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MINUTES
CITY OF DUNN
DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA
The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Dunn Municipal Building. Present was Mayor Oscar N. Harris, Mayor Pro Teat N. Carnell Robinson,
Council Members Buddy Maness, Bryan Galbreath, Billy Tart, and Chuck Turnage. Also present was City
Manager Ronnie Autry, Finance Director Mark Stephens, Public Utilities Director Dean Gaster, Chief
Building Inspector Mike Blackmon, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Police Chief B.P. Jones, City
Engineer Ed Powell, City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope, City Clerk Debra West, and Daily Record Reporter
Reece Murphy.
Council Member Joey Tart was absent, excused.
INVOCATION
Mayor Harris opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and asked Police Chaplain Reverend Dennis Manuel to give the
invocation. Afterwards, the Pledge of Allegiance was repeated.
AGENDA AD IUSTMENT AND APPROVAL
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Robinson and seconded by Council Member Maness to adopt the June 9, 2009 meeting
agenda with changes, if any, as listed below.
Items Added to the Agenda:
• Budget Amendment #6 (consent agenda)
• Additional Advisory Board Application for ABC Board submitted by J. Nowell Smith (Board
Appointments)
Agenda Items Removed:
• none
Motion unanimously approved.
PRESENTATIONS
Retirement Recognition
Jeff Beasley
Fire Department
Mayor Harris recognized Jeff Beasley, (who was absent) and read a retirement plaque, in recognition and
appreciation of his 33 years of volunteer service to the City of Dunn Fire Department.
Retirement Recognition
Marshall Hinson
Fire Department
Mayor Harris and Fire Chief Austin Tew presented Marshall Hinson, a retirement plaque, in recognition and
appreciation of his 33 years of volunteer service to the City of Dunn Fire Department.
Retirement Recognition
Boyd Barefoot
Fire Department
Mayor Harris and Fire Chief Austin Tew presented Boyd Barefoot, a retirement plaque and engraved firefighter
statute, in recognition and appreciation of his 50 years of volunteer service to the City of Dunn Fire Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mayor Harris opened the floor for a (30) minute public comment period.
Hearing no comments, the public comment period was closed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fiscal Year
2009 -2010 Budget
Mayor Harris yielded to City Manager Autry. Mr. Autry reviewed the budget process that was used in preparing the
FY 09 -10 budget:
• The budget process began at the Council planning/budget retreat on February 6, 2009; at which time,
critical issues were discussed that would impact the FY 09 -10 budget.
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A memo was sent to department heads pertaining to preparing their budget requests in February. They
were instructed to look for ways to cut the budget without interfering with daily services, due to the
significant loss of revenues which were realized at the beginning of the year.
In March, the department heads presented Finance Director Mark Stephens with their budget requests
and he entered all data in the budget program. During this time period, Mr. Stephens was reviewing all
data available to use to estimate revenues. The Manager and Finance Director Stephens compared
expenditures with revenues.
In April, the Manager and Finance Director continued to review all data available for projecting
revenues and settled on the total available based on a very conservative estimate. The expenditures
were adjusted to balance with the revenues. With the economical situation, revenues have decreased in
the following funds:
DMV Taxes
Garbage Fees
Interest on Investments
NC Powell Bill
NC Sales Tax
NC Sales Tax -'/2% County ratio
Decreased Revenue Estimates
$53,000.00
$15,000.00
$50,000.00
$65,000.00
$21,000.00
$37,000.00
Building permits $20,000.00
Industry closings $64,000.00
Total Decrease in FY 08 -09 Operating Budget $325,000.00
As these revenues were decreasing, they monitored them to see the effects on the FY 09 -10 budget. All department
heads were instructed to control expenditures as they would be monitored closely. All capital spending was put on
hold. Along with the controlled spending and the very conservative revenue projections that were used last year for
the FY 08 -09 budget, the City of Dunn will not have to use any fund balance to balance this budget. Mr. Autry
projected that they will bring the budget in with a small surplus as opposed to many municipalities that are using
fund balance to meet their FY 08 -09 budget.
