Town Council Meeting

TOWN OF HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, April 12, 2021 @ 7:30 P.M. The Town of Hertford convened their regular town council meeting on April 12, 2021 at the Town of Hertford Community Center at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Earnell Brown and the invocation was given by Mayor Earnell Brown. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Councilman Quentin Jackson, Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges, Mayor Earnell Brown, Councilman Frank Norman, Councilman Jerry Mimlitsch. STAFF PRESENT Town Manager Pamela Hurdle, Olga Simpson, Town Clerk, Chief Brown, and an Officer. OTHERS PRESENT Frank Jaklic, Clifton D. Jenkins, Sandra O. Anderson, Kim Brinn, Sara E. Winslow, Murielle Harmon, Susan Cox, Gracie Felton, Vanora Brothers, Connie Brothers, Facebook viewers, and Zoom Audience. ANNOUNCEMENTS After the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Brown began the meeting with two announcements: She welcomed the new town clerk, Olga Simpson, who was present for her first council meeting. Mayor Brown gave comments of appreciation for her being at the meeting and stated Council looks forward to working with her. Mayor Brown gave directions to alternative restrooms since the usual ones used were blocked off for repairs. QUORUM A quorum of (5) was present and established. ADJUSTMENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA No adjustments were made to the agenda. No discussion. Councilman Mimlitsch Motioned to approve agenda. Councilman Jackson Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay). The Motion to approve the agenda was unanimous (5-0). APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 8, 2021 (Regular Council Meeting). March 9, 2021 (Finance Committee Meeting). March 19, 2021 (Special Call Meeting). March 22, 2021 (GB Budget Meeting). March 23, 2021 (Pay Study Meeting). Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 1 of 10 Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Councilman Mimlitsch Seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay), Councilman Norman (Abstain), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay). The Motion to approve the minutes as presented passed (5-0). CONSENT AGENDA There was no Consent Agenda. SCHEDULED BUSINESS Ordinance 4.12.2021-3 HHI-Friday Night Stroll Event & Road Closure (Ms. Susan Cox) Ms. Susan Cox came before the council to request that they grant permission for three Friday Night Stroll events and that the road be closed from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Ms. Cox asked if all businesses and restaurants could stay open so that people could dine. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges suggested that Council approve the ordinance reflecting extension of time for that night. Manager Hurdle gave her approval of modifying the ending time as 10:00 pm for the July 9, 2021 event. Point of Order-Councilman Norman. Councilman Norman objected to a motion being made and moving forward with a vote prior to all council members having the opportunity to speak on the matter. After discussion, Councilman Norman Motioned to approve Friday Night Stroll Event and Road Closure. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay). Mayor Brown (Yay). The Council unanimously approved (Ordinance 4.12.2021-3), Friday Night Stroll and Road Closure (5-0). Approval from NCDOT will have to be obtained for this event. As soon as approval from NCDOT is acquired, Manager Hurdle will report back to Council. Subsequently, the matter does not have to come back before the council. CITIZENS CONCERNS Mr. Frank Jaklic Mr. Jaklic presented his request for the approval of Dine, Drink, and Dance at the Waterfront on May 15, 2021, and added an additional event called Putt Putt for Polio. The event is designed primarily for the family and adults. The purpose is to create some awareness, provide entertainment, to stamp out polio, and inform the public of what Mr. Jaklic’s organization is doing. The mandated precautions will be adhered to. Councilman Norman Motioned to Approve the Putt Putt and Dine, Drink, Dance events for May 15, 2021 at the Waterfront. Councilman Memlitsch Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Mayor (Yay), Councilman Norman (Absolutely), Councilman Memlitsch (Yay). The Motion to approve the Dine, Drink, and Dance and Putt Putt for Polio events passed unanimously (5-0). Council discussed the rule of not responding to citizens in council meetings. Councilmen Jackson and Norman objected, and stated Council never approved the rule. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 2 of 10 Murielle Harmon Ms. Harmon came before the council with two questions: One, who monitors the disposal of the cuttings and debris by lawn cutters? On her street alone, there were two incidents of contractors who had performed yard work and placed cuttings on the curb on her street in the past three weeks. She gave suggestions and recommendations to address the issue. Her second question was regarding updated utility information. If citizens do not attend the meetings or go to the town webpage, how will they acquire information? She felt council members have the judiciary responsibility to inform citizens in as many ways as possible and not rely totally on technology. Council Norman’s response was that it is the responsibility of Council members to inform and make citizens aware of public information. CONTINUED BUSINESS Resolution 4.12.2021-1 (Establish the Youth Center in the Hertford Community Center) Point of Order Councilman Jackson-The motion regarding Resolution 4.12.2021 needs to be re-stated because Council voted 4-1 the resolution could not come back in that form, but in a recall and asked that the resolution be read. The resolution cannot be brought back once it has already been resolved. Councilman Norman expressed Council members have benefitted, “the few at the expense of the many”. Attached will be a transcript of Councilman Norman’s concerns regarding this issue. Council members disagreed whether there was a time frame or not and if the vote affirmed the youth center should never come up again. Councilman Jackson has requested the audio recording of that meeting to be released at the next meeting, since Councilman Jackson and Councilman Norman challenged the accuracy of the minutes, despite their approval. Councilman Jackson has requested Manager Hurdle email him in writing when his public request would be satisfied, since he has made the request four times and has not yet received it. No Motion or vote was taken on this matter. Resolution 4.12.2021-2-Changing Monthly Regular Sessions Time via Ordinance Amendment. According to Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges, the change in time was to allow more time for the Council business. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Motioned to approve the change of time for starting the regular session one and a half hours earlier. The resolution was put forth and a motion to approve the resolution was up for discussion. Councilman Norman objected to the change in the time for a number of reasons and Councilman Norman wanted the record to reflect that the change in the ordinance was self-serving, which benefit the few at the expense of the many. Councilman Jackson noted there has always been a regular and work session in the town of Hertford. Council times and dates were already established. Councilman Mimlitsch stated the time change was to enable the citizens to stay for the entirety of the meetings. Councilman Norman suggested the way to solve the problem of the meetings going long is to use proper procedure, utilize the 10-minute time limit, and table matters for discussion at the next meeting. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 3 of 10  **Note: After listening several times, Clerk Simpson heard no one Second the Motion on the audio recording. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Nay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Norman (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay). Resolution 4.12.2021-2 to change the time from 7:30 pm to 6:00 pm for Regular Session passed (3-2). Attorney Gallop read Section 5 of the Charter which gives Council the authority to change the time by resolution via Ordinance Amendment. Council changed the ordinance. TOWN PROPERTIES Manager Hurdle presented three properties for discussion by Council. Since, there were different properties, Council discussed them separately as suggested by Councilman Norman. The first and second were discussed together and the third was discussed alone. The Sale of Town Property to a Private Citizen or Business A private business, Coastal Carolina Homebuilders wants to purchase town acreage of less than .03 to allow outdoor dining and socializing behind their business. Mr. Steve Gunther would like for the council to approve the sale of the property to him. Town Manager Hurdle wants approval from the Council for her and Attorney Gallop to forth with the bidding process of the first two properties. Councilman Norman objected to the price suggested by Coastal Carolina Homebuilders and asked if Council could set a floor amount. He was concerned about selling the property for its tax value as well as setting precedent. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Motioned that Council accept as a starting bid the offer made and direct Manager Hurdle and Attorney Gallop to follow the processes as outlined today, mark it as time is of the essence, and publish the notice in the Daily Advance. The Motion was Seconded by Councilman Mimlitsch. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Norman (Nay), Mayor Brown (Yay). The Motion to accept as a starting bid the offer made and direct Manager Hurdle with Attorney Gallop to follow the processes as outlined today, mark it as time is of the essence, and publish the notice in the Daily Advance passed (4-1). Sale of the Brinn House at 1000 W. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC. Three citizens are interested in the property. Council may set what the starting bid will be and the cost of the property. The value of the home is 20,600. The land value (over 2 acres) is $29,900. The value of the house and property is worth $51,100. (Corrected value is $51,500). Attorney Gallop requested that Council wait until next month so that he and Manager Hurdle can research the issue and adequately advise the Council of the proper mechanism to utilize for the sale of the property. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Motioned to direct Attorney Gallop and Manager Hurdle to explore the options available to Council and determine the process and give recommendations. Councilman Norman wants the record to reflect his objections to the giving of property to former Mayor Eley’s Church. Councilman Mimlitsch Seconded the Motion. Council may call a Special Call Meeting or meet at the regular session in May to vote. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 4 of 10 Roll Call Vote. Councilman Jackson (Nay) Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay) Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Nay), Mayor Brown (Yay) the Motion to direct Attorney Gallop and Manager to explore the options available to Council, determine the process, and give recommendations was approved (3-2). Rental of the Kemp Building Town Manager Hurdle introduced the request of Mr. Jenkins to rent the Kemp building across from Missing Mill Park to house his small lawn care business. She needs Council to give Attorney Gallop and her permission to draw up a lease agreement with a rental amount determined by the Council. Mr. Jenkins is not willing to repair the building himself, if he must pay $500 per month. Councilman Jackson wanted to know if Council was going to rent it in its current condition or will Council consider the repairs by Mr. Jenkins in lieu of the rent? Manager Hurdle and Attorney Gallop will work on this together because this is a time sensitive issue. Councilman Norman has also agreed to assist Manager Hurdle and Attorney Gallop in getting repairs done as a private/public partnership and asked if he would amend considering hiring others than his children. Councilman Jackson Motioned the town manager and attorney work through the lease, determine what the estimates are, work with Mr. Jenkins to his satisfaction. Depending on what the estimates are will dictate whether or not Mr. Jenkins would pay a $500 lease, which really was a recommendation. It was never a solid number, but that’s the number Council was working with. Mr. Jenkins paying the lease may be negated, depending on the cost for the estimated repairs. Manager Hurdle and Attorney Gallop’s recommendations will come back with numbers to the Council for discussion during the upcoming Budget process. Repairs have to be approved by the Council. Mayor Brown commented Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Seconded. Manager Hurdle and Attorney Gallop will expedite this and their recommendations may go out in an email. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay) Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay). Point of Order: Councilman Norman- Mayor Brown does not have the right to change a person’s motion. Again, Councilman Norman reiterated that he does not do voting via email. After Councilman Norman’s comments, Council went into recess at 9:25 pm. Mayor Brown called the meeting back in session at 9:35 pm. Mayor Brown (Yay). After the recess, Councilman Norman voted (Yay). Council approved delegating Attorney Gallop and Manager Hurdle the task of figuring out the dynamics of business arrangements with Mr. Jenkins, get a repair estimate, and bring the results back to the Council for discussion during the upcoming Budget Cycle in a unanimous decision (5-0). ONLINE MEETING SERVICE- ZOOM Manager Hurdle reported on the annual Zoom subscription which expired on April 1, 2021. Currently, a monthly plan is in place.. Manager Hurdle asked if the council wanted a monthly or annual Zoom plan. Manager Hurdle’s recommendation was to continue the monthly plan. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 5 of 10 Councilman Jackson recommended Council pay for the annual fee rather than month-to-month to save money and continue the way it was. Paying month to month, Council will lose about $500. The infrastructure for virtual meetings should remain in place to conform to the open meeting rule. Councilman Jackson Motioned to pay the Zoom bill annually. Councilman Norman Seconded it. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay) Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay). The Motion to pay for Zoom services annually was approved unanimously (5-0). NEW BUSINESS THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS This event is supported with donations that are already budgeted and approved by the Council. Manager Hurdle needs a motion and a second to proceed with planning for the event. Manager Hurdle wants to be ready just in Edenton they decide to have fireworks. Manager Hurdle is asking for Board support of the fireworks to collaborate with Edenton. Councilman Jackson Motioned to go forward with the Fireworks regardless of what any other counties do. Councilman Mimlitsch Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay). The Motion in favor of going forth with the fireworks was approved (4-1). HHI BOARD APPOINTMENT-A NON-VOTING COUNCIL MEMBER Councilman Jackson gave a history of the HHI Board Appointment. suggested that a non-voting council member should be considered for this board. Councilman Jackson does not think a council member should be appointed to the HHI board and cited a case of when a Council member was stripped of their vote. Councilman Norman Motioned to deny a token non-voting Board member nominee to the HHI Board, since they serve no absolute purpose to Council. Councilman Jackson Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion to deny a non- voting member to be on the HHI Board appointment failed (3-2). Councilman Jackson Motioned to nominate Councilman Mimlitsch be on the HHI Board. The Motion was Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Abstain), Mayor Brown (Yay). The Motion passed (5- 0) for Councilman Mimlitsch to be the HHI