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MINUTES
CITY OF DUNN
DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA
The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Dunn Municipal Building. Present was Mayor J. Dal Snipes, Mayor Pro Tem Donnie Olds,
Council Members Buddy Maness, Bryan Galbreath, Billy Tart, and Billy Ray Godwin, Jr. Also
present was City Manager Ronnie Autry, Interim Public Works Director Billy Addison, City Planner
Steven Neuschafer, Chief Building Inspector Mike Blackmon, Code Enforcement Officer Steven
King, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Fire Chief Austin Tew, City Engineer Ed Powell, City
Attorney P. Tilghman Pope, City Clerk Debra West, and Daily Record Reporter Steve Reed.
Council Member Joey Tart was absent, out of town.
✓" INVOCATION
Mayor Snipes opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and asked Council Member Billy Tart to give the
invocation. Afterwards the Pledge of Allegiance was repeated.
AGENDA ADJUSTMENT
Motion by Council Member Maness seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olds to adopt the June 7, 2007 meeting
agenda with changes, if any, as listed below. Motion unanimously approved.
Items Added to the Agenda:
• none
Agenda Items Removed:
• none
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Snipes opened the floor for a (30) minute public comment period.
Hearing no comments, the public continent period was closed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REZONING REQUEST PZ -01 -07
\� PIN #1516 -67- 9950.000
303 N. WILSON AVENUE
The public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the
request by D. R. Thomas (Owner) to rezone a vacant portion of an existing parcel of land totaling 0.23±
acres located at 303 N. Wilson Avenue.
This property is currently zoned CO; Office and Institutional District and is requested to be rezoned to
R -M; Multifamily Dwelling District.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 8, 22, and 29, 2007.
Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this rezoning request.
Mr. Thomas spoke in favor of this rezoning request. He has owned this property since 1997. This is a
vacant lot that he would like to construct upon.
Attorney Travis Hockaday of Raleigh spoke against this rezoning request. He spoke on behalf of his
grandparents, Roland and Julia Hinson who reside at 307 N. Wilson. Their property is adjacent to 303 N.
Wilson Avenue. This property is currently zoned CO which would allow Mr. Thomas to erect a duplex or
commercial building on the property. He stated that it is his understanding that Mr. Thomas is requesting
inulti- family status so that he can erect a larger structure. Mr. Hockaday stated that he was informed that
the plan is to erect some type of structure to house (4) different apartments /dwelling units.
Mr. Hockaday spoke in opposition of this rezoning and he asked the council to follow the Planning Board's
recommendation to deny this request. He expressed the following concerns:
J • Run -off issues from the roof of a large structure — water currently stands in this area.
• Concerned with the lot dimension — 71' x 140' is a small lot to accommodate (4) dwelling units in
the proposed building. Two (2) off street parking spaces would be required for each unit which
would equate to (8) parking spaces on this small lot in addition to the structure.
• Increased traffic flow on N. Wilson Avenue
• Risk of fire with a building of this size so close to other structures. Previous multi - family house
burned on this lot in 1995 and did significant damage to his grandparent's house.
• Sanitation issues with the number of tenants allowed
• This block is on the line of the new revitalization district. Is it in the City's long term plan to have
multi - family homes in the downtown district?
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
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REZONING REQUEST PZ -02 -07
PIN #1516 -28- 9928.000
1103 W. CUMBERLAND STREET
( *Applicant, Mr. Glynn Jernigan, requested withdrawal of this rezoning request)
The public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the
request by Glynn Jernigan and wife (Owners) to rezone a portion of an existing parcel of land totaling
0.35± acres located at 1103 W. Cumberland Street.
This portion of the property, facing Cumberland Street, is currently zoned CO; Office and Institutional
District and is requested to be rezoned to C -3; Highway Commercial District.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 8, 22, and 29, 2007,
Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this rezoning request.
