Clinton NORTH CAROLINA APRIL 1, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council ofthe City of Clinton, North Carolina, met in a regular session at 7:00 PM on April 1, 2025, in the City Hall Auditorium. Mayor Starling presided. Councilmembers Ruggles, Corbett, Strickland, DuBose, and Mayor Pro Tem Becton were present. City. Attorney Joel Starling, Jr., of The Law Office ofw. Joel Starling, Jr., PLLC, was present. Also present were City Manager James Duncan, HR Director Natalie Blue, Planning Director Mary Rose, Assistant Police Chief Adrian Mathews, Fire Chief Hagan Thornton, Parks and Recreation Director Garrett Bryant, Police Chief Anthony Davis, Public Works Director Chris Medlin, Senior Planner Lyle Moore, Finance Director Rhonda Sommer, and City Clerk Elaine F. Hunt. Abby Cavenaugh of The Sampson Independent was present. Sylvia Chestnutt of The Sampson Weekly was absent. Mayor Starling called the meeting to order. Councilmember Holden DuBose, District 4, gave the invocation. CITY COUNCIL = APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, the minutes of the March 4, 2025, regular city council meeting were approved unanimously. RECOGNITION = "2024 CLINTON MAIN STREET CHAMPIONS" Planning Director Mary Rose appeared before the Clinton City Council to recognize the "2024 Clinton Main Street Champions.! Before doing SO, she recognized all previous champions-Kay Raynor, Joyce Owens, and Scott Owens. Mrs. Rose introduced Jess and Wally Bashlor, and their family. She stated that the Bashlors had been a member ofthe Downtown Clinton for the past six years. She mentioned that initially, Mrs. Bashlor started a company focusing on skin care products; later, they rebranded Clinton coffee shop as "Simply Brewed Coffee Company." Planning Director Rose stated that the couple has served on the Clinton Main Street promotion program and has assisted other business owners through coaching and counseling. Mrs. Rose introduced the children by name - Zadie, Zeke, Zanna, Zane, and Zella. Pictures were taken ofthe Bashlors. Mayor Starling also asked the City Council to come down and take a picture with the family. As the family returned to their seats, the audience gave them a round of applause. WALK-ON - SAMPSON COUNTY YMCA'S FIRST ANNUAL CHAIRMAN'S SOCIAL Mayor Starling invited a gentleman to the podium to speak. He introduced himself as John Adams, Executive Director, Sampson County YMCA. He asked the Clinton City Council to the Sampson County YMCA's First Annual Chairman's Social on Thursday, April 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. He stated that the event will be held at Clinton-Sampson County Airport Hanger, 89 Sampson Airport Road, Clinton, NC 28328. Mr. Adams noted that this event will celebrate the YMCA and this beautiful city. He thanked the Clinton City Council for allowing him an opportunity to speak. AMENDMENTS = APRIL 1. 2025 = WALK-ON ITEMS Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, it passed unanimously to add Mr. John Adams' appearance, a presentation by representatives from Sampson Community College, and two contract approvals. PRESENTATION = SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PUBLICSAFETY CAMPUS Mrs. Amanda Bradshaw and Mr. James DeMay appeared before the City Council to explain this matter. Mrs. Bradshaw informed the group that Sampson Community College has an annex site at the Industrial Park, and the Clinton 100 Committee donated this land to the College. She mentioned that the College has one of1 the biggest truck driving programs in North Carolina. Mrs. Bradshaw noted they purchased the remaining acreages from the Clinton 100 Committee. Mrs. Bradshaw said the annex site has a heavy equipment program and a truck driving program. She announced that the next step is to implement a public safety campus. Furthermore, Mrs. Bradshaw mentioned that the annex site provides enough space for fire, EMS, and law enforcement training to take place. Mr. DeMay explained a map that was distributed to Mayor Starling and the City Council. He briefed them on the various sections, such as the pink area, which was for technical rescue, and the green area, which was for facility training. Mrs. Bradshaw stated that Sampson Community College is dependent on partners. She recognized Smithfield Packing Company and publicly thanked them. She mentioned that Smithfield had donated equipment and helped with the design plan. Also, Mrs. Bradshaw mentioned that she met with Public Works Director Medlin, who helped her with water usage, installing water lines, etc. Mrs. Bradshaw thanked the City Council for the opportunity to share their vision. PRESENTATION - 2023-2024 FINANCIAL AUDIT The 2023-2024 Financial Audit presentation was continued until the April 15, 2025, Budget Workshop beginning at 5:00 PM. PUBLIC HEARING = OATHS Senior Planner Lyle Moore and Mr. Luis Guzman, 1744 Hayes Mill Road, Autryville, NC 28318, were given oaths. P&Z-919 COLLEGE STREET = LUIS GUZMAN Mayor Starling opened a public hearing on a special use request by Luis Guzman to operate a tattoo studio at 919 College Street in an HC - Highway Commercial District, which continued from the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting. Senior Planner Moore stated that Mr. Guzman was requesting an expansion of1 the existing use. Mr. Moore noted that this is a family-owned tattoo studio. Furthermore, he stated that Mr. Guzman currently has three (3) employees and wants it to increase to seven (7) employees. Mayor Pro Tem Becton asked how long Mr. Guzman had been at this location, and he replied, "Seven years. Mr. Guzman stated that he is proud to be a part of the community. He said it would be the same strip mall, increase in employees, and not open on Sundays. Mayor Starling questioned the parking. Councilmember Ruggles and Senior Planner Lyle Moore spoke, stating that parking is accessible on several sides. Mr. Moore stated that there is adequate parking with all improved surfaces- concrete and asphalt. No one else appeared to be heard, and the hearing was closed. Mayor Starling read Standard 1: If completed as proposed, the development will comply with all ofthe requirements oft this Ordinance. He then called for a vote on whether the requested use would meet this standard. Five voted that the standard would be met. Mayor Starling read Standard 2: The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety. He then called for a vote on whether the requested use would meet this standard. Five voted that the standard would be met. Mayor Starling read Standard 3: The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property. He then called for a vote on whether the requested use would meet this standard. Five voted that the standard would be met. Mayor Starling read Standard 4: The use will be in harmony with the area in which it will be located. He then called for a vote on whether the requested use would meet this standard. Five voted that the standard would be met. Mayor Starling read Standard 5: The use will be in general conformity with the Land Development Ordinance, thoroughfare plan, or other plan officially adopted by the Council. He then called for a vote on whether the requested use would meet this standard. Five voted that the standard would be met. Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, moved to unanimously approve a special use permit for Luis Guzman to operate a tattoo studio at 919 College Street in an HC Highway Commercial District. P&Z- ALONG WEST ELIZABETH STREET AND WEST MORISEY BOULEVARD = DWIGHT MILLER Mayor Starling opened a public hearing on Dwight Miller's request to rezone approximately 9.52 acres along West Elizabeth Street and West Morisey Boulevard from I-1 Light Industrial to R-8 Residential. Planning Director Mary Rose explained the request and gave the staff and Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to approve the request upon the findings off fact and zoning consistency statement. She stated that Dwight Miller had signed the application as the applicant. Ismail Awawdeh has signed the application as the owner. She noted that the property is currently zoned split zoned between R-8 Residential and I-1 Light Industrial. Furthermore, Mrs. Rose said that the proposed site is bordered on the north and west by R-8 Residential, to the east by I-1 Light Industrial, and to the south by US Highway 421. It was stated that the property had been posted, and all property owners within 100' had been notified by mail. FEMA recognized some flood zones; however, this is not the area being proposed to be rezoned. Mr. David Upchurch, from Pinehurst, NC, appeared before the City Council and was identified as the engineer for this project. He spoke briefly regarding this request. Mr. Miller stood ready to answer any concerns of the City Council. No one else appeared to be heard, and Mayor Starling closed the public hearing. Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councimember DuBose, it passed unanimously acknowledging the zoning consistency statement regarding the rezoning request by Dwight Miller. Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, the following amendment #2025.04.01 to the Zoning Ordinance was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A-383, the City of Clinton Planning Board does hereby find and determine that the recommendation ofordinance amendment RZ-3-25-1 to be rezoned from I-1 Light Industrial to R-8 Residential is consistent with the goals and objectives oft the Clinton 2035 Comprehensive Plan and other long-range planning documents. Clinton 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Section 7C Goal 8 declares Clinton will consider the preservation of residential neighborhoods in its decision-making process. (WALK-ON ITEM) = CONTRACT - SRO SERVICES = SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Upon a motion made by Councilmember Corbett, seconded by Councilmember DuBose, a contract between the City of Clinton and Sampson Community College; whereas, Sampson Community College will pay $14,135.60 for the remainder oft this fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2025, and an additional $50,000 shall be paid to the City to purchase a patrol vehicle for the assigned SRO pending county budget approval, passed unanimously. The City will maintain the vehicle once purchased and will provide insurance, maintenance, and fuel. The term oft this contract shall begin on the 1st day of May 2025, and end on June 30, 2026, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. It was noted that Sampson Community College shall provide comprehensive, general liability insurance coverage for its employees consistent with college policies. Also, the College shall release, indemnify and hold the City harmless from the acts and/or omissions of any employee or agent oft the College, to the extent permitted under North Carolina law. (WALK-ON ITEM) - CONTRACT - FIRE SERVICES - SAMPSON COUNTY City. Manager Duncan explained this matter. He stated that the City Council is asked to approve a renewal contract amendment. The contract was entered into originally on July 1, 2020, for a term of five (5) years. He stated that this contract is set to expire on June 30, 2025. City Attorney Joel Starling interjected that Sampson County is proposing to renew the contract for an additional five (5) years, lasting through June 30, 2030. It was stated that within the previous contract, there was no minimum tax rate; however, this contract sets a minimum tax rate-Clinton base rate will be specified, and a supplemental rate will be noted. City Attorney Starling stated that these rates pertain to the rural area of Clinton and do not pertain to inside city limits of Clinton. Upon a motion made by Councilmember Ruggles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, a fire protection and rescue services contract amendment between the City of Clinton and Sampson County passed unanimously. ALIVE AFTER FIVE Mayor Starling introduced this topic. He stated that the Alive after Five events will begin soon. The City Code permits the Arts Council to sell alcohol at the event with a letter from the City Manager. The Arts Council will have to obtain the necessary permits. City Manager Duncan and staff asked the City Council to approve closing the City Market parking lot, and the section of Graham Street just north of the J. C. Holliday Memorial Library driveway, which would then be closed to the stop sign behind the old Bee Hive building. It was mentioned that the dates of the event were: May 15, June 26, August 14, September 11, and October 23, 2025. Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, it passed unanimously to close the City Market parking lot and the section of Graham Street just north ofthe J. C. Holliday Memorial Library driveway which would then be closed to the stop sign located behind the old Bee Hive building on the following dates to accommodate the Alive after Five concerts: May 15, June 26, August 14, September 11, and October 23, 2025. VOTING DELEGATE - 2025 CITYVISION NCLM - ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember DuBose, and passed unanimously, Mayor Pro Tem Becton was appointed as the voting delegate for the 2025 CityVision NCI League of Municipalities Annual Business Meeting. The voting will take place in Greenville, NC, during the conference, which begins on April 29 and ends on May 1, 2025. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT - LOCATED OFF WEST ELIZABETH STREET - DWIGHT MILLER Senior Planner Lyle Moore explained this request. He stated that utilities and power will be underground, and they are asking the City Council to waive the sidewalk requirements. He noted that the subdivision will be phased into three sections, and the lots will have access to city water and sewer. Mr. Upchurch appeared before the City Council to give more in-depth information regarding this request. He stated that the turning lane on West Elizabeth was an issue; however, NCDOT instructed them that no turn lane would be mandatory until after the initial steps. Mr. Upchurch stated that access for all 36 lots will be from West Elizabeth Street. He reiterated that this project will be in 3 phases and that the first 17 lots can be done by NCDOTsinstructions. When asked about the timeline for this project, Mr. Miller stated that he would begin within the year. He also stated that the homes are affordable. Mayor Starling was concerned about the traffic and the turning lane. He mentioned NCDOT representatives coming before the City Council to discuss this concern. Itwas the consensus of the City Council to continue this item. Councilmember DuBose motioned to continue this item until the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting. No one seconded the motion. Councilmember Ruggles made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, and it passed 4:1 to continue this item and have NCDOT representation at the Budget Workshop, which