02052010MINUTES
CITY OF DUNN
DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA
The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Budget Retreat/Planning Session on Friday, February 5,
2010, from 8:30 am — 3:36 pm, in the Lundy- Fetterman School of Business on the campus of
Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC.
Council Present: Mayor Oscar N. Harris, Mayor Pro -Tern N. Carnell Robinson, Council Members
Buddy Maness, Bryan Galbreath, Billy Tart, Chuck Turnage and Joey Tart.
Staff Present: City Manager Ronnie Autry, Public Works Director Billy Addison, Public Utilities
Director Dean Gaster, Finance Director Mark Stephens, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Police
w J I Chief B.P. Jones, Chief Building Inspector Mike Blackmon, Librarian Mike Williams, City Planner
Steven Neuschafer, and City Clerk Debra G. West
Also Present: City Engineer Ed Powell, City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope and Daily Record Reporter
Reece Murphy.
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m
Invocation — Mayor Pro Tem Robinson
Pledge of Allegiance repeated.
Welcome
Dr. Ben Hawkins, Dean of the Lundy- Fetterman School of Business, welcomed each one to the campus.
He spoke about the importance of leadership and vision. He challenged each one to think about where the
City of Dunn will be when the next generation comes along; what decisions will be made today and in each
planning session, to transform the City of Dunn. He spoke of the positives of planning for the future as the
Council is doing today.
Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of Campbell University, also welcomed everyone and spoke of what the City
of Dunn means to him. He thanked the City of Dunn for their support of Campbell, making mention of the
Campbell banners that are displayed through -out the City of Dunn. He expressed gratitude for the financial
support that comes from within the City of Dunn; adding that Dunn is an economic center of Harnett
County.
\ ✓/ Mid -Year Financial Report
Finance Director Mark Stephens presented the mid -year financial report:
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Fund Balance as of 6/30/2009 - $3,266,457 or 30.38% of expenditures
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Cash/Investment balances as of 12/31/2009:
General Fund - $3,006,457
Water /Sewer Fund - $1,988,200
E -911 Fund - $371,879
Total - $5,366,536
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Property Taxes collected as of 1/5/2010:
$2,846,470 or 89.23% of budget
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Property Taxes collected as of 1/5/2009:
$2,389,456 or 86.17% of budget
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Sales Tax:
Sales revenue as of 12/31/2009 was $418,210 or 29.45% of budget
Sales revenue as of 12/31/2008 was $507,285 or 33.15% of budget
3.88% below budget through first six months of fiscal year
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Franchise Tax:
Franchise tax revenue as of 12/31/2009 was $278,692
Franchise tax revenue as of 12/31/2008 was $269,197
An increase of 3.53% over last year
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Water /Sewer Revenue:
$2,095,588 as of 12/31/2009 or 51.75% of budget
$2,082,676 as of 12/31/2008
Revenue is above budget despite the closing of the ESC facility
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Expenditures:
Benchmarks for this time of year is 50 %
General Fund expenditures as of 12/31/2009 was 49.04% of budget
Water /Sewer Fund expenditures were 45.66% of budget
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Budget Concerns FY 2010/2011:
Increase in employer paid State Retirement Rate contribution of 1.55% (increase from 4.80% to
6.35% per employee) effect would be about $75,000 in additional expenditures
Zero growth in sales tax revenue and decrease in investment earnings for next fiscal year
Health insurance premium increase
State budget affect on municipalities
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Funding Capital Project:
City has low outstanding debt
General Fund O/S debt as of 12/31/2009 was $2,483,260
City has a debt borrowing limit of $50,000,000
Low interest rates for the foreseeable future
Consider increasing maturity dates on future borrowings
Effective March 2009, Standards and Poor increased the City's bond rating from BB+ to A+
An amortization schedule of the current debt was distributed to the Council.
Review of 2008 & 2009 Retreat
Mayor Harris yielded to Manager Autry to review the agenda. Mr. Autry requested guidance from the
Council with the various agenda items which will be discussed today.
Mr. Autry reviewed the top issues which were established by the City Council during the 2008 and 2009
retreat and gave an update on the status of each issue.
Many of these issues have already been accomplished while a few are still in the process of completion.
