June 25, 2012 - Work & Regular Session

CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012 ~ 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL
5. PRESENTATION – HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
6. DISCUSSION – COUNCIL TRAVEL POLICY
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
     a. Albemarle Economic Development Commission: Councilwoman Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilwoman Hill-Lawrence and Mayor Peel
     b. Central Communications Advisory Board: Mayor Pro Tem Walton
     c. Fireman’s Relief Fund Board: Councilman Spence
     d. Joint Land Use Plan Committee: Councilman Stimatz
     e. NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency: City Manager Olson and Mayor Peel
     f.   Solid Waste Committee: Councilman Spence
     g. Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.: Councilman Donnelly
     h. Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce Board: Mayor Peel
     i.   Finance Committee: Councilwoman Hummer, Councilman Donnelly, Councilwoman Hill-Lawrence and Mayor Peel
     j. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Mayor Pro Tem Walton
     k. Alleyway Committee: Councilwoman Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman Brooks and Councilwoman Hill-Lawrence
     l.   Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Airport Authority: Councilman Stimatz
     m. Storm Water Drainage Task Force: Councilman Stimatz, Councilman Donnelly and Councilman Brooks
     n. Tourism Development Authority: Councilwoman Baker
8. ADJOURNMENT:

CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012 ~ 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL
5. PRESENTATION:
     a. Proclamation – Independents Week, July 1-7, 2012
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
     a. Joint City/County Meeting – April 30, 2012
     b. Budget Work Session – May 21, 2012
     c. Regular Session – June 11, 2012
8. CONSENT AGENDA: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

a. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on July 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments regarding amendments to Section 42-85(1) of the City’s Code of Ordinances to decrease the height of uncontrolled growth of weeds, grass, and other debris.

b. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on July 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments regarding amendments to Section 46-128 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to disallow the parking of boats on trailers, boat trailers, recreational vehicles, etc. in front yards between the street and the front building line of the primary structure

c. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on July 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments regarding amendments to Section 42-83 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to define the term “Chronic Violator” and to Section 42-90 to provide for use by the City of NCGS 160A-200.1 with regard to citing “Chronic Violators” of the City’s Public Nuisance Ordinance

d. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on July 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments regarding amendments to Section 42-85(10) of the City’s Code of Ordinances to decrease the time buildings may be boarded up from one year to six months.

e. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on July 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. to receive comments regarding amendments to Section 42-85(2) of the City’s Code of Ordinances to decrease the sight visibility triangle height from three feet to two feet

f. Consideration – Award of Chemical Purchases for Fiscal Year 2012-2013

g. Consideration – Award Contract for Knobbs Creek Electric Distribution Line

h. Consideration – Adoption of Ordinances condemning eight (8) properties and ordering demolition of same

9. REGULAR AGENDA:

a. Consideration – Appointments/Reappointments to Various Boards/Commissions (Requires Roll Call Vote)

1. Reappointment of Dr. J. Anthony Sharp to a second, three-year term on the Community Relations Commission

2. Appointment of Mrs. Peggy Watts to the Animal Control Board

3. Appointment of Mr. John Graves to the Animal Control Board

4. Reappointment of Mrs. Catherine Turner to a second, two-hear term on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board

b. Consideration – Award of Community Support Grants to Two AAU Basketball Teams after July 1, 2012

c. Consideration – Adoption of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Year End Budget Amendment Ordinance

d. Consideration – Adoption of Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget Ordinance

10 COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

11. ADJOURNMENT: