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Fuquay-Varina Town Board Meeting Minutes Book - Page Fuquay-Varina Town Board Meeting April 3, 2023 J. Blake Massengill, Mayor Larry Smith, Mayor Pro-Tem William H. Harris, Commissioner The Regular Meeting of the Fuquay-Varina Town Marilyn B. Gardner, Commissioner Bryan Haynes, Commissioner Board scheduled for Monday April 3, 2023, at 7:00 Vacant Seat - Commissioner Adam G. Mitchell, Town Manager p.m. was held at the Fuquay-Varina Town Hall, 134 Mark D. Matthews, Assistant Town Manager N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. James (Jim) E. Seymour, Assistant Town Manager Rose H. Rich, Town Clerk James S. Adcock, III, Town Attorney In attendance were Mayor Blake Massengill, Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Smith, and Commissioners Marilyn Gardner (arrived at 7:29), William Harris, and Bryan Haynes. Also in attendance were Town Manager Adam Mitchell, Assistant Town Manager Mark Matthews, Assistant Town Manager Jim Seymour, Town Clerk Rose Rich, Town Attorney James Adcock, IT Director Scott Clark, and various other department directors. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Massengill called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Smith provided the invocation and Fire Chief Jim Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. VIRTUAL MEETING PROTOCOL Town Manager Adam Mitchell reviewed the meeting protocol noting that the meeting was both in- person and live streamed on the Town’s YouTube Channel and Facebook. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3A The March 21, 2023, Town Board of Commissioners Regular Scheduled meeting. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Harris MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (3-0) PRESENTATIONS 4A Recognition - Charles Turner Revels, Jr. - Revels Turf and Tractor Mayor Massengill recognized Charles Turner Revels, Jr. of Revels Turf and Tractor for having 50 years of business achievements and for being an industry leader in the turf care business. He presented Mr. Revels with a proclamation and a Key to The City. Also, Siva Sundaresan, Factory Manager of John Deere Turf Care Manufacturing gave accolades to Mr. Turner Revels and he stated that Mr. Revels is the principal dealer for Quality Equipment and one of the largest John Deere Golf and Sports dealers in the world. He stated that Turner Revels is a person who is always willing to support, counsel or mentor anyone. He thanked Mr. Turner for his support of John Deere Turf Care Manufacturing and all his accomplishments in becoming an industry leader. Mayor Massengill recognized several members of the Turner Revels’ family including his wife, Diane Revels, son Anthony Revels and grandchildren who were in attendance. He thanked Mr. Revels for his hard work and dedication to the industry. PUBLIC COMMENTS 5A No one chose to speak during public comments. ITEMS PREVIOUSLY TABLED 6A There were no items previously table for the April 3, 2023, Town Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A Abandonment of Public Right-of-Way - Resolution Ordering the Close of a Portion of Ideal Lane - (SC-2023-01) Purpose – To consider a resolution ordering the closure of a portion of Ideal Lane, approximately 985 linear feet, following an application submitted by FV Retail, LLC. Staff Comments – Planning Director Pam Davison entered the agenda abstract and supporting documents for this agenda item into the official record of the Town. She then provided general information about the agenda item and made the following remarks. Petitioner, FV Retail, LLC has requested to close approximately 985 feet of the right-of-way of Ideal Lane from its terminus at the Norfolk Southern Railroad right-of-way to the right-of-way at the intersection of North Main Street, which is being reserved for the future construction of Wallace Adcock Boulevard in association with the retail/commercial Gold Leaf Crossing shopping center project. The abandonment request is to permanently abandon the right-of-way to improve the site's viability for future development. As required by law, the Town Clerk has informed the public of the Town's intent to close a portion of Ideal Lane by publication in the Wake Weekly news once a week for four successive weeks. In addition, the public hearing notice advised the public that a hearing would be held on April 3, 2023. Further, by certified mail, all abutting property owners were advised by a letter of the Town's intent to close a portion of Ideal Lane and an attached resolution showing the April 3, 2023, public hearing date. The public right-of-way includes a partially improved street, public utilities (sanitary sewer to be moved with future development), and a stub street that does not provide primary access to inhabited properties. The homes remaining on the property will be removed with the future development of the Gold Leaf Crossing project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been