HITEVI  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 p.m. - Tuesday, August 9, 2022 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, August 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC,  28472. 1) ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier, Helen B  Holden, and Emory Worley Kevin Williamson  OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Darren Currie, City Manager; Carlton Williamson, City Attorney; Bonnie Williams, City Clerk; Doug Ipock, Police Chief; Robert Lewis, Planning Director; Travis Faulk, Public Works Director; Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director; Roger Lee, Building Inspector; Billy Hinz, Police Major; Andre Jackson, Police Lieutenant; Thomas Riggins, Police Lieutenant; Scott Moody, Police Sergeant; Michael Strickland, Police Investigator; JTWard, Police Investigator; Joni Bland, Police Officer; Family of Ernest 'Ron' Guyton; Joan McPherson, Chamber President; and Joseph Williams (The News  Reporter) 2) CALLTO 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 Helen BI Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Holden, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson) 6.1) Consideration for Approval of Minutes  Tim Collier MOVED to approve the adoption of the agenda as presented.  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier, Helen B  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Administration  Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular meeting  held on. July 26, 2022 as presented. Vickie Pait SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Helen BI Holden, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)    7) PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8) PRESENTATION  8.1) Consideration for Resolution No. 2022-R-146 Recognizing the Life and Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-146.  Service of Sergeant Cameron Lemmons Emory Worley SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous). Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Helen B Holden, Emory' Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin' Williamson) Mayor Mann read Resolution No. 2022-R-146 recognizing the life and service of Sergeant Cameron Lemmons. 8.2) Consideration for Resolution No. 2022-R-147 Recognizing the Life and Service of Detective Ernest 'Ron' Guyton Tim Collier MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-147. Helen BI Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Helen B Holden, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Mayor Mann invited the family of Detective Guyton to approach while he read Resolution No. 2022-R-147 recognizing the life and service of Detective Ernest 'Ron' Guyton. He presented the framed resolution to Mrs. Deborah Guyton. Chief Ipock presented a memorial flag box to Mrs. Guyton and also one to Detective Guyton's daughter, Izma. Chief Ipock presented Detective Guyton's service weapon to Mrs. Guyton. Chief Ipock explained 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, Ms. Joni Marie Bland, 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 of North Carolina. He presented to Officer Bland her General Certification  8.3) Law Enforcement General Certification  Certificate. 2022-23#1  9) BUSINESS  9.1) Stream flow Rehabilitation Program Grant Budget Amendment LFY Mr. Brown explained that FY2022-23 Budget Amendment #1 will establish a special project fund for the Stream flow Rehabilitation Program Grant for debris removal from Soules Swamp and White Vickie Pait MOVED to approve FY2022-23 Budget Amendment #1.  Marsh. No discussion followed. Jimmy Clarida SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Helen B Holden, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  9.2) Capital Funding. Paving. Crew Equipment Budget Amendment FY2022- Mr. Brown explained FY2022-23 Budget Amendent #2 which will make provisions in the budget for loan proceeds and the capital outlay for the paving equipment. Mr. Faulk explained the process for ordering the equipment as well as training staff of its operation. Brief discussion Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve FY2022-23 Budget Amendment #2.  23#2  ensued.  Vickie Pait SECONDED the motion.    VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays: 0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Helen BI Holden, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  10) COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Worley provided comments pertaining to his concerns that the City is not doing enough regarding economic development growth. Brief discussion ensued with Mayor Mann and Mr. Currie explaining that thep position and initiative is still relatively new and that great strides towards future growth have been completed by Ms. Madison Ward and her predecessor, Mr. Sean Martin. Council Member Collier asked if a timeline had been established for, improvements at West Whiteville park, Mr. Currie advised that he would follow up with Mr. Spivey and respond. Council Member Holden asked if guidelines have been established for the downtown social district. Mr. Lewis reported that he had the guidelines and the social district would hopefully be established within 60 days. Mayor Mann commented on the staff who work in the finance department who handle utility billings. He stated that he witnessed how busy they were on last Friday in dealing with customers walking in and complaining  about the new utility rates. 11.1) Manager's Update  11) REPORTS  Mr. Currie reported on the following areas: 1)a brief update regarding customer complaints related to the new utility rates, 2) Phase II Mollies Branch- the Notice to Proceed has been moved back to September 1, 2022 due to the inability for the contractor to get materials, 3) BRIC Grant he reported that the City was notified this week that we did not get the BRIC grant, he advised that staff willy work with FEMA to improve the grant and staff will resubmit and that staff is working with WithersRavnel to help with the grant writing process, and 4) NCDOT Public Meeting on August 9, at the building across from City Hall (Old BB&T branch) there will be a public meeting to review the county transportation plan, he reported that this is an effort to project upgrades and improvements for the county over the next 10-20 years, he advised that the meeting will begin at 4 pm and run to 7 pm and iti is a drop in Mr. Currie deferred to Mr. Lewis so to provide an update on the progress of developing a food truck ordinance. Mr. Lewis explained that at the Planning Board's meeting on August 1, 2022, the Planning Board voted tot table the matter. Mr. Lewis asked Council to consider scheduling a special meeting to conduct a workshop with the Planning Board on the Emory Worley MOVED to approve holding a Special Meeting, with the Planning Board on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 4 pm to discuss matters related to the development of a food truck ordinance.  