TOWN OF RIVER BEND 45 Shoreline Drive River Bend, NC 28562 T 252.638.3870 F 252.638.2580 www.verbendnc.org - RIVER BEND TOWN COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA Regular Meeting April 17, 2025 River Bend Town Hall = 45 Shoreline Drive 5:00 p.m. Pledge: Leonard 1. Call to Order (Mayor Bledsoe Presiding) 2. Recognition of New Residents 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda 4. Addresses to the Council - NONE 5. Public Comment The public comment period is set aside for members of the public to offer comments to the Council. It is the time for the Council to listen to the public. It is not a Question & Answer session between the public and the Council or Staff. All comments will be directed to the Council. Each speakermay: speak foru up to 3 minutes. A member of staff will serve as timekeeper. A sign-up sheet is posted by the meeting room door and will be collected priort to the start of the Public Comment Period. Speakers will be called on by the Mayor in the order that they signed up. In order to provide for the maintenance of order and decorum, the Council has adopted a policy for this section of the meeting. A copy of the policy is posted by the door for your review. Please follow the policy. If you have a specific question for staff, you are encouraged to contact the Town Manager or the appropriate Department Head at another time. 6. Public Hearings - NONE 7. Consent Agenda All items listed under this section are considered routine by the Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no. separate discussion of these items. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Approve: Minutes of March 13, 2025 Work Council Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2025 Special Council Meeting 8. Special Presentations A. CAC Median Project = Brenda Hall & Elena Ruth Landscape Design B. Craven-Pamlico Regional Library - Katherine Clowers 9. Town Manager's Report = Delane Jackson Activity Reports A. Monthly Police Report by Chief Joll B. Monthly Water Resources Report by Director of Public Works Mills C. Monthly Work Order Report by Director of Public Works Mills D. Monthly Zoning Report by Assistant Zoning Administrator McCollum River Bend Town Council Regular Meeting April 17, 2025 Page 2 of 2 Administrative Reports: 10. CAC - Councilwoman Benton A. CAC Report B. VOTE = Sponsorship Policy 11. Finance = Councilman Leonard A. Financial Report - Finance Director B. VOTE = Craven-Pamlico Regional Library Funding Request 12. Environment & Waterways - Councilman Leonard A. EWAB Report 13. Planning Board - Councilman Sheffield A. Planning Board Report 14. Parks & Recreation = Councilman Weaver A. Parks and Rec Report B. Organic Garden Report 15. CLOSED SESSION - NCGSS 143-318.11(a)(6) 16.Adjournment ITEM 7 River Bend Town Council Work Session Minutes March 13, 2025 Town Hall 5:00 p.m. Present Council Members: Mayor Mark Bledsoe Lisa Benton Brian Leonard Kathy Noonan Jeff Weaver Buddy Sheffield Town Manager: Delane Jackson Town Clerk: Kristie Nobles Finance Director: Mandy Gilbert Town Attorney: Trey Ferguson Members of the Public Present: 10 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bledsoe called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the River Bend Town Hall with a quorum present. VOTE = Approval of Agenda Councilwoman Benton motioned to accept the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion = Asset Management Plan Resolution The Town Manager stated that the Council has approved an Asset Management Plan for the town's water system only. He stated that the presented resolution would apply to the water and wastewater system and could earn the town points on future grants. VOTE - Asset Management Plan Resolution Councilwoman Noonan motioned to approve Asset Management Plan Resolution as presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) Discussion = Sponsorship policy The Town Attorney stated the Council had previously asked him to create a Donations and Sponsorship Policy. He stated that the draft of that policy is included in the agenda, and it allows the manager and council to have editorial control. The Town Manager stated that he was in favor of the part of the policy that allows sponsorship applicants who are denied by him to appeal to the Council. The Council agreed to review the drafted policy and present it to the advisory boards for their feedback. Discussion- Meeting Start Time Councilman Leonard stated that he would like to change the Regular Meeting start time from 7:00 pm to 5:00 pm. VOTE- Meeting Start Time Councilman Leonard motioned to change the regular meeting start time to 5.00 p.m. beginning in April. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM: 7 River Bend' Town Council Work Session Minutes March 13, 2025 Discussion - Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2of4 The Manager stated that the presented Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been completed by the town's 4 county regional work group and is ready for submission to the state for review and approval. The Manager stated that he is currently working on another grant that requires references to the plan. The Council agreed to vote on the plan at the next council meeting. REVIEW = Agenda for the March 20, 2025, Council Meeting The Council reviewed the agenda for the March 20, 2025, Council Meeting. ADOURMMENTRECESS There being no further business, Councilman Sheffield moved to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. Kristie J. Nobles, MMC, NCCMC Town Clerk ITEM 7 River Bend' Town Council Work Session Minutes March 13, 2025 3of4 RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF RIVER BEND, NORTH CAROLINA Adopting and Implementing the Town of River Bend's Water and Wastewater Systems Asset Management Plan RESOLUTION BY GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT WHEREAS, The Town of River Bend has made a comprehensive effort to compile available information into a single document that presents an inventory and condition assessment of the water and wastewater systems infrastructure; and includes a 10-year Capital Improvements Plan with cost estimates; and includes an Operations and Maintenance Plan to ensure the proper management ofthe water and wastewater systems assets; and WHEREAS, The plan, as designed, will be updated regularly and will serve the Town well as a management tool for the planning and operation and maintenance of the water wastewater systems; and WHEREAS, The plan was presented to the Town Council of River Bend during the regular Council meeting held on March 13, 2025 for Council members' review, comment and adoption. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF RIVER BEND that the updated Town of River Bend's Water and Wastewater Systems Asset Management Plan is hereby adopted this date by the Town Council of the Town of River Bend. ADOPTED, this the 13th day of March, 2025 at River Bend, North Carolina. Mark Bledsoe, Mayor (Seal) ustgnobs 6 Kristie J.Nobles, NCCMC, MMC, Town Clerk $ INCORPORATED SEAL 1981 ITEM7 River Bend' Town Council Work Session Minutes March 13, 2025 4of4 CERTIFICATION BY RECORDING OFFICER The undersigned duly qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of River Bend does hereby certify: That the above/attached resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the State of North Carolina, as regularly adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Town Council duly held on the 13th day of March 2025; and, further, that such resolution has been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and records in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of March 2025. h sho nols Kristie J. Nobles, MMC Town Clerk ER 6 $ (SEAL) INCORPORATED SEAL 1981 ITEM7 River Bend Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 20, 2025 Town Hall 7:00 p.m. Present Council Members: Mayor Mark Bledsoe Buddy Sheffield Lisa Benton Brian Leonard Kathy Noonan Jeff Weaver Town Manager: Delane Jackson Finance Director: Mandy Gilbert Police Chief: Sean Joll Town Clerk: Kristie Nobles Town Attorney: David Baxter Members of the Public Present: 7 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bledsoe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the River Bend Town Hall with a quorum present. VOTE - Agenda - Addition / Deletion Councilman Weaver motioned to amend the agenda by adding Designation of Applicant's Agent as item 11C. The motion carried unanimously. VOTE = Approval of Agenda Councilman Weaver motioned to accept the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor presented the Council with the Consent Agenda. Counciwoman Benton moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Within this motion, the following items were approved: A. Approve: Minutes of February 13, 2025 Work Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025 Special Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025 Special Council Meeting TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT The Manager gave the following updates: The bid opening for WWTP Enhancements, Phase 1 is April 3 at 2:00. He stated this is the third time soliciting bids. The Pickleball bid proposal has been re-bid after not receiving any bids at the first bid opening. .The Town has received official notification of the $3.5 million grant and the $7 million loan offer for the town's water and sewer projects. ITEM7 River Bend Town Council Regular Session Minutes March: 20, 2025 The BIRM media replacement project should be completed within one week. There were 2of10 issues with rental equipment that prevented it from being completed sooner. The Town has received the digital sign trailer, and it is set up at the entrance of Town Hall as a demonstration. The Town will have an intern in the Finance Department over the summer that is funded by the Golden Leaf Foundation. