September 12, 2016 Regular Session

Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, September 12, 2016 ~ 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. Proclamation: Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2016

7. Comments from the Public:

8. Approval of Minutes:

     a. City Council Regular Session of August 8, 2016
     b. City Council Work Session of August 22, 2016
     c. City Council Regular Session of August 22, 2016

9. Consent Agenda: (City Manager Recommends Approval of all Items)

(Note: Items “a” through “e” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of September 8, 2016.)

     a. Consideration – Execution of Agreement for Contractor Services with Residential Energy Efficiency Services for the Weatherization Assistance Program;

     b. Consideration – Authorization to take advantage of the competitive bid from Rehrig Pacific Company for the 65-gallon recycling carts awarded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection; and “piggyback” the purchase of similar carts for Elizabeth City for a total delivery cost of $100,000;

     c. Consideration – Adoption of various budget amendments for fiscal year 2016-2017 required for accounting purposes;

     d. Consideration – Adoption of various budget amendments in connection with year-end closeout for fiscal year 2015-2016;

     e. Consideration – Authorization to execute a one year Temporary Occupancy Agreement for space #10-B at Southgate Mall with CD 2005-CD 1 Ehringhaus Street, LLC.

     f. Consideration – Call for a public hearing to be held on September 26, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows) in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building, to receive public comment on proposed amendments to Chapter 90 - Animals of the City of Elizabeth City Code of Ordinances;

10. Public Hearings: (to begin at 7:30 p.m.)

     a. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding the repeal of Chapter 112 “Insulation Contractors” of the City of Elizabeth City Code in its entirety.

     b. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding amendments to Section 150.22 of the City of Elizabeth City Code to correct load control switch requirements previously approved.

     c. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding the repeal of Section 110.36 “Franchises Saved from Repeal” of the City of Elizabeth City Code.

     d. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding the repeal of Subsection “Recreation Advisory Committee” in Chapter 91 “Parks and Recreation of the City of Elizabeth City Code.

11. Regular Agenda:

     a. Consideration – River City CDC Request for Funding

     b. Discussion/Consideration – Establishment of Uniform EEO (Non-discrimination) Policy for the City of Elizabeth City

     c. Discussion/Consideration – Flow Charts for Rezoning and Text Amendment Processes

12. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

13. Closed Session as allowed by NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss Personnel Matters.

14. Adjournment.