In determining how to replace these lost revenues, it was concluded that the main source would have to be ad
valorem taxes along with a reduction in spending.
This budget is 3% less than FY 08 -09 which does not have an increase in salaries and it does not require any
reduction in personnel.
Mayor Harris stated that the public has been notified that the proposed Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 budget for the City of
Dunn has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dunn and a public hearing will be held for the purpose of
receiving public comment concerning approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 budget.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 28, 2009.
Mayor Harris yielded to Manager Autry to present the following summary highlights of the FY 09 -10 budget:
REVENUES: GENERAL
• Ad Valorem Taxes: Figure is based on an approximate tax base of $678,097,500.00 which is an increase of
15% from the previous year due to the revaluation. The recommended tax rate of .46 per $100 valuation
with a 98% collection rate is required to balance the budget.
• A tax rate of .42 per $100 valuation is a revenue neutral rate that is designed to bring in the same amount of
property tax revenue as before revaluation, but is not adequate to balance the budget.
• The majority of the state revenues have been projected to decrease this year. The cable- franchise fee is the
only one that is showing a slight increase.
• DMV taxes will also drop due to the value of automobiles decreasing.
• Fund balance has not been appropriated to balance this budget.
REVENUES: WATER
• Water rates will increase slightly for residential users that use in excess of 10,000 gallons a month. This is
due to a requirement by the State to adopt a uniform rate structure for residential customers.
EXPENDITURES: GENERAL
• General Fund operating budget is comparable to FY 08 -09 with a decrease of 3% in the operating budget.
• Employee hospitalization insurance is with Blue Cross Blue Shield at a cost of $464.97 per employee per
month. This is an 8.2% increase along with an increase in deductible to $1,000.00
• All debt service requirements have been appropriated in this budget to meet our debt obligation.
• Capital items have been addressed and a list has been provided.
EXPENDITURES: WATER
• Capital needs have been addressed for repairs and replacements to pumps and motors at the Water and
Wastewater Plants.
• All debt service requirements have been obligated in the FY 09 -10 budget to meet our debt responsibilities.
• $200,000.00 has been placed in a contingency line item for unforeseen capital expenditures.
Mr. Autry stated that due to the current economic situation, there is no salary adjustment recommended for
employees.
Mr. Autry stated that after preparing the FY 09 -10 budget, utilizing a .46 tax rate to balance this budget, he received
a letter which was sent by the NCLM to all municipalities and governmental agencies through -out the state, advising
them to hold off on adopting their budget and re- evaluate the revenues coming from the state, especially the sales
tax. He was told to prepare the budget based on sales tax revenues as 08 -09 numbers to break even; however, he
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prepared the budget at I% under the recommendation. He has since received notification from the NCLM that sales
tax revenue projections are down 4 % which means an additional $40,000 loss in revenues that was not planned for.
He added that based on this revenue information and additional capital expenditures that are needed to City -owned
buildings, when the Council meets on June 23, 2009 to adopt the FY 09 -10 budget, he will recommend that the tax
rate remain as it presently is, which is .48 per $100 value.
Mayor Harris asked if there was anyone present to speak about the proposed budget.
Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Installment Financing for the
Construction of 2009
Miscellaneous Street Improvements
Mayor Harris stated that 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 the installment financing for the construction of
2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvements as authorized by N.C.G.S. 160A -20.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 26, 2009.
Mayor Harris asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the installment financing by the
City of Dunn for the construction of Miscellaneous Street Improvements.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Rezoning RequestPZ -02 -09
Bernard Bender
PIN #1516 -80- 3161.000
610 Spring Branch Rd.
Mayor Harris stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received
concerning the request by Bernard Bender to rezone a parcel of land, totaling 1.55± acres, located at 610 Spring
Branch Road.
This property is currently zoned I -100; Industrial District and is requested to be rezoned to C -3; Highway
Commercial District.
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The public hearing was duly advertised on May 19, 2009 and May 26, 2009.
Mayor Harris asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this rezoning request.
