October 15, 2024 Page 1 of5  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15,2024  TOWN OF SAWMILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING  6:00PM  COUNCIL PRESENT Melissa Curtis, Mayor Pro Tem Clay Wilson Joe Wesson Rebecca Johnson Bobby Mosteller COUNCIL ABSENT Mayor Keith Warren  STAFF PRESENT Chase Winebarger Julie A Good Terry Taylor Kelly Melton Dustin Millsaps  CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis called the meeting to order at  approximately 6:00pm.  INVOCATION: Pastor Levi Addison gave the invocation.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPT AGENDA: Mayor Pro' Tem Melissa Curtis asked for ai motion to adopt the October Joe Wesson made a motion, and Bobby Mosteller seconded, to adopt the October 15, 2024  15, 2024 Agenda.  Agenda. All were in favor.  APPROVE SEPTEMBER 17, 20241 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis asked fora amotion to approve the September 17,2024 regular meeting minutes. Rebecca Johnson made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to approve the September 17,  2024 regular meeting minutes. All were in favor.  PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis asked if anyone had any questions  or comments at this time. No one wished to speak.    October 15, 2024 Page 20 of5  RECOGNITIONS:  OCTOBER RECYCLEREWARDS WINNER: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis announced Benjamin Kohnle as the October Recycle Rewards Winner. A credit of forty dollars ($40.00)  will be added to the current sanitation bill. No Council action was required.  DISCUSSION:  ADA TRANSITION PLAN: Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the Town hired the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) toj prepare an ADA Transition Plan for the Town, the proposed ADA Transition Plan is attached for your review. Bobby Mosteller made a motion, and Joe Wesson seconded, to have a public comment  period for the proposed ADA Transition Plan. All were in favor.  FINANCE:  FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024: Finance Officer Kelly Melton In the General Fund the Revenue Line item has used 17.04% (seventeen point zero-four percent) of the FY 2024/2025 budget and the Expenditures Line item has used 26.56% In the Water/Sewer Fund the Revenue Line item has used 16.05% (sixteen point zero-five percent) of the FY 2024/2025 budget and the Expenditures Line item has used 8.51% (eight Int the Capital Project-Town Hall Line item Architect has used 18.31% (eighteen point thirty- In the Capital Project-South Caldwell Sewer Pump Station Elevation Project Line item has  stated that as of September 30, 2024 that:  (twenty-six point fifty-six percent) of the FY 2024/2025 budget.  point fifty-one percent) ofthe FY 2024/2025 budget. one percent) of the FY: 2024/2025 budget.  used 11.14% (eleven point fourteen percent) oft the FY 2024/2025 budget.  No Council action was required.  PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis asked if anyone had any questions  or comments at this time. No one wished to speak.    October 15, 2024 Page 3 of5  UPDATES:  OCTOBER CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Town Code Enforcement Officer Curt  Willis stated that there are three (3) code enforcement cases that are open.  No Council action was required.  TOWN MANAGER UPDATES: Town Manager Chase Winebarger had the following  updates:  Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the main contractor that the Caldwell County had hired was from Florida and had to go back due the second Hurricane that just landed there. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the contractor has subcontracted out the contract for the storm debris removal and that the new contractor should be going down all streets in Caldwell County for debris pick up. Town Manger Chase Winebarger stated that the debris removal should be taking place October through November 22, 2024. Town Manger Chase Winebarger stated that Sawmills Public Works will not be picking up storm debris unless the contractor does not pick Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Public Works was going to add a equipment for brush removal in the FY 2025/2026 budget, however, with the latest storm and all the debris left from it, that staff has decided to try to get some of that Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the property on Lower Cedar Valley Road will no longer be developed into a neighborhood and has been put back up for Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that FEMA will be hosting an elected Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the Veterans Park lights have all been installed and the Town is waiting on Duke Power to come finish connecting them. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that with the storm cleanup Duke Power is not certain when they can have the lights connected. With the delay, most of the ball games will have to continue to be played at Baird Park, which could push the season Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he would like to commend County Manager Donald Duncan fort the outstandingjobi that he did during and after the storm. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the County ran like clockwork and that Caldwell County Manager Donald Duncan kept all towns within the County up to date Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he will be getting a list together of equipment that will be needed in case ofanother state of emergency.  itu up.  equipment now.  sale.  officials meeting on Thursday, October 17,2024 at 5:30pm.  ending later.  and in contact with everything that each Town needed.    October 15, 2024 Page 4 of5  Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Public Works will start working on Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that staff is going to start looking at Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Josh with the Caldwell County Tax Office, will be at the December 17, 2024 Council meeting to discuss the Caldwell County Tax Revaluations that will be done in the next year and answer any questions Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that during the storm, the North Carolina Department ofTransportation (DOT) lost most oft their equipment due to flooding and debris, sO Town in Caldwell County are signing a contract for debris removal with the NCDOT. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he has not signed the contract because he does not agree withs some oft the stipulations but will keep Council informed Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the Special Olympics softball tournament will be held at Baird Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Town Manager Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Autumn in the Park will be Saturday, Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that Trunk or Treat will be Thursday, October 31,2024, beginning at 5:30pm. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that there are four (4) churches participating this year, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, Friendship Baptist Church and Harris Chapel Baptist Church. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that there has been a thirty percent (30%) Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that the property on the end ofKendell Place will be going up for auction October 29, 2024 at 11:00am at the Caldwell County Courthouse. Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that ifthe property does not sell and reverts back to the Town that he would like to put a cul-de-sac at the end of the Town Manager Chase Winebarger stated that he has a meeting with the architect and that he has been informed that the architect is very close to having plans finished.  sewer rights-of-ways in the near: future. generators for all Town buildings.  Council may have.  when he signs the contract.  Chase Winebarger stated that there are seven (7) teams signed up. October 19,2 2024, with fireworks beginning at 7:30pm.  increase in signups for flag football this year.  road and put the back part oft the property up for sale.  COUNCIL COMMENTS:  Bobby Mosteller wanted to thank everyone for coming to the meeting.  Joe Wesson wanted commend Town Manager Chase Winebarger on the great job he did during the storm. Joe Wesson wanted to invite everyone to the Town of Sawmills Veterans Observation on Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 11:00am. Joe Wesson also wanted to thank everyone for coming and to remind everyone to vote in the November 5, 2024  election.    October 15, 2024 Page 5of5  COUNCIL ADJOURN: Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Curtis asked for a motion to adjourn. Bobby Mosteller made ai motion, and Rebecca Johnson seconded, to adjourn the meeting. All  were ini favor.  The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:28pm.  :  Kulkalanin Keith Warren, Mayor  Auud  6)  ei