October 28, 2013 - Work & Regular Session

Work Session - City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, October 28, 2013 ~ 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue
Agenda

1.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.  MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION

3.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.  AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL

5.  UPDATE – QUARTERLY UPDATE ON ENERGY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS

6.  CONSIDERATION – CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW OF PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AND CERTIFY THE CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY ZONING MAP

7.  CONSIDERATION – AGREEMENT WITH PASQUOTANK COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES

8.  COMMITTEE REPORTS:
     a.  EC-PC Economic Development Commission:  Councilwoman Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Mayor Pro Tem Hill-Lawrence and Mayor Peel
     b.  Central Communications Advisory Board:  Councilman Walton
     c.  Fireman’s Relief Fund Board:  Councilman Spence
     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:  Councilwoman Hummer, Councilman Donnelly, Mayor Pro Tem Hill-Lawrence and Mayor Peel
     h.  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:  Councilman Walton
     I.  Alleyway Committee:  Councilwoman Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman Brooks and Mayor Pro Tem Hill-Lawrence
     j.  Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Airport Authority:  Councilman Stimatz
     k. Storm Water Drainage Advisory Board:  Councilman Stimatz, Councilman Donnelly and Councilman Brooks
     l.  Tourism Development Authority:  Councilwoman Baker  

9.  ADJOURNMENT

Regular Session - City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, October 28, 2013 ~ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue
Agenda

1)    CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2)    MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION

3)    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4)    AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL

5)    PRESENTATIONS:

  • Certificates of Recognition to Fire Department Personnel Involved in George Wood Farms Grain Bin Rescue

6)    PUBLIC COMMENTS

7)    CONSENT AGENDA: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

     a. Consideration – Acceptance of Abstract of Votes for the October 8, 2013 Municipal Election as provided by the Pasquotank County Board of Elections

     b. Consideration – Authorization to execute Street Sweeping Agreement with NCDOT by City Manager Rich Olson

     c. Consideration – Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Construction Contract with RPC Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $99,937 for the construction of the Route 17 South Sidewalk Project, subject to final approval of the construction bid by NCDOT; and further, adopt budget amendment for the project. 

     d. Consideration – Authorization for City Manager Rich Olson to execute an Agreement for the construction of the South Road Street Utility Project, with the removal of items 148 and 149, to RPC Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,059,017.20; and further, adoption of budget amendment as required for accounting purposes. 

     e. Consideration – Authorization for City Manager Rich Olson to enter into an agreement with McDowell & Associates, P.A. for the redesign of Phase III of the Roanoke Avenue Drainage Project in the amount of $102,500.

     f. Consideration – Adoption of Budget Amendment for new GIS Technician Assistant Position

     f. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on the Thompson Thrift Business Investment Program Grant Agreement

8)  PUBLIC HEARINGS:  (To begin at 7:30 p.m.)

     a. Consideration – Hold a Public Hearing to repeal Ordinance #02041 and adopt an ordinance to correct a Scribner error in rezoning of property at the north end of Golf Club Drive in Fairway Estates

     b. Consideration – Hold a Public Hearing to repeal Ordinance # 961102 and adopt an ordinance to correct a Scribner error in rezoning of property located at 1300 Walker Avenue

9)  REGULAR AGENDA:

     a. Consideration – Appointment of Linda S. Pritchard to the Joint Animal Control Board for a two year term. (Requires Roll Call Vote)

     b. Consideration – Adoption of Resolution Declaring City Owned Property at 709 Herrington Road as surplus and authorizing its sale under NCGS §45-21.27 (the Upset Bid Process)

     c. Consideration – Adoption of Budget Amendment authorizing disbursement to Pasquotank County in the amount of $142,226.29 from the Aviation Park Fund Balance Appropriated

10) COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

11) ADJOURNMENT