February 22, 2016 Work Session and Regular Session

Work Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, February 22, 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. Presentation/Consideration – Approval of Resolution Adopting the Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

7. Discussion/Consideration – Proposed Amendment to Downtown Maintenance Code/Call for a Public Hearing

8. Discussion/Consideration – Issuance of Request for Proposals for Coast Guard Park Canoe and Kayak Rentals

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, February 22, 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. Presentation/Proclamation:

     a. Presentation: Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, President of College of the Albemarle

     b. Proclamation – Honoring the Rich and Diverse Black History of Elizabeth City, NC (to be accepted by NAACP President Keith Rivers)

7. Comments from the Public:

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

Notation: Items “a” through “e” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of February 18, 2016.

     a. Consideration – Acceptance of Governor’s Crime Commission Grant for the purchase of 40 body worn cameras and adoption of Budget Amendment to appropriate $17,000 from the Election line item and $5,000 from the Police Firing Range line item to cover the 2:1 match requirement;

     b. Consideration – Authorization to Accept Donation of Office Furniture and Equipment from College of the Albemarle to be used in the new Public Safety Administration Building;

     c. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing to be held in Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows) in Council Chambers to gather citizen input on the proposed application to the CDBG Downtown Redevelopment Fund Grant Program for the Southern Hotel LLC Project;

     d. Consideration – Authorization to Submit CAMA Access Grant Pre-Application for the Shipyard Property located at 722 Riverside Avenue;

     e. Consideration – Authorization to Submit CAMA Local Planning and Management Grant Application to develop an Elizabeth City Waterfront Master Plan.

9. Public Hearing (to begin at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows):

     a. Consideration – Hold a Public Hearing regarding an application to the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Downtown Redevelopment Fund Program.

10. Regular Agenda:

     a. Consideration – Approval of EC-PC Community Relations Commission By-laws.

     b. Consideration – Request to Schedule a Special Meeting to conduct a Pre-budget Work Session.

     c. Consideration – Reappointment of Ms. Suzanne Stallings to an additional four-year term on the Elizabeth City Planning Commission to expire February 28, 2020. (Requires motion and roll call vote.)

11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

12. Adjournment.