HITEV  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 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, March 14, 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 B 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; David Yergeau, Fire Chief; Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director; Joseph Williams (The News Reporter); Carol Caldwell;  Tammy McCullum 2) CALLTOORDER 3) INVOCATION 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Mann. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0  Mayor Mann called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. Provided by Mayor Pro Tem. Jimmy Clarida.  Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adoption of the agenda as presented.  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden,  Vickie Pait, Kevin Wiliamson, Emory Worley)  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  6.1) Consideration for Approval of Minutes meeting held on February 28, 2023. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 7-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0 Absent: 0  Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular  Yeas: 7 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Helen B Holden, Vickie Pait, Kevin Wiliamson, Emory Worley)  7) PUBLIC COMMENT as follows:  1. Ms. Carol Caldwell Ms. Caldwell approached Council with three requests (1) She asked that the Council be aware of an old cemetary on the corner of Martin Luther King Ave and W. Main Street and that they take measures to preserve it with all of the construction going on in the area. Discussion    followed.  (2) She asked if the City would help maintain the buyout areas on W. Walter Street, McGill Street, W. Main Street, and another street nearby. She asked that the City help build a green space and form a task force from the citizens to find out how the community would like to see that area redeveloped. Mayor Mann suggested that the community put theiri ideas together and bring itt to the Council. Ms. Caldwell agreed that was a good idea and would start talking to (3) She asked what is the status of the study related to the Historic District and related historic properties. In particular, the area now as 'Principal's Row'. Discussion ensued. Mayor Mann thanked Ms. Caldwell for her service on the 2. Ms. Tammy McCullum Ms McCullum addressed Council with her concerns oft the conditions of City owned streets, in particular Virgil Street. The Council acknowledged her concerns and provided her an update regarding the plans for a newly formed paving crew and equipment in the City's Public Works department. She asked that something be done about the roads in the interim. Council and Mr. Currie stated they would see what they can dot to help alleviate some of the issues until the new paving crew is established and can begin to 8.1) Consideration for a Second Amendment to NCORR Buyout Program Mr. Currie explained that two lots are being requested by the property owner to be added to the buyout area on Stanley Street. He explained that currently, the City has a utility easement along these properties. He reviewed a map of the area to show where the lots are located. He advised that the City will lose approximately $120 in tax revenue and that the two lots in question are in a low lying area and will most likely never be used for development. Discussion followed. Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve of the second amendment to the NCORR buyout program by adding two lots located at 319 Stanley  the community.  Planning and Zoning Board and also to her community.  repair the city streets. Discussion ensued.  8) BUSINESS  Street.  Vickie Pait 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)  9) COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Williamson asked for an update regarding the odor being emitted from the Terra Nova work site. Mr. Lowder responded explaining that the company has stopped shipping blood to the site and that Mr. Robert Lewis (Planning Director) has been approached regarding expanding the facility. Mayor Mann commented that he did not know if they have changed their process since the facility was first permitted as light industrial. Mr. Currie advised that he has been in conversations with the Air Quality division and more information is being sought after about Terra Nova's processes. Council Member Collier asked what is planned for West Whiteville Park, stating that improvements need to be made regarding park equipment, restrooms, doors, lighting that does not work, and the basketball goal posts are leaning. Mr. Currie advised that he would follow up with Mr. Blake Spivey (Parks and  Recreation Director). 10) REPORTS 10.1) Manager's Update  Mr. Currie reported on thet following:  1. Code Enforcement Staff has received complaints about businesses downtown opening or utilizing buildings for purposes which have not been permited. He advised that staff is going to become more aggressive in addressing these issues and if permits are not obtained, warnings will be issued with the possibility of pulling power from the building for non-compliance. He stated that the reason for addressing these structures is for public safety and for the safety of other property owners in downtown. Council advised that he and staff have the support  oft the Council.    2. Mollies Branch Phase II- Her reported that the project is moving along very well. He advised that crews are cutting the pavement to cross Madison Street and that the street will ber reopened for the weekend. He advised that on Monday, the street will be closed for possibly a couple of weeks. He explained that a new line and manholes will have to be installed while bypass pumping of sewer continues. He stated that crews are working on a live sewer line and must maintain the flow of 3.G Golden LEAF Grant He reported that staff has met with the Coastal Design Lab group this week and things will begin to pick up. He reported that City staff have uploaded the necessary documents to begin receiving reimbursements from the grant. He reported that the City will soon be putting out an RFQ for an engineering group to begin working on the project. Once that is complete, Council will be asked to 4. Whiteville Floodprint Document - He explained that NCSU will be delivering the flood print document by the end of April. He advised that the group is going to try to come to a Council meeting and make a presentation on the document. He advised that at this point, the City will Vickie Pait MOVED to approve the adjournment of the regular meeting on  sewer.  approve a contract for the project.  be able to secure additional funding for the project.  11) ADJOURNMENT  March 14, 2023 at 7:15 pm. Helen B 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)  Terry L.N Bgnnie T.V CITYP au  MAYOR  F gaNe