MINUTE BOOK XXX, PAGES 84-88  TROUTMAN TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  September! 9, 2021  The regular meeting oft the Town ofTroutman Town Council was held ini the Troutman Town Hall, 4001 North Eastway Drive, North Carolina on Thursday, September 09, 2021 at 7:00 p.m, with the Mayor Pro Tempore W. Paul Henkel Councilmembers Present: Mayor Pro' Tem W. Paul Henkel; Sally P. Williams; George W. Harris; Edward R. Nau; Felina  presiding. L.H Harris  Absent: Mayor Teross W. Young, Jr.  Staff Present: Ronald Wyatt, Town Manager; Kimberly Davis, Town Clerk; Gary Thomas, Town Attorney; Lt. Darrin  Payne, Interim Police Chief; Michael Barker, IT Press Present: Debbie Page, Iredell Free News  I. MAYOR PRO TEMPORE HENKEL CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER MAYOR. PRO TEM: HENKEL WELCOMED VISITORS AND GUESTS INVOCATION- -] Delivered by Interim Police Chief, Lt. Darrin. Payne  PLEDGE OF. ALLEGIANCE  ADJUSTMENTSTO, AND APPROVAL OF THE. AGENDA (**Adjustments)  "*Councilmember Sally Williams requested the agenda be amended by continuing Agenda Item 9-Annexation request AX-21-01 and continuing Agenda Item 10-Rezoning request CZ-RM-21-01 for project named Winecoff Village to the Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Eddie Nau, and unanimously carried,  October 14t, 2021 Troutman Town Council meeting. approved the agenda as amended above.  II. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda ltems are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be approvedwith one motion, There will bei 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  Business.  ITEM 1. Approval of Agenda Briefing Meeting Minutes of August 09, 2021 ITEM 2. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes of August 09, 2021 ITEM 3. Approval of] Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2021 ITEM 4. Approval of Closed Session Meeting of August 12, 2021  ITEM 5. Approval ofl Budget Amendment for. Acquisition of Property Located at: 334 North Avenue ITEM 6. Annexation Request AX-21-05 (Non-Contiguous) Applicant: Big Daddy and Nonnie, LLC;2.71(-)  acres; PIN(s) 4740931943; (Charlotte. Hwy) Under, Article 4Aof G.S. 160A"  a. Adoption ofResolution 16-21Titled "Resolution. Directing The Clerk Tol Investigate. A Petition. Received  84    b. Approval of Certificate of Sufficiency  Adoption of Resolution 17-21 Titled "Resolution Fixing Date ofi Public. Hearing On Question ofNon- Contiguous. Annexation Pursuant to. Article 4A OfG.s. 160A" (Setting Public Hearing Date of  October 14, 2021)  ITEM7. Annexation Request. AX-21-07 (Contiguous) Project: Thel Meadows at' Troutman; Applicant: Gary  Ellis; 1.367(+1-) acres; PIN(s) 4741054722; (300 Block of Winecoff Street)  a. Adoption of Resolution 18-21 Titled "Resolution Directing The Clerk To Investigate. A. Petition C. Adoption of] Resolution 19-21 Titled "Resolution Fixing Date of Public Hearing On Question of Contiguous. Annexation Pursuant to Article 4A OfG.S. 160A"( (Setting Public Hearing Date of  Received Under. Article 4AofG.S. 160A" b. Approval of Certificate of Sufficiency  October14,2021)  ITEM8. Approval of Resolution 20-21 Titled "Resolution Recognizing the Distinguished Service and Retirement Upon motion by Councilmember Sally Williams, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously carried,  ofSteven. H. Shealy, Finance. Director ofthe Town ofTroutman"  approved Consent Agenda as presented.  (Copied in full, Resolution 16: is filed inj Resolution Book IV, Page 17) (Copied ini full, Resolution 17i is filed inl Resolution Book IV, Page 18) (Copied ini full, Resolution 18i is filed in] Resolution Book IV, Page 19) (Copied ini full, Resolution 19 is filed in) Resolution Book IV, Page 20) (Copied ini full,] Resolution 20i is filed in) Resolution Book IV, Page 21)  (Copied in full, Resolutions 16-20, Certificates of Sufficiency, and' budget amendment is attached to these minutes and is filed on CDtitled: "Town Council Supporting Documents" dated September 7h and 94,2021 in CDI Book #1 titled: "Town  Council Supporting Documents")  III. RECOGNITIONISINTRODUCTIONS)/PRESENTATIONS)  Recognition of Service and Retirement of Steven H. Shealy, Finance Director of the' Town of Troutman, Following the reading of Resolution 20-21, Mayor Pro Tem Henkel, on behalf of Mayor Teross Young and Town Council presented the framed Resolution to Steven H. Shealy in recognition ofhis 23 years of dedicated service to the Town