~be ~own of $>prtng 1Lake BOARD OF ALDERMEN James P. O'Garra, Mayor Pro T em James Christian, Alderman Sofia L. Cooper, Alderwoman Jackie Jackson, Alderwoman Fredricka Sutherland, Alderwoman

CHART£R£D IN 1951

OffiCE OF THE MAYOR Larry G. Dobbins, Mayor

ADMINISTRATION Daniel Gerald, Town Manager

Rhonda D. Webb, Town Clerk Robert A. "Tony" Buzzard, Town Artorney

Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen June 25, 2018

7p.m.

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Additions or Deletions to Agenda

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Approval of Consent Items a. Minutes of the June 4, 201 8 Special Meeting b. Minutes of the June 11, 2018 Regular Meeting

7. Public Forum

8. Public Hearing a. Case P 1 8-1 8 Removal 1 .49 +I- ACS MSOD & Rezoning 1.49 +I- ACS R6 & C3 to C3 or

More Restrictive Zoning 701 N Main Street, Owner MDN Rentals- Mayor Dobbins

9. New Business a. Case P 18-1 8 Removal 1.49 +I- ACS MSOD & Rezoning 1.49 +I- ACS R6 & C3 to C3 or

More Restrictive Zoning 701 N Main Street, Owner MDN Rentals- Mr. Cooney b. Request for Approval to Submit for Gold Star Families Memorial Monument- Mr. Gerald c. Consideration of Policy, Naming Town Facilities- Mr. Gerald d. Consideration of Charter Amendment to Change Mayor and Board Terms of Office- Ms.

Webb e. Board to Determine Next Steps on Town's Flag and Motto - Mayor Dobbins

11. Adjournment

VOICE: (9!0) 436-0241 300 Ruth Street Post Office Box 6 I 7

Spring Lake, NC 28390-06f7 www.spring-lake.org

FAX: (910) 436-2667

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June 4 2018

Town of Spring Lake

Board of Aldermen Special Meeting Municipal Building

300 Ruth Street

Spring Lake, NC 28390

MINUTES 9 a.m. The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen held a special meeting in the Grady Howard Conference Room of the

Municipal Complex with Mayor Larry Dobbins presiding.

Board Members Present:

Others Present:

Mayor ProTem James O'Garra

Alderman Christian Alderwoman Cooper Alderwoman Jackson

Alderwoman Fredricka Sutherland

Daniel Gerald, Town Manager Claiburn Watson, Finance Director

Rhonda Webb, Town Clerk

1. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Dobbins called the meeting to order.

{A copy of the special meeting notice is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these minutes­see attachment one.)

2. Invocation Mayor Dobbins gave the invocation .

3. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Dobbins led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance .

4. Board to Determine Final Changes to FY 2018-2019Budget Mr. Gerald reviewed the Rate and Fee Schedule, page by page. It was clarified that any text in red strikethrough will be deleted. The Board questioned the open burning permit and determined that it needs to be clarified if this is allowed and if not, it should be removed. The section under employee subsistence should

be amended to read "for all approved travel, employees will be paid up front per diem and must show receipts ." The also determined that because of a previous Board decision, we need to delete the section regarding the fee for employees who take home a Town owned vehicle. Any changes that are made that link back to an Ordinance will requ ire an amendment to the Ordinances.

It was clarified that the Town pays Cumberland CountyPianning Dept $34,000 annually for services that they

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provide to the Town .

In the Recreation fees the Board asked that we further define gymnasium and fitness room no charge using a

double asterisk with an explanation .

At 9:47 the Board took a 5-minute break. Open session resumed at 9 :52

There was a discussion about Spring Lake citizens not being able to use the Manchester Sanitation Collection Station . The Board requested that we check into this since they are County residents also and pay County

taxes. Mayor ProTem O'Garra stated that they usually take anyone's trash without asking questions.

Mayor Dobbins stated that the recent unfortunate issue with Garden Grove is like comparing apples to oranges.

Wellons was a contract and we had to operate Wellons under the contract and Garden Grove is a regular customer, which means that they follow the same standards as any other customer. Alderwoman Sutherland

stated that residents do not know the difference between the two and we just need to make sure that we communicate this to the people asking questions because the people who had Wellons water continued to have water but the Garden Grove people's water was turned off. Mr. Gerald clarified that Wellons had a contract that included when the water can and cannot be interrupted . Wellons paid what they were billed

which would not have triggered a cut off even without the contract but the Garden Grove situation was a issue with the owner not paying a bill . This all bo ils down to one paid what he was billed, even though it was underbilled, and the other did not pay their bill . Mayor Dobbins further explained that some ofthe water goes

to the residents and the rest goes out into the river which is causing an environmental issue. He stated that we cannot compare the two. He stated now that we understand the difference we can educate the citizens.

Alderwoman Cooper requested that we put something out in the public to let people know that this issue is apples and oranges because that is one of the most asked questions we receive .

Alderwoman Jackson inquired about payment plans and stated that we set Garden Grove up on a payment plan . Mr. Gerald stated that we did put them on a payment plan but they did not abide by it. He also stated

that we offer that option to all water customers who may need it.

Alderwoman Cooper stated that she believes the policy on water bill adjustments is too harsh. She believes

citizens should be able to get more than one adjustment per year should something drastic happen . It was determined that the Ordinance allows the Revenue Supervisor to give only one adjustment per year per customer; however, the Town Manager may authorize other adjustments. The Board requested that the

statement on the bill reflect what the Ordinance says and the best way to fix that is to just add "Revenue Supervisor" to the statement.

Mr. Gera ld stated the on ly other change is that there is a 5.1% increase in the water rates . The deposit amount

did not change.

