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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUTNER TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
The Butner Town Council met at the above-mentioned time and place. All members of the
Council and local news media were notified of the same as well as the purpose of the meeting.
Present were Mayor Terry Turner, Mayor Pro Temp Bill McKellar, Outgoing Council Members Bill
Birdsong, Council Members Michel Branch, Jimmy Gooch, Tom Lane, Vickie Smoak and Council
Member elect Linda Jordon. Also present was Town Attorney Jim Wrenn, Town Manager Tommy
Marrow and Town Clerk Barbara Rote.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order. Clerk Rote called the roll for Council attendance.
Council Member Birdsong gave the prayer followed by the Pledge to the American Flag.
AGENDA APPROVAL & ADDITIONS
COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MPT MCKELLAR, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH
THE ADDITION TO SUPPORT THE MONTHLY MOBILE DMV UNIT IN CREEDMOOR. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE
MOTION CARRIED.
NOVEMBER 7, 2019 MINUTES APPROVED
MEETING MINUTES WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMOAK, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOOCH.
ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
VETERAN’S DAY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Council Member McKellar acknowledge the three Veteran’s Day Essay contest Winners as
follows: First Place – Georgia Cope, Second Place – Carrie Brewer, Third Place – Sean Strang.
All three winners were from Hawley Middle School. Ms. Cope read her essay before Council and
was presented with a Certificate and a Town of Butner lapel pin. Essays were first read during
the November 11, 2019 Veteran’s Day program and all received a cash award.
PUBLIC HEARING –ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REZ-19-03
REZ 19.76 ACRES OFF GATE #1 RD. FROM RMX TO RMF
A Public Hearing was held to consider rezoning 19.76 acres off Gate #1 Rd from Mixed Residential
(RMX) to Multi-Family Residential (RMF) as requested by C3 Design & Engineering. Zoning Map Amendment: REZ-19-03.
Mayor Turner opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Ciriello explained that the Town of Butner received a Map Amendment
Application from C3 Design & Engineering, PLLC on September 20, 2019. The applicant requests
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rezoning approximately 19.76 acres off Gate #1 Road to allow for more dense residential
development. The subject property is currently zoned Mixed Residential (RMX) and specifically identified by Map Number 0865-0472-4735. The applicant requests rezoning the property to
Multi-Family Residential (RMF) in order to develop the property with multi-family housing.
The Town rezoned this property in February 2019 from Rural Residential (RR) to Mixed
Residential (RMX) at the request of the same applicant (C3 Design & Engineering). The RMX
district accommodates moderate density single family and duplex residential development, as well as complementary public and institutional uses in core areas of town. The Multi-Family
Residential (RMF) district is more restrictive but accommodates higher density multi-family
residential development. Permitted uses include multi-family and townhome dwellings,
cemeteries, collocation and equipment improvements on existing telecommunication facilities,
and major and minor utilities. The units per acre would increase from four to six with the rezoning. With limited building space in Butner and close proximity to I-85, high-density
development in this area would work well.
Chad Abbot, C3 Design and Engineering explained in February 2019 rezoning was requested for building a 4-unit per acre single-family home development. However, due to infrastructure costs,
it became cost prohibitive. There is now interest in building apartments on this location, which
requires the rezoning for both multi-family dwellings and higher density development. He
estimated approximately 120 units would be built.
No one else from the public wished to speak.
Mayor Turner closed the public hearing.
ADOPTED CONSISTENCY STATEMENT – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REZ-19-03
REZ 19.76 ACRES OFF GATE #1 RD. FROM RMX TO RMF
COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MPT MCKELLAR, TO ADOPT A CONSISTENCY STATEMENT RELATIVE
TO THE 2020 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, SMALL SCALE ZONING ANALYSIS, AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOR REZ-19-
03 TO REZONE 19.76 AC OFF GATE #1 RD FROM RMX TO RMF. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Statement of Consistency for REZ-19-03
Butner Town Council
Written Plan Consistency Statement: The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Butner 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, adopted by the Town in August 2009, which recommends residential uses in this area. The Plan and accompanying Future Land Use Map designate residential areas as those that “primarily encompass existing residential areas, areas immediately adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods, and those areas where strong residential growth patterns are emerging.” The proposed rezoning is reasonable and in the public interest. Given the growth constraints faced by the Town and the proximity of the subject property to Interstate 85, allowing more dense development closer to Falls Lake may be appropriate. Also, rezoning these properties to allow for higher density residential uses will add character and diversity to this area of the Town’s housing opportunities.
