5/2/00 Meeting Minutes, Town of Holly Springs

Town of Holly Springs

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 2, 2000

MINUTES

The Holly Springs Town Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 in the Town Board meeting chambers, located in Town Hall, 128 S. Main St. Mayor Gerald W. Holleman presided, calling the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A quorum was established as the mayor and all five board members were present as the meeting opened.

Board Members Present: Commissioners Tim Sack, John Schifano, Parrish Womble, Peter Atwell and Hank Dickson and Mayor Holleman.

Board Members Absent: None.

Staff Members Present: Richard B. Self, town manager; Ernest C. Pearson, town attorney; Joni Powell, town clerk (recording the minutes); Stephanie Sudano, director of engineering; Len Bradley, parks and recreation director; Jennifer Carr, director of economic director; Gina Bobber, director of planning.

2 and 3. The pledge of allegiance was recited, and the meeting opened with a moment of silent meditation.

4. Agenda Adjustment – The May 2, 2000 meeting agenda was adopted with changes, if any, as listed below.

Motion Made By: Schifano

Motion Seconded By: Sack

Vote: Unanimous.

Items Added to Agenda: Defer action on Item 7d., a proposal regarding the BFI land.

Consent Agenda Items Moved to New Business: Item 8b, Resolution R-00-10, was moved to New Business, Item 7f.

5a. Cable TV Communication, AOL-TW Transfer Resolution – Mr. Dave Permar, attorney with the Triangle J Council of Governments Cable Television Consortium, explained that AOL and Time Warner are in the process of merging. He explained that, in accordance with the Town’s franchise agreement, Time Warner and AOL are presenting the transfer to the Town for approval.

He presented a number of possible transfer consent resolutions for the Board’s consideration. The resolution drafts, he explained, were crafted with the collaboration of the Triangle J Cable Consortium and member governments.

He said that the Triangle J resolution drafts each provide consent to the transfer. One version, he said, gives consent with no conditions. A second draft gives consent, but encourages cable providers to provide a level playing field for internet service providers and non-discriminatory cable programming. A third version gives consent and makes non-discriminatory access for internet and television programming mandatory.

Mr. Brad Phillips of Time Warner also addressed the Board. He said his company would prefer if the Town were to provide consent to the transfer of control related to the merger without mandating internet access or cable programming standards.

The Town Attorney, Town Manager and Mr. Permar all agreed that court action may result from adoption of any of the resolutions besides the pure consent resolution.

Commissioner Sack suggested that the Board defer action and wait and see what occurs with pending court cases in other states where the transfer issue already has been addressed.

Action: To defer action on consideration of Resolution R-00-08 until May 16 or sometime thereafter.

Motion By: Schifano

Second By: Dickson

Vote: Unanimous.

5b. Woman’s Club Request – Mr. Self explained that the General Federation of Women’s Club of Holly Springs is requesting use of the Town Hall board room for its monthly meetings. The club currently is using the Hunt Center, but some of the members are concerned about inadequate parking, the lack of handicapped parking and inadequate security lighting of the property at night.

The Town Manager asked that this topic be deferred until such time as the parks and recreation staff can address the concerns.

Action: Action was deferred until May 16 so that staff could investigate the issue.

Motion By: Sack

Second By: Womble

Vote: Unanimous.

6a. Public Hearing: 00-SUP-04, Arbor Creek Animal Wellness Center – Ms. Bobber explained that the Town has received an application for a special use permit filed by Spaulding & Norris on behalf of Breakwell Properties LLC. The permit, she said, is for the establishment of a canine and feline indoor boarding facility to include grooming, rehabilitation, obedience training and retail. Activities also may include operation of a veterinary office, she said.

Ms. Bobber gave some background information on this site. She explained that in1999, this site was granted a special use permit. Two waivers were granted at that time:

1 That only half of the total payment-in-lieu of road widening be required, payable before construction drawing approval.

2 That the developer be allowed to install a private pump station and force main rather than a sewer gravity line.

She explained that the new SUP application is being filed because the site plan has been amended to show a slightly different building shape and a shifting of the building and outdoor exercise area slightly to the west. In addition, the Breakwells have changed the building material due to concerns of the adjacent property owner.

Ms. Bobber said the applicant is requesting that the same waivers that were granted in the first Special Use Permit.

Additionally, Ms. Bobber said, the applicant has presented the Town with a letter of request that a water line be extended from where it currently ends, across the frontage of town-owned property and then up to the subject property. Ms. Bobber said the Town had just received the request that day and that staff and the Planning Board had not reviewed the request.

