HITE  1833  MINUTES  Regular Meeting of the City Council 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 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 11, 2020, at 6:30 a.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:  Terryl Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  Leder, and Kevin' Williamson Tim Blackmon  Others in Attendance: Darren Currie, City Manager; Carlton Williamson, City Attorney; Bonnie Williams, City Clerk; Colburn Brown, Finance Director; Robert In' Virtual Attendance: David Yergeau, Fire Chief; Doug Ipock, Police Chief,  Lewis, Planning Director Hal Lowder, Emergency Services Director 2) Mayor Mann called the meeting to Order at 6:30 pm. 3) Council Member Clarida provided the Invocation. 4) Mayor Mann led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin) Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon) held on July 28, 2020 meetings held on July 28, 2020.. Jimmy Clarida SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Robert Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  Robert Leder MOVED to approve the adoption of the agenda..  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  6.1) Consideration for the following minutes:- Special and Regular Meetings Justin Smith MOVED to approve minutes for the special and regular  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier,  7) PUBLIC COMMENT- -None 8) BUSINESS  8.1) Chapter 160D Land Use Ordinance(s). Amendments Contract Approval    with WithersRavenel  Mr. Lewis presented this item to Council. He explained that WithersRavenel had submitted ai final contract for approval with the amount of $12,000 to provide professional services to the City regarding Chapter 160D Land Use Ordinance(s) updates. He advised that the consultant willl be utilizing planning professionals to collaborate on the project. The goals of the project are updating the existing: zoning ordinance to allow for changes required by the new North Carolina Land Use Lawsi in NCGS 160D and SL 2019-111, and updating and/or establishing ordinances related to land use that are required to comply with any state requirements. He explained that the consultant: shall furnish the following Scope of Services for the Project, consisting of Discovery, Drafting, Ordinance Adoption. Brief discussion ensued. Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve contract with WithersRavenel to provide professional services for Chapter 160D Land Use Ordinance(s)  amendments with staff, as presented.. 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,  8.2)  Consideration for FYE21 Allocated Postion/Claslitcation Plan Mr. Currie presented this item to Council. He explained that Staffi is requesting City Council to amend the City's FYE21 Postion/Clasfication plan. The amendment willi impact the City's Public Works department's Stormwater division. He advised that on September 24, 2019, Council approved the FYE20 Allocated Poston/Classincation Plan Amendment No. 1, which was to support the Stormwater program. He stated thati it was understood that staff would return to Council at a later date to further amend the Postion/Clasification plan, to reflect reallocation oft the Water Meter Technician Crew Leader position to Stormwater Maintenance Worker position. Staff recommends that Council change the number of positions allocated to the position of Water Meter Technician Crew Leader from 11 to 0 and allocate the remaining position to Grade 12, Stormwater Maintenance Worker from 11 to 2 allocated positions. He explained that staff is not proposing adding positions to the plan, only to reallocate the Water Meter Technician Crew Leader positions. Robert Leder MOVED to approve FYE21 Allocated  Amendment No.1 1  Postion/Clasfitcation Plan revision 1.. Tim Collier 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,  FYE21 Postion-Classification-Amendment V.1 08112020 8.3) Consideration for Firehouse Sub Public Safety Foundation Grant Chief Yergeau presented this matter to Council. He explained that the Fire department is requesting to apply for a grant through the Firehouse Sub Public Safety Foundation for needed equipment, a set of Lift Bags and Control Kit. He explained that the requested equipment will improve services thatt the Fire department provides to citizens and visitors of Whiteville. He advised tha if awarded this grant, itv will be funded 100% by Firehouse Sub Public Foundation. He stated the amount of the grant being requesed is $13,522.93. Jimmy Clarida MOVED to approve the City Manager and Fire Chief to submit the require grant application to Firehouse Sub Public Safety Foundation for a set ofLift Bags and Control Kit.. Robert Leder SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous)  Application for 2nd Quarter  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier,  Robert Leder, Kevin' Williamson)    Nays: 0 Absent: 1 (Tim Blackmon)  9) COUNCIL COMMENTS  1. Mayor Pro Tem commented that het thought the Whiteville Alert app is awesome. He also asked for an update pertaining to potential grant funding for the Downtown District. Mr. Currie responded by stating that the funding was not as available as first thought and that staff continues to search for grants and other sources of funding. 2. Council Member Leder, as well as other members of Council commented on the mutual aid that provided to the City of Southport and the Town of Ocean Isle Beach. They all concurred that they were pleased that the City was able to 'pay iti forward" by assisting the two municipalities as related to Hurricane Isaias. Members of Council thanked the. City Manager, Chiefs Ipock and' Yergeau (including 3. Council Member Collier inquired as to at timeline in replacing a bridge in West Whiteville Park. Mr. Currie responded by stating that the bridge project required survey work that the City's engineer would conduct. He advised that the planning for the survey is underway and  departmental staff), and Mr. Lowder.  