Small-Scale Rezoning (Spot-Zoning) Analysis: The overall size of the area requested to be rezoned is small,
but similar residential development and uses exist in the surrounding area, as well as more intense non-residential uses.
APPROVED – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT REZ-19-03
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REZ 19.76 ACRES OFF GATE #1 RD. FROM RMX TO RMF
PD Ciriello presented for consideration REZ-19-03 to rezone 19.76 acres off Gate #1 Rd. from
Mixed Residential (RMX) to Multi-Family Residential (RMF). Seven Zoning Map Amendment
Standards were considered. With its close proximity to the interstate and the limited amount of
buildable land available in Butner, allowing more dense development closer to Falls Lake may be appropriate. Therefore, the Ordinance Administrator recommended approval of this request.
The Planning Board considered this application at its meeting on November 14, 2019 and
recommended approval. Statutory requirements have been met in order to proceed.
COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANCH, TO APPROVE ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT, REZ-19-03 TO REZONE 19.76 AC OFF GATE #1 RD FROM RMX TO RMF. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
OCTOBER 2019 FINANCE REPORT
Finance Director Hiscocks presented the October 2019 Financial Report as summarized below.
Ad Valorem, Sales Tax and Solid Waste collections are up from last year at this time. DHHS is
behind by $267,000. Most of the payment should be made soon. DHHS is still missing paper
work from ADAC, so that will be delayed a little longer. The annual Wynngate assessment have
been mailed with a due date of December 31. From last year, six are in foreclosure and two are
in the process. Twelve assessments are behind on payment.
COUNCIL MEMBER BRANCH MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOOCH, TO ACCEPT THE OCTOBER 2019
FINANCIAL REPORT AS PRESENTED. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
SEPTEMBER 2019 Financial Report
33% of FY Complete
General Fund
Stormwater Fund
REVENUES
YTD
$ 2,673,540
$ 263,429
YTD Percent of Budget
39.41%
53.88%
EXPENSES
YTD
Budget
$ 2,315,922
$ 6,784,383
$ 96,980
$ 488,891
YTD Percent of Budget
34.14%
19.84%
August 2019 Total Cash & Investments Town-Wide – All Funds
General Fund
$8,058,481
Other Funds
$1,167,567 Total
$9,226,048
ACCEPTED NOVEMBER 5, 2019 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
MPT MCKELLAR MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMOAK, TO ACCEPT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2019 OFFICIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS FROM THE GRANVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor (2-yr. term) Votes
Terry Turner (elected) 369
Vicky Hicks Daniels 240
Write-In 6
Council Member (4-yr. term) Votes
Linda Jordon 463
Bill McKellar 462
Vickie Smoak 434
Write-In 28
PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER BIRDSONG
Mayor Turner presented Council Member Bill Birdsong with a statue for his service as Council
Member. Among his years as a public servant, he was recognized as the first Council Member
east of I-85, his well-informed SGWASA updates, a champion for the community and his dry
sense of humor. He served on Butner Town Council from 2015-2019. He also served as the
Town’s representative on the SGWASA Board from 2017 to present.
Council Member Birdsong was honored to serve the community in his various capacities, noting
that he has enjoyed serving the citizens of Butner as Council Member and serving on the
SGWASA Board. His interest began when he was Leadership Granville participant. He
encouraged residents who are interested in serving on Council to “step up”, noting, “this is the
Town to do it in”.
MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE
MPT MCKELLAR MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANCH, TO ADJOURN SINE DIE. ALL VOTES WERE IN
THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED SINE DIE BY MAYOR TURNER.
RECESS
The Council took a 20-minute recess.
MAYOR ELECT AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT TAKE OATH OF OFFICE
N.C.G.S. 160A-68
Council Member Lane called the meeting to order for the purpose of administering the oaths of office to the newly elected officials.
Council Member Lane recognized Granville County Clerk of Court, Yancey Washington to
conduct the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Elect Terry Turner.
Clerk of Court Yancey recognized Mayor Elect Turner. Mayor Elect Turner subscribed and swore to the oath of the elected office according to the North Carolina Constitution, Article VI, Section
7. Mayor Turner’s grandchildren Sadie and Jonah held the family bible.
Clerk of Court Yancey recognized Council Member Elect Linda Jordon. Council Member Elect
Jordon subscribed and swore to the oath of the elected office according to the North Carolina Constitution, Article VI, Section 7. Clerk Rote held the Bible for her.
Clerk of Court Yancey recognized Council Member Elect Bill McKellar. Council Member Elect
McKellar subscribed and swore to the oath of the elected office according to the North Carolina
Constitution, Article VI, Section 7. Council Member McKellar’s wife Edie and granddaughter
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Megan stood with him.
Clerk of Court Yancey recognized Council Member Elect Vickie Smoak. Council Member Elect
Smoak subscribed and swore to the oath of the elected office according to the North Carolina
Constitution, Article VI, Section 7. Council Member Smoak’s husband Edgar stood with her.
CALL TO ORDER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order to conduct new business.
BILL MCKELLAR ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
According to N.C.G.S. 160A-70, Council must elect a Mayor Pro Tempore from among its
members at the organizational meeting. Mayor Turner opened the floor for nominations.
Council Member Lane nominated Council Member Bill McKellar to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council Member Smoak seconded the nomination.
No other nominations were made. Mayor Turner closed the floor for nominations.
With all members present voting, Council Member McKellar was elected to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore by unanimous vote.
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE MCKELLAR ADMINISTERED OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Turner recognized Council Member McKellar for swearing in. Granville County Clerk of Court Yancey Washington administered the Oath of Office of Mayor Pro Tempore to Council
Member McKellar. Mayor Pro Tempore elect McKellar subscribed and swore to the oath of office
according to the North Carolina Constitution, Article VI, Section 7.
COUNCIL MEMBER LANE APPOINTED - KERR-TAR COG BOARD
One member of Council serves on the Kerr-Tar COG Board for a 2-year term.
Mayor Turner opened the floor for nominations.
MPT McKellar nominated Council Member Lane to the Kerr-Tar COG Board. Council Member Smoak seconded the nomination.
No other nominations were made. Mayor Turner closed the floor for nominations.
With all members present voting, Council Member Lane was elected to the Kerr-Tar COG Board
for a two-year term by unanimous vote.
APPROVED BUDGET AMENDMENT 004-2020 – INSURANCE PROCEEDS BPS VEHICLE
FD Hiscocks presented for consideration Budget Amendment 004-2020 to appropriate insurance
proceeds received related to accidents, and increase Butner Public Safety (BPS) vehicle repairs
and maintenance budget line item. So far this year, the Town has received $14,990 from our
insurance carrier related to vehicle accidents. This budget amendment will appropriate that revenue and increase the budget line item for vehicle repairs and maintenance in the BPS budget
for FY 19-20.
