Special Budget Workshop June 4, 2024 5pm  G.M. Michael Commission Chamber- - Town Hall 155 NI Main Street, Cramerton, NC2 28032  Town of Cramerton Date: June 4, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. 1.Call to Order present. 2. Attendance Present:  Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes  Location: G. M. Michael Commission Chamber, Town Hall, Cramerton, North Carolina Mayor Nelson Wills called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and confirmed a quorum was  Mayor Nelson Wills Jennifer Ramsey Town Manager. Zach Ollis Assistant Town Manager Josh Watkins Town Attorney Karen Wolter 3. Final Budget Review Before Public Hearing  Commissioners Richard Atkinson, Scott Kincaid, Kathy Ramsey, Dixie Abernathy, and  Mayor Wills stated that there were schedule conflicts this year regarding budget workshop meetings and proposed having a retreat next year to plan details in advance. He also suggested a mid-year strategy meeting to discuss short-term and long-term goals. 1. Road Conditions: The Town allocates $45,000 annually for street repairs, which covers minor projects and does not include repaving. The current annual debt for the Timberland repaving project is $237,372, with Powell Bill revenue contributing $163,050 and $75,000 from the general fund. An updated pavement condition study is needed, ideally by fall 2024, to better inform future budgets. 2. Fire lersonnel Compensation: Part-time fire personnel's pay is proposed to increase from $16.61 to $18.00 per hourin the budget. However, Gaston County plans to increase the rate to $20.00 per hour. Mr. Ollis recommended reallocating  Town Manager Ollis outlined three main topics for discussion:    funds from the Eastern Goat Island Bridge, ADA Playground, and Parks & Recreation budget to cover the additional $37,720 needed for this increase. 3. Police Personnel Compensation: Chief Adams is satisfied with the current 1. Pocket Park: She asked if picnic tables could be added to the Pocket Park in the Timberlake neighborhood. Mr. Ollis confirmed that it is not too late to add this and suggested coming up with a name for the park to allocate funds from the 2. Underpass: She asked about the status of the underpass project. Mayor Wills confirmed it was planned for the current budget year. Mr. Ollis and Mr. Watkins 3. Security Cameras: Commissioner Abernathy asked about installing security cameras in downtown. Mr. Ollis proposed considering this for the next fiscal year's budget, noting potential options like license plate readers. He mentioneda live streaming camera installed on Town Hall as a current measure, with discussions ongoing about upgrading to a remotely adjustable camera.  compensation levels for police personnel. Commissioner Abernathy inquired about several items:  Parks and Recreation budget.  are working with the railroad to obtain design approvals.  4. Adjournment p.m. Attest:  AI motion was made by Commissioner Abernathy to adjourn, and it was seconded by Commissioner K. Ramsey. The vote was unanimous in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:54  Nelson Wills, Mayor -  Missy Melton, Town Clerk  ( bEsS SEAL PAMERTON.  -