TOWN OF KENLY JUNE 13, 2022  TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Members Present Tooie Hales, Mayor Lawanda Neal Bobby Peele Keith Davis Trinity Henderson Mark Smith, Mayor Pro-Tem absent Others Larry Faison, interim Town Manager Justine. Jones, New" Town Manager Sharon Evans, Town Clerk  Mayor Hales called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Invocation was given by Councilman Davis, Motion was made by Councilman Davis, second by Councilman Peele to approve minutes of5 5-9-22 and closed Public Comment: Ms. Hannah Whitley introduced herself to Council as a new resident. She isa  session minutes of5 5-9-22. Motion carried 4-0. journalist and plans to attend meetings.  New Business  1. Proclamation HonoringJ Juneteenth. Councilman Davis read a proclamation declaring. June 18, 2. Ordinances: A)Schedule of Fees. The schedule of fees lists all charges, fees and rates thet town uses for services. A public hearing was held on 5-11-22. Motion was made by Councilman Davis, second by Councilman Henderson to approve the Fee Schedule for FY 2022-2023. Motion carried 4-1. B) Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget. The Budget consists of the General Fund $1,924,671 and' Water/Sewer Fund $1,877,947forat total amount of $3,802,618. The budget includes a new cart taxi for registered vehicles int the amount of $25 per vehicle. The current tax rate of $.63 remains the same, The Town Manager is authorized to transfer upi to $25,000 between departments. The Town Manager is considered thel Finance Officer. There being no discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Neal, second by Councilman Davis to 3. Affirm Planning Services Agreement, Mr. Dale Holland willl be administering planning services duei to the resignation of Michael King. Mr. Holland will work" Tuesday and' Thursday 9-2pm at $50 per hour. This also includes his 2-hour commute. The GIS technical services willl be $35. He willl be reimbursed mileage at the IRS standard mileage rate. Motion was made by Councilman Henderson, second by Councilman Peele to approve the agreement with Dale Holland. Motion 4. Affirm Accounting Services Agreement. This agreement is with Anthony & Tabb to perform the town's FY 2022 audit plus the accounting assistance of the ARPA money of over $16,000,000  2022 as Juneteenth 2022."  approve the FY: 2022-2023 Budget. Motion carried 4-0.  carried 4-0.    and the CDBG-lgrant of $1,998,672. Motion was made by Councilman Davis, second by Councliwoman Neal to approve the Accounting Services Agreement. Motion carried 4-0. 5. KPD Compensation and Staffing. Interim Manager, Larry Faison, had previously presented a proposal to address police salaries. Previously, KPD: salaries were 15% below average. In January, 2022, Council approved a 7.5% adjustment to all police. For the upcoming budget, another increase is proposed. There were 3 proposals. One vacancy' would bet frozen andt the remaining salary distributed equally between the 7 officers. Second, reach at targeted salary of $44,000 and decompress all KPD salaries. Third, reach an entry level of $42,000 and decompress all KPD salaries. Motion was made by Councilman Henderson, second by Councilman Davis to approve option #3 for the upcoming budget. Motion carried 4-0. 6. Planning Board Appointments. Councilman Davis stepped downi from the Planning Board. Two positions are vacant. Melody' Worthington and Garrett McGowan have applied for the 2 positions. Motion was made by Councilman Peele, second by Councilman Davis to approve the 7. Library Board Appointments. Two board members need to be re-appointed when the term expires. Michelle Dawes and Edith Boyette were appointed in 2019 and would like to serve another 3 years. Motion was made by Councilman Davis, second by Councilman Henderson to approve Michelle Dawes and Edith Boyette to another term on the Library Board. Motion 8. Manager Comments. Manager. Jones told Council of budget amendments that would be done by. June 30, 2022. A) Director of Public' Works: Stormwater-John Pitts. Darden Street ditch of 157ft has been cleaned, and 13 tons of asphalt laid. Councilman Davis asked about replacing 9. Council Comments. Mayor Hales announced that the "Cars on Main" was as success. Mayor asked Lt. Jason Tedder where they were on hiring any officers. That have 3 applicants so far. It 10. Closed Session. 143-38.11(a)(3) Consult with Town Attorney concerning a claim against the town. Motion was made by Councilman Davis, second by Councilman Peelet to goi into closed session at 7:50 pm. Motion carried 4-0. After discussion, motion was made by Council to  2candidates for the Planning Board. Motion carried 4-0.  carried 4-0.  ditch tiles. Mr. Pitts said this was the resident responsibility.  would take 3-5 months to get them on the streets and time is crucial.  adjourn the closed session.  There being no other business, meeting was adjourned.  Regpectfulysubmittes, Jon WoNS Sharon Evans, Town Clerk  Council Member  Mayor Tooie Hales