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The Town of Valdese holds all public meetings in accessible rooms. Special requests for accommodation should be submitted by individuals with disabilities at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time. Contact Town Hall at 828-879-2120 or TDD Phone Line (hearing impaired) 1-800-735-2962. AGENDA Town of Valdese Town Council Meeting Monday, August 7, 2017 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Valdese Town Hall 102 Massel Avenue, SW I. Call Meeting to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Informational Items: A. Communication Notes B. Reading Material V. Open Forum/Public Comment VI. Consent Agenda: All items below are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests. In which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under Item VII. A. Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes – June 26, 2017 B. Approval of Easement with Duke Energy Carolinas for Temporary Power to Aaron Berry off of Curville Street NE C. Flower Bed Maintenance Agreement - Rock Drug D. Set Public Hearing Date for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance – Gated/Exempted Developments VII. Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda VIII. New Business: A. Introduction of New Employees – Administration and Wastewater Departments B. Discussion Regarding Naming of the New Downtown Park C. Approval of Fee Schedule for New Downtown Park D. Recommendation to Reduce Speed Limit on Laurel Street NE between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE E. Award of Bid for Whisnant Street Relocation F. Ordinance to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages before Noon on Sundays at Licensed Premises IX. Mayor and Council Comments X. Manager’s Report: A. 42 nd Annual Waldensian Festival and Footrace – August 11 & 12, 2017 B. Town Offices will be Closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, in Observance of Labor Day C. September Council Meeting will held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m., due to Labor Day Holiday XI. Adjournment 1 of 39
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Page 1: AGENDA - Valdese, North Carolina · Enclosed in the agenda packet is a bid tabulation, letter of recommendation, and a map ... Beauty Pageant 115 Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 47

The Town of Valdese holds all public meetings in accessible rooms. Special requests for accommodation should be submitted by individuals with disabilities at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time. Contact Town Hall at 828-879-2120 or TDD Phone Line (hearing impaired) 1-800-735-2962.

AGENDA Town of Valdese

Town Council Meeting Monday, August 7, 2017

Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Valdese Town Hall 102 Massel Avenue, SW

I. Call Meeting to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Informational Items: A. Communication Notes B. Reading Material V. Open Forum/Public Comment

VI. Consent Agenda: All items below are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one

motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests. In which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under Item VII. A. Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes – June 26, 2017 B. Approval of Easement with Duke Energy Carolinas for Temporary Power to

Aaron Berry off of Curville Street NE C. Flower Bed Maintenance Agreement - Rock Drug D. Set Public Hearing Date for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 for Amendments to

Zoning Ordinance – Gated/Exempted Developments VII. Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda VIII. New Business: A. Introduction of New Employees – Administration and Wastewater Departments

B. Discussion Regarding Naming of the New Downtown Park C. Approval of Fee Schedule for New Downtown Park

D. Recommendation to Reduce Speed Limit on Laurel Street NE between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE

E. Award of Bid for Whisnant Street Relocation F. Ordinance to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages before Noon on Sundays at

Licensed Premises IX. Mayor and Council Comments X. Manager’s Report: A. 42nd Annual Waldensian Festival and Footrace – August 11 & 12, 2017 B. Town Offices will be Closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, in Observance of

Labor Day C. September Council Meeting will held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m.,

due to Labor Day Holiday

XI. Adjournment

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Agenda Communication Notes August 7, 2017

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COMMUNICATION NOTES

To: Mayor Black Town Council From: Seth Eckard, Town Manager Date: August 4, 2017 Subject: Monday, August 7, 2017 Council Meeting VI. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes – June 26, 2017 B. Approval of Easement with Duke Energy Carolinas for Temporary Power to Aaron

Berry off of Curville Street NE

Enclosed in the agenda packet is an easement with Duke Energy and an engineer’s sketch of the proposed plan to serve Aaron Berry’s new construction on his property located off of Curville Street NE.

C. Flower Bed Maintenance Agreement - Rock Drug For many years, the Town has maintained the two flower beds near Main Street located

on the Rock Drug Store property. The Town plans to continue to make improvements to the flower beds including adding block and stucco around the flower beds as part of the Main Street Improvements Project.

D. Set Public Hearing Date for Tuesday, September 5, 2017 for Amendments to

Zoning Ordinance – Gated/Exempted Developments

The Planning Board has been discussing provisions to the Valdese Zoning Ordinance that would allow Ten Acre Exempted Developments and Gated Development under certain conditions. The Planning Board will meet on August 21, 2017 for final review of the proposed amendments. Staff will present the Planning Board’s recommendations to Council at the September 5, 2017 meeting.

VIII. New Business: A. Introduction of New Employees – Administration and Wastewater Departments

Town Manager Seth Eckard will introduce Courtney Kennedy, Deputy Town Clerk and Water Resources Director Greg Padgett will introduce three new Wastewater employees.

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Agenda Communication Notes August 7, 2017

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B. Discussion Regarding Naming of the New Downtown Park

Staff requested and received recommendations for a name for the New Downtown Park from The Rostan Family Foundation, Members of Council, and through a post on the Town’s Facebook page. A list of the suggested names is included in the agenda packet. Requested Action: Staff requests that Council recommend a proposed name for the New Downtown Park.

C. Approval of Fee Schedule for New Downtown Park

Enclosed in the agenda packet is a proposed fee schedule for the New Downtown Park. Requested Action: Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed fees, as presented by Parks & Recreation Director Doug Knight.

D. Recommendation to Reduce Speed Limit on Laurel Street NE between Main Street

East and Eldred Street NE

At the June 26th meeting, Councilman Delp recommended reducing the speed limit on a portion of Laurel Street NE due to safety concerns, primarily the curve near Main Street. Traffic counters were placed on Laurel Street between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE, to collect traffic data, including daily vehicle volume and speed limits. The study showed that the average daily traffic count was 2,000 vehicles per day and also identified that 15 percent of the vehicles exceeded the 35 mph speed limit. Requested Action: Staff recommends the speed limit on Laurel Street NE, between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE be reduced from 35 mph to 20 mph.

