City of Mount Airy Regular Board Meeting October 17, 2024 6:00 pm  Council Chamber Municipal Building 300 South Main Street Mount Airy, N.C.  This Meeting willl be held in the Council Chamber of thel Mount. Airy Municipal Building and also virtually by viewing through the  following Zoom] link:  htrs/us02web.zoom.u8i/87194963902  using password COMA if prompted. You may also view this meeting via Facebook Live by connecting to the City's Facebook page The City of Mount. Airy, NC. Link will be posted on www.mountairy.org the day oft the meeting.  AGENDA  Welcome and Call to Order.. Invocation.. Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Jon Cawley Commissioner Cochran  Everyone  Items for Discussion and Possible Action  1.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  2.)  CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda is comprised of matters of routine business that do not require discussion by the Board. Items included on this agenda are indicated with an asterisk (*) and will all be considered with one motion by the Board. Should a Board member wish to remove an item from the consent  agenda, that item will be considered in its listed place on the agenda. a) **Approval ofl Minutes: -September 19, 2024 Regular Meeting b) **Resolution Making Library Board Reappointments: Resolution No. 2025-024  C) **Project Ordinance for. Additional Funds for Reeves Community Center Mentorship Grant: Ordinance  No. 2025-009  3.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4.) RECOGNITIONS: 5.) PRESENTATIONS: 6.) PUBLIC! FORUM: 8.) OLD BUSINESS: 9.) NEW: BUSINESS: 10.) OTHER BUSINESS: 11.) REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  a) Construction Manager at Risk Process: Paul Myer, Workplace Architectural  b) Red Ribbon Week Proclamation  7.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT. AGENDA:  a. City Council b. City Manager . City Attorney  12.) CLARIFICATION/REBUTTAL BY MAYOR. AND CITY COUNCIL:  13.) ADJOURNMENT:    MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 19, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners Chad Hutchens, Phil Thacker,  Marie Wood, Deborah Cochran and' Tom Koch.  Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.  APPROVALOF AMENDED AGENDA: Client Privilege) from the agenda.  Commissioner Koch requested to add Item 9G (Resolution 2025-020) to the agenda under New Business and to remove the Closed Session (Pursuant to. NCGS 143-318.111 (a)(3) Attorney On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the agenda was approved as  amended. CONSENT AGENDA:  On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, the following items were APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 5. 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTION V25-02-RESOLTION MAKING PARKS, RECREATION,  approved by way of Consent Agenda:  RELOCATION. AND RETIREMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-012  RESOLUTION MAKING PARKS, RECREATION, RELOCATION, AND RETIREMENT  COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT  WHEREAS, Joey Slate has been a valuable member of the Parks, Recreation, Relocation, and Retirement Committee but unfortunately, he is no longer eligible for  reappointment; and  WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation to appoint Stephanie Slate to the Parks, Recreation, Relocation, and Retirement Committee to fill the position vacated by Joey  Slate:  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. Stephanie Slate is hereby appointed to the Parks, Recreation, Relocation, and  Retirement Committee for a three-year term, which will expire September 30,  2027.  Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  1    RESOLUTION 025-05-ESOLVION. APPROVINGTAXI RELEASES:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-013  Al RESOLUTION Approval ofTax Releases  WHEREAS, a list of taxes to be released has been submitted by the Revenue Collections Supervisor in her capacity ofTax Collector for the City ofl Mount Airy Finance Department; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-373 provides for settlement of such taxes; and WHEREAS North Carolina General Statute 105-381 provides for release or refund of taxes; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF Section 1. Said taxes be released or refunded in accordance with said statutes for the reasons Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon approval by the Board of  COMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  stated on the attached list.  Commissioners oft the City of Mount Airy.  Adopted this 19th day of September, 2024.  Date: 19-Sep-24 Board of Commissioner of City To: ofMount Airy Michele McDaniel, From: Tax Collector Release and Refund ofCity Property" Taxes  Re.:  TAX AMOUNT  Late  Account Taxpayer 2024- General. Fund Phillips, Wade O 32969 Dbal Phillips Motor Wilson, Joseph DC dba Afforable 34702 Wellness Patientpoint 35955 Nework Solutions Patientpoint 35966 Nework Solutions Variety Stores Dba 32618 Roses #438 Surrey Bank & 32996 Trust 6392 Mule, Valerie  Value 553.00  Real Advertising Personal Listing Total  Reason Wade Phillipsi is deceased as of 4-23-2023 per County  3.32 0.27 3.59  0  Business closed March of2023 per County Remove penalty per Surry County Remove penalty per Surry County When Assest keyed wrong schedule was applied per County Sold tol First Community Bank per County House damaged by storm still under const. not liveable per  5,435.00  32.61 2.61 35.22 8.97 8.97 2.95 2.95 2.19 347.64  365.00 90,545.00 57,940.00 347.64  2.19  543.27 43.46 586.73  2    County No assest in Surry County