ofTroutman as the Town's Finance Director andi in honor ofhis retirement. Mr. Shealy's last day before On behalf of the Town employees, Town Manager Wyatt recognized Mr. Shealy for his service in presenting him with a custom made paddle that replicates the Town branding with his name, years ofs service, and appreciation for Ini thanking Mr. Shealy for his service, Councilmember George Harris expressed appreciation for Mr. Shealy work ine ensuring perfect audits for alli those years. Mayor Pro Tem Henkel also expressed his appreciation forMr. Shealy's service as Finance Director and for taking on the role as Interim Town Manager on several occasions. Best wishes Mr. Shealy expressed appreciation and thanks to Council and' Town employees for the recognition.  (Paul Henkel, Mayor Pro Tem)  retirement was. August 31t.  his years of service engraved on the paddle.  inr retirement were conveyed.  85    Introduction ofJustin Mundy, Financel Director, (Ronald Wyatt, Town. Manager)  Town Manager Wyatt introduced and welcomed the Town's new Finance Director Justin Mundy stating that Mr. Mundy comes to the Town with several years' experience in municipal auditing and is currently working to obtain the destination of Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He stated that out of twenty plus applications received and the inj person interviews held, Mr. Mundy's interview and resume was of quality. He welcomed Mr. Mundy to the Mr. Mundy commented that hei is excited to bel here andi is expressed gratitude for the opportunity. He: stated that he knew coming int that he would have big shoes to fill knowing that it will be challenging and al learning curve forl him. Introduction of Megan Edmiston, Customer Service/Billing Specialist, (Ronald Wyatt, Town. Manager) Town Manager Wyatt introduced and welcomed Megan Edmiston, the Town's new Customer Service/Billing Specialist stating that Ms. Edmistonisa anative ofTroutman. Hes stated that out ofnumerous applicants, Ms. Edmiston showed herself quickly to be the applicant needed for the position. Shel has an extensive skill set and energy that is Ms. Edmiston expressed thanks for the opportunity and is happy to be home. Town employees Emily Watson and Introduction of Ashley Lambeth, Police Evidence and Records Specialist, (Ronald Wyatt, Town. Manager) Town Manager Wyatt introduced and welcomed Ashley Lambeth, Police Evidence and Records Specialist and as space will allow, she will also bet the towns Passport Specialist. He stated that Ms. Lambeth has made an immediate impacti in the departmenti inj proper. keeping and destruction ofevidence. She was the' Town ofMocksville's Certified Evidence Technician before that department was disbanded. Ms. Lambeth's position also entails Customer Service Ms. Lambeth stated that she is honored and excited to here and is looking forward in making an impact with the evidence. Interim Chief Payne commented that Ms. Lambeth is doing a great, job whipping the department into Mayor Pro Tem Henkel expressed appreciation commenting that it is great to move forward in a positive mode in  Town commenting that he looks forward to him coming on-board.  essential in the front office.  Danielle Upright commented that Ms. Edmiston isag great hire and is doing an amazingjob.  for the Police Department.  shape.  getting things accomplished. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS  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". Public comments can be received by mail at 400 N. Eastway Drive, Troutman NC 28166, live stream chat of no more than 350 words, or email  avi@roumammeger (emails can be received up to. 5:00 pm the day of the meeting). Noj public comments were made, nor submitted via live stream, email, or hand written.  86    V. OLDI BUSINESS:  Items 9 & 10c continued to the October Council meeting.  **Item- 9. Annexation- RequestAX-Z1-UrContguous)FreetName-Winecolf-Vlnge-APplicant:-Pegey aly,3449-#)-aerPINO-4414114,441.6594,P4169P-CMaswurSane-Gminual.fom b-ComsiderAdepionofo.dnsec2HTala-MmOaiameipa-h-Cuperaeelimli:O-The-Towm. **Item-10. RezoningRequestCZRM210DPoRee.Name-WineafVlage:Applant:-Peggy-Joly,34.69 #)aere:PING)4/41261714,47416694,47411699,WineofSire),fromSuburban.Residential-RS) b-ComiderAdopiomofodiame0al-chage-amgClasifeatiom-FTe Aer-Deseribed-Propery-romswburhaResidenia-AS-Amdfowr.esidemta-RPoResidential-Mixed  Commel's.Marmecing, -HoldPablicHearing  FPomimam-Norincarolma/Comiguony"  and-Town-ResidentiRi)toReidenta'Mined-Conditional(CZ-RM)  a-HoldPubicHearing  ConditionalCZ-RM/CAe-CZAM2H-0FPreperynowdsse"PineffHilage  C-Consider-AdoptinofstatementofConsisteney  VI. ELECTED/OFFICIALS REPORTS AND COMMENTS  Councilmember George Harris  Commented that he participated in the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) annual meeting last week stating that the EDC created over 1,500 jobs inl Iredell County and 500 oft the jobs are. here in Troutman with the Walmart Fulfillment Center and is hoping that people take advantage and fill those  positions.  