Authorized Employee Positions Alderman Christian sa id he believes it is a mistake to eliminate the HR position and the IT Technician position. He stated that he cannot support a budget that eliminates these positions. He believes we should keep a

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separate HR position that handles only HR matters. He stated given today's society with legal matters and law suits being filed against us, it is a mistake to eliminate this position and he would like to see it restored. He stated that he believes the IT Tech position should be handled by a staff member and not outsourced. Alderwoman Jackson stated she did some research on the IT Technician position and discovered they typically that position installs desktops and laptops, handles the network and deals with software. She asked if the

position we are not wanting to fund handles these duties and if the person we want to contract with will handle those duties? Mr. Gerald stated no, the position recommended for elimination doesn't even do that and the job description for that position probably isn't even listed right. He is recommending to contract with someone to update the website and other social media outlets and to serve, like the current position does, as an information output person . He stated that Alderwoman Jackson is correct in the definition ofthe position and the Town has that position and the person who handles those duties is Walt Pedrojew. Alderwoman Jackson inquired if the person in the IT position that we are still funding is qualified to do the required duties as she read them and Mr. Gerald stated yes, that is what that person is already do now. She then asked if we need to

write a position that will do the other IT duties to make sure we are covered in all areas of IT and Mr. Gerald stated he does not believe so because we can contract for that position for approximately $1,800 as opposed to funding a full-time position for approximately $53,000 (salary and benefits) .

Alderwoman Cooper stated she is strongly against not maintaining the Human Resource position. She stated with the society we have now, people are more litigious and know their rights and we open ourselves up to more litigation when we don't have a Human Resource person on staff. The IT Technician needs to remain to run the website and we need someone to keep us informed . Communication is really important. We have been blindsided too many times lately and that is the worst position to be in as an elected official. She stated her other concern is the Senior Maintenance Technician position . She would like to know what the true savings are of what we get based on the contracted person . Mr. Gerald stated that we already have a company who cleans the floors and we just extended the contract to include janitorial services. The Town should see a savings of approximately $34,000. She would also like to see what all the Town contracts out. She is sure that there are some things we should keep in house.

Mayor Dobbins stated that we all can agree that we were top heavy. In terms of the HR Officer, what has taken place is that the responsibilities have been shifted to two people who the Manager deems capable of handling the duties of HR. He stated that he believes people are galvanized to come together on behalf of a certain person, which he finds that to be very unprofessional. He stated he was concerned about the way the whole thing went down. He stated the intent was to save two people, not positions, and that we are not supposed to be so partial that we are going to favor one person over another. We must be impartial to all employees who work here. Five positions were cut and he does not hear anyone coming to the aid of the other three defenseless people . He stated that if the Town Clerk feels that she can do the HR duties- we need to tell the citizens that we are getting the same service but are saving money.

Alderwoman Cooper stated her objection is not in favor of a person. She has done research and she believes we need an H R person, we need IT position and she believes we need to look at whether we are really saving by eliminating the Maintenance position . She stated she questioned three positions . Alderman Christian stated that he echoes Alderwoman Cooper's concerns and comments. He stated that he is not advocating on behalf of any individual. He would like to see the Town stay in the position that we are in with a strong HR Officer and

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a strong IT position . He requested a consensus from the Board on the posit ions.

Alderwoman Sutherland stated each Board Member has a right to how they feel regarding positions. She stated it is never about the ind ividuals, it is about the positions. She stated that at previous meetings she thought all the Board Members were on t he same sheet of music because we are top heavy. She also stated that on the IT posit ion, she does not know when it was reclassified for IT because we already had an IT person who is Mr. Walt. He has been here for twenty years and is vary capable . At some point, pos it ions were

switched and the second IT pos ition was recl ass ified fo r a person by Mr. Metca lf .

Mayor Pro Tern O'Garra stated that he has been here a long t ime and he learned that people come and people

go. The IT position is something we can work around . He stated that he does fee l a litt le something about the HR position but he is going to go along with the Manager's recommendations . He hopes not one takes it

personal.

Alderwoman Jackson stated that every position needs to have a job description and the people who are in that

position should meet the quali f icat ions. Alderman Christian stated th is meeting was for the Board to determine what pos itions they are going to keep and that is why he wants to get a consensus. He stated that he feels

strongly because the HR posit ion is an extremely, ext remely important posit ion .

Mayor Dobbins requested Mr. Gerald clarified the savings that he is stating we will see. Mr. Gerald stated that the Water and Sewer Fund has been helping to fund these pos itions at approximately $400,000 each year. He stated that he does see the HR position is very important but he believes the HR position fits best with the Clerk

since she reports independently of the Manager. Mayor Dobbins stated that HR for a business where the bottom line is the f ina l outcome is different f rom local government. He stated the bottom line for us is how the

tax dollars are be ing spent.

Mayor Pro Tern O'Garra stated that when he came on board Ms. Cora was the Town Clerk and Personnel Director and she did both duties for a long time . He stated that he remembers Rhonda also performing HR

duties many t imes. He also inqui red about Ms. Smith and her experience w ith HR. Ms. Webb stated Ms. Smith is working on her Master's Degree in HR. Mayor Pro Tern O'Garra stated that is seems the HR duties are pretty

well covered .

Mr. Gera ld stated that the budget totals proposed reflect the proposed changes to the authorized positions .

The Board's consensus was to approve the recommended position changes . Mayor Pro Tern O'Garra, Alderwoman Jackson and Alderwoman Sutherland stated they will go along with the changes that are proposed by the Town Manager and Alderman Christian and Alderwoman Cooper stated they do not agree with the proposed changes.

Chamber of Commerce Mr. Gera ld stated the Town has been giving the Spri ng La ke Chamber $35,000 for economic development. He is proposing to cut that fund ing and use those funds to put toward the new Economic Development posit ion

the Board approved .

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Alderwoman Jackson stated the Chamber is very important to the Town and she believes we should fund them up to $10,000. Alderwoman Cooper stated she agrees w ith Alderwoman Jackson that the Chamber is very important to the Town and not funding them would send a message that we do not care about their work and about the businesses . She proposes to fund them $10,000 to $20,000. Alderwoman Sutherland stated she agrees that we need the Chamber but would like to understand the reason we are giving them the funds . Alderman Christian agrees that we should fund them but he would like for them to bring a proposal as to what they need and fund them between $5,000- $20,000. Mayor ProTem O'Garra stated he agrees with supporting the Chamber and believes $10,000 is a good amount. Mr. Gerald is going to work with the Chamber to help them increase their networking.