He spoke about an enhancement program to the Government Channel. The Council discussed staffing
requirements to add enhancements to the channel, making contact with other municipalities to develop a
government channel policy, and the costs associated to implement this enhancement. Discussion was held
about the possibility of acquiring an intern from Campbell's media department to aid with staffing.
Consensus of the Council for Mr. Autry to pursue all costs associated with implementing an enhancement
to the Government Channel, and staffing requirements when compared to other municipalities.
Mr. Autry gave the Council an update on the widening and expansion of I -95. At the end of 2009, he
attended a meeting with DOT officials in Lillington to receive an update on this project. At that time, DOT
reported they have hired engineers to do a Planning Study only; not for construction. DOT will begin
public hearings in early summer 2010 for this project; however, DOT is stressing that at this time, they are
in the planning stages to possibly expand this project from Virginia to South Carolina.
Mr. Autry gave the Council an update on the relocation of Highway 55 near the new Food Lion Shopping
Complex. This project was let for bid on January 19, 2010 and contracts were awarded to Highland
Paving. Weather permitting, this project should be breaking ground in the next 30 to 60 days.
Mr. Autry stated that he will be meeting with new DOT officials in the next week for an update on various
projects around Dunn including the possibility of a round -a -bout on Powell and Ashe Avenue, and the
status of the traffic light on Erwin Road at Tilghman Drive.
Code of Ethics
City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope explained that Session Law 2009 -403 enacts a new statute G.S. 160A -84,
which requires all members of the local governing boards to receive two clock hours of ethics education in
2010 and then again within 12 months after each subsequent election. He advised them that a local class
will be held in Smithfield on April 20" and City Clerk Debra West can register them to attend this class.
The statute also requires that the City of Dunn adopt a code of ethics formal policy before January, 2011.
The NCLM will develop a model policy for municipalities to pattern their particular policy.
Old Harnett Hiah School Property
Manager Autry stated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised for the facility previously
occupied by Hope Ministries Daycare and one letter of interest was submitted by Johnston - Lee - Harnett
Community Action, Inc.
Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action serves 0 -5 year olds at no cost to the families. They currently
operate a Head Start Program on E. Broad Street and presently have 55 children enrolled. This
organization has been awarded a grant from HHS for Early Head Start to upgrade the building. In their
proposal, they state that they understand there needs to be some renovation to the building and they are
prepared to pay for the renovations to the HVAC and electrical systems. They propose to increase their
staff and enrollment should they receive this building. They are interested in a ten year lease. They
currently serve Smithfield, Sanford and Lillington.
Mayor Harris suggested they check this organization's articles of incorporation, financial statements and
501 (3) (c) status.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager and City Attorney Pope to proceed with
preparing a lease agreement between the City of Dunn and Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc.
Mr. Robinson stated that this organization has a good reputation. They are a well established group and
very compatible with what is on this site.
Mr. Autry also informed the Council that there is a leak in the roof of the old Hope Ministries building. He
plans to have the roofing contractor look at this situation when they begin repair and replacement of the
City Hall and Library roofs.
Discussion was held about the possibility of obtaining Rosenwald School grant funding for reuse of the Old
Harnett High School main building for historic and housing credits. The Council spoke about making this
an income producing facility.
UDdate/Timetable— Wastewater Proiects
Timetable — Downtown Development
Manager Autry reiterated that the City of Dunn has a low debt service as stated by Finance Director
Stephens; however, they will need to decide how the downtown development enhancements will be paid
for. He added that decisions will need to be made with regard to proceeding with the downtown
enhancements. He pointed out that with the downturn of the economy, now is a good time to accomplish
this project with the current low prices and interest rates.
Wastewater Projects
Manager Autry yielded to City Engineer Ed Powell to provide an update on this project.
Mr. Powell explained that the overall project of $10.5 million is being advertised for bid. This project will
be bid in three segments: Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrade and pumping station and forcemain upgrade. He summarized the work entailed with each
segment of this project. He added that the City of Dunn has been awarded a $2.95 million Clean Water
Management Trust Fund Grant and two (2) $500,000 Rural Center Grants; leaving the City to borrow an
approximate $6.5 million through the Construction Grant Revolving Loan at an interest rate of 2 %.
Bids for each project will be received on February 25, 2010 at City Hall. Mr. Powell pointed out that all
easements should be signed and recorded by bid opening date. The deadline for signed easements is March
20, 2010. He explained that if all easements are not signed, the City will not be allowed to award the
contracts and the grant money will never be received.
