Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

TOWN OF ROBBINS Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 6:00 PM apMeetingVenue Robbins Fire Department I. CALL TO ORDER @ 6:00pm PRESENT Mayor Cameron Dockery Mayor Pro Tem Nikki Bradshaw Commissioner Jody Britt Commissioner Kevin Stewart Commissioner Lonnie English ABSENT Commissioner Brandon Phillips II. INVOCATION – Mayor III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor IV. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NC G.S. 160A-81, 160A-81.1 Terri Holt is opening Solomons Inn and doing a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on October 22nd from 1-3. We would like anyone to come, light refreshments and wanted to let everyone know finally after 4 years we are moving along. Lynn Williams- Old School - Believe we got caught up on everything last meeting. Tommy has hauled some away since, but he did have a bad day last week. He is supposed to be back by Tuesday. He does have some grass growing and he has actually sowed some grass to keep the water from running. From this last rain did you see any runoff of water, we are trying to keep it like it was. You would've known it if it had flooded. Making sure we are staying on track. Have they come up with a time those people gonna come... Mack Responds- October 17th is the initial appt and throughout the month. I also have some real estate issues to talk to commissioners in closed session as well. V. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw. Voting Yea: Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English A. Minutes Regular Meeting September 8, 2022 Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw. Voting Yea: Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English B. Budget Amendment to Approve Project Paloma Expenses Motion made by Commissioner Britt, Seconded by Commissioner Stewart. Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw, Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English VII. PRESENTATIONS A. Moore County Opioid Crisis -Clint Mack Alot of collaboration with the county and just informing you all and how it affects the municipalities. We are very lucky, NC was part of the class action stupe againt the narcotics and opiod big pharma settlement. They (state) received 6.2 million dollars, the committee formed by the state, they call it the "Triple 5" basically came up with a plan. Option A or B.. Option A the County acts a grants facilitator for any other evidence-based programs and distributes this money. The handout shows it's about 250,000 a year and then it fluctuates. So they are coming up with an application process. The key is you have evidence based and key stake holders, look on flip side of handout. The goal is to facilitate them financially in some of the things that they do... So how's this work for us..well Option B was a little more open, you just give the money out and no feedback from municipalities. We are directly involved. Look at what we are doing no, as a municipality we are restricted to police dept. But we have had 79 arrests drug related in last 7 months. And to quote Ronnie Fields we cant arrest our way out of it. I feel like we are in Phase II b/c we have a concentration of repeat offenders. So those are what you say they are an addiction case.What do we do from here... No vote needed, but in your handout these are some of the initial non profits and other services. These agencies are very motivated for follow ups and post addiction help. They feel our pain how hard our officers work and sometimes they feel like they are spinning their wheels.  Review the demographic 35-45 white males, we are one of the highest counties in the state. Our problem may be different...people cant find job...no reward system related to socioeconomic issues. There is no cookie cutter answer. Do you want an initative and will spread the word to our local churches. Bradshaw-Limited on clinics in our area.-Or they are full! Looking online you can see how fast these people get out. Great need is a long term treatment facility! Wanting to know if there is a plan ? Dockery: try to steer people in that way, but it is hard-its not an easy task and expensive, I know we are policing, but are we making anyway. Its a problem across america! English: Emotional statement VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of Municipal Parks Commissioner Bradshaw made the call to Board to put this on the agenda it was due to her calling that kids were skateboarding at the greenspace stage area, it was later that she noticed that the damage but after speaking to the officer was told that damage had been there. Her concern is that the greenspace monies were donated and I would hate for it to not be taken care of. I know we need to post signs for sure, also we have had some issues with cleanup not being done after usage in the parks and the greenspace, so I feel like we need to address these issues. We need to get a deposit and keep that deposit if it is not cleaned up. Bradshaw has had some complaints after it being used for sporting events and not being cleaned , we are limited on staff as it is and for us to ask them to pick up water bottles and trash over and above what they do, I think we need to find a way