per county Per DMV is tagged ISS st 10-6- 2023 per county Per county UPS tacking Listing was sent per county. Per Doris (County) Dinkins did not livei in city since 2023 Partial release on assets that are no longer active per county Partial release on assets that are no longer active per county Partial release on assets that are  Context Media 34971 LLC 35780 McCain, Roy Aldi (NC)LLC 34954 66127 Dinkins, David 35730 Harold First Data 31210 Merchant Services First Data 32129 Merchant Services First Data 32129 Merchant Services Total  1,088.00 16,720.00 3,165.00 2,108.00 1,208.00 1,208.00 180,335.00 347.64  6.53 100.32 18.99 12.65 7.25 2.54  0.52 7.05 100.32 211.58 211.58 18.99 12.65 7.25  2024- MSD  270.36 272.90 no longer active per county  729.67 540.45 1,618.03  Grand Total 180,335.00 347.64  729.67 540.45 1,618.03  RESOLUTION 2U25-016-RESOLLTION APPROVING CREATION OF PLANNING  DIRECTOR POSITION FOR CITY OF MOUNT AIRY:  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-014  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREATION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR POSITION FOR  THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY for Planning services; and  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has been contracting with Benchmark Planning WHEREAS, the contract with Benchmark Planning expired and the City has been utilizing the services of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council for Planning assistance; and WHEREAS, due to the contracted services, the City removed the position of WHEREAS, the City has been interviewing for the position of Planning Director; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  Planning Director from the budget; and  therefore, placing the Planning Director position back into the budget is required: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the creation of one Planning  Director position in the Mount Airy Planning Department's personnel budget.  3    Section 2. The Planning Director position is to be paid using current funds in the  Planning Department personnel budget allocated for the Benchmark Planning  contracted services.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  (end of consent agenda) PUBLICI HEARINGS: Street:  a) Consideration of Making Franklin Street a One-Way Street from Main Street to Willow Darren Lewis reviewed this request to make Franklin Street a one-way street going west from Main Street to Willow Street. He and Mayor Cawley have spoken to several business owners on Franklin Street regarding this proposal. One challenge the City is trying to address isoncet the convention center is built, they don't want all those attendees leaving up Franklin Street to Main Street at one time. The City has been awarded three grants for this project. Darren indicated that MAD, Inc created a survey for the businesses on Franklin with nine individual property owners being in favor of one-way and two being opposed to this change.  City staff foresees this as being an improvement for some events. Mayor Cawley declared the Public Hearing open for comments.  Ms. Patterson, business owner at 118 Franklin Street: Spoke about the concerns of when this project happens and the power lines are buried and water/sewer lines are replaced-will the businesses be out of commission for a while and how will the business owners make a living if sO. Also concerned how the delivery trucks will be able to deliver goods to those businesses if the street is changed to one-way. She isn't against improvements but feels this is a disadvantage to the businesses on Franklin Street. She is opposed to making Franklin a one- John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Urged the board to not vote on this tonight because some citizens are hesitant to talk during the meeting. There are businesses on Franklin Street being in favor and some are not. When having the convention center and al lot of people trying to get out, it seems this would close off one of the ways to exit making Jenny Smith, 140 W. Church Street (city resident): Representing the Tourism Development Authority and is in favor of making this portion of Franklin Street one-way. Feels this will enhance the new convention center experience by improving the traffic flow and creating a more walkable downtown, which will make the City more welcoming. There is research showing meeting planners prioritize locations that have access to amenities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment. This will position Mount Airy as an attractive designation. Also, redesigning the Franklin Street parking lot will ensure a positive experience for everyone  way street from Main Street to Willow Street.  ith harder.  making Mount Airy a conference hub and a business/leisure designation.  4    Paul Madren, 329 Laurel Street (city resident): Loves the idea of putting everything together but wanted to add some enhancements to the project. Proposes the City make Franklin Street ai four-lane road from Main Street to South Street to give better access to the hotel. Samuel Holder, business owner at 222 Franklin Street: Has an office space at a 12,000 square-foot building and currently has three parking spaces, These enhancements for parking Adrien McCann, business owner at 127 Franklin Street: In favor of anything that will benefit her business. She has questions about this and the proposed project for Franklin Street. Will businesses be allowed to stay open-she has to have water and power to operate her business. Will the businesses have access to water and power when these improvements are being Business owner of Salon 222: Mayor Cawley read an email from this business owner who is  and buried power lines would be a benefit for his business.  