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS PARKS & RECREATION - Councilman Weaver Councilman Weaver provided the following report from the March meeting. Bingo Night was a great success with 48 attendees, and all requested to repeat the event. The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 19 from 2-4 PM at the River Bend Country Club. In addition to the hunt, there will be crafts for the kids, face painting and a magician. The Board is planning several events in May to mark Mental Health Awareness Month including a Mother's Day Wellness Brunch on May 4, an outdoor Yoga class on May 10 and a 5k fun run later in the month. In June, the Board is planning to hold another Blood Drive and a Music in the Park event. He stated that all meetings are open to the public. RIVER BEND COMMUNITY ORGANIC GARDEN Councilman Weaver gave the following report from the March meeting: Bingo Night was a great success with 48 attendees, and all requested to repeat the event. The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 19 from 2-4 PM at the River Bend Country Club. In addition to the hunt, there will be crafts for the kids, face painting and a magician. The Board is planning several events in May to mark Mental Health Awareness Month including a Mother's Day Wellness Brunch on May 4, an outdoor Yoga class on May 10 and a 5k fun run later in the month. In June, the Board is planning to hold another Blood Drive and a Music in the Park event. CAC - Councilwoman Benton Counciwoman Benton gave the following report from the March meeting: CAC met on March 19 and discussed upcoming events, such as the Festive Awards, Arbor Day and a possible fall hayride. Their next meeting is May 21 at 4:00 pm at the Municipal Building. At this time Mayor Bledsoe read the 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation. (see attached) FINANCE = Councilman Leonard Financial Report - Finance Director, Mandy Gilbert, presented the financial statement for the month of February to the Council. She stated the total of the Town's Cash and Investments as of February 28, 2025, were $3,253,170 and Ad' Valorem Tax Collections for FY24-25 were $944,739 and Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Collections were $70,463. Discussion = Water Supply Study Plan Resolution The Manager stated that the Water Study Supply Plan was completed in September 2024 and that it was a fully funded grant project. He stated that he has requested the final reimbursement owed to the town for the project and was told that the presented resolution is the only remaining document needed to receive the reimbursement. VOTE - Water Supply Study Plan Resolution Councilman Leonard motioned to approve the Water Supply Study Resolution as presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) ITEM 7 River Bend Town Council Regular Session Minutes March 20, 2025 Discussion = Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution 3of1 10 The Manager stated that the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution is required to apply for a grant for HGMP Funding. VOTE - Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution Councilman Leonard motioned to approve the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution as presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) PUBLIC SAFETY - Councilwoman Noonan Councilwoman Noonan stated that Community Watch met on Wednesday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building and Luci Avery has resigned due to relocating. She stated they are in need of volunteers and the next meeting is June 18, 2025. Discussion = Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan The Manager stated that the 2025 Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan had been presented to the Council at a previous meeting and displayed a copy of the plan if the public wished to view it. VOTE - Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Councilwoman Noonan motioned to approvethe Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution as presented. The motion carried unanimously. (see attached) MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor presented the following report. As I come to the end of my first three months as Mayor, 1 want to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me during this transition into my new role. I deeply appreciate all the advice, suggestions, and encouragement I've received along the way. While I'm on the topic of thanks, - would especially like to recognize our hard-working Public Works team for their quick and effective response during the recent snow and ice storms. During the ice storm, we not only faced a 12-hour power outage but also had numerous tree branches fall, some of which blocked our streets. Thanks to the dedication and swift actions of our Public Works department, all our streets were clear by mid-morning, even before the ice had fully melted. They've done an outstanding job, and I want to take this opportunity to applaud their efforts. Currently, our Public Works team is working on an important and labor-intensive project- replacing the Birm water filter media to improve the quality of our drinking water here in the Town of River Bend. This project is crucial for our community's well-being, and I'm grateful for their continued hard work. As mentioned, Arbor Day is this week, and we'll be dedicating a tree on Saturday morning. I hope to see you there, even as fumble through my Arbor Day speech! Thank you all for being here tonight, and may God bless you in all your endeavors. CLOSED SESSION Counciman Sheffield motioned to go into Closed Session under NCSG $143-318.11(a/3 to consult with our attorney. The Council entered Closed Session at 7:32 p.m. OPEN SESSION Councilman Sheffield motioned to return to Open Session at 8:28 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM7 River Bend Town Council Regular Session Minutes March: 20, 2025 4of10 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilman Sheffield moved to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Kristie J. Nobles, MMC Town Clerk ITEM 7 River Bend' Town Council Regular Session Minutes March 20, 2025 TOWN OF RIVER BEND 45 Shoreline bPNe River Bend, NC 28562 981 T 252.638.3870 F 252.638.2580 www.rverbendno.org PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife, and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and WHEREAS, trees in our town increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source ofj joy and spiritual renewal. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Bledsoe, Mayor of the Town of River Bend, do hereby proclaim March 21, 2025 as Arbor Day in the Town of River Bend, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. HEREUNTO, I set my hand and cause the Seal ofthe Town of River Bend to be affixed this 20th day of March, 2025. Mark Bledsoe Mayor Attest: Kusts-ndes Kristie J. Nobles, MMC, NCCMC Town Clerk 1981 CA ITEM 7 River Bend Town Council Regular Session Minutes March: 20, 2025 6of10 RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF RIVER BEND, NORTH CAROLINA Adopting the Town of River Bend's Water Supply Study WHEREAS, The Town of River Bend has made a comprehensive effort to evaluate potential water supply and treatment options to determine the most secure and cost-effective alternative to serve the Town for the future, and WHEREAS, The applicable information and evaluation has been compiled into a single document entitled "Water Supply Study for Town of River Bend, North Carolina" dated September 27, 2024, and WHEREAS, The Water Supply Study was presented to the Town Council of River Bend during the regular Council meeting held on March 20, 2025 for Council members' review, comment and adoption. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF RIVER BEND That the Water Supply Study for the Town of River Bend, North Carolina is hereby adopted this date by the Town Council of the Town of River Bend. ADOPTED, this the 20th day of March, 2025 at River Bend, North Carolina. Mark Bledsoe, Mayor 0 $ INCORPORATED (SêE AL Mistus hdpos 1981 Kristie J. Nobles, NCCMC, MMC, Town Clerk ITEM 7 River Bend" Town Council Regular Session Minutes March 20, 2025 7of10 RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Organization Name (hereafter named Organization) Disaster Number: Town of River Bend 4827- Helene Applicant's State Cognizant Agency for Single. Audit purposes (If Cognizant Agency is not assigned, please indicate): N/A Applicant's Fiscal Year (FY) Start Month: July Day: 1 Applicant's Federal Employer's Identification Number 56 1291141 Applicant's Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Number 3 704 PRIMARY AGENT SECONDARY AGENT Agent's Name Delane Jackson Agent's Name Amanda Gilbert Organization Organization Town of River Bend Town of River Bend Official Position Official Position Town Manager Finance Director Mailing Address Mailing Address 45 Shoreline Drive E 45 Shoreline Drive City, State, Zip New Bern, NC 28562 City State, Zip New Bern, NC 28562 Daytime Telephone 638-3870 Daytime Telephone 638-3870 (252) (252) Facsimile Number Facsimile Number Pager or Cellular Number Pager or Cellular Number BEI ITRESOLVED: BY the govering body ofthe Organization (aj public entity duly organized under the laws ofthe State ofNorth Carolina) that the above-named Primary and Secondary. Agents arel hereby authorized to execute and file applications for federal and/or state assistance on behalf ofthe Organization for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance. Act, (Public Laws 93-288 as amended) or as otherwise available. BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named agents are authorized to represent and act for the Organization ins all dealings with the State ofNorth Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for all matters pertaining tos such disaster assistance required by the grant agreements and the assurances printed on the reverse side hereof. BEI ITI FINALLYRESOLVED" THATt the above-named: agents are authorized to acts severally. PASSED. AND APPROVED this 20th dayof March 2025 GOVERNING BODY CERTIFYING OFFICIAL Name and Title Mark Bledsoe, Mayor Name Kristie J. Nobles Name and' Title Official Position Town Clerk Name and' Title Daytime Telephone (252) 638-3870 CERTIFICATION Kristie J. Nobles Town Clerk I, (Name) duly appointed and (Title) oft the Governing Body, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy ofai resolution passed and approved by the Governing Body of River Bend (Organization) on the 20th day of March 2025, Date: March 20, 2025 Signature: hishenolg Rev. 06/02 6 INCORPORATED - SEAL 0 1981 ITEM 7 River Bend' Town Council Regular Session! Minutes March20, 2025 8of10 APPLICANT, ASSURANCES The applicanth hereby assures and certifies thatitwill comply with the FEMAr regulations, policies, guidelines andi requirements including OMB's Circulars No. A-95: and A-1 102, and FMC 744, ast theyr relate tot the application, acceptance and use ofFederal funds fort this Federally assistedp project. Also, the Applicant gives assurance and certifies with respect to and as a condition fort the grant that: 15. Itwill comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political 1.lkp possesses legala authority to apply for the grant, andt tot finance and constructt the activity ofe employees. proposed facilities; thata a resolution, molion or similara action has been duly adopted or passed as and official act oflhe applicants governing! body, authorizing the filingo ofthe 16.1 Itwill comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions ofthe application, including allt lunderstandingsa and assurances contained therein, and directing Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, ast they applyt to hospitale and educational and authorizing the person identified as the officialr represenltative of the applicantt to actin institution employees of State and local governments. connection with the application and to provide such additional information asr may be required. 