The consensus ofthe Board of Aldermen is to fund the Chamber for $10,000 contingent upon them producing a document outlining what the funds will be used for.

5. Adjournment Action: There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:17. Motion: Alderwoman Cooper Second by: Mayor ProTem O'Garra Vote: Unanimous

ATIEST:

Larry G. Dobbins Mayor

Rhonda D. Webb, MMC, NCCMC Town Clerk

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Town of Spring Lake Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen

Municipal Building 300 Ruth Street

Spring Lake, NC 28390

June 11. 2018 MINUTES 7:04 p.m. The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen held a regular scheduled meeting in the Grady Howard Conference Room

of the Spring Lake Municipal Bu ilding with Mayor Larry Dobbins presiding .

Board Members Present: Mayor ProTem James O'Garra Alderman Christian

Alderwoman Sofia Cooper Alderwoman Jackie Jackson

Alderwoman Fredricka Sutherland

Others Present:

Daniel Gerald, Town Manager Chief McDuffie, Police Chief

Claiburn Watson, Finance Director

2. Invocation

Alderman Christian gave the invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Jason Kimble, Town Attorney T.J. Mclamb, Fire Chief Rhonda Webb, Town Clerk

Mayor Dobbins led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance.

4. Additions or Deletions to Agenda

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. Approval of Agenda

The Board approved the agenda.

Action: The Board approved a motion to approve the agenda as is. Motion by: Mayor ProTem O'Garra Second by: Alderman Christian Vote: Unanimous

(A copy of the agenda is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these minutes- see attachment one.)

6. Approval of Consent Items

The Board approved the consent items:

a. Minutes of the May 14, 2018 Special Meeting b. Minutes of the May 14, 2018 Regular Meeting c. Minutes of the May 29, 2018 Special Meeting

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I ' d. Minutes of the June 1, 2018 Special Meeting

Action: The Board approved a motion to approve the consent items: Minutes of May 14, 2018 Special

Meeting, Minutes of the May 14, 2018 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the May 29, 2018 Special Meeting

and the Minutes of the June 1, 2018 Specia l Meeting.

Motion by: Alderwoman Cooper Second by: Alderwoman Sutherland

Vote: Unanimous

7. Public Forum Tony Burgess, 208 N. Main Street, spoke concerning the new boxing gym on Main Street. He stated he has three more fights and wanted to provide the Board of Aldermen with tickets to the upcoming fight. He stated

that he does work with a few youths but Coach Fitch usually works with the youth.

Regina Xadu, 200 Scarborough Street, Spring Lake, spoke about how dark the Poe Avenue Bridge is. She stated she would like to see two solar globe lights at each end of the bridge. Mr. Gerald stated we are working

with NCDOT to get lighting in that area.

Patricia Ann Archie Jackson (Patty Ann Adams from 1978), spoke about the Town of Spring Lake Flag. She gave

everyone in the room a packet with information containing "the whole truth" as stated by Ms. Archie-Jackson. She stated that in 1978 the Town of Spring Lake ran a flag and motto contest. She, along with another 127 students from Pine Forrest, Manchester Elementary and Spring Lake Junior High entered the contest. She

stated that she attended Spring Lake Junior High at the time and when Mr. Breeden Blackwell got the notice, he called her to the office and said Patty I have a nice little project for you to do. She stated that Mr. Blackwell told

her that they were going to do a flag and motto contest and if anyone knows more about Spring Lake it should be you . She stated that he said this will be something you can take into you adulthood as well as something for your children. She said Mr. Blackwell told her when she got ready to design the flag and motto that she not do it for herself but for the Town. He also told her that she needed to makes sure she could explain everything that she put on that flag because later you are going to have to explain it. She stated that she then interviewed

everyone and the last person she interviewed was Mayor Vernon Hobson. She stated that she sat down in his office and he said to her, so you want to be a flag designer and she said yes sir. She stated that she told him it was her ambition, like it is now, to be a future Mayor of Spring Lake. She stated that she put so much hard

work into everything she has done, including playing softball for Mr. Crowe, working and doing Girl Scouts. She stated that she told him she just loves the Town and it has so much spirit. She said Mayor Hobson told her to make sure she designed something that is fitting for this Town and is something she would be able to stand behind for the rest of her life. She stated that's exactly what she did. She stated that she is 56 years old and

she designed the Town of Spring Lake Flag and wrote the motto when she was 15 years old. She stated she moved away to New Jersey in 1989 because her father got shot in the line of duty as an officer. She stated that she has been flying back and forth ever since. She then stated that she now has made her husband quit his job in New Jersey, she has transferred herself back here to North Carolina and even made my daughter go to school here, and now I'm here. She stated that it is her intention to find herself a home here in Spring Lake to be able to run for Mayor for next term, but under some certain circumstances she could not find a house that she could afford because of the taxes. So, she and her husband bought a house in Fayetteville. She stated that inside the packet you will see a picture of herself when she went to Spring Lake Junior High in 1978, mayors and aldermen that were there during that time, you will also see in there a letter from Vernon Hobson because in 1978 right after the flag was made, the motto that Spring Lake had originally chose was "Progress for Prosperity" and in October when the flag flew, they switched it to "Unity for Prosperity". She stated you can