Mrs. Sudano addressed the Board. She said she, too, had not seen the request but that there was no money in the budget to cover the extension of the waterline up to the subject property.

With this explanation completed, Mayor Holleman opened the public hearing to receive sworn testimony from affected parties. All witnesses were sworn in by the Town Clerk prior to the hearing. The following testimony was recorded:

Stephanie Norris, 1014 High House Road, Cary; representing the applicant – Ms. Norris submitted into record as evidence the information contained in the Special Use Permit application, the site plan along with the applicant’s request for variances, and the letter of request asking that the waterline be extended. She stressed that the applicant desires that if the permit is granted, that the same variances granted in June 1999 be granted along with the new permit. She said information contained in the Special Use Permit application provided evidence that all conditions would be satisfied.

Ms. Norris explained that the waterline extension that is being requested involves installation of about 840 linear feet of line. Of that amount, roughly half would be along the frontage of neighboring Town-owned property. She clarified that the applicant was asking the Town to participate in the cost of extending the line across that portion of property and that the applicants would pay for the extension of line across their own property frontage.

Ms. Norris explained the changes in the site plan that precipitated the renewed Special Use Permit application. She explained that the shape of the building was being changed from the original design in that instead of a two-story design, the caretaker quarters is depicted on the new site plan as “future construction.” Ms. Norris said building materials on the exterior of the building were changed in response to a neighboring property owner’s concerns of the building’s appearance. Ms. Norris said the new site plan illustrates that the proposed building is shifted slightly to the west on the property, and the shape of the parking lot is revised, but features the same number of parking spaces.

When the Town Board granted previous Special Use Permit approval, Ms. Norris said, the Town Board attached the following conditions: that if further development is planned on the site, another SUP would be required; that animal exercise be limited to the hours between dawn and dusk; and that animal exercise be supervised. She said the applicant would accept these same conditions placed on the new SUP, if granted.

Barry Breakwell, 2279 Christian Light Road, Fuquay-Varina; the applicant – Mr. Breakwell addressed the Board, explaining that the Town has cut a path and has provided a pedestrian access on the property. He asked that the Town Board give his request for extension of the waterline a favorable response.

[At this time, there was discussion between Mr. Breakwell, members of the Board and staff. It was agreed that the waterline request represents a separate issue and should be discussed and deliberated at a time after a decision is made on the pending SUP request.]

Elizabeth Mata, 643 Kingsfork, Cary; adjacent property owner to the east – Ms. Mata addressed the Board and advised that her property is immediately adjacent to the subject property to the east. Her land is vacant and in timber now. She said her concern regards the kennel aspects of the site opposed to the animal hospital operations. She said she fears that buffers on the site will not be adequate and that she is opposed to the original proposed metal siding material on the exterior of the building. She explained that the proposed alignment of the Outer Loop traverses her property as does a gas line easement. The resulting limited access to her property, she said, makes what happens to the neighboring parcel extraordinarily important to her because it will be right beside the entrance to her property.

She said she feels if the exterior building material has been changed to be more attractive, as testified by Ms. Norris, then she would be satisfied with that point.

Her remaining issues, she said, involve the 15 feet of buffer that is shown on the site plan and the potential for noise generated by the animals in the exercise yard.

She said she felt the buffer was inadequate and that the noise and smell of the exercise yard may pose a problem if she decides to one day develop her property.

[At this time, Commissioner Dickson pointed out that the site plan features a 15-buffer between the two properties in addition to 100 feet of undisturbed woods, for a total of 115 feet separation between the proposed use an the property line. He said that was an enviable buffer and would control any noise issue].

There being no further witnesses to testify, the public hearing was closed.

6b. Public Hearing : Rezoning Petition 00-R-08– Ms. Bobber explained that the Town had received a rezoning petition requesting a zoning designation of R-20 for 77.3 acres of land currently zoned Wake County R-30 and located adjacent and south of Spencers' Trace on Sunset Lake Road. Ms. Bobber explained that the Holly Springs R-20 zoning classification is the lowest density residential zone in Holly Springs and the closest comparable zone to Wake County R-30.

She said surrounding zoning includes R-10 with a Special Use Permit for multi-family residential to the north, and Wake County R-30 to the south, east and west. The property is designated for low-density residential development with two or fewer dwelling units per acre in the Town’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan, she said.

Ms. Bobber explained that the property owner has petitioned the Town for voluntary annexation of the property. At this time, she said, a public hearing will be held on the rezoning; however, action on the rezoning petition would be scheduled to occur along with action on the annexation petition.