17. (To the best of his/her knowledge and belief) the disaster relief work described on 2. Itwillo comply with the provisions of: Executive Order 11988, relating toF Floodplain each Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)F ProjectA Application for which Management andE Executive Order 11990, relating! lo! Protection of Wellands. Federal Financial assistance isr requested is eligiblei ina accordance with the criteria containedi in 44 Code ofF Federal Regulations, Part 206, and applicable FEMA 3.ltwilll have sufficient funds available toi meet thei non-Federal share oft the cost for Handbooks. construction projects. Suficientf funds willl be available when construction is completedt to assure effective operation andi maintenance oft the facility for the purpose constructed. 18. The emergency or disaster reliefwork therein described forv which Federal Assistance ist requested! hereunder does not orv will not duplicate benefits 4.ltwill not enteri into a construction contract(s) for they project or undertake received fort the samel loss from another source, other activities until thec conditions of theg grant program(s) havet been met. 19. Itwill (1) provide without cost to the United States alll lands, easements and 5.ltwillp provide andi maintain competent and adequate architectural engineering rights-ofway necessary for accomplishments oft the approved work; (2)! hold and supervision andi inspection att the constructions site toi insure thatt the completed save the United States free from damages due tot the approved work or Federal funding. work conforms with the approved plans and specifications; thati itwill furnish progress reportse and such otheri information as the Federalg grantor agency mayr need. 20." This assurance is giveni in consideration of and fort the purpose ofo oblaining anyanda all Federalg grants, loans, reimbursements, advances, contracts, property, 6.Itwillo operate andi maintain the facilityi in accordance with the minimum discounts of other Federalf financiala assistance extended after thec datel hereoft ftot the standards as mayb ber required orp prescribed! by the applicable Federal, State Applicant by FEMA, thats such Federal Financial assistance willl be extendedi in reliance andl local agencies fort the maintenance and operation ofs such facilities. ont ther representations and agreements made in this assurance and that the United States shall! have ther rightt to seekj judicial enforcement oft this assurance. This 7.ltwilg give the grantor agency and the Comptroller General, through any assurancei isl binding ont the applicant, itss successors, transferees, and assignees, authorized representative, access to and ther rightt to examine allr records, and the person or personsy whose signatures appear on the reverse as authorized to books, papers, or documents related tot the grant. sign this assurance on behalf oft the applicant. 8. Itwill requiret thef facilitytol be designedt to comply with the' "American 21. Itwill comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of Standard Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities/ Accessible to, the Flood! Disaster Protection. Act of 1973, Public! Law 93-234, 875 Slat. 975, approved and Usablet by the Physically Handicapped," Number A117.1-1961, ast modified December 31, 1973. Section 102/a) requires, on and after! March 2,1 1975, the purchase (41 CFR 101-17-7031). The applicantv will ber responsible for conducting offi flood insurance in communities where. such insurance is available as a conditioni for inspections toi insure compliance with these specifications byt the contractor. ther receipt of any Federal financial assistancef for construction or acquisition purposes for usei in any area that has been identified! byt the! Director, Federal Emergency 9. Itwill cause work on thep projectt to be commenced within ar reasonable time Management. Agency as an area havings special flood! hazards. The phrase' "Federal after receipto ofr notificationf from the approving! Federal agencyt that funds financiala assistance" includes any form ofk loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, havel been approved and will seel that work on thep project willl be prosecuted rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan org grant, or any other form of direct tori indirect toc completion with reasonable diligence. Federal assistance. 10. Itwill not dispose of or encumberi itst title or otheri interestsi in thes site and 22. Itwill complyy with thei insurance requiremenls ofs Section314, PL 93-288, to facilities duringt the period ofFederali interest orv while the Govemment! holds oblain and maintain any other insurance ast may! ber reasonable, adequate, bonds, whicheveri is the longer. andr necessaryt to protect againstf further loss to any propertywhich was replaced, restored, repaired, or constructed with this assistance. 11. Ita tagrees to complyv with Section 311, P.L. 93-288 andv with Title VI oft the Civil Righls Act of 1964 (PL 83-352) andi in accordance with Tille VI oft the. Act, 23. Itwill defer funding of any projects involving flexible funding until FEMA nop personi in the United Slates shal, ont the groundo ofr race, color, or national makes al favorable environmental clearance, ifthis is required. origin, bee excluded from participation in, be deniedt the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected! to discrimination under any program or activity forv which the 24. Itwill assist the! Federal grantor agencyi ini its compliance with Section 106 of applicant receives Federalf financiala assistance andi willi immediately take any the NationalH Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, (16 U.S.C. 470), measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. Ifany real property or struclure Executive Order 11593, andt the Archeological andi HistoricP Preservation Acto of isp provided ori improved with the aid ofFederal financial assistancee extendedt toti the 1966 (16 U.S,C. 469a-16 ets seq.)by consulling with the Slate Historic Applicant, this assurance shall obligatet the Applicant, orint the case of any transfer Preservation Officer on the conduct finvestigations, as necessary, toi identify ofsuchp property, any transferee, fort the period during which the real properly or properties listedi in ore eligible fori inclusion in the National Register ofH Hisloric structurei is used fora a purpose forwhich thel Federalf financial assistancei is extended placest thata are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFRI Part 800.8)by the activity, orf for anotherp purposei involving thep provision ofs similar services or benefits. andr nolifyingt the Federalg grantor agency oft thee existence ofa any such properties, andi by () complyingy witha all requirements established! by the Federal grantor agency 12.1 Itwill establish safeguards to prohibite employees from usingt their positions to avoid orn mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. forap purpose thati is or gives the appearance of being molivated! byad desire forp private gainf for themselves or olhers, particularlyt those with whom they have 25. Itwil, for any repairs ord construction financedi herewith, comply with family, business, or other ties. applicable slandards of safely, decency and sanitation andi in conformity witha applicable codes, specifications and standards; and, wille evaluate the 13. Itwill comply with ther requirements oft Title Ila and' Titel Il oft the Uniform naturalh hazardsi in areas in which the proceeds oft the grant or loan aret tobe Relocation Assistance andi Real Property AcquisitionsA Act of 1970 (PL. 91-646) used and! take appropriate action to miligate such hazards, including safe which provides forf faira and equitable treatment ofp persons displaced as ar resultof land uses and construction, practices. Federal andFederally assisted programs. STATE. ASSURANCES 14. Itwill complyy with allr requirementsi imposed by thef Federal grantor agency concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, ando other The Slate agrees to take any necessary action within State capabilities to require administrative requirements approvedi ina accordance with OMB Circular A-102, compliance with these assurances and agreements byt the applicant or to assume P.L. 93-288 as amended, and applicable Federal Regulations. responsibilily tol the! Federalg govemment for any deficiencies noti resolved to the satisfaction oft the! Regional Director. ITEM 7 River Bend Town Council Regular Session! Minutes March: 20, 2025 9of10 TOWN OF RIVER BEND RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PAMLICO SOUND REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of River Bend is vulnerable to an array of natural hazards that can cause loss of life and damages to public and private property; and WHEREAS, the County and participating municipal jurisdictions desire to seek ways to mitigate situations that may aggravate such circumstances; and WHEREAS, the development and implementation of a hazard mitigation plan can result in actions that reduce the long-term risk to life and property from hazard hazards; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the River Bend Town Council to protect its citizens and property from the effects of natural hazards by preparing and maintaining a local hazard mitigation plan; and WHEREAS, it is also the intent of the River Bend Town Council to fulfill its obligation under North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 166A: North Carolina Emergency Management Act and Section 322: Mitigation Planning of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to remain eligible to receive state and federal assistance in the event that a declared disaster affecting River Bend; and WHEREAS, the Town of River Bend actively participated in the planning process of the Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and has prepared a regional hazard mitigation plan with input from the appropriate local and state officials; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management is reviewing the Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for legislative compliance and the plan can only be approved after completion of local adoption procedures; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town Council of River Bend hereby: 1. Adopts the Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and 2. Vests the Town Manager with the responsibility, authority, and the means to: (a) Inform all concerned parties of this action. (b) Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and identify floodplain or flood-related erosion areas, and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining floodplain and/or flood-related erosion areas in order to prevent aggravation of existing hazards. ITEM 7 River Bend" Town Council Regular Session Minutes March: 20, 2025 10of10 3. Appoints the Town Manager to assure that, in cooperation with the other participating jurisdictions, the Hazard Mitigation Plan is reviewed annually and every five years as specified in the Plan to assure that the Plan is in compliance with all State and Federal regulations and that any needed revisions or amendments to the Plan are developed and presented to the River Bend Town Council for consideration. 