Town of Maggie
Valley
Regularly
Scheduled Board of Aldermen Meeting
May 18, 2004
MINUTES
Members Present: Mayor Jo Pinter Aldermen: Jim Higel
Linda Taylor
Members Absent: Aldermen: Marcus Fields and Phil Aldridge
Staff Present: Manager Scott Buffkin, Public Works Director Mike Mehaffey, Police Chief Scott Sutton, Attorney Chuck Dickson and Town Clerk Vickie Best
Approximately 46 people were in attendance.
Meeting
Called to Order
Mayor Pinter called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. on Tuesday May 18, 2004 in the Town Hall Boardroom. Mr. James Carver gave the invocation and led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Pinter invited everyone to the Maggie Valley Pizzeria after the meeting as part of the Dining Club for the beautification of Maggie Valley.
Mayor Pinter announced that Alderman Fields has resigned his position because other issues are demanding his time and he could not make the meetings.
Public Comment Period
Mr. Jim Mackey from 91 Gail Drive asked that he be provided sewer. His home was annexed the same time as the Woodlands Subdivision. His home was on septic and was not on the privately owned Woodlands Treatment Plant.
Mr. Mehaffey will investigate and get back with Mr. Mackey.
Ms. Marion Hammel addressed council reading a letter from the Maggie Valley Centennial Committee. The letter expressed her sincere gratitude to Police Chief Scott Sutton, Public Works Director Mike Mehaffey, Manager Scott Buffkin, and the town Council. Ms. Hammel also read a letter from President George Bush sending greetings and best wishes for the 100th anniversary of Maggie Valley.
The audience applauded the wonderful acknowledgement.
Ms. Sonja Michels addressed council asking if there were any rules or regulation about people sleeping inside the fence at the festival grounds.
Alderman Taylor stated that there were problems when the Gem Show reserved the Community Center. “People don’t want to leave their merchandise.”
Ms. Michels felt that the situations were totally different. This person slept in his car for five days. “Is this the type of people we want on the festival grounds?” The owner of Sweetbriar Motel was upset as well.
Mayor Pinter will talk with the owners of Sweetbriar Motel.
The Property Development Committee had originally recommended that only two motorcycle rallies be approved per year. “Now we are having rallies back to back.” Now Mr. Anthony wants to have a rodeo which Ms. Michaels felt confident would destroy the field.
Mayor Pinter questioned Ms. Michels if her desire is to have Gene Lummus rallies only.
Ms. Michels felt Mr. Anthony was not bringing additional motorcycles into town. “The motorcycles are already here for the Cherokee Rally.” Ms. Michels felt the residents should receive some consideration.
The Chamber received a lot of calls from people disturbed by the motorcycle noise. While holding a public informational meeting for the strategic plan many negative comments were received from residents regarding motorcycle noise.
Chairman Tilley clarified the issue; some people associate the motorcycle noise with Wheels through Time museum. “The complaints were about motorcycles in general.”
Ms. Michels asked for a $1,000 donation toward the 4Th of July fireworks show that is normally given by the town.
The donation will be considered during the budget process.
Ms. Judy Berg reminded everyone about the Garden Fair to take place at the Community Center May 15th and 16th.
Mr. Phil Wight, owner of Clarkton Motel stated that there is very little activity in April and September. “Chris [Anthony] is trying to build something here in Maggie Valley in the event that Cherokee stops allowing their rallies. I am in favor of the rallies.”
Mr. Derrick Cole, owner of the Apple Cover Inn agreed with Mr. Wight; “The people staying here are a higher class of people than the ones staying in Cherokee. My customers enjoy the bikes. Keep them [bikers] in town.”
Mr. James Carver addressed council requesting sewer the same as Mr. Mackey adding that his neighbors would volunteer to be annexed if sewer were available. Regarding the motorcycles, Mr. Carver reminded council that Alderman Fields had made a motion to hold a public hearing to see how many rallies people want. Mr. Carver also asked that there be a referendum to elect a replacement for the vacant aldermen seat.
Attorney Dickson stated that the town charter would need to be changed through the General Assembly.