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also see how she emailed Ms. Clark several t imes and she has had to file a racial discrimination law suit with the NAACP because when my daughter wrote an essay calling me the black Betsy Ross of Spring Lake someone

here in the township of Spring Lake told the teacher that the designer of the flag was Caucasian. She stated she is here tonight after 40 years, fighting again for the Town over my flag . Not one time, not once ever has

the Board set it to motion, it has never gone to vote and there is a picture of the original flag posters that have been in this building for 40 years. She stated that it had gotten removed. After 40 years this picture was given

to me by someone who told me enough is enough. She stated they said I am going to give you what the township would have never given you, a picture of my flag at the top in the middle. Juanita and Jay Byrd's pictures of their flag is also in there. The poster on there, the Unity for Prosperity, the eagle and all. So, I don't understand after 40 years would it take so long and so hard for somebody to come back and have to fly back

and forth, move their family to this Town, especially where all the history and information for the flag was right here in the building the whole time. She stated she is asking the Board tonight to put a cease to this nonsense. She said she does not understand what the situation was or the reasoning way the Board has never voted on

the Town and motto, but after tonight, you have everything that I can possibly give you to show, as well as the people in Spring Lake, the proof of what the Town of Spring Lake flag was at the beginning, to the middle to the end. She stated that two books have been written about the Town of Spring Lake and not one of those books mentioned the flag . And, Mr. Pate, God rest his soul, put my motto and my flag on the front of his book and dare not to even mention me or this flag in this book. The Town of Spring Lake has written a book and it is

in the Public Library and on page 73 of this one that says Image of Spring Lake is exactly where that picture came out of, out of the first scrap book out of this Town. It was her the whole time, right in this building and

that is not mentioned in this book as well, not one word about the Town of Spring Lake flag . Mr. Pate writes in 1976 in his book that there was a bicentennial in 1976 and it says that the Town logo contains the United States Flag, the North Carolina Flag and a Spring Lake flag and I didn't write the motto until 1978, so I don't understand why this says 1976.

Mayor Dobbins told Ms. Jackson that he does not know if tonight the Board is ready to take up this issue on her behalf or however it may turn out. He ask her to allow him a couple of days to look at the packet and he stated he will send her a written response. She then stated that she received an email from Mr. Ben Clark today stating that he had done an investigation about this flag and shows, without a shadow of a doubt, that she is

the sole designer of the Town of Spring Lake, as well as the sole designer ofthe motto ofthe Town of Spring

Lake. Mayor Dobbins stated that it is his hope and prayer, as well as this Board's, that this can be resolved.

Rita Perry, 1013 Ka ren Circle, Spring Lake, spoke expressing her gratitude to the Board and Town management regards to the hard work and due diligence put forth in generating the FY 2018-2019 budget proposal. She stated that after reviewing the proposed recommendation, it is obvious that a new era has transpired within our Town management and Board. As a Spring Lake taxpayer, your efforts in being fiscally responsible with our tax

dollars is greatly welcomed. She stated municipal governing and management are demanding tasks which often require difficult decisions to ensure tax dollars are not being wasted. She stated the attention in addressing unnecessary expenses is sincerely appreciated and respected. She thanked the Board for making logical, instead of emotional, eva luations when facing difficult decisions and for your continuous public service.

Mayor Dobbins stated that as is our custom, he will be making written responses to all the comments made during public forum and he thanked Ms. Perry for her positive comments.

8. New Business a. FY 2018-2019 Annual Audit Contract Mr. Watson presented the annual audit contract with S. Preston Douglas. He stated the only difference is that

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the fee for the upcoming year will be $15,500 as opposed to $14,500 last year but that was in the original proposal. He stated staff recommends approval of the contract.

Action: The Board approved a motion to approve Resolution (2018) 8. Motion by: Alderman Christian

Second by: Alderwoman Cooper Vote: Unanimous

(A copy of the agenda memo and Resolution (2018) 8 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these minutes- see attachment two.)

b. Ordinance (2018) 7, FY 2018-2019 Budget Mayor Dobbins highlighted the 2018-2019 Budget and stated is saves the Town approximately $400,000 with no compromise in the quality nor quantity of work. It funds one police vehicle, two bus stop shelters and an

aerator for the Waste Treatment Plant. This budget eliminates some top heavy salaries in some of the departments. The splash pad construction will begin this year, as well as the resurfacing ofthe basketball court

and new goals. It includes a 1.5% COLA beginning in January. The water bills will increase by a modest 5.1% with no increase in the sewer rates. He stated we are passing along an increase less than what we received from PWC. He stated we will fund a new Economic Development Coord inator and will continue to provide

funds to the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce. This budget also provides funds for employee performance increases based on evaluations.

Alderman Christian stated the only thing that he objects to in this budget is not funding a separate HR position.

Alderwoman Cooper stated she thought at one time we had promised the Police Department three vehicles for the next five years the last time it was 2 vehicles and now it is one police vehicle. She stated her biggest problem with this budget is that we don't have an HR person. Mr. Gerald stated that we have funds in the budget for one police vehicle. We have funds in the budget for the second police car and will come back to the Board later and ask for the second car.

Action: The Board approved a motion to approve Ordinance (2018) 7, FY 2018-2019 Budget. Motion by: Alderwoman Sutherland

Second by: Mayor ProTem O'Garra Vote: 3-2 Yes No

Mayor ProTem O'Garra Alderman Christian

Alderwoman Jackson

Alderman Christian

Alderwoman Cooper

(A copy of the agenda memo and FY 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance (2018) 7 is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these minutes- see attachment three.)

9. LastWord Alderwoman Jackson said she would like to thank everyone for coming out today. It is good to see everyone. She stated if you have any concerns, please let us know.

10. Adjournment. Action: There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29

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p.m.

Motion: Alderwoman Cooper

Second by: Alderman Christian

Vote: Unanimous

ATTEST:

Larry G. Dobbins

Mayor

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Rhonda D. Webb, MMC, NCCMC

Town Clerk

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Attachment #

Agenda Item No. 8a Request for Town Aldermen Action

To: From:

Honorable Mayor Dobbins and Spring Lake Board of Aldermen Rhonda D. Webb, Town Clerk

Date: June 25, 2018 Subject: Public Hearing

Purpose: To conduct a required public hearing on removal of 1.49 +/- acres from MSOD and rezoning 1.49 +/-from R6 & C3 to C3 or more restrictive zoning at 701 N Main Street, Owner MDN Rentals.