4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the 2025 Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Adopted this 20th day of March, 2025. A / Mark Bledsoe, Mayor . 6 $ INCORPORATED (Seabo SEAL Wusthola 1981 Kristie J. Nobles, NCCMC, MMC, Town Clerk ITEM 8 To: River Bend Town Council From: Brenda Hall, Community Appearance Commission Chair Date: April 8, 2025 Reference: River Bend Plantation Median Project The Community Appearance Commission recommends that the Town Council fund and move forward with the median project on Plantation Drive as presented in the attached "River Bend Median Overall Site Plan", dated 3/18/2025 from Elena Ruth Landscape Designs. Buande Bae 4/8/2025 ITEM8 a - - - Harbour Walk - 50 - Town Hall - : - a - 7 - Craven County GIS CAC Recommendation Median Improvement Area 1 inch = 109 feet Craven County does NOTW warrant thel Intomation shound ont this map and should De used ONIY fortax: assasnentpurposes. Printed onApri7,2025: at2:30:3BPM ITEM 8 a [Jalk 0 PUGSTER BLUE DWARF BUT TERFLY PUGSTER PINK BUT RFI BUSH QUIC KFIRE HYDRANGEA BUSH ares ENERER o 0l0 AEBRBIES 1 APENE X SOFT TOUCH JAPANESE HOLLY PINKMUHLYGRASS MONDOGRASS C & DS AN à 69 7 % 0 4 0 MAGNUS PURPLE CONEFLOWER ROSE VERBENA RUSSIAN SAGE A d 5% 07 9 9 GD's RuR Sor B DE - BLACK-EYEDS SUSAN COLOR GUARDA ADAMSNEEDLE PLANT SCHEDULE OVERALL SITE PLAN SYMBOL QTY BOTANCAV/COMMOMMANE SIZE REMARKS e15 SHRUBS 20 Pugster Buddlejax BlueeD XISMNBDBT DwarfButterlyE Bush 3gal. 143h. 1-3 15 Budalejaxs Pugster PinkeButterfyE "SMNBDPT Bush 3gal. 2-3'h. 2-3' 18 E Firek Hydrangea "QuickF Fire' 5gal. 3-5'h. 3-5' 75 E TouchJapanesel Soft Touch Holly 5gal. 2-3'h. 2-3 3 29 GRASSES 3 Muhlenbergiac capillaris 3-4'h. 243'w. : PnAMany Grass 3gal. 863 Ophiopogonj Mondo Grass njaponicus 1gal. 1-2'h. 142'w. f PERENNIALS * 24 MagnusP Echinaceap CRPECAETN Magnus' 1gal. 142h. 1-2' RIVER BEND MEDIAN 15 E Verbena canadensis 1gal. 142h. E Sage abrotanoides 1gal. 3-4'h. 3-4 & E 1gal. 143'h. 3 SUCCULENTS A 20 5gal. 143h. 3-6 OVERALL SITE PLAN C AANt 03/182025 L-100 ITEM 8 - PUGSTER BLUE DWARF BUTTERFLY PUG GSTER PINKE BUT TERF FLY YBUSH QUICKFIRE HYDRANGEA BUSH ) Raly ererersaisen Sgal SOFT TOUCH: JAPANESE HOLLY PINK MUHLY GRASS MONDOGRASS a Guckriergeampiaipa OaisFIe 0 7 A 007 * pswinremsisoilars 7 ush3g : 4 AAN f Pd - Co o) MAGNUS PURPLE CONEFLOWER 09 ay ROSE VERBENA SSIAN SAGE w AR I d0 E BTaS 0 E (7125 ire' E E BMere Quick % 09 G PMinemsiasailais E E 1 C 000 BEDNANE RPargasa Cal BLACK-EYEDSUSAN B-Echinarsa Maon - B VP -Sendiei an dens & ETDNT PPMiNyCeisglws -Veela a acRyehsusaniga - :leresuaneTass Sgal Pall - PECesSaCa PLANT SCHEDULE MEDIAN 1 -FOPECELNE Mgan. SYMBOL QTY BOTANCAL/COMMOMMAVE SIZE REMARKS PmSpiL SHRUBS w C E Blueo Bush 3gal. 143h. 1-3 64 BudelsAxSMNBDPT Pugster PinkoE Butterfly Bush 3gal. 243h. 2-3 - 12 Hydiangeapaniculata' Quick Fire "QuickFire' 5gal. 3-5'h. 3-5' CeIeHeaisa QuickFire Hydrangea 27 Sofr crenata Touch. Japanese SoftT Toucht Holly 5gal. 2-3 'h. 2-3 BercTas I GRASSES Offce a 22 MARN yeS Grass capillaris 3gal. 2-3 117 CE japonicus 1gal. 142h. 142 LJ 3 PERENNIALS Echinacea Baaieg 24 E Magnus' 1gal. 1-2'h. 1-2 15 E canadensis 1gal. 1-2'h. a abrolanoides 1gal. 6 A Sage Rudbeckiah "= 3 12 Blackeyeds 1gal. 143h 03/82025 uese By L-101 ITEM8 C BNSNT Banita QuickFire' pTASRE SMNBDE 6 rMuNspeesisgilet G Ol e 49 I O AAeE o 6 & o PUGSTER BLUE DWARF BU TERFLY PUGSTER PINK BUTTERFLYBUSH HYDRANGEA 00 69 BUSH QUICKFIREH lale o O e o o R - 6 1 o o SOFT TOUCH: JAPANESE HOLLY PINKMUHLY GRASS MONDOGRASS - o - B - o o 6 A - / lari COLOR GUARD ADAM'SI NEEDLE Soft ller y5gal QD PLANT SCHEDULE MEDIAN 2 SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL/ /COMMONI NAME SIZE REMARKS 8 ink MUYS Grass A SHRUBS 6 13 Buddlejax 'SMNBDBT PwArst : Pugster Blue@ DwarfButterfly! Bush 3gal. 1-3'h. 1-3'w. 10 Buddlejax's 'SMNBDPT palas SLNBDE Bush3gal 6A Pugster Pinke ButterlyE Bush 3gal. 2-3'h. 2-3'w. o Hydrangeay paniculata Quick Fire' BaybwNE 5 Quick Fire Hydrangea 5gal. 345'h. 3-5'w. O llex crenata 'Soft Touch' Bdn ckFire 23 Soft Touch Japanese Holly 5gal. 2-3'h. 2-3'w. 3 o 6 GRASSES I Muhlenbergia capillaris 6 der 39 Pink Muhly Grass 3gal. 3-4'h. 2-3'w. O E 8 8 746 Ophiopogonj japonicus E 8 6 Mondo Grass 1gal. 142'h. 1-2'w. & 8 SUCCULENTS 3 14 Yuccai filamentosa 'Color Guard' 5gal. 1-3'h. 3-6'w. Color Guard Adam's Needle 091812025 L-102 ITEM 8 Farbar Walk a PptISySSeT ANTAIOND DR 0006 B 0000 Pb9oe Decorative Chip Gravel Walkway 788 SF) s E3 a SOFT TOUCHJ JAPANESE HOLLY PINKM MUHLY GRASS COLOR GUARD ADAMISNEI EDLE 3 8 E a csS a a 3 B0 % * PLANT PAiN SCHEDULE MEDIAN 3 SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL/ COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS csl SHRUBS 25 llex crenata' Soft Touch' 5gal. 2-3'h. 2-3'w. Soft Touch Japanese! Holly GRASSES 20 Muhlenbergia Pinkl Muhly Grass capillaris 3gal. 3-4'h. 2-3'w. SUCCULENTS E3 6 Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' 5gal. 1-3'h. 3-6'w. A Color Guard. Adam's Needle QDS - 09/1812025 L-103 V ITEM 8 RECEIVED Craven-Pamlico MAR REGIONALI LIBRARY 20 2025 05/12/25 : JWN OF RIVER BEND Mayor Mark Bledsoe. and the Town of River Bend Council, 45 Shoreline Drive New Bern, NC 28562 To the Honorable Mayor Bledsoe and River Bend Councilman: Ihope this message finds you well. I want to express my. gratitude for your support of the CPRL bookmobile and tech services that we provide to your residents. We are requesting funding of$2,921.00 in your FY26 budget. This is a pledge of $1.00 per resident, to help cover the library's operational expenses. As a vital government entity and integral part ofthe Craven County infrastructure, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library relies heavily on county and state funding for its operations. The level of state and grant funding we receive each year is directly influenced by the support from local governments, both county and municipal. For 49 years, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library has been a cornerstone of our community, providing essential reading and literacy services to residents across Craven County, including River Bend. Our library serves as a hub for personal and professional growth, offering high-speed internet access, updated computers, technical support and training, and a diverse range ofbooks in both print and electronic formats. In the first 8 months ofFY25, the library circulated over 90,000 books and hotspots, while the circulation of electronic resources (eBooks and eAudiobooks) saw a 21% increase. Moreover, we developed programming for toddlers and teens, providing new parents with opportunities to socialize and engage. In FY24 and FY25, the library successfully provided monthly outreach to River Bend via the CPRL Book/Techmobile. We also offered monthly tech classes, assisting residents with their computers and phones. As the town prepares its budget for the next fiscal year, I urge you to prioritize library funding. The allocation of $2,920.00 will be divided as follows: $2,120 for new print and electronic books, $550 for Bookmobile operations, and $250 for enriching programs for seniors at the New Bern Library. Should you have any questions regarding our library's offerings or usage statistics, or ifyou would like to discuss this further at a town council meeting, please feel free to contact me at 252-638-7812. Thank you for considering our request. Best regards, - SaluB0 GRoul Katherine Clowers tlonyda Brittany LaRowe Regional Director ofthe CPC Regional Library CPRL Finance Officer ITEM 9 POLICE RIVER BENID POLICE DEPARTMIENT MONTILY ACTIVITY REPORT 2025 2025 2025 2025 % Change ACTIVITIES % of Total Calls January February March Last 2Mos. 1 ALARMS / 911 UNKNOWN, / DISTURBANCE, / SHOTS FIRED (0) 7 5 7 0.34% 40.00% 2 ANIMAL COMPLAINTS 8 3 5 0.24% 67.00% 3 ARRESTS 2 1 1 0.05% 0.00% 4 ASSAULTS / ALL OTHER VIOLENT CRIME 1 3 1 0.05% -67.00% 5 ASSIST CITIZENS / LOCK OUT / QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES 28 17 30 1.45% 76.00% 6 ASSIST EMS / FD / FIRST RESPONDERS, / MED ASSIST 36 34 29 1.41% -15.00% 7 ASSIST MOTORISTS, / FOOT PATROLS / ALL OTHER 75 46 40 1.94% -13.00% 8 ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES 3 1 3 0.15% 200.00% 9 B &E El BUSINESS / RESIDENCE, / VEHICLE 0 2 0 0.00% -100.00% 10 CRIM. SUMM. / SUBPOENAS / WARRANTS / CIVIL COMPLAINT 10 8 8 0.39% 0.00% 11 DOMESTICS 0 0 3 0.15% 0.00% 12 FIRES / ALARM 2 1 4 0.19% 300.00% 13 IDENTITY1 THEFT /FRAUD 2 1 3 0.15% 200.00% 14 INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS 1 0 1 0.05% 0.00% 15 JUVENILE COMPLAINTS 1 1 1 0.05% 0.00% 16 LARCENIES 1 1 0 0.00% -100.00% 17 LITTERING 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 18 LOUDI MUSIC/ / NOISE COMPLAINTS 1 0 1 0.05% 0.00% 19 DEATH / MISSING PERSON / RUNAWAY, /: SUICIDE/A) 1 4 2 0.10% -50.00% 20 PROPERTY DAMAGE, / VANDALISM 3 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 21 RESIDENTIAL, / BUSINESS CHECKS / COMMUNITY WATCH 1815 1,550 1,848 89.58% 19.00% 22 ROADWAYI DEBRIS / OBSTRUCTIONS 2 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 23 ROBBERIES 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 24 SOLICITING VIOLATIONS 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 25 SUSPICIOUS PERSONS / VEHICLES / FIELD INTERVIEW 5 7 8 0.39% 14.00% 26 TOWN ORDINANCE CITATIONS 0 0 1 0.05% 0.00% 27 TOWN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS 1 2 1 0.05% -50.00% 28 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 1 3 2 0.10% -33.00% 29 TRAFFICS STOPS 43 25 37 1.79% 48.00% 30 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS-RADAR 10 5 2 0.10% -60.00% 31 DWI 0 0 1 0.05% 0.00% 32 CHECKPOINTS 0 0 1 0.05% 0.00% 33 DRUG VIOLATIONS 1 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 34 WELFARE CHECKS 6 5 6 0.29% 20.00% 35 CASE ASSIST / PW/ / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, / MEETING 16 8 5 0.24% -38.00% 36 CASE FOLLOW UPS / SPECIAL OPERATION, / TRAINING 14 23 12 0.58% -48.00% 37 TRESPASSING 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 38 OVERDOSE 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 39 TOTAL 2097 1756 2063 100.00% 17.00% Traffic Violations Community Watch Checks Phone Calls Answered (638-1108) 18 State Citations 100 100 Pirates 154 Incoming Calls 18 Total State Charges 108 100 Plantation State Warnings 93 200 Lakemere Town Citations 112 200 Rockledge Z Town Warnings 67 Piner Estates The data being presented in this report is a representation of the orginal call as it was dispatched. ITEM 9 Chief of Police Sean Christian Joll TOWN OF RIVER BEND 45 Shoreline Drive River Bend, NC 28562 981 POLICE DEPARTMENT T252.638.1108 F252.636.1545 R CARO www.rverbendnc.org Wildlife Education as the Weather Warms Up in Eastern North Carolina As temperatures rise in eastern North Carolina, wildlife activity increases, bringing more opportunities for human-wildlife interactions. From the coastal wetlands to the forests of the Piedmont, this region is home to diverse species, including black bears, alligators, snakes, and shorebirds. Wildlife education is essential to ensure safe coexistence, protect natural habitats, and promote conservation efforts. During this time of year, the River Bend Police Department finds that the two most common encounters with wildlife are with turtles and snakes. We would like to offer some simple tips and educational information and how to enjoy these two species of wildlife in our area. Snakes: We have and will continue seeing snakes become more active, emerging from their winter brumation to seek food and mates. In regions like Eastern North Carolina, where venomous species such as copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes are common, understanding how to avoid snake encounters is essential for outdoor safety. Where Snakes Are Commonly Found Wooded Areas & Tall Grass: Snakes seek shelter in leaf litter, under logs, and in overgrown areas. Near Water Sources: Cottonmouths (water moccasins) are often found near swamps, ponds, and rivers. Gardens & Yards: Piles of wood, debris, and dense shrubs provide ideal hiding spots. How to Avoid Snake Encounters Watch Where You Step and Place Your Hands - Be cautious when stepping over logs, rocks, or reaching into crevices. Keep Yards Clean Remove woodpiles, tall grass, and debris that may attract rodents (a primary food source for snakes). Wear Protective Clothing - Boots and long pants offer extra protection when walking in snake- prone areas. Be Cautious Near Water - When fishing, kayaking, or exploring wetlands, be aware that some snakes swim and may be resting on logs or low branches. Use a Flashlight at Night - Snakes may be more active in the evening, SO always carry a light when walking outdoors after dark. What to Do If You Encounter a Snake Stay Calm and Back Away Slowly - Most snakes will not chase or attack unless provoked. ITEM 9 Chief of Police Sean Christian Joll Do Not Attempt to Kill or Handle It - Many snakebites occur when people try to capture or kill a snake. Give It Space - If a snake is blocking your path, wait for it to move or walk around it at a safe distance. Know Venomous VS. Non-Venomous Species Learning to identify local snakes can help reduce unnecessary fear. Turtles: Many turtles must cross roadways to reach wetlands, ponds, or sandy areas to lay eggs. Unfortunately, roads pose a significant threat to turtles, as they move slowly and are often difficult for drivers to see. Why Do Turtles Cross the Road? Mating & Nesting: Female turtles travel to find suitable nesting sites, often crossing roads near wetlands, rivers, and ponds. Seasonal Movement: Some turtle species migrate between water bodies as seasons change. Food & Habitat Changes: Rising temperatures and rainfall can prompt turtles to explore new areas in search of food or better living conditions. How Drivers Can Help Protect Turtles Stay Alert in Turtle-Prone Areas - Watch for animal crossing signs and be extra cautious when driving near wetlands, lakes, or wooded areas. Slow Down in Prone Crossing Areas Turtles are often hit in low-traffic areas where drivers may not expect wildlife crossings. What Not to Do Do Not Relocate Turtles - Moving a turtle far from its home range can disrupt its survival. Always move it in the same direction as it was heading. Do Not Pick Turtles Up by Their Tails - This can cause serious spinal injuries, especially for snapping turtles. Instead, support them from the sides of their shell. When in Doubt What to Do Report injured or distressed wildlife to the River Bend Police Department. Ifa snake needs to be relocated, call the River Bend Police Department. Ify you are unable to move a turtle from the roadway, call the River Bend Police Department. Sean C. Joll Chief of Police ITEM 9 Public Works Work Orders Water Resources Work Orders FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Painting 0.8% Building Maint. 14% Utility Locates Park/ 39% Playground Sewer Collection Other 14% 10% 12% Sewer Treatment 9% Wetlands / Roadway Maint. Ponds Tree Maint. 25% Service Orders Water 2% 6% 24% Distribution Trash/Litter 22.0% Stormwater Water 8% Maint. Treatment 10% 10% Total Work Orders - FY 2024-25 350 300 250 200 a Orders Entered 150 a Orders Closed 100 50 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June ITEM 9 Water Resources - Work Orders 200 150 100 Entered - - Closed 50 0 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Public Works - Work Orders 200 150 100 Entered 50 - Closed HH 0 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Printed 4/15/2025 Town of River Bend FY 2024-2025 ITEM 9 Work Order Report A Public Works YTD Pending Orders Entered July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Building Maintenance 31 30 30 29 30 29 31 30 29 269 U Painting 1 3 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 10 0 Park/Playground 35 31 33 30 31 32 30 32 31 285 1 Roadway Maintenance 19 17 15 13 8 11 13 15 14 125 0 Stormwater Maintenance 10 7 12 10 12 9 8 6 5 79 0 Trash/Litter 31 31 30 33 31 33 31 28 31 279 0 Tree Maintenance 9 8 6 5 4 2 4 8 6 52 1 Wetlands / Ponds 3 4 3 4 2 1 1 1 1 20 0 Other 11 14 16 20 22 19 20 17 12 151 2 TOTAL 150 145 147 145 142 136 139 137 129 0 1270 4 Orders Closed 142 139 140 138 135 131 134 132 125 1216 Water Resources YTD Pending Orders Entered July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Sewer Collection 16 15 13 14 12 8 10 12 10 110 1 Sewer Treatment 15 14 12 11 12 10 9 10 9 102 0 Water Distribution 12 10 9 12 10 12 10 6 7 88 0 Water Treatment 13 11 10 14 13 12 15 14 12 114 3 Service Orders 20 18 30 35 30 35 40 30 26 264 0 Utility Locates 98 66 41 43 31 47 24 43 46 439 0 TOTAL 174 134 115 129 108 124 108 115 110 U J 1117 4 Orders Closed 169 130 110 122 103 120 105 111 107 1077 TOTAL July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June YTD Orders Entered 324 279 262 274 250 260 247 252 239 0 0 2387 Orders Closed 311 269 250 260 238 251 239 243 232 0 0 0 2293 ITEM 9 TOWN OF RIVER BEND 45 Shoreline Drive River Bend, NC 28562 981 T 252.638.3870 F 252.638.2580 RO www.iverbendnc.org March 2025 Monthly Report Brandon Mills, Director of Public Works With the arrival with warmer weather, Public Works have begun seasonal mowing operations to maintain a clean and welcoming appearance throughout the community. In addition, several road shoulders were repaired using crusher run to stabilize road edges and help prevent roadway cracking. Crews also took advantage of the nice weather to inspect some storm water drains and inspect equipment in preparation for summer maintenance projects. These efforts help ensure our infrastructure remains in good condition and ready for the months ahead. On the Water resources side, the team successfully completed the replacement of the water filtration media, a critical step toward improving the overall quality of our drinking water. I would like to personally thank our staff for their hard work and attention to detail during this important upgrade. Additionally, one aging water service line was repaired after it was found to be brittle; a full replacement of this line is scheduled for next month and will be handled in-house. The dedication of our staff continues to ensure reliable service and high standards for our community. If you have any questions concerning the Water Resources/Public Works Department, please call us at 252-638-3540, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. After hour's water and sewer, emergencies can be reported by dialing the Town Hall at 252-638- 3870. You will be instructed to dial "9" and follow the directions to contact the on-call duty operator. You will then be asked to enter your phone number at the sound of the tone. After entering your phone number, the automated system will inform you that your page has been sent. Please, be patient and our utility systems operator will return your call. If you do not receive a call back within ten minutes, please notify the Police Department at 252-638-1108, and they will get in contact with the on-call utility systems operator. ITEM 9 911 MONTHLY ZONING REPORT * RO MONTH March YEAR 2025 Activity Monthly YTD Total Permit Applications Received 6 68 Permits Issued 6 68 Fees Collected. 316.40 4146.60 Violations Noted During Weekly Patrol 10 67 Complaints Received. From Citizens 0 6 Notice Of Violations Initiated 6 60 *see details below Remedial Actions Taken By Town - 0 Detail Summary Address Violation Date Cited 25) O'Hara. Junk Vehicle 12-Mar 102 Gatewood Debris 12-Mar 108 Gatewood Vehicles in. front yard. 19-Mar 294 Gatewood Vehicles in front yard 19-Mar 286 Shoreline Trailer in front yard. 26-Mar 189 Canebrake Boat in front yard 26-Mar ITEM 10 TOWN OF RIVER BEND POLICY ON DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS Statement of Policy The Town of River Bend (hereinafter "Town") will allow donations to be made to the Town. In allowing sponsorships, the Town will seek sponsors that further its mission by providing monetary or in-kind support for Town programs or services. The Town recognizes that the public trust and perception of its impartiality may be damaged by sponsorships that are aesthetically displeasing, politically oriented, or offensive to segments of its citizenry. When the Town loses public trust and public perception ofi impartiality, its ability to govern effectively in the interest of its citizens is impaired. Therefore, the Town permits private sponsorship of government programs or services in limited circumstances as a means to generate funds for improving or expanding those programs and services. The Town maintains its sponsorship program as a nonpublic forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to become a sponsor according to the terms of this policy. Whenever possible, sponsorships should be linked to specific Town-related activities, events, programs, or publications. The Town will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with Town policies, positions, or resolutions. The establishment of a sponsorship agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Town ofthe sponsor's organization, products, or services. Definition of' Terms "Donation" is a voluntary monetary or in-kind contribution with no expectation of promotional benefits or sponsorship. "Sponsorship" is the right of an external entity (for-profit or not-for-profit) to associate its name, products, or services with the Town's programs, services, properties, or name. Sponsorship is a business relationship in which the Town and the external entity exchange goods and/or services for the public display of a message on the Town's property acknowledging private support. The use of a private event space for a Town activity, event, program, or publication, as allowed by $ 3.05.005 of the Town's Ordinances, and subsequent designation of that private event space as the location for an activity, event, program, or publication in promotional materials is not in and of itself a sponsorship. For example, an advisory board event held at a restaurant and advertised as being held at said restaurant shall not be considered a sponsorship oft that advisory board event. However, to the extent promotional materials for a Town activity, event, program or publication identifies the provider of a private space as a "partner,' 2> co-sponsor, or similar status, that designation would be considered a sponsorship for the purposes of this Policy. Page 1 of 4 ITEM 10 Authority Structure for Review and Approval The Town possesses sole and final decision-making authority for determining the appropriateness of a sponsorship relationship and/or an offer of a donation and reserves the right to refuse any offer of sponsorship or donation. Sponsorship agreement proposals and donations offers will be reviewed according to the following procedures and guidelines: All sponsorship agreement proposals and donation offers shall be approved in consultation with the Town Manager or his/her designee. Sponsorship agreement proposals or donation offers projected to generate $1,000 or less shall (in actual monetary benefit of estimated in-kind benefit) require the written approval oft the Town Manager, who shall inform the Town Council. Sponsorship agreement proposals or donations offers projected to generate more than $1,000 (in actual monetary benefit of estimated in-kind benefit) shall require the written approval of the Town Council. In the discretion of the Town Manager, any proposed sponsorship agreement or donation offer may be referred to the Town Council for its approval. Criteria for Sponsorship Proposal Review Proposals for sponsorship of Town programs or services shall be reviewed on the basis of a draft memorandum of understanding that clearly outlines the forms of support offered by the sponsor and the recognition to be given by the Town. The Town Manager may develop and implement a form that entities may use to submit this draft memorandum of understanding. A memorandum of understanding shall be created for each sponsorship relationship. It shall detail the following information, at a minimum: Activities, products, and services oft the private entity and its subsidiaries; Benefits to be given to the proposed sponsor by the Town, and the estimated monetary value of those benefits; Benefits to be given to the Town by the proposed sponsor and the estimated monetary value of those benefits; Prominence of the proposed public recognition of support; Content oft the proposed public recognition of support; Duration of the proposed public recognition of support; and Conditions under which the sponsorship agreement will be terminated. Page 2 of 4 ITEM 10 The Town recognizes that entering into a sponsorship agreement with an external entity does not constitute an endorsement of the entity or its services and products but does imply an affiliation. Such affiliation can affect the reputation of the Town among its citizens and its ability to govern effectively. Therefore, any proposal for sponsorship of a Town program or service in which the involvement of an outside entity compromises the public's perception oft the Town's neutrality or its ability to act in the public interest will be rejected. The Town shall consider the following criteria before entering into a sponsorship agreement: Extent and prominence of the public display of sponsorship; Aesthetic characteristics ofthe public display of sponsorship; Importance oft the sponsorship to the mission of the Town; Level of support provided by the sponsor; Inconsistencies between Town policies and the known policies or practices ofthe potential sponsor; and Other factors that might undermine public confidence in the Town's impartiality or interfere with the efficient delivery of Town services or operations, including, but not limited to, current or potential conflicts of interest between the sponsor and Town employees, officials, or affiliates; and the potential for the sponsorship to tarnish the Town's standing among its citizens or otherwise impair the ability of the Town to govern its citizens. Permissible Sponsors and Message Content Sponsorships on Town property are maintained as a nonpublic forum. The Town intends to preserve its rights and discretion to exercise full editorial control over the placement, content, appearance, and wording of sponsorship affiliations and messages. The Town may make distinctions on the appropriateness of sponsors on the basis of subject matter of a potential sponsorship recognition message. The Town will not deny sponsorship opportunities on the basis of the potential sponsor's viewpoint. Sponsorship from an organization that is engaged in any of the following activities, that has a mission supporting any oft the following subject matters, or that, in the sole discretion and judgment of the Town Manager, is deemed to be unsuitable for and contrary to community standards of appropriateness for government publications, shall be prohibited on any Town property: Promotion of the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages, or promotion of establishments that are licensed to sell and primarily do sell alcoholic beverages, including bars; provided, however, that food service establishments or places of lodging may be authorized only when the sale of alcohol is incidental to providing food service or lodging; Page 3 of4 ITEM 10 Promotion of the sale or consumption of tobacco products; Promotion of the sale of birth control products or services; Commentary, advocacy, or promotion ofi issues, candidates, and campaigns pertaining to political elections; Depiction in any form of profanity or obscenity, or promotion of sexually oriented products, activities, or materials; Promotion of the sale or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or glorification of violent acts; and Promotion or depiction of illegal products, or glorification ofi illegal products, activities, or materials. Permissible Recognition Messages Sponsorship recognition messages may identify the sponsor but should not promote or endorse the organization or its products or services. Statements that advocate, contain price information or an indication of associated savings or value, request a response, or contain comparative or qualitative descriptions of products, services, or organizations will not be accepted. Only the following content will be deemed appropriate: The legally recognized name of the advertising organization; The advertiser's organizational slogan if it identifies rather than promotes the organization or its products or services; The advertiser's product or service line, described in brief, generic, objective terms. Generally, only one product or service line may be identified; and Briefcontact information for the advertiser's organization, such as phone number, address, or Internet website. Contact information must be stated in a manner that avoids an implication of urging the reader to action. The Town will not make any statements that directly or indirectly advocate or endorse a sponsor's organization, products, or services. No materials or communications, including, but not limited to, print, video, Internet, broadcast, or display items developed to promote or communicate the sponsorship using the Town's name, marks, or logo, may be issued without written approval from the Town Manager. LSS: 172732 Page 4 of 4 ITEM 11 Town of River Bend OF RIVER 6 1981 EAOINS Monthly Financial Report Printed 4/11/2025 ITEM 11 This monthly report is provided as an Oversgnt/management tool for the Town Council ofthe Town of River Bend. For ease ofreporting, and in order to be consistent with the categories used in the annual budget process, this report. summarizes the revenue and expenses in each ofthe three operational areas ofthe Town. Anyone interested in more detail, or further explanation ofthe contents ofthis report, is encouraged to contact Finance Officer Mandy Gilbert. Notes The cash balances shown on page one are the amount of cash in each specific accounting fund. These funds are deposited in separate investment accounts. Pooled cash accounts used for operating funds but accounted for, in our internal systems, as individual accounts. Interest attributable to each account is allocated based upon the total rate of return of the account(s). The FY Budget columns represents the original and current budget. As the fiscal year goes on and unforeseen expenses or revenues occur, we need to adjust the budget. The Council does this by formal amendment during a Council meeting. *Asterisked lines represent those budget items that have been amended since adoption. Because this is an annual budget, it is important to note that many lines shown in this report will vary, some significantly, from month to month, and in different times of the year. In many instances, capital payments for current fiscal year projects are made early in the fiscal year and the majority of our ad valorem tax receipts occur in the middle of the fiscal year. This is another reason to maintain an adequate fund balance. Town of River Bend Financial Dashboard Visit our web site tp/www.rverpendncorg/Iinancehtm: to view the Financial Dashboard. These dashboards are designed to give the user a quick overview of the status of revenues and expenditures in each of the Town's three major funds as reported in the Monthly Financial Report. Printed 4/11/2025 Printed 4/11/2025 Town of River. Bend Financial Report ITEM 11 Fund Cash Balances Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Cash Balances July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June General Fund* 1,228,219 1,093,672 1,165,107 1,151,955 1,060,936 1,497,909 1,455,934 1,549,270 1,542,991 2Powell Bill 54,542 54,542 54.543 109,085 109,086 109,087 3General Capital Reserve 115,788 116,301 116,786 117,258 117,701 118,147 118,578 118,966 119,394 4 Stormwater AIA Project (60,000) (60,000) (60,000) 5_Law Enforcement Separation Allowance 51,855 52,085 52,302 52,514 52,712 52,912 53,105 53,279 53,470 6 Water Fund* 537,780 572,687 566,785 600,153 592,353 617,104 557,862 599,300 592,639 7 Water Capital Reserve Fund 21,363 21,458 21,547 21,634 21,716 21,798 21,878 21,949 22,028 8 Water AIA Grant Project 9Water Treatment Plant Capital Project (170,926) (171,566) (171,566) (171,566) (171,566) (171,566) (1,966) (1.966) 28,314 10Water Treatment Improvement Project (5.000) (5,000) (5,000) 11 Sewer Fund* 755,848 780,999 774,165 808,717 786,280 810,678 807,209 843,695 843,964 12 Sewer Capital Reserve Fund 25,108 25,220 25,325 25,427 25,523 25,620 25,714 25,798 25,891 13Sewer AIA Grant Project 14WWTP Capital Projects Fund (1,088) 20,039 (1.770) (1.770) (1.770) (1,088) (1.208) (1.208) (4.984) Total Cash and Investments 2,563,947 2,510,894 2,603,222 2,658,865 2,538,429 3,080,599 3,081,190 3,253,170 3,158,707 Truist Cash Accounts 256,552 193,268 370,279 416,883 287,988 508,591 386,355 356,464 292,720 0 0 U *These operating funds have equity in the Truist pooled accounts. In order to obtain more