Discussion was held about the process involved to declare eminent domain.
Council consensus was to call a special meeting if required, to adopt a resolution of intent to condemn
property for those property owner's that will not sign easements for this project.
Mr. Powell explained that the wastewater grant project will involve replacing the sewer line and patching
the pavement in the downtown area. There is $486,000 out of the grant funding for the overall project that
will be used to replace part of the sewer in the Broad Street downtown redevelopment. This concept does
not include sidewalks, streetscapes or enhancements; only line replacement/rehabbing sewer lines and
patching the pavement. Mr. Powell stated that the $486,000 in combination with fund balance from the
water fund will pay for the water and sewer line replacement in the downtown area.
Downtown Development
Mr. Powell stated that the downtown development target area includes Broad Street from Railroad to Elm
Avenue between Cumberland and Edgerton (to include the area of City Hall).
Mr. Powell gave a report on the engineering for downtown. He summarized the costs associated with the
different facets of a total redevelopment of the downtown area to include rehabilitation of the sanitary
sewer lines and services, replacement of the water lines, street and sidewalk improvements, install new
curb and gutter, build sidewalks, convert overhead power to underground, install new traffic light system,
decorative street lights, and communication lines converted to underground. The cost projection for the
entire downtown project is approximately $5,250,000 less $1,685,000 from a grant and from the
water /sewer fund balance, leaving a balance of approximately $3,565,000 to finance by negotiation
between the DDDC and the City. He asked the Council if they should move forward to complete the
project, or should they refine the project. He added that there is no better time to complete this project
since the streets will have to be removed to replace the water and sewer, construction cost and interest rates
are the lowest they have ever been with the current state of the economy.
Mayor Harris welcomed chairman of the Downtown Dunn Development Corporation (DDDC) and former
Mayor Dal Snipes who gave a power -point presentation of downtown Dunn, past, present and future.
Mayor Snipes also recognized Bill Lassiter, President of the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce in the
audience.
Information shared by Mr. Snipes included the Municipal Tax District, which is currently set at .12 cents
per $100 valuation. With the recent revaluation, they may not want to increase the downtown tax at this
time. As a National Historic District, the (DDDC) Commercial District offers big tax credits, up to 40% off
the cost of a project, photos of downtown Dunn from years past, and photos of what downtown could look
like. Mr. Snipes pointed out that 10 % of the total $10.5 million project should be the cost for this project
($1.5 million). From an amortization stand - point, the annual debt service payment would be approximately
$57,000 over a 30 year loan. Mr. Snipes pointed out that from a citizen's stand - point, it is the City's
responsibility to provide paved streets and sidewalks.
Mr. Snipes stated that the (DDDC) currently has a fund balance of $85,000. He spoke of USDA grants that
the City and DDDC could pursue. DDDC would like to partner with the City to accomplish this project.
Mr. Snipes expressed the need to complete the entire downtown project at one time. Discussion was held
about the possibility of utility companies including DOT, Cablevision, Progress Energy and Embarq
contributing to some of their costs as they have done for other towns.
Manager Autry stated that his projected cost for the total project is $2.5 to $3.0 million in General Fund
financing. He asked the Council how the City will pay the debt service.
Discussion was held about accomplishing the entire downtown project in phases.
Lunch: 12:00 -12:45 p.m.
Downtown Development continued
Mr. Autry stated that he along with Engineer Powell will meet with the DDDC and all utility companies
involved and bring back to the Council, total costs related to the General Fund, Water /Sewer Fund and how
it will relate to the DDDC.
Finance Director Stephens pointed out that the Council could issue a bond to involve several projects. The
advantage of a bond is that it will allow an extended time to pay back debt; therefore, decreasing the debt
service payment. The downside to a bond is that there is an issuance cost. He added that the City currently
has two (2) long term notes in the General Fund; one is paid off in 2013 -2014 and the other in 2020 -2021.
These two notes do not have large outstanding balances, and the remaining amounts could be included in
the bond resulting in one large debt payment.
Mr. Snipes stated that it is an economic drive to enhance downtown.
Personnel
Manager Autry referred to Council Member Galbreath's request to look at additional police officers. Mr.
Autry presented organizational charts of similar size towns and staffing for each. He mentioned that the
City of Dunn is understaffed with reference to personnel.