E. Award of Bid for Whisnant Street Relocation

Enclosed in the agenda packet is a bid tabulation, letter of recommendation, and a map of the project provided by West Consultants for the Whisnant Street Relocation project. A total of three bids were received; the lowest bid was submitted by Evan’s Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $52, 875.45. Requested Action: Staff recommends that Council award the contract to Evans Construction Company, Inc.

F. Ordinance to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages before Noon on Sundays at

Licensed Premises

Local governments were given the ability to change their alcohol ordinances to allow for alcohol sales at 10 a.m. on Sundays, upon passage of Senate Bill 155 by the NC General Assembly. Enclosed in the agenda packet is an ordinance amending the code of the Town of Valdese, allowing establishments holding an ABC permit to begin selling beverages at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Requested Action: Staff recommends that Council adopt the ordinance as presented.

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Surplus Personal Property Report for Valdese Town Council August 1, 2017

(Jan 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017)

Date Dept Item Sold/Exchange To Whom Amount of $ or

consideration

1/26/17 Public Works 99 Ford Ranger – 218,000 miles - Truck has exhaust leak and bad bearing in rear differential VIN # 1FTYR10C7XUA61552

GovDeals Min price of $500 or scrap

BandB Automotive Statesville NC

$1,020

01/12/17 Public Works 98 Ford F-150 (190,000 miles) VIN# 1FTZF1761WNA73749

GovDeals

Sam Vuocolo Columbia SC

$625

01/12/17 Public Works 1993 Ford F-150 VIN# 1FTDF15Y9PNB15813

GovDeals Loretta Sukljian Troy, NY

$747

3/2/17 WWTP Old Electronics Torn down and recycled

n/a 0

4/7/17 Public Works Radio Transmitter Parts from WSVM building

Christopher S. Autrey

$200

06/2017 Fire Old Service Truck 1983 GMC Model C7D042

GovDeals

Logan Kluttz, Kluttz Farm Salisbury, NC

$2,075

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VALDESE FIRE DEPARTMENT - MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT May 1st-31st, 2017

THE BELOW REPORT OUTLINES THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2017. THE REPORT SHOWS THE AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT ON EACH ACTIVITY AND THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF EMERGENCY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSES. ACTIVITY / FUNCTION TOTAL HOURS STATION DUTY 113 HOURS VEHICLE DUTY 79 HOURS EQUIPMENT DUTY 38 HOURS FIRE ADMINISTRATION 189 HOURS TRAINING ADMINISTRATION 8 HOURS MEETINGS 13 HOURS FIRE PREVENTION ADMINISTRATION 107 HOURS

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS 7 HOURS TYPE / NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS: ASSEMBLY 2 BUSINESS 1 DAYCARE 1 FACTORY 0 INSTITUTIONAL 0 MERCANTILE 2 RESIDENTIAL 2 STORAGE 0 TOTAL INSPECTIONS: 8 VIOLATIONS NOTED: 3 SAFE KIDS ADMIN/CRS INSPECTIONS 7 HOURS PUBLIC RELATIONS 11 HOURS HYDRANT MAINTENANCE 43 HOURS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 20 HOURS PHYSICAL TRAINING 33 HOURS TRAINING 43 HOURS ON-DUTY EMERGENCY RESPONSES 53 HOURS OFF-DUTY EMERGENCY RESPONSES 95 HOURS FIRE/MEDICAL STANDBY 0 HOURS OFF-DUTY TRAINING 31 HOURS

TOTAL TRAINING MANHOURS: (INCLUDES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS) 214 HOURS

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FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSES:

FIRE: ALARM 7 TREE IN ROAD 4 HAZARDOUS CONDITION 4 SERVICE CALL 0 MUTUAL AID TO STATION 66 1 MUTUAL AID TO STATION 67 0 MUTUAL AID TO STATION 63 1 STRUCTURE 0 17 MEDICAL: ABDOMINAL PAIN 2 ALLERGIC REACTION 0 ASSAULT 0 ASSIST EMS 0 BACK PAIN 0 CANCELLED ENROUTE 0 CARDIAC 0 CHEST PAIN 1 CHOKING 1 CODE BLUE 0 DIABETIC 0 DOA 0 FAINTING 0

FALL 7 HEADACHE 0 LACERATION/HEMORRAGE 2

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 2 OTHER 1 OVERDOSE/INTOXICATED 3 PREGNACY 0 PSYCHIATRIC 2 RESPIRATORY 2 SEIZURE 1 SICK 3 STABBING 0 STROKE 1 TRAUMATIC INJURY 0 UNCONSCIOUS 0 28 FIRE AND MEDICAL:

MVA 1 CODE BLUE 1 2

TOTAL: 47 RESPONSES Respectfully Submitted, Charles Watts, Chief Valdese Fire Department

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VALDESE FIRE DEPARTMENT - MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT June 1st-30th, 2017

THE BELOW REPORT OUTLINES THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2017. THE REPORT SHOWS THE AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT ON EACH ACTIVITY AND THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF EMERGENCY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSES. ACTIVITY / FUNCTION TOTAL HOURS STATION DUTY 100 HOURS VEHICLE DUTY 85 HOURS EQUIPMENT DUTY 57 HOURS FIRE ADMINISTRATION 178 HOURS TRAINING ADMINISTRATION 1 HOURS MEETINGS 16 HOURS FIRE PREVENTION ADMINISTRATION 123 HOURS

