1 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,680 as the mayor of the town of Clayton, I'd 2 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,360 like to call this Clayton Town Council 3 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:17,600 meeting to order. Uh, I'd like to ask 4 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:18,800 you to stand for the pledge of 5 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:20,639 allegiance, which tonight will be led by 6 00:05:20,639 --> 00:05:22,960 the Scouting America Troop 58. So we 7 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:24,880 welcome you to the Clayton Town Council 8 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:27,520 meeting and remain standing forward the 9 00:05:27,520 --> 00:05:30,479 invocation and also for an observance 10 00:05:30,479 --> 00:05:32,479 for a moment of silence for the Wilson 11 00:05:32,479 --> 00:05:34,639 Mills Mayor Fleeter Bird who passed away 12 00:05:34,639 --> 00:05:42,870 on Sunday August the 16th 13 00:05:42,880 --> 00:05:45,280 to the flag of the United States of 14 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:48,000 America and to the republic for which it 15 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,880 stands. One nation under God, 16 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:53,280 indivisible, with liberty and justice 17 00:05:53,280 --> 00:06:12,469 for all. 18 00:06:12,479 --> 00:06:14,160 Most gracious and heavenly father, we 19 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:15,600 pause to give you thanks for the many 20 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:17,759 blessings of this day. And we ask Lord 21 00:06:17,759 --> 00:06:19,600 now that you be with us as we proceed 22 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:20,800 with the business for the town of 23 00:06:20,800 --> 00:06:22,800 Clayton. For it's in Jesus name I pray. 24 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:33,590 Amen. 25 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:35,840 Are there any adjustments to the agenda? 26 00:06:35,840 --> 00:06:41,029 >> No adjustments. 27 00:06:41,039 --> 00:06:42,639 » All right. Hearing none, I'll entertain 28 00:06:42,639 --> 00:06:44,479 a motion to adopt the agenda as 29 00:06:44,479 --> 00:06:47,759 presented. Motion to adopt. Second. 30 00:06:47,759 --> 00:06:49,680 >> We have a motion and second to adopt the 31 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:51,360 agenda as presented. Any further 32 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:54,160 discussion? All in favor say I. 33 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:54,639 >> I. 34 00:06:54,639 --> 00:06:58,160 >> Opposed like sign. Motion carries. Up 35 00:06:58,160 --> 00:07:02,479 next is your consent agenda. 36 00:07:02,479 --> 00:07:03,680 >> Motion to adopt. 37 00:07:03,680 --> 00:07:04,560 >> Second. 38 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:06,639 >> We have a motion and a second to adopt 39 00:07:06,639 --> 00:07:08,400 the consent agenda. Is there any further 40 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,240 discussion? 41 00:07:10,240 --> 00:07:11,840 All in favor say I. 42 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:12,479 >> I. 43 00:07:12,479 --> 00:07:16,800 >> Oppose like signs. And motion carries. 44 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:18,880 Up next under administrative items is 45 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:32,550 the Clayton for you. 46 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:34,560 » Good evening, Mr. Mayor Council. Tonight 47 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:35,759 we have the pleasure to bring you 48 00:07:35,759 --> 00:07:37,360 another episode of Clayton for You. 49 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,680 Tonight's episode is on annexations and 50 00:07:39,680 --> 00:07:44,790 what that means for the town. 51 00:07:44,800 --> 00:07:46,960 You may hear the word annexation during 52 00:07:46,960 --> 00:07:48,960 a town council meeting, but what does it 53 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:50,800 actually mean for a property and the 54 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:52,915 people who live nearby? In this episode 55 00:07:52,915 --> 00:07:54,720 [music] of Clayton for You, we're 56 00:07:54,720 --> 00:07:56,960 breaking down what annexation is and 57 00:07:56,960 --> 00:07:58,639 what changes when a property becomes 58 00:07:58,639 --> 00:08:00,160 part of [music] the town of Clayton. 59 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:01,840 >> Annexation is a process of bringing 60 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:03,360 existing property that is outside 61 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:04,879 Clayton's town limits into the [music] 62 00:08:04,879 --> 00:08:06,800 town limits. In most cases, it starts 63 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:08,319 with the property owner petitioning the 64 00:08:08,319 --> 00:08:10,319 town to annex their property. Annex 65 00:08:10,319 --> 00:08:11,910 properties benefit from access to town 66 00:08:11,910 --> 00:08:13,520 [music] services and infrastructure, 67 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:15,360 including opportunities for electric, 68 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:18,080 water, and sewer service. They also are 69 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:19,759 subject to [music] town property taxes 70 00:08:19,759 --> 00:08:22,080 and all town ordinances and regulations. 71 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:24,000 There are two types of annexations, 72 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,319 contiguous and non-ontiguous. A 73 00:08:26,319 --> 00:08:27,759 contiguous annexation involves 74 00:08:27,759 --> 00:08:29,199 properties that directly touches 75 00:08:29,199 --> 00:08:31,680 Clayton's existing town limits, while a 76 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:33,440 non-ontiguous annexation involves 77 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:35,200 property that is separate from the main 78 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:37,279 or primary [music] town limits. That 79 00:08:37,279 --> 00:08:38,959 distinction is especially important with 80 00:08:38,959 --> 00:08:40,320 non-ontiguous annexations [music] 81 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:41,680 because bringing one property into 82 00:08:41,680 --> 00:08:43,760 Clayton does not change the services or 83 00:08:43,760 --> 00:08:45,680 jurisdiction for the properties around 84 00:08:45,680 --> 00:08:47,839 it. [music] For example, an address that 85 00:08:47,839 --> 00:08:49,600 falls within the jurisdiction of the 86 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:51,680 Johnson County Sheriff's Office would 87 00:08:51,680 --> 00:08:53,279 remain [music] in that jurisdiction even 88 00:08:53,279 --> 00:08:55,440 if a neighboring property is annexed. 89 00:08:55,440 --> 00:08:57,360 >> That's a quick look at how annexation 90 00:08:57,360 --> 00:08:59,200 works in the [music] town of Clay. You 91 00:08:59,200 --> 00:09:01,440 can follow annexation requests and other 92 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:03,360 town business [music] by attending town 93 00:09:03,360 --> 00:09:05,200 council meetings or watching live on 94 00:09:05,200 --> 00:09:08,150 YouTube. 95 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:17,430 Thank you, sir. Perfect. Thank you. 96 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,360 Up next, under introduction and special 97 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:21,200 presentations will be a retirement 98 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:24,399 recognition for Mr. Robert Mai. So, good 99 00:09:24,399 --> 00:09:26,080 evening. 100 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:27,760 Tonight 101 00:09:27,760 --> 00:09:29,519 we have the opportunity to recognize a 102 00:09:29,519 --> 00:09:31,166 very special member of the Clayton Town 103 00:09:31,166 --> 00:09:33,040 [clears throat] of Clayton 104 00:09:33,040 --> 00:09:37,120 family as he's preparing to retire and 105 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:39,040 uh following an extraordinary career of 106 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:40,560 professional leadership and public 107 00:09:40,560 --> 00:09:43,519 service. He's built a career defined by 108 00:09:43,519 --> 00:09:45,519 integrity and commitment to doing things 109 00:09:45,519 --> 00:09:47,920 the right way. Clayton has been 110 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:49,760 fortunate to benefit from that 111 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:52,800 experience as he has helped guide our 112 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,320 town through a period of tremendous 113 00:09:54,320 --> 00:09:57,600 evolution and change. Much of his work 114 00:09:57,600 --> 00:10:00,000 has happened behind the scenes, but its 115 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,600 impact can be seen throughout our 116 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:04,560 organization and across our community. 117 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:06,720 Tonight, we'd like to take a few minutes 118 00:10:06,720 --> 00:10:09,279 to reflect on that remarkable career and 119 00:10:09,279 --> 00:10:11,600 celebrate a lifetime of service to the 120 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:14,000 people of North Carolina. At this time, 121 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,760 I'd like to invite town manager Rich 122 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:18,720 Capola to share a few remarks. 123 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:20,959 >> Robert, if I could ask you to go stand 124 00:10:20,959 --> 00:10:23,279 at the podium there, sir. I know you 125 00:10:23,279 --> 00:10:27,670 love this kind of stuff. 126 00:10:27,680 --> 00:10:29,519 » So, thank you, Mayor. Um, it's been a 127 00:10:29,519 --> 00:10:31,279 privilege working alongside Robert here 128 00:10:31,279 --> 00:10:32,800 the last several years. Uh, I've been 129 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:34,720 able to witness firsthand Robert's 130 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:37,440 knowledge, professionalism, dedication, 131 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:40,320 uh, and and just overall zest for for 132 00:10:40,320 --> 00:10:41,839 the world of finances here at the town 133 00:10:41,839 --> 00:10:44,720 of Clayton. Uh since 2009, Robert has 134 00:10:44,720 --> 00:10:46,079 served as our finance director, 135 00:10:46,079 --> 00:10:48,399 overseeing every ma every major aspect 136 00:10:48,399 --> 00:10:50,720 of the time town's financial as uh 137 00:10:50,720 --> 00:10:52,959 operations. That includes budgeting, 138 00:10:52,959 --> 00:10:54,720 accounting, investments, debt 139 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:56,800 management, purchasing, financial 140 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:59,760 reporting, and compliance. Uh to fully 141 00:10:59,760 --> 00:11:01,600 appreciate Robert's contributions, I 142 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:03,040 think everybody here needs to really 143 00:11:03,040 --> 00:11:04,880 think about what it looked like 17 years 144 00:11:04,880 --> 00:11:07,360 ago when Robert started. Uh since then, 145 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:09,839 our population has more than doubled. Uh 146 00:11:09,839 --> 00:11:14,079 we've seen extremely uh large uh service 147 00:11:14,079 --> 00:11:15,600 demands put on our all the different 148 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:18,079 services across the board. Uh we've had 149 00:11:18,079 --> 00:11:19,600 expanded infrastructure demands 150 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:22,079 including a small $280 million what 151 00:11:22,079 --> 00:11:24,000 Robert has routinely referred to 152 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,600 generational project with our Sam's 153 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:27,519 branch water reclamation facility which 154 00:11:27,519 --> 00:11:29,519 he was instrumental in getting uh off 155 00:11:29,519 --> 00:11:31,120 the ground. Uh and we've made 156 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:32,640 significant investments to be able to 157 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:33,839 prepare for the future here in the town 158 00:11:33,839 --> 00:11:36,160 of Clayton. Uh through that growth, 159 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:37,920 Robert has provided the steady financial 160 00:11:37,920 --> 00:11:40,399 leadership that helped keep Clayton 161 00:11:40,399 --> 00:11:43,200 fiscally strong, transparent, and 162 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:44,480 prepared for the opportunities and 163 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:46,000 challenges that came with being one of 164 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:48,000 the fastest growing communities in our 165 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,920 region. 166 00:11:49,920 --> 00:11:51,440 Under his leadership, the town has 167 00:11:51,440 --> 00:11:53,040 repeatedly earned national recognition 168 00:11:53,040 --> 00:11:55,279 from the Government Finance Officers 169 00:11:55,279 --> 00:11:57,040 Association for Excellence in Financial 170 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,640 Reporting and Budgeting, something I 171 00:11:58,640 --> 00:12:00,480 know Robert is very proud of and this 172 00:12:00,480 --> 00:12:03,279 organization as a whole is. Those awards 173 00:12:03,279 --> 00:12:04,560 are certainly something to celebrate, 174 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,240 but they also reflect the standards that 175 00:12:06,240 --> 00:12:08,320 Robert has consistently brought to the 176 00:12:08,320 --> 00:12:10,079 finances here at the town of Clayton. 177 00:12:10,079 --> 00:12:11,760 Uh, responsible stewardship of the 178 00:12:11,760 --> 00:12:13,440 public funds is is of the utmost 179 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:15,440 importance to us, and that commitment to 180 00:12:15,440 --> 00:12:20,160 transparency and accountability shows in the work that Robert has provided 181 00:12:20,160 --> 00:12:21,760 over the years. Robert has become a very 182 00:12:21,760 --> 00:12:23,360 trusted resource to our employees, our 183 00:12:23,360 --> 00:12:24,720 department directors, our elected 184 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:26,800 officials, finance professionals, and 185 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:29,360 public administrators alike. uh he's 186 00:12:29,360 --> 00:12:30,480 always been willing to share his 187 00:12:30,480 --> 00:12:32,480 knowledge, explain these complex issues 188 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:34,000 and putting some investment back into 189 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:36,160 the people that he works with uh to help 190 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:38,480 us understand some very very complex 191 00:12:38,480 --> 00:12:40,399 math sometimes. 192 00:12:40,399 --> 00:12:42,399 Uh we will certainly remember all the 193 00:12:42,399 --> 00:12:44,480 balanced budgets and the clean audits, 194 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,240 the award-winning financial reports, the 195 00:12:46,240 --> 00:12:47,839 strong financial systems, and the many 196 00:12:47,839 --> 00:12:49,760 projects, investments he made possible. 197 00:12:49,760 --> 00:12:51,279 Uh but just as importantly, we want to 198 00:12:51,279 --> 00:12:53,040 remember the guidance, the wisdom, the 199 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:54,800 experience that he's shared with us all 200 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:58,399 along the way. Um, Robert, for me 201 00:12:58,399 --> 00:12:59,920 personally and from the organization, I 202 00:12:59,920 --> 00:13:01,600 want to thank you for all of your your 203 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:04,560 commitment to this town, uh, seeing us 204 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:06,399 through some of the most challenging 205 00:13:06,399 --> 00:13:08,160 times, but also having some of the most 206 00:13:08,160 --> 00:13:10,639 rewarding impact on the organization as 207 00:13:10,639 --> 00:13:12,959 a whole. Uh, so on behalf of town of 208 00:13:12,959 --> 00:13:14,240 Clayton, I would like to thank you for 209 00:13:14,240 --> 00:13:16,079 all you've done and for the people you 210 00:13:16,079 --> 00:13:17,519 served throughout your career. Thank 211 00:13:17,519 --> 00:13:18,639 you. 212 00:13:18,639 --> 00:13:22,639 >> Awesome. Thank you, Rich. So, Robert, 213 00:13:22,639 --> 00:13:23,839 tonight we've heard about an 214 00:13:23,839 --> 00:13:25,440 extraordinary career spanning more than 215 00:13:25,440 --> 00:13:27,600 four decades and the impact that you've 216 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:29,600 had here in Clayton and throughout North 217 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:31,920 Carolina. But we're here not only 218 00:13:31,920 --> 00:13:33,920 tonight to recognize your retirement, 219 00:13:33,920 --> 00:13:36,240 but we're here to recognize a lifetime 220 00:13:36,240 --> 00:13:38,800 of service. For decades, you've 221 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:41,440 dedicated your talents and experience to 222 00:13:41,440 --> 00:13:43,839 public service in North Carolina. And 223 00:13:43,839 --> 00:13:45,519 throughout that time, you have been 224 00:13:45,519 --> 00:13:47,200 entrusted with an enormous 225 00:13:47,200 --> 00:13:49,839 responsibility. Making sure that public 226 00:13:49,839 --> 00:13:52,720 resources are managed wisely and that 227 00:13:52,720 --> 00:13:54,959 government operates responsibly and 228 00:13:54,959 --> 00:13:57,519 transparently on behalf of the people it 229 00:13:57,519 --> 00:14:01,279 serves. Clayton has been has Clayton has 230 00:14:01,279 --> 00:14:02,959 benefited tremendously from that 231 00:14:02,959 --> 00:14:05,360 commitment. Your guidance has helped our 232 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:07,199 community make important investments in 233 00:14:07,199 --> 00:14:09,440 its future and build a strong financial 234 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:12,639 foundation for the years ahead. 235 00:14:12,639 --> 00:14:15,040 And tonight, that lifetime of service is 236 00:14:15,040 --> 00:14:16,720 being recognized by the state of North 237 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:18,880 Carolina. 238 00:14:18,880 --> 00:14:20,720 The Order of the Longleaf Pine is 239 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:22,079 awarded by the Governor of North 240 00:14:22,079 --> 00:14:24,240 Carolina, and it's widely regarded as 241 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:26,320 one of the highest state honors for 242 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:28,160 exemplary service and exceptional 243 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:30,320 contributions to North Carolina and its 244 00:14:30,320 --> 00:14:31,839 communities. 