MINUTE BOOK XXX, PAGES: 29-33  TROUTMAN TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  March 11, 2021  The regular meeting oft the Town ofTroutman Town Council was held in the Troutman Town Hall, 400 North Eastway Drive, North Carolina on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with the Mayor Teross W. Young Councilmembers Present: W. Paul Henkel; Sally P. Williams; George W. Harris; Edward R. Nau; Felina L.  presiding. Harris  Councilmembers Absent: None  Staff Present: Ronald Wyatt, Town Manager; Kimberly Davis, Town Clerk; Gary Thomas, Town Attorney;  Paxton Hix, Park Maintenance and Facility Technician Press Present: Debbie Page, Iredell Free News  MAYOR TEROSS W. YOUNG.JR. CALLED THE MEETINGTO ORDER MAYOR YOUNG WELCOMED VISITORS AND GUESTS Coopers orders limiting in-person participation due to COVID-19. INVOCATION-Delverd by Mayor Pro Tempore W. Paul Henkel  Mayor Young commented that the Town was live streaming and will continue to operate under Governor  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA  Addition: Item 7.1 Hold a closed session pursuant tol NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss acquisition Upon motion by Councilmember Eddie Nau, seconded by Councilmember George Harris, and unanimously  of property; and pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)03) to consult with attorney.  carried, approved adjustments as listed above. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA  Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councilmember George Harris, and unanimously CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the Consent. Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be approved with one motion. There will be no, separate discussion on these items unless the Mayor or a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent. Agenda and considered. as the first item under. New  carried, approved the March 11,2021 meeting agenda as amended.  Business.  29    ITEMI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA BRIEFING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 08,2 2021 ITEM2. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 08, 2021 ITEM3. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY11,2021 ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF GOVOFFICE WEB SOLUTIONS PROPOSAL  Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously (Copied ini full, proposal is filed on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated March gth and 11",  carried, approved Consent Agenda as presented.  2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents") PUBLICCOMMENT FROM VISITORS AND GUESTS  The public is invited to address the Town Council with comments or concerns. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per individual. Speakers are required to sign in at the podium and are required to adhere to Town Policy #51 Titled: "Policy Governing Comments from the Public at Town Meetings". However, please note that this regular meeting is being conducted under an adopted March 30, 2020 State of Emergency Ordinance resulting from thei issued NC Governor's. Executive Order 121 and revised Executive Oder 151 dated July 16,2020. Therefore, at this time "in-person' 4 attendance will be allowed but limited due to social distancing restrictions. Public comments can be received by mail at 400 N. Eastway Drive, Troutman NC 28166, email avilouimamegoy, or live stream chat of no more than 350 words. Emails can be received up to 5:00 pm the day of the meeting. (For Live Streaming, go to the link on the home page on the Town Website at  www.troumannegov,  No Public Comments were received.  NEW BUSINESS  ITEM 5. APPROVAL OF FACILITY NAMING RIGHTS APPLICATION FOR TROUTMAN ESC Town Manager Wyatt presented the Parks and! Recreation Committee'srecommendation to name the Troutman ESC Park Baseball Complex "The Comer and Friends Complex", (nominated by Emily Watson, Parks & Rec. Director). He stated that Ms. Comer has been very instrumental in making the Park a reality coordinating fundraisers, getting volunteers, and providing out of pocket funding for a facility that is near and dear to her heart. Manager Wyatt commented although very deserving of the nomination Ms. Comer was humbled and would not accept the nomination without crediting her many friends/volunteers that that helped make the Park Mayor Young agreed with the nomination commenting that Ms. Comer has done outstanding work over the years and is thrilled that the facility is being named after her. He commented that her humility shows as it always has, from her dedication and resources she has provided. Mayor Young asked that his sentiments be  PARK: SOFTBALLEASEBALL COMPLEX, (Ronald Wyatt, Town. Manager)  asuccess. The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the nomination.  shared with Ms. Comer.  30    Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seçonded by Councilmember Paul Henkel, and unanimously carried, accepted the nomination by Staff and the Parks and Rec. Committee to name the Troutman ESC. Park (Copied in full, staff report and application is filed on CD titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated ITEM 6. APPROVED REAPPOINTMENT OF KENNY OVERCASH AS INSIDE MEMBER TO THE TOWN OF TROUTMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A THREE YEAR TERM, (Term expiring Town Manager Wyatt stated that Mr. Overcash has served on1 the Board of Adjustment for many years and isa valued member. He advised Council that the Board of Adjustment is getting ready to have a formal training session via Zoom and invited Council to attend as a refresher. Proper notification and posting of the training Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Sally Williams, and unanimously carried, approved reappointment of Kenny Overcash as inside member to the Board of Adjustment. (Copied in full, reappointment application is filed on CD titled: Town Council Supporting Documents" dated March gth and 11,2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting Documents")  Softball/Baseball Complex "The Comer and Friends Complex".  