City of Mount Airy Council Chamber Regular Board Meeting Municipal Building June 19, 2025 300 South Main Street 6:00 pm Mount Airy, N.C. This Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber oft the Mount Airy Municipal Building and also virtually by viewing through the following Zoom link: ts.w9lS.12N7 using password COMA if prompted. You may also view this meeting via Facebook Live by connecting to the City's Facebook page The City ofl Mount Airy, NC. Link will be posted on www.mountairy,or the day of the meeting. AGENDA Welcome and Call to Order. Mayor Cawley Invocation. Commissioner Vaughn Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone Items for Discussion and Possible Action 1.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 2.) CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda is comprised of matters of routine business that do not require discussion by the Board. Items included on this agenda are indicated with an asterisk (*) and will all be considered with one motion by the Board. Should a Board member wish to remove an item from the consent agenda, that item will be considered in its listed place on the agenda. a) **Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2025 Regular Meeting b) **Budget Ordinance Amendment for Insurance Proceeds: Ordinance No. 2025-039 c) **Budget Ordinance Amendment for Special Appropriation Funding: Ordinance No. 2025-040 d) **Budget Ordinance Amendment-Leases and Subscriptions: Ordinance No. 2025-041 e) **Budget Ordinance AmendmentBlectridly: Ordinance No. 2025-042 f) **Resolution Setting Public Hearing-Amendments to City Code of Ordinances Relating to Parking: Resolution No. 2025-066 g) **Resolution Approving Contract with Holloway Group, Inc. Resolution No. 2025-067 3.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: a) Board to Hear Comments Regarding Incentives to "Project Star" b) Board to Hear Comments Regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances Relating to Boarded Up Structures 4.) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: a) Mount Airy High School Wrestling Team 5.) PRESENTATIONS: 6.) PUBLIC FORUM: 7.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: 8.) OLD BUSINESS: 9.) NEW BUSINESS: a) Resolution Receiving Offer for Purchase of City-Owned Property and Authorizing Upset Bid Process: Resolution No. 2025-068 b) Resolution Authorizing Incentive Agreement Between the City of Mount Airy and Project Star: Resolution No. 2025-069 C) Ordinance Amending Article II of the City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances-Boarded Up Structures: Ordinance No. 2025-043 10.) OTHER BUSINESS: 11.) REMARKS BY OFFICIALS: a. City Council b. City Manager C. City Attorney 12.) CLARIFICATION/REBUTTAL BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: 13.) ADJOURNMENT: MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 17, 2025 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jon Cawley, Commissioners David Hall, Calvin Vaughn, Deborah Cochran, Phil Thacker and Chad Hutchens Mayor Cawley welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. APPROVALOE AMENDED AGENDA: On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, the Amended Agenda was approved with the addition of item 9e-Board to Discuss Millennium Charter Request for School Resouree Officer and item 13a-Closed Session Pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) Attorney- Client Privilege. CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Commissioner Hall and passed unanimously, the following items were approved by way of Consent Agenda: APPROVALOF FEBRUARY 19. 2025 STRATEGICI PLANNING MEETING MINUTES RESOLUTON 2025-50-RESOLLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-050 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS: Section 1. Traci Ayers is designated Deputy Finance Officer. Without limiting her authority, it is resolved that she shall be deemed properly designated for purposes of N.C. General Statutes Section 159-25(b), and she shall be deemed approved to sign the certificates described in N.C. General Statutes Section 159-28. Section 2. Christine Flippen is removed as Deputy Finance Officer. Approved and adopted this 17th day of April, 2025. RESOLUTION 2025-051-RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-REZONING REQUEST FOR TWO PARCELS LOCATED IN PIEDMONT TRIAD WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-051 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING REQUEST FOR TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 0 PIEDMONT TRIAD WEST DRIVE FROM B-4 TO M-1 CD WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has been petitioned by Bayfront Development, I 1 LLC to rezone two parcels (total 4.76 acres) located at 0 Piedmont Triad West Drive from B- 4( (Highway Business) to M-1 CD Industrial-Conditional Use); and WHEREAS, the Tax Identification Numbers for said parcels are 5919-00-70-1535 and 5919-00-70-0962: and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the request to the Board of Commissioners: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm to hear public comments on the above-mentioned request. Section 2. That notice of the Public Hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. RESOLUTION V25-055-RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-055 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS RELATING TO FLEX SPACE FACILITIES WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to amend the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance as follows: Article VI-Table of Permitted and Special Uses SR 44 Flex Space Facilities Flex space use shall comply with the following standards: A. Flex space uses shall meet the off-street parking requirement for this use type in Table 8.1.C.2, Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements, not the individual types of uses within the flex space; B. The following activities shall not be included within a flex space use type: 1. Residential dwellings; 2. Religious institutions; 3. Adult-oriented businesses; 4. Restaurants or other eating establishments; 5. Bars, cocktail lounges, or private elubs; 6. Nightelubs or dance halls; OF 7. Heavy manufacturing uses;-and 8. Mini-storage or similar storage facility 2 C. Outdoor storage or any business-related activity is permitted as an accessory use, subjeet to all applicable standards in this Ordinance; state and local laws, rules and regulations must be adhered to in the operation of such establishments. This includes regulations pertaining to advertisements and legality of products prescribed. D. Each land use operator and/or tenant must obtain a zoning permit from the City of Mount Airy Planning Department prior to occupation. Manufacturing and Industrial Uses USE TYPES R-20 R-15 R-8 R-6 R-4 B-1 B-2 B-3 B4 B-5 M-1 SR Electronics & electronic product X X Fabricated valve & wire product X X Fat & oil, animal X Fat & oll, plant X X Fish, canned, cured orf frozen X Flex: Spacel Facilities X X 44 Flaar roverinai fexcent ramefi X Article VI-Off Street Parking and Loading Flex Space Facilities 1 space per 500 square feet (entire building), subjeet to revision based upon specific tenant needs Article XV Section 15.4-Definitions Flex Space Facilities. Buildings designed to accommodate a combination of offices (e.g., service establishments and contractor's offices), wholesale establishments, warhwuainglatrhutim, industrial services, and light manufacturing uses, with the exact proportions of each use being subject to user needs over time. Uses are treated as principal uses and subjeet to the standards and limitations applicable to such uses-e.g., parking, and are included in the total gross floor area if located on the same lot. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the request to the Board of Commissioners: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm to hear public comments on the above-mentioned request. Section 2. That notice of the Public Hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, aj newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. 3 RESOLUTION 2025-056-RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-AMEND PIEDMONT TRIAD WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-056 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS FOR PIEDMONT TRIAD WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the Development Conditions for the Piedmont Triad West Industrial Park were approved in 1998 and amended in 2005; and WHEREAS, staff is proposing text amendments to address inconsistences, trend updates, and elements of the PTW Development Conditions, which have not been enforced; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the request to the Board ofCommissioners: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm to hear public comments on the above-mentioned request. Section 2. That notice of the Public Hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. RESOLUTION 2025-052-RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX RELEASES: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-052 A RESOLUTION Approval of Tax Releases WHEREAS, a list oftaxes to be released has been submitted by the Revenue Collections Supervisor in her capacity of Tax Collector for the City of Mount Airy Finance Department; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-373 provides for settlement of such taxes; and WHEREAS North Carolina General Statute 105-381 provides for release or refund of taxes; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. Said taxes be released or refunded in accordance with said statutes for the reasons stated on the attached list. 4 Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon approval by the Board of Commissioners of the City ofMount Airy. Adopted this 17th day of April, 2025. Date: 17-Apr-25 Board of Commissioner of City of To: Mount Airy Michele McDaniel, Tax From: Collector Release and Refund ofCity Re.: Property Taxes TAX AMOUNT Late Account Taxpayer Value Real Advertising Personal Listing Total 2024 - General Fund Not in city limits county 35278 Cave Jacob Wesley 3,890.00 23.34 23.34 corrected 2024- General Fund Total 3,890.00 23.34 23.34 (end of consent agenda) SPECIAL RECOGNITION: a) Citizens Police Academy Graduation: Captain Travis Whitaker and Captain George Daughenbaugh presented the following Citizens Police Academy graduates with a Certificate of Completion. 5 Rebecca Blake, Robert Blake, Debbie Hall, Devon Hays, John Nebelski, Cindy Nix, Gray Parker, Sandra Parker, Benjamin Pendleton, Martha Truskolaski. PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Cawley declared the Publie Forum open for comments. Carol Burke, 121 W. Popular Street (city resident): Thanked the Board for approving curbside recycling in 2012. Also thanked the Board for the new park on Carter Street that was presented at the previous meeting. Reminded everyone Earth Day is April 22nd. Martha Truskolaski, 731 N. Main Street (city resident): Asked a few questions about the Bud Break Festival such as why they have the ability to charge people who aren't planning to partake in the wine/beer tasting to enter the public road/sidewalk. Those wishing to shop in the stores downtown have questioned this as well. John Pritchard, 128 Ridgecrest Drive (city resident): Mentioned the city has not made a case for the tax hike. Has asked for a meeting with some city officials to discuss but has not received a response. Seeing no other speakers, Mayor Cawley declared the Public Forum closed. NEW BUSINESS: a) Ordinance 2025-027--Ordinance Amending City of Mount Airy Personnel Policy: On motion by Commissioner Hutchens and passed unanimously, Ordinance 2025-027 was approved. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-027 ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX-SECTIONS SEVEN AND EIGHT OF THIE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY PERSONNEL POLICY WHEREAS, City staff is updating Article IX of the City of Mount Airy Personnel Policy per recommendation from the North Carolina League of Municipalities; and WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation to approve the amendments to Article IX of the City of Mount Airy Personnel Policy: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That Article IX-Sections 7 and 8 of the City of Mount Airy Personnel Policy be amended as follows (in bold): ARTICLE IX. UNSATISFACTORY JOB PERFORMANCE AND DETRIMENTAL PERSONAL CONDUCT Changes will be made to the following section. 6 Section 7. 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At this conference, the employee may present any response to the proposed diseipline or dismissal to the City Manager, Human Resources Director and/or Department Head. The City Manager, Human Resourees Director and/or Department Head will consider the employee's response, if any, to the proposed discipline, and within three working days following the conference following approval from the City Manager, will notify the employee in writing of the final decision. If the employee is dismissed, the notice shall contain a statement of the reasons for the action and the employee's appeal rights. Remove Section 8 in its entirety. 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This ordinance shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. b) Resolution 2025-053-Resolation Awarding Sewer Line Right-of-Way Mowing Contract: On motion by Commissioner Vaughn and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-053 was approved. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-053 RESOLUTION A WARDING SANITARY SEWER RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy is responsible for maintaining approximately 157 miles of sanitary sewer lines with most lines being in street rights-of-way or in lawns maintained by the property owner; and WHEREAS, approximately 25% of the sewer system is located in wooded areas that are not regularly maintained; and WHEREAS, in order to preserve access for routine maintenance of these lines, the City is required to maintain the rights-of-way by keeping it cleared from woody growth and brush; and WHEREAS, the City budgets $30,000 per year for a goal of clearing approximately 30,000 linear feet of these rights-of-way once per year with the previous five-year contract being in 2019; and WHEREAS, the City requested bids in December 2024, and results are as follows: Contractor Bid Quick Property Services Lexington, SC $121,500 Carolina Clearing & Tree Services Mount Airy, NC $141,000 Hagar Construction & Remodeling Elm City, NC $165,000 Utility Tree Service Shelby, NC $395,400 8 WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation to award the Five-Year Sanitary Sewer Right-of-Way Clearing Contract to Quick Property Services for the amount of $121,500 (approximately $24,300 per year) contingent upon future annual funding by the Board of Commissioners and needs of the City: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby award the Five-Year Sanitary Sewer Right-of-Way Clearing Contract to Quick Property Services for the amount of $121,500 (approximately $24,300 per year) contingent upon future annual funding by the Board of Commissioners and needs of the City. Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute said five-year contract per review and approval by the City Attorney. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. e) Resolution 2025-054-Resolation Approving City Employee Health Benefits: On motion by Commissioner Thacker and passed unanimously, Resolution 2025-054 was approved. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-054 RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS WHEREAS, The City of Mount Airy has provided health insurance to full-time employees for FY 2024-2025 through Angle Health and after careful negotiations, it is staff recommendation to continue providing health insurance through Angle Health with an overall decrease for the City of 3.45%. Angle Health will provide two option plans for employees to choose from for the FY 2025-2026 plan: Plan 1: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Plan includes a supplemental plan that will pay towards the deductible. Plan 2: Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan has HSA funding by the City in the amount of $2,000/employee. This plan is funded by the savings of an HSA plan for the City over a conventional 80/20 plan. WHEREAS, Companion has been providing dental insurance for the City employees and it is staff recommendation to remain with Companion for dental insurance for FY 2025- 2026 with no proposed rate increase. WHEREAS, Community Eye Care has provided vision insurance for the City employees and it is staff recommendation to remain with Community Eye Care for vision insurance for FY 2025-2026 with no proposed rate increase; and WHEREAS, USAble has provided group life insurance for the City employees and it is staff recommendation to remain with USAble for group life insurance for FY 2025-2026 with no proposed rate increase. 9 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the City of Mount Airy Human Resources Director to execute all documents necessary to provide health insurance with Angle Health for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 beginning July 1, 2025. Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the City of Mount Airy Human Resources Director to execute all documents necessary to provide dental insurance with Companion for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 beginning July 1, 2025. Section 3. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the City of Mount Airy Human Resources Director to execute all documents necessary to provide vision insurance with Community Eye Care for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 beginning July 1, 2025. Section 4. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the City of Mount Airy Human Resources Director to execute all documents necessary to provide Group Life Insurance with USAble for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 beginning July 1, 2025. Section 5. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. d) Board to Discuss Millennium Charter Request for School Resource Officer: Darren Lewis informed the Board that Millennium Charter School has made a request for a School Resource Officer. They have made a formal request for the City to pay four months' salary for an SRO officer similar to the Mount Airy City School's request. Darren's recommendation is to move forward with this request and incorporate into the next budget. He indicated this position will be advertised for and effective next school year. Commissioner Hutehens made a motion to proceed with this request for an SRO at Millennium Charter School with the City paying for four months' salary, training, vehicle, uniforms, etc. ant it was passed unanimously. REMARKS BY OFFICIALS: Commissioner Thacker: Thanked the Police Department. Thanked everyone who attended the Citizens Policed Academy for their kind words. Spring Cleanup will be the two weeks after Easter. Attended a community meeting downtown this week along with the City Manager, who was a speaker. Attended a PTRC Meeting in Kernersville yesterday. Appreciates the City Manager taking care ofthe City. Commissioner Vaughn: Appreciates the Police Department for hosting the Citizens Police Academy-this is a great opportunity for citizens to be involved. Thanked Carol Burke for recognizing the need for recycling and for the positive comments regarding the Carter Street Park project. Thanked Martha Truskolaski for her questions and comments. Thanked Susan Jones and Mitch Williams for their presentations. Wished everyone a happy and blessed Easter. Reminded everyone of the fish fry tomorrow at Veterans Park. 10 Commissioner Hutchens: Echoed what has been said. Thanked those who attended the Citizens Police Academy. Also attended the downtown community meeting. Citizens were receptive and positive about what the Public Works Department and City are doing. Commissioner Hall: Echoed all comments about the Citizens Police Academy. Thanked the City schools for inviting the Board members to Tharrington Elementary School for a tour. Thanked Peter Raymer for the Easter egg hunt, which was a great success. Has noticed that the Public Works Department have been fixing potholes around the City and is very appreciative oft that. Commissioner Cochran: Brought up a salary increase for the Mayor's position. Mentioned this is not the first time the Mayor's salary increase has been brought before the Board. It was brought up when she was serving as Mayor in 2014. No one knows what it is like to do someone else's job. The time commitment and work load are massive for a Mayor. Asked the Board if they would like to discuss this now or at the next meeting to which no one replied. Darren Lewis: Thanked the City staff for all they do-they are what makes the great things happen throughout the City. Moving forward with the spring and summer seasons, there are a lot of activities that will be happening in the downtown area. Spring cleanup will be for the next two weeks and asked citizens to place their large items they want to get rid of out on the same day as their normal trash pickup day. The City is partnering with Mountain Valley Hospice who will have volunteers riding around looking for items they can sell in their resale store. Mentioned a few of the activities that are coming up in the City. Hugh Campbell: No comments. Mayor Cawley: Curbside recycling is in its thirteenth year. In the beginning, the City made money on recycling but throughout the years, that has changed-now it cost the City to do recycling. Mentioned he is still very much in favor of the recycling program. It is a great message to send to children doing what can be done to make a difference. The NC House passed a bill yesterday recognizing the Andy Griffith Show as the official State Television Show. It is great to live in a place that others want to visit. CLOSED SESSION a) Pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege On motion by Commissioner Hall and passed unanimously, the board entered into Closed Session. OPEN SESSION On motion by Commissioner Hall and passed unanimously, the board entered back into Open Session with no further action. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Commissioner Hall and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk 11 A25-016 ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-039 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2024-25 budget on June 6, 2024; AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has received insurance proceeds to repair vehicle damage for public works; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate these funds in order make the necessary repairs; AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments: Increase (Decrease) Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Public Works 1,217 1,217 Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Miscellaneous Revenue 1,217 1,217 Adopted this 19th day of June, 2025. Mayor Attested: City Clerk A25-017 ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-040 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2024-25 budget on June 6, 2024; AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy will fund special appropriations as follows: Surry Arts Council $87,500, Mount Airy Public Library $103,650, Mount Airy Rescue Squad $27,500; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate funds for the transfers and special appropriations; AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments: Increase (Decrease) Section 5. Capital Investment Fund Appropriations Legislative 218,650 Appropriation to Fund Balance (218,650) Adopted this 19th day of June, 2025. Mayor Attested: City Clerk A25-019 ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-041 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2024-25 budget on June 6, 2024; AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy has entered into three leases for a mail machine and two copiers; AND WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy lease and subscription payment amounts originally budgeted in the departments will to be budgeted as debt payments for reporting purposes. AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to account for these leases and debt service payments; AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments: Increase (Decrease) Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Legislative (462) Administrative (6,151) Finance (35,624) Human Resources (821) Planning (14,094) Police (48,350) Fire (1,769) Public Works (3,165) Parks and Recreation (5,248) Debt Service 115,684 Section 5. Capital Investment Fund Appropriations Administration 18,600 Police (6,120) Public Works 8,500 Debt Service 6,120 27,100 Section 6. Capital Investment Fund Revenue Estimates Other Financing Sources Leases/Subsriptions 27,100 27,100 Section 11. Water & Sew er Fund Appropriations Finance (767) Public Works (4,787) Debt Service 5,554 Adopted this 19th day of June, 2025. Mayor Attested: City Clerk A25-018 ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-042 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT WHEREAS the City of Mount Airy adopted the 2024-25 budget on June 6, 2024; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to amend the budget ordinance in order to appropriate funds in order to pay the additional amount needed for electricity for the remainder of the year; AND WHEREAS General Statute 159-15 of the North Carolina Government Fiscal Control Act provides authority to amend a current municipal budget; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained that authorization is hereby given to make the following adjustments: Increase (Decrease) Section 1. General Fund Appropriations Public Works 27,000 27,000 Section 2. General Fund Revenue Estimates Fund Balance Appropriation 27,000 27,000 Section 9. Water and Sew er Fund Appropriations Public Works 30,000 30,000 Section 10. Water and Sew er Fund Revenue Estimates Fund Balance. Appropriation 30,000 30,000 Adopted this 19th day of June, 2025. Mayor Attested: City Clerk RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-066 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING-CITY OF MOUNT AIRY ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENIS-ARTICE VIII OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to amend Article VIIT of the City of Mount Airy Zoning Ordinance as follows: Article VIII Off-Street Parking and Loading 8.1 Off-Street Parking Requirements With the exception of Section 8.6, there shall be provided at the time of the erection of any building, or at the time any principal building is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, seats, or floor area; or before conversion from one (1) type of use or occupancy to another, permanent off-street parking space in the amount specified by this section. Such parking spaces may be provided in a parking garage or parking lot constructed in accordance with Section 8.2. A. Certification of Minimum Parking Requirements Each application for Zoning Permit submitted to the Zoning Administrator as provided for in this Ordinance shall include information as to the location and dimensions of off-street parking and the means of entrance and exit to such space. This information shall be in sufficient detail to enable the Zoning Administrator to determine whether the requirements of this Article are met. B. Definition of a Parking Space The storage space of one (1) automobile. The size of a parking space shall be in accordance with geometric design principles for the type space and lot. (See Table 8-1, Geometric Design Standards) C. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements The following off-street parking spaces shall be required: Off-Street Parking Requirement Classification (Any fraction space e.g., 47-3shall lecomsidenadthaenothle number, e.g., 48) Residential: Housing designedi for and used! bythe elderly 1space per: 2 dwelling units Incidental home occupations 1space per addition tothe residential requirement Multi-Family residences including townhouses 2spaces per dwelling unit Congregatecare 1space per: 2 beds 1space per: 2 Dwelling Units Singl-familyandwvamix residences (maybein as single drive with one carb behind the other) 2 spaces per Dwelling Unit Commercial and Industrial: 43 spaces perservicel bay, plus1 Auto: services sutomsandormpir-lops space per wrecker or service vehiclea and 2 spaces per gas dispenser 3spaces plus 1 space] per 400 Autosales squarei feet ofbuilding area devoted to sales Bankandconsumer: financial services 1space per 200 square feet ofgross floor area Barber &1 beautys shops and other similar personal services 25 spaces per operator Carwashes 3spaces per service bay Delivery, ambulance, taxi, and other similar services 1space pervehicle, plus 1spacefor each employee Drive-through servicessuch: asbanks, automobile service: stations, drycleaners, carwashesand Stacking for 4 vehicles at each bay similar uses (in addition to Use Requirements) windowor) lane Dry ceaners orlaundries (self-service) 1space per 4 rental pieces of equipment Firestations ispace per person on dutyona an average shift Hotels, motels, motor courts, bed and breakfasti inns 1spaceper unit, plus 2 spaces per3 other short-term rental uits, ands similar uses employees on a normal shift (if any) Mobilehomesales 5spaces, plus 1 spaceper 10,000 square feet ofgross landarea Manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and 1spaceper2e employeesont the wholesaling largest shift 1space per 200 squarei feet of Post offices publics cservice area, plus 2 spaces per36 employees oni thel largest shift Restaurants and nightclubs serving meals 5spaces, plus 11 for every: 2 seats Parkings space equivalent to 5times Restaurants, drive-in the gross floor area ini the main building Retail sales except thosel listed below 1spacer per 200squarefeet tofgross floor area Retail sales ofbulkyitems which requirelarge amountsoffloor spacetother numberofitems offeredforsalesuch: asa antiques, appliances, art, sPoarkatdgne bicycles, carpet, floorcovering, furniture, floor: area motorcycles, paint, upholkteryandaimlaruses Retail uses dealing primarilyin: servicesa sand/or 1spaceper3 300squarefeet cofgross repairs floor area 45 spaces per 1,000squarefeet of gross floor area (optional to Designed shopping centers computing parking onas storel by store basis) 2spaces per; 3 employees on the Radio, TVstations largest shift 1S space per 4 seating Transportation terminals such as airports, bus asommohtomsforwalting terminals and railroad passenger stations passengers, plusispace: foreach2 employees on thelargest shift 1space] per3 employees on the largest shift, plus additional spaces Wholesalewith: related retail per squarei foot ofgross floor area devotedi to retail sales as applicable from "Retail sales" schedule: above Office and Institutional: ymphmipperrwm Bedendhreakfastinns forrent 1space per teacher or staff, plus stacking for 4 cars ford drop-offand Caref facilities (moret than 6persons) pickupors stacking for 1 car per10 persons, whicheveris greater 1spacer per 4 seatsi int thelargest Churches assembly room Dormitories 1space per room Fraterityand/ors sororityhouses 1S spaceper2 2bed 5spaces, plusispaceperteacer Elementary andj juniorl high schools or staff 1space per 4 seats in themain Funeral homes chapel/orifnomain chapel 1 space per3 300 feeti in gross floora area 1spaceper: 200 square: feet ofnet rentable area (Net rentable area General offices shall be considered tol be 80%of gross floora area unless otherwise shownl byapplicant) 1space per 4 beds, plusispaceper Hospitals, nursing and convalescent homes staffdoctor: and other medical practitioners 1space per: 300squaref feet ofgross Libraries, museums and art galleries floor area 8spaces per doctor or practitioner Medical, dental and similar offices plus onefor each employee Nursing, convalescent homes designedandused 1spaceper6 6beds, plusispacey per primarlyfortheelderly staffo doctor or practitioner Orphanages andjuvenilel homes 1space] per 4 beds Senior high schools, tmdeandvoatiomalahokz 1space pers 5studentsa sandispace colleges and universities foreach employee Auditoriums, stadiums, assemblyhalls, convention Iflocated on al highs school, centers, and gymnasiums fraternal or social clubs college, or university campus: 1 orlodges, community centers, and similar places of space] per1 12 fixed seatsandis space assembly ma-tpe per: 121 moveableseatsi in largest yep-Ammast ##/ /# #/ # assemblyroom. Otherwise: 1 space per31 fixed seats andi space per 3 movable seats in the largest assembly room. Recreation: 1spaceper31 personsi in designed Amusements, dancel halls, nightcubs nots serving capacity, plus 2 spaces per3 meals employees on thelargest shift Auditoriums, stadiums, assemblyhalls, convention Iflocated lonal high school, centers, gymnasiums; fraternal or social clubs or college, or university campus: lodges, community: reereatien centers, and 1space per 121 fixed seats andi similar places of assembly (Amended space per 121 moveable seatsi in largest assembly * room. #, * Otherwise: 1S space per3 fixed seats andi space] per3 moveables seats in the largest assembly room Bowling alleys 4spaces perl lane Golfcourses 4 spaces] pertee 1space] per; 3 fixed: seats andi Indoor movietheaters space per 3 movable seats ispaceper1oo: square feet of Public swimming pools water and deck area Recreation uses such as golfdriving ranges, 2 spaces per tee, green court, miniature golf, tennis, billiards, pool centers or and/or other methodof similar uses participation! however styled Recreation facilities such as community centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar activities speper2smemhamhpor when located in conjunction with a townhouse, tenants condominium,; grouphousing orhomeowner association development D. Combination of Required Parking Spaces The required parking spaces for any number of separate uses may be combined in one (1) lot or parking structure, but the required parking spaces assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use at the same time. E. Lighting Lighting shall conform to the requirements of Section 3.189. (Amended 8.6 Municipal Service District Parking Requirements (Amended 7 A. Uses in the Municipal Service District, with the exception of the following shall be exempt from the minimum parking requirements: 1. Assembly Uses (i.e. Assembly Halls, Auditoriums, Churches, Community Centers, Convention Centers, Gymnasiums. Social Clubsor Lodges, Stadiums and similar uses) 2. Lodging (i.e. Bed and Breakfast Inns, Motels & Hotels and similar short-term rental uses) 3. Schools (publie or private senior high sehools, trade and vocational schools, colleges, and universities) 4. Residential (3 or more units per building) 5. General Offices (i.e. call centers. personal offices. professional offices. and other general office spaces - only if located in al building having more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area dedicated to office space) 6. Manufacturing, Industrial. Warehousing, and Wholesale Uses 7. Shopping Center or Mall 8. Medical. Dental. and similar Office Uses B. In lieu of on-site parking, a public and/or private parking agreement meeting the standards set forth in this Article shall be registered with the Planning & Development Department prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance Permit. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the request to the Board of Commissioners: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm to hear public comments on the above-mentioned request. Section 2. That notice of the Public Hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk City of Mount Airy June 19, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting Staff Report To: Mayor & Board of Commissioners From: Byron Brown - Planning Director Subject: 2025-ZTA-0004 (Parking Ordinance Amendments) A. ACTION REQUESTED BY BOARD OF COMMISSONERS 1. Motion to adopt a statement approving the proposed ordinance amendment and describing its consistency with the plan; or 2. Motion to adopt a statement approved the proposed ordinance amendments with conditions, and describing its consistency with the plan; or 3. Motion to adopt a statement rejecting the proposed ordinance amendment and describing its consistency or inconsistency with the Comprehensive plan. B. REQUIRED VOTESTO PASS ACTION A majority vote is required to pass the requested action. C. BACKGROUND The proposed amendments to the parking ordinance seek to address concerns associated with parking in the Municipal Service District (MSD), potential high-intensity parking uses proposed for downtown, and consolidation of land uses. Staff has coordinated with the Planning Board and Mount Airy Downtown Inc. on these proposed amendments. D. ATTACHMENTS 1. Article 8. Off-Street Parking and Loading 2025-ZTS-0004 CITYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE VIII Off-Street Parking and Loading 8.1 Off-Street Parking Requirements With the exception of Section 8.6, there shall be provided at the time of the erection of any building, or at the time any principal building is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, seats, or floor area; or before conversion from one (1) type of use or occupancy to another, permanent off-street parking space in the amount specified by this section. Such parking spaces may be provided in a parking garage or parking lot constructed in accordance with Section 8.2. A. Certification of Minimum Parking Requirements Each application for Zoning Permit submitted to the Zoning Administrator as provided for in this Ordinance shall include information as to the location and dimensions of off-street parking and the means of entrance and exit to such space. This information shall be in sufficient detail to enable the Zoning Administrator to determine whether the requirements of this Article are met. B. Definition ofa Parking Space The storage space of one (1) automobile. The size of a parking space shall be in accordance with geometric design principles for the type space and lot. (See Table 8-1, Geometric Design Standards) C. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements The following off-street parking spaces shall be required: Off-Street Parking Requirement Classification (Any fraction space e.g., 47-3shall beconsidered thenext whole number, e.g., 48) Residential: Housing designedi for andi usedl bythe elderly ispaceper 2 dwelling units 8-1 CITYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE Incidental home occupations 1space per addition tothe residential requirement Multi-Family residences including townhouses 2spaces per dwelling unit 1space] per: 2 beds Congregate care 1space per 2 Dwelling Units Single-fmilyandi two-family residences (maybein 25 spaces per Dwelling Unit asingle drivewith one car behind thec other) Commercial and Industrial: 43 spaces pers servicel bay, plusi Autoservice: stations and/or repairshops space per wrecker or service vehicleand: 2: spaces per gas dispenser 3spaces plus 15 spaceper4 400 Autosales square: feet ofbuilding area devoted to sales Bank and consumer financial services 1space] per 200square: feet ofg gross floor area Barber &beautyshopsand. others similar personal services 2 spaces per operator Carwashes 3 spaces per service bay 1spacepervehice; plus 1spacefor Delivery, ambulance, taxi, and other similar services each employee Drive-through services such asb banks, automobile service stations, dry cleaners, carwashesand Stacking for 4 vehiclesa at eachbay windowo or lane similar uses (in addition to Use Requirements) 1space] per 41 rental pieces of Drycleaners or laundries (self-service) equipment 8-2 CITYOF MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE Firestations 1S space per person on duty on: an average shift HotelsBG1), motels, motor courts, bed: andbreakfast inns 1space] per unit, plus 2 spaces per3 others short-term rental units, and similar uses employees on a normal shift (if any) Mobilel home sales 5spaces, plus 1 spacej per 10,000 square feet ofgross] land: area Manufacturing, industrial, warehousing, and 1space per 2 employeesont the wholesaling largest shift 1space per: 200 squarefeet of Post offices publicservice: area, plus 2 spaces per3employees. ont thelargest shift Restaurants and nightclubs serving meals 5spaces, plus 1 for every2 seats Parking spacee equivalent to 5times Restaurants, drive-in the gross floor areai in the main building Retail sales except thosel listed below 1spacej per 200squaret feet ofgross floor area Retail sales ofbulkyitems which requirelarge amounts offloor spacet tot the numberofitems offered for salesuch as antiques, appliances, art, 1space) per: 300 squarei feet tofgross floor area bicycles, carpet, floor covering, furniture, motorcydles, paint, upholsteryand: similaruses Retail uses dealingprimarilyin services and/or 1space] per 300squarefeet cofgross repairs floor area 4 spaces per 1,000s squaref feet of gross floor area (optionalto Designed shopping centers computing parking on: a storeby storel basis) 8-3 CITYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE 2spaces per: 36 employeesont the Radio, TVs stations largestshift 1space per 4 seating Transportationt terminalssuch: as airports, bus acommalatiomsforwalting terminals and railroad passenger stations passengers, plusi 1S space fore each: 12 employees on thel largest shift 1space] per: 3 employees on the largest shift, plus additional spaces Wholesalewith related retail per square: foot ofgrossi floor area devoted to retail sales asa applicable from "Retail sales" scheduleabove Office and Institutional: espaeesplsispaeeperreemfer Bedendbreakestinns rent 1S spacel perteacher or staff, plus stacking for 4 cars fordrop-offand Carei facilities (more than 6persons) pickup or stacking fori 1 car per10 persons, whicheveri is greater 1space] per 45 seatsi in thela largest Churches assembly room Dormitories 1space per room atemyam/crsmylaus 1spaceper2bed 5spaces, plus 1 spacep perteacher Elementary andjunior high schools or staff 1space per. 4 seats in the main Funeral homes chapel/orifnomain chapel 1space per300feetin; gross floor area 8-4 CITYOF) MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE 1space per 200: squarei feet tofnet rentable area (Net rentable area General offices shalll be consideredi Itobe 80%of gross floorareai unless otherwise shownbyapplicant) 1space per 4 beds, plus 1spacep per Hospitals, nursing and convalescenthomes staffdoctor and other medical practitioners 1space] per300squarefeet. tofgross Libraries, museums anda art galleries floor area 8spaces per doctor or practitioner Medical, dental and similar offices plus onei for each employee Nursing, convalescent homes designedandused 1space per6beds, plus 1space per primarilyfor the elderly staff doctor or practitioner Orphanages andjuvenilehomes 1space] per 41 beds Seniorhigh: schools, tmdeandvpatiomalhalk, 1space] pers 5students andispace colleges and universities for each employee Auditoriums, stadiums, assemblyhalls, convention Iflocated on al high school, centers, and gymnasiums fraternal or social cubs or college, or university campus: 1 lodges, community centers, and similar places of spaceper 121 fixed seats andispace assembly esmecdemalhghséhakeskealegperumieriy peri 12 moveable seatsi in largest eammpus-Amended ##/##/####) assemblyroom. Otherwise: 1 space per 3 fixed seats and 1 space per 3 movable seats in the largest assembly room. Recreation: 1spaceper3personsin designed Amusements, dancel halls, nightdlubs snot serving capacity, plus 2 spaces per3 meals employees on thel largest shift 8-5 CITYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE Auditoriums, stadiums, assemblyhalls, convention Iflocated onal high school, centers, gymnasiums, fraternal or social clubs or college, or university campus: 1 lodges, communityrereation centers. and similar space per 121 fixed seatsandi places ofasemblyfAmended # #/## # 1 7 spacej per 121 moveable seatsi in largest assemblyroom. Otherwise: 1 space per31 fixed seats and 1 space] per3 moveable seats ini the largest assembly room Bowling alleys 4spacesper lane Golfcourses 4 spaces pert tee 1 space] per31 fixed seats and1 Indoor movietheaters spaçe] per: 3 movableseats 1spaceper1 100: square feet of Publicswimming pools water: and deck area Recreation uses such as golfdriving ranges, 2spaces per tee, green court, miniatures golf, tennis, billiards, pool centers or and/or other method of similar uses participation however styled Recreation facilities: such as community centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar activities 1space perzsmembershipsor when locatedi in conjunction with at townhouse, tenants condominium, grouphousing orl homeowner association development D. Combination of Required Parking Spaces The required parking spaces for any number of separate uses may be combined in one (1) lot or parking structure, but the required parking spaces assigned to one use: may not be assigned to another use at the same time. E. Lighting Lighting shall conform to the requirements of Section 3.189. (Amended ##!###!##) 8-6 CITY OF MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE F. Remote Parking On all off-street parking lots, the required space shall be provided on the same plot with the use or on a lot separated there from by not more than four hundred (400) feet, except for residential uses which must be provided on the same plot. Where provision of required off-street parking for a building or other uses established subsequent to the adoption of this Section involves one (1) or more parcels or tracts ofland that are not a part of the plot on which the principal use is situated, the applicant for a permit for the principal use shall submit with his application for a Zoning Permit an instrument duly executed and acknowledged, which subjects the parcels or tracts of land to parking uses in connection with the principal use for which it is made available. The Applicant shall cause said instrument to be registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds upon the issuance of a Zoning Permit. Parking in one (1) zoning district in connection with a use not permitted in that district shall be permitted in accordance with the following: Any use in any zoning district with a lower number may park in any District with a higher number. 1. R-20 2. R-15 3. R-8 4. R-6 5. R-4 6. B-1 7. B-2 8. B-3 9. B-4 10. B-5 11. M-1 In addition, any use located in one (1) zoning district, which is also a permitted use in another zoning district may also park in such other zoning district in which the use is permitted. 