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STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
MS4 PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small M54 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Laurel Park
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
c.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91 — 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Henderson
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
2.88
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
2271
Seasonal (if available)
124 (estimated)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
1 % Average Annually Between 1998 - 2008
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes X No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
2.88
b.
River Basin(s)
French Broad
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
Five (5)
d.
Estimated percenta a of jurisdictional
area containing the following four land use activities:
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Residential
52 %
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Commercial
7 %
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Industrial
096
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Open Space
41 96
Tota 1 =
100%
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
attached application report?
❑ Yes X No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes X No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
X Yes ❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
X Yes ❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes X No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
❑ Yes X No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit
❑ Yes X No
with another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the entity:
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
rm ittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a.
Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
X Yes ❑ No
b.
If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
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Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department
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Element they will implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
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Contact Person
Tim Garren
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Contact Address
P. 0. Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
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Name of Entity
Henderson County Emergency Management / 911
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Element they will implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
•
Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
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Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
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Name of Entity
Henderson County Erosion Control Division
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Element they will implement
Erosion and sediment Program for construction (+1 acre)
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Contact Person
Natalie J. Berry
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Contact Address
240 2 nd Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Contact Telephone Number
[phone] ext. 1023
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Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation - Division 14
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Element they will implement
US 64W and State Road Maintenance
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Contact Person
Mark Gibbs
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Contact Address
4142 Haywood Road, Horseshoe, NC 28742
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Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
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Name of Entity
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
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Element they will implement
Well, Septic, and wastewater treatment systems inspections
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Contact Person
Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
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Contact Address
1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100
Hendersonville NC 28792
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Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
c.
Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
X Yes ❑ No Valley Hill Fire Department
X Yes ❑ No Henderson County Emergency Management
X Yes ❑ No Henderson County Erosion Control Division
❑ Yes X No NC DOT - Division 14
❑ Yes X No Henderson County Environment Health Dept
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)
The signing official may delegate permit implementation authority to an appropriate staff member. This
o delegation must name a specific person and position and include documentation of the delegation action
through board action.
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a. Name of person to which permit authority
James W, Ball, Jr.
has been delegated
b. Title/position of person above
Town Manager
c. Documentation of board action delegating permit authority to this person/position must be
provided in the attached application report.
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designer) to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. lam aware that there are significant penalties far submitting false information,
inducting the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations
Signature
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Name
Henry . Joh n
Title
Mayor -
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Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
PO Box
City
Laurel Park
State
NC
Zip
28739-0910
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-Mail
[e-mail]
VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
James W. Ball, Jr.
b.
Title
Town Manager
c.
Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
d.
PO Box
e.
City
Laurel Park
f.
State
NC
g.
Zip
28739-0910
h.
Telephone Number
[phone]
i.
Fax Number
[phone]
j.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
N/A
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
N/A
Permit Number
d.
Prevention of Significant
N/A
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
f.
National Emission Standards for
N/A
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
N/A
Marine Protection Research and
Sanctuaries Act
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h. Dredge or fill permits under N/A
section 404 of CWA
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. Population Served
1.2. Growth Rate
1.3. Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas
1.4. MS4 Conveyance System
1.5. Land Use Composition Estimates
1.6. Estimate Methodology
1.7. TMDL Identification
O2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. Local Programs
3.2. State programs
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1. Responsible Party Contact List
4.2. Organizational Chart
4.3. Signing Official
4.4. Duly Authorized Representative
5. Co -Permitting Information (if applicable)
5.1. Co-Permittees
5.2. Legal Agreements
5.3. Responsible Parties
6. Reliance on Other Government Entity
6.1. Name of Entity
6.2. Measure Implemented
6.3. Contact Information
6.4. Legal Agreements
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7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
7.1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
Is 7.2. Public Involvement and Participation
7.3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
7.4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
7.5. Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
7.6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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A Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
small MUNICIPAL separate storm sewer system
NPDES STORMWATER Management Program Report
Narrative Application Supplement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1.
POPULATION SERVED
1.2.
GROWTH RATE
1.3.
JURISDICTIONAL AND MS4 SERVICE AREAS
1.4.
MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
1.5,
LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES
1.6.
TMDL IDENTIFICATION
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. LOCAL PROGRAMS
3.2. STATE PROGRAMS
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST
4.2.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
4.3.
SIGNING OFFICIAL
4.4.
DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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5.1.
CO-PERMITTEES
5.2.
LEGAL AGREEMENTS
5.3.
RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. NAME OF ENTITY
6.2. MEASURE IMPLEMENTED
6.3. CONTACT INFORMATION
6.4. LEGAL AGREEMENTS
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7.1. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS 12
7.2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION 13
7.3, ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 15
7.4. CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL 16
7.5. POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 17
7.6. POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 20
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O 1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION.
1.1 Population Served:
2027 (2000 Census)
• Permanent: 2271 as of July 1, 2008
• Basis of Population statistic: 2000 Census has Laurel Park's population as 2027.
The NC Office of State Planning estimates that Laurel Park's population as of July
1, 2008 is 2271.
• Seasonal: Census 2000 Iisted Laurel Park with a seasonal population of 124. Laurel
Park has several out of statchn state residents with second homes in Laurel Park.
1.2 Growth Rate:
July 1, 1998 = 2064
2000 Census = 2027
July 1, 2008 = 227I
10 year population difference = 207
207/2064 = 10 % as ten year growth rate
10.0% / 10 = 1 % per year
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:
OJurisdictional Area Total: 2.88 square miles
MS4 Service Area: 2.61 square miles (removes DOT maintained road area)
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
The Town of Laurel Park's storm sewer system is mainly open drainage ways with a
minimal amount°of curb and gutter on local, state, and private roads. The Town maintains
most roads within the community and the roadways drain into receiving wooded areas
and/or streams directly.
The State DOT maintains systems along the State Roads, which in Laurel Park includes
a section of US 64W and several arterial roads. (Laurel Park's State Powell Bill Map, July
1, 2009):
There are private drives and small roadways that are both paved and unpaved that
connect to Town and State roads and are maintained by owners. Most use open ditches.
Town maintenance includes leaf pickup, garbage pickup, brush removal, street
sweeping, and storm -drain clearance. Public Works staff routinely cleans out roadway and
driveway culverts and storm drains as needed. Laurel Park's Public Works Department
currently maintains 8 full time employees.
Town, state, and private systems channel water into ditches that flow into un-named
tributaries leading into Shaw Creek, Wash Creek (Rainbow Lake, Temple Terrace Lake),
Tonys Creek, North Fork Willow Creek, or Finley Creek. Several other un-named blue -line
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streams indicated on the USGS Topographical Survey may hold or carry water into these
creeks during periods of rain, but are usually dry.
1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:
• Residential
52
• Commercial
7
• Industrial
0 %
• Open Space
41 %
Total =
100 %
Estimate Methodology for Land Use Estimates:
Jurisdictional Area and Land Use Composition were estimated from Henderson County
Planning's ArcView GIS System based on current County Land Records. Road acreage
estimates were included within the residential and commercial categories as appropriate.
Category
Acres
Percentage
Residential
954
52 %
Commercial
131
7 %
Industrial
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0 %
Open Space
758
41 %
Total
1843
100 %
1.6 TMDL Identification:
None of the receiving streams within Laurel Park's jurisdiction are TMDL controlled
bodies of water.
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Table 1. French Broad River Basin: Stormwater Receiving Streams within the Town of Laurel Park'
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water
Use
Water
And Index Number
Quality
Support
Quality
Classification
Ratin
Issues
North Fork Willow Creek
From Town Limit to Town
C Tr
Not
6-46-2
Limit
Rated
UT of North Fork Willow
From source to Town
C Tr
Not
Creek 12
Limit3
Rated
No DWQ index #
UT of North Fork Willow
From source to North Fork
C Tr
Not
Creek 22
Willow Creek
Rated
No DWQ index #
Brightwater Branch (Lake
From source to Town Limit
Not
WS-TV B
Stel)
Rated
6-50-2
UT of Brightwater Branch
From source to Brightwater
WS-rv, B
Not
No DW index #
Branch
Rated
Echo Lake and Briar Lake
Entire lakes and connecting
WS N
Not
6-50-1
stream to Town Limit
Rated
UT of Echo Lake and
From source to receiving
WS-1v
Not
Briar Lake (and
stream of Echo Lake and
Rated
connecting stream)
Briar Lake
No DWQ index #
Shaw Creek
From source to Town Limit
Not
6-50
WS-TV
Rated
Wash Creek
From source to Town Limit
Not
6-55-7
B
Rated
UT of Wash Creek 12
From source to Wash Creek
Not
No DW index #
B
Rated
UT of Wash Creek 22
From source to Wash Creek
Not
No DWQ index #
B
Rated
UT of Wash Creek 32
From source to Wash Creek
Not
No DW index #
B
Rated
Tonys Creek
From source to Town limit
B
Not
6-55-6-2
Rated
Finley Creek
From source to Town Limit
B
Not
6-55-6-1-1
Rated
UT of Finley Creek 12
From Town Limit to Finley
B
Not
No DWQ index #
Creek
Rated
UT of Finley Creek 22
From source to Finley
B
Not
No DWQ index #
Creek
Rated
'Source: all blue -lined streams on USGS 1:24:000 Hendersonville and Horse Shoe topographic maps
within Laurel Park municipal boundaries
'Unnamed tributaries (UT) to named streams are numbered sequentially, from upstream to
downstream on the named stream
'Some stream sections are outside of town limit
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O 3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS.
3.1 Local Programs:
a. Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The Town of Laurel Park adopted on January 30,
1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002 the provisions of the Watershed Protection Act
(NCGS 143-214.5). Approximately 35% of the Town's land use jurisdiction is within the
MS-lV Protected Area of the French Broad River (Asheville) water supply watershed. The
Water Quality Committee of the Environmental Management Commission reviewed and
approved the Town's Watershed Overlay District Ordinance. This ordinance has strict
limits on density and built -upon limits with the watershed and includes stream buffer area
requirements.
b. Land Use Plan: Adopted in 1988 and revised December 20, 2005.
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Section 903, Stormwater and Subsurface
Drainage, of the Town Zoning Ordinance outlines procedures for maintaining erosion and
sedimentation control during activities that disturb less than one acre.
d. The Town's Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance require a permit from the
Henderson County Soil and Erosion Office prior to grading and/or construction when the
area to be disturbed is over one acre.
Local Sedimentation and Erosion Control on construction sites (over 1 acre)
Natalie J. Berry
Erosion Control Division Chief
Henderson County
240 2ND Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: [phone] ext. 1023; FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
3.2 State Programs: N/A
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O 4. PERMITTING INFORMATION.
4.1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST:
The Town Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and the coordination and
implementation of the Town's Stormwater Management Program Goals.
a.
Name of Contact Person
James W. Ball, Jr.
b.
Title
Town Manager
c.
Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
d.
City
Laurel Park
e.
State
NC
f.
Zip
28739-0910
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Telephone Number
828) 693-4840
h.
Fax Number
828) 686-4948
i.
E-Mail Address
[e-mail]
To meet certain goals, however, the Town must rely on the following entities and have procedures
in place for working with them:
O Goal: Prevent hazardous materials from reaching area streams through timely and
effective emergency management in hazardous spill situations.
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Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
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Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
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Contact Person
Tim Garren
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Contact Address
P. 0. Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
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Email
[e-mail]
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Name of Entity
Henderson Coun Emergena Mana ement/911
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Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
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Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
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Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
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Email
[e-mail]
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Goal: Maintain roads and storm sewer infrastructure.
• Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation — Division 14
• Element they will
US 64W and State Road maintenance
implement
• Contact Person
Mark Gibbs, Division Engineer
• Contact Address
4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Number and Fax
• Email
mQibbsCddot.state.nc.us
Goal: Regular inspections of existing septic systems and wells.
• Name of Entily
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
• Element they will
Well, septic, and wastewater treatment systems
implement
'inspections
• Contact Person
Seth Swift Environmental Health Supervisor
1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100,
• Contact Address
Hendersonville NC 28792
• Contact Telephone
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Number and Fax
• Email
sswift hendersoncoun nc.or
Goal: Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction
activities in coordination with the local NCDENR Office.
• Name of Entity
Henderson County
Soil and Erosion Control Division
• Element they will
Erosion and Sediment Control Program for
implement
construction activities
• Contact Person
Natalie J. Berry
• Contact Address
240 2" Avenue Hendersonville NC 28792
• Contact Telephone
[phone] ext 1023
Number and Fax
FAX: [phone]
• Email
nberr
[e-mail]
Laurel Park continues to work with other entities that assist with the Town's
Implementation Plan. These include Land -of -Sky Regional Council, which coordinates with other
entities as part of a regional effort to assist in the Public Education and Outreach as well as other
programs, and the Greater Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Committee,
which facilitates a Public Involvement and Participation process for business people and developers
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0 4.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
Laurel Park Town Council
Mayor Henry T. Johnson
Commissioners (4)
Town Manager
James W. Ball, Jr.
Police Department Town Administration Public Works
Don Fisher, Kimberly B. Hensley, Richard Hughey,
Chief I Town Clerk I I Superintendent
7 Full Time 8 Full Time
3 Reserve 3 Full Time
Laurel Park coordinates with NCDOT Division 14 on driveway permits and maintenance requests, as needed.
Developers are required by the Town to go to get a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit from Henderson County Soil
and Erosion Office for any land disturbing activity of one acre or more.
The -County Environmental Health Department inspects septic and well systems in Laurel Park.
Laurel Park maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department. In an emergency or a Hazardous Material
Spill, Valley Hill will be dispatched by the County's 911 System.
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4.3 Signing Official: The Signing Official for this application is Henry T. Johnson, Mayor of
Laurel Park, the elected official with the highest authority in accordance with Town Charter,
4.4 Duly Authorized Representative. The duly authorized representative for the permit application
is the Town Manager, James W. Ball, Jr.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
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May 18, 2010
9:30 A.M.
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The Laurel Park Town Council held its regular meeting in the Laurel Park Town Hall on May 18, 2010 at
9:30 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Henry T. Johnson, Commissioners Dona M.
Mennella, Robert 0. Vickery, Richard P. Cooke, and J. Carey O'Cain. Town Manager Jim Bali and Town
Attorney Sam Neill were also present.
Mayor Johnson opened the regular meeting and led the Pledge of Allegia
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson asked for any additions and/or deletions to the agenda. Commissioner Vickery moved to
approve the Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. ZYie;vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from the April 20, 2010 Council Regular'Meel
b) Minutes from the April 22, 2010 Special Work Sessior
c) Minutes from the May 11, 2010 Special .Work Session
d) Minutes from the May 13, 2010 Counclt;.Work,Session
e) Henderson County Historic Commission
Appoint Stephen L. Fosberg to December 31, 201m1
Commissioner Cooke moved:taaporove the Cor
was none. The vote was:un6nimousin:favor of
There were none.
nson asked for discussion; there
Mayor Johnson stated:;tle;resolution presented authorized the Town Manager to sell the 2000 Chevrolet
Flat Dump Truck with snowplow and sander. He stated the 10-year old truck had been replaced in the
current year and would no longer be needed. The equipment would be auctioned through Gov Deals.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to adopt the Resolution to Sell Surplus Equipment. Mayor Johnson asked
for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION. STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL
Mayor Johnson stated that, in 2005, Laurel Park had been mandated to adopt a Stormwater Management
Program. He stated the program was due for renewal consideration by the North Carolina Department of
Water Quality. The six minimum measures of the program were:
• Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
• Public Involvement and Participation

• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction Site Runoff and Control
OPost -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Re -development
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
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Mayor Johnson stated Council might delegate authority for implementation to an appropriate staff
member. The action must be a specific person and position and the delegation action accomplished
through Council action.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to delegate permit implementation authority to the Town Manager position
filled by James W. Ball, Jr. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was;none. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
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Mayor Johnson stated that, during the past year, the Towi
Associates to prepare an updated study for providing sewe
of the study would be to provide a current look at the:alte
Town considering extensions of gravity sewer, pressirese
combination of both). He stated that, during the course'o
the fact that Laurel Park would likely not be able to secure
Town with a single project. He stated the•study had been
Commissioner Vickery moved Council accep�
& Associates, P.A. Mayor Johnson asked for
favor of the motion.
James W. Ball, Jr, To%; l
Memorandum:
"Attached is the:proposec
period from ulY4 2010
Carolina'Local Governme
reveriiie::and expenditure
followi
.ted with William G. Lapsley &
throughout the Town. The purpose
for providing sew' rservice to the
:eimjs;:and/or a hybridi'system (a
dj consideration had been given to
I; to provide sewer service to the entire
Update as Prepared by William G. Lapsley
Nas none .--':.',,The vote was unanimous in
of the FY 2010-2011 Budget
annual:bus get'fai:FY::20I'0=2011 for the Town of Laurel Park covering the
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,June 302011. The budget was prepared in accordance with the North
Budget`, d!Fiscal Control Act. The budget is balanced and identifies all
�stup4es for tIi ,fiscal year.
