February 27, 2017 Work Session and Regular Session

Work Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, February 27, 2017 ~ 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Agenda Adjustments and Approval

5. Statement of Disclosure (To be read by City Clerk)

6. Presentation/Consideration – Authorization to Execute Water Tower Attachment Agreement with Eastern Shore Communications LLC (Recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of February 23, 2017.)

7. Presentation – Winter 2016-2017 Internship Program

8. Consideration – Possible Local Bill for Rental Registration Program

9. Consideration – Adoption of Revised City Council FY 2016-2017 Goals and Objectives (Report Document)

10. Discussion – Policy-related Items Not Discussed During Planning Retreat

11. Committee Reports:

     a) EC-PC Economic Development Commission: Mayor Pro Tem Hummer, Councilwoman Baker, Councilman King and Mayor Peel

     b) Central Communications Advisory Board: Councilman Brooks

     c) Fireman’s Relief Fund Board: Councilman Brooks

     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: Mayor Pro Tem Hummer, Councilman Donnelly, Councilman Horton and Mayor Peel

     h) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Councilman Walton

     i) Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Airport Authority: Councilman Stimatz

     j) Storm Water Advisory Board: Councilman Stimatz, Councilman King and Councilman Brooks

     k) Tourism Development Authority: Councilwoman Baker

     l) Community Relations Commission: Councilman Brooks

12. Adjournment

Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, February 27, 2017 ~ 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Agenda Adjustments and Approval

5. Statement of Disclosure (To be read by City Clerk)

6. Proclamation for American Red Cross Month

7. Comments from the Public:

8. Consent Agenda: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

(Note: Items “a” through “f” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of February 23, 2017)

a. Consideration – Adoption of Various Budget Amendments Needed for Accounting Purposes;

b. Consideration – Award of Audit Contract to S. Preston Douglas & Associates, LLP in the total amount of $76,000 for fiscal years 2017- 2018, 2019 and 2020;

c. Consideration – Authorization to Submit Golden LEAF Foundation Disaster Recovery Grants Program Application for the Herrington Road Sewer Project;

d. Consideration – Authorization for Mayor Peel to execute the contract to purchase a 1.85 acres parcel known as 706 Catalina Avenue from the Boys and Girls Club, to further authorize Mayor Peel to execute all other documents associated with the purchase; and adopt a budget amendment to record Tourism Development Authority funding in the amount of $60,000;

e. Consideration – Acceptance of Vehicle Donation to the Police Department by Toyota of Elizabeth City; and declare surplus a 1998 Toyota Camry with 210,000 miles currently being used in the Police Department fleet;

f. Consideration – Award of Bid for Underground Electrical Distribution Line from Tanglewood Parkway to Wellfield Road to Lee Electrical in the amount of $400,450.11;

g. Consideration – Authorize Pasquotank County to be the lead agency for seeking funds under FEMA/NC Emergency Management Mitigation Program HMGP-DR-4285; and authorization for City staff to provide support to Pasquotank County during the mitigation process associated with Hurricane Matthew;

h. Information Only – Update on Waterfront Master Plan.

9. Regular Agenda:

a. Consideration – Three Re-appointments to the Elizabeth City Planning Commission (Requires Motion and Roll Call Vote).

b. Consideration – Appointment to Central Communications Advisory Board (Requires Motion and Roll Call Vote).

c. Consideration – Adoption of Budget Meetings Calendar for FY 2017-2018 (Recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of February 23, 2017.

d. Consideration – Approval of Added Text in Subsection 150.55(c) of Ordinance #2017-02-02 Downtown Maintenance Code Revisions adopted on February 13, 2017 to be effective February 27, 2017.

e. Consideration – Adoption of Resolution Opposing HB 64 and SB 94 as they Pertain to Municipal Elections.

f. Discussion/Consideration – City Council Salary Increase (requested by Councilman Brooks).

g. Discussion – Community Relations Commission (requested by Councilman Brooks).

10. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

11. Adjournment.