Council to discuss Ops. Center renovation architect


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 — Mayor

2. Roll Call — City Clerk

3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance — Council Member Evans

4. Opening Remarks — Mayor

5. Adjustments to and/or approval of the November 19th, 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 11/5/07 (See Attached) — City Clerk

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

a. Budget Amendment No. 16 – General Fund-Street Department (in connection with Rollins School Project) (See Attached)

b. Budget Amendment No. 17 – Powell Bill (in connection with Rollins School Project) (See Attached)

c. Budget Amendment No. 18 – CIP-General Fund-City Hall/Ops Center Renovations (See Attached)

d. An Ordinance Making Oak Street a One-Way Street (See Attached)

e. A Resolution Indicating the City Council’s Proposal to Accept a Negotiated Offer for the vacant Property located on Water Street and Hatch Street in Henderson, NC and to Advertise for Upset Bids per GS §160A-269 (See Attached)

f. An Ordinance Placing a Stop Sign on Orange Street before entering Chestnut Street (See Attached)

g. An Ordinance Reducing the Speed Limit on Eagle Court and Par Drive (See Attached)

8. Guest Presentation(s) and Public Comment Period

9. Public Hearings (to schedule or hold)

10. City Council committee REPORTS

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

b. Community Development Committee — Chairman Daeke
– David St Project Update Report (if any)
– Minimum housing inspections report/covenants – David St area (See
Attached)

c. Public Safety Committee — Chairman Davis

d. Public Works Committee — Chairman Wilkerson
Reports, if any, on the following:
– Borrowed Equipment for Demolition – 5 days
– Chavasse Avenue Project
– Quick Fix and 255 Chavasse Avenue
– Montgomery Street Sidewalk Work

e. Public Utilities Committee — Chairman Alston
Reports, if any, on the following:
– SOC Update (See Attached)
– IBT Consultant Selection
– Utility Rate Study – Water Charges in ETJ
– Cost of 10/18/07 Water Line Break Repairs
– Next KLRWS Advisory Meeting – 11/20/07, 10 AM

f. Human Resources Committee — Chairman Alston
– Employee Survey discussed at 11/7/07 HR Committee Meeting

g. Journal Committee – Chairman Yount
Reports, if any, on the following:
– Format for Monthly Reports
– Audio Improvements – City Council Chambers
– Return of Code Books, etc. by outgoing Mayor/Council

h. Land Planning and Development Committee — Chairman Gupton
Reports, if any, on the following:
– Downtown Building Code Violations Ordinance
– Operations Center Renovations Architect
– Disposition of former Library

i. Mayor

j. Council Concerns
Reports, if any, on the following:
– Fines and Inspections – Group Homes and Multiple Apartments

k. City Manager
– Update on Wood Apartments matter brought to Council on 11/5 – referred to
Human Relations Commission (See Attached)
– Website
– Computer Tracking Software for monitoring Problems
– Other

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

13. Possible “Add On Items”

14. calendar notes, info item(s), etc.

a. Tuesday, November 20th – KLRWS Advisory/ Partners Meeting, 10 AM, City Hall Conference Room

b. REMINDER … United Way pledge forms due to Clerk 11/21/07 – Thank you!

c. Thursday and Friday, November 22nd & 23rd – City Offices Closed – Thanksgiving holidays

d. Sunday, December 2nd – 2007 Henderson Christmas Parade, 3:00 PM, Downtown Henderson

e. SPECIAL NOTE — Henderson City Council Meeting schedule for remainder of 2007:

– Monday, December 3rd (this meeting will have both old business and new business to include swearing in ceremonies)
– Monday, December 17th

f. Monday, December 3rd – Planning Board Meeting, 3:30 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

g. Tuesday, December 4th – Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, 3:30 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

h. Tuesday, December 4th – Land Use Plan Steering Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

i. Friday, December 7th — Embers Christmas Show, 7:00 PM, VGCC Civic Center (Call Chamber for tickets)

j. Tuesday, December 11th – Appearance Commission Meeting, 3:30 PM, City Hall Conference Room

k. Thursday, December 13th – Recreation Commission Meeting, 12 Noon, Aycock Rec Complex

l. Thursday, December 20th – JCPC Meeting, 8:30 AM, Aycock Rec Complex

m. Thursday, December 20th – Human Relations Commission Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers

n. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24th, 25th and 26th – City Offices Closed – Christmas holidays

15. Adjournment