notified of the intention to close the right-of-way and will be notified of the abandonment resolution with the order to close upon approval. In addition, the Wake County Public School System has also confirmed that the subject street or right-way is not part of a bus route. As a result of this abandonment request, if approved, management and staff do not anticipate any impact on Town services. Further, the closing of the right-of-way is not contrary to the public interest, and no individual owning property in the vicinity of the public right-of-way would be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress to their property. Based on the evaluation of the proposed street closing request, management, and staff are recommending that the Town Board adopt a resolution ordering the closing of a portion of Ideal Lane, approximately 985 linear feet from its terminus at the Norfolk Southern Railroad right-of- way to the right-of-way at the intersection of N. Main Street which is being reserved for the future Wallace Adcock Boulevard roadway construction project. With this action, a public hearing was scheduled for April 3, 2023, to consider a resolution closing this right-of-way. Public Hearing – The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in favor of the abandonment of public right-of-way. John Francese, 1844 N. Main Street spoke in opposition and requested that the closure be extended past his mailbox. Miguel Fuentes, 2908 Elm Street, Willow Spring spoke in opposition and requested that the proposed right-of-way not be closed so that the two fields can continue to be used for soccer activities on Sundays. Mark Smith of Burton Engineering, 5950 Fairview Road, stated that the proposed closure of the portion of the right-of-way would not take place until after Mr. Francese has moved out of his home at 1844 N. Main Street. The public hearing was closed. Discussion – Mayor Massengill asked management to address the comments that were made during the public hearing. Town Manager Mitchell stated that he would suggest that the item be continued until the April 18, 2023, Town Board Meeting so that staff can verify that coordination with development, property residents, and users of the property.  Recommendation – Item to be continued until the April 18, 2023, Town Board meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Harris SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (3-0) 7B Voluntary Annexation Petition - Brandon Ridge Farms, LLC - 2475 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - PIN 0689342106 - ANX-2023-01 Purpose – To consider an annexation ordinance extending the corporate limits of the Town of Fuquay-Varina following receipt of a petition for voluntary annexation of property owned by Brandon Ridge Farms, located at 2475 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC, PIN 0689342106, containing approximately 2.77 acres, and to approve the Declaration of Annexation Agreement. Staff Comments – Planning Director Pam Davison entered the agenda abstract and supporting documents for this agenda item into the official record of the Town. She then provided information about the agenda item by making the following remarks. The property is non-contiguous to the Town's corporate limits, containing 2.77 acres. Town water is available, but sewer is not available to the property. A fire flow test resulted in an adequate fire flow of 1,318 gallons per minute. The subject property will be served with Town sanitation and recycling services. The petitioner has signed an annexation agreement related to the provision of Town services. At the March 21, 2023, meeting, the Town Board instructed the Town Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the applicant's petition for voluntary annexation. The Town Clerk certified that the petition was sufficient and met the requirements prescribed by the North Carolina General Statutes. The Town Board also adopted a resolution setting the public hearing for the April 3, 2023, Town Board meeting.  Public Hearing – The public hearing was opened. Wayne Mauldin of Mauldin-Watkins Surveying, 139 N. Main Street, spoke in favor of the voluntary annexation petition on behalf of the property owner. No one spoke in opposition to the request. The public hearing was closed. Discussion – There was no discussion from members of the Town Board regarding this matter. Recommendation – Adopt the annexation ordinance to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Fuquay-Varina to include property owned by Brandon Ridge Farms, LLC located at 2475 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - PIN 0689342106 (ANX-2023-01) and to approve the Declaration of Annexation Agreement as presented and recommended. Ordinance No. N-23-07 MOTION: Commissioner Harris SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (3-0) 7C Public Hearing and Adoption of Two-Thirds General Obligation Bond Order Purpose – To hold a public hearing