245 00:14:31,839 --> 00:14:35,120 Robert, it is my honor, a great honor, 246 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:37,680 to announce that Governor Josh Stein has 247 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:39,600 bestowed upon you the Order of the 248 00:14:39,600 --> 00:14:59,970 Longleaf Pond. 249 00:14:59,980 --> 00:15:00,000 » [applause] 250 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:03,990 >> Thank you. 251 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,680 So on behalf of the governor of the 252 00:15:05,680 --> 00:15:07,120 state of North Carolina, the town 253 00:15:07,120 --> 00:15:09,279 council, and the town citizens of 254 00:15:09,279 --> 00:15:10,399 Clayton, North Carolina, 255 00:15:10,399 --> 00:15:12,240 congratulations. It's my privilege to 256 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:14,399 present to you the order of the long 257 00:15:14,399 --> 00:15:33,829 leaf pine. 258 00:15:33,839 --> 00:15:37,120 And we also want to excuse me uh say a 259 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:38,720 special thank you to Robert and his 260 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:41,519 family uh for all that you have allowed 261 00:15:41,519 --> 00:15:43,519 him to do and been so supportive of his 262 00:15:43,519 --> 00:15:46,720 actions. What a true difference uh that 263 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:49,279 he has completely made with time. So on 264 00:15:49,279 --> 00:15:52,079 behalf of time we thank all of your 265 00:15:52,079 --> 00:15:54,000 family and your friends. All right. And 266 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,000 at this time because I know you can't 267 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,360 wait to get in front of that microphone 268 00:15:57,360 --> 00:16:00,320 and say I'm going to give the floor to 269 00:16:00,320 --> 00:16:01,519 you. All right. [laughter] All right. 270 00:16:01,519 --> 00:16:05,829 Thank you. 271 00:16:05,839 --> 00:16:09,440 All right. Um Mr. Mayor, Council Rich, 272 00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:12,240 uh it's been a true honor, 273 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:14,480 been a great ride. Came here in February 274 00:16:14,480 --> 00:16:16,480 2009. I remember one of the first things 275 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:18,160 we did out of the gate was we had our 276 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:20,800 first GL bond offering. Mr. Mayor, you 277 00:16:20,800 --> 00:16:21,759 probably remember we went up on that 278 00:16:21,759 --> 00:16:23,360 trip to New York and met with Moody's 279 00:16:23,360 --> 00:16:26,399 and S&P. Uh that was quite a quite an 280 00:16:26,399 --> 00:16:29,279 experience. And uh you know since then 281 00:16:29,279 --> 00:16:32,480 things just taken off. Um I've really 282 00:16:32,480 --> 00:16:34,320 loved everything I do as a finance 283 00:16:34,320 --> 00:16:36,079 director. I've taken that role very 284 00:16:36,079 --> 00:16:38,720 seriously. Um felt like I've always been 285 00:16:38,720 --> 00:16:41,360 a good steward of the town's finances 286 00:16:41,360 --> 00:16:45,120 and it its assets. Um, probably one of 287 00:16:45,120 --> 00:16:47,360 the biggest things I'm most proud of is 288 00:16:47,360 --> 00:16:49,279 probably the collaborative effort we did 289 00:16:49,279 --> 00:16:51,600 to get the Sams branch project off the 290 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:53,519 ground and see that to fruition. That 291 00:16:53,519 --> 00:16:57,360 was uh quite a challenge. That was one 292 00:16:57,360 --> 00:16:59,120 of those I call I always refer to the 293 00:16:59,120 --> 00:17:01,360 generational construction project. 294 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:03,600 Little bit south of $300 million. That 295 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:06,880 was that was a big one. Um, but again, 296 00:17:06,880 --> 00:17:09,360 I'm very appreciative of all the support 297 00:17:09,360 --> 00:17:11,839 I've received over the years. Uh my 298 00:17:11,839 --> 00:17:13,919 staff, these are a great group of 299 00:17:13,919 --> 00:17:16,480 people, very knowledgeable, dedicated, 300 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:20,160 professional. Um without them, you know, 301 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:22,240 I wouldn't have got been able to do some 302 00:17:22,240 --> 00:17:25,839 of the things I've been able to do. Um 303 00:17:25,839 --> 00:17:27,679 so I'm very appreciative. This this is 304 00:17:27,679 --> 00:17:31,039 like uh icing on the cake, so to speak. 305 00:17:31,039 --> 00:17:35,039 Uh didn't expect that. Um but I'm I'm 306 00:17:35,039 --> 00:17:37,520 very appreciative and uh it's been a 307 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:41,039 hell of a ride. Um, and uh, you know, 308 00:17:41,039 --> 00:17:43,200 it's bittersweet. I'm going to miss 309 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:46,320 everybody. Uh, but it is time to move on 310 00:17:46,320 --> 00:17:49,200 to the next uh, chapter, so to speak, 311 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:52,240 which is retirement. [laughter] 312 00:17:52,240 --> 00:17:54,720 So, again, I appreciate everybody's uh, 313 00:17:54,720 --> 00:17:56,799 recognition and it it's it's very 314 00:17:56,799 --> 00:18:01,039 heartfelt. Thank you so much. 315 00:18:01,039 --> 00:18:03,280 >> Thank you, Robert. We uh, we appreciate 316 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:06,400 that. Uh, I want to take a point of per 317 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:08,640 personal privilege right now to let you 318 00:18:08,640 --> 00:18:11,280 know just how much your service to the 319 00:18:11,280 --> 00:18:13,200 town of Clayton and to me as a mayor has 320 00:18:13,200 --> 00:18:21,590 been. You know, when uh back in the late uh '9s, that would be 1996, 321 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:23,919 the uh town of Clayton was not in very 322 00:18:23,919 --> 00:18:27,280 good financial standing. And as a 323 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:28,799 council member at that time, we were 324 00:18:28,799 --> 00:18:30,160 called into the local government 325 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:31,520 commission by the state of North 326 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:33,679 Carolina. And it was not a pretty 327 00:18:33,679 --> 00:18:36,559 picture. Uh but some good things 328 00:18:36,559 --> 00:18:38,000 happened from that. And one good thing 329 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,440 that happened from that was a lady who 330 00:18:39,440 --> 00:18:40,720 worked for local government commission. 331 00:18:40,720 --> 00:18:42,400 Her name was Nancy Medlin. And when she 332 00:18:42,400 --> 00:18:44,960 was asked would she consider coming to 333 00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:46,559 Clayton and being our finance director 334 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:48,240 and help us get Clayton back on the 335 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:51,120 right track, she agreed. And from that 336 00:18:51,120 --> 00:18:55,200 point on, that's when she later uh found 337 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:57,679 Robert Mai. And when Nancy retired, we 338 00:18:57,679 --> 00:19:00,000 had Robert. So, I continued to breathe 339 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,600 easily and did not have heart 340 00:19:01,600 --> 00:19:03,679 palpitations, right? Because I knew we 341 00:19:03,679 --> 00:19:05,440 were going to be in good hands. And I'm 342 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:06,559 sure that we're going to be in good 343 00:19:06,559 --> 00:19:08,320 hands moving forward. But I just want 344 00:19:08,320 --> 00:19:11,120 you to know how much it means to me and 345 00:19:11,120 --> 00:19:12,559 really to all the Clayton's and 346 00:19:12,559 --> 00:19:15,440 especially in today's environment to to 347 00:19:15,440 --> 00:19:18,000 model the way on how finances should be 348 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,080 conducted in a municipality. And I thank 349 00:19:20,080 --> 00:19:23,293 you for that. 350 00:19:23,293 --> 00:19:27,990 [applause] 351 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:30,480 Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Thank 352 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:46,150 you. 353 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:48,000 All right. So, up next on the agenda 354 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,720 will be a public hearing. It's the town 355 00:19:50,720 --> 00:19:56,630 pub conventional reszoning 2026-081-RZ. 356 00:19:56,640 --> 00:19:58,720 This is continued from the July 20th 357 00:19:58,720 --> 00:20:00,320 meeting 358 00:20:00,320 --> 00:20:31,669 and the public hearing does remain open. 359 00:20:31,679 --> 00:20:32,559 Good evening, [clears throat] mayor, 360 00:20:32,559 --> 00:20:34,720 members of council. Conrad, planning 361 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:36,880 director for the town of Clayton. Um, 362 00:20:36,880 --> 00:20:40,880 before you is a a request for three 363 00:20:40,880 --> 00:20:42,880 properties to be reszoned to public 364 00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:46,240 facilities, PUB. Um the couple slides 365 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:47,919 are from your prior presentation that 366 00:20:47,919 --> 00:20:49,360 were delivered by Lori Bryant, our 367 00:20:49,360 --> 00:20:51,280 planner one. Um and I've added some 368 00:20:51,280 --> 00:20:53,039 additional slides to the presentation. 369 00:20:53,039 --> 00:20:54,320 I'll spend a little more time on. So 370 00:20:54,320 --> 00:20:56,159 I'll just kind of do a recap for benefit 371 00:20:56,159 --> 00:20:59,600 of um just a refresher. So there are 372 00:20:59,600 --> 00:21:01,919 three parcels that were recently 373 00:21:01,919 --> 00:21:04,080 processed for annexation. um they are 374 00:21:04,080 --> 00:21:07,039 townowned and in interest of 375 00:21:07,039 --> 00:21:08,799 consolidating the town owned properties 376 00:21:08,799 --> 00:21:11,679 into the PUB zoning district um this is 377 00:21:11,679 --> 00:21:17,200 a reasonzoning request to fulfill that desire. Um so there are three uh 378 00:21:17,200 --> 00:21:21,919 these three are totaling um 143 acres. 379 00:21:21,919 --> 00:21:24,240 They're located off of Short Johnson. 380 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:26,240 Let me see. 381 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:28,400 This one is off of um Veterans Parkway 382 00:21:28,400 --> 00:21:29,919 and Shore Johnson Road. And this 383 00:21:29,919 --> 00:21:32,159 property to the north is the upcoming 384 00:21:32,159 --> 00:21:35,520 public safety center for PD and for fire 385 00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:37,200 department. 386 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:39,760 Parcel one and parcel two are currently 387 00:21:39,760 --> 00:21:41,120 undeveloped as you can see with the 388 00:21:41,120 --> 00:21:43,520 aerial off of Jack Road. This is a 389 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,840 terminus of Corbett Road and this is the 390 00:21:45,840 --> 00:21:48,240 extent of the Clayton planning area. 391 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:50,960 This area right here is was annexed. Um 392 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:53,760 it was in the county's jurisdiction but 393 00:21:53,760 --> 00:21:56,159 with annexation we now are going to be 394 00:21:56,159 --> 00:21:58,400 required to reszone it. So hence the two 395 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:03,039 PUB um requests for this facility. This 396 00:22:03,039 --> 00:22:05,840 property was reszoned to PUB um a couple 397 00:22:05,840 --> 00:22:07,919 months ago. So this is in alignment with 398 00:22:07,919 --> 00:22:13,190 that request. Also 399 00:22:13,200 --> 00:22:15,679 the properties were noticed 400 00:22:15,679 --> 00:22:17,200 um for the planning meeting, the 401 00:22:17,200 --> 00:22:18,880 planning board meeting. So we have the 402 00:22:18,880 --> 00:22:21,600 same public noticing um policy for the 403 00:22:21,600 --> 00:22:23,039 planning board that we use for town 404 00:22:23,039 --> 00:22:25,600 council. So, we uh sent property owner 405 00:22:25,600 --> 00:22:28,000 letters to 300t radiuses for both both 406 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,840 these properties 407 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:34,400 and we have the our our signs are posted 408 00:22:34,400 --> 00:22:36,159 on the property. So, this is along I 409 00:22:36,159 --> 00:22:38,000 want to say this looks like um Jack 410 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,520 Road, 411 00:22:39,520 --> 00:22:42,320 some of the terminuses of Corbett and 412 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:44,880 Essex Lane and also Short Johnson right 413 00:22:44,880 --> 00:22:48,159 here. Sorry if my flashlight is 414 00:22:48,159 --> 00:22:51,039 distracting there, but I like to use it. 415 00:22:51,039 --> 00:22:56,789 Um so moving on 416 00:22:56,799 --> 00:22:58,240 here are the three the the two 417 00:22:58,240 --> 00:23:00,559 properties on Jack Road and Corbett 418 00:23:00,559 --> 00:23:03,120 Road. You can see their existing and 419 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:06,720 their proposed PUB 420 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:16,470 and then parcel 3 existing and proposed 421 00:23:16,480 --> 00:23:18,640 with respect to the future land use map. 422 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:22,320 Um parcel one and parcel two are looking 423 00:23:22,320 --> 00:23:26,400 to um a revision from prior dis 424 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:28,559 discussion was we wanted to update these 425 00:23:28,559 --> 00:23:30,559 to be feature land use map designation 426 00:23:30,559 --> 00:23:33,440 of agricultural slash 427 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:37,200 I'm sorry be recreation and open space. 428 00:23:37,200 --> 00:23:39,120 So that would be this feature land use 429 00:23:39,120 --> 00:23:40,880 map designation 430 00:23:40,880 --> 00:23:44,080 for these two properties. 431 00:23:44,080 --> 00:23:46,080 Um therefore that's why you would find a 432 00:23:46,080 --> 00:23:48,480 motion for inconsistency um for these 433 00:23:48,480 --> 00:23:51,360 two properties. Um by you all adopting a 434 00:23:51,360 --> 00:23:53,200 motion of inconsistency allows us to 435 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:54,799 change the future land use map to be 436 00:23:54,799 --> 00:23:58,789 recreation and open space. 437 00:23:58,799 --> 00:24:00,880 There's no need to change the future 438 00:24:00,880 --> 00:24:03,280 land use map for this proposed resoning. 439 00:24:03,280 --> 00:24:05,280 So it would be staying the same um 440 00:24:05,280 --> 00:24:07,280 consistent with the property adjacent to 441 00:24:07,280 --> 00:24:10,000 the north that was also zone PUB. So 442 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,919 this would be medium density residential 443 00:24:11,919 --> 00:24:17,029 with neighborhood center. 444 00:24:17,039 --> 00:24:19,120 Now for the update since council's 445 00:24:19,120 --> 00:24:23,750 meeting on the July the 20th. 446 00:24:23,760 --> 00:24:25,200 So with respect to the neighborhood 447 00:24:25,200 --> 00:24:27,840 meeting um the UDO is looking we're 448 00:24:27,840 --> 00:24:29,440 looking to update the language in the 449 00:24:29,440 --> 00:24:31,840 current UDO to indicate some 450 00:24:31,840 --> 00:24:34,000 clarification when and when and if and 451 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,919 how the town would initiate a 452 00:24:35,919 --> 00:24:39,200 neighborhood meeting. So at the time of 453 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:41,600 the this project coming forth for 454 00:24:41,600 --> 00:24:44,000 consideration, staff's direction was to 455 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:46,159 not conduct a neighborhood meeting. Um 456 00:24:46,159 --> 00:24:48,080 resulting from the public hearing of the 457 00:24:48,080 --> 00:24:50,799 planning board process. Um staff decided 458 00:24:50,799 --> 00:24:52,640 to hold at council's direction the 459 00:24:52,640 --> 00:24:54,000 neighborhood meeting and that meeting 460 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:57,440 was held on August 10th. So shortly 461 00:24:57,440 --> 00:24:59,440 following the direction from council, 462 00:24:59,440 --> 00:25:01,279 staff went ahead and moved forward with 463 00:25:01,279 --> 00:25:04,320 um the notifications that were sent. We 464 00:25:04,320 --> 00:25:06,640 expanded that geography to include 465 00:25:06,640 --> 00:25:08,480 several of the property owners outside 466 00:25:08,480 --> 00:25:11,120 of the normal 300t radius. So we've sent 467 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:12,960 notices of the neighborhood meeting to 468 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:15,679 about 331 property owners. That would 469 00:25:15,679 --> 00:25:18,720 include both those in um Short Johnson 470 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,240 Oh, I'm sorry. This would be the folks 471 00:25:20,240 --> 00:25:22,480 off of Corbett Road and and Jack and 472 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:24,880 Jack Road. 473 00:25:24,880 --> 00:25:26,320 So, the meeting was held here in the 474 00:25:26,320 --> 00:25:28,240 council chambers on August 10th at 6 475 00:25:28,240 --> 00:25:33,039 p.m. Um, we had about 22 signed in 476 00:25:33,039 --> 00:25:34,960 attendees, a good number of 477 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:38,400 participants. Um, we were able to obtain 478 00:25:38,400 --> 00:25:40,080 um 479 00:25:40,080 --> 00:25:43,360 the park study that was provided um 480 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:45,679 earlier to council that highlighted some 481 00:25:45,679 --> 00:25:48,960 of the concepts that were intended or 482 00:25:48,960 --> 00:25:51,200 conceptualized for Jack Road and Corbett 483 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:54,159 Road property as well as um poster board 484 00:25:54,159 --> 00:25:55,840 showing the comprehensive transportation 485 00:25:55,840 --> 00:25:58,080 plan um which shows an extension of 486 00:25:58,080 --> 00:26:00,640 Corbett Road connecting to Jack Road and 487 00:26:00,640 --> 00:26:02,960 also the terminus court road at some 488 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:06,159 point to connect to government code. 489 00:26:06,159 --> 00:26:08,320 So these materials were provided um for 490 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:09,840 the public to observe. It generated some 491 00:26:09,840 --> 00:26:12,640 good conversation with staff. We also 492 00:26:12,640 --> 00:26:14,240 printed out some materials including the 493 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:17,840 entire list of the table 4.25 of the UDO 494 00:26:17,840 --> 00:26:19,440 which shows all the list all the 495 00:26:19,440 --> 00:26:21,360 principal uses that would be allowed in 496 00:26:21,360 --> 00:26:24,480 the PUB zoning district. 497 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:26,559 Some good questions were raised. Um 498 00:26:26,559 --> 00:26:29,120 would Corbett Road be extended? Um, 499 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:32,080 could the CTP be modified, amended to 500 00:26:32,080 --> 00:26:34,080 reflect any changes to the existing 501 00:26:34,080 --> 00:26:36,799 road? Um, is there an opportunity for 502 00:26:36,799 --> 00:26:40,159 public input um for later development? 503 00:26:40,159 --> 00:26:42,480 Um, more pointedly, would is this going 504 00:26:42,480 --> 00:26:45,520 to be a wastewater treatment plant? 