AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, :00 P.M.

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1 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Nuisance Declaration Ordinance; 101 Steel Street: A public hearing will be held to consider adoption of an ordinance declaring the former Bost Lumber Building located at 101 Steel Street, NC PIN# , as a danger to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of inhabitants of the City and a nuisance by the City Council, in accordance with Section 1-1 (15) of the Lenoir City Code. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 1, 015 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, November 4, 015 as submitted. C. FY Annual Audit Contract: Approval of the FY Annual Audit Contract in the amount of $9,300 as submitted by S. Eric Bowman, PA. D. Bid Award; Equipment Financing Package: City Staff recommends that Council award the low bid of a 1.47% interest rate and a four-year interest cost of $43,00.48 to First Citizens Bank for the City of Lenoir s FY Equipment Financing Package. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. January Calendar: The calendar for the month of January will be submitted to Council with various meetings and events.. The Lenoir Tourism Development Authority will meet on Thursday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 3. Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup ends on Friday, January The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, January 11 at 11:45 a.m. at CCC&TI.

2 5. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 1 at 8:00 a.m. 6. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, January 1 at 6:00 p.m. 7. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, January 14 at 1:15 p.m. 8. City offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. B. Items for Council Action VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Board Appointment; Fire Department Relief Fund Board: Mayor Gibbons will recommend that Danny Gilbert, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, be reappointed to serve on the Fire Department Relief Fund Board. Note: The purpose of this Board is to manage a small supplemental pension fund that is funded entirely by Fire Department personnel. IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS A. Closed Session: Pursuant to N.C.G.S (a), (4), (5),City Council will enter into closed session to discuss economic development and property negotiations. X. ADJOURNMENT

3 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance B. Special Recognition; 175 th Anniversary of Caldwell County: In honor of Caldwell County s 175 th Anniversary, Mayor Gibbons will present a resolution to Mr. Ralph Prestwood who will be accepting the resolution on behalf of Caldwell County. C. Special Recognition: Mayor Gibbons will recognize Mr. Don Weiller, parttime employee of the City of Lenoir Recycle Center, for his two years of dedicated service to the City of Lenoir. II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 5, 016 as submitted. B. Resolution; Caldwell County s 175 th Anniversary: Approval of a resolution honoring Caldwell County s 175 th Anniversary. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m.. The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, January 6 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 3. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, January 7 at noon. 4. City Council will conduct a Strategic Planning Retreat on Friday, January 9 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Caldwell County Library, Room 7.

4 B. Items for Council Action 1. Bid Award; Smith Crossroads Expansion Project, Phase : Staff recommends Council award the low bid of $85,46.00 to Mountain Crest, LLC, for the Smith Crossroads Expansion Project, Phase, contingent upon approval by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT.) Note: The City received a federal highway grant in the amount of $150, to extend the retaining wall and landscaping from its current termination to the entry drive at the Broyhill House. CCC&TI also granted the City an easement to extend the project.. Bid Award; Powell Road Re-Alignment Project: Staff recommends Council award the low bid of $154, which includes Alternate Bid 1 to Mountain Crest, LLC, for the Powell Road & Lower Creek Drive Improvements Project. (Caldwell County will reimburse the City in the amount of $18, for this project.) Staff further recommends approval of the establishment of a Construction Budget in the amount of $180,48.00 which includes a 1% contingency in the amount of $18,58.00 and construction administration in the amount of $7, VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Board Appointments: Mayor Gibbons will recommend the following individuals for re-appointment to serve terms on various City of Lenoir Authorities/Boards/Commissions. Lenoir Housing Authority Debbie Smith Planning Board Mac Martin and Mattie Patterson Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Leah Beth Hubbard Sister Cities Susan Strawn Lenoir Tourism Development Authority Angela Johnson and Rosa Noakes IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

5 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 19, 016 as submitted. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Lenoir Tourism Development Authority will meet on Thursday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers.. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, February 8 at 11:45 a.m. 3. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 16 at noon. 4. The Lenoir ABC Board will meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. 5. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. 6. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 1:15 p.m. 7. The City/County Coordinating Committee will meet on Monday, February 15 at 11:30 a.m. 8. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. B. Items for Council Action 1. Order of Abatement; 538 Willow Street: City Staff recommends Council adopt an Order of Abatement directing Staff to abate the minimum housing violations by demolishing the structure on the property of 538 Willow Street, NCPIN # and Parcel ID # Note: This property is listed as number seven (7) on the Minimum Housing Priority List.

