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City Council Agenda - June 17, 2014----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Hound's Notes:
1) The Bond Initiative is being presented as a Departmental report. So if people intend to be heard on the matter, they are going to have to be ready to speak during "Persons Requesting to be Heard". If you know someone who wants to address the Council on this matter, then please inform them. There is no set aside time during Departmental Reports for the public to address the Council.
2) We can already see in the wording below that the Council will be moving forward with the Bond Referendum. They are using the same attorneys that addressed the Council during Council's Charlotte retreat back on February 28, 2014.
Hickory City Council Dines And Talks Taxes In Charlotte - WFAE (NPR) - Tasnim Shamma - March 3, 2014
Uncertainty still blankets Inspiring Spaces initiative - Hickory Daily Record - February 28, 2014
Projects will have a pricetag - Kyle McCurry, Digital Journalist -WJZY Channel 46 Charlotte, NC
Reader Concerns about Inspiring Spaces - June 12, 2014
Citizen Review - Power Point Presentation
Ridgeview Citizen Review - Thoughts about the Ridgeview Citizen Review meeting
Citizens Briefing Presentation - 04/29/2014
20140603 - Hal Row 's First Talk - Budget, Inspiring Spaces, & Bond Referendum
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Invocation by Rev. David Roberts II, Pastor, Morning Star First Baptist Church
Special Presentations
A. Proclamation for National HIV Testing Day to Linda H. Sheehan, Director of Education and Outreach/ALFA
B. Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2013. This is the nineteenth consecutive year the City has received this recognition.
C. Business Well Crafted Award to Abee Architect PA, Dallas Abee presented by Business Development Committee Member Alan Jackson
Persons Requesting to Be Heard
Consent Agenda:
A. Approval to Accept an Award of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Planning Grant in the amount of $20,160. - Library Staff requests approval of acceptance of the no-match Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant in the amount of $20,160 that was awarded to Hickory Public Library by the State Library of North Carolina to be used to hire a consultant and pay other related expenses involved in the development of a new strategic plan during FY 2014-2015.
B. Approval to Close Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and Ridgeview Branch Library on Friday, August 15, 2014. - Library Staff requests approval to close the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library and the Ridgeview Branch Library on Friday, August 15, 2014 to allow time for all library employees to participate in Staff training. Training will include Myers-Briggs personality typing, a motivational and/or generational speaker, and training on use of NC Works, a job search tool developed by the NC Department of Commerce.
C. Call for Public Hearing – for Consideration of Text Amendment (TA) 14-02 to the City’s Land Development Code. (Authorize Public Hearing for July 15, 2014)
D. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Town of Catawba Local Water Supply Plan. - North Carolina General Statute §143-355 requires all public water systems have a Local Water Supply Plan that gives a report of the water systems current demands and projection for future demands. This analysis is required to be performed and reported annually by public water suppliers with major updates every five years that require the passage of a Resolution approving the document by the governing board. Staff requests approval of a Resolution approving the Town of Catawba Local Water Supply Plan.
E. Approval of a Resolution Approving the City of Hickory Local Water Supply Plan. - North Carolina General Statute §143-355 requires all public water systems have a Local Water Supply Plan that gives a report of the water systems current demands and projection for future demands. This analysis is required to be performed and reported annually by public water suppliers with major updates every five years that require the passage of a Resolution approving the document by the governing board. Staff requests approval of a Resolution approving the City of Hickory Local Water Supply Plan.
F. Request from Hickory Police Department to Award Police Badge and Service Weapon to Retiring MPO Fred Hicks. - By authority of NC General Statute §20-187.2, City Council may award the service weapon and police badge to retiring MPO Fred Hicks upon his retirement from Hickory Police Department on July 1, 2014 after completing 30 years of qualifying service with Hickory Police Department. Upon approval from City Council, the police badge and service weapon will be declared surplus and removed from the City’s fixed asset inventory.
G. Request from Hickory Police Department to Award Police Badge and Service Weapon to Retiring Sergeant Greg Shook. - By authority of NC General Statute §20-187.2, City Council may award the service weapon and police badge to retiring Sergeant Greg Shook upon his retirement from Hickory Police Department on July 1, 2014 after completing 30 years of qualifying service with Hickory Police Department. Upon approval from City Council, the police badge and service weapon will be declared surplus and removed from the City’s fixed asset inventory.
H. Citizens’ Advisory Committee Recommendations for Assistance through the City of Hickory’s Housing Programs. - The following request was considered by the Citizens’ Advisory Committee at their regular meeting on June 5, 2014:
The following applicant is being recommended for approval for assistance under the City of Hickory’s 2013-2014 Urgent Repair Program. This program provides qualified low income citizens with assistance for emergency-related repairs not to exceed $5,400.