event.  matter on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 4pm.  Vickie Pait SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Nays:0  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier,  Helen B Holden, Emory Worley) Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  12) ADJOURNMENT  Emory Worley MOVED to approve the adjournment of the regular meeting on  August 9, 2022 at 7:09 pm. Helen B Holden SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Holden, Emory Worley) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Kevin Williamson)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Jimmy Clarida, Vickie Pait, Tim Collier, Helen B  Tuny Mar Terry L. Mann/MAYOR    B Bonnie T. Williams, CITY CLERK  bila    Resolution No. 2022-R-146  RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SERGEANT CAMERON LEMMONS CITY OF WHITEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Whiteville, North Carolina, wishes to acknowledge and express its appreciation of Sergeant Cameron Lemmons for his dedicated service to the citizens of WIHEREAS, Sergeant Lemmons served his country and servedI his community and the State of North Carolina with distinction, having been employed since 2016; he served faithfully untill his death on WHEREAS, asa police officer, he devoted hist time, energy and talents tot the City providinga a wealth of experience and sound judgment on its behalf with unfailing integrity, motivation, and WHEREAS, asap police officer, hes servedy with distinction and honor addressing alli matters of law enforcement with compassion, and always kept the public'si interest asl his first priority; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Cameron Lemmons served as a role model for young officers and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Whiteville, North Carolina, ina a regular meeting assembled this the 9" day of August 2022, as follows: Section 1. That the Mayor and Council hereby expresses, on behalf of the citizens of Whiteville, deep appreciation and gratitude for the gifts oft time, ability, and commitment in executing the duties of Section 2. That a copy oft this resolution be placed upon the permanent minutes oft the City of Whiteville, and a copy thercof, duly executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, be presented to Sergeant  Whiteville, and April 19, 2022; and professionalism; and  always promoted the Whiteville Police Department; and  thep police department for the City of Whiteville. Cameron! Lemmons family as a token of our gratitude.  Adopted this gth day of August 2022.  HITEL nD 183:  TE Spha  Bonnie Williams, City Clerk  Pagel lofl Resolutionl No.2 2022-R-146    Resolution No. 2022-R-147  RESOLUTION! HONORING THE1 LIFE. AND SERVICE OF DETECTIVE ERNEST' 'RON' GUYTON CITY OF WHITEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Whiteville, North Carolina, wishes to acknowledge and express its appreciation of Detective Guyton for his dedicated service to the citizens of Whiteville, WHEREAS, Detective Guyton served] his country abroad and his community and the State of North Carolina with distinction and honors since 1993;1 hes served faithfully until his death on! May 2, 2022; WHEREAS, as a police officer, he devoted his time, energy, and talents to the citizens of Whiteville providing a wealth ofl knowledge, experience, and: soundj judgment oni its behalf with unfailing WHEREAS, asa police officer, hes served with distinction and honor, always seekingt the truth, WHEREAS, Detective Guyton provided wisdom and guidance to those! he served with, he was a consummate professional and a strong advocate and never wavered in his support of the Whiteville NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Whiteville, North Carolina, ina a regular meeting assembledi this the gth day of August 2022, as follows: Section 1. That the Mayor and Council hereby expresses, on behalfo oft the citizens of Whiteville, deep appreciation and gratitude for the gifts oft time, ability, and commitment in executing the duties of Section 2. That a copy oft this resolution be placed upon the permanent minutes oft the City of Whiteville, and a copy thereof, duly executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, be presented to Detective  and and  integrity, motivation, and protessionalism; and and always keeping the public's interest asl his priority; and  Police Department; and  the police department for the City of Whiteville. Guyton's family as at token ofc our gratitude.  Adopted this gth day of August 2022.  Terry? Man, Mayor Bonnie Willianns, CityClerk  ayllb sbpptas  83  Pagelofi Resolution No. 2022-R-147    CITY OF WHITEVILLE Budget Amendment FY2022-2023  Amendment# 1 Revenue Account 82-3010-0100 Total Expenditure Account 82-6000-0100 82-6000-0400 Total JUSTIFICATION: White Marsh. REVIEWEDBY: APPROVEDI BY: DULY ADOPTED1 this atv Whiteville, North Carolina. AFFIRMED BY:  Current Budget  Increase (Decrease) 273,466.00 #$ 273,466.00 $2 273,466.00 #$ 273,466.00 Increase (Decrease) 232,446.10 $232,446.10 41,019.90 273,466.00 #S 273,466.00  Revised Budget  Account Description Grant Proceeds  Current Budget  Revised Budget 41,019.90  Account Description Debris Removal Grant Administration  Establish a special project fund for the Streamflow Rehabilitation Program Grant for debris removal from Soules Swamp and  DATE: 8/9/22 DATE: S72/21 2022 by the Whiteville City Council  Director  & City) Manager phApc feusHa TeryL. Mann, Mayor  ATTESTEDI BY: dlls    CITY OF WHITEVILLE Budget Amendment FY2022-2023  Amendment# 2 Revenue Account 50-3360-0000 Total Expenditure Account 50-8200-8900 50-8200-9000 50-8200-7400 Total JUSTIFICATION:  Current Budget  Increase (Decrease) $ 360,230.00 #S 360,230.00 360,230.00 #S 360,230.00 Increase (Decrease) (55,270.00) $ 206,843.00 (22,500.00) 438,000.00 $438,000.00  Revised Budget  Account Description Loan Proceeds  Current Budget 262,113.00 28,712.00  Revised Budget 6,212.00  Account Description Loan Paymentl Principal Loan Payment Interest Capital Outlay  290,825.00 $ 360,230.00 #S 651,055.00  Makes provisions int the budget forl loan proceeds andt the capital outlay for the paving equipment.  REVIEWED! BY: APPROVEDI BY: DULYA ADOPTED atV Whiteville, North Carolina. AFFIRMEDI BY:  DATE:_ 815122 DATE: #/5/22  h Finance Director Manager 6  this_ g  yat August 2022 by the Whiteville City Council  Mayot  E  ATTESTED BY: Khs