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Northern Piedmont Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The board adopted a resolution to adopt the Northern Piedmont Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The motion was made to adopt the resolution proposed by development staff and was seconded by Alderman Gorham; the board voted unanimously to approve the plan. Town staff had previously circulated the full plan link to aldermen for review prior to the meeting.

Pope Park selected as community pool site
The board voted to confirm Pope Park as the location for the town’s planned community pool. Alderman Barrow moved to locate the pool at Pope Park; Alderman Apple seconded the motion. The board and staff said the pool committee narrowed potential sites to Pope Park and the Harmon/Pineview corner and that Samet (consultant) provided similar construction estimates for the two sites; the committee recommended Pope Park for reasons including greenway access.

Budget Amendment 2
The board approved Ordinance Amendment 2, which includes two expenditure adjustments: moving $118,936 in remaining loan funds from the museum renovation budget to cover outstanding renovation costs, and moving $168,000 back out of a previously transferred parks and rec special account so the acoustic paneling for the rec center can be purchased. Town staff said about $340,000 was originally budgeted for the museum renovation and $118,936 remains to be transferred.

Mower equipment lease
The board approved a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an equipment lease with Huntington National Bank for parks and recreation mowing and turf equipment included in the 2025–26 budget. Alderman Gorham moved; Alderman Pinnocks seconded. The board voted unanimously.

Consent agenda and other routine items
The board approved the consent agenda unanimously; consent items included approval of several closed‑session minutes and resolution R‑2025‑34 (updated), authorizing an exception to competitive bidding requirements. The board also approved a motion to adjourn by Mayor Pro Tem Thompson and second by Alderman Gorham.

Several items for the Sept. 2 agenda were previewed: three public hearings (a rezoning for properties on Grave Street, a text amendment on murals and signage, and proposed financing of general improvements tied to the adopted 2025–26 operating budget). Staff said one resolution to declare property surplus for thermal imaging cameras and an installment financing contract authorization would be uploaded when bank bids are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Kernersville Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting, August 27th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Kernersville Board of Aldermen on Aug. 27 approved several staff‑recommended items in unanimous votes, including a regional hazard mitigation plan and the selection of Pope Park as the site for a community pool.","taxTitle","Town of Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina","taxId",51115,"location","North Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480106,"Resident urges changing 'alderman' to 'councilor' in town charter, cites state statute authority",111,435000,546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733&start=435&end=546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733/thumbnail_435000.jpg","/articles/6480106/North-Carolina/Resident-urges-changing-alderman-to-councilor-in-town-charter-cites-state-statute-authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480106-8985e4002af7160877b900a6b92a302b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145580&Signature=HzTz-NGqPORNKMIZEohLOWmvxNXRnctojjp74OyDsW9dw7i7so-pGapUFGBrUfleXaw6WivBJE4dKFDTAGMkbp3ReV-fSWduZUY51XqGQg7TgaAF7BGsfSlwSNHzr4-AWnalheFfqRHczhU~s58LLGJb9ZZSbbLWlxEQBrYuzBG1hg8mMD-JipUcBySJaHnJ50noq3nlAZeH42lnFe~5hzwYJoEZ6fn-JWBrDCD7YDWIxIxrTVU7aCW9vlFZwWPJDtVYQlz-mcM-V8nnLYD5ylSVkAam0i2nxUprKq~EgA78PbLtKPU~o2PhbLgtGCMUPKh27osewkifGWDFAaUobg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Quigley, a Kernersville resident, asked the Board of Aldermen on Aug. 27 to pursue a charter amendment replacing the term ‘‘alderman’’ with the gender‑neutral ‘‘councilor’’ and renaming the ‘‘Board of Aldermen’’ as the ‘‘Town Council.’’

Quigley told the board that ‘‘alderman . . . by definition, it means elder man,’’ and said ‘‘it’s time to change it to a more gender neutral term.’’ He said the change ‘‘can be accomplished through a simple charter amendment’’ and cited North Carolina law as authorizing municipalities to alter the style of their governing boards.

Quigley outlined a three‑step process for the change: a resolution of intent, a public meeting with proper notice, and adoption of an ordinance. He told the board the amendment ‘‘does not require approval of the North Carolina General Assembly.’’ The board did not take immediate action on the request during the meeting.