on the Bond Order to issue Two-Thirds GO Bonds in the amount of $1,650,000, followed by considering a Bond Order for adoption. Staff Comments – Finance Director JoAnne Crabtree entered the agenda abstract and supporting documents for this agenda item into the official record of the Town. She then provided information about the agenda item by making the following remarks. (During this time, Commissioner Gardner arrived at the meeting at 7:29 pm.) NCGS 159-49 allows a local government to issue non-voted General Obligation (GO) debt in an amount of up to two-thirds of the amount its outstanding G.O. indebtedness was reduced in the preceding fiscal year. The two-thirds bond capacity for FY 22-23 has been calculated at $ 1,653,333. The Town’s long-range capital improvement plan contemplates funding for a wide variety of projects and calls for funding those projects using the multiple tools available to the Town. The Town is planning a bond issuance in May 2023 which will include funding for public recreation facilities (Community Center North), transportation projects, and public utility projects. Two-thirds bonds may be issued for any public facility project; therefore, this tool will provide a funding mechanism to support either of these three project types at the lowest borrowing cost, thereby providing funding flexibility pending the receipt of construction bids. For this reason, the Town's financial advisors and staff are recommending the Town seek LGC approval of this authority to fund public building projects. The authorization of issuance will give an additional funding source in the event bids for various Town projects are greater than the original financing plans. Upon close of the public hearing, management and staff are recommending the Town Board adopt the Bond Order and approve the resolution to publish notice of the Bond Order adoption. The Town's two-thirds debt capacity for the current fiscal year is $1,653,333 for which an application to LGC has been filed to issue $1,650,000 in G.O. bonds before June 30, 2023. When sold at the same time as the planned General Obligation Bond issuance, this action will allow the Town to complete planned borrowing to fund projects at the lowest financing cost to the taxpayer. Public Hearing – The public hearing was opened. No one spoke in opposition to the request. The public hearing was closed. Discussion – There was no discussion from members of the Town Board regarding this matter. Recommendation – Adopt Bond Orders to issue Two-Thirds GO Bonds in the amount not to exceed $1,650,000 and approve a Board resolution to publish a notice of Bond Order adoption. Resolution No. 23-1797 MOTION: Commissioner Haynes SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (4-0) CONSENT AGENDA 8A. Voluntary Annexation Petition - Jessica and Chuan Sun Chou - 1809 NC 42 Hwy, Willow Spring, NC - PIN 0677908058 - ANX-2023-03 Purpose – To consider the adoption of a resolution instructing the Town Clerk to investigate an annexation petition and to adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for April 18, 2023, following the receipt of the petition for voluntary annexation of property owned by Jessica and Chuan Sun Chou containing a total of approximately 1.21 acres. Recommendation – Adopt the resolution instructing the Town Clerk to investigate the voluntary annexation petition and adopt the resolution setting the public hearing for April 18, 2023, for property owned by Jessica and Chuan Sun Chou - ANX-2023-03, as presented and recommended. Resolution No. 23-1798 Resolution No. 23-1799 8B. Utility Agreement Allocation Request - Hilltop Needmore Elementary School Purpose – To consider a Utility Agreement Allocation Request for the Hilltop Needmore Elementary School. Recommendation – Approve the recommended utility allocation request for 12,000 gpd water and 12,000 gpd sewer for the Hilltop Needmore Elementary School, as presented and recommended. 8C. Utility Agreement Allocation Request - The Crossings Apartments Phase 6 & 7 Purpose – To consider a Utility Agreement Allocation Request for The Crossing Apartments - Phases 6 & 7. Recommendation – Approve the recommended Utility Agreement Allocation Request for 81,040 gpd water and 81,040 gpd sewer for the Crossing Apartments, Phases 6 & 7, as presented and recommended. 8D. Utility Agreement Allocation Request - South Lakes AR-1 Purpose – To consider a Utility Agreement Allocation Request for the South Lakes AR-1 subdivision. Recommendation – Approve the recommended Utility Agreement Allocation Request for 15,120 gpd water and 12,600 gpd sewer for the South Lakes AR-1, 42-Lots, as presented and recommended. 8E. Special Event Application and Amplified Sound Permit Request – National Day of Prayer – May 04, 2023 Purpose – To consider approval of a special event application and amplified sound permit for the National Day of Prayer event, scheduled for May 04, 2023. Recommendation – Approve the special event application and amplified sound permit request for the National Day of Prayer event scheduled for May 04, 2023, as presented, and recommended. 