Overview: In accordance with NC General Statutes and the Town of Spring Lake Code of Ordinances, public hearing notice(s) have been published in the Fayetteville Observer on the appropriate dates for items requiring such notice. Notice listed below.

TOWN of SPRING LAKE NOTICE ofPUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Spring Lake will meet at 7:00p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 in the Grady Howard Conference Room at 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, North Carolina to hear the following:

P18-18 removal1.49+/- acs MSOD & rezoning 1.49+/- acs R6 & C3 to C3 or more restrictive zoning 701 N Main St Owner MDN Rentals (Spring Lake)

Action Needed: Conduct public hearing.

Attachments: None

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Charles Morris, Chair

Town of Linden

Diane Wheatley, Vice-Chair

Cumberland County

Jami McLaughlin, Town of Spring Lake

Harvey Cain, Jr. , Town of Stedman

Vacant Wade, Falcon & Godwin

CUMBERLAND * COUNTY* NORTH CAROLINA

---------•---------Planning & Inspections Department

PUBLIC NOTICE

Thomas J. Lloyd, Director

Cecil P. Combs, Deputy Director

Vikki Andrews, Carl Manning,

Lori Epler, Cumberland County

Stan Crumpler, Town of Eastover

Patricia Hall, Town of Hope Mills

The Town of Spring Lake will meet at 7:00p.m. on Monday, June 25,2018 in the Grady Howard Conference Room at 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, North Carolina to hear the following:

P18-18 removal 1.49+/- acs MSOD & rezoning 1.49+/- acs R6 & C3 to C3 or more restrictive zoning 701 N Main St owner MDN Rentals (Spring Lake)

130 Gillespie Street- Post Office Box 1829- Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302-1829 - (9 10) 678-7600 - Fax: (910) 678-7631 13

To: From: Date: Subject:

Purpose:

Attachment #

Agenda Item No. 9a Request for Town Aldermen Action

Honorable Mayor Dobbins and Spring Lake Board of Aldermen Thomas B. Cooney III, Public Works Director June 25, 2018 Case No. P18-18 Removal of 1.49 acres of land located at 701 North Main Street (PIN 0501-68-0347-) from the Main Street Overlay District (MSOD) and Rezoning of a portion of the property from R6 to C3 Heavy Commercial.

The property owner is requesting that his property located at 701 North Main Street be removed from the Main Street Overlay District (MSOD). In addition, the property owner is requesting that entire parcel be rezoned to C3. At the present time there is a small triangular shaped portion of the property that is presently zoned R6.

Overview: The property owner is seeking removal from the MSOD in an effort to utilize the property for the same purpose that has been used in the past and that is an auto repair facility as well as automobile sales at the frontage of the property. The Town's MSOD regulations prohibit auto sales and repair within the District.

The Joint County Planning Board has recommended denial of this request in an effort to promote the intent of the MSOD to provide for the vision of a new Main Street that is a combination of businesses, shops and residential units that function in harmony with one another.

Recommendation: The staff recommendation is to approve this request due to the distance from the present Main Street development and the need to encourage business growth in our community.

Action Needed: Approve or Deny the request from this applicant for removal from the MSOD and the rezoning from R6 to C3.

Attachments: Cumberland County Planning & Inspections Department Action Memorandum and Site Map

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Charles Morris, Chair

Town of Linden

Diane Wheatley, Vice-Chair

Cumberland County

Jarni McLaughlin, TO\m of Spring Lake

Harvey Cain, Jr., Town of Stedman

Vacant Wade, Falcon & Godwin

May 18, 2018

MEMO TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

ACTION:

C UMBERLAND COUNT Y

N OR TH CA RO LIN A

--------•--------Planning & Inspections Department

TOWN OF SPRING LAKE

CUMBERLAND COUNTY JOINT PLANNTNG BOARD

Thomas J . Lloyd, Director

Cecil P. Combs, Deputy Director

Vikki Andrews, Carl Manning,

Lori Epler, Cumberland County

Stan Crumpler, To1111 of Eastover

Patricia Hall, Town of Hope Mills

PlS-18. REMOVAL OF 1.49+/- ACRES FROM MSOD MAIN STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT & REZONING FROM R6 RESIDENTIAL AND C3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL TO C3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL OR TO A MORE RESTRICTIVE ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 701 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUBM1TTED BY MICHAEL NEPSTAD ON BEHALF OF MDN RENTA LS LLC (OWNER). (SPRING LAKE 06/25/2018*)

In Case P 18-18, the Joint Planning Board recommends denial of the removal of the subject property from the Main Street Overlay District and the rezoning from R6 Residential & C3 Heavy Commercial to C3 Heavy Commercial and find that although the rezoning request is consistent with the Spring Lake Land Use Plan (2003) which calls for "heavy commercial" at this location, the town adopted the Main Street Overlay District provisions in 2014 to protect and revive the downtown area into a pedestrian-friendly and vibrant economic environment; and further find that the request is not reasonable or in the public interest because it is contrary to the stated goals of re-developing Main Street and would be inequitable to those property owners who relied on the strict development standards for the enhancement of Main Street.

