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 CALLTO 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. 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. ADJOURMMENTRECESS There being no further business, Councilman Sheffield moved to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m. lusts nok Kristie J. Nobles,MMC, NCEMC Town Clerk 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 of the 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) Muehgnoba Kristie. J.Nobles, NCCMC, MMC, Town Clerk , INCORPORATED SEAL 1981 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, have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of March 2025. u nols Kristie J. Nobles, MMC Town Clerk 6 (SEAL) INCORPORATED SEAL 1981