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CITY OF DUNN
DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA
The City Council of the City of Dunn held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 7:00
p.m. in the Dunn Municipal Building. Present was Mayor Abraham Oudeh, Mayor Pro -Tem
Michael Womble, Council Members Toby Sumner, George Robinson, Joey Tart, Donnie Olds and
Paul Bass. Also present was City Manager Michael Uskiewicz, Public Works Director Ronnie Autry,
Human Resources /Safety Officer Moses Gallion, Recreation Director Perry Hudson, Captain Morry
Denning, Captain Ronnie Radcliffe, Fire Chief Austin Tew, Finance Director Renee' Daughtry, City
Engineer Ed Powell, City Attorney P. Tilghman Pope, City Clerk Debra West, and Daily Record
Reporter Lisa Farmer.
INVOCATION
Mayor Oudeh opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and asked George Robinson to give the invocation.
Afterwards, the pledge of allegiance was repeated.
Manager Uskiewicz welcomed the Greater Dunn Jaycees in the audience and recognized the organizations
they contribute to. They stood and received applause from the audience.
Mayor Oudeh closed the regular meeting and opened public hearings at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
FINAL PLAT REVIEW & APPROVAL
GLENEAGLES SUBDIVISION
A. GLENALMOND VILLAS, SECTION H
B. CLUBHOUSE
C. THE CREST, SECTION 2
City Manager Uskiewicz stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be
heard and received concerning the request for a Final Plat Approval for portions of Gleneagles Subdivision,
located on the west side of Powell Avenue between Ashe Avenue and Friendly Road.
He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003 and all pertinent
data is attached under Item VI -1.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any comment from the public.
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J Attorney Dwight Snow spoke on behalf of Wellons Realty. He asked that the Council concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Board, in approving these subdivision maps. He added that this will be a
continuation of a great development for the Dunn area, and asked for Council endorsement.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public. Hearing none, he closed the public
hearing in reference to same.
REZONING REQUEST
1105 W. CUMBERLAND STREET
City Manager Uskiewicz stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be
heard and received concerning the request by Peggy Norris Tyson to rezone the property at 1105 W.
Cumberland Street. This property is zoned C -0 Commercial Office and is requested to be rezoned to C -3
Highway Commercial.
He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003 and all pertinent
data is attached under Item VI -2.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any comment from the public. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing
in reference to same.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1112 WEST BROAD STREET
City Manager Uskiewicz stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be
(� J heard and received concerning the request by Steven and Abbie Wood for a conditional use permit within a
C -0 Commercial Office Zoning Classification. This request is to allow a daycare facility at 1112 W. Broad
Street.
He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003 and all pertinent
data is attached under Item VI -3.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any comment from the public.
Attorney Bo Jones, who represented the adjoining property owners, Ben Best and Christopher Williams,
spoke in opposition of the Conditional Use Permit. After giving each Council member an exhibit list
including the application permit, he stated that under Section 22 -482 . (c) of the City Code, the application
is to contain information to completely describe the proposed use, and in this case the application is
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defective. He added that the applicant's map shows access to the rear of the property that is unavailable to
the applicant. He further stated there is no access to this property from the rear of the property.
Mr. Jones stated that this site does not have adequate access on the front of the property, adding that the
driveway is located on one -half of the property of Ben Best. He added that Mr. Best is unwilling to allow
the use of his driveway for this purpose. He further stated that a daycare on this property would be
detrimental to the public health and welfare, noting that this location has a very high traffic count.
Mr. Jones stated there is no turn lane into this facility and with only one way in and out of this facility it
will create major problems. He requested that the City Council deny the application for a conditional use
permit by Mr. Wood.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public.
Mr. Steven Wood stepped forward and stated that this property has been in his wife's family for thirty '
years. He added that there has been a shared driveway for numerous years. He presented the Council a
drawing showing a new proposed circled driveway in and out of the property. He stated that the back of
the property is enclosed and the state does not require an exit from the back of the property. He further
stated that the site is state approved and traffic is consistent with the surrounding area, noting that there are
several existing daycare facilities located on Broad Street.
Mr. Wood introduced Ms. Mary Collins, daycare coordinator and owner of Mary's Daycare who will be
operating the facility. Ms. Collins asked that the Council concur with the Planning Board's
recommendation for approval. Ms. Collins showed the Council her portfolio, which included photos of her
current daycare facility, the new proposed facility, and letters of recommendation. Ms. Collins gave the
Council a summary of improvements that will be made to the facility.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public.
