June 12, 2017 Regular Session

Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, June 12, 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. Comments from the Public:

7. Consent Agenda: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

(Note: Items “a” through “j” recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of June 8, 2017)

     a. Consideration – Authorization to Execute 2017 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Contract No. 7209 in the amount of $15,000;

     b. Consideration – Adoption of Resolution approving “Interlocal Agreement for a Group Self-Insurance Pool for Benefit Risk Sharing” with Municipal Insurance Trust of NC;

     c. Consideration - Adoption of Budget Amendment to Allocate an Additional $10,000 for Code Enforcement;

     d. Consideration – Authorization for ECPD to Submit Application for 2017 COPS Grant to fund one additional officer;

     e. Consideration – Authorization to Submit Application for Wal-Mart Community Grant Program in the Amount of $5,000;

     f. Consideration – Authorization to Submit “Meet Me at the Park” Play Space Grant through the National Recreation and Park Association for the Charles Creek Educational Boardwalk Project;

     g. Consideration – Authorization to Submit Coastal Program, US Fish and Wildlife Service Grant Application for the Charles Creek Educational Boardwalk Project;

     h. Consideration – Request for Extension to Expend DIG Grant Funding for ECBC, LLC;

     i. Consideration – Request for Extension to Expend DIG Grant Funding for Shingle Landing, LLC;

     j. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing on Downtown Improvement Grant Program Application for the Bridal Lounge;

     k. Consideration – Adoption of Ordinance authorizing street closures in connection with Independence Day Celebration;

     l. Consideration – Adoption of Revised APPA Safety Manual (16th Edition) for the Electric Department;

     m. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing to Repeal Chapter 151 “Rental Housing Code” of the City’s Code of Ordinances;

     n. Consideration – Authorization for ECFD to conduct live fire training at 1232 N. Road Street;

     o. Consideration – Approval of Minutes for May 22, 2017 Regular Session

8. Public Hearings: (to begin at 7:30 p.m.)

     a. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding RZ 01-17 filed by Casey Cameron.

     b. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding CZ 01-17 filed by Tooley Harbor.

     c. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comment regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget (Fee Schedule Document)  (CIP Document) (Proposed Changes to FY 17-18- Budget)

9. Regular Agenda:

     a. Update/Discussion – Update on Stormwater Sump for Habitat Property located at 5th and Ward Streets.

     b. Update/Discussion – Weatherization Assistance Program Performance Review and Audit.

     c. Update/Discussion – Process Mapping for Planning and Inspections Divisions

     d. Update/Discussion – Performance of Waterfront Master Plan

10. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

11. Closed Session as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) Consultation with City Attorney and NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) Expansion of Business or Industry in the Area.

12. Adjournment.