AITE FLLE 1833  MINUTES  Regular City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472  The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Whiteville was called to order on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., at: 317 S. Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, Advisement of Virtual Meeting. This meeting was made available in a virtual environment. Viewers were invited to submit comments via the Q&A function  28472.  located within the Microsoft Teams application.  1) ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT:  Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  Leder, and Kevin Williamson Tim Blackmon  OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Carlton Williamson, City Attorney; Bonnie Williams, City Clerk; Colburn Brown, Finance Director; Robert Lewis, Planning Director; Blake Spivey, Parks and Recreation Director; Dough Ipock, Police Chief; Kyle Duncan, Inspections Director; Dave Yergeau, Fire Chief; Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director; Sean Martin, Economic Development Mayor Mann called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. Mayor Mann announced that Mrs Linda Leder, wife of Council Member Robert Leder passed away on December 4th and Mrs. Sarah Currie, mother of Darren Currie (City Manager) passed away on December 8th. He asked that everyone keep these families in their thoughts and  Planner 2) CALL TO ORDER  prayers. 3) INVOCATION Provided by Council Member Clarida. 4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Mann. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1( (Tim Blackmon)  Robert Leder MOVED to approve the agenda as presented.  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  6.1) Consideration for Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting on November 24, 2020 held on November 24, 2020. Jimmy Clarida SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous)  Justin Smith MOVED to approve the minutes for the regular meeting    Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier,  Robert Leder, Kevin Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  7) PUBLIC COMMENT None 9) PUBLIC HEARING  9.1) Public Hearing-Ordinance No. 2020-Z-13, P&Z#20-11-01 Text Amendment, Single-Family Dwellings as al Permitted Use in Central Mayor Mann Opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 pm. Mr. Lewis approached Council and explained that Staff is requesting that City Council consider a text amendment to the: zoning ordinance that will allow single-family dwellings ini the B-1 zoning designation as a use by righti instead of a conditional use. Hes stated that the proposed text amendment is to allow more residential development ini the downtown area andp promote cluster development for single-family dwelling units. He explained that Staff was requesting that City Council consider the following modifications to the table of permitted and other discussed section(s) of the: zoning ordinance in the proposed ordinance. He advised that notice of the public hearing had been advertised in The News Reporter on Friday, November 27th and Friday, December 4th. Hes stated that the Planning Board held a public regarding the item ati their regular scheduled November 2nd meeting and recommended approval of the proposed amendment. The proposed amendmentordinance originated from Staff discussion and to encourage more residential development downtown for single-family dwellings. He stated thati iti is Staff's opinion and recommendation: to City Council to review and recommend removal of single-family dwellings as a conditional use int the B-1 zoning designation to encourage livability and development in the downtown area. Mayor Pro Tem Smith asked for additional clarification regarding residential and commercial structures pertaining to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Lewis advised that the proposed ordinance pertained to residential structures. There were no comments from the Public. Mayor Mann Closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 pm.  Business (B-1)  10) BUSINESS  10.1) Discussion & Decision-Ordinance No. 2020213-P8Z20-11.01 Text Amendment, Single-Family Dwellings as al Permitted Use in Central Mayor Mann asked for discussion on the matter pertaining to proposed Ordinance No. 2020-Z-13 now that the Public Hearing had been held. Discussion ensued regarding where and how residential structures are established in the! b-1 zoning district. Mr. Lewis advised that the current ordinance required this type of development in the B-1 district as a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Should Council approved thep proposed text amendment, a CUP would no longer be required for Robert Leder MOVED to table proposed Consistency Statement and  Business (B-1)  residential structures in the B-1 district. Ordinance No. 2020-Z-13 for 90 days. Justin Smith SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Robert Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier,  10.2) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Appointments  Mr. Spivey explained that the Parks and Recreation Advisory committee currently has four vacants seats. Three oft those four seats are two year terms and one is a one year term (High School Student). Ms. Erin    Thompson, Ms. Serena Smith and Mr. Jeff Walker have applied to be reappointed to an additional two yeart term. Ms.. Josie Walkeri is applying to be appointed to serve the one year term. Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the reappointment of Serena Smith, Erin Thompson, and Jeff Walker to two year terms, beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2022; and to appoint Josie Walker to the one year term, beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December: 31,  2021.  Robert Leder SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Robert Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier,  11) COUNCIL COMMENTS  Council Member Leder thanked everyone fort the kindness and support Mayor Pro Tem Smith commented that he commended the City Manager and Staffi in their efforts for COVID-19 funding (CARES Act). Mayor Mann wished everyone al Happy Holiday Season.  that was shown to him and his family.  Report (s)  Staff reports: Mr. Lowder provided an update regarding COVID-19 (compliance with mask mandate and the Governor's amended Order). Chief Ipock provided an update regarding the new relationship with the Town of Brunswick and the City providing law enforcement services, he Move into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (1) (5) to discuss Real Properly/Negotiating the Price and Other Materials ofa Contract or proposed Contract fort the Acquisition of Real Property by Purchase, Robert Leder MOVED to approve moving into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (1) (5) to discuss Real Propery/Negotiating the Price and Other Materials of a Contract or proposed Contract for the Acquisition of Real  said all was going well. 12) CLOSED SESSION  Option, Exchange, or Lease.  Property by Purchase, Option, Exchange, or Lease. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1(Tim Blackmon) taken in Open Session. of FY20-21 Budget. Amendment No.7. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1(Tim Blackmon) purposes of an Asbestos Inspection report. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon) Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous)  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  Council returned from Closed Session into Open Session at 7:43 pm. No action Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve amending the agenda to add the approval  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve FY20-21 Budget Amendment No. 71 for the  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  13) ADJOURNMENT  Robert Leder MOVED to approve adjourning the meeting at 7:45 pm.    Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  Leder, Kevin Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  Hylon Terryl L. Manin, MAYOR Bonnie T. 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