With that explanation completed, the public hearing was opened. The following comments were recorded:

Don Mizelle, 1014 High House Road, Cary; representing the applicant – Mr. Mizelle explained that the subject property is on Sunset Lake Road, situated between Brackenridge Subdivision, which is outside the Town limits, and Spencer’s Trace, which is inside the Town limits. Mr. Mizelle told the Board that the subject property is close to the annexation agreement line between Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina and is the southernmost property within the Holly Springs service area.

He told the Board that the applicant is requesting an R-20 zone, but he pointed out that deed restrictions on the property call for minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet. Therefore, he said, resulting development on the property would be in keeping with Wake County R-30.

Sherry Shaver, 4800 Leithcroft Place, Brackenridge Subdivision – Ms. Shaver said she had just received the notice of public hearing of the potential for a zoning change. She said she would like to see the natural beauty of the area preserved and lots only comparable in size to those in Brackenridge developed. Also, she asked if the Town could prevent clear-cutting or burning of the site.

Susan LaFera, 4804 Leithcroft Place, Brackenridge Subdivision – Ms. LaFera said the homeowners of Brackenridge have been assured by subject property owner Anne Dahl that homes in the development of her property would be in keeping with those in Brackenridge. She said she is concerned because the Brackenridge development is set back off Sunset Lake Road, but that the new proposed development is set back only 30 feet.

She said she had another concern. She said Sunset Lake Road is so congested with existing traffic that it is difficult to get in and out of her subdivision. She asked if the Town would consider requiring a turning lane from Sunset Lake Road.

There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.

7a. 00-SUP-04, Arbor Creek Animal Wellness Center – Pursuant to Part 9, Chapter 4050.1 of the Holly Springs Town Code, the Board examined the hearing testimony to determine whether or not the six general conditions for all special uses would be satisfied:

(1) That all Specific Conditions have been or will be satisfied.

The Board found that there are no Specific Conditions for this use, therefore this condition would be satisfied.

(2) That access roads or entrance and exit drives will be sufficient in size and properly located to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety and convenience; that traffic flow and speed will be controlled within the project; and there is adequate emergency access in case of fire or other emergency.

The Board found that the site plan application adequately addressed this condition.

(3) That service areas (off-street parking, loading, refuse areas, etc.) are located so as to be safe and convenient; that these areas do not block emergency access to buildings; and that these service areas are situated so as to minimize glare, odor, economic or other impacts on adjoining properties and the general neighborhood.

Commissoner Schifano mentioned that testimony was provided that noise from the exercise of animals may have an adverse effect on the property next door. Commissioner Schifano said he would like to see the Board attach a condition to the permit that would limit the number of dogs in the exercise yard to four (4) at a time.

Discussion followed regarding placing a limit on the number of dogs to be allowed in the exercise yard, supervised or not.

Christa Breakwell addressed the board and, under oath, asked that there be no limit placed on the number of dogs because that would be severely restricting her business. She said she would want to be able to exercise as many dogs as could be safely handled, depending on the number of employees on staff.

Commissioner Sack said he didn’t think the exercise yard would pose a problem because there is another kennel in town, located within 25 feet of a residential neighborhood and the Town receives no complaints.

Commissioner Atwell suggested that the Town’s noise ordinance could be applied to regulate the noise impact, if one were to occur.

Mayor Holleman suggested a condition, instead of limiting the number of dogs, that the dogs be supervised and on a leash.

Commissioner Sack said he though that would be reasonable and guarantee the satisfaction of this condition.

Mayor Holleman also pointed out that if complaints are filed, then the SUP would be subject to review.

Commissioner Schifano said he would defer to the majority of the board.

The Board then found that this condition would be satisfied by provisions in the site plan combined with the board-imposed condition that dogs in the exercise yard would be on leashes and under supervision.

(4) That utilities, schools, fire, police and other necessary public and private facilities and services will be adequate to handle the proposed use.

The Board found that the site plan application adequately addressed this condition.

(5) That the location and arrangement of the use on the site, screening, buffering, landscaping and pedestrian ways harmonize with adjoining properties and the general area and minimize adverse impacts.

The Board found that the site plan application adequately addressed this condition.

(6) That the type, size and intensity of the proposed use, including such considerations as the hours of operation and numbers of people who are likely to utilize or be attracted to the use, will not have significant adverse impacts on adjoining properties or the neighborhood.

