MINUTES TOWN OF STOKESDALE TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 8325 ANGEL-PARDUE ROAD STOKESDALE, NC27357 APRIL11, 2024AT7:00PM  In attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy; Councilman Jimmy Landreth; Councilman Tim Jones; Town. Attorney Charles H. Winfree; Town Finance/Budget Officer Kimberly  Thacker and Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II. 01. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Foy called the meeting to order at 7:001 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Foy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Jones delivered the opening invocation. 02. Review and Adopt the Agenda: April11,2024.  Councilman Jones requested an Amendment to add a discussion of inventory of closed Councilman Jones requested an Amendment to add a discussion of Transportation Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Councilman  session minutes as agenda item 13a.  Window Open for the 2024-2025 School Year as agenda item 13b.  Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  03. Review and Adopt the following Minutes:  a) November 02, 2023, Special Called Town Council Meeting  227    Councilman Jones requested an Amendment to include Mr. Brian Ketner's place of Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adopt the November 02, 2023, Special Called  employment in the second paragraph of page 2 of the minutes.  Town Council Meeting minutes as amended. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0). 04. Public Safety Reports:  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  a) Stokesdale Fire District  Stokesdale Fire Chief Todd Gauldin presented the Stokesdale Fire District report.  b) Guilford County Sheriff's Office  Town Clerk Wagoner read the report provided by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.  05. Administrative Reports:  a) Administrative: Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II Town Clerk Wagoner presented the Administrative Report.  b) Planning Board: Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II Town Clerk Wagoner presented the Planning Board report. c) Property Committee: Councilman Jim Rigsbee  Nol Property Committee report was presented.  d) Town Park Improvement Committee: Committee Chairman Tee  Stephenson  Committee Chairman Tee Stephenson presented the Town Park Improvement  Committee report.  228    06. Financial Reports: Town Finance/Budget Officer Kimberly Thacker  a) Financial Report: Town of Stokesdale General Fund  Town Finance/Budget Officer Thacker presented the financial report for the Town's  General Fund.  b) Financial Report: Town of Stokesdale Water Enterprise Fund  Town Finance/Budget Officer Thacker presented the financial report for the Town's  Water Enterprise Fund.  07. Public Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker)  Name: Haven Medley  Address: 8424 USI Highway 158, Stokesdale, North Carolina 27357 Comment: Ms. Medley of the local boutique said that she had come up with an alternative plan in place of shutting down Ellisboro Road for the upcoming Spring Festival. Instead, a short section of Ellisboro Road, between Newberry Road and Shilling Street, would be closed for vendors for the festival on April 20  from 10AM to 4PM.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to endorse street closing on April 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:001 M to NCDOT. Town Clerk Wagoner was tasked to send an email to  the NCDOT. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0). Name: Bill Goebel  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  Address: 1402 Westridge Road, Greensboro, North Carolina  Comment: Expressed gratitude to the Town Council, mentioned signatures that has required in support for to secure the Guilford County Board of Election's approval to appear on the ballot as unaffiliated, and said that hei is planning on  running in the upcoming election for the Board of Education.  229    OLD BUSINESS ITEMS:  08. Consideration of a resolution to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners regarding sales tax distribution. (Continued from March 14, 2024, regular Town  Council meeting)  Councilman Jones asked to collaborate with his fellow Council Members on this matter pointing out that Mayor Crawford and Councilman Rigsbee were absent and that they  should be present to discuss this matter. No formal motion was made. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS:  09. Consideration of North Carolina League of Municipalities Health Benefits Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to renew dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance through the North Carolina League of Municipalities Health Benefits Trust with the Town to pay 85% of the total cost for each full-time employee's premium.  Trust renewal for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  10. Consideration of ai resolution consenting to the addition of Lambert Lake Road (Extension of SR 5088), Seven Springs Court, and Quail Crossing Road in the Old Moores Mill Phase 2 Subdivision to the Secondary Road Maintenance  System of North Carolina.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adopt resolution 2024-01. This is a resolution consenting to the addition of Lambert Lake Road, Seven Springs Court, and Quail Crossing Road in the Old Moores Mill Phase 2Subdivision to the Secondary Road  Maintenance System of North Carolina. Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  230    Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  11. Consideration of cost proposals forj janitorial services at the Stokesdale Town Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to accept a quote dated April 3, 2024, from Brittany Willard for custodial services at a cost of $500 per month. Mayor Pro Tem Foy requested that' Town Attorney Winfree prepare a service agreement with the time Councilman Jones requested an amendment to request that anyone assisting Ms. Willard be identified and a criminal background check be completed before they are  Hall and Stokesdale Town Park.  parameters for the work tol be completed.  allowed inside town-owned facilities. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  12. Consideration of cost proposals for professional assistance in the revision of the Town of Stokesdale Development Ordinance to ensure alignment with the requirements outlined in North Carolina General Statue 160D.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to approve the Piedmont Triad Regional Council's quote to join the PTRC effectively immediately for $1,304 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to approve. PTRC's quote for 160D compliance for  $3,500.  231    Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Councilman Jones requested an amendment that PTRC put "must change" in red and "suggest change" in blue. Distinguish difference between "must change due to state  and federal law" versus suggestions from PTRC. Mayor Pro Tem Foy accepted the amendment.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  13. Consideration to utilize the Guilford County Website for Town of Stokesdale This agenda item was continued to the May 09, 2024, regular Town Council meeting.  Legal Advertisements.  13a. Discussion of inventory of closed session minutes.  Councilman Jones made a Motion for Town Staff to provide Town Council with inventory of closed session minutes. This inventory is to contain the date, purpose, and description for the closed session minutes. This inventory is tol be completed within 3  weeks (May 02, 2024).  Mayor Pro Tem Foy seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  13b. Discussion of Transportation Window Open for the 2024-2025 School Year. Councilman Jones made a Motion to accept a document from Districts School Representative Michael Logan and have Town Staff upload the document to the Town's Facebook page and Website showing that it was provided by Mr. Logan on April11, 2024, along with ai note informing citizens to submit through Guilford County Schools.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  232    Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  14. Public Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker)  Nol Public Comments from the Floor were presented.  15. Council Comments. in the midst of the weather.  Councilman Landreth - Expressed his appreciation for those who attended the meeting Councilman Jones - Expressed his appreciation for Mr. Tee Stephenson and Mrs. Karen Mayor Pro Tem Foy - Expressed his gratitude to the Town of Stokesdale Staff for all of their hard work. Mentioned that iti is a busy time of year with Budget Workshops and concluding the fiscal year. Thanked Town Clerk Wagoner for taking thel lead on all the items on the agenda to prepare. for the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Foy also recognized the North Carolina State University Men'sand Women's basketball team for their fantastic  Landreth for being in attendance.  success in March Madness.  16. Closed Session in accordance with S 143-318.11 (Closed Sessions).  (a) Permitted Purposes. Iti is the policy of this State that closed sessions shall be held only when required toj permit a public body to act in the public interest as permitted in this section. A public body may hold a closed session and (3) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the  exclude the public only when a closed session is required. public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to enter into closed session in accordance with  North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) as written above.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  233    Motion carried (3-0).  (CLOSED SESSION: 9:07 PM' TO: 10:00 PM)  Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to enter back into open session at 10:00 PM.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  The Town Council entered back into open session at 10:00 PM.  ANNOUNCEMENTS: 17. Council Announcements:  a) The next Town Planning Board meeting scheduled for' Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM: inside the Stokesdale Town Hall Council Chambers, has b) The next special called Town Council meeting (budget workshop) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 07, 2024, at 7:00 PM inside the Stokesdale The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 09, 2024, at 7:00 PM: inside the Stokesdale Town Hall Council Chambers.  been canceled.  Town Hall Council Chambers.  ADIOURNMENT:  18. Adjournment of Meeting.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:01 PM.  Councilman Jones seconded thei motion. Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (3-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee ABSENT  234    Being no further business to come before the Town Council, thei meeting was adjourned  at 10:01 PM.  Approved: July 11, 2024.  BLA Michael E Crawford,Mayor  ATTEST:  RE  Robbie Lee WagonerI, Town Clerk hAR  235