August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order (Mayor Medlin)
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II. Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Medlin)
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III. Approval of the Agenda
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IV. Oaths of Office
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IV.A. Stephen Reese -- Police Officer
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V. Consent Agenda (Mayor Medlin)
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V.A. Consider approval of Commissioner Holley's travel expenses for ElectriCities Conference
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V.B. Consider approval of July 13, 2021, Regular Meeting minutes
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VI. Public Comment (Mayor Medlin)
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VI.A. Introduction of New Hires (Fred Nelson)
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VI.A.1. Stephen Reese -- Police Department
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VI.A.2. Christy Ennis -- Parks & Recreation
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VI.B. Individuals wishing to address the Board are asked to provide their name and address for the record.
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VII. Department Reports
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VII.A. Police
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VII.B. Planning
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VII.C. Fire
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VII.D. Cultural Arts
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VII.E. Public Works, WWTP, and Electric Departments
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VIII. Public Hearing (Mayor Medlin)
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VIII.A. SD-2021-03 (Erin Joseph)
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IX. Old Business (Mayor Medlin)
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IX.A. Consider approval of moving Benton Square sign (Kim Pickett and Tim Robbins)
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IX.B. Consider approval of Benson Foundation of Arts recommendation for Town Hall Signage (Kimberly Pickett)
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X. New Business (Mayor Medlin)
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X.A. Consider approval of Mule Statue (Tyler Douglas)
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X.B. Consider approval of Budget Ordinance E-MRF-W-21-0045 Wastewater Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Study (Kim Pickett)
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X.C. Consider approval of purchase orders over $10,000 (Kimberly Pickett)
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X.C.1. Southeastern Transformer -- Transformers and Amps
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X.C.2. Southeastern Transformer -- Holly Tree Grove Project
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X.D. Consider approval of changes to traffic pattern and signage on Town streets (Tim Robbins)
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X.E. Consider approval of lease for John Deere 310SL Backhoe (Tim Robbins)
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X.F. Consider approval of purchase of Ditch Witch RT45A (Tim Robbins)
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X.G. Consider approval of purchase of two S&N Airoflo aeration rotors (Tim Robbins)
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X.H. Consider approval of Supplemental Agreement with Lane Lawn Care for additional mowing (Tim Robbins)
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X.I. Consider approval of SW Railroad St. closure on September 11 from 8AM to 11PM for Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (Raleigh Chapter 15-6) (Fred Nelson)
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X.J. Discussion on Lee Street Building (Fred Nelson)
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XI. Town Manager Report (Fred Nelson)
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XI.A. Town related events and meeting reminders:
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XI.A.1. September 6 -- All Non-Essential Town Facilities Closed for Labor Day Holiday
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XI.B. Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Events
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XI.B.1. August 11 -- Coffee Connections, Update from Congressman David Rouzer
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XI.B.2. August 12 -- Sundown in Downtown -- Jim Quick and Coastline
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XI.B.3. August 28 -- Junior Miss Benson Pageant
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XI.B.4. September 9 -- Sundown in Downtown -- Band of Oz
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XI.B.5. September 11 -- Little Miss Benson Pageant
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XI.B.6. September 18 -- Miss Benson Pageant
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XII. Town Attorney (Isaac Parker)
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XIII. Board of Commissioners Report (Commissioners)
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XIV. Mayor Report (Mayor Medlin)
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XV. Closed Session
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XV.A. To conduct a closed session pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. § 143.318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure.
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