Attorney Jones stepped forward to state that they are not questioning Ms. Collins ability to run a daycare,
but rather the only diagram he received was the one submitted with the application, which shows a
driveway located on the rear of the property out to Ashe Avenue. He added that he saw no other type of
drawing with the application.
Mr. Wood stated that all information asked for was submitted to City Planner, Julie Reid.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public. Hearing none, he closed the public
hearing in reference to same.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1409 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE
Manager Uskiewicz stated that the public has been notified that oral and written comments will be heard
and received concerning the request by Harnett Trading Company for a conditional use permit within a I-
100 Industrial Zoning Classification. This request is to allow a daycare facility at 1409 S. Clinton Avenue.
He added that the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003 and all pertinent
data is attached under Item VI -4.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any comment from the public
Ms. Jeanine Page stepped forward and stated that she is the owner. She added that she would like to clarify
that this will not be a daycare center, but rather a pre- school with a long term goal of developing into a
private school. She further stated that her father -in -law is the owner of the property, and is present, should
Council have any questions.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public. Hearing none, he closed the public
hearing in reference to same.
BUDGET FY 2003 -2004
The public has been notified that the City Council of the City of Dunn will receive public comment
concerning approval of the FY 2003 -2004 budget.
The public hearing was duly advertised on June 2, 2003 and all pertinent data is attached under Item VI -5.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any comment from the public.
Mr. Billy Barfield, resident of Dunn, stepped forward. He expressed concern with taking funds from
reserve. He stated that the water and sewer fund has been set up in the past to raise dollars to pay the
expenses of the water and sewer fund and doesn't feel this fund is as healthy as it should be. He added that
the elimination of 911 is not the answer to the budget shortfalls and feels that the money from the 911
system will go to the sheriff's department should the County take over dispatch.
Mr. Barfield stated that although some of the employees are entitled to a raise, he doesn't think the Council
should give the same across the board raise to all employees. He added that the insurance plan is expensive
and the employees were given the opportunity to select the plan for the last two years. He expressed
concern with the proposed purchase of a $7,000.00 mower to cut the 421 median.
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Mr. Barfield was concerned with services that have been cut, especially the cutback on brush and limb pick
up. He stated that although close to one -half million dollars has been taken from the water fund and placed
in the General Fund, the Council is considering a 7% water rate increase as well as an increase in water tap
fees. He further stated that the water and sewer fund should be left alone.
Mr. Barfield stated that the tap on fees are not fairly distributed and Council should look at these fees again.
He again stressed that Council not rob the water and sewer fund to pay the General fund expenses. He
added that this budget is not ready to be voted on.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public.
Mr. Tom Ludwick, City employee stepped forward. He stated that he has worked at the wastewater
treatment plant for twenty -three years. He asked the Council to consider a different alternative in taking
/ the insurance away from the employees, adding that he has worked twenty -three years depending on the
insurance coverage.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more comment from the public. Hearing none, Mayor Oudeh closed
the public hearing and reconvened the regular Council meeting at 7:40 p.m.
CONSENTITEMS
Mayor Oudeh asked if there were any consent items that Council wished to pull for further discussion.
The following consent items were considered by Council.
Minutes- Council considered approval of minutes of the May 6, 2003 meeting.
Minutes- Council considered approval of minutes of the May 12, 2003 Special Call Budget Work Session
meeting.
Tax Releases/Refunds- Council considered approval of Tax Releases/Refunds 490493 (Tax
Releases/Refunds are on file in the Finance Office)
Budget Amendments- Council considered approval of budget amendments 466480.
(Attachment 41)
Averasboro Fire District Contract - Council considered approval of the Fiscal Year 2003 -2004 Averasboro
Fire District Contract. (Attachment #2)
NCFF Sponsorship - Council considered approval of sponsorship for the NC Fallen Firefighters (NCFF)
Foundation, whereby the City of Dunn will contribute $500.00.
Resolution - Council considered approval of an Ad Valorem Tax Bill Resolution authorizing the City Tax
Collector to treat as fully paid principal tax bills that do not exceed $3.00. (Attachment #3)
Motion by Council Member Tart, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve all consent items. Motion
unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR DECISION
FINAL PLAT REVIEW & APPROVAL
GLENEAGLES SUBDIVISION
A. GLENALMOND VILLAS, SECTION H
B. CLUBHOUSE
C. THE CREST, SECTION 2
A request was received from Wellons Construction concerning the request for a Final Plat Approval for
portions of Gleneagles Subdivison, located on the west side of Powell Avenue between Ashe Avenue and
Friendly Road.
