Carrboro Board of Aldermen talks pest management, HB2 at Tuesday's meeting

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen met Tuesday to discuss integrated pest management and the local impact of House Bill 2. Staff writer Erik Beene live-tweeted the meeting. 

Mayor Lavelle proclaims April Parkinson's Awareness Month in the town of Carrboro.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

Carrboro firefighters are being honored for protecting the American flag durning the Lake Lure Wildfires.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

"Its the kind of gesture that harkens back to a bygone era," says Randee Haven-O'Donnell.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

Board is now receiving the Tourism Development Authority's annual report.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

$45,000 was spent on the 300 East Main Parking Deck.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

$35,200 was spent on Carrboro Festivals and Events.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

$20,850 was spent on community events.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

$25,000 was spent on advertising.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

Some of the possible priorities for 2017-2018 is funding for wayfinding, increased funds for parking deck, and new ad strategies.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 28, 2017

"How many folks are coming to Carrboro because it's Carrboro?" Randee Haven-O'Donnell asks.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

"I'd like folks to know that Carrboro is a safe and welcoming community," Haven-O'Donnell said.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Damon Seils wants board to be thinking about how Carrboro should handle the economic boycott proposed by the NAACP.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

"It's horrible this situation we are in," Lavelle said in reference to HB2.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

The extension would be along the north side of NC Highway 54 West.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Motion to send letter to County Commissioners passes unanimously.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Next item concerns potential infrastructure improvements for pedestrian safety.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Board is discussing pedestrian issues concerning HWY 54, including possible infrastructure solutions.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Board moves onto next item concerning pest management.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

The integrated pest management policy (IPM) was based on 1999 EPA Guidelines.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

IPM is a "common sense approach to controlling pests," according to staff.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Recent IPM related concerns include fire ants, invasive aquatic weeds, and invasive vines chocking out trees in urban forest.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

"I'm totally ok torching fire ant hills," Bethany Chaney said.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Mayor Lavelle brings up "The Goat Patrol," that was previously used to eat poison ivy. Asks if it should be revised.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

Board approves an update to the plan.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

With that, it is time to call our foray into local government over for the evening.

— Erik Beene (@The_Beene) March 29, 2017

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