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS 4 HOURS TYPE / NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS: ASSEMBLY 2 BUSINESS 2 DAYCARE 1 FACTORY 0 INSTITUTIONAL 0 MERCANTILE 0 RESIDENTIAL 0 STORAGE 0 TOTAL INSPECTIONS: 5 VIOLATIONS NOTED: 5 SAFE KIDS ADMIN/CRS INSPECTIONS 14 HOURS PUBLIC RELATIONS 8 HOURS HYDRANT MAINTENANCE 15 HOURS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 30 HOURS PHYSICAL TRAINING 30 HOURS TRAINING 6 HOURS ON-DUTY EMERGENCY RESPONSES 57 HOURS OFF-DUTY EMERGENCY RESPONSES 108 HOURS FIRE/MEDICAL STANDBY 40 HOURS OFF-DUTY TRAINING 9 HOURS

TOTAL TRAINING MANHOURS: (INCLUDES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS) 61 HOURS

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FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSES: FIRE: ALARM 3 DUMPSTER FIRE 1 ELECTRICAL 2 GOOD INTENT CALL 2 SERVICE CALL 1 MULCH FIRE 1 MUTUAL AID TO STATION 67 0 MUTUAL AID TO STATION 63 0 STRUCTURE 1 11 MEDICAL: ABDOMINAL PAIN 1 ALLERGIC REACTION 0 ASSAULT 1 ASSIST EMS 1 BACK PAIN 0 CANCELLED ENROUTE 1 CARDIAC 3 CHEST PAIN 1 CHOKING 0 CODE BLUE 0 DIABETIC 3 DOA 1 FAINTING 1

FALL 7 HEADACHE 0 LACERATION/HEMORRAGE 2

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1 OTHER 1 OVERDOSE/INTOXICATED 0 PREGNACY 0 PSYCHIATRIC 1 RESPIRATORY 4 SEIZURE 2 SICK 7 STABBING 0 STROKE 0 TRAUMATIC INJURY 1 UNCONSCIOUS 3 42 FIRE AND MEDICAL:

CODE BLUE 1

TOTAL: 54 RESPONSES Respectfully Submitted, Charles Watts, Chief Valdese Fire Department

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Total Website Visits 4,030

*New Website Visits (included in website visits) 2,592 Top Pages Viewed

Old Colony PlayersBluegrass at the Rock

CommunityUtilities

Approximate # of Visitors to the Tourism/CA Office 384

Tour Groups: 0

Old Rock School Rental BreakdownTeachers Cottage Rentals 14Waldensian Room Rentals 12Classroom Rentals 5Rock School Art Galleries 5Auditorium Rentals/Rehearsals 11

Major Events Held at the Old Rock School Number of Attendees

Burke County Science Fair 225Bluegrass at the Rock: Lonesome River 210Beauty Pageant 115

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 47

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals with Alcohol 0

Old Rock School Total Attendance 2382

Community Affairs & Tourism Monthly Stats

Major Events Held Downtown

Community Affairs Stats

Tourism Stats

February 2017

Youth Council Update

N/A

YOUTH COUNCIL WAS MADE AWARE OF UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS AND MADE AWARE TO HELP WITH CRAFT SHOW

COMMITTEE WORKING ON THEN & NOW TOUR- FAÇADE GRANT WORK BEING COMPLETED BY LOS COMPADRES

Main Street Update

TOP FIVE MARKETS: Morganton, Nashville, Charlotte, Hickory, Valdese

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Total Website Visits 5,541

*New Website Visits (included in website visits) 3,535 Top Pages Viewed

Old Colony PlayersEvents

CommunityUtilities

Approximate # of Visitors to the Tourism/CA Office 427

Tour Groups: 0

Old Rock School Rental BreakdownTeachers Cottage Rentals 36Waldensian Room Rentals 47Classroom Rentals 18Rock School Art Galleries 11Auditorium Rentals/Rehearsals 30

Major Events Held at the Old Rock School Number of Attendees

OCP Show School Show 500Bluegrass at the Rock: Rhonda Vincent 380OCP Show 310

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 142

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals with Alcohol 0

Old Rock School Total Attendance 8747

MORRISSA AND SETH HAD SEVERAL MEETINGS WITH POTENTIAL BUSINESS OWNERS

Community Affairs & Tourism Monthly Stats

Major Events Held Downtown

Community Affairs Stats

Tourism Stats

March 2017

Youth Council Update

N/A

Break due to staff turnover- members were made aware of staff changes and plans for spring events.

WORK CONTINUED ON THEN & NOW TOUR- 6 STEP BUSINESS GUIDE WAS CREATED

Main Street Update

TOP FIVE MARKETS: Morganton, Nashville, Charlotte, Valdese, Hickory

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Total Website Visits 5,526

*New Website Visits (included in website visits) 3,462 Top Pages Viewed

CommunityUtilities

Aquatics & FitnessRock School

Approximate # of Visitors to the Tourism/CA Office 512

Tour Groups: 1

Old Rock School Rental BreakdownTeachers Cottage Rentals 11Waldensian Room Rentals 15Classroom Rentals 5Rock School Art Galleries 3Auditorium Rentals/Rehearsals 9

Major Events Held at the Old Rock School Number of Attendees

April Craft Market 600Clater Kaye Show (4/2,4/4/4,4/7,4/8,4/9,) 1490PTO Meeting 118

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 43

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals with Alcohol 0

Old Rock School Total Attendance 3810

TOURED WALDENSIAN MILL- ENTIRE MAIN ST. COMMITTEE.

Main Street Update

TOP FIVE MARKETS: Morganton, Nashville, Charlotte, Hickory, Valdese

Community Affairs & Tourism Monthly Stats

Major Events Held Downtown

Community Affairs Stats

Tourism Stats

APRIL 2017

APRIL CRAFT MARKET

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Total Website Visits 7,716

*New Website Visits (included in website visits) 4,731 Top Pages Viewed

Family Friday NightsCommunity

Aquatics & FitnessUtilities

Approximate # of Visitors to the Tourism/CA Office 657

Tour Groups: 2

Old Rock School Rental BreakdownTeachers Cottage Rentals 8Waldensian Room Rentals 20Classroom Rentals 3Rock School Art Galleries 4Auditorium Rentals/Rehearsals 6

Major Events Held at the Old Rock School Number of Attendees

Clater Kaye Showcase 600Homeschool recital 350Valdese Pre-K Graduation 250

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 41

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals with Alcohol 0

Old Rock School Total Attendance 2716

Community Affairs & Tourism Monthly Stats

Major Events Held Downtown

Community Affairs Stats

Tourism Stats

MAY 2017

FFN & CRUISE INS BEGAN

BUMP OUT REMOVAL BEGAN- COMMITTEE FINALIZING THEN AND NOW TOUR- BRAINSTORMING NEW IDEAS FOR EVENTS.