A line iteiri # udget is presentedshowing the estimated revenues and expenditures for each of the Town's
three funds'{General, Water, ardSewer). A summary sheet precedes the budget, which allows Council
to see the budet;by broad categories followed by a fifteen page detailed line item breakdown. In the
line item budget; Council camire w the audited budgets for FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009 plus the
current year's budgetFY;2009=2610. Also included is the five-year Capita! Planning Budget. The five-
year Capital Plan show§tapital purchases proposed for the next five years. The spreadsheet also
summarizes capital expenditures for the current year; this capital plan is subject to revision annually. In
addition, a spreadsheet is included in Council's packet showing audited and estimated fund balance totals
for each fund for the past several years that concludes with an estimated fund balance total for each
fund as of June 30, 2011.
Prior to presenting the FY 2010-2011 budget, it is important to discuss the execution of the FY 2009-2010
budget. Though this adopted budget was conservative, recognizing projected economic realities, the
current economic conditions created additional shortfalls in certain revenues, and the harsh winter caused
significant increases in expenditures. Some of the specific details are as follows:
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Revenue impacts.
• Sales Tax -- a 9.8% or $40,000 decrease due to economic conditions
• Interest Income — a 68% or $13,000 decrease due to rock -bottom investment interest rates
• Beer and Wine Distribution — a 66% or $6,700 decrease due to reduced distributions by the
State approved during the last legislative session to offset State budget problems
• ABC Funds — a 35% or $14,000 decrease in distributions from lower sales and a change in the
distribution formula
• Revenue offsets — certain revenue lines show a minor increase over forecasted levels totaling
approximately $23,700
• Bottom Line — budgeted revenues sources indicate an approximate::$50,000 decrease from the
adopted budget
Expenditure impacts.
• Public Works Salaries - $28,000 increase due main ly,to ari'additionaI'•7M.hours of overtime
expended because of the harsh winter ;?
• unemployment Claim — $3,200 for an unemployirient claim - the Town is sel.Nnsured against
unemployment claims
• Auto Supplies - $3,000 increase due to a no fatilfyehicle acadent (cost recovered);;;;
• Snow Removal - $16,000 increase due to additionai;sand/salt�purchased
• Equipment Maintenance - $5,000 increase for additianai; maintenance repairs
• Contracted Services - $85,000 incnease,due to winte(*leather clean-up efforts including the
February 5 & 6 ice storm
• Capital Outlay - $59,000 expenditureU upgiade:snow rembVAI:,equipment - the $59,000
expenditure resulted from acceleratingahe planned'replacem6 of the 2000 Flat Dump Truck
with snowplow and sander due to maintenance probieRs with tlte�old truck - some of this
expenditure was offWt,'0y deferring the'capital..oiitlay purch ase of a new industrial mower
($15.000) af:;ti
• Bottom Line-ngeted expenditures indicate:`an approximate $176,700 increase
To account for these unforeseen revenue shortfalls and1ricreased expenditures, the FY 2009-2010
budget was amended in order:;to,balar ce tf e;budgetJn accordance with State law. The Council approved
an appropr1atio6:'6f ;$264,200 of the'Town's'`availatileTund Balance for this purpose. The impact of the
budget amendment"reduced the Iown's available Fund Balance by 17.2%. This is a major factor for
considers#ion in preparingt#e.FY 2010=2011 budget.
Overview for :'FY2010=Z011
The FY 201d=201-1.,Budget Proposal is based on an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.31 per $100.00
valuation, which':isa,4 cent increase from the current year's rate.
I am proposing a Ge6&,6.1.;Fund' Budget for FY 2010-2011 of $1,885,100, which is a 1.2% or $23,600
increase from the FY 2004=2010 initially adopted budget. The budget reflects a transfer of $79,200 to
Fund Balance upon executing the budget to offset a portion of the $264,200 used to the balance the
current year's budget.
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Revenue impacts:
• Tax Rate Change — (.31/100) - generates $160,000 in revenue
• Sales Tax — 9.8% decrease or $40,000 (same as the FY 2009-2010 budget amendment reflected)
• Interest Income — 68% decrease or $13,000
• ABC funds — 55% decrease or $22,000
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• Other revenues — stable (Powell Bill, Utilities Franchise Taxes, Video Programming)
General Funq gxRendittr s ($1,885,100):
Expenditure impacts:
• Governing Body — Council stipend to be reduced by 50% and expenses by $1,000 - decrease
$7,800
• Valley Hill Fire & Rescue — no change
• Solid Waste Management — 2.0% decrease or $3,000
Transfer to Sewer Fund — decrease by $20,000
• Local Government Retirement System
o Rate increase due to investment losses within :th61ocal Government Retirement
System or an approximate $10,000 increase;to'-the:Town
o Reduced liability for the Town as of Deceriiber 32 ' 2010 saves approximately
$9,000
• Town Insurance Programs ;,•;ir:;:f '
o Health — final rates set on April:29'reflected a 171% increaseJn:premiums or
$37,000 — reducing benefit coverage level to Med-500 saves-$17 000 — overall
9.1% increase or $20,000—%Ei4'7own employees will see highe ..co?payment,
deductible, and out -of pocket costs::.- an.:aiijiistment of $15,000 it 'the form of a
one-time bonus payment to partially ofiset'`reductions in medical insurance
benefits to employees:;.;.,
o Workers Compensation:; -'no rate increase (rate is based on payroll and assigned
experience ratio—`1!A4)"-":t# a, -Town will have::an approximate $2,000
reimbursement clairi :;for increa*q,,!payroll diiWi&overtime paid during the FY
2009-2010 budget year`:::
O o IRFFNC•:Property Liability,•.=;no.rate'.increase (rate based on five year loss ratio,
..quipmeiit':value, building(s)'value).
• No pay raises (offrcia! COLA index is negative is year)
• Personnel - hiririgfreeze on oneposition in Public Works
• Capital Outlay - one:�:police velh'icle $17,000 anifione industrial mower $15,000
• Transfer to Fund Balance - $79200�::':.:�::•;:.! :...... • ,.
Fund BaiAnce::"T?ie:local„Gove'�hhient Commission (LGC) for North Carolina requires that municipalities
maintain"}:a`General Fund"Nilance of'6i ht percent (8%) of expenditures, which equals one -month
averageexpenditures. For saiailer mur}iidlities, such as Laurel Park, the Local Government Commission
recommends higher fund balance:totals.'Tiie'Commission states the Fund Balance level is to be
determined,lythe governing boar. Examples influencing this decision are the size of the governmental
unit and vai6bility of cash flows i+iithin the budget year (as an example, property tax is the major source
of revenue for `Laiif'el Park within` ;:it a General Fund, and the majority of the tax revenues are received
from November -January of &"ie budget year — a low fund balance for the Town creates cash Flow
difficulties within the fti'st,two`:'quarters of a budget year). Other examples that influence the Fund
Balance level are: current:economic conditions, debt owed or contemplated, stability of other revenue
sources, future capital needs, susceptibility to natural disasters, etc. The average statewide Fund
Balance for communities the size of Laurel Park was 65.82% for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Upon
close-out of the FY 2009-2010 budget, the General Fund Balance will be approximately 33.98%. Upon
execution of the FY 2010-2011 budget, the Town's estimated available General Fund Balance for June 30,
2011 will be $781,911 or 43.30%. Laurel Park has no debt.
Water Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The Town purchases water from the City of Hendersonville. This budget proposal recommends the Town
O water rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed Hendersonville outside customer water rates.
This will increase the water rate, per thousand gallons of water used by customers served by the Laurel
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Park water system, from $3.97 to $4.08 in the new fiscal year, an increase $0.11 or 2.8% per thousand
gallons of water used. Residential averages are approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In
this example, a resident would see a $0.50 increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -
month cycle, this resident would see an approximate increase of $1.00 within the billing cycle depending
on his/her usage patterns.
The water fund is strictly a self-sustaining enterprise fund. The proposed Water Fund budget for FY 2010-
2011 is $281,500, which is 4.1% or $12,100 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Water Fund Revenues1$281,5i00L. The major source of revenue within the Water Fund comes from
customer water sales and monthly fixed charges. Additional revenues come':6171`1 system development
charges, tap fees for new construction, and interest income.
Water Fund Expenditures ($281,500): The major expenses wfth1'h'7tlie Water Fund are water
purchases from Hendersonville, the cost of operating and maintaining-our.4istribution system, and
related salaries. The Town provides water service to 832 households and tliree:businesses. The Town
maintains eight water storage tanks, six pumping stations ,;arid;over 26 miles of service lines.
Server Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
Within the Town of Laurel Park, the majority of the sewer�.iiries.a're`•owned and maintained by the City of
Hendersonville, which sets the sewer rates. based on metered riwate'r consumption, not sewer flow volume.
This budget proposal recommends the Toil n sewer rates be adj6ked to coincide with the new proposed
Hendersonville outside customer sewer rates:: ThlitWill, increase thie sewer rate, per thousand gallons of
water used by customers served by the Laurel f?ark'''ikga .system, Qia $$6.42 to $6.60 in the new fiscal
year, an increase $0.18 or 2.8% per thousand gallons 4:ik&t;;used. 'Residential averages are
approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In ois:exairiple,,.the'resident would see a $0.90
4 increase monthly. Since Laurel Parktills for waterpn.-S. i' o-monit;!:;C`Y"icle, this resident would see an
approximate increase of $.1'80 wit6i#* billing cycleAepending on his/her usage patterns.
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The Sewer Fund is an e&prise fund established to assist in financing future sewer needs for Laurel
Park, as required, and toh'an ile curreitsewer'account:transactions between Laurel Park and
Hendersonville.; ;The, proposed Spwei F snd budget for FY 2010-2011 is $83,000, which is 23.8% or
$26,000 low& tiara th :FY 2009 2410 adopted 606"'!".
Sewee-TOnd Revenueg f $83.Q00) ;:The major source of revenue within the Sewer Fund comes from
custorT ei:'sewer sales which a e p pass`tiirough revenue to the City of Hendersonville with additional
revenue -coming from interest income and`$10,000 from the General Fund.
Sewer Fund'gXpcnditures ($83.OM The major expenditures within the Sewer Fund are the
account transacEi6&between:aaurel Park and Hendersonville.
In closing, the Town Cgbhi ii a'nd Manager will review and refine this proposal for the FY 2010-2011
Budget at the June wort`session. After today's meeting, this proposal will be filed with the Town Clerk
and be available to the public during normal office hours until the budget ordinance is adopted. I will
also direct the clerk to publish a statement that the budget has been submitted to the governing board
and is available for public inspection. This statement will also give notice of the public hearing
requirement prior to adoption of the budget ordinance.
Finally, I recommend that Town Council set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15,
2010 at 9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget."
Commissioner Mennella moved to set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15, 2010 at
O 9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion. Commissioner Vickery asked if anything could happen between now and
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the work session in June to change the budget. Mr. Ball stated two things had already occurred: One,
the computer server crashed, and two, the sales tax distribution the Town received for May was the
worst distribution the Town had ever received. Commissioner O'Cain asked what the distribution cycle
was for receiving sales tax revenue. Mr. Ball stated 45 days. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
TOWN MANAGgR'SR
Mr. Ball had no comments.
Chief Fisher gave the following police statistics for the month of April: 674>r6idence checks, 1 arrest, 2
accidents, 1,168 area security checks, 1 death investigation, and 1 domestic; for a total of 2,384 service
events for the month.
Attorney Neill stated he was very close to getting everything signed and finaliz&6h.the Mansouri
property.
MAYO Q AND C �'IMIS IONFR'S COMMMEN
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MAYOR 30HNSON -Mayor Johnson had no comments
COMMISSIONER MENNE" - Comm issio & Mennella had no' Comments.
COMMISSIONER VICKERY - Commissioner llickery'I• ',no comments:-:,
-COMMISSIONER O'CAIN :-:Commissioner O'Cain had�n6:comments:
COMMISSIONER COOKE'° Commissioner Cookeiad no comments.
There being no further b'usi_ness, Commissioner Cooke jr oved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion;::there.v►+i nbne:::The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion,
Attest;
Kimberly B. Heisiey,. CIVIC
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Town Clerk
Henry T. Johnson, Mayor
Date
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0 6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY.
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6.1 — 6.3: Table 2: Assisting Government Entities, Measures Implemented, and Contact Information
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
your permit obligations?
X Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
• Element Implemented
Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person
Tim Garren
• Contact Address
PO Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
Name of Entity
Henderson County Emergency Management/911
• Element Implemented
Hazardous Material Spill Response
Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
• Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation — Division 14
• Element Impjemented
US64W and State Road maintenance
• Contact Person
Mark Gibbs, Division Engineer
• Contact Address
4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone No.
828 891-7911
• Name of Entity
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
• Element Implemented
Well, septic, and wastewater treatments stems inspections
• Contact Person
Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
• Contact Address
1200 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 100,
Hendersonville NC 28792
• Contact Telephone No.
828 692-4228
• Name of Entity
Henderson County Erosion Control Division
• Element implemented
Construction -site Run-off Inspection
• Contact Person
Natalie J. Ber
Contact Address
240 2n° Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone No.
828 687-4833 ext. 1023
6.4 LEGAL AGREEMENTS:
The Town maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department for Fire
Protection Services and they provide first response for hazardous material spills.
Henderson County provides Emergency (911) and Environmental Health Department
Services as part of County services. The Henderson County Soil and Erosion Control
Division provide Sedimentation and Erosion Control as part of County services. The DOT
Division Office provides services by the State without a formal agreement with the Town.

a 7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
The Town developed, implemented, and will enforce a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from its small MS4 to the maximum extent
practicable (MEP), to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act.
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS.
Minimum Measure (i): A public education and outreach program on the impacts of
Stormwater discharges on water bodies to inform citizens of how to reduce pollutants in
Stormwater run=off. The public body may satisfy this requirement by developing a local
education and outreach program; by participating in a statewide education and outreach
program coordinated by the department; or a combination of those approaches.
To meet this requirement the Town implemented a public education program to distribute
educational materials to the community and conduct outreach activities to educate the public on
the impacts of Stormwater discharges on water bodies.
Goals:
O 1. Explore the feasibility of regional approaches to the development and distribution of public
educational materials and/or using any statewide education or outreach programs, and develop
a public materials distribution plan within two years. Have informational materials available in
Town Hall, on the Town's web -site, and through other mechanisms.
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2. Work with local entities including Land -of -Sky Regional Council, the Mud Creek Water Shed
Restoration Council, RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation Organization,
and other local agencies and organizations to develop local training sessions and materials for
the public. This could include topics such as Phase I1 Requirements, Low -Impact Design,
Watershed Planning and Protection, Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design,
Hazardous Material Disposal, or Habitat and Stream Restoration. Conduct or support and
advertise at least one such training per year.
7.1.1 Discussion.
(1) Target Pollutant Sources our Education Program will address and Why:
• Sedimentation and Erosion — Laurel Park is a mountainous community. When land is
disturbed during any construction process, the erosion rate has the potential to
accelerate rapidly. This coupled with natural erosion because of the mountainous
terrain makes soil and erosion control a Town priority.
• Hazardous Materials — As with any community, the proper disposal of hazardous
materials is important. The Town is the headwaters to numerous streams, and the
protection of these streams is important to Laurel Park and the surrounding areas.
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• Fecal Bacteria — Laurel Park has a high number of operating septic systems within the
community. Proper maintenance and care of these systems are a priority within the
community.
(2) Target Audiences that will have storm water impacts:
• The general public
• Developers
• Professional landscapers
Town staff
(3) Outreach Program:
The Town worked with the Land -of -Sky Regional Council in establishing a work group,
with several other local government entities, to develop outreach strategies and
"BMPs". The regional group developed brochures for the public, newspaper articles,
TV ads, and a web page used to educate the public on storm water impacts. The Town
includes the brochures developed in welcome packets to new residents and the
brochures are available at Town Hall upon request.
• The Town continues to work with the Mud Creek Watershed Restoration Council
O striving to improve and protect water quality throughout the Mud Creek. The Town has
one Commissioner on the Council.
(4) Evaluation:
Laurel Park is a fairly small Town, mainly residential in nature, and it is difficult to evaluate
effectiveness of efforts involving outreach. The Town will continue using the mechanisms
developed to education the public (web site information, brochures, and news articles).
7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION.
Minimum measure (ii): A public involvement and participation program consistent with all
applicable state and local requirements.