favorable interest rates, the Town deposits funds in the North Carolina Capital Management Trust. We move funds between our cash Cash accounts and these investment accounts to accommodate cash flow for our payables and as revenues are received in order to maintain an adequate amount of 9% cash for operational needs while attempting to minimize bank fees and maximize interest revenue. Based upon historical cash flow and current encumbrances, our staff anticipates the level of cash needed to meet our obligations without having to make an inordinate number of transfers between accounts. On the table above, the term cash includes those funds we hold in accounts in our designated banking institution (currently Truist). We have two accounts with Investments Truist, a Money Market account that pays a competitive rate of interest, and an operating (checking) account from and to which we make all regular payments and 91% deposits. The table below shows the balances of each fund account we have in NCCMT at the end of the month. The chart tot the right shows how our funds are apportioned between operating cash and investments. Investments in NCCMT July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June 1 General Fund 1,084.896 1,012.596 961,623 904.499 941,933 1,214,956 1,293,414 1,402,664 1,389,696 2Powell Bill 3 Capital Reserve (General Fund) 115,788 116,301 116,786 117,258 117,701 118,147 118.578 118,966 119,394 4Law Enforcement Separation Allowance 51,855 52,085 52,302 52,514 52,712 52,912 53,105 53,279 53,471 5Water Fund 395,194 436,003 422,763 456,482 450,200 472,445 465,562 514,103 502,837 6Water Capital Reserve Fund 21,363 21,458 21,547 21,634 21,716 21,798 21,878 21,949 22,028 7 Sewer Fund 613,190 653.963 632,598 664,166 640,656 666,128 716,585 759,946 752,669 8 Sewer Capital Reserve Fund 25,108 25,220 25,325 25,427 25,523 25,620 25,714 25,798 25,891 Total Investments 2,307,395 2,317,626 2.232.944 2,241,982 2,250,441 2,572.007 2,694,835 2,896,706 2,865,986 0 0 Printed 4/11/2025 Town of River Bend Financial Report General Fund Fiscal Year 2024 2025 ITEM 11 Revenue Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FYto Date PY Original Current Total %E Budget % Budget 1Ad Valorem Taxes 980,165_ 980,165 1,662 13,208 80,104 46,254 41.318 496,514 83,952 181.728 25,352 970,090 99.0% 104.2% 2_Ad Valorem Taxes -Vehicle 104,400 104,400 - 13,648 11,069 9,342 16,937 9,882 9,584 9,185 79,648 76.3% 82.2% 3_Animal Licenses 1,500 1,500 70 40 10 40 120 610 540 590 2,020 134.7% 83.3% 4Local Gov't Sales Tax" 431,000 445,312 36,474 45,078 47,502 43,360 43,911 36,212 40,238 44,829 47,683 385,287 86.5% 77.3% 5Hold Harmless Distribution 112,233 112,233 8.770 11,635 12.469 11,720 11,508 11,126 11.539 11,666 12.901 103,333 92.1% 81.7% 6Solid Waste Disposal Tax 2,200 2,200 542 - 576 - 548 - 1,665 75.7% 79.2% Powell Bill Fund Appropriation 0.0% 0.0% 8Powell Bill Allocation 101,000 101,000 - 54,542 - - 54,542 - 109,083 9 108.0% 100.0% Beer& Wine Tax 13,225 13,225 - - - 0.0% 0.0% 10 Video Programming Tax 47,041 47,041 - - 11,349 - 12.247 - 11,021 34,616 73.6% 72.5% Jtilities Franchise Tax 116,156 116,156 25,708 - 37.370 - 31.352 94.430 81.3% 73.1% F2,Triecommuniteations Tax 6,779 6,779 - - 1,683 - 1,900 - 1.751 5,334 78.7% 85.3% 13 Court CostF Fees 500 500 27 45 68 68 27 29 27 14 23 326 65.1% 80.1% 14Zoning Permits 7,000 7,000 222 108 571 1,575 362 272 182 519 316 4,129 59.0% 147.2% 15Federal Grants" 23,364 6.185 6,185 26.5% 0.0% 16/State Grants - - - - - - - - - 0.0% 17Federal 0.0% Disaster Assistance - - 0.0% #DIV/OI 18_State Disaster Assistance - - - - - 0.0% 0.0% 19/Miscellaneous 15.000 15,000 358 971 85 72 1.795 360 542 1,472 329 5,984 39.9% - 150.6% 20Insurance Settlements - - - 2,916 - 2,916 - #DIV/O! #DIV/O! 21Interest Powell Bill 50 50 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 7.7% 0.7% 22Interest Investments 44,533 44,533 5,087 4,701 4,027 3,878 3,434 4,023 4,460 4,250 5,032 38,891 87.3% 193.8% 23 Contributions 900 900 660 9 668 74.3% 71.1% 24Widwood Storage Rents 18,144 18,144 1,610 1,636 1,627 1,638 1,617 1,623 1,617 1,617 1,638 14,623 80.6% & 83.3% 25Rents Concessions 18,000 18,000 2,020 1,640 1,720 1.680 1,760 1,960 2,100 1,860 1,880 16.620 92.3% 85.8% 26/Sale of Capital Assets - - - - - 0.0% 27 100.0% Sales Tax Refund Revenue - - - 0.0% 0.0% 28/Trans. from Capital Reserve 72,650 72,650 72,650 - - - - 72,650 100.0% 100.0% Trans. from E.S.A. Fund - - - - - 0.0% 0.0% 31Appropriated Fund Balance" 321,524 325,155 - - - - - 0.0% 0.0% Total 2,414,000 2,455,307 129,610 99,437 252,534 122,552 106,428 675,114 155,148 258,628 149,053 0 0 0 1,948,504 - 79.4% 84.6% *Astericked lines represent those budget items that have been amended since Original Budget adoption. #DIV/O! indicates revenue was received, but not budgeted for this line item. Printed 4/11/2025 Town of River Bend Financial Report General Fund Fiscal Year 2024 2025 ITEM 11 Expenditures Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date PY Original Current Total % Exp % Exp 1Governing Body 69,500 69,500 7.551 (873) 4,376 (828) 842 13,839 (236) 14,697 4.658 44.027 63.3% 44.9% 2/Administration 331.200 331,200 39.126 20,193 29,687 33,340 18,898 43,116 18,970 19.734 25,851 248.917 75.2% 76.1% 3Finance* 156,500 148,972 15.912 9,092 11,561 20,553 10,088 9,931 9,756 9.247 9.174 105.315 70.7% 78.6% 4Taxl <Listing 14.700 14,700 468 1,060 693 413 4,403 2,064 2,048 487 11,635 79.2% 89.4% 5Legal Services 49.000 49,000 814 2.224 2,375 1,733 1,430 1,671 869 3,361 2.512 16,988 34.7% 67.9% 6Elections 600 600 491 491 81.8% 0.0% Public Buildings* 108,000 84,500 9,610 12,214 6,725 7,021 3,055 3.949 4,657 4,841 3.007 55,078 65.2% 61.7% 8Police* 840,800 867,795 67,932 101,919 51.735 114,025 53,610 72.469 73,619 53,821 51,360 640,489 73.8% 62.4% 9Emergency Management 5,800 5,800 2.100 16 16 1,386 343 16 16 61 16 3,970 68.4% 97.8% 10_Animal Contro!" 18,000 22,555 1,894 1,409 1,579 2.410 1,540 1,367 1,398 1,391 1,386 14.373 63.7% 68.0% 11 Street Maintenance" 235,000 246,385 11.075 10,421 3.958 8.700 3,890 4.157 5,103 3,691 133.664 184,659 74.9% 82.8% 12/Public Works" 203,000 218,738 17,632 16,147 16,282 24,162 16,134 16,422 15.757 16,699 17,043 156.278 71.4% 73.9% 13 Leaf& Limb, Solid Waste 87,500 87,500 8,766 6,538 8,713 1,649 296 20.709 10,206 5,578 251 62.705 71.7% 81.3% 14/Stormwater Management" 51,200 58,031 2,856 2,149 2,403 3.465 2,826 2,050 11,847 2,086 2,079 31,761 54.7% 41.7% 15/Waterways & Wetlands 2.900 2,900 50 9 140 134 41 375 12.9% 9.0% 16/Planning & Zoning 60,000 60,000 5,520 3,826 3.834 6,794 3,906 3,795 3,868 3,869 3,942 39,355 65.6% 68.0% 17/Recreationa & Special Events 11.000 11,000 856 520 58 115 695 253 175 60 2,732 24.8% 30.9% 18/Parks* 59,500 66,331 3,912 3,314 3.237 4,443 3,434 3,824 3,855 2,608 3,355 31,984 48.2% 66.7% 19/Transfers 86.757 86,757 86.757 86.757 100.0% 100.0% 20Contingency 23,043 23,043 0.0% 0.0% Total 2,414,000 2,455,307 282,363 189,058 148,069 229,746 120,821 202,412 162,628 143,948 258,845 0 0 0 1,737,889 70.8% 69.6% Capital I Debt Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FYt to Date (included above) Original Current Total % Exp 1Capital Outlay* 264.754 255,254 47,434 47,434 130,168 225.036 88.2% 2Debt Service - Principle - 0.0% 3Debt Service-Interest 0.0% *Astericked lines represent those budget departments that have been amended since Original Budget adoption. Printed 4/11/2025 Town of River. Bend Financial Report Water Fund Fiscal Year. 2024 2025 ITEM 11 Revenue Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FYt to Date PY Original Current Total %Col %Col Base Charge 280,228 280,228 46,614 283 46,827 378 46,585 198 46,881 164 46,975 234,906 83.8% 83.5% Consumption 238,040 238,040 47,308 167 42,159 110 38,260 68 41,581 73 38,836 208,561 87.6% 85.7% Other, incl. transfers 23,784 23,784 1,836 6,170 1,760 5,887 8,261 4,733 1,982 6,627 1,932 39,189 164.8% 175.1% Hydrant Fee 19,215 19,215 19,215 (153) - (262) (104) (66) 18,629 97.0% 100.3% Appropriated Fund Bal." 92,733 155,139 - - 0.0% 0.0% Total 654,000 716,406 114,973 6,467 90,746 6,114 93,106 4,894 90,444 6,797 87,743 0 0 0 501,285 70.0% 85.9% Expenses Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FYt to Date PY Original Current Total % Exp % Exp Admin & Finance" 507,000 495,618 46,288 26,810 26,486 35,116 31,657 35,178 25,491 25,572 24,972 277,571 56.0% 54.1% Supply & Treatment* 69,000 142,788 5,092 3,683 6,240 4,984 2,979 8,142 60,390 3,708 3,846 99,066 69.4% 35.7% Distribution 58,000 58,000 31,698 174 715 118 292 829 997 412 2,089 37,324 64.4% Transfers 84.6% Contingency 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 100.0% 0.0% Total 654,000 716,406 103,079 30,667 33,442 40,218 34,928 44,149] 86,878 29,692 30,907 0 0 0 433,961 60.6% 52.2% Capital Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date (included above) Original Current Total %E Exp Capital Outlay" 2,500 73,500 - - - - - - 54,432 - 1,137 55,569 75.69 Cash Balances July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Water Fund 537,780 572,687 566,785 600,153 592,353 617,104 557,862 599,300 592,639 Water Capital Reserve Fund 21,363 21,458 21,547 21,634 21,716 21,798 21,878 21,949 22,028 Water Produced July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY1 to Date Limit Total Gallons 9,722,000 8,194,000 8,904,000 11,510,000 9,999,000 10,160,000 9,738,000 8,394,000 9,551,000 86,172,000 Average daily gallons 925,000* 313,613 264,323 296,800 371,290 333,300 327,742 314,129 289,448 308,097 0 0 0 313,194 This is the permitted daily limit. Printed 4/11/2025 Town of River Bend Financial Report Sewer Fund Fiscal Year 2024 2025 ITEM 11 Revenue Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date PY Original Current Total % Col % Col Base Charge 297,179 297,179 49,204 353 49,504 447 49,146 314 49,433 225 49,569 248,194 83.5% 83.4% Consumption 337,525 337,525 61,256 279 57,924 158 53,071 149 58,439 93 53,692 285,061 84.5% 82.8% Other, incl. transfers 18,261 18,261 2,806 4,143 2,635 4,883 2,522 3,814 2,456 3,619 2,723 29,601 162.1% 213.9% Appropriated Fund Bal.