October 1, 2012 - Town of Clayton

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October 1, 2012 - Town of Clayton
Jody L. McLeod
MAYOR
Bruce Thompson
TOWN ATTORNEY
Bob Satterfield
R.S. “Butch” Lawter, Jr.
Art Holder
Jason Thompson
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Steve Biggs
TOWN MANAGER
Michael Grannis
MAYOR PRO TEM
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2012
AGENDA
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
MAYOR JODY L. MCLEOD
MAYOR PRO TEM MICHAEL GRANNIS
COUNCILMAN BOB SATTERFIELD
COUNCILMAN ART HOLDER
COUNCILMAN R.S. “BUTCH” LAWTER, JR.
COUNCILMAN JASON THOMPSON
TOWN STAFF
STEVE BIGGS, TOWN MANAGER
SHERRY L. SCOGGINS, TOWN CLERK
BRUCE THOMPSON II, TOWN ATTORNEY
P. O. Box 879 - Clayton, North Carolina 27528 - Office (919) 553-5002 - Fax (919) 553-8919
AGENDA
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CLAYTON TOWN COUNCIL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2012
6:30 PM
1.
THE CLAYTON CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation – Mayor Jody L. McLeod
2.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items on the consent agenda are considered routine in nature or have
been thoroughly discussed at previous meetings. Any member of the
Council may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda
for further discussion.)
a.
Draft minutes from the September 17, 2012, work session.
b.
“Piggyback” request for the purchase of a vacuum street sweeper
unit.
c.
Request for temporary street closures for the annual Halloween
Parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
d.
Proclamation for the 25th Anniversary of the Clayton Band Classic.
e.
Proclamation for “Public Power Week – Power to Grow,” October
7-13, 2012.
f.
Application to serve on Recreation Advisory Committee: Skip
Browder, term expires 12/31/2015.
4.
INTRODUCTIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a.
Presentation by a representative of the Downtown Development
Association requesting temporary street closures for the Clayton
Downtown Christmas Village & Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Thursday, November 29, 2012.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Update on the naming of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Segment
located in Clayton.
b.
Status update of noise ordinance.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Presentation of resolution: Resolution Urging Residents to
Observe a Safe and Courteous Halloween.
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8.
STAFF REPORTS
a.
Town Manager

Quarterly Financial Report
b.
Town Attorney
c.
Town Clerk

Calendar of Events
d.
Other Staff
9.
OTHER BUSINESS
a.
Informal Discussion & Public Comment.
b.
Council Comments.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3a
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2012, WORK
SESSION.
DESCRIPTION:
Attached.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
10-01-12
Approval.
DRAFT minutes from
9/17/2012.
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MINUTES
CLAYTON TOWN COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
The second regular meeting of the Clayton Town Council for the month of
September was held on Monday, September 17, 2012, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall,
111 East Second Street.
PRESENT: Mayor Jody L. McLeod, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Grannis, Councilman
Bob Satterfield, Councilman R. S. “Butch” Lawter Jr., Councilman Art Holder,
and Councilman Jason Thompson.
ALSO PRESENT: Steve Biggs, Town Manager; Katherine Ross, Town Attorney;
Sherry Scoggins, Town Clerk; Stacy Beard, Public Information Officer; David
DeYoung, Planning Director; Dale Medlin, Electric System Director; Steve
Blasko, Streets/Property Maintenance Superintendent; Tommy Roy, Information
Services Technician
ITEM 1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLeod called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. Mayor McLeod gave the
invocation.
ITEM 2.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA
As there was no adjustment of the agenda, it was the consensus of the Council
to proceed with the agenda as presented.
ITEM 3.
ACTION AGENDA
Councilman Holder motioned to approve the action agenda as presented;
Councilman Lawter seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with
the following action agenda items approved at 6:36 PM:
Item 3a.
Item 3b.