will be held on April 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM, in the City Hall Auditorium. BUDGET -ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Finance Director Rhonda Sommer explained the budget amendments before the City Council. Upon a motion made by Councilmember DuBose, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, it passed unanimously to adopt the following budget ordinance amendment(s): PROJECT ORDINANCE GENERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND #2025.04.02 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, NC, that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following project ordinance adopted June 7, 2022; amended on December 6, 2022; amended on April 18, 2023; amended on June 20, 2023; amended on November 14, 2023, is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. To establish the General ARP Fund, the expenditures are to be: Account # Account Title Amount 49-4070-0400 Police Capital 140,868.16 49-4070-8200 Fire Equipment 72,274.61 49-4070-8300 Fire Generator 29,503.67 49-4170-0400 Community Theatre 9,295.00 49-4170-7000 Royal Lane Field Turf 18,663.36 49-4170-7100 Park Fence 11,932.53 49-4170-7200 Disc Golf 49-4170-7300 Bellamy Office Reno 89,687.00 49-4170-7400 Downtown Façade Grant 100,000.00 49-4170-8000 Royal Lane Field Fence 40,127.35 49-4170-8100 Playgrounds 5,750.00 49-4170-8200 FY22 Employee Bonus 104,500.00 49-4170-8300 FY23 Employee Bonus 121,499.50 49-4170-8400 Pay Study 9,800.00 49-4770-0400 Stormwater 280,000.00 49-4770-0500 Knuckleboom Truck 209,628.00 49-4771-0800 Transfer to General Fund 240,046.73 49-4900-0200 Planning Salaries 65,872.00 49-4900-0500 Fica 5,039.00 49-4900-0600 Group Insurance 10,342.00 49-4900-0601 Vision Insurance 49-4900-0700 Retirement 9,452.00 49-5100-0200 Police Salaries 122,571.62 49-5100-0500 Fica 8,625.60 49-5100-0600 Group Insurance 14,597.94 49-5100-0601 Vision Insurance 88.58 49-5100-0700 Retirement 16,060.48 49-5100-0701 401K 5,574.87 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,741,800 Section 2. To establish the General ARP Fund, the revenues are to be: Account # Account Title Amount 49-3010-0800 Transfer from General Fund 1,741,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES $1,741,800 Section 3. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the City Clerk, to the City Manager, and Finance Director for their direction. Section 4. This project ordinance supersedes all previous budget ordinances for this project. Upon a motion made by Councilmember DuBose, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, the following budget ordinance amendment was unanimously adopted: BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025.4.03 BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, NC, that the following amendment be made to the Annual Budget Ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; amended on August 6, 2024; September 10, 2024; October 1, 2024; November 12, 2024; February 4, 2025; March 4, 2025; is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. To amend the General Fund, the expenditures are to be changed as follows: Account # Account Title Increase Decrease Total 10-5100-0200 Police Salaries $4,128 1,728,528 10-5300-3601 Turn Out Gear $17,885 73,905 10-5600-7250 Stream Restoration $159,276 159,726 10-5100-7400 Capital Outlay $50,000 204,000 10-5100-7400 Capital Outlay $29,350 233,350 10-6200-1602 Recreation Maintenance $55,940 96,440 10-5300-1700 Fire Auto Maintenance $22,354 73,354 10-5100-0200 Police Salaries $56,803 1,785,331 10-5100-0500 Fica $4,345 161,945 10-5100-0600 Group Insurance $8,151 34,851 10-5100-0700 Retirement $10,342 309,042 10-5100-0701 401K $2,840 93,140 10-5600-5402 Streets Insurance Auto $372 13,272 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $421,786 Section 2. To amend the General Fund, the revenues are to be changed as follows: Account # Account Title Increase Decrease Total 10-3470-0001 ABC Revenue - Police $4,128 19,128 10-3040-0200 Insurance Proceeds $17,885 40,040 10-3580-0200 STRAP Grant $159,276 159,276 10-3990-0000 Appropriated Fund Balance $50,000 634,033 10-3040-0200 Insurance Proceeds $29,350 69,390 10-3940-0100 Transfer from Fund 49 ARP $161,147 161,147 TOTAL REVENUES $421,786 Section 3. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the City Clerk, City Manager, and Finance Director for their direction. ANNEXATION- ALONG MARTHA LANE, CLINTON, NC- MINNIE WEBB Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, the following Report ofs Sufficiency from City Clerk Hunt was approved unanimously: CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY (Along Martha Lane, Clinton, NC - Minnie Webb, Property owner) TO: City Council ofthe City of Clinton, North Carolina I, Elaine F. Hunt, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I have investigated the petition attached hereto and have found as a fact that said petition is signed by the property owner(s) ofthe real property lying in the area described therein, in accordance with G.S. 160A-31. Upon a motion made by Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Councilmember Ruggles, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON QUESTION OF CONTIGUOUS ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO G.S. 160A-31 WHEREAS, a petition requesting annexation of the contiguous area described herein has been received; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, North Carolina, has by resolution directed the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the petition; and WHEREAS, certification by the City Clerk as to the sufficiency of the petition has been made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Clinton, North Carolina, that: Section1. A public hearing on the question of annexation of the contiguous area described herein will be held in the City Hall Auditorium at 7:00 PM during the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting. Section 2. The area proposed for annexation consists of 21.52 acres located along Martha Lane and described as follows: Owner: Minnie Webb 1039 Weeks Road Dunn, North Carolina 28334 Below are the new parcels for Phase 1 of the South Ridge Estates Subdivision (MB 118/95): Lot 1: 12-0228587-01 Lot 26: 12-0228587-26 Lot 2: 12-0228587-02 Lot 27: 12-0228587-27 Lot 3: 12-0228587-03 Lot 28: 12-0228587-28 Lot 4: 12-0228587-04 Lot 29: 12-0228587-29 Lot 5: 12-0228587-05 Lot 30: 12-0228587-30 Lot 6: 12-0228587-06 Lot: 31: 12-0228587-31 Lot 7: 12-0228587-07 Lot 32: 12-0228587-32 Lot 8: 12-0228587-08 Lot 33: 12-0228587-33 Lot 9: 12-0228587-09 Lot 34: 12-0228587-34 Lot 10: 12-0228587-10 Lot 35: 12-0228587-35 Lot 11: 12-0228587-11 Lot 36: 12-0228587-36 Lot 12: 12-0228587-12 Lot 37: 12-0228587-37 Lot 13: 12-0228587-13 Lot 38: 12-0228587-38 Lot 14: 12-0228587-14 Lot 39: 12-0228587-39 Lot 15: 12-0228587-15 Lot 40: 12-0228587-40 Lot 16: 12-0228587-16 Lot 41: 12-0228587-41 Lot 17: 12-0228587-17 Lot 42: 12-0228587-42 Lot 18: 12-0228587-18 Lot 43: 12-0228587-43 Lot 19: 12-0228587-19 Lot 44: 12-0228587-44 Lot 20: 12-0228587-20 Lot 45: 12-0228587-45 Lot 21: 12-0228587-21 Lot 46: 12-0228587-46 Lot 22: 12-0228587-22 Lot 47: 12-0228587-47 Lot 23: 12-0228587-23 Lot 48: 12-0228587-48 Lot 24: 12-0228587-24 Lot 49: 12-0228587-49 Lot 25: 12-0228587-25 Lot 50: 12-0228587-50 Legal Description: From the POINT OF BEGINNING, a new iron stake set in the Northern Right ofWay line of Martha Lane, said point being South 85 degrees 49 minutes 26 seconds West a distance of 448.64 feet from the centerline intersection of Martha Lane and NC Highway 421; thence, South 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 54.61 feet to a new iron stake set in the Northern Right ofWay line of Martha Lane; thence, South 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 90.00 feet to a new: iron stake set in the Northern Right ofWay line of Martha Lane; thence, South 82 degrees 10 minutes 24 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to a new iron stake set in the Northern Right ofWay line of Martha Lane; thence, South 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 90.00 feet to an existing iron pipe in the Northern Right ofWay line of Martha Lane; thence, North 07 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 150.00 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, South 82 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds West for a distance of 239.76 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, South 82 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 159.21 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, South 82 degrees 09 minutes 38 seconds West for a distance of 169.98 feet to an existing disturbed iron stake; thence, South 15 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds East for a distance of 164.73 feet to a new iron stake set on the beginning of a non-tangential curve, said curve turning to the left through an angle of 11 degrees 14 minutes 36.5 seconds, having a radius of 680.00 feet, and whose long chord bears South 65 degrees 24 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 133.23 feet to an existing iron stake at a point of intersection with a non-tangential line; thence, North 12 degrees 49 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 428.36 feet to an existing iron stake; thence, North 02 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East for a distance of 101.73 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, North 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East for a distance of 243.30 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, North 07 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 115.00 feet to a new iron stake set on the Southern Right ofWay of Deer View Lane, a new road; thence, perpendicularly across the Right ofWay of Deer View Lane North 07 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 50.00 feet to a new iron stake set on the Northern Right of Way of Deer View