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CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD
December 10, 2007
7:00 PM, Town Barn
Present: Mayor Tom Stevens, Commissioners Evelyn Lloyd, Frances Dancy, Brian Lowen,
Michael Gering, and L. Eric Hallman
Staff Present: Town Manager Eric Peterson, Assistant Town Manager Nicole Ard, Town
Clerk/Director of Administration & Human Resources Donna F. Armbrister, Planning Director
Margaret Hauth, Town Engineer/Utilities Director Kenny Keel, Finance Director Greg Siler,
Police Chief Clarence Birkhead, Budget Analyst Emily Bradford, and Town Attorney Bob
Hornik.
11.CLOSED SESSION
Heard out of order:
Item C heard first
A.Closed Session as authorized by North Carolina General Statute Section 143-318.11 (3)
to meet with Town Attorney regarding potential Litigation arising from delinquent Food
and Beverage Tax Payments and failure to file Food and Beverage Tax Reports
Finance Director Greg Siler addressed the Board to seek direction regarding the Blue Bayou
being 3 months behind with Food and Beverage Tax Payments and Reports. Town Attorney
Hornik has already sent them letters. This entity is a repeat offender for this violation. The last
time they were in violation, they asked for some forgiveness in the taxes which was not given.
Board discussed giving the business a time frame of Tuesday, December 18th and if they taxes
are not paid and reports filed by that time, they will file an injunction to close their business. An
Activity History for the Blue Bayou is attached and hereby made a part of these official Minutes.
B.Closed Session as authorized by North Carolina General Statute Section 143-318.11 (5)
regarding Property Acquisition (Riverwalk)
Planning Director Margaret Hauth informed the Board that we have received an appraisal on the
Faribault property. She is further investigating the appraisal because it is in an unusual format.
A copy of the Appraisal by Douglas Winner is attached and made a part of these official
Minutes. She also stated that it may be in the Town’s best interest to have a peer review done of
this appraisal or obtain a second appraisal. Mayor Stevens suggested having both done. The
Board discussed obtaining a second appraisal as soon as possible.
C.Closed Session as authorized by North Carolina General Statute Section 143-318.11 (5)
regarding Property Acquisition (Potential Economic Development)
George Horton introduced the Item.
Jim Parker described the Lunsford property details. The asking price for the building and land is
$395,000. There is currently a for sale sign in the window. After talking with the Lunsford’s
they have indicated they would sell the property for $150,000. Parker gave the Board a range of
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property values for their consideration. Hauth stated that the State has reports that indicate that
there were no environmental issues with the existing gas tanks. A copy of the asking price ad tax
values of each property is attached and made part of these official Minutes. Horton suggested
doing the transaction in two phases with contingencies.
The Board discussed moving ahead with obtaining an appraisal for all three properties.
Added Item C.1 Economic Development
Commissioner Gering discussed with the Board the Town obtaining the Collin’s ball field
Property (12 acres) for municipal purposes. Town Manager Peterson stated that this could be
purchased with installment financing for 30 years and make it more affordable. The Board
decided to wait until American Asset makes a decision on their plan before making any inquiries.
D.Closed Session as authorized by North Carolina General Statute Section 143-318.11 (3)
to meet with Town Attorney regarding current Litigation Robins v. Town of
Hillsborough (Asphalt Plant)
Town Attorney Bob Hornik reported that he heard from Robbins Attorney yesterday and is in the
process of setting up a meeting with the attorneys involved, the league, and staff to come up with
another settlement amount without additional funds to come from the Town.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Lowen, seconded by Commissioner Gering, the Board moved
to return to Open Session by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna F. Armbrister, MMC
Town Clerk
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