To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will:
Goals:
1. Continue to seek input and provide updates on Phase II requirements and implementation to
the Town Council and the Town Planning Board as part of regularly scheduled public
meetings.
O2. Use the Planning Board to develop strategies and finalize an implementation plan.
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jr 3. Explore feasibility of working with other local agencies or adjoining communities to
�! develop public input and informational workshops or other processes. As an example, the
Mud Creek Restoration Council.
4. Explore feasibility of initiating a local "Adopt -a -Stream" or "Adopt -a -Creek" program in
coordination with RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation
Organization, Scout Troops, or other local entities.
5. Continue to promote and participate in the annual North Carolina "Big Sweep" Event each
September urging citizens to do their part to restore the beauty and function of our lakes,
streams, rivers, and creeks by volunteering to participate in the North Carolina Big Sweep
event.
7.2.1 Discussion:
• At the April 20, 2004 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council conducted
a public hearing to receive comments of the Town's proposed Stormwater Management
Program.
• At the January 15, 2008 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council
conducted a public hearing to receive comments and adopted a Stormwater
Management Ordinance.
O• At the December 20, 2005 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council held a
public hearing to receive comments of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and adopted the
plan. One of the implementation strategies addressed Stormwater Management.
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• The Town continues to work with the Mud Creek Watershed Restoration Council
striving to improve and protect water quality throughout the Mud Creek. The Town
has one Commissioner on the Council.
• The Town annually participates in the North Carolina Big Sweep program which is a
statewide community effort to retrieve trash from local waterways.
• The Laurel Park Civic Association sponsors twice a year a litter sweep effort to remove
trash from right-of-ways in an effort to eliminate litter from stormwater outlets.
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7.2.2 Evaluation:
Laurel Park is a fairly small Town, mainly residential in nature, and it is difficult to evaluate
the effectiveness of efforts. The Town will continue participating in the programs
developed to ensure public involvement and improve Stormwater Management. Currently,
the Town experiences minimal complaints on Stormwater Management.
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0 7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION.
Minimum Measure (iii): A Program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges within the MS4.
The Program shall include a storm sewer system mapping component that at a minimum
identifies Stormwater outfalls and the names and location of all waters within the jurisdiction
of the public body.
To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will develop, implement, and enforce a
program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4.
Goals-
1. Develop a map of the MS4 system and its outfalls relative to available USGS information.
Update and maintain as needed.
2. Adopt a local ordinance with regulatory fines to prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4
system or receiving streams.
3. Develop a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges as part of the local regulations
implemented with the permit.
4. Prevent hazardous materials from reaching area streams through timely and effective
emergency management in hazardous spill situations.
5. Regular inspections of existing septic systems and wells by the Henderson County
Environmental Health Department will be conducted.
7.3.1 Discussion:
• Storm Sewer System Map. A map of Laurel Park's Storm Sewer System was
developed by our consulting engineering firm, William G. Lapsley and Associates. The
map shows major outfalls and drainage areas and the names and location of receiving
streams relative to USGS mapping information.
• Regulatory Mechanism and Enforcement: The Town adopted on January 15, 2008 a
Stormwater Management Ordinance using the State model. The ordinance contains
enforcement measures that involve notification and potential fines for violations.
• Detection and Elimination: Priority for possible illicit discharges is the areas near the
receiving streams relative to USGS mapping information. The Town will continue to
work closely with the County's Department of Environmental Health, as needed, to
identify and eliminate any contaminants from on -site sewage disposal systems.
Procedures for tracing sources of illicit discharges are largely complaint driven and then
the complaint is given to the appropriate agency/department for resolution.
• Non Stormwater Discharges: The Town's ordinance states that prohibited substances
include but are not limited to: oil, anti -freeze, chemicals, animal waste, paints, garbage,
and litter. The ordinance also addresses several allowable discharges, such as, water
line flushing, landscape irrigation, rising ground waters, uncontaminated ground water
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infiltration (as defined at 40 CER 32.2005(20)), discharges from potable water sources,
foundation drains, air conditioning condensation, springs, lawn watering, individual
residential car washing, street wash water; and other non-stormwater discharges for
which a valid NPDES discharge permit has been approved and issued by the State of
North Carolina, and provided that any such discharges to the municipal separate storm
sewer system shall be authorized by the Town of Laurel Park.
• Outreach: The Town will continue to inform public employees, businesses, and the
general public of hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of
waste through informational materials, such as, brochures, web sites, and newsletters.
• Staff Training: The Town periodically conducts classes with Public Works personnel
highlighting illicit discharge detection (and good housekeeping measures). If staff in
another department observes a possible illicit discharge, they would report it to Town
Hall.
Evaluation. Over time, we will be able to evaluate overall effectiveness by looking at
the number of complaints received. To date, our experience so far suggests that there is
not a large problem with illicit discharges, as we have received very few complaints and
have not observed any illicit discharges. We will continue education efforts to make
sure that the public is aware of an avenue for reporting potential violations.
7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL.
OMinimum Measure (iv): A program to reduce pollutants in any Stormwater runoff within the MS4
from construction activities resulting in a land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre.
Reduction of storm water discharges from construction activity disturbing less than one acre is
included as part of the Town's overall program.
The Town is currently and will continue to meet this requirement by working with Henderson
County's Soil & Erosion Control Division as our locally delegated program for meeting this
minimum measure. Their program meets or exceeds the requirements of NCDENR (who we
previously delegated prior to the County's adoption of an ordinance.) The Town refers
developers to the County for erosion control permits and works closely with County staff in
reporting and resolving possible violations. Also, the Town's zoning ordinance contains
procedures to be followed by builders or property owners when disturbing less than one acre.
Goals:
I. Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the Henderson County Soil and Erosion Control Division for construction
activities resulting in land disturbance of greater than one acre.
2. Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the local zoning ordinance for construction activities resulting in land
disturbance of less than one acre (mainly single family residential lots).
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7.4.1 Discussion:
• Regulatory Mechanism: The Town's subdivision and zoning ordinances both have
procedures in place addressing construction activities resulting in land disturbance
of more than one acre and in land disturbance less than one acre.
• Plan reviews: The Town has procedures for pre -construction review of all site
plans. For review of construction activities resulting in land disturbance of more
than one acre, a permit is required from the Henderson County Soil and Erosion
Office. For review of construction activities resulting in land disturbance of less
than one acre, the zoning administrator issues a land disturbing permit.
• Enforcement: County staff and the Town zoning administrator accomplishes
enforcement. Procedures, such as, stop work orders, fines, bonding (for larger
projects) are used for enforcement.
• Inspections: Inspections occur on a random basis or on occasion by complaint.
• Public Information: The program is included within the overall public education
programs.
• Evaluation: The program is working extremely well. The Town receives or has
initiated approximately two or less complaints a year. The county office has been
extremely responsive for any assistance requested and does random inspection on its
permits issued.
7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.
Minimum Measure (v): A program to address post -construction Stormwater runofffrom new
development and redevelopment projects that cumulatively disturb greater than or equal to one
acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development
or sale, that discharge into the MS4 or into an interconnected MS4.
To meet this requirement the Town will develop, implement, and enforce a program within 12
months from date of permit issuance or 12 months from date of granting of permit by rule status.
The program will ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water quality
impacts and will include strategies and structural and non-structural BMPs that are best suited for
Laurel Park's topography and landscape. To achieve this the Town will:
, . Goals:
1. Consider any model ordinance that the State may provide;
2. Use the Town PIanning Board to review/draft recommended changes to current ordinances for
Town Council review/adoption; and
3. Work with other communities, Land -of -Sky Regional Council, or other agencies to study the
feasibility for regional approaches to implementation and enforcement.
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0 7.5.1 Discussion:
The Town's program shall require all subject projects to apply for locally issued permit
coverage under one of the following Stormwater management options and parameters as set
forth in guidance document SWU-268-103102:
Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if they meet the following
criteria:
• No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area (BUA) for
all residential and non-residential development;
Stormwater run-off from the development shall be transported from the
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
• All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the
feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey
map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5
minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geological
Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface
waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233
O (3)(a); and
• The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.
High Density Projects. Projects exceeding the low density threshold established above
shall implement Stormwater control measures that:
• Control and treat the difference in Stormwater runoff volume leaving the project
site between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm.
Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours;
• All structural Stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the
program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for Total
Suspended Solids;
• General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .1008(c).
• All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be
present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of
the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the
United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000
Oscale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States
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Geological Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed
when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and
• The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.
Operation and Maintenance:
The Town's program shall include an operation and maintenance component that ensures
the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The
program shall require owners of permitted BMPs to submit annual maintenance and
inspection reports conducted and certified by a qualified professional.
NOTE: Since implementation no development of this nature has occurred.
Control of Fecal Coliform: The Town works closely with the Henderson County
Environmental Health Department to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of on -
site, private wastewater treatment systems, septic, and private well systems.
Programs Draining into SA Waters: NIA
Programs draining into trout (Tr) waters:
A portion of community is a source of the North Fork Willow Creek, classified as C Tr
waters. The Town shall require that, if necessary, selected BMPs that impact this stream
do not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature.
Programs for Draining into Nutrient Sensitive Waters: NIA
Watershed Planning:
Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The Town of Laurel Park adopted on January
30, 1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002, the provisions of the Watershed
Protection Act (NCGS 143-214.5). This ordinance has strict limits on density and built -
upon limits with the watershed and includes stream buffer area requirements (see 3.1 a).
Natural Resource Protection:
Area addressed in above discussions.
Open Space Protection:
The Town Zoning Ordinance requires 20% of gross lot area to be reserved for
landscaping for any commercial development.
The Town enforces the stream buffer requirements contained with the Local Water
Supply Watershed Program.
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0 Street Design:
The Town follows the DOT Minimum Construction standards in reviewing any new
roads associated with new development.
Evaluation:
Being a small mainly residential community, the Town has not dealt with any multi -unit
development in the past several years, evaluation approaches dealing with multi -unit
development will be followed in the event of this type activity should occur.
7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS.
Minimum Measure (vi): A pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for municipal
operations that addresses operation and maintenance, including a training component, to prevent
or reduce pollutant runoff from those operations.
To meet this requirement the Town will develop and implement an operation and maintenance
program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations. To address these concerns, the Town:
Goals:
Work with the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction Partners of Land -of -
Sky Regional Council to conduct a Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Assessment
of the Public Works facility and implement recommendations from the assessment.
2. Continue current maintenance policies and practices of good housekeeping and pollution
prevention.
3. Use available training materials from EPA, the State, or other organizations as part of employee
training annually.
7.6.1 Discussion:
• Affected Operations: The principle municipal operations of the Town of Laurel Park
relevant to this permit program are those of automotive/equipment maintenance,
vehicle/equipment storage, and materials storage that all occur in the Public Works
Facility, 500 Toms Drive, Laurel Park, North Carolina.
• Training: The Town will continue to seek training for maintenance and public works
personnel in pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures. Selected personnel
attended a training session prepared by the Land of Sky Regional Council. The Town
will continue periodic on -site training of Public Works Personnel.
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• Maintenance and Inspections: The Town maintenance staff operates from the
maintenance facility daily practicing good housekeeping and pollution prevention for
the site.
• Vehicular Operations:
The Town of Laurel Park's fleet includes 15 vehicles:
Police vehicles: 1 Ford Escape, 3 Ford Explorers, 4 Chevrolet Impalas.
Public Works: 5 light pick up trucks, 2 heavy duty Dump trucks.
Light vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) for vehicles is
accomplished at the Public Works Facility. Used oil is collected for recycling and
stored in appropriate containers until removal. Automotive repair and significant
maintenance for Town vehicles is done by local private mechanic services.
The Town operates a refueling point for vehicles. The 1000-gallon tank is built of
double wall construction to prevent leakage and inspected as required.
Salt and sand for snow removal are contained in a covered storage area at the Public
Works Facility. Other materials are also stored within the Public Works area
facility. Hazardous materials are stored in a locked chemical cabinet.
• Waste Disposal: The Town does not own or operate a waste transfer station. The
Town contracts weekly for residential collection of garbage and recyclables.
• Other evaluations: The Town has recently worked with Henderson County in
updating the countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. One objective for the Town is to
develop a flood damage prevention ordinance. Although less than 5% of the
community is in a mapped flood zone, the Town adopted a flood prevention
ordinance effective August 19, 2008 and residents who desire may now get flood
insurance.
As a small Town we have limited municipal operations and vehicle maintenance.
The Town does not own/operate ambulance services, EMT services, transportation
or transit services, a wastewater treatment plant, a landfill, and a recyclables
processing center, an airport, or marina. The Town contracts for fire services with
the Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department.
Evaluation: The Town will continue to monitor the BMP goals for effectiveness.
The Town has not experienced any problems associated with good housekeeping for
municipal operations.
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Tafun of :aurrl ILA
IIENRY T, JOHNSON, Mayor
RICHARD P. COOKE, Commissioner
and Mayor Pro Tern
J. CAREY O'CAIN, Commissioner
DONA M. M1,NNELLA, Commissioner
ROBERT O. VICKERY, Commissioner
.tune 16, 2010
Division of Water Quality
ATTN: Mike Randall
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
441 White Pine Drive
Laurel Park, NC 28739-0910
[phone]
FAX [phone]
www.laurelpark.org
RE: NI'DES Permit Number NCS00478
Permit Renewal
JAMES W. BALL, JR., Town Manager
DONALD N. FISHER, Chief of Police
KIMBERLY B. HENSLEY, CMC, Town Clerk
D. SAMUEL NE ILL, Town Attorney
JUN 2 1 2010
The following information is provided by the Town of Laurel Park reference NI'DES
Permit Number NCS000478 renewal.
As per the letter dated .Tune 1, 2010, 1 have enclosed signed minutes from the Laurel
Park Town Council to be included in Section 4 of the renewal application that
appointed the Town Manager position currently filled by Jim Ball as the duly
authorized representative for the permit.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 828-693-4840 or my email address
[e-mail].
laurelpark.org.
Sincerely,
1'/ 4,0)
,lames W. Ball, Jr.
Town Manager
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LAUREL PARK, N.C.
May 18, 2010
9:30 A.M.
The Laurel Park Town Council held its regular meeting in the Laurel Park Town Hall on May 18, 2010 at
9:30 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Henry T. Johnson, Commissioners Dona M.
Mennella, Robert 0. Vickery, Richard P. Cooke, and J. Carey O'Cain. Town Manager Jim Ball and Town
Attorney Sam Neill were also present.
Mayor Johnson opened the regular meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson asked for any additions and/or deletions to the agenda. Commissioner Vickery moved to
approve the Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from the April 20, 2010 Council Regular Meeting
b) Minutes from the April 22, 2010 Special Work Session - Budget
c) Minutes from the May 11, 2010 Special Work Session — Budget
d) Minutes from the May 13, 2010 Council Work Session
e) Henderson County Historic Commission
Appoint Stephen L. Fosberg to December 31, 2011
OCommissioner Cooke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there
was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
OLD —BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION, RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mayor Johnson stated the resolution presented authorized the Town Manager to sell the 2000 Chevrolet
Flat Dump Truck with snow plow and sander. He stated the 10-year old truck had been replaced in the
current year and would no longer be needed. The equipment would be auctioned through Gov Deals.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to adopt the Resolution to Sell Surplus Equipment. Mayor Johnson asked
for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION. STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL
Mayor Johnson stated that, in 2005, Laurel Park had been mandated to adopt a Stormwater Management
isProgram. He stated the program was due for renewal consideration by the North Carolina Department of
Water Quality. The six minimum measures of the program were:
• Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
• Public Involvement and Participation

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• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction Site Runoff and Control
• Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Re -development to
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Mayor Johnson stated Council might delegate authority for implementation to an appropriate staff
member. The action must be a specific person and position and the delegation action accomplished
through Council action.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to delegate permit implementation authority to the Town Manager position
filled by James W. Ball, Jr. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION. SEWER STUDY UPDATE AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM G. LAPSLEY &
ASSQCIATES, P.A.
Mayor Johnson stated that, during the past year, the Town contracted with William G. Lapsley &
Associates to prepare an updated study for providing sewer service throughout the Town. The purpose
of the study would be to provide a current look at the alternatives for providing sewer service to the
Town considering extensions of gravity sewer, pressure sewer systems, and/or a hybrid system (a
combination of both). He stated that, during the course of the study, consideration had been given to
the fact that Laurel Park would likely not be able to secure funding to provide sewer service to the entire
Town with a single project. He stated the study had been completed.
