River Bend Town Council Work Session Minutes October 10, 2024 Town Hall 7:00 p.m. Lisa Benton Brian Leonard Barbara Maurer Jeff Weaver Delane Jackson Kristie Nobles Trey Ferguson Sean Joll Mandy Gilbert 24  Present Council Members:  Mayor Pro Tempore Buddy Sheffield  Town Manager: Town Clerk: Town Attorney: Police Chief: Finance Director:  Members of the Public Present: CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Pro Tempore Sheffield called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, He held a moment of silence fori the unexpected sudden passing of Mayor Kirkland.  2024, at the River Bend Town Hall with a quorum present.  VOTE- Approval of Agenda unanimously.  Counciwoman Benton motioned to accept the agenda as presented. The motion carried  VOTE Office of Mayor Vacancy  The Manager stated that with the sudden passing of the Town Mayor, it leaves a vacancy for that position. He provided the schedule of filling the vacancy through appointment versus the election, stating that the election is less than a month away and would be over before the town Councilman Leonard motioned to leave the office of the mayor vacant until a new mayor is sworn into office following the election and to let the Mayor Pro Tem fill in for the mayor's duties  could follow the town's process to fill the vacancy through town appointment.  until that time. The. motion carried unanimously. Discussion -Water Treatment Process  The Manager introduced Brandon Mills, Public Works Director, and stated he was there to answer questions from the Council. The Manager stated that Councilman Weaver requested to have the water treatment process on the agenda for discussion. Councilman Weaver stated that there have been several complaints regarding water quality from residents. He asked the Town Manager what the town is doing short-term to solve the discolored water. The Town Manager stated that there is not a quick, easy solution. The Manager then gave a description of how an aquifer works and the treatment process the town's water goes through before being distributed tor resident's homes. He stated that Brandon and himself have met with contractors within the past month and are currently waiting on a quote to replace the Birm media. He stated that the contractor said that replacing the media may not solve the problem. The Manager stated that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has provided system flushing recommendations and will be in town next week to do a walk through. Councilman Weaver    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10,2024 Work Session! Minutes  suggested that the town wait for the quotes before making any decisions. The Manager dgéed? Councilman Weaver asked if there was a way to track complaints for water issues. The Manager stated that he would have something posted on the town website to collect çomplaints.  At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield called for a five-minute recess. VOTE--WWTP Engineering Services Agreement Amendment  The Manager discussed the presented WWTP Engineering Services Agreement Amendment, which would scale back the original scope of service. The Manager stated that he was approached by a resident, who expressed concern with scaling back the scope and suggested that the town inquire about funding the original scope with a loan. The Manager stated that he has included some loan information in the packet if anyone wanted to discuss it. The Council Councilman Weaver motioned that the Council pursue a reduced scope of work for the WWTP Councilman Weaver motioned to approve the WWTP Engineering Services Agreement The Manager stated that the Council has discussed amending Chapter 3.05, Boards and Commissions and he has revised the amendment as the Council requested. He reviewed the Councilman Leonard motioned to adopt the language as presented. The motion carried  agreed to scale back the project with the presented amendment.  project. The motion carried unanimously.  Amendment as presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) VOTE- Chapter 3.05 = Boards and Commission Amendment  requested changes. unanimously. (see attached)  VOTE - Canebrake Traffic Control Device Sergeant Fell for completing this survey.  The Manager stated that the River Bend Police Department completed a traffic survey on Canebrake Drive. He stated that the data from that survey reflects that the average speed for that area during the time of the survey is 9.3 mph. Councilman Leonard expressed gratitude to Councilman Leonard motioned to implement the recommendations of the Police Department as  presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) REVIEW - Agenda for the October 17, 2024, Council Meeting The Council reviewed the agenda for the October 17, 2024, Council Meeting.  ADJOURNMENT/RECESS  There being no further business, Councilman Leonard moved to adjourn. The motion carried  unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.  Msirsnoles Kristie J. Nobles,MMC, NCCMC  Town Clerk    RiverBend iown Council Ocl. 0, 2024 sion Minures Page3 3of43 LANDSCAPEARCHITECIS  ENGINEERS  PLANNERS October 1,2024  SURVEYORS  & ASSOCIATES, INC:  Rivers  Mr. Delane Jackson, Town Manager Town ofRiver Bend 45 Shoreline Drive River Bend, North Carolina 28562 SUBJECT: WWTP Enhancements  Phase 1 Value Engineering Re-design Engineering Amendment No.2  Dear Delane:  Pursuant to the Town's request, attached is Engineering Amendment No. 2 for the WWTP Enhancements project. This Amendment is for services required to re-design the Value Phase 1 will incorporate ai new concentric ring Treatment Unit (TU) #1 to: replace the existing TU #1. The: new TU #1 will be equivalent is size to the existing TU#2. TU#2 will be rehabilitated and re-partitioned such that treatment capacity is equally shared between both Treatment Units creating true duality. Most of the structures originally planned in the wetland areas will be postponed until a future phase of construction. The Influent Flow Meter/Vault, Preliminary Treatment Unit, rehabilitated Surge Tank/Surge Dosing Pumps, Chlorine Feed. Building and rehabilitated Dechlorination Feed Building will: remain as part of the Phase 1 project. The modified scope of services and fees of Amendment No. 2 include Re-design; Geotechnical, Wetland and Construction Permitting; Bidding/Negotiation; Construction Administration; and If everything appears in order, please place this item on the agenda for the next Town Council  Engineered solution as. Phase 1 of the proposed WWTP improvements.  Resident Project Representation Services.  meeting for approval.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to call.  With best regards,  President  J. Churchill, P.E.  Cc: File Encls.  107E E. Second Street, Greenville, NC: 27858 a POI Box 929, Greenville, NC2 27835 - Phone: 252-752-4135 : Fax: 252-752-3974  NCBELSLic. No. F-0334  wiverandasogatscum  NCBOLALiC. No. C-312    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 4of43  This is EXHIBIT K, consisting of 2 pages, referred to in and part of the Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services  dated November10,2022  AMENDMENT TO OWNER-ENGINEER AGREEMENT  Amendment No.. 2  The Effective Date of this Amendment is: September 30, 2024.  Background Data  Effective Date of Owner-Engineer Agreement: November 10, 2022  Owner: Town of River Bend Engineer: Rivers & Associates,Inc. Project: WWTP Enhancements  Nature of Amendment: [Check those that are applicable and delete those thatare inapplicable.]  