505 00:26:45,520 --> 00:26:47,440 And what uses would be allowed on the 506 00:26:47,440 --> 00:26:49,440 properties? kind of speaking of the town 507 00:26:49,440 --> 00:26:53,360 was to uh suddenly put up um a use that 508 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:55,903 was not intended to I don't know to 509 00:26:55,903 --> 00:26:57,679 [clears throat] to occur on that on that 510 00:26:57,679 --> 00:26:59,440 project or sell the property to a 511 00:26:59,440 --> 00:27:01,360 private developer for a more intense 512 00:27:01,360 --> 00:27:05,520 development. Um 513 00:27:05,520 --> 00:27:07,039 more than happy to answer some of these 514 00:27:07,039 --> 00:27:09,440 questions um in the staff report and the 515 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:12,320 presentation. And um Corbett Road is 516 00:27:12,320 --> 00:27:14,159 conceptualized to be a CTP. The 517 00:27:14,159 --> 00:27:16,080 alignment of that road and how it plays 518 00:27:16,080 --> 00:27:20,880 out future plans for the town. Um 519 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:22,960 I have some of the excerpts and maybe we 520 00:27:22,960 --> 00:27:28,070 can talk about that in my next slides. 521 00:27:28,080 --> 00:27:30,240 So um some of the answers were for 522 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:35,200 parcel 3. Um this was the property up by 523 00:27:35,200 --> 00:27:37,279 um by Shore Johnson Road and Veterans 524 00:27:37,279 --> 00:27:38,720 Parkway. It was communicated this 525 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:41,600 property would serve as an extension of 526 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:43,520 the upcoming public safety center for 527 00:27:43,520 --> 00:27:46,640 the Clayton Fire and PD. Um really the 528 00:27:46,640 --> 00:27:48,559 site plan there shows us having a 529 00:27:48,559 --> 00:27:50,400 driveway connecting the property to 530 00:27:50,400 --> 00:27:52,799 Short Johnson. So the obtaining of this 531 00:27:52,799 --> 00:27:54,480 property allows that connectivity to 532 00:27:54,480 --> 00:27:56,559 both Veterans Parkway and Short Johnson 533 00:27:56,559 --> 00:27:58,080 Road. 534 00:27:58,080 --> 00:27:59,679 Not a lot of discussion at the 535 00:27:59,679 --> 00:28:01,360 neighborhood meeting about this pro of 536 00:28:01,360 --> 00:28:04,080 this parcel. More discussion did occur 537 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:07,840 with parcels one and two. So the staff 538 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:10,480 communicated the adopted CTP and park 539 00:28:10,480 --> 00:28:13,039 review study. And I could add that when 540 00:28:13,039 --> 00:28:15,600 the CTP was adopted, it was a standard 541 00:28:15,600 --> 00:28:17,440 of protocol to assume that when those 542 00:28:17,440 --> 00:28:19,279 private developers were to come or 543 00:28:19,279 --> 00:28:21,200 obtain property, then we would acquire 544 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:22,799 right away for the roads that are 545 00:28:22,799 --> 00:28:25,120 designated on the CTP, which is the comp 546 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:28,320 transportation plan. Um, in this case, 547 00:28:28,320 --> 00:28:30,720 it's likely that we didn't anticipate 548 00:28:30,720 --> 00:28:32,480 the properties on Jack Road and Coral 549 00:28:32,480 --> 00:28:34,960 Road to be obtained by the town. So, if 550 00:28:34,960 --> 00:28:36,880 this was a private development that was 551 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:39,279 seeking to annex and obtain services 552 00:28:39,279 --> 00:28:41,120 from the town, then we would definitely 553 00:28:41,120 --> 00:28:43,919 be requiring this road, this right away 554 00:28:43,919 --> 00:28:48,559 to be placed to connect um to Jack Road. 555 00:28:48,559 --> 00:28:52,960 Given that the town has that um 556 00:28:52,960 --> 00:28:55,200 approved in the CTP and we own the 557 00:28:55,200 --> 00:29:00,799 property, there is possibility that we don't have any commitments to 558 00:29:00,799 --> 00:29:02,960 that extension of the road. It's a 559 00:29:02,960 --> 00:29:05,440 possibility to amend the CTP, but that's 560 00:29:05,440 --> 00:29:08,320 not um subject at discussion right now. 561 00:29:08,320 --> 00:29:10,000 That's just something for uh for us to 562 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,360 consider it later on down the road 563 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:13,520 should we want to do that. Um that would 564 00:29:13,520 --> 00:29:15,520 require town council separate action to 565 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:19,440 amend the CTP. Um there is no express we 566 00:29:19,440 --> 00:29:20,799 expressed that there are no projects 567 00:29:20,799 --> 00:29:23,679 known to date. So uncommitted with 568 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:25,760 respect to extending Corbett Road other 569 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:27,919 than what's designated on the CTP, but 570 00:29:27,919 --> 00:29:30,480 also not committing to any um awareness 571 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:32,960 of current projects outside of what was 572 00:29:32,960 --> 00:29:36,799 provided with the park study. Um and 573 00:29:36,799 --> 00:29:38,720 also communicated that the existing 574 00:29:38,720 --> 00:29:42,640 plans are conceptual only. They're not committed to really this is 575 00:29:42,640 --> 00:29:44,240 a standard process that we experience 576 00:29:44,240 --> 00:29:46,720 with private development where there's a 577 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:48,720 sought to do a conventional resoning 578 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:53,600 from one district to the other. we're in the same um boat there. 579 00:29:53,600 --> 00:29:55,840 What was communicated was there would be 580 00:29:55,840 --> 00:29:58,320 a public process for future development 581 00:29:58,320 --> 00:30:01,279 of the property into a park um as well 582 00:30:01,279 --> 00:30:03,600 as any capital improvements that would 583 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:05,600 occur on the properties um for 584 00:30:05,600 --> 00:30:07,200 allocation of funding would require a 585 00:30:07,200 --> 00:30:09,919 council's review and approval submitt 586 00:30:09,919 --> 00:30:12,240 through our own review process of 587 00:30:12,240 --> 00:30:14,000 prioritizations of capital improvement 588 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,760 projects. So administration would be 589 00:30:15,760 --> 00:30:17,279 involved in that process but it would be 590 00:30:17,279 --> 00:30:19,919 a public process um that would come 591 00:30:19,919 --> 00:30:22,159 before to the public to know what was 592 00:30:22,159 --> 00:30:23,440 going to be occurring on those 593 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:28,116 properties at a future date. 594 00:30:28,126 --> 00:30:29,600 [snorts] 595 00:30:29,600 --> 00:30:31,520 The the current transportation plan that 596 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:33,520 was approved by council or adopted by 597 00:30:33,520 --> 00:30:36,559 council just last year does show that 598 00:30:36,559 --> 00:30:38,320 extension of corporate road and jack 599 00:30:38,320 --> 00:30:41,039 road. project key number 36. And there's 600 00:30:41,039 --> 00:30:42,799 also an extension of Corporate Road to 601 00:30:42,799 --> 00:30:45,156 Government Road, project key number 37. 602 00:30:45,156 --> 00:30:47,039 [clears throat] 603 00:30:47,039 --> 00:30:49,919 And the road improvements and extensions 604 00:30:49,919 --> 00:30:51,760 are yet to be determined. Just as if we 605 00:30:51,760 --> 00:30:53,600 had a private developer that was looking 606 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:55,440 to reszone this property, we would 607 00:30:55,440 --> 00:30:57,919 inform them about these future plans on 608 00:30:57,919 --> 00:30:59,919 the property as well. 609 00:30:59,919 --> 00:31:02,240 Um, this is a 610 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:05,760 look at the the busy CTP that we have, 611 00:31:05,760 --> 00:31:08,559 but there's a highlight that shows 612 00:31:08,559 --> 00:31:11,520 number 37 and 36 that I just um 613 00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:14,320 discussed, 614 00:31:14,320 --> 00:31:15,840 and I'll go ahead and point those out. 615 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:17,600 So, this is the southern part of the 616 00:31:17,600 --> 00:31:19,120 town, 617 00:31:19,120 --> 00:31:21,600 and here's a blow up of the those two 618 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:23,520 extensions that are shown on the 619 00:31:23,520 --> 00:31:26,320 comprehensive transportation plan. 620 00:31:26,320 --> 00:31:28,480 And this would provide connectivity um 621 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:34,070 going all the way up to Amelia Church 622 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:35,760 which would be shown um if I can show 623 00:31:35,760 --> 00:31:37,440 that right here. I don't like right 624 00:31:37,440 --> 00:31:40,720 there. So connecting 625 00:31:40,720 --> 00:31:42,640 oops connecting down here. I should 626 00:31:42,640 --> 00:31:44,761 probably have too much fun with this. 627 00:31:44,761 --> 00:31:46,000 [laughter] 628 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:49,679 Okay. Um so some some great um other 629 00:31:49,679 --> 00:31:51,279 discussion was with regards to the parks 630 00:31:51,279 --> 00:31:54,720 review study that was provided in 2020 631 00:31:54,720 --> 00:31:58,000 on July 2026. Um there was a work 632 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,600 session where the park study was 633 00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:02,080 provided to the council and there's some 634 00:32:02,080 --> 00:32:03,519 conceptual park and recreation 635 00:32:03,519 --> 00:32:05,679 programming and the park study 636 00:32:05,679 --> 00:32:07,919 identifies identifies nature trails 637 00:32:07,919 --> 00:32:10,240 greenways and trails open space 638 00:32:10,240 --> 00:32:12,559 playground nature play native plant 639 00:32:12,559 --> 00:32:14,000 gardens community gardens like 640 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:16,559 pollinator gardens and meadows mountain 641 00:32:16,559 --> 00:32:19,039 biking and pump tracks maintenance area 642 00:32:19,039 --> 00:32:22,000 storage dog park disc golf shelter and 643 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:24,320 picnic areas parking shelter and 644 00:32:24,320 --> 00:32:26,799 restrooms. Um, but these improvements to 645 00:32:26,799 --> 00:32:28,159 the property have are yet to be 646 00:32:28,159 --> 00:32:30,880 determined. They're really conceptual. 647 00:32:30,880 --> 00:32:32,799 So, here's [snorts] a concept of that 648 00:32:32,799 --> 00:32:36,960 design that is in the park study. That's 649 00:32:36,960 --> 00:32:39,600 um as a concept. So, this helps us 650 00:32:39,600 --> 00:32:42,480 visualize what might occur. In talking 651 00:32:42,480 --> 00:32:44,559 with our engineering department, um, if 652 00:32:44,559 --> 00:32:47,440 we were to align Corbett Road to Jack 653 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:49,440 Road and we were to maintain this, uh, 654 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:51,360 park concept, the idea would probably be 655 00:32:51,360 --> 00:32:54,000 to push it to one side of the property 656 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,000 versus going directly down the middle. 657 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:58,640 Um, but yet to be determined right now. 658 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:01,519 The timing of the road to be placed is 659 00:33:01,519 --> 00:33:04,159 also subject to discussion. So if it's a 660 00:33:04,159 --> 00:33:06,159 park or if it if the town commits to 661 00:33:06,159 --> 00:33:09,519 having it a park when that project when 662 00:33:09,519 --> 00:33:12,159 the road gets built or not um is up to 663 00:33:12,159 --> 00:33:15,279 future future discussion. 664 00:33:15,279 --> 00:33:17,200 What we do know is that the CTP shows 665 00:33:17,200 --> 00:33:18,880 corporate road and we do know that the 666 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:21,440 park study has this um and again 667 00:33:21,440 --> 00:33:23,279 non-committal but just as a concept 668 00:33:23,279 --> 00:33:25,039 there were other properties identified 669 00:33:25,039 --> 00:33:26,559 throughout town and this happened to be 670 00:33:26,559 --> 00:33:29,919 one of those that was ident that was um 671 00:33:29,919 --> 00:33:35,448 related to this project. 672 00:33:35,458 --> 00:33:36,720 » [snorts] 673 00:33:36,720 --> 00:33:39,760 >> So um a matter of zoning um uses in the 674 00:33:39,760 --> 00:33:41,519 UDO42 675 00:33:41,519 --> 00:33:43,679 uh table 4.25 676 00:33:43,679 --> 00:33:46,080 lists several uses or principal uses and 677 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:48,720 are designated in this table with a P. 678 00:33:48,720 --> 00:33:52,240 That means a use permitted by right. 679 00:33:52,240 --> 00:33:54,720 When a use is permitted by right, that 680 00:33:54,720 --> 00:33:56,559 use does not require further town 681 00:33:56,559 --> 00:33:58,559 council action. So that's something that 682 00:33:58,559 --> 00:34:00,480 a project can move forward with um 683 00:34:00,480 --> 00:34:03,039 administrative reviews. So if this was a 684 00:34:03,039 --> 00:34:04,880 private developer, they would reszone 685 00:34:04,880 --> 00:34:07,039 the property and come back to council or 686 00:34:07,039 --> 00:34:08,079 they wouldn't have to come back to 687 00:34:08,079 --> 00:34:09,760 council. But in this case, for the 688 00:34:09,760 --> 00:34:12,320 allocation of spending of money, it 689 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:14,079 would be going back to council since 690 00:34:14,079 --> 00:34:16,879 we're a public entity. Um, in any case, 691 00:34:16,879 --> 00:34:20,079 the you the permitted use table also has 692 00:34:20,079 --> 00:34:22,960 use has standards for specific principal 693 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:25,119 uses and it's important to know that 694 00:34:25,119 --> 00:34:26,879 these standards cannot be modified 695 00:34:26,879 --> 00:34:29,168 through a conditional reasoning. 696 00:34:29,168 --> 00:34:31,679 [snorts] So, in the example of a 697 00:34:31,679 --> 00:34:33,919 wastewater treatment plant, which was 698 00:34:33,919 --> 00:34:36,399 brought up at the neighborhood meeting, 699 00:34:36,399 --> 00:34:38,159 um went ahead and did a quick analysis 700 00:34:38,159 --> 00:34:40,320 that shows 701 00:34:40,320 --> 00:34:43,919 that type of use falls within a major 702 00:34:43,919 --> 00:34:47,040 utility per the definitions of the UDO. 703 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:49,760 And you can see that the UDO table has a 704 00:34:49,760 --> 00:34:51,839 row that shows all the principal uses 705 00:34:51,839 --> 00:34:53,839 and the columns are the zoning 706 00:34:53,839 --> 00:34:56,480 districts. And if there's a blank space 707 00:34:56,480 --> 00:34:58,000 in there, it's not permitted. If there's 708 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,920 an S, it would be a special use permit. 709 00:34:59,920 --> 00:35:01,440 If it was a C, it would be a conditional 710 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:03,440 reszoning. If it's a P, then it's a 711 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:05,760 permitted use. And so when you look at 712 00:35:05,760 --> 00:35:07,839 the major utility, it would be a 713 00:35:07,839 --> 00:35:10,880 permitted use in the light industrial 714 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:12,480 districts, the heavy industrial 715 00:35:12,480 --> 00:35:14,640 district, and also in the public 716 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:17,920 facilities district. So on the furthest 717 00:35:17,920 --> 00:35:22,560 right there is a UDO standards 4.3.134. 718 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:25,520 And that gives us the use specific 719 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:29,200 standards for a major utility. So this 720 00:35:29,200 --> 00:35:31,040 definition just kind of tells you where 721 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:33,040 the waste treatment plant would fall in 722 00:35:33,040 --> 00:35:35,440 a utility major and then the use 723 00:35:35,440 --> 00:35:37,040 specific standards that would be 724 00:35:37,040 --> 00:35:39,040 applicable to that use and the town 725 00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:40,960 would be abiding by these standards 726 00:35:40,960 --> 00:35:44,950 should this occur. 727 00:35:44,960 --> 00:35:46,960 So right there you can see um letter A, 728 00:35:46,960 --> 00:35:48,560 it talks about the distance from a 729 00:35:48,560 --> 00:35:50,720 residentially zoned lot would be 300 730 00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:58,390 foot. 731 00:35:58,400 --> 00:35:59,839 Going back to the history of where we're 732 00:35:59,839 --> 00:36:01,520 here and that concludes the neighborhood 733 00:36:01,520 --> 00:36:03,599 meeting component of the pro of my 734 00:36:03,599 --> 00:36:05,119 presentation. Um planning board 735 00:36:05,119 --> 00:36:07,200 unanimously recommended approval of 736 00:36:07,200 --> 00:36:09,200 these motions. There are two separate 737 00:36:09,200 --> 00:36:11,280 motions for the two different um kinds 738 00:36:11,280 --> 00:36:14,160 of consistency for the projects 739 00:36:14,160 --> 00:36:16,400 with parcels one and two um having the 740 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:18,240 feature land use map update to be 741 00:36:18,240 --> 00:36:21,119 recreation and open space. 742 00:36:21,119 --> 00:36:22,880 And in your consistency statement 743 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:24,480 sheets, these are getting designated 744 00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:26,480 with the color red and blue so you can 745 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:29,520 understand which one um to apply for or 746 00:36:29,520 --> 00:36:33,200 to make the motion for. [sighs] 747 00:36:33,200 --> 00:36:35,520 And again, it's a it's a conventional 748 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:39,359 reasonzoning plans show concepts. Timing 749 00:36:39,359 --> 00:36:41,040 of those implementation of those plans 750 00:36:41,040 --> 00:36:43,520 is unknown. There is a participatory 751 00:36:43,520 --> 00:36:46,079 process for those pro for those 752 00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:48,880 properties to be built with pound funds. 753 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:50,800 And I'm available for any questions 754 00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:52,400 council may have. 755 00:36:52,400 --> 00:36:53,839 >> All right. Thank you, Conrad. Any 756 00:36:53,839 --> 00:36:57,280 questions or comments? 757 00:36:57,280 --> 00:36:59,920 >> All right. Thank you, sir. This is still 758 00:36:59,920 --> 00:37:01,599 noted as a public hearing and the public 759 00:37:01,599 --> 00:37:03,680 hearing is still open. If anyone wishes 760 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:05,280 to speak on this matter, please step 761 00:37:05,280 --> 00:37:10,390 forward and state your name. 762 00:37:10,400 --> 00:37:11,599 >> Good evening. 763 00:37:11,599 --> 00:37:14,800 >> Uh Jason Meadows, 1285 Corbett Road. So 764 00:37:14,800 --> 00:37:19,599 immediately abuing uh parcel one. Um 765 00:37:19,599 --> 00:37:21,440 yeah, I just have I have trouble kind of 766 00:37:21,440 --> 00:37:24,480 getting along with this um unknown. I 767 00:37:24,480 --> 00:37:26,400 think we're at a private developer up 768 00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:29,599 here pursuing a conventional reszoning. 769 00:37:29,599 --> 00:37:31,920 Um that's generally looked at in a 770 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:34,160 negative light. Um just saying we don't 771 00:37:34,160 --> 00:37:35,920 know what it's going to be. Not 772 00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:38,400 consistent with the future land use map. 773 00:37:38,400 --> 00:37:39,680 Can't commit to whether there's going to 774 00:37:39,680 --> 00:37:41,760 be a road there. Not going to commit to 775 00:37:41,760 --> 00:37:44,640 a park or any use restrictions. 776 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:47,520 Um this seems incredibly premature. 