Council will vote on “voluntary” annexation


Here is the agenda for tonight’s workshop session of the Henderson City Council. The council will meet at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers at City Hall at 134 Rose Avenue:

The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council. If any member knows of a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict, please so state at this time. The City Council’s objective is to address public concern for good and open government.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

4. Opening Remarks

5. Adjustments to and/or approval of the August 25, 2008 meeting agenda

6. Consent Agenda “A” (requiring a simple voice vote)

7. Consent Agenda “B” (requiring a roll call vote)

a. Sanitary Sewer Rehab Bid Award (See Attached)

b. Budget Amend. #3 — Sanitary Sewer Rehab (To be Distributed)

8. WORKSHOP SESSION

a. Voluntary Annexation Policy (See Attached)

b. Discussion RE: Infrastructure Hook-Up Grants (See Attached)

c. UV System: Overview of needed new UV System for the Henderson Water Reclamation Facility (Mike Acquesta with Earthtech will be in attendance for this discussion)

d. Items for discussion at the request of Councilman Mike Rainey

– Ferguson Group
– Sidewalk Improvements

9. CLOSED SESSION

a. Personnel matters: this meeting will be held in Closed Session in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-318.11 (a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(6)

10. Calendar notes, info item(s), etc.

August 25th
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Workshop Meeting RE: UV System for Henderson Water Reclamation Facility & Voluntary Annexation Policy
City Hall – Council Chambers

August 26th
7:00 PM
Land Use Plan Steering Committee
City Hall – Council Chambers

August 29th
12:00 Noon — 1:30 PM
Industrial Relations Lunch & Seminar
Farm Bureau Room — H. Leslie Perry Library

September 3rd
4:00 PM
Legislative Committee Meeting
City Hall – Conference Room

September 8th
3:30 PM
Planning Board Meeting
City Hall – Council Chambers

September 8th
7:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall – Council Chambers

September 9th
3:00 PM Appearance Commission Meeting
City Hall – Conference Room

September 9th
3:30 PM
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
City Hall – Council Chambers

September 10th
8:00 AM
Clean Up Henderson Committee Meeting
Operations Center — Conference Room

September 11th
12:00 Noon
Recreation Commission Meeting
Aycock Recreation Complex — 2nd Floor

September 11th
5:30 PM — 8:30 PM
“Meet Me in the Street” Breckenridge Street

September 18th
8:30 AM
JCPC Meeting
Aycock Recreation Complex — 2nd Floor

September 18th
7:00 PM
Human Relations Commission Meeting
City Hall — Council Chambers

September 22nd
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
City Hall — Council Chambers

September 23rd
10:00 AM
TRC Meeting
City Hall – Conference Room

September 30th
7:00 PM Land Use Plan Steering Committee Meeting
City Hall — Council Chambers

October 12 — 14
NCLM Centennial Conference
Charlotte, NC

October 14th
1:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Small Business EXPO
VGCC Civic Center

October 14th
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Business After Hours
VGCC Civic Center

11. Adjournment