Hamlet City Council adopts annexation ordinance, approves water-sewer resolution and tables depot rental
December 15, 2024 | Hamlet City, Richmond County, North Carolina
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The Hamlet City Council on Aug. 13 adopted an ordinance to voluntarily annex the property at 462 Lewis Bridal Boulevard and approved a resolution supporting the Hamlet water and sewer project.
Heather Hawkes, the city clerk, read a certification of the annexation petition to the council: "I, Heather Hawkes, city clerk, do hereby certify that I have investigated the petition attached hereto and have found as a fact that said petition is signed by all owners ... in accordance in accordance with general statute 168 58.1"; the council then closed the public hearing and a motion to adopt ordinance 2024-04 was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Later in the meeting the council moved and adopted resolution 2024-05 supporting the Hamlet Water and Sewer Project; the motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
On the depot office-space item the city manager presented rental-comparable data and recommended a $6.50 package rate for the two adjoining offices under discussion. Council members debated whether to set a per-square-foot rate, whether to offer an across-the-board discount for second-space renters, and the risk of creating a precedent by discounting one tenant. Because members requested additional data, a motion to table the depot rental item until the September meeting passed.
Votes at a glance:
Ordinance 2024-04 (voluntary annexation of 462 Lewis Bridal Boulevard) — Motion to adopt made by Council member (S3), second recorded; outcome: adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Resolution 2024-05 (Hamlet water and sewer project) — Motion to adopt made by Council member (S5); outcome: adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Depot office rental — Motion to table made by Council member (S4); outcome: tabled to September for additional information.
City manager's report and other business: The city manager briefed council on storm impacts that temporarily knocked out some automation at the water and wastewater plants; staff operated manual processes while repairs proceeded and the manager stated that water is currently safe to drink. Council also discussed pursuing grant funding (named in meeting as the Cole Foundation) for a $150,000-plus lighting upgrade at Hamlet Memorial Park and asked the manager to bring a proposal to a future meeting.
The meeting concluded with a motion and vote to enter closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters.
Heather Hawkes, the city clerk, read a certification of the annexation petition to the council: "I, Heather Hawkes, city clerk, do hereby certify that I have investigated the petition attached hereto and have found as a fact that said petition is signed by all owners ... in accordance in accordance with general statute 168 58.1"; the council then closed the public hearing and a motion to adopt ordinance 2024-04 was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Later in the meeting the council moved and adopted resolution 2024-05 supporting the Hamlet Water and Sewer Project; the motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
On the depot office-space item the city manager presented rental-comparable data and recommended a $6.50 package rate for the two adjoining offices under discussion. Council members debated whether to set a per-square-foot rate, whether to offer an across-the-board discount for second-space renters, and the risk of creating a precedent by discounting one tenant. Because members requested additional data, a motion to table the depot rental item until the September meeting passed.
Votes at a glance:
Ordinance 2024-04 (voluntary annexation of 462 Lewis Bridal Boulevard) — Motion to adopt made by Council member (S3), second recorded; outcome: adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Resolution 2024-05 (Hamlet water and sewer project) — Motion to adopt made by Council member (S5); outcome: adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Depot office rental — Motion to table made by Council member (S4); outcome: tabled to September for additional information.
City manager's report and other business: The city manager briefed council on storm impacts that temporarily knocked out some automation at the water and wastewater plants; staff operated manual processes while repairs proceeded and the manager stated that water is currently safe to drink. Council also discussed pursuing grant funding (named in meeting as the Cole Foundation) for a $150,000-plus lighting upgrade at Hamlet Memorial Park and asked the manager to bring a proposal to a future meeting.
The meeting concluded with a motion and vote to enter closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters.
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