Retired Superior Court Judge Wiley Bowen, representing the neighbors along West Divine Street, spoke in
opposition of this rezoning request. He stated that the recommendation of the Planning Board was to deny
this request because it is inconsistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan, contrary to the evolving pattern in this
area, it will not benefit the community at large and is a detriment to the neighbors. He asked that the City
Council affirm the Planning Board's denial.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
DEMOLITION OF HOUSE
709 N. WILSON AVENUE
The public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the
demolition of the dwelling owned by Dorothy Dudley and located at 709 N. Wilson Avenue.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 22, 2007 and May 29, 2007.
Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this demolition
Mr. Willis McKoy requested a delay in any action on this property. It is no longer owned by Dorothy
Dudley. The new owners are Gloria Clark, Willis McKoy and Cheryl Norman. They are evaluating the
property to see what they can actually do with it. They are caught between investing S300,0004400,000 to 1
erect duplexes; however, their problem is can they recoup their investment. If not, they will renovate the
house. They have not had an opportunity to make this economic decision because of some information
they have not been able to receive. They hope to have this information in the next 45 -90 days. He asked
for an extension until this time.
Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
FISCAL YEAR 2007 -2008 BUDGET
The public has been notified that the City Council of the City of Dunn will hold a public hearing for the
purpose of receiving public comment concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 budget.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 24, 2007.
Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the proposed budget.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) APPLICATION
The public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received concerning the
allocation of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 24, 2007.
Mayor Snipes asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this JAG application.
Hearing no comments, motion by Mayor Pro Tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to close
public hearings and reconvene the regular council meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion unanimously approved.
CONSENTITEMS
Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the May 3, 2007 Council meeting.
Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the Special Call/Budget Work Session meeting on May
15, 2007.
Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the Special Call/Budget Work Session meeting on May
23, 2007.
Tax Releases/Refunds- Council considered approval of Tax Releases/Refunds #221 - #222. A copy of Tax
Releases /Refunds are filed in the office of the Tax Collector.
Budget Amendments - Council considered approval of Budget Amendments #19 - #46.
A Copy of Budget Amendments #19 - #46 is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment W.
Firemen's Local Relief Fund Board of Trustees Appointments- Council considered approval to
reappoint Mr. Ricky Hedgepeth and Mr. Boyd Barefoot to the Firemen's Local Relief Fund Board of
Trustees for FY 2007 -2008.
Resolution- Council considered approval of the Resolution of Support for the Clean Water Act of 2007 in
�—� support of Senate Bill 208 and House Bill 127 to approve $500 million in new clean water bonds and a
separate appropriation of $50 million over the next two years to fund urgently needed water and sewer
construction projects. A copy of Resolution (R2007 -09) 2007 Clean Water Act is incorporated into these
minutes as Attachment #2.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Maness to approve all consent items.
Motion unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR DECISION
REZONING REQUEST PZ -01 -07
PIN #1516 -67- 9950.000
303 N. WILSON AVENUE
A request was received from D.R. Thomas (Owner) to rezone a vacant parcel located at 303 N. Wilson
Ave.
This portion of property is currently zoned CO; Office and Institutional District and is requested to be
rezoned to RM; Residential Multifamily District.
The Planning Board met on May 15, 2007 and recommended the denial of this request.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tom Olds, seconded by Council Member Godwin to deny the request received from
D.R. Thomas (Owner) to rezone a vacant parcel located at 303 N. Wilson Avenue (PIN #1516 -67-
9950.000) from CO; Office and Institutional District - .o RM; Residential Multifamily District based on the
following justification:
• The request to change the zoning from CO to RM is not consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan
• The request is inconsistent with the evolving land use pattern for the neighborhood
• The potential increase of housing density of the RM zoning has not been adequately structured to
protect the existing neighborhood and is as presented; considered detrimental to the neighborhood
and would not be a benefit to the entire community
Motion to deny unanimously approved.
REZONING REQUEST PZ -02 -07
PIN #1516 -28- 9928.000
1103 W. CUMBERLAND STREET
A request was received from Glynn Jernigan (Owner) to rezone a portion of a parcel located at 1103 W.
Cumberland Street.
This portion of property is currently zoned CO: Office and Institutional District and R -10; Single family
residential District and is requested to be rezoned for the first 150' off of Cumberland Street to C -3:
Highway Commercial District.
The Planning Board met on May 15, 2007 and recommended the denial of this request.
Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to deny the request received
from Glynn Jernigan (Owner) to rezone a portion of a parcel located at 1103 W. Cumberland Street (PIN
#1516 -28- 9928.000) from CO; Office and Institutional District and R -10; Single family residential District
to C -3; Highway Commercial District based on the following justification:
• The request to change the zoning from CO to C -3 is not consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan
• The request is not consistent with the evolving land use pattern for the neighborhood
• The existing land uses allowed on this parcel as it is currently zoned (CO) are adequate and
appropriate for the neighborhood
• The land uses for C -3 are not compatible with the existing or the evolving land use patterns
Motion to deny unanimously approved.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO
DEMOLISH HOUSE
709 N. WILSON AVENUE
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Chief Inspector Blackmon gave a brief history of this house:
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• Aug. 7, 2006 - Inspections received a complaint from the previous tenant about the condition of
the house
• Aug. 14, 2006 - Inspections Department sent a letter to Ms. Dudley asking permission to perform
a minimum housing inspection
• Dec. 13, 2006 - Mr. McKoy allowed the Inspections department to inspect the house
• Jan. 5, 2007 - Mr. McKoy attended a hearing with Inspector Blackmon at which time they went
over the items that needed to be repaired
• Jan. 31, 2007 — Inspections Department sent Ms. Dudley an order to correct the violations within
90 days as set out in the NC General Statutes
• May 7, 2007 - No activity seen at this property — Inspections Department sent a letter to Ms.
Dudley asking permission for them to perform a follow -up inspection of the house
• June 6, 2007 — Inspections Department conducted a follow -up on the title search to see if Ms.
Dudley still owned this property — change of ownership of this property was recorded at 2:16 pm
this date in the office of the Harnett County Register of Deeds — Mr. Blackmon distributed a copy
of the general warranty deed to the council, showing ownership of the property had changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Olds asked Mr. McKoy how much time is he requesting. Mr. McKoy responded he is
asking for whatever the council will give him. He stated that he would need to purchase the adjoining lot in
order to meet all requirements to build another structure on this property. He needs time to make contact
with the owner of the adjoining lot to see if it can be purchased.
Mayor Pro Olds stated that the condemnation issue is before the council tonight. He asked Mr. McKoy how
much time did he need to complete the work on this house. Mr. McKoy responded they will make a
decision on whether they are going to demolish the house and erect another structure or renovate the house
within the next 45 -90 days.
Mayor Snipes clarified that Mr. McKoy has stated that if the adjoining lot is not available to purchase, his
plans may change to renovate the existing structure and he can understand why the extension of time may
be warranted since ownership has changed. The council would like to see houses saved if possible;
however, they are strict about minimum standards.
Council Member Godwin asked Mr. McKoy if Ms. Dudley is still living. He responded yes, she is 86 years
old and lives in New Jersey.
Council Member Maness stated that the warranty deed copy provided by Inspector Blackmon indicates the
grantee is Cheryl E. Norman of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania. Mr. Blackmon stated that he thinks she is a
relative of Ms. Dudley.
Council Member Godwin asked Mr. McKoy if he took this deed to the courthouse. Mr. McKoy responded
yes, Ms. Dudley is his great -aunt. This property has been in the family since 1942.
Mayor Pro Tem Olds suggested giving Mr. McKoy a (60) day extension since this property recently
changed ownership.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Galbreath to grant Mr. McKoy a (60) day
extension to either demolish or renovate 709 N. Wilson Avenue.
Mr. McKoy stated that in (60) days this property will either be demolished or significant modifications will
be made to it.
Council Member Godwin stated that he is not opposed to the extension. The fact that the title changed
hands is not the over - riding factor because others could use this as a way to avoid the impact of the
building inspector. He does not want to set a precedence for the future, but his intent is to go along with
the motion because this council has tried to work with homeowners to preserve as much of the property as
possible.
Attorney Pope suggested to Mayor Pro Tem Olds that based upon the (60) days contained in his motion,
that this ordinance for demolition be brought back on the August City Council agenda and the council can
receive an update from the building inspector and /or the property owner at that time so that ifprogress has
not been made, it will be back on the August agenda for the Council to consider demolition.
