OFVAN  TOW OF I VANCEBORO BOARD OF ALDERMAN MEETING  Held their regular monthly meeting on May 7, 2018 at 8:001 PM in the. Jimmie L. Morris Boardroom  I Call to order by Mayor Chad Braxton.  II. Roll call Those Present: Mayor Chad Braxton, Alderman David Dunn, Alderman Todd McMillen, Alderman Dennis Smith, Alderman Billy Whitford and Alderman Earl  Wright.  II. Invocation by Alderman Wright. IV. Pledge of Allegiance.  V. Approval oft minutes from last meeting. Alderman Smith made a motion to approve minutes as corrected. Motion was seconded by Alderman Whitford and carried. Vote VI. Approval of Cash Receipts and Disbursements. Alderman Whitford made a motion to pay bills. Motion was seconded by Alderman Smith and carried. Vote 5-0. VII. Approval of] Budget Amendment - General Fund. Alderman Wright made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment for the General Fund. Motion was seconded by  5-0.  Alderman Dunn and carried. Vote 5-0.  VIII. Approval of Budget Amendment - Water Fund. Alderman Smith made a motion to approve the Budget Amendment for the Water Fund. Motion was seconded by Alderman  Whitford and carried. Vote 5-0.  IX. Police Report. Police Report presented by ChiefJenkins. Attended training this month fori investigating drug overdose cases. National Night Out Plate Fundraiser raised $1,710.00. Information on the Opiod crisis was discussed and handed out at the monthly Community Watch meeting. Sgt. Calloway attended training on Human Trafficking. I attended an Opiod subcommittee meeting, and a school crisis meeting this month. The winner for Do The. Right Thingi in April was Maelynn Stocks. All of our town officers had our yearly legal update class fori in-service training and aj policy review. X. Mayor Report. Community Watch meetings are held on the 2nd Monday night of the month here at the Town Hall at' 7:00 p.m. We will be putting a drop box in place for    unwanted prescriptions. Vanceboro Strawberry Festival went well this year, special thanks to Keith Cannon for his hard work and dedication. Thanks to our. Public Works department for getting the Town clean. Thank you to the City of New Bern for sweeping our streets for us. Grass season is upon us, bes sure to keep your yard mowed on a regular basis. Former. Alderman and Planning Board Member Tony Chesson passed away last month. Our condolences to his family, he willl be missed. Employee John Raines celebrated al birthday this month. We will be closed on May 28+ in observance of Memorial Day. Water tank on Farm Life Avenue was inspected this month. Election day is tomorrow, come out and vote. Budget meeting will bel held on May 14+. Employee Michael Bryant was married this month, congratulations. to him and his wife. The library windows should be replaced this week. Alderman Smith did some painting at the Town Hall, thank you. New business, Snowie Time opened here in' Town. Sydney Braxton will be attending the Governor's School for six weeks over the summer. Iwill be aj judge for the VFW scholarship this year. Sidewalk has been patched. Window was replaced at the Water Plant. Tree trimming is still being done around town. WCMS baseball championship game will be tomorrow. National Teacher Appreciation Weeki is XI. Vacant Seat on Planning and Zoning Board. A nomination was made for Robert Ipock to  this week. We collected $307.52 in Debt Setoff this month.  fulfill this position. Vote 5-0. XII. Alderman Reports.  Alderman Dunn - Attended library meeting, summer programs will be offered. Two residents Denise Smith & Julie Cannon have joined the library board.  Alderman McMfllen - No comment.  Alderman Smith - Town looked good for the Strawberry Festival. Lewis n' Clark did a  great job.  Alderman Whitford - No comment. Alderman Wright-I No comment.  XIII. Public Comment.  William Gibbons - 238 Grand Avenue- - Commented on the two houses over by the Felicia Anderson-311 Buck Lane - Commented and shared photos of3161 Buck Lane Aaron Anderson -3 315 Buck Lane - Hel has been trying to clean out the ditch at 316 Buck Lane, would love for the town to help in the removal of roots that has grown through the  cemetery that are eye sores.  with the board on the drainage problem.  drainage tile.  Meeting Minutes  May 7,2018    XIV. Adjournment.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm. Ihereby certify that the above is true and accurate record ofs said minutes.  &Ra dpoek E.RENEE IPOCK TOWN CLERK  OnEBh CHAD E. BRAXTON MAYOR  Meeting Minutes  May 7,2018