will hopefully begin soon. 10.1) Manager's Update  10) REPORTS  Mr. Currie reported on the following areas/issues: 1. Generator installation at City Hall 2. COVID 19 statitiscal update 3.A ABC Store construction project update Hurricane Isaias) Ocean Isle Beach financial view update: from the Fire department.  4. Mollies Branch, Phase Project (there is a small delay due to 5. Providing Mutual Aidt tot the municipalities of Southport and Mr. Currie deferred to Chief Yergeau, Chief Ipock, and Mr. Lowder for emergency response departmental updates, and Mr. Brown fora a Chief Yergeau provided an update regarding mutual aid provisions Chief Ipock- provided an update regarding mutual aid provisions from the Police department, in addition to an update regarding the bullet proof vests grant/funds, he also advised that he is pursuinga a grant for Mr. Lowder provided an update on COVID 19, and briefly mentioned that ar new tropical depression being formed int the Atlantic ocean. He advised that it way to early to make assumptions regardingi its track. Mr. Brown provided an update pertaining to the montly sales tax estimates and what has been received to the City for. July 2020. He stated that. July's receipts came in better than expected andi is hopeful  additional technology for police vehicles.  subsequent months will follow as the same. Robert Leder MOVED to approve to adjourn at 7:08 pm.. Tim Collier SECONDED the motion. VOTE: 6-0 (Unanimous) Leder, Kevin' Williamson) Nays: 0 Absent: 1( (Tim Blackmon)  11) ADJOURNMENT  Yeas: 6 (Terry Mann, Justin Smith, Jimmy Clarida, Tim Collier, Robert  a  TRHE TerfyL.Mann, MAYOR Be2Hs Bonnie T. Williams, CITY CLERK    Ciyo of Whiteville FVE21A Allocated Postion/Classification: Plan  Positions Allocated FT PT Allocated Allocated- FT Non PT Non 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA 1 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA 0 0 0 NA  Classification Grade 29 28 27 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 24 24 23 23 23 21 21 20 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 17 17 17 17 17 17  Position City Manager Police Chief Finance Director Fire Chief Building! Inspector Emergency! Services Director Public Works (PW) Director WasteWater Treatment (WWTP)F Plant Director Human Resources Director Parks & Recreation Director Planning Director Policel Major Assistant Finance Director City Clerk/Office! Manager Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Fire Captain Accounting Technician III Fire Lieutenant Police Corporal PWA Assistant Supervisor PW Operations Manager Accounting" Technicianll Leadi Mechanic Fire Engineer Permit7 Technician Police Investigator Police Officer Utilities Crewl Leader  Minimum Maximum FLSAStatus Funded Funded Funded Funded Auxillary  Exempt 1  $56,743 $83,836 Exempt 1 $54,042 $79,844 Exempt 1 $51,469 $76,042 Exempt 1 $49,077 $71,365 Exempt 1 $49.077 $71,365 Exempt 1 $49,077 $71,365 Exempt 1 $49,077 $71,365 Exempt $46,684 $68,972 Exempt 1 $46,684 $68,972 Exempt 1 $46,684 $68,972 Exempt 1 $46,684 $68,972 Exempt 1 $44,460 $65,687 Exempt 1 0 0 $44,460 $65,687 Exempt 1 $42,343 $62,559 Exempt 2  Economic Development Planner $42,343 $62,559 Non-Exempt 1 0 0 Technical Services Division Manager $42,343 $62,559 Exempt 1  $38,406 $56,743 Non-Exempt 4 0 0 $38,406 $56,743 Non-Exempt 3 $36,577 $54,865 Non-Exempt 0 0 0 $34,835 $51,469 Non-Exempt 3 $34,835 $51,469 Non-Exempt 4 $34,835 $51,469 Non-Exempt 1 $34,835 $51,469 Non-Exempt 1 $33,176 $49,764 Non-Exempt 1 $33,176 $49,764 Non-Exempt 1 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 3 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 1 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 3 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 10 0 0 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 1  Parks &F Recreation Coordinator $34,835 $51,469 Non-Exempt 1  Police Administrative! Specialist $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 1    17 17 16 16 16 16 16  WWTP Operatoril Stormwater Crew! Leader Accounting Technician! Mechanic Streets Crew Leader  $31,596 $46,684 Non- Exempt 1 0 $31,596 $46,684 Non-Exempt 1 $30,091 $45,137 Non- Exempt 2 0 $30,091 $45,137 Non-Exempt 1 $30,091 $45,137 Non- Exempt 1  0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA NA @ 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 NA o 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 0 NA 0 1 0 NA 0 2 0 NA 0 15 0 NA 0 2 0 NA 0 3 0 NA 0 0 0 NA 0 10 23 0 10  Evidence Property Room Custodian $30,091 $45,137 Non-Exempt 1 WWTP Pretreatment Coordinator $30,091 545,137 Non-E Exempt 1 Water Meter Technician CrewL Leader S28.658 542,343 Non-Exempt 0  14 14 13 12 12 12 11 13 9 9 9 9 9 9  Animal Control Officer WWTP Operatori  $27,294 $40,326 Non-E Exempt 1 $27,294 $40,326 Non-E Exempt 2  Customer Service Representative $25,994 $38,406 Non-Exempt 0 0 0 Stormwatert Mamntenance Worker $24,456 $36577 Non-Exempt  Street Sweeper Operator Utilities Maintenance Worker Water Meter Technician Parks Maintenance Worker Street Maintenance Worker Event Coordinator General Maintenance Worker Paid on Call Firefighter (PT) Recreation Seasonal Worker Recreation Center Attendant Street Maintenance Worker Auxillary Police Officers Amendment adopted this 11th day of August, 2020. TerryMann, Mayor M ot  $24,756 $36,577 Non-Exempt 1 $24,756 $36,577 Non-Exempt 2 $24,756 $36,577 Non-Exempt 1 $23,577 $34,835 Non-Exempt 2 $23,577 $34,835 Non-Exempt 4 $10/hr $15/hr Non-E Exempt 0 $10/hr $15/hr Non-Exempt 0 $10/hr $15/hr Non-Exempt 0 $10/hr $15/hr Non-Exempt 0 $10/hr $15/hr Non-Exempt 0 $10/hr $15/hr Non- Exempt 0  Customer Service Representative (PT) $30/hr $15/hr Non-Exempt 0 0  Non-Exempt 0 0 0  79  1833