February 25, 2013 Work & Regular Session

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, February 25, 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/DISCUSSION – PRE-BUDGET INFORMATION

6.  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.  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, Councilwoman Hill-Lawrence and Mayor Peel
     h.  Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:  Mayor Pro Tem Walton
     i.  Alleyway Committee:  Councilwoman Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman Brooks and Councilwoman 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

7.  ADJOURNMENT:

Regular Session
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, February 25, 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.  PROCLAMATION
     a.  National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week – March 11-17-2013

6.  PUBLIC COMMENTS

7.  APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
     a.  Regular Session – February 11, 2013

8.  CONSENT AGENDA: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

     a.  Consideration – Adoption of Ordinances declaring condemnation and authorizing demolition of structures located as follows:  912 Hunter Street, 1023 Hunter Street, 1318 Moore Street, 1320 Moore Street, 502 Brite Avenue and 405 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.  (Pictures of Properties)

     b.  Consideration – Authorization for City Manager to execute the contract and any other necessary documentation for the purchase of a curb sorter recycling truck through H-GAC

     c.  Consideration – Adopt Resolution granting the Chief of Police the authority to enter into mutual aid assistance agreements as deemed appropriate and in the best interest of the citizens of Elizabeth City

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

     a.  To receive comment regarding the closeout of CDBG 10-C-2141 for the Pearl Street/North Road Street project

     b.  To receive comment regarding proposed CDBG applications to fund the Herrington Road Sewer Project and the Raw Water Transmission Main Replacement Project

10. REGULAR AGENDA:

     a.  Consideration – Support of a Proposed Harmony Music Park located at Mariners’ Wharf Park (Map of Proposed Site and Picture of Instruments)

     b.  Consideration – Adoption of Budget Amendment authorizing purchase of the property located at 213 N. Poindexter Street; and further, directing that steps be taken to include demolition of the building and construction of a parking lot in the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget (Map of Proposed Lot)

     c.  Consideration – Authorization for the Elizabeth City Police Department to pursue grant opportunities offered by the US Department of Justice and for Mayor Joe Peel and Chief Eddie Buffaloe to execute any documents required

     d.  Consideration – Reappointments/Appointments to Planning Commission:  (Requires roll call vote)
         
          1.  Ernest R. Sutton – Reappointment for a four year term
          2.  Donald Witosky – Reappointment for a four year term
          3.  Ignazio (Sonny) DiGirolamo – Appointment for a four year term
          4.  Johnny E. Jones, II – Appointment for a four year term

11. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

12. ADJOURNMENT