Draft minutes from the September 4, 2012, regular meeting; the
September 6, 2012, special meeting; and the September 10, 2012,
joint meeting of the Town Council and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
Notice of intent to consider entering into a contract to “piggyback”
purchase a vacuum street sweeper unit slated for the Monday,
October 1, 2012, Council meeting.
ITEM 4.
INTRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Item 4a.
Introduction of new Town of Clayton employees.
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MINUTES – September 17, 2012
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The following new Town of Clayton employees were introduced:
 Timothy Johnson, Property Maintenance (Public Works Department)
 Jamie Ballance, Property Maintenance (Public Works Department)
Item 4b.
Special presentation of Constitution Week proclamation.
Mayor Jody McLeod read the following proclamation into the record:
“TOWN OF CLAYTON
CONSTITUTION WEEK 2012
WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for
themselves and their posterity, ordained, and established a Constitution
of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2012, marks the two hundred and twenty-fifth
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent
document and the anniversary of its creations: and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic
celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, public law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year
by the President of the United States of America designating September
17 through 23 as Constitution Week;
NOW , THEREFORE, the Honorable Mayor and Clayton Town Council of the
Town of Clayton, North Carolina do hereby proclaim September 17 through 23,
2012, to be CONSTITUTION WEEK in Clayton, North Carolina, and urge our
citizens to reaffirm the ideals the framers of the Constitution had in 1787.
Duly proclaimed this 17th day of September 2012, while in regular session.”
Mayor McLeod presented the proclamation to the members of the Daughters of
the American Revolution (DAR) in attendance.
ITEM 5.
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Item 5a.
Presentation of “piggyback” request for the purchase of a vacuum
street sweeper unit.
Town Manager Steve Biggs stated this item was included in this year’s budget
as a cash purchase. He stated the current unit is 15 years old. He stated a
portion of this year’s Powell Bill funding will be used to acquire this piece of
equipment. He commended staff for researching and using the “piggyback”
statute.
DRAFT Minutes, 9/24/2012
Pending Council Approval.
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MINUTES – September 17, 2012
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It was the consensus of the Council to include this item on its October 1, 2012,
agenda.
Item 5b.
Presentation of request for temporary street closures for the annual
Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
It was the consensus of the Council to place this item on its consent agenda.
Item 5c.
Presentation of K-9 retirement resolution [Council action
requested].
Mayor McLeod stated the resolution is for Council discussion and action.
Councilman Lawter motioned to suspend the rules in order to take action;
Councilman Satterfield seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously at
6:44 PM.
Councilman Thompson motioned to approve the K-9 retirement resolution as
presented; Councilman Holder seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously at 6:44 PM.
Based upon Council inquiry, Officer McIntosh stated K-9 Justice is eight years
old and he will spend his retirement with the McIntosh family.
Based upon Council inquiry, Town Manager Biggs stated Police Chief Allen has
been encouraged to identify another K-9.
Item 5d.
Presentation of proclamation for the 25th Anniversary of the Clayton
Band Classic.
It was the consensus of the Council to include this item on the consent agenda.
Item 5e.
Presentation of proclamation for “Public Power Week – Power to
Grow,” October 7 -13, 2012.
It was the consensus of the Council to include this item on the consent agenda.
ITEM 6.
ITEMS CONTINGENT FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
No items contingent for the regular meeting were presented to the Clayton Town
Council.
ITEM 7.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Item 7a.
Application to serve on the Recreation Advisory Committee.
DRAFT Minutes, 9/24/2012
Pending Council Approval.
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MINUTES – September 17, 2012
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Councilman Lawter stated there are a couple of vacancies on the Recreation
Advisory Committee. He stated included in the agenda packet is an application
from Skip Browder.
It was the consensus of the Council to include this item on the consent agenda.
ITEM 8.
OLD BUSINESS
Item 8a.
Status update of noise ordinance.