The Board found that the site plan application adequately addressed this condition.

Action: Upon findings of fact that the six general conditions as listed in Part 9, Chapter 4050.1 of the Holly Springs Town Code for special uses would be satisfied, the Board of Commissioners granted Special Use Permit 00-SUP-04 to Arbor Creek Animal Wellness Center with the following attached conditions:

1. That only half of the total payment-in-lieu of road widening be required, payable

before construction drawing approval (from the previous permit approval).

3. That when dogs are in the exercise yard, they shall be on leashes and under the supervision of an Arbor Creek Animal Wellness Center staff person at all times.

Motion By: Sack

Second By: Atwell

Vote: 4-1. Commissioners Sack, Womble, Atwell and Dickson voted for. Commissioner Schifano voted against.

A copy of Special Use Permit Application 00-SUP-04 and its related site plan, as submitted into the record, are incorporated into these minutes as addendum pages.

7b. Wake County Task Force – Mr. Self explained that the Wake County Commissioners have designated a task force to prepare a countywide growth management plan and have asked that each municipality appoint two (2) of its governing board members to the task force along with one (1) alternate. The job of the task force would be to work together to prepare and present a countywide growth management plan to municipal and County governing boards for adoption.

Commissioner Dickson said he was willing to serve, as long as it would not interfere with his work schedule.

Commissioner Sack said he also would be willing to serve, and his schedule is rather flexible.

Commissioner Schifano said his schedule was flexible and he would be willing to serve as a member or an alternate.

Commissioner Dickson since his schedule is not flexible, he would be willing to serve as an alternate.

Action: The Board appointed Commissioners John Schifano and Tim Sack to represent Holly Springs on the Wake County task force on growth management with Commissioner Dickson to serve as alternate.

Motion By: Womble

Second By: Atwell

Vote: Unanimous

7c. Irrigation Wells – Mrs. Sudano explained that, at the Town Board’s direction last fall, staff prepared a Policy Statement allowing for the use of irrigation wells within the Town of Holly Springs. She said all wells would be required to be permitted by the Town as well as Wake County and would be required to meet the criteria outlined in the Policy Statement. She pointed out that the policy provides for the location of irrigation wells on private property to be located on the opposite property side from the Town’s water connection. She said the draft policy is in need of a few refinements, but asked the Board’s adoption of the draft with amendment authorized to address cross-connection prevention measures.

Action: A Policy Statement addressing irrigation wells within the Town of Holly Springs was adopted with authorization that changes be made to the draft to adequately address cross connection prevention.

Motion By: Womble

Second By: Sack

Vote: Unanimous

A copy of the Irrigation Well Policy Statement, as amended, is on file in the Town Engineer’s Office and is, by reference, incorporated into these minutes.

7d. BFI Property -- action deferred in agenda adjustment.

At this time, Commissioner Dickson asked the Board’s permission to deviate from the set agenda so that members of the audience could address Item No. 7f., Resolution 00-R-10.

Action: The Board approved a motion to deviate from the set agenda.

Motion By: Schifano

Second By: Atwell

Vote: Unanimous.

7f. Resolution 00-R-10 – Dr. Sheryl Bauer addressed the Board, asking that the Board not adopt a resolution endorsing the 3-year update of the Wake County 10-Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. Dr. Bauer said she has several problems with the updated plan, the biggest of which is her belief that Wake County is not compliant with state goals for waste flow reduction. She pointed out that the state does not believe Wake County is meeting its recycling goals and that the state also questions whether or not Wake County encourages recycling. Dr. Bauer pointed out that Wake County has no financial incentive to encourage recycling because the County receives tipping fees from waste contractors. She urged the commissioners to read her comments submitted during public hearings on the county plan and to deny adopting the proposed resolution, even with changes that had been made to the sample resolution.

Dr. Bauer then reminded the Board that Mrs. Julie Keeler addressed the Board recently and asked for positions on whether or not the Board would provide the Citizens Action Committee and Residents Against the Landfill with financial and legal support. She also asked what the status was of a joint meeting between Wake County and Holly Springs elected officials.

Mr. Self reported that he had approached Wake County Manager Richard Stevens to request a joint meeting. The response that the county would be willing to meet with Holly Springs, but probably not within the next 30 days. He also reported that a public relations firm being hired by the Town is nearly ready with a proposal.

Mr. Pearson provided an update as to the Town’s legal efforts. He said the Town is investigating entering an appeal as an aggrieved party. He said if that motion is denied, then the Town can attempt to intervene. He said his office always has and will continue to lend as much legal support as it can to litigants.

