Clinton NORTH CAROLINA  September 10. 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING  The City Council oft the City of Clinton, North Carolina, met in a regular session at 7:00 PM on September 10, 2024, in the City Hall Auditorium. Mayor Starling presided. Councilmembers Ruggles, Corbett, Strickland, DuBose, and Mayor Pro Tem Becton were  present. present.  City Attorney Joel Starling, Jr., ofThe Law Office ofw. Joel Starling, Jr., PLLC, was Also present were City Manager James Duncan; Finance Director Kristin Stafford; Public Works Director Chris Medlin; HR Director Natalie Blue; Planning Director. Mary Rose; Assistant Police Chief Adrian Mathews; Fire Chief Hagan Thornton; Parks and Recreation Director Garrett Bryant; Police Chief Anthony Davis; and City Clerk Elaine F.  Hunt.  Senior Planner Lyle Moore was absent.  Alyssa Bergey of The Sampson Independent was present. Sylvia Chestnutt ofThe  Sampson Weekly was absent.  Mayor Pro Tem Becton gave thei invocation.  CITY COUNCIL  Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, the minutes oft the August 6, 2024, regular city council meeting were unanimously RESNTATON-WAIKONE SAMPSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION It was the consensus oft the Clinton City Council to accept a walk-on at the September 10, 2024, City Council meeting. Dr. Jessie Williams and Mr. Robert Bennett  approved.    appeared before the City Council on behalfofthe Sampson High School Alumni Association. Dr. Williams began with a favorite quote, "Don't be afraid to start tomorrow. God is already there." He thanked God for the City of Clinton, especially the Planning  Department. He asked Mr. Bennett to make a special presentation.  Mr. Bennett asked all Sampson High alums to stand. He provided the City Council with a copy of the "Unveiling Ceremony of the Sampson High School Historical Marker" booklet. Mr. Bennett conveyed his gratitude tot the City fori its support and for paying the demolition cost for the Association. He mentioned that the City granted them ten (10) years to pay thel bill, and he presented the City with the second installment for $16,320.  PRESENTATION - CLINTON ABC BOARD  Mr. Perry Solice, Chairman of the ABCI Board, appeared before the City Council, along with. Mr. Tyler Baxter and Mr. Ray Jordan. He gave an update on whati isl happening in and around the ABC Store. The Board praised the team ofe employees led by Barbara Bailey,  Store. Manager.  Mr. Solice stated that usually, thel Board gives the City a check; however, tonight, they were making a request. Chairman Solice noted that the store interior had been renovated in 2021. The Board requested that the Clinton City Council approve the transfer of$250,000 ofrevenue generated during FY2023-2024 to the FY2024-2025 Capital Expenditure Budget. Mr. Solice conveyed that this transfer is necessary to provide adequate funds to remodel the exterior and expand the Clinton ABC: Store.  Mr. Ray Jordan spoke briefly and displayed a picture oft the proposed renovation. Mr. Tyler Baxter said, giving square footage oft the proposed renovation and other pertinent  information.  Councilmember Strickland asked for the start-up date. Mr. Solice tentatively stated Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, the request by the Clinton ABC Board to approve the transfer of $250,000 of revenue generated during FY2023-2024 to the FY2024-2025 Capital Expenditure Budget to perform the remodeling and expansion oft the Clinton ABC Store passed unanimously. PRESENTATION - RENAMING OF THE SAMPSON RECREATION CENTER  thati it would be the first oft the year.  Pastor Thaddeus Godwin appeared before the Clinton City Council to request a name change for the Sampson Recreation Center. He asked the City Council to consider changing the name from the Sampson Recreation Center to the Shelton. McCallop    Recreation Building. Pastor Godwin read a letter aloud that was also included in the  agenda packet.  Pastor Bobby Lamb appeared before the Clinton City Council in favor oft the request. He shared several memories and stories concerning Mr. Shelton McCallop. He stated that Mr. McCallop pallowed him to coach, and now is the time for Mr. Shelton McCallop to shine. Ms. Sherri White-Wiliamson, Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Community Action Network, appeared before the Clinton City Council. She stated that although she agrees that Mr. Shelton McCallop is due recognition, all the people affected by this name change should have the opportunity to be heard. She stated that the people should be consulted when such action is proposed. Ms. Sherri White-Wiliamson noted that with the demolition oft the building, this gym stands as the only reminder for some. She asked that the City Council allow others to comment on this matter before making any  decisions.  