Main Street Update

TOP FIVE MARKETS: Morganton, Kamloops (Canada), Charlotte, Nashville, Lenior

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Total Website Visits 10,712

*New Website Visits (included in website visits) 6,966 Top Pages Viewed

Fireworks Family Friday NightsCareer Opportunities

Community

Approximate # of Visitors to the Tourism/CA Office 700

Tour Groups: 3

Old Rock School Rental BreakdownTeachers Cottage Rentals 11Waldensian Room Rentals 15Classroom Rentals 4Rock School Art Galleries 2Auditorium Rentals/Rehearsals 6

Major Events Held at the Old Rock School Number of Attendees

Hallyburton academy Graduation 300Sonya Dance Recital 290Morganton Day School Showcase 250

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals 38

Monthly Old Rock School Rentals with Alcohol 1

Old Rock School Total Attendance 2357

BUMP OUT REMOVAL WAS COMPLETED

Main Street Update

TOP FIVE MARKETS: Morganton, Greer (SC), Nashville, Charlotte, Hickory

Community Affairs & Tourism Monthly Stats

Major Events Held Downtown

Community Affairs Stats

Tourism Stats

JUNE 2017

FFN CONTINUED- INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS & CONCERT

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TOWN OF VALDESE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 2017 The Town of Valdese Town Council met on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall, 102 Massel Avenue, SW, Valdese, North Carolina. The following were present: Mayor John F. “Chip” Black, Jr., Councilman Keith Ogle, Councilwoman Frances Hildebran, Councilwoman Susan Stevenson, Councilman Gary L. Delp, and Councilman Roy F. Sweezy. Also present were Town Manager Seth Eckard, Town Attorney Marc Mitchell, Deputy Town Clerk Thelda B. Rhoney, and various department heads. Absent: None. A quorum was present. Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He offered the Invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONSENT AGENDA: (enacted by one motion) APPROVED MINUTES – JUNE 5, 2017 APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH WPCOG FOR 2017-2018 TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE The agreement with WPCOG for Technical Planning Assistance in the amount of $22,560, no increase in cost from FY 16-17. Councilman Ogle made a motion to approve the aforementioned items on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilwoman Stevenson. The vote was unanimous.

End Consent Agenda ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH WALDENSIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF VALDESE FOR CENTENNIAL PARK In 1992 a Lease Agreement was approved between the Town and Waldensian Presbyterian Church for Centennial Park with an option for an additional 25 year extension of which the church was requesting. Attorney Mitchell briefly reviewed the lease and said it would be recorded at the Register of Deeds Office. After a brief discussion, Councilman Ogle made a motion to approve the aforementioned Lease Extension Agreement, seconded by Councilwoman Hildebran. The vote was unanimous. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE Town Manager Seth Eckard introduced Tim Pons, Aquatics and Fitness Director. Mr. Pons transferred from the Wastewater Department. PRESENTATION OF AWOP AWARD TO WATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT JERRY CONLEY Mr. Conley introduced Randy Hintz, NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Asheville Regional Office, Regional Supervisor for the Public Water Section. Mr. Hintz offered a presentation on the Value of Water. He said, “I was reminded of a situation many years ago. I was a young consulting engineer out on a project watching a contractor install a water line in the shoulder of the road through a residential area when an older lady came out of her house and approached him to ask what was going on. I explained what was going on and how her water service was going to improve. She immediately began to complain about the cost of her water bill and how she couldn’t understand why water cost so much. I remembered her statement to this day as she looked at me and said, ”Honey, it’s just water.” I thought for a moment and replied, ”But imagine your life without water.” With this background, I made a few observations: We live in a world where the average cable TV bill is now $103/month and the cost of this service is rising at a rate 4 times the rate of inflation. Our average cell phone bill for an individual is now $73/month, that’s an increase of 50 percent since 2007. I have recently seen family plans that start at about $160/month (plus taxes and fees of course). The cost for a gallon of gasoline is currently over $2. I was in the grocery store recently and noted that bottled water was on sale for $2.48, for a 24-pack of 16.9 ounce bottles and when you do the math, that equates to about 78 cents per gallon. At the same time, a residential water customer in the Town of Valdese, who uses 5,000 gallons of water every month, pays a bill of $34.50

