CITY OF NORTHWEST REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL27,2021  7:00 PM  ASSEMBLY  The Northwest City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Present were: Councilmen: Charles Carroll, Michael Troy, Aaron Perkins, Haywood Also present were: Donna Strickland, City Clerk and Chief Copelen Taylor  7:00 PM, at Northwest City Hall, 4889 Vernon Road. Miller and Councilwoman Sheila Grady Absent was: James Knox, Mayor CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION  Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Carroll called the meeting to order at 7:001 PM.  Councilman Haywood Miller gave the invocation.  CONSENT AGENDA  Councilman Aaron Perkins MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS A. BUDGET WORKSHOP  Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to set a special meeting for May 10, 2021 located at Brunswick Community College, Leland Campus, at 6:301 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  B. PUBLICHEARING- ISABELLA PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE Brunswick County Planner, Justin Brantley presented the following information to  21-01PD  Council and the Public.  CITYOFNORTHWEST CITY COUNCIL BRUNSWICK COUNTYA PLANNING STAFF REPORT! ANDI RECOMMENDATION  Application No. Applicant: Project/ Name: Property Location: Parcel Numbers: Zoning District: Surrounding Zoning  21-01PD  Norris & Tunstall Consulting Engineers, P.C. Isabella Park Planned Development Andrew. Jackson Highway (US7 74/76) 0150004301, 0150004302, 0150004303, & 0150004304, North: NW-CI&CO-CI (Brunswick County- Commercial Intensive)  CLD (Commercial Low Density) South: CO-CI East: CO-CI  City Council  4/27/2021    West: CO-R-6000 (High Density Residential). & NW-CI creating and overall density of4 4.17 dwelling units pera acre. rezonedt to Commercial Low Density (CLD).  Proposed Use: Site History: Approval Criteria  Isabella is ap proposed Planned Development consisting of 170 single family lots on a gross site of 40.5 acres  Augus! 26, 2008 the! Northwest City Council annexed thes samei four parcels included withint the projects site into the City ofNorthwest: andi rezoned the parcels to Commerciall Zoning District (CI). Att this time there were plans for multi-family development ont thes site, butt the project was never approved. On. July 17, 2019 the property was  The majority ofs surrounding uses consists of single family residential, commercial: and vacant land. The typicall lot layouty willl be forty feet (40') byo one! hundred feet (100). Parkingy will bec offs street with a minimum of2 driveway parking spaces per lot. Setbacks are as follows: 20ft Front, 5f Side, 10ft Street Side, &1 10ft Rear. . Water and Sewerv willl bep provided by Brunswick County. Supplemental landscaping willl bei installed where necessary.  There is no future land use designation fort this site. Priort to annexation thef future land use designation fort the site was industrial.  Proposed infrastructure: 2. Roads will bep private.  The proposed development will havea a 30-foot, 0.6 opacity peripheral buffer usinge existing vegetation tos satisfyt the requirement. The required Open Space fort the developmenti is approximately 8. 15a acres. The developer is proposing 18.8 acres ofdedicated open The proposed development willg generate approximately 1,627 vehicle trips per 24-hour weekday volume. A driveway permitf from NCDOT willl ber required prior tot the recording oft the individual lots. A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) has been completed.. NCDOT provided  space. The developer is also proposing 1.3 acres ofr recreation space ofwhich 1.2 acres are required. ana approval letter fort the proposed planned development. NCDOTI willr require the following:  US7 74/76 (Andrew. Jackson Highway) and! NC 87 (Maco Road) Intersection Extend westbound leftt tum lane storage! to 325 feetv witha appropriate deceleration and taper. 2. US74/76 (Andrew. Jackson Highway) ands Site Access (Right In/Right Out) Constructav westbound rightt tur lane with 100f feet ofs storage anda appropriate deceleration andt taper. Construct thes site with onei ingress and one egress lanes. Provide 100 feeto of intemal protected: stem. Provide stop control! fort the southbound direction.  TheA proposed development willr require a State Stormwater Permit. The Exceptional. Designe elements tol bei includedi in thep projecta are as follows: Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting was held on. January 14, 2021.  1. The developerisp proposing 18.8 acres ofo opens spacev whereas 8.1 15 acres are required. Thec developeri is proposing 1.3 acres ofrecreation: space whereas 1.2 acres are required.  Adjacent property owners were notified via USI mail anda a notification: sign was posted ont thes subject property.  