made? Will the businesses be notified prior to?  opposed to making this section of Franklin Street a one-way street. Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the Public Hearing closed.  Mayor Cawley stated that this public hearing concerns only one issue-making the section of Franklin Street one-way. The water/sewer lines and burying the power lines are totally separate projects. The only thing the Board is dealing with tonight is whether or not it would Once the City begins looking at the Franklin Street Streetscape Project, the City will have many communications with the businesses downtown as soon as there are definite timelines Darren indicated that the water /sewer line replacement has to happen first. The City anticipates starting late October/early November 2024 (after the festival) working with the contractors. Then, at that point, the streetscape portion for sidewalks would begin sometime ins summer 2025 and possibly mid-summer/early fall being the earliest of the transition to the one-way street. Darren also mentioned regardless if the one-way street is approved or not, the City will need to work with the delivery companies that deliver goods downtown. Ifa delivery truck is going to be there for any length of time, the City needs to find them a place Commissioner Cochran asked Darren about ADA compliance for this. Darren stated the City will have to follow the ADA codes for accessible parking. This needs to be an improvement regardless of this vote as well. The City encourages the businesses to utilize the existing parking lot and leave the public parking on the streets for the public and visitors.  be beneficial to make the section of Franklin Street one-way.  on any of these projects.  that is the least congested-this needs to happen regardless of this vote.  PUBLICI FORUM:  Mayor Cawley declared the Publie Forum open for comments.  Norm Schultz, 411 S. Main Street (city resident): Concerned about safety on the streets with increased traffic during Mayberry Days and the Autumn Leaves Festival. South Main Street doesn't have a consistent traffic speed limit. He is afraid someone will step out in front of a  5    car. Hei is also concerned about thel line of site on Church Street during these times. Suggested speed traps to enforce speed limits be implemented to keep everyone safe. He would love for the City to study this and research what can be done. Another suggestion would be to put in Adrian McCann, business owner at 127 Franklin Street: Mentioned that the months of November and December are her busiest times during the year. She is also concerned the food delivery trucks (especially FedEx) they have keys to the restaurants won't be able to Alan Bagshaw, 1022 N Main Street (city resident): Followed up on the speeding issue on North Main Street. The Police put up a trailer, but unfortunately, it acted as a barrier so the vehicle that hit it didn't go through Mr. Aldridge's house. Cars are actually spinning out when coming into that curve. Has lived here 20 years and still having the same traffic issues. Wants to know what the City will do for this situation. It is time to develop a plan and put John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Mentioned he doesn't like the two stop lights that are close together on Main Street but thinks it was intentional to slow vehicles down. Noticed he is seeing more homeless around town. The general consensus is that Mount Airy is a magnet for the homeless. Asked the Board to please not lose site of the homeless problem. Reminded that Blake Moyer said in one of the meetings that the average family cannot buy an average house, sO is it really a shortage of housing or a shortage of salaries, incomes, and jobs. The developers are not going to build a subdivision if the people cannot buy a house. The median price of a house in Mount Airy is almost $200,000 and the household income is $33,000. If someone builds a new house it will cost at least $200 per square-foot. Reviewed reports from the NC Department of Commerce. Appreciates what Mr. Zalescik said concerning the concept ofe ethics and thinking that it is important to be ethical. Blake Moyer, SCEDP President (city resident): Mentioned that Stage one of Project Vista is great but recognizes there is a lot more work to do. Presented to the Mayor and Board a  af four way stop at the Presbyterian Church.  make those deliveries before the businesses or restaurants open.  something in action.  SCEDP Challenge Coin.  Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the Public Forum closed.  NEW BUSINESS:  a) Resolution 2025-015-Resolation Awarding Engineering Services Contraet for Westwood On motion by Commissioner Cochran and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-015 was  Industrial Park Site Development Project:  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-015  RESOLUTION AWARDING ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WESTWOOD  INDUSTRIALPARK SITE DEVELOPMENTPROJECT  WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy received a Golden Leaf Foundation grant award of $1,500,000 to be used for the development of a 16-acre graded industrial site, public  6    water/sewer extensions, and a 1,700-foot extension of Boggs Drive in Westwood Industrial  Park; and  WHEREAS, the City recently advertised for Requests for Qualifications from engineering firms to provide planning and design services for this project with the City  receiving six responses from area engineering firms;  WHEREAS, after careful evaluation of each firm, it is staff recommendation to award the Engineering Design Contract for the Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Project to Timmons Group to perform the design of the project for the cost of $226,300: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby award the Engineering Services  Contract for the Westwood Industrial Park Site Development Project to  Timmons Group for the cost of $226,300.  Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute all  documents relating to this project per review and approval by the City  Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  b) Resolution 2025-016-Resolation Accepting 2023 Appropriations Act Directed Projects On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-016 was  Grant (Replace Main Street Water Lines):  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-016  ACCEPTING 2023 APPROPRIATIONS ACT DIRECTED PROJECTS GRANT FOR THE MAIN STREET WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has received al 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 WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has offered 2023 Appropriations Act funding in the amount of $1,970,000 to perform Main Street water line WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy intends to perform said project in accordance with the NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY:  WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT  water/wastewater infrastructure needs, and  replacements, and agreed scope of work:  7    Section 1. That City of Mount Airy does hereby accept the 2023 Appropriations Act Section 2. That the City of Mount Airy does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina  Directed Projects Grant offer of $1,970,000.  Department of Environmental Quality that any Conditions or Assurances  contained in the Award Offer will be adhered to.  Section 3. That Jonathon L. Cawley, Mayor, 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 Infrastructure.  Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Adopted this the 19th of September, 2024 at Mount Airy, North Carolina.  c) Ordinance 2025-008-Project Ordinance for Main Street Water Line Replacement Project: On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2025-008 was  approved.  ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-008 PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR  MAIN STREET WATER LINE REPLACEMENT GRANT PROJECT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has accepted a grant award from a Directed Projects grant from the 2023. Appropriations Act, Session Law 2023-134, administered through the Drinking Water Reserve and BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following project  Wastewater Reserve for the purpose of replacing Main Street water lines;  ordinance is hereby adopted:  Section 1  The project authorized is for Main Street' Water Line Replacement as follows:  Project Number: Amount: Section 2 Section3 Water expenditures Section 4 Grant Proceeds  SRP-D-134-0133 $1,970,000 grant  The officers oft this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the project within the terms of the award  documents and the budget contained herein. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  $ 1,970,000  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  $ 1,970,000  8    Section 5 regulations. Section 6 Section7  The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the grantor agency, the grant agreements, and federal Funds may be advanced from the Water and Sewer Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor agency in an orderly and timely manner. Copies of this project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the Budget  Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.  Adopted this 19th day of September, 2024.  d) Resolution 2025-017-Kesolation Awarding Architect/Engineer Contract for Conference On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-017 was  Center Project: approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-017  RESOLUTION AWARDING ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PROPOSED SPENCER'S MILL CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT  WHEREAS, the City plans to construct a Conference Center located at the Spencer's WHEREAS, the City advertised for Requests for Qualifications for architectural and WHEREAS, after careful evaluation of each firm, it is staff recommendation to award the Spencer's Mill Conference Center Architectural and Engineering Services Contract to Workplace Architecture and Design for an estimated total fee of$553,910: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Mill Redevelopment Site; and  engineering services for said conference center and received multiple responses; and  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby award the Spencer's Mill Conference  Center Architectural and Engineering Services Contract to Workplace Architecture and Design for an estimated total fee of $553,910. document per review and approval by the City Attorney.  Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute said  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  e) Resolution 2025-018-Resolution Making Franklin Street One-Way Going West from Main Mayor Cawley indicated that Resolution 2025-018 will be tabled to the next meeting.  Street to Willow Street:  9    On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-018 was tabled Resolution 2025-019-Resolation Approving Easement Between City of Mount Airy and On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-019 was  until the October 3, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.  Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC:  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-019  RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MOUNT AIRY AND DUKE  ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC  WHEREAS, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC is preparing to complete a scheduled project along North Gilmer Street and has requested from the City an easement to complete  said project; and  WHEREAS, the North Gilmer Street project easement grants Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC a perpetual and non-exclusive easement to construct, reconstruct, operate, patrol, maintain, repair, replace, relocate, add to, modify, and remove electric and  communication lines; and  WHEREAS, these facilities may be both overhead and underground and located in, upon, over, along, under, through, and across a portion of property located on N. Gilmer  Street (PIN 502012845918); and  WHEREAS, it is staffrecommendation for approval oft this easement:  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY Section 1. The Board of commissioners does hereby approve the  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION: THAT:  easement between the City of Mount Airy and Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for the scheduled project across a portion of property located on North Gilmer  Street.  Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute said  easement per review and approval by the City Attorney.  Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  g) Resolution 2025-020-Resolation Accepting US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Grant for Franklin Street Parking Lot Project: On motion by Commissioner Wood and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-020 was  approved.  RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-020  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MOUNT AIRY, NC  BE IT RESOLVED:  10    That the City Council of Mount Airy hereby accept the conditions set forth in the Letter of Conditions That the City Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute all forms necessary to obtain a loan/  and Grant. Agreement 3570-3 dated 09/19/2024.  grant from Rural Development, including, but notl limited to the following forms:  Form RD 1942-46 Form RD 3570-3 Form RD 1940-1 Form RD 400-1 Form RD 400-4 Form RD 1910-11 RD Instruction 1940-Q  Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions CF Grant Agreement Request for Obligation of Funds Equal Opportunity Agreement Assurance Agreement Applicant Certification Federal Collection Policies for Consumer or Commercial Debts Certification For contracts, Grants and Loans  That if the interest rate charged by Rural Development should change between this date and the date of actual approval, the City Manager and City Clerk will be authorized to execute new forms reflecting the current interest rate and revised payments as required by Rural Development. This resolution is to become a part oft the official minutes of the City Council meeting held on 09-19- MOTION MADE BY: COMMISSIONER MARIE' WOOD THAT THE RESOLUTION BE APPROVED.  2024.  MOTION PASSED FIVE FOR AND ZERO AGAINST.  TO BE MADE AI PART OF THE MINUTES DATED September 19, 2024.  REMARKS BY OFFICIALS:  Commissioner Thacker: Good things are happening in Mount Airy. The accomplishments continue with Westwood Industrial Park, the Main Street water line replacement project, and the conference center. These successes didn't happen overmight-they came from many meetings, grant writing, and board meetings with dedicated City staff and volunteers over weeks, months, and years. He is very proud to be part of this Board and on the City team. Commissioner Cochran: Mentioned she had a complaint about a lot of downtown events with street closings affecting some of the businesses including Robby's. They indicated the street closure is at the stop light and people can't get into the Robby's parking lot. She asked the Commissioner Wood: Since the last meeting, she toured the Balladeer Hotel. The construction crews are working hard with the project and are moving forward. There is a lot ofv work being done that can't be seen from the outside. Encouraged everyone to register and vote in the upcoming election. When she first came on the board, nothing was happening with the hotel but now, it is coming along. She asked everyone to be patient with the Board and City staff for all the projects going on-they are trying to do what is best for all citizens and Mount Airy. Welcomed Byron Brown to the City team as the new Planning Director. Mentioned street safety is a big issue-no one notices speed limits anymore, which is a big Commissioner Hutchens: Most of the Board members attended the candidate's forum and one thing he took away was the candidates want to build on what this Board is doing and to continue the momentum. Even the County candidates talked about housing and what Mount Airy is doing. It is the City staff and employees that make everything happen. He is constantly running into visitors, especially during the moonshine racers event, with them  Police Chief, City Manager, and Asst. City Manager look into this.  problem everywhere. She knows the City will work on these issues.  