August 24, 2015 Work Session and Regular Session
Work Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, August 24, 2015 ~ 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Agenda Adjustments and Approval
5. Statement of Disclosure (To be read by City Clerk)
6. Presentation – Northeastern Workforce Development - Cathy Davison, Executive Director
7. Presentation – Weatherization Program Review and Update – Dennis Gordon, Energy Officer
8. Presentation – Proposed New City Entrance Signs
9. Discussion/Consideration – Criteria for All Non-profits that Receive City Funding
10. Committee Reports:
a) EC-PC Economic Development Commission: Mayor Pro Tem Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman Donnelly and Mayor Peel
b) Central Communications Advisory Board: Councilman Spence
c) Fireman’s Relief Fund Board: Councilman Brooks
d) NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency: City Manager Olson and Mayor Peel
e) Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.: Councilman Donnelly
f) Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce Board: Mayor Peel
g) Finance Committee: Mayor Pro Tem Hummer, Councilman Donnelly, Councilman Horton and Mayor Peel
h) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Councilman Horton
i) Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Airport Authority: Councilman Stimatz
j) Storm Water Advisory Board: Councilman Stimatz, Councilman Donnelly and Councilman Brooks
k) Tourism Development Authority: Councilwoman Baker
11. Adjournment
Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, August 24, 2015 ~ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Agenda Adjustments and Approval
5. Statement of Disclosure (To be read by City Clerk)
6. Presentations: Mayoral Certificates of Recognition and Lifesaving Awards to Police Officers.
7. Comments from the Public:
8. Approval of Minutes:
a. City Council Special Meeting of August 13, 2015
9. Consent Agenda: (City Manager Recommends Approval of all Items)
(Note: Items “a” through “d” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of August 20, 2015.)
a. Consideration – Approval for the Elizabeth City Police Department to accept the Governor’s Crime Commission “Infrastructure & Technology Improvement” grant in the amount of $75,000 with an $18,750 cash match by the City; and further, adopt a budget amendment to provide for receipt of the grant and the City’s match funding;
b. Consideration – Authorization for City staff to apply for $20,000 on behalf of SOULS from the Lowe’s Community Partners Grant program to renovate the former Elizabeth City Middle School band room for the purpose of permanently housing the SOULS Feeding Ministry ;
c. Consideration – Approval of a one year lease extension with ABC Properties, the parent organization of Southgate Mall, for the City’s Mall Customer Service Office, as presented ;
d. Consideration – Authorization for the Airport Authority to issue up to $125,000 in debt to purchase a corporate hangar at the airport; and further that the City Council’s authorization shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months;
e. Consideration – Call for Public Hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on September 14, 2015 in Council Chambers to gather citizen input on CUP 01-15 filed by Cahoon & Kasten Architects on behalf of Harbor Lights Capital Partners, LLC to redevelop property located at 112 N. Water Street;
10. Public Hearings: To Begin at 7:30 p.m.
a. Consideration – Hold a Public Hearing to gather citizen input on the Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 (Business Regulations) Article I (In General) Section 14-3 (Pistol Sale, exchange; license required;
b. Consideration – Hold a Public Hearing to gather citizen input on the Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 (Business Regulations) Article V (Peddling and Solicitation);
11. Regular Agenda:
a. Re-Consideration – InnovateNC Grant Application (requested by Councilman Horton):
b. Consideration – Adoption of Ordinance Revision to Chapter 6 (Animals) Article I (In General) to add a Section 6-14 Harboring of Feral Cats and Feral Cat Colonies:
c. Consideration – Adoption of an Ordinance providing for a Business Registration Program and establishing an initial annual fee of $20 to be effective October 1, 2015:
12. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:
13. Adjournment.