Mr. Dan Massey spoke congratulating the Centennial Committee on the parade. Mr. Massey went on to inform everyone that he is trying to get businesses together to have a meeting on June 2, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in an attempt to try to get buses and tours coming into Maggie Valley. Mr. Massey reported that he has a petition with a list of names trying to get the sign ordinance changed to allow flashing/moving lights. “We need to get some excitement going in town. After dark it is like a morgue.” Mr. Massey added that during the rodeo/carnival event was the best he had seen since being in Maggie Valley. “People were having fun. Residents need to understand that businesses need tourist dollars or we will have businesses closing.”
Ms. Michels corrected Mr. Massey stating that it was a bull riding event not a rodeo. “Rodeos do more damage” [to the grounds].
Consent Agenda
A. Resolution Directing Town Clerk to Investigate Annexation Petition- Steven & Pamela Williams-712 Creekside Drive
B. Set Date for Public Hearing – Revised Outdoor Sales Ordinance -6/1/04
Alderman Higel questioned if the Outdoor Sales Amendments had been rewritten.
Comments from both the audience and council were considered during the revision process.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Police Department Report
Chief Sutton reported that the Governor’s Highway Safety Grant was awarded to Maggie Valley. The granting agent asked that Maggie Valley apply again for an additional $6,000 in grant funding.
The Governor’s Crime Commission grant has been approved. The grant is a 75% grant with the Town paying the remaining 25% which has been allocated.
The Police Department conducted a bar program for businesses in the community. Chief Sutton thanked everyone for attending and announced that one program will be conducted per year.
Mayor Pinter questioned Chief Sutton about any reports he had during the Harley Rally promoted by Chris Anthony. Chief Sutton would have to look to see if any reports were filed.
Alderman Taylor asked that Chief Sutton make a report to the board after each event.
Other police departments assisted with traffic control during the rally. Mayor Pinter directed Manager Buffkin to write a letter of appreciation to the agencies that assisted.
Healthy Haywood- Marsha Tate
Ms. Tate addressed council emphasizing the need to buy the fire house training facility. The structure is mobile for easy training. The fire house would be available to all fire department. The house is pumped full of non-toxic smoke and heat to simulate the inside of a normal home that is on fire. This facility is an excellent training tool for children and adults. Through sponsorship of the Healthy Haywood action team and injury team and the Haywood County Health Department $20,000 in grant funding was secured. Last year there were 97 fires and 5 deaths due fire. The initial cost for burns generally runs in excess of $200,000.
Ms. Tate stated that after grant funding is applied to the cost of the structure an additional $17,000 is needed. Ms. Tate asked that the Board of Aldermen consider a donation during the budget process.
Alderman Taylor has a special interest in fire prevention because her son is a fireman. Alderman Taylor added that her son had recovered two children ages five and six that could have been avoid if the home had smoke detectors.
Ms. Pressley reported that the Maggie Valley Fire Department distributes smoke detectors to anyone in need of one.
Approval of Audit Contract
Manager Buffkin reported that the firm of Dixon Huges has completed the audit for the town for the past three years. There was an increase in cost due to GASP-34 as required by the State.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AFTER DIRECTING MANAGER BUFFKIN TO
SOLICIT ACCOUNTING FIRMS IN HAYWOOD COUNTY FOR INFORMAL BIDS.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing/ Public Comment Policies
Mayor Pinter explained that she had talked with other mayors and managers about how their municipalities handled public comments. Mayor Foy with the Town of Waynesville was very helpful.
Mayor Pinter presented the following for board review:
Date: ___________
Public Comments
Three Minute Time Limit
(Please Print)
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
Telephone:__________________ Subject
to Discuss:_________________
Have you discussed this
before? Yes_______ No________
If so, with
whom?_____________________ When?_____________________
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Policy on Public
Comment Sessions
North Carolina Law
gives citizens a right to attend and listen to the proceedings of a public
body. Even though North Carolina gives no right to address the public body or
participate in its deliberations, the board of alderman welcomes the comments
of all of our citizens and have set aside a public comment session.
The following procedure will be followed for public
comments at the Board of Alderman meetings.
Public Hearing
Sign Up
Date:__________ Subject:______________
(Please Print)
Name:________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
Check One: Support Request:___________ Oppose
Request:__________
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Policy on Comments
at Public Hearings
Alderman Taylor was apprehensive about groups of people wanting to speak on the same issue addressing council one by one saying the same thing. Alderman Taylor felt that groups of this nature should appoint a spokesperson to address council with their concerns. When someone is representing a group of people, the spokesperson could be allotted more time.
