SHITEV  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 p.m. - Tuesday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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; Doug Ipock, Police Chief; Robert Lewis, Planning Director; Travis Faulk, Public Works Director; David Yergeau, Fire Chief; Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director; Maria Cruz, Police Officer; Billy Hinz, Police Major; Members of the Police department; Joseph Williams (The News Reporter); and Members of the  Public 2) CALLTOORDER 3) INVOCATION 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by! Mayor Mann. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Vickie Pait SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  Mayor Mann called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. Invocation was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Clarida.  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 Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the minutes for the special meeting and regular meeting held on March 28, 2023 as presented.  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B  Holden, Vickie Pait, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  7) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8) PRESENTATION  8.1) Law Enforcement General Certification Recognition    Chief Ipock reported that in compliance with Chapter 17C of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina and specifically with the appropriate Rules of Chapter 9 to Title 12 of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as promulgated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission under the authority of that Chapter, Maria Cruz has submitted all required documentation and fulfilled all requirements necessary to the determination of her suitability to be appointed as a Law Enforcement Officer within this State. Upon due consideration, the Commission finds and certifies Officer Maria Cruz as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of North Carolina. The Commission serves notice that Officer Maria Cruz is awarded General Certification. Chief Ipock presented Officer Cruz with her certificate for Mr. Faulk reported on the progress regarding the establishment of a City paving crew and the purchase of paving equipment. He explained that positions for the paving crew have now been advertised and the rest of the paving equipment is expected to be delivered in May. He reported that some of the equipment was delivered in March. No action taken by  General Certification. No action taken by Council. 8.2) Paving. Crew and Equipment Update  Council.  9) BUSINESS  9.1) FYE2023 BudgetAmendment. #8 Sidewalk Repairs  Mr. Brown explained that the purpose of FYE23 BA-8 is for critical sidewalk repairs in downtown near Clark's Auto Glass, Edgewood Circle, and Calhoun Street. Discussion ensued pertaining to the work on Edgwood Circle. Mayor advised that there were no sidewalks on Edgewood Circle and Mr. Faulk explained the work in that area was related to a stormwater repair where the curb and gutter had to be replaced. Mayor Mann asked about the work in front of Clark's Auto Glass business. Mr. Faulk explained that work involved curb and gutter Emory Worley MOVED to approve FY2022-23 Budget Amendment #8  replacement, including the removal of tree roots. for sidewalk repairs. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Grant (Round Three)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B  Holden, Vickie Pait, Emory' Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  9.2) Consideration for Resolution No. 20232-R-154. Rural Transformation Mr. Lewis explained that staff is requesting City Council's approval to submit an application regarding a third round funding for the Rural Transformation Grant for up to $950,000. In addition to this resolution, he explained that staff is requesting that City Council match and allocate $533,800, if RTG3 is awarded to the City. He provided a draft budget for Council's review. Council discussed with Mr. Lewis and Mr. Currie additional funding options related to the requested match Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve Resolution 2023-R-154 in order to proceed with the RTG3 application and funding in the amount of  allocation of $533,800.  $533,800 for the match allocation. Tim Collier 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)  10) COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Pait reported that she enjoyed the NLC Congressional City Conference in Washington DC last week. She was able to network with other officals from around the country. Mayor Mann reported that he had received a thank you card from Ms. Tammy McCullum regarding the temporary repairs on E. Virgil Street. Ms. McCullum had previously attended a city council meeting and made a request to Council to do repair work on E. Virgil Street.    11) REPORTS  11.1) Manager's Update  Mr. Currie reported on thet following:  1) Mollies Branch Phase II - He advised that Madison Street is now open. He reported that upon final completion, the Madison Street will have to be overlaid in that area. He advised that Caldis Street should be open by the next Monday and it will not be paved until the end of the project. He advised that the City is trying to work with business owners as much as possible to ensure customers can get in and out at their 2) Soules Swamp Cleanout - He reported that this project is continuing and that Mr. Lowder has been the project leader on this project. Mr. Lowder reported that the crews where working up towards Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adjournment of the regular meeting held on  business.  Pine Log Road this week. Brief discussion ensued.  12) ADJOURNMENT April 11,2023 at 6:52 pm. Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Vickie Pait, Emory' Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson) MAYOR ae  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  louty L. Terryl Mann, Bonnie T. Williams,  BPEDAF  CITT