to limit that. Mack- said he has been waiving some for non profits, but he will be more strict and we can work out cameras and chains with locks to guard the stage. The guys that she saw up there said they didnt know, so there are no signs. She said they were laying on the tables? Britt- asked about surveillance. Bradshaw- getting spindles repaired and really there is no reason for the daycare or the preschool to use that is there??? To go out and just play on it-just to play?? Britt- they use stage for graduation. Mack- I dont know, think we will have conflict with that. Bradshaw - Well If we put the ropes up and signs up then its something that needs to be discussed before its used. Mack-I will have an update next month. B. Awarding of RFQ Water Infrastructure Grant to Bidder Wooten was our only bidder for the Water Project. We will need a vote to officially award it. This is our engineer. Motion made by Commissioner Stewart, Seconded by Commissioner English. Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw, Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English C. ARPA Spending Plan  Attached schedule approved Side Note-Bradshaw, Mack discussed the ARPA plans and then segwayed into future expansion including the Splash Pad Bradshaw stated that she is not concerned about the water and chemicals but she is very interested making sure the Pad is manned by someone b/c she has seen what happens when an event isnt manned. Mack explained that there would be a special time to discuss further when more final details are available, right now it is in the beginning stages. English- spoke out and said he was gonna throw a new stone out..why can't the County instead of helping the other end of the county, why can't they help us here! Just b/c we are poor, we are still people! Mack-I think what you are saying is there are other County Sponsored Parks around and why not Robbins Motion made by Commissioner Stewart, Seconded by Commissioner Britt. Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw, Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English D. Municipal/Residential Trash Can Ordinance Discussion Requested to be Tabled til Commissioner Phillips returns Mayor- Residents are complaining to me about it everyday. B/c they are out in the road and the trash goes in the road. Whats the best way a code violation and ordinance in our UDO. TC-What's effective? I recommend research and see what has been effective in other communities. Solid Waste is considered a utility. X. MANAGER'S REPORT A. October 2022 Report Goes over the Manager Report -statements thru the report Stewart - Since 2013 I have requested a meeting with County and staff rather than bouncing around, just some major breakdowns in communications. That has to be prepared so we can move on. Mack- I have a good relationship with Vest. TC-Be really helpful to have all counterparts together. English- when I came in 2012 they had bad blood before 2012. They had issues and we did to. Stewart- Alot has changed. Mack-Did talk to Williams about his willing to sell. Daily operations Bradshaw- I did ask for the Code Enforcement report Haddock- up to 98% covered XI. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS  Britt- Everybody that spoke to me about the road on Oak Street, they were ecstatic that it is paved. Now they are asking about speed bumps, b/c everyone is speeding down. Stewart- No comment English- Charlie Smoak called and said he appreciated everything for the Car Show. It was a good Car Show. Good job on the streets. Finally got someone in this seat that can do something. Are they gonna paint lines? Mack is gonna check. Dockery-we are very fortunate that Mack's wife is ok and thats all I have to say Mack- I appreciate and I can't say enough about Eagle Springs, 7 lakes, West End and Robbins Fire Dept. I've never cars be that bad and people walk away. I mean she is in crutches but walking. They were awesome. Thank you Ben for not killing me...I didnt know the Tahoe could go that fast. He just happened to be right there and i said "GO" Haddock- 60 The man upstairs looked over all involved. Dockery-Motion to go into closed session 7:14 by Commissioner Stewart All in favor Motion made by Commissioner Stewart Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw, Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English CLOSED SESSION (if needed) 5. To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease Motion to go into Closed Session @ 7:14pm Motion made by Commissioner Stewart. Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Bradshaw, Commissioner Britt, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner English Motion to come out of Closed Session by Commissioner Bradshaw @ 7:27pm Motion to go into Open Session by Commissioner Britt @ 7:27pm XII. COMMISSIONER'S UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS October 21, 2022 Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat November 10, 2022 Regular Board Meeting A. CLERK MINUTE Volunteer for Hay Ride for Harvest Fest on October 21- 30 minute increment or 1 hour increment NC Works Career Center will be at Library Tuesday 10-12pm please spread the word Kindness Garden Kicked off by Rotary Club Motion to Adjourn by Commissioner Bradshaw @ 7:29pm