CHERR  CARO  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY AUGUST 15TH, 2024 @ 6:00 PM CHERRYVILLE COMMUNITY BUILDING W.J. ALLRAN JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 106 S.. JACOB ST. CHERRYVILLE, N.C. 28021  The Honorable Mayor H.L. Beam called the special scheduled meeting to order at the community building in the William J. Allran Jr., Council Chambers. Councilmembers Jill Puett, Jon Abernethy, Gary Freeman, and Janice Hovis were present. City Manager Brian Dalton, City Clerk Paige H. Green, City Attorney' Yansea Taylor, Public Works Director Chris J. King, Planning and Zoning Director Richard Elam, Finance Director Dixie Wall, Downtown Director David Day, Wastewater Superintendent Larry' Wright, Police Major Danny Renn, and Fire Chief. Jason Wofford, were also present. The Lincoln Times and Wise News were present for media  coverage.  INVOCATION: DR. PASTOR VINCE HEFNER, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH:  Dr. Pastor Vince Hefner gave the invocation.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: AGENDAAPPROVALE  Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councilmember Abernethy made a motion to approve the agenda as written. Councilmember Hovis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Councilmember Puett made a motion to approve the minutes as written below:  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY8, 2024  Councilmember. Abernethy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  MAYOR'S COMMENTS:  Page 1 of8    "Let me begin by saying how exceedingly thankfulla am for the hundreds oft texts, posts, phone calls, cards, and most importantly the prayers that were said on my behalf during my recent illness and extended hospital stay. There are not enough words to express the out- pouring of support that Ihave received from citizens, family, friends, the adjacent communities, and from people from all over our great state and beyond. Ihave been so humbled by this concern and truly it has been a great benefit in the steps of my improvement toward recovery. I love this city, all its citizens and as well as our extended communities. There are none, above these and Iwill always cherish their love. Thanks to all and a special thank you to Mayor Pro- Work is continuing daily on the gym and the roof is now finished. Inside work is now beginning and should move swiftly. We still have some construction to do on the sewer system and then we will begin on the parking area as well as the playground area. We are hoping for The much anticipating opening of the Cherry Pit will be on August 20th with the official Ribbon Cutting. Please go by and visit this establishment and view the awesome outdoor patio with its two fire pits. Councilman Gary Freeman painted the old doors that hang on the outside The future apartment complex on Academy Street sent the city an email several weeks ago and stated they do still plan on starting development in September of this year. The city has all the materials ready to get the electrical service in place for this construction. Calcio Creek off Requa Road materials are here also and Southeastern is in the process of bidding out this project to Dollar Tree has begun preparing for building on the land between Ferguson Ace Hardware The city has plans to update Ben Black court at Ranbar Street. We have received a quote for two pickleball courts and improvements to the basketball court. This should begin sometime late September. These monies will come from the CDG grant from Piedmont Lithium. In closing, Iwish to state that Councilwoman Janice Hovis, Lisa Millwood, Finance Director Dixie Wall, and City Manager Brian Dalton, attended the Electricities Conference in Asheville on Tuesday-Thursday of this week and returned earlier today for tonight's council meeting. This SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEE'S YEARS OF SERVICE, MAYOR H.L. BEAM: Mayor Beam recognized Wastewater Superintendent Larry Wright, for having 30 years of service with the city of Cherryville. Below is a copy of the certificate that was presented to him:  Tem Jill Puett for covering for all the mayoral duties during my absence.  completion, within the next few months.  wall. Good luck to Brady and Mason on this new adventure ahead.  get the electrical system ready. and the old Chevrolet dealership.  concludes the mayor's comments.  Page 2 of8    Certificate This certificatei isa awardedto Larry Wright ini recognition ofThirty Years ofs service tot the City of Cherryville.  (30)  RECOGNITION OF CHERRYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "POWER PLAYERS",CHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MATT POWERS, AND PIEDMONT LITHIUM COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER EMILY Cherryville High School Athletic Director Matt Powers, approach the podium to say that CHS will be recognizing two "Power Player" athletes each month. Mr. Powers shared that CHS wants to be able to keep their relationship with the city and recognize the athletes at the meetings. Mrs. Emily Winters was also available and shared that Piedmont Lithium is veryi involved with the schools and the special recognition oft the Power Players. Mr. Powers recognized Jordan CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS THAT WISH TO SPEAK MAY DO sO BY COMING TO THE PODIUM AND STATING YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS BEFORE YOU SPEAK. COMMENTS WILL BE HELD TO 3 MINUTES PER PERSON. (PLEASE SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK AT THE MEETING BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS. IF You WISH TO SPEAK ON A MATTER WHERE A PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING HELD, You WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO DOSO DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Ned Yates approached the podium to thank the city of Cherryville and theiri involvement with the recent state tournament. Mr. Yates shared that it took a lot of people to make the tournament a big success and he appreciates the folks that took the time to be a part ofit. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RE-ZONING CHANGE FROM GMC (GENERAL MANUFACTURING) TO RMF (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILVIAT: 501 N. MOUNTAIN STREET, GASTON COUNTY GIS Councilmember Freeman made a motion to enter into a public hearing. Councilmember  WINTERS:  Lowrance and Chloee Stroupe as Power Players for the month of August.  AND DONOTI NEED TOSIGN UP):  #128879, PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR RICHARD ELAM: Hovis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Page 3 of8    Planning & Zoning Director Richard Elam approached the podium and shared that the owner of the property located at 501 N. Mountain Street, filled out an application to have the property rezoned from GMC (General Manufacturing) to RMF (Residential Multi-Family). Mr. Elam took the rezoning change before the planning board and they voted unanimously to approve the rezoning request. Mr. Elam then asked the city clerk to place a public hearing on the agenda for the August 15, meeting. He then ran a Notice of Public Hearing, in the Eagle section of the Lincoln Times on August 2, and August 9. Mr. Elam also notified the property  owners adjacent to this property oft the request. No citizens spoke at the hearing. seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Beam then read the State of Consistency below:  Councilmember Puett made a motion to exit the public hearing. Councilmember Abernethy  CHERR  CARO  STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE REQUIREMENT OF SECTION - 19.1.100 OF THE CITY OF CHERRYVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE  The Cherryville City Council, held al Public Hearing on August 15th,2024 to consider Rezoning Parcel # 128879 After the Public Hearing and discussion of the rezoning the  Council draws the following CONCLUSIONS:  1. Itist the Council's CONCLUSION that, the proposed rezoning IS/ISNOT consistent with the City of Cherryville Land Use Plan adopted in August, 2012. The Council finds the proposed rezoning IS/IS NOT reasonable and IS/ISN NOT in the public interest. This conclusion is based on the  2.  following:  (Ordered this 15th day of August,2024 ungeNoow Paige HyGreen, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  2Baam H.L. Beam, Mayor  Page 4 of8    Councilmember Abernethy made a motion to approve the Statement of Consistency as agreed on and approve the request to rezone 501 N. Mountain Street from GMC to RMF. Councilmember Puett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF CARRY OVER BUDGET AMENDMENTS, CITY MANAGER BRIAN DALTON: City Manager Dalton went over nine budget amendments that were a carryover from the FY 2023-2024 budget. Councilmember Hovis made a motion to approve all nine budget amendments. Councilmember Puett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO PLACE CITY EQUIPMENT ON GOV. DEALS, CITY City Manager Dalton shared that there are two Scag mowers at the wastewater treatment plant that need to be put on Gov. Deals. Mr. Dalton shared that the following resolution will need to be approved to sell the two mowers. Below are pictures of the two mowers:  MANAGER BRIAN DALTON:  1999 Model:  OF THEF FOLLOWING PATENTS: 4,991,3 352 5,365, 708 5.825.416 PATENTS PENDING SCAG POWEREDUIPMENT MODEL STT61A-25CH SERIAL 5450073  OF  3 HOURS 17818 ELECTRONIC  481640  Page 5 of8    OFI  B HOURS 178H ELECTRONIC  481640  2000 Model:  OF THEFOLLOWIN PATENTS: PATENTS PENDING SCAG POWEREQUIPM MODEL STT61A-25CH SERIAL 6712013 sion Mayvi  b HOURS 169 ELECTRONIC DATOON  Mayvile, inc  482127  Page 6 of8    CHERRI  CARO  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT  WHEREAS, G.S. Chapter 160A-265 authorizes local government units to dispose of  property/equipment in governmenta use; and  WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville desires to dispose of certain property/equpment of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council oft the City of Cherryville that: The following property/equipment is hereby declared to be surplus:  1.  1999 Scag Commercial Mower Model # STT61A-25CH Serial #5450073 2000 Scag Commercial Mower Model # STT61A-25CH Serial #6712013  2.  The City Manager is authorized to dispose of the described property utilizing any means  permitted by G.S. 160A-265-: 160A-270.  Duly adopted the 15 day of August 2024.  2R3eam H.L. Beam, Mayor  (SEAL)  Paiget H.) freen, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  Dadlhnes  Councilmember Freeman approve the resolution and selling the two mowers on Gov. Deals. Councilmember Abernethy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  OTHER BUSINESS:  Mr. Dalton shared that Councilmember Hovis, Dixie Wall, Lisa Millwood and himself just CONSIDERATION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION RE: NCGS 143.318.11a6: To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment,0 or  attended the Electricities conference in Asheville.  Page 7of8    conditions ofi initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee. General personnel policy issues may not be considered in a closed session. A public body may not consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, appointment, or removal of a member of the public body or another body and may not consider or fill a vacancy among its own membership except in an open meeting. Final action making an appointment or dischargeor removal by a public body having final authority for the appointment or discharge or removal  shall be taken in an open meeting:  Councilmember Puett made a motion to enter into a closed session meeting. Councilmember Hovis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Mayor Beam, council, city clerk, and city attorney return from the closed session and Councilmember Abernethy made a motion to give city manager Dalton his longevity pay for his years of service. Councilmember Puett seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  ADJOURNMENT:  Councilmember Abernethy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Freeman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.  Adopted this 9 day of September 2024. DAllme  26oam H.L. Beam, Mayor  PaigeH H. green, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk  (SEAL)  Page 8 of8