Council to consider Youth Protection Ordinance


Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young Council Chambers in City Hall:

1. Call to Order — Mayor Seifert

2. Roll Call — City Clerk

3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance — Council Member Evans

4. Opening Remarks — Mayor Seifert

a. Thank You note from Council Member Davis

5. Adjustments to and/or approval of the February 12th, 2007 Meeting agenda — Mayor, City Council, Manager and or City Clerk

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

a. Minutes from Council Meeting held on 1/22/07 (See Attached) — City Clerk Dianne White

b. Tax refunds ($2,335.78) and releases ($21,820.29) from the Vance County Tax Office (See Attached) — Asst. Manager Mark Warren

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

a. An Ordinance Directing the Code Administrator to Remove or Demolish the Structure Herein Described (533 Thomas Street) as Hazardous to the Public Health, Safety and Welfare and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon that the Same may not be Occupied (See Attached) — LPD Committee Chairman Gupton, Code Compliance Director Williams and/or City Attorney Zollicoffer

b. An Ordinance Directing the Code Administrator to Remove or Demolish the Structure Herein Described (514 Andrews Avenue) as Hazardous to the Public Health, Safety and Welfare and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon that the Same may not be Occupied (See Attached) — LPD Committee Chairman Gupton, Code Compliance Director Williams and/or City Attorney Zollicoffer

c. An Ordinance Directing the Code Administrator to Remove or Demolish the Structure Herein Described (1000 East Andrews Avenue) as Hazardous to the Public Health, Safety and Welfare and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon that the Same may not be Occupied (See Attached) — LPD Committee Chairman Gupton, Code Compliance Director Williams and/or City Attorney Zollicoffer

d. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance (See Attached) — LPD Committee Chairman Gupton, City Engineer Frazier and City Attorney Zollicoffer

8. Guest Presentation(s) and Public Comment Period

a. By Frank Bullock, 135 S. Bullock Street

9. Public Hearings (to schedule or hold)

a. Request to set a Public Hearing at the Council’s February 26th Regular Meeting on a proposed request to rezone 3± acre tract at 2868 NC Hwy #39 South from R-15 to B-4 (Vance County Tax Map 222, Block 2, Lot 7 – in ETJ (See Attached) — Planning Director Erris Dunston

b. Request to set a Public Hearing at the Council’s February 26th Regular Meeting on a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Section 310A and 600B related to Community Centers (See Attached) — Planning Director Erris Dunston

c. Request to set a Public Hearing at the Council’s February 26th Regular Meeting on a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Section 406 related to Business Signs (See Attached) — Planning Director Erris Dunston

d. Request to set a Public Hearing at the Council’s February 26th Regular Meeting on a proposed text amendment to the Subdivision Regulations – Section 3 … Procedure for Review and Approval of Subdivision (See Attached) — Planning Director Erris Dunston

10. City Council committee REPORTS

a. Finance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (FAIR) — Chairman Harper

– Meeting with Legislators – Monday, 11 AM
– Audit
– Budget Schedule/Priorities (See Attached)

b. Community Development Committee — Chairman Daeke

– David St CDBG Project Status Report
– CO Ordinance Update
– Carey Chapel Crossing Update

c. Public Safety Committee — Chairman Davis

– Graffiti Removal Enforcement
– Regulation and Permits pertaining to Open Burning
– Youth Protection Ordinance for Minors (See Attached)

d. Public Works Committee — Chairman Wilkerson

– Chavasse Avenue Project Update
– Follow Up Report(s) from 12/18/06 Council Meeting (East Avenue and Powell Street)
– Commercial Recycling Proposal
– Peace Street House Update
– Fire Hydrants
– Monthly City Actions Items Survey (from Council ride around)
– Street Sweeper Schedule (insert in Utility Bills)
– Report on Water Street
– Street Repair Requests
– Sidewalks – Montgomery Street
– Pruning of Trees on Garnett & William
– Litter Control at Convenience Stores
– Curbside Pick Up … see agenda item

e. Public Utilities Committee — Chairman Alston

– Water Allotments from KLRWS/letter from Oxford
– Nethery Street Sewer
– Earth Tech Invoice
– Drought Policy Ordinance Update
– KLRWS Legislative Priority
– Stormwater Containment Report
– Utility Rate Study
– Letter on Conforming Uses – Sandy Creek
– Right-of-Way Ordinance
– March 1st Deadline for Clean Water Management Grant
– Clarification letter from State … Definition on Mandatory Water Conservation

f. Human Resources Committee — Chairman Alston

– Per Diem/Travel Policy
– Chaperone Policy for City approved trips
– Performance Appraisals
– Smoking Policy for Public Buildings

g. Journal Committee – Chairman Yount

– Ethics Policy/Resolution (See Attached)

h. Land Planning and Development Committee — Chairman Gupton

– Updates, if any, as follows:

Armory Covenants
City-owned properties
Disposition of former Library property (Rose Av)
Land Conservancy Resolution
Uses/Suggestions for former Police Station & Grant Application
Appraisal – Jenkins Property
GIS Tracking/Land Use Plan

i. Mayor

j. City Manager

– Commercial Building Code Update
– Request from Chamber to hold event in Downtown Henderson on Thursday, 4/19/07
– Info on Curbside Garbage Collection and request to set a Public Hearing on 2/26/07 (See Attached)
– Report – Info from Perry Library
– Request to set a Public Hearing on 2/26/07 on Youth Protection Ordinance

11. REPORTS/UPDATES (if any) ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES

a. Mayor’s Task Force on Housing
b. Clean Up Henderson! Committee
c. Homelessness Committee
d. 911 Advisory Committee
e. Kerr-Tar Council of Governments
f. Economic Development Partnership
g. Advisory Committee – Southeastern High Speed Rail
h. Henderson-Vance Industrial Park Board
i. Weed & Seed Steering Committee

12. Other Council Business, scheduling of Committee Meetings, etc. – as may be needed

a. Authorizing Resolution – Clean Water Management Trust Fund (See Attached) — Asst. Manager Mark Warren and HWRF Director Tom Spain

13. Possible “Add On Items”

14. Calendar Notes, INFO ITEM(S), ETC.

a. Monday, February 12th — Meeting with Legislators, 11:00 AM, City Hall Conference Room

b. Monday, February 12th — Library Trustees Luncheon, 12 Noon, Library

c. Tuesday, February 13th — Henderson Community Appearance Commission Meeting, 3:30 PM, City Hall Conference Room

d. Thursday, February 15th — JCPC Meeting, 8:30 AM, Aycock Rec Complex

e. Thursday, February 15th — Human Relations Commission Meeting, 7 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

f. Wednesday, February 21st — CUH! Committee Meeting, 8 AM, City Operations Center

g. Thursday, February 22nd — Journal Committee Meeting, 8:15 AM, City Hall Conference Room

h. Saturday, February 24th — Swim-A-Thon (Relay for Life fundraiser), 10 AM, Aycock Rec Complex (See Attached)

i. Monday, February 26th — Council “Ride Around”, 3 PM, meet at City Hall

j. Monday, February 26th — next Henderson City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

k. March 10-17, 2007 — 2007 NLC Annual Congressional City Conference, Washington, DC

l. (March) NCLM 2007 Spring Workshops (See Attached)

m. Saturday, March 17th — Downtown Sidewalk Sale, Chili Cook-Off (12 Noon) and St Patrick’s Day Parade (2:30 PM) (See Attached)

n. April 14-28 — NCDOT “Litter Sweep” Spring 2007 (See Attached)

15. Closed Session Request: A closed session is requested regarding personnel in accordance with NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6).

16. Adjournment