LOUISBURG NORTH CAR OLIN A Charming Since 1779 AGENDA LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL KARL T. PERNELL PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX March 18, 2024 1. Roll Call Perry 2. Invocation Mayor 3. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor 4. Adoption of Agenda Mayor 5. Approval of Minutes Mayor P.01 February 19, 2024 Regular Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Public Hearing: A.) White Flag Shelter 8. Petition of Annexation - Carol Circle Callahan P.14 9. Approval of Resolution Seeking Finançial Wastewater Improvements Medlin P.21 10. Administrator' S Report Medlin P.24 11. Mayor's Report Mayor 12. Police Report Abbott P.25 13. Fire Report Lanham P.29 14. Council Comments Mayor 15. Adjourn February 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes The Louisburg Town Council met on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Karl T. Pernell Safety Complex at 104 Wade Ave., Louisburg NC 27549. Mayor Christopher Neal welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Roll Call Mayor Christopher Neal, Town Administrator Sean Medlin, Town Clerk Pamela Perry, and Town Attorney Ben Wiliamson. Council Members, Dr. Phillip Stover, Dalita L. Woods, Silke Stein, Betty Wright, Kim Baker, and Tom Clancy were all present. Invocation Councilwoman Bettye Wright gave the Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Christopher Neal asked everyone to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Adoption oft the Agenda Councilman Stover made the motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Councilwoman Wright; the motion passed without objection. Approval of the Minutes Mayor Neal requested a motion to approve January 22, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes and February 9, 2024, Special Called Meeting minutes. Councilman Clancy made the motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Councilwoman Stein. The motion passed without objection. Public Comment Brennan Davis, 302 King Street. I'm going to speak to you with something that Councilwoman Stein said, and I hope you'll forgive me ifI get this wrong. The white flag shelter issue had come up, and I got the impression that her comment was something like. It is not the business of municipal government to be involved in Christian charity. I've already said before, that I'm a big believer in the separation of church and state, and I believe in that concept. Istill don't know why our churches have not actively stepped up. Two churches on North Main Street have ample space and facilities. There's at least one church on South Main Street that has adequate facilities and space. And in my neighborhood, there's a little church with a big heart. I haven't heard very much from any of those churches setting up. I don't know why there has been SO much difficulty getting this idea across. I have it on good authority that some of our policemen have helped people in emergencies, which is probably why no one has yet died from hypothermia or malnutrition. But I don't think we should ask our police force to protect our disadvantaged citizens. I have, a suggestion that probably won't be very popular that the police are going to dig into their own pockets to save people in dire need. Maybe we: should give our police force a raise. Ms. Ann Austin. I'm the owner of the WRYNI radio station here in Louisburg, and I had an issue going on with flooding. As you know, the radio station is very valuable to this community. Everyone that has seen or advertise with us, they have resulted from it. I do appreciate everyone who patronizes the station. We serve the community very well, especially with our gospel programming that we do have going on. We have R&B too, but you know, most of the gospel seems to get everybody through because we all love the Lord, but it was almost gone a few weeks ago because, as you know, on Highway 561 east in Louisburg, they stared a development and we have two ponds got She contacted Keith Callahan, He came out to look at her property and saw where beavers had made a dam and that was causing the back up. She was very thankful for his help and quick actions. Brandon Vajanyi 303 North Main Street. Just wanted to talk a little bit about that shelter that has been proposed. Many of you probably know me. I was a police officer in this Town for almost five years. I love this Town. I love the people here and Ilove that this Town is noticeably safer than since I moved here seven years ago. I'm happy to be raising my family here, but I will say that with my experience patrolling Louisburg, I dealt with homeless people on a near-daily basis. This was almost always in response to a shoplifting drunk and disorderly call, begging, breaking ins, and even some violent assaults This was almost always in response to a shoplifting drunk and disorderly call, begging, breaking, and even some violent assaults. Once the word gets out, there will be a large influx ofhomeless. Whether this is a white flag or not, it will not matter what stipulations are set once there is an influx, they will not leave. Our Town is not equipped to deal with this. Our law enforcement is already spread too thin and not properly staffed. Respond to the number of calls for service that any increase in homelessness would bring. If you vote for this, something as simple as going to get gas or groceries will not be the same. Everywhere you go, you will be approached for money. Stores will have increased theft. The list goes on. I want you as a council to focus on making this Town a better place safer place for people who live here pay taxes here, and help our property values. That should be your primary function as a council. This shelter does none of those things. Expecting Volunteers to run. This is also naive at best. Oftentimes homeless people suffer from mental illness, addiction or both volunteers are not going to be equipped to deal with this from a safety standpoint, which puts a lot of liability on the Town. What is the plan for actually helping these people not be homeless any longer? Is this just going to be a dumping ground for other Towns? Are we trying to help ourselves? I plead with you as a father, husband, and friend to not bring something like this to our front door. Bobby Cooper, 701 North Main Street. I want to thank you for picking up all the trash and the long overdue seasonal material at our historic Oakwood Cemetery. That's a big help. Makes it look really good outi there. Council, you've got a lot of things going on. It's a new year, a new council, lots to do. Council does, not make a government, and a municipality does not make money. It can only take money. Two key numbers impact the amount of money you have in your coffers and you're starting pretty lean to begin with. Those numbers are value and the tax rate, and if they are not compatible and if you raise the tax rate, you're not necessarily raising revenue because that helps suppress value as oft the decisions you make. Your key function is to increase value. Increasing value gives you the resources for your projects, the things that your interested in. You need that revenue that you're essentially taking from us that we are willing where we're willing to provide. Ifyou're doing your part, which is being great stewards of our resources and enhancing our values, you enhance our values and we can do more. But going right in and spending, it's only going to suppress when and when you have some ofthe initiatives you've taken, it's going to deter further development and further concentrate the demand for that revenues Paige Sales 106 Jeffress Drive I want to first thank you for moving public comment to the beginning of the meeting. Some issues are on the agenda that the public may have comments about or concerns about. This gives you information to go about the business of the meeting, it gives you information to think about and where they stand SO you can make better decisions. The other thing I want to do is to 2 encourage every single one of you to look at the Institute of Government. They have an elected leader's coursework. Some ofi its online, some ofit is in person. I've got copies to give you. They have great programs. It will help all ofyou out because continuing education is important no matter what your job and all ofyou signed up for. you went out, you campaigned, and you were elected. and SO to make the time to do this is important for you and it's important for the citizens of our Town. Ryan Ellington, 128 Tangle wood Drive, I am also here to speak on the issue of white flag shelter. I am not as confident in my views as any ofthe people who have previously spoken up to this point. Ijust keep hearing that the local government doesn't need to do anything because the churches can handle it. Ijust keep hearing that the churches should just open up their buildings to house all the people SO that the local government doesn't have to worry about it. But the problem with that is that very frequently churches run into major obstacles when it comes to housing the homeless, church is run into major liability, obstacles to churches, and insurance obstacles. Frequently, the insurance policies that churches are legally required to have them from housing the homeless and three churches frequently run into major legal issues, especially since most churches are not zoned to double as homeless shelters. Church leaders in multiple states in the union have gone to jail for attempting to house the homeless, and SO to say that the church can handle it SO the city doesn't have to is, I think, either naive or dishonest. I don't mean to be ornery. I apologize for that. But the point is, I don't know ifa white flag shelter is the solution or not. I'm not an expert on that. I don't know what the unintended consequences could be. I don't know what the pros and cons are, but what I can say is what the churches of our area have been doing over the past few months as we've had deep freezes is churches have been spending thousands ofc dollars every time the temperatures dip below to put homeless people into motels churches have been pouring money into housing, homeless. And the only way that they legally can is with liability insurance, zoning, and SO on. But what happens every time a deep freeze is that we end up digging deep into our pockets and burning nearly all of our assistance money on just stopping people from freezing to death. And SO I am I implore, I beg, I don't know what the solution is. I don't know if it's a white flag shelter or something else, but I beg you, please, fine. Add some kind of an efficient and effective solution that takes that burden off oft the nonprofits in the area because that is beyond what we are capable of] handling with the resources that we have. Whatever it is, please do something Liz Siebel for 12 Sunset Avenue. Ijust want to speak to the white flag issue. I too don't know what the answer is. I do know it needs a lot of research, but I would encourage you all to not look at homeless people as a thing, but that they are human people. They are people who have hearts and they matter and they're not drug addicts and they're not alcoholics. They are people. We need to stop looking at this as what do we do with these people? These are our fellow human beings and we need to treat them with respect and dignity. Beverly Kegley 120 Jolly St. Thank you for allowing me to speak again, and I'm speaking to you about White Flag. A few misconceptions that I would like to clear up and this is research all over. Notjust this country, but the world. The white flag is not a homeless shelter. White Flag is an emergency shelter to keep people from freezing to death. There are guidelines. The CDC and HUD do not have very well- established guidelines, but there are white flag shelters, as I said, all over the country. flag shelter sets up its criteria. We, a group from the Interfaith Council and our Town administrator, and I am 3 forever grateful that he did attend a meeting in Raleigh with the Reverend Vance Hay Haywood excuse me who is the leader of the white flag program in Raleigh. It is their shelter white flags are in churches for the most part. They have grown. They do have a very good relationship with their local government. They have built a relationship. Nobody can do this by themselves. The gentleman that talked about and thank you for your words, that talked about nonprofits, nonprofits can't do it by themselves. The interfaith Council sure cannot. Putting people in the hotels, we don't get discounts. I begged ifI put somebody in for a whole week, I may get a discount and that's at the Budget Inn in Franklinton. It's nothing in Louisburg and it's between $105 and $80 a night to have somebody in either one of our hotels. We've done it according to Reverend Vance, it did not have their insurance with their churches in Raleigh. They did, of course, go through the process of checking that out as we would and as we would in partnership with the Town of Louisburg. This is the shelter that may be open once a month during the winter. It may be open 20 times during the winter. I don'thave an answer for that because I don't predict the weather well, I predict it and I don't make it either. So anyway, I'm asking you for the citizens, these people, some of them are working, they're living in their cars. Ed Bennett. 215 Kingfish Way I'm a member of the Interfaith Council, and I just like to say that I appreciate the Town's willingness to investigate this situation with the white flag and the homelessness. I appreciate Shawn's willingness to come out to a meeting with us to go to Raleigh and understand what happens at a real white-flag shelter. We were there and we visited with Reverend Vance and he gave us an enlightening insight as to all the problems and blessings that a white flag shelter can give to a community as everyone SO eloquently has put before me, many people have to make up the system and part ofi it can be the Town of Raleigh. It happens to be the Town and the county the church and about 14 sponsors that make up the white flag situation. The white flag is a situation that happens. The temperature goes below 35 on any given day. Now, in Louisburg, during the year 2023, there were 20 I'm sorry, 71 of those days. So far this year, in January, there was 23 days. And it looks like in February, for the whole month there will be another 14 days and possibly another 12 daysi in March. So this is a temporary thing. It's an emergency that happens periodically. You have an infrastructure, you're already heating it and it's not being used to its full extent. And this is a way that they can help the churches and everyone else to get to the result. That is the safety of these people. The churches are already extended beyond what they can do. They have soup kitchens, they do soup pantries, they do meals for the community, they do blanket drives. They go out during these cold weather events and they provide them with meals hot chocolate and blankets. So just be aware that it's a community effort. It's a temporary situation, and it's: not likely to affect anybody's property value. If anything, it shows that the community is a community that's willing to help its own. Mary Weaver,316 Sunset Ave. I would like to address the white flag shelter. I will say that if I hadn't opened my home to my daughter and three grandchildren, they would be homeless because they couldn't find anything to rent in this Town that they could afford after their home rental home was sold. I will say during the bitter cold weather, I even went outside and got my cat who does not like to be in the house to come inside SO that it would be safe IfI can if we can bring our animals in and take care oft them, we need to be able to take care of our citizens like you. Presentation by Path & Way Marketing My name is Robert Chase. I'm the of Pathway marketing. So, tonight we want to present a presentation to you guys where we feel the strategy that we formulated will help the Town of Louisburg in some of these areas revenue-wise and will also help the economic growth in that manneri in the form ofr municipal branded municipal marketing. So we're going to start by showing a brief video. I think the video is about 5 minutes. It shows our body ofwork. Then from there, I'1l go down through a particular strategy that we propose from a marketing standpoint, and then M1l call up another company that partners with us that will give their strategy as well in the event planning space. I'm going to move on. So basically our marketing plan starts with research and analysis. Basically what we do is we do an economic assessment where we engage economic researchers or consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Louisburg's economic landscape, including trends, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to put together an effective strategy, we have to know what we're up against. We have to understand the landscape. We have to understand what the pros and cons are of the condition. Louisburg may be in. We take that and put that into a crafted strategy SO that when we launch the campaigns, when we put the content out there, it helps the public understand how Louisburg is catering to their needs. It helps the citizens ofLouisburg understand that the council members and the government body as a whole have their best interests at heart. So that's the first step we take. We do what's called a set ofclear objectives. We define goals. We were established specifically for job creation, business attraction, industry diversification, and infrastructure development. We do what's called a commercial advertisement where we develop commercials like youjust saw in the video, which highlight the vision and goals of Louisburg's economic growth, showcasing the Town's potential and opportunities. All right. Third on the list, we identify Target audiences for Louisburg to grow, we have to attract the attention of those that help the economic growth happen. So what we do is in the local business sector, we produce video content featuring successful local businesses. All right. Their growth stories, and how Louisburg supported their development. We do. We solicit potential investors, and we create targeted videos presenting investment opportunities, showcasing infrastructure plans available resources, and incentives for investors. We also take an online digital approach. Because we're in we're in a technological age. Everything is online. During my tenure with the Wake County government, we launched the same thing. We launched the same type ofinitiative. And we were very successful with that. When we first started with when we first started, we started with website enhancement and content. Sometimes a municipality, a small municipality may not have the content. So what we have to do is create the content right? Citizens like to be or like to live in an area that they're proud of and they like to live in a strategic area, that's innovative, that's intelligent. And SO we start that that that process by a website upgrade, right? Basically what we do is we incorporate video content on the website, including introductory videos, success stories, a visual representation, and representation of future developments we build or we enhance the website that you guys already have SO that it becomes very comprehensible and very informative. plan and musical project we created since our doors opened back in 2012. This is what we plan to offer in a collaborative effort with a plan, with Path, way, path, and Way Marketing and the Town ofl Louisburg Event Committee. Public Hearing A) Sale of 100 Bunn Road Mayor Neal asked for a motion to go into the Public Hearing. Councilman Clancy made the motion to go into the Public Hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without 5 objection. Mr. Slayter, Special Projects Administrator, spoke to the Board regarding this property. This is a parcel of land that is directly behind the old mini mart that's located at 806 South Main. This parcel had been put up for sale previously, but this was a couple of years ago. The owners, the individuals who put in the bids, subsequently withdrew because of financial reasons. The property has remained in the Town's ownership. Many of you know, as a result of a legal action the mini-mart closed. It was purchased by another business zenith. Once they purchased the property, they inquired oft the Town staff whether or not we would entertain selling this property. We informed Zenith that the Town would consider it since we had previously declared its surplus and that under the provisions ofthe state law, we had a mechanism to direct a sale ofthe property to Zenith exclusively, as opposed to the more traditional method, which is an upset bid process. The reason why we're able to do this under state law is because may recall we adopted the South Main Street Community Development Plan and that plan identified opportunities to promote a variety ofinitiatives as economic development in South Main Street as one of those objectives. And SO this sale would further that objective and consequently allow us to proceed under that provision of state law. So We explained to Zenith what the price of the property would be, which is I think 15,000 the sale price. It well exceeds the assessed value, which I think is listed in your staff report. Again, the purpose of it for business expansion of Zenith flooring, all of those elements are required provisions to be announced as part of the public hearing after any kind of input from the public. Mr. Slayter thinks the objective of purchasing this lot was to expand the building for storage and possibly enlarge the footprint of the building. Mayor Neal asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilman Clancy made a motion to close the Public Hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Resolution to Declare Surplus and Dispose of 100 Bunn Rd. After hearing the discussion in the Public Hearing, Mayor Neal asked for a motion to declare 100 Bunn Rd. Councilman Clancy made a motion to sell the surplus property at 100 Bunn Rd.; seconded by Councilman Stover. The motion passed without objection. Adoption of Updated Fee Schedule. Largely in response to increased growth pressures and the related increase in the cost of providing infrastructure and services due to inflation, the Town staff has revised the fee schedule for several services. A portion ofthese fees has not been updated in decades and does not reflect current costs of doing business is not comparable with the prevailing fees found in surrounding jurisdictions. To help reduce the subsidization of these expenditures by property taxes, the staff is recommending an increase to make it more equitable. After reviewing the fee schedule Mayor Neal made a motion to adopt the fee schedule but also look into alternate fees for parking tickets seconded by Councilman Stover. The motion passed. Resolution to Approve Water Shortage Response Plan Keith Callahan, Planning Administrator, Public Service Director stated to the Board that this is a requirement by the state being on municipal supply of water. One of the things we need to have is a water shortage response plan, need to have that in effect and approved. And that's what you have in front of you. It's already been preliminary and approved by the state. And in essence, the different responses to all levels at the river levels. And this is just trying to keep us in the good graces ofthe state since we're applying for grants and funding. Councilman Clancy made a motion to approve the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Baker. The motion passed. lo Rescinding of Council Compensation Approval As you can recall last month at last month's meeting, I made a motion that we put back in the sniping for new council members. the Council ofGovernment as well. We do have to wait because this was we have to wait till the next fiscal year to make this adjustment in the budget for members. Now, in my discussions with some of the members, a representative from the Council of Government, they say that that is the case. However, that is they are looking into the possibility of possibly making some adjustments because the municipalities have elections of new council members and as they come in usually a stipend or compensation for new council members is discussed SO they are looking at possibly changing that in in the future to avoid this very, very issue that we've discussed now. I would like to make a motion to hopefully get a second to rescind the motion that we made last month that I made last month with an attempt to reinstate your stipend. So I'd like to make a motion to rescind that motion and make it to the end of the fiscal year. When we approached that item in our budget again, for compensation, it's been moving property. Councilman Clancy seconded, that we rescind the council compensation motion that was made last month. The motion passed without any objections. Discussion of Directive for White Flag Shelter. Sean Medlin, Town Administrator, spoke to the Board stating: Last month at the meeting was given a directive by the Council to seek out what the white flag shelter is and what it would entail to bring such to our community. So I've reached out in several areas and just want to share a little bit before. I get started with this. Beverly touched a little bit on it earlier. A white flag shelter would provide immediate short-term emergency shelter to individuals who have experienced or are experiencing homelessness during threshold-defined severe weather conditions. At the Council's directive, I was to examine all elements involved with establishing a white flag shelter as a resource. had reached out to Vance Haywood, who is the pastor at St John's Metropolitan Community Church, and also attended a meeting with Councilman Stover and the. Franklin County Interfaith Council, where Pastor Vance questions regarding the white flag shelter that they operate. In doing SO, Pastor Vance identified multiple factors to consider when the need to establish a white flag. I had an enormous amount of information and thought should condense it SO it would be a little more understandable. I reached out not only to Pastor Vance regarding, the white flag shelter but also reached out to Franklin County. I actually had our chief input on this, and I've attached all oft this, SO you'll have it for your review. But some of the things that Pastor mentioned that were identified and that we should consider regarding a white flag shelter was insurance liability in this packet you have a statement from our insurance carrier mentioning what we can do and what we cannot do. They were not happy with us looking at this. They will require a separate policy ifi this moves with no more than 30 beds. So provided this for you all to look at SO that was one of the aspects that we had to consider as entities in the shelter. I know that the white flight shelter in Raleigh offers food. However, in our discussion, it's called Brown Ministries. They provide the food. However, the shelter pays for the food. So the end of this exercise, what I've included, does not include the two have prepared food for the shelter here and basically, there were a couple of things that he mentioned on nights that it's designed as a white flag. They bring the food in SO that the individual doesn't have to determine if they want to seek food or shelter. So my understanding from Pastor Vance was the food was only provided on nights that were designated as white flags in the current shelter that they're in. They have showers. However, this is nominated by the state. And because ofthat, they do not offer. Toiletries such as soaps, towels, wash clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste. They don't provide all ofthat. So Those were things that we would have to consider in the shelter that they offer cots are provided by Wake County. We do not have cots here. So I've included those costs and blankets and this was just general research on the internet that mentioned staffing at their shelter. That's something we have to consider. They have paid staff now 24 seven. I know that in our previous meeting, it was stated that we would have volunteers. However, we have to be prepared for ifi no one shows up, ifa volunteer is sick, two volunteers are sick. We have to be prepared for that. Even if you have volunteers, is it required to have staff present? If you have volunteers, I would say no. You just have to have roughly two people or they have two people. There is, I don't think, a mandate that shows how many people you have to have. They typically have two people, and it's all based on gender. They said that they didn't have gender. They said it could be two males or two females. Well, it didn't usually have two females, but it could be two males. Unless I misunderstood. Councilman Stover, when we talked with Pastor Vance because they have three shelters, it's a male-identified, female-identified, and family shelter. Ifit was female, they would not allow two males to work that shelter. We're not going to do that. Right? I mean, I'm just I was finding facts, SO I'm sharing what I found. This is what we would have. So I've put in my estimates to people to work roughly 15 hours during a white flag- designated night. Also added to police officers because. If nights are back-to-back, I can't have roughly the same officer working. Ifthey're on shift. Police officers stay here. I would because if they're not trained in part of the information with, the recommended staff, an individual would need to have CPR or Narcan de-escalation training, familiarity with mental health, and. If our volunteers don't have all of that or the employees don't have that, then I've got to have that available. Pastor Vance Well, then that's something that volunteers could be trained, right? I mean, I'm just saying right now. I've prepared this as if we don't have that and then we have the facility designation. Again, Iknow that it's been mentioned that there would be one shelter here. However, the shelter that I evaluated had three separate shelters. There's a cleaning aspect to it as well and ifyou'll notice, I have an asterisk for food and a double asterisk for cleaning. On the second page, you'll see personnel calls, basic utilities for here, cots and blankets, purchase cleaning supplies, and cleaning of the building. Cleaning of the building does not include ventilation. Ifwere saying this facility, we don't what we would have to do for that. I've contacted an individual. They did not contact me back. But wanted to share as much as I could with this because that's what I was asked to do. And Finally, the economic impact we don't know what that would be, SO I'll fit that in there as well. But overall, I've estimated the cost to be about a hundred $55,963, assuming that there's no volunteer input. Exactly. Which is not what we. Exactly. But we've got to be prepared if we don't have volunteers. So that's what I'm making and that's taking steps to meet most of these. In doing SO, when I reached out, I wanted to confirm my numbers with Pastor Vance over at St John's and he told me the first year they operated, they did not pay rent, but with this, they were roughly 150 to 270000. So 350, 120 the first year, 350. Now we're talking 5 to 10, maybe 20. So in reaching out, I reached out to the county and Cindy Payne at DSS for the last eight months. This is a part of your packet they have serviced eight people I believe it was. Let me I'm sorry, but six individuals reported being homeless for eight months. I know I reached out to Beverly Quigley to get numbers. She provided me with 12 and then she met with McKinney, Vento, which deals with children who are considered homeless. And It think there were 19 on the list that you gave me in your packet. I provided that information well, SO you would have an understanding of that. Again, I ask the Chief to, prepare something for me as well. This is in the packet that goes into greater detail about what the county does because the county does 8 offer services for homeless people as well. So I want to share that. Any questions, or concerns? Is there an amount regarding what that insurance policy costs? It is not there's an actual Ifyou notice the email that was received says social services out PDF we to fill that out get it back and then they'll tell us what the cost would be, how much Town, how much money the Town receive annually in their budget for social services from the county and the state? Well, we don't receive it from the state when we have people who are in need, they go to social services. Social services will obligate and pay bills, etc. for those individuals. But I don't know that amount right offhand doesn't receive any funds for social services, but the county does. Yes. And you have these costs here in this chart and is of your estimation in your work as well. Now, some of these costs are looked at and reviewed. Some ofi these costs could be offset by perhaps some volunteer persons, some with the skills that would require that are required to run this, which will affect these costs as well. Ifthere is a skilled volunteer who is skilled in CPR, those skills that are required, and that would then have somewhat of an effect on your projected costs as you have these were estimated saying that we didn't have anybody. So could our insurance carrier drop us because of this? Yes. Stutsman Stover, I have a question. You referenced the Interfaith Council, and SO are they going to be a part ofthis or are they going to be the directors ofthis? That is something to be determined. What we have proposed is a public partnership and what the Interfaith Council and now several churches have approached me are all looking at is the county excuse me, the Town provides the space where the other agencies would provide the costs. We're looking at possibly purchasing a covered trailer where we could store the costs and or is not pastor Man said. They use cots, but most shelters don't. Most use mats. We already have. We have for in the last year I donated ten cots to the county volunteer. Frankly, it's a cost we need to donate 20 tomorrow and recruit volunteers. I work for a volunteer organization similar right. We have to do all this same training that they're talking about. First-day CPR. We don't usually do Narcan, but that's not a big deal. So it's nothing to expect a volunteer to be trained in that sort of thing. We have volunteer firemen expend far more time doing training than what this is going to require, and they'll get compensated. So this would be a private-public I think the biggest issue in my mind is the insurance we know what the answer there is. We need to find that out. And what's going to be the insurance cost? There was an issue of crime after men said they had not seen any great increase in crime around their shot and getting people off the street in many places has been shown to reduce not increase. So I think thisi is the first step. I think Mr. Medlin here's the worst-case scenario. Well, I don't think that's what we're looking at I think we're looking at something far down where this could be a partnership between NGOS throughout, the Town, the county, and in cooperation with Tennessee. And I don't see that these expenses are likely to be what we're looking at. We're probably looking at something for less. Is it fair to say that in Raleigh they have three ofthese shelters for the whole city of Raleigh? No, this is just one organization. I think two other organizations want shelter besides our pastor advance. But it is likely people from Rocky Mountain come here people from Henderson can come here. Highly unlikely. You're looking at this organization that we talk to the pastor they run three shelters and they staff forth the Salvation Army two of their shelters want to call drop-ins. That means people can come in every day every night, stay, and then every morning leaves. Those are operated. The white flag is operated on cold nights. You've got multiple shelters that both Raleigh and Durham that are not only providing housing for1 their property detoxification, but they're providing treatment for alcoholism and addiction. They're providing employment training and housing assistance. All right. We're not doing any of this. This shelter is not going to attract people from other counties, all the counties around us and all the cities around this are 9 already providing far more service than we are. So why would people leave those places to have more services? We have to come here. You're more well-versed in this than I am. And that's all I'm asking, right? That's what I'm trying to explain. I mean, we are way behind the eight ball and what the counties and communities around us are doing. So we're not going to be drawing people, my opinion, from other counties, we're simply to be taking care of people here, our locality, and we have also realized homeless folks are not mobile. A lot ofthem don't have a way to get a meal. They can't pick up their tent and just they're going to have to walk up here for Raleigh. I'm just driving up Capital Boulevard after meeting with Aftermath and there were tents along Capital Little Serve. What does 1.1% and are surrounding now I'm talking about here in the county I'm talking about I know I'm asking what are the cars I know they're not doing anything. So I think folks in Franklin can express their interest in working with us if they do an event. We're looking at it. Ifyou have a church out there, we have a church down a cowboy church at five points. They are working. They're part ofthe Interfaith Council. They are trying to start up a shelter themselves. So basically your organization, it'sjust organizing. Well, you're part ofit. So the organization that your part ofj just scenes from the Town are building in our resource. The space. And I think a lot ofthese other expenses could be absorbed by the and already, already I said, have several pastors approached us about how can we help? I also heard from pastors today who say we understand the need, but we can't take this on by ourselves. And I respect that also I mean, it's yes, I mean, our church has a large fellowship hall, but it's often in use during the hours that we're looking at. The reason we thought this would be a good alternate is this space generally isn't being at the hours. So is this the location in which it would be would say either here or the one at on industrial drive to one on industrial drive would be the one that would, if we were to go that route, would be the one that would be that have the most and space to handle some. So yeah, SO that would be the that would be the space that we would look at as opposed to these spaces that are not in residential communities where they are likely to impact the place. Many questions what like to suggest is that we take this under advisement and give the other agencies involved here a chance to respond to this and come back at a later date with aj proposal on how they might help meet some of this cost. But I also think it would be wise for us to have a public hearing and let the public figure out that. But as far as whether they're for or against, it doesn't matter. But just to hear from the public, my biggest concern is liability, I think that's a very reasonable concern. We need to get that clarified from insurance carrier liability and of course, the financial responsibility because it would be the people of the Town that are on the hook for this and would also be