The five hundred and Sixtieth session of the board of Alderman Village of Alamance

February 24^th, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Tichy, Mayor Pro Tem Isley, Alderman Andrews, Alderman Hunt

Absent: Alderman Crouse, Alderman Cheap, Alderman Tichy

Invocation and call to order given by Mr. Reich

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 3-0

Alderman Hunt motioned to approve the January 27th, 2025, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 3-0.

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to approve the February 6^th special meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 3-0

Public Comment 

ONGOING BUSINESS

Engineer Report  

Mr. Reich said that the street repairs and Cardinal Ln work would begin when the weather is warmer and dryer. The County is waiting for a site plan for the utility building, which will come when the contractor stakes the building’s location. Hazen & Sawyer will submit a bill soon, which was under the do-not-exceed figure. Arnold has advised that he does not have the manpower for the proposed unidirectional flushing. The village will need to confirm with Burlington that they will not be invoiced for the cost of the flushing. Mr. Reich confirmed with Mr. Farmerie that the Village had received the reimbursement check from the PDA dialer overcharge of $15,707.98 Mr. Reich is putting together documents to submit to NCDWI for the rest of the PDA dialer reimbursement in the amount of $8,882.00.

ORC Report  

Mr. Allred said that on February 12^th, the Birch pump station had alarms going off throughout the day and night. Jerry Warren came the next day to clean it out. Rags and grease were clogging it, but Mr. Warren was able to get it clean and running. The auto dialer at the NC 62 pump station went out. It will be replaced at no cost as it is under warranty. The air release valves were replaced today. The old valves were air-locked, which may have been why the water was not flowing as heavily through that side. Once they were replaced the water moved at a much higher capacity.  Mr. Reich and Mr. Allred think this heavier water flow from the Pond Road area could help with water quality and color. Mr. Allred said the two water valves across from the Heritage Glen entrance need to be fixed, and he has a quote of $2800.00 to get the entire job done.

Alderman Andrews motioned to enter into a contract for the work on the valves across from Heritage Glen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 3-0

 Public Recreation Committee Report

Mr. Farmerie presented the public recreation survey responses.

Summary of Public Recreation (PR) Survey Results

*Where do the opinions come from?

Heritage Glen and Support PR- 57

Rest of Village and Support PR- 30

Heritage Glen and don’t Support PR- 17

Rest of Village and don’t Support PR- 20

Most popular requested public recreation items from residents who support PR.

1. Hiking/Walking/Nature trail: 55 (50.4%)
2. Playground: 28 (25.6%)
3. Dog Park: 19 (17.4%)
4. Pickleball: 11 (10%)
5. Multipurpose Field: 10 (9.1%)

This will be a long-term project; for now, the committee will meet every other month starting in April. The general consensus of the survey is an interest in walking trails, which are low maintenance and easier to maintain.

New Business  

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to go into a public hearing, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 3-0

Public hearing – parcel ID 178820   

Mr. Farmerie reviewed the rezoning request to rezone the lot from R20 to R15. The owners would like to build two houses on the lot and would like the driveways to be on Yorkshire Dr to be part of Heritage Glen. The lot is currently accessed on Alamance Baptist Loop Rd. If approved, the houses would join Heritage Glen. The rezoning is to comply with Heritage Glen zoning.

Alderman Andrews motioned out of the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 3-0

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to reject the rezoning based on the planning board’s decision, seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries3-0

Naming Interim Town Administrator for Zoning & Land Use Planning Purposes   

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to appoint Don Tichy as interim Town Administrator, seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries 3-0

ACH & Electronic Transaction Policy

This will allow for more efficiency in making regular payments. The approval process will remain the same but can be done through email instead of having to sign checks.

Mayor Pro Tem Isley motioned to approve the ACH and Electronic transfer policy, seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries 3-0

Alderman Hunt motioned to go into a closed session, seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries 3-0

OTHER BUSINESS

Closed session pursuant to GS 143-318.11(a)(6) – Conditions of Employment for a Public Office

The board reviewed applications for the Town Administrator position. They will each pick their top three candidates and email those names to the Mayor, who will contact them for interviews.

Mayor Pro Tem Ialey motioned to go out of closed session, seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries 3-0

Alderman Hunt motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 3-0

Mayor Tichy____________________________________

Misty Folwell, Clerk_______________________________