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(if my math is correct). That equates to less than 0.7 cent/per gallon. That’s a bargain! In our “civilized society” we often accept the increased costs of these “essential” items without a second thought. But yet when we open our water bill to find it has gone up a couple bucks, we’re calling our neighbors to begin organizing protests at Town Hall. There is truly only one of these items that is essential to our survival -- Water! Safe, reliable water. And while 71 percent of our earth is covered with water, approximately 97 percent of that water is saltwater, which, despite our technological advances, is generally cost-prohibitive for use as drinking water. Therefore, approximately 3 percent of the water on earth is fresh water. Of that 3 percent almost 70 percent of that water is locked up in polar ice caps, glaciers and permafrost. So, we’re down to less than 1 percent of the water on earth that is available to sustain our existence. So it’s important to manage and care for this precious resource. The Area Wide Optimization Program, or AWOP, award was created by the EPA in 2002 and is awarded to water treatment facilities which consistently achieve an enhanced level of water treatment that exceeds regulatory standards during any given calendar year. Specifically, the treatment goals associated with this award target the treatment plant’s ability to remove turbidity from the treated drinking water. Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of the water. The objective of this enhanced turbidity goal is improved public health protection. Studies have shown that achieving the enhanced turbidity goals associated with this program, provides a 10-fold reduction in microbial contaminates in the finished drinking water, including cryptosporidium and giardia parasites, which are known to cause intestinal illness.” Mr. Hintz said he was at the meeting to present the AWOP award for the 2016 calendar year to the Town of Valdese. This was the first year the Town of Valdese had received this award, but hopefully not the last. Understand that this award is only possible through the dedication and hard work of Jerry Conley and the water treatment plant staff in protecting public health, but most importantly, through the support of this Town Council. Receiving this award demonstrates this community’s commitment to providing safe, reliable drinking water. As a representative of the NC Public Water Supply Section, he could say that the Town’s efforts were very much appreciated. He congratulated all involved. You should be very proud of the often unheralded work these employees do every day in achieving this award, managing this planet’s precious resource, and protecting the public health. He presented the award to Water Plant Superintendent Jerry Conley. Councilwoman Hildebran said she heard facts that she had not heard before and the award and recognition needs to be publicized about Mr. Hintz’s comments. Mr. Eckard said he would recommend that the information be published. Mr. Hintz said there were 160-170 water plants in the state with 50 receiving the award and 14 from the Asheville region. FY 2017 – 2018 BUDGET (1) PUBLIC HEARING AND (2) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Mayor Black opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against. Town Manager Seth Eckard asked if there were any questions regarding the budget. There were no questions or comments. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Black closed the public hearing.

TOWN OF VALDESE BUDGET ORDINANCE FISCAL YEAR 2017 - 2018

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA, THAT: Section I: The following amounts are hereby appropriated to the fund set forth for the operation of the town government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this town: GENERAL FUND $ 5,646,362 Governing Body $ 62,210 Administration 1,114,630 Public Works 354,463 Maintenance & Grounds 205,233 Planning 84,163 Police 908,008 Fire 832,333

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Street 345,489 Powell Bill 145,258 Sanitation 247,727 Recreation 830,163 Tourism/Community Affairs 516,685 UTILITY FUND $ 5,099,951 Water 1,913,842 Wastewater 1,792,086 Water/Sewer Const. 1,394,023 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $10,746,313 Section II: It is estimated, and therefore appropriated, that the following revenues will be made available to the respective funds for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2017 as follows: GENERAL FUND $ 5,646,362 UTILITY FUND $ 5,099,951 TOTAL REVENUES $10,746,313 Section III: There is hereby levied an ad valorem tax at the rate of fifty four and one half cents ($0.545) per one hundred dollars ($l00) valuation of property as listed for taxes as of January 1, 2018, for the purpose of raising a portion of the revenue listed in the General Fund appropriation in Section II of this ordinance. This rate, based upon an estimated total valuation of $328,892,270 will generate a levy of $1,580,982 with an estimated collection rate of 98% less $17,000 reserved for discounts. Section IV: As set forth in the Utility Fund Non-Departmental Section of the FY 2017-2018 budget document, the amount of $320,876 is appropriated for the purpose of debt service and that this amount is sufficient for the complete and proper payment of all bond principal, bond interest and commissions on the outstanding debt of the town relating thereto for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018. Section V: Long Term Monitoring surcharge for industrial pretreatment program. Program Cost: $14,573 Section VI: The fee schedule for utility services is as follows: WATER: INSIDE WATER - RESIDENTIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $30.25 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $2.95 per 1,000 gal OUTSIDE WATER - RESIDENTIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $49.85 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $5.90 per 1,000 gal INSIDE WATER - COMMERCIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $30.25 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $2.95 per 1,000 gal OUTSIDE WATER - COMMERCIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $60.65 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $5.90 per 1,000 gal INSIDE WATER - INDUSTRIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $11.85 Volume Charge (3,001 - 300,000 gal) $2.25 per 1,000 gal Volume Charge (300,001+ gal) $1.10 per 1,000 gal

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OUTSIDE WATER - INDUSTRIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $23.70 Volume Charge (3,001 - 300,000 gal) $4.50 per 1,000 gal Volume Charge (300,001+ gal) $2.20 per 1,000 gal SEWER: INSIDE SEWER - RESIDENTIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $6.35 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $2.15 per 1,000 gal OUTSIDE SEWER - RESIDENTIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $12.70 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $4.30 per 1,000 gal INSIDE SEWER - COMMERCIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $6.65 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $2.25 per 1,000 gal OUTSIDE SEWER - COMMERCIAL Minimum (3,000 gal) $13.30 Volume Charge (3,001+ gal) $4.50 per 1,000 gal INSIDE SEWER - INDUSTRIAL Admin Billing Charge $6.45 Volume Charge (0+ gal) $2.15 per 1,000 gal OUTSIDE SEWER - INDUSTRIAL Admin Billing Charge $12.90 Volume Charge (0+ gal) $4.30 per 1,000 gal Utility Deposits Non-owner Resident $100.00 Non-owner Commercial 100.00 Non-owner Industrial l00.00 Non-Payment Fee $ 25.00 Water Meter Tampering $100.00 Late Penalty 10% after 15th of month bill is due. Amended policy now included for large users. If

the penalty exceeds $200.00 the amended policy becomes effective. Section VII: The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: (A) He may transfer amounts between objects of expenditures within a department without limitation and

without a report being required. (B) He may transfer amounts of $l,000 between departments of the same fund with an official report on

such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Town Council. (C) He may not transfer any amounts between funds or from any contingency appropriation within any

fund without approval of the Town Council. Section VIII: Copies of this budget ordinance and accompanying documents shall be furnished to the finance office, budget officer, and other department heads of the Town of Valdese to be kept on file by them for their direction in the disbursement of funds.