Town Manager Steve Biggs stated he has spoken with personnel at Caterpillar
and requested they obtain noise readings from around Town and to include
Horne Square, neighborhoods, and the vicinity of Clayton High School in the
evening hours.
Item 8b.
Name the New Trail entries due to Town Clerk, Wednesday,
September 19, 2012, by 5 PM [Information only – does not require
Council action].
No action by Council.
ITEM 9.
STAFF REPORTS
Item 9a.
Town Manager
Town Manager Steve Biggs stated there has been ongoing discussion with
Grifols regarding long term wastewater needs. He stated Grifols stated they will
continue to operate an industrial wastewater pre-treatment facility on site. He
stated the Town is looking at a partnership between the Town, Johnston County,
and Grifols to meet the long-term needs for Grifols.
Town Manager Biggs stated the Front Street Extension project is progressing.
He stated the bid will most likely occur the first of November.
Town Manager Biggs stated the elevated water storage tank project is
progressing. He stated what has been erected to date is the support for the
tank.
Town Manager Biggs stated he is awaiting a post final schedule from the
contractor for the East Clayton Community Park.
Item 9b.
Town Attorney
Town Attorney Katherine Ross stated no report.
Item 9c.
Town Clerk
DRAFT Minutes, 9/24/2012
Pending Council Approval.
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MINUTES – September 17, 2012
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Town Clerk Sherry Scoggins stated a special work session on paperless agenda
training is scheduled for the Clayton Town Council on Monday, October 1, 2012,
from 4:30 – 6 PM in the Council Chambers. She added following the special work
session, the Council will have its regular meeting at 6:30 PM.
Item 9d.
Other Staff
No other staff presentations were made.
ITEM 10
OTHER BUSINESS
Item 10a.
Informal Discussion & Public Comment.
No informal discussion and public comment were presented to the Council.
Item 10b.
Council Comments.
Councilman Butch Lawter stated his career enables him to travel eastern North
Carolina and visit government and planning entities. He stated this past week
he spent time with developers on the Front Street project. He stated when
questioning the group about the quality of service from the Town, the group
shared the staff is professional and helpful.
Councilman Satterfield questioned the status of the graveyard maintenance
position.
Town Manager Biggs the graveyard maintenance position is in the selection
process. He added it will likely be filled from within and the Town would then
seek outside applicants for the vacated position.
Councilman Satterfield questioned the possibility of obtaining a pink trashcan.
Town Manager Biggs stated pink trashcans are not available.
Mayor Pro Tem Grannis questioned the status of the NC 42 East expansion
project.
Town Manager Biggs stated the Town is involved with the utilities. He stated the
Town does not have a schedule for the road improvements and a schedule can
be requested.
Mayor Pro Tem Grannis stated over the weekend he had seven or eight people
to ask about it. He stated a schedule would be helpful.
DRAFT Minutes, 9/24/2012
Pending Council Approval.
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MINUTES – September 17, 2012
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Mayor Pro Tem Grannis acknowledged the Town Manager for the Harvest
Festival and he acknowledged the teamwork between the Town staff and the
Chamber. He stated the most impressive thing that he saw was the cleanliness
of the streets during and after the event. He stated he is hoping for the same
during the Clayton Christmas Parade.
Town Manager Biggs stated he heard from Jim Godfrey on Friday evening and
during the day Saturday that the interactions with staff were positive.
Councilman Holder stated he saw Mr. Godfrey Saturday morning and Mr.
Godfrey told him this could not have been put on without the cooperation
extended to the Chamber.
Mayor McLeod questioned if there is an issue with the telephone service in
Clayton. He stated he received several phone calls and he has experienced
issues at his shop. He stated when he contacts Century Link the message is
they are working on lines in the area.
Town Manager Biggs stated no statement was received from Century Link.
Mayor McLeod stated on Robertson Street at NC 70 HWY at the Wal-Greens is a
strip of high grass.
Mayor McLeod stated the new carpet was installed in the lobby.