SITE PROFILE: Frontage & Location: 578 '+/- on SR 1449 (Not1h Main Street) Depth: 210'+/­Adjacent Property: None Current Use: Vacant commercial building Town of Spring Lake Staff: "No comment" Initial Zoning: R6 & C3- May 28, 1979 (Spring Lake) Nonconfonnlties: One structure does not meet minimum front yard setback. Zoning Violation(s): None School Capacity/Enrolled: Lillian Black Elementary: 265/200; Spring Lake Middle: 700/441 ; Pine Forest High: 1750/1580 Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA): None Water/Sewer Availability: Spring Lake/Spring Lake Soil Limitations: None Subdivision/Site Plan: Average Daily Traffic County (2016): 2,300 on SR 1449 (North Main Street) Highway Plan: North Main Street is identified as a Thoroughfare Existing in the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan with no constructions/ improvements planned; no impact on the Transportation Improvement Plan. SURROUNDING LAND USE: Residential (including abandoned manufactured homes and multi-family), motor vehicle rental, restaurant, barbering, convenience store (2), vacant commercial building, religious worship facility, motor vehicle body work, second hand sales, motor vehicle wash.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLANS: 2030 Growth Vision Plan: Urban; Spring Lake Land Use Plan (September 2003}: Heavy Commercial

Notes: 1. Minimum Yard Setbacks: R6 C3, Front yard: 25' 45' Side yard: 10' 15' Rear yard: 30' 20' 2. Main Street Overlay (MSOD) adopted on September 22, 2014 by Town Board of Aldermen.

Cumberland County Joint Planning Board Minutes of May 151 2018 Meeting:

In Case P18-18, the Planning and Inspections Staff recommends denial of the removal of the subject property from the Main Street Overlay District and the rezoning from R6 Residential & C3 Heavy Commercial to C3 Heavy Commercial and find that although the rezoning request is consistent with the Spring Lake Land Use Plan (2003) which calls for "heavy commercial" at this location, the town adopted the Main Street Overlay District provisions in 2014 to protect and revive the downtown area into a pedestrian-friendly and vibrant economic environment; and further find that the request is not reasonable or in the public interest because it is contrary to the stated goals of re-developing Main Street and would be inequitable to those properiy owners who relied on the strict development standards for the e@ancement of Main Street.

MOTION In Case P18-181 Mr. Manning made a motion, seconded by Mr. Crumpler to recommend denial of the removal of the subject property from the Main Street Overlay District and the rezoning from R6 Residential & C3 Heavy Commercial to C3 Heavy Commercial and find that although the rezoning request is consistent with the Spring Lal<e Land Use Plan (2003) which calls for "heavy commercial" at this location, the town adopted the Main Street Overlay District provisions in 2014 to protect and revive the downtown area into a pedestrian-friendly and vibrant economic environment; and further find that the request is not reasonable or in the public interest because it is contrary to the stated goals of re-developing Main Street and would be inequitable to those property owners who relied on the strict development standards for the enhancement of Main Street.

The motions passed unanimously.

Attachments: P 18-18 Sketch Map

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Charles Morris, Chair

Town of Linden

Diane Wheatley, Vice-Chair

Cumberland County

Thomas J. Lloyd, Director

Cecil P. Combs, Deputy Director

Jami McLaughlin, Town of Spring Lake

Harvey Cain, Jr. , Town of Stedman

CUMBERLAND * COUNTY*

Vikki Andrews, Carl Manning,

Lori Epler, Cumberland County

Vacant Wade, Falcon & Godwin

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Town of Eastover

Planning & Inspections Department Patricia Hall , Town of Hope Mills

June 21, 2018

TRANSMITTAL MEMORANDUM

TO: SPRING LAKE TOWN MANAGER SPRING LAKE INSPECTIONS SPRING LAKE ATTORNEY (COURTESY COPY) SPRING LAKE WATER & SEWER SPRING LAKE TOWN CLERK SPRING LAKE PARKS & REC TAX MAPPING BOARD OF EDUCATION CCP&I, COUNTY ENGINEERING US FISH & WILDLIFE CCP&I, LAND USE CODES (SITE PLAN/SUB) CCP&I, WS REVIEW OFFICER CCP&l, F AMPO/TRANS PLANNING CCP&l, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING CCP&I, LOCATION SERVICES CO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CCP&I GROUNDWATER NORCRESS/PUBLIC UTILITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FROM: BETTY L YND, LAND USE CODES

CASE NO: P18-18

PWC NCDEQ POPE ARMY AIRFIELD FT BRAGG/SIMMONS RLUAC US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DUKE ENERGY USPS MCCOG NCDOT

REQUEST: REMOVAL FROM MSOD & REZONING OF 1.49 +/-ACRES FROM C3 & R6 TO C3 (SPRING LAKE)

LOCATION: 701 NORTH MAIN STREET

THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED:

PINS: EXISTING USE: PROPOSED USE: NO. OF LOTS/UNITS AFFECTED: WATER: SEWER: # PAGES ATTACHED:

0501-68-0347 VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING MOTOR VEHICLE SALES 1 LOT TOWN OF SPRING LAKE SEPTIC 1: SKETCH MAP

PLEASE REVIEW AND MAKE NECESSARY COMMENTS IN WRITING TO OUR OFFICE WITHIN FIVE (5 WORKING DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THIS MATERIAL OR NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M., FRIDAY APRI !27TH, 2018 FOR ASSISTANCE CALL BETTY L YND AT 678-7603 OR EMAIL blynd@co.cumberland.nc.us

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Agenda Item No. 9b Request for Town Aldermen Action

Honorable Mayor Dobbins and Spring Lake Board of Aldermen Daniel B. Gerald, Town Manager June 25, 2018 Board Approval for the Placement of a Gold Star Monument located at the Spring Lake Veterans Park

To provide the Board the opportunity to approve the placement of a "Gold Star Monument" on Town property located at the Veterans Memorial Park.

Overview: Mr. Shawn Knisley, detachment of the Marine Corps League, in conjunction with the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, is looking for approval to place a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument placed at the Spring Lake Veterans Memorial Park. The monument and installation will be funded by the Hershel "Woody" Williams Foundation.

Recommendation: Staff is recommending that the Board of Aldermen grant full approval for the location and maintenance of "Gold Star Monument".

Action Needed: Approve the recommendation as presented.

Attachments: Supporting Documentation

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THE HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION

The Hershel "Woody" Will iams Medal of Honor Foundation was formed in 2010 and is a charitable 501(c)(3) not-for­

profit organization that pursues the vision of Medal of

Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. Woody realized that when a loved one made the ultimate sacrifice in the

military, the loss was to the entire family, relatives and

chi ld ren. The Gold Star Fami lies Memorial Monument

project thus begun as a way to acknowledge and thank Gold

Star families for their enduring sacrifice while insuring that

their fallen Heroes shall never be forgotten.

