AEDAPOEATEDS MINUTES OFTHE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE SHARPSBURG BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 3, 2014 7:30 PM Mayor Weaver called the meeting to order and Commissioner Garrett offered invocation. Mayor Weaver led the Pledge of Allegiance. Tracy Sullivan, Town Clerk called the roll. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Garrett, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Virgil, Commissioner Etheridge and Commissioner Collie. Town Manager, Elton Daniels and Mr. Pridgen, Town Attorney were also present. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Daniels expressed thanks from Christian Life Fellowship for the Town's 's support during their event held on April 12, 2014 at Sharpsburg Baptist Church. Michael Grover with Tri-County League asked the Board for financial support to install stadium lights on Davis Ball Field. The lights would enable the league to grow and hold games closer to the home community. Pending the approval of the upcoming budget and the fact that the ball field is outside the Town's City limits the Board would need to have more discussion regarding the request. Mayor Weaver advised that the League return to the Board once an agreement is reached with Mr. Davis. Rocky Mount Councilman Wiggins addressed the Board on behalf of NCLM Board of Directors. He encouraged the Town's participation and membership with the NCLM. He also mentioned that he was a candidate for the 7th Judicial District Court Judge. CITIZEN PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS None 1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT & REGULAR AGENDA Commissioner Garrett made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda. Commissioner Collie seconded the motion. The motion carried. The Consent Agenda items were as follows: April 1, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes April 8, 2014 Budget Workshop Minutes April 22, 2014 Budget Workshop Minutes May 22, 2014 Budget Workshop Minutes BUDGET PRESENTATION Mr. Daniels, Town Manager/Budget Officer presented the 2014/2015 Budget to the Board and Citizens. Kevin O'Donnell briefed the Board and citizens concerning the recommended 5% electric rate increase for the upcoming year. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Etheridge made a motion to hold a public hearing for the 2014/2015 Budget on June 16, 2014 at 6:00pm. Commissioner Garrett seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Garrett made a motion to change the Agenda Meeting time from 7:00pm until 6:00pm and the Regular Meeting from 7:30pm until 6:30pm. Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Garrett made a motion to approve the Joint Cooperative Agreement, Down East Home Consortium. Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion. The motion carried. CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Garrett made a motion to go into closed session to discuss economic development and a personnel matter pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11 (a) (4) and (6). Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. OPEN SESSION Commissioner Virgil made a motion to re-enter open session. Commissioner Collie seconded the motion. The motion carried. 2 ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Virgil made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Collie seconded the motion. The motion carried. hlaoiy Wpaer Date Barly Approved Mayor - 0o guniuon Town Clerk 3