6 . Authorizing Application; PARTF Grant: City Staff recommends approval to apply for a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant (PARTF) in the amount of $37,00.00 to assist in the development of the Optimist Park property which was deeded to the City of Lenoir. The appraised value of the property is $7,00.00 with a maximum City match of $100, over a three-year grant cycle for a total PARTF match of $37, Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic (1), Section 101: City Staff recommends that Council call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 16 to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic (1), Section 101, to indicate that on-street parking be allowed on the 00 Block of Church Street between Ashe Avenue and West Avenue. 4. Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic, Section 110: City Staff recommends that Council call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 16 to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic, Section 110, to remove the 300 block of Church Street from Kirkwood Street to Ashe Avenue which eliminates the current one-way street designation. Note: This 300 block of Kirkwood Street to Ashe Avenue is already designated in the City s Code as no on-street parking allowed. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

7 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic (1), Section 101: A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic (1), Section 101, to indicate that on-street parking be allowed on the 00 Block of Church Street between Ashe Avenue and West Avenue. B. Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic, Section 110: A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic, Section 110, to remove the 300 block of Church Street from Kirkwood Street to Ashe Avenue which eliminates the current oneway street designation. Note: This 300 block of Kirkwood Street to Ashe Avenue is already designated in the City s Code as no on-street parking allowed. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, January 6, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Strategic Planning Retreat of Friday, January 9, 016 as submitted. C. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February, 016 as submitted. D. Property Access Agreement; Avery Dennison Corporation (ADC): Approval of a Property Access Agreement as requested by Avery Dennison Corporation for the installation of four (4) monitoring wells on the City of Lenoir right-of-way located at the former Paxar Facility at 950 German Street NW. Note: Avery Dennison is conducting a voluntary groundwater study with the cooperation of the Department of Environmental Quality which requires Avery Dennison to install these four monitoring wells. City Staff and the City Attorney have reviewed the proposed agreement and are satisfied with same. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

8 VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, February at 5:30 p.m.. The Committee of the Whole Meeting for Tuesday, February 3 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March at 8:30 a.m. 3. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, February 4 at noon. 4. City Council will conduct an FY Annual Budget Retreat on Friday, February 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. B. Items for Council Action 1. Non-Contiguous Annexation; Mt. Herman Variety Store: City Staff recommends that Council call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 1 to consider a petition for a non-contiguous annexation for the Mt. Herman Variety Store located at 900 Freezer Locker Road, NCPIN# The recommended zoning district for this parcel is B- (General Business.) Note: The property owner/petitioner has subdivided the property in order to request that only the business (Mt. Herman Variety) be annexed. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

9 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance B. Special Recognition: Mayor Gibbons will recognize Brandon Goble and Tracy Huffman and present them with the Service beyond Measure Medal of Valor for their acts of heroism on January 11, 016. C. Annual Report; Police Department: Scott Brown, Police Chief, will present an overview of the Department s FY015 Annual Report along with information regarding a new program, Naloxone (Narcan) being implemented by Staff. II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Non-Contiguous Annexation; Mt. Herman Variety: A public hearing will be held to consider a petition for a non-contiguous annexation for the Mt. Herman Variety Store located at 900 Freezer Locker Road, NCPIN# The recommended zoning district for this parcel is B- (General Business.) Note: The property owner/petitioner has subdivided the property in order to request that only the business (Mt. Herman Variety) be annexed. B. Nuisance Declaration Ordinance; 101 Steel Street: A public hearing will be resumed from Tuesday, January 6, 016 to consider adoption of an ordinance declaring the former Bost Lumber Building located at 101 Steel Street, PIN# , as a danger to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of inhabitants of the City and a nuisance by the City Council, in accordance with Section 1-1 (15) of the Lenoir City Code. Note: This public hearing is being resumed for further consideration of Staff s recommendation and to receive an update from Mr. Jim Sullivan, property owner, regarding the current status of the property following his sixty-day extension to bring the front portion of the property into compliance with the City code. Note: City Staff is still exploring options with the property owner and will present an update to City Council. Staff further recommends that action be delayed until the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 5 to allow the property owners additional time to voluntarily address the unsafe conditions on the property. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 16, 016 as submitted. B. Closed Session Minutes: Approval of closed session minutes of Tuesday, November 10, 015, Tuesday, January 5, 016 and Tuesday, January 6, 016 as submitted and as reviewed by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Council.

