TOWN OF YADKINVILLE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES LOCATION: COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS 213 VAN BUREN STREET YADKINVILLE. NC ONDAYJULY4.2024  OFFICIALS PRESENT: Mayor Eddie Norman Commissioners: Tony Hall Monta Davis-Oliver Chris Matthews Scott Winebarger Richic Parker Town Attorney Ben Harding  STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager: Mike Koser Town Clerk: Alex Potts Event Planner: Lauren Willard Public Works Director: Jacob Swaim Police Chief: Randy Dimmette  Quorum requirements met - meeting proceeded.  LCALLTOORDER 2. INVOCATION  The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Eddie Norman at 5:58 p.m.  Mayor Norman offered the invocation. 3. ADOPTIONOF AGENDA/MOTION)  Commissioner Chris Matthews made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver seconded the motion, and the motion passed  unanimously. Vote: 5/0  4. PUBLICHEARINGIS)  Zoning Map Amendment 2024-04:  An request to rezone parcel #132737 (6.985 acres) located on Service Road. from Highway Business District to Light Industrial District.  Manager Koser presented Zoning Map Amendment 2024-04, a request by Habco LLC to rezone 6.985 acres located on Service Road from Highway Business to Light Industrial. Ms. Helen Hobson. the owner ofHabco LLC, stated that they own a retail lumber company in Gibsonville and would like to relocate to Yadkinville. She mentioned that they plan to process the lumber within a warchouse they intend to build on the property. Itwas discussed that the Planning Board recommends approval due to consistency with the Light Industrial District and Land Use Strategy 1 of the adopted Comprehensive Plan.    5. PUBLICC COMMENTS  No one signed up for this section oft the meeting. 6.APPROVALOF MINUTES (MOTION)  Commissioner Chris Matthews made a motion to approve the following minutes as presented. Commissioner Tony Hall seconded the motion, and the motion passed  unanimously. Vote: 5/0  June 3, 2024 (Regular Mecting Minutes) June 28, 2024 (Reconvened Meeting Minutes)  7.ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING(S)  Zoning Map Amendment 2024-04 (ZMA 2024-04)  Commissioner-Scall Wineharger made a motion 10 approve ZMA 2024-04. a request by Habco LLC., for rezoning.from the Highway Business (HB) District to a Light Industrial (LI) District for a 6.985-acre property on Service Road. identified as Parcel 132737. This recommendation is hasedon the request heing consistent with the intent ofthe Light Industrial (LI) District and Land Use Strategy lofthe adopted Yadkinville Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Monta Dawis-Ohverseconded the motion. and the  motion passed uanimously. Vote: 5/0 8. SET PUBLIC HEARING(S)  Mayor Norman set the following Public Hcarings:  August 5,2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Zoning Map Amendment 2024-06: A request by Robert Baldwin to rezonc 8.03 acres on U.S. Highway 601 (Parcel #129925) from Rural  Residential to Residential Medium Density.  9. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT  Fire Chief. Jody Doss presented his monthly report to the Board. Mayor Norman informed the Board that an inappropriate flag was displayed during the 4th ofJuly Parade. Chief Doss stated that the Fire Department intends to have personnel check parade floats at the  start of the parade to ensure nothing inappropriate is displayed again.  10. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT  Police Chief Dimmette presented his monthly report to the Board. He noted that they will be picking up two new police vehicles in Pennsylvania this week. Additionally, he reported that they pulled data from the radar sign set up on Eisenhower Street and a  report will be presented at the next mecting. ,PUBLICSERVICES DIRECTOR REPORT  Public Services Director Jacob Swaim informed the Board that the Number 1 filter at the Water Plant has been repaired. Mayor Norman asked about relocating utility lines before the roundabout project. Director Swaim explained that NCDOT has a contract out for bid.  and the Town will monitor the progress.    12. PLANNING REPORT  Manager Koser mentioned that the Planning Board has approved an alternate design fora property on South State Street. Spectrum LLC. intends to construct a shopping center featuring several restaurants and retail stores. Mr. Koser pointed out that the approved site plan for the RV Park was inadequate, sO he has been working with the owner to  cxplore potential solutions. 13. EVENT PLANNING REPORT  Event planner Lauren Willard provided an overview of the Independence Day Celcbration, which took place on Saturday.. July 6th. She mentioned that due to an unexpected storm, the fireworks were delayed. The firework technician assured the unexploded fireworks would bc included ini next year's show. The next upcoming event is set for August 9th at 6:00 p.m., featuring Jim Quick and Coastline. Additionally, the first  Adulting 101 class is scheduled for. July 29th. 14. TOWN ATTORNEY BEN HARDING Town Attorney Ben Harding had nothing to report.  15. MANAGER'S REPORT  Crescentyiew Drive Trash Collection Update: Manager Koser noted that he is still researching a solution.  Planning Director Vacancy:  Mr. Koser apprised the Board that hel has received 4 applications for the Planning Director position. He requested Board members to participate in the interview process. Mayor Norman and Commissioner Davis-Oliver were nominated. Mayor Norman recommended advertising the position on Linkedin. Resolution No. 2024-08 Approving Pay Classification Adjustments Manager Koser presented the new pay classification adjustments. Commissioner Chris Matthews made a motion 10 approve Resolution No. 2024- 08 lo approve the Pay Classification Adjustments for 2024. Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.  (Attachment #2)(Motion):  Vote: 5/0  10-Year Utility Writeof's(Atmchment #3)(Motion): Town Manager Koser presented utility debts that were 10 years old or older. He requested the Board to approve a write-offtotaling $2,125.23. Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver made a motion lo approve a 10-year utility writeoff Flotaling $2,125.23. Commissioner Chris Matthews seconded the motion, Reappointment of Mr. Gray Garrison to the Tourism Development Commissioner Richie Parker made a motion l0 approve M:: Gray Garrison for another I-year lerm on the Tourism Development Authorily. Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver seconded the motion. and the motion passed unanimously.  andi the motion passed unanimously. Authority (1-year term):  Vote: 5/0  Vote: 5/0    16. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS  Mayor Eddie Norman: Mayor Norman inquired about the tree lights for Main Street. Public Works Dircctor Swaim stated that solar lights were not ideal, so he is trying to Commissioner Tony Hall: Commissioner Hall inquired about the microphone system for the Chamber. Town Clerk Alex Potts noted that Audio Unlimited is planning to start Commissioner Scott Winebarger: Commissioner Winebarger thanked the Town Staff Commissioner Chris Matthews: Commissioner Matthews mentioned a house on Filmore Street with many tree limbs in the front yard. Public Works Director Jacob Swaim explaincd that they've been chipping the limbs in sections because of the limit in Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver: Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver received a phone call from Senator Eddie Settle who praised the Yadkinville Independence Day Celebration as the biggest and most organized one he had attended. Commissioner Richie Parker: Commissioncr Parker asked about the construction of sidewalks on both sides of the road during the 601 project. Manager Koser confirmed that  find an alternative.  installation on July 26h or 27th.  for their hard work at the Independence Day Celebration.  the Chipping Policy.  this was accurate. 17. ADJOURNMENT  With no. further business lo discuss, Commissioner Chris Matthews moved the meeting adjourned. Commissioner Monta Davis-Oliver seconded the motion, and the motion M'as approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:40 p.m.  Vote: 5/0  Ev  EddieT. Norman, Mayor  Potts, Town Clerk  RE