Alady appeared before the City Council and began discussing Smithfield Foods and the foul odor. She gave her address as 803 Kennedy Street, Clinton, NC; however, she did not give her name. City Clerk Hunt researched it and learned that her name: is Dana  Holmes-Hampton.  Mayor Starling asked the lady to allow the City Council to conclude the matter regarding renaming the Sampson Center. He said therei is a naming policy, and the City  Council will "drill into" this matter.  Councilmember Strickland acknowledged Mr. Shelton McCallop and stated he has known him for a long time. Councilmember Strickland noted that there is a renaming policy and a committee. He stated that this request needs to go before that committee. Furthermore, Councilmember Strickland mentioned that this area of the city is considered hallowed ground to some, and he thought the Naming Committee should be considered. Mayor Pro Tem Becton was called upon to comment. He stated that hel knows the impact that Mr. McCallop has had over at the recreation center. Also, he said that he understands Ms. White-Willamson's) point of view. He pondered how the Sampson High School Alumni Association felt about this name change. Mayor Pro Tem Becton concluded that everyone should have input, and no decision should be made at this city council  meeting.  Councilmember Wanda Corbett agreed to check into the renaming policy. She  reiterated that everyone should be included in this change request.    Mayor Starling stated that this request to change the name oft the Sampson Recreation Center to the Shelton McCallop Recreation Building willl be continued, and the public will be notified. Furthermore, he stated that the request would notl be swept under  ther rug.  SMITHFIELD FOODS BAD ODOR -803 KENNEDY STREET  Although not on the agenda, it was the consensus of the Clinton City Council to address the lady who appeared during the presentation to discuss Smithfield Foods foul  odor.  Mayor Starling stated that they are aware of thej problem; however, the City's hands are tied. He told her that Smithfield Foods has a discharge permit, and tol his knowledge, they are following the rules and regulations. Mayor Starling requested Ms. Dana Holmes- Hampton get with Public Works Director Chris Medlin with her contactin information. He stated that when the odori is very intense, call the Public Works Director, and he can geta  Smithfield Foods' representative to come out.  PROCLAMATION - FIRST RESPONDERSAPPRECIATION DAY  Upon ai motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, the following First Responders Appreciation Day Proclamation was unanimously  approved:  Proclamation  First Responders Appreciation Day  WHEREAS, as cited by the Governor of North Carolina, first responders protect and WHEREAS, first responders include 9-1-1 operators and dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services technicians, search and rescue teams, and other roles in the public safety sector, both professional and volunteer;  aid the public in the event ofa an emergency; and  and  WHEREAS, first responders are our primary and best defense against all  emergencies that threaten our communities; and  WHEREAS, first responders show courage and selfless concern for others as they  perform their duties; and  WHEREAS, first responders risk their safety to protect others; and    WHEREAS, first responders are highly trained, specialized workers who contribute their excellent skills forthe public good; many first responders provide this service  voluntarily for no pay;and  WHEREAS, first responders maintain safety and orderi in times of crisis, volunteer in our communities and schools, and are a vital part ofe every North Carolina community; and WHEREAS, the City of Clinton is thankful to the men and women who perform these NOW,T THEREFORE, I,I Lew D. Starling, Jr., Mayor of the City of Clinton, do hereby  services at significant risk to their safety and well-being.  proclaim September 11, 2024, as:  "First Responders Appreciation Day  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave set my hand and caused the seal ofthe City of  Clinton, North Carolina, to be affixed this 10th day of September 2024.  