Mayor McLeod stated the story board of the Clayton Center is up on the glass in
the lobby.
ITEM 11.
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business brought before the Council, Councilman
Satterfield motioned to adjourn; Councilman Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously at 6:59 PM.
Duly adopted by the Clayton Town Council this
in regular session.
ATTEST:
day of October 2012, while
_______________________________________
Jody L. McLeod,
Mayor
_____________________________________
Sherry L. Scoggins, MMC
Town Clerk
DRAFT Minutes, 9/24/2012
Pending Council Approval.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3b
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
“PIGGYBACK” REQUEST FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VACUUM
STREET SWEEPER UNIT.
DESCRIPTION:
The request is to purchase a street sweeper from Carolina
Industrial Equipment in the amount of $196,450.00 via the
piggyback arrangement. This acquisition is being based on
a street sweeper that Carolina Industrial Equipment sold to
the City of Asheville in February, 2012; herewith attached.
This item was included in the FY 2012-2013 budget with an
estimated amount of $205,800.00.
In accordance with NC GS 143-129(g), a notice of intent was
published in the Clayton News-Star on September 19, 2012.
At its September 17, 2012, Council meeting, the Council
requested this item be placed on the consent agenda.
RELATED GOAL: Financially Responsible Town Government Providing Quality
Service
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
9-17-12
Presentation.
Quote from Carolina
Industrial Equipment.
10-01-12
Approval.
Quote from Carolina
Industrial Equipment.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3c
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31,
2012.
DESCRIPTION:
The request is to temporarily close the following streets on
Wednesday, October 31, 2012:
 Portion of Main Street between Lombard Street and
Fayetteville Street from 2 PM to 3:15 PM; and
 Fayetteville Street between Main Street and Second
Street from 3 PM to 4:30 PM.
At its September 17, 2012, Council meeting, the Council
requested this item be placed on the consent agenda.
RELATED GOAL: Financially Responsible Town Government Providing Quality
Service
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
9-17-12
Presentation.
Memorandum.
10-01-12
Approval.
Memorandum.
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The Parks & Recreation Department will hold the annual Halloween Parade on
Wednesday, October 31, 2012. As in years past, the downtown businesses that
agree to participate will pass out candy to the children as they go on parade down
Main Street. The parade will begin on Main and Lombard Streets and will end at
the Town Square.
We are requesting the temporary closure of Main Street between Lombard and
Fayetteville Streets during the event. Main Street will need to be closed at 2 PM
and remain closed until approximately 3:15 PM, once the children successfully
complete the parade to the Town Square. We are requesting that Fayetteville
Street between Main and Second Streets be closed from 3 PM until 4:30 PM, once
the activities end.
The Parks & Recreation Department will be in contact with the Police Department
to help with the temporary street closures and the redirecting of traffic during
this event.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3d
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
PROCLAMATION FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLAYTON
BAND CLASSIC.
DESCRIPTION:
The opening ceremony of the Clayton Band Classic is 3:50
PM, Saturday, October 6, 2012.
The awards ceremony of the Clayton Band Classic is 8:50
PM, Saturday, October 6, 2012, on the football field.
At its September 17, 2012, Council meeting, the Council
requested this item be placed on the consent agenda.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
9-17-12
Presentation.
Proclamation.
10-01-12
Approval.
Proclamation.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
PROCLAMATION
25th ANNIVERSARY CLAYTON BAND CLASSIC
WHEREAS, the Clayton Band Classic is being established with the
purpose of conducting competition among interested high school
marching bands, to increase student interest, to bring out their
musical talents, and to create pride in the local school band; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton Band Boosters will sponsor the 25th Annual
Clayton Band Classic on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Clayton High
School; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton Band Classic promises to provide all band
participants from various high schools a positive and pleasant
experience; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton Band Classic also promises to provide citizens of
the Clayton area community an opportunity to enjoy all the sights,
sounds, and pageantry of watching high school bands perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED by the Honorable Mayor
and Town Council of the Town of Clayton that Saturday, October 6,
2012, is recognized as:
25th ANNUAL CLAYTON BAND CLASSIC DAY
Let it also be proclaimed that all businesses, industries and citizens in
the Clayton area are urged to support the Clayton Band Boosters and the
Clayton Band Classic.