Commissioner Vickery moved Council accept the Sewer Study Update as Prepared by William G. Lapsley
& Associates, P.A. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
FY 2010-201LIL BUDGET EM NDUM O
James W. Bali, Jr., Town Manager, gave the following presentation of the FY 2010-2011 Budget
Memorandum:
"Attached is the proposed annual budget for FY 2010-2011 for the Town of Laurel Park covering the
period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. The budget was prepared in accordance with the North
Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The budget is balanced and identifies all
revenue and expenditure estimates for the fiscal year.
A line item budget is presented showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for each of the Town's
three funds (General, Water, and Sewer). A summary sheet precedes the budget, which allows Council
to see the budget by broad categories followed by a fifteen page detailed line item breakdown. In the
line item budget, Council can review the audited budgets for FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009 plus the
current year's budget FY 2009-2010. Also included is the five-year Capital Planning Budget. The five-
year Capital Plan shows capital purchases proposed for the next five years. The spreadsheet also
summarizes capital expenditures for the current year; this capital plan is subject to revision annually. In
addition, a spreadsheet is included in Council's packet showing audited and estimated fund balance totals
for each fund for the past several years that concludes with an estimated fund balance total for each
fund as of June 30, 2011.
Prior to presenting the FY 2010-2011 budget, it is important to discuss the execution of the FY 2009-2010
budget. Though this adopted budget was conservative, recognizing projected economic realities, the
current economic conditions created additional shortfalls in certain revenues, and the harsh winter caused
significant increases in expenditures. Some of the specific details are as follows:
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Revenue impacts.
• Sales Tax — a 9.8% or $40,000 decrease due to economic conditions
Interest Income — a 68% or $13,000 decrease due to rock -bottom investment interest rates
Beer and Wine Distribution — a 66% or $6,700 decrease due to reduced distributions by the
State approved during the last legislative session to offset State budget problems
• ABC Funds — a 35% or $14,000 decrease in distributions from lower sales and a change in the
distribution formula
• Revenue offsets — certain revenue lines show a minor increase over forecasted levels totaling
approximately $23,700
• Bottom Line — budgeted revenues sources indicate an approximate $50,000 decrease from the
adopted budget
Expenditure impacts.
• Public Works Salaries - $28,000 increase due mainly to an additional 700 hours of overtime
expended because of the harsh winter
• Unemployment Claim — $3,200 for an unemployment claim - the Town is self -insured against
unemployment claims
• Auto Supplies - $3,000 increase due to a no-fault vehicle accident (cost recovered)
• Snow Removal - $16,000 increase due to additional sand/salt purchased
• Equipment Maintenance - $5,000 increase for additional maintenance repairs
• Contracted Services - $85,000 increase due to winter weather clean-up efforts including the
February 5 & 6 ice storm
• Capital Outlay - $59,000 expenditure to upgrade snow removal equipment — the $59,000
expenditure resulted from accelerating the planned replacement of the 2000 Flat Dump Truck
with snowplow and sander due to maintenance problems with the old truck — some of this
expenditure was offset by deferring the capital outlay purchase of a new industrial mower
® ($15,000)
• Bottom Line — budgeted expenditures indicate an approximate $176,700 increase
To account for these unforeseen revenue shortfalls and increased expenditures, the FY 2009-2010
budget was amended in order to balance the budget in accordance with State law. The Council approved
an appropriation of $264,200 of the Town's available Fund Balance for this purpose. The impact of the
budget amendment reduced the Town's available Fund Balance by 27.5%. This is a major factor for
consideration in preparing the FY 2010-2011 budget.
General Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The FY 2010-2011 Budget Proposal is based on an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.31 per $100.00
valuation, which is a 4 cent increase from the current year's rate.
I am proposing a General Fund Budget for FY 2010-2011 of $1,885,100, which is a 1.2% or $23,600
increase from the FY 2009-2010 initially adopted budget. The budget reflects a transfer of $79,200 to
Fund Balance upon executing the budget to offset a portion of the $264,200 used to the balance the
current year's budget.
General Fund Revenuesj51,885,100):
Revenue impacts:
• Tax Rate Change — (.31/100) - generates $160,000 in revenue
• Sales Tax — 9.8% decrease or $40,000 (same as the FY 2009-2010 budget amendment reflected)
isInterest Income — 68% decrease or $13,000
• ABC funds — 55% decrease or $22,000
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• Other revenues — stable (Powell Bill, Utilities Franchise Taxes, Video Programming)
Gerterall Fund Expenditures ($1..885.100):
Expenditure impacts:
• Governing Body — Council stipend to be reduced by 50% and expenses by $1,000 - decrease
$7,800
• Valley Hill Fire & Rescue — no change
• Solid Waste Management — 2.0% decrease or $3,000
• Transfer to Sewer Fund — decrease by $20,000
• Local Government Retirement System
o Rate increase due to investment losses within the Local Government Retirement
System or an approximate $10,000 increase to the Town
o Reduced liability for the Town as of December 31, 2010 saves approximately
$9,000
• Town Insurance Programs
o Health — final rates set on April 29 reflected a 17% increase in premiums or
$37,000 — reducing benefit coverage level to Med-500 saves $17,000 — overall
9.1% increase or $20,000 — the Town employees will see higher co -payment,
deductible, and out -of pocket costs — an adjustment of $15,000 in the form of a
one-time bonus payment to partially offset reductions in medical insurance
benefits to employees
o Workers Compensation — no rate increase (rate is based on payroll and assigned
experience ratio — 1.14) — the Town will have an approximate $2,000
reimbursement claim for increased payroll due to overtime paid during the FY
2009-2010 budget year
o IRFFNC Property Liability — no rate increase (rate based on five year loss ratio,
equipment value, building(s) value). 0
• No pay raises (official COLA index is negative this year)
• Personnel - hiring freeze on one position in Public Works
• Capital Outlay — one police vehicle $17,000 and one industrial mower $15,000
• Transfer to Fund Balance - $79,200
Funsf Balance: The Local Government Commission (LGC) for North Carolina requires that municipalities
maintain a General Fund Balance of eight percent (8%) of expenditures, which equals one -month
average expenditures. For smaller municipalities, such as Laurel Park, the Local Government Commission
recommends higher fund balance totals. The Commission states the Fund Balance level is to be
determined by the governing body. Examples influencing this decision are the size of the governmental
unit and variability of cash flows within the budget year (as an example, property tax is the major source
of revenue for Laurel Park within the General Fund, and the majority of the tax revenues are received
from November — January of the budget year — a low fund balance for the Town creates cash flow
difficulties within the first two quarters of a budget year). Other examples that influence the Fund
Balance level are: current economic conditions, debt owed or contemplated, stability of other revenue
sources, future capital needs, susceptibility to natural disasters, etc. The average statewide Fund
Balance for communities the size of Laurel Park was 65.82% for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Upon
close-out of the FY 2009-2010 budget, the General Fund Balance will be approximately 33.98%. Upon
execution of the FY 2010-2011 budget, the Town's estimated available General Fund Balance for June 30,
2011 will be $781,911 or 43.30%. Laurel Park has no debt.
Water Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The Town purchases water from the City of Hendersonville. This budget proposal recommends the Town
water rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed Hendersonville outside customer water rates.
This will increase the water rate, per thousand gallons of water used by customers served by the Laurel
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Park water system, from $3.97 to $4.08 in the new fiscal year, an increase $0.11 or 2.8% per thousand
gallons of water used. Residential averages are approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In
this example, a resident would see a $0.50 increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -
month cycle, this resident would see an approximate increase of $1.00 within the billing cycle depending
on his/her usage patterns.
The water fund is strictly a self-sustaining enterprise fund. The proposed Water Fund budget for FY 2010-
2011 is $281,500, which is 4.1% or $12,100 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Water Fund Revenues-($281,500): The major source of revenue within the Water Fund comes from
customer water sales and monthly fixed charges. Additional revenues come from system development
charges, tap fees for new construction, and interest income.
Water Fund Expenditures ($281,500): The major expenses within the Water Fund are water
purchases from Hendersonville, the cost of operating and maintaining our distribution system, and
related salaries. The Town provides water service to 832 households and three businesses. The Town
maintains eight water storage tanks, six pumping stations, and over 26 miles of service lines.
Server Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
Within the Town of Laurel Park, the majority of the sewer lines are owned and maintained by the City of
Hendersonville, which sets the sewer rates based on metered water consumption, not sewer flow volume.
This budget proposal recommends the Town sewer rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed
Hendersonville outside customer sewer rates. This will increase the sewer rate, per thousand gallons of
water used by customers served by the Laurel Park water system, from $6.42 to $6.60 in the new fiscal
year, an increase $0.18 or 2.8% per thousand gallons of water used. Residential averages are
approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In this example, the resident would see a $0.90
Oincrease monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -month cycle, this resident would see an
approximate increase of $1.80 within the billing cycle depending on his/her usage patterns.
The Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund established to assist in financing future sewer needs for Laurel
Park, as required, and to handle current sewer account transactions between Laurel Park and
Hendersonville. The proposed Sewer Fund budget for FY 2010-2011 is $83,000, which is 23.8% or
$26,000 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Sewer Fund Revenuel($83.000): The major source of revenue within the Sewer Fund comes from
customer sewer sales which are a pass through revenue to the City of Hendersonville with additional
revenue coming from interest income and $10,000 from the General Fund.
Sewer Fund Expenditures ($83,0W. The major expenditures within the Sewer Fund are the
account transactions between Laurel Park and Hendersonville.
In closing, the Town Council and Manager will review and refine this proposal for the FY 2010-2011
Budget at the June work session. After today's meeting, this proposal will be filed with the Town Clerk
and be available to the public during normal office hours until the budget ordinance is adopted. I will
also direct the clerk to publish a statement that the budget has been submitted to the governing board
and is available for public inspection. This statement will also give notice of the public hearing
requirement prior to adoption of the budget ordinance.
Finally, I recommend that Town Council set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15,
2010 at 9.30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget."
Commissioner Mennella moved to set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15, 2010 at
41 9.30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion. Commissioner Vickery asked if anything could happen between now and
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the work session in June to change the budget. Mr. Ball stated two things had already occurred: One,
the computer server crashed, and two, the sales tax distribution the Town received for May was the
worst distribution the Town had ever received. Commissioner O'Cain asked what the distribution cycle 40
was for receiving sales tax revenue. Mr. Bail stated 45 days. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Bali had no comments.
Chief Fisher gave the following police statistics for the month of April: 674 residence checks, 1 arrest, 2
accidents, 1,168 area security checks, 1 death investigation, and 1 domestic, for a total of 2,384 service
events for the month.
OTHER_ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE TOWN C_QUNC,IL
Attorney Neill stated he was very close to getting everything signed and finalized on the Mansouri
property.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
MAYOR JOHNEON — Mayor Johnson had no comments.
COMMISSIONER MENNELLA — Commissioner Mennella had no comments.
CQMMISSIONEFI VICKERY — Commissioner Vickery had no comments.
COMMISSIONER O'CAIN — Commissioner O'Cain had no comments.
COMMISSIONER COOKE — Commissioner Cooke had no comments.
There being no further business, Commissioner Cooke moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous i avor of tion.
Attest: . on Henry Thn , Mayor
Kimberly B. Hen y, CMC
Town Clerk
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Date
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
• OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LAUREL PARK, N.C.
May 18, 2010
9:30 A.M.
The Laurel Park Town Council held its regular meeting in the Laurel Park Town Hall on May 18, 2010 at
9:30 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Henry T. Johnson, Commissioners Dona M.
Mennella, Robert 0. Vickery, Richard P. Cooke, and J. Carey O'Cain. Town Manager Jim Ball and Town
Attorney Sam Neill were also present.
Mayor Johnson opened the regular meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson asked for any additions and/or deletions to the agenda. Commissioner Vickery moved to
approve the Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from the April 20, 2010 Council Regular Meeting
b) Minutes from the April 22, 2010 Special Work Session - Budget
c) Minutes from the May 11, 2010 Special Work Session — Budget
d) Minutes from the May 13, 2010 Council Work Session
e) Henderson County Historic Commission
Appoint Stephen L. Fosberg to December 31, 2011
Commissioner Cooke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there
was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION,RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mayor Johnson stated the resolution presented authorized the Town Manager to sell the 2000 Chevrolet
Flat Dump Truck with snow plow and sander. He stated the 10-year old truck had been replaced in the
current year and would no longer be needed. The equipment would be auctioned through Gov Deals.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to adopt the Resolution to Sell Surplus Equipment. Mayor Johnson asked
for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION. STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL
Mayor Johnson stated that, in 2005, Laurel Park had been mandated to adopt a Stormwater Management
Program. He stated the program was due for renewal consideration by the North Carolina Department of
Water Quality. The six minimum measures of the program were:
• Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
• Public Involvement and Participation

• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction Site Runoff and Control
• Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Re -development
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Mayor Johnson stated Council might delegate authority for implementation to an appropriate staff
member. The action must be a specific person and position and the delegation action accomplished
through Council action.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to delegate permit implementation authority to the Town Manager position
filled by James W. Ball, Jr. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
NSIDERATI N SEWER STUDY UPDATE AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM G. LAPSLEY&
ASSOCIATE . P.A.
Mayor Johnson stated that, during the past year, the Town contracted with William G. Lapsley &
Associates to prepare an updated study for providing sewer service throughout the Town. The purpose
of the study would be to provide a current look at the alternatives for providing sewer service to the
Town considering extensions of gravity sewer, pressure sewer systems, and/or a hybrid system (a
combination of both). He stated that, during the course of the study, consideration had been given to
the fact that Laurel Park would likely not be able to secure funding to provide sewer service to the entire
Town with a single project. He stated the study had been completed.
Commissioner Vickery moved Council accept the Sewer Study Update as Prepared by William G. Lapsley
& Associates, P.A. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
FY 2010-2011 JIUDGET MEMORANDUM 40
James W. Ball, Jr., Town Manager, gave the following presentation of the FY 2010-2011 Budget
Memorandum:
"Attached is the proposed annual budget for FY 2010-2011 for the Town of Laurel Park covering the
period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. The budget was prepared in accordance with the North
Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The budget is balanced and identifies all
revenue and expenditure estimates for the fiscal year.
A line item budget is presented showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for each of the Town's
three funds (General, Water, and Sewer). A summary sheet precedes the budget, which allows Council
to see the budget by broad categories followed by a fifteen page detailed line item breakdown. In the
line item budget, Council can review the audited budgets for FY 2007-2008 and IY 2008-2009 plus the
current year's budget FY 2009-2010. Also included is the five-year Capital Planning Budget. The five-
year Capital Plan shows capital purchases proposed for the next five years. The spreadsheet also
summarizes capital expenditures for the current year; this capital plan is subject to revision annually. In
addition, a spreadsheet is included in Council's packet showing audited and estimated fund balance totals
for each fund for the past several years that concludes with an estimated fund balance total for each
fund as of June 30, 2011.
Prior to presenting the FY 2010-2011 budget, it is important to discuss the execution of the FY 2009-2010
budget. Though this adopted budget was conservative, recognizing projected economic realities, the
current economic conditions created additional shortfalls in certain revenues, and the harsh winter caused
significant increases in expenditures. Some of the specific details are as follows:
0
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May 18, 2010
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Revenue impacts.
. Sales Tax — a 9.8% or $40,000 decrease due to economic conditions
• Interest Income — a 6811/o or $13,000 decrease due to rock -bottom investment interest rates
• Beer and Wine Distribution — a 66% or $6,700 decrease due to reduced distributions by the
State approved during the last legislative session to offset State budget problems
• ABC Funds — a 35% or $14,000 decrease in distributions from lower sales and a change in the
distribution formula
• Revenue offsets — certain revenue lines show a minor increase over forecasted levels totaling
approximately $23,700
• Bottom Line — budgeted revenues sources indicate an approximate $50,000 decrease from the
adopted budget
Expenditure impacts.
• Public Works Salaries - $28,000 increase due mainly to an additional 700 hours of overtime
expended because of the harsh winter
• Unemployment Claim — $3,200 for an unemployment claim - the Town is self -insured against
unemployment claims
• Auto Supplies - $3,000 increase due to a no-fault vehicle accident (cost recovered)
• Snow Removal - $16,000 increase due to additional sand/salt purchased
• Equipment Maintenance - $5,000 increase for additional maintenance repairs
• Contracted Services - $85,000 increase due to winter weather clean-up efforts including the
February 5 & 6 ice storm
• Capital Outlay - $59,000 expenditure to upgrade snow removal equipment — the $59,000
expenditure resulted from accelerating the planned replacement of the 2000 Flat Dump Truck
with snowplow and sander due to maintenance problems with the old truck — some of this
expenditure was offset by deferring the capital outlay purchase of a new industrial mower
($15,000)
• Bottom Line — budgeted expenditures indicate an approximate $176,700 increase
To account for these unforeseen revenue shortfalls and increased expenditures, the FY 2009-2010
budget was amended in order to balance the budget in accordance with State law. The Council approved
an appropriation of $264,200 of the Town's available Fund Balance for this purpose. The impact of the
budget amendment reduced the Town's available Fund Balance by 27.5%. This is a major factor for
consideration in preparing the FY 2010-2011 budget.
General Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The FY 2010-2011 Budget Proposal is based on an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.31 per $100.00
valuation, which is a 4 cent increase from the current year's rate.
I am proposing a General Fund Budget for FY 2010-2011 of $1,885,100, which is a 1.2% or $23,600
increase from the FY 2009-2010 initially adopted budget. The budget reflects a transfer of $79,200 to
Fund Balance upon executing the budget to offset a portion of the $264,200 used to the balance the
current year's budget.
General Fund Revenues i$1,885.100):
Revenue impacts:
• Tax Rate Change — (.31/100) - generates $160,000 in revenue
• Sales Tax — 9.8% decrease or $40,000 (same as the FY 2009-2010 budget amendment reflected)
• Interest Income — 68% decrease or $13,000
• ABC funds — 55% decrease or $22,000
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• Other revenues — stable (Powell Bill, Utilities Franchise Taxes, Video Programming)
General Fund EXpenditures f$1,885,1001:
Expenditure impacts:
• Governing Body — Council stipend to be reduced by 50% and expenses by $1,000 - decrease
$7,800
• Valley Hill Fire & Rescue — no change
• Solid Waste Management — 2.0% decrease or $3,000
• Transfer to Sewer Fund — decrease by $20,000
• Local Government Retirement System
o Rate increase due to investment losses within the Local Government Retirement
System or an approximate $10,000 increase to the Town
o Reduced liability for the Town as of December 31, 2010 saves approximately
$9,000
• Town Insurance Programs
o Health — final rates set on April 29 reflected a 17% increase in premiums or
$37,000 — reducing benefit coverage level to Med-500 saves $17,000 — overall
9.1% increase or $20,000 — the Town employees will see higher co -payment,
deductible, and out -of pocket costs — an adjustment of $15,000 in the form of a
one-time bonus payment to partially offset reductions in medical insurance
benefits to employees
o Workers Compensation — no rate increase (rate is based on payroll and assigned
experience ratio — 1.14) — the Town will have an approximate $2,000
reimbursement claim for increased payroll due to overtime paid during the FY
2009-2010 budget year
o IRFFNC Property Liability — no rate increase (rate based on five year loss ratio,
equipment value, building(s) value). 41
• No pay raises (official COLA index is negative this year)
• Personnel - hiring freeze on one position in Public Works
• Capital Outlay — one police vehicle $17,000 and one industrial mower $15,000
• Transfer to Fund Balance - $79,200
Fund Balan • The Local Government Commission (LGC) for North Carolina requires that municipalities
maintain a General Fund Balance of eight percent (8%) of expenditures, which equals one -month
average expenditures. For smaller municipalities, such as Laurel Park, the Local Government Commission
recommends higher fund balance totals. The Commission states the Fund Balance level is to be
determined by the governing body. Examples influencing this decision are the size of the governmental
unit and variability of cash flows within the budget year (as an example, property tax is the major source
of revenue for Laurel Park within the General Fund, and the majority of the tax revenues are received
from November — January of the budget year — a low fund balance for the Town creates cash flow
difficulties within the first two quarters of a budget year). Other examples that influence the Fund
Balance level are: current economic conditions, debt owed or contemplated, stability of other revenue
sources, future capital needs, susceptibility to natural disasters, etc. The average statewide Fund
Balance for communities the size of Laurel Park was 65.82% for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Upon
close-out of the FY 2009-2010 budget, the General Fund Balance will be approximately 33.98%. Upon
execution of the FY 2010-2011 budget, the Town's estimated available General Fund Balance for June 30,
2011 will be $781,911 or 43.30%. Laurel Park has no debt.
Water Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The Town purchases water from the City of Hendersonville. This budget proposal recommends the Town
water rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed Hendersonville outside customer water rates.
This will increase the water rate, per thousand gallons of water used by customers served by the Laurel
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Park water system, from $3.97 to $4.08 in the new fiscal year, an increase $0.11 or 2.8% per thousand
gallons of water used. Residential averages are approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In
this example, a resident would see a $0.50 increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -
month cycle, this resident would see an approximate increase of $1.00 within the billing cycle depending
on his/her usage patterns.
The water fund is strictly a self-sustaining enterprise fund. The proposed Water Fund budget for FY 2010-
2011 is $281,500, which is 4.1% or $12,100 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Water Fund Revenues ($281,500): The major source of revenue within the Water Fund comes from
customer water sales and monthly fixed charges. Additional revenues come from system development
charges, tap fees for new construction, and interest income.
Water Fund Expenditures ($281,500): The major expenses within the Water Fund are water
purchases from Hendersonville, the cost of operating and maintaining our distribution system, and
related salaries. The Town provides water service to 832 households and three businesses. The Town
maintains eight water storage tanks, six pumping stations, and over 26 miles of service lines.
Sewer Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
Within the Town of Laurel Park, the majority of the sewer lines are owned and maintained by the City of
Hendersonville, which sets the sewer rates based on metered water consumption, not sewer flow volume.
This budget proposal recommends the Town sewer rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed
Hendersonville outside customer sewer rates. This will increase the sewer rate, per thousand gallons of
water used by customers served by the Laurel Park water system, from $6.42 to $6.60 in the new fiscal
year, an increase $0.18 or 2.8% per thousand gallons of water used. Residential averages are
approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In this example, the resident would see a $0.90
increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -month cycle, this resident would see an
approximate increase of $1.80 within the billing cycle depending on his/her usage patterns.
The Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund established to assist in financing future sewer needs for Laurel
Park, as required, and to handle current sewer account transactions between Laurel Park and
Hendersonville. The proposed Sewer Fund budget for FY 2010-2011 is $83,000, which is 23.8% or
$26,000 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Sewer Fund Revenues_($83 0001 The major source of revenue within the Sewer Fund comes from
customer sewer sales which are a pass through revenue to the City of Hendersonville with additional
revenue coming from interest income and $10,000 from the General Fund.
Sewer Fun4 Expenditures„($83,000): The major expenditures within the Sewer Fund are the
account transactions between Laurel Park and Hendersonville.
In closing, the Town Council and Manager will review and refine this proposal for the FY 2010-2011
Budget at the June work session. After today's meeting, this proposal will be filed with the Town Clerk
and be available to the public during normal office hours until the budget ordinance is adopted. I will
also direct the clerk to publish a statement that the budget has been submitted to the governing board
and is available for public inspection. This statement will also give notice of the public hearing
requirement prior to adoption of the budget ordinance.
Finally, I recommend that Town Council set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15,
2010 at 9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget."
Commissioner Mennella moved to set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15, 2010 at
9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion. Commissioner Vickery asked if anything could happen between now and
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the work session in June to change the budget. Mr. Ball stated two things had already occurred: One,
the computer server crashed, and two, the sales tax distribution the Town received for May was the
worst distribution the Town had ever received, Commissioner O'Cain asked what the distribution cycle
was for receiving sales tax revenue. Mr. Ball stated 45 days. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
TOWN MANAGERS REPORT
Mr. Ball had no comments.
Chief Fisher gave the following police statistics for the month of April: 674 residence checks, 1 arrest, 2
accidents, 1,168 area security checks, 1 death investigation, and 1 domestic, for a total of 2,384 service
events for the month.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL
Attorney Neill stated he was very close to getting everything signed and finalized on the Mansouri
property.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIOJ E�COMMENTS
MAYOR JOHNSON — Mayor Johnson had no comments.
COMMISSIONEE ME _ NN ELLA — Commissioner Mennella had no comments.
M I NER VICKERY — Commissioner Vickeryhad no comments.
COMMISSIONER O'CAIN — Commissioner O'Cain had no comments.
COMMISSIONEg_COOKE — Commissioner Cooke had no comments.
There being no further business, Commissioner Cooke moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unani7��vO7�tian.
Henry T. ohn n, Mayor
Attest:
Kimberly B. Hen y, CMC
Town Clerk Date
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
. OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LAUREL PARK, N.C.
May 18, 2010
9:30 A.M.
The Laurel Park Town Council held its regular meeting in the Laurel Park Town Hall on May 18, 2010 at
9:30 a.m. The following members were present: Mayor Henry T. Johnson, Commissioners Dona M.
Mennella, Robert 0. Vickery, Richard P. Cooke, and J. Carey O'Cain. Town Manager Jim Ball and Town
Attorney Sam Neill were also present.
Mayor Johnson opened the regular meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Johnson asked for any additions and/or deletions to the agenda. Commissioner Vickery moved to
approve the Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from the April 20, 2010 Council Regular Meeting
b) Minutes from the April 22, 2010 Special Work Session - Budget
c) Minutes from the May 11, 2010 Special Work Session — Budget
d) Minutes from the May 13, 2010 Council Work Session
e) Henderson County Historic Commission
Appoint Stephen L. Fosberg to December 31, 2011
Commissioner Cooke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there
was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION. RESOLUTION TO SELL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Mayor Johnson stated the resolution presented authorized the Town Manager to sell the 2000 Chevrolet
Flat Dump Truck with snow plow and sander. He stated the 10-year old truck had been replaced in the
current year and would no longer be needed. The equipment would be auctioned through Gov Deals.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to adopt the Resolution to Sell Surplus Equipment. Mayor Johnson asked
for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION, STORMWATER PERMIT RENEWAL
Mayor Johnson stated that, in 2005, Laurel Park had been mandated to adopt a Stormwater Management
is Water
He stated the program was due for renewal consideration by the North Carolina Department of
Water Quality. The six minimum measures of the program were;
• Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
• Public Involvement and Participation

• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction Site Runoff and Control •
• Post -Construction Stormwater Management in New Development and Re -development
• Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
Mayor Johnson stated Council might delegate authority for implementation to an appropriate staff
member. The action must be a specific person and position and the delegation action accomplished
through Council action.
Commissioner O'Cain moved to delegate permit implementation authority to the Town Manager position
filled by James W. Ball, Jr. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
CONSIDERATION. SEWER STUDY UPDATE AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM G. LAPSLEY &
_ASSOCIATES, &A.
Mayor Johnson stated that, during the past year, the Town contracted with William G. Lapsley &
Associates to prepare an updated study for providing sewer service throughout the Town. The purpose
of the study would be to provide a current look at the alternatives for providing sewer service to the
Town considering extensions of gravity sewer, pressure sewer systems, and/or a hybrid system (a
combination of both). He stated that, during the course of the study, consideration had been given to
the fact that Laurel Park would likely not be able to secure funding to provide sewer service to the entire
Town with a single project. He stated the study had been completed.
Commissioner Vickery moved Council accept the Sewer Study Update as Prepared by William G. Lapsley
& Associates, P.A. Mayor Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
FY 2010-2011 BUDGET_MEMQRANDUM
James W. Ball, Jr., Town Manager, gave the following presentation of the FY 2010-2011 Budget
Memorandum:
"Attached is the proposed annual budget for FY 2010-2011 for the Town of Laurel Park covering the
period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. The budget was prepared in accordance with the North
Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The budget is balanced and identifies all
revenue and expenditure estimates for the fiscal year.
A line item budget is presented showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for each of the Town's
three funds (General, Water, and Sewer). A summary sheet precedes the budget, which allows Council
to see the budget by broad categories followed by a fifteen page detailed line item breakdown. In the
line item budget, Council can review the audited budgets for FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009 plus the
current year's budget FY 2009-2010. Also included is the five-year Capital Planning Budget. The Five-
year Capital Plan shows capital purchases proposed for the next five years. The spreadsheet also
summarizes capital expenditures for the current year; this capital plan is subject to revision annually. In
addition, a spreadsheet is included in Council's packet showing audited and estimated fund balance totals
for each fund for the past several years that concludes with an estimated fund balance total for each
fund as of June 30, 2011.
Prior to presenting the FY 2010-2011 budget, it is important to discuss the execution of the FY 2009-2010
budget. Though this adopted budget was conservative, recognizing projected economic realities, the
current economic conditions created additional shortfalls in certain revenues, and the harsh winter caused
significant increases in expenditures. Some of the specific details are as follows:
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Revenue impacts.
• Sales Tax — a 9.8% or $40,000 decrease due to economic conditions
• Interest Income — a 68% or $13,000 decrease due to rock -bottom investment interest rates
• Beer and Wine Distribution — a 66% or $6,700 decrease due to reduced distributions by the
State approved during the last legislative session to offset State budget problems
• ABC Funds — a 35% or $14,000 decrease in distributions from lower sales and a change in the
distribution formula
• Revenue offsets — certain revenue lines show a minor increase over forecasted levels totaling
approximately $23,700
• Bottom Line — budgeted revenues sources indicate an approximate $50,000 decrease from the
adopted budget
Expenditure impacts.
• Public Works Salaries - $28,000 increase due mainly to an additional 700 hours of overtime
expended because of the harsh winter
• Unemployment Claim — $3,200 for an unemployment claim - the Town is self -insured against
unemployment claims
• Auto Supplies - $3,000 increase due to a no-fault vehicle accident (cost recovered)
• Snow Removal - $16,000 increase due to additional sand/salt purchased
• Equipment Maintenance - $5,000 increase for additional maintenance repairs
• Contracted Services - $85,000 increase due to winter weather clean-up efforts including the
February 5 & 6 ice storm
• Capital Outlay - $59,000 expenditure to upgrade snow removal equipment — the $59,000
expenditure resulted from accelerating the planned replacement of the 2000 Flat Dump Truck
with snowplow and sander due to maintenance problems with the old truck — some of this
. expenditure was offset by deferring the capital outlay purchase of a new industrial mower
($15,000)
• Bottom Line — budgeted expenditures indicate an approximate $176,700 increase
To account for these unforeseen revenue shortfalls and increased expenditures, the FY 2009-2010
budget was amended in order to balance the budget in accordance with State law. The Council approved
an appropriation of $264,200 of the Town's available Fund Balance for this purpose. The impact of the
budget amendment reduced the Town's available Fund Balance by 27.5%. This is a major factor for
consideration in preparing the FY 2010-2011 budget.
General Fund Overview for FY 20I0-2011
The FY 2010-2011 Budget Proposal is based on an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.31 per $100.00
valuation, which is a 4 cent increase from the current year's rate.
I am proposing a General Fund Budget for FY 2010-2011 of $1,885,100, which is a 1.2% or $23,600
increase from the FY 2009-2010 initially adopted budget. The budget reflects a transfer of $79,200 to
Fund Balance upon executing the budget to offset a portion of the $264,200 used to the balance the
current year's budget.
General Fund Revenues .(11,885,100)_
Revenue impacts:
• Tax Rate Change — (.31/100) - generates $160,000 in revenue
• Sales Tax — 9.8% decrease or $40,000 (same as the FY 2009-2010 budget amendment reflected)
is
Interest Income — 68% decrease or $13,000
• ABC funds — 55% decrease or $22,000
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• Other revenues — stable (Powell Bill, Utilities Franchise Taxes, Video Programming)
General Fund Expenditures ($1.885.1001: •
Expenditure impacts:
• Governing Body — Council stipend to be reduced by 50% and expenses by $1,000 - decrease
$7,800
Valley Hill Fire & Rescue — no change
• Solid Waste Management — 2.0% decrease or $3,000
Transfer to Sewer Fund — decrease by $20,000
• Local Government Retirement System
o Rate increase due to investment losses within the Local Government Retirement
System or an approximate $10,000 increase to the Town
o Reduced liability for the Town as of December 31, 2010 saves approximately
$9,000
Town insurance Programs
o Health — final rates set on April 29 reflected a 17% increase in premiums or
$37,000 — reducing benefit coverage level to Med-500 saves $17,000 — overall
9.1% increase or $20,000 — the Town employees will see higher co -payment,
deductible, and out -of pocket costs — an adjustment of $15,000 in the form of a
one-time bonus payment to partially offset reductions in medical insurance
benefits to employees
o Workers Compensation — no rate increase (rate is based on payroll and assigned
experience ratio — 1.14) — the Town will have an approximate $2,000
reimbursement claim for increased payroll due to overtime paid during the FY
2009-2010 budget year
o IRFFNC Property Liability — no rate increase (rate based on five year loss ratio,
equipment value, building(s) value).