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COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOOCH, TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
0004-2020 APPROPRIATING INSURANCE PROCEEDS RECEIVED RELATED TO ACCIDENTS, AND INCREASING BPS VEHICLE
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET LINE ITEM. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
TOWN OF BUTNER
BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
___004____ - 2020
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Butner, North Carolina, that the following amendment be
made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020:
Section 1. To amend the General Fund, the appropriations are to be changed as follows:
Account No. Decrease Increase
10-4310-5353 Repairs – vehicles $ 0 $ 14,990
$ 0 $ 14,990
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This will result in a net increase of $14,990 in the appropriations of the General Fund. To provide additional revenue
for the above, the following revenue will be increased. (Insurance proceeds received for vehicle accidents)
Account No. Decrease Increase
10-0000-3830.04 Insurance proceeds $ 0 $ 14,990
$ 0 $ 14,990
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Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Town Clerk, and to the Budget Officer
and the Finance Officer for their direction.
Adopted this 5th day of December, 2019
APPROVED BUDGET AMENDMENT 005-2020 – WILLIAM L STARK & CO PREPARE CAFR
FD Hiscocks presented for consideration Budget Amendment 005-2020 to appropriate $2,870
for Preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and submission of the
report to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Program.
The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Program (CAFR Program) to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the
minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles. The comprehensive annual financial reports support the spirit of transparency and recognizes individual governments that
succeed in achieving that goal. The goal of the program is not to assess the financial health of
participating governments, but rather to ensure that users of their financial statements have
the information they need to do so themselves.
In the past, the Town of Butner has only presented in the annual financial statements the minimum information required by generally accepted accounting principles. Taking into
consideration the anticipated future growth and potential public/private partnerships for the
Gateway and the Umstead property, the Finance Director feels it would be beneficial to the Town
to prepare a CAFR to provide additional statistical information as well as ten-year comparative
information that is consolidated and user friendly.
The Finance Director has compiled the ten years of required data and William L. Stark and
Company will combine that information with the annual financial statements to product the
CAFR. The cost for William L. Stark and Company to produce the CAFR is $1,950. If we choose
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to submit the CAFR to be considered for the Certificate of Excellence award, the application fee
is $920.
COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANCH, TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT
005-2020, APPROPRIATING $2,870 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR WILLIAM STARK & CO. TO PREPARE A CAFR AND
TO SUBMIT THE REPORT FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
TOWN OF BUTNER
BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
___005____ - 2020
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Butner, North Carolina, that the following amendment be
made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020:
Section 1. To amend the General Fund, the appropriations are to be changed as follows:
Account No. Decrease Increase
10-4110-5191 Accounting services $ 0 $ 1,950
10-4130-5261 Dues and subscriptions 0 920
$ 0 $ 2,870
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This will result in a net increase of $2,870 in the appropriations of the General Fund. To provide additional revenue
for the above, the following revenue will be increased. There is sufficient available Fund Balance for this
appropriation. (CAFR preparation and submission for certificate of excellence award)
Account No. Decrease Increase
10-0000-3991 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 0 $ 2,870
$ 0 $ 2,870
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Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Town Clerk, and to the Budget Officer
and the Finance Officer for their direction.
Adopted this 5th day of December 2019.
BUTNER SUPPORTS CREEDMOOR RESOLUTION REQUESTING NCDMV TO MAINTAIN
MONTHLY MOBILE UNIT
Mayor Turner presented for consideration supporting the City of Creedmoor’s Resolution Requesting the NC Department of Motor Vehicles Maintain Monthly Mobile DMV Hours in the City of Creedmoor.
The City of Creedmoor was recently notified by the NCDMV that their monthly mobile unit
hours will be reduced to twice annually. The mobile unit provides a vital service to our area.
The schedule change not only impacts Creedmoor residents, but also residents in Butner and southern Granville County. The City of Creedmoor has asked that we support their resolution.
A letter of support will be sent to Creedmoor to be include with their documentation to DMV
MPT MCKELLAR MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMOAK, TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF CREEDMOOR’S
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NC DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTAIN MONTHLY MOBILE DMV HOURS IN THE CITY
OF CREEDMOOR. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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TOWN MANAGER REPORT
In addition to his written report, TM Marrow noted that the 701 Building is finishing the punch
list. An open house should be scheduled by the end of the year. January’s agenda may include
budget amendment to fix the BPS underground leaking roof, a new security camera system for
Town Hall and updated equipment in the Council Room and Camp Butner Room. The location of the leak at BPS is still being identified through an irrigation process. Prices are being received
on new HD video cameras, the current video cameras are not clear. A new projector and HDMI
wiring in the Council Room will upgrade presentations and correct an audio problem. Resolution
to audio problems in the Camp Butner Room are still being investigated.
