Town Council Meeting Summary 3/8/22
The following is a summary of the meeting. You may download the meeting packet here.
The minutes from this meeting will be included in the following month's meeting packet.
I. Call to Order: Mayor Pritchett called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Bryant gave the invocation. Council members led the pledge of allegiance.
II. Agenda Adoption: The agenda was approved as written.
III. Mayor's Communications: Mayor Pritchett welcomed and thanked all for joining tonight. She recognized the Town’s first responders for their responsiveness and cited the recent response to an early morning call to Firefly Cove. Mayor Pritchett continued by thanking all staff and members of the community for their part in bettering the Town of Lake Lure and called on Commissioner Doster to make a presentation.
Commissioner Doster presented Dale and Kathy Minick with a plaque of appreciation for their ten years of dedicated services to the former Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course.
IV. Town Manager's Communications: Interim Town Manager Olivia Stewman announced that the Local Government Commission had approved the town’s $12.5 million State Revolving Loan.
V. Council Liaison Reports and Comments: Commissioners serve as liaisons for each of the Town Boards. For updates and details, you may review the agendas and minutes from each of the board meetings. Board meetings are open to the public. You may learn more about each board and download each board meeting's meeting schedule.
- Commissioner Scott Doster reported the activities of the Zoning and Planning Board and Utilities Advisory Board
- Commissioner David DiOrio reported the activities of the Lake Advisory Board and the Board of Adjustment / Lake Structures Appeals Board.
- Commissioner Jim Proctor reported the activities of the ABC Board.
- Commissioner Patrick Bryant reported the activities of the Parks and Recreation Board.
- Mayor Pritchett reported on the activities of the Lake Lure Steering Committee.
VI. Presentations
A. Action for Climate Change: Lake Lure Classical Academy student Wesley Hollowell, leader of the action for climate Emergencies Lake Lure team, presented on taking action in regard to climate change. At the end of Mr. Hollowell’s presentation, he proposed that the Town of Lake Lure Town Council declare a climate emergency for the Town of Lake Lure.
VII. Public Comment: Mayor Pritchett invited the audience to speak.
1) Moe Bay from Deer Trail announced that she would be hosting the 5th annual “Trash Talkin’” event for the purpose of cleaning Boys Camp Road. Ms. Bay noted that the event would take place on Tuesday, April 12, at 9:00 a.m. and encouraged community members to participate.
2) Wade Opplinger from the Lake Lure Rowing Club in Bat Cave, thanked Camp Lurecrest for allowing Lake Lure Rowing to utilize their water access during the lake drawdown. He explained the history of the club and noted that Lake Lure Rowing is an asset to the community, bringing visitors and residents together.
There were no additional comments from the public.
VIII. Consent Agenda: The following consent agenda was approved.
A. Approval of the February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Tree Removal from within 995’ boundary request – lot 3 on Chapel Point Road (Parcel #1617657)
C. Waiver of the Noise Regulation and the Discharging of a Firearm, Chapter 20 Article I Sec. 20-1 of the Noise Regulation, Chapter 20 Article II, for a Celebration of Life Ceremony including a gun salute for Thomas Whittemore, a native of Lake Lure, NC.
D. Resolution No. 22-03-08 Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 21-02-08 Creating a Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Steering Committee.
E. Approval of the 2022 Audit Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
F. Buffalo Creek Park Potential Trail Addition
G. Budget Amendment #323 - Repurpose Fence appropriation of Fence budget ($50,000) and Fund balance ($5,000) to Public Works (Capital) Work Trucks
H. Budget Amendment #324 - Adding an Administration Position for the Public Works Department.
IX. New Business
A. Statutory and Advisory Board Appointments
B. Authorization for Specialized Consulting Services LLC to Facilitate the Emergency Tabletop Exercise
C. Surplus Equipment
D. Quitclaim of Town Property to W. Terry Fountain, Sr. and Janet B. Fountain, Resolution No. 22-03-08A
E. Advancing the Communications Specialist position to Communications Director
X. Adjournment