The Planning Board met on May 20, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval of this request. Notice
of the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003.
Mayor Pro -Tem Womble asked if any of these plats include Powell Avenue Extension or if it only includes
J the subdivisions off that road. Mr. Uskiewicz responded that this involves the subdivision at this time and
Powell Avenue Extension will have to come back before Council later.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Tart for approval of the Final Plats for
Gleneagles Subdivision, Glenalmond Villas, Section II, the Clubhouse, and The Crest, Section 2, with a
stipulation that the construction bond posted remain intact until construction of water, sewer, storm water
and roads have been completed and approved by the City. Motion unanimously approved.
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REZONING REQUEST
1105 W. CUMBERLAND STREET
(PIN 1516 -29 -9014)
A request was received from Peggy Norris Tyson to rezone the property at 1105 West Cumberland Street.
This property is zoned C -O Commercial Office and is requested to be rezoned to C -3 Highway
Commercial.
The Planning Board met on May 20, 2003 and forwarded a recommendation for approval of the rezoning
request with the stipulation that all non - conforming signs be removed and replaced with conforming signs
and that approval be conditioned upon all necessary permits and licenses being obtained.
Notice of the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003.
Motion by Council Member Tart, seconded by Council Member Sumner to approve the rezoning request
for 1105 West Cumberland Street from C -0 Commercial Office to C -3 Highway Commercial. Motion
unanimously approved.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1112 WEST BROAD STREET
(PIN 1516 -29- 7866.000)
A request was received from Steven and Abbie Wood for a conditional use permit within a C -0
Commercial Office Zoning Classification. This request is to allow a daycare facility at 1112 W. Broad
Street.
The Planning Board met on May 20, 2003 and recommended approval of the request, stating that the
findings are as required in Section 22 -485 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and with a condition that all state
licensing, local licensing, building code and permits be obtained or met.
Notice of the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Robinson to approve the request
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more questions.
Council Member Bass stated that he does not want to deny anybody from having a business in the City, but
he would like to see a more detailed sketch of the proposed daycare, noting that there seems to be a
property dispute with the adjoining properties.
Council Member Tart stated that he does not see a sufficient reason to deny this request.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Robinson to approve the request for a
conditional use permit to allow a daycare facility at 1112 W. Broad Street, stipulating that the findings are
as required in Section 22 -485 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and with a condition that all state licensing, local
licensing, building code and permits be obtained or met. Motion carried 5 -1 (Council Member Bass
voted no).
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1409 S. CLINTON AVENUE
(PIN 1516 -42 -0435)
A request was received by Harnett Trading Company for a conditional use permit within an I -100 Industrial
Zoning Classification. This request is to allow a daycare facility at 1409 S. Clinton Avenue.
The Planning Board met on May 20, 2003 and recommended approval of the request, stating that the
findings are as required in Section 22 -485 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and with a condition that all state
licensing, local licensing, building code and permits be obtained or met.
Notice of the public hearing was duly advertised on May 27, 2003 and June 5, 2003
Motion by Council Member Sumner, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the request for a
conditional use permit to allow a pre - school facility at 1409 S. Clinton Avenue, stipulating that the findings
are as required in Section 22 -485 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and with a condition that all state licensing,
local licensing, building code and permits be obtained or met. Motion unanimously approved.
BUDGET
FY 2003 -2004
Manager Uskiewicz stated that the budget for fiscal year 2003 -2004 has been presented for Council
decision and/or discussion.
Council Member Sumner stated that numerous discussions have been held on the budget.
Motion by Council Member Sumner, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the FY 2003 -2004
budget as presented.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more discussion.
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Council Member Bass stated that they need more time to review the budget.
Council Member Robinson agreed and stated they need to go back and make additional cuts, as opposed to
raising taxes.
Council Member Olds stated that you must have personnel to get services. He added that he had a concern
with the positions that have been cut from the police personnel and would like to see the department
employ more officers.
Council Member Robinson stated that in speaking about services, businesses are complaining about
officers not being seen in the community. He added that would detour a lot of crime. He further stated that
with just two drug enforcement officers, and one of those working with the County, it only leaves one drug
officer working in the City. He stated that one officer cannot handle the drug activity going on in town.
Council Member Olds stated that the City cannot hire a well trained police officer unless they have the
funds. He added that there have been times when the City lost police officers to the Sheriffs Department
due to the pay. He further stated that he is in favor of the budget, noting there is not a lot that can be cut.