777 00:37:47,520 --> 00:37:51,359 Without a plan, why reszone? Um, if you 778 00:37:51,359 --> 00:37:53,440 have to reszone, then let's put some 779 00:37:53,440 --> 00:37:55,680 conditions on this and make it 780 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:58,960 palatable. Uh, it just it it doesn't sit 781 00:37:58,960 --> 00:38:00,960 well to 782 00:38:00,960 --> 00:38:04,560 throw, you know, a park would be great, 783 00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:06,560 but a park is not even a handshake 784 00:38:06,560 --> 00:38:08,800 agreement. A park is just a talking 785 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:10,960 point. Um, there's a whole host of other 786 00:38:10,960 --> 00:38:14,560 uses that are allowable. One that we, 787 00:38:14,560 --> 00:38:16,000 you know, probably hit on the worst, 788 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,280 which would be a wastewater treatment 789 00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:18,960 plant. We understand you probably won't 790 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:22,800 do that. Maybe we don't need that. Um, 791 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:25,599 but on the same token, if we don't need 792 00:38:25,599 --> 00:38:27,280 that, then why not strike it off the 793 00:38:27,280 --> 00:38:30,960 list? So, if this needs more time for 794 00:38:30,960 --> 00:38:32,400 the town to come up with what they 795 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:34,720 really want to do here, we're willing to 796 00:38:34,720 --> 00:38:37,040 wait. Most of us have uh have lived 797 00:38:37,040 --> 00:38:39,119 there for quite a while. I'll probably 798 00:38:39,119 --> 00:38:40,800 be one of the newest residents next to 799 00:38:40,800 --> 00:38:44,320 this uh property, but um it just feels 800 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:46,400 premature and unnecessary at this point 801 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:47,760 until you guys have a little bit better 802 00:38:47,760 --> 00:38:50,720 sense of what you'd like to do. Uh but 803 00:38:50,720 --> 00:38:52,320 you know, eventually I understand, you 804 00:38:52,320 --> 00:38:53,599 know, the comprehensive plan would need 805 00:38:53,599 --> 00:38:55,359 to be revised. If there is a park here, 806 00:38:55,359 --> 00:38:58,160 it makes sense to take the road off. 807 00:38:58,160 --> 00:39:00,400 But, uh in general, you know, we 808 00:39:00,400 --> 00:39:01,839 appreciate the neighborhood meeting. I 809 00:39:01,839 --> 00:39:03,200 hate that we had to get it the way we 810 00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:06,480 got it, but um it is what it is. Uh that 811 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:08,160 was all positive and and good 812 00:39:08,160 --> 00:39:09,839 conversation, but I just think there's 813 00:39:09,839 --> 00:39:12,079 too many unknowns to to continue to push 814 00:39:12,079 --> 00:39:16,400 forward um with really no no need for 815 00:39:16,400 --> 00:39:19,040 the rush that we see from our end. So we 816 00:39:19,040 --> 00:39:21,040 just appreciate your consideration to 817 00:39:21,040 --> 00:39:23,119 either further refine this or put some 818 00:39:23,119 --> 00:39:25,520 use restrictions on it or allow us to 819 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,839 just continue to uh let this evolve over 820 00:39:27,839 --> 00:39:29,280 time. Thank you. 821 00:39:29,280 --> 00:39:32,320 >> Thank you. 822 00:39:32,320 --> 00:39:37,109 >> Anyone else? 823 00:39:37,119 --> 00:39:38,800 All right. No one else wishing to speak. 824 00:39:38,800 --> 00:39:40,160 I'll close the public hearing and turn 825 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:48,470 it over to council for their discussion. 826 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:51,440 » Mr. Casey. So my understanding is we're 827 00:39:51,440 --> 00:39:53,680 reszoning this obviously because town of 828 00:39:53,680 --> 00:39:55,599 Clayton land and so we wanted to just be 829 00:39:55,599 --> 00:39:57,119 public like we've done all the other 830 00:39:57,119 --> 00:39:58,560 parcels. 831 00:39:58,560 --> 00:40:01,200 um you know, 832 00:40:01,200 --> 00:40:03,440 you would not recommend or ever want to 833 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:04,480 have to go through a whole another 834 00:40:04,480 --> 00:40:06,400 wastewater treatment facility and know 835 00:40:06,400 --> 00:40:09,680 we don't need to do one. Um so with that 836 00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:10,960 being said, I mean even if we 837 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:12,400 conditionalized it and said it's not 838 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:13,520 going to be used for a wastewater 839 00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:15,280 treatment facility. I know one council 840 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:18,000 can't find another. Would that just mean 841 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,760 we would just have to if you 842 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:22,640 hypothetically again it's there's no way 843 00:40:22,640 --> 00:40:24,640 in probably my lifetime it'll it'll ever 844 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:26,160 be anything like that. Hopefully, it's a 845 00:40:26,160 --> 00:40:27,920 park and I think that's obviously that's 846 00:40:27,920 --> 00:40:30,640 the intent. But I mean, if we did 847 00:40:30,640 --> 00:40:32,160 conditionalize that, would it just 848 00:40:32,160 --> 00:40:34,160 require another council to take that 849 00:40:34,160 --> 00:40:35,839 condition off the table? I don't know. 850 00:40:35,839 --> 00:40:39,520 That's a question for Jim or or what. 851 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:41,440 >> I I can comment on that, Councilman 852 00:40:41,440 --> 00:40:42,240 Casey. 853 00:40:42,240 --> 00:40:43,040 >> Thank you. Sorry. 854 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:45,839 >> So, the if we were to reinitiate this as 855 00:40:45,839 --> 00:40:48,400 a conditional resoning, we would need to 856 00:40:48,400 --> 00:40:50,320 go through the process again. We can't 857 00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:52,720 swap conventional to conditional during 858 00:40:52,720 --> 00:40:58,470 the process. to answer your question. 859 00:40:58,480 --> 00:41:00,000 » Yeah, that I think [clears throat] your 860 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:05,440 question is it is it permanent once it's once 861 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:08,240 it's conditioned and um it another 862 00:41:08,240 --> 00:41:13,190 council could change it? Absolutely. 863 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:14,800 It'd be another it'd be an amendment 864 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:19,760 process or a re or reasonzoning process. 865 00:41:19,760 --> 00:41:24,079 >> Okay. So with that being said, I mean I respect the comment, but I guess even 866 00:41:24,079 --> 00:41:25,760 if we conditionalize it is not going to 867 00:41:25,760 --> 00:41:27,680 be a wastewater treatment facility. I I 868 00:41:27,680 --> 00:41:30,640 don't I mean it's not I think it's 869 00:41:30,640 --> 00:41:32,400 beside the fact because it would 870 00:41:32,400 --> 00:41:35,359 potentially, you know, who knows what 20 871 00:41:35,359 --> 00:41:38,240 years ago now what their council has in 872 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:40,000 mind, but I mean they could just 873 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:42,000 conceivably just change it, you know, 874 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:45,599 just undo what we've done. Um, and 875 00:41:45,599 --> 00:41:47,200 obviously we've already told you a 876 00:41:47,200 --> 00:41:48,800 thousand times there's no intent for it 877 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:50,800 to be anything like a wastewater 878 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:52,400 treatment facility or anything like 879 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:54,480 that. So I hope that makes you feel a 880 00:41:54,480 --> 00:41:56,640 little bit better, but 881 00:41:56,640 --> 00:41:59,200 I'm sorry, but um I'll give you my 882 00:41:59,200 --> 00:42:00,400 address if it ever comes to be a 883 00:42:00,400 --> 00:42:01,760 wastewater treatment while I'm up here. 884 00:42:01,760 --> 00:42:04,800 You can come uh uh talk to me. But 885 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:08,160 anyway, uh I'm have no other questions. 886 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:10,240 >> Thank you, sir. Anyone else? Uh I was 887 00:42:10,240 --> 00:42:12,960 just going to say um so before anything 888 00:42:12,960 --> 00:42:14,960 does get built there, there will be 889 00:42:14,960 --> 00:42:16,560 another 890 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:18,800 decision on our part and another chance 891 00:42:18,800 --> 00:42:20,880 to contribute before anything happens. 892 00:42:20,880 --> 00:42:23,040 So even if somewhere when we're going to 893 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,880 propose building a wastewater treatment 894 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:28,720 plant there, which hopefully not, um 895 00:42:28,720 --> 00:42:31,119 then you know we will still have some 896 00:42:31,119 --> 00:42:32,880 discretion or whoever is on the council 897 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:36,079 at that point will be able to um hear 898 00:42:36,079 --> 00:42:37,440 from the people and make sure that 899 00:42:37,440 --> 00:42:38,960 they're not doing something that is ill 900 00:42:38,960 --> 00:42:39,760 advised. 901 00:42:39,760 --> 00:42:41,760 >> Absolutely. And I think that really the 902 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:43,599 intent will always be to have public 903 00:42:43,599 --> 00:42:45,200 input on what's going to take place on 904 00:42:45,200 --> 00:42:47,440 that acreage when it comes to developing 905 00:42:47,440 --> 00:42:50,880 it as a park property. Right. 906 00:42:50,880 --> 00:42:52,400 But it is true in the state of North 907 00:42:52,400 --> 00:42:54,240 Carolina, one council is not legally 908 00:42:54,240 --> 00:42:58,720 bound by another. So that's general 909 00:42:58,720 --> 00:43:00,319 statute for North Carolina. It doesn't 910 00:43:00,319 --> 00:43:02,240 have anything to do with what we're what 911 00:43:02,240 --> 00:43:04,640 we can do. It just dictates what we can 912 00:43:04,640 --> 00:43:06,560 do. 913 00:43:06,560 --> 00:43:07,200 Mr. Casey. 914 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:08,640 >> Yeah. One other comment, too, and I and 915 00:43:08,640 --> 00:43:10,480 I appreciate, you know, obviously you 916 00:43:10,480 --> 00:43:12,160 dove dove into it and they're very 917 00:43:12,160 --> 00:43:13,920 concerned. I'll say I've been up here 918 00:43:13,920 --> 00:43:16,079 long enough now and I'm not a veteran by 919 00:43:16,079 --> 00:43:17,920 no means, but I I've seen it enough that 920 00:43:17,920 --> 00:43:21,119 like, you know, that's a a valuable 921 00:43:21,119 --> 00:43:23,119 piece of land and, you know, any 922 00:43:23,119 --> 00:43:24,800 developer would be foaming at the mouth 923 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:26,560 to get their hands on it to develop it. 924 00:43:26,560 --> 00:43:29,359 And um, you know, I I think you you 925 00:43:29,359 --> 00:43:30,800 know, for the people that live in that 926 00:43:30,800 --> 00:43:33,200 area, um, you know, it's I think 927 00:43:33,200 --> 00:43:35,760 hopefully you're you know, it's exciting 928 00:43:35,760 --> 00:43:37,599 that here it's going to be a park or 929 00:43:37,599 --> 00:43:39,040 something like that, not you know, 930 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:41,520 potentially another development. Um, so 931 00:43:41,520 --> 00:43:42,880 anyway, just want to throw that two 932 00:43:42,880 --> 00:43:44,720 cents in cuz a lot of people that come 933 00:43:44,720 --> 00:43:47,680 here and they they they they're upset or 934 00:43:47,680 --> 00:43:50,000 they, you know, they have feedback, they 935 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:51,920 they'd love for the town, they always 936 00:43:51,920 --> 00:43:53,200 say, "Well, I wish the town would buy 937 00:43:53,200 --> 00:43:55,200 it." And in this situation, we actually 938 00:43:55,200 --> 00:43:57,599 did buy that land. And, you know, as 939 00:43:57,599 --> 00:43:59,040 we've been discussing, you know, what 940 00:43:59,040 --> 00:44:00,800 our intentions are for it. It's not 941 00:44:00,800 --> 00:44:03,440 anything that um unfortunately some 942 00:44:03,440 --> 00:44:05,920 other people you know you know get 943 00:44:05,920 --> 00:44:08,880 frustrated about or disgruntled about um 944 00:44:08,880 --> 00:44:12,960 in some of the areas other areas of of the area. But anyway, thank you. Now 945 00:44:12,960 --> 00:44:16,240 I'll completely be quiet. 946 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:18,560 >> Anyone else? Miss Archer. 947 00:44:18,560 --> 00:44:20,720 >> Uh yes, thank you for everyone who 948 00:44:20,720 --> 00:44:22,480 attended the neighborhood meeting. I saw 949 00:44:22,480 --> 00:44:24,400 there was 20ome folks there and 950 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:27,440 appreciate uh the town notifying the 300 951 00:44:27,440 --> 00:44:29,680 or however many folks to let everybody 952 00:44:29,680 --> 00:44:33,920 know that this was happening. So um and I thought from the neighborhood 953 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:35,760 meeting minutes that people asked very 954 00:44:35,760 --> 00:44:38,079 good questions and uh as far as the 955 00:44:38,079 --> 00:44:39,599 commenter this evening and I also 956 00:44:39,599 --> 00:44:42,240 received your email. I understand the 957 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:44,160 desire for certainty. Personally, I 958 00:44:44,160 --> 00:44:45,920 would love additional certainty as well. 959 00:44:45,920 --> 00:44:48,800 I like the current proposal that to have 960 00:44:48,800 --> 00:44:50,560 a connector road in there as well as a 961 00:44:50,560 --> 00:44:52,319 park and that would be my hope that that 962 00:44:52,319 --> 00:44:54,720 would come to fruition. Um, in terms of 963 00:44:54,720 --> 00:44:56,640 certainty, you had mentioned you about 964 00:44:56,640 --> 00:44:58,640 parcel one which I believe could have 965 00:44:58,640 --> 00:45:00,720 been developed to residential large lot 966 00:45:00,720 --> 00:45:03,440 standards which you would have had, you 967 00:45:03,440 --> 00:45:05,119 know, minimal input on how that would 968 00:45:05,119 --> 00:45:07,440 have unfolded as well. I I do think 969 00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:09,920 having this be a town-owned parcel will 970 00:45:09,920 --> 00:45:11,440 give the neighbors a better result 971 00:45:11,440 --> 00:45:14,000 potentially, I hope, uh, compared to 972 00:45:14,000 --> 00:45:15,599 residential development that could have 973 00:45:15,599 --> 00:45:18,160 occurred there. But on in that term, in 974 00:45:18,160 --> 00:45:19,599 terms of all that, I agree with the 975 00:45:19,599 --> 00:45:20,640 comments that have already been made 976 00:45:20,640 --> 00:45:22,480 that I do think that there will be 977 00:45:22,480 --> 00:45:24,720 future opportunities for public input as 978 00:45:24,720 --> 00:45:26,880 these plans come to fruition. So, thank 979 00:45:26,880 --> 00:45:31,670 you and and thank you for participating. 980 00:45:31,680 --> 00:45:36,950 » Anyone else? 981 00:45:36,960 --> 00:45:39,119 All right. 982 00:45:39,119 --> 00:45:41,359 Hearing no other um comments, I'll 983 00:45:41,359 --> 00:45:45,910 entertain a motion. 984 00:45:45,920 --> 00:45:47,359 » Mr. Mayor, I can go ahead and make a 985 00:45:47,359 --> 00:45:49,200 motion. 986 00:45:49,200 --> 00:45:53,750 >> Yes, sir. 987 00:45:53,760 --> 00:45:56,640 And this motion would be for adoption of 988 00:45:56,640 --> 00:46:02,309 ordinance 2026-07-03 989 00:46:02,319 --> 00:46:05,359 with motion one and two and and the 990 00:46:05,359 --> 00:46:08,640 consistency statement. And would I read 991 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:11,440 both of those motions into the record? 992 00:46:11,440 --> 00:46:18,309 Okay. 993 00:46:18,319 --> 00:46:20,560 Uh I see. So, we're recommending two 994 00:46:20,560 --> 00:46:22,720 separate motions. Okay, I'm getting 995 00:46:22,720 --> 00:46:25,680 there. I'm getting there. So, [laughter] 996 00:46:25,680 --> 00:46:27,839 uh here is motion number one. And I make 997 00:46:27,839 --> 00:46:30,079 a motion to approve the town PUB 998 00:46:30,079 --> 00:46:32,160 conventional reszoning ordinance 999 00:46:32,160 --> 00:46:34,640 2026-07-03 1000 00:46:34,640 --> 00:46:36,400 for parcel 3 identified as 1001 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:41,829 NCIN16581-15-2514 1002 00:46:41,839 --> 00:46:43,599 based on the consistency with the future 1003 00:46:43,599 --> 00:46:45,680 land use map goals, policies, andor 1004 00:46:45,680 --> 00:46:47,599 strategies in the adopted 2045 1005 00:46:47,599 --> 00:46:50,079 comprehensive growth plan in that it is 1006 00:46:50,079 --> 00:46:52,960 consistent with the future land use map 1007 00:46:52,960 --> 00:46:54,640 designates the property as medium 1008 00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:56,400 density residential with a neighborhood 1009 00:46:56,400 --> 00:46:59,280 center overlay. LA goal LU1 which aims 1010 00:46:59,280 --> 00:47:00,960 to preserve Clayton's character while 1011 00:47:00,960 --> 00:47:02,480 allowing for growth and development in 1012 00:47:02,480 --> 00:47:06,160 appropriate areas. Goal SI7 which seeks 1013 00:47:06,160 --> 00:47:07,920 to ensure the capacity of emergency 1014 00:47:07,920 --> 00:47:10,400 services as the population increases. 1015 00:47:10,400 --> 00:47:12,079 This action is reasonable and in the 1016 00:47:12,079 --> 00:47:13,359 public interest in that the 1017 00:47:13,359 --> 00:47:15,040 comprehensive growth plan strives to 1018 00:47:15,040 --> 00:47:17,359 ensure sufficient capacity of civic and 1019 00:47:17,359 --> 00:47:19,200 emergency related services as the 1020 00:47:19,200 --> 00:47:22,160 population grows. the requested resoning 1021 00:47:22,160 --> 00:47:24,000 permits uses that allow for expansion 1022 00:47:24,000 --> 00:47:26,079 and continuation of civic and emergency 1023 00:47:26,079 --> 00:47:30,069 related services. 1024 00:47:30,079 --> 00:47:31,359 » Second. 1025 00:47:31,359 --> 00:47:33,440 >> We have a motion and a second for 1026 00:47:33,440 --> 00:47:35,200 approval. Is there any further 1027 00:47:35,200 --> 00:47:36,720 discussion? 1028 00:47:36,720 --> 00:47:38,240 >> All in favor say I. 1029 00:47:38,240 --> 00:47:38,880 >> I. 1030 00:47:38,880 --> 00:47:44,069 >> Oppose like sign. Motion carries. 1031 00:47:44,079 --> 00:47:45,760 » Mr. Mayor, I would like to go ahead and 1032 00:47:45,760 --> 00:47:47,760 make motion number two. 1033 00:47:47,760 --> 00:47:49,680 >> Yes, sir. which would be approval 1034 00:47:49,680 --> 00:47:52,240 inconsistent with the 2045 comprehensive 1035 00:47:52,240 --> 00:47:54,960 growth plan. I make a motion to approve 1036 00:47:54,960 --> 00:47:57,280 the town QB conventional reasonzoning 1037 00:47:57,280 --> 00:48:01,109 ordinance 2026-07-03 1038 00:48:01,119 --> 00:48:03,200 identified as parcels 1 and two of the 1039 00:48:03,200 --> 00:48:06,000 request and NC pins 1040 00:48:06,000 --> 00:48:10,069 164700-85-1743 1041 00:48:10,079 --> 00:48:14,710 and 164700-94-1412 1042 00:48:14,720 --> 00:48:16,319 respectively. 