Vested Rights ofA Northwest/ Planning Board. Planning Board Recommendation based ont thef following conditions:  Ifapproved, this development: shall! have a vestedr right fora a period oft three years. A two-year extension may be requested by the applicant tot the City The City of Northwest Planning Board recommended: approval oft the Isabella Park Planned Development (Case: 21-01PD) att their March g'h, meeting  1. 2.  Thatt the development. shall proceedi in conformity with all plans ando design features submitted: as part oft the planned development application and/ kept onf file byt thek Brunswick County Planning Department. That the development oft the parcel(s) shallo comply witha all regulations as specifiedi int the City ofA Northwest Unified  Development Ordinance.  Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilwoman Sheila Grady Phill Norris, Engineer on the project, introduced himselfto Council and stated that ifa anyone had  to open the public hearing at 7:24 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  any questions, he would bel happy to answer them.  City Council  4/27/2021  2    Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Carroll stated that Mayor Knox wanted tol know if the side setbacks were 5'1 feet? Mr. Norris stated that it was 5' from each residence which will make a total of 10' between the houses. He also stated that the front yard setbacks are 20', side yards are 5' and the rear sides are 10'. Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Carroll asked if there was any public comment. None Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Carroll asked ift there was any public comment. None Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Carroll asked ift there was any public comment. None Councilman Aaron Perkins MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to Councilman Aaron Perkins MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to Councilman Aaron Perkins and Councilman Haywood Miller RESCINDED their Councilwoman Sheila Grady asked if the motion should include that the permits for stormwater and utilities must be approved by the State before work starts on the subdivision? Brunswick County Planner, Justin Brantley, explained that ift the permits were not approved the  close the public hearing at 7:33 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  approve the proposed subdivision, Isabella Park as presented.  motion.  State would not allow work to continue in the subdivision.  Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to approve the proposed subdivision Isabella Park as presented with 170 connections. The  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  C.PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION-JOB DESCRIPTION Donna Strickland, City Clerk, presented the following. job description to Council for their  consideration.  Cityo oi Northwest  Job Title: Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker  FLSA: Non- Exempt Hourly Reports To: City Clerk  Part-time  Position Overview: Performs semiskilled work maintaining City buildings, grounds, andA park facilities, and assigned walerisewer duties andi related  work as apparent ora assigned. Work is performed undert the supervision ofthe City Clerk.  Essential. Job Functions Daily Duties  Check with City Clerk about daily priority items.  Makes sure City Hall, Park and other City propertyi is maintainedi ina ana acceptable manner as detailed by supervisor. Inspect Cityy vehicles, mowers, and other equipment to keep them maintained: and up tor normal operating conditions. Maintain log of conditions of City vehicles, mowers, and other equipment assigned tot the maintenance department andi review each week Make: sure thata all City trashi is placedi inc designated areas each Thursday fort trash pick-up. Cleans ando disinfects restrooms andg generalcleaningi in City Hall and Concession: Stand, replenishes papers supplies ands soap, as necessary. Inspecta andi record any hazard on City propertys such as City playground, ball field, etc. report findings to City Clerk.  Weekly Duties  with supervisor.  Monitor and pick up trash ons side ofn roads within the City,  City Council  4/27/2021  3    Monthly Priorities  Dor routine monthly checks ona alle emergency equipmenti ie., Generator, Heating & A/C. Clean Concession. Stand Change allf filtersi in buildings and provide checklist tos supervisor. Inspect fire extinguisher: ata all City Halll locations indoors and outside. Special Events and Emergency Preparedness Make sure grounds and buildings ares secure duringe emergencies. Able to work speciale events as assigned.  Requirements  High school diploma or GED andi minimale experience in custodial org grounds maintenance work, ore equivalent combination ofeducation and  experience.  