Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting Monday, 23 February 2015 6:00 PM Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
Download the full agenda packet here: 20150223_coh_agenda_packet
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) 9 February 2015 Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1]
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-12, Rezoning Certain Property at 456 Spring Valley Road from R-20, Low Density Residential, to RA, Residential/Agricultural Use. (CAF 15-31) [See Notebook Tab 2]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-12
b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-13, Amending the City of Henderson, North Carolina (City) Zoning Ordinance to Allow Construction of Greenhouses in City Zoning Districts with Certain Limitations. (CAF 15-32) [See Notebook Tab 3]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-13
c) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-14, To Allow Administrative Approvals for Certain City of Henderson, North Carolina (City) Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulation Matters. (CAF 15-33) [See Notebook Tab 4]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-14
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on Agenda items 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
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.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-11, FY 2014-2015 Budget Amendment #22, to Appropriate Fund Balance Arising from State Asset Forfeitures to Fund the Purchase of a Microception Video Recording Unit and a New Computer Server for the Police Department. (CAF 15-30) [See Notebook Tab 5]
? Ordinance 15-11
b) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-18, Providing for the Disposition of Property Jointly Held by the City of Henderson (City) and Vance County (County), North Carolina and Located at 255 Andrews Avenue. (CAF 15-24) [See Notebook Tab 6]
? Resolution 15-18
c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-21, Award of FY15 Audit Contract between the City of Henderson and William L. Stark and Company to Conduct the Annual Audit for Fiscal 2014-2015. (CAF 15-36) [See Notebook Tab 7]
? Resolution 15-21
d) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-15, FY15, Budget Amendment #20, to Budget the Proceeds of an Insurance Reimbursement to Offset the Cost of Purchasing a New Gator for the Recreation Department. (CAF 15-34) [See Notebook
Tab 8]
? Ordinance 15-15
e) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-10, FY15, Budget Amendment #21, Amending the Budget for the 2014 BJA Grant. (CAF 15-29) [See Notebook Tab 9]
? Ordinance 15-10
f) Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds for January 2015. (CAF 15-35) [See Notebook Tab 10]
X. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Citizens may only speak on Non-Agenda items 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.4
4 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;
XI. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
b) City Manager
c) City Attorney
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 11]
ii. Fire Department Monthly Report
XII. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(3) regarding Two (2) Attorney/Client Privilege
XIII. REGULAR WORK SESSION
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-08, Directing the Clerk for the City of Henderson, North Carolina (City) to Investigate the Sufficiency of an Annexation Petition. (CAF 15-09) [See Notebook Tab 12]
? Resolution 15-08
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Let’s hope that tonight’s city council meeting does not get all balled up as it did two weeks ago.