11    saying how much joy they have coming and visiting Mount Airy and all the great things that are. happening. This speaks volume for Mount Airy and why it is a great place tol live. Commissioner Koch: Asked everyone to keep in mind who is responsible for all of these grants-City staff. City staff is responsible for the $29 million in grants, which is a lot of Darren Lewis: City staff have talked with the downtown groups on road closures. Some are hosting regular events. The City needs to work with them and come up with a better format for when to close the street. The street closure needs to be tourism and number based. The City can also look at different areas to close for existing events and new events. The Police Chief and his staff do a great job with the street closures. City staff have talked about speeding in certain areas and assured everyone the Police Chief is working on this in an effort Mayor Cawley: Something to think about is when Main Street is closed for events, that Franklin Street would be closed as well if it becomes a one-way street. Surry Community College hosted a golf tournament today with Lanie Pope as one of the players. Today, they raised $100,000 with all of that money going to the students. Mentioned he cares deeply about the Special Olympics and there is a fund raiser for this as well. Encouraged everyone to support the Special Olympics. Challenged everyone to try to do something that will uplift  money. No one should ever criticize City staff again.  tol keep the community safe. Hugh Campbell: No comments.  them and others. Iti is great to live in a place that others want to visit.  ADJOURNMENT:  On motion by Commissioner Koch and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.  Approved and adopted this the 19th day of September, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk  12    RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-024  RESOLUTION MAKING: LIBRARY BOARD REAPPOINTMEMIS  WHEREAS, there are five members on the Library Board whose terms have expired; WHEREAS, all five members have expressed interest in being reappointed for WHEREAS, Kelly Merritt's appointment to the Northwest Regional Library Board NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY  and  another term; and  has expired and she has expressed interest in being reappointed for another term: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT:  Section 1. Becky Keesler is hereby reappointed to the Library Board for another three- Section 2. Steve Scott is hereby reappointed to the Library Board for another three-year Section 3. Cathy Akers is hereby reappointed to the Library Board for another three-year Section 4. Jane Tesh is hereby reappointed to the Library Board for another three-year Section 5. The Board of Commissioners does hereby recommend to the Surry County  year term expiring September 30, 2027. term expiring September 30, 2027. term expiring September 30, 2027. term expiring September 30, 2027.  Board of Commissioners the reappointment of Kelly Merritt to the Northwest Regional Library Board for a six-year term expiring September 30, 2030.  Section 6. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of October, 2024.  Jon Cawley, Mayor  ATTEST:  Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk    ORDINANCE NUMBER. 2025-009 PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT  FOR  2023 NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK. ASSOCIATION GRANT PROJECT  WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy accepted a grant award from the National Recreation and Park Association, designated as the 2023 Youth Mentorship Program Grant on June 1, 2023; AND WHERAS iti is necessary to amend the ordinance due to the City being awarded additional funding BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners oft the City of Mount Airy, North Carolina, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following project The project amendment authorized is for the expenditure of funds under the Youth Mentorship  of$3,817 from National Recreation and Park. Association;  ordinance is hereby adopted: Section 1 Program Grant:  Amount:  $3,817 additional grant NRPA  Section 2  The officers oft this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the project within the terms oft the  award documents and the budget contained herein. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Section 3  Culture and Recreation Section 4 Grant Proceeds Section 5  $  3,817  The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:  $  3,817  The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the grantor agency, the grant  agreements, and federal regulations.  Section 6 manner. Section 7  Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made tot the grantor agency in an orderly and timely  Copies of this project ordinance shall bei furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.  Adopted this 17hh day of October, 2024.  Mayor  Attested:  City Clerk    Mount Airy Parks & Recreation  Memo  To: Darren Lewis, City Manager  From: Peter Raymer, Parks & Recreation Director  Date: 10-11-2024  Re: Youth Mentorship Grant Award for Additional Funds  Mount. Airy Parks & Recreation has been awarded additional grant funding in the amount of $3,817.00 fori the continued implementation of the Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative made possible through the National Recreation and Parks Mount Airy Parks and Recreation has now been awarded 6 grant opportunities for Youth Mentorship from the National Recreation and Parks Association since 2019 for We are excited to utilize these funds to provide additional materials and opportunities  Association and the Office of. Juvenile Justice Department.  a total of $245,127.70.  tor reach more children and make a larger impact in our community.  1