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 December 17th, 2007 meeting agenda
6. Consent Agenda “A” (requiring a simple voice vote)
a. Minutes from Council Meeting held 12/3/07 (See Attached)
b. 2007 Annual Certification of Firefighters (See Attached)
7. Consent Agenda “B” (requiring a roll call vote)
a. Budget Amendment No. 19 – A. L. Harris CDBG Housing Redevelopment Project (See Attached)
b. Budget Amendment No. 20 – General Fund – Contributions to Local Agencies (See Attached)
c. A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Certain Personal Property at Public Auction (See Attached)
d. Tax Releases ($470.63) and Tax Refunds ($425.37) from the Vance County Tax Office (See Attached)
e. Resolution by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Henderson Supporting National Guard Presence in Henderson/Vance County (See Attached)
8. Guest Presentation(s) and Public Comment Period
9. Public Hearings (to schedule or hold)
10. Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, CITY CLERK AND/OR OTHER STAFF REPORTS
Mayor
– Recent award to Leon Robinson by Governor Easley (See Attached)
City Council
– Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore
City Manager
– Contract between Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC),
Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments (COG), Friends of Clean Up Henderson
(Friends) and the City of Henderson (City) – (See Attached)
– Report on 2007 United Way Campaign results
– Presentation concerning Rural Center Seminar on Consulting Engineers
– 2008 City Council Meeting Calendar, Etc. (See Attached)
– Approval of Signature Card for CDBG Projects (See Attached)
– Redevelopment Commission (See Attached)
City Attorney
– Legal Matter Info
City Clerk
– Upcoming Boards/Commissions Recruitment
– Henderson Community Appearance Commission – 1 vacancy
– Henderson Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1 vacancy
– Community Development Advisory Committee – 1 vacancy
– Redevelopment Commission
11. Other Council Business, scheduling of Committee Meetings, etc. – as may be needed
12. Possible “Add On Items”
13. calendar notes, info item(s), etc.
a. Saturday, December 15th, “The Real Meaning of Christmas”, two (2) performances at E. M. Rollins Elementary School (See Attached)
b. Thursday, December 20th – Human Relations Commission Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
c. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24th, 25th and 26th – City Offices Closed – Christmas holidays
d. Tuesday, January 1st – City Offices Closed – New Year’s holiday
e. Monday, January 14th, next Henderson City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers
14. Adjournment