Franklin Town Council Regular Meeting for August 2024

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PUBLIC AGENDA

1. Call to Order – Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the August 5, 2024 Town Council Agenda – Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for August 5, 2024 – Town Council

A.) Approval of the July 1, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes (PAGE 3-8)
B.) Budget Amendments (PAGE 9-12)
C.) Tax Release (PAGE 13-14)
D.) Approval of sole source purchase exception for water meters (PAGE 15-16)
E.) Rezoning request to be sent to Planning Board for review (PAGE 18-23)
F.) Appropriation for Franklin Garden Club approved in budget (PAGE 24-26)
G.) Approval of the Allowable Cost Policy (PAGE 27-40)
H.) Final Amendment of Capital Project Ordinance Clyde Street (PAGE 41-43)

5. Proclamation/Introductions/Recognitions (PAGE 44-47)

A.) Proclamation Help Homeless Veterans Week -Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Angela Green, Code Enforcement Officer – Introduction by Justin Setser, Town Planner
C.) Andre McDonald, Maintenance Worker – Introduction by Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor
D.) Sergeant Justin Riles – Promotion to CT AC – Recognition by Police Chief Devin Holland
E.) Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor – Pretreatment Grade Ill Certification recognition by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
F.) Aaron Fosler, Meter Reader – Meter Reader Technician Certification – Recognition by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
G.) Bill Deal, Public Works Director – Utility Management Certification I I – Recognition by Amie Owens, Town Manager

H.) Sarah Bishop, Finance Director- Certified Budget Officer designation – Recognition by Amie Owens, Town Manager

6. Public Session

7. New Business

A.) Request approval for updated Noquisiyi Mound Plan – Bob McCollum, Nikwasi Initiative (PAGE 48-51)
B.) Voluntary Annexation Request – Parcel# 6583663448 – 2222 Georgia Road – Justin Setser, Town Planner (PAGE 52-54)
C.) Request approval of street closure – lotla Street on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. – Amie Owens, Town Manager (PAGE 55-56)

8. Departmental Reports (PAGE 57)

A.) Public Works Department
1. Public Works – Bill Deal, Public Works Director
2. Water Treatment Plant – Kyle Pocquette, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant – Jason Hopkins, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
4. Streets – Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor

B.) Planning/IT – Justin Setser, Town Planner

9. Items from Council (PAGE 58-59)

A.) Discussion – Social District – Pumpkinfest and Winter Wonderland
B.) Update from TOA regarding use of tourism related funds
C.) Update ARPA Funding Recommendations

10. Closed Session (PAGE 60)

A.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute § 143-318.I I(a)(S) to discuss acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.

11. Announcements

A.) Next Regular Town Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 3, 2024
B.) Town Offices closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observation of the Labor Day holiday in accordance with the NC State Holiday Schedule
C.) Pickin’ on the Square – August 10 and August 24, 2024
D.) Special Called Meeting – Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. – Strategic Planning Work Session

12. Adjourn

(Monthly Reports are on pages 61-79 at the end of the packet)

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