Regular Town Council Meeting Summary - Tuesday, January 10, 2022
Thank you to all who joined us for the Regular Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM in Municipal Hall. You may download a copy of the meeting packet. The following is a summary of the meeting for those who could not attend. The minutes from this meeting will be included in the following month's meeting packet.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Carol Pritchett called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Council members led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor wished everyone a Happy New Year and noted that the lake drawdown had been initiated.
Mayor Pritchett proclaimed that January 9th was national law enforcement day and read the following:
As we know, Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.
They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated – but not here in Lake Lure!
From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication.
The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours.
Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them.
They work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer.
In addition to these duties, the Lake Lure Police Department goes above and beyond to develop a strong positive relationship with local youth at the Lake Lure Classical Academy by collecting toys and clothing for those in need.
In recognition of National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service! If you see one of our Officers, please let them know they are appreciated.
We would like to say thank you to the Lake Lure Police Officer! We wanted to recognize them this evening and we have planned a recognition for the Police Department this week to say thank you!
Commissioner Jim Proctor recommended a formal Mayor’s Proclamation and Council members agreed.
II. APPROVE THE AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented.
III. MAYOR’S Communications: Mayor Pritchett thanked all individuals in attendance.
IV. TOWN MANAGER: Town Manager Hank Perkins summarized highlights from his Manager’s Report for December and noted accomplishments from each department. Manager Perkins noted that Michael Dydula has begun his tenure as Project Manager and introduced him.
V. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS & COMMENTS:
- Commissioner Scott Doster reported the activities of the Parks and Recreation Board, ABC Board, Board of Adjustment / Lake Structure Appeals Board, and noted that the Zoning and Planning Board did not meet.
- Commissioner David DiOrio reported the activities of the Lake Advisory Board.
- Mayor Pritchett announced that Town is accepting volunteer board applications and that they should be submitted to the Town Clerk by February 10th.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Pritchett invited the audience to speak. There were no comments from the public.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pritchett presented the Consent Agenda and asked if any other items should be removed before calling for action. The Concent Agenda was approved.
1. Approval of the December 13, 2022 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes and the December 22, 2022 Special Town Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Waivers and suspension of the following for the Carolina Climbers Coalition:
- Rumble 2023 Event scheduled for 2/24/23 – 2/26/23: Waiver of Fees for use of Municipal Hall, Morse Park, and the Gazebo/Pavilion; Suspension of Chapter 36 of the Zoning Regulations: “Campgrounds” and “Camping”; Suspension of Chapter 8 Article II: “Peddlers” of the Code of Ordinances; Suspension of Section 8-115 of the Code of Ordinances Town of Lake Lure Alcohol Ordinance
C. Waiver of the Noise Regulation, Chapter 20 Article II, for a Fae Nectar Winter Festival on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 12:00PM – 8:00 PM.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business to discuss.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL FROM WITHIN THE TROUT BUFFER AND BELOW THE ELEVATION OF 995’ – 143 FRADY INLET RD. (PARCEL #1655828)
Development and Environmental Review Specialist Richard Carpenter explained that months prior, it was approved for multiple trees to be removed at 143 Frady Inlet Road that were outside of the trout buffer and within 995’ limit with the requirement that more trees be planted. Specialist Carpenter further explained that the property owners of 143 Frady Inlet Road are now requesting the removal of three remaining trees. Specialist Carpenter noted that the trout buffer currently has no vegetation aside from the three trees being requested for removal. Specialist Carpenter recommended that that if Council approve the request, they should require the property owners to plant replacement trees. Town Council approve the tree removal request, with the condition that all trees as replanted in the trout buffer. It was noted that the Community Development Department will work with the homeowners in the replanting process.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
B. LABELLA TASK 16 DEEP WATER ACCESS PERMITTING AMENDMENT: Manager Perkins explained that the original task was for $9,500 and the purpose is for LaBella to assist the Town with permitting for the deep water access project. Manager Perkins noted that LaBella sent a request to amend the task order to reflect a cost increase for a total of $14,500 because their efforts had exceeded what was originally expected. Town Council approved the request.
X. CLOSED SESSION: Town Council entered into a closed session in accordance with G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) for attorney-client privilege. During the closed session, Council members reviewed and approved past closed session minutes.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Commissioner DiOrio made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Commissioner Doster seconded and the motion carried 3-