Attorney Cecil `Bo" Jones, representing the applicant, stated that this property is near I -95 off Exit 72. It was
previously used as a sewing operation but has been closed for some time. The building is currently vacant and it is
no longer an industrial site. The owner, Mr. Bender, is attempting to maximize his ability to sell this property for re-
use.
Mr. Jones explained that the statement of justification has been met as it relates to this property. This property is
surrounded by C -3 and I -100 so it is a compatible use. The impact of the rezoning is in the public interest and does
not significantly harm the surrounding properties. The amendment is warranted due to the changing conditions in
this area. There is not much manufacturing in Dunn and the re -use of this property is necessary. The amendment
serves the purpose and is consistent with the land use plan in that it is located off the interchange of I -95.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Ordinance Amendment OA -02 -09
Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land
Article I, Definitions
Article III, Required Improvements
Mayor Harris stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard and received
concerning the request by William and Patsy Powell (applicant) to amend Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land, of the
City of Dunn Code of Ordinances; Article I, Definitions and Article III, Required Improvements, for the purpose to
allow for the subdivision of land off of an access easement.
The public hearing was duly advertised on May 19, 2009 and May 26, 2009.
Mayor Harris asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this ordinance amendment.
Mr. William Powell, 99 Pecan Lane, Dunn, NC — He stated that he and his wife own three lots and the reason for
this request is so they can provide a lot for two of their children to build their homes. It is not his purpose to have a
subdivision; they are not going to build eight or ten houses. The advantage to the City is that he has already made
improvements by running water to the lots and he has improved the road leading to this property. He knows there
are certain things that have to be done according to the ordinances that are already set forth and he plans to abide by
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them. Another advantage to the City is that any new addition of homes comes as an increase in tax value for the
City. He asked for a favorable vote from the Council.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Harris closed public hearings at 7:30 p.m.
CONSENTITEMS
Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the May 12, 2009 Council meeting.
Minutes - Council considered approval of minutes of the May 19, 2009 Special Call/Budget Work Session meeting.
Tax Releases/Refunds — Council considered approval of Tax Release/Refund #166. Copies of Tax Releases /Refunds
are filed in the office of the Tax Collector.
Budget Amendments — Council considered approval of Budget Amendments #2 - #6. A copy of Budget Amendments
#2 - #6 is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #1.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve all consent items.
Motion unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR DECISION
Adoption of Fiscal Year
2009 -2010 Budget
This item of business was deferred until a date and time specific continued meeting.
Rezoning Request PZ -02 -09
Bernard Bender
PIN #1516 -80- 3161.000
610 Spring Branch Road
This is a request to rezone a parcel of land, totaling 1.55± acres, located at 610 Spring Branch Road. This property
is currently zoned I -100; Industrial District and is requested to be rezoned to C -3; Highway Commercial District.
The Planning Board met on May 26, 2009 and recommended to approve this request.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the request from /
Bernard Bender to rezone a parcel of land (PIN #1516 -80- 3161.000) totaling 1.55± acres and located at 610 Spring
Branch Road from I -100; Industrial District to C -3; Highway Commercial District based on the following
justification:
1) Commercial uses are consistent with the 2030 Land Use Plan for this area.
2) The amendment is not inconsistent with the surrounding land uses which are both (historically mixed
commercial and industrial) in this area. Moreover, the evolving pattern of commercial uses in this area
warrant this change.
3) The permitted uses in the C -3 District are not considered detrimental to the area and would be beneficial to
the entire community.
Motion unanimously approved.
Ordinance Amendment OA -02 -09
Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land
Article I, Definitions
Article III, Required Improvements
This amendment will change existing definitions and add the ability to subdivide property which is currently
landlocked; at the same time this will ensure that these minor subdivisions do not impact the current right -of -way.
These requirements include a paved driveway apron, a maintenance agreement for the travel way, and 3" of crush
and run or equal material to provide a stable travel way.
The skiketkreugh is old text removed and the bold underlined is new text.
The Planning Board met May 26, 2009, conducted a public hearing and voted in favor of this request.
Mayor Harris entertained a motion.
