CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 8, 2010
March 5, 2010 – 12:27 pmCITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 8, 2010
1. Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 54 from Garrison Memorial ARP Church will be present to conduct the flag ceremony. Mr. Danny Gamble is Scoutmaster and Mr. Mike Sikes is Assistant Scoutmaster.
2. Adjustment & Approval of March Agenda: Items will be added or removed only upon approval of the Mayor and City Council.
3. Special Presentation: Page_________ Sean Mark Grigg will be recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
4. Approval of Minutes: Page _________ Regular meeting of February 8, 2010.
5. Kiser Trust Fund Committee: Page_________ A letter of invitation was mailed to the committee on February 26. Mayor Hovis will recognize the committee and charge them with their duties.
6. Opportunity for Public Comment: This is an opportunity for members of the public to express items of interest to the Mayor and City Council. This is not a time to respond or take action. Any necessary action will be taken under advisement. Speakers are required to use proper decorum and asked to limit comments to no more than five minutes. (There were no requests at agenda time).
7. Consent Agenda: The items of the “Consent Agenda” are adopted on a single motion and vote unless the Council wishes to withdraw an item for separate vote and/or discussion:
A) Overnight Travel Request: The Utilities Director requests approval of overnight travel for Gas Tech, Justin Barnes and Gas Tech/Locator, Mark Picklesimer to travel to Atlanta for “Leak Detection” training on April 7-9, 2010.
B) Community Planning Project – Implementation Plan Adoption: Mrs. Deb Ryan, Ryan-Harris & Associates reviewed the Draft Implementation Plan at the February Meeting. The purpose of the plan is to prioritize the initiatives developed throughout the planning process. Staff recommends approval. (Please bring your handout from the February Meeting).
8. Public Hearing – Pedestrian Plan: Page_________ Mr. Blair Israel, Centralina Council of Governments Consultant will present the plan for which a $30,000 (80/20) grant was awarded in 2008. The City entered into an agreement with NCDOT at that time and hired Mr. Israel to be the planning consultant for the project. Following review of the plan a public hearing will be held to give the public another opportunity for comment.
9. Public Hearings – Text Changes to Unified Development Ordinance: Page _________ The City Planner requests a separate vote on each proposed change.
1) Text Change (TC10.01) – Section 5.3 - Zoning Permit: Addresses situations in which zoning permits are not required.
2) Text Change (TC10-02) – Section 8.1.5 – Dwelling, Two-Family: Addresses supplemental regulations for two-family dwellings.
3) Text Change (TC10-03) – Section 10.11 – Parking of Passenger and Commercial Vehicles: Addresses regulation for parking of commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
10. Gaston 2012 Marketing Logo: Review and approval of the Gaston 2012 unified marketing logo for all Gaston County Municipalities.
11. Sales Tax Distribution Agreement: Page__________ This is the Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County for the transition from per capita to ad valorem distribution of sales and use tax.
12. 2010 Grass Cutting Bids: Page_________ Grass Cutting bids were opened on February 25, 2010 as follows: Pro Turf - $1,229.00; Ken’s Landscaping - $1,240.00; Andy’s Landscaping - $1,490.00; Hometown Lawn - $1,952.00 and Mac’s Lawn Service - $3,370.00. A list of bids along with a list of equipment for the three lowest bidders is enclosed for your review.
13. Council General Discussion: This is an opportunity for the Mayor and City Council to ask questions for clarification, provide information to staff, request staff to report back on a matter, or direct staff to place a matter on a future agenda.
14. Closed Session: NCGS 143.318-11(a)(5) – Real Estate Acquisition.
ADJOURN
Dates to Remember
City Planning Retreat – March 11-12, 2010, County Police Headquarters
Senior’s Bingo – March 15, 2010, Community Center
Essentials of Government Class – March 19-20, Renaissance Suites, Charlotte
Easter Holiday – Good Friday, April 2, 2010.
Meet the Candidates – Sponsored by the BC Chamber of Commerce, March 18, 2010
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