Additional Services to be performed by Engineer X Modifications to services of Engineer N/A Modifications to responsibilities of Owner X: Modifications of payment to Engineer X Modifications to time(s) for rendering services N/A Modifications to other terms and conditions oft the Agreement  Description of Modifications:  The WWTP Enhancements project will be re-designed to include the Value Engineered solution as Phase 1 of the. proposed improvements. Phase 1 improvements will include rehabilitation and enhancement to provide increased service life, but does not increase capacity or enhance treatment capability at this juncture. Phase 1 will incorporate a new concentric ring Treatment Unit (TU) #1 to replace the existing TU #1. The new TU #1 will be of equivalent size to the existing TU #2. Treatment Unit #2 will be rehabilitated and re-partitioned such that treatment capacity is equally shared between both Treatment Units creating true duality, The new and rehabilitated Treatment Units will each include an integral aeration zone, clarifier, chlorine contact chamber and aerobic digester. Phase 1 will maintain the previously designed Influent Flow Meter/Vault, Preliminary Treatment Unit, rehabilitated Surge Tank/Surge Dosing Pumps, Chlorine Feed Building, and rehabilitated Dechlorination Feed Building, All other previously designed equipment will be excluded from Phase 1 construction. Civil, structural and electrical designs will be modified as required to accommodate the revisions. Refer to Exhibit. J- Special ExhibitK-A Amendment: to Owner-Engineer. Agreement. EJCDCO E-500, Agreement Between Owner and Engineerf for Professional: Services. Copyright 0: 2014 National Society of Professional! Engineers, American Councilo ofE Engineering Companies, and American! Society of Civil Engineers. Alir rightsr reserved.  Pagei    River Bend7 Town Council Oct.1 10, 20241 Work Session! Minutes Page 5of43  Provisions (Amendment 2), Appendix 2 to Exhibit C = Standard Hourly Rates Schedule (Amendment 2),and Appendix 3 tol Exhibit C- Summary of Engineering Fees (Amendment 2)for  further descriptions.  Services tol be provided for Phase 1i include: Engineering Services Phase: 1 VERe-design Phase 1VE- Geotechnical, Wetland & Construction Permitting Phase 1 VEE Bidding or Negotiating Construction Administration Phase Resident Project  Cost $118,500.00 $16,500  Payment Method Lump Sum Hourly plus Reimbursables Hourly plus Reimbursables Hourly plus Reimbursables Hourly plus  Estimated Time to Complete 3n months 31 months inj parallel with Re-design 3months 15 months 15 months  $33,500.00 $190,000.00 $199,000.00 $260,000.00  Representative Services $273,000.00 Reimbursables  Agreement Summary: Original agreement amount: Net change for prior amendments: This amendment amount: Adjusted Agreement amount:  $639,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $_190,500.00 $_851,500.00  Change in time for services (days or date, as applicable): 12 months  The foregoing Agreement Summary is for reference only and does not alter the terms of the Agreement,  including those: set forth ini Exhibit C.  Exhibit K-A Amendmentto Owner-Engineer Agreement. EJCDC E-500, Agreement Between Owner and Engineert for Professional: Services. Copyright O: 2014 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council ofE Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. Allr rights reserved.  Page 2    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page6of43  Owner and Engineer hereby agree to modify the above-referenced Agreement as set forth in this Amendment. All provisions of the Agreement not modified by this or previous Amendments remain in  effect. OWNER:  ENGINEER:  Town ofF River Bend  Rivers & Associates, Inc.   By: Print  By: Print  budksYpa  name: Buddy Sheffield Title: Mayor Pro Tempore  name: Gregobl-ChurchILPE Title: President Date Signed: 10-1-24  Date Signed: Dut. 17,2024  This instrument has been preaudited as required byt the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. munda-RGuledb FINANCE OFFICER I00ja4  Exhibit K-Amendmentt to Owner-Engineer. Agreement. EJCDCPE-500, Agreement Between Owner àndi Engineeri for Professional: Services. Copyright O: 20141 National Society ofl Professional Engineers, American Council ofE Engineering Companies, and American! Society of Civill Engineers. Allrights reserved.  Page 3    River Bend" Town Council Oct." 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page7 7of43  This is EXHIBIT J, consisting of1 page, referred to in and part of the Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services  dated November10,2022.  Special Provisions (Amendment 2)  In order to reduce overall construction costs, the WWTP Enhancements project will be re-designed to include the Value Engineered solution as Phase 1 oft the proposed improvements. Phase 1 improvements will include rehabilitation and enhancement to provide increased service life, but does not increase Phase 1 will incorporate a new concentric ring Treatment Unit (TU) #1 to replace the existing TU #1. The new TU: #1 will be ofe equivalent size tot the existing TU #2. Treatment Unit #2 will be rehabilitated and re- partitioned such that treatment capacity is equally shared between both Treatment Units creating true duality. The new and rehabilitated Treatment Units will each include an integral aeration zone, clarifier, Phase 1 will maintain the previously designed Influent Flow Meter/Vault, Preliminary Treatment Unit, rehabilitated Surge Tank/Surge Dosing Pumps, Chlorine Feed Building, and rehabilitated Dechlorination Feed Building. All other previously designed equipment will be excluded from Phase 1 construction. Civil, structural and electrical designs will be modified as required to accommodate the revisions. Basic services for Re-design include preparation of revised computations, design memorandum, construction plans, and specifications, etc. Re-design services willl be performed in accordance withl Exhibit AArticle. A1.03 of the Engineering! Services Agreement. Basic services will be provided onal lumps sum basis in the amount of $118,500.00 in accordance with Exhibit C Article C2.01. The period of service to Basic services associated with subsequent bidding and construction phases include (1) Phase 1 Bidding or Negotiating, (2) Construction Administration, and (3) Resident Project Representative (RPR) Services. The previously designed and permitted WWTP Enhancements project was advertised for bid twice, but no award was made. The Phase 1 Re-design and re-permitted project will require additional Bidding or Negotiation phase services. These services will be performed in accordance with Exhibit A Article. A1.04 of the Engineering Services Agreement. Phase 1 VE- = Bidding or Negotiating services willl be performed on an hourly plus reimbursables basis estimated at $33,500.00 in accordance with Exhibit C Article C2.01. The estimated period of service for bidding or negotiating is 3 months following advertisement oft the project for bids. Construction Administration and RPR services will also be required. The previously estimated fees fort these services have been revised based on current billing rates. Construction Administration and RPR services will be performed in accordance with Exhibit A Article A1.05 of the Engineering Services Agreement. Construction Administration services will be provided on an hourly plus reimbursables basis estimated at! $199,000.00 in accordance with Exhibit CArticle C2.01. RPR services willl be performed on an hourly plus reimbursables basis estimated at $273,000.00 in accordance with Exhibit C - Compensation Packet RPR-2. The period of service for provision of construction administration and RPR services is  capacity or enhance treatment capability at this juncture.  chlorine contact chamber and aerobic digester.  accomplish the Phase 11 Re-design servicesi is estimated to be 3 months.  estimated to be 15 months.  ExhibitJ-Speciall Provisions.  EJCDCOE E-500, Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional. Services. Copyright 0 20141 National Societyo of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,  and American! Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.  