Attorney Pope suggested that Mayor Pro Tem Olds amend his motion to include the preceding statements.
Mayor Pro Tem Olds amended his motion to include the preceding statements.
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Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Maness to amend the motion to bring
the demolition ordinance back to the August agenda. Motion unanimously approved.
Original motion as amended unanimously approved.
ADOPTION OF FY 2007 -2008 BUDGET
Manager Autry summarized the general revenues /expenditures and water revenues /expenditures as well as
capital outlay items approved in the FY 07 -08 budget.
Cemetery Backhoe $33,000
Cemetery Mower $5,579
Police Car $25,000
Fire Radios $24,000
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Fire Dept. Car $20,000
Fire Service Truck $300,000
Playground Equipment $40,000
Bleachers for Tyler Park $20,000
Recreation Mower $9,000
Mayor Snipes stated this is an aggressive budget with approximately $470,000 in capital outlay items
without a tax increase while maintaining a level of service that the citizens of Dunn deserve. He
commended Manager Autry and Finance Director Daughtry in preparing the budget.
Motion by Council Member Maness, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Olds to adopt the Fiscal Year 2007 -2008
Budget as presented (to include the budget ordinance, water rate schedule, certain fire permit fees,
cemetery lot fees and cemetery grave opening fees). Motion unanimously approved. A copy of FY 07 -08
budget ordinance (02007 -07) along with the water rate schedule and increased fee schedules is
incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #3.
Mayor Snipes stated that he and Manager Autry met with the Fire Department about the need for additional
space and employees. He added that this budget answers their equipment needs that they have been asking
for in the last couple of years. He also stated that he and Mr. Autry pledged to the Fire Department that
they will continue to look at their needs. He thanked the Fire Department and their volunteers as well as all
other departments in the City of Dunn.
AUTHORIZATION FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG)
The Dunn Police Department has the opportunity to apply for a single application award amount of $13,446
through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application must be
completed and submitted on or before July 2, 2007. There are no match requirements.
The City of Dunn Police Department proposes to purchase in -car video cameras with the JAG funds.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Maness to authorize the Police Department
to submit and accept (if awarded) a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $13,446. Motion
unanimously approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF POLICE
ATHLETIC LEAGUE (JCPC) GRANT
The Dunn Police Athletic League has been awarded a $16,028 grant through the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council. This grant was awarded to allow PAL to hire two part-time instructors and purchase materials for
the educational program. The grant requires a local match of 10% cash and an In -Kind match which Dunn
PAL has satisfied. Dunn PAL will utilize $1,603 from the existing approved FY 07 -08 budget to satisfy
the 10% cash match, and $11,200 projected In -Kind match which will already be satisfied.
Upon acceptance, this grant will become effective July 1, 2007 and will continue until June 30, 2008.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Godwin to accept the Police Athletic
League Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Grant in the amount of $16,028 with a local match of
10% cash and an In -Kind Match which Dunn PAL has satisfied. Motion unanimously approved.
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF STREET
COMMUNITY DAY EVENT
Mr. Timothy Hart is requesting that the following street be closed from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday, June 30, 2007 for a Community Day Event at Dunn Chapel Church, 601 E. Edgerton Street.
• E. Edgerton Street from Wilmington to Washington Avenue
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the temporary
closing of E. Edgerton Street from Wilmington to Washington Avenue on Saturday, June 30, 2007 from
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a Community Day Event at Dunn Chapel Church. Motion unanimously
approved.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Planting Board (3 year term)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Olds, seconded by Council Member Godwin to re- appoint Rick Lashmit and
Blaine Everhart to the Planning Board with terms ending June 30, 2010. Motion unanimously approved.
Board ofAdjustment (3 year term)
Motion by Council Member Maness, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to re- appoint Oscar
McPherson, Joseph Miriello and Roy V. Tew, III to the Board of Adjustment with terms ending June 30,
2010. Motion unanimously approved.
ABC Board (3 year term)
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olds to re- appoint Helen Alspaugh to
the ABC Board with a term ending June 30, 2010. Motion unanimously approved.