CW04 Hershel "Woody" Wi/liams, USMC, Retired, Medal of Honor Recipient lwo Jim a,

and Co-founder of the organization.

FOUNDATION MISSION

"The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation

will honor Gold Star Families, Relati ves and Children

by building Gold Sta r Families Memorial Monuments

throughout the United States, offering scholarships to Gold

Star Children, sponsoring outreach programs and events,

and educating communities about Gold Star Families and

the sacrifice they have endured."

ESTABLISHING A MONUMENT

Any organization or group of people can establish a Gold Star

Families Memorial Monument. Th e Foundation will provide

guidelines, information, and support to help those taking

up the challenge of establishing a monument. Information

about establishing a Gold Star Fam ilies Memorial Monument

is available using the contact information on this brochure.

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MONUMENT PROJECTS

As of December 2017 the status of Gold Star Families

Memorial Monuments throughout America is:

Monuments Dedicated- 30

Monuments in Progress- 52

States Represented - 36

EX ISTING PROJECTS

COMPLETED PROJECTS 20

GOLD STAR FAMILIES

A Gold Star Family member can be any relative: mother,

father, stepmother, stepfather, adoptive or foster pa rents,

wife, husband, children, ste pchildren , ado pted children,

brothers, sisters, half brothers or sisters, grandparents,

grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces or nephews

who have sacrif iced a Loved One for our Freedom.

GOLD STAR FAMILIES

MEMORIAL MONUMENTS

The monument is inscribed with "Gold Star Fami lies

Memorial Monument, a tr ibute to Gold Star Fam ilies and

Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom". A

silhouette of a sa luting service member represents the

fallen Hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice panels reflect the

community, Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes.

Hershel "Woody, Williams Medal of Honor Foundation

12123 Shelbyville Road Suite 100

louisville, Kentucky 40243 859.621.5531

monument@hwwmohf.org Donations: www.hwwmohf.org

THE

HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS

MEDAL OF HONOR

FOUNDATION

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The Hershel ''Woody'' Williams

Medal of Honor Foundation

Honoring, Recognizing, and Serving those who have sacrificed a Loved One_for our Freedom

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The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation

About the Foundation

From his early life experiences delivering news of loss via Western Union telegrams while working as a cab driver, to witnessing the enduring sacrifice of the Gold Star Families of his fallen comrades, Hershel "Woody" Williams saw the need to honor and remember Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes. From those seeds planted early in Woody's life, a vision grew which would become the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.

CW04 Hershel "Woody" Williams, USMC, Retired, Medal of Honor Recipient, l wo Jima, and Co-founder of

the organization.

When a Loved One makes the ultimate sacrifice in the military, the loss is to the entire family. In our Country's history, there had been little done on a national scale to honor and recognize Gold Star Families who have given so much for our Freedom. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument project thus began as a way to honor and recognize Gold Star Families for their enduring sacrifice while ensuring that their fallen Heroes shall never be forgotten. This primary initiative of the Foundation, guided by founder Woody Williams, continues to gain support all across the United States. Witnessing the impact of these Monuments energized and motivated the Foundation to expand the mission to now include Living Legacy Scholarships for Gold Star Children as well as Gold Star Family Outreach Events.

The Pursuit of Our Mission and Vision

The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation was established in 2010 and is a charitable 501c(3) nonprofit organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal ofHonor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the country, providing Living Legacy scholarships to Gold Star Children, and sponsoring & hosting Gold Star Families Outreach events. Our mission is aimed at to honoring, recognizing, and serving Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes.

The impact of the Foundation's work also helps in raising public awareness about Gold Star Families' enduring sacrifice and the ultimate sacrifice made by their Loved One. The Foundation wishes to educate the community about these sacrifices, reminding us all that freedom has not been and is not free.

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Vision Statement

The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation will honor, recognize , and serve Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes .

Mission Statement

"The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation will honor, recognize, and serve Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes by being the pre-eminent organization providing design, standards and guidelines to local organizations building Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments and Tributes , throughout the United States to recognize and honor Gold Star Families and their fallen heroes; by providing scholarships to Gold Star Children; by sponsoring outreach programs and events and by educating communities about Gold Star Families and the sacrifice they have endured."

Initiatives

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Initially the Foundation's goal was to establish a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Woody' s home state of West Virginia. Once

that monument was complete, a new mission became clear to Woody and those at the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal ofHonor Foundation to establish these monuments in as many communities as possible in all 50 states.

As of May 1, 2018, there will be 34 Monuments projects completed with 44 additional Monument projects in-progress spanning a footprint of 36 states. These Monuments are a two-sided tribute made of black granite. One side bears the words: Gold Star Families

Memorial Monument, a tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. The other side tells a story through the four granite panels: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and

The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument design was

created by Hershel "Woody " Williams and architect Kenton

Sacrifice. The scenes on each panel are a reflection of each community' s Gold Star Families and their fallen Heroes. At the center of this tribute is a silhouette of the Loved One who paid ultimate sacrifice in the name ofFreedom.

Scholarships Another initiative of the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation is to honor the fallen by helping their children pay for their education through the awarding of Gold Star Living Legacy scholarships. Our scholarships are provided to an underserved group of Gold Star Children; those whose parent sacrificed their life in the service in the Army National Guard, the

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Air National Guard, or one of the five Reserve Components, (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine

Corps, or Coast Guard). This group of surviving Gold Star Children are not eligible for the Fry Scholarship and/or DEA (Dependents Educational Assistance). Our Gold Star Living Legacy Scholarships award amount is needs-based with a maximum award amount of $5,000 per

academic year.

