Franklin Town Council - September 2024 Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order – Mayor Jack Horton

2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

3. Adoption of the September 3, 2024 Town Council Agenda – Town Council

4. Approval of the Consent Agenda for September 3, 2024 – Town Council
A.) Approval of the August 5, 2024 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
B.) Budget Amendments
C.) Tax Releases
D.) Recommend permanent change in Town Hall office hours
E.) Request approval to purchase air packs (SCBA)

5. Proclamation / Introduction / Recognitions
A.) Proclamation Constitution Week – Mayor Jack Horton
B.) Josh Anderson, Fire Fighter – introduction by Fire Chief Ben Ormond
C.) A.J. Scruggs, Utility Maintenance Worker – introduction by Bill Deal, Public Works Director
D.) Service Awards – presented by Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
a. Bill Allen, 30 years
b. Sabrina Scruggs, 10 years

6. Public Session

7. Call for Public Hearing
A.) Call for Public Hearing to be held on October 7, 2024 at 6:05 p.m. or as closely thereafter as possible to receive public input on a rezoning request for property located at 842 Harrison Avenue PIN# 6585831569 from residential R1I to Neighborhood Mixed Use NMU – Justin Setser, Town Planner

8. Public Hearing
A.) Public Hearing to receive public input on a Voluntary Annexation Request – Parcel# 6583663448 – 2222 Georgia Road – Justin Setser, Town Planner

9. Continued Business
A.) Request approval for updated Noquisiyi Mound Plan – Bob McCollum, Nikwasi Initiative

10. New Business
A.) Request approval of Capital Project Ordinance and budget amendment for Wilkie Street Sewer Line Improvement – Amie Owens, Town Manager
B.) Request approval of Funding Offer Acceptance and Resolution for Phase II Water Treatment Plant Improvements – Amie Owens, Town Manager
C.) Request approval of street closures – Amie Owens, Town Manager
1. Realty One Group Vibe – lotla Street – for ribbon cutting/open house – Friday, September 27, 2024 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
2. Artisan Alley – Phillips Street – Craft Show/Market – Saturdays November 2 and 16, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
3. Artisan Alley – Phillips Street – Craft Show/Market – Saturdays December 7 and 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

11. Departmental Reports
A.) Human Resources – Nicole Bradley, Human Resources Director
B.) Tax Collections/Events – Sabrina Scruggs, Tax Collector/Event Coordinator
C.) Fire Department – Chief Ben Ormond

12. Items from Council
A.) Recommendations for TDA regarding use of tourism related funds – Town Council
B.) Discussion Social District – Pumpkinfest and Winter Wonderland – Town Council
C.) Council Representative to Friends of the Greenway (FRoG) Council
D.) Condition of Main Street and options – Councilman Mike Lewis
E.) Discussion – Drinking Water Watershed – Vice Mayor Stacy Guffey

13. Announcements
A.) Next Regular Town Council Meeting is Monday, October 7, 2024
B.) Special Called Meeting – Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.- Strategic Planning Work Session
C.) Pickin’ on the Square – Saturday, September 14 and September 28

14. Closed Session
A.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute § 143-318.1 l(a)(5) to discuss acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease
B.) Enter into Closed Session under NC General Statute§ 143-318. l l(a)(6) Personnel

15. Adjourn