Manager Uskiewicz stated that he would like to thank the Council for their deliberations on this budget. He
added that they are trying to bring forth a budget that does accomplish some high priority items, including
inflow /infiltration of the wastewater system. He further stated that this budget does not increase any
personnel, adding the City has sustained cuts over the last two fiscal years. He stated they have tapped into
the fund balance on numerous occasions to balance the operational aspect of the budget.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that this year they are asking to milize $55,107 from the Fund Balance. He added
that the budget was balanced last year by taking over $800,000.00 from the Fund Balance. He further
stated without personnel, services cannot be accomplished effectively.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that announcements for growth development will soon be made, which will aid in
recovering and generating revenues. He added that the re -val hit the County all over. He further stated that
the City's current tax rate of .46 cents is the lowest in the County.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that in regard to further budget cuts, the only area to cut would be central dispatch,
and if the Council does not agree to do that, then the only other area would include employee benefits,
personnel cuts or service cuts.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that this proposed budget does cover all the increases in health insurance for this year.
He added that next year will be a different situation, but the employees need to be made aware that changes
in insurance coverage is forthcoming. He commended the City employees for the job they do.
Mayor Pro -Tem Womble stated they are budgeting $471,000.00 more in additional ad valorem taxes this
year. He added that Benson and Lillington have trimmed their tax rates. He further stated that when the
property owners in Dunn start getting their property taxes in August, they will realize this increase.
Mr. Womble stated that this is the last budget this Council will vote on, adding they have used
approximately two million dollars of the fund balance. He added that this budget still reflects a deficit, and
would have been greater had the transfer from the water fund to the general fund not been increased as it
was. He further stated that he cannot vote for an increase in the property taxes when he knows there are
repetitive expenses in this budget that he feels could be trimmed.
Mr. Womble stated that they have had a lot of discussion over the last month about areas of the budget that
can be trimmed. He added that the economics of Dunn has changed dramatically since this Council was
sworn in, but this Council has not changed fundamentally the town at all, to meet what is going on around
us. He further stated that he challenged those that vote against the tax increase, to come up with
alternatives, to help the City Manager make the changes that need to be made.
Mr. Womble stated that he has made a suggestion which will save the City a substantial sum of money.' He
suggested that this Council not push the financial troubles of the town to the next Council.
Council Member Tart thanked the City Manager for the information he has put together this year, adding
that this year and last year have not been easy. He added that he does not want to see the taxes raised, but
this entire Council has known that this revaluation was coming and this money would probably be used to
balance the budget this year. He further stated that he's not against this budget, and would be willing to go
back through the budget line by line. He stated that they have talked about dispatch and there has not been
a consensus by this Council to move it to Harnett County.
Council Member Bass stated that his decision on this budget is not political, but rather how he feels the
citizens in Dunn feel about the tax increase.
Council Member Robinson stated that he is on this board for the citizens, and will try to make the right
decision, adding that he is willing to work with the City Manager and Council on this budget.
Mayor Oudeh stated that he is willing to meet again to work farther on the budget.
Mayor Pro -Tem Womble stated that the Council needs to give the Manager some direction to find
substantial dollars, because they will not find these dollars by cutting line item by line item.
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Manager Uskiewicz agreed with Mr. Womble, adding that the only thing he can come back with is cuts in
personnel, benefits and services. He added that is the only way to find the dollars they are talking about.
He further stated that the re -val hit everyone, adding that the Town of Benson's tax rate is .56 cents and
each community is unique.
Motion by Council Member Sumner, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the Fiscal Year 2003-
2004 budget as presented. Motion carried 4 -3. (Attachment #4)
AYES
NOES
Sumner
Womble
Olds
Bass
Tart
Robinson
Oudeh
APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AREA & APPROVAL OF REVITALIZATION
TARGET AREA
Manager Uskiewicz stated that this area as identified in the maps received by Council, is different than
what Council is use to. He added they are working with the Downtown Revitalization Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce in looking at ways to esthetically improve the downtown district. He further stated
that they have increased the district in order to increase the impact, adding they are looking at items such as
antique lighting, benches, and decorative sidewalk.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that this committee is asking that the Council identify with them on this much larger
scale. He added that the secondary inner box is a targeted area for the revitalization grant. He further
stated that this has the approval of the Planning Board as well as the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
Motion by Mayor Pro -Tem Womble, seconded by Council Member Sumner to approve the Downtown
Development Area and Revitalization Target Area as proposed in the agenda package. Motion
unanimously approved. (Attachment #5)
ACCEPTANCE OF
RECREATION GRANT
(PARTF)
Manager Uskiewicz stated that this was discussed at the last budget workshop. He added that this grant in
the amount of $250,000.00 has been received, noting the City has two (2) years in which to use this. He
further stated that pledges are up to one -half million dollars toward this proposed recreation center.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Sumner to accept the Recreation Grant
Mayor Oudeh asked if any more discussion
Mayor Pro -Tem Womble stated that he supports the Recreation Center and this grant, but before
committing any money, they need to work with the Recreation Committee, to get a comfort level on the
contributions to the center. He added that maybe the City Attorney can help with this.