Outreach A third initiative of the Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation is sponsoring and hosting outreach programs and events for Gold Star Families across the country. Our Gold

Star Family events include 5K runs & walks and bike rides as

well as events such as the Gold Star Families Day at the Ball Park. These events are intended to provide opportunities for

Gold Star Families to come together, honor of their fallen

Heroes, and build a system of support while also raising

public awareness about Gold Star Families, their sacrifice, and the ultimate sacrifice paid by their. Loved Ones.

In addition to hosting and sponsoring public events, the Foundation has begun to explore and

engage in additional efforts to serve and support Gold Star Families through direct outreach. Through strategic partnerships with fellow nonprofits, charitable foundations, and corporate

partners, these efforts include working in an advocacy role to provide a range of services

including everything from home improvement for those Gold Star Families in need, to therapy animal placement among Gold Star Families who can benefit from that support.

It is our honor and duty to keep the legacy of those fallen service members alive, while continuing to support and serve the family members left behind. On behalf of the Hershel

"Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, we thank you for your interest and invite you to JOin us m our m1ss10n.

To learn more or to request additional information please contact us:

The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation 12123 Shelbyville Road Suite 100 Louisville, Kentucky 40243 www.hwwmohf.org Phone: 859.621.5531 EIN#: 06-1840409

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Attachment #

Agenda Item No. 9c Request for Town Aldermen Action

To: From:

Honorable Mayor Dobbins and Spring Lake Board of Aldermen Daniel Gerald, Town Manager

Date: June 25,2018 Subject: Naming of Town Facilities Policy

Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to consider a policy on the process of naming Town facilities which includes the naming of the Ruth Street Park Tennis Courts.

Overview: The Recreation and Parks Department originally requested that a formal policy be made in regards to the process for naming Town facilities so that the Advisory Board can follow policy protocol to ensure the proper care is received in accordance with Town policy if the Board so chooses to move forward with naming the courts. This action will allow the Advisory Board to provide recommendations to the Board of Aldermen for consideration.

Recommendation: Review the proposed policy for naming Town facilities, make necessary changes and approve policy for future use.

Action Needed: Approve, amend or disapprove the policy.

Attachments: Sample policy

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Town FINANCIAL AND SUBJECT: of ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES NAMING TOWN OWNED Spring Lake FACILITES

Number Revisions Board Approval Date 37

North Carolina Effective Date Page

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37.0 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent policy and guidelines for the naming of Town of Spring Lake owned facilities. Facilities may include Town-owned assets such as buildings, structures, recreation and open areas, and park sites. This policy is designed to provide flexible guidance on facility naming.

37.1 General Naming Policy

A. The naming of Town facilities shall be the function of the Town Board of Aldermen. The Town Board may name any facility in its discretion, consistent with contractual and other legal considerations. Any Town owned facility or property may be named in honor of deceased individuals only and organizations who have made significant contributions to the quality of life and the community through their achievements, leadership, service, and civic or financial donations.

B. The Town Board of Aldermen will not consider the renaming of any Town facilities or properties which have been previously named for an individual.

C. The Town Board of Aldermen will accept requests for Recreation and Parks facilities with a recommendation from the Spring Lake Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee. The Town Board of Aldermen may, at its discretion, create an ad hoc committee to make recommendations for the naming of Town facilities.

D. The Town Board of Aldermen shall hold a public hearing before the naming of any facility or property and the public hearing shall be held in accordance with the Town's policy on public hearings.

37.2 Naming for Major Contributions From time to time, a significant donation may be made to the Town that may add considerable value to the Town's facilities . On such occasions, recognition of this donation by naming a facility or area in honor of or at the request of the donor should be considered. Such recognition may be appropriate if the donor:

o Deeds land for the facility to the Town

o Contributes capital construction costs associated with developing the facility.

o Provides an endowment for the continued maintenance and/or programming of the facility.

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Attachment #

Agenda Item No. 9d Request for Town Aldermen Action

From: Honorable Mayor Rey and Board of Aldermen Rhonda D. Webb, Town Clerk

Date: June 25, 2018 Subject: Mayor and Board of Aldermen Terms of Office

Overview: Mr. Gerald requested that the Clerk provide information to the Board on the process required to change the terms of office for the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor. Mr. Gerald would like to determine the Board's interest in pursuing this change. The following outlines the process for amending the Town' s Charter to allow for four-year terms of office:

• Adopt a resolution of intent to consider an ordinance amending the charter which also includes a call for a public hearing on the proposed charter amendments

• Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than 10 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing and shall contain a summary of the proposed amendments

• Not earlier than the next regular meeting and not more than 60 days from the public hearing, the Board may adopt an ordinance amending the charter to implement the amendments proposed in the resolution of intent

• Within 10 days after an ordinance is adopted, the Board shall publish a notice stating that an ordinance amending the charter has been adopted and the notice must summarize the contents and effect of the ordinance

In order for the ordinance to be effective at the next election, the amendment must be finally adopted and approved at lease 90 days prior to election day.

The process to implement staggered terms is at the next election either the two or three members receiving the highest number of votes receive four-year terms, and the remaining members receive two-year terms. At the following municipal election, two years later, those two-year seats are now open again, but this time the successful candidates receive four-year terms.

Recommendation: Provide staff with direction on whether to proceed with this process.

Action Needed: Provide staff with direction on whether to proceed with this process.

Attachments: None

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Attachment #

Agenda Item No. 9e Request for Town Aldermen Action

To: From: Date: Subject:

Overview:

Honorable Mayor Dobbins and Spring Lake Board of Aldermen Rhonda D. Webb, Town Clerk June 25, 2018 The Town's Flag and Motto

Mayor Dobbins requested that the Board of Aldermen consider how they wish to proceed with the Town' s Flag and Motto issue. He will offer suggestions and ask the Board of Aldermen to determine what the next steps, if any, will be.

Recommendation: Hear Mayor Dobbins and consider how the Board of Aldermen wish to proceed.

Action Needed: Hear Mayor Dobbins and consider how the Board of Aldermen wish to proceed.

Attachments: None

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