March gth and 11h, 2021 in CD Book #1 titled: "Town Council Supporting! Documents")  April 26, 2021), (Wyatt)  will be provided.  ELECTED OFFICIALS/STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Town Council and Mayor Councilmember Felina Harris  Commented citizens are excited regarding continued discussion of the Talley Street project. Town Manager Wyatt commented that Interim Planner Jonathan Wells is in the process ofre-submitting the paperwork and the Town is working with Senator Vickie Sawyer regarding the project.  Councilmember George Harris  Commented that he has received both ofhis COVID vaccines and encouraged everyone to do the same. Recognized Town Manager Wyatt for taking the Town employees out for lunch at Pellegrino's for Employee Appreciation Day, and thanked him for promptly handling a citizen complaint.  Councimember Eddie Nau  Recognized and thanked Troutman Fire. Department: forassisting Statesville Firel Department on Tuesday with a very large and dangerous fire (Hwy 21 in Statesville) and for their hard work and service they provide the Town of Troutman. Mayor Young commented that it is extremely important to provide mutual aid and expressed how important the Troutman Fire Department is to our community. Town Manager Wyatt stated that he: stopped at the scene ofthe fire yesterday morning and received thanks and appreciation from Statesville Firel Department for checkingi in. Manager Wyatt advised that Statesville's fire truck received over $300,000 of damage at the fire and hel has received word that one ofTroutman's  trucks received minor damage but iti is yet tol be confirmed.  31    Councilmember Paul Henkel  Voiced discemment regarding a Social Media post following Council's Annual Planning Retreat in reference to utilities, upgrades and preparing for the growth that is coming stating people should not be critical. He commented that Council workshard to do good for the Town and plan for growth, but people do not appreciate it. He invited people to come to Council meetings and asked questions instead of posting knee jerk reactions. Mayor Young commented that people who use Social Medial use it for an opportunity to criticize. He encouraged people to geti involved by volunteering or attending meetings if  they have concerns and/or issues. Councilmember Sally Williams  Commented that 1 year ago measures were put inj place for COVID-19. Today things are not as bad as it was a year ago and she is looking forward when mask are: no longer needed and all Councilmembers Expressed appreciation to all Town employees for what they do and apologized that she could not attend  can sit in their regular seats at the dais. the Employee Appreciation lunch.  Mayor Young  Stated that he very much appreciates staffand also apologized thatl he was unable to attend the Employee Commented that he received his 15t, vaccine and expressed hope that all gets back to normal in the not sO  Appreciation lunch. distance future.  Staff  Town Manager Wyatt  Advised Council that the Iredell County Health Department is offering vaccines to government staf'municipalities and elected officials. Several Staffhave already scheduled appointments. Stated that there is several staff on vacation this week but town business is being conducted as normal.  **Item 7. HOLDCLOSED SESSION (Addition)  CALLF FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANTTONC6S1831B1I0)6)TODISCUSS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; AND PURSUANT TOI NCGS 183151TOCOnsuIrT WITH ATTORNEY Mayor Young called fora closed session pursuant tol NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5)to discuss acquisition Along with Mayor Young and Council: Town Manager Ronald Wyatt, Town Clerk Kimberly Davis, and Town Upon motion by Councilmember Eddie Nau, seconded by Councilmember Sally Williams, and unanimously carried, approved to hold a closed session pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss  of property; and pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)03) to consult with attorney.  Attorney Gary Thomas joined the Closed Session.  acquisition of property; and pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with attorney.  32    Mayor Young Opened the Closed Session.  ***MINUTES OFCLOSED SESSIONARESEALED UNTILSUCH TIME. FUBLICIASPECTIONMIL  NO LONGER FRUSTRATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CLOSED SESSION***  Closing of Closed. Session and. Reconvene Open Session  *Upon motion by Councilmember Paul Henkel, seconded by Councimember Sally Williams, and unanimously  carried, approved to reconvene open session. Action Resulting from Closed Session: None  Other: taken.  Council discussed not ordering additional mask with the Town logo except for special request. No vote was  ADJOURNMENT  Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously  carried, approved to adjourn the March 11, 2021 Town Council meeting at 10:00 p.m.  Young,  L A  Town Clerk  OF.. RR SEAL INCORPORATED 1905 TH CARO  AMLh  (**)Adjustments to the. Agenda  33