Minutes oft the Work Session of The Liberty Town Council Held on February 19, 20245:30PM  Present  Mayor: Council:  The Honorable Filmore York and Greg Carpenter Scott Kidd Jessica Brown  Terry Caviness, Larry Coble, Don Herndon, Tyson Nixon  Town Manager: Town Clerk: Staff:  Police Chief; David Semrad, Public Works Director; Joseph Walsh, Finance Director; Kathy Bond, Library Director; Brenda Heindl, Assistant Town Manager; Janie Phelps, Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Kolby Riddle, Safety Director; Bret Pedigo, and  Fire Chief; Matt Talbott Bill Flowe  Town Attorney; ToOrder  The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and welcomed everyone and those  watching on Facebook. Adoption of Agenda  Council Member Don Herndon made a motion to adopt the agenda..Counci Member Larry Coble seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Council Members Larry Coble, Terry Caviness, Don Herndon, Tyson Nixon, and Greg Carpenter voted yes and  adopted the agenda. Information  Monthly Reports  Each Department's Monthly Reports are included for review. Interim Parks and Rec Director Kolby Riddle said they have advertised baseball registration. Safety Director Bret Pedigo said the cost of Workman's Comp insurance is twenty thousand dollars less thanks to safety training and our employees. Public Works Director. Joseph Walsh said there was a hydrant struck by a vehicle on Kirkman Street causing over nine thousand dollars in damages. The operator is responsible for damages. Public Works worked a twenty four hour shift to make repairs. Hei is thankful to the PD: for helping with traffic control. There has been a new roof placed on Town Hall and the Town Manager has filed with insurance. The state is requiring them to identify lead and copper pipes. He has started a spreadsheet. They will be doing flagger training on the 27th. ChiefTalbott said    two overdoses were saved and three fires were contained to one room. Mayor York thanked them for their present insurance rating. The PD is in their new building and still  getting things inj place. Rose Garden Club Presentation  The Liberty Rose Garden Club wants to seek permission to beautify a section oft the Farmers Market here in Liberty. They will be seeking a grant to cover all materials and the Town would provide staff to help with grading and the install. They need approval of preliminary plans for the application. The grant is from the Randolph Tourism Authority, This is a big project and they are asking for a little help. Gail Morgan came forward and spoke. Toyota has donated some plants and they handed out pictures oft their plans. They will include benches as well. She has to turn the grant application in on Thursday. Council Member Don Herndon said he appreciates it and loves the plan. Council Member Tyson Nixon made a motion to approve their work on the property. Council Member Terry Caviness seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Council Members: Larry Coble, Terry Caviness, Don Herndon, Greg Carpenter, and Tyson Nixon voting  yes, Finance Report  Finance Director Kathy Bond came forward to give her Finance Report since she will not be at the Council meeting. She said if the Council ever wants additional reports she can provide those through email. Council Member Larry Coble said he would like to see quarterly reports ofleaks, fees, and money earned. Council Member Herndon asked ifwe are in good shape for AP. She said Department Heads are to have invoices coded and turned in by Wednesday sO she can pre audit and have checks ready the next day usually. Council Member Larry Coble made a motion to approve the Finance Report. Council Member Don Herndon seconded the motion with Council Members: Coble, Herndon,  Caviness, Carpenter, and Nixon voting yes to approve.  New Business  Main Street Community Meeting Flier  The Town has requested assistance from the MS & RP (NCI Main Street & Rural Planning Center) for a Downtown Economic Development Strategic Plan. There willl bea a meeting Tuesday, February 20th, 61 PM-8PM at the American Legion in Liberty. Everyone who is interested in sharing their vision for Downtown Liberty isi invited. The flier is attached. The Town Manager said they have had a couple of stakeholders meetings. Bret Pedigo said this is the initial phase of getting back in the Main Street Public Hearing LDP (Land Development Plan) February 26, 2024 5:30 PM This is an advertised Public Hearing for the updated draft oft the LDP before adopting it by resolution. Any interested party may sign up to speak on this matter. The Town Manager said the LDP was sent in a separate email. It has been worked on since 2014 and can be updated tol keep moving forward. The last one was done in 1999. Council Member Don Herndon said there is no record of] John Leake who is mentioned in the history. The Town Manager said we could approve and take out that historical part. Council Member Herndon said there has been a lot ofv work put into it and is very detailed. The Town  program.    