Council Member Tart asked Manager Uskiewicz what is the next step if Council approves the grant.
Mr. Uskiewicz responded that the next step would be to meet with the Recreation Committee to get the
dollar amounts, and then begin the architectural design.
Council Member Bass stated that he supports the proposed Recreation Center, but would like to know
where the City plans to get the money to fund the remaining cost to build the Center.
Manager Uskiewicz responded that the City will have to raise a minimum of $250,000.00 to match the
grant. He added that the other remaining money that is not raised by the Recreation committee will come
from the City also, but the City will need to bond it out for twenty to twenty -five years.
Council Member Tart asked about the cost for the plans.
City Engineer Powell responded that the design plan will cost approximately $50,000.00.
Council Member Sumner stated that this Recreation Center is for everyone and he believes the citizens will �^
come through with their pledges.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Sumner to accept the Parks and
Recreation Trust Fund Grant (PARTF) in the amount of $250,000.00 from the State of North Carolina.
Motion unanimously approved.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRE -GRANT APPLICATION
APPROVAL
Manager Uskiewicz stated that the Council is being asked to approve applying for a North Carolina
Governor's Highway Safety Grant. He added that this is a three year grant for personnel and equipment.
He further stated that this grant gives the department the opportunity to hire two officers and also receive
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two fully equipped patrol vehicles. He stated that the two officers assigned will be dedicated to traffic
safety, adding that vehicles will be equipped with radar, video and mobile data computers.
Mr. Uskiewicz stated that if this grant is awarded, it will be brought back before Council fcr acceptance
Motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the Police
Department Pre -Grant Application.
Mayor Oudeh asked if there was any more discussion
Mayor Pro -Tem Womble expressed concern that in the past they have added positions with grants, and
once the grant runs out, the positions continue, resulting in over expenditures.
Manager Uskiewicz stated that if the grant is approved, they can discuss more specifics with regard to
( continuing these positions.
Motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the Pre -Grant
Application for the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Grant. Motion unanimously approved.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Manager Uskiewicz deferred this agenda item to City Clerk, Debra West. The following board
appointments were made:
Motion by Council Member Tart, seconded by Council Member Bass to make the following appointment to
the ABC Board. Motion unanimously approved.
Term Begins Term Ends
Charles Smith -800 West Carr St. -Dunn June 30, 2003 June 30, 2006
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tern Womble, seconded by Council Member Sumner to make the following re-
appointment to the Dunn Housing Authority. Motion unanimously approved.
Term Begins Term Ends
Shirley Sinclair -402 N. Ellis Ave. -Dunn June 30, 2003 June 30, 2008
Mayor Oudeh appointed Charles McNeill (Tenant Appointment Year by Year) to the Dunn Housing
Authority with term ending June 30, 2004.
Motion by Mayor Pro -Tem Womble, seconded by Council Member Olds to make the following re-
appointment to the Library Board. Motion unanimously approved.
Term Begins Term Ends
Martha Goff -1003 N. Ellis Ave. -Dunn June 30, 2003 June 30, 2006
Mrs. West advised Council that there is one library vacancy remaining. Mayor Oudeh asked that this
vacancy be advertised.
APPROVAL OF ASBESTOS
INSPECTION FEES
Manager Uskiewicz stated that when structures are burned for training purposes, asbestos inspection/testing
was done by Central Carolina Community College. He added that the college will no longer offer this
service effective July 1, 2003 and asks that the cost of asbestos inspection/testing for the live training be
passed on to the property owner for payment.
Motion by Council Member Robinson, seconded by Council Member Bass to approve that the cost
associated with asbestos inspection/testing for structures used for live fire training be passed to the property
owner for payment. Motion unanimously approved.