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This ordinance is adopted on this the 26th day June, 2017. /s/ John F. “Chip” Black, Jr., Mayor Attest: /s/ Town Clerk Upon introduction by Town Manager Seth B. Eckard, motion to adopt by Councilman Sweezy, and seconded by Councilman Delp. The vote to adopt was 5-0. RESOLUTION FOR OFFER TO PURCHASE TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1117 PRALEY STREET (RADIO STATION BUILDING) Planning Director Larry Johnson said staff recommended separating the house and parking lot from the remainder of the property for Town use. The property was zoned residential. The property (house/parking lot) was appraised at approximately $55,000 one year ago and at the time there was a heat pump, which is no longer there. Staff solicited several real estate agents and contractors and none of them were interested in the property. He presented the following resolution:

RESOLUTION (Sale of property at 1117 Praley Street SW)

WHEREAS, Justin A. Orders has offered to purchase from the Town of Valdese for the sum of $30,000 that parcel containing 0.314 acre parcel shown in plat book 45, page 298 Burke County Registry, said parcel being located at 1117 Praley Street, SW, in Valdese, North Carolina and being part of that property described in book 2030, page 990 (hereafter “the property”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council proposes to accept Justin A. Orders’ offer; and WHEREAS, pursuant to G.S. 160A-269, Justin A. Orders is required to deposit 5% of his bid with the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, the town council is required to publish a notice containing a general description of the property, the amount and terms of the offer and notice that within ten (10) days any person may raise the bid as provided by G.S. 160A-269; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Valdese Town Council intends to accept Justin A. Orders’ offer to purchase the property for the sum of $30,000. 2. Justin A. Orders shall be required pursuant to G.S. 160A-269 to deposit with the town clerk the sum of $1,500, which is 5% of his $30,000 bid.

3. A notice of the offer shall be published as required by G.S. 160A-269. This resolution was adopted June 26, 2017.

/s/ John F. Black, Jr., Mayor /s/ Town Clerk Councilman Ogle asked how many gravesites could be placed on the remaining property. Mr. Johnson said staff would obtain that number and ask the Town Manager to advise Members of Council. After a brief discussion, Councilman Ogle made a motion to adopt the aforementioned resolution, seconded by Councilman Sweezy. The vote was unanimous. Mayor Black requested that the upset bid notice, in addition to the newspaper, also be placed on the Town’s website and Facebook page. FY 2016 - 2017 YEAR END BUDGET AMENDMENT Finance Director Jerry LaMaster presented the following amendment:

SUPPLEMENTAL YEAR END BUDGET AMENDMENT

GENERAL FUND

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Total Revenue:

-180,721

2015 Ad Valorem Tax 10.3010.151 (16,300)

2015 Motor Vehicle Tax 10.3010.152 10,000

Tax Penalty & Int 10.3170.000 6,300

Donations 10.3550.000 5,000

Rostans - PW Help

Bowling 10.3970.033 19,000

From Utility - CA Lights 10.3970.300 18,000

CA Lights

From Utility – Admin 10.3970.302 12,000

From Utility - Library 10.3970.302 9,000

Proceeds From Financing 10.3995.560 (342,421)

From CRF 10.3980.000

Fund Balance - Sales Tax 10.3990.000 15,000

Fund Balance – St 10.3990.000 8,000

Fund Balance - Salaries 10.3990.000 70,700

Payroll 4200, 4250, 4350, 4900, 5100, 5300, 5600, 6200, 6250

Fund Balance-Powell Bill 10.3990.001 5,000

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Governing Body

500

Misc 10.4100.570

Insurance & Bonds 10.4100.540 500

Administration

53,000

Salaries & Wages 10.4200.020 16,500

Professional Services 10.4200.040 500

NC Sales Tax 10.4200.370 15,000

County Sales Tax 10.4200.390 7,000

Contracted Services 10.4200.450 5,000

Library 10.4200.930 9,000

Public Works Admin

7,500

Salaries & Wages 10.4250.020 7,500

Dept Supplies 10.4250.330

Maintenance & Grounds

8,500

Salaries & Wages 10.4350.020 4,000

Over Time 10.4350.021 4,500

Part Time 10.4350.022

Planning

1,200

Part Time 10.4900.022 1,200

Professional Services 10.4900.042

Maint & Repair Bldg-Handicapped 10.4900.150

Maint & Repair Bldg-Car Charge 10.4900.150

Correction 10.4900.720

Police

19,000

Salaries & Wages 10.5100.020 19,000

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Over Time 10.5100.021

Fire

11,000

Salaries & Wages 10.5300.020 11,000

Part Time 10.5300.022

Street

(331,921)

Salaries & Wages 10.5600.020 2,500

Utilities Street Lights 10.5600.133

Maint & Repair Bldgs 10.5600.150 8,000

Paving 10.5600.151 (342,421)

Maint & Repair Equip 10.5600.160

Powell Bill

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Utilities Electric 10.5700.040 5,000

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Salaries 10.6200.020 4,500

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Utility Exp - Gas 10.6200.131

Contract Services 10.6200.450 19,000

Community Affairs

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Salaries & Wages 10.6250.020 4,000

Maint & Repair Bldg 10.6250.150 18,000

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Councilman Sweezy made a motion to approve the aforementioned year-end budget amendment, seconded by Councilwoman Hildebran. The vote was unanimous. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: ISSUES WITH HOME IN WARD 1 Councilman Delp thanked Larry Johnson for working with a homeowner in his neighborhood that had issues with his home. A lot of action had taken place recently to remedy the situation. SPEED LIMIT ON LAUREL STREET Councilman Delp said there were issues on Laurel Street between Walnut Avenue and Bouchard Avenue which was a dangerous area for traffic and he recommended lowering the speed limit on Laurel Street from Main Street from 35 mph to 20 or 25 mph to slow down traffic at the curve. Councilwoman Stevenson asked if a yellow stripped line would be beneficial. Councilman Delp said there were still semi-trucks traveling on Laurel Street. Town Manager Seth Eckard recommended that staff study the issue and come back with a recommendation.