8.2 Parking Lot Improvement, Design and Locational Requirements 8-7 CITYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE All off-street parking lots including exits, entrances, drives and parking areas shall: A. Be designed to allow for traffic movement in accordance with the geometric design principles of Table 1. B. Have physical access to a public street. C. Be SO designed that all access to a public street is by forward motion. D. All required parking and vehicular traffic surfaces shall be graded, properly drained and maintained with concrete, asphalt or similar material of sufficient thickness and consistency to support anticipated traffic volumes and weights. E. Be continuously provided and maintained as long as the use, which they serve exists. F. Any driveway connecting to a public street from a parking lot for six (6) or more cars that is not required to be paved shall be treated with a hard surface for the portion of the driveway within twenty (20) feet of the public street travel way. G. Parking is prohibited in the first ten (10') feet adjoining the public street of the required front yard setback in all districts except the B-1 and B-2 Districts. Such ten (10) foot area shall be landscaped with a treatment as provided for in Section 10.1.C. 8.3 Restricted Parking Areas for Business & Industrial Uses The establishment and operation of a restricted parking area may be authorized by the Planning Board, in such parts of any residential district as abut, either directly or across an alley, a business or manufacturing district subject to the following conditions and requirements. A. The parking lot shall be accessory to and for use in connection with one or more business or industrial establishments located in an adjoining business or manufacturing district. B. Such parking lot shall be situated on premises, which have an area of not less than six-thousand (6,000ft?) square feet, which shall be at least fifty (50) feet either contiguous to or across an alley or street from a business or manufacturing district. 8-8 CITYOF MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE C. Such parking lot shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles. D. No commercial repair work or service of any kind shall be conducted on such parking lot. E. No sign of any kind, other than those designating entrances, exits and conditions of use, shall be maintained on such parking lot. F. Each entrance and exit to and from such parking lot shall be at least twenty (20') feet distant from any adjacent property located in any residential district. G. The location and design of entrances, exits, surfacing, marking, and lighting shall be subject to the approval of the City departments having jurisdiction. H. Such parking lot shall be paved with a dust-free surface. I. Such parking lot shall have all spaces adequately marked with paint lines, curbstones, or other similar designations. J. Such parking lot shall be permanently maintained by the owners or the occupants for their invitees and/or licensees SO long as the use exists. K. Any person desiring to secure permission to establish and maintain a restricted business or industrial parking lot within the meaning of this Section shall make application to the Planning Board, accompanied by a plan, which clearly indicates the proposed development, including the location, size, shape, design, landscaping, curb cuts, and other features and appurtenances of the parking lot. L. Before making its final determination, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing. Ifthe Planning Board approves the aforesaid application, the Zoning Administrator shall thereafter issue a permit subject to the modifications of the foregoing requirements and to any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the Planning Board. M. Any such permit issued by the Zoning Administrator may be revoked any time whenever the aforementioned requirements are not complied with. 8.4 Administrative Flexibility The Director of Planning may modify the requirements of Section 8.1 when a 89 CIYOFMOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE market study or staff analysis demonstrates that more spaces or fewer spaces are required to accommodate the number of vehicles likely to be attracted to the development. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, whenever the Director of Planning modifies the requirements of Section 8.1, he/she will enter upon the face ofthe permit the parking requirement that is to be imposed and the reasons for the modification. 8.5 Off-Street Loading Requirements Every structure or building used for trade, business or industry hereafter erected, except in the B-1 district, shall provide space as indicated herein for the loading, unloading and maneuvering space of delivery vehicles off the street or public alley. Such space shall have access to a public alley, private driveway, or if such cannot reasonably be provided, to a public street. For the purpose of this Section, an off-street loading space (exclusive of adequate access drives and maneuvering space) shall have minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet by forty (40') feet and an overhead clearance of fourteen (14') feet in height above the alley or street grade. Type ofl Use Required Off-Street Loading Spaces 1spacei for each 20,000squarefeet. floor area or fraction Retail tofgross Business thereof Wholesale & ispacei fore each 20,000squarei feet ofgross floor area or fraction Industries thereof Office & 1spacefore cachs0,000squarefet: ofg gross floora area ori fraction Institutions thereof 8-10 CITYOF MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE f d g a CHBEMCIDARASTIVEDVO Drwa by IMc September 15,1997 8-11 CITYOF MOUNT AIRYZONING ORDINANCE Table 8-1 Geometric Design Standards a b d e Centerline to Parking Stall Depth Aisle Curb Width ofTwo Centerline Row Bin Stall Width with Between Them Angle (to Curb) width Length Access. Aisle Curb Striping Centerlines to Curb (Degrees) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) 9.0 9.0 12.0 23.0 30.0 9.5 9-5 12.0 23.0 31.0 10.0 10.0 12.0 23.0 32.0 9.0 17-3 11.0 18.0 45.6 37.8 30 9.5 17.8 11.0 19.0 46.6 38.4 10.0 18.2 11.0 20.0 47.4 38.7 9.0 19.8 13.0 12.7 52.6 46.2 45 9-5 20.1 13.0 13.4 53.2 46.5 10.0 20-5 13.0 14.1 54.0 46.9 9.0 21.0 18.0 10.4 60.0 55-5 60 9.5 21.2 18.0 11.0 61.4 55.6 10.0 21.2 18.0 11.5 61.0 58.0 9.0 19.0 25.0 8.5 63.0 90 9-5 19.0 24.0 9.5 62.0 10.0 19.0 24. O 10.0 62.0 8.6 Municipal Service District Parking Requirements (Amended # # A. Uses in the Municipal Service District, with the exception of the following shall be exempt from the minimum parking requirements: 1. Assembly Uses (i.e. Assembly Halls, Auditoriums, Churches, Community Centers. Convention Centers. Gymnasiums. Social Clubs or Lodges. Stadiums and similar uses) 2. Lodging (i.e. Bed and Breakfast Inns, MotelsBG2 & Hotels and similar short-term rental uses) 8-12 CITY OF MOUNT. AIRYZONING ORDINANCE 3. Schools (public or private senior high schools. trade and vocational schools, colleges. and universities) 4. Residential (3 or more units per building) 5. General Offices (i.e. call centers, personal offices. professional offices, and other general office spaces - only iflocated ina building having more than 7.500 square feet of gross floor area dedicated to office space) 6. Manufacturing. Industrial. Warehousing. and Wholesale Uses 7. Shopping Center 01 Mall 8. Medical, Dental. and similar Office Uses B. In lieu of on-site parking, a public and/or private parking agreement meeting the standards set forth in this Article shall be registered with the Planning & Development Department prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance Permit. 8-13 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-067 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH HOLLOWAY GROUP, INC. WHEREAS, Holloway Group, Inc. assists with acquiring funds to help with various projects for the City of Mount Airy while having the connections to legislators and budgetary knowledge to assist with acquiring these funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has contracted with the Holloway Group, Inc. for the past several years with the current contract expiring July 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy desires to continue the relationship with the Holloway Group, Inc.; and WHEREAS, it is staff recommendation for approval of another two-year contract between the City of Mount Airy and Holloway Group, Inc. at $3,000/month for a total contract price of $36,000/year: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the two-year contract between the City of Mount Airy and Holloway Group, Inc. at a cost of $3,000/month. Section 2. The Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute said contract per review and approval by the City Attorney. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYIST This agreement, made and entered into this 19th day of June, between the City of Mount Airy, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State ofl North Carolina (the "City") and The Holloway Group, Inc., a North Carolina corporation located at 120 Gentry Farms Place, King, NC, hereinafter referred as "Lobbyist". Execution of this Agreement by Lobbyist and City constitutes City's written authorization to Lobbyist to proceed on the date first above written with the Services described in Section A below. This Agreement will become effective on the date first above written. For and in consideration of the mutual promises to each other, hereinafter set forth, the parties mutually agree as follows: A. The Lobbyist Agrees to provide services as follows: 1. Provide governmental and public relations to and consulting and advocacy services for the City of Mount Airy concerning developments during the remainder of the 2025 Biennium Session and the beginning of the 2027 Biennium session of the N.C. General Assembly regarding legislative, state budget and matters of interest to the City of] Mount Airy and during committee meetings between the end legislative session 2025 and for the remainder of the year 2027. 2. Consult with the City and inform about legislative activity. 3. Provide government and legislative advocacy reports for distribution to members, as well as an annual report after each session adjourns. Also, prepare legislative alerts on an as-needed basis. 4. Coordinate/manage meetings with legislators and the City of] Mount Airy. 5. Monitor, as needed, any agency/regulatory meetings. 6. Register as a lobbyist with the North Carolina Secretary ofs State and shall remain registered until this Agreement has expired, is extended, or terminated. B. City of Mount Airy agrees: 1. Toj pay Lobbyist an annual compensation of $36,000, payable in monthly installments upon fulfillment of contract services. Monthly fee of $3,000 paid on or by the first day of the month per agreement. 2. Toj pay the Lobbyist registration fees as required by North Carolina law on behalf of Holloway Group, Inc. 3. The dates and terms of this contract between NCATA and Lobbyist will be for the period of August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027. 4. This contract can be revised at any time during the contract period by joint agreement of allj parties. 5. The City ofMount Airy will register with the Secretary of State as a' "lobbyist principal." C. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of any termination, Lobbyist will be paid for all services rendered and reimbursable expenses incurred to the date of termination. Upon termination ofthis Agreement, any work product, related to services authorized or provided under this Agreement, whether finished or not, must be turned over to the City Manager. Lobbyist shall be paid an applicable pro-rated portion of the compensation due Lobbyist, provided that said documentation is turned over to City Manager within ten (10) business days oft termination. Failure to timely deliver the documentation shall be cause to withhold any payments due without recourse by Lobbyist until all documentation is delivered to the City Manager or designee. Page 1 of 3 LOBBYIST shall have no recourse or remedy from a termination made by the City except to retain the fees earned as compensation for the services that were performed in complete compliance with this Agreement, as full and final settlement of any claim, action, demand, cost, charge or entitlement it may have, or will have against the City, its officials or employees. D. Relationship of Parties. Lobbyist is an independent contractor. This Agreement does not create ajoint venture, partnership or other business enterprise between the parties. The Lobbyist has no authority to bind the City to any promise, debt, default, or undertaking of the Lobbyist. E. Funding Availability. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of City funds and the Agreement is subject to amendment or termination due to lack ofi funds, reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon ten (10) days' notice. F. Expenses. The Lobbyist shall be responsible for all expenses incurred except as provided for in section B of this Agreement, or unless authorized by the City. G. Personal Services. The services to be performed by the Lobbyist will be performed personally by Bryan Holloway and not by any other individual, unless approved by the City. H. Non-Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is for the non-exclusive use oft the Lobbyist's services. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Lobbyist from contracting to provide lobbying or other services to other clients on a non-exclusive basis, subject to the Conflict of Interest provision herein. I. Conflict of Interest. Both the Lobbyist and the City shall use their best efforts to identify and notify each other of any potential conflicts ofi interest between the City and any other client of the Lobbyist. The Lobbyist shall notify the City in writing of any new potential clients that may conflict with this Agreement during the term oft the Agreement. J. Entire Agreement This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other Agreements, negotiations or discussions. This Agreement may be altered only by a written document signed by the parties to this Agreement. K. Construction This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws oft the State ofl North Carolina in effect at the time. Page 2 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first above written. CITY OF MOUNT AIRY: (SEAL) Jon Cawley, Mayor DATE HOLLOWAY GROUP, INC. (SEAL) Bryan R. Holloway, President DATE CERTIFICATE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. This the day of June, 2025 Director of Finance Page 3 of 3 PIVPVUN PuL Iunus for an economic development NOTICE OF PUBLIC project pursuant to N.C.G.S.S HEARING 158-7.1. All interested persons are invited to participate. Take notice that the City of Information about attending the Mount Airy Board of meeting and public comment Commissioners will hold a can be found at Public Hearing on' Thursday, www.mountairvyorg. June 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm Ap private manufacturing during a Regular Meetingi in corporation currently operating the Council Chamber at the with fifty (50) employees in Municipal Building (300 South Mount Airy (the "Company") is Main Street) tol hear public considering an expansion comment and consider the project that would maintain existing employment and result in new capital investment ranging from $8 million to $12 million int taxable property within the Chty! limits. The incentive grant being studied includes the following incentives to this company: -Annual Incentive: Performance-based; yearly cash grant not to exceed $263,366.40 over a five-year period, to be paid only after annuai verification of: (1) newi tax revenues received from the Company based on minimum capital investment of $8 million ini taxable property; (2) maintenance of at least 50 existing full-time jobs at a specfied level; and (3) compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in the written economic development agreement tot be considered at the public hearing. TOTAL POSSIBLE INCENTIVE FROM THE CITY: $263,366.40 The City has determined that this project will provide a substantial public benefit through: (1) increasing the tax base; (2) maintaining at least 50 permanent full-time jobs; and (3) promoting business development and economic growth withini the City limits, as required by N.C.G.S. S 158-7.1. The City Council finds these benefits constitute adequate consideration for the incentive grant. The amount oft the incentive is based upon the ad valorem tax revenues that the City anticipates receiving from the proposed project. The Board wil.consider these spéciticipublict benelits amditheb tepms oft the proposed r. economic development agreement ati the public hearing. Jon Cawley, Mayor City of Mount Airy PUBLISH: 6-7-25 277318 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Mount Airy. Board" of Commissioners wil hold a public! hearing to receive public comment regarding the following item: 1.City of Mount Airy Code of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Mount Airy wil hold Board a of public Commissioners. hearing to receive the public comment regarding following item: 1.City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances Amendiment Up a Boarded Regarding Structures in the Municipal Limits of Mount Airy hearing, will take The public Meeting at the Reqular of ommisdomers in E the June Board 19, 2025 at 6:00pm the the on Council Chamber AIl of Municipal Building. persons are Invited interested Information in to paricpate attendingt the meeting! about person or virtually be tound and publc at commmounan.og. comment can) . PUBLISH: 6-7, 6-14-25 277155 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-062 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CITY OF MOUNT AIRY CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENTS REGARDING BOARDED UP PROPERTIES WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy proposes to amend the City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances as follows: 4-27.1 BOARDED UP STRUCTURES PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY. (A) It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City by establishing reasonable regulations and opportunity for boarding up structures in order to prevent their detrimental effects in the City's neighborhoods. (B) The Code Enforcement Official shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement ofthe provisions of this subchapter. The Code Enforcement Official or designee(s) shall have the following authority: (1) Toinspect the properties; (2) To obtain administrative search and inspection warrants, if necessary, as provided in G.S. S 15-27.2; and (3) Toissue notices of violation and impose civil penalties. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Board Up: The boarding up of any means of egress and ingress, including, without limitation, windows and doors to an unoccupied structure. Code Enforcement Official: The person who has been designated, in writing, by the Board of Commissioners to enforce this subchapter. Department: The Code Enforcement Department. Owner: The holder of title in fee simple. Structure: Any building, residential or non-residential structure, manufactured home (not a mobile home), or part thereof, intended to be used for human habitation and includes any appurtenances therewith. Mobile Home: any portable or moveable dwelling designed for residential use. Sometimes referred to as; house trailer, motor home, trailer, RV, Camper, coach. Unoccupied: A structure that is not occupied or that is occupied by unauthorized person for a minimum of Ninety (90) days. In the case of a multi-unit residential structure, UNOCCUPIED means when any one unit is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons for a minimum of Ninety (90) days. REQUIREMENTS; TIME LIMIT. (A) An owner who registers a boarded up structure pursuant to the Registration section below must comply with the guidelines or boarding up structures established from time to time by the Department. (B) An owner's registration of a boarded up structure shall expire six months from the date of registration with the Department and may not be renewed. GRACE PERIOD. Any owner who has boarded up a structure prior to the effective date oft this subchapter shall comply with the regulations contained herein within Sixty (60) days after the effective date of this subchapter. If after Sixty (60) days, if an owner has failed to register the structure, the owner shall be in violation of this subchapter. REGISTRATION. (A) No owner shall board up a structure without registering the structure with the Code Enforcement Officer no later than forty-eight (48) hours after boarding it up. (B) An application for registration must be made to the owner of the boarded up structure on a form prescribed by the Department, and submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer. The completed registration form shall contain at a minimum the following information: (1) The full true name and mailing address of the owner; (2) The full true address and tax parcel number of the structure to be boarded; (3) An accurate telephone number at which the owner may be reached; (4) Ift the owner is a partnership or corporation, the owner shall designate one of its general partners or officers to act as its agent and provide the present residence and business addresses and telephone numbers for the agent; (5) The owner's plan for the occupancy, repair, or demolition of the structure; (6) The owner's plan for the regular maintenance during the period the structure is boarded up; and (7) Such other information as the Code Enforcement Office shall from time to time deem necessary. (C) The owner, under this section, shall have a continuing duty to promptly supplement registration information required by this section in the event that the information changes in any way from what is stated on the original registration. (D) Registration of a boarded up structure does not excuse the owner from compliance with any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or statute, including, without limitation, Article Il, Article V, and Article IX. By accepting an owner's registration, the Code Enforcement Office has not determined that the structure being registered is in compliance with any applicable local or state regulation or law. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given by the Code Enforcement Office under this subchapter to the owner may be given either by personal delivery or by first class United States Mail, postage prepaid, the most current address as specified on the registration, which has been received by the Department or to the address listed for the responsible person in the county property tax record if an owner has not registered with the Department. Notices mailed as above shall be deemed given upon their deposit in the United States Mail with proper postage prepaid and shall be deemed to have been received on the third regular postal delivery day thereafter, excluding Sundays and federal holidays. VIOLATIONS. (A) It shall be unlawful for the owner of al boarded up structure to fail to register the structure with the Department as required by the Registration Section above, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (B) It shall be unlawful for an owner who has registered a boarded up structure to leave the structure boarded up after the expiration of the registration as set forth in Time Limits Section above. (C) It shall be unlawful for an owner to board up a structure in a manner that does not comply with the Department's guidelines unless the owner has obtained the Code Enforcement Officer's prior written approval for an alternative method of boarding up a structure. (D) A structure may be boarded up with the use of shutter or plywood milled to have the appearance of shutters and painted. NOT AN INFRACTION OR MISDEMEANOR. A violation of any provision of this subchapter shall constitute a civil violation only and shall not constitute an infraction or misdemeanor punishable under G.S. $14-4. NOTICE OF VIOLATION; PENALTIES. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Code Enforcement Official or designee(s) shall notify the owner of a boarded up structure of a violation of any provision of this subchapter and the owner shall have ten (10) days from the date of notice of violation to correct the violation. Any owner who fails to correct the violation within the time specified shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of five-hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first day of noncompliance and fifty dollars ($50.00) each day thereafter until the owner complies. The civil penalty may be recovered in the nature of a debt through a civil action filed in the appropriate North Carolina court ifthe owner does not pay the penalty within thirty (30) days of assessment ofthe civil penalty as authorized by G.S. $160A-175(c). ADJUDICATORY HEARING. (A) An owner who has been assessed a civil penalty for a violation ofthis subchapter may request a hearing with the City Manager or his or her Designee. The request must be made in writing, filed with the City Manager within Ten (10) business days of the notice of assessment, and state the reasons why the civil penalty should not have been assessed. Failure to request a hearing in the time and manner specified shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the penalty. The City Manager will notify the appellant of the date of the hearing within Five (5) business days of receipt of the appeal. The hearing will be scheduled within Ten (10) business days from the date of notification to the appellant. The City manager will notify the appellant of the decision of the hearing within Three (3) business days after the hearing. (B) The City Manager or his or her designee shall serve as the hearing officer. An owner against whom a decision of the hearing officer is made may seek judicial review of the decision by filing a written petition within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the notice of the decision, but not thereafter, with the Superior Court oft the county. The proceeding in Superior Court shall be in the nature certiorari. PENALTY. (A) Any person who violates a provision of this subchapter for which no penalty is set out shall be subject to civil penalties as provided in G.S. $160A-175. GENERAL. All windows and doors shall be boarded in an approved manner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and shall be painted to correspond to the color of the existing structure. MATERIALS Boarding sheet material. Boarding sheet material shall be minimum %-inch (12.7 mm) thick wood structure panels complying with the North Carolina State Building Code and the International Building Code as adopted by North Carolina. Boarding framing material. Boarding framing material shall be minimum nominal 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) solid sawn lumber complying with the International Building Code. Boarding fasteners. Boarding fasteners shall be minimum 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) diameter carriage bolts of such a length as required to penetrate the assembly and as required to adequately attach the washers and nuts. Washers and nuts shall comply with the International Building Code. INSTALLATION AND METHOD Boarding Installation. The boarding installation shall be in accordance with Figures A and B. using materials described above and methods described below. Boarding sheet material. The boarding sheet material shall be cut to fit the door or window opening neatly or shall be cut to provide an equal overlap at the perimeter of the door or window. Windows. The window shall be opened to allow the carriage bolt to pass through or the window sash shall be removed and stored. The 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) strong back framing material shall be cut minimum 2-inches (51 mm) wider than the window opening and shall be placed on the inside ofi the window opening 6-inches minimum above the bottom and below the top of the window opening. The framing and boarding shall be predrilled. The assembly shall be aligned and the bolts, washers, and nuts shall be installed and secured. Doorwalls. The door opening shall be framed with minimum 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) framing material secured at the entire perimeter and vertical members at a maximum of 24-inches (610 mm) on center. Blocking shall also be secured at a maximum of 48-inches (1,219 mm) on center vertically. Boarding sheet material shall be secured with screws and nails alternating every 6- inches (152 mm) on center. Doors. Doors shall be secured by the same method as for windows or door openings. One door to the structure shall be available for authorized entry and shall be secured and locked in an approved manner. FIGURE A BOARDING OF DOOR OR WINDOW SinchCDA plyrood or perfonmance raled OBS shall be secured lo heoder, buse plate. stds, stiles. anledge Mockng sing alernate scress ond mails alar maximn of6 inchoc 3/Binchcariaget ticks Boltss shallb bel longe enonght toextendf fromt thee exteriurp plpwoeitrough thei intatior plywooda ands strong backs andifestenedi from thei interior withant W 2in t2H ioh CDX Phwoods o Purionnencer roled QS8 2 SErAR Bucks Vindome Z,. + Srng Buske FIGURE B BOARDING OF A DOORWALL I'x4'hesder 2x4'cha Door walffmg 2'x4'base plate 2'x4stude Sppcad24'c on centar 2": x 4'udget blocking shall bei installed either horizontally or vertically alung the edge ofe each: sheet of plywood or oriented straud board (OSB), in compliance with North Carolina Building Code for wall bracing requirements and manufacturor specifications. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Mount Airy has recommended approval of the request to the Board of Commissioners: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION THAT: Section 1. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm to hear public comments on the above-mentioned request. Section 2. That notice of the Public Hearing shall be published in the Mount Airy News, a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Mount Airy, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Public Hearing. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 17th day of April, 2025. Jon Cawley,Mayos. ATTEST: Bbe N. Brame, City Clerk MAlal RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-068 RESOLUTION RECEIVING OFFER TO PURCHASE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING UPSET BID PROCESS (Three Parcels on North Main Street) WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy has received an offer to purchase three parcels owned by the City of Mount Airy located on North Main Street (PIN 502112860580; 502112860487; 502112860483); and WHEREAS, the offer for the purchase of the three City-owned parcels is $4,500.00, made by Beamer and Kirkman Builders, LLC; and NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners does hereby accept the offer to purchase the three parcels located on North Main Street and further instruct the City Clerk to advertise according to North Carolina General Statute 160A-269 for upset bids. Section 2. This procedure shall be repeated until no further qualifying upset bids are received, at which time the City Council may accept the offer and sell to the highest bidder. The City Council may, at any time, reject any and all of the offers. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of, June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk Beamer and Kirkman Builders LLC would like to make an offer to purchase four lots on North Main Street Mount Airy NC of vacant land $4500 four thousand five hundred doltars for all three lots listed 5021 . 580 .254 acre more orless 5021 0487 .234 acre more orless 5021 . 236 acre more orless Treva Kirkman Member Manger Beamer and Kirkman Builders LLC RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-069 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY AND "PROJECT STAR" WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy is negotiating with a company identified as "Project Star"; and WHEREAS, "Project Star" is an economic development project for the potential expansion of an existing business located in Mount Airy; and WHEREAS, this company proposes to retain at least 50 existing full-time jobs and new capital investment of $8 million+; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy held a public hearing on June 19, 2025 to hear public comment on the proposed incentives; and WHEREAS, the City will provide the following incentive package to this company: Tax incentives 80% over five years based on new taxes paid each year as a result of new capital investment of a minimum of $8 million Total Possible Incentive from the City: $263,366.40 WHEREAS, the amount of the incentive is based upon the ad valorem tax revenues that the City anticipates receiving from the project, as well as the anticipation that the company will stimulate and diversify the local economy, promote business, and provide continued employment; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the expansion of the company's facility in the City and County will bring direct and indirect benefits to the community, including job retention, economic diversification, stimulus of existing businesses, a stable manufacturing presence, and other good and valuable public purposes; therefore, the City and County have offered economic development incentives to induce the company to continue operations in Mount Airy and Surry County: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN OPEN SESSIONTHAT: Section 1. An incentive agreement between the City of Mount Airy and "Project Star"is hereby authorized. Section 2. The incentives are in the form of an annual monetary grant not to exceed 80% oftaxes paid each year for a period of five years. Section 3. This resolution sets the parameters for the City Attorney to prepare an incentive agreement and further authorizes the Mayor to execute said agreement. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of, June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-043 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4-ARTICLE II OF THE CITY OF MOUNT AIRY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO BOARDED UP STRUCTURES WHEREAS, the City of Mount Airy staff have recommended amendments to the City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances as it relates to boarded up structures: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Chapter 4-Article II of the City of Mount Airy Code of Ordinances be amended as follows: 4-27.1 BOARDED UP STRUCTURES PURPOSE AND. AUTHORITY. (A) Iti is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City by establishing reasonable regulations and opportunity for boarding up structures in order to prevent their detrimental effects in the City's neighborhoods. (B) The Code Enforcement Official shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement ofthe provisions of this subchapter. The Code Enforcement Official or designee(s) shall have the following authority: (1) Toinspect the properties; (2) To obtain administrative search and inspection warrants, if necessary, as provided in G.S. S 15-27.2; and (3) Toissue notices of violation and impose civil penalties. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Board Up: The boarding up of any means of egress and ingress, including, without limitation, windows and doors to an unoccupied structure. Code Enforcement Officia!: The person who has been designated, in writing, by the Board of Commissioners to enforce this subchapter. Department: The Code Enforcement Department. Owner: The holder oftitle in fee simple. Structure: Any building, residential or non-residential structure, manufactured home (not a mobile home), or part thereof, intended to be used for human habitation and includes any appurtenances therewith. Mobile Home: any portable or moveable dwelling designed for residential use. Sometimes referred to as; house trailer, motor home, trailer, RV, Camper, coach. Unoccupied: A structure that is not occupied or that is occupied by unauthorized person for a minimum of Ninety (90) days. In the case of a multi-unit residential structure, UNOCCUPIED means when any one unit is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons for a minimum of Ninety (90) days. REQUIREMENTS; TIME LIMIT. (A) An owner who registers a boarded up structure pursuant to the Registration section below must comply with the guidelines or boarding up structures established from time to time by the Department. (B) An owner's registration of a boarded up structure shall expire six months from the date ofr registration with the Department and may not be renewed. GRACE PERIOD. Any owner who has boarded up a structure prior to the effective date of this subchapter shall comply with the regulations contained herein within Sixty (60) days after the effective date of this subchapter. Ifafter Sixty (60) days, if an owner has failed to register the structure, the owner shall be in violation of this subchapter. REGISTRATION. (A) No owner shall board up a structure without registering the structure with the Code Enforcement Officer no later than forty-eight (48) hours after boarding it up. (B) An application for registration must be made to the owner of the boarded up structure on a form prescribed by the Department, and submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer. The completed registration form shall contain at a minimum the following information: (1) The full true name and mailing address of the owner; (2) The full true address and tax parcel number of the structure to be boarded; (3) An accurate telephone number at which the owner may be reached; (4) If the owner is a partnership or corporation, the owner shall designate one of its general partners or officers to act as its agent and provide the present residence and business addresses and telephone numbers for the agent; (5) The owner's plan for the occupancy, repair, or demolition of the structure; (6) The owner's plan for the regular maintenance during the period the structure is boarded up; and (7) Such other information as the Code Enforcement Office shall from time to time deem necessary. (C) The owner, under this section, shall have a continuing duty to promptly supplement registration information required by this section in the event that the information changes in any way from what is stated on the original registration. (D) Registration of a boarded up structure does not excuse the owner from compliance with any other applicable ordinance, regulation, or statute, including, without limitation, Article II, Article V, and Article IX. By accepting an owner's registration, the Code Enforcement Office has not determined that the structure being registered is in compliance with any applicable local or state regulation or law. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given by the Code Enforcement Office under this subchapter to the owner may be given either by personal delivery or by first class United States Mail, postage prepaid, the most current address as specified on the registration, which has been received by the Department or to the address listed for the responsible person in the county property tax record if an owner has not registered with the Department. Notices mailed as above shall be deemed given upon their deposit in the United States Mail with proper postage prepaid and shall be deemed to have been received on the third regular postal delivery day thereafter, excluding Sundays and federal holidays. VIOLATIONS. (A) It shall be unlawful for the owner of a boarded up structure to fail to register the structure with the Department as required by the Registration Section above, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (B) It shall be unlawful for an owner who has registered a boarded up structure to leave the structure boarded up after the expiration of the registration as set forth in Time Limits Section above. (C) It shall be unlawful for an owner to board up a structure in a manner that does not comply with the Department's guidelines unless the owner has obtained the Code Enforcement Officer's prior written approval for an alternative method of boarding up a structure. (D) A structure may be boarded up with the use of shutter or plywood milled to have the appearance of shutters and painted. NOT AN INFRACTION OR MISDEMEANOR. A violation of any provision of this subchapter shall constitute a civil violation only and shall not constitute an infraction or misdemeanor punishable under G.S. $14-4. NOTICE OF VIOLATION; PENALTIES. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Code Enforcement Official or designee(s) shall notify the owner of a boarded up structure of a violation of any provision of this subchapter and the owner shall have ten (10) days from the date of notice of violation to correct the violation. Any owner who fails to correct the violation within the time specified shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of five-hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first day of noncompliance and fifty dollars ($50.00) each day thereafter until the owner complies. The civil penalty may be recovered in the nature of a debt through a civil action filed in the appropriate North Carolina court ift the owner does not pay the penalty within thirty (30) days of assessment of the civil penalty as authorized by G.S. $160A-175(c). ADJUDICATORY HEARING. (A) An owner who has been assessed a civil penalty for a violation of this subchapter may request a hearing with the City Manager or his or her Designee. The request must be made in writing, filed with the City Manager within Ten (10) business days of the notice of assessment, and state the reasons why the civil penalty should not have been assessed. Failure to request a hearing in the time and manner specified shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the penalty. The City Manager will notify the appellant of the date of the hearing within Five (5) business days of receipt of the appeal. The hearing will be scheduled within Ten (10) business days from the date of notification to the appellant. The City manager will notify the appellant of the decision of the hearing within Three (3) business days after the hearing. (B) The City Manager or his or her designee shall serve as the hearing officer. An owner against whom a decision of the hearing officer is made may seek judicial review of the decision by filing a written petition within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the notice of the decision, but not thereafter, with the Superior Court of the county. The proceeding in Superior Court shall be in the nature certiorari. PENALTY. (A) Any person who violates a provision of this subchapter for which no penalty is set out shall be subject to civil penalties as provided in G.S. 9160A-175. GENERAL. All windows and doors shall be boarded in an approved manner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and shall be painted to correspond to the color of the existing structure. MATERIALS Boarding sheet material. Boarding sheet material shall be minimum %-inch (12.7 mm) thick wood structure panels complying with the North Carolina State Building Code and the International Building Code as adopted by North Carolina. Boarding framing material. Boarding framing material shall be minimum nominal 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) solid sawn lumber complying with the International Building Code. Boarding fasteners. Boarding fasteners shall be minimum 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) diameter carriage bolts of such a length as required to penetrate the assembly and as required to adequately attach the washers and nuts. Washers and nuts shall comply with the International Building Code. INSTALLATION AND METHOD Boarding Installation. The boarding installation shall be in accordance with Figures A and B. using materials described above and methods described below. Boarding sheet material. The boarding sheet material shall be cut to fit the door or window opening neatly or shall be cut to provide an equal overlap at the perimeter of the door or window. Windows. The window shall be opened to allow the carriage bolt to pass through or the window sash shall be removed and stored. The 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) strong back framing material shall be cut minimum 2-inches (51 mm) wider than the window opening and shall be placed on the inside of the window opening 6-inches minimum above the bottom and below the top of the window opening. The framing and boarding shall be predrilled. The assembly shall be aligned and the bolts, washers, and nuts shall be installed and secured. Doorwalls. The door opening shall be framed with minimum 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) framing material secured at the entire perimeter and vertical members at a maximum of 24-inches (610 mm) on center. Blocking shall also be secured at a maximum of 48-inches (1,219 mm) on center vertically. Boarding sheet material shall be secured with screws and nails alternating every 6- inches (152 mm) on center. Doors. Doors shall be secured by the same method as for windows or door openings. One door to the structure shall be available for authorized entry and shall be secured and locked in an approved manner. FIGURE A BOARDING OF DOOR OR WINDOW Ki inch CDX plynrood or performance ratedOBS: shall be secured to header, base plate, studs, stiles, and edge blocking using alternafe. screws andi nails at ar maximum gf6 inch OC 3/8i inchc carriage bolts. Boltss shallb be! longe enoughtoextendi from the exterior plywoadt through their interior plywooda ands strong! backs andfastenedf fromt thei interior withanut w 12in 1721 inch CDX Plywoode ar Periormance raled 0S8 I ng Backs Windor e 2," "Sirong Backs FIGURE B BOARDING OF A DOORWALL 2'xt'header 2x4"gte Dogry wgliframe 2'x4'base plale 2'x4" studs Spoced24" on cantkr 2": 4" edge blocking shall be installed either horizontally or vertically along the edge ofe each sheet of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB). in compliance with North Carolina Building Code for wall bracing requirements and manufacturer specifications. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this ordinance shall become effective upon approval. Approved and adopted this the 19th day of June, 2025. Jon Cawley, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa N. Brame, City Clerk