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Kernersville aldermen accept election results, swear in officials and adopt organizational policies
Summary
At its organizational meeting the Kernersville Board of Aldermen accepted certified election results, swore in elected officials (including Mayor Donald Morgan), elected JR Gorham as mayor pro tem, and adopted multiple organizational resolutions and committee appointments by unanimous votes.
The Town of Kernersville Board of Aldermen accepted certified election results, conducted a swearing-in ceremony for the mayor and the board, elected a mayor pro tem and adopted a slate of organizational policies and committee appointments during a special organizational meeting.
Town staff presented certified results from the Board of Elections; the board accepted the results naming Donald Morgan as mayor and the following aldermen: JR Gorham, Sarah Jane Sabanas, Bill Apple, Chris Thompson and Randall Picker. The board then recessed briefly for a swearing-in ceremony administered by Superior Court Judge Eric Morgan. Each official affirmed the oath of office.
After returning to public session Mayor Donald Morgan nominated Alderman JR Gorham for mayor pro tem. Alderman Chris Thompson moved the nomination and Alderman Bill Apple seconded; the board unanimously elected JR Gorham as mayor pro tem.
The mayor announced a series of committee appointments and reappointments, including Alderman Bill Apple to the Transportation Advisory Committee and Chris Thompson as the town's representative to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, as well as assignments to the Fireman’s Relief Fund Board, downtown committee and Parks & Rec advisory roles. The board also adopted multiple resolutions establishing meeting procedures, a travel policy for the mayor and board, procedures for appointments to boards and commissions, authorization for the town manager to enter options to purchase property, a photos-and-video policy for public meetings, a code of ethics for the board and an electronic communications policy. All management items and policies were adopted by unanimous vote.
During staff reports the town manager announced the town had closed on a parcel on Smith Edwards Road and that sellers have until Dec. 20 to remove remaining personal items; board members briefly discussed whether the newly acquired parcel could be used to expand the mountain bike park, with staff noting topography and that any use would require future board direction.
John Barrow, an outgoing alderman, received a resolution of appreciation and a parting gift from staff. The meeting closed with brief remarks and a reception.
"We'll continue to move forward and work together to keep our community a great place to live and work," Mayor Donald Morgan said in his remarks after the swearing-in.