• No pay raises (official COLA index is negative this year)
• Personnel - hiring freeze on one position in Public Works
• Capital Outlay — one police vehicle $17,000 and one industrial mower $15,000
• Transfer to Fund Balance - $79,200
Eund Balance: The Local Government Commission (LGC) for North Carolina requires that municipalities
maintain a General Fund Balance of eight percent (8%) of expenditures, which equals one -month
average expenditures. For smaller municipalities, such as Laurel Park, the Local Government Commission
recommends higher fund balance totals. The Commission states the Fund Balance level is to be
determined by the governing body. Examples influencing this decision are the size of the governmental
unit and variability of cash flows within the budget year (as an example, property tax is the major source
of revenue for Laurel Park within the General Fund, and the majority of the tax revenues are received
from November — January of the budget year — a low fund balance for the Town creates cash flow
difficulties within the first two quarters of a budget year). Other examples that influence the Fund
Balance level are: current economic conditions, debt owed or contemplated, stability of other revenue
sources, future capital needs, susceptibility to natural disasters, etc. The average statewide Fund
Balance for communities the size of Laurel Park was 65.82% for fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Upon
close-out of the FY 2009-2010 budget, the General Fund Balance will be approximately 33.98%. Upon
execution of the FY 2010-2011 budget, the Town's estimated available General Fund Balance for June 30,
2011 will be $781,911 or 43.30%. Laurel Park has no debt.
Water Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
The Town purchases water from the City of Hendersonville. This budget proposal recommends the Town
water rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed Hendersonville outside customer water rates.
This will increase the water rate, per thousand gallons of water used by Customers served by the Laurel
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Park water system, from $3.97 to $4.08 in the new fiscal year, an increase $0.11 or 2.8% per thousand
gallons of water used. Residential averages are approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer, In
this example, a resident would see a $0.50 increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two-
49 month cycle, this resident would see an approximate increase of $1.00 within the billing cycle depending
on his/her usage patterns.
The water fund is strictly a self-sustaining enterprise fund. The proposed Water Fund budget for FY 2010-
2011 is $281,500, which is 4.1% or $12,100 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Water Fund Revenues ($281.500): The major source of revenue within the Water Fund comes from
customer water sales and monthly fixed charges. Additional revenues come from system development
charges, tap fees for new construction, and interest income.
Water Fund Expenditures ($281,500): The major expenses within the Water Fund are water
purchases from Hendersonville, the cost of operating and maintaining our distribution system, and
related salaries. The Town provides water service to 832 households and three businesses. The Town
maintains eight water storage tanks, six pumping stations, and over 26 miles of service lines.
Sewer Fund Overview for FY 2010-2011
Within the Town of Laurel Park, the majority of the sewer lines are owned and maintained by the City of
Hendersonville, which sets the sewer rates based on metered water consumption, not sewer flow volume.
This budget proposal recommends the Town sewer rates be adjusted to coincide with the new proposed
Hendersonville outside customer sewer rates. This will increase the sewer rate, per thousand gallons of
water used by customers served by the Laurel Park water system, from $6.42 to $6.60 in the new fiscal
year, an increase $0.18 or 2.8% per thousand gallons of water used. Residential averages are
approximately 5,000 gallons a month per customer. In this example, the resident would see a $0.90
O increase monthly. Since Laurel Park bills for water on a two -month cycle, this resident would see an
approximate increase of $1.80 within the billing cycle depending on his/her usage patterns.
The Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund established to assist in financing future sewer needs for Laurel
Park, as required, and to handle current sewer account transactions between Laurel Park and
Hendersonville. The proposed Sewer Fund budget for FY 2010-2011 is $83,000, which is 23.80/0 or
$26,000 lower than the FY 2009-2010 adopted budget.
Sewer Fund Revenues ($83.000): The major source of revenue within the Sewer Fund comes from
customer sewer sales which are a pass through revenue to the City of Hendersonville with additional
revenue coming from interest income and $10,000 from the General Fund.
Sewer Fund Expenditures ($83.000): The major expenditures within the Sewer Fund are the
account transactions between Laurel Park and Hendersonville.
In closing, the Town Council and Manager will review and refine this proposal for the FY 2010-2011
Budget at the June work session. After today's meeting, this proposal will be filed with the Town Clerk
and be available to the public during normal office hours until the budget ordinance is adopted. I will
also direct the clerk to publish a statement that the budget has been submitted to the governing board
and is available for public inspection. This statement will also give notice of the public hearing
requirement prior to adoption of the budget ordinance.
Finally, I recommend that Town Council set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15,
2010 at 9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget."
Commissioner Mennella moved to set a public hearing, as required by G. S. 159-12, for June 15, 2010 at
9:30 a. m. in the Laurel Park Town Hall to allow for public comment on the proposed budget. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion. Commissioner Vickery asked if anything could happen between now and
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the work session in June to change the budget. Mr. Ball stated two things had already occurred: One,
the computer server crashed, and two, the sales tax distribution the Town received for May was the
worst distribution the Town had ever received. Commissioner O'Cain asked what the distribution cycle to
was for receiving sales tax revenue. Mr. Bail stated 45 days. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Ball had no comments.
Chief Fisher gave the following police statistics for the month of April: 674 residence checks, 1 arrest, 2
accidents, 1,168 area security checks, 1 death investigation, and 1 domestic, for a total of 2,384 service
events for the month.
OTHERITEMS TO BE BRO HT PEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL
Attorney Neill stated he was very close to getting everything signed and finalized on the Mansouri
property.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
MAYOR JOHN50N — Mayor Johnson had no comments.
COMMISSIONER MENNELLA — Commissioner Mennella had no comments.
COMMISSIONER VICKERY — Commissioner Vickery had no comments.
COMMISSIONER O' AIN — Commissioner O'Cain had no comments.
COMMISSIONER COOKE — Commissioner Cooke had no comments.
There being no further business, Commissioner Cooke moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Mayor
Johnson asked for discussion; there was none. The vote was unanimous i avor of n1ption.
Attest: . o Henry Thn n, Mayor
Kimberly B. Hen y, CMC
Town Clerk
o4-/s-r o
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
OFFIC USE ONLY
Date Rec'd
ov'
Fee Paid
~ : ;-:
Permit Number
eW4?5,7
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
This application form is for use by public bodies seeking NPDES stormwater permit coverage for Regulated Public
Entities (RPE) pursuant to Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0126. A complete application
package includes this form and three copies of the narrative documentation required in Section X of this form.
This application form, completed in accordance with Instructions for completing NPDES Small MS4 Stormwater
Permit Application (SWU-270) and the accompanying narrative documentation, completed in accordance with
Instructions for Preparing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268) are both
required for the application package to be considered a complete application submittal. Incomplete application
submittals may be returned to the applicant.
I. APPLICANT STATUS INFORMATION
a.
Name of Public Entity
Town of Laurel Park
Seeking Permit Coverage
b.
Ownership Status (federal,
Local
state or local
C.
Type of Public Entity (city,
Town
town, county, prison, school,
etc.
d.
Federal Standard Industrial
SIC 91— 97
Classification Code
e.
County(s)
Henderson
f.
Jurisdictional Area (square
2.71
miles
g.
Population
Permanent
2081
Seasonal (if available)
.124 (estimated)
h.
Ten-year Growth Rate
5.26% annually between 1990 and 2000
1322 — 1990 Census 2017 — 2000 Census
i.
Located on Indian Lands?
❑ Yes X No
II. RPE / MS4 SYSTEM INFORMATION
a.
Storm Sewer Service Area
(square miles
2.44
b.
River Basin(s)
French Broad
c.
Number of Primary Receiving
Streams
Five (5)
d.
Estimated ercenta a of jurisdictional area containing the following four land use activities:
•
Residential
55 %
•
Commercial
7
•
Industrial
0
•
Open Space
38 %
Tota I =
100 %
e.
Are there significant water
quality issues listed in the
_attached application report?
❑ Yes X No
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III. EXISTING LOCAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
a. Local Nutrient Sensitive Waters Strategy
❑ Yes
X No
b. Local Water Supply Watershed Program
X Yes
❑ No
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program
X Yes
❑ No
d. CAMA Land Use Plan
❑ Yes
X No
IV. CO -PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS INFORMATION
(Complete this section only if co -permitting)
a. Do you intend to co -permit with
Yes X No
a permitted Phase I entity?
b. If so, provide the name and permit number of that entity:
• Name of Phase I MS4
• NPDES Permit Number
c. Do you intend to co -permit with
El Yes X No
another Phase II entity?
d. If so, provide the name(s) of
the enti
e. Have legal agreements been
finalized between the co-
❑ Yes ❑ No
ermittees?
V. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER ENTITY TO SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PERMIT OBLIGATIONS
(If more than one, attach additional sheets)
a.
Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
our permit obligations?
X Yes ❑ No
b.
If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
•
Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department
•
Element they will implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
•
Contact Person
Tim Garren
•
Contact Address
P. 0. Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
•
Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
•
Name of Entity
Henderson County Emergency Management / 911
•
Element they will implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
+
Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
•
Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
•
Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
•
Name of Entity
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
•
Element they will implement
Erosion and sediment Program for construction (+1 acre)
•
Contact Person
William C. Beck, P. L. S.
•
Contact Address
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
•
Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
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•
Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation — Division 14
•
Element they will implement
US 64W and State Road Maintenance
•
Contact Person
Mark Gibbs
•
Contact Address
4142 Haywood Road, Horseshoe, NC 28742
•
Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
•
Name of Entity
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
•
Element they will implement
Well, Septic, and wastewater treatment systems inspections
•
Contact Person
Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
•
Contact Address
1347 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792
•
Contact Telephone Number
[phone]
c.
Are legal agreements in place
to establish responsibilities?
X Yes ❑ No Valley Hill Fire Department
X Yes ❑ No Henderson County Emergency Management
❑ Yes X No NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
❑ Yes X No NC DOT — Division 14
❑ Yes X No Henderson County Environment Health Dept
VI. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL) N/A
VII. SIGNING OFFICIAL'S STATEMENT
Please see the application instructions to determine who has signatory authority for this permit
application. If authority for the NPDES stormwater permit has been appropriately delegated through
board action and documented in this permit application, the person/position listed in Section VI above
may sign the official statement below.
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature
Name
Henry T. ohnson el
Title
Mayor, Town of Laurel Park
Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
City
Laurel Park
State
NC
Zip
28739-0910
Telephone
[phone]
Fax
[phone]
E-Mail Address
mayor@laurg] rk.org
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VIII. MS4 CONTACT INFORMATION
Provide the following information for the person/position that will be responsible for day to day
implementation and oversight of the stormwater program.
a.
Name of Contact
Person
James W. Ball, Jr.
b.
Title
Town manager
c.
Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
d.
City
Laurel Park
e.
State
NC
f.
Zip
28739-0910
g.
Telephone Number
[phone]
h.
Fax Number
[phone]
i.
E-Mail Address
([e-mail]
IX. PERMITS AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVALS
List permits or construction approvals received or applied for under the following programs. Include contact
name if different than the person listed in Item VIII. If further space needed, attach additional sheets.
a.
RCRA Hazardous Waste
Management Program
N/A
b.
UIC program under SDWA
N/A
c.
NPDES Wastewater Discharge
Permit Number
N/A
d.
Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD) Program
N/A
e.
Non Attainment Program
N/A
f.
National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Pollutants (NESHAPS)
N/A
reconstruction approval
g.
Ocean dumping permits under the
Marine Protection Research and
N/A
Sanctuaries Act
h.
Dredge or fill permits under
section 404 of CWA
N/A
X. NARRATIVE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT
Attach three copies of a comprehensive report detailing the proposed stormwater management program for
the five-year permit term. The report shall be formatted in accordance with the Table of Contents shown
below. The required narrative information for each section is provided in the Instructions for Preparing the
Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Report (SWU-268). The report must be assembled in the
following order, bound with tabs identifying each section by name, and include a Table of Contents with
page numbers for each entry.
Narrative Application Supplement Attached
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NPDES STORMWATER Management Program Report
Narrative Application Supplement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION
1.1. POPULATION SERVED
1.2. GROWTH RATE
1.3. JURISDICTIONAL AND MS4 SERVICE AREAS
1.4. MS4 CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
1.5. LAND USE COMPOSITION ESTIMATES
1.6. ESTIMATE METHODOLOGY
1.7. TMDL IDENTIFICATION
2. RECEIVING STREAMS
3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
3.1. LOCAL PROGRAMS
3.2. STATE PROGRAMS
4. PERMITTING INFORMATION
4.1.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST
4.2.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
4.3.
SIGNING OFFICIAL
4.4.
DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
5. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
5.1. CO-PERMITTEES
5.2. LEGAL AGREEMENTS
5.3. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY
6.1. NAME OF ENTITY
6.2. MEASURE IMPLEMENTED
6.3. CONTACT INFORMATION
6.4. LEGAL AGREEMENTS
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
9
9
9
9
10
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 10
7.1. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS 10
7.2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION 12
7.3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION 13
7.4. CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL 15
7.5, POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT 16
7.6. POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 20
APPENDICES - BMP SUMMARY TABLE
1. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON I
2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION II
3. ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION III
4. CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL IV
5. POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IV
6. POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS V
May 6, 2004

1. STORM SEWER SYSTEM INFORMATION.
1.1 Population Served:
2017 (2000 Census)
• Permanent: 2081 as of July 1, 2003
• Basis of Population statistic: 2000 Census has Laurel Park's population as 2017.
The NC Office of State Planning estimates that Laurel Park's population as of July
1, 2003 is 2081.
• Seasonal: Census 2000 listed Laurel Park with a seasonal population of 124. Laurel
Park has several out of state/in state residents with second homes in Laurel Park.
1.2 Growth Rate:
1990 Census = 1322
2000 Census = 2017
10 year population difference = 695
695/1322 = 52.6% as ten year growth rate
52.6% / 10 = 5.26% per year
1.3 Jurisdictional and MS4 Service Areas:
Jurisdictional Area Total: 2.71 square miles
MS4 Service Area: 2.44 square miles (removes DOT maintained road area)
1.4 MS4 Conveyance System:
The Town of Laurel Park's storm sewer system is mainly open drainage ways with a
minimal amount of curb and gutter on local, state, and private roads. The Town maintains
most roads within the community and the roadways drain into receiving wooded areas
and/or streams directly.
The State DOT maintains systems along the State Roads, which in Laurel Park includes
a section of US 64W and several arterial roads. (Laurel Park's State Powell Bill Map, July
1, 2003):
There are private drives and small roadways that are both paved and unpaved that
connect to Town and State roads and are maintained by owners. Most use open ditches.
Town maintenance includes leaf pickup, garbage pickup, brush removal, street
sweeping, and storm -drain clearance. Public Works staff routinely cleans out roadway and
driveway culverts and storm drains as needed. Laurel Park's Public Works Department
currently maintains 8 full time employees.
Town, state, and private systems channel water into ditches that flow into un-named
tributaries leading into Shaw Creek, Wash Creek (Rainbow Lake, Temple Terrace Lake),
Tonys Creek, North Fork Willow Creek, or Finley Creek. Several other un-named blue -line
streams indicated on the USGS "Topographical Survey may hold or carry water into these
creeks during periods of rain, but are usually dry.

1.5 Land Use Composition Estimates:
• Residential
55
• Commercial
7 %
• Industrial
0 %
• Open Space
38 %
Total =
100
1.6 Estimate Methodology for Land Use Estimates:
Jurisdictional Area and Land Use Composition were estimated from Henderson County
Planning's ArcView GIS System based on current County Land Records. Road acreage
estimates were included within the residential and commercial categories as appropriate.
Category
Acres
Percentage
Residential
951
55
Commercial
126
7 %
Industrial
0
0 %
Open Space
655
38 %
Total
1732
100 %
1.7 TMDL Identification:
None of the receiving streams within Laurel Park's jurisdiction are TMDL controlled
bodies of water.

2. RECEIVING STREAMS.
Table 1. French Broad River Basin: Stormwater Receiving Streams within the Town of Laurel Park'
Receiving Stream Name
Stream Segment
Water
Use
Water
And Index Number
Quality
Support
Quality
Classification
Rating
Issues
North Fork Willow Creek
From Town Limit to Town
6-46-2
Limit
C Tr
Not
Rated
U1- of North Fork Willow
From source to Towel
C Tr
Not:
Creek 12
Limit'
Rated
No DWQ index #
UT of North Fork Willow
From source to North Fork
Not
Creek 22
Willow Creek
C Tr
Rated
No DWQ index #
Brightwater Branch (Lake
From source to Town I -Unlit
WS-IV, 13
Not
Stel)
Rated
6-50-2
UT of Brightwater Branch
From source to Brightw.aer
Not.
%N/S lV 13
No DW index #
Branch
Raced
Echo Lake and Briar Lake
Lntire lakes and connecting
Not
6-50-1
stream to Town Llllllt
Ws -IV
Rated
UT of Ischo Lake and
From source to receiving
Not.