Page 1    River Bend" Town Council Oct, 10, 2024 Work Session! Minules Page 8of43  Additional. services associated with Phase 1 Re-design will include (1) geotechnical evaluation, (2) wetland delineation and (3) re-permitting only as required. Subsurface geotechnical borings, evaluation and recommendations will be provided relative to site preparation and foundation support beneath the new TU #1. Wetlands delineation will be conducted in the area located immediately to the southwest oft the existing TU #1 to ensure construction and fill does not encroach into existing wetlands. Verification by the US Army Corps of Engineers will not be sought if no fill will encroach in wetland areas. Setback waivers from surface waters will be addressed in similar manner to that provided in the previous NPDES Authorization to Construct (ATC) Permit. Re-permitting will be required for (1) NPDES ATCand (2) NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) Plans and Specifications Funding Approval. Other permits previously obtained (NC DEMLR Erosion & Sedimentation Control, NC DEMLR Stormwater Permit, and NC DEMLR General Discharge Permit) are believed to remain valid as disturbed area will be reduced, and construction will be confined within the previous Limits of Disturbance (LOD). Additional services for Phase 1V VE = Geotechnical, Wetland and Construction Permitting will be performed on an hourly plus reimbursables basis estimated at $16,500.00 in accordance with Exhibit C- Compensation Packet AS-1. Geotechnical and' Wetland. sub-consulting services willl be conducted in parallel with Re-design. The period of service estimated to obtain required permits is 3 months following applications submittal. Alla additional services are providedi in accordance with Exhibit A Article. A2.01 ofthe Engineering Services Agreement. Appendix 21 to Exhibit C- Current: Standard Rates Schedule (Amendment: 2)i is attached. Appendix 3 to EXHIBIT C- Summary of Engineering Fees (Amendment 2) is attached.  ExhibitJ J- Special Provisions.  EICDCO E-500, Agreement Between Owner: and Engineeri for Professional: Services. Copyright 0: 20141 Nationals Societyo ofF Professional Engineers, American Council ofE Engineering Companies, and American: Society of Civill Engineers. Allr rights reserved.  Page 2    River Bend Town Council Oct.1 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page 9of43  This is Appendix: 21 to EXHIBIT C, consisting of1 Page, referred to in and part oft the Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services dated November: 10, 2022.  Standard Hourly Rates Schedule (Amendment 2) A. Standard Hourly Rates:  1. Standard Hourly Rates are set forth int this Appendix 21 to this Exhibit Candi include salaries and wages paid to personnel in each billing class plus the cost of customary and statutory benefits, general and administrative overhead, non- 2. The Standard Hourly Rates apply only as specified in Article C2, and are subject to  project operating costs, and operating margin or profit. annual review and: adjustment as of. June 30th.  B. Schedule of Hourly Rates:  Hourly rates for services performed on or after the Effective Date are:  EMPLOYEE CLASSIFIÇATION: Principal Project Manager Project Engineer Design Engineer Landscape Architect Planner Designer CAD Technician Project Surveyor Party Chief Surveyor Technician 1-Man Robotic Resident Project Representative Administrative Assistant Field' Tech Intern Tech Sub-Consultants and Fees Travel Miscellaneous Expense  HOURLYRATES: $195.00 $140.00 to $190.00 $115.00 to $175.00 $90.001 to $110.00 $90.001 to $140.00 $75.00t to $100.00 $85.00 to $130.00 $70.00 to $80.00 $95.00t to$140.00 $60.00 to $115.00 $50.00 to $70.00 $105.00 to $140.00 $65.00t to $110.00 $65.00to $80.00 $70.00 $40.00 1.15xCost Current IRS Rate Cost  Exhibit C- Appendix 2: Standard Hourly Rates Schedule.  EJCDCOI E-500, Agreement. Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services. Copyright O: 20141 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,  and American Society of Civill Engineers. Alll rightsreserved.  Page1    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work: SessionN Minutes Page 100f43  This is Appendix 3 to EXHIBIT C, consisting of 1 page, referred to in and part oft the Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services dated November10,2022-  Summary of Engineering Fees (Amendment2)  C2.01.1 Compensation for Basic Services (other than Resident Project Representative) - Lump Sum Method of  Payment  A.1.a. Study and Report Phase A.1.b. Preliminary: and Final Design Phase A.1.g. Phase 1 Value EnghneeingveRedesien  $20,000.00 $88,000.00 $118,500.00  C2.01.2 Compensation for Basic Services (other than Resident Project Representative) - Standard Hourly Rates  Method of Payment  A.4.d. Bidding or Negotiating Phase A.4.e. ConstructonAdmnsraton Phase  $32,000.00 $199,000.00  C2.04 Compensation for Resident Project Representative Basic Services 1 Standard Hourly Rates Method of  Payment  A.1. Resident Project Representative Services  $273,000.00 $19,000.00 $13,000.00 $17,000.00 $22,000.00 $16,500.00 $33,500.00  C2.05 Compensationfor/ Additional. Services - Standard Hourly Rates Method of Payment  D.1. Environmental, Wetland and Construction Permitting D.2. Additional Boundary: and Topographic Surveys  D.3. Record Drawings D.4 Valuel Engineering (VE)  D.5 Phase: 1VE-Geotechnical, Wetland and Construction D.6 Phase 1 VE- Bidding or Negotiating Phase  Permitting  C2.01.1 through C2.05TOTAL $851,500.00  Pagel 1  Exhibit C- Appendix 3: Summary ofl Engineering Fees EJCDCI E-500 Agreement. Between Owner and) Engineer for) Professional Services. Copyright 0: 20081 National Society ofProfessionall Engineers for EJCDC. Allr rights reserved.    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10,2024 Work Session Minutes Page 11of43 LANDSCAPEARCHITECTS  ENGINEERS  PLANNERS  SURVEYORS  & ASSOCIATES, INC.  Rivers  Re-design' Value Engineered Solution to WWTP Enhancements Project  Town of River Bend September 8, 2024  Start Date End Date 8/1/2024 9/1/2024 1/1/2025 4/1/2025 7/1/2025 9/30/2026  Task  9/1/2024 11 month- Amendment to ESA 4/1/2025 3 months - Permitting  1/1/2025 41 months - Re-design, Wetlands Delineation, Geotechnical Investigation  7/1/2025 3 months - Bidding/Re-bidding Timeframe 9/30/2026 15 months (456 calendar days) Contract Timeframe  12/31/2026 3 months Extra Construction/Submit KempursemeniCioseour Paperwork  107 E. Second Street, Greenville, NC 27858 D POE Box 929, Greenville, NC27835 n Phone: 252-752-4135 n Fax: 252-752-3974  NCBELS Lic. No. F-0334  wiverandasdatscon  NCBOLAI Lic. No. C-312    River Bend Town Council Oct." 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page 120f43  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES  OF THE TOWN OF RIVER BEND  BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of River Bend that the Town Code of Ordinances, Title III, Administration, Chapter 3.05, Board and Commissions, be amended as  follows:  PARKS AND RECREATION. ADVISORY BOARD  $3.05.001 ESTABLISHMENT. $3.05.002 PURPOSE.  AF Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (the Board) is hereby created and established. The purpose oft the Board is to advise the Town Council (Council) and Manager on parks and recreation issues to include, but not be limited to, town parks and recreation areas, safety matters int town parks and recreation areas, and recreational activities in town parks and recreation areas.  The Board shall work on other issues assigned by the Council or Manager  $3.05.003 POWERS AND DUTIES.  The Board shall report to the Town Council and shall have the following powers and duties: (A) At the direction of the Council and/or Manager, conduct studies and make recommendations on (B) At their request, assist the Council and/or Manager in the resolution of complaints and concerns registered by the town's citizens, governmental agencies, or other entities. (C) All Board reports, recommendations, or requests for actions shall be coordinated, when appropriate, with other town boards working through the Manager and Council. (D) Because the Board is advisory inj purpose, no Board member shall make, or have the authority to make, any contractual or financial obligations or arrangements on behalf of, or for, thei town. (E) The Board, at its discretion and operating within its budget, may organize and administer Council and/or Manager approved parks and recreational activities and events to serve the residents of River Bend. The Board may be asked to organize special events or activities by the  matters relating to parks and recreation issues.  Council and/or Manager.  $3.05.004 COMPOSITION AND TERMS OF OFFICE.  (A) There shall be seven (7) members of the Board, to be appointed by the Council for 2-year staggered terms. All members shall serve without compensation. The terms of office shall commence on. July 1 and end on. June 30, 2 years later, unless appointed to fill a vacancy, in which thet term would beginimmediately: and end when the term was scheduled to end.  (B) All members shall be residents oft the town. $3.05.005 ORGANIZATION, AND PROCEDURES.    