MINUTES Spencer Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting April9,2024  The Town of Spencer Board of Aldermen meti ini regular session to conduct a regular meeting int the Hildal B. Palmer  Board Room at the Spencer Town Hall on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, ate 6:02 p.m.  Presentv were: Mayor. Jonathan' Williams  Mayor Pro Tempore Patti Secreast Alderman Steve Miller Alderman Andrew Howe Alderwoman Erin Moody Alderman Rashid Muhammad Alderwoman Patricia Sledge  Also present were: Town Manager Peter Franzese, Town. Attorney. Jay Dees, Town Clerk Anna Kanodel Ward, Finance Officer Heather Kann, Public' Works Director. Joel Taylor, Fire Chief Michael Lanning, Police Chief Michael File, Police Detective Tyler Honeycutt, and Planning & Zoning Administrator Steve Blount.  MPAI Intern Skye Allan attended via Zoom. Mayor. Jonathan Williams called the meeting to order. Alderman Rashid Muhammad gave thei invocation. Mayor. Jonathan Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA  Action  Alderwoman Sledge movedi to adopt the agenda as presented. Alderman Muhammad seconded the motion, which  carried by a unanimous vote of 6-0.  RECOGNITIONS  Mayor Pro Tempore Secreast recognized two North Rowan High School graduates:  Brian Alford, the owner of Sumtin' T'eat, for providing foodi free of charge over spring break and  volunteering his time at the North Rowan Schools.  Larry Dixon, assistant coach of the North Carolina State University Men's Basketball team, for winning the  2024 ACC Championship.  MPAI Intern Allan recognized the organizers of the Labor History Storytelling Social Night for1 their hard work and making the event a success. She thanked Librarian Beverly! McCraw for sharing hert time and the space at the Library, Planner Kyle Harris for his extensive assistance onsite, and Moderators Brittany Davis and Katy Sweeny for  donating their time and stories. PUBLICCOMMENT  Mayor Williams opened thet floor to receive public comment.    Being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Williams closed the public comment portion of the meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Secreast moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Alderwoman Sledge seconded  CONSENT, AGENDA  the motion which carried by a unanimous vote of6-0. Items approved were:  a. APPROVAL OFI MINUTES:  March 7, 2024, Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes ii. March 7, 2024, Strategic Planning Session Meeting Minutes iii. March 8, 2024, Strategic Planning Session Meeting Minutes iv. March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes  RECEIVE PRESENTATION- Betsy Mowery, Development Director at the N.C. Transportation Museum Betsy Mowery, Development Director at the N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation, regarding 2024 Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops. Topics included: feedback from citizens on the 2023 Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops, improvements plannedi fort the 2024 show, and a request for the usual funds to bei included int the CONSIDERADOPTING: - Budget Ordinance Amendment: 23-14.017 Rowan. Arts Council: 2023 Fall American MPA Intern Allan presented information and answered questions from the Mayor and Board. The Spencer Mural Selection Committee recently organized the first-ever: Spencer Labor History Storytelling and Social Night event to inspire the work oft the artist Max Dowdle. The project is also currently organizingt thei installation of a mural by The goal of the Downtown Spencer Mural Walk Program ist to! bring a permanent series of high-quality digitally augmented public murals to downtown Spencer to beautify empty spaces, develop civic engagement, bring attention to our local businesses, and celebrate our unique history while developing the Town's identity going This will increase the budget by $937.50 fort the purpose of creating new public murals in downtown Spencer. Alderman Muhammad moved to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 23-14.017: for the Rowan Arts Council 2023 Fall American Cultural Development Grant for $937.50, which is incorporated in thel body of ther minutes below.  Foundation, regarding 2024 Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops  Town's budget fort fiscal year 2025. Cultural Development Grant for $937.50  Amiri Farris.  forward.  Action  Alderwoman Moody seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with a vote of6-0.  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF SPENCER, NORTH CAROLINA FY23-24 ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 23-14.017 APRIL 9, 2024  BE IT ORDAINED, by the Governing Board of the Town of Spencer, North Carolina, that the following amendment of anticipated fund revenues and departmental expenditures, certain Fee and Charge Schedules, and with certain restrictions and authorizations, are hereby appropriated and approved for the operation of Town Government and its activities for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2024:  Section 1. The Town has been awarded a $937.50: 2023 Fall American Cultural Development Grant Section 2. To amend the FY23-24 revenue and expense appropriations as follows: Appropriate funds  from the Rowan Arts Council for the Downtown Spencer Mural Walk Program.    from this grant for creating new public murals in downtown Spencer. Section 3. The following line items are amended as follows:  Revenues Current Budget $107,550 ExpensesyExpendtures Current Budget $83,360  Amended Budget $108,488 Amended Budget $84,298  (Decrease) Increase $938 (Decrease) Increase $938  Account 10-3985-002  Title Other Grants  Account 10-4110-194  Title Contract Services  Section 4. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the  Town Manager and the Finance Officer for record-keeping.  Adopted this 9th day of April 2024.  CONSIDER, ADOPTING- - Ordinance 24-07 1840 US HWY 29 Annexation and the property owner has petitioned the Towni tol have it annexed.  Planning & Zoning Administrator Steve Blount gave a presentation regarding the annexation of parcel 047011 (1840 USH HWY 29) and answered questions from the Board. This propertyi is not currently' within municipal limits, Certain ordinances can only be enforced, and services provided by the Town if the property is within our municipal limits. This annexation will make past satellite annexations contiguous. It would also increase propertyt tax revenue as the property is developed. Some additional cost of services is expected duet toi the higher call volume  fort the Police Department.  Action  Alderwoman Moodyr moved to adopt Ordinance. 24-07, an ordinance to extend the corporate limits oft the Town of Spencer, North Carolina, which is included in the body oft the minutes below. Mayor Pro Tempore Secreast  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with ay vote of6-0.  ORDINANCE 24-07  ANORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITSOFTHE  TOWN OF SPENCER, NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, thel Board of Aldermen has been petitioned under G.S. 160A- 31 to annex the area described below; WHEREAS, thel Board of Aldermen has, by resolution, directed the Town Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the WHEREAS, the" Town Clerk has certified the sufficiency oft the petition, and a public hearing on the question of this annexation was held at Town Hall, 460: S Salisbury Ave at 5:301 PM on 4/4/24 after duei notice by publication in the WHEREAS, thel Board of Aldermen finds that the petition meets the requirements ofG.S. 160A-31;  and petition; and  Salisbury Post on 3/17/2024; and    NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT ORDAINED by thel Board of Aldermen oft the Town of Spencer, North Carolina Section 1. By virtue oft the authority granted by G.S. 160A-31, the following described territory is hereby annexed BEING all of Lots Nos. 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, and 184 oft the Subdivision known as the BROWN ESTATE PROPERTY, located on andi near Highway 29, near Yadkin, North Carolina, as shown by map of aforesaid Brown Estate Property made by G. Sam Rowe, Reg. Civil Engineer, andi recorded in the Thej property herein described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded as follows: Deed Book 1048, page 565, Rowan County Registry. All or aj portion of the property conveyed herein does noti include the primary residence ofa Grantor. A map showing the above-described property is recorded inl Plat Book 9995, page 517. Section 2. Upon and after 4/9/2024, the above-described territory andi its citizens and property shalll be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances, andi regulations in force in the Town of Spencer and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits as other parts of the Town of Spencer. Said territory shall be: subject to municipal taxes according to G.S. 160A- Section 3. The Mayor of the' Town of Spencer, NC, shall cause to be recorded in the office oft the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, and in the office oft the Secretary of State at Raleigh, North Carolina, an accurate map of the annexed territory, described in Section 1 above, together with a duly certified copy oft this ordinance. Such a map shall also be  that:  and made part oft the Town of Spencer as of4/9/2024:  Rowan County GIS parcel 047 011 at 1840 US HWY: 29, more specifically defined as: office oft the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, N.C C. inl Book of Maps, page 517.  58.10.  delivered to the Rowan County Board of Elections, as required by G.S. 163-288.1. inan newspaper having general circulation in the" Town of Spencer, NC  Section 4. Notice of adoption oft this ordinance shall be published once, following the effective date ofa annexation,  Adopted this gth day of April 2024.  CONSIDERI ADOPTING-Ordinance 24-08 1104 N. Salisbury Ave. Rezoning  Planning & Zoning Administrator Blount reviewed a presentation on1 the proposed rezoning of parcel 038067 (1104 North Salisbury Avenue) and answered questions from the Mayor and Board. The propertyi is currently zoned as SFR-2, and lots size requirements prevent subdivisions. The suggested rezoning of SFR-3 would allow subdivision. Alderman Muhammad moved to approve the staff's recommendation as presented to rezone parcel 038 067, located at 1104 N Salisbury Avenue, from SFR-2tot the SFR-3 zoning Classification, whichi is incorporated int the body of the minutes below. Alderwoman Sledge seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with a vote of 6 Alderwoman Sledge moved to adopt a Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness stating that we find that this requirements of NCGS 160D-605(a). Wei further find this rezoning to be reasonable in all ways as prescribed by NCGS 160D-605(b). This rezoning will be beneficial to1 the citizens of the Town of Spencer. Alderman Muhammad  Action  -0.  rezoning is consistent in general with thet town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan (per  seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 6-0.  