After further discussion it was determined that the spokesperson for a group would be allowed to speak for six minutes. A group will constitute five or more people.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RULES OF PROCEDURES WITH THE ADDITION OF GROUPS
APPOINTING A SPOKESPERSON THAT WILL BE ALLOWED SIX MINUTES.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Appointments
As previously discussed it is the desire of council to set up committees to serve as advisory to the Board of Aldermen.
Applications for nominations were sent to all taxpayers along with a survey. There were several people that completed the application for appointment. Some applicants specified which committee they wanted to serve; others did not.
Finance Committee
Mayor Pinter felt that the budget/finance committee needed to be appointed immediately to help with the budget process.
Mr. James Carver, Ed Matthews, Jim Blyth, Larry Dubuke and Bob Ruhlman will be appointed to the Budget/Finance Committee. This committee will work year-round on pricing insurance, etc.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT THE PEOPLE DISCUSSED.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Manager Buffkin will develop by-laws for the committee.
Events Committee
Manager Buffkin will talk with Marion Hammel to see if any of the Centennial Committee will accept appointment to the events committee. Ms. Michels will talk with the festival committee members to see if they would be interested in serving.
The planning board will act as the appearance committee for now.
Chairman Tilley asked that council wait to appoint an appearance committee until after the completion of Dr. Cooper’s Strategic Plan.
Grant Writing
Committee
The town needs volunteers to assist in finding available grants as well as writing grants. There are grant writing classes available for the committee members.
Council took a break from 6:40 p.m. until 6:50 p.m.
Upon returning Mayor Pinter reported that during the break the following people volunteered to sit on the grant writing committee.
Julie Alford, Dean Tomlinson and Patricia Tilley
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT JULIE ALFORD, DEAN TOMLINSON, AND PATRICIA TILLEY TO
THE GRANT WRITING COMMITTEE.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Appointments for the Economic Development Committee will be tabled.
Rezoning Request- Bob Ledford
Mr. Ledford is requesting his parcel located on Melody Lane to be rezoned to Residential 3. Mr. Ledford desires to build two homes on the lot.
The Planning Board gave a positive recommendation contingent on the availability of sewer.
The property cannot be seen from US-19.
Ms. Lyons explained that the property is long and narrow and two homes would not have an impact on the neighborhood.
Mr. Bill Lees addressed council stating that Raven Ridge is zoned R2 and the units are on the property line. Raven Ridge is a Planned Unit Development and a retirement community. Mr. Lees felt that it would be a fire hazard to allow more development in such a limited amount of space. Mr. Lees served on the Planning/ Zoning Board of Adjustments for several years and felt this rezoning would be considered spot zoning; which is illegal. Mr. Lees asked that the Board of Aldermen look at the area before making a decision.
Mayor Pinter asked that Mr. Mehaffey take the board to view the area while they are out assessing roads.
Public Hearing – Request for Annexation- Danny &
Sandy Blitch
Mayor Pinter opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. as advertised.
Mayor Pinter explained that this is a volunteer annexation. The parcel is located off Moody Farm Road. Mr. Blitch is requesting sewer to develop the land into single family homes.
Ms. Brenda O’Keefe spoke from the floor stating that she would love to see the property come into the city limits.
Mayor Pinter closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION AS PRESENTED.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Jim Baity- ABC Store Report
Mr. Baity is the manager of the Maggie Valley ABC Store and will begin providing quarterly updates to the Board of Aldermen.
Mr. Baity provided council with the following statistics.
Regular Bottles 2003 2004 Gain loss
16,614 18,084 1470
Mixed Bottles 2658 2467 191
Total 19,272 20,551 1279
2003 2004 Gain Loss
Regular sales 113,566.27 127,233.90 13,661.63
Mix Sales 44,599.28 42,260.76 2338.52
Total 158,165.55 169,494.66 11,329.11
Gross Income= 1st Quarter 2004 total + .06% State tax $177,139.67
Certificate of Deposit Value = $250,000.00
March 31 Checking balance = $17,767.07
March 31 Savings Balance = $20,441.41
Stock Value as of March 31, 2003 = $121,484.86
1st Quarter liquor stock cost = $81,559.46
Tax to the State of N.C. = $35,332.49 (.25%)
Tax to the State of N.C. = $7,645.01 (.06%)
Mr. Baity explained that the ABC Store benefits the town and no one else. Mr. Baity went on to say that conditions are good to make even more money to help support the town.