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Library Board (3 year term)
Laverne Smith and Michael Wells have served six (6) consecutive years on the Library Board of Trustees
and are ineligible to serve another term.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Maness to appoint Elizabeth Bynum and
Virginia Marshall to the Dunn Library Board of Trustees with terms ending June 30, 2010. Motion
unanimously approved.
Recreation Commission (3 year term)
Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Maness to re- appoint Laronda Abney,
Melinge Frazee and Whit Bradham to the Recreation Commission with terms ending June 30, 2010.
Motion unanimously approved.
Dunn Housing Authority- Mayoral Appointment (1 year tern)
Mayor Snipes re- appointed Charles McNeill as tenant representative with a term ending June 30, 2008.
Mayor Snipes expressed appreciation to all the volunteers that give of their time to serve on these advisory
boards.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
ALLEY CLOSURE
500 °i BLOCK OF E. POPE STREET
AND E. BAY STREET RUNNING
NORTH/SOUTH BETWEEN
S. ELM AVENUE AND
S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
The adjoining property owners have requested the alley in the 500" block of E. Pope and E. Bay Street
running north/south between S. Elm and S. Washington Avenue be closed permanently. The Resolution of
Intent has been prepared and the public hearing will be held at the July meeting if approved.
Planner Neuschafer stated that the Public Works Department reported no utilities marked on their records
for this alley. All adjoining property owners have signed the petition.
Mr. Neuschafer explained that once this alley is closed, the property will revert to the adjoining property
owners.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Godwin to adopt the Resolution of
Intent and call for a public hearing to be held at the July 5, 2007 Council meeting for the purpose of
permanently closing the alley located in the 500' block of E. Pope Street and E. Bay Street running
north/south between S. Elm Avenue and S. Washington Avenue. Motion unanimously approved. A copy
ofResolution (R2007 -10) considering closure of the alley as described is incorporated into these minutes
as Attachment #4.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
FIXING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AS JULY 5, 2007 FOR VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION PETITION ANX -01 -07
WELLONS REALTY, INC.
PARCEL #02- 1507 -0054 AND #02- 1507- 0054.03
N. POWELL AVENUE
At the May Council meeting, the City Council approved a Resolution Directing the Clerk to Investigate a
Voluntary Annexation Petition of two tracts of property as described:
Tract 1— Parcel #02- 1507 -0054 northeastern portion of this parcel containing 8.97 acres
Tract 2 — Parcel #02- 1507- 0054 -03 together with the right of way of N. Powell Avenue containing 4.13
acres
This property is located along Powell Avenue from Friendly Road to Ashe Avenue and is contiguous to the
existing city limits of Dunn.
Motion by Council Member Godwin, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the resolution
fixing date of Public Hearing for July 5, 2007 and to proceed with the annexation of 8.97 and 4.13 acres of
property located along Powell Avenue from Friendly Road to Ashe Avenue and owned by Wellons Realty,
Inc. Motion unanimously approved. A copy ofResolution (R2007- 11)Fixing a Date of Public Hearing
for July 5, 2007 to consider voluntary contiguous annexation of a portion ofparcel #02 -1507 -0054 and
parcel #02 -1507- 0054 -03 is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #5.
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT/
RESOLUTION FOR A NCDOT
PEDESTRIAN PLANNING GRANT
This is a reimbursement grant that provides funds to develop a comprehensive pedestrian transportation
plan.
These funds are for the hiring of a third parry consultant, who specializes in transportation issues. Their
work will be supported and supplemented by the Planning Department.
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This is an 80% reimbursement grant limited to a $20,000 portion from NCDOT. The City of Dunn shall
develop a Pedestrian Comprehensive Plan at an estimated cost of $25,000 and NCDOT will reimburse the
City of Dunn 80% of the actual project costs, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Motion by Council Member Maness, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olds to approve the municipal
agreement and adopt the resolution between the City of Dunn and the NC Department of Transportation for
a NCDOT Pedestrian Planning Grant. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of the municipal
agreement and Resolution (R2007 -12) between the City of Dunn and the NC Department of Transportation
for a NCDOT Pedestrian Planning Grant is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #6.
CONSIDERATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH HARNETT COUNTY
"800 MHZ ORDER" — NEXTEL
The purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement is to allow Harnett County to negotiate a contract for
national re- banding of Public Safety radios that utilize the 800 MHz radio_ bandwidth. The re- banding will
prevent the Nextel Push to talk radio system from interfering with public safety radios. The Federal
Government approved and mandated the re- banding of the Public Safety Radio System. The re- banding
requires all radios to be re- programmed or replaced. Since the City and County operate a combined radio
system, it was recommended the contract with Sprint/Nextel be negotiated by the County as a single
contract that includes the City; thereby, allowing all agencies on the radio system to be re -banded at the
same time. No monies are expected to be expended by any Public Safety Agency for the re- banding effort.
Attorney Pope has reviewed this agreement and it imposes no financial obligations from the City of Dunn
It is mandated by the Federal Government due to FCC regulations.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Olds, seconded by Council Member Galberath to approve the
Intergovernmental Agreement between Harnett County and the City of Dunn with Nextel "800 MHz
Order ". Motion unanimously approved. A copy of the Intergovernmental agreement between Harnett
County and the City of Dunn with Nextel "800 MHz Order" is incorporated into these minutes as
Attachment #7.
ITEM FOR DISCUSSIONAND /OR DECISION
HOPE MINISTRIES
SUBLEASE MODIFICATION
Willie Snead of Hope Ministries, is requesting to add to the sublease agreement between the City of Dunn
and Hope Ministries, the use of two additional adjoining rooms to the Hope Daycare facility in order to
accommodate additional after- school children.
Mayor Snipes and Manager Autry met with Mr. Snead reference this issue. This is an amendment to the
sublease agreement dated April 27, 2004 between the City of Dunn and Hope Ministries, to include two (2)
additional classrooms in the main building. Mr. Snead, president of Hope Ministries, will renovate the
classrooms as well as renovate an additional classroom which will be for the sole use and benefit of the
Dunn Police Athletic League. Mr. Snead will renovate the additional classroom at no expense to the City
of Dunn. The rent shall remain the same in exchange for undertaking the renovations. Mr. Snead projected
a cost of $20,000 - $30,000 to renovate all three (3) rooms.
Mr. Snead's sublease will expire November, 2008.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath, seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the Hope
Ministries sublease modification to include the remodeling of three rooms, one to be used for PAL and the
other two to be used by Hope Daycare Facility. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of the
amendment to the sublease agreement between the City ofDunn and Hope Ministries is incorporated into
these minutes as Attachment #8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Motion by Council Member Maness, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olds to approve the Administrative
Reports. Motion unanimously approved.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS
Council Member Maness thanked the Police Department for their involvement in assisting the
neighborhood watch program that has been developed in the Ponderosa Subdivision. He recognized the
chairperson of the watch program in the audience and thanked her for her leadership. He stated that the
neighborhood is requesting the assistance of the council in addressing a problem with individuals shooting
on the surrounding land to the Ponderosa area which is located in the County. Mr. Maness asked that the
Police Chief make contact with the owner of this property and to assist in handling this situation.
Mayor Pro Tem Olds thanked the citizens that supported the recent PAL Banquet. He announced there will
be another meeting on June 11'" with a group of citizens from Grove Park to continue to address some
community concerns. One of the topics for the upcoming meeting will be a community watch and also
speed bumps within their neighborhood. Police Chief Jones plans to attend this meeting. Mr. Olds invited
all citizens of this area to attend the meeting which will be held in the old Harnett High School cafeteria
area.
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Council Member Galbreath announced for the citizens of the 1000' block of E. Edgerton Street and the
700'" block of E. Divine Street, a meeting on Monday, June 18'" at 6:30 p.m. to discuss curb and gutter
projects in these areas. He asked the City Manager and Planner to attend this meeting which will be held in
the old Harnett High School cafeteria.
Mayor Snipes thanked the citizens and city employees that came out on June 2 " for clean -up. He
commended the police department and citizens in creating the neighborhood watch in Ponderosa.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was ad ourned at 8:08 p.m.
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