Staff will look into correction a volume issue with the podium microphone.
1. Attended National Night Out held at the BAP. Great turnout! Job well done.
2. Invited Anita Thomasson and her guest from Honduras to be our guest speaker at the Oxford Rotary Club
meeting. Gave me a chance to introduce Anita and brag about her a little.
3. Attended the Industrial expansion ceremony at Firstmark Aerospace on October 4, 2019. This expansion
will create approximately 120 new jobs.
4. Met with Architect to prepare a punch list for the 701 building renovation. The building renovation is
complete. The punch list is near completion. Building should receive the Certificate of Occupation (CO)
within a week or so.
5. Met with a local industry who is looking at possible expansion/new location here in Butner.
6. The VLC project is moving very well. All the sub-contractors are busy installing PM&E as well as paving
and finish grading. They are about three weeks behind schedule.
7. Attended monthly Managers’ meeting in Oxford.
8. Attended monthly COG meeting. John Turner, CEO of Veterans Life Center was the guest speaker. He
gave the Town numerous compliments about being the grant recipient for VLC building.
9. Attended the Stormwater Utility meeting to receive updates on the Falls Lake rules, etc.
10. Participated in the bid opening for the FEMA Debris Monitoring RFP.
PLANNING, PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT
In addition to his written report PD Ciriello noted that he is working with UNRBA on an
alternative implementation of the Falls Lake Rules. He will be meeting with the DCHC (Durham,
Chapel Hill, Carrboro) MPO. Due to our location, we share many of the same concerns and
interests.
PLANNING SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2019
Staff completed the re-inspections for the new ROW ordinance. Property owners and tenants will be sent a final letter informing them of the specific violation. Public Works Staff will be responsible for the removal or relocation of the violations beginning after Thanksgiving.
Staff attended the Kerr-Tar COG meeting on Thursday, November 21 for the purpose of learning more about the upcoming census. Staff will be helping to spread the word. o Census jobs are available and people are encouraged to apply now. The pay rate for Granville
County is $17.50 per hour.
The annual Community Campfire was held on Saturday, November 2 at Lake Holt. Staff thanks the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for its assistance with this event.
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The outdoor adult fitness equipment was installed at Lake Holt November 21-22. There is tape around the equipment until the town is able to get the required surfacing (mulch).
Staff attended a meeting with NC GameOn Sports, Granville County TDA, Economic Development and recreation staff from the County and Oxford on Tuesday, November 5. The purpose of the meeting was for NC GameOn Sports to confirm its commitment to our area and to the use of our parks in the coming year(s).
Staff has arranged with Clean Water Education Partnership (CWEP) guest speakers in December and January for environmental classes at Falls Lake Academy, South Granville Middle School, and Butner-Stem Elementary.
Staff attended the Route 50 (not NC Route 50) Technology in Government Conference, which convened technology leaders from state and local government to learn about common technology challenges and practical insights for implementing new technologies.
Staff met with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to learn about technical assistance for EPA grants and brownfield clean-up.
Two New Business permits were issued this month for the new El Rio, to be located at the old Bob’s BBQ location, and a new Italian restaurant for the now vacant Pizza Mia location.
ACTIVE SITE PLANS November Change from
Previous Month
Site Plans 4 +2
Subdivisions - Residential 0 0
Subdivisions - Other 0 0
Rezonings 0 -1
PERMITS
Residential 1 -5
Commercial 3 0
Accessory 2 0
Other 0 0
EST. CONSTRUCTION VALUE $1,037,820 $382,070
CODE ENFORCEMENT
New 2 -3
Total Open 6 0
Extension Given 1 -1
Non-responsive 1 +1
Gained Compliance 1 -2
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
In addition to his written report, Chief Champion reminded people to remove delivered packages
from their porches to prevent theft.