Proclaimed this the 1st day of October 2012.
___________________________
Jody L. McLeod,
Mayor
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3e
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
PROCLAMATION FOR “PUBLIC POWER WEEK – POWER TO
GROW,” OCTOBER 7-13, 2012.
DESCRIPTION:
Public Power Week is slated for the week of October 7-13,
2012, and this year’s theme is “Public Power Week – Power
to Grow”.
At its September 17, 2012, Council meeting, the Council
requested this item be placed on the consent agenda.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
9-17-12
Presentation.
Proclamation.
10-01-12
Approval.
Proclamation.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC POWER WEEK – POWER TO GROW
WHEREAS, the Town of Clayton provides electricity to its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Clayton are consumers and
owners of their public power systems and exercise local control
over utility operations and policies; and
WHEREAS, our employees are neighbors serving neighbors; and
WHEREAS, our electric system is a community asset that contributes to
the well-being of citizens by providing safe and reliable power,
customer service and economic development opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Clayton is one of more than 70 public power
communities serving more than 500,000 residential, commercial,
and industrial customers in North Carolina; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED by the Honorable Mayor and
Town Council of the Town of Clayton, North Carolina that
October 7 through October 13, 2012, be recognized as
“PUBLIC POWER WEEK – POWER TO GROW”
in an effort to promote public power and those who work to
provide the best possible electric service for our citizens.
Duly proclaimed this the 1st day of October 2012, while in regular
session.
_________________________________
Jody L. McLeod,
Mayor
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
3f
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON THE RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE: SKIP BROWDER, TERM EXPIRES 12/31/2015.
DESCRIPTION:
The Clayton Recreation Advisory Committee has two
vacancies – one term expiring 12/31/2012 and one term
expiring 12/31/2013.
During the citizen open recruitment, Mr. Skip Browder
submitted an application.
If the Council finds the candidate acceptable, the request is
for Mr. Browder to be appointed at the next regular meeting
with a term expiring 12/31/2015.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
9-17-12
Presentation.
Application.
10-01-12
Approval.
Application.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
4a
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
PRESENTATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION REQUESTING TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURES FOR THE CLAYTON DOWNTOWN
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012.
DESCRIPTION:
The DDA is requesting the temporary closure of Main Street
between Smith Street and O’Neil Street on Thursday,
November 29, 2012, from 5 PM to 9 PM.
The DDA is also requesting permission to close the following
for the Clayton Downtown Christmas Village & Tree Lighting
Ceremony:
 Town Square Parking Lot from noon to 9 PM
 Horne Square Parking Lot from 6 PM to 9 PM
RELATED GOAL: Think Downtown
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
10-01-12
Presentation.
Memorandum & Map.
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TO:
Town Council, Mayor, Town Manager
FROM:
Richard Rairigh, Chair, CDDA
Bruce Naegelen, Downtown Development Coordinator
DATE:
September 24, 2011
SUBJECT:
Road Closure Request – November 29, 2012
Clayton Downtown Christmas Village & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Vision 2012:
Destination where
people, business and the
arts thrive.
•
Richard Rairigh
President
Debbie Romano
Secretary
Betsy Grannis
Vice Chair
Organization
Debie Austermuehle
Vice Chair
Economic Restructuring
Jessica Creech
Co-Vice Chair
Promotion
Janice Hardison
Co-Vice Chair
Promotion
REQUEST: We would like permission to close the portion of Main Street from Smith Street to
O’Neil Street from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012.
