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Cramerton board approves appointments, files resolution of intent for Brooklyn Avenue right-of-way
Summary
At its May 18 meeting the Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners reappointed two Planning Advisory Board members, changed the regular meeting schedule, adopted a resolution of intent to close portions of Brooklyn Avenue right-of-way and two unnamed alleys, ratified a Riverlink Trail Extension project budget ordinance, and appointed members to a Community Committee.
The Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners approved a set of procedural and land-use actions at its May 18 meeting, including reappointments, scheduling changes and a resolution of intent to close unused right-of-way on Brooklyn Avenue.
Planning: The board reappointed Ali Bahr and Ron Stewart to the Planning Advisory Board after the Planning Board Appointment Committee recommended renewing the incumbents’ terms. The motion, made by Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley and seconded by Commissioner Kincaid, passed 5-0.
Meetings schedule: After discussion of staff capacity and event conflicts, the board authorized changing the regular meeting dates to the first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. through the end of the calendar year, with one meeting in July and one in December. The board directed staff to advertise the schedule change; the motion passed 5-0.
Right-of-way: Assistant Town Manager Josh Watkins described a request to close an unused alley off Brooklyn Avenue (platted in 1948 and never constructed), a second unnamed alley currently used as a private driveway, and an unused portion of Brooklyn Avenue right-of-way. The board adopted a resolution of intent directing staff to notify property owners by mail, advertise the proposal in the newspaper for four consecutive weeks, post two signs on the property, and set a public hearing for Thursday, June 29. Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley moved to adopt the resolution; Commissioner Kincaid seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
Riverlink project: The board ratified a previously presented project budget ordinance for the Riverlink Trail Extension project to formally record the budget ordinance. Commissioner Helms moved and Mayor Pro Tempore Neeley seconded the ratification; the motion passed 5-0.
Community Committee: The selection committee presented nominees for a Community Committee. Commissioner Kincaid will serve as the board’s representative and Town Manager Zach Ollis will serve as staff liaison. The board nominated Alice Walker, Argenis Deets, Jenny Hackett, Kayla Lackey, Michael Goins, Nicole Wills and Susie Phelps; the motion passed 5-0. Term lengths were not assigned at the meeting.
Other actions: The board approved the consent agenda (minutes) and called a public hearing for budget adoption (see separate budget coverage). The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 7:40 p.m., approved 5-0.
