve on this committee. All were in favor.  made throughout the Town (See attached). No Council action is required.    SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2011 FOR BUDGET WORK SESSION! 8 a.m. till 4 p.m.: Mayor Gibbs stated the Council Budget Retreat will be held on February 3, 2011 at the Hudson Optimist Club. The fee charged to the Town for use oft the Optimist club is $50.00 and each Councilmember will be responsible for their own CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS: Mayor Gibbs asked for a Joe Wesson made a motion and Donnie Potter seconded, to go into closed session at 6:35 Mayor Gibbs asked for a motion to go back into the regular session meeting.  lunch.  motion to go into closed session. p.m. All were in favor.  Donnie Potter made a motion and Beverly Fry seconded, with all in favor to go back into THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TAKEN: On a motion made by Joe Wesson and seconded by Beverly Fry, all were unanimous to offer Seth Eckard the position of Town Onar motion made by Donnie Potter it was requested that the Park Rental fee be raised to $150.00 the motion was seconded by Joe Wesson, the park rental fee will be $150.00. ADJOURN: On a motion made by Joe Norman and seconded by Donnie Potter, the  the regular session meeting at 6:56 p.m.  Administrator with a salary of$45,000.00.  All were in favor.  meeting was adjourned. All were in favor.  Swanhge Susan Nagle, Town Clerk  BI Bob Gibbs, Mayor    TOWNOFSAWMILISSTANDINGTOWN. COUNCILCOMMITTEES FOR2010  (Updated as of January 12,2011)  PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Roadways and Streets Water Resources Wastewater Drainage Right-of-ways Solid Waste  Chair- Donnie Potter Member- Joe Norman  PARKSAND RECREATION COMMITTEE Parades, Festivals and Special Events Civic Organizations  Chair- Donnie Potter Member-Joe Wesson  PLANNINGANDI DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  Land Use Regulations Zoning E.T.J. LAWANDFINANCE Administration Budget Appropriations Audit Performançe Public Health & Safety W.P.C.O.G. N.C.L.M. Community Colleges Chamber of Commerce Institute of Government Intergovernmental (County/State) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ERSONAELCOMMITEE  Chair- Gerelene Blevins Member-Joe Wesson Chair- Donnie Potter Member- Gerelene Blevins  INTERCOVERMMENTALCOMMITEE  Chair- Donnie Potter Member-Joe Norman  Joe Norman Beverly Fry Gerelene Blevins Donnie Potter Gerelene Blevins Beverly Fry  TOWN BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE    Mo APORATED  Mayor Bob Gibbs  Town Council Gerelene Blevins Beverly Fry Joel Norman Donnie Potter Joe Wesson  RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TOI PEPSI-COLA BOTTLINGCOMPANY  OF HICKORY,NORTH CAROLINA, Inc.  ACCEPTING MONETARY DONATION! FROMI PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF HICKORY, WHEREAS, the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company ofHickory, North Carolina, Inc. has agreed to make a significant contribution to assist in providing recreational opportunities for the citizens oft the Sawmills WHEREAS, the Town Council Desires to recognize this contribution and extend a heartfelt appreciation fort this action on the part ofPepsi-Cola botling Company ofHickory, North Carolina, Inc. NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Sawmills would like to adopt this resolution and present thel Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company ofHickory, North Carolina, Inc. with a Certificate of Appreciation in honor ofthe donation made to further the goals of the Town of Sawmills in providing  NORTH CAROLINA, Inc. FOR THE TOWNOF SAWMILLS  Community; and  recreational opportunities for all citizens..  This the ayof.TABuN 2011  Signature: Bdb Mayor B Town of Sawmills  Attest TowCle SEAL JAY, 1533  TownofSawmils, plwwpibomohiallicen  4076 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills, NC *(828)396-7903 *(828)396-8955 fax The Town ofs Sawmills does not discriminate on the basis ofage,sex, race, religion, national origin, disability,  marital status.  politicalaffiliation, or    ORPORATED  Mayor Bob Gibbs  Town Council Gerelene Blevins Beverly Fry Joe Norman Donnie Potter Joe Wesson  ARESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACTIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED AND HOMELESS ANMMALS IN1 THE TOWN OF SAWMILLS AND CALDWELL COUNTY WHEREAS, the number of dogs and cats hasi increased to over 100,000i in Caldwell County; and WHEREAS, the number of homeless dogs and cats in Caldwell County has increased to the point that some 5,000 WHEREAS, the increased numbers ofhomeless dogs and cats within Caldwell County have created the potential for WHEREAS, local law enforcement officers receive numerous calls for assistance from citizens who are dealing with NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the Sawmills Town council of the Town of Sawmills supports the following actions to reduce the number of unwanted and homeless animals in the Town of Sawmills and  animals are euthanized in the Caldwell County Anima! Shelter annually; the spread ofrabies and other animal-bome diseases; and problems created by homeless dogs and cats;  Caldwell County:  1) The appointment ofar representative to serve on a County-Wide Advisory Group to develop strategies for 2) Utilization of the public relations resources of the Town of Sawmills to encourage citizens to do the a)_To spay or neuter their pet dogs and/or cats with special emphasis on the importance of b) To consider animal adoptions from Caldwell Animal Control or other animal shelter groups  reducing the numbers of unwanted and homeless animals.  following:  spay/neuter on controlling animal overpopulation during National Spay & Neuter Month in February2011.  when choosing a pet dog or cat. Adopted this the fTHday ofJ January, 2011.  Seal  Mayor  &  ATTEST:  Aa  SEAL  BaiRbri 1538 Susan Nagle, TownrClerkU  TownofSawmills plwwPibomahimmilse,  4076 US Highway 321-A * Sawmills, NC' *( (828)396-7903 * (828) 396-8955 fax The Town ofSawmills does not discriminate ont the basis ofage, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, political affliation, or  marital status.