Attorney said ifs something does come up at the Public Hearing that they need to look into Public Hearing EHC Builders Map Amendment R6 to RMF February 26, 2024 This is an advertised public hearing for a request by applicant EHC Builders, forai map amendment from R6 tol RMF (Residential Multifamily) on parcels 8727816041, 8727802663, 8727805663, and 8727808644 which are approximately 8.61 acres, located at WI Butler Avenue Extension. It will be February 26, 2024 5:30. PM and all interested Public Hearing Amendments to' Town Ordinances consolidate definitions and revise livestock regulations within Town Limits February 26, 2024 5:30 PM This is an advertised Public Hearing requested by the Town for several amendments to Town Ordinances to consolidate definitions and revise livestock regulation within Town limits on Monday February 26, 2024 5:30 PM. Interested parties may sign up to speak at this time. There are no yearly permits for livestock. This consolidates definitions into one location sO they are easier to find and updates some of the language to be more fitting for Public Hearing annexation 10046 Old Liberty Rd, Liberty (Police Station)- This is an advertised legislative public hearing requested by the Town to annex the property located at 10046 Old Liberty Road, identified by Randolph County as PIN # 8726349236 which is where the new Police Station is located. The hearing will be Monday February 26, 2024: 5:30 PM and interested parties may sign up to speak on this Public Hearing CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Closeout Correction This is a Public Hearing for the Closeout oft the CDBG grant. This is necessary to correct previous amounts for budgeted sewer improvements and deobligated grant funds that were reported at the December 22, 2023 Closeout Hearing. Any interested parties may Appoint Joseph Walsh to Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer Advisory Board The Town is recommending that Public Works Director Joseph Walsh be appointed to the Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer Advisory Board. The Town Manager said this board will meet as needed when issues come up. It will include representatives from Asheboro, Franklinville, Ramseur and Randolph County as well. The Advisory Board will provide insight, analysis, and support regarding matters faced by the district in a consultative  that they can postpone approving.  5:30 PM  parties may speak on this matter at this time.  modern times.  February 26, 2024  matter.  to form February 26, 2024 5:30 PM  sign up to speak on this matter February 26, 2024 5:30PM.  capacity to the Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer Board.  Manager's Report  Town Manager Scott Kidd gave the report. He has been appointed to the PTRWDB (Piedmont Triad Workforce Development Board). This will be a two year term. The Town has requested $200,000 of Strategic Planning Funds to help complete the project at Freedom Park which includes an Amphitheater Shell, Splash Pad, and a basketball court upfit. The Town would like to enter into a contract with McGill Engineering to explore the water meter vault in the northeastern part of Randolph County and potentially havea  backup water supply.    Citizen Comments  Kevin Bowman pointed out that the same history included in the LDP is on the Town's  Website sO will also need to be corrected.  Mayor Comments  Hal Johnson has retired as Randolph County Town Manager. We will bel hosting the Randolph EDC meeting Tuesday February 27, 2024 at 8: AM in the Reitzel Center. There being no further business to discuss, Council Member Tyson Nixon motioned to adjourn the meeting and Council Member Don Herndon seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Council Member Larry Coble voted yes, Council Member Terry Caviness voted yes, Council Member Don Herndon voted yes, Council Member Tyson Nixon voted yes and Council Member Greg Carpenter voted yes. The meeting was  Motion to Adjourn  adjourned.  dimue Lb Mayor Filmore York!  ATTEST: Opas g. Bwog  Town Clerk