Resolution 00-R-10 was drafted by Town staff to support the Wake County Solid Waste Management Plan with the exception of the Holly Springs portion of the plan that relies so heavily on the South Wake Landfill. The resolution also opposed all mention in the plan of the South Wake Landfill, encouraging the county to seek alternative sites and means of waste disposal for the county.

Some commissioners felt that the Town should not support any aspect of the Wake County Solid Waste Management Plan, not only because of the references to the future South Wake Landfill, but because other elements of the County’s plan are inadequate. The draft resolution, as written, would lend support to those inadequacies.

Commissioner Schifano said he feels the Board should not adopt the proposed Resolution. He said he felt Wake County needed to do a better job of managing waste disposal and provide more accountability.

Action: The Board approved a motion to draft a resolution opposing and withdrawing Holly Springs support of the Wake County 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan 3-Year Update.

Motion By: Schifano

Second By: Dickson

Vote: Unanimous.

A copy of the final version of Resolution 00-R-10 is incorporated into these minutes as an addendum page.

7e. Resolution 00-09, Internet Sales Tax – Mr. Self explained that bills have been introduced in the House and Senate that would extend and expand the moratorium on the Internet sales tax which was passed in the Internet Tax Freedom Act of 1998, and is set to expire in October, 2001. Extension and/or expansion on sales tax restrictions will have a long term negative impact on local revenues if the e-commerce continues to expand as it has in the past, Mr. Self said in his recommendation to adopt Resolution 00-R-09 opposing an extension of the moratorium.

Commissioner Dickson said he understands the purpose of the resolution, but it would be hard for him, as a taxpayer, to support it.

Mayor Holleman said he understood, but did not think it would be fair for the Town to have to raise property taxes to make up for lost sales tax revenues.

Commissioner Schifano said he supports the resolution because he does not feel he is supporting a new or additional tax by asking that sales taxes be collected and distributed from internet sales as they are for local businesses.

Action: The Board approved a motion to adopt Resolution 00-R-09 opposing an extension or expansion of the internet sales tax moratorium.

Motion By: Schifano

Second By: Womble

Vote: 3-2. Commissioners Schifano, Sack and Womble voted for. Commissioners Dickson and Atwell voted against.

A copy of Resolution 00-R-09 is incorporated into these minutes as addendum pages.

8. Consent Agenda – The Town Attorney requested that a portion of Item 8j., approval of the April 4, 2000 regular meeting minutes, be removed from the Consent Agenda and action deferred until he has reviewed the contents of those minutes. Approval of the April 18, 2000 meeting minutes remained on the Consent Agenda.

Action: The Board approved a motion to defer action on the minutes of April 4, 2000.

Motion By: Sack

Second By: Womble

Vote: Unanimous.

All remaining items on the Consent Agenda were approved following a motion by Commissioner Sack, a second by Commissioner Womble and a unanimous vote. The following actions were affected:

8a. Rezoning Petition 00-R-08 – Action on this rezoning petition was deferred, pending a successful annexation of the subject property on May 18.

8b. Resolution 00-R-10 – Moved to New Business and acted upon.

8c. Public Hearings – A public hearing date of May 18, 2000 was set to receive input on Annexation Petition A-00-02 requesting the annexation of 1.79 acres located at the corner of Holly Springs and Sunset Lake Roads and Annexation Petition A-00-03 requesting the annexation of 77.323 acres on Sunset Lake Road.

8d. Planning Appointments – Holly Springs Planning and Zoning Director Gina Bobber was appointed Subdivision Administrator, Zoning Administrator and Plan Review Officer of the Town.

8e. Code Enforcement Appointment – Mr. Peter Bine of the Planning Department was appointed Code Enforcement Officer of the Town while the Town endeavors to hire someone into a full-time position.

8f. Resolution 00-R-11, FEMA Reimbursement – Resolution 00-R-11 designating the Town Manager as the Town’s agent in the FEMA reimbursement process, was adopted. A copy of Resolution 00-R-11 is incorporated into these minutes as addendum pages.

8g. Disaster Assistance – A State-Applicant Disaster Assistance Agreement between North Carolina and Holly Springs for reimbursement of snowstorm-related expenses was approved. A copy of this agreement is incorporated into these pages as addendum pages.

8h. Alford Street – Action on consideration of the closing order for a portion of Alford Street was deferred.

