City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday April 13th, 2015
Download the full agenda packet here: 20150413_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 March 2015 Regular Meeting and Work Session [See Notebook Tab 1]
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on Agenda items 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 Ordinance 15-22, FY15 Budget Amendment #23,
Amending the General Fund to Appropriate the Balance of the Donations Received
for the Restoration of the Bennett H. Perry, Jr. Museum. (CAF 15-54) [See
Notebook Tab 2]
? Ordinance 15-54
b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-08-A, 1) Issuance of Certificate of
Sufficiency; and 2) Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Question of Annexation
Pursuant to NCGS §160A-31. (CAF 15-09-A) [See Notebook Tab 3]
? Resolution 15-08-A
c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-28-A, 1) Issuance of Certificate of
Sufficiency; and 2) Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Question of Carey Chapel
Village Annexation Pursuant to NCGS §160A-31 (CAF 15-46-A) [See Notebook
Tab 4]
? Ordinance 15-28-A
3 Citizen Comment Guidelines for Agenda Items
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.
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d) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-24, FY15 Budget Amendment #26,
Amending the General Fund to Budget the Proceeds of an Insurance Reimbursement
to Offset the Costs of Repairs to the Concession Stand at Fox Pond Park. (CAF 15-
56)[See Notebook Tab 5]
? Ordinance 15-24
e) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-25, Providing for Four Additional
Handicap Parking Spaces on Sunday Near the First Presbyterian Church. (CAF 15-
57) [See Notebook Tab 6]
? Ordinance 15-25
f) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-33, Authorizing the Submission of an
Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance Office for the FY15 Bulletproof Vest
Program Grant for the Police Department. (CAF 15-58) [See Notebook Tab 7]
? Resolution 15-33
g) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-23, FY 15 Budget Amendment #25,
Transferring Funds from Sewer Fund Contingency to the Elmwood Cemetery Outfall
Project for the Acquisition of Land and Easements. (CAF 15-55) [See Notebook
Tab 8]
? Ordinance 15-23
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on Non-Agenda items 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 for Non-Agenda Items
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.
X. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
b) City Manager
c) City Attorney
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 9]
ii. E-911 Monthly Report
iii. Fire Department Monthly Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter
XII. ADJOURNMENT