LOUISBURG NORTH CAROLINA Charming Since 1779 AGENDA LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL KARL T. PERNELL PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX July 09, 2024 7:00pm 1. Roll Call Perry 2. Invocation Mayor 3. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor 4. Adoption of Agenda Mayor 5. Approval ofl Minutes Mayor P.01 June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and Closed Session June 28, 2024 Special Called Budget Meeting 6. Public Comment 7. Closing Un-Named Alley County Judicial Center Site Slayter P.08 8. Adoption of Ordinance to Create Economic Development Board Medlin P.11 9. Louisburg ABC Store Presentation Vajanyi 10. Discussion of the Finance Director': S Position under Council Mayor 11.. Administrator's Report Medlin P.15 12. Mayor's Report Mayor 13. Police Report Abbott P.16 14. Fire Report Lanham P.19 15. Council Comments Mayor 16. Adjourn June 11, 2024 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes The Louisburg Town Council met on Tuesday, June 11 2024, at 7:00pm in 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, Town Attorney Ben Williamson, Council Members, Dr. Phillip Stover, Dalita Woods, Silke Stein and Betty Wright. Council Members Baker and Clancy were not able to attend. Invocation Councilwoman Betty Wright gave the Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Christopher Neal asked everyone to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Adoption of the Agenda Mayor Neal asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Councilwoman Stein made the motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Approval of the Minutes Mayor Neal asked for a motion to approve the May 20th, 21stand 28th Regular, Closed and Budget meeting minutes. Councilwoman Stein made the motion to approve all minutes; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Public Comment 1. Reggie Bess 506 Ford Circle His comment was on a recreational area for a full size basketball court, and not one in the parking lot ofthe Fire and Police Department. Somewhere safe. They can use it for basketball and tennis maybe. 2. Andrea Wooden 134 Strange Road She is concerned once again regarding the crosswalks within the Downtown area, being dangerous, Vehicles are not slowing down or stopping for pedestrians. She suggested adding signs to slow down at crosswalks, or speed bumps. She also said that Towns website was very unmanageable. All of the information is out of date. She also thought the social media could also be better. 3. Bobby Cooper 701 N. Main St. said that the public comments come at the beginning oft the meeting, SO we can only anticipate what addressing some ofthe things included in the meeting. He has been putting together a bit on the judicial complex. What he has been able to discern is that in the 2020 Council meeting was conducted by Mayor Neal as pro-tem while Mayor Pernell was absent. In fact, Boyd Sturges was also absent. He was the County Attorney at that time and was not attending the Council meetings. Carl Pernell wasn'ta at the meeting; however, it shows that he signed the MO which obligates this Town. What was handled in the meeting was a simple land swap. It was $180K property that the Town owned and about $40K worth of value that the County owned and the swapped. Also while that was being handled it seems that there was an obligation to convert that property, riverfront property to a parking lot with an additional expense to the Town of money we don'thave of what could possibly be a couple million dollars for infrastructure. So Carl Pernell signed the MOU and Boyd Sturgis wrote it. It didn't get vetted by the Town Attorney from what he could tell. Michael Shriver, the chairman ofthe County Commissioners signed the MOU. This is flawed and Id don'tknow how executable it's going to be, but that is what we are looking at. So with all that going on and unsubstantiated unvetted MOU, we've got on tonight's meeting the extension of College Street. That sounds small and its sounds on one hand very reasonable. His concern is this a stepping stone. Is this a small step of a bigger project that we haven't been advised of, similar to this tradition complex that has been much more imposing and much damaging to the façade of our Town. 4. Beverly Kegley 120 Jolly St., She wanted to let the Board know that last week several members of the community from Louisburg participated in a panel at the NC Coalition to End Homelessness. It was extremely well received. She received a call from Washington D.C. and they are asking for information and will be having another call on Thursday with another person from Washington. Maybe wanting the panel and our film Give Me Shelter to be shown in Washington because as we said in the film in the very beginning, it was Franklin County, but its every rural community in this country. Next Tuesday when they have the Louisburg Affordable Housing Homeless Committee meeting at 6:00, they are going to show the abbreviated version of Give Me Shelter. While this is a committee meeting and we do have quite al bit ofbusiness to take care of, we would invite you to come at 6:00. We are still working very diligent on giving you all the information you need to have a white flag shelter before winter comes. We are dealing daily at the Interfaith Council with people whose power has been turned off and they're hot. One is on oxygen, the other has congestive heart failure and diabetes and just got out ofthe hospital. Soi itis an issue. The Mayor ofHenderson has declared weather a disaster. That is how they got their White Flag Shelter started. This committee will be back with more information. She also expressed her opinion régarding the proposed building that the County wants to put up. It is ugly. It does not match the Towns architecture. 5. Ryan Wegner 149 Preacher Ball Rd. He spoke on having more recreational items in Town. He understood that United Way came to a Town meeting with an offer that included a full size basketball court. He had a piece of advice that he has been thinking on since that offer has been put on the table about how to raise additional money, and he thinks the Council should leverage the County Commissioners. They recently have shown that they're very dedicated to recreation by committing money to aj pickle ball court. A match for the three municipalities is actually less than the cost of a pickelball court. Obviously there're pressing you guys for this court building. This may be time to get a little leverage out oft them. Resolution is Support of Education in Franklin County: Mayor Neal stated that over the past several weeks there have been a lot of controversy here in the County that concerned the citizens and our public education. Specifically funding. While that controversy was going on, the Town of Louisburg and this Council wanted to figure out a way how we could show their support. They came up with a Resolution in support of education in Franklin County. Mayor Neal read the Resolution out loud to everyone. A copy oft this Resolution will be sent to the Board of Education as well. Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38 Utilities, Small Generator and Inverter- Based Systems: Mr. Medlin reviewed with the Board an Ordinance to amend the Town's Code of Ordinances to define and outline a set of policies and procedures for the interconnection of small power generator and energy storage systems to the Town's sj power grid. This need has arisen largely in response to the needs of state businesses and industries seeking to diversify their energy needs ensuring reliability, sustainability and cost reduction during peak load (power use) periods. 2 Councilwoman Stein make a motion to approve the Ordinance; seconded by Councilman Stover, the motion passed without objection. Approval of the Award for Professional Engineering and Planning Services Contract: Mr. Medlin stated that the Town issued an RFQ for professional services in examining the long-time sustainability and reliability of the Towns water supply needs. Given the pressure of growth, legal issues related to water basin transfers and changei in rainfall and water flows, staffbelieves it would be prudent to engage in some long term planning for the Towns water system. The recommended consultant, Hazen and Sawyer, have a proven record in this area of study. Councilman Stover made a motion to approve the resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Appointment of Tax Collector for the Town of Louisburg: N.C.G.S.105-349 requires each county and municipality to appoint a tax collector. The Interlocal Agreement between Franklin County and Town of Louisburg authorizes the Franklin County Tax Department to collect taxes behalf of the Town. Councilwoman Stein made a motion to approve the Resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Discussion of College Street: Mayor Neal said that before covid, there was a proposal for the extension ofCollege Street, that is the street that goes from College Street through the parking lot on the college campus going down to their athletic campus. He would like to work closer with the college in following up with this project. The College has done a lot for the Town. Their sports team is nationally known. The revenue that could possibly come in as a result of that and the recognition for our Town, is priceless. He also suggested that we hang a welcoming banner for when the students come to college. That is something that happened years ago. Let's embrace the college. They are doing good things for us, let'stryt to do good things for them. He is asking Town Administrator Sean Medlin to contact the officials at Louisburg College to see what will be involved to bring this project back up. The Mayor made a motion that we direct the Town Administrator to work with Louisburg College officials to get this information; seconded by Councilman Stover. Councilwoman Stein had concerns about the cost of the tax payers would be for this project. Mayor Neal stated that we were only looking into the cost ofthe project right now. Her concerns were putting money into this when there were other projects that needed to be looked into. The motion passed. Discussion to Create an Economic Development Committee: Councilman Stover gave his proposal on how to create this committee. (1) There would be 6 to 9 members: Minimum ofthree bustiness owners or managers ofbusinesses located in Louisburg or within the extraj jurisdictional district. Two-year terms. May reappoint two times before stepping down for at least one term. (2) Appointment process: complete a formal application including but not limited to, buines/etallresaumaeur experience. Education. Interest in economic development. Reviewed by Town Manager, Town staff, and lor members ofTown Council. Recommendations to the full Council requiring a majority vote for final approval. (3) Initial Responsibilities. Development of a Downtown Louisburg social district. Recommendations on reestablishing a full or part time Economic Development Director position. Development of the Downtown area. Expansion of social and community events. (4) Future Responsibilities. Development of other Louisburg Business i.e. Bickett Blvd., Walmart Plaza, Louisburg Falls, etc. Activities to attract business and customers to Louisburg. This Board would meet once a month. Councilman Stover made this as a motion; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed. 3 Administration Report: Town Administrator Sean Medlin reviewed his report that was included in the Boards packet. Staff will continue to complete the monthly financial statements. Staffhave been out exploring additional sidewalk repairs and those repairs will be underway over the next few weeks. Clean up continues along the corridor of the Main Street bridge. Our second Friday Nights on the Tar will be held on June 21st from 6PM to 9PM featuring the Tyson Brothers along with Vertigo. Please note that a special called meeting will be held on June 25th and 5:30pm at the Karl T. Pernell Safety Complex to adopt the annual budget. Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4thin observance ofI Independence Day. Mayors Report: Mayor Neal stated that he attended one formal meeting and that was with the COG located in Vance County. They discussed some of the projects that were basically going on in the state of NC and they gave a status report of 401 extensions that is coming. Supposedly coming from Rolesville to Louisburg but that is still in the works. Probably will be 2030 before we see amy progress. He has had several citizens calling to talk about several various things going around Town. Police Report: Chief Abbott reviewed with the Board his June 2024 Council Report that was included in their monthly packets. Fire Department No one from the fire department was present to review the report that was included in the packets. Council can review at their leisure. Council Comments Councilman Stover - He attended the NC Coalition on Homeless conference. At that conference he became aware of grants that were available to help with the homeless situation. Also heard from the local HUD Director who expressed the interest of coming to Louisburg and meet with us. In the response to some of the comments regarding the speed safety problem on Main Street.Mr. Medlin and I have met and he is getting signs from DOT for the crosswalks. Also going to reach out to NCDOT since they own the street, have the speed limit put down to 25mph. He read a letter from the Historic Committee in objection to the façade of the new complex building. Councilwoman Woods- Thanked everyone for coming out to the event on Saturday. She was a guest speaker there. She liked the Resolution that the Mayor shared earlier regarding support for teachers and education. She would like to see more hands on with the Mayor and Council. She asked her classroom if they knew who the Mayor for the Town was? They did not know. She would like to see more of the Council out and about. These kids are our future. When we meet with the County, that needs to be reworked the façade ofthe building needs to bei more and keeping with the historic nature of] Louisburg. Councilwoman Stein = Thanked the three retiring police officers for their service. The river clean up looks amazing. Continuing to work at Allen and Main St. Park. There are several trees that need to come down. Invited everyone to come to the first farmers market this Saturday at 8am located in the back parking lot at Town Hall. Registration is on the Town's web site. Wished everyone a safe 4th of July. Councilwoman Wright- Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. She went to the Louisburg Elementary School graduation. School is out SO watch out for children. She wanted to show her appreciation and gratitude for the three police officers on there retirement. H Closed Session- 143.318.11(a)(4) Economic Development, 143.318.11(a)(5) Real Estate, 143.318.11. (a)(6) Personnel Mayor Neal asked for a motion to go into Closed Session. Councilwoman Stein made the motion to go into closed session; seconded by Councilman Stover. The motion passed without objection. Mayor Neal asked for a motion to come out ofclosed session. Councilwoman Stein made a motion to come out of closed session; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. There was no action taken in closed section. Councilwoman Stein made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Adjourn. Submitted; / Gmy ol Pamela Perry Administrative Assistant/ Town Clerk NCCMC, CMC, MCM June 25th, 2024 5:30pm Public Hearing Budget Meeting Minutes The Louisburg Town Council met on Tuesday, June 25 2024, at 5:30pm in 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, Council Members, Dr. Phillip Stover, Dalita Woods, Silke Stein, Betty Wright, Kim Baker and Tom Clancy were all present. Invocation Councilwoman Betty Wright gave the Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Christopher Neal asked everyone to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Hearing on Budget 2024-2025 Mayor Neal asked for a motion to go into Public Hearing. Councilman Clancy made the motion to go into the Public Hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed. Town Administrator. Sean Medlin reviewed with the Board a summary of the proposed 2024-2025 Budget. General Fund $4,776,159 Electric Fund $7,821,619 Water Fund $1,879,000 Sewer Fund 1,669,310 Solid Waste Fund $450,292 Questions from the Council or Citizens are welcomed at this time. The budget is available for review at Town Hall for anyone to view. Councilman Clancy asked Mr. Medlin if the Town had any money left over from last year's budget. Mr. Medlin said it would take at least four weeks before we would know that. He also asked about the charging stations for electric cars. Are we charging people to use those? Why are the Towns tax payers paying for these and we aren't getting any revenue from them? Mr. Medlin said when the Town installed them it was a service to the community. Mr. Medlin asked the Board if they would allow him to look into this and possibly add it to the Towns fee schedule, if the Board would like to have it on the agenda for next month's meeting. Mr. Medlin stated thatt the Board gave him direction to balance the budget for this meeting and that was his goal as of now. Councilman Clancy also said that there were some hefty budget amendments done last year. Would that be the same this year? With the growth coming to Town, there may be some budget amendments. Especially not knowing the outcome of cost that may come with the County and the new building that they are proposing for the court house annex. Councilwoman Stein question if the Mayor could change the amount of the stipend giving to the Board. Mr. Medlin said that he had reached out to legal and was advised that the Mayor could raise the amount. She thought the Town could use those funds somewhere else. After discussion between the Board members, Mayor Neal stated that as a Board we have asked Mr. Medlin to prepare a budget that is balanced and that is what he has done. We trust our Town Administrator to do this task as instructed and he has done that. Mayor Neal asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilman Clancy made the motion to closed public hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed. Mayor Neal asked for a motion to approve the 2024-25 Budget. Councilwoman Wright made the motion to approve the 2024-25 Budget; seconded by Councilwoman Woods. The motion passed with Council Members Stover, Woods, Wright, Baker, Clancy and Mayor Neal voted yes, Councilwomanr Stein voted no. The motion passed 61 to 1. 6 Adjourn Councilman Clancy made the motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Wright. The motion passed without objection. Submitted, Gomle Rw Pamela Perry/Clerk NCCMC, CMC, MMC 2 TOWN LOUISBURG III N O R T H CAROLINA Charming Since 1779 TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: Philip Slayter, Special Projects Administrator DATE: June 3, 2024 RE: Closing Un-named Alley = County Judicial Center Site REQUEST: Initiate the closure of an unused alley for the County Judicial Center Expansion. BACKROUND: An "L" shaped alley (See Graphic) currently exists on the site ofthe County Judicial Center Complex. This alley predates the construction of the Judicial Center as early as the 1920s. Since the construction of the Judicial Center, the alley has served no functional public use as an access way. Now, with the proposed Judicial Center expansion, the existence of the alley stops the project as currently proposed such that the expanded building encompasses the entirety of the alley. The process to close the alley will require posting of the property, notice in the newspaper and a public hearing after 4 consecutive weeks on public notice. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Initiate the closure process for the alley to secure the building footprint for the Judicial Center project. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution 8 723 & & 3 A 8 9 9 20 59 * C 56 76 & 8 C ds, 4 - 6 d & 2 he 0 174 e - 6 TEn 4 1 - 713 C oy 56 -. AV 4 - A f @ 79 540 / 9 VH & 6 54 & 78 C & & 6y - 4 au - C 62 6 A 6 62 L 133 - w A 62 8 5 a - - a 735 - a 4 - < a - - - 114 S 714 0 5 9 70 0 - - 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2024- [A Resolution Declaring Intent to Abandon and Close an Unnamed Alley located at 113 South Main Street] WHEREAS: 1. An unnamed alley, beginning front property line at 113 South Main Street and extending between four (4) adjoining lots, is an unused access which no longer serves the adjoining lots; and 2. Franklin County currently owns the four (4) adjoining lots and seeks to redevelop and expand the existing County Judicial Center rendering the alley useless; and 3. The unnamed alley is approximately two hundred and five (205) feet in length by fourteen (14) feet wide extending in a westward direction, beginning at South Main Street; then, extending northward two hundred and five (205) feet in length by fourteen (14) feet wide and terminating at Nash Street as shown on Exhibits "A", all of which is available for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk in Town Hall, Louisburg, North Carolina; and 4. The procedure for closing streets and alleys as outlined in North Carolina General Statutes, Section 160A-229, requires that Town Council first adopt a resolution declaring its intent to close the street and calling a public hearing on the question; said statute further requires that the resolution shall be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks prior to the hearing, and a copy thereof be sent by registered or certified mail to all owners of property adjoining the street as shown on the County records, and a notice of the closing and public hearing shall be prominently posted in at least two places along said street or alley; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL, at its regularly scheduled session of July 9, 2024, that it intends to close an Unnamed Alley at 113 South Main Street and calls for a public hearing on the question to be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, the 13th day of August 2024, in the Training Room, Karl T. Pernell Public Safety Complex, 104 Wade Avenue, Louisburg, North Carolina. ATTEST: SIGNED: Pam Perry, Town Clerk Christopher L. Neal, Mayor DATE 1o TOWN LOUISBURG IIII NO O R T H CAROLIN. A Charming Since 1779 TO: TOWN COUNCIL FROM: Sean Medlin, Town Administrator DATE: July 5, 2024 RE: Economic Development Board REQUEST: To Adopt the Ordinance for the Creation of the Economic Development Committee BACKROUND: The Town Council agreed to the creation of the Economic Development Committee. All Committees and Boards require the adoption of an Ordinance. The attached Ordinance outlines the initiatives for the Committee. COUNCIL ACTION: A Motion to Approve this Ordinance. W ORDINANCE NO. 2024- [An Ordinance to Amend the Town of Louisburg's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VI Boards, Commissions, Agencies, Etc. Creating An Economic Development Committee] WHEREAS: 1. The Town Council desires to improve the economic vitality ofthe central business district and other commercial corridors throughout the Town; and 2. The Town Council recognizes that structured input through local businesses and citizenry is an effective means to help the Town Council identify a variety of strategies, initiatives and policy objectives that would stimulate economic growth and support job creation; and 3. The Town Council's desire that an new advisory group be established to provide direction and policy guidance to the Council regarding local economic development issues for the Downtown district and other commercial areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL DULY ASSEMBLED THAT: 1. Chapter 2, Article IV, Boards and Commissions ofthe Town ofLouisburg Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to include a new Section as follows: Division 3: Economic Development Committee Section 2-335 Established. There is hereby established a Louisburg Economic Development Committee, and referred to in this article as the "Committee 3) Section 2-336 Membership; appointments; term of office. (a) The Committee shall consist of9 members appointed by the majority of Town Council. Applications will be taken upon notice ofvacancy and evaluated by Town Council based on experience, interest and education in business and economic development. The Committee shall comprise ofone (1) member ofTown Council; three (3) members who are either an owner ofa business or employed as the general manager ofa business within the Downtown District and five (5) members residing or owning a business within the Town's planning and zoning jurisdiction. (b) Members ofthe Committee shall serve a term oftwo (2) years. Terms shall be staggered with the initial term ofmembers as follows: 12 1. Four (4) members for two years; 2. Three (3) members for three years. 3. Two (2) members for. four years. A member may be reappointedfor no more than two consecutive terms. In the event that a member should need replacement, the replacing member shall serve the remainder of the current term, and will remain eligible to be appointed for two consecutive terms. Members serve at the pleasure ofTown Council and maybe removed by Council vote. Section 2-337 Powers and authority. The powers ofthe Committee are as follows: (1) To investigate and determine the needs, interests and goals ofthe downtown and other commercial areas ofLouisburg, and make recommendations to the Town Council to meet those needs and goals; and (2). Provide recommendations on the Town Administrator and Town Council on need, scope, role and responsibilities of establishing an economic development director's position for the Town; and (3) To assist the Parks and Recreation Director, Town Administrator and Town Council with input and recommendations regarding new initiatives for social and community events in Louisburg and/or in cooperation with the County, and (4) Investigate and report to the Town Council, the feasibility and economic costs/benefits ofestablishing a downtownsocial district; and (5) Provide recommendations and input to the Town's Planning Board regarding the effects ofdevelopment regulations on local economic growth; and (6) Provide recommendations to the Town Council for the adoption ofany policy, program or activity that would aid or enhance the Town's economic attractiveness to business and industry. Section 2-338 Officers. The members ofthe Committee shall annually electfrom their own membership a Chairman and other officers, as they deem essential. The Committee is to develop and adopt a set ofby-laws governing the operation and conduct ofmeetings. Section 2-339 Compensation. The members ofthe committee shall serve without compensation. 13 Section 2-340 Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly and at other times deemed necessary to transact business, upon call ofthe Town Administrator or Chairman ofthe Committee, or by a majority ofthe Committee. A quorum ofthe Committee shall be in attendance before action ofan official nature can be taken. A quorum shall consist ofa simple majority. The Committee shall keep minutes ofe feach meeting and provide copies of the agenda and minutes to the Town Clerk. 2. All provisions of other Town Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance in held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to the end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. ATTEST: SIGNED: Pam Perry, Town Clerk Christopher L. Neal, Mayor DATE 4 LOUISBURG NORTH CAROLINA Cherming Sine 1779 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Christopher Neal and Town Council From: Sean Medlin, Town Administrator Subject: Administrator's Report Date: July 5, 2024 The Main St bridge clean up through the StRAP program is complete. Ifyou haven' 't been down to see it, please do SO. Interviews are underway for the Public Service Director's position. Work on the pocket park at North Main St and Allen Lane has begun. The College is interested in the College Street Project. The drawings have been sent to contractors for estimated cost. ChargePoint has been contacted regarding the kilowatts consumed and if anything would need to be changed in order to charge. Once this information is received, I will update the