TOWN OF SPENCER, NORTH CAROLINA  ORDINANCE 24-08  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND the Town's Official Zoning Map dated April 12, 2021, rezoning Rowan County GIS System parcel number 038 067, located at 1104 North Salisbury Avenue, from SFR-2 to SFR-3: zoning classification: WHEREAS, the current SFR-2 zoning classification is applicable to the residential use oft this property; and    WHEREAS, prior to current development ordinance limitations, three separate homes were built on this single parcel, in WHEREAS, the current property owner desires tos subdivide the property into three separate parcels, butt this would create  violation of our current ordinance; and  nonconforming lots based on current standards; and  WHEREAS, revising the zoning classification to SFR-3 would help resolve this problem;  NOW,T THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by thel Board of Aldermen oft the Town of Spencer, North Carolina, that:  Section 1.  The Town's Official Zoning Map, dated. April 12,2021, willl be revised as follows: Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.  Parcel 038 067, located at 1104 North Salisbury Avenue, willl be revised from SFR-2 to SFR-3 zoning classification.  Adopted this 9th day of April 2024.  DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Planning Department  Planning & Zoning Administrator Blount gave the monthly Planning Department report and answered any  questions from the Mayor and Board. Code Enforcement Department  Police Chief File gave the monthly Code Enforcement report and answered any questions from the Mayor and  Board. Police Department Fire Department  Police Chief File gave the Police Department report and answered any questions from the Mayor and Board. Fire Chief Lanning gave the Fire Department report and answered any questions fromi the Mayor and Board. Public Works Director Taylor gave the Public' Works Department report and answered any questions from the  Public' Works Department Mayor and Board. Finance Department Library Department TOWN MANAGER REPORT second primary election.  Finance Officer Kann gave the Finance Department report and answered any questions from the Mayor and Board. Town Clerk' Ward gave the monthly Library report and answered any questions from the Mayor and Board. Town Manager Peter Franzese gave his monthly report and answered any questions from the Mayor and Board. Discussion was held regarding options fori the May regular meeting due tos scheduling conflicts caused byt the  Action  Ity was the consensus of the Board to combine the pre-agenda and regular meetings to be held on May 9, 2024, at  5:30 p.m. int the Hilda B. Palmer Board Room at Spencer Town Hall.    REQUESTS. AND COMMENTS BYTHEI BOARD MEMBERS  Alderman Steve Miller:  Mentioned: that the Community. Appearance Commission (CAC) is holding the second annual Teal Party Called for a member oft the current Board of Aldermen to continue previous board member Sam Morgan's worko organizing local events, such as the proposed collaboration with the N.C. Transportation Museum for thel Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops. Such events bring people to Spencer, and the Board is  Fundraiser for the Community Garden on Sunday, April 21,2024.  currently noti fostering many community activities.  Alderwoman Erin Moody:  Stated that Aprili is Child Abuse Prevention Month, provided statistics for child abuse int the United States, and providedi important information to remember as ac community in Rowan County. Invited everyone to come to the Spencer Public Library on April 16, 2024, from 4:00p p.m.-5:30p.m. to learn how to protect  children in our community from aj panel ofe experts.  Alderman Andrew Howe:  Encouraged citizens to support thet three public schools in our Town (North Rowan Elementary, Middle, and High Schools) this spring by attending sports games and concerts. Also, to support local businesses,  especially they young and growingrestaurants inl Town.  Alderwoman Pat Sledge:  Reminded residents that the Spring Spencer Senior Luncheon will be on May 13, 2024, and that reservations need to be made through Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Recognized the wonderful job Librarian McCraw does with organizing events at the library. Expressed gratitude toi the citizens who came to the meeting and toi the ones watching online, emphasizing the importance of citizen comments sO the Town can continue to improve. Commended the board and' Town staff on how muchi they have accomplished.  Alderman Rashid Muhammad:  Thanked Town department heads, staff, board members, and citizens who watched or came toi the meeting, stated that the resident recognitions this evening were well deserved, and expressed hope that more residents in the community will be willing to give back in thei future. Volunteered to spearhead the community events initiative called for by Alderman Miller.  Mayor Pro Tempore Patti Secreast:  Advised that the North Rowan Track Field would be posthumously dedicated to Coach Robert Steele, a renowned coach and athlete at North Rowan High School who passed in February 2023. Announced that schools will be administering end-of-year testing in May and need proctors for grades 3- Recommended interested residents attend the Hymns in the Park event at the Community Garden on April  12. Asked that anyone interested contact the schools.  28,2024. Mayor. Jonathan Williams: manager'sreview. EXECUTIVE SESSION  Reminded board members that there would be an executive session ati the meeting on May 9, 2024, for the  Itwast the consensus of the Board that there was no reason to goi into Executive Session.    ADJOURNMENT  Alderman Rashid Muhammad moved to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Secreast seconded the motion,  which carried unanimously with av vote of6-0. The meeting stood adjourned at 7:23 p.m.  Approved by:  Attest:  AKo Jonathan Williams, Mayor  hinlndla Anna Kanodel Ward, Town Clerk  OF  GFICHE SEAY OATH CARO 11In