November Town Meeting 11/15/2022 06:00 PM Ruth Town Hall

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ADOPTION

GUEST SPEAKERS

COMMUNITY FORUM

APPROVAL OF LAST MEETING’S MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

• 1.BRWA board seat

  Board needs to revisit the BRWA seat appointment. 

• 2.David's proposal for Parking Signage at the Trailhead

  Proposal for signage at trail parking: this or similar language for signage: "Public parking for trail usage. See kiosk for trail usage regulations. Vehicle maintenance and camping prohibited. No littering or overnight parking. Observe ADA parking spaces. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed at owners expense. Not responsible for damage to vehicles using parking area. For concerns or to report an issue call:828-287-7943."

  David also shares currently there is no handicapped sign painted on the handicapped space, just a metal sign denoting the space. According to NCGS 160A-301 specifically (b), 160A-302 and 160A-303,the Town has the authority to regulate public and street parking and can make regulations providing for the removal of vehicles. Towing enforcement is allowed under NCGS 20-219.10.

• 3.Insurance update for accident to trail feature.

  Amie wants to update the board to her findings thus far. The accident report has also been attached for the board's review. 

• 4.Tax waste records versus Republics

  The report is attached, Amie will review with the board where we are at this time. 

• 5.Office door/lock update

  Amie will update the board of the status of this project. 

• 6.Light switch update

  Amie will update the board regarding the updated light switches. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• 7.Christmas season updates

  Amie will update the board on all Christmas details. 

• 8.Financial Reports review

  Financial reports have been sent prior to this meeting; highlights will be reviewed; if any action is necessary it will be discussed. 

NEW BUSINESS

• 9.Depreciate defective Town Hall Furnishing

  Discard and fully depreciate defective Keurig. 

• 10.Electric Charging Station for the Trailhead

  David would like to discuss an Electric Charging Station for the Trailhead.

• 11.Citizen called for assistance yesterday. 

  Amie will apprise the board on the need for assistance call received yesterday. 

• 12.Mayors/Managers meeting prep updates

  Amie will inform the board all preparations made for Thursday's Mayor Managers meeting at the Town Hall. 

• 13.Otter artificial intelligence software

  David referred Amie to a software capable of recording and transcribing. Amie has investigate, received a quote, and would like to recommend this software. It will improve accuracy and efficiency. The annual cost would be $240.00 per year ($20.00 per month; a savings of 33% if billed annually.) The link to the software has been included below. 

   https://otter.ai

ADJOURNMENT