Council. Friday Nights on the Tar will be held on July 19th from 6PM to 9PM featuring the Amazing Lounge Lizards. (919) 496-4145 * FAX (919) 496-6319' * madingowmotousbupeon 15 LOUISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE NEC 1779 LOUISBURG. N.C. 104 Wade. Avenue phone (919)496-4175 Louisburg, NC 27549 Chief Jason Abbott fax (919)496-1200 oemallouibupger/pole. July 2024 Council Report Presented by Chief Jason Abbott 1. Employee Actions & Recognitions Three long-serving members of our team retired this month: SRO Shari Brinkley, Sgt. Joe Sherrill, and Sgt. Greg Alston. want to thank the council members, Mayor, Sean, and other Town staff members for attending the retirement celebration on June 28 at the Ops Center. 2. Recruiting & Retention Three recruits have accepted conditional offers of employment and are scheduled to begin with us this month. We plan to introduce the new Officers to you at the August Council Meeting. We are currently conducting a background investigation on a recruit for the last remaining Police Officer vacancy. 3. Complaints Against Officers and Findings -None 4. Use-of-Force and Vehicle Pursuits Officers attempted to stop a four-wheeler on Bickett Blvd near Sheetz. The operator of the atv refused to stop and led Officers on a pursuit through town. The atv drove through yards, neighborhoods, and rammed the side of a patrol car. The two occupants were juveniles and charges have been filed. 5. Notable Investigetionsy/Operatons Officers continue to work with Maria Parham Franklin to meet our obligations in the process of handling Involuntary Commitment Orders to the Behavioral Unit. Officers continue to work retail thefts - Walmart, Carlie C's, Sheetz. Officers continue with aggressive traffic enforcement efforts including loud mufflers. Officers provided security for planned protests at the Courthouse & Main St on June 24. 1/Page 16 Officers assisted with the Juneteenth Celebration downtown on June 19. Officers assisted with the FNOT event on June 21. Officers assisted with the Independence Day Fireworks event at LMHS on July 3. 6. Budget Summary Fiscal year 2023-2024 ended June 30. We are now operating in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Grants: 2024 GCC Grant is still pending. 7. Training Summary Domestic Violence: Lethality Assessments Taser Firearms 8. Community Outreach & Special Events 6/17 = Officers participated with the 100th birthday celebration for a Louisburg Healthcare & Rehab resident, Lula Bobbitt. 9. Monthly stats are attached Citations for June 2024: 199 10. Special requests None Sgt. Joe Sherrill SRO Shari Brinkley Sgt. Greg Alston Lula Bobbitt (100th birthday) & Captain Travis Lincoln 2/Page 17 Activity Log Event Summary (Cumulative Totals) Louisburg Police Department (06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024) <No Event Type Specified> 1 911 Hang-ups 21 Accident 30 Alarm Activation 22 Animal Complaint 4 Arrest 11 Arrest (WS) 10 Assault 3 Assist Motorist 8 Assist Other Department 10 B&E 1 Begging 2 C&R Driver 9 Chase 1 Check Point 3 Communicating Threats 1 County Assist 2 Customer Problems 4 Damage to Property 2 Deceased Person 4 Dispute 13 Disturbance 15 Domestic 3 Escort 8 Escort (Security) 4 Fight 2 Fraud 5 Funeral Escort 1 Information/Assistance 5 Investigate 1 Juvenile Problems 3 Larceny 15 Lost Property 1 Mental Patient 2 Missing Person-Located 1 Noise Complaint 3 Public Service Number 9 Recovered Stolen Property 1 Request for Service 2 Rescue 9 Ride Through 1 Serve papers 6 Shoplifting 7 Shots Fired 4 Suicide Threat 2 Suspicious Vehicle/Subject 12 Trespassing 2 TWO: Talk With Officer 12 Unlock car 24 Warrant 1 Welfare Check 9 Total Number Of Events: 332 Date: 07/05/2024 : Time: 11:18 Page 1 18 Louisburg Fire Department 102 Wade Avenue Louisburg, North Carolina 27549 Station: (919) 496-4290 / Fax: (919) 496-6668 June 2024 Events Public Education / Events Hands-on CPR event held at the FD on June 17th. Approximately 24 town employees attended this training. Fire truck display at the LMHS on June 17th for the EMT summer academy. Career staff attended FNOTT. Budget Items There are no major budget items or issues to report for June 2024. Personnel: We conducted several interviews for the career vacancy. As of. July 8th, we will be fully staffed with career personnel. Chief Lanham met with FCEMS administration to improve relationships and on-call support ofboth fire and ems calls. Career and volunteer staff attended a live burn with Franklinton FD on June 9th. 19 a A e 3 e & - 6 à > w 5 A 2 e 5 5 J 8 U 2 a N 6 A w 2 a de 3 1 u 2 - 1 1 B 3 - 6 3 N - 8 2 - o A lco - a 2 lf 6 o 3 4 - o a g 1 5 3 1 - a o a 1 1 1 4 B N C $ 4 y A 3 3 5 A 5 W a 1 1 1 6o 5 a - L a - 3 3 N o 8 A 6 B E E 1 A o 1 u e & / & - 20 -