Mr. Galbreath stated that additional police officers are needed on the night -shift to curtail crime activity.
Council Member Maness stated that the City of Dunn is understaffed when compared to like size towns.
Discussion was held about the absence of an Assistant to the City Manager and Human Resources Director.
Mr. Autry pointed out that staffing should be increased in the Finance department, public works, recreation
as well as other departments.
Mayor Harris mentioned the need for a wellness program for the City of Dunn; however, with the absence
of a Human Resources Director, it is lacking. He pointed out that the Manager uses the staff he is equipped
with as best he can to accomplish what the Council has directed him to do.
Chief Jones pointed out that within a seven mile radius, there is a population of about 100,000. Traffic
volume has increased tremendously over the past two years through -out the City. They could use an
additional police officer for each of the four shifts. The Police Department may qualify in March or April,
to apply for a phased grant to fund additional officers. They could use additional personnel; however, he
does not know where the funding source would come from. Cost projections could reach well over
$300,000 to equip four additional officers. Personnel grant funding may be an avenue to pursue should it
be made available in March or April.
PARTF Grant Aoulicaflon
(Bathroom/Tvler Park Concession)
Mr. Powell explained that the City applied last year for a PARTF grant to construct additional recreational
activities and to build four (4) ball fields for Tyler Park expansion. The City did not receive funding;
however, the City has reactivated the application for a potential $500,000 PARTF grant.
Mr. Powell stated that in addition to building a four (4) ball field complex, there will be a shuffleboard
court, low impact skateboard park and splash pad. A new concession stand and restroom facility with a
second floor control tower will be erected in the center of the ball fields. The local match for this project
would be $842,000 with a total project cost of $1,342,000.
It was discussed that even if the grant is not awarded, the City should proceed with building a new
concession and bathroom facility. Notification of grant award should be sometime in May, 2010.
Manager Autry stated that the City has been approached by parents about the need for a skateboard park.
He along with Recreation Director Hudson and Chief Jones tried to come up with an informal skateboard
area at Tyler Park to keep kids from skateboarding all over town. They propose to use one of the tennis
courts and separate it from the other two tennis courts with a fence for use as a temporary low impact
skateboard park. He made contact with the company that sells low impact skating equipment and received
a quote of $5,000 to put this in place until a skateboard park is built.
At present, home -made devices have been put out on the site by the kids that skateboard, making it
dangerous. Manager Autry would like permission from the Council to buy the proper equipment to put on
a portion of the old tennis court site at Tyler Park.
Chief Jones presented a proposed skateboard ordinance, which the City does not have in place at this time.
With an ordinance in place, it will allow the Police department to enforce skateboarding and the areas in
which it is allowed.
Discussion was held about the actual need for providing a skateboard park, investing funds for impact
equipment, preventing the skateboarders from using the adjacent tennis courts, not having supervision on
site, erecting a higher fence between the tennis courts and the court designated for the skateboarders.
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Council consensus was to proceed with adopting a skateboard ordinance to allow the Police Department to
enforce skateboarding through -out the City. The Council questioned investing $5,000 for skateboarding
equipment at this point when a PARTF Grant is being applied for.
Ordinances
Chapter 3 — AnimallFowl Ordinance
Manager Autry received a request for adopting an anti - tethering ordinance. He has discovered from other
cities that it is not enforceable (ex. How will you monitor when an animal has been on a leash for three (3)
hours or how do you make a dog owner erect a fence ?). The City of Dunn's current animal ordinance
adopted in 1974 is outdated.
Discussion was held about the need for a cat ordinance. They spoke of people feeding more than twenty
cats in certain areas of town and the damage that they are doing through -out the City.
Chief Jones stated that he is in the process of working on a proposed animal ordinance to include vicious
dogs and plans to have it ready to present to the Council in April, 2010.
Council consensus was for Chief Jones to proceed with presenting an animal ordinance for consideration
to include vicious animals.
Chapter 18 — Solid Waste Management Article I & H (Weedy wooded Lots)
Attorney Pope stated that step one is for the Council to determine the costs that would be involved if the
City cleaned up these lots, given that the City will bill the property owner, but the collection rate is not at a
high percentage. Mr. Pope added that the ordinance will need to differentiate between an undeveloped
natural wooded lot that has never had a structure erected on it from lots that are overgrown with brush,
weeds and vines. Enforcement must be equally among all.
