Salisbury, North Carolina September 3, 2024  REGULAR MEETING  PRESENT: Mayor Karen K. Alexander, Presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield, Council  Members Harry McLaughlin, David Post and Anthony Smith; City Manager Jim Greene, Jr. City Clerk Connie B. Snyder; and City Attorney J. Graham Corriher.  ABSENT: None.  Salisbury City Council met in Council Chambers in City Hall located at 217 South Main Street. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alexander at 6:00 p.m. A moment of silence  was taken.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Mayor Alexander led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.  ADOPTION OF THE AGNEDA  Thereupon, Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield madear motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, and Councilmembers McLaughlin,  Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  RECOGNITION-SALISBURY FIRE FIGHTERS  Police Chief Patrick Smith recognized the heroic actions of Salisbury Firefighters Allan Overcash, Luis Vazquez and Evan Martinez on. June 8, 2024. He explained Police Officer Hunter Shue was the first to arrive on the scene to assist with an Emergency Medical Service call. He added Officer Shue located the subject who charged the patrol car in an attempt to gain control of  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page I    his gun. Officer Shue was fighting for his life due to the tight quarters of the patrol car when the firefighters from Fire Station 3 arrived on the scene to assist. He added the firefighters gained control ofthe subject until other police officers arrived to take the subject into custody.  Chief Smith stated the firefighters went above the call ofduty and put themselves in harm' s way to aid Officer Shue. He presented Mr. Overcash, Mr. Vazquez and Mr. Martinez with Certificates of Appreciation and Awards for Commendable Action for the assistance offered to  Officer Shue and the Salisbury Police Department.  Officer Shue noted the firefighter's heroic actions are a great example oft the team work of the Fire and Police Departments. Council thanked the firefighters for their heroic actions and for  all they do to keep citizens safe.  UPDATE - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ORIENTATION BOOKLET  City Clerk Connie Snyder provided an update on the Boards and Commission Orientation Booklet. She noted staff developed the booklet to clarify the roles, responsibilities, expectations and legal requirements for those who serve on a City Board or Commission. She stated she is working with staff liaisons to attend a meeting of each Board and Commission to present the booklet and to answer any questions members may have. She added the booklets have been well  received and are available on the City's website.  Council thanked Ms. Snyder for her presentation.  PROCLAMATIONS  Mayor to proclaim the following observances: HERO RECOVERY MONTH LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH  September 2024 September 2024 September 2024  HISPANIC AND LATINO HERITAGE MONTH September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024  CONSENT AGENDA (a) Minutes  Approve the Minutes oft the regular meeting of August 20, 2024.  (b) Budget Ordinance Amendment - Public Art  Adopt a budget Ordinance amendment to the FY2024-2025 budget in the amount of $26,950 to appropriate donations for the Sergeant Pepper's Alley Project and Sculpture Show  sponsorships. Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 2    ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY NORTHCAROLINA TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC ART DONATIONS. (The above Ordinance ist recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 101, and is known  as Ordinance 2024-55.)  (c) Budget Ordinance Amendment - BlockWork  Adopt a budget Ordinance amendment to the FY2023-2024 budget in the amount of $8,000toa appropriate grant funds from the Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation for the 2024 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA TO APPROPRIATE BLOCKWORK GRANT PROCEEDS. (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 102, and is known  Blockwork event.  as Ordinance 2024-56.)  (d) Budget Ordinance Amendment - Parks and Recreation  Adopt a budget Ordinance amendment to the FY2024-2025 budget in the amount of $550 to appropriate a donation to the Parks and Recreation Department for expenses related to the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA TO APPROPRIATE A PARKS AND RECREATION (The above Ordinance is recorded ini full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 103, and is known  Rowan-salisbury Sports Hall of Fame and Greenway 5K.  DONATION.  as Ordinance 2024-57.)  (e) Purchase Order - Republic Services  Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Republic Services ofNorth Carolina, LLCi in the amount of $683,000 fori recycling services from. July 1,2 2024 until June 30,  2025. This item is included in the FY2024-2025 budget. (f) Purchase Order - Rowan County Landfill  Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Rowan County Landfill in the amount of $460,000 for annual landfill charges. This item is included in the FY2024-2025  budget.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 3    (g) Purchase Order - Ring Power Corporation  Authorize the City Manager to approve aj purchase order with Ring Power Corporation in the amount of $447,009.60 for the purchase of a Rough Terrain Crane for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities. Thisi item will be purchased on the Equlais Group Cooperative Contract and is included  int the FY2024-2025 budget.  (h) Purchase Order - Piedmont Truck Center. Inc.  Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Piedmont Truck Center, Inc. ini the amount of$195,687.58 for the purchase oftwo 2024 Ford F450s for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities at a cost of $97,843.79 each. The vehicles will be purchased from the North Carolina  Statewide Term Contract and are included in the FY2024-2025 budget. (i) Purchase Order - Level Solutions Group. LLC  Authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Level Solutions Group, LLC in the amount of $190,590.40 for year two of the three-year Microsoft Enterprise  Agreement. This item is included in the FY2024-2025 budget.  Thereupon, Councilmember McLaughlin made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post  and Smith voted AYE. (5-0) PUBLIC COMMENT  Mayor Alexander opened the floor to receive public comment.  There being no one to address Council, Mayor Alexander closed the public comment  session.  VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION AND REZONING = GRACE CHURCH ROAD  Senior Planner Victoria Bailiff addressed Council regarding a proposed voluntary annexation and rezoning request for Grace Church Road. She noted the total area to be annexed is3 32.98 acres and shown on Tax Map 477 Parcel 079. She indicated the proposed annexation is contiguous, and she pointed out the current corporate limits are located across the street.  Ms. Bailiffexplained Grace Church Road is a state maintained road, and she added public water is located in the right-of-way, and a sewer extension to the property is under review. She reviewed the annexation plat, and she stated this is the final step in the annexation process. She noted the applicant also submitted a petition to rezone the property from Rowan County Commercial Business Industrial (CBI) to the City's Light Industrial (LI): zoning upon annexation.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 4    Ms. Bailiff explained the proposal is for a general use request and there will be no conditions or site plan to accompany the application. She reviewed permitted uses, and she pointed out LI does not permit residential uses, but it allows manufacturing, transportation and infrastructure categories. She stated staff found the requested rezoning to be consistent with Forward 2040 policies 7.8.2 and 7.8.3. She stated the property is currently outside the City limits sO it does not have a place type on the Future Land Use Map. She noted Council will need to assign a place type if the rezoning request is approved, and staff recommends production and processing as the place type on the Future Land Use Map. She indicated the Planning Board held acourtesy hearing on July 23,2024 and it recommended approval and production. and processing  as the place type.  Mayor Alexander convened a public hearing after due notice regarding the proposed Mr. John Floyd, attorney with Morgan Van Allen in Charlotte addressed Council on behalf of the developer SJP properties, and he stated LI is the closest zoning district to Rowan County  voluntary annexation and rezoning on Grace Church Road.  CBI zoning is and consistent with surrounding properties.  Councilmember McLaughlin asked about the proposed use for the property. Mr. Floyd noted the proposal is for a 290,000 square foot industrial building that would house four tenants. He added there is a need for 60,000 to 80,000 square foot industrial buildings in the area. He indicated there are no potential occupants at this time, but the intent is for businesses that will  require showroom in the front and storage in the back.  There being no one else to address Council, Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing. Councimember Smith questioned why the developer chose that particular space. Project Manager Michael Gorman stated the site has utilities nearby, and he added the developer is  working to get sewer to the area that will extend to both sides of the property.  Thereupon, Councilmember McLaughlin made a motion to adopt an Ordinance to extend the corporate limits of the City of Salisbury, North Carolina to include 32.98 acres located on Grace Church Road, Tax Map 477 Parcel 079. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA TO INCLUDE 32.98 ACRES LOCATED ON GRACE CHURCH ROAD, (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 104-105, and is  Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  TAX: MAP 477 PARCEL 079. known as Ordinance 2024-58.)  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 5    Councilmember McLaughlin stated the City Council hereby finds and determines that adoption ofan Ordinance to rezone the property described herein, isreasonable and isi in the public interest. The proposal is fundamentally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies oft the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Thereupon, Mr. McLaughlin made a motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development District Map ofthe City ofs Salisbury, North Carolina, tor rezone 32.98 acres located on Grace Church Road, Tax Map 477 Parcel 079, from Rowan County Commercial Business Industrial to City of Salisbury Light Industrial. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voted AYE. (5-0) ORDINANCE AMENDINGTHELANDDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAPOFT THECITYOF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA, REZONING 32.98 ACRES LOCATED ON GRACE CHURCH ROAD, TAX MAP 477 PARCEL 079, FROM ROWAN COUNTY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS NDUSTRIALTOCIY OF SALISBURY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL. (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 106, and is known  as Ordinance 2024-59.)  