Brenda Bozeman, Pat Batleman, Michael Callahan, Bob Campbell, and Bob Corriston

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1 TOWN OF LELAND Minutes Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. ASSEMBLY The Town of Leland was held on Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers. PRESENT:.. ABSENT:.. ALSO PRESENT: Brenda Bozeman,, Michael Callahan, Bob Campbell, and David Hollis, Town Manager; Niel Brooks, Director, Operation Services; Mike James, Chief of Police; Sabrena Reinhardt, Town Clerk/Administrative Manager; Missy Rhodes, Finance Director/Internal Support Lead; Jimmy Strickland, Director, Public Services; Gary Vidmar, Director Economic and Community Development; Robert Waring, Planning Manager and Ashli Barefoot, Senior Planner. 1. 6:00 P.M. - Call to Order Mayor Bozeman called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Mayor Bozeman stated that a quorum was present. 2. Invocation 2.1 Mayor Bozeman asked the audience to join her in giving a round of applause to Town staff, firemen and police officers for their hard work during Hurricane Matthew. Mr. Strickland thanked Mr. Hollis for coming out and digging with staff during Hurricane Matthew. Councilmember Batleman provided the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Approval of the Agenda 4.1 Mayor Bozeman stated the need to amend the agenda by making Item 15. Closed Session and Item 16. Adjournment. Motion to approve the agenda as amended to make Item. 15 Closed Session and Item 16. Adjournment. Page 1 of 6

2 4.2 Excusing Councilmembers Callahan and Campbell Motion to excuse Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Callahan from tonight's. 5. Announcements 5.1 Mayor Bozeman stated if anyone knows of any WWII veterans in the Town to contact her. Mayor Bozeman also mentioned the upcoming Town events. There were 27 people in the audience. 6. Presentations Continuum of Care, Child Poverty in Brunswick County Cecelia Peers, CoC Administrator, Cape Fear Council of Government 6.1 Cecelia Peers, CoC Administrator for the Cape Fear Council of Government provided a presentation to inform the Town Council about Continuum of Care for homeless children in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties. 7. Public Comment 7.1 Paul Cafasso, 1408 Ebrington Lane, was a former fireman and commends all of the police, fire and rescue and municipal staff for the work they do. He stated that two homes in his neighborhood were struck by lighting and were burned down as there was not enough first responders on site to assist with situations like this. Mayor Bozeman stated that Mr. Cafasso can meet with David Hollis, Town Manger or John Grimes, Fire Chief, Leland Fire and Rescue to discuss his concerns. John Grimes, Fire Chief, Leland Fire and Rescue, stated that the fire study will be completed by the State in April of He also stated that Leland Fire and Rescue was a relief supply collection location site for Hurricane Matthew victims. It was a great example of the community showing their humanity. Mayor Bozeman thanked the citizens for their regional support. 8. Approval of Consent Agenda (Items on the consent agenda are considered routine in nature or have been thoroughly discussed at previous meetings. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda for further discussion.) Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Page 2 of 6

3 8.1 Minutes Approving Meeting Minutes 8.2 Administration Resolution R Amending The Bylaws For The Economic Development Committee Resolution R Regarding Donation of Property Owned by Russell G. Baldwin to the Town of Leland 8.3 Finance Budget Amendment BA 16/17-08 Appropriation of icompass Technologies Inc. Refund 8.4 Public Services Town of Leland Speed Study 8.5 Operation Services RFA Purchase of 149 S Navassa Rd NBCC Veterans Breakfast Sponsorship Resolution Dissolving the Leland Cultural Arts Subcommittee 8.6 Economic and Community Development Improvement Guarantee Agreement, Brunswick Forest Phase 2, Brunswick Village Blvd. 9. Public Hearing Presented by Ashli Barefoot, Senior Planner 9.1 Ordinance O16-14 Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Town of Leland, to Include Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Business (C-2) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Districts Mayor Bozeman opened the Public Hearing. Ashli Barefoot, Senior Planner presented Ordinance O16-14 to include Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Business (C-2) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Districts. Mayor Bozeman stated that no one signed up for the Public Hearing. Mayor Bozeman closed the Public Hearing. Motion to approve Ordinance O16-14 Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances, Town of Leland, to include Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Use in Page 3 of 6

4 the Commercial Business (C-2) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Districts. Motion to approve Statement of Consistency for Ordinance O16-14 Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances to include Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Business (C-2) and Planned Unit Development (PUD). 10. Public Hearing Presented by Gary Vidmar, Economic & Community Development Director 10.1 Resolution R Approving Assignment of the Development Agreement Between the Town of Leland and Harrington Village Developers, LLC Approved by Ordinance, Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Leland on August 25, 2016 Mayor Bozeman opened the Public Hearing. Gary Vidmar, Economic and Community Development Director, presented Resolution R Mayor Bozeman closed the Public Hearing. Motion to approve Resolution R to Approve the Assignment of the Development Agreement Between Harrington Village Partners, LLC and the Town of Leland. 11. Pedestrian Plan Presented by Robert Waring, Planning Manager 11.1 Resolution R Approving the Town of Leland Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan Mayor Bozeman opened the Public Hearing. Robert Waring, Planning Manager, requested that Council continue the public hearing to Council's Regular Meeting on November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Motion to continue the Public Hearing for the Town of Leland Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan to Council's next Regular Meeting on November 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter. Page 4 of 6

5 12. Discussion Topics Brunswick Forest Cross-Connection Backflow Testing 12.1 Utility Fees Jimmy Strickland, Public Services Director presented a memorandum to the Town Council regarding the water utility authority to charge impact fees and other upfront charges. Mr. Strickland stated that staff is looking to amend the Town utility fees and create a capital recovery fee for collection. Mr. Wessell stated that the Town can collect fees for current expenses. Councilmember Batleman asked if it s the same State regulation requirements for sanitary districts. Mr. Wessell stated that the sanitary districts have the authority to collect fees for current and future expenses. Mr. Wessell said that in August, the laws have been updated that prohibit utility fee collections for future expenses. 13. Economic & Community Development Department 13.1 Gary Vidmar, Economic and Community Development Director thanked Mayor Bozeman, and Councilmembers Batleman and Callahan for attending the NC Tech Tour in downtown Wilmington. The Town of Leland had the largest representation than any other municipality. Mr. Vidmar stated that on November 9, 2016 the Cucalorus Film Festival event will be held which is a five or six day event regarding film making. Mr. Vidmar thanked Mr. Hollis for providing the tour of the Town to the Economic Development Committee. It was very educational to the Committee and they learned a lot about the region. Councilmember Batleman thanked the Economic Development Committee for all of their hard work. Mr. Vidmar stated that the Town is very fortunate to have very qualified Town Board and Committee members. 14. Old/New Business 14.1 Staff Reports Staff reports were provided in the agenda packets Council Reports No Council reports were given Hurricane Report Mr. Hollis provided Council with a written and verbal report on Hurricane Matthew. Mr. Hollis provided highlights of the event happenings that took place with staff preparing and addressing all of the hurricane situations that arose. Mr. Hollis stated that the Town has a very dedicated staff that have great pride in their work School Bond Report Mr. Hollis provided Council with a verbal and written summary report as well as the individual line items for the school bond referendum. He also provided Council with a list indicating categories Page 5 of 6

6 with the expense percentages. Councilmember Batleman said if the referendum is passed would the School Board be able to go back in and get some of these allocations changed. Mr. Hollis stated that he is not certain. Mr. Wessell stated that bond referendums are binding as far as expense allocations. Mr. Hollis stated that there are items on this list for upkeep to the facilities and they would need to be done even if the bond referendum is not passed. Councilmember Batleman asked when the developers of Mallory Creek wanted the Town to take on the land. She thought the Town agreement with the Mallory Creek Developer listed three conditions, and she thought two of them were the construction of the fire station and a school. Mr. Hollis stated that staff will look into their records to see if such an agreement exists. Mr. Wessell stated that he would be surprised if that was listed in the agreement since the Schools are a County requirement not a municipality requirement. 15. Closed Session to consult with the Town Attorney Adjournment Motion to go into closed session to consult with the Town Attorney pursuant to NC G.S (3). Motion to come out of closed session. No action was taken Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Adopted at a regular meeting on November 17, Attest: Sabrena Reinhardt, Town Clerk Brenda Bozeman, Mayor Page 6 of 6