MAYOR Jessie Bellflowers MAYOR PRO' TEM Dr. Kenjuana McCray TOWN MANAGER Chancer McLaughlin  TOWN BOARD Elyse Craver Jerry Legge Bryan Marley Joanne Scarola TOWN CLERK Ashley Wyatt  OWN  HOPE MILLS NORTH CAROLINA PROUDPAST. EST A 1891 BRIGIIT FUTURE  TOWN OF HOPE MILLS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Special Meeting Minutes -J July 29, 2024 6:00PM  Meeting on Committees  Mayor Jessie Bellflowers called the meeting of the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners to order  on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm and welcomed those in attendance.  STAFF PRESENT Coronda Regan  Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin, Town Clerk Ashley Wyatt, and Deputy Town Clerk  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA No changes made to agenda approve the agenda as presented.  Mayor Jessie Bellflowers led the pledge of allegiance  Motion by Commissioner Scarola seconded by Commissioner Legge and carried unanimously, to  DISCUSSION for the evening.  Mayor Bellflowers provided introductory remarks as to the purpose ofthe meeting and his goals Town Clerk Ashley Wyatt gave more details as to the committee overview document that was Commissioner Marley stated that he was satisfied with the number of people that were currently serving on each committee and was looking for clarification of that number for each. Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray echoed the comments of Commissioner Marley and expressed concerns that increasing the number of members per committee would only be an Commissioner Scarola stated that it would be up to the committees to determine ift they wanted  presented as Tab 1 on the agenda.  increase toward the number needed to establish quorum. toi increase the number of members they had.  Special Meeting Minutes July29,2024    Town Manager Chancer McLaughlin suggested the committees could have alternates, similar to Tina Yossett, Chair oft the. Appearance Commission stated that as far as membership was Grilley Mitchell, Former Commissioner stated that changes ini membership numbers had been explored in the past, but seven members seemed to work out the best and to leave it the way it Commissioner Marley stated that the more people involved in the committees would make it harder to manage for the chairs. However, he did suggest that the committees be given tasks Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray stated that the committees should look to partner with Mr. McLaughlin stated that the Town could have an event for recruitment to engage the public to Sharon Reeves, the Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee suggested highlighting  that ofthe Board of Adjustment.  concerned, she preferred to keep things status quo.  was.  from the Board ofCommissioners.  other organizations.  apply to be on various committees. committees at different board meetings. APPEARANCE COMMISSION do and what powers they had.  Tina Yossett, stated that she needed tol have more clarification as to what their committee could Commissioner Marley asked ifthe Appearance Commission could meet with the Attorney to get Mr. McLaughlin stated that the departments could collaborate with the different committees. Mayor Bellflowers suggested that the committee chair and CO chairs should come before the  ab better understanding of what they do.  Board of Commissioners and do presentations every SO often. Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. McCray agreed with the Mayor's sentiment.  BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  Mr. McLaughlin gave an update on the Board of Adjustment and stated that there were no significant updates to be shared, other than that the board would only meet ift they needed to.  CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. McCray stated that the committee was full and expressed concerns on the limited budget. She also mentioned reaching out to all oft the Art teachers in the community to  possibly host an art exhibition for students.    HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE  Sharon Reeves stated that the biggest goal ahead of the HPC was that they were working toward Mr. McLaughlin reiterated the process and projected timeline as tol how that goal would be  becoming a commission again.  achieved.  HOMELESSNESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE  Commissioner Craver discussed her ideas for the newly established committee. She stated that Karen Saracen, a resident and member of the Historic Preservation Committee spoke to available  the primary. goal was to see unhoused individuals with permanent housing.  resources that could help with the mission of the committee. Discussion ensued regarding panhandling as an issue. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  Commissioner Craver stated that the committee was well run and organized. There werei no  substantial updates at the time. PRIME MOVERS COMMITTEE  Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray stated that the she was interested in ways to get innovative young people to serve on the committee. She also advised that there was a member of the committee that would need to be removed at a future regular meeting.  VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE were considering amending their bylaws. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  Commissioner Scarola stated that the committee needed to fill several vacancies and that they PROPOSAL AND CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC  Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kenjuana McCray. seconded by Commissioner Scarola and carried unanimously, to approve the Economic Development Committee and corresponding bylaws as Mr. McLaughlin spoke to recent knowledge he gained attending a conference of the NCBEMO that focused on other municipalities and how they were leveraging economic development. One oft the municipalities, Fuqua Varina, was reportedly building a similar senior center on a golf  presented.  course. ADJOURNMENT    Seeing no additional business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm. Motion by Commissioner-Jerry. Legge, seconded by Commssioner.Joamne Scarola and carried  unanimously to adjourn meeting  OF HOPE  SEAL  ATTEST:  ER4  Qaonia Ashley Wyatt, MMC, NCCMC  Town Clerk