REZONING- - 685JULIANI ROAD  Senior Planner Victoria Bailiff addressed Council regarding a request to amend the Land Development District Map to rezone one parcel approximately 12.25 acres, located at 685 Julian Road, from Highway Business (HB) to HB with a Conditional District (CD) Overlay. She stated the petitioner is Towne Creek Apartments, and she explained the property is inside the City limits and is surrounded by HB and Light Industrial (LI) zoning. She added the properties to the south and west are currently undeveloped while properties to the north and east are commercial in nature. She added the master plan accompanying the rezoning request proposes a 216-unit apartment  complex comprised ofs six apartment buildings and a clubhouse.  Ms. Bailiff noted the applicant is requesting a design alternative to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Section 10.6 and 10.6a, which requires a connection to existing stubs and the development to provide two stubs. She stated the applicant is requesting to provide one stub, and she pointed out the property is surrounded to the north by ac collision center and the developerdoes not want to connect to that stub given the different uses for the parçels. She indicated the applicant  isp proposing a stub to the southern side of the property.  Ms. Bailiffreviewed the proposed master plan, and: she pointed out the collision centerand two accesses to Julian Road. She then reviewed the proposed landscape plan and building elevations for the complex. She stated the Future Land Use Map has the property designated as ana activity corridor which allows multi-family as aj predominant land use. She added although HB is not an associated zoning district, staff feels that due to the restrictions imposed by the CD Overlay the proposal is consistent with the Future Land Use place type. She added staffa also finds that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan Policies 8.3.2, 5.1.1 and 3.4.3. She indicated the master plan was reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) on November 17, 2022 who recommended approval subject to minor revisions that were satisfied upon resubmittal. She stated the Planning Board held a courtesy hearing on August 13,  Salisbury City Council  September3,2024  Page 6    2024 and it recommended approval and that the proposal is consistent with the Forward 2040  Comprehensive Plan.  Mayor Alexander convened a public hearing after due notice to receive comments Property owner and applicant Mark Carpenter stated the apartments will be six different sizes ranging from 700 square feet to over 1,000 square feet. He added the pricing is to be determined. but the apartments are anticipated to be affordable by the majority of the community. Councilmember McLaughlin asked about sidewalks for the community. Ms. Bailiff noted There being no one else to address Council, Mayor. Alexander closed the public hearing. Councilmember Smith asked how the applicant determined apartment affordability. Mr. Carpenter explained a market study was conducted before the design was completed and the goal ist to create different size apartments with tiered pricing to address affordability.  regarding the proposed Land Development District Map amendment.  the Ordinance requires the applicant to provide sidewalks.  Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield stated the City Council hereby finds and determines that adoption ofan Ordinance to rezone the properties described herein, is reasonable andi isi in the publici interest. The proposal is fundamentally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the Land Development District Map oft the City of Salisbury, North Carolina rezoning approximately 12.25 acres, located at 685 Julian Road, Tax Map 400 Parcel 009, from Highway Business to Highway Business with a Conditional District Overlay. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENTDISTRICTMAPT OFTHECITYOF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12.25 ACRES, LOCATED AT 685 JULIAN ROAD, TAX MAP 400 PARCEL 009, FROM HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS WITH A CONDITIONAL DISTRICT OVERLAY. (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 107-108, and is  known as Ordinance 2024-60.)  LOCALHISTORICI LANDMARK- FRANKLIN SMITH HOUSE  Planner Emily Vanek addressed Council regarding a Local Historic Landmark designation for the Franklin Smith House located at 201 South Fulton Street. She noted the property is within the West Square Local Historic District and the Salisbury National Register Historic District and was built in the Spanish-Mission style in 1902. She displayed photographs ofthe home located at the corner of South Fulton and West Fisher Street. She reviewed recent landmark designation applications and noted since 2021, six homes have received the  designation, and four homes are currently in the pre-application process.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 7    Ms. Vanek stated the Franklin Smith House is proposed to be designated under criteria C for the embodiment of the distinctive characteristics ofa a type, period, or method of construction which is represented in the homes Spanish Mission style. Ms. Vanek noted that the landmark application proposes including the entire exterior ofthel house andi interior features such as English Oak woodwork, stained glass features, 18th century marble mantel, oak stairway, crown moldings and medallions, and restored gas light fixtures int the designation. She explained since the property is located within the West Square, the exterior of all buildings and site features will be subject to the Certificate of Appropriateness process and the local historic design standards.  