Motion by Council Member Turnage and seconded by Council Member Maness to approve the proposed
amendment to Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land, Article I Definitions, and Article III Required Improvements of the
City of Dunn Code of Ordinances. Motion unanimously approved. A copy of Ordinance (02009 -08) Subdivision
of Land (Definitions and Required Improvements) is incorporated into these minutes as Attachment #2.
Board Appointments
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Planning Board (3 year tern)
In -town Incumbents, Renee Ellmers and Doug Heath are eligible to serve another term. In -town incumbent, Patrick
Marshall does not wish to serve another term. One in -town application was received from Jan Jernigan -100
Windsor Dr.-Dunn.
ETJ representation is vacant. One ETJ application was received from Renee Jackson -325 Lee Road -Dunn.
Motion by Council Member Maness and seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to re- appoint Renee Ellmers and
Doug Heath, to appoint Jan Jernigan for in -town membership and Renee Jackson for ETJ representation with a term
ending June 30, 2012. Motion unanimously approved.
Board of Adjustment (3 year term)
Applications were submitted by Jan Jernigan and Milton O. Webb, Jr. to fill a vacant in -town membership.
Motion by Council Member Turnage and seconded by Council Member Maness to appoint Milton O. Webb, Jr:
1013 Westhaven St. -Dunn, to the Board of Adjustment with a term ending June 30, 2012. Motion unanimously
approved.
ABC Board (3 year term)
Incumbent Charles Smith has served two consecutive terms. Applications were submitted by J. Dal Snipes, Milton
O. Webb, Jr. and J. Nowell Smith.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Robinson to appoint J. Dal Snipes -905 W.
Pope St. -Dunn, to the ABC Board with a term ending June 30, 2012. Motion unanimously approved.
Library Board (3 year term)
Incumbents Kathy G. Clark and Elma West are eligible to serve another term. No applications were received.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Council Member Turnage to re- appoint Kathy G. Clark and
Elma West to the Library Board of Trustees with a term ending June 30, 2012. Motion unanimously approved.
Dunn Housing Authority (5 year term)
(Mayoral appointment)
Incumbent Archie Wood is eligible to serve another term. One application was submitted by Jan Jernigan.
Mayor Harris re- appointed Archie Wood to the Dunn Housing Authority with a term ending June 30, 2014.
Dunn Housing Authority (Tenant Representative -1 year term)
(Mayoral appointment)
Mayor Harris re- appointed Charles McNeill as tenant representative to the Dunn Housing Authority with a term
ending June 30, 2010.
Temporary Blocking
of Street — S. Railroad Ave.
From E. Divine to E. Pearsall -
Summer Reading Program -
Dunn Public ]Library
Manager Autry explained that Librarian Mike Williams is requesting the temporary closing of S. Railroad Avenue
from E. Divine Street to E. Pearsall Street on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 from 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm for the purpose of
allowing a safe kite flying demonstration during the Be Creative @ the Library children's summer reading program.
Motion by Council Member Turnage and seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to approve the temporary
blocking of the requested street for the Dunn Public Library Summer Reading Program kite flying demonstration
from 3:00 pm — 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
Mayor Harris asked if the Council had further comments.
Council Member Galbreath expressed safety concerns with the proximity of this activity to the railroad tracks.
Manager Autry will take this cautionary word back to the Librarian. He will also look at some alternatives and if he
needs to, he will bring this issue back to the next Council meeting before July 1, 2009.
Council Member Billy Tart stated that in the past during the Cotton Festival, they have held the children's rides
beside the railroad tracks and with proper supervision, it did not pose a problem.
\ a Mayor Pro Tem Robinson asked Police Chief Jones for his comments about this concern. Chief Jones responded
that he will have police representation on the scene.
Mayor Harris stated that they need to be very cautious with this kite flying event.
Motion unanimously approved.