1043 00:48:16,319 --> 00:48:18,160 While the proposed resoning is generally 1044 00:48:18,160 --> 00:48:20,240 consistent with the adopted 2045 1045 00:48:20,240 --> 00:48:22,160 comprehensive growth plan in that it is 1046 00:48:22,160 --> 00:48:25,839 consistent with goal LU1 which aims to 1047 00:48:25,839 --> 00:48:27,200 preserve Clayton's character while 1048 00:48:27,200 --> 00:48:28,720 allowing for growth and development in 1049 00:48:28,720 --> 00:48:31,280 appropriate areas. Goal PR1 which 1050 00:48:31,280 --> 00:48:33,040 supports the development of Clayton as a 1051 00:48:33,040 --> 00:48:35,200 regional destination for recreation and 1052 00:48:35,200 --> 00:48:38,000 trailbased tourism. It is inconsistent 1053 00:48:38,000 --> 00:48:39,839 in that the property identified as 1054 00:48:39,839 --> 00:48:42,160 parcel one is designated as agricultural 1055 00:48:42,160 --> 00:48:44,800 and rural rural residential in the 1056 00:48:44,800 --> 00:48:46,800 future land use map which primarily 1057 00:48:46,800 --> 00:48:48,720 envisions residential development on the 1058 00:48:48,720 --> 00:48:51,040 subject property. The property 1059 00:48:51,040 --> 00:48:54,400 identified as parcel 2 in the undesated 1060 00:48:54,400 --> 00:48:57,839 is undesated in the future land use map. 1061 00:48:57,839 --> 00:48:59,680 This action is reasonable and in the 1062 00:48:59,680 --> 00:49:00,960 public interest in that the 1063 00:49:00,960 --> 00:49:02,640 comprehensive growth plan strives to 1064 00:49:02,640 --> 00:49:05,440 enhance recreational opportunities. the 1065 00:49:05,440 --> 00:49:07,520 requested reszoning permits uses that 1066 00:49:07,520 --> 00:49:09,280 allow for the connection of park systems 1067 00:49:09,280 --> 00:49:13,990 and encourage tourism. 1068 00:49:14,000 --> 00:49:16,400 All right, we have a motion. Do I hear a 1069 00:49:16,400 --> 00:49:18,000 second? Second. 1070 00:49:18,000 --> 00:49:19,920 >> We have a motion and a second for 1071 00:49:19,920 --> 00:49:21,599 approval of the second motion. Is there 1072 00:49:21,599 --> 00:49:23,839 any further discussion? 1073 00:49:23,839 --> 00:49:26,000 All in favor say I. I. 1074 00:49:26,000 --> 00:49:28,000 >> Oppose like sign. And the motion 1075 00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:30,960 carries. All right. Thank you all very 1076 00:49:30,960 --> 00:49:36,230 much. 1077 00:49:36,240 --> 00:49:37,839 Up next on the agenda is the 1078 00:49:37,839 --> 00:49:39,760 reimbursement resolution for the general 1079 00:49:39,760 --> 00:49:47,910 fund capa capital investment program. 1080 00:49:47,920 --> 00:49:49,920 » Oh, I'm sorry. 1081 00:49:49,920 --> 00:49:54,230 No. 1082 00:49:54,240 --> 00:49:55,839 » Oh, I'm sorry. It's the I'm sorry, 1083 00:49:55,839 --> 00:49:58,160 Robert. I'm so excited to get to get, 1084 00:49:58,160 --> 00:50:00,559 you know, get you back up here again. My 1085 00:50:00,559 --> 00:50:03,280 apologies. Under new business, the next 1086 00:50:03,280 --> 00:50:05,839 item on the agenda is East Main Street 1087 00:50:05,839 --> 00:50:08,720 Sidewalk Connector BL000050, 1088 00:50:08,720 --> 00:50:11,040 award of contract. 1089 00:50:11,040 --> 00:50:13,920 Hi, Shannon. [laughter] 1090 00:50:13,920 --> 00:50:15,520 >> That's just what my agenda says. It 1091 00:50:15,520 --> 00:50:16,800 doesn't necessarily mean 1092 00:50:16,800 --> 00:50:19,440 >> Yes. Good evening, mayor, members of the 1093 00:50:19,440 --> 00:50:20,800 town council, and town manager. I'm 1094 00:50:20,800 --> 00:50:22,960 Tucker Creech, uh, project manager with 1095 00:50:22,960 --> 00:50:25,040 the town, and I'll be presenting this on 1096 00:50:25,040 --> 00:50:27,440 behalf of Shannon tonight. Before you 1097 00:50:27,440 --> 00:50:29,119 tonight is a bid recommendation for the 1098 00:50:29,119 --> 00:50:31,040 East Main Street Sidewalk Connector 1099 00:50:31,040 --> 00:50:33,119 BL000050 1100 00:50:33,119 --> 00:50:35,680 and East Main Street public parking lot 1101 00:50:35,680 --> 00:50:37,359 along with a resolution authorizing 1102 00:50:37,359 --> 00:50:40,240 contract award and execution. 1103 00:50:40,240 --> 00:50:41,760 This project includes sidewalk 1104 00:50:41,760 --> 00:50:43,280 improvements along the East Main Street 1105 00:50:43,280 --> 00:50:45,280 corridor, including installation of new 1106 00:50:45,280 --> 00:50:47,520 sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, 1107 00:50:47,520 --> 00:50:49,599 drainage and hydraulic improvements, 1108 00:50:49,599 --> 00:50:51,359 traffic signal modifications, and 1109 00:50:51,359 --> 00:50:53,359 pavement markings. The sidewalk 1110 00:50:53,359 --> 00:50:54,880 connector was selected for funding by 1111 00:50:54,880 --> 00:50:57,839 Campo through the FHWA local assistance 1112 00:50:57,839 --> 00:51:01,200 program lap on May 30th, 2022. The 1113 00:51:01,200 --> 00:51:04,000 project was initially awarded $650,000 1114 00:51:04,000 --> 00:51:06,880 at a 70% federal and 30% local cost 1115 00:51:06,880 --> 00:51:11,280 share and approximately $534,839 1116 00:51:11,280 --> 00:51:13,520 remain for the construction phase. The 1117 00:51:13,520 --> 00:51:14,960 town has submitted a supplemental 1118 00:51:14,960 --> 00:51:20,549 funding request to Campo for $1,393,999 1119 00:51:20,559 --> 00:51:23,119 proposed at a 50% federal and a 50% 1120 00:51:23,119 --> 00:51:25,280 local cost share. The request remained 1121 00:51:25,280 --> 00:51:27,520 subject to Campo review and approval. 1122 00:51:27,520 --> 00:51:29,200 The East Main Street public parking lot 1123 00:51:29,200 --> 00:51:31,440 was bid concurrently as an alternate. If 1124 00:51:31,440 --> 00:51:33,040 approved, the parking lot is locally 1125 00:51:33,040 --> 00:51:35,520 funded. Bids were publicly opened on 1126 00:51:35,520 --> 00:51:39,040 July 23rd, 2026. Fred Smith Company 1127 00:51:39,040 --> 00:51:40,480 submitted the lowest responsive 1128 00:51:40,480 --> 00:51:44,720 responsible bid of $1,194,900 1129 00:51:44,720 --> 00:51:46,319 for the East Main Street sidewalk 1130 00:51:46,319 --> 00:51:49,040 connector and 222,200 1131 00:51:49,040 --> 00:51:50,720 for the East Main Street public parking 1132 00:51:50,720 --> 00:51:52,960 lot bid alternate. Construction duration 1133 00:51:52,960 --> 00:51:55,920 for this is 240 calendar days and award 1134 00:51:55,920 --> 00:51:57,680 of the sidewalk connector contract is 1135 00:51:57,680 --> 00:52:00,240 contingent upon a Campo approval of the 1136 00:52:00,240 --> 00:52:02,800 supplemental funding request. The bid 1137 00:52:02,800 --> 00:52:04,480 package was reviewed by the engineer of 1138 00:52:04,480 --> 00:52:06,240 record and the town's procurement and 1139 00:52:06,240 --> 00:52:08,559 contracts manager. Both recommend award 1140 00:52:08,559 --> 00:52:10,640 of the contract to Fred Smith company as 1141 00:52:10,640 --> 00:52:12,240 the lowest responsive responsible 1142 00:52:12,240 --> 00:52:15,040 bidder. Staff respectfully requests that 1143 00:52:15,040 --> 00:52:16,800 town council adopt the resolution 1144 00:52:16,800 --> 00:52:18,400 conditionally awarding the East Main 1145 00:52:18,400 --> 00:52:20,640 Street sidewalk connector construction 1146 00:52:20,640 --> 00:52:22,319 contract and awarding the East Main 1147 00:52:22,319 --> 00:52:24,000 Street public parking lot construction 1148 00:52:24,000 --> 00:52:26,160 contract to Fred Smith Company, 1149 00:52:26,160 --> 00:52:28,079 authorizing the town manager or his 1150 00:52:28,079 --> 00:52:30,079 designate to execute the construction 1151 00:52:30,079 --> 00:52:31,760 contract and any associated change 1152 00:52:31,760 --> 00:52:34,000 orders necessary to complete the project 1153 00:52:34,000 --> 00:52:36,000 within the approved budget. I'm happy to 1154 00:52:36,000 --> 00:52:37,440 answer any questions the council may 1155 00:52:37,440 --> 00:52:38,880 have. 1156 00:52:38,880 --> 00:52:41,119 >> Thank you, Tucker. Any questions or 1157 00:52:41,119 --> 00:52:43,359 comments? Mr. Case, 1158 00:52:43,359 --> 00:52:45,280 >> hey. Hey, Tucker. Uh, sorry, I had a 1159 00:52:45,280 --> 00:52:48,720 couple questions. So, um, obviously I'm 1160 00:52:48,720 --> 00:52:50,640 familiar with this project and it's been 1161 00:52:50,640 --> 00:52:54,160 uh drugg along for quite a while, but 1162 00:52:54,160 --> 00:52:55,920 are we also making some improvements 1163 00:52:55,920 --> 00:52:57,520 over there by the railroad too and the 1164 00:52:57,520 --> 00:52:59,920 signaling signal? Is that is this 1165 00:52:59,920 --> 00:53:03,280 capturing that too? The signal uh where 1166 00:53:03,280 --> 00:53:05,200 um 1167 00:53:05,200 --> 00:53:07,599 uh where it intersects to by the post 1168 00:53:07,599 --> 00:53:08,640 office as well or is this 1169 00:53:08,640 --> 00:53:09,520 >> central street? 1170 00:53:09,520 --> 00:53:11,200 >> Yeah, central street. Yeah, this is 1171 00:53:11,200 --> 00:53:12,960 separate separate. 1172 00:53:12,960 --> 00:53:14,319 >> All right. I just want I just getting 1173 00:53:14,319 --> 00:53:15,920 those two confused. And then then that's 1174 00:53:15,920 --> 00:53:17,440 okay. So the next question I did have 1175 00:53:17,440 --> 00:53:19,599 then is um regarding the phasing of 1176 00:53:19,599 --> 00:53:21,359 this. I know that there's that parking 1177 00:53:21,359 --> 00:53:23,680 lot you're talking about. Um is that 1178 00:53:23,680 --> 00:53:26,400 going to be is the intent to have that 1179 00:53:26,400 --> 00:53:28,880 parking lot kind of situated first and 1180 00:53:28,880 --> 00:53:31,599 then do the road improvements to best as 1181 00:53:31,599 --> 00:53:32,319 possible or 1182 00:53:32,319 --> 00:53:34,079 >> Yes, sir. So the the parking lot will 1183 00:53:34,079 --> 00:53:36,000 take place at the beginning on the front 1184 00:53:36,000 --> 00:53:38,240 end of the project and while the parking 1185 00:53:38,240 --> 00:53:39,680 lot is being built, those spaces will 1186 00:53:39,680 --> 00:53:42,640 not be destroyed until that parking lot 1187 00:53:42,640 --> 00:53:44,160 is ready to be used. 1188 00:53:44,160 --> 00:53:45,760 >> Okay. Thank you. 1189 00:53:45,760 --> 00:53:47,599 >> Yes, sir. 1190 00:53:47,599 --> 00:53:51,030 Anyone else? 1191 00:53:51,040 --> 00:53:52,240 » All right. Thank you, sir. 1192 00:53:52,240 --> 00:53:52,960 >> Yes, sir. 1193 00:53:52,960 --> 00:54:01,829 >> Great job. Thank you, Tucker. 1194 00:54:01,839 --> 00:54:03,760 » Yeah. Yeah, I need a motion. I'll 1195 00:54:03,760 --> 00:54:05,839 entertain a motion. 1196 00:54:05,839 --> 00:54:11,109 >> I make a motion to 1197 00:54:11,119 --> 00:54:14,720 uh make a motion to um approval of 1198 00:54:14,720 --> 00:54:17,119 contract and agreement and then I um do 1199 00:54:17,119 --> 00:54:18,400 I have to make these motions separately 1200 00:54:18,400 --> 00:54:21,599 or can I make them all together? 1201 00:54:21,599 --> 00:54:22,800 or I need 1202 00:54:22,800 --> 00:54:23,839 to make them separately? 1203 00:54:23,839 --> 00:54:24,880 >> Contact. 1204 00:54:24,880 --> 00:54:27,520 >> Okay. I'll make a motion to approve 1205 00:54:27,520 --> 00:54:30,079 contract and agreement for the East Main 1206 00:54:30,079 --> 00:54:33,680 Street sidewalk connector BL000050. 1207 00:54:33,680 --> 00:54:34,640 >> Second. 1208 00:54:34,640 --> 00:54:36,240 >> We have a motion and a second for 1209 00:54:36,240 --> 00:54:37,920 approval of the contract agreement. Is 1210 00:54:37,920 --> 00:54:39,839 there any further discussion? 1211 00:54:39,839 --> 00:54:41,680 >> All in favor say I. 1212 00:54:41,680 --> 00:54:42,240 >> I. 1213 00:54:42,240 --> 00:54:44,559 >> Opposed. Motion carries. 1214 00:54:44,559 --> 00:54:46,160 >> And then I'll make a motion to adopt 1215 00:54:46,160 --> 00:54:49,359 resolution 2026-50 1216 00:54:49,359 --> 00:54:51,040 for the East Main Street sidewalk 1217 00:54:51,040 --> 00:54:53,760 connector. 1218 00:54:53,760 --> 00:54:56,000 >> Second. We have a motion and a second 1219 00:54:56,000 --> 00:54:57,839 for the adoption of resolution number 1220 00:54:57,839 --> 00:54:59,920 2026-50 1221 00:54:59,920 --> 00:55:01,599 for the East Main Street sidewalk 1222 00:55:01,599 --> 00:55:02,880 connector. Is there any further 1223 00:55:02,880 --> 00:55:05,839 discussion? All in favor say I. 1224 00:55:05,839 --> 00:55:06,319 >> I. 1225 00:55:06,319 --> 00:55:13,109 >> Opposed? Motion carries. Thank you. 1226 00:55:13,119 --> 00:55:14,880 Now up next is a reimbursement 1227 00:55:14,880 --> 00:55:16,640 resolution for the general fund capital 1228 00:55:16,640 --> 00:55:27,430 improvement program. 1229 00:55:27,440 --> 00:55:29,680 Good evening, Mayor, members of council. 1230 00:55:29,680 --> 00:55:31,280 Uh tonight we're asking council to 1231 00:55:31,280 --> 00:55:33,839 approve a uh reimbursement resolution 1232 00:55:33,839 --> 00:55:35,520 for the general fund capital improvement 1233 00:55:35,520 --> 00:55:37,760 program, an amount not to exceed $70 1234 00:55:37,760 --> 00:55:41,760 million. If uh council recalls back when 1235 00:55:41,760 --> 00:55:43,520 Davenport did their affordability 1236 00:55:43,520 --> 00:55:47,280 analysis, that 5-year period from 2027 1237 00:55:47,280 --> 00:55:49,200 to 2031, 1238 00:55:49,200 --> 00:55:51,680 uh there was projected about $65.8 1239 00:55:51,680 --> 00:55:54,319 million in new debt issuance. So, we're 1240 00:55:54,319 --> 00:55:55,839 adding a little bit of inflation factor 1241 00:55:55,839 --> 00:55:57,200 there. This will give the town 1242 00:55:57,200 --> 00:56:00,480 flexibility to reimburse itself for any 1243 00:56:00,480 --> 00:56:02,720 uh I'll refer to as soft costs, 1244 00:56:02,720 --> 00:56:05,200 engineering, design, so on before we 1245 00:56:05,200 --> 00:56:06,960 actually enter into a finance agreement 1246 00:56:06,960 --> 00:56:09,839 for a project. But by having this in 1247 00:56:09,839 --> 00:56:11,599 place, that allows us to reimburse ourel 1248 00:56:11,599 --> 00:56:14,240 for that. Um, so again, we're asking 1249 00:56:14,240 --> 00:56:16,160 council to approve that. Any questions? 1250 00:56:16,160 --> 00:56:19,680 I'll be happy to uh answer. 1251 00:56:19,680 --> 00:56:22,799 >> Questions or comments. 1252 00:56:22,799 --> 00:56:25,119 >> All right. Thank you, Robert. I'll 1253 00:56:25,119 --> 00:56:29,589 entertain a motion. 1254 00:56:29,599 --> 00:56:32,880 Mr. Mr. Mayor, I will make a motion for 1255 00:56:32,880 --> 00:56:36,160 adoption of the resolution for the 1256 00:56:36,160 --> 00:56:38,079 general fund capital improvement program 1257 00:56:38,079 --> 00:56:39,920 reimbursement. 1258 00:56:39,920 --> 00:56:40,960 >> Second. 1259 00:56:40,960 --> 00:56:42,480 >> We have a motion and a second for 1260 00:56:42,480 --> 00:56:44,240 adoption of the resolution. Is there any 1261 00:56:44,240 --> 00:56:47,440 further discussion? All in favor say I. 1262 00:56:47,440 --> 00:56:48,160 >> I. 1263 00:56:48,160 --> 00:56:51,280 >> Opposed. Motion carries. 1264 00:56:51,280 --> 00:56:51,760 >> Thank you. 1265 00:56:51,760 --> 00:56:54,880 >> Yes, sir. Thank you. Up next are budget 1266 00:56:54,880 --> 00:56:57,520 amendments. 1267 00:56:57,520 --> 00:56:59,839 >> Okay. Good evening again. Uh tonight we 1268 00:56:59,839 --> 00:57:01,760 have four budget amendments. Three of 1269 00:57:01,760 --> 00:57:04,400 them are for new capital project bud 1270 00:57:04,400 --> 00:57:06,559 budget ordinances and one is an 1271 00:57:06,559 --> 00:57:08,480 amendment to an existing capital project 1272 00:57:08,480 --> 00:57:10,960 budget ordinance. Uh the first one is 1273 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:13,520 the uh capital project budget ordinance 1274 00:57:13,520 --> 00:57:17,440 to renovate and uh restore the Robertson 1275 00:57:17,440 --> 00:57:20,160 Muar building. Uh we're allocating $2 1276 00:57:20,160 --> 00:57:23,359 million for that project. uh 1.3 million 1277 00:57:23,359 --> 00:57:26,160 of town funds, payo funds, and the 1278 00:57:26,160 --> 00:57:29,680 remaining $700,000 is the uh grant award 1279 00:57:29,680 --> 00:57:31,599 we received from the re recent 1280 00:57:31,599 --> 00:57:34,079 legislative action. 1281 00:57:34,079 --> 00:57:37,119 Uh the second uh capital project 1282 00:57:37,119 --> 00:57:40,480 ordinance is for the uh East Main Street 1283 00:57:40,480 --> 00:57:42,000 pedestrian connector, which is the 1284 00:57:42,000 --> 00:57:43,520 project you just awarded the contract 1285 00:57:43,520 --> 00:57:47,760 for. Um, that's a $2.3 million total 1286 00:57:47,760 --> 00:57:51,839 cost project and not quite a 50/50 split 1287 00:57:51,839 --> 00:57:53,599 because there's some ineligible costs in 1288 00:57:53,599 --> 00:57:56,400 there that DOT won't reimburse. Uh, but 1289 00:57:56,400 --> 00:57:58,400 basically it's a million2 contribution 1290 00:57:58,400 --> 00:58:00,640 from the town and about a million one 1291 00:58:00,640 --> 00:58:04,240 from uh the TIP program. 1292 00:58:04,240 --> 00:58:06,160 The uh third capital project budget 1293 00:58:06,160 --> 00:58:10,079 ordinance is uh this is our capital 1294 00:58:10,079 --> 00:58:12,720 improvement program reserve. This is the 1295 00:58:12,720 --> 00:58:15,280 uh five pennies that council has 1296 00:58:15,280 --> 00:58:18,400 committed to fund the CIP program. Uh 1297 00:58:18,400 --> 00:58:20,480 right now that stands at about $6.1 1298 00:58:20,480 --> 00:58:23,359 million and represents three years 1299 00:58:23,359 --> 00:58:27,200 worth. It represents 2024, 2025, and 1300 00:58:27,200 --> 00:58:30,880 2026. That five that five penny reserve. 1301 00:58:30,880 --> 00:58:32,799 We're putting that into a capital 1302 00:58:32,799 --> 00:58:36,480 separate capital project uh fund. Help 1303 00:58:36,480 --> 00:58:38,079 us be able to keep track of that better 1304 00:58:38,079 --> 00:58:40,480 as we move forward. and uh when we need 1305 00:58:40,480 --> 00:58:43,599 it, we'll move money out of that fund to 1306 00:58:43,599 --> 00:58:45,359 the applicable 1307 00:58:45,359 --> 00:58:47,200 capital project that it's associated 1308 00:58:47,200 --> 00:58:48,720 with. 1309 00:58:48,720 --> 00:58:51,280 Uh the last one is an amendment to our 1310 00:58:51,280 --> 00:58:55,040 uh existing uh general governmental 1311 00:58:55,040 --> 00:58:57,520 program initiative fund. And what we're 1312 00:58:57,520 --> 00:59:00,319 doing there is taking uh $300,000 that 1313 00:59:00,319 --> 00:59:02,319 we had allocated in there for sidewalks 1314 00:59:02,319 --> 00:59:04,079 and improvements and we're going to 1315 00:59:04,079 --> 00:59:05,839 transfer that over to the East Main 1316 00:59:05,839 --> 00:59:08,640 Street uh pedestrian project to help 1317 00:59:08,640 --> 00:59:13,040 fund the town's contribution for that. 1318 00:59:13,040 --> 00:59:14,480 So, it's just a realignment in the 1319 00:59:14,480 --> 00:59:16,000 budget. We'll pull that out and transfer 1320 00:59:16,000 --> 00:59:20,789 that money over. 1321 00:59:20,799 --> 00:59:23,359 Any questions on any of those 1322 00:59:23,359 --> 00:59:27,270 >> questions or comments? 1323 00:59:27,280 --> 00:59:30,480 All right. Thank you, Robert. Um, any 1324 00:59:30,480 --> 00:59:33,599 further discussion? 1325 00:59:33,599 --> 00:59:38,710 If not, I'll entertain a motion. 1326 00:59:38,720 --> 00:59:40,880 » Mr. Mayor, I would like to make a motion 1327 00:59:40,880 --> 00:59:43,280 to adopt the ordinance for the budget 1328 00:59:43,280 --> 00:59:46,710 amendments. 1329 00:59:46,720 --> 00:59:47,599 » Second. 1330 00:59:47,599 --> 00:59:49,200 >> We have a motion and a second for the 1331 00:59:49,200 --> 00:59:51,200 adoption of the ordinance for the budget 1332 00:59:51,200 --> 00:59:52,319 amendments. [clears throat] Is there any 1333 00:59:52,319 --> 00:59:56,000 further discussion? All in favor say I. 1334 00:59:56,000 --> 00:59:59,119 >> oppose like sign. Motion carries. Thank 1335 00:59:59,119 --> 01:00:03,109 you. Thank you. 1336 01:00:03,119 --> 01:00:04,720 » I'll now open the floor for public 1337 01:00:04,720 --> 01:00:06,559 comment. Anyone wishing to speak, please 1338 01:00:06,559 --> 01:00:08,240 step forward and state your name for the 1339 01:00:08,240 --> 01:00:20,069 record. 