Mr. Carver asked if the revenues would increase if the store were located closer to US-276. Mr. Baity agreed that it could be a benefit if the store were located in the right area to catch the Jonathan Creek traffic.
Alderman Higel questioned how much business actually comes from Cherokee.
Mr. Baity stated that the store sells a lot of mini bottles that appear to be going to the casino.
Mr. Austin Pendley, ABC Board Chairman spoke up stating that a lot of research has been done about relocating the store closer to US-276. The prior board of aldermen had granted permission for the ABC Store to set aside a certain amount of money to build a new building. The present location goes back to the Town in the event that a new store is constructed. The Town of Maggie Valley has no money in the ABC Store. The ABC Store purchased the property from the Town to help off-set the cost of buying the community center. The ABC Store has looked at a couple of parcels but there were not adequate rights-of –way. When Thunder Ridge [club & bar] was open the store would have a delivery just for their order. Now that Thunder Ridge is closed, the need for a larger store is not such a necessity. The impact of other liquor stores opening is enormous. There is always the possibility of relocating closer to US-276 but could cause a loss in customers from Soco Gap.
Mr. Carver also felt the store would do better if it were located away from the police department.
Mr. Pendley informed the audience that the ABC Board had offered to purchase road frontage at the festival grounds. At that time the Council members felt that it would not be appropriate to have an ABC Store at the festival grounds. Mr. Pendley went on the invite Council to attend their Board meeting the following day.
Council previously discussed increasing the ABC Board from three members to five members to have a quorum during the winter months. The General Assembly would need to approve the increase in membership.
Mr. Pendley responded that he has talked with the state and legal meetings can be conducted via speaker phone adding that almost all ABC Boards in North Carolina are three member boards.
Alderman Taylor stated that Mr. Harron from the State ABC Commission informed council that a number of towns/cities are asking to increase the number of members on the ABC Board. Greensboro made the request last year. The ABC Commission does not get involved when the State Legislators concur on the change.
Mr. Pendley felt that there was a world of difference between the City of Greensboro and the Town of Maggie Valley. “If it is not broke why fix it. It doesn’t really matter to me but have a reason for the increase. What is your reason?”
Alderman Taylor informed Mr. Pendley that there had been an employee issue that was brought before the aldermen. “Because you were out of town there was no resolution to the matter.”
Mr. Pendley asked that Council look at the minutes from the January meeting of the ABC Store. “The issue was resolved then.”
Mayor Pinter asked if council would prefer to wait to make a decision until they attend the ABC Board Meeting.
Mr. Al Pinto addressed council stating that the ABC store borrowed money and had it paid back in three months. “The store has been in the “black” since opening. Three board members took nothing and brought it to where it is today. I am not hearing a reason why we need five board members.”
Ms. Brenda O’Keefe addressed council stating that it seems the integrity of the board is being questioned. Ms. O’Keefe’s husband along with Carl Henry was instrumental in getting the ABC Store stated. Ms. O’Keefe felt there were more important issues to address other than spending money and tying up legislation with this.
Alderman Taylor responded that no one’s integrity is being questioned; council is addressing the future not the past.
The item was tabled until after council attends the ABC Board meeting.
Council took a brief recess from 7:40 until 7:50 p.m.
Selection of Planning Board Members
Planning Board Chairman Patricia Tilley addressed council stating that it is the consensus of the Planning Board to ask that Mr. Richard Pierce and Ms. Joann Lyons are reappointed to three year terms.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO REAPPOINT RICHARD PIERCE AND JOANN LYONS TO THREE YEAR TERMS.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Pinter commended the Planning Board on the superb job they are doing.
Discussion of Filling Alderman Fields’ Unexpired Term
Alderman Fields verbally resigned from his position on May 17th.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT MARCUS FIELDS’ RESIGNATION.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
State Statures require council to appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term.
(State Stature 160A-63)
Alderman Taylor suggested selection be done through a point system.