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OLD WORLD BAKERY Councilwoman Hildebran said several citizens had asked her about the status of Old World Bakery. Mr. Eckard said Mr. Pizzelanti was working on a late summer opening. PAVING OF MAIN STREET Councilwoman Hildebran asked when Main Street was going to be paved. Mr. Eckard said by October and it was up to NCDOT and the contractor and he would notify Council when he received word of the paving date. EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Councilman Sweezy commended Water Plant Superintendent Jerry Conley and he said all departments had excellent leadership. He recommended an Employee Appreciation Day with all employees receiving a T-shirt. Councilwoman Hildebran said the Town used to provide a picnic at the Recreation Center and perhaps this could be held again to recognize the employees. MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Eckard made the following announcements: Family Friday Night and Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks, June 30, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Town Offices Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Observance of Independence Day

Grand Opening of Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant, Thursday, July 13, 2017, 2:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting for New Downtown Park, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 2:00 p.m. There would be a future date to dedicate the park. Next Council Meeting – Monday, August 7, 2017

Hanging Baskets – Mr. Eckard requested that Members of Council look at the hanging basket in front of Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant and please let him know if they approved the concept for the hanging flower baskets. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Black called for a motion to recess into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11 (a) (6) To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hildebran and the vote was unanimous. At 6:43 p.m., Councilwoman Stevenson made a motion to recess into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11 (a) (6) To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hildebran and the vote was unanimous. At 7:01 p.m., Councilman Ogle made a motion to return to Open Session, seconded by Councilwoman Stevenson. The vote was unanimous. TOWN MANAGER’S SALARY ADJUSTMENT Councilman Ogle made a motion to increase the Town Manager’s base salary by $3,000 for FY 2017-2018, seconded by Councilwoman Stevenson. The vote was unanimous. Town Manager Seth Eckard thanked the Members of Council. ADJOURNMENT At 7:03 p.m., there being no further business to come before Council, a motion was made by Councilman Ogle to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Stevenson. The vote was unanimous. The next meeting is a regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, August 7, 2017, 6:00 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________________ Town Clerk Mayor tr

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EASEMENT

NORTH CAROLINA BURKE COUNTY

THIS EASEMENT (“Easement”) is made this day of , 20 (“Effective Date”), from TOWN OF VALDESE, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina, (“GRANTOR,” whether one or more), to DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (“DEC”); its successors, licensees, and assigns.

WITNESSETH: THAT GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), the receipt and sufficiency of

which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant unto DEC, its successors, lessees, licensees, transferees, permittees, apportionees, and assigns, the perpetual right, privilege, and easement to go in and upon the land of GRANTOR situated in Lovelady Township, described as follows: PIN# 2744408318, containing 3.36 acres, more or less, and being the land described in a deed from Duke Power Company to Town of Valdese, dated April 15, 1947, and recorded in Deed Book 78, Page 226, Burke County Registry, (the “Property”), LESS AND EXCEPT any prior out-conveyances, and to construct, reconstruct, operate, patrol, maintain, inspect, repair, replace, relocate, add to, modify and remove electric and/or communication facilities thereon including but not limited to, supporting structures such as poles, cables, wires, underground conduits, enclosures/transformers, vaults and manholes and other appurtenant apparatus and equipment (the “Facilities”) within an easement area being twenty (20) feet wide, together with an area ten (10) feet wide on all sides of the foundation of any DEC enclosure/transformer, vault or manhole (the “Easement Area”), for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electrical energy and for communication purposes of DEC and Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. The centerline of the Facilities shall be the center line of the Easement Area.

The right, privilege and easement shall include the following rights granted to DEC: (a) ingress and egress over

the Easement Area and over adjoining portions of the Property (using lanes, driveways and paved areas where practical as determined by DEC); (b) to relocate the Facilities and Easement Area on the Property to conform to any future highway or street relocation, widening or improvement; (c) to trim and keep clear from the Easement Area, now or at any time in the future, trees, limbs, undergrowth, structures or other obstructions, and to trim or clear dead, diseased, weak or leaning trees or limbs outside of the Easement Area which, in the opinion of DEC, might interfere with or fall upon the Facilities; and (d) all other rights and privileges reasonably necessary or convenient for DEC’s safe, reliable and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of the Facilities and for the enjoyment and use of the Easement Area for the purposes described herein.

Prepared By: S.Buckley Return To: Duke Energy Attn: Stephen Buckley 250 9th Street Ln SE Hickory, NC 28602

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said rights, privilege, and easement unto DEC, its successors, licensees, and assigns, forever, and GRANTOR, for itself, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, covenants to and with DEC that GRANTOR is the lawful owner of the Property and the Easement Area in fee and has the right to convey said rights and Easement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this EASEMENT has been executed by GRANTOR and is effective as of the Effective

Date herein. TOWN OF VALDESE,

a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina

By: John F. Black, Jr., Mayor

ATTEST:

Frances Hildebran, Town Clerk

(Affix Official Seal) NORTH CAROLINA, BURKE COUNTY

I, , a Notary Public of County, North Carolina,

certify that Frances Hildebran personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that she is Town Clerk of the

Town of Valdese, and that by authority duly given and as the act of said Town of Valdese, the foregoing EASEMENT was

signed in its name by its Mayor, sealed with its official seal, and attested by herself as its Town Clerk.

Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of , 20 . Notary Public My commission expires:

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FLOWER BED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2017, by and between LOY RAY BURRIS, JR., Trustee of the Loy Ray Burris, Jr. Revocable Trust dated July 11, 2012 (Burris) and the TOWN OF VALDESE, a North Carolina municipal corporation (the Town).

WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Burris is the owner of the building and lot located at 240 Main Street West in Valdese, North Carolina, which is the property at which the Rock Drug Store is located (the Drug Store property); and WHEREAS, for many years, the Town has maintained the two flower beds near Main Street located on the Drug Store property (the flower beds); and WHEREAS, the Town is planning to make improvements to the flower beds including adding block and stucco around the flower beds; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their agreement with regard to the Town’s use and maintenance of the flower beds; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town shall be allowed to make improvements to the flower beds including, but not limited to, adding block and stucco to the flower beds. 2. The Town shall continue to be responsible for the design, planting and maintenance of the flower beds. 3. This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated by a party giving at least sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other party that the notifying party desires to terminate this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written. TOWN OF VALDESE By:_______________________________ Seth Eckard, Town Manager __________________________________ LOY RAY BURRIS, JR., Trustee of The Loy Ray Burris, Jr. Revocable Trust dated July 11, 2012

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Rhoney, Thelda

From: Johnson, LarrySent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 9:49 AMTo: Rhoney, Thelda; Kennedy, CourtneySubject: Set Public Hearing Date

Thelda,  Please place the following on the Council’s Consent Agenda.  Set Public Hearing Date:  Amendments to Zoning Ordinance – Gated/Exempted Developments  

The Valdese Planning Board has been discussing for several months provisions to the Valdese Zoning Ordinance that would allow Ten Acre Exempted Developments and Gate Development under certain conditions. The Planning Board has scheduled August 21, 2017 as the date for final review the proposed amendments. If no additional changes occur, staff will present the Planning Board’s recommendations to Town Council during the September 5th council meeting.   

Larry Johnson Planning Director Town of Valdese 828-879-2124 828-879-2139 fax townofvaldese.com  

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New Hire Town of Valdese

New Employee Title Department Date of Hire

Clay Cannon Treatment Plant Operator Waste Treatment Plt 7/17/2017

Chris Fredell Treatment Plant Operator Waste Treatment Plt 7/17/2017

Norman Cook Laboratory Technician Waste Treatment Plt 6/2/2008Was part-time, became full-time 7/1/2017

Courtney Kennedy Deputy Town Clerk Administration 7/24/2017

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Suggested Downtown Park Names

Aqua Blast Aqualandia Everyone's Park Family Activity Center Family Park Family Park & Activity Center Funtime Park Generations Park Kids Water Splash Laurel Hill Park Laurel Springs Park Laurel Street Park Lily Pad Massel Splash Park Memory Park Parky McPark Face Perhaps something with the word - Volunteer Pioneer Park Saltando L'acqua Park (Italian for leaping or jumping water) Splash & Play Splash and play Splash Chillin' Splash Down Splash N Play Splash Station (since you will be at the railroad) "Splash! Valdese" Splish Splash Splish Splash Pad & Park Sunbeam Playspace (or Park) Tallulah (leaping water) Park The Valdese Park and Splash Island The Watering Hole The Wet Park Trail of Faith Park Valdese Aquatic Splash Pad & Children's (Center) &\or (Playground) (Park) Valdese Community Park Valdese Downtown Park Valdese Family Activity Center Valdese Family Park Valdese Family Park & Activity Center Valdese Family Spray Park Valdese Kool Park Valdese Splash and Play Valdese Splash Park Valdese Splash Station Valdese Splish-N-Splash Village Activity Center Waldensian Park Waldensian Splash and Play Waldensian Water Works Water & Mudd Wet & Mild WNC Foothills Park

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Memo To: Thelda

From: Doug Knight

cc: Town Council

Date: July 26, 2017

Re: Proposed Fees for new Park

Please add this agenda item:

The Parks and Recreation Department would like to make the following recommendations for fees for the new Park’s picnic shelter and multi-purpose room.

Picnic Shelter: $15/hr. (minimum 2 hr. rental) - $15 for each additional hour

Multi-Purpose room: $70 for 4 hrs. - $20 for each additional hour.

Security Deposit: $25

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Memorandum To: Chip Black, Mayor Town Council Member From: Larry Johnson, Planning Director Bryan Duckworth, Public Works Director Date: July 25, 2017 Subject: Speed Limit Reduction Per Town Council’s request, a traffic study was conducted on a portion of Laurel Street NE. Traffic counters were placed on Laurel between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE, to collect traffic data, including daily vehicle volume and speed limits. Upon evaluating the data, which identified an average daily traffic count of 2,000 vehicles per day and which also identified 15 percent of the vehicles exceeding the 35 mph speed limit; it is the recommendation of staff to reduce the speed limit along this section of Laurel Street NE. Staff recommends the speed limit on Laurel Street NE, between Main Street East and Eldred Street NE be reduced from 35 mph to 20 mph. Police Chief Jack Moss supports this recommendation. If you have comments or questions, please contact me.

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An Ordinance To Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Before Noon on Sundays at Licensed Premises

WHEREAS, on June 29, 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 155, entitled “An Act to Make Various Changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Laws”; and

WHEREAS, Section 4 of Ratified Senate Bill 155 authorizes city and county governments to adopt an ordinance to allow alcohol sales beginning at 10 am on Sundays; and

WHEREAS, Ratified Senate Bill 155 was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper on the 30th day of June, 2017 and became effective on that date (Session Law 2017, Chapter 87); and

WHEREAS, by enacting Senate Bill 155, North Carolina joins 47 other States in allowing alcohol service before noon on Sunday; and

WHEREAS, Sunday morning alcohol service will help restaurants in our community meet the needs of their customers and that service may cause more people to visit Valdese;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Valdese Town Council that:

Section 1. A new Section 6-1031 of the Town of Valdese Code of Ordinance is hereby enacted to read as follows:

“Sunday Sales

Pursuant to the authority granted by S.L. 2017-87, any establishment located in the Town of Valdese that holds an ABC permit issued pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001 is permitted to sell beverages allowed by its permit beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.”

Section 2. All laws and clauses of law in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of any such conflict.

Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

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Adopted this 7th day of August, 2017. TOWN OF VALDESE

By:___________________________________ John F. Black, Jr., Mayor ATTEST:

____________________________________ Town Clerk

(town seal)

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