CORPORATED 6 MINUTES OFTHE REGULAR MEETING OFTHE SHARPSBURG BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 5, 2014 6:30 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. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Randy Weaver, Commissioner Garrett, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Virgil, Commissioner Etheridge and Commissioner Collie. Town Manager, Elton Daniels and Mr. Pridgen, Town Attorney were also present. RECOGNITION Mr. Daniels recognized Bob League, City of Rocky Mount Transportation Planner. Mr. Daniels recognized Wyatt McGhee, UCPCOG. PRESENTATIONS Pam Gould - Nash Community College, Director of College and Career readiness spoke in reference to the programs that are offered by NCC to help people become workforce ready. Commissioner Virgil had previously expressed to Ms. Gould the need for such programs in the Sharpsburg Community. Ms. Gould stated that she was working diligently to bring the needed programs to Sharpsburg ift there was enough participation. 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: July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Etheridge made a motion to approve the 2014-2015-1 Budget Amendments. Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. 1 Commissioner Garrett made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-5 Signifying Approval of the Tax Collections for FY 2013-2014 Wilson County Tax Settlement. Commissioner Collie seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Garrett made a motion for Commissioner Moore to assign the Town's 100 points towards the East Railroad Street project at the TAC Public Hearing. Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion. The motion carried. Commissioner Garrett made a motion to table the issue of signs being placed on US 301 directing large trucks to the inside lane. Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. The Board instructed Mr. Daniels to seek advice from Bob League and the Technical Coordinating Committee. Commissioner Garrett made a motion to table possible economic development in the Edgecombe Count section of Sharpsburg. Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion. The Board asked that Mr. Daniels contact the property owner and gather additional information. Commissioner Etheridge made a motion to table taking action on the restoration of the possible civil war barracks. Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. The Board asked Mrs. Sullivan to gather additional information on the possibility and resources available for restoring the site. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Elton Daniels, Town Manager read his report. (Report Attached) CITIZEN PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS Troy Jenkins Mr. Jenkins was concerned about the ditches behind his property that need to be cut and cleaned out. Roscoe Pender - Mr. Pender asked for further clarification on the 5% electric rate increase and the 7% sales tax increase passed on from the State of North Carolina. Allen Ricks Mr. Ricks was upset that the Right ofWay on Pittman Street had not been mowed. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Collie made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Virgil seconded the motion. The motion carried. 92-14 Date Bamlyws Approved Mayor POCAN - O0sonn Town Clerk 2