Discussion was held that this is a property owner neglect issue and the need for the City to target the
property owner and assess them the costs to clean up these lots; however, the problem is that the City's
collection rate on weedy lots is not good.
Discussion was held about overgrown lots through -out the town, the City putting a lien on the property
should the City receive a complaint; however, the recovery is so low that it ultimately costs all taxpayers to
clean lots neglected by certain property owners.
Break: 2:15 — 2:30 pm
Curbside Recvcline
Manager Autry stated that Republic Waste Services has provided a quote of $3.25 per household per month
to pick up every other week and provide a 65 gallon container. All co- mingled items can be put in this
container. There are currently 3,855 residential units at this time. Cost projected is approximately
$125,000 per year.
Discussion was held that all Harnett County municipalities need to address Harnett County about adjusting
the current solid waste fee being applied to all households with the volume of recyclables that are being
taken away from the waste stream. The City will need to change their ordinance to include recycling
applications.
Manager Autry stated that to purchase the cans for recyclables, Republic Waste is asking for a three (3)
year contract. To coincide with the existing solid waste contract that will expire June 30, 2012, Republic is
asking that the City extend their contract one additional year to expire June 30, 2013. Discussion was held
about Republic extending the contract beyond the additional year with the same terms in order to negotiate
a lower recycling price. It was discussed that the City has extremely favorable conditions with the current
solid waste contract.
Recyclable containers would take approximately 60 days to have in place.
Council consensus was to direct the City Manager to negotiate a curbside recycling contract with Republic
Waste Services as well as to the existing solid waste contract. Council directed the Manager to negotiate
for a five (5) year contract with the same terms as the current solid waste contract. Manager Autry will
bring back a proposal at the February 9 Council meeting.
Go Green: Paperless Agendas
Manager Autry pointed out the challenges: Most cities have IT departments with full -time staffing and
permanent Council chambers; the City of Dunn does not have either.
The Council discussed beginning the process on a small scale perhaps by providing those Council Members
that would like a CD of the Agenda to use on their personal laptop. This can be a gradual process to work
toward a paperless agenda.
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Departmental Capital Priorities FY 10 -11
Finance Department
PROJECT FY FY FY FY FY
2010 -11 2011 -12 2012 -13 2013.14 2014 -15
IN Reading Truck 10,000
Planning Department
Discussion was held about the donation of Hanna's Pond. Discussion was held about the City reimbursing
a portion of the cost to conduct a survey that the City requested from Mr. Godwin. It was discussed that the
Godwin's probably would not want to spend thousands of dollars for a survey just to have the Council
reject this offer. The last action taken concerning this matter was a letter from Attorney Pope to Mr.
Godwin asking for a survey of the property with a metes and bounds description so the Council could
evaluate exactly what property was being offered to the City. Discussion was held about the pros and cons
of accepting this property. Some of the concerns mentioned included costs associated with repairs to the
dam, and the liability of the dam.
The Council directed City Attorney Pope to write a letter to the property owner to inquire about the status
of this issue and to ask the property owner to clarify their request, if any of the City, to share in the cost of
the survey.
PROJECT
Hanna's Pond
Sidewalk (adding new
sidewalk according to
plan)
Wayfinding
signs/building signs
(4) WiFi Locations
Construction
Standards Manual
N. Watauga Ave.
Stormwater Project
Easement Mapping
Stormwater Mapping
Police Department
FY.
FY
2010.11
2011 -12
25,000
25,000
30,000
30,000
35,000
FY
FY
2012 -13
2013 -14
15,000
15,000
30,000
30,000
4,000 200 200
5,000
20,000 100,000
10,000 10,000
20,000
N1111
FY
2014 -1
15,000
30,000
200
Manager Autry explained that they propose to install a 911 back -up center in the Planning and Inspections
Building at 102 N. Powell Avenue in case of catastrophic occurrence. The system is independent and will
operate if one location is lost, destroyed or otherwise inoperable. At this time, a back -up system is not
required by the state but it is anticipated the state will soon make this a requirement.
Chief Jones stated they do not have to purchase this system in this fiscal year; it can be purchased in 2011-
2012. At this time, the 911 fund does not have enough capital to purchase the system. Approximately
$40,000 will need to be designated as general fund monies.