Possession ofac driver's license valid int the State ofA North Carolina. Must bev willing toc obtain ally vaccinations and! training as required. Ability tob be a self-startera andi independent worker. Knowledge oft the use of common handa and specialized powert tools. Skilli in the use ofe equipment tov which assigned. Ability top perform labor fore extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability tou understand: and! follow simple oral andy written directions. Ability! to establish andi maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Some knowledge: anda ability to comply with pertinent salety regulations, standards, andg guidelines. Ability! toc communicate effectively with thep publica ando other employees. Ability tor maintain appropriate records with accuracy. Ability toc operate mowers and! tractors, inp performance oftasks.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  General knowledge oft thes safe use and operation and preventive maintenance ofe equipment used in landscaping grounds maintenance.  Physical Requirements  This work requires ther regulare exertion ofu up to 10, pounds offorce, frequente exertion ofupt to 25, pounds off force and occasional exertion of upt to 50A pounds offorce; work regularly requires standing, speaking orh hearing and using hands to finger, handle orf feel, frequently requires, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching ord crawling, reaching with! hands and amms, pushing or pullinga and! lifting ando occasionally requires sitting, climbing orb balancing, andi repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ore exchanging ideas by means oft the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information atn normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing anda analyzing written ord computer data, visuall inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly off fabrication ofp parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles ore equipmenta and observing generals surroundings and activities; work regularly requires outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working nearr moving mechanical parts, exposure tof fumes ora airborne particles, exposure tot toxic or caustic chemicals and occasionally requires, workingi in high, precarious places, exposure to ther risk ofe electrical shock, exposure to vibration ande exposure to bloodbome, pathogens andr may be required tov wear: specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in al loudi noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy NOTE: This jobo description. is noti intended tot bea all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties asa assigned! to meet thec ongoingr needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made toe enable ani individual with disabilities top perform the essential functions.  traffic).  After discussion, (flexible hours).  Council gave City Clerk, Donna Strickland, the authority to advertise for aj part-time position paying $15 an hour, Monday - Friday, with an average work week being 201 hours  Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Michael Troy to adopt the job description removing exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure tot the  risk of electrical shock. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  4. LIAISON REPORTS Administration Nothing additional. None.  Councilman Miller Councilman Perkins  Annexation, Information Technology & Marketing  City Council  4/27/2021  4    Park None. Police  Mayor Knox  Councilman Carroll  Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Michael Troy to adopt the Police report as presented. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chief Taylor provided Council a report of Police activities for the month.  Roads  Councilman Troy  Councilman Michael Troy stated that Darnell Brooks has begun work on putting crushed asphalt on Otis Trail. He also stated that Mr. Munn'st truck is broke down and as soon as they  can finish with Otis Trail.  Finance & Emergency Preparedness  Councilwoman Grady  Councilwoman Sheila Grady brought attention to the Finance Snapshot under consent  agenda item A. PUBLIC COMMENT  Vinnie Corbett stated that she appreciates the work being done on the roads. Mary Windham stated that she is concerned that ift the roads are not fixed an emergency Councilwoman Sheila Grady stated that she would like to give an update on the request that was: made by Mr. Louis Parker a few months back ini relation to connecting to Piedmont Natural Gas. She stated that Piedmont will allow connection to the line and the cost will be anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 per hookup and will be cheaper with more people connecting. Councilwoman Sheila Grady thanked the public for coming and bringing their concerns  vehicle will have trouble going down some oft the roads.  to Council. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Pro-tem Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller  toa adjourn the meeting at 8:301 PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  AwA Qnpe James A. Knox, Mayor  Aaa Shicklaad Donna Strickland, City Clerk/Finance Officer  City Council  4/27/2021  5