City Council

Town of Wallburg, North Carolina Town Council Meeting - Wallburg Town Hall 8020 N. NC-HIGHWAY 109 TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. March 12, 2019 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH MINUTES PROCEDURAL ITEMS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Allen Todd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Zane Hedgecock, Council Members Lynn Reece, Steve Yokeley and Councilwoman Cindy Johnson. Councilman Mark Swaim was absent.The Town Attorney, Attorney Jay Wagner were absent. Town Clerk, Donna Alwine was present. After an invocation by Councilman Lynn Reece, Councilwoman Cindy Johnson led the pledge of allegiance. MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Steve Yokeley made a motion to approve the agenda, Councilwoman Cindy Johnson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES  February 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES for the above meeting were unanimously approved on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Zane Hedgecock, seconded by Councilman Lynn Reece. PUBLIC SESSION There were no speakers BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR ACTED UPON: There was no business on the agenda. REGULAR MONTHLY AND COMMITTEE UPDATES AS AVAILABLE (COMMITTEE UPDATES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IF MEETING WAS NOT HELD OR UNATTENDED) 1. Finance Update Andy Brinkley gave a brief update on the finances of the Town: CASH $ 2,558,565.55 CAPITAL FUND-First National $ 652,515.56 MONEY MARKET-Capital Bank $ 249,276.96 TAXES RECEIVABLE $ 7,862.84 DUE FROM OTHER GOVTS. $ 156,924.30 TOTAL: $ 3,625,145.21 2. Wall Home Update. Councilwoman Cindy Johnson gave an update on the Wall Home Open House. It was very successful with a tremendous turnout with a great response. Christy Turner with Stimmel attended this event as well. It was a busy time from 1:45 to 4:00P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Hedgecock is looking to have some Wall Home project details to present to the council for approval next month. There has been 1  interest in a local museum area in the home with maybe a collection of books to view on premises. Local art display, multi-purpose use. This committee will be seeking advice from an architect. The final vision is to be determined. This committee would like to form a “Friends of the Wall Home” advisory only committee consisting of 5 members of which 2 are town council members. 3. Town Hall Park Construction. Councilman Steve Yokeley advised that Phase #2 is waiting on the weather. Some parents have requested that they would like to see a 4” fence just around the playground area. After this discussion there was an agreed consensus to construct a possible vinyl fence with gates just around the playground equipment area. Park Superintendent, Don Dix has had communication with the community in regards to community flower garden project. This is where the community can sign up to plant flowers in memory/honor of someone in designated areas in the park. They are responsible for tending the gardens and following the rules set. Mayor Pro Tem Hedgecock motioned to allow this on a trial bases for a growing season. Councilman Steve Yokeley seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. The gardens will be positioned away from areas where children will be playing. 4. MPO – High Point Councilman Lynn Reece reported that he attended the HPMPO meeting, but that there were no items mentioned in reference to the Town of Wallburg. 6. MPO - Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Todd reported that the WSMPO met on February 21, 2019, but there were no items mentioned in reference to the Town of Wallburg. Mayor Todd mentioned the traffic concern coming up Motsinger Road toward Elementary School near the ballfields. A turning lane would help expedite morning school traffic there. OTHER INFORMATION: Mayor Todd attended the most recent Mayor/Manager meeting and reported that it was nice to have all three of our state representatives in attendance. At 7:50P.M., Councilman Steve Yokeley moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Lynn Reece, with the motion being subsequently approved unanimously. SUBMITTED BY: Donna Alwine, Town Clerk Town of Wallburg, North Carolina 2