PROCLAMATION - CONSTITUTION WEEK  Upon ar motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Corbett, the following Constitution Week Proclamation was unanimously approved:  CONSTITUTION WEEK  WHEREAS, Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document - the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties;  and  WHEREAS, "We the People of the United States, in order toi form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure thel blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."-  Preamble to the Constitution ofthe United States;" and  WHEREAS, September 17, 2024, marks the two hundred and thirty-seventh (237th) anniversary ofthe drafting oft the Constitution of the United States of America by the  Constitutional Convention; and  WHEREAS, this celebration ofthe Constitution was started by the Daughters oft the American Revolution; whereas, in 1955, Daughters oft the American Revolution (DAR)    petitioned Congress to set aside a week annually to be dedicated to the observance of  Constitution Week; and  WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM, on the Sampson County central courthouse porch, DAR and the City of Clinton will commemorate the anniversary oft the  signing of the United States Constitution on September 17,1787.  NOW, THEREFORE, I, LEW D. STARLING, Mayor of Clinton, do hereby proclaim the  week of September 17 through 23, 2024, as:  CONSTITUTION WEEK"  in Clinton, North Carolina, and encourage all citizens to join me in this worthy observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal  oft the City of Clinton tol be affixed on this 10th day of September 2024. STREET CLOSINGS-ANNUALSQUARE FAIR AND BARBEQUE COOK-OFF  Planning Director Rose requested the City Council close Vance Street from Wall Street to thei intersection of Sampson Street and the parking lot at the west end oft the Sampson County Courthouse from 3:00 PM on Friday, October 11th to 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 12th, At 9:00 PM, on Friday evening, she requested Main Street from the intersection of Wall Street to Connestee Street, and Wall Street from Fayetteville Street to  Main Street be closed until 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 12th,  Ina addition, Mrs. Rose requested the Lisbon Street parking lot, Elizabeth Street from Lisbon Street to Wall Street, Lisbon Street from John Street to Main Street, Sampson Street from Vance Street to the intersection of Loop Street, College Street from Devane Street to Vance Street, Connestee Street from Vance Street to College Street, Vance Street from the intersection of Fisher Drive to Sampson Street and a short section of Graham Street adjacent to the Lisbon Street parking lot be closed from 9:00 PM Friday, October 11thuntil  5:001 PM on Saturday, October 12th.  Upon ai motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, it passed unanimously to close the abovementioned streets and parking lots for the  "Annual Square Fair and Annual Barbeque Cook-off."    UNPAID WATER AND SEWER BILLING ACCOUNTS - CHARGE- OFFS  Upon ai motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember DuBose, the following unpaid water and sewer billing accounts that the City of Clintoni is  unable to collect were unanimously written off:  ACCOUNT# NAME 13814 11765 5189 12550 3124 12321 10370 12369 12369 12486 12486 13609 13609 13731 11812 13539 12877 12842 12608 11256 9891 9955 13459 2922 12574 8050 7750 1043 12192 13560 12831 12774 11966 11966 3788 12850 12835 2682 13214 13461 13133 4571 7190 12506 12278 7943 6171 6191 10199 12535 12610 11487 1354 13562 12080 11781 13367 12530 7578 1988 13385  ADDRESS 1429ISAAC WEEKSRD 3000 DEVANE ST.B 506N MARGARETS ST. 107E EASTOVERA AVE. (UPR RIGHT)B 204B BEAMANS ST. AOT.B 509E EARL ST. 19555 5OUTHEAST BLVD. 704CUTCHINS ST. 7040 CUTCHINS ST. 710WE ELIZABETHS ST#1 109EF FAISONS ST.C 309D DEVANE ST. 309D DEVANE ST. 1000COLLEGE ST.A 15561 TURKEY HWY 305N MARTINL LUTHER KINGI JRE BLVD. 64L LIVINGSTONL LANE 4030 OAKLANDE BLVD. 101D DIXIE CIR. 2230 HOBBTON HWY. 703V WN MAINS ST. 100F REGISTERS ST. 515B BALSEYST, 2035 STEWARTA AVE. 207N MOORE ST. 1009L LLOYDS ST. 2372H HOBBTONH HWY( (1STA METER) 217VANCES ST. #A 601 CUTCHINS ST. 903B BALSEY ST. 8035 SAMPSONS ST. 506N MARGARET ST. 9005 SAMPSONS ST. 11005AMPSONS ST. 702E BARDENST. 1035 STILL ST. 31A ABRONS ST. 310P PARKA AVE 109EB BONEY ST. 204N MARTHAL LN. 236LOOP RD. 6025 SAMPSONS ST. 76YELLOW PINEL LN 116COVE PLACE 211E JOHNSON ST. 111 DEES ST. 719B BARDENST. 3055 STILL ST. 1060 COLONIALD DR 411N NORTHE BLVD 901E ECUTCHIN ST. 207V WE BONEY ST. 555P PUGHR RD. 226P PEARSON ST. 215 WF POWELL ST. 308ECARTERS ST. 210GREENWOODI DR. 105 DEES ST. 401L LISBONST. 513BEAVERD DAMD DR. 402 NORTHEASTE BLVD.  