8F. Special Event Application and Amplified Sound Permit - Fainting Goat - Youth Band Concert - April 29, 2023 Purpose – To consider a special event application and amplified sound permit request for the Youth Band Concert at Fainting Goat Brewery scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023, as presented and recommended. Recommendation – Approve the special event and amplified sound permit request for the Youth Band Concert event at Fainting Goat Brewery scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023. 8G. Budget Amendment - Recognize Insurance Proceeds - Police Department - Vehicle Repairs to Police Unit #232 - BA-23-44 - $4,922.  Purpose – To consider a budget amendment that recognizes insurance proceeds/restitution in the amount of $4,922 for repairs to the Fuquay-Varina Police Department Police Patrol Unit # 232. Recommendation – Approve Budget Amendment BA-23-44 as presented and recommended. A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda Items 8A-8G. MOTION Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Harris MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (4-0) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 9A There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 10A Closure of 2018 Transportation Projects and Project Ordinance for Design of Transportation Bond Projects Purpose – To close completed Transportation projects, de-obligate State grants we will not receive and reallocate available funds for design of various 2021 GO Transportation projects. Staff Comments – Finance Director JoAnne Crabtree and Engineering Director Matt Poling entered the agenda abstract and supporting documents for this agenda item into the official record of the Town. They provided information about the agenda item by making the following remarks. The Town has completed the NW Judd Parkway, NE Judd/Main Intersection, and Purfoy/Old Honeycutt Intersection roadway projects. Due to the persistence of the Town's Engineering Department, these projects were all managed and completed under budget, which produced cost savings for both the State and Town. Due to these project cost savings, Town funds are available for reallocation towards other Town transportation projects. Also, as a result, the State grant funds designated for these projects will be de-obligated. In 2021, the citizens of Fuquay-Varina approved $20 million in Transportation Bonds for various transportation-related projects. During this year's Town Board Retreat, the Town Board decided to advance seven new transportation improvement projects using the 2021 Transportation Bond funding. To advance the design of these new projects, management recommends using the remaining funds from previously completed transportation projects towards the design of these new seven transportation priority projects. At this time, management and staff recommend funding the design of four of the seven priority projects and assigning funding for the design of the remaining three projects. The first four transportation priority projects include (with design costs): 1) SE Judd Parkway/Angier Road Intersection Improvements ($300,000) 2) Bass Lake/Sunset/Hilltop Needmore Intersection Improvements ($410,000) 3) Old Honeycutt Road & Kennebec Road Intersection Improvements ($200,000) 4) Hwy 55 & James Slaughter Road Intersection Improvements ($300,000) Management recommends reallocating $830,120 in unspent previously completed project funds towards the Additional Design and Easements Transportation project where they will be set aside to support the design of the three remaining priority transportation projects: 5) Purfoy Rd. & Holland Road Operational Improvements 6) Old Honeycutt Rd. & Hwy 55 Operational Improvements 7) Hilltop Needmore Rd. & Johnson Pond Rd. Operational Improvements Design cost estimates for the three remaining projects have not yet been determined. Town staff intends to return these three remaining projects to the Town Board for consideration in June to establish project funds for their design. For all seven projects, once the design is completed and construction bids are received, project ordinances for their construction will be established with funding from the sale of 2021 GO Transportations Bonds previously authorized.  