January 28, 2013 - Work & Regular Session

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 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.  CLOSED SESSION – As per NCGS § 143-318.11.(a)(3) –Consultation with City Attorney

6.  CONSIDERATION – ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM

7.  CONSIDERATION – POLICY CONCERNING BRINGING  ITEMS OF CONCERN TO THE CITY MANAGER BY COUNCILORS

8.  UPDATE – CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

9.  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:  (Please note: Time specific Committee associated with CAMA Land Use
          Plan adoption. No additional meetings needed.)
     e.  NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency:  City Manager Olson and Mayor Peel
     f.   Solid Waste Committee:  (Please Note:  This committee was disbanded by Pasquotank County in December 2012.)
     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

10. ADJOURNMENT

Council Regular Session
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, January 28, 2013 ~ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda

1.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.  MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION

3.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.  AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL

5.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

6.  APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
     a.  January 14, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting

7.  CONSENT AGENDA: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

     a.  Consideration – Authorization for Elizabeth City Fire Department to utilize the structure at 200 Pearl Street for live fire training

     b.  Consideration – Authorization for Housing Authority to Utilize PILOT funds

     c.  Consideration – Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Removal of Canine Nero from Service; Authorization to Sell Canine Nero for $1.00; and Authorization to Purchase a New Police Canine

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

     a.  Public Hearing:  To receive comment and input on the City of Elizabeth City applying for CDBG NC Catalyst Grant(s)             

     b.  Public Hearing: To receive comment on the rescission of Conditional Use Permit 02-09 to James Sutherland for an Internet Sweepstakes Café at 1871 W. Ehringhaus Street                                       

     c.  Public Hearing: To receive comment on the rescission of Conditional Use Permit 04-09 to Luthers Inc. for an Internet Sweepstakes Café at 1016 W. Ehringhaus Street

     d.  Public Hearing: To receive comment on the rescission of Conditional Use Permit 05-09 to Venders USA for an Internet Sweepstakes Café at 1501 W. Ehringhaus Street

     e.  Public Hearing: To receive comment on the rescission of  Conditional Use Permit 01-12 to Kevin Stroud and Eric Rainwater for an Internet Sweepstakes Café at 900 W. Ehringhaus Street

     f.  Public Hearing: To receive comment on the rescission of  Conditional Use Permit 02-12 to Evangelos Alexapoulos for an Internet Sweepstakes Café at 101 Capital Trace

9.  REGULAR AGENDA:

     a.  Update – Vision 2020 Strategic Planning Process

     b.  Consideration – Various Board Appointments (Requires Roll Call Vote)
          1.  Joint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
              Reappointment of Dr. David Kleinschuster for a two year term on the

          2.  Urban Forestry Commission
               Reappointment of Mike Cox for a two year term
               Reappointment of Peggy Watts for a two year term
               Reappointment of Susan L. Willoughby for a one year term
               Reappointment of Heather Griffin for a one year term
               Reappointment of Herb Crase for a one year term

          3.  Historic Preservation Commission
               Reappointment of Marian “Cookie” Stokes for a three year term

     c.  Consideration – Adoption of Budget Work Session Calendar for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget

     d.  Consideration –Adopt Budget Amendment to Re-appropriate Unused Installment Purchase Proceeds; and thereby Authorize the Purchase of an Additional Police Vehicle and Authorize Staff to Take Bids on the Renovation of the Mack Sawyer Building

10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

11. ADJOURNMENT