1340 01:00:20,079 --> 01:00:21,760 Good evening, Mr. Mayor, members of 1341 01:00:21,760 --> 01:00:23,520 council. My name is Mike Edwards 1342 01:00:23,520 --> 01:00:25,680 Twining. I live at 40 Red Crab Epo Court 1343 01:00:25,680 --> 01:00:28,240 here in Clayton and appreciate the 1344 01:00:28,240 --> 01:00:30,160 opportunity to follow up on the comments 1345 01:00:30,160 --> 01:00:32,720 I made at your last meeting regarding a 1346 01:00:32,720 --> 01:00:34,799 significant transportation issue that 1347 01:00:34,799 --> 01:00:37,760 deserves your attention and action now 1348 01:00:37,760 --> 01:00:40,319 before it becomes a much larger and more 1349 01:00:40,319 --> 01:00:42,799 expensive problem. With a retail 1350 01:00:42,799 --> 01:00:44,720 expansion along Clayton Boulevard, 1351 01:00:44,720 --> 01:00:46,480 specifically the construction of a new 1352 01:00:46,480 --> 01:00:48,559 Target department store in a Costco 1353 01:00:48,559 --> 01:00:50,960 warehouse adjacent to the existing 1354 01:00:50,960 --> 01:00:53,760 Walmart, it is undeniably clear that 1355 01:00:53,760 --> 01:00:55,680 traffic volumes will increase 1356 01:00:55,680 --> 01:00:58,480 substantially in that corridor. 1357 01:00:58,480 --> 01:01:00,799 Congestion already exists today and 1358 01:01:00,799 --> 01:01:02,720 these new developments will only 1359 01:01:02,720 --> 01:01:06,079 compound this issue. Anyone who travels 1360 01:01:06,079 --> 01:01:08,079 that stretch of road, especially between 1361 01:01:08,079 --> 01:01:11,040 3:00 and 6:30 on a weekday afternoon 1362 01:01:11,040 --> 01:01:12,799 feels my pain. They know what I'm 1363 01:01:12,799 --> 01:01:14,720 talking about. But before I go any 1364 01:01:14,720 --> 01:01:16,240 further, I would like to thank council 1365 01:01:16,240 --> 01:01:18,400 member Casey and planning director 1366 01:01:18,400 --> 01:01:21,119 Almeido for taking the time to speak 1367 01:01:21,119 --> 01:01:23,920 with me after that last council meeting 1368 01:01:23,920 --> 01:01:25,440 and for our follow-up email 1369 01:01:25,440 --> 01:01:28,319 conversations. I genuinely appreciate 1370 01:01:28,319 --> 01:01:30,480 the dialogue and the opportunity to 1371 01:01:30,480 --> 01:01:33,599 better understand what the town and DOT 1372 01:01:33,599 --> 01:01:35,280 are considering. So, thank you, 1373 01:01:35,280 --> 01:01:38,640 gentlemen. Adding an extended right turn 1374 01:01:38,640 --> 01:01:41,119 lane to access that new retail area is 1375 01:01:41,119 --> 01:01:43,119 part of the plan, and I certainly 1376 01:01:43,119 --> 01:01:44,960 understand how that could help traffic 1377 01:01:44,960 --> 01:01:47,680 getting into the new development. But 1378 01:01:47,680 --> 01:01:50,160 respectfully, I believe that makes only 1379 01:01:50,160 --> 01:01:53,599 a dent in a much larger problem. It 1380 01:01:53,599 --> 01:01:55,520 doesn't address the congestion that's 1381 01:01:55,520 --> 01:01:57,920 already happening on Clayton Boulevard 1382 01:01:57,920 --> 01:02:00,240 or the additional traffic the new 1383 01:02:00,240 --> 01:02:02,640 Target, Costco, and other retail 1384 01:02:02,640 --> 01:02:05,440 development will bring. Other measures 1385 01:02:05,440 --> 01:02:07,040 are being discussed to address 1386 01:02:07,040 --> 01:02:09,200 congestion. I certainly hope those 1387 01:02:09,200 --> 01:02:11,280 measures work, but given the growth 1388 01:02:11,280 --> 01:02:13,520 we're seeing, we also need to think 1389 01:02:13,520 --> 01:02:16,559 about additional capacity. I've seen 1390 01:02:16,559 --> 01:02:19,280 this movie before. The concern here is 1391 01:02:19,280 --> 01:02:21,359 that we already know how the movie can 1392 01:02:21,359 --> 01:02:24,079 end. Look at Capitol Boulevard between 1393 01:02:24,079 --> 01:02:26,720 Wake Forest and Raleigh. It serves much 1394 01:02:26,720 --> 01:02:28,880 the same purpose for that area that 1395 01:02:28,880 --> 01:02:32,000 Clayton Boulevard serves for us. A major 1396 01:02:32,000 --> 01:02:34,880 route in and out of town. Growth 1397 01:02:34,880 --> 01:02:38,240 continued, traffic increased, and road 1398 01:02:38,240 --> 01:02:41,040 improvements didn't keep pace. The 1399 01:02:41,040 --> 01:02:45,280 result, years of stopand go traffic. I 1400 01:02:45,280 --> 01:02:47,040 don't want Clayton Boulevard to become 1401 01:02:47,040 --> 01:02:49,520 our version of Capitol Boulevard. We 1402 01:02:49,520 --> 01:02:51,119 shouldn't wait until we're sitting in 1403 01:02:51,119 --> 01:02:53,280 bumper-to-bumper traffic every day, 1404 01:02:53,280 --> 01:02:55,599 watching the backups skid longer and the 1405 01:02:55,599 --> 01:02:59,040 delays get worse to finally decide we 1406 01:02:59,040 --> 01:03:02,000 needed more lanes earlier. 1407 01:03:02,000 --> 01:03:04,319 This is a safety issue, an economic 1408 01:03:04,319 --> 01:03:07,760 issue, and a quality of life issue. So, 1409 01:03:07,760 --> 01:03:10,640 I'm asking the town council to please 1410 01:03:10,640 --> 01:03:14,319 formally petition NC DOT to make adding 1411 01:03:14,319 --> 01:03:16,640 a travel lane in both directions on this 1412 01:03:16,640 --> 01:03:19,920 stretch of Clayton Boulevard a priority. 1413 01:03:19,920 --> 01:03:22,973 The growth isn't coming, it's here, 1414 01:03:22,973 --> 01:03:24,319 [clears throat] and now is a time to 1415 01:03:24,319 --> 01:03:26,720 make sure Clayton Boulevard is ready to 1416 01:03:26,720 --> 01:03:29,359 handle it. I believe Clayton residents 1417 01:03:29,359 --> 01:03:31,280 deserve better than to spend the next 10 1418 01:03:31,280 --> 01:03:33,680 to 15 years sitting in traffic waiting 1419 01:03:33,680 --> 01:03:37,119 for the road to catch up. Don't you? 1420 01:03:37,119 --> 01:03:38,960 Thank you for your time, your service to 1421 01:03:38,960 --> 01:03:41,280 our community, and your consideration. 1422 01:03:41,280 --> 01:03:42,079 Good evening. 1423 01:03:42,079 --> 01:03:55,829 >> Thank you so much. 1424 01:03:55,839 --> 01:03:57,839 » I'mma tell you, Bruce is going to insist 1425 01:03:57,839 --> 01:04:05,270 on ladies first. 1426 01:04:05,280 --> 01:04:08,160 Good evening, town of Clayton. It's Kam 1427 01:04:08,160 --> 01:04:10,240 Fulwood from the Johnston County Public 1428 01:04:10,240 --> 01:04:11,760 Health Department again with your 1429 01:04:11,760 --> 01:04:14,480 quarterly update. I just wanted to make 1430 01:04:14,480 --> 01:04:16,480 sure that everybody in Clayton knew that 1431 01:04:16,480 --> 01:04:19,200 we had a medical facility, which is your 1432 01:04:19,200 --> 01:04:21,359 public health department. We have 1433 01:04:21,359 --> 01:04:24,160 services for adult health. Uh we have a 1434 01:04:24,160 --> 01:04:25,440 child health clinic. We have 1435 01:04:25,440 --> 01:04:28,240 epidemiology. Um we have health 1436 01:04:28,240 --> 01:04:30,640 promotion programs. We have an on-site 1437 01:04:30,640 --> 01:04:32,640 lab. We just want to make sure that 1438 01:04:32,640 --> 01:04:34,640 everybody who needs medical care in our 1439 01:04:34,640 --> 01:04:37,599 county can access it with no barriers. 1440 01:04:37,599 --> 01:04:39,359 We also want to make sure that our 1441 01:04:39,359 --> 01:04:41,760 rising seventh graders and 12th graders 1442 01:04:41,760 --> 01:04:43,920 are getting their vaccines for back to 1443 01:04:43,920 --> 01:04:45,680 school. We're taking appointments and 1444 01:04:45,680 --> 01:04:48,240 making appointments every day. So, let's 1445 01:04:48,240 --> 01:04:49,920 make sure that those who would like the 1446 01:04:49,920 --> 01:04:53,440 vaccine, they can access that. We also 1447 01:04:53,440 --> 01:04:55,680 have a chronic pain self-management 1448 01:04:55,680 --> 01:04:57,280 class that we're actually working with 1449 01:04:57,280 --> 01:04:59,359 your parks and wreck to offer. and we 1450 01:04:59,359 --> 01:05:02,319 are uber excited and uber thank you. Uh 1451 01:05:02,319 --> 01:05:04,079 we want to say thank you so much for 1452 01:05:04,079 --> 01:05:06,480 that opportunity. Um and that'll be 1453 01:05:06,480 --> 01:05:08,640 coming up here shortly. We have a 1454 01:05:08,640 --> 01:05:11,280 virtual smoking sessation class. So if 1455 01:05:11,280 --> 01:05:13,200 anyone who is interested in quitting 1456 01:05:13,200 --> 01:05:15,760 smoking um who's over 18, we would like 1457 01:05:15,760 --> 01:05:17,760 for you to participate if you like if it 1458 01:05:17,760 --> 01:05:21,520 fits into your schedule. We also have a 1459 01:05:21,520 --> 01:05:24,480 um community resource fair that is 1460 01:05:24,480 --> 01:05:27,280 coming up September the 11th if anyone 1461 01:05:27,280 --> 01:05:29,119 would like to stop by our behavioral 1462 01:05:29,119 --> 01:05:30,720 health division and pick up some 1463 01:05:30,720 --> 01:05:33,280 information and resources as it relates 1464 01:05:33,280 --> 01:05:36,160 to uh community resources, mental 1465 01:05:36,160 --> 01:05:37,760 health, and general health. We would 1466 01:05:37,760 --> 01:05:40,480 love for you to swing by. Um there may 1467 01:05:40,480 --> 01:05:44,455 be some food available. 1468 01:05:44,455 --> 01:05:45,119 [laughter] 1469 01:05:45,119 --> 01:05:47,440 Um, and we also have a diabetes 1470 01:05:47,440 --> 01:05:49,599 prevention program that will be starting 1471 01:05:49,599 --> 01:05:51,920 at the beginning of September. Believe 1472 01:05:51,920 --> 01:05:54,000 it or not, uh, we want to make sure that 1473 01:05:54,000 --> 01:05:56,880 we don't have everybody become, um, type 1474 01:05:56,880 --> 01:05:59,119 2 diabetic. So, any way that you can 1475 01:05:59,119 --> 01:06:01,760 prevent that, uh, please take advantage 1476 01:06:01,760 --> 01:06:05,200 of that free program. Um, I also want to 1477 01:06:05,200 --> 01:06:07,680 mention that we do have access to the 1478 01:06:07,680 --> 01:06:12,160 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. So, if 1479 01:06:12,160 --> 01:06:14,559 any of our residents in our county are 1480 01:06:14,559 --> 01:06:16,960 um you know, needing some resources as 1481 01:06:16,960 --> 01:06:19,839 it relates to mental health and suicide, 1482 01:06:19,839 --> 01:06:22,240 988 is the number they would call. Thank 1483 01:06:22,240 --> 01:06:23,440 you so much. 1484 01:06:23,440 --> 01:06:37,589 >> Thank you so much for the updates. 1485 01:06:37,599 --> 01:06:39,200 » Good evening, Mr. Mayor, council 1486 01:06:39,200 --> 01:06:41,200 members. I'm Bruce Neglin with the the 1487 01:06:41,200 --> 01:06:42,559 president of the Clayton Historical 1488 01:06:42,559 --> 01:06:44,799 Association. I'll take a break for just 1489 01:06:44,799 --> 01:06:55,430 a second. 1490 01:06:55,440 --> 01:07:03,430 » Thank you. 1491 01:07:03,440 --> 01:07:10,069 Congratulations, 1492 01:07:10,079 --> 01:07:12,319 Robert, by the way. I I enjoyed working 1493 01:07:12,319 --> 01:07:13,680 with you when I was working for the 1494 01:07:13,680 --> 01:07:15,280 town. 1495 01:07:15,280 --> 01:07:16,880 Although we had our disagreements, you 1496 01:07:16,880 --> 01:07:18,776 were usually always right. So, 1497 01:07:18,776 --> 01:07:19,920 [laughter] 1498 01:07:19,920 --> 01:07:22,720 what could I do, right? But anyway, um 1499 01:07:22,720 --> 01:07:25,440 we are having a celebration, America 250 1500 01:07:25,440 --> 01:07:30,880 celebration of uh of uh America and uh 1501 01:07:30,880 --> 01:07:32,720 in our little part here of America in 1502 01:07:32,720 --> 01:07:34,640 Clayton in Johnston County. It's the 1503 01:07:34,640 --> 01:07:37,039 America 250 Heritage Festival 1504 01:07:37,039 --> 01:07:39,920 celebrating Clayton's story on September 1505 01:07:39,920 --> 01:07:44,079 12th, um from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1506 01:07:44,079 --> 01:07:46,319 And it's going to be at Town Square. And 1507 01:07:46,319 --> 01:07:47,760 first before anything else, I wanted to 1508 01:07:47,760 --> 01:07:51,039 mention that uh um Amy Sharon has been 1509 01:07:51,039 --> 01:07:54,160 just a gem to work with and getting uh 1510 01:07:54,160 --> 01:07:56,160 all the things worked out for there. So 1511 01:07:56,160 --> 01:07:58,559 I wanted to say say we appreciate that a 1512 01:07:58,559 --> 01:08:01,680 lot. The goal of this is to uh present 1513 01:08:01,680 --> 01:08:05,119 to the community a 1514 01:08:05,119 --> 01:08:06,799 I don't want to say a recreation because 1515 01:08:06,799 --> 01:08:09,760 it's not it's not even a replication but 1516 01:08:09,760 --> 01:08:12,480 something similar to show what a village 1517 01:08:12,480 --> 01:08:15,359 in the mid70s 1518 01:08:15,359 --> 01:08:18,319 would have been like in the area that 1519 01:08:18,319 --> 01:08:20,400 eventually became a 100 years later 1520 01:08:20,400 --> 01:08:23,600 Clayton North Carolina. And uh so we're 1521 01:08:23,600 --> 01:08:25,520 going to have all sorts of different uh 1522 01:08:25,520 --> 01:08:29,040 activities. We have about 15 uh 1523 01:08:29,040 --> 01:08:31,440 demonstrators. Uh that doesn't sound 1524 01:08:31,440 --> 01:08:33,359 right, does it? But it sort of sounds 1525 01:08:33,359 --> 01:08:35,040 right, but not really. I guess 1526 01:08:35,040 --> 01:08:37,120 demonstrations, let's put it that way. 1527 01:08:37,120 --> 01:08:40,159 Uh blacksmith, um beekeeping, historic 1528 01:08:40,159 --> 01:08:43,199 tools, candle making, uh Native American 1529 01:08:43,199 --> 01:08:46,159 display, uh some North Carolina 1530 01:08:46,159 --> 01:08:50,719 folklore, uh um let's see, this is only 1531 01:08:50,719 --> 01:08:53,199 a draft version, so I'm [laughter] 1532 01:08:53,199 --> 01:08:54,960 still making changes. Uh we're going to 1533 01:08:54,960 --> 01:08:58,480 learn about colonial clothing and um uh 1534 01:08:58,480 --> 01:09:00,880 we're going to have a birds of prey uh 1535 01:09:00,880 --> 01:09:03,199 demonstration too. So I think it's a red 1536 01:09:03,199 --> 01:09:05,520 tail hawk that's going to be be on the 1537 01:09:05,520 --> 01:09:06,880 thing. We're going to also have some 1538 01:09:06,880 --> 01:09:09,040 traditional foods including Brunswick 1539 01:09:09,040 --> 01:09:12,080 stew right there in the parking lot. Um 1540 01:09:12,080 --> 01:09:13,520 kids will be able to learn how to make 1541 01:09:13,520 --> 01:09:16,000 rag dolls. Um we're going to have some 1542 01:09:16,000 --> 01:09:19,440 period music and toys and games. Um, 1543 01:09:19,440 --> 01:09:22,799 we're going to have uh an emperic an 1544 01:09:22,799 --> 01:09:26,560 African apothecary. How do how did uh 1545 01:09:26,560 --> 01:09:29,120 those folks uh heal each heal 1546 01:09:29,120 --> 01:09:31,839 themselves? And uh and turns out it's a 1547 01:09:31,839 --> 01:09:33,359 lot like the way the life white folks 1548 01:09:33,359 --> 01:09:36,080 did, too. But um uh we're going to also 1549 01:09:36,080 --> 01:09:38,159 have a spinning wheel spinning cotton 1550 01:09:38,159 --> 01:09:39,839 and all that kind of stuff to show how 1551 01:09:39,839 --> 01:09:42,640 that works. And uh we're just real 1552 01:09:42,640 --> 01:09:44,239 excited about that. The other thing that 1553 01:09:44,239 --> 01:09:48,400 we're going to be doing is having um uh 1554 01:09:48,400 --> 01:09:52,319 Has anybody ever heard of an ordinary? 1555 01:09:52,319 --> 01:09:55,600 Back in the day, it was uh kind of like 1556 01:09:55,600 --> 01:09:57,600 a tavern, but it was almost more like a 1557 01:09:57,600 --> 01:10:02,480 gathering space um where uh folks uh who 1558 01:10:02,480 --> 01:10:05,280 were who were traveling would stop and 1559 01:10:05,280 --> 01:10:08,000 they would be lodging as well as care 1560 01:10:08,000 --> 01:10:11,600 for their horses. Um, 1561 01:10:11,600 --> 01:10:13,840 and of course a tavern and you had to 1562 01:10:13,840 --> 01:10:16,719 have that and um and other things like 1563 01:10:16,719 --> 01:10:18,560 that, but it was also like a town 1564 01:10:18,560 --> 01:10:21,280 gathering spot where uh people learn the 1565 01:10:21,280 --> 01:10:23,040 news of the day and and what was going 1566 01:10:23,040 --> 01:10:26,640 on everywhere else. Um, we're going to 1567 01:10:26,640 --> 01:10:29,199 have a little our own recreation of 1568 01:10:29,199 --> 01:10:31,600 Gregory's ordinance, which actually was 1569 01:10:31,600 --> 01:10:35,360 a real place uh at the east end far east 1570 01:10:35,360 --> 01:10:39,920 end of uh Front Street uh close by near 1571 01:10:39,920 --> 01:10:42,320 in the area of Highway 42 in Front 1572 01:10:42,320 --> 01:10:44,719 Street. Um 1573 01:10:44,719 --> 01:10:47,120 and um uh so we're going to have one of 1574 01:10:47,120 --> 01:10:52,239 those in order to be able to 1575 01:10:52,239 --> 01:10:56,640 um debut a commemorative 1576 01:10:56,640 --> 01:11:01,120 beer um Gregory's Ordinary uh that uh 1577 01:11:01,120 --> 01:11:03,520 Deep River is doing for us uh that will 1578 01:11:03,520 --> 01:11:06,560 be available from that day to the rest 1579 01:11:06,560 --> 01:11:10,239 through the rest of 2026. 1580 01:11:10,239 --> 01:11:12,400 So uh is that the right way? 2026. 1581 01:11:12,400 --> 01:11:16,400 Anyway, and um so it was also the spot 1582 01:11:16,400 --> 01:11:20,320 of our own little regulator uh uprising 1583 01:11:20,320 --> 01:11:22,880 where some a bunch of residents, a 1584 01:11:22,880 --> 01:11:25,760 number of residents in the area uh were 1585 01:11:25,760 --> 01:11:29,120 upset at the king's taxes and the uh way 1586 01:11:29,120 --> 01:11:32,719 some of his figures and subjects were uh 1587 01:11:32,719 --> 01:11:35,920 were not were were behaving with in 1588 01:11:35,920 --> 01:11:37,840 their eyes mismanaging and that kind of 1589 01:11:37,840 --> 01:11:40,560 thing. And uh of course those uprisings 1590 01:11:40,560 --> 01:11:44,239 led ultimately to our uh independence. 1591 01:11:44,239 --> 01:11:47,440 Um and let's see. So we're also going to 1592 01:11:47,440 --> 01:11:50,480 have Camp Flintlock here with us. Um uh 1593 01:11:50,480 --> 01:11:52,320 they're going to do a drum and fore, 1594 01:11:52,320 --> 01:11:54,080 have a musket demonstration, have a 1595 01:11:54,080 --> 01:11:56,159 colonial store, so you get to see other 1596 01:11:56,159 --> 01:11:58,560 things like that. And then the the thing 1597 01:11:58,560 --> 01:12:00,880 that I'm really excited about in 1598 01:12:00,880 --> 01:12:02,080 addition to all the other stuff that 1599 01:12:02,080 --> 01:12:04,159 we're doing is we're going to have two 1600 01:12:04,159 --> 01:12:05,760 readings of the Declaration of 1601 01:12:05,760 --> 01:12:09,360 Independence that day. and listening to 1602 01:12:09,360 --> 01:12:11,440 one person read the declaration could be 1603 01:12:11,440 --> 01:12:13,600 a little tedious and for the person as 1604 01:12:13,600 --> 01:12:15,440 well as for the listeners. So, we're 1605 01:12:15,440 --> 01:12:17,520 going to shake it up and have multiple 1606 01:12:17,520 --> 01:12:20,400 people reading uh the declaration both 1607 01:12:20,400 --> 01:12:23,280 times. And uh we're going to extend 1608 01:12:23,280 --> 01:12:25,040 invitations to each of you if you're 1609 01:12:25,040 --> 01:12:28,000 available to come out and uh read a few 1610 01:12:28,000 --> 01:12:29,920 lines of the declaration. So, we hope 1611 01:12:29,920 --> 01:12:32,080 that everybody will come out for that. 1612 01:12:32,080 --> 01:12:33,920 And what else do we need to say? We 1613 01:12:33,920 --> 01:12:36,719 still need some volunteers. Um, so 1614 01:12:36,719 --> 01:12:38,800 anybody can reach me if you want to join 1615 01:12:38,800 --> 01:12:44,320 us that day. And I do want to thank our sponsors uh Duke Energy Foundation 1616 01:12:44,320 --> 01:12:46,480 signed on real early with us and we 1617 01:12:46,480 --> 01:12:50,080 appreciate that. A major uh uh grant for 1618 01:12:50,080 --> 01:12:54,800 that from them and um Hometown Realy HTR 1619 01:12:54,800 --> 01:12:57,920 and the town of Clayton as well and the 1620 01:12:57,920 --> 01:13:00,640 Clayton Historical Association. So, uh, 1621 01:13:00,640 --> 01:13:02,719 we appreciate all that you all do 1622 01:13:02,719 --> 01:13:04,960 daytoday and hope that you'll come out 1623 01:13:04,960 --> 01:13:08,159 on September 12th for the America 250 1624 01:13:08,159 --> 01:13:10,320 Heritage Festival, uh, celebrating 1625 01:13:10,320 --> 01:13:13,840 Clayton's story at Town Square. So, 1626 01:13:13,840 --> 01:13:15,199 >> sounds very exciting. 1627 01:13:15,199 --> 01:13:16,640 >> It's going to be I like it. 1628 01:13:16,640 --> 01:13:17,679 >> Yeah. Well, good. 1629 01:13:17,679 --> 01:13:18,159 >> Thank you. 1630 01:13:18,159 --> 01:13:19,520 >> Are you going to be in town? 1631 01:13:19,520 --> 01:13:21,360 >> I think so. On September 12th. I got to 1632 01:13:21,360 --> 01:13:22,800 look at that calendar. I would love to. 1633 01:13:22,800 --> 01:13:24,159 >> And then mark it up. 1634 01:13:24,159 --> 01:13:27,280 >> Yes. Okay. Good deal. Thank you. Thank 1635 01:13:27,280 --> 01:13:31,830 you, Bruce. Anyone 1636 01:13:31,840 --> 01:13:34,000 else? 1637 01:13:34,000 --> 01:13:35,600 All right. No one else wishing to speak. 