Board of Commissioners Monday, January 09, 2023 05:30 PM

Board Members

John Davis, Mayor | Frank Tursi, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner | Harry PJ Pugliese, Commissioner | Larry Philpott, Commissioner | Jeffrey Conaway, Commissioner
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I.Call to Order/Opening Prayer/Pledge

II.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per speaker regarding items listed on the agenda.  There is a second opportunity at the end of the agenda for the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda.

III.Adoption of Agenda and Consent Items

The Town Clerk respectfully submits to the Board, the Regular Agenda and the below consent items, which are considered to be of general agreement and little or no controversy. These items may be voted on as a single group without Board discussion “or” if so desired, the Board may request to remove any item(s) from the consent agenda and placed for consideration separately.

III.Consent Items:

  1. a.FY 23-24 Budget Schedule

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

V.Public Hearing

  1. a.Text Amendments related to Demolition by Neglect and Enforcement
    Presenter: Andrea Correll, AICP – Planner

    Following review of Demolition by Neglect draft ordinances and specific statues related to such, staff has prepared UDO text amendments to Sections 152.485 through 152.488.   

    The Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed text amendment at the regular meeting on December 6, 2022

    Recommended Action: 1) Hold a public hearing;
    2) A motion to approve, deny or table Ordinance 2022-O1 and adopt a statement of consistency.

VI.Business Non-Consent

  1. a.Public Safety/Emergency Operations Center Feasibility Study
    Presenter: Paula Webb – Town Manager

    A contract proposal by Becker Morgan is offered for Phase 1 – Feasibility Study for the Public Safety/Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $19, 120.

    Becker Morgan was selected by the Town in November 2022 as the consulting architectural firm. 

    Recommended Action: Motion to authorize the Manager to execute the contract.

  2. b.NCLM 2023-2024 Advocacy Goal Statements
    Presenter: Paula Webb – Town Manager

    The NCLM has published its 2023-2024 Advocacy Goal Statements.  Cities and Towns are asked to review and vote on the proposed goals so that cities and towns have a focused state and federal advocacy agenda in the 23-24 legislative biennium which begins in January at the NC General Assembly.  Each municipality will cast a single vote by selecting 10 of the 16 proposed advocacy goals.  

    Recommended Action: 1) Discuss and vote on 10 of the 16 statements; and
    2) Designate a voting delegate who will cast the Town’s vote by January 12, 2022.  The voting delegate will receive voting instructions and the online ballot directly.

  3. c.Future Agenda Topics
    Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk

    Future agenda items are shared for visibility and comment. In addition, an opportunity is provided for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas.

    Recommended Action: Discuss and provide any guidance

VII.Items Moved from Consent

VIII.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.

IX.Manager's Comments

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

XII.Adjournment