8i. Condemnation Resolutions – Resolutions 00-R-12 and 00-R-13, condemnation resolutions for properties needed for easements in the Fair Share and Harnett County water line projects, respectively, were adopted. Copies of Resolution 00-R-12 and 00-R-13 are incorporated into these minutes as addendum pages.

8j. Minutes – Minutes of the Board’s regular meeting held on April 18, 2000 were approved.

9. Public Comment – No comments were offered from the public.

10. Other Business -- At this time, the Board, by consensus, deliberated upon the following additional items of business:

8a. Resolution 00-R-14, Wake County Loan – The Board adopted Resolution 00-R-14 designating the Town Manager the Town’s agent in signing necessary documents in connection with securing a $2 million loan from Wake County for water system improvements.

Motion By: Sack

Second By: Atwell

Vote: Unanimous.

A copy of Resolution 00-R-14 is incorporated into these minutes as an addendum page.

8b. Jeep Bids – Mr. Self reported that the Town had received bids on the purchase of six Jeep vehicles for the Public Safety Department. The bid tabulation is as follows:

Cary/Apex Auto Park submitted a bid of $21,549.67 for each vehicle.

Smithfield Jeep submitted a bid of $21,250 for each vehicle.

Action: The Board approved a motion to award the purchase bid to the low bidder, Smithfield Jeep, for the price of $21,250 for each of six vehicles for the Public Safety Department.

Motion By: Womble

Second By: Dickson

Vote: Unanimous.

8c. Irrigation Schedule -- Mr. Self suggested that the Town, in response to irrigation customers regarding the difficulty of programming automatic sprinkler systems to the existing odd/even calendar-day schedule, simplify the schedule. He recommended that the Town assign days of the week to the odd/even schedule, rather than use odd/even days of the calendar month.

Mr. Self suggested that the Town authorize lawn irrigation for those who have even house numbers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and for odd addresses on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Action: The Board approved a motion to amend the Town’s Water Conservation Ordinance to simplify the irrigation schedule.

Motion By: Womble

Second By: Atwell

Vote: Unanimous.

8d. Grass Clippings – Mr. Self reported to the Board that the Town had been advised that it can no longer dispose of bagged grass clippings due to the lack of construction and demolition landfills in the area.

Commissioner Schifano asked if the Town could look into the possibility of providing two yardwaste disposal containers to residents, one for yardwaste and one for household solid waste. The yardwaste containers would hold all yardwaste, including grass clippings, eliminating the need for bags.

Mr. Self said he would look into that possibility.

No action taken.

8e. Code Enforcement Officer – Mr. Self explained that the Board’s goal of strengthening the Town’s code enforcement efforts would necessitate the creation of a new employed position. He asked the Board to authorize the creation of the position of Zoning Code Enforcement Officer and Planner to be filled by Town Manager.

Action: The Board authorized two new positions for Town’s Planning and Zoning Department, code enforcement officer and planner.

Motion By: Schifano

Second By: Womble.

Vote: Unanimous.

8f. Cary Proposal – Mr. Self reported that the Town of Cary has invited the Town of Holly Springs to participate in a regional wastewater treatment plant project, contingent upon the Town’s agreeing to a growth percentage cap. Mr. Self said this letter received was not in keeping with what had been discussed among management officials of Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Holly Springs. Mr. Self said he felt that the Town of Holly Springs should contact other municipalities to gauge interest in regional projects with more autonomous approaches.

Action: The Board approved a motion to pursue meetings with other municipalities regarding regional infrastructure projects and to not endorse the proposal made by the Town of Cary.

Motion By: Womble

Second By: Schifano

Vote: Unanimous

11. Mayor’s Report – Mayor Holleman reminded the Board that the Town desperately needs to encourage commercial growth, or the Board is going to be faced with tough decisions regarding the tax rate and services. He said the Town population needs to reach 15,000 in order to attract a commercial base and relieve the tax burden on residential base. He said the Board should encourage residential development in Holly Springs at least until that threshold population has been reached, and the 5% growth cap proposed by the Town of Cary would not be prudent for Holly Springs at this time.

12. Adjournment – There being no further business for the evening, the May 2, 2000 meeting of the Holly Springs Board of Commissioners was recessed at 10:20 p.m. and scheduled to reconvene in a continued session at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2000. The recess occurred following a motion by Commissioner Sack, a second by Commissioner Womble, and a unanimous vote.

Respectfully Submitted on Tuesday, July 18, 2000,

______________________________

Joni Powell, CMC

Town Clerk

Addendum pages, as referenced in these minutes, follow and are a part of the official record of this meeting.