Expressed that he hopes people get their vaccination sO everyone can quit wearing mask.  Councilmember Felina Harris Councilmember Eddie Nau Councilmember Sally Williams  Welcomed all new employees to the" Town stating she is glad to see that the open positions are being filled.  Welcomed all new Town employees wishing them the best ofl luck and a great career.  Welcomed the Town's new employees expressing appreciation for what they have done so far and for what Ine effort to correct information she reported at Council's Agenda Briefing on Monday, she informed Council that Lake Norman Transportation met virtually last night stating that all projects in our region are halted by NCDOT due to funding issues. There was no NCDOT representative from our district present at the meeting Apologized if she came across negative during the Agenda Briefing stating she did not mean to be negative Asked for an update regarding the missing teen from South Iredell High School. Interim Chief Payne stated Commented that she noticed two new businesses in Town, a dog grooming business and al bakery. Hopefully Asked that everyone keep the family of the 3 years old boy that was killed by teenagers in Charlotte in their  they will doi in the future.  toj present a report. orb blast anyone.  that the teen was located and back with his mother.  Thanked Public Works for the trimming along Eastway commenting that it looks nice.  the Town can do something soon to welcome them to Troutman.  thoughts and prayers.  87    businesses (small, medium and large) are essential.  LIGL air  Town Manager Ronald Wyatt  Followed up with Councilmember Williams comment regarding the Lake Norman Transportation Committee meeting stating that there is no funding and no formula to fund extra projects the Town would like to see For informational purposes, he advised that the' Town has received confirmation from the state that we have moved into the next phase oft the Talley Street sidewalk and the greenway extension projects. There is one Commented on the President's: announcement about COVID protocol coming forward ofe employers with 100 plus employees to require vaccinations will not affect the Town. The Town is mandating mask within the building and inside Town vehicles with two or more passengers. He stated that because of the reports from the Iredell County Health Director. Jane Hinson that thei numbers are worse than last year especially withyoung people the Town should not proceed with events. Therefore, he notified Council that the following Town events are currently cancelledratherthan waiting the last minute to cancel: Wicked Fast 5K, NovemberHoliday Market Festival and Trails & Treats. Staffc can re-access the situation lateri in the Fall. He expressed confusion as to why things are not shut down as was last year if the numbers are worse. Councilmember Harris and Mayor Pro Tem Henkel both agreed with the decision to cancel and re-access at a later date, each commenting Commented that because of the increase in numbers with COVID we as a staff have been and are affected. Due to the size of staff we are trying to put protocols in place sO the Town Hall can stay open for business while protecting our employees and the public. Ift the public wants to utilize Town Hall they are more than welcome andi if they do not believe in wearing a mask thati is their option as an individual and we: respect that,  funded.  more step with NCDOT before the projects can go out for bids.  that it makes sense to dos SO.  but they can drive through the drive thru and never have to come inside Town Hall.  VIL. ADJOURNMENT  Upon motion by Councilmember George Harris, seconded by Councilmember Felina Harris, and unanimously carried,  approved to adjourn the September 9, 2021 Town Council meeting at 8:47 p.m.  PKo Tem  WA BLAbE  H. Davis, Town Clerk (")Adjustments to the Agenda  EAS  R SEAL INCORPORATED 1905 CARO  88