HITEL  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472  The Regular Meeting oft the City Council of the City of Whiteville was called to order on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC,  28472. 1) ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen BI Holden,  Vickie Pait, and Emory Worley Kevin Williamson  OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Darren Currie, City Manager; Carlton Williamson, City Attorney; Bonnie Williams, City Clerk; Colburn Brown, Finance Director; Robert Lewis, Planning Director; David' Yergeau, Fire Chief; Doug Ipock, Police Chief; Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director; Joseph Williams (The News  Reporter); AC Cutler; John) Wood  2) CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mann called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. 3) INVOCATION Provided by Mayor Pro Tem Clarida. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Mann. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  Tim Collier MOVED to approve the adoption of the agenda as presented.  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  6.1) Consideration for Approval of Minutes: Regular Meetings on September 12 and 26 and Closed Sessions on September 26, 2023, and Special Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adoption of minutes for the Regular Meetings on September 12 and 26, Closed Session on September 26,  Meeting on October 3, 2023  2023, and Special Meeting on October 3, 2023. Helen BI Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B  Holden, Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  7) PUBLIC COMMENT  John Wood: Mr. Wood provided. some comments regarding his concerns of economic development in Whiteville. In particular, outdated information on the  internet regarding some of Whiteville's businesses.    8) BUSINESS  8.1) Consideration for FY2023-24 Budget Amendment #2 Golden Leaf Mr. Brown presented this matter to Council. He explained his request to Council regarding FY23-24 BA #2. He reported that FY2023-24 BA: #2 establishes the special project fund for the engineering costs of the Mollie's Branch stream restoration project funded by the Golden Leaf  Engineering Cost Mollie's Branch  Foundation.  Vickie Pait MOVED to approve FY2023-24 BA#2. Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B  Holden, Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  9) COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Collier asked for clarification regarding why the City now has a policy to not have candy thrown to children from vehicles during parades. Mr. Currie explained that due to the death of child in a parade in Raleigh last year, the City's insurer (NCLM) does not recommend that practice to continue. He reported that the NCLM recommended that a policy be in place to discontinue that practice. He advised that parade participants can walk in the parade and hand out candy to children as they would be away from moving vehicles. Council Member Worley asked for clarification regarding elected officials being present in all parades. Mr. Currie explained that parade organizers answer a question on the City's Special Event application, asking if an invitation is extended to elected officials to ride in their parade. Mr. Currie stated that if the answer is no, an invitation is not extended to Council and if the answer is yes, staff will extend an invitation to Council on behalf of the parade organizer. Council Member Worley also asked for an update pertaining to manufacturing being brought back to the City through the City's Economic Development program. Discussion ensued with Mr. Currie explaining that when the position was first approved and implemented, its focus was on small businesses being brought into downtown and throughout Whiteville. Mayor Mann extended a thank yout to all City staff who gave up their Saturday to work the Music Festival  downtown. 10) REPORTS  10.1) Manager's Update  Mr. Currie reported that the Music Festival went well for the most part and extended his many thanks to staff and volunteers who assisted and ensured the day was fun for everyone. He extended a special thank you to Sally Mann and the Columbus County Arts Council for allowing staff to use their building. He reported that it gave staff a place to sit down, eat and relax a bit. He reported on the Mollies Branch Phase II stating that the project is completed as far as installation of pipe and manholes and cleanup has begun on the last half of the project. He advised that this completes the main line from Washington Street to lift station #1. He reported that the Mollies Branch Stormwater Project surveying has now begun and staff will get an update from the contractor on this next week. He reported that Water and Sewer proectsy/applications which Council approved at the last regular session meeting have been submitted to NC DEQ. He reported the City should be hearing about the results around the first of the year. Mr. Currie reported that Columbus County Government is holding a dedication ceremony for the Columbus County Government Complex on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:30 pm and has extended an invitiation to Council and city staff to attend. Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adjournment of the regular meeting on  11) ADJOURNMENT  October 10, 2023 at 6:49 pm. Emory Worley SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,    MAYOR   Terry FER  Dai2pklha Bonnie T. 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