We anticipate placing a flatbed trailer or stage in the center of the parking area at Town
Square the day before the event which will be used as a performance stage. It will be removed
sometime the following day. We anticipate the use of a small flat trailer or stage to be used for
performances at Horne Square, which will be placed on the asphalt.
We would also like permission to close, on November 29, 2012:
 Town Square parking lot from Noon to 9:00 pm
 Horne Square parking lot from 6:00 am – 9:00 pm (alternate parking is available in the
gravel lot behind HomeTowne Realty and DDA will notify all business and property
owners ahead of time).
The purpose of the closure is The Clayton Downtown Christmas Village & Tree Lighting. Last
year’s event was another big hit for downtown attracting more than 4,500 people.
Leslie Hubbard
The DDA’s Promotion Committee, is organizing this event that continues the dance and choral
performances of local students and the Tree Lighting, but also promotes downtown Clayton as a
social and commercial center of Clayton.
Margaret Lee
Vice Chair
Design
Michael Sims
Treasurer
Donna Steele
Ex Officio
Michael Grannis,
Town Council
Bruce Naegelen,
Downtown Development
Coordinator
David DeYoung,
Planning Director
The “Live Christmas Village” will include activities such as: a business open house; dance,
choral and musical performances along Main Street; storefront decorating contest; and a live
nativity. Santa Claus will also be on hand and Mayor McLeod has agreed to be our emcee and
will sing prior to the Tree Lighting at Town Square.
We are working with Town’s Special Events Committee which includes Police, Public Works
and Fire Department officials to continue to provide a safe and positive experience for the
citizens of Clayton.
Promotional and informational signage and banners will be erected to promote the event and
direct attendees.
Thank you for your continued support of downtown Clayton.
Steve Biggs,
Town Manager
• A North Carolina
Main Street
Community
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
6a
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
UPDATE ON THE NAMING OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL
SEGMENT LOCATED IN CLAYTON.
DESCRIPTION:
Currently the Town of Clayton has portions of the Mountainsto-Sea Trail and Sam’s Branch Greenway within our
corporate limits.
Staff is requesting Council direction on naming of these
greenway segments.
For your information: Attached are the policy for the naming
of parks and greenways for the City of Durham and the
resolution for naming facilities within the City of Raleigh.
At the July 16, 2012, Council work session, Council
concurred to keeping the Sam’s Branch trail name as is.
Staff has drafted a proposal for citizen participation and is
seeking Council direction on naming parameters, timeframe,
and acknowledgement for participation.
Citizen submittals were accepted through Wednesday,
September 19, 2012. The compilation will be provided to
Council at its Monday, October 1, 2012, Council meeting.
RELATED GOAL: Expand Leisure Opportunities and Arts Community
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
7-16-12
Discussion.
City of Durham Policy &
City of Raleigh Resolution.
8-06-12
Discussion.
Proposed notices for
“Name the New Trail.”
10-02-12
Discussion.
Compilation for distribution
At the 10/1/2012 meeting.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
6b
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
STATUS UPDATE OF NOISE ORDINANCE.
DESCRIPTION:
At its May 7, 2012, Council meeting, a spreadsheet
comparing noise ordinances was presented to the Town
Council.
The purpose of the discussion is to receive Council
feedback and direction on this item.
At the September 17, 2012, Council meeting, Town Manager
Biggs stated he spoke with personnel at Caterpillar and
requested they obtain noise readings from around Town and
to include Horne Square, neighborhoods, and the vicinity of
Clayton High School in the evening hours.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
5-21-12
Discussion.
Spreadsheet.
6-04-12
Tracking.
None.
7-19-12
Discussion.
8-06-12
Discussion.
8-20-12
Discussion.
9-04-12
Discussion.
9-17-12
Discussion.
10-01-12
Discussion.
N/A.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
7a
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION URGING
RESIDENTS TO OBSERVE A SAFE AND COURTEOUS
HALLOWEEN.