Mr. Roger McElroy spoke from the floor questioning why council felt they had to appoint someone tonight when they have gotten by this long with a vacant chair. Mr. McElroy stated that procedures are set. The board should allow people wanting to serve to sign up and then the board conduct interviews.
A brief discussion followed about appointing the next person that received the highest number of votes in the election. Alderman Taylor felt the person with the next highest number of votes would be Ms. Tilley because the write-in candidates would not count.
Candy Way stated that it is a very important position and appointment should not be made until the full board is present.
When surveys were mailed to all taxpayers within the corporate limits an application for nomination was included. Eleven applications were returned from people wanting to serve.
Ms. Pinto felt there were people wanting to serve that did not receive a letter from the town. Ms. Pinto also questioned if council could not request another election along with the general election.
§ 160A-63. Vacancies.
A vacancy that occurs in an elective office of a city
shall be filled by appointment of the city council. If the term
of the office expires immediately following the next regular
city election, or if the next regular city election will be held
within 90 days after the vacancy occurs, the person appointed to
fill the vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired
term. Otherwise, a successor shall be elected at the next
regularly scheduled city election that is held more than 90 days
after the vacancy occurs, and the person appointed to fill the
vacancy shall serve only until the elected successor takes
office. The elected successor shall then serve the remainder of
the unexpired term. If the number of vacancies on the council is
such that a quorum of the council cannot be obtained, the mayor
shall appoint enough members to make up a quorum, and the
council shall then proceed to fill the remaining vacancies. If
the number of vacancies on the council is such that a quorum of
the council cannot be obtained and the office of mayor is
vacant, the Governor may fill the vacancies upon the request of
any remaining member of the council, or upon the petition of any
five registered voters of the city. Vacancies in appointive
offices shall be filled by the same authority that makes the
initial appointment. This section shall not apply to vacancies
in cities that have not held a city election, levied any taxes,
or engaged in any municipal functions for a period of five years
or more.
In cities whose elections are conducted on a partisan basis,a person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective office shall
be a member of the same political party as the person whom he
replaces if that person was elected as the nominee of a
political party. (R.C., c. 111, ss. 9, 10; Code, ss. 3793, 3794;
Rev., ss. 2921, 2931; C.S., ss. 2629, 2631; 1971, c. 698, s. 1;
1973, c. 426, s. 11; c. 827, s. 1; 1983, c. 827, s. 1.)
Mr. McElroy again asked that people be allowed to submit application and interviews be conducted.
Ms. Higel questioned if a situation like this had ever happened before.
Al Pinto was appointed to Ernie Ulmer’s vacant seat. Mr. Ulmer remained on the board and took part in the decision. Marcus Fields was appointed to fill Jan Pressley’s vacant seat.
Ms. Pinto reminded council that Mr. Pinto was the highest vote getter and that Saralyn Price would be the next highest vote getter.
Mr. Dan Massey stated that council should not appoint anyone that ran for office during the last election. “People wanted them out and would not want their vote to go to waste.”
Caleb Decker stated that the people on their list completed the application for an appointed position. “This is an elected position and the people that ran in the last election did show an interest” [in an alderman’s seat]. Ms. Way agreed adding that there was no reason why people would have thought the application would be for an aldermen’s position. Ms. Sonja Michels felt the same as Ms. Way.
Alderman Taylor responded that council has been considering a replacement because “everyone knew Marcus had other interest”.
Mr. McElroy again asked that people be allowed to submit applications for the position adding that this board ran on being a more open board than the past board.
Mr. Ed Matthews concurred, “Let people fill out applications”. Mr. James Carver agreed.
Ms. Saralyn Price spoke up stating that she had not sent her application in yet.
Mr. Jim Mackey addressed council stating that this is their opportunity to reunite the community and get rid of the “us and them mentality”.
Alderman Taylor responded that council needs someone with diverse ideas. “We would not seek anyone from the lodging industry, nor someone with an agenda, and not someone with the “us and them mentality”.”
Alderman Higel agreed that the appointment should be made when Alderman Aldridge is present.
Alderman Taylor asked that the names of the people that ran in the election be added to the list of names submitted through the survey, and the names of people currently serving on a board.
After deliberation Council decided that applications will be taken until 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 24, 2004. Then interviews will be scheduled and the appointment will be made at the following board meeting.
Mr. Philip Wight spoke from the floor stating that the “people elected you, make the decision!”
Mayor Pinter asked that Mr. Miller, reporter for the Enterprise Mountaineer, do an article letting people know that applications are going to be taken.
Community Center Rental Rates
The staff needs more time to research rental rates.
Community Center Rental Rates was tabled until the next meeting.
Festival Grounds Applications
The following applications were submitted for review.
Thunder in the Smoky’s Fall Motorcycle Rally 9/3 through 9/13/04
Smoky Mountain Heritage Festival 6/30 through 7/7/04
Spring Rally in the Valley 4/15 through 4/16/05
Alderman Taylor stated that the Town has spent money putting in a beverage concession stand in an effort to get more money. “Do these applicants know that the town reserves the right to sell malt beverages? We could give 20% to the sponsor and the town keeps the rest. That was the whole hypothesis behind this.”
The Town needs to have something on the festival grounds the week of July 4th. Ms. Berg questioned if there would be enough rooms because there will be Centennial events happening.
Going back to the sale of alcohol, Alderman Higel stated that it was his understanding that the promoter would get 20% of the sales, the non-profit organization would get
20 % and the Town would keep the remainder. The Town would not be involved with the liability of selling alcohol. If a promoter wanted to sell the beverages, they would get 40%.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EVENTS AND BE SURE THE APPLICANTS ARE AWARE THAT
THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO POUR AND SELL MALT BEVERAGES.
ALDERMAN HIGEL SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Ms. Price voiced her concerns about the liability if the Town pours and sells beer.
Attorney Dickson stated that it would be something the town would need to talk with the insurance carrier about. Mr. Dickson felt that the town should not farm out the pouring rights if the permit is in the Town’s name.
Mayor Pinter asked Chief Sutton to research the issue.
Chief Sutton reported that Maggie Valley operates under a Modified B plan which means if you sell alcoholic beverages and it is consumed on premises, you must sell food. The entity carrying the permit is responsible. Any non-profit organization can pull four permits per year. If alcohol were sold on a full basis, food would need to be sold.
Aldermen Higel suggested zoning the entire field in such a manner that it is considered the same as an enclosed building. No one can go outside the gates with an open beer.
MOTION DIED.
Alderman Taylor restated the motion.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EVENTS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TOWN RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO SELL BEER OR A PERCENTAGE TO BE NEGOTIATED.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Alderman Higel felt it would be more inviting to promoters with the concession stand and the ABC license in place. The promoter is given 20% to do nothing connected with the sale of alcohol.
Chief Sutton will investigate all options and report back to the board.
Mr. McElroy felt that anyone renting the land should be required to fix the land as it was prior to the event.
Alderman Taylor suggested requesting a bond.
Mr. Dan Massey spoke from the floor stating that it is difficult getting a bond.
Mayor Pinter agreed adding that we do not want the process to be too difficult.
The deposit required is nominal.
Mr. Mehaffey reported that the last promoter was not required to make a deposit. The deposit is equal to the highest day rental fee. The last promoter would not pay the key deposit.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR DIRECTED STAFF TO ADHERE TO POLICY
REGARDLESS OF THE APPLICANT.
The key deposit will be included in the security deposit. The deposit will not be refunded until after Mr. Mehaffey has checked the grounds and approved the refund. Staff is not to accept any incomplete applications.
Council had concerns about the grounds being disturbed during the rodeo.
Council will review the application and policy at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Request to Release Taxes
The tax collector is requesting $150.61 for P.J. Doyle be released for a camper that was moved from the county prior to 1/1/02.
ALDERMAN HIGEL
MADE A MOTION TO RELEASE THE TAXES AS DESCRIBED.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Propane Bids
The town’s current contract with Blossman Gas expires this year at a rate of $0.789.
The Town has received the following bids for propane for three years.
All Star Gas no bid
Blossman Gas .85.9 85.9 1.05.9
Edisto Gas 0.88 no bid no bid
Morgan Oil no bid
Waynesville Gas 0.92 0.92 0.98
Suburban Propane no bid
ALDERMAN HIGEL
MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE BID FOR BLOSSMAN GAS FOR .85.9 FOR TWO YEARS.
ALDERMAN TAYLOR
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business, on motion by Alderman Higel, seconded by Alderman Taylor the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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Jo Pinter, Mayor
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Vickie Best, Town Clerk