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Award of Bid
2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvements
Manager Autry stated that bids were received and opened on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 for 2009 Miscellaneous Street
Improvements. A summary of the bids follows:
Submitted Bid Amount
Johnson Brothers Utility & Paving $599,432.50
1924 North Main St.
Lillington, NC 27546
Highland Paving Co., Inc $625,485.00
2031 Middle Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28312
Barnhill Contracting Co. $661,620.50
1100 Robeson St.
Fayetteville, NC 28305
City Engineer Ed Powell stated that as directed, a paving project was developed called the 2009 Miscellaneous
Street Improvement Project. Based on the dollar number that they thought would be available and what had been
approved for this project, they took the list of all recommended streets and estimated the cost based upon the last
paving project that was done in this region in late 2008. They estimated this project at $900,000; however with the
economic situation, the bids came in at $600,000. He recommended that they accept the low bidder, Johnson
Brothers Utility & Paving who has worked with the City on many jobs in the past and to add the remaining streets
on the list, which were not included in the original bid as a change order. These additional streets can be added for
approximately $250,000. This would bring the entire cost up to the $1,000,000.00 project that they anticipated
initially to construct. This gives the City approximately 50% more streets than anticipated based on the current
construction costs that they are finding in the market. He recommended that they proceed with a change order to
include the rest of the streets after they've been approved by Public Works and the City Manager.
Based upon the low bid received and the City's desire to implement a million dollars of street improvements, the
Council is being asked to approve the recommended project budget totaling $1,000,000.00.
The first debt service payment would be allocated in the FY 2010 -2011 budget. The funds will be repaid through
and by the Powell Bill Revenue. The Local Government Commission has given authorization to sell up to a million
dollars in bonds to be retired by a portion of future Powell Bill Funds.
Motion by Council Member Maness and seconded by Council Member Turnage to award bid to Johnson Brothers
Utility & Paving in the amount of $599,432.50 + $250,000 for additional street improvements + $110,000.00 in
technical services and $40,567.50 in construction contingencies = $1,000,000.00 total project amount. Motion
unanimously approved.
Capital Project Ordinance/Budget-
2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvements
Finance Director Stephens explained that this ordinance needs Council approval so that the budget for this project
can be established for accounting purposes. This capital project ordinance will take the place of an annual budget
ordinance, because it is not part of our recurring operations and expenditures, and will continue for the life of the
project.
This project is related to the street improvement project to resurface needed streets within the city limits.
The project will be paid through an installment financing contract. The first annual debt payment will be in Fiscal
Year 2010 -2011 and will be reflected in the General Fund Operating Budget.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Council Member Maness to adopt the Capital Project
Ordinance for the "2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvement Project ". Motion unanimously approved. A copy of
Project Ordinance (02009 -09) for "2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvement Project" is incorporated into these
minutes as Attachment #3.
Award Bid for Bank Financing-
2009 Miscellaneous Street Improvements
Finance Director Stephens stated that proposals were sent to local banks to finance the "2009 Street Improvement
Project ". The proposal was for $1,000,000.00 financing with a 10 year pay -back period. Four banks submitted
proposals. His recommendation is to award bid to First Citizens Bank.
The debt service payments will begin in July 2010 and will be funded through Powell Bill monies.
Bank Interest Rate Interest Paid Principal Loan Cost Total Cost
First Citizens 3 93% 216 150 1,000,000 1,000 1,217,150
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BB &T 4.06% 1223,300
RBC Bank 4.76% 261,800
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New Century 4.93 % 1 271,150
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11000,000 1 3,700 1 1,227,000
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1,000,000 1,000 ' 1 1,272 150
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Motion by Council Member Billy Tart and seconded by Council Member Turnage to approve the financing proposal
by First Citizens Bank at an interest rate of 3.93% per year for a 10 year pay -back period. Motion unanimously
approved.
Certification of Municipal Ordinance
Declaring Speed Limit Modifications
And Request for Concurring Ordinance
By Department of Transportation —
US 421 (Cumberland Street) from
Lucknow Street, eastward to Magnolia Avenue
Manager Autry explained that the Department of Transportation is recommending that the City Council declare
speed limit modifications on US 421 (Cumberland Street) from Lucknow Street, eastward to Magnolia Avenue to
provide motorists with a uniform 35 mph speed limit from the eastern corporate limit of Dunn westward to SR 1718
(Erwin Rd.), as this area will be in accordance with General Statute 20 -141.
The following recommendation is before the Council for consideration:
Rescind the following speed limit:
20 mph on US 421 (Cumberland Street) from Lucknow Street, eastward to Magnolia Avenue-
Approximately 0.25 mile in distance
Motion by Council Member Turnage and seconded by Council Member Maness to approve the certification of
municipal ordinance declaring speed limit modifications on US 421 (Cumberland Street) from Lucknow Street,
eastward to Magnolia Avenue as presented. Motion unanimouslyapproved. A copy of Ordinance (02009 -10) to
declare speed limit modifications on US 421 from Lucknow Street, eastward to Magnolia Avenue is incorporated
into these minutes as Attachment #4.
Authorization for Police Department
�� ✓ I To Submit and Accept Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Chief Jones explained that the Dunn Police Department has the opportunity to apply for a single application award
amount of $15,718.00 through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application must
be completed and submitted on or before July 9, 2009.
This is the annual JAG solicitation, which is separate from the Recovery Act JAG solicitation which was approved
by the Dunn City Council during their regular convened meeting on April 14, 2009.
The City of Dunn Police Department proposes to use the funds for the purchase of in -car video camera systems and
digital camera equipment. There are no local match requirements.
Motion by Council Member Galbreath and seconded by Council Member Billy Tart to authorize the Police
Department to submit and accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Motion
unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
AND /OR DECISION
Financial Report
This item of business was deferred until a date and time specific continued meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Motion by Council Member Maness and seconded by Council Member Turnage to accept the Administrative
Reports. Motion unanimously approved.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS
Council Member Turnage reported that the presentation held on June 8, 2009 in the Council Chambers for the
Historic District Study was very informative and approximately 35 -50 people attended. The City of Dunn possesses
a lot of historical architectural features. The Dunn Commercial Historic District is on the agenda for the June 11"
National Register Advisory Committee meeting in Raleigh.
Mayor Pro Tem Robinson commended Police Chief Jones and the Police Athletic League (PAL) Advisory Board.
He recently attended the PAL graduation banquet which had 22 high school graduates. In addition, he has attended
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two meetings; one in Lillington where the Town of Lillington is considering starting a PAL Program based on the
success of Dunn's program. He has also met with representatives from the Town of Clayton and they are also
considering the creation of a PAL program based on Dunn's success. He again commended Police Chief Jones and
PAL Director Lt. Rodney Rowland in the excellent job and service they are doing for the City of Dunn.
Council Member Galbreath announced that the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials organization will
be presenting a scholarship to a deserving high school senior or to a student already enrolled in a four year
university in the State of North Carolina during their annual meeting in August, 2009. He provided an application
which will be available in the City Clerk's office and he encouraged eligible students to apply for this scholarship.
Last year, there were approximately eight scholarship recipients from across the State and one of those recipients
was from Harnett County.
Mr. Galbreath commended the Dunn Downtown Development Corporation in moving their projects forward in the
downtown area.
Mayor Harris thanked the Council for their presence and participation in the various events across the City. He also
thanked those who participated in the welcome reception held on June 1, 2009 for Lieutenant General Lloyd J.
Austin, 111, Commanding General of the 18" Airborne Corps. He reported that he also attended a very informative
presentation by the President of the Federal Reserve System regarding the economy and inflation on June 8, 2009 in
Clinton, NC.
Mayor Harris announced that two agenda items (adoption of the FY 09 -10 budget and the financial report) have
been deferred to a date and time specific. He explained that the budget has been deferred because based on the latest
information received from the NC League of Municipalities, they advised municipalities not to pass their budgets
until the latest possible time before June 30, 2009 because they are continuing to do studies and research, measuring
the income and projections and revising those numbers.
Mayor Harris entertained a motion to recess this meeting until June 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm.
8:04 p.m. - Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson and seconded by Council Member Tmnage to recess the meeting
until Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Dunn Municipal Building. Motion unanimously approved.
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