FIRE SERVICES
Notable Fire Calls and Services since last meeting
Fire Incidents November 2019
October 29-November 22
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Fire Alarm Activations 12
Motor Vehicle Collisions 9
Cancelled/False Call 8
Grass/Brush Fire 2
Smoke Removal 2
Electrical/Wiring Problems 2
Trash Fire 1
Total Number of Incidents 36
Notable Fire Incidents
Extrication of 2 patients from vehicle on I85 South. LifeFlight also called.
POLICE SERVICES
911 Hang Up Calls - 25
Animal Complaints - 5
Arrest - 40
B & E Structures - 2
B & E Motor Vehicles - 5
Communicating Threats - 2
Disturbances - 16
DWI - 5
EMS Calls - 5
Juvenile Complaints - 2
Larcenies - 8
Larceny of Motor Vehicles 1
Traffic Stops - 289
Citations issued - 108
Traffic Check Points- 9
Vehicle Crashes”10-50’s” - 18
Ride Along - 1
Robbery - 0
Property Checks- 641
Operations Reports Code#5- 304
Calls Resolved without Reports- 1108
Community Watch Meeting: The December Community Watch meeting will be December 12th at 6:00 pm in the
Camp Butner Room at Town Hall.
Traffic Enforcement Campaign
With the upcoming holidays and events happening around town, Butner Public Safety is aggressively enforcing
traffic violations. Our patrol units are focusing in high traffic areas, school zones and high pedestrian areas in an
effort to slow driver’s down and have them pay more attention to driving. There have been 217 crash reports taken
by BPS so far this year. This does not include incidents on I85 in which we only respond to for fire & rescue support
or incidents where the drivers agree to handle it between themselves.
MAYOR’S REPORT – NOVEMBER 2019
Mayor Turner presented the following report.
I attended a meeting with the SGWASA Director Schroyer, the Town Manager and Planner.
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I enjoyed the Veteran’s Breakfast, with Mike Turner as the keynote speaker.
I participated in the Granville County Veteran Day parade.
Once again, I was happy to be part of the Town’s Veteran Day ceremony. It was a huge success, with
a large crowd and excellent job from all the participants.
I swore-in Lieutenant Johnnie Long. He was promoted from BPS Sergeant. It is always good to
promote from within.
I was very glad to play a role in returning WWII veteran John E. Early’s dog tags for his 94th birthday.
A special thanks to Mike Mercier and Dallas Champion for making this happen.
I attended the Granville County’s Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving breakfast, with an enjoyable
meal, fellowship, and special recognitions.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council complimented their newly elected and re-elected members and looked forward to
working together as a cohesive Board. They wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
MPT McKellar announced that UNRBA would hold a joint elected officials – Kerr Tar COG meeting
in February at the Granville County Civic Center. He will provide additional information.
Council Member Smoak looks forward to serving a second term, thanked all those involved in
decorating Butner and Gazebo Park. The new Hwy 56 decorations look nice.
Council Member Lane noted the publicity received from the article about the returned dog tags
to the WWII veteran. It started with the BC News and was publicized in the Durham, Raleigh,
Charlotte and Greensboro papers. Interest in the Museum has also increased.
Council Member Jordon was pleased to return and looks forward to serving on Council.
Council Member Gooch reported that SGWASA cancelled their December meeting. Other than
construction bids being received on the WTP, there was nothing to report.
Council Member Branch reminded the public of Pictures with Santa & Christmas in the Park on
December 6, and the Christmas Parade on December 7.
ADJOURNMENT
WITH THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 P.M., COUNCIL MEMBER LANE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SMOAK, TO ADJOURN. ALL VOTES WERE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Minutes prepared by
Barbara J. Rote, CMC, NCCMC Town Clerk
ATTEST:
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Terry Turner, Mayor