PROJECT FY FY FY FY FY
2010 -11 2011 -12 2012.13 2013 -14 2014 -15 J
911 Back -Up 275,000 10,000
Public Utilities
Discussion was held about the need to rebuild the pump station road bridge. Council Member Turnage
suggested having the North Carolina National Guard take a look at the bridge to see if they have an interest
in working on a project such as this.
Water Treatment Plant
PROJECT FY FY
FY FY
FY
2010 -11 2011 -12
2012 -13 2013 -14
2014 -15
Pump Station Road
Bridge Rebuilt 150,000
Rehab Filter #1 60,000
Replace head works
30,000
Valves (4)
Rehab Filter #2
60,000
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Rehab Filter #3
Clarivac Upgrade
Streaming Current
Monitor
Wastewater Treatment Plant
PROJECT I FY
2010 -11
Rebuilt Sutorbilt
Digester Blower &
Motor
Roof Replacement -
Chlorine, Blower,
D.A.F., &
Recirculation
Buildings
Pickup Truck
Public Works
PROJECT
4x4 - Tractor with side
and rear flail mowers
City street signs
Curb & gutter and
storm drainage
improvements -N.
Layton Ave.
service truck for
water department
Pay Loader for street
department
0 turn riding mower
for cemetery dept.
Computer for City
garage
10,000
60,000
18,000
FY
2010 -11
65,000
30,000
50,000
0
2,000
60,000 I
100,000
7,000
FY
FY
FY
FY
2011 -12
2012.13
2013 -14
2014 -15
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Plant
Plant
Plant
Plant
Upgrade
Upgrade
Upgrade
Upgrade
FY
FY
I FY
FY
2011 -12
2012.13
2013 -14
2014 -15
15,000
30,000
25,000
75,000
6,000
Recreation Department
Mayor Harris stated that he would like to see more maintenance at the parks and suggested more personnel
if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Robinson stated that with the current down -turn of the economy, they need to take care of
the current city employees.
Manager Autry stated that the current offices at Recreation have been totally upgraded by City Staff with a
much more professional appearance for the public.
Capital project requests:
PARTF Grant — Renovation of Tyler Park to include two (2) baseball fields, two (2) T -ball fields,
concession, restrooms and score area built in the center of the four fields, splash pad, shuffle board court,
low impact skateboard area and an area to honor our Veterans on the old Civic Center site. — Approximate
Cost $850,000 with a matching grant of $500,000 for a total project cost of $1.35 million dollars.
Bathrooms /Concession stand at Tart Park — used for more than 20 years — will be necessary to address this
in the future — Approximate cost to be determined.
Pave area leading up to the Recreation department office entrance and add additional parking spaces —
Approximate cost to be determined.
Resurface tennis/basketball court area at C.B. Codrington Park — Approximate cost of $12,000.
Replace 10' chain link fence that surrounds the tennis/basketball court areas at Tyler Park and C.B.
Codrington Park — Approximate cost of $20,000.
Mavor & Council Discussion Final Wrao -Uo
Council Member Galbreath mentioned the parking lot at the pool area of Codrington Park. Also he and
Mayor Harris visited the restroom facilities at Tyler Park and they need to be secured in the evenings and
opened back up in the morning.
Recreation Director Perry Hudson responded that the Police department locks the bathrooms in the evening
and his staff opens them back up in the morning.
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Council Member Galbreath asked Manager Autry about the terrible condition of the railroad crossings on
Cumberland and on Granville Street. Mr. Autry responded that he did make contact with CSX and was
advised that these crossings would be repaired, but he will follow -up.
Mr. Galbreath asked about accessibility to the sidewalks for the handicapped. Mr. Autry responded he can
inventory the various areas that need accessibility and make a proposal.
Mayor Harris thanked Manager Autry, and the entire staff for their part in making this retreat so successful.
Mr. Autry thanked City Clerk Debra West for her work in organizing the retreat and agenda. A thank -you
was also acknowledged to the staff, specifically Mrs. Nancy Ezzell and Mr. Jim Smith of Campbell
University, for their accommodations.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Council Member Billy Tart and seconded by
Council Member Maness to adjourn the rngq�og ra03;�6 p.m.
_ T ; - scar N. Harris RPO
Mayor
Attest:
CAR ,.
Debra G. West
City Clerk