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

March 24^th, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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

Absent: Alderman Tichy

Invocation and call to order given by Mayor Tichy

Mayor Tichy motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 5-0

Mayor Tichy motioned to approve the January 24th, 2025, regular meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 5-0.

Public Comment

Ken Cass volunteered with Plaid Day.

ONGOING BUSINESS

Engineer Report 

Trenton states that the Cardinal Ln work is planned to start on April 7th, 2025; it will take approximately 2 weeks to complete. They have spoken with Mr. Rankel, one of the homeowners who will be affected, and have reached out to Mrs. Faircloth and left a voicemail. He will try to reach Mrs. Faircloth again prior to starting the project. Trenton spoke with Mr. Rankel on site, and he was receptive to the project; his primary concern was his driveway. After the storm drainage is complete, they will do the pavement, the curb gutter, and the widening to try to allow residents to come and go as they please while offloading the equipment for Heritage Glen Phase 5C2, waiting on 2^nd submission. They have still not done the final testing for the water line. The location of the utility building has been confirmed, and the site plan has been prepared as per Stone Wall. Hazen Sawyer has provided a proposal to assist the staff with flushing, for $4,600, they will need one additional personnel. Arnold is going to supply. Supply an EI for $1,800; They will have a summer intern that will be $1,200. $8,000 to complete the work. Flushing, which has been discussed for a while, will cost up to $10,000. Mayor motioned to approve. Motion carries 5-0.

All Documents have been submitted to NCDWI for reimbursement in the amount of $9,352.

We received a drainage complaint at 2175 Dr. last Thursday. A pipe bend has filled up with sediment, which has been building up for a while and is preventing drainage. It is recommended that the sediment be removed and replaced with riprap. We have not yet received a quote for that work.

ORC Report  

The THM sample came back good. The valves at HWY 62/ Heritage Glen have been repaired. The Blowup at St. George has been redone and is waiting for asphalt to be put back in. The valves on English Ct weren’t lining up with the holes and have also been fixed.

Contract with Cobb Ezekiel Loy CPA:

Mayor Tichy spoke on the proposed contract with, moving Accounting away from Greg Isley, who was used for backup accounting. Work performance and support aren’t what the Village expected. They are local, responsive, and know our Village.

Alderman Barry motioned to enter into a contract with Cobb Ezekiel Loy. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 5-0

Insurance Coverage For Employees:

Misty states that NCLM has quit offering health insurance. We will have small group proposals in April, and in May, they will have educational meetings where you can meet with them to discuss all the different options.

Amendment to the Code of General Ordinance:

Misty received an email from Carrie, it is all the exact same stuff, nothing has changed, and nothing is different. No part of the content has changed. Alderman Hunt motioned to amend the Code of General Ordinances. Seconded by Alderman Andrews. Motion carries 5-0.

Other Business:

Alderman Hunt motions to move into an executive session- GS 143-318.11(a) (6) Conditions of Employment of the Public Office. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 5-0

Closed Session:

Misty is the most qualified candidate to be appointed Town Administrator. Mayor Tichy’s salary recommendation is $65,000 starting out. Misty wants to take online classes to further her education for the position. She is currently paying out of pocket for Insurance. Salary was discussed, along with a stipend for insurance and a review in June 2026. Mayor Tichy brings up filling the Town Clerk position. The need for two full-time employees is discussed. Salary for the positions is discussed at $30,000-$40,000, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-5, due to the demand and the continuous growth of the Village. The job will be posted in the Alamance News for 2 weeks. Misty will do interviews and pick the top two candidates. Alderman Cheap motion for open session. Seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 5-0.

Mayor Tichy discusses appointing Misty as the Town Administrator at $60,000 with a $3,000 insurance stipend. Misty’s contract states that her first performance review will happen in June 2026. Alderman Andrews makes a motion, which is seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 5-0. Offer accepted by Misty.

Alderman Cheap made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motions carries 5-0.

Mayor Tichy____________________________________

Misty Folwell, Clerk_______________________________