1638 01:13:35,600 --> 01:13:41,669 I'll close public comment. 1639 01:13:41,679 --> 01:13:43,920 Uh now we'll jump down to staff reports 1640 01:13:43,920 --> 01:13:47,199 beginning with the town manager. 1641 01:13:47,199 --> 01:13:49,440 Uh two quick items. One, I did want to 1642 01:13:49,440 --> 01:13:51,920 uh address the the questions about 1643 01:13:51,920 --> 01:13:54,400 Clayton Boulevard. uh it's a few years 1644 01:13:54,400 --> 01:13:56,320 old and so we were going to have to 1645 01:13:56,320 --> 01:13:58,480 check with DOT in terms of the status 1646 01:13:58,480 --> 01:14:00,640 but uh one of their the plan that they 1647 01:14:00,640 --> 01:14:02,719 had had for that corridor was to convert 1648 01:14:02,719 --> 01:14:04,800 it to a reduced conflict intersection. 1649 01:14:04,800 --> 01:14:07,040 So if anybody's driven on NC Highway 55 1650 01:14:07,040 --> 01:14:08,880 in the Holly Springs area in western 1651 01:14:08,880 --> 01:14:12,000 Wake County effectively uh it reduces 1652 01:14:12,000 --> 01:14:14,159 the number of actual leftovers or full 1653 01:14:14,159 --> 01:14:17,280 access intersections. uh from a safety 1654 01:14:17,280 --> 01:14:19,280 perspective, it eliminates uh some of 1655 01:14:19,280 --> 01:14:23,760 the most uh uh uh detrimental uh 1656 01:14:23,760 --> 01:14:26,000 movements that could cause accidents. Uh 1657 01:14:26,000 --> 01:14:27,679 but also from a traffic flow, it allows 1658 01:14:27,679 --> 01:14:29,760 you to get a lot more capacity up and 1659 01:14:29,760 --> 01:14:31,679 down the road with the existing lanes 1660 01:14:31,679 --> 01:14:34,239 that are there um as opposed to having 1661 01:14:34,239 --> 01:14:37,120 to just continue to add lanage. Um it's 1662 01:14:37,120 --> 01:14:38,640 been a few years. I do know that some of 1663 01:14:38,640 --> 01:14:40,719 those conversations uh kind of revived 1664 01:14:40,719 --> 01:14:41,920 slightly when we were discussing the 1665 01:14:41,920 --> 01:14:43,440 Hebner property with them and and the 1666 01:14:43,440 --> 01:14:44,800 turn lanes that ultimately ended up 1667 01:14:44,800 --> 01:14:47,280 being required, but uh we can certainly 1668 01:14:47,280 --> 01:14:49,120 look at what their plan was to that. I 1669 01:14:49,120 --> 01:14:50,719 don't believe it was in the the late 1670 01:14:50,719 --> 01:14:54,080 most recent stip, but I'll certainly um 1671 01:14:54,080 --> 01:14:55,760 work with staff to have conversations to 1672 01:14:55,760 --> 01:14:57,679 see how we can bring that back to the uh 1673 01:14:57,679 --> 01:15:00,080 back to the top. Uh the second item I 1674 01:15:00,080 --> 01:15:02,080 wanted to give you all a quick update on 1675 01:15:02,080 --> 01:15:04,159 um I think might have been two meetings 1676 01:15:04,159 --> 01:15:06,080 ago. We had some residents come uh from 1677 01:15:06,080 --> 01:15:07,760 the Carolina Overlook area with some 1678 01:15:07,760 --> 01:15:09,920 concerns with regards to uh storm water 1679 01:15:09,920 --> 01:15:12,320 runoff and and retaining walls uh out 1680 01:15:12,320 --> 01:15:15,199 there. Um since then, I just wanted to 1681 01:15:15,199 --> 01:15:16,800 uh give you all an update. Our staff 1682 01:15:16,800 --> 01:15:18,080 have been out there several times. I 1683 01:15:18,080 --> 01:15:19,360 believe several of you have been out 1684 01:15:19,360 --> 01:15:21,600 there meeting with uh various residents 1685 01:15:21,600 --> 01:15:23,520 as well as um we've met with the 1686 01:15:23,520 --> 01:15:25,199 developer multiple times. I've spoken 1687 01:15:25,199 --> 01:15:27,600 with them directly as well. uh PY has 1688 01:15:27,600 --> 01:15:30,159 been uh committed to uh resolving or 1689 01:15:30,159 --> 01:15:32,239 addressing the issues. I know talking to 1690 01:15:32,239 --> 01:15:35,040 our staff. Um part of this has been um 1691 01:15:35,040 --> 01:15:36,320 for a couple of those rain events that 1692 01:15:36,320 --> 01:15:37,760 we had. You know, one of the notes I 1693 01:15:37,760 --> 01:15:39,760 have here was that we did receive 5 in 1694 01:15:39,760 --> 01:15:41,840 of rainfall in a 72-hour period. That is 1695 01:15:41,840 --> 01:15:44,000 a very overwhelming storm, particularly 1696 01:15:44,000 --> 01:15:45,840 when it comes to these uh intermittent 1697 01:15:45,840 --> 01:15:47,520 measures that are designed for erosion 1698 01:15:47,520 --> 01:15:49,520 control while construction project is 1699 01:15:49,520 --> 01:15:52,800 underway. Uh and so uh that has uh 1700 01:15:52,800 --> 01:15:56,480 probably uh added to uh the the the the 1701 01:15:56,480 --> 01:15:58,880 cons the impact or at least exasperated 1702 01:15:58,880 --> 01:16:00,640 it for the time being for the phase of 1703 01:16:00,640 --> 01:16:03,199 construction that we're in. Um you know 1704 01:16:03,199 --> 01:16:06,560 some of the other items there um uh the 1705 01:16:06,560 --> 01:16:09,199 last inch of asphalt has not been placed 1706 01:16:09,199 --> 01:16:10,880 on. That is a typical construction 1707 01:16:10,880 --> 01:16:12,800 technique for us. Uh that goes on 1708 01:16:12,800 --> 01:16:14,080 effectively when most of the home 1709 01:16:14,080 --> 01:16:15,520 building is already complete. That way 1710 01:16:15,520 --> 01:16:17,360 we're not damaging brand new pavement. 1711 01:16:17,360 --> 01:16:19,600 Um the converse of that is when we get 1712 01:16:19,600 --> 01:16:21,040 these large rain events because that 1713 01:16:21,040 --> 01:16:23,120 last inch of rainfall is not there. All 1714 01:16:23,120 --> 01:16:24,880 of the rain that hits the roadway cannot 1715 01:16:24,880 --> 01:16:26,560 make its way into the catch basin. So 1716 01:16:26,560 --> 01:16:28,640 effectively it bypasses and it collects 1717 01:16:28,640 --> 01:16:32,239 and and makes a much larger um mar you 1718 01:16:32,239 --> 01:16:34,239 know larger amount of quantity of water 1719 01:16:34,239 --> 01:16:40,000 that that that collects uh lower down in the drainage area. So u those couple 1720 01:16:40,000 --> 01:16:42,880 things um added to you know the fact 1721 01:16:42,880 --> 01:16:44,239 that the lots had not been built yet. 1722 01:16:44,239 --> 01:16:45,920 So, we've got bare dirt that that that 1723 01:16:45,920 --> 01:16:48,400 allows for more runoff to come off, more 1724 01:16:48,400 --> 01:16:51,199 erosion. Um, all of those items uh 1725 01:16:51,199 --> 01:16:53,440 believe our staff uh have worked with PY 1726 01:16:53,440 --> 01:16:56,159 to get them addressed. Um they they've 1727 01:16:56,159 --> 01:16:58,960 added a lot of check dams. U basically 1728 01:16:58,960 --> 01:17:01,440 uh ways to slow the water down as it's 1729 01:17:01,440 --> 01:17:03,199 coming, so less erosion again and 1730 01:17:03,199 --> 01:17:04,800 hopefully more infiltration as it's 1731 01:17:04,800 --> 01:17:08,480 coming. Um so fence was added along all 1732 01:17:08,480 --> 01:17:10,159 the fronts and rears of the undeveloped 1733 01:17:10,159 --> 01:17:12,080 lots. So again, that should hopefully 1734 01:17:12,080 --> 01:17:14,000 reduce the amount of rain coming uh 1735 01:17:14,000 --> 01:17:16,800 excuse me, drainage uh leaving the 1736 01:17:16,800 --> 01:17:18,960 leaving those sites 1737 01:17:18,960 --> 01:17:20,640 as well as they added some silt bags in 1738 01:17:20,640 --> 01:17:22,320 the roadway catch basins and removed 1739 01:17:22,320 --> 01:17:24,000 some of the hardware cloth that was that 1740 01:17:24,000 --> 01:17:25,760 was diverting water away from the catch 1741 01:17:25,760 --> 01:17:27,360 basins and getting into those systems. 1742 01:17:27,360 --> 01:17:31,760 So um from a erosion control perspective 1743 01:17:31,760 --> 01:17:33,280 um those are I think I've mentioned it 1744 01:17:33,280 --> 01:17:34,960 to you all before but uh just as a 1745 01:17:34,960 --> 01:17:37,280 reminder um the measures that are 1746 01:17:37,280 --> 01:17:39,679 approved with those types of uh uh 1747 01:17:39,679 --> 01:17:43,040 permits um they are performance-based so 1748 01:17:43,040 --> 01:17:44,880 as rain patterns may or may not change 1749 01:17:44,880 --> 01:17:46,800 during a season or construction phases 1750 01:17:46,800 --> 01:17:49,280 change. our staff do do meet routinely 1751 01:17:49,280 --> 01:17:51,360 with developers out in the field to 1752 01:17:51,360 --> 01:17:53,040 require them to either do maintenance of 1753 01:17:53,040 --> 01:17:56,480 or in some cases addition to whatever 1754 01:17:56,480 --> 01:17:58,800 was previously approved uh to to address 1755 01:17:58,800 --> 01:18:00,320 any issues while they're while they're 1756 01:18:00,320 --> 01:18:02,640 working. And so uh I know our staff has 1757 01:18:02,640 --> 01:18:05,199 had several com conversations with them 1758 01:18:05,199 --> 01:18:06,560 and and required some additional 1759 01:18:06,560 --> 01:18:09,600 measures and uh PY has been um willing 1760 01:18:09,600 --> 01:18:11,520 to put all those in and and operate 1761 01:18:11,520 --> 01:18:13,600 excuse me and maintain them uh moving 1762 01:18:13,600 --> 01:18:17,040 forward. Um, with regards to walls, um, 1763 01:18:17,040 --> 01:18:19,040 all of those retaining walls do require 1764 01:18:19,040 --> 01:18:20,960 professional engineers, uh, to not only 1765 01:18:20,960 --> 01:18:22,960 design them, but to also inspect them, 1766 01:18:22,960 --> 01:18:24,960 uh, as well as give us final acceptance. 1767 01:18:24,960 --> 01:18:26,719 Um, they've gone back to their engineers 1768 01:18:26,719 --> 01:18:28,480 to make sure that any of these walls 1769 01:18:28,480 --> 01:18:30,159 that have had that have seen a 1770 01:18:30,159 --> 01:18:31,600 significant amount of runoff that was 1771 01:18:31,600 --> 01:18:34,080 not maybe originally intended just 1772 01:18:34,080 --> 01:18:35,040 because of the phase in this 1773 01:18:35,040 --> 01:18:37,199 construction like I mentioned. Uh, but, 1774 01:18:37,199 --> 01:18:39,040 uh, as of right now, they are continuing 1775 01:18:39,040 --> 01:18:41,120 to to to monitor those and any 1776 01:18:41,120 --> 01:18:42,800 actionable items. Uh the note I've got 1777 01:18:42,800 --> 01:18:44,320 here is that any action items that were 1778 01:18:44,320 --> 01:18:46,880 recommended uh by the licensed engineer 1779 01:18:46,880 --> 01:18:49,920 uh have been or will be completed. So u 1780 01:18:49,920 --> 01:18:51,520 just want to give you an update on that. 1781 01:18:51,520 --> 01:18:54,800 Um you know the the 1782 01:18:54,800 --> 01:18:56,480 this is going to sound bad. The sooner 1783 01:18:56,480 --> 01:18:57,520 they're able to complete their 1784 01:18:57,520 --> 01:18:59,920 construction out there hopefully the the 1785 01:18:59,920 --> 01:19:02,000 less uh uh likelihood there's going to 1786 01:19:02,000 --> 01:19:03,440 be to have any of these events that are 1787 01:19:03,440 --> 01:19:04,640 going to be affecting either the 1788 01:19:04,640 --> 01:19:06,640 retaining walls themselves or any of the 1789 01:19:06,640 --> 01:19:08,480 neighboring lots or or roadways around 1790 01:19:08,480 --> 01:19:13,360 them. So we will continue to monitor it. uh staff will be out there 1791 01:19:13,360 --> 01:19:15,600 uh under major rain events like we are 1792 01:19:15,600 --> 01:19:19,600 typically as already and um certainly 1793 01:19:19,600 --> 01:19:22,880 provide any additional uh updates as 1794 01:19:22,880 --> 01:19:25,040 that comes forward. So um but just 1795 01:19:25,040 --> 01:19:31,120 didn't want to leave that out there and um let you know that we're on it. 1796 01:19:31,120 --> 01:19:32,960 That's it for me tonight. 1797 01:19:32,960 --> 01:19:36,000 >> All right. Thanks, Rich. Town attorney, 1798 01:19:36,000 --> 01:19:37,440 >> town clerk, 1799 01:19:37,440 --> 01:19:38,400 >> no report. 1800 01:19:38,400 --> 01:19:50,470 >> Other staff 1801 01:19:50,480 --> 01:19:52,480 Mr. Mayor, council, uh, wanted to take 1802 01:19:52,480 --> 01:19:55,360 an opportunity to, uh, let you guys know 1803 01:19:55,360 --> 01:19:57,120 about a special event we're having on 1804 01:19:57,120 --> 01:19:59,600 September 14th, uh, in partnership with 1805 01:19:59,600 --> 01:20:03,760 the Clayton Center. It will be a um 1806 01:20:03,760 --> 01:20:06,960 event that begins at 7 pm, runs to 8:30, 1807 01:20:06,960 --> 01:20:08,800 and one of the biggest portions of that 1808 01:20:08,800 --> 01:20:11,040 will be the viewing of a documentary on 1809 01:20:11,040 --> 01:20:14,239 the Robertson Mule building. Um that 1810 01:20:14,239 --> 01:20:16,080 documentary, uh I know none of you guys 1811 01:20:16,080 --> 01:20:17,360 have had a chance to see it yet, but 1812 01:20:17,360 --> 01:20:18,480 we're very excited to be able to 1813 01:20:18,480 --> 01:20:20,719 premiere it that night. It captures the 1814 01:20:20,719 --> 01:20:23,199 building at a very, um unique point in 1815 01:20:23,199 --> 01:20:26,080 its history. It's the end of one era and 1816 01:20:26,080 --> 01:20:30,080 the beginning of another. And um it 1817 01:20:30,080 --> 01:20:33,360 really sells the um potential of what 1818 01:20:33,360 --> 01:20:35,600 that place could be and we're very 1819 01:20:35,600 --> 01:20:37,040 excited to be able to show that to you 1820 01:20:37,040 --> 01:20:39,040 guys and the community. We have the 1821 01:20:39,040 --> 01:20:41,120 Robertson family coming in to view it. 1822 01:20:41,120 --> 01:20:43,280 Uh all those that participated, the 1823 01:20:43,280 --> 01:20:45,520 stakeholder groups, the boards uh will 1824 01:20:45,520 --> 01:20:47,440 be coming in that night. Uh, 1825 01:20:47,440 --> 01:20:48,960 additionally, we'll have Jacob's 1826 01:20:48,960 --> 01:20:51,600 Engineering coming in to give the uh, 1827 01:20:51,600 --> 01:20:54,719 adaptive reuse study presentation so uh, 1828 01:20:54,719 --> 01:20:56,239 the public can kind of see, you know, 1829 01:20:56,239 --> 01:20:58,400 what are the possibilities for the 1830 01:20:58,400 --> 01:21:02,560 building and then we will um, have a few 1831 01:21:02,560 --> 01:21:04,880 giveaways and an opportunity for public 1832 01:21:04,880 --> 01:21:06,800 feedback at the end of the event. But we 1833 01:21:06,800 --> 01:21:08,239 just wanted to have you guys that on 1834 01:21:08,239 --> 01:21:10,320 your calendar. It's September 14th at 1835 01:21:10,320 --> 01:21:14,159 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center. 1836 01:21:14,159 --> 01:21:16,239 We hope to see you. 1837 01:21:16,239 --> 01:21:22,950 Thank you. 1838 01:21:22,960 --> 01:21:24,880 Yep. It's already on our calendar. Thank 1839 01:21:24,880 --> 01:21:26,640 you. 1840 01:21:26,640 --> 01:21:28,640 Uh other business, mayor and council 1841 01:21:28,640 --> 01:21:31,440 comments. Mayor Pro March. 1842 01:21:31,440 --> 01:21:33,840 >> Thank you, Mayor. Um thank you for to 1843 01:21:33,840 --> 01:21:35,199 the Girl Scouts for being here this 1844 01:21:35,199 --> 01:21:36,880 evening. It was really lovely to chat 1845 01:21:36,880 --> 01:21:39,520 with all of you and I really see each of 1846 01:21:39,520 --> 01:21:41,920 you as a future leader in our town. you 1847 01:21:41,920 --> 01:21:44,159 asked fantastic questions and I can tell 1848 01:21:44,159 --> 01:21:45,840 you're thinking about your community and 1849 01:21:45,840 --> 01:21:47,760 your heart is in the right place. So, 1850 01:21:47,760 --> 01:21:49,280 thank you for being here and taking time 1851 01:21:49,280 --> 01:21:51,360 to speak with us as well. Um, and then 1852 01:21:51,360 --> 01:21:53,120 just in general looking out in the room, 1853 01:21:53,120 --> 01:21:54,719 it's so awesome. There's so many 1854 01:21:54,719 --> 01:21:57,040 familiar faces here and so glad for 1855 01:21:57,040 --> 01:21:58,960 everybody that came to speak on 1856 01:21:58,960 --> 01:22:00,719 something or represent an issue that you 1857 01:22:00,719 --> 01:22:02,560 believe in. Good to see you all out 1858 01:22:02,560 --> 01:22:05,120 there from health to parks to roadways. 1859 01:22:05,120 --> 01:22:06,800 And then I wanted to speak and I didn't 1860 01:22:06,800 --> 01:22:08,480 catch your name. I'm sorry. I was not 1861 01:22:08,480 --> 01:22:10,400 writing fast enough. Transportation 1862 01:22:10,400 --> 01:22:13,760 fella. Yes, Mike. Um, and I know I 1863 01:22:13,760 --> 01:22:15,199 believe you came to our last council 1864 01:22:15,199 --> 01:22:16,719 meeting as well and I really appreciated 1865 01:22:16,719 --> 01:22:18,400 your comments about Clayton Boulevard 1866 01:22:18,400 --> 01:22:20,719 and I wanted to throw out there uh that 1867 01:22:20,719 --> 01:22:22,719 we do have that Clayton transportation 1868 01:22:22,719 --> 01:22:25,679 plan and it is available online and that 1869 01:22:25,679 --> 01:22:27,840 was a lengthy process to come up with 1870 01:22:27,840 --> 01:22:29,840 that document. there was a large 1871 01:22:29,840 --> 01:22:32,880 stakeholder and steering committee that 1872 01:22:32,880 --> 01:22:35,360 gave a lot of input to that. And one 1873 01:22:35,360 --> 01:22:37,120 idea that's in there, and I don't know 1874 01:22:37,120 --> 01:22:39,120 the status of it currently, but it 1875 01:22:39,120 --> 01:22:41,120 pertains to what you're talking about at 1876 01:22:41,120 --> 01:22:43,199 Clayton Boulevard that really caught my 1877 01:22:43,199 --> 01:22:45,760 attention at the time, is there's kind 1878 01:22:45,760 --> 01:22:47,600 of two philosophies for dealing with 1879 01:22:47,600 --> 01:22:50,000 that road. And one is, as we all would 1880 01:22:50,000 --> 01:22:52,159 make sense to us logically, add more 1881 01:22:52,159 --> 01:22:54,880 lanes, get more cars through more 1882 01:22:54,880 --> 01:22:56,560 quickly so we're not sitting in the 1883 01:22:56,560 --> 01:22:58,320 road. and the Girl Scouts and I were 1884 01:22:58,320 --> 01:23:01,199 talking about, you know, the the traffic 1885 01:23:01,199 --> 01:23:03,360 and the consequences of the growth and 1886 01:23:03,360 --> 01:23:05,040 how it clogs up the roads and things 1887 01:23:05,040 --> 01:23:07,600 like that. The philosophy that the 1888 01:23:07,600 --> 01:23:09,600 consultant presented to us as part of 1889 01:23:09,600 --> 01:23:12,960 that plan was actually having redundancy 1890 01:23:12,960 --> 01:23:15,760 and it involved fortifications being 1891 01:23:15,760 --> 01:23:20,239 made to old 70 and certain improvements 1892 01:23:20,239 --> 01:23:22,719 on that street. and they actually ran 1893 01:23:22,719 --> 01:23:25,600 the models and they compared adding 1894 01:23:25,600 --> 01:23:28,480 lanes to Clayton Boulevard versus having 1895 01:23:28,480 --> 01:23:31,360 redundancy so you get an alternative. 1896 01:23:31,360 --> 01:23:34,719 Um, and they presented a really in my in 1897 01:23:34,719 --> 01:23:36,639 my opinion compelling case for that 1898 01:23:36,639 --> 01:23:38,800 because you think of for example if if 1899 01:23:38,800 --> 01:23:40,480 all the traffic is concentrated on 1900 01:23:40,480 --> 01:23:41,840 Clayton Boulevard and there's an 1901 01:23:41,840 --> 01:23:43,920 accident there, you potentially shut 1902 01:23:43,920 --> 01:23:46,400 down that entire road. Whereas, if you 1903 01:23:46,400 --> 01:23:48,000 have redundancy, if you have an 1904 01:23:48,000 --> 01:23:49,920 alternative that is fortified, that 1905 01:23:49,920 --> 01:23:51,920 maybe has additional lanes or at least a 1906 01:23:51,920 --> 01:23:54,480 turn lane or right turn lanes or things 1907 01:23:54,480 --> 01:23:56,480 like that, that it's a much more 1908 01:23:56,480 --> 01:23:59,600 efficient idea. And so, I don't really 1909 01:23:59,600 --> 01:24:01,360 know where that stands. And then I 1910 01:24:01,360 --> 01:24:03,120 remember the other obstacle that was 1911 01:24:03,120 --> 01:24:06,560 involved with that was it was maybe a 1912 01:24:06,560 --> 01:24:08,400 little bit more of a forwardthinking 1913 01:24:08,400 --> 01:24:11,920 idea or novel idea than what our DOT 1914 01:24:11,920 --> 01:24:15,760 would generally have accepted or wanted 1915 01:24:15,760 --> 01:24:17,360 to do. I'm trying to say that as 1916 01:24:17,360 --> 01:24:19,840 politely as I possibly can. But um 1917 01:24:19,840 --> 01:24:21,679 anyway, I just would encourage I'm I'm 1918 01:24:21,679 --> 01:24:23,120 really glad you brought it up. it's 1919 01:24:23,120 --> 01:24:24,560 going to motivate me to go back to the 1920 01:24:24,560 --> 01:24:27,360 plan and find those pages and bring it 1921 01:24:27,360 --> 01:24:29,280 here and maybe there's something we can 1922 01:24:29,280 --> 01:24:31,600 do politically or in the broader scope 1923 01:24:31,600 --> 01:24:33,440 to revive that idea or get it 1924 01:24:33,440 --> 01:24:36,080 popularized if you know the people that 1925 01:24:36,080 --> 01:24:37,440 are smarter than I am actually think 1926 01:24:37,440 --> 01:24:39,120 it's a good idea. Thank you for 1927 01:24:39,120 --> 01:24:40,639 listening. 