Briar Lake (and
stream of Echo Lake and
WS-IV
Rated
connecting stream)
Briar Lake
No D1WQ index #
Shaw Creek
Froin source to Town ]unlit
Not
6-50
WS-iV
Rated
Wash Creel:
From source to Town Limit
Not
B
6-55-7
Rated
UT of Wash Creek 12
From source to Wash Creek
Not
No DWW index #
BRated
UT of Wash Creek 22
from source to Nash Creek
Not
No DWQ indcx #
B
Rated
U1' of Wish Creek 32
from source to Wash Creek
Not
No DW index #
B
Rated
1'onys Creek
from source to "Town Linlit
Not
6-55-6-2
B
Rated
Finley Creek
I'rotn source to Town Limit
B
Not
6-55-6-I-1
Rated
UT of Fltlley Creek 12
l"ron-1 Town Limit to Fltlley
B
Not
No DW�Q index #
Creek
Rated
UT of Finley Creek 22
from source to Finley
B
Not
No DWQ index #
Creek
Rated
'Source: all blue -lined streams on USGS I:24:000 Hendersonville and Horse Shoc topographic maps
within Laurel Park municipal boundaries
2Unnamed tributaries (U'l' to named streams :ire numbered seclue116,111y, from upstream to
clownstream on the named stream
Some stream sections are outside of town limit
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3. EXISTING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS.
3.1 Local Programs:
a. Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The "Town of Laurel Park adopted on .January 30,
1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002 the provisions of the Watershed Protection Act
(NCGS 143-214.5). Approximately 35% of the Town's land use jurisdiction is within the
MS -IV Protected Area of the French Broad River (Asheville) water supply watershed. The
Water Quality Committee of the Environmental Management Commission reviewed and
approved the Town's Watershed Overlay District Ordinance. This ordinance has strict
limits on density and built -upon limits with the watershed and includes stream buffer area
requirements.
b. Land Use Plan: Adopted in 1988 and currently under revision.
c. Delegated Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Section 903, Stormwater and Subsurface
Drainage, of the Town Zoning Ordinance outlines procedures for maintaining erosion and
sedimentation control during activities that disturb less than one acre.
d. The Town's Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance require written documentation
from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources that all
required Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plans have been reviewed and approved prior
to grading and/or construction when the area to be disturbed is over one acre.
3.2 State Programs:
Local NCDENR Sedimentation and Erosion Control on construction sites (over 1 acre)
William C. Beck, P.L.S.
Environmental Tech IV, Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Interchange Building
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone]; FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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4. PERMITTING INFORMATION.
4.1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY CONTACT LIST:
The Town Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and the coordination and
implementation of the Town's Stormwater Management Program Goals.
a.
Name of Contact Person
James W. Bail, Jr.
b.
Title
Town Manager
c.
Street Address
441 White Pine Drive
d.
Ci
Laurel Park
e.
State
NC
f.
Zip
28739-0910
9.
Telephone Number
[phone]
h.
Fax Number
[phone]
i.
E-Mail Address
jball a, laurelpark.orl!
To meet certain goals, however, the Torn must rely on the following entities and have procedures
in place for working with them:
Goal: Prevent hazardous materlals.rrom reaching area streams through timely and
effective emergency management an hazardous spill situations.
•
Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
•
Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
•
Contact Person
Tim Garren
•
Contact Address
P. 0. Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
•
Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
•
Email
t7m arren a valle hillfire.com
•
Name of Entity
Henderson County Emergency Management/911
•
Element they will
implement
Hazardous Material Spill Response
•
Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
•
Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
•
Contact Telephone
Number and Fax
[phone] Fax [phone]
•
Email
hyder a, hendersoncount}mc.org
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Goal: Maintain roads and storm setiver infrastruclure.
• Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation — Division 14
• Element they will
US 64W and State Road maintenance
implement
• Contact Person
Mark Gibbs, Division Engineer
• Contact Address
4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Number and Fax
• Email
m jibbs u,dot.state. Vic. us
Goal: Regular insImclions of exisling.septic systems and wells.
• Name of Entity
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
• Element they will
Well, septic, and wastewater treatment systems
implement
inspections
• Contact Person
Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
• Contact Address
1347 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, NC
28792
• Contact Telephone
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Number and Fax
• Email
sswif-t a,hendersoncount .org
Goal: Maintain an effLcllVL Erosion and Sediment Control Pr ograral fo1' construction
actiWtles in coor-dination i4,ifh the local NCDP,NR Office.
• Name of Entity
NC Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
• Element they will
Erosion and Sediment Control Program for
implement
construction activities
• Contact Person
William C Beck P.L.S.
• Contact Address
2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa NC 28788
• Contact Telephone
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Number and Fax
• Email
[e-mail]
Laurel Park is also working with other entities informally which may lead to agreements to
carry out certain parts of our Implementation Plan, but have not formalized agreements yet. These
include Land -of -Sky Regional Council, which may coordinate with other entities as part of a
regional effort to develop Public Education and Outreach as well as other programs, and the
Greater Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Committee, which may facilitate
a Public Involvement and Participation process for business people and developers in the area.

4.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
Laurel Park Town Council
Mayor Henry T. Johnson
Commissioners (4)
Town Manager
.lames W. Ball, Jr.
Police Department Town Administration Public Works
Don Fisher, Anita V. I-losack, Earl Newman,
Chief Town Clerk I Director
6 Full Time 8 Full Time
2 Reserve 1 3 Full Time
Laurel Park coordinates with NCDOT Division 14 on driveway permits and maintenance requests, as needed.
Developers are required by the "Town to get a NCDENR Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit for any land disturbing;
activity of one acre or more.
The County Environmental Health Department inspects septic and well systems in Laurel Park.
Laurel Park maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department. In an emergency or a Hazardous Material
Spill, Valley Hill will be dispatched by the County's 911 Syster».
The "Town is a voting member of the Land -of -Sky Regional Council of Governments.

4.3 Signing Official. The Signing Official for this application is Henry T. Johnson, Mayor of
Laurel Park, the elected official with the highest authority in accordance with Town Charter.
4.4 DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: N/A
S. CO -PERMITTING INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE). N/A
6. RELIANCE ON ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY.
6.1 — 6.3: Table 2: Assisting Government Entities, Measures Implemented, and Contact Information
a. Do you intend that another
entity perform one or more of
your permit obligations?
X Yes ❑ No
b. If yes, identify each entity and the element they will be implementing
• Name of Entity
Valley Hill Fire and Rescue
• Element Implemented
Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person
Tim Garren
• Contact Address
PO Box 726, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
• Name of Entity
Henderson County Emergency Management/911
• Element Implemented
Hazardous Material Spill Response
• Contact Person
Rocky Hyder
• Contact Address
101 East Allen Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
• Name of Entity
NC Department of Transportation — Division 14
• Element Implemented
US64W and State Road maintenance
• Contact Person
Ed Green, Division Engineer
• Contact Address
4142 Haywood Rd., Horseshoe, NC 28742
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
• Name of Entity
Henderson County Environmental Health Department
Element Implemented
Well, septic, and wastewater treatment systems inspections
• Contact Person
Seth Swift, Environmental Health Supervisor
• Contact Address
1347 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
• Name of Entity
NCDENR -- Land Resources, Sedimentation and Erosion Control
• Element implemented
Construction -site Run-off Inspection
• Contact Person
William C. Beck, P.L.S.
• Contact Address
2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28788
• Contact Telephone No.
[phone]
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6.4 LEGAL AGREEMENTS:
The Town maintains a contract with Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Department for Fire
Protection Services and they provide first response for hazardous material spills.
Henderson County provides Emergency (91 1) and Environmental Health Department
Services as part of County services. The DOT Division Office and NCDENR
Sedimentation and Erosion Control services are made available by the State without formal
agreements with the Town.
7. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
The Town must develop, implement, and enforce a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from its small MS4 to the maximum extent
practicable (MEP), to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality
requirements of the Clean Water Act. The SWMP must be developed and fully implemented
within five years from the effective date of the issued NPDES Stormwater permit.
7.1 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON STORM WATER IMPACTS.
Minimum Measure (i): A public education and outreach program on the impacts of
Stormwater discharges on water bodies to igform citizens of how to reduce pollutants in
Stormia,ater run-off The public body may salisfy this requirement by developing a local
education and outreach program; by participating in a statewide education and outreach
program coordinated by the deparlmew; or a combination of those approaches.
To mcet this requirement the Town will implement a public education program to distribute
educational materials to the community and conduct outreach activities to educate the public on
the impacts of Stormwater discharges on water bodies. Educational efforts will include steps
the public can take to reduce pollutants in storm water run-off. To accomplish this, the "Town
will:
Goals:
Explore the feasibility of regional approaches to the development and distribution of public
educational materials and/or using any statewide education or outreach programs, and develop
a public materials distribution plan within two years. Have informational materials available in
Town Hall, on the Town's web -site, and through other mechanisms identified in the planning
process during years 2-5.
2. Work with local entities including Land -of -Sky Regional Council, the Mud Creek Water Shed
Restoration Council, RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation Organization,
and other local agencies and organizations to develop local training sessions and materials for
the public. This could include topics such as Phase 11 Requirements, Low -Impact Design,
Watershed Planning and Protection, Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design,
Hazardous Material Disposal, or Habitat and Stream Restoration. Conduct or support and
advertise at least one such training per year.
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7.1.1 BMP Summary Table attached at the end of this chapter:
7.1.2 Target Audiences that will have storm water impacts:
• The general public
• Developers
• Professional landscapers
• Town staff
7.1.3 Target Pollutant Sources our Education Program will address and Why:
• Sedimentation and Erosion -- Laurel Park is a mountainous community. When land is
disturbed during any construction process, the erosion rate has the potential to
accelerate rapidly. This coupled with natural erosion because of the mountainous
terrain makes soil and erosion control a Town priority.
Hazardous Materials — As with any community, the proper disposal of hazardous
materials is important. The Town is the headwaters to numerous streams, and the
protection of these streams are important to Laurel Park and the surrounding areas.
Fecal Bacteria — Laurel Park has a high number of operating septic systems within the
community. Proper maintenance and care of these systems are a priority within the
community.
7.1.4 Outreach Program:
• The Town will work with the Land -of -Sky Regional Council work group to develop
outreach strategies and "BMPs" within the first two years of the implementation period.
• Continue to work with the Mud Creek Watershed Restoration Council striving to
improve and protect water quality throughout the Mud Creek. The Council provides
widespread public education programs and facilitates stream restoration and BMP
projects. The Town has one Commissioner on the Council.
7.1.5 Decision Process:
• The two goals identified so far were chosen because of their ability to reach out to the
targeted audiences in cost-effective ways:
1. Explore the feasibility of regional approaches to the development and
distribution of public educational materials during first two years and then
disseminate information as developed.
2. Work with local staff to develop materials for the public, landscapers,
developers, and staff.

Objectives, details, and individual strategies for implementing each of these goals will
be doCumented as the local planning process moves forward to frill development of the
Town's program.
7.1.6 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
strategies and approaches are better defined through the Planning Board and Town staff.
7.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION.
Minimum measure (ii): A pt.iblic invol>>emeni and perrticipcition program c'ons•istent with all
applicable .State and local requirements•,
To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will:
Goals:
1. Continue to seek input and provide Updates on Phase 11 requirements and implementation to
the Town Council and the Town Planning Board as part of regularly scheduled public
meetings.
2. Use the Planning Board to develop strategies and finalize an implementation plan.
3. Explore feasibility of working with other local agencies or adjoining communities to
develop public input and informational workshops or other processes. As an example, the
Mud Creek Restoration Council.
4. Explore feasibility of initiating a local "Adopt -a- Stream" or "Ad opt -a -Creek" program in
coordination with RiverLink, Henderson County Environmental Conservation
Organization, Scout Troops, or other local entities.
5. Continue to promote and participate in the annual North Carolina "Big Sweep" Event each
September urging citizens to do their part to restore the beauty and function of our lakes,
streams, rivers, and creeks by volunteering to participate in the North Carolina Big Sweep
event.
7.2.1 BMP Summary Table attached at the end of this chapter:
7.2.2 Target Audience:
Same as 7.1.2
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7.2.3--7.2.4 Participation Program and Decision Process:
At the April 20, 2004 Town Council meeting, the Laurel Park Town Council conducted a
public hearing to receive comments of the Town's proposed Stormwater Management
Program. They directed the Planning Board to develop and manage the "Town public
involvement.
7.2.5 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
strategies and approaches are better- defined through the Planning Board and Town staff.
7.3 ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION.
Minimum Measure (ill): A Program to detect and eliminate illicit dischatqes° within the MS4.
The Program shall include a .storm ,sewer system mapping component that at a minimum
identifies Stormwater outfalls and the names and location of all waters within the jurisdiction
of the public body.
To meet this requirement the Town of Laurel Park will develop, implement, and enforce a
program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges into the MS4.
Goals:
1. Develop a map of the MS4 system and its outfalls relative to available USGS information.
Update and maintain as needed.
2. Adopt a local ordinance with regulatory fines to prohibit illicit discharges into the MS4
system or receiving streams.
3. Develop a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges as part of the local regulations
implemented with the permit.
4. Prevent hazardous materials from reaching area streams through timely and effective
emergency management in hazardous spill situations.
5. Regular inspections of existing septic systems and wells by the Henderson County
Environmental Health Department will be conducted.
7.3.1 BMP Summary Table attached at the end of this chapter:
7.3.2 Storm Sewer System Map:
The Town will contract with a local engineer firm to develop a map of Laurel Park's Storm
Sewer System that will include all outfalls, names, and location of all receiving streams
relative to USGS mapping information.
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7.3.3 — 7.3.4 Regulatory Mechanisms and Enforcement:
As part of this process the "Town will review any state model ordinances and regulatory
guidelines if available and develop and adopt regulations/ordinances prohibiting illicit
discharges into the Storm Sewer System and receiving streams with regulatory fines and
enforcement.
7.3.5 Detection and Elimination:
The Town will develop a plan to detect and address illicit discharges to the system through
BMPs such as dry weather field screening, inspection of on -site sewage disposal systems,
or other approaches. The Town will coordinate with the County's Department of
Environmental Health or utilize an environmental firm/consulting agency to assess and
conduct regular inspections of new and existing BMP's and stormwater infrastructure.
• 7.3.5.1 Priority areas will be identified as part of system mapping;
• 7.3.5.2 Procedures for tracing sources of illicit discharges will be identified as the
regulations are developed;
• 7.3.5.3 Procedures for removing the source of the illicit discharge will be identified as
the regulations are developed;
• 7.3.5.4 Procedures for the evaluation of the plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges
will be identified as the regulations are developed.
7.3.6 — 7.3.7 Non Stormwater Discharges and Incidental non -storm water discharges:
No significant contributor identified.
7.3.8 Outreach:
The Town will inform public employees, businesses, and the general public of hazards
associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste through our 'Town
newsletter and other informational material provided to residents and business owners.
This need will be incorporated into other public outreach and Town pollution
prevention/good housekeeping efforts as appropriate.
7.3.9 Decision Process:
All decisions for meeting this minimum measure will depend on formalization of the
program, recommendations from the Planning Board and Town Staff, and the completion of
mapping the MS4.
7.3.10 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
strategies and approaches are better defined through the Planning Board and Town staff
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7.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL,
Minimum Measure (iv): A program to reduce pollutants in any Stormwater runoff within the A154
ftoin construction activities resulting in a land disturbance ofgrealer than or equCit to one acre.
Reduction of storm water discharger frorn construction activity disturbing lass than one acre is
included as part of the Towns overall program.
The Town is currently and will continue to meet this requirement by continuing to work with
the Local NCDLNR Office and the State Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program and
requiring a state permit in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control
Act and all attendant regulations. Also, the Town's zoning ordinance already contains
procedures to be followed by builders or property owners when disturbing less than one acre.
Coals:
1. Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the local NCDI-NR Office for construction activities resulting in land
disturbance of greater than one acre.
Maintain an effective Erosion and Sediment Control Program for construction activities in
coordination with the local zoning ordinance for construction activities resulting in land
disturbance of less than one acre.
7.4.1 13MP Summary Table Attached:
7.4.2 Regulatory Mechanism:
The Town's subdivision and zoning ordinances both have procedures in place addressing
construction activities resulting in land disturbance of more than one acre and in land
disturbance less than one acre,
7.4.3 Plan reviews:
The Town has procedures for pre -construction review of all site plans. For review of
construction activities resulting in land disturbance of more than one acre, a permit is
required from the local NCDENR Office. This is reviewed by the planning board or zoning
administrator prior to the issuance of any building permits. For review of construction
activities resulting in land disturbance of less than one acre, the zoning administrator issues
a land disturbing permit. Prior to issuing the permit a building site plan is required and
reviewed on site by the zoning administrator.