Terry Huffman, 841 18th Street NE, Hickory
I. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Interfaith Housing Development Corporation for FY 2014-2015 in the Amount of $30,000. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Interfaith Housing Development Corporation is a non-profit organization engaged in providing affordable homeownership opportunities to low and moderate income families. They are also the owners of the former Ridgeview Public Library, which they are planning to rehabilitate for use as a community center. Interfaith Housing Development Corporation requested and has been approved for a grant in the amount of $20,000 and a loan of $10,000 to assist in the rehabilitation of the former library into a community center.
J. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Safe Harbor Rescue Mission, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the Amount of $9,834. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Safe Harbor Rescue Mission, Inc. is a neighborhood based non-profit organization engaged in providing shelter, counseling, and rehabilitation services to chronically dependent and homeless women. Safe Harbor Rescue Missions, Inc., operates a day shelter for homeless women at their facility on 2nd Avenue SE. Safe Harbor Rescue Missions, Inc. requested and has been approved for funding in the amount of $9,834 through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program to enhance the services provided by the day shelter.
K. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Community Ridge Daycare for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $1,900. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Community Ridge Daycare provides low cost childcare services for at risk children in order to enable parents to gain employment or attend school. It also provides extra services, including speech therapy for the children. The funds requested would be used to renovate an existing classroom and install an emergency fire door. Community Ridge Daycare has requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $1,900 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
L. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $9,834. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning &Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. provides a Free Clinic, assisting needy and indigent persons with medical care they may otherwise not receive, including dental, medical and pharmacy services. Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. has requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $9,834 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
M. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Hickory Soup Kitchen, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $9,834. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. The Hickory Soup Kitchen provides meals to the City’s homeless and/or low income population. The Hickory Soup Kitchen has requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $9,834 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
N. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Exodus Outreach Foundation, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $9,834. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Exodus Homes is a neighborhood based non-profit organization engaged in providing shelter, counseling, and rehabilitation services to chronically dependent and homeless men and women. Part of Exodus Homes’ process of moving clients toward self-sufficiency includes funding an Employment Coordinator support person to assist them in securing job training and employment. Exodus Outreach Foundation, Inc. has requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $9,834 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
O. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $9,834. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Aids Leadership Foothills Area Alliance, Inc. provides quality services to people living with HIV/AIDS and offers HIV prevention education programs to the community at large. Aids Leadership Foothills Alliance, Inc. has requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $9,834 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
P. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with City of Refuge for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $3,100. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. City of Refuge provides afterschool enrichment programs for school aged children in grades one through five. The afterschool sessions provide a structured learning and development environment with instruction and activities based on the North Carolina course of study and year-end testing activities. City of Refuge requested and been approved for funding in the amount of $3,100 through the City of Hickory’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
Q. Approval of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of the Catawba Valley, Inc. for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $20,000. - On January 22nd and 29th, 2014 the City of Hickory Department of Planning & Development under the auspices of the Community Development Block Grant Program held two neighborhood meetings. The meetings were held at Ridgeview Library and at City Hall. At these meetings, non-profit organizations were granted the opportunity to request funding for the upcoming year. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding for these agencies. City Council approved the allocation at their April 15th meeting. Habitat for Humanity of the Catawba Valley, Inc. is a non-profit organization engaged in providing affordable homeownership opportunities to low and moderate income families. Habitat for Humanity of the Catawba Valley, Inc. requested and been approved for a grant in the amount of $20,000 through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
R. Approval of Two Sanitary Sewer Easements for Property owned by Marion Dwight Roseman. - Staff requests acceptance of two sanitary sewer line easements for the property of Marion Dwight Roseman, described as PIN 3723-11-65-9478 and PIN 3723-11-65-9378 for installation of a sanitary sewer line. This temporary and permanent easement is necessary for completion of the Sherwood Forest Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Project. The easements were negotiated for one 4-inch sewer tap for each property in exchange for the easements, a total of two taps.
S. Approval of a Sanitary Sewer Easement for Property owned by Sarah Smith Kaylor. - Staff requests acceptance of a sanitary sewer line easement for the property of Sarah Smith Kaylor, described as PIN 3723-11-75-1537 for installation of a sanitary sewer line. This temporary and permanent easement is necessary for completion of the Sherwood Forest Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Project. The easement was negotiated for one 4-inch sewer tap in exchange for the easement.
T. Approval of a Sanitary Sewer Easement for Property owned by Greater Shekinah Glory Church. - Staff requests acceptance of a 25 foot temporary and 25 foot permanent sanitary sewer line easement for the property of Greater Shekinah Glory Church, described as PIN 3723-07-59-0715. This easement is necessary for the completion of the Random Woods Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Project. The easement was negotiated for one 1-inch water tap, one 4-inch sewer tap and $500 in exchange for the easement.