NW Judd Parkway, NE Judd/Main Intersection, and Purfoy/Old Honeycutt Intersection were all completed well under the budget for each project. State Grant funding of $2,175,963 will not be needed and de-obligated with the State. Another $2,040,120 of Town funding is available from these projects and is proposed to be reallocated for the design of future Transportation Bond projects. Of this amount, $627,754 is available from unspent 2018 Transportation General Obligation Bond Proceeds and $1,412,366 is available from unspent cash originally transferred from the General Fund. Discussion – Mayor Massengill thanked Engineering Director Matt Poling for bringing four of the seven projects that was discussed at the recent Board Retreat and that these projects are the ones that citizens have also recognized as areas that need improvements. Mayor Massengill asked about the timeline for construction on these projects. Engineering Director Matt Poling stated that they should be under construction by next year. Recommendation – Approve the Project Ordinance to close 2018 Transportation Projects and Project Ordinance to establish reallocation of remaining funds for the design of various transportation projects with an intent to reimburse the general fund share from 2021 Transportation Bond funds. Ordinance No. N-23-08 Ordinance No. N-23-09 MOTION: Commissioner Gardner SECOND: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (4-0) 10B Project Ordinance - Police Department - Workstation Additions Purpose – To consider approval of a project ordinance to fund the renovation of the police department for additional patrol workstations. Staff Comments – Police Chief Brandon Medina entered the agenda abstract and supporting documents for this agenda item into the official record of the Town. He then provided information about the agenda item by making the following remarks.  As the town continues to experience growth in workload that follows residential and commercial expansion in the community, the Police Department and other town departments have continued to add highly qualified staff to provide high levels of service. With the hiring of new police officers, the need for additional patrol supervision has increased to ensure the department maintains the proper span of control. Patrol supervisors recently promoted have no dedicated workspaces to conduct their required supervisory duties and responsibilities. The proposed project ordinance allows for an increase of patrol supervisor workstations to be located within the patrol division area of the police department and within a reasonable cost. For these reasons, management and staff recommend approval. A project ordinance in the amount $40,100 is recommended for this project. $40,100 from Investment Income Revenues 040-0000-3831-000 are appropriated for the Police Station Renovations project 040-4190-6006-630 in the amount of $40,100. The total overall budget is $40,100.00 and breaks down as follows: Patrol Workstations- $22,500 (PMC Commercial Interiors) Electrical Work- $4500 Monitor/Docking Station Combos (8) - $4600 Network Drops for Workstations/Relocation of BWC Docks- $8500 Discussion – Mayor Massengill stated that with the department is growing and he thanked Police Chief Brandon Medina for being proactive and putting this together. Recommendation – Approve a project ordinance in the amount of $40,100 for the Police Department renovations project to support the addition of patrol supervisor workstations. Ordinance No. N-23-10 MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Haynes MOTION RESULTS: Passed Unanimously (4-0) OTHER BUSINESS 11A Manager’s Report Town Manager Adam Mitchell gave the following updates:  o Fire Department – The Fire Department had career ladder moves for Nicholas Holman from Firefighter I to Firefighter II, and Captain Steven Weaver has obtained his Fire Inspector Level One Certification. o Police Department– Corporal Megan Doxsie has completed the Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development declaring her a Five Star Credible Leader. He also reported that Police Chief Brandon Medina completed the third Police Chief Institute hosted by the NC Justice Academy to educate police chiefs. o Planning Department – The Planning Department and Engineering Department has put out a request for qualifications for the Community Transportation Plan Update. o Parks and Recreation Department– The Parks and Recreation Department has recently hired David DeCanto as Park and Maintenance Worker and Chandler Gatch as Recreation Center Assistant. o IT Department – Director Scott Clark and System Administrator Patrick Petty are participating in a tactical cyber exercise being held by the NC National Guard this week. o Public Work Department – The Public Works Department has been working with NCDOT to install new speed limit and school zone signage on Herbert Aikens Road near the Herbert Aikens Elementary and Middle School. Also, the Street Department is working to install a pedestrian crossing on Purfoy Road in the Del Webb Carolina Gardens subdivision. Town Manager Mitchell reported that tomorrow staff will be meeting with the Town’s financial consultants and the bond rating agencies to establish ratings for the general obligation bond for the community center. He thanked Finance Director JoAnne Crabtree for her work and efforts to work with the financial consulting team to get all this information prepared for tomorrow. 