Ms. Vanek stated that at its January 11, 2024 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the application and voted unanimously that the property is likely to retain special significance and all seven aspects ofintegrity worthy oflandmark designation. She noted the applicant prepared a full landmark designation report which was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). She commented SHPO stated the house is an excellent exampleo ofthe Spanish Mission stylea and exhibitsal high degree ofintegrity given its age, integrity, and local significance and it appears to be a good candidate for landmark designation. She commented. at its May 9, 2024 meeting the HPCreviewed the application and voted to recommend  approval of the request.  Councilmember Post inquired about the number of Spanish Mission-style homes in Salisbury and whether any of these homes have received the Local Historic Landmark Designation. Ms. Vanek stated a Spanish Mission-style home on Statesville Boulevard has received the designation. and another Spanish Mission-style home is currently in the pre-  application process.  Mayor Alexander convened a public hearing after due notice to receive comments Mr.John Schaffersated! he owns the property,and hes supports the Local Historic Landmark Mr. Randy Snarasky added a significant investment is required to restore al historic property Mr. Gary Thournburg noted the Franklin Smith House was the second house to be constructed on the 200 block of South Fulton Street and he supports the designation request. Ms. Pam Schaffer stated she supports the proposal, and she pointed out the home has There being no one else to address Council, Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield stated she supports the designation and noted her appreciation  regarding the proposed Local Historic Landmark designation.  designation.  and he supports the designation.  unique architecture and historic significance.  for the work that goes into preserving historic Salisbury homes.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 8    Councilmember Post pointed out there are many homes in the City that could qualify for landmark status. He added Salisbury is an old town that includes older, historic homes that can be expensive to repair. He stated the home is a landmark in the City, but he does not like the Ordinance because of the tax implications. He expressed gratitude to the homeowners for their  work on the home.  Thereupon, Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt an Ordinance designating the Franklin Smith House located at 201 South Fulton Street as a Local Historic Landmark. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE FRANKLIN SMITH HOUSE", LOCATED AT 201 SOUTH FULTON STREET IN SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA, AS A HISTORIC  AYE. (5-0)  LANDMARK.  RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM  Planning and Neighborhoods Director Hannah Jacobson asked Council to consider adopting a Resolution of Support for the City's grant application to the United States Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program for the West Innes Street Corridor. She explained she came before Council last year to request a Resolution of Support for the City's Reconnecting Communities grant application that was unsuccessful. She explained the grant would provide an opportunity to study a corridor that divides the community and creates  barriers to access.  Ms. Jacobson stated small area plans are supported by the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Plan. She noted the study will consider 1.6 miles of the West Innes Street from Caldwell Street to Catawba College. She added the West Innes Street Corridor connects majorinstitutions in the City including Livingstone College, Novant Health, the VA Hospital and Catawba College, but it lacks as sense of place and identity. She commented the area also connects small businesses and neighborhoods that are adjacent to the corridor. She added the grant would allow staff to: study traffic patterns, conduct traffic analysis, develop concept models for roadway design and beautification, and study some land use policy changes and economic development programs. She explained the anticipated cost is $500,000, and staff will request $400,000 in grant funds that will requires a 20% local match, or $100,000. She noted staff will engage with  partners along the corridor regarding contributions to the local match.  Ms. Jacobson reviewed the grant timeline, and she noted the City will not know ifits application was successful until March or April 2025 SO the local match would be requested from next year's budget. She asked Council to consider a Resolution of Support of the City's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program application for the West Innes Corridor.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 9    Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield indicated the grant is needed for the corridor, and she thanked staff for its work on the application. Mayor Alexander thanked Ms. Jacobson for attending the required workshops and added she is requesting letters of support and participation from  community partners.  Thereupon, Councilmember Post made a motion to adopt a Resolution of Support for the City's grant application to the United States Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program for the West Innes Street Corridor. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield; and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0) RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY'S GRANT APPLICATION? TOT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF IRANSPORTATIONS RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PILOT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WEST INNES STREETCORKIDOR. (The above Resolution is recorded in full in Resolution Book No. 17 at Page No. 30, and is known  as Resolution 2024-22.)  