paying for it. Councilman Clancy made a motion to table this subject and have a Public Hearing at next month's regular meeting; seconded by Councilman Stover. The motion passed with 6 yes and 1 no. Reclassification of the HR Director's position from PT to FT Sean Medlin, Town Administrator stated to the Board that the Town has a vacant part-time position that I would like to request re-classifying to a full-time position to further develop the Town's ability to meet its service needs. The position that I am requesting to reclassify is the Human Resources Director's position from a part-time position to a full-time position. The job duties for this position largely involve employee relations, recruiting, benefits, and policy implementation, to name a few, while ensuring adherence to compliance with Federal and State laws about the Town. He stated that he had interviewed several applicants but they either didn't qualify or asked for full-time. Mr. Medlin was asked what his procedure was when an HR subject came up. He replied that he had reached out to the NCLM for all concerns, this was one of many roles that they are qualified to help municipalities. Councilwoman Wright questioned why wasn't 1o the previous part-time HR person wasn't asked to come in. He felt at this time it was more beneficial for a full-time employee and she only wanted a contract part-time Councilman Stover made a motion to reclassify the HR position from PT to FT; seconded by Councilwoman Stein. The motion passed. Discussion of Johnson Street Closer Councilman Stover spoke to the Board regarding this. On page 36 is a notice that was sent out to I'm not exactly sure who exactly this was sent to, but it was sent to a lot of, I think, folks that live on the west side of Lewisburg, myself included, that the State Department of Transportation is proposing closing the intersection of West Johnson Street and South Main Street, that's directly adjoining adjacent to the courthouse annex. Needless to say, this has caused quite a bit of consternation amongst many ofr my constituents. And I have already been in communication. there also is a safety concern and there has been a higher incidence of accidents at this than what you would expect. But I don't think that this is the answer to that problem. IfI use this intersection, probably four times a day, it is a problem when the court is in session. There is a huge line of people I wish the county would come up with a better way to use the courthouse, but that's out of our jurisdiction. this was presented to the council back when Jonathan Franklin was manager. the problem down there is on the mornings when the court is in session, it is hectic but The rest oft the time that intersection is fairly benign and SO they're talking about completely doing away with this intersection to deal with something that probably only covers maybe 12 to 15 hours a week. But I was also told the concrete barrier that they're going to put in place would not prohibit emergency vehicles from crossing over I'm not aware ofi it. there's a resolution that I have proposed in your packet or I just ask the handout. There are seven issues that I see with this. The first is a large number of the folks that live in West Louisburg between the college and the river use this intersection to avoid having to go downtown to access South Main Street and South Boulevard, thereby relieving a lot ofthe congestion downtown. Johnson Street was put there originally to take pressure off of Nash Street. Secondly, the closure is going to be during the Times when the court is in session, all this traffic that right now comes in and out ofthe intersection is going to be forced into Town and is going to be forced onto Nash Street. So you're going to create a whole lot more congestion as far as the need for more parking, we've got two additional parking lots that aren't being all right. I am proposing that we send an ask to the Department of Transportation to forego this project and look for alternatives. Administrators Report Sean Medlin reported I wanted to advise you that staff has secured an agreement with NC dot rail division for the depot Hill parking as you may have noticed activity at the old mini on North Main Street was underway last week with the removal of gas tanks. Staff is working to move forward with some preliminary design work for this site. As soon as we get that in, we'll provide that to you. Staffis working with PRC about the grant on additional debris from the river. The initial cost ofthe project came in at$212,980. Staff received a change order option that involved additional removal of debris. The change order, including the additional debris removal, came in at hundred and$33,980. We have we have strapped funds available right now of 218,668. Therefore, this leaves an additional cost of 115,003 12 for the Town to incur staff has reached out to TRC to inquire with the vendor if the Town could provide trucks with the additional debris removal, and ifthis would have an impact on. The cost for this project and the funding award recommendations through the State Water Infrastructure Authority related to the OR tube replacement have been announced. The project has been awarded a 50% grant and a 50% loan for an overall total project. Cost of 630,000. So this point, the Town would be on would be eligible for a 315,000 grant after the mention of the bump out on North Main. At our last meeting, we had another incident with this bump out and that was on January 27th staff: installed reflective paint on the curb to advise drivers oft this bump out. We'll see how this goes and make a suggestion. Yes, I've had some folks approach me about this particular problem and they that we put lighting in the tree like is done at North Hills Mall which could be done with solar which would make it, I think, both much more attractive would be a focal point for the downtown as well as provide some better visibility. The other thing that came up with I don't know how many of you have seen the tunnel and Franklinton in front of the high school is wonderful. I was thinking we could put a little tunnel over the walkway right there and like that again with solar lighting across the walkway that is just over the bumper, not across the street. Just the end of the little curving around there, some reflective things we've painted, those we didn't do reflected it is okay, okay, Now that's just a suggestion. Finally, at the special meeting on February 9th, the board approved the full-time Fire Chief's position. A job description was available at a pay grade of 20. The salary range for this position will be $64,980 to $97,470. Mayors Report My report is very short this time. I have been involved with quite a few speaking engagements as it relates to Black History Month. And spoke of various churches and also an organization out of Raleigh which asked me to speak with them and give them some black comments there. Also, I was honored simply for becoming the first African-American mayor of the Town of Louisburg, which I thought was a great accolade and just honored on that behalf. That was history-making as well. So then I have several more speaking engagements as it relates to Black History Month as well. I have several more speaking engagements as it relates to Black History Month as well. And I must say that, again, did get some good accolades from the Town ofLouisburg about, the Town ofLouisburg, from people who are who are watching us. And they see that we have a great future. Ijust wanted to just do what we can to keep that out there, that positive that we have here in the Town that we are building on. So I think that's a good thing as well. Police Report The report was included in the Board's packets for review. Fire Department The report was included in the board's packets for review. Council Comments Councilman Stover -Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting He would like to see an Economic group and a director position filled. Councilwoman Woods Thanked everyone for coming, she spoke at Black History Month programs. It's an honor to serve on the Board. Councilwoman Stein - She asked that residents would make their house numbers visible. She also asked to consider being a volunteer fire department, Councilwoman Wright- Attuned the Kerr Tar Board meeting. She also was able to speak at several Black History Month programs. Councilwoman Baker-. Thank everyone for coming out. She had complaints of traffic noise from Ford Circle residents. Chief Abbott had police stay in that area to hopefully slow that down. She spoke at a Black History program. Councilman Clancy- had no comment, 12 Closed Session - 143-318.11(a)(6) - Personnel Councilman Stover made a motion to go into closed session for the above-mentioned; seconded by Councilwoman Stein. The motion passed without objection. Councilman Clancy made a motion to come out of closed session; seconded by Councilwoman Stein. The motion passed without objection. Councilwoman Stein made a motion to dissolve the posting for a full-time Fire Chief position. Hire three full-time positions. Form a committee to restructure the Fire Department's By-laws; seconded by Councilman Stover. The motion passed without objection. Adjourn. Councilman Clancy made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Councilwoman Stein. The motion passed without objection. Everyone dismissed. Submitted; Pamela Perry Administrative Assistant/ Town Clerk NCCMC, CMC 13 TOWN LOUISBURG IIII NORTI H CAROLINA Charming Since 1779 TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: Keith Callahan, DATE: March 12, 2024 RE: Carol Circle REQUEST: Resolution Directing Clerk to Investigate Proposed Annexation BACKROUND: This Resolution is the first step toward the annexation this action the process of bringing the entirety of parcels 018209, 018210 process. and By 018211 into the Town corporate limits can begin. The annexation request was made by the owner. The parcels are served by all Louisburg utilities. Staff supports the annexation as it is based on sound planning principal and progression of the town. COUNCIL ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R- [A Resolution Directing The Town Clerk To Investigate The Sufficiency Of A Petition For An Annexation] WHEREAS: 1. Aj petition was received on March 1, 2024, requesting the annexation of3 entire parcels contiguous to Town limits described in said Petition as Carol Circle parcels, Louisburg, NC, 27549 be annexed into the Town ofLouisburg Parcel numbers: 018209, 018210, 018211. 2. Said Petition has been received by the Town Council oft the Town of Louisburg, North Carolina; and 3. NCGS 160A-58.2, as amended, provides that the sufficiency of the Petition shall be investigated by the Town Clerk before further annexation proceedings may take place; and 4. The Town Council of the Town ofLouisburg deems it advisable to proceed in response to this request for annexation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: 1. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to investigate the sufficiency of the above described Petition and to certify as soon as possible to the Town Council the result ofheri investigation. ATTEST: SIGNED: Pamela Perry, Town Clerk Christopher L. Neal, Mayor DATE S BC SUMNER INVESTMENTS, LLC P.O. BOX 1011 YOUNGSVILLE, NC. 27596 PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION Date: March 1, 2024 To the Town Council of the Town of Loulsburg. 1. We, the undersigned owners of real property request that the area described in annexed to the Town of Loulsburg Paragraph 2 below be 2, The areai to be annexed is contiguous to The Town of Louisburg and the boundaries of such as follows: territory are *See attached description by CMP Professional Land Surveyors. 3. We: acknowledge that any zoning vested right acquired pursuant to G.S. 160A-385.1 or must be declared and Identlfied on this petition. Wei further G.S. 153A-344.1 this petition shall result in thet termination of acknowledge that fallure to declare such rights on vested vested rights previously acquired for the if rights are clalmed, indicate beloow, and attach proof.) property. ( zoning Name Address Do you declare Signature Vested rights? 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Application deadline is in April with awards announced sometime in the fall. BACKROUND: The Town routinely seeks financial assistance from the State for its water and wastewater infrastructure improvements projects. Assistance is generally in the form of a combination loan/grant mix which subsidizes the cost of undertaking these projects. The first project is the construction of a new lift station near Green Hill Subdivision. This new station replaces an old obsolete station and expands the capacity for moving wastewater from development along Hwy 39 S, Fox Park and US 401 to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The second project is a series of improvements replacing and addressing obsolete or failing sewer lines around Town. These lines in many cases are decades old or have become too inefficient to transport wastewater. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Resolution 21 TOWN LOUISBURG NORTH CAROLINA Cherming Siae1779 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R- [A Resolution To Request Financing for Wastewater Improvements] 1. WHEREAS, The Town ofLouisburg has need for and intends to construct, plan for, or conduct a study in a projects described as: Green Hill Pump Station Upgrades Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation, and 2. WHEREAS, The Town of] Louisburg intends to request State loan and/or grant assistance for the project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG: That the Town ofLouisburg, the Applicant, will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project, if approved for a State loan and/or grant award. That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof. That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance, and administration ofthe system and the repayment ofall principal and interest on the debt. That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer, upon failure of the Town of Louisburg to make a scheduled repayment of the loan, to withhold from the Town of Louisburg any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment ofthe loan. That Christopher Neal, Mayor the Authorized Representative and successors SO titled, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan and/or grant to aidi in the study of or construction ofthe project described above. That the Authorized Representative, and successors SO titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project: to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application. a That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and funding conditions applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto. ADOPTED THIS 18th day of March, 2024 at LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA. ATTEST: SIGNED: Pamela Perry, Town Clerk Christopher L. Neal, Mayor DATE 23 - IIII LOUISBURG NORTH CAROLINA Charming Since 1779 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Christopher Neal and Town Council From: Sean Medlin, Town Administrator Subject: Administrator's Report Date: March 15, 2024 Staffis working with Oakley Collier on preliminary design plans related to the Mini Mart on Main St. Once preliminary plans are received, staff will forward them to council for review. The Finance Director's position has been filled. Jacki Waldron will be joining the team on Wednesday, March 27th. The position of Planning and Zoning Administrator has been filled. Terry Satterwhite will be joining the team on Monday, March 25th. Interviews are under way for the open Human Resources position. The Town Hall will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. Budget