St. Helena Council Minutes

April 18, 2024

Attending the meeting were Mayor Robert Barnhill, Town Clerk Mary D. Bakan,

Councilman Neil Benton, Planner Stephanie Moore, Building Inspector Louis T. Hesse, Councilman Gerald Velie, Attorney Robert Corbett, and Councilman Carey Childress. Absent was Councilwoman Judy Katalinic.

Meeting started at 6:30 p.m.

On motion by Neil Benton, and seconded by Gerald Velie, the minutes of March 21, 2024 were approved unanimously.

Stephanie Moore passed out agenda item, text amendment to Charter 3, Section 3.4 (D) that was brought back to the planning board. This is the new recommended proposal. Neil Benton asked the division of five parcels. A public hearing on the proposal was set for May 16, 2024.

On motion by Cary Childress, and seconded by Neil Benton, the March 2024 financial report was approved unanimously.

Neil Benton brought up quotes for the new septic tank. Adam Lanier (53 Septic Service) quote was for $21,500. The other businesses never responded back. On motion by Neil Benton, and seconded by Carey Childress, it was unanimously approved to get more quotes.

Neil Benton brought up the sign to replace the sign in front of the building.

William Hunter arrived at 7:00 p.m. due to work delay with a collapsed road.

On motion by Gerald Velie, and seconded by Neil Benton, the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. Meeting ended at 7:15 p.m.

Minutes were taken by Carey Childress.