U. Approval of the Loan Agreement with the National Naval Aviation Museum for Loaned Property Located at the Hickory Regional Airport. - The City of Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport, has on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) certain retired aircraft and artifacts located at the Hickory Regional Airport and on display by the Hickory Aviation Museum. The Hickory Regional Airport has participated in, and has had on loan property from the National Naval Aviation Museum for over 15 years. The loan agreement with NNAM requires biennial recertification of the loaned property, which covers the period 2014-2016. The loaned property is assigned to the City of Hickory while the Hickory Aviation Museum holds full responsibility for the maintenance and exterior upkeep of said loan property including any associated costs. Staff recommends execution of the National Naval Aviation Museum Certification of Loan Government Property document.
V. Approval of an Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement with MAB Acquisitions, LLC for the Development of City Owned Property at Cloninger Mill Road and NC 127. - The Economic Development Agreement between the City and MAB Acquisitions, LLC was originally approved on second reading by Hickory City Council on March 21, 2014. This document contains a clause requiring the City to remove construction debris contained on the site and noted in a survey of the property within 30 days. The deadline to complete this action was May 4, 2014. Due to the extent of the construction debris on the site, and equipment failures, the City has not yet completed this action. The purchaser has not been able to conduct its required geotechnical and environmental analysis while the debris removal operation is underway. The Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement would extend the 120 day due diligence period by the amount of additional time needed to complete the debris removal. This will allow the City adequate time to complete the debris removal process while allowing the purchaser adequate time to conduct its required investigation of the site.
W. Approval of a request from Hickory Community Theatre for Funding for the Installation of a New Small Capacity Elevator at the Hickory Community Theatre Facility. - Staff requests approval of a request from the Hickory Community Theatre to install a new small capacity elevator at the Hickory Community Theatre facility (aka, Old City Hall). This is a City-owned facility that does not currently have an elevator, so the facility is not ADA compliant. This elevator would give disabled patrons access to the Fireman’s Kitchen on the bottom floor, the main floor, and the 2rd floor office area. The anticipated cost of the installation of this elevator is $158,750. The Hickory Community Theatre has raised approximately $1 million for other improvements to this City-owned facility, which attracts 15,000 people annually to the downtown area. Funds are available in the City’s current year budget for this expense, so no budget amendment would be required. Additionally, the City will consider participating in some bathroom renovations on the bottom floor (which are also not ADA compliant) once the elevator project is complete and we know whether or not there are funds remaining. Staff recommends approval.
Informational Item
A. Report of Mayor Wright’s travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina League of Municipalities Town Hall Day (Registration 45.00, Meal Per Diem $20.50)
B. Report of Alderman Zagaroli’s travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina League of Municipalities Town Hall Day (Registration 55.00, Meal Per Diem $20.50)
New Business - Public Hearings
1. Resolution and Order for Petition of Stanford Place Associates, LLC to Close a Portion of the former Hickory North Crosstown Loop and 13th Street NE. - On May 2, 2014, Attorney Stephen L. Palmer presented a petition on behalf of Stanford Place Associates, LLC, one of the property owners of property abutting a portion of the former Hickory North Crosstown Loop and 13th Street NE. This public hearing was advertised in a newspaper having general circulation in the Hickory area on May 24, May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2014.
New Business - Departmental Reports:
1. Bond Referendum
a. (1) Approval of a Resolution Directing Publication of Notice of Intent to Apply to the Local Government Commission.
(2) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Staff to Apply to the Local Government Commission.
(3) Approval of a Resolution Making Certain Findings of Fact.
b. Approval of an Engagement Letter with Parker Poe as GO Bond Counsel. - The City of Hickory is considering a GO Bond Referendum in November 2014. One of the requirements in this process is the City to engage in Bond Counsel for the purposes of assisting the City in navigating all the legal requirements that will be involved. Parker Poe is the leading Bond Counsel firm in the United States. Their Charlotte office would be assisting us in this process. If the GO Bond Referendum passes, there will be no charge for services provided through November 2014. If the Referendum does not pass we will be billed at their hourly rate for services provided to that point, the total of which is estimated to be approximately $5,000. However, there will be a fee in the range of $25,000 per GO Bond issuance.
c. Approval of an Agreement with First Southwest Finance to Provide Financial Advisory Services to the City of Hickory Related to GO Bond Process. - The City of Hickory is considering a GO Bond Referendum in November 2014. One of the requirements in this process is for the City to engage a financial services firm for the purposes of guiding the City through the GO Bond process, particularly the General Obligation Bond Transaction Implementation Phase which occurs after the referendum has been
approved by the voters.
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