City will conduct closed session interviews


The Henderson City Council will be holding a special meeting today from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to interview a law firm for the purpose of retaining legal council.

The meeting will be closed in accordance with NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (b).

During the special meeting, a regular workshop session of the council will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Here is the agenda for that meeting:

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 September 22, 2008 meeting agenda

6. guest presentation(s) and public comment period

a. By Public Works Director Linda Leyen — Introduction of Eddie Moore Street Supervisor

7. Consent Agenda (requesting a roll call vote)

a. Consideration of Budget Amendment # 5 Weed & Seed Grant Project Ordinance (CAF: 08-1)

b. Consideration of lease purchase of vehicle for Street Supervisor (CAF: 08-2)

c. Consideration of Budget Amendment # 6 regarding contract with Century 21 Country Knolls Realty, Inc. (CAF: 08-5)

8. WORKSHOP SESSION

a. Brief update of USDA grant

9. calendar notes, information items(s) etc.

September 22nd
5:30 PM-10:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Hall — Large Conference Room

September 22nd
7:00 PM
City Council Workshop Meeting
City Hall — Council Chambers

September 23rd
10:00 AM
TRC Meeting
City Hall – Conference Room

September 25th 6:30 PM
Kerr-Tar COG Awards Banquet
Henderson Convention Center

September 30th
7:00 PM
Land Use Plan Steering Committee Meeting
City Hall — Council Chambers

October 9th
5:00 PM-8:00 PM Station #2
100 year Anniversary
Fire prevention (oldest fire station)
Fire Dept. Station #2 Garnett St.

October 11th
Colorfall Festival

October 12 — 14
NCLM Centennial Conference Charlotte, NC

October 14th
1:00 PM -5:00 PM
Small Business EXPO
VGCC Civic Center

October 14th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Business After Hours
VGCC Civic Center

October 23rd
5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fall Festival
Aycock Recreation Center

October 27th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Special Olympics Vance County fund raising luncheon
Fire Dept. Station #1 Dabney Dr.

10. Adjournment