DEMOLTITON 230 WEST HENDERSON STREET  Code Services Manager Michael Cotilla asked Council to consider adopting an Ordinance to order the demolition ofa structure located at 230 West Henderson Street. He noted the property suffered significant fire damage on April 19, 2019, and a fire notice was issued. He stated the property was cited for minimum housing violations on September4, 2025,andaminimum housing  hearing was held on October 11, 2023.  Mr. Cotilla stated heirs to the property attended the hearing and advised they were in negotiations to sell the property. He noted the compliance deadline to make repairs or sell was January 11,2024, but no work was attempted to bring the structure up to code. He explained a3 30-day extension was granted on February 1, 2024, and on April 25, 2024, the closing attorney  advised they had not obtained a title to the property.  Mr. Cotilla explained the property was presented to Council on May 7,2024: for demolition and Council decided to grant the property owner a' 90-day extension to make the needed repairs to comply with the Minimum Housing Ordinance or to sell the property. He stated that to date,  neither has been done and the extension has expired.  Mr. Cotilla stated the dwelling at 230 West Henderson Street should not be allowed to continue to deteriorate and staff recommended the demolition of the structure. He noted the cost for demolition and asbestos remediation is $24,000, and if not paid it will result in a lien on the property. Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield noted that the residence is a fire hazard and poses as significant risk to neighboring residents. Mayor Alexander asked when the demolition would take place. Mr.  Cotilla stated the demolition would take place on September 4, 2024.  Salisbury City Council  September3 3, 2024  Page 10    Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt an Ordinance to order the demolition of a dwelling unfit for human habitation located at 230 West Henderson Street in the City of Salisbury, North Carolina. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield; and ORDINANCE TO ORDER THE DEMOLITION OF A DWELLING UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION LOCATED AT 230 WEST HENDERSON STREET IN THE CITY OF (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 112-113, and is  Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  SALISBURY.NORTH CAROLINA. known as Ordinance 2024-62.)  UPDATE DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET PROJECT  Transportation Director Wendy Brindle provided an update on test holes for the Main Street Project. She asked Council to consider approvinga change orderin an amount not to exceed $90,150 to ESP Associates, Inc. to complete the work and to consider adopting a Resolution to guarantee the resurfacing and restriping of Main Street within the project limits as a condition of encroachment for subsurface utility investigation. She stated the Main Street Project focuses on  sustainable infrastructure in the City's Strategic Plan.  Ms. Brindle noted an update on thel Downtown Main Street Project was provided to Council at aj previous meeting and the next step was utility test holes. She displayed a map ofMain Street, and she pointed out the test hole locations. She stated the sample would cut through center lines, sidewalk, and parking areas to get an indication ofsubsurface utilities int those areas. She explained the 31 test holes were not included in the original agreement and staff is requesting Council authorize the City Manager to sign a supplemental agreement with ESP Associates that will include the test holes, traffic control and mobilization. She indicated ESP Associates will work with Salisbury-Rowan Uilities/SRU)toutilize theirtraffic control and to work int the same blocks. Ms. Brindle stated the test hole work is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2024 and would follow the same schedule as the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. which will create fewer downtown interruptions. She added the test holes will be completed in 121 nights, and she cautioned the work will be noisy. She explained the test hole work will help minimize surprises during the construction process, and staff  will be certain of pavement thicknesses and utility locations.  Ms. Brindle indicated Transportation staffwill work with the Communications Department and Downtown Salisbury. Inc. (DSI) to notify downtown businesses and residents of the work being conducted. She added staff is coordinating with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) regarding the encroachment. She explained due to the Main Street Project NCDOT is allowing relaxed standards for street patching which will speed up the process. She stated NCDOT has requested Council adopt a Resolution to guarantee the resurfacing and  restriping of Main Street within the project limits.  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 11    Mayor Alexanderasked about infrared orl heat technology that would bel less invasive. Ms. Brindle explained the technology is expensive and less conclusive. Mayor Alexander then asked about the process and what prevents utility damage from taking place when the test hole work is conducted. Ms. Brindle indicated a vacuum process is used that is less intrusive than traditional  digging.  Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to approve a change order in in an amount not to exceed $90,150 to ESP Associates. Inc. to complete the work and to adopt a Resolution to guarantee the resurfacing and restriping of Main Street, US 29, as a condition of approval to perform subsurface utility investigation within the limits of Project HL-0064. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield; and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted RESOLUTION TO GUARANTEE THE RESURFACING AND RE-STRIPING OF MAIN TREETUPASACOADTION OF APPROVALTOPERFORMSUBSURPACEUTILITY INVESTIGATION WITHIN THE PROJECTLIMITS OF PROJECTHL-0064. (The above Resolution is recorded in full in Resolution Book No. 17 at Page No. 31,a and is known  AYE. (5-0)  as Resolution 2024-23.)  DOWNTOWN! SOCIAL DISTRICT  Downtown Development Director Sada Troutman presented a proposed Ordinance revision for the Downtown Social District which would remove the name of the purchaser, the date, and the time ofthe purchase from the cup. She explained restaurant owners have expressed concerns that the City's additional requirements are a burden to the businesses and bartenders. Ms. Troutman commented bars and restaurants in Salisbury were surveyed and 72% ofthe responders indicted the Social District positively impacts their business, and she noted 93% of respondents or 13 businesses shared there have been no issues with crime, underage drinking attempts, and no violations with the Alcohol Lawl Enforcement Agency. She commented the same businesses using the Social District pointed out that writing the name, date, and time of purchase on the cup discourages them from selling drinks due to the time it takes to serve each drink. Ms. Troutman pointed out other communities with Social Districts that abide by only the state requirements have had no crime or district issues. She noted Asheboro adopted the same Ordinance as Salisbury in May 2022 and removed the extra requirements in February 2023. She added according to the Police Department no additional crime or issues have taken place since the  implementation of the Social District in. July 2022.  Councilmember McLaughlin asked what happens ifsomeone purchases an alcoholic drink and passes the drink to an underage person. Ms. Troutman noted the person holding the drink could be questioned by aj police officer ifs suspected of being underage. Police ChiefPatrick Smith commented the person who purchased the drink could be charged with contributing to an underage person and it is not the responsibility of the bar that sold the drink. Councilmember McLaughlin  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 12    asked if Chief Smith has any concerns regarding changing the Ordinance. Chief Smith commented the Police Department has not had any issues at this point and has not seen an increase  in crime due to the Social District.  Councilmember David Post asked about restaurants being discouraged to sell drinks. Ms. Troutman clarified the restaurants are discouraged to: sell the Social District drinks due to the time itt takes to write all the information on the cups, especially during a busy night. Councilmember McLaughlin requested an annual update be provided to Council. Ms. Troutman stated staff will  provide annual updates to Council.  Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 22 ofthe Code ofOrdinances ofthe City ofSalisbury, North Carolina to designate Social Districts. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield; and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA TO DESIGNATE SOCIAL DISTRICTS. (The above Ordinance is recorded in full in Ordinance Book No. 32 at Page No. 114-117. and is  and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  known as Ordinance 2024-63.) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Public Art Commission  Upon a motion by Councilmember Post. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voting AYE, the following appointment was made  to the Public Art Commission to fill an unexpired term:  Ms. Bailey Wingler Tree Board  Term Expires 3/31/2026  Upon a motion by Councilmember McLaughlin. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post, and Smith voting AYE, the following  appointment was made to the Tree Board to fill an unexpired term:  Ms. Julie Hill  Term Expires 3/31/2025  Salisbury City Council  September 3, 2024  Page 13    CITYMANAGERS REPORT (a) Wells Fargo Event Center  City Manager Jim Greene explained the contract for the master plan and design for the Wells Fargo building is in the planning and design stages and will transform the building into an event space. He clarified the City does not have funds in its budget to construct the event space, although it is a priority of Council in the Strategic Plan. He noted the City received an $800,000 state grant two years ago for the purchase ofthe building, and he added the City is using left over American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for the master plan and design contract. He commented the next step is for the City to engage stakeholders and the public regarding the event space and once a plan, design and cost estimates are ready it will be brought to Council for its  consideration.  COUNCIL COMMNETS  Councilmember McLaughlin thanked the Salisbury Fire Department for their great work  responding to collapse ofa a Piedmont Natural Gas line. MAYOR'S/ ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS  Mayor. Alexander thanked the Fire and Police Departments for the ongoing excellent work they provide to the community to keep it safe especially during a hazardous or difficult situation.  ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield, and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.  Karen  ADb  K. Alexander, Mayor  Couus B5ul Connie B. Snyder, City Clerk  Salisbury City Council  September3,2024  Page 14