season is upon us! Staff and Council met this past Thursday to kick off the budget process. Staff will continue to work on the budget and a series of meetings will be held for discussion. (919) 496-4145 * FAX (919) 496-6319 * madingtomptolaupcon 024 LOUISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE NOC, 1779 LOUISBURG. NC. 104 Wade Avenue phone (919)496-4175 Louisburg, NC 27549 Chief Jason Abbott fax (919)496-1200 bumallousurgrpale March 2024 Council Report Presented by Chief Jason Abbott 1. Employee Actions & Recognitions -None 2. Recruiting & Retention The Police Department is has one vacant position that we are accepting applications for. 3. Complaints Against Officers and Findings None 4. Community Tip In response to the Council's direction to the Police Department to address the loud noises generated by vehicles in Louisburg with improper/llegal exhaust systems, our Officers continue to enforce NC's vehicle equipment laws. Due to our recent aggressive enforcement efforts, have received phone calls this past month from a number of angry parents of young drivers who have received citations for violations regarding mufflers and the loud noises they generate. Some of these parents were angry because they were told by garages in our area that the mufflers are legal. After receiving the directive from Council to address this issue, our first approach was to issue verbal warnings to drivers in hopes of voluntary compliance. Vehicles with loud mufflers, particularly in residential areas and around the high school, were routinely stopped for the loud muffler violations and given verbal warnings. I even made an announcement at a Council meeting last year that we were cracking down on this issue and asked for voluntary compliance. This seemed to have little impact, but we wanted to ensure that we gave ample notice to drivers. Next, we issued warning tickets, but the problem continued to persist. For the past several months now, our officers have been issuing citations for these violations and it seems as though we are beginning to experience noticeable improvements. It was my hope that our Officers would not have to take a zero-tolerance stance on this issue, however, regular enforcement efforts provided little to no changes in behavior. am pleading with the motoring public in Louisburg, please ensure your vehicles are in compliance with NC GS 20-128, which states: 1/Page a5 LOUISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE . 1779 LOUISBURG N.C. 104 Wade Avenue phone (919)496-4175 Louisburg, NC 27549 Chief Jason Abbott fax (919)496-1200 emaflouahargor/pole (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless such motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler, or other exhaust system of the type installed at the time of manufacture, in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, annoying smoke and smoke screens. (b) It shall be unlawful to use a "muffler cut-out" on any motor vehicle upon a highway. (c) No motor vehicle registered in this State that was manufactured after model year 1967 shall be operated in this State unless it is equipped with emissions control devices that were installed on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was manufactured and these devices are properly connected. (d) The requirements of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply if the emissions control devices have been removed for the purpose of converting the motor vehicle to operate on natural or liquefied petroleum gas or other modifications have been made in order to reduce air pollution and these modifications are approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. We want to see voluntary compliance SO people in our community are not issued expensive citations for being out of compliance with state law. If you receive one of these citations, you could pay a fine and court costs totaling $266. 5. Use-of-Force and Vehicle Pursuits -None 6. Notable Investgetiony/Operations We continue to work with Maria Parham Franklin to meet our obligations in the process of handling Involuntary Commitment Orders to the Behavioral Unit. We continue to provide security for schools/college athletic events, concerts, etc. We continue to work a number of reported retail thefts - Walmart, Carlie C's, Sheetz. Our Department participated in the kick off of the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program's 2024 St Patrick's Day Booze It & Lose It Campaign. In this effort, we assisted with a multi- agency DWI checkpoint on Hwy 39 N which resulted in 4 DWI arrests, 59 traffic violations, 18 criminal violations including two firearms seized, and one fugitive apprehended. 7. Budget Summary We are 67% of the way through fiscal year 2023-2024. 76% of the operating budget has been encumbered as of February 29, 2024. Grants: No action this month. 2024 GCC submitted and pending. 2Page 26 LOUISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE C 1779 LOUISBURG. NC 104 Wade Avenue phone (919)496-4175 Louisburg, NC 27549 Chief Jason Abbott fax (919)496-1200 oumolloushurgor/pale 8. Training Summary Domestic Violence - LAP (Lethality Assessment Protocols) Leadership & Management Death Investigation Radar/Lidar Operator Intoxilyzer Operator Glock Firearms Armorer Course Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody CPR Narcan Taser 9. Community Outreach & Special Events Officers organized pasketball games for youth at our department's basketball court. Officers assisted with the annual Easter Food Drive at St Paul's Episcopal Church. Officers assisted with a security detail during a visit from Governor Roy Cooper to Louisburg Elementary School. Officers attended the funeral service for Shirley Brinkley, mother of Officer Shari Brinkley. Officers gave a presentation to a group during Louisburg College campus tours. 10. Monthly stats are attached Citations for February 2024: 192 11. Special requests None 3IPag e 9 Activity Log Event Summary (Cumulative Totals) Louisburg Police Department (02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024) 911 Hang-ups 14 Accident 27 Alarm Activation 16 Animal Complaint 2 Arrest 16 Arrest Citation/Summons) 1 Arrest (WS) 8 Assault 2 Assist Motorist 6 Assist Other Department 9 Begging 4 C&R Driver 8 Communicating Threats 2 County Assist 2 Customer Problems 13 Damage to Property 5 Deceased Person 1 Dispute 7 Disturbance 14 Domestic 4 Drugs 3 Escort 5 Escort (Funeral) 4 Escort (Security) 4 Fight 2 Fire Alarm 1 Forgery 1 Found Property 2 Illegal Parking 1 Information/Assistance 4 Juvenile Problems 3 Larceny 10 Lost Property 2 Mental Patient 5 Missing Person 2 Missing PersonLocated 1 Noise Complaint 2 Public Service Number 10 Recovered Stolen Property 1 Request for Service 2 Rescue 4 Residence Check 1 Serve papers 7 Shoplifting 5 Shots Fired 2 Stalking 1 Suicide Threat 1 Suspicious Vehicle/Subject 17 Trespassing 5 TWO: Talk With Officer 12 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle 1 Unlock car 28 Wasted OCA Number 1 Welfare Check 8 Total Number Of Events: 319 Date: 03/06/2024 - Time: 13:36 Page 1 228 Louisburg Fire Department 102 Wade Avenue Louisburg, North Carolina 27549 Station: 919) 496-4290 /1 Fax: (919) 496-6668 February 2024 Events Public Education / Events No scheduled public events Budget Items All fire apparatus pumps completed their annual testing with no issues. All ground ladders completed their annual testing with no significant issues. Numerous overtime shifts of career staffing were required to fill vacancies from personnel on FMLA. As discussed in previous meetings, this caused a significant increase in the overtime line item. All personnel on FMLA have returned to shift. Personnel: ChiefLanham attended the Mid-Winter Chief's Conference on Feb. 1st in Concord, NC. 29 S 3 * N a 9 4 B 4 9 o V 00 V a / y a 09I 2 a N a 0 D3 2 N 9I - 0o 9 5 0 1 - RI N 4 6 1 m o 2 o N 1 0o N R N A o w 4 2 5 3 & 36