Lane; thence, along the Northern Right ofWay of Deer View Lane South 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 5.73 feet to a new iron stake set on the Northern Right ofWay of Deer View Lane; thence, North 07 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 115.00 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, North 82 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East for a distance of: 375.00 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, North 07 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 57.19 feet to a new iron stake set on a line; thence, North 54 degrees 23 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 115.00 feet to a new iron stake set on the Western Right ofWay of Sunny Acres Lane, a new road; thence, perpendicularly across the Right of Way of Sunny Acres Lane North 54 degrees 23 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 50.00 feet to a new iron stake set on the Eastern Right ofWay of Sunny Acres Lane at the beginning of a non- tangential curve, said curve turning to the left through an angle of 02 degrees 37 minutes 14.1 seconds, having a radius of 865.00 feet, and whose long chord bears North 36 degrees 55 minutes 34 seconds West for a distance of 39.56 feet to a new iron stake set on the Eastern Right ofWay of Sunny Acres Lane at a point ofi intersection with a non-tangential line; thence, North 51 degrees 45 minutes 49 seconds East for a distance of 200.47 feet to a new iron stake set on the common line with NC District Council of The Assemblies of God; thence, along said common line South 07 degrees 43 minutes 22 seconds East for a distance of 296.03 feet to an existing concrete monument and common corner; thence, North 84 degrees 33 minutes 19 seconds East for a distance of 116.31 feet to a new iron stake set on the common line with NC District Council of The Assemblies of God; thence South 07 degrees 49 minutes 49 seconds East a distance of 724.29 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 676,091 square feet or 15.52 acres total, more or less. Ofthe total area, 93795 square feet or 2.15 acres are in open space, 111465 square feet or 2.56 acres are in the new right of ways created for the roads, and 470831 square feet or 10.81 acres are in the lots. Section 3. Notice of the public hearing shall be published once in The Sampson Independent, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Clinton, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing. REPORTS The monthly combined staff report was acknowledged. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Anthony Davis appeared before the Clinton City Council and presented the "2024 Crime Report" and the "2024 Annual Report." He distributed copies of each to the City Council. He stated that Clinton's property and violent crimes remain significantly below national and local five-year averages. Furthermore, he said that the City has seen a reduction in violent crime for the fourth consecutive year, marking the lowest violent crime levels in over 15 years. Chief Davis stood ready to answer any concerns oft the City Council; however, there were no concerns. City Manager Duncan informed everyone that the Spring Clean-up will begin on April 7 and conclude on April 11, 2025. He also announced that Clinton Recreation and Parks will present "Breakfast with the Bunny" on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He welcomed all the children. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Duncan had no reports. APPOINTMENTIS) Before adjourning the meeting, it was realized that an appointment with the Sampson County Tourism Development Authority had been overlooked. Mrs. Kay Raynor's term will be expiring in June 2025. Mrs. Raynor is the one representative on the Authority for the City of Clinton. Councilmember Ruggles's motion, seconded by Councilmember Strickland, passed unanimously to reappoint Mrs. Kay Raynor to the Sampson County Tourism Development Authority for a three-year term ending June 2028. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pastor Regina Monroe-Lucious and a portion of her congregation appeared before the City Council. Pastor Lucious said she would not speak, and Miss Aaliyah Guinyard, who introduced herself as the NAACP Youth Council's president, spoke. Her main concern was that teenagers do not have nothing to do." She mentioned the YMCA but noted the cost of attending the facility. She spoke about activities at the recreational parks as well. Public comments concluded with Pastor Regina Monroe-Lucious speaking. She pled for assistance for the youth in Clinton. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business to discuss. CONTINUATION There was no further discussion. Councilmember Strickland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Becton, moved to continue this meeting until April 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:41 PM. Baie 1 ht - - Elaine F. Hunt, City Clerk, MMC, NCCMC Léw Starlng.IFMayor