River Bend" Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 13of43  (A) At the first regular meeting each year following June 30, the Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary. The Secretary need not be a member oft the Board. The name and contact information for each officer shall bei immediately forwarded to the Town Clerk. Any subsequent (B) The Board: shall set a date (Ex: 2nd- Thursday of each month), time and place to conduct its regular meeting. The schedule of regular meetings fori the Board shall be maintained in the (C) The Board: shall hold a minimum of 4 scheduled meetings per year. Special meetings may! be called by Chair, the Manager, or 2 members of the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be conducted in a public, accessible place. All official meetings of the Board shall be held ina a town- owned building or on thet town's campus. All meetings shall be open to the public, shall be conducted under the rules of order established by Council, and shall be in accordance with state laws, in particular, the Open Meetings Law. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to all Board members and the Liaison at least 48 hours prior to all meetings. Copies oft the agenda shall be available to the public at all meetings. A written record of minutes ofe each meeting shall be kept by the Secretary or, int their absentee, a designated person and shall include information on attendance, findings, recommendations, and actions taken by the Board. A draft copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk within 10 business days of the meeting. At the next regular meeting of the Board, the draft minutes shall be presented to the Board for official acceptance. Within 10 days of adoption by the Board, as signed copy oft the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk for retention. In accordance with applicable law, minutes of Board meetings are public record. Board minutes shall be posted on the Town's web page in ar manner consistent with the process of posting Town Council minutes. (D) A quorum, comprised of more than half the current membership, shall be present at the meeting to take any official action required or authorized by this subchapter. Onlyappointed Board members: are eligible to vote. The Chair is eligible to vote on all matters. (E) The Board may adopt by-laws, rules, and other procedures not inconsistent with the town's ordinances and laws of North Carolina, with approval by the Town Manager. (F) Pursuant to G.S. S 160D-109, members of appointed boards providing advice to the Town Council shall not vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map ori text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. (G) Any official recommendation, arising out oft the Board, shall be submitted in writing to the Town Council through the Board's liaison ort the Town Manager. (H) Board activities, events, functions (not to include official Board meetings) may be held at non- town owned property ori facilities, with the written consent of the property owner, provided that the activity does not conflict with any other provision oft the Town's Code of Ordinances.  change in officers shall also be forwarded to the Town Clerk.  Office of Town Clerk.  ENVIRONMENT AND WATERWAYS ADVISORY BOARD  $3.05.015 ESTABLISHMENT.  An Environment and Waterways Advisory Board (the Board) is hereby created and established.    River Bend" Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page1 14of43  $3.05.016PURPOSE.  The purpose oft the Board is to advise the Town Council (Council) and Manager on environmental and waterways issues and to provide recommendations on waterways and environmental issues or concerns relating to use, preservation, conservation and protection of such resources within the town. The Board: shall work on other issues assigned by the Council or Manager.  $3.05.017 POWERS AND DUTIES.  The Board shall report to the Town Council and shall have thei following powers and duties: (A) At the direction of the Council and/or Manager, conduct studies and make recommendationson. (B) At their request, assist the Council and/or Manager in the resolution of complaints and concerns registered by the town's citizens, governmental agencies, or other entities. (C) All Board reports, recommendations, or requests fora actions shall be coordinated, when appropriate, with other town boards working through the Manager and Council. (D) Because the Board is advisory in purpose, no Board member shall make, or have the authority to make, any contractual or financial obligations or arrangements on behalf of, ori for, thei town. (E) The Board, at its discretion and operating within its budget, may organize and administer Council and/or Manager approved projects related to environmental and waterway activities and events to serve the residents of River Bend. The Board may be asked to organize special (F) To engage in activities to further public education and understanding of the importance of waterways and the environment to the community, and voluntary means by which these  matters relating to environmental and waterway issues.  events or activities by the Council and/or Manager.  resources may be protected. $3.05.018 COMPOSITION AND' TERMS OF OFFICE.  (A) There shall be seven (7) members of the Board, to be appointed by the Council for 2-year staggered terms. All members shall serve without compensation. The terms of office shall commence on. July 1 and end on. June 30, 2 years later, unless appointed to filla a vacancy, in which thet term would begin immediately and end when the term was scheduled to end.  (B) All members shall be residents of the town. $3.05.019 ORGANIZATION, AND PROCEDURES.  (A) At thei first regular meeting each year following June 30, the Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary. The Secretary need not be a member of the Board. The name and contact information for each officer shall bei immediately forwarded to the Town Clerk. Any subsequent (B) The Board shall set a date (Ex: 2nd Thursday of each month), time and place to conduct its regular meeting. The schedule of regular meetings fort the Board shall be maintained in the  change in officers shall also be forwarded to the Town Clerk.  Office of Town Clerk.    RiverE Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 15of43  (C) The Board. shall hold a minimum of 4 scheduled meetings per year. Special meetings may be called by Chair, the Manager, or 2 members of the Board. All meetings oft the Board shall be conducted in a public, accessible place. All official meetings oft the Board shall be held ina a town- owned building or on thei town's campus. All meetings shall be open to the public, shall be conducted under the rules of order established by Council, and shall be in accordance withs state laws, inj particular, the Open Meetings Law. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to all Board members andi the Liaison at least 48 hours prior to all meetings. Copies oft the agenda shall be available to the public at all meetings. A written record of minutes ofe each meeting shall be kept by the Secretary or, in their absentee, a designated person and shall include information on attendance, findings, recommendations, and actions taken by the Board. Ad draft copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk within 10 business days oft the meeting. At the next regular meeting of the Board, the draft minutes shall be presented to the Board for official acceptance. Within 10 days of adoption by the Board, as signed copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk for retention. In accordance with applicable law, minutes of Board meetings are public record. Board minutes shall be posted on the Town's web page in a manner consistent with the process of posting Town Council minutes. (D) A quorum, comprised of moret than half the current membership, shall be present at the meeting to take any official action required or authorized by this subchapter. Only appointed Board members are eligible to vote. The Chair is eligible to vote on all matters. (E) The Board may adopt by-laws, rules, and other procedures noti inconsistent with thet town's ordinances and laws of North Carolina, with approval by the Town Manager. (F) Pursuant to G.S. $1 160D-109, members of appointed boards providing advice to the Town Council shall not vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. (G) Any official recommendation, arising out oft the Board, shall be submitted in writing to the Town Council through the Board's liaison or the Town Manager. (H) Board activities, events, functions (not to include official Board meetings) may be held at non- town owned property or facilities, with the written consent of the property owner, provided that the activity does not conflict with any other provision of the Town's Code of Ordinances.  