FINALIZEDD DATE 4/23/2022 12/8/2021 8/23/2021 5/23/2022 9/23/2021 6/22/2022 3/23/2022 3/2/2022 5/23/2022 7/9/2021 5/23/2022 2/24/2022 6/15/2022 11/22/2021 $ 4/22/2022 2/2/20222 8/20/2021 11/14/2021 5/9/2022 9/5/2021 1/18/2022 11/23/2021 $ 10/25/2021 3/23/2022 9/20/2021 7/15/2021 4/18/2022 5/24/2022 3/18/2022 2/4/2022 1/20/2022 6/3/2022 9/23/2021 5/23/2022 6/22/2022 8/23/2021 4/13/2021 5/24/2022 7/12/2021 6/10/2022 12/10/2021 $ 8/30/2021 8/6/2021 6/22/2022 11/22/2021 $ 11/19/2021 $ 8/13/2021 5/20/2021 12/3/2021 8/23/2021 1/19/2022 12/10/2021 10/4/2021 10/6/2021 11/5/2021 8/4/2021 1/23/2022 3/18/2022 11/22/2021 $ 9/23/2021 12/17/2021 $  CURRENTE BALANCE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  ALLEIDYS MELVIN ANDISI IVANV VARELA ANTIAHALL ASHLEYD DIXON BENJAMINF. HOBBS JR. BOBBIE JUGBOAJA BOBBYN MCLAMB BRITNIMINNICH BRITNIN MENNICH CARLA WAITERS CARLAV WAITERS CHANDRACRADDOCK CHANDRACRADDOCK CHRISTOPHERT TROUBLEFIELD DARIUSF REGISTER DESTINYL LEE DEWAYNE THOMPSON DOMINIQUEN MCCAIN DOMINIQUES SMITH DOIRST TEW EDWARDA ANDS SHIRLEYB BONEY ELIZABETHM. BOYKIN EMMITT JACKSON EVANGELINER FRANCIS JACKALSEPT JAMEST BALKCUM JANETL LINDSEY JEFFERY W WARREN JOHNHIANGLEY JOHNNIET TA AYCOCK JUDYN MURRAY JULUSS SMITH JULUSSMITH KIMS SUZETTE PATTERSON LAWRENCEA AYCOCK LEONIRESA ARELLANON UMEPABOFDMAAERLNO LUISGONZALEZ MALIKV WILLIAMS MARGARITAY VAILF PEREZ MARY ANNK KNIGHT MARYE EV VANN MAURICE ALDRICHIII MICHELLEJ JACOBS NANCYU. PETERSON NICOLED DE BREWINGTON PAULAM. BROWNJ JACOBS RONNIEE BAKER SAMUELI DIAS STEVENHOLLAND TERRANCEV WILLIAMS THOMAS WAYNEF ROBINSON TONYF FRANKUIND DRAUGHON TRACIEN MATROO VANDERH HALL VIRALIPATEL WALTER WILLIAMSJ JR. ATESUPOSTEVAEFNS: WANDAF FAYEN MILLGAN WILLIAMO OHERRERA DUBON  88.13 55.01 172.68 91.03 91.76 90.66 434.84 166.04 148.62 73.77 69.67 97.58 92.30 127.12 59.90 63.62 88.13 249.32 72.98 62.00 121.92 123.96 79.23 1,007.11 180.90 81.18 58.13 112.80 123.40 78.62 222.80 79.46 124.50 118.69 2,538.98 57.61 126.43 114.78 53.07 175.62 199.40 121.92 83.20 286.35 54.81 246.93 94.09 60.08 206.17 92.42 117.43 127.04 88.13 50.10 198.60 141.64 101.26 132.42 59.27 125.78 699.84  JULIOCESARI HERNANDEZ &CARLAF PATRICI/MONTERO! URBINA    11134  ZOILAMARIAN MEJIA MARTINEZ  367LOOPRD  5/5/2022 Total  $ $  79.60 11,340.83  2025 SPRING CLEAN-UP & FALL CLEAN-UPWEEKS-/ APRIL7-APRIL11.2025.AND  OCTOBER 20- OCTOBER 24, 2025, RESPECTIVELY  Upon ai motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, Spring Clean-up' Week was designated as April 7-11, 2025, and Fall Clean-up Week, was designated as October 20-0 October 24, 2025,respectively. The motion passed RESCHEDULING - REGULAR NOVEMBER 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING  unanimously.  Upon ai motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, the regular November. 5, 2024, City Council meeting was moved to Tuesday,  November 12, 2024. Ther motion passed unanimously.  RESOLUTION BY CLINTON CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING 2023 APPROPRIATIONS ACT  DIRECTED PROIECTS GRANT AMENDED AMOUNT OF$4.925.000  Public Works Director was asked to elaborate on this item because it was previously adopted at the. August 6, 2024, City Council meeting. He stated that due to a change in the administrative fee regarding this item by the legislature, the amount of the grant changed.  Mr. Medlin stated that ai resolution showing this change was required.  Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, it passed unanimously to approve the following resolution accepting the 2023  Appropriations Act Directed Projects Grant. Amendment:  RESOLUTION BY CLINTON CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING 2023. APPROPRIATIONSACT DIRECTED PROJECTS GRANT  AMENDMENT  WHEREAS, the City of Clinton has received a Directed Projects Grant from the 2023 Appropriations Act, Session Law 2023-134, administered through the Drinking Water Reserve and Wastewater Reserve to assist eligible units of government with meeting their  water/wastewater infrastructure needs; and    WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality now offers 2023 Appropriations Act funding for $4,925,000.00 to perform work detailed in the submitted application due to a change in the administrative feel by the legislature; and  WHEREAS, the City of Clinton intends to perform the said project in accordance NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF That the City of Clinton does hereby accept the 2023 Appropriations Act Directed That the City of Clinton does hereby assure the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that any conditions or assurances contained in the Award Offer will  with the agreed scope ofv work.  