nominee. DISASTER AND RECOVERY MONITORING SERVICES AGREEMENT According to Manager Hurdle, there is an agreement between Perquimans County, the Town of Hertford, and the Town of Winfall for the removal of storm or event debris. Prior to Isabel, each entity had procedures to remove debris, which was chaotic. Council was given a copy of the old one-year agreement and an amendment to the agreement. Council will come together and design Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 6 of 10 a new agreement. Town Manager Hurdles recommendation is to approve the current company to handle all debris from a major storm or event and to approve the agreement as stated in the amendment document. Councilman Jackson so Moved, and Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor (Yay). The Motion to approve the agreement as stated in the amendment document unanimously passed (5-0). BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 The funds detailed in the Budget Amendment demonstrated the Budget has balanced (Debit- $45,042.06/ Credit: $45,042.06). Town Manager Hurdle has requested that the Budget Amendment be approved by the Council as presented with the supporting documentation provided. Councilman Norman so Moved and was Seconded by Councilman Jackson. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay). The Budget Amendment as presented was unanimously approved (5-0). ORDINANCE 4.12.2021-1 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY & VETERANS DAY CEREMONY EVENTS Two events are requested by the American Legion Post for Memorial Day on May 31, 2021, from 10:30 am to 12 pm and for Veterans Day on November 11, 2021 from 10:30 am to12 pm occurring in downtown Hertford. Councilman Jackson Motioned to approve the events. Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Yay). Council unanimously approved the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies on May 21, 2021, and November 11, 2021 from 10:30 am to 12:00 p.m. in downtown Hertford (5-0). DISTRESS LIST UPDATE Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges requested an update. Manager Hurdle was required to submit a letter to NCDENR at the end of March and received a notice for a webinar that will discuss the distress list. Eighteen cities or towns will be removed. Being on the distress list is a means of the town receiving grant opportunities, funds for infrastructure, and the ability to apply for the forgiveness of debt. The town debt is more than its revenue. It will open doors for getting funds that the town would normally not have access to for improvement. A meeting is coming up and will reveal if the Town of Hertford remains on the list. Town Manager Hurdle will send an email of that meeting. If there is a special invite list, Manager Hurdle will let Council know the date and time via email. MUNICIPAL BUILDING ACCESS Currently, access to the Municipal building has been restricted, even though it is already under the auspices of the manager. Councilman Jackson Motioned that the Municipal building follow the same guidelines as the Community building when it comes to elected officials and be under the complete auspices of the Manager. No one should be in the Municipal Building after 5 p.m. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 7 of 10 Monday through Friday without Council consent. Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion for the Municipal Building following the same guidelines as the Community Center building was approved by Council (4-1). RECALL OF MEETING RESOLUTION Councilman Jackson brought up the issue of right of access because Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges made a resolution that Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges and Mayor Brown are the only ones who may host Zoom meetings. If Pro-Tem Hodges and Mayor Brown is absent, the other three Council members have the right to have a meeting. Councilman Jackson Motioned to rescind the Zoom Meeting Resolution of Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges and for it to go back into the office of the manager. Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion failed to rescind the Zoom Meeting Resolution and put it back in the office of the manager (3-2.). The Resolution was upheld. Point of Order: Mayor Brown: We have had a vote on item number 9. Mayor Brown continued to the next Agenda item, number10. RECALL OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Councilman Jackson stated a list of objections to Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges continuing to hold the position of Mayor Pro-Tem and questioned how Mayor Pro- Tem Hodges became the budget person when the item was not on the agenda. Councilman Jackson Motioned to Recall Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges as the Mayor Pro-Tem of the Town of Hertford. Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The motion failed to recall Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges as the Mayor Pro-Tem for the Town of Hertford (3-2). DON JUAN BUILDING/ HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Councilman Jackson informed the Council that the Don Juan Building would be eligible for a block grant through the Chamber of Commerce. The next year Council was to apply for the grant. Councilman Jackson Motioned to earmark $20,000 in Covid money to move forward with the Don Juan Project. Councilman Norman Seconded. Mayor Pro- Tem Hodges stated for the record, under Hud guidelines the contractor is allowed up to a 6% profit on the total project value ($38,000,000). The contractor stands to make a profit of up to $2,280,000. Yet they want us to spend 20,000, when they stand to make up to $2,280,000. In response, Councilman Norman stated, the town will profit in funds. Contractors enter public/private partnerships to make money. A public/private partnership accomplishes the safety and security of the community, an upgraded infrastructure, and an increased quality of life for the citizens. On the other hand, no Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 8 of 10 funds will be gained from the Waterfront project. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges asked, how does taxes work? Councilman Jackson explained the advantages of the project and explained proposed trade and how tax value swapping would result in the town to losing money. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion for Earmarking $20,000 in Covid money toward the Don Juan Project failed (3-2). POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Jackson put it on the floor to table any discussion about the Police Department. Councilman Norman and Jackson gave examples of service the Town of Hertford police officers provided to town citizens and how sheriffs came to arrest a town citizen without the knowledge of the police department who was outside of their jurisdiction to demonstrate the need of Hertford’s police department. Councilman Jackson Motioned to end all conversation and retain the Hertford the Police Department. Councilman Norman Seconded. Councilman Norman wanted the record to reflect when Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges and Mayor Brown set up a meeting with the county about the Police department and stated Manager Hurdle asked how they were going to have a meeting without her. That was the only way she received an invite. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay) Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion to end all conversation and retain the Hertford the Police Department failed (3-2). BUDGET PERSON For informational purposes, Councilman Jackson questioned how Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges was appointed as the budget person when the agenda was set, have a special meeting, and make Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges the budget person and he does not talk to Councilman Jackson and Councilman Norman. Mayor Brown stated the purpose of the budget meeting was for the Governing Board to develop the budget and select a spokesperson. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges was recommended for the position. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges read a portion of the March 22, 2021 approved budget minutes which contained a motion to assign him as the spokesperson for the Governing Body. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges suggested Council wait to select a spokesperson nor finalize any numbers due to the absence of Councilman Norman and Councilman Jackson. The meeting was adjourned without selecting anyone as the spokesperson for Council. Councilman Jackson Motioned Councilman Norman to be the Budget person. Councilman Norman Seconded. According to Councilman Norman, the budget meeting was pre-assigned, the special meeting prior to that was not. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion failed (3-2) against Councilman Norman being designated as the Budget person. CHECK SIGNER Councilman Jackson addressed issues of bill payment, checks signed in a timely manner, and the availability of those who sign the checks. Councilman Jackson stated that in his opinion a Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 9 of 10 problem has arisen, since only two Council members are authorized to sign checks. He believes every elected official has the authorization to sign, view, and see checking accounts. Mayor Pro- Tem Hodges explained the incident in question and explained what happened. Councilman Jackson Motioned Councilman Norman be the check signing person or be added as one authorized to sign checks along with Mayor Brown and Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges. Councilman Norman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Jackson (Yay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Nay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Nay), Councilman Norman (Yay), Mayor Brown (Nay). The Motion to add Councilman Norman as an authorized check signer failed (3-2). COUNCIL CONCERNS No Council Concerns were discussed. Mayor Brown Motioned to Adjourn the Meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges Seconded. Point of Order: Councilman Jackson-stated he was waiting for Attorney Gallop to act in accordance with Trey Allen rules of procedure and stated the adjournment was unfair. Council has more business to attend to and protested Mayor Brown making a motion while holding the chair position. Councilman Jackson also questioned if Council was going handle any of the closed session business. Roll Call Vote to Adjourn: Councilman Jackson (Nay), Mayor Pro-Tem Hodges (Yay), Councilman Mimlitsch (Yay). Mayor Brown (Yay), Councilman Norman (Nay). The Motion to Adjourn the Town of Hertford Regular Session passed (3-2). The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 midnight. Town Council Regular Session April 12, 2021 Page 10 of 10