PLANNING BOARD  $3.05.035 ESTABLISHMENT. $3.05.036 PURPOSE.  AF Planning Board (the Board) is hereby created and established.  The purpose oft the Board is to advise the Town Council (Council) and Manager on planning and zoning issues to include, but not be limited to, establishment or revision of districts, regulation and restriction of the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land in accordance with G.S. S 160D-109. The Board shall work on other issues assigned by the Council or  Manager.    River Bend7 Town Council Oct. 10,2 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 16of43  $3.05.037 POWERS AND DUTIES. powers and duties:  Pursuant to G.S. $1 160D-109, the Board shall report to the Town Council and shall have the following (A) At the direction of the Council and/or Manager, conduct studies and make recommendations. on (B) At their request, assist the Council and/or Manager ini the resolution of complaints and concerns registered by thei town's citizens, governmental agencies, or other entities. (C) All Board reports, recommendations, or requests fora actions shall be coordinated, when appropriate, with other town boards working through the Manager and Council. (D) Because the Board is advisory in purpose, no Board member shall make, or have the authority to make, any contractual orf financial obligations or arrangements on behalf of, or for, the town. (A) There shall be seven (7) members of the Board, six (6) being appointed by the Council for 2-year staggered terms. The seventh member shall be a citizen living in the town'se extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and: shall be appointed by the Craven County Commissioners in accordance with G.S. S 160D-109. All members shall: serve without compensation. The terms of office shall commence on July 1 and end on June 30, 2 years later, unless appointed to fill a vacancy, in which thei term would begin immediately and end when thei term was scheduled to end. (C) Only the Craven County Commissioners have the authority to remove the ETJ member from the (D) All members of the Board shall have equal rights, privileges and duties with regards to all  matters relating to planning and zoning issues.  $3.05.038 COMPOSITION. AND TERMS OF OFFICE.  (B) Allt town-appointed members shall be residents of the town. Board. Any ETJ vacancy shall be filled by the Commissioners. matters within the town's planning and zoning. jurisdiction.  $3.05.039 ORGANIZATION, AND PROCEDURES.  (A) At the first regular meeting eachy year following. June 30, the Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary. The Secretary need not be a member oft the Board. The name and contact information for each officer shall bei immediately forwarded to the Town Clerk. Any subsequent (B) The Board shall set a date (Ex: 2nd Thursday ofe each month), time and place to conduct its regular meeting. The schedule of regular meetings fort the Board shall be maintained in the (C) The Board shall hold a minimum of 4: scheduled meetings per year. Special meetings may be called by Chair, the Manager, or 2 members of the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be conducted in a public, accessible place. All official meetings of the Board shall bel held in a town- owned building or on thet town's campus. All meetings shall be open to the public, shall be conducted under the rules of order established by Council, and shall bei in accordance with state laws, in particular, the Open Meetings Law. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to all Board members and the Liaison at least 48 hours prior to all meetings. Copies oft the agenda shall be available to the public at all meetings. A written record ofr minutes ofe each  change in officers shall also bet forwarded to the Town Clerk.  Office of Town Clerk.    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 17of43  meeting shall be kept by the Secretary or, int their absentee, a designated person and shall include information on attendance, findings, recommendations, and actions taken by the Board. Ac draft copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk within 10 business days of the meeting. Att the next regular meeting of the Board, the draft minutes shall be presented toi the Board for official acceptance. Within 10 days of adoption by the Board, a signed copy oft the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk for retention. In accordance with applicable law, minutes of Board meetings are public record. Board minutes shall be posted on the Town's web page in a manner consistent with the process of posting Town Council minutes. (D) A quorum, comprised of more than half the current membership, shall be present at the meeting to take any official action required or authorized by this subchapter. Only appointed Board members are eligible to vote. The Chair is eligible to vote on all matters. (E) The Board may adopt by-laws, rules, and other procedures not inconsistent with the town's ordinances and laws of North Carolina, with approval by the Town Manager. (F) Pursuant to G.S. $1 160D-109, members of appointed boards providing advice to the Town Council shall not vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. (G) Any official recommendation, arising out of the Board, shall be submitted in writing to the Town Council through the Board's liaison ort the Town Manager. (H) Board activities, events, functions (not to include official Board meetings) may be held at non- town owned property or facilities, with the written consent oft the property owner, provided that the activity does not conflict with any other provision of the Town's Code of Ordinances.  COMMUNITY APPEARANCE COMMISSION  3.05.055 ESTABLISHMENT. 93.05.056 PURPOSE.  AC Community Appearance Commission (herein after, the Board) is hereby created and established. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Town Council (Council) and Manager on community appearance issues to include, but not be limited to, enhancing the appearance oft thei town, making recommendations for planting of trees, shrubs or other planting materials on town owned property including town right-of-ways, and any other matter that affects the overall appearance of the town. The  Board shall work on other issues assigned by the Council or Manager.  $3.05.057 POWERS AND DUTIES.  The Board shall report to the Town Council and shall have the following powers and duties: (A) At the direction of the Council and/or Manager, conduct studies and make recommendations (B) At the request ofi the Council and Manager, assist in the resolution of complaints and concerns  on matters relating to community appearance issues.  registered by the town's citizens, governmental agencies, or other entities.    River Bend7 Town Council Oct. 10,2 2024 Work SessionMinutes Page 18of43  (C) All Board reports, recommendations, or requests for actions shall be coordinated, when appropriate, with other town boards working through the Manager and Council. (D) Because the Board is advisory in purpose, no Board member shall make, or have the authority tor make, any contractual ori financial obligations or arrangements on behalf of, orf for, the town. (E) The Board, at its discretion and operating within its budget, may organize and implement Council and/or Manager approved projects related to community appearance. The Board may be asked to conduct special projects or activities by the Council and/or Manager.  $3.05.058 COMPOSITION, AND TERMS OF OFFICE.  (A) There shall be seven (7) members of the Board, to be appointed by the Council for 2-year staggered terms. All members shall: serve without compensation. Thei terms of office. shall commence onJ July: 1 and end on. June 30, 2 years later, unless appointed to fill a vacancy, in which the term would begin immediately and end when the term was scheduled to end.  (B) All members shall be residents oft the town. $3.05.059 ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES.  (A) At the first regular meeting each year following June 30, the Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary. The Secretary need not be a member of the Board. The name and contact information for each officer shall be immediately forwarded to the Town Clerk. Any subsequent (B) The Board shall set a date (Ex: 2nd Thursday of each month), time and place to conduct its regular meeting. The schedule ofr regular meetings for the Board shall be maintained in the (C) The Board shall hold a minimum of 4 scheduled meetings per year. Special meetings may be called by Chair, the Manager, or 2 members oft the Board., All meetings of the Board shall be conducted ina a public, accessible place. All official meetings of the Board shall be held in a town- owned building or on the town's campus. All meetings shall be open to the public, shall be conducted under the rules of order established by Council, and shall be in accordance with state laws, in particular, the Open Meetings Law. A written agenda shall be prepared and distributed to all Board members and the Liaison at least 48 hours prior to all meetings. Copies oft the agenda shall be available to the public at the meeting. A written record of minutes of each meeting shall be kept byt the Secretary or, int their absentee, a designated person and shall include information on attendance, findings, recommendations, and actions taken by the Board. A draft copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk within 10 business days oft the meeting. At the next regular meeting of the Board, the draft minutes shall be presented to the Board for official acceptance. Within 10 days of adoption by the Board, a signed copy of the minutes shall be provided to the Town Clerk for retention. In accordance with applicable law, minutes of Board meetings are public record. Board minutes shall be posted ont the Town's web page ina a manner consistent with the process of posting Town Council minutes.  change in officers shall also bet forwarded to the Town Clerk.  Office of Town Clerk.    River Bend7 Town Council Oct. 10,2 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page1 19of43  (D) A quorum, comprised of more than halft the current membership, shall be present at the meeting to take any official action required or authorized by this subchapter. Only appointed Board members are eligible to vote. The Chair is eligible to vote on all matters. (E) The Board may adopt by-laws, rules, and other procedures noti inconsistent with the town's ordinances and laws of North Carolina, with approval by the Town Manager. (F) Pursuant to G.S. 5 160D-109, members of appointed boards providing advice to the Town Council shall not vote on recommendations regarding any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome oft the matter being considered is reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on the member. (G) Any official recommendation, arising out of the Board, shall be submitted in writing to the Town Council through the Board's liaison ort the Town Manager. (H) Board activities, events, functions (not to include official Board meetings) may be held at non- town owned property orf facilities, with the written consent oft the property owner, provided that the activity does not conflict with any other provision of the Town's Code of Ordinances. (A) No appointment to fill a vacancy on an. Advisory Board shall be made until the vacancy has been advertised for at least 2 weeks. Applicants are encouraged to attend the Council meeting where their consideration of appointment is scheduled, whereby they willl bei introduced to the  $3.05.070 APONTMEN/AEMOVALTON BOARD  Council.  (B) The following application procedure shall bet followed by all applicants:  (1) Any person interested in appointment to an Advisory Board shall complete and submit an (2) Before being considered for appointment, an applicant must have attended at least1 (3) All applications for appointment will be reviewed by the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall consider all applicants and submit a recommendation for appointment to the (4) The Advisory Board Liaison shall submit the appointment recommendation to the Town (C). Advisory Board members may resign at any time for any reason. All resignations must be immediately reported in writing or via email to the Town Manager by the Chair, orl Liaison. Once a member's resignation becomes effective, that member may only be considered for (D) The Council may remove a Board member, ati its discretion, by vote in an open meeting. Al Board member who misses 3 consecutive meetings without being excused by the Board shall be  Advisory Board Application.  meeting of the Advisory Board they request to be appointed to.  Town Council. Council.  reappointment following the procedure described herein.  considered to have resigned membership in the Board.    River Bend Town Council Oct. 10,2 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page: 20of43  (E) Council members may not serve on an Advisory Board. Upon appointment or election to the Council, an Advisory Board member shall immediately resign from the Advisory Board or be  removed from the Advisory Board by a vote of the Council.  ADVISORY BOARD LIAISON  $3.05.080 ESTABLISHMENT. $3.05.081 PURPOSE  An Advisory Board Liaison Section is hereby created and established.  As codified in Chapter 3.05 of the Town Code of Ordinances, the Town of River Bend has multiple Advisory Boards. In addition to the Advisory Boards listed therein, the town may also have other groups that function in roles similar to an. Advisory Board (such as Community' Watch, Board of Adjustment, etc.). Also, from time to time, the Town Council (Council) may create a special committee to address a particular topic. A member of Council may be appointed to serve as liaison for such groups (Board). Liaison appointments are only made by an official action of Council. The purpose oft this section is to  define the role ofal liaison. $3.05.082 ROLE OFI LIAISON  (A) AC Councl-appointed liaison is not a member of the Board. Rather, the liaison is a resource to support the Board in the completion of its assigned duties, subject to thei following guidelines: (1) Al liaison has no authority to: supervise or manage the Board. The liaison shall not take part in (2) Generally put, a liaison shall not attempt to influence the work or recommendations of the Board. More specifically, a liaison shall not take part in the Board's deliberations or a) The Board requests the liaison's participation in a particular discussion. The liaison'sinput shall represent the position of Council, or the liaison shall identify their input as b) The liaison determines that he/she must speak up in order to remind the Board of Council's directives, town policies, the Open Meetings Law, public records requirements or other specific information which may be necessary to prevent the Board from taking  any votes or decision making oft the Board.  discussions unless:  representing their personal opinion.  inappropriate action.  (B) The liaison shall be mindful that the Board is only taking action or doing work that is within the Board's Power and Duties as outlined herein or as otherwise prescribed by Council. If such a deviation occurs, the liaison shall notify the Board's Chairperson. Ifsuch deviations continue, the (C) The liaison shall serve as the conduit between the Council and the Board. The liaison shall bring to the Council any requests from the Board, such as, but not limited to, thei following: (1) Questions about the Board's: scope of work. (2) Requests from the Board to change the Board's scope of work. (3) Requests of town resources to further the Board's work.  liaison shall notify the Mayor, Council and Town Manager.    River Bend Town Council Oct, 10,2 2024 Work Session Minutes Page: 21of43  (4) Recommendations from the Board to the Council. All recommendations from al Board shall be provided in writing and signed byt the Board's Chairperson. The liaison shall follow the town's agenda policy for placing the recommendation. on the next Council agenda. Similarly, the liaison shall bring to the Board any directions, requests, or concerns from the Council. (D) The liaison should attend all regular meetings of the Advisory Board. When they cannot, they should notifytheir back-upand' the back-up: should attend. The liaison shall stay informed of Board activity/action by attending Board meetings or conferring with its members. The liaison shall update the Council at least quarterly (per fiscal year) on the work of the Board by submitting a written report of Board actions. The report shall be included in the Council's regular meeting agenda packet during the months of October, January, April and July. Such reports shall represent  the Board's action during the previous quarter.  $3.05.083 BOARD OVERSIGHT  (A) Ifa Board member or member of the publici feels that there is an issue with the operations of the Board, they may speak to the liaison about their concern, in an effort to seek a remedy or (B) If the liaison is unable to resolve the issue, the liaison shall bring the issue to the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and Town Manager for discussion and possible further action. If the issue requires Council action, the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem shall bring the issue to the Council by following the (C) Ifal liaison feels that there is an issue withi the operations of the Board, they shall speak to Board's Chairperson. If the issue is not resolved, the liaison shall bring the issue to the Council for  clarification.  town's agenda policy.  consideration by following thet town's agenda policy.  This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.  Adopted this the 10th day of October, 2024  Moruj if (Budly Mh Morris T. "Buddy" Sheffield, Mayof Pro Tem  ATTEST:  Mrtsno Kristie J. Nablès, Town Gérk, MMC    River Bend7 Oct. Town 10,2 Council 2024 Work Session! Page22of43 Minutes  TRAFFIC CONCERNS  CANEBRAKE LANE AT CANEBRAKE  DRIVE  RIVER BEND, NC  POLICE OF RIVE  1981  AR  SEPTEMBER 2024  REPORT COMPLETED BY:  RIVER BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT  SGT. S.M. FELL  ITEM 6    River Bend Town Council Work Session! Oct. 10, Minutes 2024 Page 23of43  Table of Contents  Complaint History  Page 3  Prior History  Page 3  Geography and Demographics  Page 4  Speed Study Defined  Page 5  Speed Survey Results Recommendations  Page 5  Page 6  Speed Survey Results Printouts  Page 7  Additional Calming Devices  Page 10  ITEM 6    River Bend7 Town Council P ang6efishw 10, Minutes 2024 Page: 24of43  Complaint History:  On September 16, 2024, aj phone call tot the River Bend Police Department was received from the River Bend Public Works Department in reference to speed bumps being placed int the  roadway oft the Canebrake Dr. area.  Upon investigation oft the speed bumps, it was observed that there were two (2) sets of speed bumps placed in the roadway. One set was located att the intersection of Canebrake Ln. and Canebrake Dr. The second set was in or around the intersection of Canebrake Dr. and  Stillwater Ct.  Officers spoke to citizens within the Canebrake community and discovered that residents took it upon themselves to purchase and place the speed bumps on their street due to several residents in the area and delivery personal speeding on their road. Upon speaking to the citizens further about the issue, the main complaint appeared to bet traffic speeding around the turn on to  Canebrake Dr. from Canebrake Ln.  The speed bumps were: removed by the citizens upon request.  Prior History:  There are: no known crashes that have occurred with this community.  There has not been any complaints oftraffic violations reported in the past that could be located  inl RMS.  ITEM 6    River Bend7 Pa apg. Town t.2p24 Council Work Session Minutes Page 25of43  Geography and Demographics of Canebrake:  The Canebrake community is made up of29: residential homes  Thej posted speed limit is currently 25 M.P.H. Canebrake Ln. is 177 feet long  Majority of residents in the Canebrake community are over the age ofs sixty (60) This is a very active community among neighbors interacting with each other by walking  to various events they host each week within the community The residents can be found daily walking for exercise The Canebrake community does not have sidewalks  There are approximately five (5) children living in the community The youngest children are between four (4) and five (5)  There are no outlets to Canebrake  There is only one (1) entry and exit to the community  The two (2)youngest children reside at the intersection of Canebrake Ln. and Canebrake  Dr.  The children ride their bicycle in the roadway  ITEM 6    River Bend Town Councii P aog. 69,2 2p3 Work SessionMinutes Page 26of43  What is a Speed Study:  A: speed study is an analysis of the speeds at which vehicles are traveling on a particular road or section ofroad. This type ofs study is typically conducted by local or state transportation agencies in order to identify areas where speeding is aj problem and to develop strategies for addressing the issue. Speed studies can be used to assess the effectiveness of speed limit enforcement, engineering solutions (such as speed bumps), and public education campaigns. One ofthe traditional methods for conducting a speed study is to use ai radar gun to measure the speeds or passing vehicles, but this requires the time of personnel. Speed studies are: important tools for transportation planners and engineers, as they can help identify areas where speeding is a problem and where safety improvements are: needed.  Speed Survey:  A speed study was conducted the week of September 16th through September 20th, 2024. The results oft the speed study shows that four (4) vehicles were between 16-20 miles per hour (MPH). One (1) vehicle was travelling 26-30 MPH. These vehicles were: recorded on the All Traffic Solutions radar calming device while making ai right turn from Canebrake Ln. onto  Canebrake Dr.  During this speed study, there were 101 vehicles that made the right turn from Canebrake Ln. onto Canebrake Dr. The peak travel times were between 1400 to 1800 hours during the day.  The speed study results are attached to this report.  Recommendations:  After the speed study results were gathered, lengthy discussions with traffic specialists held, and on-scene observations oft the Canebrake roadway; the River Bend Police Department  makes the following recommendations.  The: recommendations made are the least intrusive to the community, easiest to enforce The first recommendation is to start with one (1) stop sign on the Canebrake Ln. at Canebrake Dr. This will force drivers to reduce speed and stop prior to making the right turn on  and can take place quickly without high cost to the town.  to Canebrake Dr.  ITEM 6    RiverE Bend1 Town Council Work Pa Session ag 1.2026 Minutes Page 27of43  Canebrake Ln. is 177 feet long from Shoreline Dr. to Canebrake Dr. The Average car in the United States is 14 feet and 7i inches. This would allow approximately eleven (11) vehicles to fit in that span or several school buses. Thej prospect ofat traffic buildup that would cause any  influence oftraffic on Shoreline Dr. would be highly improbable.  The second recommendation would be to place a "Slow, Children at Play" sign on Canebrake Ln. The sign location would be approximately halfway between Shoreline Dr. and  Canebrake Dr. facing the entrance of the community.  