May 28, 2013 - Work & Regular Session

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 ~ 5:30 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 – Update by Arts of the Albemarle By Mark Campbell, Executive Committee Member

6.  UPDATE – Energy Efficiency Commission Recommendations Progress

7.  UPDATE – Roanoke Avenue Drainage Project Phase III and Herrington Road Bridge Discontinuance

8.  COMMITTEE REPORTS
     a.  Albemarle 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

City of Elizabeth City Council Regular Session
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 ~ 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.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

6.  CONSENT AGENDA: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

     a.  Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget to be held on June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers

     b.  Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on proposed Text Amendment to the UDO (TA-01-13) on June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (to add language to define and regulate banquet/reception hall establishments as a primary use on properties having a commercial zoning classification)

     c.  Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on Rezoning Request (RZ 01-13) on June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (to rezone the Brite property located on the Halstead Boulevard Extension from Residential R-15 to General Business GB, Highway Business HB and Residential R8)

     d.  Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on Rezoning Request (RZ 02-13) on June 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (to rezone 300 Forest Park Road from Residential R15 to Office & Institutional O&I)

     e.  Consideration – Authorization to void City Purchase Order #1558 in the amount of $80,860 to Piedmont Parks; and Authorize Issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $83,010 (which includes the total freight charge of $3,300) to ICON Shelter Systems, Inc. to purchase the two ICON shelters for Charles Creek Park

     f.  Consideration – Authorization to Submit a grant application for SWAT equipment (SLR15 rifles and rescue phone) via the National Tactical Officers Association Grant Program

     g.  Consideration – Adoption of a Resolution Certifying to the City’s Commitment for a 5% Local Match for the Building Reuse & Restoration Fund - Vacant Program Grant for the Water’s Edge Grill Project

     h.  Consideration – Authorization to Accept a Property Donation along Hastings Lane and Old Oak Drive from the Old Oak Homeowners’ Association for future development of a neighborhood park.  (Map)

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

      a.  Public Hearing:  To receive comment and input on the Closeout of CDBG Grant 07-E-1749 for the Aviation Park

8.  REGULAR AGENDA:

     a.  Consideration – Reappointment of Councilwoman Jean Baker to the Tourism Development Authority for a Two-Year Term Ending June 30, 2015 (Requires Roll Call Vote)

     b.  Consideration – Award of $600 Community Support Grant out of the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget to the AAU 15 and Under Basketball Team coached by Allan Brothers

     c.  Consideration – Award of $1,300 Community Support Grant out of the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget to the AAU 17 and Under Basketball Team coached by Antonio Moore

     d.  Consideration - Removal of "No Parking" Signs on Paxton Street

     e.  Consideration – Proposed Cost of Living Adjustments for City Employees in FY 2013-2014

9.  COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

10. ADJOURNMENT