March 27, 2017 Work Session and Regular Session

Work Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, March 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. Discussion – Policy Related Items Not Discussed during Council Retreat

7. Update/Discussion – 800 MHz Radios/VIPER Network and Secondary PSAP

8. Consideration – Completion of ECPD Firing Range/Adoption of Budget Amendment to Cover Additional Costs (Recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their March 23, 2017 meeting.)

9. 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

10. Adjournment

Regular Session Agenda
City of Elizabeth City Council
Monday, March 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. Presentations/ Proclamation:

     a. Presentation - Recognition of Retiring Employees

     b. Presentation – NCLM Risk Assessment Review of Police Department by Tom Anderson

     c. Proclamation – Lineman Appreciation Day in Elizabeth City

7. Comments from the Public:

8. Consent Agenda: (City Manager Recommends Approval)

(Note: All items recommended for approval by the Finance Committee during their meeting of March 23, 2017)

     a. Consideration – Adoption of Budget Amendment for Tanglewood Parkway Underground Distribution Line;

     b. Consideration – Execution of Professional Engineering and Surveying Services Contract with Eastern Carolina Engineering for Phase III, Contract 2 of the Road Street Project;

     c. Consideration – Authorization for Police Department to Apply for the “Watch for Me NC” Program with the NC Department of Transportation;

     d. Consideration – Authorization to Submit TDA Application to Support Coast Guard Day 2017;

     e. Consideration – Authorization to Submit Urban Forestry NC Forest Service Grant Request for the proposed Charles Creek Educational Trail;

     f. Consideration – Authorization to Submit NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant Application for Coast Guard Park and Adoption of Basic Facts and Assurances Document;

     g. Consideration – Authorization for Mayor Joseph W. Peel to execute the Loan Agreement (required by the Department of Commerce/CDBG grant) by and between the City of Elizabeth City and Southern Hotel of Elizabeth City, LLC.

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

     a. Hold a Public Hearing to Receive Comment on Proposed Amendments to Section 90.01 “Beehives” of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

     b. Hold a Public Hearing to Receive Comment on a Proposed CAMA Grant Application; Authorization to submit the CAMA Local Planning and Management Grant Program Application; and Adoption of a Resolution Committing to the 10% Local Match.

10. Regular Agenda:

     a. Consideration – Appointment of Richard Turner to the Fireman’s Relief Fund Board (Requires Motion and Roll Call Vote).

     b. Discussion – Mapping of Planning and Building Inspection Processes (requested by Councilman Stimatz)

11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:

12. Closed Session as allowed by NCGS 143.318-11(a)(5) Acquisition of Property, NCGS 143.318-11(a)(3) Consultation with City Attorney and NCGS 143.318-11(a)(6) Discussion of Personnel

13. Adjournment.