Henderson City Council Meeting

Due to the weather conditions on Monday, March 12, 2018, the Henderson City Council Meeting was postponed until Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Download the full agenda packet here:  Mar-12-2018-Agenda-Package.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 Behavior and Transparency in Governance. 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.

V. ADJUSTMENTS TO AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) 12 February 2018 Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1]
b) 21-22 February 2018 Strategic Planning Retreat
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-07, Amending the Zoning Ordinance
Article 400 Signs. (CAF 18-24) [See Notebook Tab 2]
• Ordinance 18-07

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

IX. OLD BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-13, Encouraging the Vance County
Board of Education to Properly Preserve and Protect the Historical Significance of
Facilities that May be Closed Due to School Consolidation. (CAF 18-22) [See
Notebook Tab 3]
• Resolution 18-13

X. NEW BUSINESS
a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-11, Approving Transfer of Real Estate
Under NCGS §160A-457.2 Urban Homesteading Program. (CAF 18-18) [See
Notebook Tab 4]
• Resolution 18-11
b) Consideration of Approval of: 1) Resolution 18-09, Awarding a Contract with HG
Reynolds Co. Inc. in the Amount of $1,438,804.00 for the Young Avenue Asbestos
Cement Line Replacement Project #WIF-1911, and; 2) Resolution 18-14 Awarding a
Contract with HG Reynolds Co. Inc. in the Amount of $247,415.00 for the Beckford
Drive Waterline Extension, and; 3) Ordinance 18-10, FY18 BA #14 Amending the
Young Avenue CIP Account, and; 4) Ordinance 18-11, FY18 BA #15 Amending the
Beckford Drive Waterline Extension CIP Account. (CAF 18-15) [See Notebook Tab
5]
• Resolution 18-09
• Resolution 18-14
• Ordinance 18-10
• Ordinance 18-11
c) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-12, Authorizing the Demolition of
Several Jointly Owned Properties. (CAF 18-21) [See Notebook Tab 6]
• Resolution 18-12
d) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 18-07-A, 1) Issuance of Certificate of
Sufficiency; and 2) Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Question of Seven Annexations
Pursuant to NC G. S. §160A-31 for 1) Salvation Army, 2) 409 Birch Street, 3) 416
Birch Street, 4) 1008 David Street, 5) 1006 David Street, 6) State Employees Credit
Union (SECU), and 7) 419 Birch Street. (CAF 18-13-A) [See Notebook Tab 7]
• Resolution 18-07-A
e) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-08, Amending Section 7-64 of the City
Code Regarding Stop Signs to Create a Four Way Stop at the Intersection of East
Rockspring Street and Rowland Street. (CAF 18-25) [See Notebook Tab 8]
• Ordinance 18-08
f) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-06, FY18 BA #13, Transferring Funds
for the Old Municipal Building CIP Project from Contingency to Legal/Admin and
Construction. (CAF 18-23) [See Notebook Tab 9]
• Ordinance 18-06

XI. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda have either been previously discussed by
City Council during a previous meeting and/or are considered in the ordinary course of
business by the City Council and will be enacted-on by one motion and a roll call vote in
the form listed. If discussion is desired by either the Council or the Audience, the item in
question will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately after the
revised consent agenda has been approved.
a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 18-05, Amending Chapter 23 Public
Nuisance. (CAF 18-20) [See Notebook Tab 10]
• Ordinance 18-05
b) Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of January 2018. (CAF
18-17) [See Notebook Tab 11]

XII. 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

XIII. REPORTS
a) Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem (No Report)
b) City Manager (No Report)
c) City Attorney (No Report)
d) City Clerk
i. Meeting and Events Calendar [See Notebook Tab 1]
ii. E-911 Monthly Report
iii. Public Utilities Monthly Report
iv. Fire Department Monthly Report
v. Recreation and Parks Monthly Reports for January and February

XIV. CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter.

XV. WORK SESSION
a) Consideration of Ordinance 18-12, Approving a Minimum Charge for Any Habitable
Structure or Commercial Establishment in the City for Failure to Connect to
Available Water and Sewer. (CAF 18-27) [See Notebook Tab 13]
• Ordinance 18-12
b) Outdoor Pavilion Discussion (No Materials)

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

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