7.4.4 Enforcement:
The zoning administrator accomplishes enforcement. Procedures, such as, stop work
orders, fines, bonding (for larger projects) are used for enforcement.
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7.4.5 Inspections:
Inspections occur on a random basis or on occasion by complaint. As a small MS4, the
Town will normally have approximately five -seven sites active at any one time. Also , both
the police department and the public works departments receive updated copies of
construction sites within the community for assistance in monitoring.
7.4.6 - 7.4.7 Public Information and Decision Process:
The Planning Board will review and provide recommendations to the Town Council on any
changes that may be required. If the Council concurs with the Planning Board's
recommendations, they will adopt the changes upon completing public hearing
requirements.
7.4.8 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
strategies and approaches are better defined through the Planning Board and Town staff.
7.5 POST -CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.
Minimum Measure (v): A program to addres,y post -construction ,Stormwater runofj�rom ncu
development and redevelopment prgjects that cumulatively disturb greater than or equal to one
acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan gf development
or sale, that discharge into the M.54 or into an interconnected M.S4.
To meet this requirement the Town will develop, implement, and enforce a program within 12
months from date of permit issuance or 12 months from date of granting of permit by mile status.
The program will ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or minimize water Quality
impacts and will include strategies and structural and non-structural BMPs that are best suited for
Laurel Park's topography and landscape. To achieve this the 'Town will:
Goals:
1. Consider any model ordinance that the State may provide;
2. Use the Town Planning Board to review/draft recommended changes to current ordinances for
Town Council review/adoption; and
3. Work with other communities, Land -of -Sky Regional Council, or other agencies to study the
feasibility for regional approaches to implementation and enforcement.
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7.5.1 Program Requirements:
The Town's program shall require all subject projects to apply for locally issued permit
coverage under one of the following Stormwater management options and parameters as set
forth in guidance document SWU-268-103102:
T5.1.1 Low Density Projects. Projects shall be permitted as low density if they meet the
following criteria:
• No more than two dwelling units per acre or 24 percent built -upon area (BUA) for
all residential and non-residential development;
• Stormwater run-off from the development shall be transported from tine
development by vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable;
• All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent
surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be present if the
feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of the soil survey
map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States
Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5
minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States Geological
Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed when surface
waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(3)(a); and
• The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.
7.5.1.2 High Density Projects. Projects exceeding the low density threshold established above
shall implement Stormwater control measures that:
Control and treat the difference in Stormwater runoff volume leaving the project
site between the pre and post development conditions for the 1 year 24 hour storm.
Runoff volume drawdown time shall be a minimum of 24 hours, but not more than
120 hours;
All structural Stormwater treatment systems used to meet the requirements of the
program shall be designed to have an 85% average annual removal for 'Total
Suspended Solids;
General Engineering Design Criteria for all projects shall be in accordance with
15A NCAC 21-1 .1008(c).
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All BUA shall be at a minimum of 30 feet landward of all perennial and
intermittent surface waters. For the purpose of this Rule, a surface water shall be
present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent version of
the soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the
United States Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1;24,000
scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the United States
Geological Survey (USGS). An exception to this requirement may be allowed
when surface waters are not present in accordance with the provisions of 15A
NCAC 2B .0233 (3)(a); and
The permit shall require recorded deed restrictions and protective covenants to
ensure that development activities maintain the development consistent with the
approved project plans.
7.5.2 Operation and Maintenance Component:
The Town's program shall include an operation and maintenance component that ensures
the adequate long-term operation of the structural BMPs required by the program. The
program shall require owners of permitted BMPs to submit annual maintenance and
inspection reports conducted and certified by a qualified professional.
7.5.3 Control of Fecal Coliform:
The Town will coordinate with the Henderson County Environmental Health Department to
develop and implement an oversight program to ensure the proper operation and
maintenance of on -site, private wastewater treatment systems, septic, and private well
systems.
7.5.4 Programs Draining into SA Waters: NIA
7.5.5 Programs draining into trout Jr) waters:
A portion of community is a source of the North fork Willow Creek, classified as C Tr
waters. Tile Town shall require that, if necessary, selected BMPs that impact this stream do
not result in a sustained increase in the receiving water temperature. These requirements, if
needed, will be developed and implemented concurrently with other local regulations
regarding the Phase II Stormwater program.
7.5.6 Programs for Draining into Nutrient Sensitive Waters: NIA
7.5.7 Watershed Planning. -
Local Water Supply Watershed Program: The Town of Laurel Park adopted on January 30,
1997, and amended, on December 17, 2002, the provisions of the Watershed Protection Act
(NCGS 143-214.5). This ordinance has strict limits on density and built -upon limits with
the watershed and includes stream buffer area requirements (see 3. ] a).
7.5.8 BMP Summary Table attached at the end of this chapter:
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7.5.9 Non -Structural BMPs:
7.5.9.1 — 7.5.9.2.
■ The Town Zoning Ordinance requires 20% of gross lot area to be
reserved for landscaping for any commercial development.
■ The Town enforces the stream buffer requirements contained with the
Local Water Supply Watershed Program.
■ The Town is in the process of updating the Town's Land Use Plan. One
implementation strategy is to improve open space/green space
throughout the community.
■ The Town will review the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to
integrate new initiatives as well as new requirements under the Phase II
programs into a user-friendly and up-to-date format.
7.5.9.3 As part of our Public Education and Outreach component, the Town will develop
programs for developers addressing project designs that minimize water quality
impacts.
7.5.9.4 The Town will consider minimization of the percentage of impervious area after
development, use of measures to minimize directly connected impervious areas, and
source control measures often thought of as good housekeeping, preventative
maintenance, and spill prevention as part of our program implementation.
7.5.10 Structural BMPs:
7.5.10.1 The Town recently worked with a developer and approved the use of a retention
pond to assist in controlling storniwater flow into Shaw Creek.
7.5.10.2 — 7.5.10.3 Filtration practices and infiltration practices will be researched for their
appropriateness, effectiveness, and feasibility in our area.
7.5.1 1 Regulatory Mechanism:
The "Town will continue to use the zoning and subdivision ordinances to enforce our local
program and review other regulatory mechanisms for adoption as required. Also, the Town
will:
I. Consider any model ordinance that the State may provide;
IL Use the Town Planning Board to review/draft recommended changes to current
ordinances for Town Council review/adoption; and
III. Work with other communities, Land -of -Sky Regional Council, or other agencies to
study the feasibility for regional approaches to implementation and enforcement.
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7.5.12 Operation and Maintenance:
The Town will explore the feasibility of creating internal capacity or working
with/contracting with an environmental engineering firm, to regularly inspect and/or
maintain BMP's as part of the Town's program.
7.5.13 Decision Process:
Not all the decisions for meeting this minimum measure have been made and will depend
on formalization of the Final Rules, any model ordinances, or recommendations from the
State. Also affecting the decision process will be any new discoveries made as part of the
Planning Board's review process and the mapping/inventory process. The decision -making
can be documented as the implementation plan is finalized and we have better local data.
All approaches will be considered based on their effectiveness to minimize water duality
impacts within our community and the pre -development run-off conditions to affected
streams.
7.5.14 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
strategies and approaches are better defined through the Planning Board and Town staff.
7.6 POLLUTION PREVENTION/GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR MUNICIPAL
OPERATIONS.
Minimum Measure (vi): A pollution prevention/good housekeeping program for municipal
operations that addresses operation and maintenance, including a training component, to prevent
or reduce pollutant runofffrom those operations.
To meet this requirement the'rown will develop and implement an operation and maintenance
program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing
pollutant runoff from municipal operations. To address these concerns, the Town:
Goals:
1. Work with the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction Partners of Land -of -
Sky Regional Council to conduct a Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention Assessment
of the Public Works facility and implement recommendations from the assessment.
2. Continue current maintenance policies and practices of good housekeeping and pollution
prevention.
Use available training materials from EPA, the State, or other organizations as part of employee
training annually.
7.6.1 BMP Summary Table attached at the end of the chapter:
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7.6.2 Affected Operations:
The principle municipal operations of the Town of Laurel Park relevant to this permit
program are those of automotive/equipment maintenance, vehicle/equipment storage, and
materials storage that all occur in the Public Works Facility, 500 Tams Drive, Laurel Park,
North Carolina.
7.6.3 Training:
The Town will continue to seek training for maintenance and public works personnel in
pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures.
7.6.4 Maintenance and Inspections:
The Town maintenance staff operates from the maintenance facility daily. Inspections
check lists will be developed and implemented to monitor and reduce, if necessary,
pollutants at the maintenance facility. Also, the Town maintenance staff routinely checks
all Town property and right-of-ways for appropriate maintenance and cleanliness.
7.6.5 Vehicular Operations:
The Town of Laurel Park's Aect includes 12 vehicles:
Police vehicles: 2 Ford Explorers, 3 Ford Crown Victorias, and 1 Chevrolet.
Public Works: 4 light pick up trucks, 2 heavy duty Dump trucks.
Light vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) for vehicles are done at the
Public Works Facility. Used oil is collected for recycling and stored in appropriate
containers until removal. Automotive repair and significant maintenance for Town vehicles
is done by local private mechanic services.
The Town operates a refueling point for vehicles. The l 000-gallon tank is built of double
wall construction to prevent leakage and inspected as required.
Salt and sand for snow removal are contained in a covered storage area at the Public Works
Facility. Other materials are also stored within the Public Works area facility. Hazardous
materials are stored in a locked chemical cabinet.
Parking lot run-off from the Town Hall and the Public Works Facility will be evaluated and
measures developed to reduce pollutants if needed.
7.6.6 Waste Disposal:
The Town does not own or operate a waste transfer station. The Town contracts weekly for
residential collection of garbage and recyclables. Trash is delivered to the Henderson
County landfill and the recyclables are delivered to a facility near Charlotte.
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7.6.7 Flood Management Projects:
The Town has recently worked with Henderson County as part of the countywide Hazard
Mitigation Planning effort. One objective for the Town is to develop a flood damage
prevention ordinance. The Town will ensure that any new flood management projects are
assessed for impacts on water quality. Existing structural flood controls will be inventoried
as part of the mapping process and assessed for opportunities to incorporate additional
water quality protection devices and/or practices.
7.6.8 Existing Ordinances:
All local Land Use Ordinances will be reviewed in the next fiscal year as part of the Town's
efforts to meet Phase It requirements.
7.6.9 Other Evaluations:
As a small "Town we have limited municipal operations and vehicle maintenance. The
Town does not own/operate ambulance services, EMT services, transportation or transit
services, a wastewater treatment plant, a landfill, and a recyclables processing center, an
airport, or marina. The Town contracts for fire services with the Valley Hill Fire and
Rescue Department.
Town staff will evaluate all Town facilities and operations for their relevance/impact on the
Phase II program.
7.6.10 Decision Process:
The Town will review current facilities and operations in order to formalize our pollution
prevention/good housekeeping program. The Town will use the area NCLM safety
coordinator to assist the Public Works Director in this process. Individual goals will
address both training and pollution prevention/good housekeeping. The Public Works
director is the responsible person for this program
7.6.11 Evaluation:
Evaluation approaches will be determined for each of the goals under this measure as the
Town staff better defines specific strategies and approaches.
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BMP SUMMARY TABLE: TOWN OF LAUREL PARK NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION NARRATIVE SUMMARY
1. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Education and Outreach
BMPs
Measurable Goal
Yr
1
Yr
2
Yr
3
Yr
4
Yr
5
Responsible
Position
1.
Distribute information through the
Explore regional opportunities for cost sharing
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
Town newsletter and Town website
on development and distribution of public
Planning Board
education materials.
Educational Materials available in
Town Hall for developers; businesses,
X
X
X
X
and residents
2.
Conduct/Promote annual training
Work with other local resources to develop
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
local training sessions.
Planning Board

2. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Public Involvement and Participation
BMPs
Measurable Goa_ l
Yr
1
Yr
2
Yr
3
Yr
4
Yr
5
Responsible
Position
I.
Keep Town leaders informed and
Continue to seek input and provide
X
X
X
X
X
Town Manager
integrate public inputs into Plan
updates on Phase 11 requirements and
implementation.
implementation to the Town Council and
the Town Planning Board as part of
regularly scheduled public meetings.
2.
Use the Planning Board to develop
X
X
X
X
X
Zonina Administrator,
strategies and finalize an implementation
Planning Board
plan.
3.
Share public information and
Explore feasibility of working with other
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
participation efforts with neighboring
local agencies or adjoining communities to
Planning Board
jurisdictions and agencies.
develop public input and informational
workshops or other processes.
4.
Use "Adopt -a -stream" program.
Explore opportunities to initiate a local
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
"Adopt -a -Stream" or "Adopt -a -Creek-"
ECO,
program in coordination with RiverLink,
RiverLink
Henderson County Environmental
Conservation Organization, or other local
resources.
5.
Promote Volunteer efforts to clean
Continue to promote and participate in the
X
X
X
X
X
Town Manager,
rivers.
annual "Big Sweep" Event each
Public Works Director,
September to clean up local streams and
ECO,
creeks.
RiverLink

3. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Illicit Discharge and Elimination
BMPs
Measurable Goal .
Yr
1
Yr
2
Yr
3
Yr
4
Yr
5
Responsible
Position
I.
inventory and Map streams, storm
Develop a map of the MS4 system and its
X
X
X
X
Town Manager,
sewer system, and outfalls.
outfalls relative to available USGS
Public Works Director.
information. Update and maintain as
Town Engineer
needed.
2.
Establish stormwater regulations and
Adopt a local ordinance with regulatory
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
fees.
fines to prohibit illicit discharges into the
Planning Board,
MS4 system or receiving streams.
Council
3.
Conduct field screening and regular
Develop a plan to detect and eliminate
X
X
X
X
Town Manager,
inspections for illicit discharges.
illicit discharges as part of the local
Public Works Director,
ordinance.
Town Engineer
4.
Effective Spill Management Protocol.
Prevent hazardous materials from reaching
X
X
X
X
X
Valley Hill Fire
area streams through timely and effective
Department,
emergency management in hazardous spill
Henderson County
situations.
Fire Marshal
5.
Inspect and maintain septic and well
Regular inspections of existing septic
X
X
X
X
X
Henderson County
systems.
systems and wells by the Henderson
Environmental Health
Countv Environmental Health Department.
Department
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4. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Construction Site Stormwater Run-off
BMPs
Measurable Goal
Yr
1
Yr
2
Yr
3
Yr
4
Yr
5
Responsible
Position
I.
Continue to require site plans and
Maintain effective Erosion and Sediment
X
X
X
X
X
NCDENR — State
NCDENR permits for land disturbing
Control Program for construction activities
Sedimentation and
activities greater than 1 acre.
in coordination with the local NCDENR
Erosion Control
Office.
Program
2.
Continue to require site plans and
Maintain effective Erosion and Sediment
X
X
X
X
X
Zoning
land distributing permits for land
Control Program for construction activities
Administrator
disturbing activities of 1 acre or less.
in coordination with Laurel Park's zoning
ordinance.
5. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
BMPs
Measurable Goal
Yr
Yr
. Yr
Yr
Yr
Responsible
1
2
3
4
5
Position
I .
Develop a local Ordinance
Consider any model ordinance that the
X
X
X
X
X
Town Manager,
State may provide.
Planning Board,
Council
2•
Use the Town Planning Board to draft
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
recommended language to current zoning
Planning Board,
and subdivision ordinances for Council
Council
review/adoption.
3.
Work with other communities; Land -of-
X
X
X
X
Zoning Administrator,
Sky Regional Council, or other agencies to
Planning Board,
study the feasibility for regional
Council7
approaches to implementation and
enforcement.
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6. BMPs and Measurable Goals for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
BMPs
Measurable Goal
Yr
1
Yr
2
Yr
3
Yr
4
Yr
S
Responsible
Position
I.
Use spill pallets for hazardous
Implement recommendations from the
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director
materials stored in barrels.
Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction
Assessment conducted by Waste
Maintain an inspection sheet for the
Reduction Partners within the current
oil recycling containment area.
public Works facility.
Keep materials labeled and in a neat
and locked area.
I
Practice Good Housekeeping in all
Continue Town maintenance policies of
X
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director,
Town Facilities.
good housekeeping and pollution
prevention practices within current
facilities.
3.
Train Town Employees annually on
Use available training materials from EPA,
X
X
X
X
Public Works Director,
good housekeeping, pollution
the State, or other organizations as part of
Town Manager
prevention, and hazardous materials
employee training.
management.
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