HITEV  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 p.m.- Tuesday, October 24, 2023 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472  The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Whiteville was called to order on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC,  28472. 1) ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  Terryl Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen BI Holden, Vickie Pait, Kevin Williamson, and Emory Worley  None.  OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Darren Currie, City Manager; Carlton Williamson, City Attorney; Bonnie Williams, City Clerk; Colburn Brown, Finance Director; Doug Ipock, Police Chief; Robert Lewis, Planning Director; Members/Families of the Police Department; Dr. Gary Lanier; Joseph Williams (The News  Reporter) andl Members of the Public  2) CALLTOORDER Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Mann at 6:30 pm. 3) INVOCATION Provided by Council Member Tim Collier. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Mann. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA  Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the adoption of the agenda by amending it toi include a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318 (a)(1)(4).  Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE:7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0 2023 October 10,2023. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  Vickie Pait, Kevin' Williamson, Emory' Worley)  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  6.1) Consideration for Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting on October 10, Emory Worley MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular meeting held on  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  Vickie Pait, Kevin Williamson, Emory' Worley)  7) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8) PRESENTATION    8.1) Police Badge Pinning. Ceremony.  Chief Ipock and Police Records Specialist, Kimberly Bullock introduced Officers Lacy Barton and Ethan Thompson. Ms. Bullock issued the Oath of Office to the new Officers and Chief Ipock presented them with their badge. Chief Ipock recognized three newly promoted Sergeants, Jonathan Pickering, Charlie Arnold, and Briana Blanks. Ms. Bullock  issued the Oath of Office to the new Sergeants.  9) BUSINESS  9.1) Surplus Police Vehicles to Southeastern Community College_(SCC) Chief Ipock requested Council to consider donating one police vehicle and two police bikes to Southeastern Community College (SCC) for use int the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. The vehicle is a2 2013 Dodge Charger with an odometer reading of 104,797; the VIN number is 2C3CDXATSDH568057 andi its current value is approximately $3,000. The approximate value of the two bikes is $200. He reported that the vehicle and the bikes are no longer used in the department and feels that SCC and its BLET program can provide good training to its Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve donating one police vehicle and two  students. Brief discussion ensued. police bikes to SCC for their BLET program. Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE:7 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden, Vickie Pait, Kevin Williamson, Emory Worley)  10) COUNCILCOMMENTS  Council Member Worley stated that he has concerns regarding employee turnover. Mr. Currie explained that employees exiting city employment are encouraged to complete exit interviews to assist staff in learning of the reasons for employment changes. Mr. Currie and some Council Members stated it appears to be a sign of the times with the younger workforce. Council Member Williamson asked that lighting for soccer and football fields be considered in  the upcoming fiscal budget.  11) REPORTS  11.1) Monthly Departmental Reports for September 2023.  The Council received the following September monthly departmental reports in their agenda packets from: City Clerk, Economic Development, Fire, HR, Inspections, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Mr. Currie reported on the Mollies Branch Phase II project. He explained that the project is nearing the end of completion. The contractor is working through ap punch list at this time. He also reported that surveyors have begun their work regarding the Mollies Branch Stream Restoration project. He stated that adjacent property owners have been mailed letters notifying them of surveyors Council Member Collier askedi if the Council would consider purchasing a small piece of property adjacent to West Whiteville Park. He stated that he had concerns with vegetative debris falling on the newly resurfaced courts. Mr. Currie advised that with the direction of the Council he would work with Council Member Collier to contact the owner and begin negotiations. The consensus of Council was for Mr. Currie to reach out to the property owner and advise them Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve convening Open Session and Moving into Closed Session at 6:57 pm, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.(a)(1)(4) to  Police, Public Works, and WWTP.  int the area and on their properties.  of any agreement that could be reached. CLOSED SESSION  discuss an economic development incentive matter. Vickie Pait SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  Vickie Pait, Kevin Williamson, Emory' Worley)    Absent: 0  Council returned to Open Session at 7:20 pm. No action was taken. Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adjournment of the regular meeting held on  12) ADJOURNMENT  October 24, 2023 at 7:24 pm. Helen BI Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  Vickie Pait, Kevin Williamson, Emory' Worley)  Terryl  Ers  Banni2 Milbans Bonnie T. Williams, CITY CLERK  1