CLINTON:  Projects Grant offer of $4,925,000.00.  be administered.  That James P. Duncan, City Manager of the City of Clinton, and successors sO titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with this Project; to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required by the Division of Water RESOLUTION - GRANTS FROM THE DIVISION OF WATERINERASTRUCTUAEFON  Infrastructure.  WATER AND SEWER ASSET INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT (AIA)  Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER1 TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR A GRANT(S) TO. AID IN THE STUDY OR CONSTRUCTION OF. A WATER AND. A SEWER ASSET  Strickland, the following resolution passed unanimously:  INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT (AIA) PROJECT  WHEREAS, the City of Clinton needs andi intends to construct, plan for, or conduct a study in a project described as the Clinton Water. AIA Project and the Clinton Sewer AIA  Project; and  WHEREAS, the City of Clinton intends to request a State loan and/or grant  assistance for the project.    NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Clinton City Council of the City of  Clinton:  That the City of Clinton, the Applicant, will arrange financing for all remaining costs That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance oft the That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion ofthe project a schedule of fees, charges, and other available funds, which will provide adequate funds for proper operation,maintenance. and administration oft the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt.  oft the project, ifapproved for a State loan and/or grant award.  project upon completion ofconstruction.  That the governing body oft the Applicant agrees to include in thel loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer, upon failure oft the City of Clinton to make ascheduled repayment oft the loan, to withhold from the City of Clinton any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment That) James P. Duncan, City Manager, the Authorized Representative, and successors sot title, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf oft the Applicant with the State ofl North Carolina for a loan and/or grant to aid in the study That James P. Duncan, City Manager, the Authorized Representative, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project: to make the assurances as contained above, and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application. That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and funding conditions  oft thel loan.  ofor construction ofthej project described above.  applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans.  BUDGET AMENDMENT  Upon a motion made by Councilmember Corbett, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, it passed unanimously to adopt the following budget amendment regarding  tasers for the Clinton Police Department:    Budget Ordinance Amendment Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget  #2024.09.01  BEI ITC ORDAINED by the City Council ofthe City of Clinton, NC, that the following amendment be made to the Annual Budget Ordinance for thel Fiscal Year ending June 30,  2025;amended on August 6, 2024; is hereby amended as follows:  Section 1. To amend the General Fund, the expenditures are to be changed  as follows: Account # 10-5100-3300  Account Title Departmental supplies  Increase $40,000 $40,000  Decrease  Total  TOTAL EXPENDITURES  $0  $40,000  Section 2. To amend the General Fund, the revenues are to be changed as  follows: Account # 10-3990-0000  Account Title Fund Balance  Increase $40,000 $40,000  Decrease  Total  TOTAL REVENUES  $0  $40,000  Section 3. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the City  Clerk, the City Manager, and the Finance Director for their direction.  BUDGET -GRANT FUND PROIECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - STORMWATER  MAPPING  Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, it passed unanimously to adopt the following project ordinance amendment:  PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Stormwater Mapping Grant Fund Project Ordinance    #2024.09.02  BEITORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 ofChapter 159 oft the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following project ordinance adopted June 20, 2023, is hereby amended as follows:  Section1. Toa amend the Stormwater Mapping Grant Fund, the expenditures are to  bec changed as follows: ACCOUNT# 40-6200-0400  ACCOUNT TITLE Professional Service  INCREASE DECREASE TOTAL  $60,000 $60,000  TOTAL EXPENDITURES  $0  $60,000  Section 2. Toamend the Stormwater Mapping Grant Fund, the revenues are to  be changed as follows: ACCOUNT #  ACCOUNT1 TITLE  INCREASE $60,000 $60,000  DECREASE TOTAL  40-3970-0000 Transfer from General Fund  TOTAL REVENUES  $0  $60,000  Section 3. Copies oft this budget amendment shall be furnished to the City Clerk,  to the City Manager and Finance Director for their direction.  