* 67,035 58,441 - - - - 0.0% 0.0% Total 720,000 711,406 113,266 4,775 110,062 5,488 104,739 4,277 110,328 3,937 105,984 0 0 0 562,856 79.1% 92.9% Expenses Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date PY Original Current Total % Exp % Exp Admin & Finance* 502,000 490,618 51,282 26,849 27,922 36,659 31,393 41,192 27,994 27,145 26,247 296,682 60.5% 57.3% Collection* 58,000 55,788 5,560 3,189 2,563 3,754 2,865 1,050 1,908 1,914 1,126 23,929 42.9% 55.3% Treatment 135,000 135,000 5,990 5,886 12,789 8,975 15,557 8,261 6,471 13,168 5,591 82,688 61.3% 69.7% Transfers / Contingency* 25,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 83.3% 0.0% Total 720,000 711,406 87,832 35,924 43,274 49,389 49,815 50,502 36,373 42,226 32,964 0 0 0 428,300 60.2% 59.2% Capital Fiscal Year Budget July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date (included above) Original Current Total % Exp Capital Outlay 2,500 2,500 - - - - - - - - 0.0% Cash Balances July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Sewer Fund 755,848 780,999 774,165 808,717 786,280 810,678 807,209 843,695 843,964 Sewer Capital Reserve Fund 25,108 25,220 25,325 25,427 25,523 25,620 25,714 25,798 25,891 Wastewater July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June FY to Date Treated Limit Total Gallons 2,885,000 3,420,000 3,032,000 3,286,000 3,269,000 3,424,000 3,505,000 2,682,000 2,834,000 28,337,000 Average daily gallons 330,000* 93,065 110,323 101,067 106,000 108,967 110,452 113,065 92,483 91,419 0 0 0 102,982 This is the permitted daily limit. V ITEM 11 RECEIVED Craven-Pamlico MAR REGIONALI LIBRARY 20 2025 05/12/25 : JWN OF RIVER BEND Mayor Mark Bledsoe. and the Town of River Bend Council, 45 Shoreline Drive New Bern, NC 28562 To the Honorable Mayor Bledsoe and River Bend Councilman: Ihope this message finds you well. I want to express my. gratitude for your support of the CPRL bookmobile and tech services that we provide to your residents. We are requesting funding of$2,921.00 in your FY26 budget. This is a pledge of $1.00 per resident, to help cover the library's operational expenses. As a vital government entity and integral part ofthe Craven County infrastructure, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library relies heavily on county and state funding for its operations. The level of state and grant funding we receive each year is directly influenced by the support from local governments, both county and municipal. For 49 years, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library has been a cornerstone of our community, providing essential reading and literacy services to residents across Craven County, including River Bend. Our library serves as a hub for personal and professional growth, offering high-speed internet access, updated computers, technical support and training, and a diverse range ofbooks in both print and electronic formats. In the first 8 months ofFY25, the library circulated over 90,000 books and hotspots, while the circulation of electronic resources (eBooks and eAudiobooks) saw a 21% increase. Moreover, we developed programming for toddlers and teens, providing new parents with opportunities to socialize and engage. In FY24 and FY25, the library successfully provided monthly outreach to River Bend via the CPRL Book/Techmobile. We also offered monthly tech classes, assisting residents with their computers and phones. As the town prepares its budget for the next fiscal year, I urge you to prioritize library funding. The allocation of $2,920.00 will be divided as follows: $2,120 for new print and electronic books, $550 for Bookmobile operations, and $250 for enriching programs for seniors at the New Bern Library. Should you have any questions regarding our library's offerings or usage statistics, or ifyou would like to discuss this further at a town council meeting, please feel free to contact me at 252-638-7812. Thank you for considering our request. Best regards, - SaluB0 GRoul Katherine Clowers tlonyda Brittany LaRowe Regional Director ofthe CPC Regional Library CPRL Finance Officer ITEM 12 EWAB April7,2025 Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. There was a quorum of members present. There were no visitors. The minutes for the January 2025 meeting were approved. Councilman Leonard gave a council update and answered members questions. Old Business: Still working to provide fishing line recycling containers, EWAB will make and install the containers. Alligator weed in ponds in several areas was discussed. Question about the volunteer shirts was asked, Councilman Leonard to follow up on this. New Business: Discussion about having a canal clean up in conjunction with local Scouts. Volunteer Hours:7 The next meeting will be on May 5, 2025, at 7 PM in the small conference room in the municipal building. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM ITEM 13 River Bend Planning Board report April 2025 The Planning Board met on April 3rd at 6:00 pm in the municipal building. Chairman Lippert called the meeting to order. There was no public comment. The usual reports were given. The only order of business was a discussion of the town's Comprehensive Plan, which is due to be revised every 5 years. Allison McCollum, the board secretary who is also the town's assistant zoning manager, had created a draft of the new plan. Board members were given copies to take home and study to be prepared to make suggestions for the plan at the next meeting. If the usual schedule is followed that meeting will be May 1st. As always, all citizens are invited to attend the board meetings. ITEM 14 River Bend Community Organic Garden (RBCOG) Monthly Report for Town Council - 4/7/25 March Activity Gardeners worked 113 hours in March. They harvested 28 pounds of greens. Spring planting started in February and will continue until May. Work schedules include a daily calendar and twice monthly workdays. The primary task is planting vegetables and herbs. The spring plant sale is scheduled for April 26 from 8 am to 1 pm. Plants, garden crafts and baked goods will be available. Garden tours will be offered. The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Municipal building. Guests are always welcome at the meetings and in the garden.. bjm-4/7/25 ITEM 15 North Carolina law allows public bodies, such as the River Bend Town Council, to meet in closed session to discuss certain topics. However, prior to going into closed session, the Council must announce the closed session and the topic for which the closed session is being called and that must be done while the Council is in open session. This requirement allows the public to know in general what the closed session is concerning. The closed session must also be adjourned in open session. For the purpose of this guide, open session simply means in view of the public and closed session simply means it private. The topics that may be discussed in closed session are listed below and are numbered 1 through 10. Most of the time, the Council knows in advance that a closed session is needed and the General Statute citation which identifies the purpose of the closed session is included on the agenda. However, that is not always the case. The need for a closed session may arise without enough warning to publish the citation on the agenda. The law does not require advanced noticed of a closed session. In any case, planned or not, the Council will state the appropriate citation. The citation will always begin with 143- 318.11(a). The numbers that follow in parenthesis will identify the particular closed session topic. For example: The citation 143-318.11(a)3)5) will allow the Council to consult with an attorney (#3) and to discuss the acquisition of real property (#5). S 143-318.11. Closed sessions. (a) Permitted Purposes. - It is the policy of this State that closed sessions shall be held only when required to permit a public body to act in the public interest as permitted in this section. A public body may hold a closed session and exclude the public only when a closed session is required: (1) To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning ofChapter 132 ofthe General Statutes. (2) To prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship, prize, or similar award. (3) To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. General policy matters may not be discussed in a closed session and nothing herein shall be construed to permit a public body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney employed or retained by the public body is a participant. The public body may consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or settlement of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure. If the public body has approved or considered a settlement, other than a malpractice settlement by or on behalf of a hospital, in closed session, the terms of that settlement shall be reported to the public body and entered into its minutes as soon as possible within a reasonable time after the settlement is concluded. (4) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion ofi industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations, or to discuss matters relating to military installation closure or realignment. Any action approving the signing of an economic development contract or commitment, or the action authorizing the payment of economic development expenditures, shall be taken in an open session. (5) To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents G.S. 143-318.11 Page 1 ITEM 15 concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract. (6) To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee. General personnel policy issues may not be considered in a closed session. A public body may not consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, appointment, or removal of a member of the public body or another body and may not consider or fill a vacancy among its own membership except in an open meeting. Final action making an appointment or discharge or removal by a public body having final authority for the appointment or discharge or removal shall be taken in an open meeting. (7) To plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations of alleged criminal misconduct. (8) To formulate plans by a local board of education relating to emergency response to incidents of school violence or to formulate and adopt the school safety components of school improvement plans by a local board of education or a school improvement team. (9) To discuss and take action regarding plans to protect public safety as it relates to existing or potential terrorist activity and to receive briefings by staff members, legal counsel, or law enforcement or emergency service officials concerning actions taken or to be taken to respond to such activity. (10) To view a recording released pursuant to G.S. 132-1.4A. (b) Repealed by Session Laws 1991, C. 694, s. 4. (c) Calling a Closed Session. - A public body may hold a closed session only upon a motion duly made and adopted at an open meeting. Every motion to close a meeting shall cite one or more oft the permissible purposes listed in subsection (a) of this section. A motion based on subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall also state the name or citation ofthe law that renders the information to be discussed privileged or confidential. A motion based on subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall identify the parties in each existing lawsuit concerning which the public body expects to receive advice during the closed session. (d) Repealed by Session Laws 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), C. 570, S. 2. (1979, C. 655, S. 1; 1981, C. 831; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), C. 932, S. 5; 1991, C. 694, SS. 3, 4; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), C. 570, S. 2; 1995, C. 509, S. 84; 1997-222, S. 2; 1997-290, S. 2; 2001-500, S. 2; 2003-180, S. 2; 2013-360, S. 8.41(b); 2014-79, S. 9(a); 2016-88, S. 3.) G.S. 143-318.11 Page 2