MINUTES

THESE ARE THE MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE

TOWN OF CONETOE, NORTH CAROLINA

March 7th, 2023

Gerry Lynch, Mayor

The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Conetoe met for a Special Meeting at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Council Room at 204 West Church Street, Conetoe, NC. This was a Public Hearing to consider Step #3 in the Implementation of the Fou-Year Staggered Term proposal.

PRESENT

Commissioners: Jenny Staton-Hinnant, Clay Webb, Regina Grey, and Delane Bryant

Mayor Gerry Lynch

ABSENT

None

ALSO PRESENT

Town Clerk: Kelly Hunter

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ INVOCATION

Mayor Lynch called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Commissioner Grey.

APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGENDA BY COUNCIL

Commissioner Hinnant made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Webb seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

PRESENTATION OF THE FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERM

(Presenting: Town Clerk- Kelly Hunter)

Explanation of 9 steps to Implement Four-Year Staggered Terms

Step #3 in the Implementation of the four-year staggered term

Public Hearing

Propose an Ordinance to amend the Town Charter

Public Comments, Questions, & Concerns regarding the Proposal of the Four-Year Staggered Term.

Commissioner Webb made a motion to approve the presentation of the four-year staggered term and close Public Comments Portion of meeting. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

PRESENTATION: RENOVATIONS TO THE TOWN HALL AND PROPERTY

(Presenting: Buildings & Grounds Department Head- Commissioner Webb)

Pictures and Information on proposed renovations

The Town Hall has suffered from termite damage in the bathrooms, there are wiring/electrical issues throughout the building that need addressing. Due to the slope of the driveway, the building has some water damage, and the Board would like to make the building handicapped accessible.

Commissioner Hinnant made a motion to approve the presentation on the proposed renovations of the Town Hall and Property. Commissioner Bryant seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Board Room Commissioner Bryant made a motion to adjourn the meeting and commissioner Webb seconded. It carried unanimously.

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Mayor Gerry Lynch	Kelly Hunter, Town Clerk