PROPOSED REVISIONS
PLANNING BOARD
Manager Uskiewicz stated that the Council is being asked to approve the attached provisions of the
Planning Board.
4 These provisions concern the Planning Board membership as it relates to the number of representation from
the ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) area.
City Attorney Pope stated that this provision calls for a public hearing to be called at the July 10 meeting.
Motion by Council Member Tart, seconded by Council Member Robinson to call for a public hearing on
July 10, 2003, to consider the proposed revisions to the Planning Board. Motion unanimously approved.
Mayor Oudeh allowed a citizen to address the Council.
Mr. Ronnie Warren stepped forward and stated that on June 1, 2003, he went to the City Manager's Officer
to fill out a form to come to this Council Meeting for the purpose of explaining that his car was involved in
an accident with a Police car on March 16, 2003. He added that he had heard nothing from the insurance
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company. He further stated that his car, which is a classic, has been in storage inside and the storage bill is
already over $1500.00.
Mr. Warren stated that after talking with the City Manager, he received a letter from the insurance company
stating that because there was a discrepancy in the reports from the Police Department, himself and a
witness, they were not responsible for fixing his car. He asked that the Council read this packet of
information. He further stated that he has talked to the Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles
and was told that their policy was that if one of their vehicles was involved in a wreck, they call someone
else to investigate it. He stated that he was told that most cities do not investigate their own wrecks.
Mr. Warren stated that because of what was written in the report, the insurance denied his claim. He added
that he wanted the Council to know that the City has left him no choice and his attorney will handle this
issue from this point on.
CIP (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN)
ADOPTION
Manager Uskiewicz stated that with approval of the CIP, it will score additional points for the Rural Center
Grant. He added that this is the next step in the Rural Center Grant approval. Council was presented this
booklet.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Sumner to adopt the Capital Improvement
Plan as presented by City Engineer, Ed Powell. Motion unanimously approved.
WATER CONSERVATION POLICY
Manager Uskiewicz stated that as part of the Rural Center Grant, there is a need to score additional points
by having a water conservation policy on file. He added that they are not implementing any procedures at
this time, but they need to adopt it as part of the Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion by Council Member Olds, seconded by Council Member Sumner to approve the water conservation
policy. Motion unanimously approved. (Attachment #6)
TART PARK
FENCE PURCHASE
Manager Uskiewicz stated that there were concerns about fencing at Tart Park. He added that before
Council is three bids for fencing. He further stated that the recommendation is to award the bid to
Blackmon's Fence Company, due to the fact that they are a local dealer that the City has used before.
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Motion by Council Member Sumner, seconded by Council Member Olds to award the bid for fencing at
Tart Park to Blackmon's Fence Company in the amount of $2,675.00 and approve the attached budget
amendment #90. Motion unanimously approved. (Attachment #7)
Manager Uskiewicz left the Council Meeting at 8:40 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Council Member Sumner, seconded by Council Member Robinson to go into Closed
Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143 - 318.11 to consult with the City Attorney about pending litigation at
8:40 p.m.
Closed Session
No action was taken during the Closed Session. By unanimous consent, the Closed Session
adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Bass, seconded by Council Member Olds to approve the minutes taken
by Attorney P. Tilghman Pope of the June 12, 2003 Closed Session. Motion unanimously approved.
Mayor Oudeh reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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With no further discussion, the following burial rights were executed
1. Mrs. Sarah Matthews and her heirs, Block 5, Lot 88, Spaces 5 -8, Resthaven Cemetery. (Duplicate
Deed)
2. Edith Blue and her heirs, Block 13, Lot 58, Space 7, Resthaven Cemetery.
3. John Hicks, Jr. and his heirs, Block 11, Lot 40, Space 6, Resthaven Cemetery.
4. Dafford Funeral Home and their heirs, Block 15, Lot 19, Spaces 5 -6, Resthaven Cemetery.
5. Dafford Funeral Home and their heirs, Block 15, Lot 32, Space 1, Resthaven Cemetery.
6. Walter Henry Blue and his heirs, Block 11, Lot 1, Space 3, Resthaven Cemetery.
7. Freddie Williams and her heirs, Block 15, Lot 10, Space 3, Resthaven Cemetery.
8. Virginia S. Wynn and her heirs, Block 13, Lot 2, Spaces 5 -8, Resthaven Cemetery.
9. Payton Funeral Home and their heirs, Block 13, Lot 13, Space 2, Resthaven Cemetery.
With no furtherG�ipgff Ud�scuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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Debra G. West
City Clerk