11B Project Status Report – April 2023 11C Coffee with a Cop - HNTPP Clubhouse - 4621 Shady Greens Drive - Monday April 10, 2023 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am 11.D Fire Department Station No. 4 - Topping Out Ceremony - Tuesday April 11, 2023, at 2:30 pm 11.E FM2FV Concert - Liquid Pleasure - Thursday April 13, 2023 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Centennial Park 11.F Arts Center - Thursday April 13, 2023, at 7:00 pm - Downtown Jazz: Sirens of Song-Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn & Nina Simone, featuring Shana Tucker 11.G Arts Center - Saturday April 15, 2023, at 7:30 pm - Who Hijacked my Fairytale, featuring comedian Kelly Swanson 11.H Budget Workshop - Monday April 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Town Hall Board Room 11.I Arts Center - Saturday April 29, 2023, at 7:30 pm - Rodney Marsalis and The Philadelphia Big Brass BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Gardner apologized for being late, she stated that she was not feeling well. Commissioner Harris stated that he attended the Congressional City Conference in Washington DC last week. He reported that he had a chance to be with other elected officials throughout the country. He stated that a lot of the common themes were economic development, workforce development, mental health, and substance abuse. He also reported that he had a chance to meet with Senator Tom Tillis, Senator Ted Bud and Representative Valerie Foushee on how to promote the extensions of the American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also talked about continuing to encourage and support of local law enforcement funding for municipalities. Commissioner Haynes stated that he also attended the Congressional City Conference last week. He reported that one of the issues that was discussed was about the high homeless population and the fact that senior citizens now lead in this category because of being on fixed incomes and the lack of affordable housing. He stated that he enjoyed attending the Growers Market this past weekend. He reported that the TJ Maxx Grand Opening was a huge success. He also stated that it is Child Abuse Prevention Month and on Wednesday he will be wearing blue in honor of the occasion. He reported that he is still working with area churches to make sure all students can be fed during the summer school break. Mayor Pro-Tem Smith had no comments. Mayor Massengill stated that TJ Maxx had a successful grand opening. He reported that he attended the Growers Market, and they will have their grand opening on Saturday, April 15th. He stated that the Easter Egg Hunt and Downtown Candy Hop were both successful events and he enjoyed seeing all the children out and participating. He reported that he had a meeting with CAMPO on all the Town’s projects that are coming up and hopes to bring some information back to the Town Board soon. The following items are Mayor Massengill’s past and future events: Past Events 3/22 – Meals on Wheels 3/24 – Metro Mayor’s Call 3/29 – Topping Out Ceremony – Fire Station #4 3/31 – Metro Mayor’s Call 4/1 – Opening Day at the Grower Market 4/1 – Easter Egg Hung 4/1 – Downtown Candy Hop Upcoming Events 4/7 – Metro Mayor’s Call 4/10 – Coffee with a Cop 4/10 – Herbert Akins Middle School Ribbon Cutting 4/10 – Fire Department Topping Out Ceremony 4/11 – Lincoln Heights Elementary School Presentation Reduce Food Waste 4/11 – Keynote Speaker – Southern Wake Youth Leadership Graduation 4/13 – FM2FV Concert 4/13 – Guest Speaker – American Legion Post 116 4/14 – Metro Mayor’s Call 4/15 – Grand Opening – Grower Market 4/15 – Curated Craft Market 4/15 – Arts Center Show – Who Hijacked my Fairytale Comedian Kelly Swanson 4/16 – National Mustang Day 2023 Cruise 4/16 – Junior Women’s Club – Grand Opening Story Walk Exhibit 4/18 – Wake County Mayor’s Association Meeting CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) - Attorney Client Privilege and N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) Property Acquisition and Disposition. A motion was made to conduct a closed session meeting at 7:59 p.m. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Harris MOTION RESULT: Passed Unanimously (4-0) RETURN TO OPEN SESSION____________ The Town Board returned to Open Session at 8:51 p.m. with one item to report out. Town Manager Mitchell recommended the following motion as discussed in closed session to authorize an additional full-time employee position (1) in the Finance Department for a Customer Service Representative. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Gardner MOTION RESULT: Passed Unanimously (4-0) ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Smith SECOND: Commissioner Gardner MOTION RESULT: Passed Unanimously (4-0) The minutes from the April 3, 2023, Town Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting are adopted this 18th day of April in the year 2023 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. FUQUAY-VARINA, NORTH CAROLINA J. Blake Massengill, Mayor ATTEST (TOWN SEAL) Rose H. Rich, Town Clerk