ITEM 6    9/20/24, 1:381 PM  Canebrake Dr- Google Maps  7  River Bend Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session Minutes Page: 280f43  Google Maps Canebrake Dr  Google  Imagery 02024 Alrbus, Mapc data 02024 Google 20ft  Canebrake Dr  ymdnn  Onosn  Directions  Save  Nearby Sendt to  Share  phone  River Bend, NC 28562    1/3  -INA-    River BendT Town Council bySpeed Page29 oe eh eyB  ALLTRAFFIC SOLUTIONS  Canubrels  Volume  -  Start: 2024-09-13 End: 2024-09-19 Times: 0:00:00-23:59:59  Speed Bins: Size 5, Range 1 to 150 Time View: Byl Hour (Total Volumes)  1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 96 101 Time to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Speed Avg Total 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 BO 85 90 95 100 150 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 1:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13.0 1 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 3:00 0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.0 1 4:00 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 1 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 6:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 7:00 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.5 6 8:00 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.0 5 9:00 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.7 3 10:00 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.7 7 D0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.7 3 12:00 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.6 5 13:00 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.5 8 14:00 1 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.2 17 15:00 0 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.9 12 16:00 2 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.9 21 18:00 8 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.8 23 19:00 1 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.7 9 20:00 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.1 7 21:00 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12.0 2 22:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 23:00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12.0 1 Total 17 82 47 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 9.3 151  17:00 0 10 6 2 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11.4 19  Generated by Stephen Fell on 09-20-2024  ITEM 6    9  ALLTRAFFIC SOLUTIONS  RiverBegdT Town Council Volume.bySpeed Rockledge, WB  Start: 2024-09-13 End: 2024-09-19 Times: 0:00:00-23:59:59  Speed Bins: Size 5, Range 1 to 150 Time View: By Hour (Total Volumes)  Total Volume by Speed Distribution  1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-55 56-60 61-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91-95 96-100 101-150  0  30  60  90  Volume over Time  30  20  10  0  0 0  Generated by Stephen Fell on 09-20-2024  ITEM 6    IO  River Bend" Oct. Town 10, Council 2024 Work Session! Page 310 Minutes of43  Why does that speed limit sign  say 19 %2 mph? May 4, 2023 by Katie Anastas, KTOO    SPÉED LIMIT 194  Asign at the airport tells drivers to go no faster than191/2mph.  (Katie. Anastas/KI0OAudio Player  00:00 00:00  Onar rainy afternoon at the. Airport Dike Trail, Laura Minne is walking her dog, Bodhi. Over on the airport side of the fence, a  ITEM 6    River Bend Oct. Town 10, Council 2024 Work Session! Page Minutes 32of43  speed limit sign tells drivers to go: no faster than 19 1/2miles per  hour.  When asked if she has a theory for why it's such a specific  number, Minne laughs.  "Ican only imagine, )) she says. "Whoever did itl has to be pretty  wonderful to have that humor.' ))  Airport Manager Patty Wahto says that person was a member of the airfield crew several years ago. The: idea was to get the attention of the many workers who were driving faster than the  actual speed limit of 20 mph.  "When the 20 mph signs were posted, you could ask people what the speed limit was, )) Wahto wrote in an email. "They would either answer that they didn'tl know, or that they didn'tthink  there was a speed limit posted."  Studies show drivers remember fewer details about routes they're more familiar with. Dwight Hennessy is a professor at Buffalo State University who studies traffic psychology.  "The reality is, we can't pay 100% perfect, focused attention on everything all the time, )) Hennessy said. "Ifyou havea a monotonous environment, where everything is the same, breaking itup grabs our attention. We're more likely to process  things once we've paid attention to them. ))  That'swhy the 19 1/2 sign works, he said. It stands out, which  makes drivers think about the speed limit more.  ITEM 6    River Bend Town Council 1a Work Session Oct. 10, Minutes 2024 Page 33of43  Time will tell whether the temporary speed limit and radar signs will reduce wintertime crashes on Egan. But, at the airport, the19  1/2 sign seems to be doing the trick.  The Science and Safety of  Speed Limits  SPEED LIMIT 13  In thej past week or SO I've driven past two speed limit signs that particularly caught my attention. Iwas ablet to get aj photo of one oft them (pictured above.) Not10 mph or even 15  mph. 13.  That's odd, Is said aloud to myself.  ITEM 6    River Bend Oct. Town 10, Council 2024 13 Work SessionN Minutes Page 34of43  Then I got to wondering : Ist the: speed limit set 13 mph because of speed and safety risks (acceptable at 101 mph, but too dangerous at 15 mph), orl because oft thej psychology of using an uncommon number. Is the posted speed limit set to a different number to catch our  attention and, thereby encourage us tol be mindful of our speed?  Why Install an All-Way Stop?  An all-way stop is an effective and cost-efficient way to improve the safety of an intersection and reduce the risk of serious crashes. Converting intersections into all-way stops has been shown to reduce fatalities and injuries by 77 percent. The N.C. Department of Transportation recommends an all-way stop only after a thorough evaluation of the intersection. That evaluation includes an analysis of the traffic volumes, crash history, sight distance and a field investigation.  Benefits of an All-Way Stop  Improves safety while causing a minimal increase ini travel time. Are more predictable compared to traffic signals. roundabout, can be funded and constructed. Are more cost-effective than otheri types of safety projects.  Reduces the need for drivers to wait until there is a safe gap in opposing traffic. Can serve as a temporary solution yntil a permanent improvement, such as a  Top 5 benefits of speed bumps  Speed bumps as speed limit controllers. Speed bumps as traffic controllers. Speed bumps for traffic calming control. Speed bumps as a regulator ofi the parking area. Speed bumps as a savior during the slippery winter.  Speed bumps as speed controllers for drivers' and pedestrians' safety.  ITEM 6    River Bend Town Council 14 Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 35of43  Learn more about traffic calming measures, besides police enforcement, that help slow traffic and increase safety. Sources: Global Designing Cities Initiative & SMATS Traffic  Calming Measures About  Ended on Jun 30, 2023 1p participant 5 phases Share  D  3  Traffic Circles Add a round center island to intersections. Drivers must slow down and change directions to navigate. These circles require drivers to slow down and pay attention to their surroundings in order to maneuver around them. Traffic circles create pedestrian crossing and landscaping opportunities, making them ideal for busier residential roads with traffic cut-through and higher speeds. Traffic circles are NOT  roundabouts.  ITEM 6    River Bend" Town Council Work SessionMinutes Oct. 10,2 2024 Page 36of43  15  Speed BumpslHumpsTables Rounded, raised areas of pavement that require drivers tor reduce their speed in order to maintain comfort and prevent vehicle damage. Speed bumps/humps can reduce the average speed by 10-25% between humps.  ITEM 6    River Bend Town Council Work Session Oct. 10, Minutes 2024 Page 37of43  6  N  S    Chicanes Pairs of bump outs that introduce curves into otherwise straight roads and encourage people to drive 10-30 percent slower as they weave through them. This requires motorists to steer back and forth in order to navigate the road, causing speed reductions and more cautious driving. Chicanes work best on low volume roadways with  lower speed limits, making them ideal for residential neighborhoods.  ITEM 6    7  River Bend Town Council Oct. 10,2024 Work Session! Minutes Page 38of43  Bump Outs Strategically narrow streets and intersections to encourage people to slow down. Additionally, bump outs reduce pedestrian crossing distances. Check out the intersection of Paint Street and Second Street to see these in person.  ITEM 6    River Bendl Town Council 1B Work Session Oct. 10, Minutes 2024 Page 39of43  Ay  GA  a  Lane narrowing can be accomplished through widening of sidewalks, creating bicycle lanes, landscaping, or inserting raised medians in the center of the roadway. Narrow lanes encourage driver alertness, and cause motorists to slow down in order to increase driving comfort. Narrowed lanes also contribute to residential areas by providing more  room for pedestrian activity and greener streets.  ITEM 6    9/20/24, 2:43 PM  25MPH Flashing Speed Limit Sign  19  River BendT Town Council Oct. 10, 2024 Work Session! 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