City of Henderson City Council Meeting July 14th, 2014


Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 14 July 2014 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536

Download the full agenda packet here:  20140714_coh_agenda_packet

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. OPENING REMARKS
In order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governance
as well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Values
regarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in Governance2. The Mayor now inquires as to
whether any Council Member knows of any conflict of interest, or appearance of conflict, with
respect to matters before the City Council. If any Council Members knows of a conflict of
interest, or appearance of conflict, please state so at this time.
1 Core Value 4: Ethical Behavior: We value the public trust and will perform our duties and
responsibilities with the highest levels of integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and professionalism.
2 Core Value 10: Transparency in Governance: We value transparency in the governance
and operations of the City.

V. ADJUSTMENTS TO AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) 23 June 2014 Short Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1]
b) 23 June 2014 Work Session

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on non-Agenda items only at this time. Citizens wishing to
address the Council must sign-in on a form provided by the City Clerk prior to the
beginning of the meeting. The sign-in form is located on the podium. When recognized
by the Mayor, come forward to the podium, state your name, address and if you are a city
resident. Please review the Citizen Comment Guidelines that are provided below.3

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 14-62, Authorizing an Application to the
Francis Abbott Powers Endowment Fund 2014 Grant in the Amount of $15,000 for
Improvements to the Fox Pond Park Facility. (CAF 14-81) [See Notebook Tab 2]
? Resolution 14-62
b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 14-34-A, FY15 Budget Amendment #1,
Amending the Annual Fee Schedule Providing for Technical Corrections. (CAF 14-
62-C) [See Notebook Tab 3]
? Ordinance 14-34-A
3 Citizen Comment Guidelines
The Mayor and City Council welcome and encourage citizens to attend City Council meetings and to offer comments on matters of concern to them. Citizens are requested to review the following public comment guidelines prior to addressing the City Council.
1) Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes; however, the Mayor, at his discretion, may limit comments to three minutes should there appear to be a large number of people wishing to address the Council;
2) Comments should be presented in a civil manner and be non-personal in nature, fact-based and issue oriented. Except for the public hearing comment period, citizens must speak for themselves during the public comment periods;
3) Citizens may not yield their time to another person;
4) Topics requiring further investigation will be referred to the appropriate city official, Council Committee or agency and may, if in order, be scheduled for a future meeting agenda;
5) Individual personnel issues are confidential by law and will not be discussed. Complaints relative to specific individuals are to be directed to the City Manager;
6) Comments involving matters related to an on-going police investigative matter and/or the court system will not be permitted; and 7) Citizens should not expect specific Council action, deliberation and/or comment on subject matter brought up during the public comment section unless and until it has been scheduled as a business item on a future meeting agenda.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda have either been previously discussed by
City Council during a previous meeting and/or are considered in the ordinary course of
business by the City Council and will be enacted-on by one motion and a roll call vote in
the form listed. If discussion is desired by either the Council or the Audience, the item in
question will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately after the
revised consent agenda has been approved.
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 14-28, Adopting the Comprehensive
System-Wide Master Plan for the Recreation and Parks Department. (CAF 14-45)
[See Notebook Tab 4]
? Resolution 14-28
b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 14-16, Authorizing Execution of Agreement
with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Relative to the
Chavasse Avenue Widening Project (WBS Element: 38404) Contingent on Review of
Bids and Final Approval by the City Prior to NCDOT Awarding a Contract. (CAF 14-
29-A) [See Notebook Tab 5]
? Resolution 14-16
c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 14-61, Awarding of Departmental Handgun
and Badge to Retiree Lieutenant Irvin W. Robinson, Jr. (CAF 14-80) [See Notebook
Tab 6]
? Resolution 14-61

X. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on non-Agenda items only at this time. Citizens wishing to
address the Council must sign-in on a form provided by the City Clerk prior to the
beginning of the meeting. The sign-in form is located on the podium. When recognized
by the Mayor, come forward to the podium, state your name, address and if you are a city
resident. Please review the Citizen Comment Guidelines that are provided below.4
4 Citizen Comment Guidelines
The Mayor and City Council welcome and encourage citizens to attend City Council meetings and to offer comments on matters of concern to them. Citizens are requested to review the following public comment guidelines prior to addressing the City Council.
1) Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes; however, the Mayor, at his discretion, may limit comments to three minutes should there appear to be a large number of people wishing to address the Council;
2) Comments should be presented in a civil manner and be non-personal in nature, fact-based and issue oriented. Except for the public hearing comment period, citizens must speak for themselves during the public comment periods;
3) Citizens may not yield their time to another person;
4) Topics requiring further investigation will be referred to the appropriate city official, Council Committee or agency and may, if in order, be scheduled for a future meeting agenda;
5) Individual personnel issues are confidential by law and will not be discussed. Complaints relative to specific individuals are
to be directed to the City Manager;
6) Comments involving matters related to an on-going police investigative matter and/or the court system will not be permitted;
7) Citizens should not expect specific Council action, deliberation and/or comment on subject matter brought up during the
public comment section unless and until it has been scheduled as a business item on a future meeting agenda.

XI. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem (No Report)
b) City Manager (No Report)
c) City Attorney (No Report)
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 7]
ii. Reports
? E-911 June Report
? Fire Department June Report

XII. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(4) regarding an Economic Development Matter.
b) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(3) regarding Attorney/Client Privilege.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT