Minutes of the Work Session of The Liberty Town Council Held on January 16, 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  Town Attorney; To Order  Bill Flowe  The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and welcomed everyone and those  watching on Facebook wishing them a Happy New Year.  Adoption of Agenda  Council Member Don Herndon made a motion to adopt the agenda..Council Member Tyson Nixon 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. The Police Department  included a yearly summary. New Business  Consideration/Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget Calendar Audit Contract - Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, & Co. PA  This is to consider and adopt the 2024-2025 Budget Calendar. The Town Manager said we will try to stick to this calendar as much as possible as we prepare for growth. Thisi is the contract for the new year for Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, & Co. PA to perform the Town's Audit. The Town Manager said it runs about $30,000 per year and the NCLGC overlooks contracts and this is a standard price. A representative should be    here in March to do the audit presentation and then we will be caught up. The FY 24/25 Road Closure Public Hearing- Monday January 22, 2024 5:30 PM This is an advertised public hearing at the regular Council Meeting on January 22, 2024 for the purpose of considering the street closure oft the portion oft the street right ofway that was never constructed for the owner ofLots 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6 as shown on aj plat entitled "Lynwood Subdivision," recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 20, ini the Register of Attorney Bill Flowe said the purpose was to see ifit would be developed and reconsider access to it. It was never developed for individual tracts sO the tracts will be combined Public Hearing Blower Engineering- Rezoning Request. January 22, 2024 5:30 PM There will be a legislative Public Hearing for a request by applicant. Tom Byrnes with Blower Engineering on behalfof property owner SPB Holdings LLC, for ai map amendment from B2 with SUP to Industrial on parcel 8726546418, approximately 8.9 acres, located at 10228 Old Liberty Road at the regular Council meeting Monday January Council Member Larry Coble said he had concerns that the industrial will back up toa residential area, Council Member Terry Caviness said he has concerns about five years down the road and ifhe sold we would have no control overi it. Town Attorney Flowe said to wait to hear the presentation. They do not have to decide tonight and to be aware Public Hearing Text Amendments to Town Ordinances January 22, 2024 5:30 PM This is an advertised legislative public hearing request by the Town ofLiberty, for several amendments to Town Ordinances to bring into compliance with state legislation and The Town Manager said the trend is to get text amendments through the Planning Board Reappointment Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Dennis Hargis Dennis Hargis had agreed to serve another three year term on the Planning Board/Board Appointment Planning Board/Board of Adjustment- -J Jason Glass Jason Glass has applied for the vacancy on the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment in town alternate left by Richard Cobb who resigned. This would be for a three year term This amendment is to move funds from the Enterprise Fund Appr to the Water Department for the following line items: (Due to the rise ofd cost and more water main breaks the following items are spent out. Most repairs were made within NCDOTI ROW  audit should be completed in October.  Deeds.  and utilities can still go down that street.  22,2024 5:301 PM.  oft the Table ofUses.  modernize standards on January 22, 20245:301 PM. to Council and update language for 160D. of Adjustment expiring 11/26.  expiring 1/27.  Budget Amendment #18 (Water Department)  which requires fifteen feet each direction and whole lane.).  Manager's Report  Town Manager Scott Kidd gave the report. The LGC approved the loan for the radios for the Fire and the Police. We had to get approval from them since the loan amount was over $50,000. Toyota has invited Council to tour their training facility in Greensboro on March 1, 2024 and will be sending an Evite. Assistant Town Manager Janie Phelps came forward. She has been looking at permitting software. With all the development that is potentially coming this would make it easier for everyone and would keep better records.    Prices would range from $8,000-$10,000. In the future (not this year) she would like to update ordinances to a UDO (Unified Development Ordinance). This would be done bya a  consultant and could range inj price from $50,000 - 140,000.  Council Comments in depth at zoning. Mayor Comments Motion to Adjourn  Council Member Don Herndon said hei is glad we are back working together and looking  Mayor York wished everyone a Happy New Year..  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  adjourned.  ifne Mayor Filmore  5b  ATTEST: aia 0 Bry