DESCRIPTION:
Attached.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
10-01-12
Approval.
Resolution.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
RESOLUTION URGING RESIDENTS TO OBSERVE
A SAFE AND COURTEOUS HALLOWEEN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Clayton that residents who
desire to participate in traditional Halloween Trick-or-Treating observe certain
safety, courtesy and common sense guidelines to protect participants and
preserve the peace for non-participants. And, be it resolved that the Town
Council suggests the following guidelines:
 That Halloween Trick-or-Treating should take place on the actual Halloween
holiday, Wednesday, October 31, 2012, and should be restricted to children
under the age of 13.
 That all children taking part in Trick-or-Treating should be clothed in safe
costumes, featuring materials that can be seen in the dark by motorists and
masks that do not obstruct the children’s vision.
 That all children or groups of children taking part in Trick-or-Treating should be
accompanied by a responsible older person who can protect the children from
harm.
 That Trick-or-Treating is conducted during reasonable hours, preferably
between early evening and 8:30 p.m.
 That those who choose not to participate in Halloween indicate so to others by
leaving their porch lights off; and, that participants respect the wishes of those
who choose not to participate in Halloween by not visiting homes where porch
lights are off.
 That children Trick-or-Treat in their own neighborhoods, visiting only familiar
homes.
 That parents and/or guardians inspect collected treats carefully before children
eat them.
 That suspicious activities or collected treats that show signs of tampering be
reported immediately to the Clayton Police Department.
 That persons over the age of 12 wanting to participate in Halloween by wearing a
costume should not wear masks.
Duly adopted this 1st day of October 2012, while in regular session.
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Jody L. McLeod
Mayor
____________________________________
Sherry L. Scoggins, MMC
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
8a
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
TOWN MANAGER.
DESCRIPTION:
Quarterly Financial Report.
RELATED GOAL: Administrative
ITEM SUMMARY:
Date:
Action:
Info. Provided:
10-01-12
N/A.
Distribution during Council
Meeting.
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TOWN OF CLAYTON
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA COVER SHEET
Agenda Item:
TITLE:
8c
Meeting Date: 10/01/12
TOWN CLERK
DESCRIPTION:
Calendar of Events:
o Special Council Mtg – Monday, October 1, 2012, from 4:30 PM to 6 PM to
receive Paperless Agenda Training.
o Council Mtg – Monday, October 1, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o Squealin on the Square – Friday, October 5 & Saturday, October 6 @ Town
Square
o Clayton Band Classic (25th Anniversary) – Saturday, October 6, 2012 @
Clayton High School
o Public Power Week – Power to Grow – October 7 – 13, 2012
o Council Mtg – Monday, October 15, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o Board of Adjustment Mtg – Wednesday, October 17, 2012 @ 6 PM
o NCLM Annual Conference hosted in Charlotte – October 21-23, 2012
o Planning Board Mtg – Monday, October 22, 2012 @ 6 PM
o Halloween Parade on Main Street – Wednesday, October 31, 2012; 2 PM to 4
PM
o Council Mtg – Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o ELECTION DAY – Tuesday, November 6, 2012
o Council Mtg – Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o Board of Adjustment Mtg – Wednesday, November 21, 2012 @ 6 PM
o Planning Board Mtg – Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 6 PM
o Clayton Downtown Christmas Village & Tree Lighting Ceremony – Thursday,
November 29, 2012
o 10 Year Anniversary Gala of the Clayton Center – Saturday, December 1,
2012
o Council Mtg – Monday, December 3, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o Clayton Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 8, 2012, 3 PM – 5 PM
o Council Mtg – Monday, December 17, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
o Board of Adjustment Mtg – Wednesday, December 19, 2012 @ 6 PM
o Planning Board Mtg – THURSDAY, December 27, 2012 @ 6 PM
Date:
10-01-12
Action:
N/A.
Info. Provided:
Calendar of Events.
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