Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 8 June 2015 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
Download the full agenda packet here: 20150608_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) 11 May 2015 Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1
b) 18 May 2015 Special Called Meeting
c) 19 May 2015 Special Called Work Session
d) 21 May 2015 Budget Work Session #1
VII. PUBLIC HEARING – Continued
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-A) [See Notebook Tab 2]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-12
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING – New
a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-19, Amending the Zoning Ordinance to
Include Design Standards on Solar Farms and Add Section 675B Solar Farms and
Section 1002 to the City Zoning Code. (CAF 15-44) [See Notebook Tab 3]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-19
b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-27, Text Amendment Removing Solar
Farms Use 20.7 in Residential Agricultural (RA) Zoning Districts. (CAF 15-67) [See
Notebook Tab 4]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-27
c) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-05, Amending the Zoning Ordinance
Section 310A Table of Permitted Uses to Allow Schools with a Special Use Permit in
the I2 District. (CAF 15-60) [See Notebook Tab 5]
? Public Hearing
? Ordinance 15-05
IX. 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
X. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-41, Approving in Concurrence with
NCDOT the Bid Award to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Chavasse
Widening Project and the Funding of $87,000 for the Excess Expenses over the
Estimated Cost of $700,000 (WBS Element: 38404). (CAF 15-69) [See Notebook
Tab 6]
? Resolution 15-41
b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-29, FY15 Budget Amendment #29
Amending the General, Water, Sewer and Regional Water Funds to Reflect the
Reimbursement to the City by Builders Mutual Insurance Company for Repairs to a
Damaged Water Main. (CAF 15-68) [See Notebook Tab 7]
? Ordinance 15-29
c) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 15-31, FY15 Budget Amendment #30,
Closing Out the 2013 BJA Bulletproof Vests Grant, the 2014 BJA Grant, and the
2014 Governor’s Crime Commission Viper/MDT Upgrade Project Grant. (CAF 15-
71) [See Notebook Tab 8]
? Ordinance 15-31
d) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-30-A, Accepting an Offer of $10,000 for
the Property Known as the Old City Garage Pursuant to N.C.G.S.§160A-269. (CAF
15-49-A) [See Notebook Tab 9]
? Resolution 15-30-A
e) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-39, Authorizing an Application for U.S.
Department of Justice’s 2015-2016 BJA Justice Assistance Grant. (CAF 15-66) [See
Notebook Tab 10]
? Resolution 15-39
f) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-46, Authorizing the Execution of a
Quitclaim Deed for Property Outside City Limits Recorded in Error as Jointly
Owned City/County Property. (CAF 15-78) [See Notebook Tab 11]
? Resolution 15-46
g) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 15-42, Issuing Sewer Credit for Outside
Watering of Lawns, Plants and Vegetation for the June 1, 2015 through October 31,
2015 Billing Statements. (CAF 15-42) [See Notebook Tab 12]
? Resolution 15-74
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.
XI. 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
XII. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
b) City Manager
c) City Attorney
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 13]
ii. Monthly Fire Department Report
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;
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.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter
XIV. ADJOURNMENT