Quigley said many other North Carolina municipalities have made the change; he urged Kernersville to follow suit so ‘‘our town government [is] a truer reflection of our community.’’","John Quigley urged the Board of Aldermen to amend the town charter to replace the title 'alderman' with 'councilor' and the board name with 'town council,' citing authority in the North Carolina General Statutes and a straightforward amendment process.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480111,"Resident says construction runoff flooded neighbor’s yard; town staff says issue resolved and being monitored",83,248000,331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733&start=248&end=331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733/thumbnail_248000.jpg","/articles/6480111/North-Carolina/Resident-says-construction-runoff-flooded-neighbors-yard-town-staff-says-issue-resolved-and-being-monitored","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480111-104d10726b283e39a4e37ddf43519485/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145580&Signature=WHxsdaH5aws044BMuSByB1VdkwBsXelV10TM9HGYRMopcePrOb3aDU-WJrueX1uURL9MsaJnuE06zUrWhHMnmKmyq4RB~CQdX3G~PRNDPWBsAQlRkjmIuOKA6VrPYH~-FhO6WYN~699d3Sl18ehFcSLmB9TWoOOZ2JwfUuPRFya~hgq3m5vn9oTwJimeJE1qVI8dVb1tnD3vtsOuvMqcqD~zugH8hMJxgtujwX8Q50U3c1kR5Oeph2bCJsmP3C2ltJ7MH8anA2IsWjPss-gXl~J216bEnrfGrVlci0KXecKFXb~I8~S6zbUunG9z~yKy3xighmYxtOqHxrtCjvYQvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Buddy Nelson, a Kernersville resident, told the Board of Aldermen on Aug. 27 that grading related to a five‑story apartment building on Pine Butte Street left ‘‘a 4 foot hill’’ on his mother’s property and that runoff during heavy rains ‘‘flooded mama's house, yard, garage 3 or 4 times.’’

Town Manager Swisher said staff responded after the flooding and worked with the contractor. Swisher told the board that staff visited the site and ‘‘made the necessary repairs and adjustments on their property so that it should contain it.’’ He said inspections continue: ‘‘Wendy Hartup, she goes out and checks it periodically to make sure everything's in place.’’

Swisher described two separate incidents during heavy rains: one when the contractor was offsite and silt fencing had been displaced, allowing muddy runoff onto the neighboring property, and a later occasion when staff were able to get someone on site to correct the problem. He said the runoff extended from the neighbor’s backyard ‘‘all the way out into Harmon Lane.’’

Nelson asked the board to hold the project’s approvers accountable and to apologize to his mother for the damage. The board did not take a formal vote or direct further action during the meeting on that specific complaint.

The matter was raised during the public‑comment portion of the meeting; no litigation, claims, or remediation agreement were presented on the record.","At the Aug. 27 Kernersville Board of Aldermen meeting, resident Buddy Nelson told the board recent grading for a five‑story apartment on Pine Butte Street caused runoff that flooded his mother’s property. Town Manager Swisher said staff addressed the problem with the contractor and has been monitoring the site.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6480096,"Town manager says restoration work underway at Senior Gardens; additional contracting and funds likely needed",186,1394000,1580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733&start=1394&end=1580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5691908-460ba0a57070c586018d031bce02f733/thumbnail_1394000.jpg","/articles/6480096/North-Carolina/Town-manager-says-restoration-work-underway-at-Senior-Gardens-additional-contracting-and-funds-likely-needed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480096-716037eebf9df5f72f0542c1b78e3404/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145580&Signature=Bernps6grPrvPlL~Fx89HFp8ECJerJgPC0TgyEyV~b4ITsavid~-OoXVLFqHqd0FN48OFTEM2juDk-zWvCR1e6qMnBlyfuWpP4Y7-Dse5DibgG8PlidfZYpOaOf0PbkCl878-WQEyafUjxjrjMR0Ya54Sa5MGPbux~fs5o7GPBHTQw8vCuM1jn5VcmO3lOveT79rd37oSFPR8MFFGB8oeGo9H~5vAN7rXGycqt-vetV66SXqKhy9GvlNwH9o6be8-GwI2Pi65Ym27mPlS-7cNpZKmkvJ5IK3RUFguv-ZFlxxJ3L5DNXu4vKZW~UdtuHcBbCXkJrShd4NieE3YDd18g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town Manager Swisher told the Board of Aldermen on Aug. 27 that the town is actively working to restore the Senior Gardens following what he described as years of neglect.

Swisher said staffing at the garden is ‘‘now pretty much fully staffed’’ and that the foundation completed work on a fountain. He described extensive overgrowth in multiple areas and said some sections are ‘‘better off just going in and cleaning it completely out and replanting and starting over.’’

Swisher said the town will likely contract portions of the cleanup and that doing so ‘‘will require probably additional funding from the board.’’ He noted sequencing is tied to seasons and to other site work: ‘‘we'll start some of that when they start the hill doing the hillside because they'll have clean some of it out to get into the bottom of the hill to go in and do it.’’

Alderman Apple thanked staff and said the goal is to return the gardens to something that can host special events again. No budget allocation or vote was taken at the meeting; staff said they would return with plans and, if needed, requests for funding.","Town Manager Swisher told the Board of Aldermen that Parks & Recreation has begun restoring the Senior Gardens after years of neglect, that some areas may require full replanting, and that the town may contract work and seek additional funding to complete the project.","actionData","errors"]

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Kernersville aldermen approve hazard mitigation plan, select Pope Park for community pool and pass budget moves and equipment lease

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Resident says construction runoff flooded neighbor’s yard; town staff says issue resolved and being monitored

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