1928 01:24:40,639 --> 01:24:42,639 Um, I just want to add to that because 1929 01:24:42,639 --> 01:24:44,159 you took the words right out of my mouth 1930 01:24:44,159 --> 01:24:47,360 that that old 70 U possibility. It 1931 01:24:47,360 --> 01:24:49,760 sounded like a great idea to your point. 1932 01:24:49,760 --> 01:24:51,199 If there's a wreck and even if there's 1933 01:24:51,199 --> 01:24:53,040 not a wreck, people may choose to take 1934 01:24:53,040 --> 01:24:56,560 that way and it allows more flow on that 1935 01:24:56,560 --> 01:24:58,880 road that that takes flow off of 70. So, 1936 01:24:58,880 --> 01:25:00,400 I thought that was pretty innovative 1937 01:25:00,400 --> 01:25:03,280 idea. And I also enjoyed talking to the 1938 01:25:03,280 --> 01:25:05,199 Girl Scouts. I was very impressed with 1939 01:25:05,199 --> 01:25:07,360 your questions. They were thoughtful 1940 01:25:07,360 --> 01:25:08,960 questions. It's clear you had thought 1941 01:25:08,960 --> 01:25:11,360 about those. It was just not what is it 1942 01:25:11,360 --> 01:25:13,679 like to be a town council person. It was 1943 01:25:13,679 --> 01:25:17,120 about litter. It was about conservation. 1944 01:25:17,120 --> 01:25:20,159 It was about growth. So I I was very 1945 01:25:20,159 --> 01:25:22,080 impressed by your thoughtful questions 1946 01:25:22,080 --> 01:25:25,280 and for sure as uh my colleague said, 1947 01:25:25,280 --> 01:25:27,679 you guys are our future leaders and I'm 1948 01:25:27,679 --> 01:25:29,520 excited to see what you pay attention to 1949 01:25:29,520 --> 01:25:31,840 and um if you watch our meetings on 1950 01:25:31,840 --> 01:25:34,239 YouTube. So thank you uh for coming. And 1951 01:25:34,239 --> 01:25:37,600 I quickly wanted to add um to our town 1952 01:25:37,600 --> 01:25:39,760 manager's statement. I am one of the 1953 01:25:39,760 --> 01:25:41,600 council folks who went out to Carolina 1954 01:25:41,600 --> 01:25:44,560 Overlook after um the video and talked 1955 01:25:44,560 --> 01:25:47,120 to a lot of people and um I appreciate 1956 01:25:47,120 --> 01:25:49,600 them coming out and talking and what I 1957 01:25:49,600 --> 01:25:50,800 talking to me and sharing their 1958 01:25:50,800 --> 01:25:53,040 concerns, but what I also appreciate is 1959 01:25:53,040 --> 01:25:55,520 how fast the town jumped on it and how 1960 01:25:55,520 --> 01:25:57,199 quickly they reached out to Carolina 1961 01:25:57,199 --> 01:26:02,080 Overlook and PY and the response from PY 1962 01:26:02,080 --> 01:26:05,600 has been um rapid and they have 1963 01:26:05,600 --> 01:26:07,520 addressed every concern we've had and 1964 01:26:07,520 --> 01:26:09,600 I've also heard from homeowners out 1965 01:26:09,600 --> 01:26:11,600 there who have said they've seen changes 1966 01:26:11,600 --> 01:26:14,960 and they saw um action out there pretty 1967 01:26:14,960 --> 01:26:17,679 quickly and just know that it's ongoing 1968 01:26:17,679 --> 01:26:20,080 and the conversations I did say to a 1969 01:26:20,080 --> 01:26:21,600 couple of people that called just 1970 01:26:21,600 --> 01:26:23,199 because you're not seeing immediate 1971 01:26:23,199 --> 01:26:25,280 action sometimes doesn't mean that the 1972 01:26:25,280 --> 01:26:26,960 conversations aren't happening because I 1973 01:26:26,960 --> 01:26:29,280 can assure you and based on what our uh 1974 01:26:29,280 --> 01:26:31,199 town manager said the conversations are 1975 01:26:31,199 --> 01:26:33,280 ongoing and there were conversations 1976 01:26:33,280 --> 01:26:36,320 actually today um I know for a fact that 1977 01:26:36,320 --> 01:26:39,679 happened. So continue to let us know and 1978 01:26:39,679 --> 01:26:41,600 we love your feedback and just know that 1979 01:26:41,600 --> 01:26:43,440 it is going directly to the source and 1980 01:26:43,440 --> 01:26:45,760 the and and PY and the town and our 1981 01:26:45,760 --> 01:26:47,840 staff are reacting. So thank you for 1982 01:26:47,840 --> 01:26:50,320 that. 1983 01:26:50,320 --> 01:26:52,880 >> Awesome Mr. Case. 1984 01:26:52,880 --> 01:26:55,040 >> Thank you. Um I wanted to add to Miss 1985 01:26:55,040 --> 01:26:58,719 Archer and uh Miss uh Anderson. Thank 1986 01:26:58,719 --> 01:27:01,520 you. Um, not lost for words tonight, but 1987 01:27:01,520 --> 01:27:03,520 Mike, you know, you brought up some good 1988 01:27:03,520 --> 01:27:06,560 points about um, you know, the the 1989 01:27:06,560 --> 01:27:08,639 Clayton Boulevard. Uh, Miss Archer and I 1990 01:27:08,639 --> 01:27:10,960 were um on the steer the liaison on the 1991 01:27:10,960 --> 01:27:12,560 steering committee for the uh, 1992 01:27:12,560 --> 01:27:14,719 comprehensive transportation plan. And, 1993 01:27:14,719 --> 01:27:17,360 you know, I'm not as eloquent, but if 1994 01:27:17,360 --> 01:27:18,719 the DOT had it their way, they'd 1995 01:27:18,719 --> 01:27:20,560 probably make it a sixlane road. And 1996 01:27:20,560 --> 01:27:23,840 what we don't want is, you know, this 1997 01:27:23,840 --> 01:27:26,400 Clayton Boulevard to be a thorough fair 1998 01:27:26,400 --> 01:27:28,239 for everybody that's wanting to go from 1999 01:27:28,239 --> 01:27:30,800 point A to point B. Uh, and if I 2000 01:27:30,800 --> 01:27:32,719 remember correctly, when we did that, 2001 01:27:32,719 --> 01:27:35,360 uh, CTP, uh, our vision was it to be, 2002 01:27:35,360 --> 01:27:37,040 you know, a [clears throat] a road 2003 01:27:37,040 --> 01:27:39,520 that's more kind of integrated into the 2004 01:27:39,520 --> 01:27:41,840 town and all these ancillary roads, you 2005 01:27:41,840 --> 01:27:43,520 know, the bypass and some of this other 2006 01:27:43,520 --> 01:27:44,880 stuff. The people that are trying to go 2007 01:27:44,880 --> 01:27:46,159 through Clayton, they take those 2008 01:27:46,159 --> 01:27:48,480 alternate routes. So, you know, we don't 2009 01:27:48,480 --> 01:27:50,560 want, you know, Clayton Boulevard to be 2010 01:27:50,560 --> 01:27:53,920 a a sixlane road. We want it to be a uh 2011 01:27:53,920 --> 01:27:55,679 a place where people are intentionally 2012 01:27:55,679 --> 01:27:57,840 driving to go somewhere, hopefully going 2013 01:27:57,840 --> 01:27:59,520 somewhere in Clayton and not going to 2014 01:27:59,520 --> 01:28:01,600 Smithfield or Wilson Mills or somewhere 2015 01:28:01,600 --> 01:28:03,120 else like that. But I appreciate your 2016 01:28:03,120 --> 01:28:05,440 feedback and um to Miss Archer's point, 2017 01:28:05,440 --> 01:28:07,679 I mean that that's a very extensive and 2018 01:28:07,679 --> 01:28:10,400 that CTP was done about 2 years ago. Um 2019 01:28:10,400 --> 01:28:12,159 and a lot of smart people way smarter 2020 01:28:12,159 --> 01:28:13,679 than me were in the room and had a lot 2021 01:28:13,679 --> 01:28:16,080 of good ideas and um you know it is an 2022 01:28:16,080 --> 01:28:17,840 evolving process and we may need your 2023 01:28:17,840 --> 01:28:20,000 help some when you know that six lane 2024 01:28:20,000 --> 01:28:21,920 road or whatever eight lane road they 2025 01:28:21,920 --> 01:28:24,239 try to put there at some point in time 2026 01:28:24,239 --> 01:28:26,480 um maybe tries to happen. But anyway 2027 01:28:26,480 --> 01:28:28,320 want to thank you for that. Other two 2028 01:28:28,320 --> 01:28:31,440 other comments um obviously um for the 2029 01:28:31,440 --> 01:28:33,520 people that go to public schools uh 2030 01:28:33,520 --> 01:28:36,080 schools start back on Monday. So, I know 2031 01:28:36,080 --> 01:28:37,679 uh former council member did this, but 2032 01:28:37,679 --> 01:28:39,840 if we could just I know our public 2033 01:28:39,840 --> 01:28:42,400 safety and our staff is on on point and 2034 01:28:42,400 --> 01:28:43,760 prepared, but if we could just maybe 2035 01:28:43,760 --> 01:28:46,639 drive around the the uh schools in town 2036 01:28:46,639 --> 01:28:48,239 and just to make sure you there's 2037 01:28:48,239 --> 01:28:53,120 nothing that's blaring or obvious or any safety issues or concerns with what 2038 01:28:53,120 --> 01:28:54,880 our responsibility is or if there's 2039 01:28:54,880 --> 01:28:56,320 something maybe that's been overlooked 2040 01:28:56,320 --> 01:28:57,840 by the county, we could reach out to 2041 01:28:57,840 --> 01:29:00,320 them or the school system. So, anyway, 2042 01:29:00,320 --> 01:29:02,800 excited about that. I'll um I don't know 2043 01:29:02,800 --> 01:29:05,280 if my daughter is, but um school is 2044 01:29:05,280 --> 01:29:07,520 starting whether we like it or they like 2045 01:29:07,520 --> 01:29:10,159 it or not next week. Um last thing is 2046 01:29:10,159 --> 01:29:11,440 and I didn't get the chance to do this 2047 01:29:11,440 --> 01:29:13,520 cuz I was really looking to roast Robert 2048 01:29:13,520 --> 01:29:15,760 uh during his retirement. And Robert, I 2049 01:29:15,760 --> 01:29:19,600 must say you have made finance 2050 01:29:19,600 --> 01:29:22,400 not very exciting and very boring ever 2051 01:29:22,400 --> 01:29:24,080 since I've been here. And anytime I see 2052 01:29:24,080 --> 01:29:26,639 you coming up to talk about something, I 2053 01:29:26,639 --> 01:29:28,080 always make sure I need to get a cup of 2054 01:29:28,080 --> 01:29:30,080 coffee. But you know what? You do a damn 2055 01:29:30,080 --> 01:29:33,199 good job at it and I would not be able 2056 01:29:33,199 --> 01:29:36,000 to do what you do and you know you're a 2057 01:29:36,000 --> 01:29:38,560 great person. You tell great stories and 2058 01:29:38,560 --> 01:29:40,719 you're just all around a good guy. Enjoy 2059 01:29:40,719 --> 01:29:43,280 your retirement. Have fun. Don't think 2060 01:29:43,280 --> 01:29:45,440 about us. If we call you, please answer 2061 01:29:45,440 --> 01:29:46,800 though cuz we're probably going to have 2062 01:29:46,800 --> 01:29:48,080 a question or we're going to need some 2063 01:29:48,080 --> 01:29:50,080 help. But have a great retirement, man. 2064 01:29:50,080 --> 01:29:53,120 And congratulations. Really really 2065 01:29:53,120 --> 01:29:54,560 I appreciate that very much. 2066 01:29:54,560 --> 01:29:55,280 >> Yeah. Thank you. 2067 01:29:55,280 --> 01:29:56,800 >> Very kind. 2068 01:29:56,800 --> 01:29:59,040 >> Okay. I just like to say a few words 2069 01:29:59,040 --> 01:30:01,120 myself. I want to thank all of those 2070 01:30:01,120 --> 01:30:02,639 that came out and gave your public 2071 01:30:02,639 --> 01:30:04,639 comments. I really appreciate you taking 2072 01:30:04,639 --> 01:30:06,159 the time out and you have been heard. 2073 01:30:06,159 --> 01:30:07,440 That's that's one of my favorite 2074 01:30:07,440 --> 01:30:10,000 sayings, but we do appreciate those are 2075 01:30:10,000 --> 01:30:12,159 guests that observing tonight. We thank 2076 01:30:12,159 --> 01:30:14,560 you for coming as well. I do want to 2077 01:30:14,560 --> 01:30:16,000 give a shout out to the Girl Scouts. I 2078 01:30:16,000 --> 01:30:17,199 didn't get a chance to come talk to you 2079 01:30:17,199 --> 01:30:19,920 personally, but woman power. So stand 2080 01:30:19,920 --> 01:30:22,480 tall, seek your dreams, and you can get 2081 01:30:22,480 --> 01:30:26,719 there. Whatever you desire, you can do that. And I too would like to 2082 01:30:26,719 --> 01:30:30,000 say a few words to Mr. Robert. 2083 01:30:30,000 --> 01:30:31,840 I want to say that you leave behind a 2084 01:30:31,840 --> 01:30:34,800 legacy of hard work and your care. Mr. 2085 01:30:34,800 --> 01:30:37,280 Robert, I'm talking to you. Is he there? 2086 01:30:37,280 --> 01:30:39,520 Talking to you. But I want to thank you 2087 01:30:39,520 --> 01:30:41,679 and I have observed your work abilities 2088 01:30:41,679 --> 01:30:43,199 and the things you have done for the 2089 01:30:43,199 --> 01:30:45,600 town of Clayton. I appreciate that. So I 2090 01:30:45,600 --> 01:30:48,000 want to say to you, I wish you joy, 2091 01:30:48,000 --> 01:30:51,360 health, and peace in your years to come 2092 01:30:51,360 --> 01:30:54,000 and cheers to you for your next chapter. 2093 01:30:54,000 --> 01:30:56,239 We appreciate all that you do. Thank 2094 01:30:56,239 --> 01:30:57,120 you. 2095 01:30:57,120 --> 01:30:59,440 >> Thank you. Very appreciate. 2096 01:30:59,440 --> 01:31:01,920 >> And I forgot to thank Robert, so I'm 2097 01:31:01,920 --> 01:31:03,840 going to do that now. Um I had it all 2098 01:31:03,840 --> 01:31:05,920 written down what I was going to say. Um 2099 01:31:05,920 --> 01:31:07,920 I wanted to thank you for your attention 2100 01:31:07,920 --> 01:31:10,960 to detail and as the mayor said, your 2101 01:31:10,960 --> 01:31:13,840 always transparent response to anything 2102 01:31:13,840 --> 01:31:16,719 we ask you. you've left us in goodstead 2103 01:31:16,719 --> 01:31:19,360 with your records and your um 2104 01:31:19,360 --> 01:31:22,159 accountability piece and and I as a town 2105 01:31:22,159 --> 01:31:24,880 council person appreciate that and it's 2106 01:31:24,880 --> 01:31:26,800 going to serve the person who comes in 2107 01:31:26,800 --> 01:31:29,520 to try to fill your shoes well. Thank 2108 01:31:29,520 --> 01:31:30,639 you for everything you've done. 2109 01:31:30,639 --> 01:31:34,560 >> Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. 2110 01:31:34,560 --> 01:31:35,840 You did. 2111 01:31:35,840 --> 01:31:40,880 >> Okay. Um so this is what happens as 2112 01:31:40,880 --> 01:31:42,880 mayor when you allow your council 2113 01:31:42,880 --> 01:31:45,920 members to speak first. because I just 2114 01:31:45,920 --> 01:31:48,639 have to say I just want to reiterate 2115 01:31:48,639 --> 01:31:50,880 what my council members have said. We're 2116 01:31:50,880 --> 01:31:52,400 so excited to have all of you here 2117 01:31:52,400 --> 01:31:55,199 tonight and thank you for what you do 2118 01:31:55,199 --> 01:31:57,679 for our community. Uh the one thing that 2119 01:31:57,679 --> 01:31:59,679 hasn't been said or acknowledged and I 2120 01:31:59,679 --> 01:32:01,679 wasn't privy to conversations with these 2121 01:32:01,679 --> 01:32:03,199 two and with you all. But I want you to 2122 01:32:03,199 --> 01:32:06,480 get this. Uh the first time in Clayton's 2123 01:32:06,480 --> 01:32:08,880 history, the very first time in 2124 01:32:08,880 --> 01:32:11,040 Clayton's history that this governing 2125 01:32:11,040 --> 01:32:14,560 board is women. The majority are women. 2126 01:32:14,560 --> 01:32:17,440 It has and you can and and when we 2127 01:32:17,440 --> 01:32:18,639 break, you can look at all these 2128 01:32:18,639 --> 01:32:19,840 pictures up here on the right. You're 2129 01:32:19,840 --> 01:32:21,199 going to see there's a bunch of men and 2130 01:32:21,199 --> 01:32:23,040 one or two women. Most of those women 2131 01:32:23,040 --> 01:32:26,239 were always staff. Uh at some point, one 2132 01:32:26,239 --> 01:32:28,239 woman may have been elected to a council 2133 01:32:28,239 --> 01:32:30,080 member with a bunch of men. But this is 2134 01:32:30,080 --> 01:32:32,080 the first time in Clayton's history that 2135 01:32:32,080 --> 01:32:34,480 women on the town that women are the 2136 01:32:34,480 --> 01:32:36,400 majority on the town council. And it 2137 01:32:36,400 --> 01:32:37,440 doesn't mean that the Porter doesn't do 2138 01:32:37,440 --> 01:32:39,679 a great job because he and I both do. 2139 01:32:39,679 --> 01:32:41,360 But I'm just saying I think that really 2140 01:32:41,360 --> 01:32:43,840 speaks volumes to women in leadership, 2141 01:32:43,840 --> 01:32:45,760 right? So, thank you all for being here 2142 01:32:45,760 --> 01:32:48,560 tonight. Uh, I want to send out a 2143 01:32:48,560 --> 01:32:51,520 congratulations to Joe Stallings cuz Joe 2144 01:32:51,520 --> 01:32:53,360 is going to be our new deputy town 2145 01:32:53,360 --> 01:32:56,080 manager. He's our former uh, director of 2146 01:32:56,080 --> 01:32:58,639 economic development and I am sad to see 2147 01:32:58,639 --> 01:33:01,760 him leave that position. Uh, but he will 2148 01:33:01,760 --> 01:33:03,760 be extremely well suited for this new 2149 01:33:03,760 --> 01:33:07,840 job and congratulations to you. to make 2150 01:33:07,840 --> 01:33:10,639 a correction. He's not going to be He is 2151 01:33:10,639 --> 01:33:11,840 >> He's not going to be what? 2152 01:33:11,840 --> 01:33:13,840 >> Our our new deputy town manager. He is 2153 01:33:13,840 --> 01:33:14,960 our new deputy. 2154 01:33:14,960 --> 01:33:17,040 >> I was I was thinking I was referring to 2155 01:33:17,040 --> 01:33:18,560 he wasn't going to be in economic 2156 01:33:18,560 --> 01:33:21,440 development anymore, but uh I I think he 2157 01:33:21,440 --> 01:33:24,000 can cook two pots on the same stove, so 2158 01:33:24,000 --> 01:33:28,400 I'm not worried at all. No pressure. 2159 01:33:28,400 --> 01:33:34,080 Um, and I also want to uh express uh on 2160 01:33:34,080 --> 01:33:35,520 behalf of the town of Clayton our 2161 01:33:35,520 --> 01:33:37,360 deepest sympathies to the town of Wilson 2162 01:33:37,360 --> 01:33:40,960 Mills who lost Mayor Fleeter Bird uh on 2163 01:33:40,960 --> 01:33:43,520 Saturday. And Mayor Bird was an 2164 01:33:43,520 --> 01:33:45,920 exceptional leader. She was a kind and 2165 01:33:45,920 --> 01:33:48,639 gentle spirit. I never heard her raise 2166 01:33:48,639 --> 01:33:51,520 her voice. Always listened to her make 2167 01:33:51,520 --> 01:33:54,639 her point. Cool, calm, and collected. 2168 01:33:54,639 --> 01:33:57,120 and the world is a better place because 2169 01:33:57,120 --> 01:34:00,800 of her. The town of Wilson Mills um was 2170 01:34:00,800 --> 01:34:03,440 a great loss for them and I want to 2171 01:34:03,440 --> 01:34:05,760 acknowledge that during our meeting that 2172 01:34:05,760 --> 01:34:07,360 uh how much the town of Clayton 2173 01:34:07,360 --> 01:34:09,040 appreciates the relationship that we 2174 01:34:09,040 --> 01:34:11,120 have with the little old town of Wilson 2175 01:34:11,120 --> 01:34:13,840 Mills and while they may be a small town 2176 01:34:13,840 --> 01:34:15,760 they are really filled with good 2177 01:34:15,760 --> 01:34:18,960 everyday people. So, our sincerest 2178 01:34:18,960 --> 01:34:22,159 sympathies to Lita and her family and to 2179 01:34:22,159 --> 01:34:26,560 the town of Wheels and Mills. All right. 2180 01:34:26,560 --> 01:34:29,520 And that's all that I have. So, uh, with 2181 01:34:29,520 --> 01:34:32,159 that, I would like to I will entertain a 2182 01:34:32,159 --> 01:34:34,719 motion to go into close session, uh, to 2183 01:34:34,719 --> 01:34:36,719 discuss a legal matter and to discuss 2184 01:34:36,719 --> 01:34:38,159 the purchase of real property. 2185 01:34:38,159 --> 01:34:40,159 >> Mayor, Mayor, could we add to that a 2186 01:34:40,159 --> 01:34:43,520 personnel matter under section A6? and a 2187 01:34:43,520 --> 01:34:46,639 personnel matter under section A6. 2188 01:34:46,639 --> 01:34:49,520 >> Motion. 2189 01:34:49,520 --> 01:34:51,199 >> We have a motion and a second to go into 2190 01:34:51,199 --> 01:34:53,199 close session. Any further discussion? 2191 01:34:53,199 --> 01:34:54,560 All in favor say I. 2192 01:34:54,560 --> 01:34:55,199 >> I. 2193 01:34:55,199 --> 01:34:57,520 >> Opposed? Motion carries. Please clear 2194 01:34:57,520 --> 03:11:31,590 the room. Thank you. 2195 03:11:31,600 --> 03:11:33,120 There anything else to come before this 2196 03:11:33,120 --> 03:11:35,439 council? Hearing nothing, I'll entertain 2197 03:11:35,439 --> 03:11:36,880 a motion to adjurnn. 2198 03:11:36,880 --> 03:11:37,840 >> Motion. 2199 03:11:37,840 --> 03:11:38,479 >> Second. 2200 03:11:38,479 --> 03:11:40,000 >> All in favor say I. 2201 03:11:40,000 --> 03:11:40,479 >> I. 2202 03:11:40,479 --> 03:11:44,760 >> Motion carries. Good night. Thank you.