September 26, 2016 Work Session and Regular Session

Work Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, September 26, 2016 ~ 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. Discussion/Consideration – Adoption of Resolution in Support of One-Quarter Percent County Sales Tax

7. Presentation – Arts of the Albemarle Annual Report of Activities

8. Discussion – Proposed Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment for Micro-breweries

9. Committee Reports:

     a) EC-PC Economic Development Commission: Mayor Pro Tem Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman King and Mayor Peel

     b) Central Communications Advisory Board: Councilman Brooks

     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 Walton

     i) Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Airport Authority: Councilman Stimatz

     j) Storm Water Advisory Board: Councilman Stimatz, Councilman King and Councilman Brooks

     k) Tourism Development Authority: Councilwoman Baker

10. Adjournment

Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, September 26, 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. Proclamations:

     a. Alpha Delta Kappa Month – October 2016

     b. Elizabeth City State University Month – October 2016

7. Comments from the Public:

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

(Note: Items “a” and “b” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of September 22, 2016.)

     a. Consideration – Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments required for accounting purposes;

     b. Consideration – Adoption of Ordinances declaring the following structures condemned and ordering demolition of same: 1312 Southern Avenue, 611 Maple Street, 212 W. Beechwood Avenue, 605 W. Church Street, 302 E. Cypress Street and 304 E. Broad Street;

     c. Consideration – Adoption of Ordinance declaring street closing for the 2016 Community Night Out event.

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

     a. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public input on the adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 90 – Animals of the City Code.

     b. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public input on the adoption of an ordinance amending Section 30.01 Equal Opportunity in Municipal Government. (Note: This item also includes adoption of a resolution to amend the City’s Personnel Policy Manual)

10. Regular Agenda:

     a. Consideration – Reappointments, as follows to the Joint Redevelopment Commission (requires motion and roll call vote).

          1. Planning Director June Brooks for a three year term expiring August 31, 2019.

          2. Public Utilities Director Paul Fredette for a three year term expiring August 31, 2019.

     b. Consideration – Call for a Special City Council meeting to hear Community Support Grant Presentations

11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

12. Closed Session as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for consultation with the City Attorney.

13. Adjournment.