ANNEXATION - THORNTON HOMES COMPANY - ALONG PUGH ROAD, CLINTON, NC Mayor Starling that this was an annexation request. The City Council directed City Clerk Hunt to investigate the sufficiency oft the petition presented by Thornton Homes Company. City Clerk Hunt is to report back to the City Council at the October 1, 2024, City  Council meeting.  Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember DuBose, the following resolution directing the clerk to investigate the sufficiency ofa petition for annexation received from Thornton Homes Company, passed unanimously:    RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO INVESTIGATE A PETITION RECEIVED  UNDER G.S. 160A-31 Voluntary Contiguous Annexation  WHEREAS, a petition requesting annexation of an area described in said petition was received on. August 22, 2024, by the City Council oft the City of Clinton, N. C;and WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-31 provides that the sufficiency oft thej petition shall be investigated by the City Clerk before further annexation proceedings may take place; and  WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Clinton deems it advisable toj proceed in NOW,THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clinton that: The City Clerk is hereby directed toi investigate the sufficiency of the above- described petition and to certify as soon as possible to the City Council the result ofher  response toi this request for annexation.  investigation. REPORTS  The City Council acknowledged the combined monthly staff report.  STAFFREPORTS  There were no staff reports.  CITY MANAGER REPORTS  City Manager Duncan presented the "2025 Holiday Schedule" and stated that the Upon a motion made by Councilmember DuBose, seconded by Mayor Pro' Tem Becton, it passed unanimously to adopt the following 2025 Holiday Schedule":  City follows the NC Office of State Human Resources' lead.    CITY OF CLINTON 2025 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE OBSERVANCE DATE January 1,2025 January: 20, 2025 April 18, 2025 May 26, 2025 June 19, 2025 July 4,2025 September 1,2025 Noyember11,2025 November 27 &28, 2025 December 24, 25, &26,2025  HOLIDAY New Year's Day Martin L. King Jr.'s Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Holiday Independence Day Laborl Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas  DAYOF WEEK Wednesday Monday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Thursday &1 Friday Wednesday, Thursday & Friday  *Floating holiday per City Council's adoption on December 6, 2022    City Manager Duncan presented fori informational purposes the Cemetery Advisory Board's Annual Report. The Board mentioned that the Sandhill Cemetery expansion is complete, AND' THERE IS NOW A "7TH Addition ofs Sandhill Cemetery." Also, it was mentioned that signage to direct the public to this new addition was being erected.  PUBLICCOMMENTS  No one appeared for public comments.  OTHER BUSINESS  No one appeared for other business.  CLOSED SESSION  Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember DuBose, the following resolution passed unanimously to enter closed session pursuant to G.S.143.318.110)3) to consult with the attorney in order toj preserve the attorney-client  privilege at approximately 7:41 PM:  RESOLUTION TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION  Bel It Resolved that the regular meeting of the City Council oft the City of Clinton, North Carolina, held at 7:00 PM on September 10, 2024, entered closed session as allowed by G.S.1 143-318.11(a)3) to consult with the attorney in order to preserve the attorney-  client privilege.  Upon ar motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Starling stated that the City Council entered a closed session to consult with the attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege, and no action was taken. Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, it passed unanimously to adjourn the September 10, 2024, City Council meeting.  Ruggles, it passed unanimously for the City Council to re-enter regular session.  The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 PM.  Ehne Elaine  1ht F. Hunt, City Clerk, MMC, NCCMC  A