City Council

Town of Wallburg, North Carolina Town Council Meeting - Wallburg Town Hall 8020 N. NC-Highway 109 Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 7:00pm 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH MINUTES PROCEDURAL ITEMS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen Todd called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Present were the Mayor, Council Members, Steve Yokeley, Lynn Reece, Mark Swaim, and Councilwoman Cindy Johnson. Mayor ProTem Zane Hedgecock was absent. The town’s attorney, Jay Wagner was present along with the town clerk, Donna Alwine. After an invocation by Councilman Steve Yokeley, Councilman Mark Swaim led the pledge allegiance to the flag. MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Steve Yokeley moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilman Lynn Reece seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. With a 4 to 0 vote. MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES  March 14, 2017 - Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES for the above meeting were unanimously approved on a motion by Councilman Mark Swaim, seconded by Councilwoman Cindy Johnson. With a 4 to 0 vote. PUBLIC SESSION There were no speakers BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR ACTED UPON: 1. Resolution #17-001 to approve fiscal year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 audit contract with Eddie Carrick. Councilman Mark Swaim moved to adopt the resolution for the audit contract, Councilman Lynn Reece seconded. The motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 2. Resolution #17-002 to approve construction project dispute resolution process. This is a procedural process for the upcoming park construction process with the chosen contractor. This is required by law for the bidding process. Councilman Steve Yokeley moved to adopt Resolution #17-002, Councilwoman Cindy Johnson seconded. The motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. 3. Councilman Steve Yokeley updated the council in regards to the park construction. The bid packets include the track, shelters, parking, sidewalks, and grading which is phase #1. Davidson Water and Energy United have been contacted for utilities. The bids go out in paper and electronic form, the deadline to receive is May 5, 2017. 4. Closed Session – pursuant to NCGS 148.318.11 (3) – council to consult with town attorney regarding a legal matter. Councilman Steve Yokeley moved to open the closed session at 7:12 P.M. Councilman Steve Yokeley seconded. With a 4 to 0 vote the closed session meeting was opened. At 7:22 P.M. The council returned to the chambers and Councilman Lynn Reece moved to close the closed session meeting, Councilwoman Cindy Johnson seconded. With a 4 to 0 vote Page 1 of 2  the closed session meeting was closed. It was decided in the closed session by the town council, due to multiple zoning violations in regards to a town property owner, it was voted to moved forward with legal actions. COMMITTEE UPDATES AS AVAILABLE (COMMITTEE UPDATES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IF MEETING WAS NOT HELD OR UNATTENDED) 1. Finance Update Mark Swaim gave a brief update on the finances of the Town from the balance sheet ending March 31, 2017. CASH $ 2,491,144.59 CAPITAL FUND $ 401,947.80 MONEY MARKET $ 248,916.11 TAXES RECEIVABLE $ 8,309.00 DUE FROM OTHER GOVTS. $ 125,390.00 TOTAL: $ 3,275,707.50 2. MPO – High Point Councilman Lynn Reece attended the MPO meeting that met on March 28, 2017. There was nothing discussed in regards to the Town of Wallburg. Grants for sidewalks, bike paths, etc were among the discussion of the meeting. 3. MPO - Winston-Salem Mayor Todd attended the March 16, 2017 MPO meeting. He read over the agenda items that were discussed at the latest Winston Salem MPO meeting. There was nothing discussed in regards to the Town of Wallburg. OTHER INFORMATION: Mayor Allen Todd read a letter from the Department of Transportation, where a citizen has requested a MPH change within the town limits. This item will be placed on the May agenda for discussion. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:34 P.M. Councilman Lynn Reece moved to adjourn the meeting, Councilwoman Cindy Johnson seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a 4 to 0 vote. Submitted by: Donna Alwine, CMC, NCCMC Town Clerk Town of Wallburg, North Carolina Page 2 of 2