Town of Holly Springs

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000

 

MINUTES

 

The Holly Springs Town Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 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); Derek Baker of the engineering department; Len Bradley, director of parks and recreation; Jennifer Carrr, director of economic development; Luncie McNeil, director of public works; Cecil Parker, Chief of Public Safety; Drew Holland, interim finance director; and Gina Bobber, planning director.

 

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

           

4.  Agenda Adjustment – The Sept. 5, 2000 meeting agenda was adopted with changes, if any, as listed below.

            Motion Made By: Dickson

            Motion Seconded By: Atwell

            Vote: Unanimous.

            Items Added to Agenda: None.

            Consent Agenda Items Moved to New Business: None.

            Other Changes: None.

 

5.  Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee – Commissioners nominated members to serve on the seven-member Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.  Applicants included: Barry P. Reynolds, 408 Avent Circle; Pegg Irwin Kelley, 4904 Devils Ridge Ct.; Patty Glembocki, 4904 Ridgemoor Place; Jeffrey Bateman, 1212 Trotter Bluffs Drive; William “Bill” Stewart Jr., 732 Bahama Ct.; Robert Glaser, 4929 Sunset Forest Circle; James T. Jackson, 220 Bateau Road; John R. Allen, 612 Oakhall Drive; Ms. Marky Williamson, 223 Kenmont Drive; and Sandra Simpson, 1012 Bass Lake Road.  Of the 10 applicants, Mr. Bradley recommended Reynolds, Kelley, Glembocki, Bateman, Stewart, Glaser and Simpson.

            Commissioners Atwell and Dickson pointed out that Kathy Hamilton Brown, 324 Hallwood Ct., had provided her name to the original list of those interested, but had never received an application for the committee from the Town.  During deliberation, Commissioners Atwell and Dickson explained this to fellow board members.

            Action: The mayor and the Board appointed the following seven Holly Springs residents to the newly-formed Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Barry Reynolds, Patty Glembocki, Jeff Bateman, Bill Stewart, Robert Glaser, John Allen and Kathy Brown

           


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

            6a. Resolution 00-R-27 -- Resolution 00-R-27 authorizing the Town Manager to approve grant draw requests related to the Fair Share utility project was adopted.  The text of the resolution is as follows:

“RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO SERVE AS TOWN’S AGENT IN SECURING GRANT FUNDS FOR FAIR SHARE UTILITY PROJECT

            THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of the Town of Holly Springs that the Town Manager is designated to serve as the Town’s authorized agent in requesting grant draw-down funds for the Fair Share Area utility project.

            Approved and adopted by the Holly Springs Town Board of Commissioners this 5th day of September, 2000.”

            6b.  Resolution 00-R-28 -- Resolution 00-R-28 authorizing the Town Manager to approve grant draw requests related to the Harnett County waterline project was adopted.  The text of the resolution is as follows:

“RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO SERVE AS TOWN’S AGENT IN SECURING FUNDS FOR THE HARNETT COUNTY WATERLINE PROJECT

            THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of the Town of Holly Springs that the Town Manager is designated to serve as the Town’s authorized agent in requesting grant draw-down funds for the Harnett County Waterline project.

            Approved and adopted by the Holly Springs Town Board of Commissioners this 5th day of September, 2000.”

            6c.  Budget Amendment, $250,350 – A budget ordinance amendment in the amount of $250,350 to accept and assign installment financing receipts for the lease/purchase of vehicles and equipment was adopted.  A copy of this budget amendment is incorporated into these minutes as an addendum page.

            6d.  Public Hearing, Input – A public hearing date of Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 was set to receive input on the following:

i.                                                                                 Annexation Petition A-06 requesting the voluntary annexation of properties involved in the Finisterra development.

ii.                                                                               A rezoning petition related to the Finisterra development.

iii.                                                                              Several ordinance amendments to the Zoning Ordinance chapter of the Town Code and the Subdivision Regulations.

            6e.  Public Hearing, Sworn Testimony -- A public hearing date of Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000 was set to receive sworn testimony regarding a Special Use Permit application for property located on the southwest quadrant of the Main Street and New Hill Road intersection.

            6f.  Arbor Creek Section K -- 00-SUB-08, a subdivision of 3.607 acres (Arbor Creek Section K), was approved as recommended by the Planning Board.

 

7a.  Fair Share Annexation Information Meeting – At this time, the Board yielded the floor to Mr. Buddy Blackburn of The Wooten Company, a consultant hired to prepare and present the Town of Holly Springs Annexation Report for the statutory annexation of the area known as the Fair Share Area.

            Mr. Blackburn explained that the purpose of this meeting is to provide information about the annexation.  He explained that a public hearing will be held on Oct. 3 during which citizens can express their support or opposition to the annexation project. This evening, however, is for providing information about the annexation project and to answer questions in an informal setting, Mr. Blackburn explained.

            Mr. Blackburn outlined the statutory requirements for annexing property at the Town’s initiative.  He then outlined the contents of the annexation report, which is on file in the Town Clerk’s office and is hereby incorporated, by reference, into these minutes.  The report, as well as Mr. Blackburn’s address, includes descriptions of the services the Town offers and what impact providing those services will have on the Town’s operations.

            Mr. Blackburn said that major benefits for residents in the Fair Share area would be the provision of police, fire and EMS services; cheaper garbage and recycling collection; an improved fire insurance rating; and quality water and sewer service.

            No action was taken.

 

7b.  Questions and Answers – At this time, residents of Holly Springs and of the target annexation area were encouraged to ask questions related to the potential annexation of the properties within the Fair Share Annexation Area.  Residents asked questions about the extension of water and sewer services, impact of subdivision and zoning regulations; and fire insurance rates.

 

            At this time, there was a recess.

 

8.  Public Comment – Upon reconvening, the Board opened the floor to those in the public who wished to address the Board on any variety of topics not listed on the agenda.  The following comments were offered: None.

 

9.  Other Business:

            8a.  Swift Creek Letter – Mr. Self asked if the Board would like to take a stand on the issue described in the letter.  Commissioners’ agreement was to take no position and to answer questions in the letter to the negative.  The Board directed staff to respond accordingly.

            8b.  Department Reports – Mr. Self outlined monthly department reports with the Board.  For reference, those department reports are incorporated into these minutes as addendum pages.

            No action taken.

             

10.  Manager’s Reports: None

 

11.  Closed Session: None.

           

12.  Adjournment – There being no further business for the evening, the Sept. 5, 2000 meeting of the Holly Springs Board of Commissioners was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. following a motion by Commissioner Sack, a second by Commissioner Schifano, and a unanimous vote.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 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.