Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 12 January 2015 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
Download the full packet here: 20150112_coh_agenda_packet.pdf
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) 8 December 2014 Regular Meeting and Work Session. [See Notebook Tab 1]
VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on Agenda items only 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
IX. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-07, Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement with Devere Construction Relative to the Concrete Construction of the
Oxidation Ditch during the Henderson Water Reclamation Facility Renovation
Project. (CAF 15-08) [See Notebook Tab 2]
? Resolution 15-07
b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-08, FY15 Budget Amendment #17,
Authorizing the Appropriation of $95,000 from the Engineering Contingency Line to
the Engineering Construction Administration and Inspection Line of the Water
Reclamation Renovation Project. (CAF 15-18) [See Notebook Tab 3]
? Ordinance 15-08
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.
c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-13, Providing for the Disposition of Two
Jointly Held Properties by the City and County Identified as: 1) 149 Horner Street,
Further Identified in Vance County Register of Deeds Book #1275, Page #0997; Tax
Parcel #0003-08 003A; and 2) 839 Andrews Avenue, Further Identified in Vance
County Register of Deeds Book #1279, Page #500; Tax Parcel #0079-03034 54 Feet
Andrews Avenue & 0079-03008 839 Andrews Avenue. (CAF 15-17) [See Notebook
Tab 4]
? Resolution 15-13
d) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-14, Adopting a Corporate Resolution and
Certificate of Incumbency for First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. (CAF 15-19)
[See Notebook Tab 5]
? Resolution 15-14
e) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-15, Temporarily Suspending the Leaf
Collection Fee Until January 31, 2015. (CAF 15-20) [See Notebook Tab 6]
? Resolution 15-15
f) Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds for the Month of November
2014. (CAF 15-10)[See Notebook Tab 7]
X. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on non-Agenda items only 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.
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.
XI. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem (No Report)
b) Interim City Manager (No Report)
c) City Attorney (No Report)
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 8]
ii. Fire Department Monthly Report
XII. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S. §143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter.
XIII. WORK SESSION
a) City Manager Search. [No materials]
XIV. ADJOURNMENT