10 IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. March Calendar: The calendar for the month of March will be submitted to Council with various meetings and events.. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 a.m. 3. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 4. The Lenoir Police Department will host a Coffee with a Cop meeting on Thursday, March 10 at McDonalds from 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. 5. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Highland Coffee House. 6. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, March 14 at 11:45 a.m. in the Board Room at CCC&TI. 7. The City Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 15 will be held at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers due to the election primary. Please note location change. B. Items for Council Action 1. Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances; Section 3-50, Urban Archery Deer Hunting: City Staff recommends that Council call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 15 to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Animals, Article IV. Deer, Section 3-50, Urban Archery Deer Hunting, to consider adoption of an ordinance to reduce urban deer population through increased archery hunting opportunities within the corporate limits of the City of Lenoir. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

11 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL 801 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Amendment; Charter Code of Ordinances; Section 3-50, Urban Archery Deer Hunting: A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Charter Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Animals, Article IV. Deer, Section 3-50, Urban Archery Deer Hunting, to consider adoption of an ordinance to reduce urban deer population through increased archery hunting opportunities within the corporate limits of the City of Lenoir. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 1, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Budget Retreat of Friday, February 6, 016 as submitted. C. Budget Amendment; Fire Safety Grant: Approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $66,49.00 for Air Packs. Note: The City of Lenoir received a Fire Safety Grant in the amount of $66,49.00 for this equipment. D. Change Order #1, Smith Crossroads Improvements Project, Phase II: Approval of Change Order #1, Smith Crossroads Improvements Project, Phase II, in the amount of $5,500 to change the design of the slope from a 1 ½:1 slope to a.1 slope which greatly reduces the possibility of slope failure in the future and improves retaining wall conditions. Note: McGill Associates has reviewed the proposed request and recommends approval and NCDOT has concurred with the Change Order as well. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The City/County Coordinating Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 1 at 11:30 a.m.

12 . The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Monday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. 3. The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, March at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 4. City offices will be closed on Friday, March 5 in observance of Good Friday. 5. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. 6. The annual Employee Recognition Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. 7. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, March 30 at noon. 8. A Cruise-In Event is scheduled for Saturday, April from 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. in downtown Lenoir. B. Items for Council Action VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Board Appointment; Lenoir Business Advisory Board: Mayor Gibbons will recommend that John Moore be appointed to serve a three-year term on the Lenoir Business Advisory Board. IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

13 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance B. Special Recognition; Building Maintenance Staff: Mayor Gibbons will honor and recognize J.R. Goforth, Superintendent, Mike Engstrom, Duke Moore, Keith Throneburg, Danny Snyder and Tommy Pendergrast, Staff of City of Lenoir s Building Maintenance Division, who were recipients of the North Carolina Main Street Champions award at the North Carolina Main Street Conference held in Goldsboro on Friday, March 18. C. Special Recognition: Mayor Gibbons will present a proclamation to Regina Jenkins and/or Diane Palmer proclaiming the month of April as Fair Housing Month throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Nuisance Declaration Ordinance; 101 Steel Street: A public hearing will be resumed from Tuesday, March 1, 016 to consider adoption of an ordinance declaring the former Bost Lumber Building located at 101 Steel Street, PIN# , as a danger to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of inhabitants of the City and a nuisance by the City Council, in accordance with Section 1-1 (15) of the Lenoir City Code. Note: Based on action from the property owner and advice from the City Attorney, Staff recommends withdrawal of the proposed ordinance without prejudice. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, March, 016 as submitted. C. Proclamation; Fair Housing Month: Approval of a proclamation proclaiming the month of April as Fair Housing Month throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Planning Board: The Planning Board met on Monday, March 8. The Board scheduled the following two public hearings to be held at the City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19:

14 1) Conditional Zoning District for property located at Blowing Rock Boulevard, north of Hospital Avenue, east of Woodland Place and south of Aaron s Rental to allow construction for an approximately 80 room hotel, up to four stories in height. *Click here to view application for this item: Planning Staff Report. ) Multi-Family Senior-Living Development Conditional Use Permit for property located at 05 Greenhaven Drive at the corner of the intersection with the Walmart Shopping Center & Bo s Family Entertainment for a 60 unit multifamily senior-living development in the General Business (B-) Zoning District. *Click here to view application for this item: Planning Staff Report. B. Rick Oxford, Plan Administrator, Western Piedmont Council of Governments, will hold the first of two public meetings to receive public comments regarding the proposed FY016 Action Plan of the City of Lenoir and the Unifour HOME Consortium as part of the five-year Consolidated Plan. This plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD), outlines goals and action plans of the City of Lenoir and the Unifour HOME Consortium and its use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds for fiscal year 016, beginning July 1, 016 and ending June 30, 017. The City of Lenoir serves as the Lead Entity for the Unifour Consortium. VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Lenoir Tourism Development Authority will meet on Thursday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers.. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, April 11 at 11:45 a.m. in the Board Room at CCC&TI. 3. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. 4. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 a.m. 5. The Lenoir ABC Board will meet on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Lenoir Store #1 located at 13 ABC Court. 6. The annual Caldwell is Hiring Event will be held on Thursday, April 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. 7. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m. 8. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 9. The NCDOT s annual Litter Sweep Campaign begins on Saturday, April 16 and ends on Saturday, April The Sanitation Division s annual Spring Trash Bash Week begins on Monday, April 18 and ends on Friday, April. 11. The City/County Coordinating Committee will meet on Monday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 1. The annual Google Gravity Games are scheduled for Saturday, April 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Lenoir. 13. The opening day of Youth Baseball is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at 10:00

15 a.m. B. Items for Council Action 1. Order of Abatement; 533 Hill Street: City Staff recommends Council adopt an Order of Abatement directing Staff to abate the minimum housing violations by demolishing the structures on the property of 533 Hill Street, Parcel ID# and NCPIN# and Parcel ID# , NCPIN# Note: This property is listed as number one (1) on the City s Minimum Housing Priority List. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Board Re-Appointments: Mayor Gibbons will recommend the following individuals for re-appointment to the City s Authorities/Boards/Commissions at the City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19. Note: Mayor Gibbons has contacted each of these individuals and they have all asked to be considered for re-appointment in order to serve another term. Lenoir Housing Authority Sandy Rossborough Lenoir Business Advisory Board Mark Transou Barbara Weiller Glenda Wilson Foothills Regional Airport Authority Charles Thomas IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS A. Closed Session: Pursuant to N.C.G.S (a), (3), (4), City Council will enter into closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege and economic development. X. ADJOURNMENT 3

16 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance B. Special Recognition; Police Department: Mayor Gibbons will present a proclamation to Police Chief Scott Brown proclaiming the month of May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. C. Special Recognition; Police Department: Mayor Gibbons will present a proclamation to Police Chief Scott Brown proclaiming the week of May 15-1, 016 as Peace Officers Memorial Week and to further call upon all citizens to observe Sunday, May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conditional Zoning District; 675 Blowing Rock Boulevard: A public hearing will be held to consider a Conditional Zoning District with the Special Conditions for property located on Blowing Rock Boulevard, north of Hospital Avenue, east of Woodland Place and south of Aaron s Rental to allow construction for an approximately 80 room hotel, four stories in height. Note: Planning Staff and the Planning Board recommends approval of the Conditional Zoning District Ordinance subject to the Special Conditions (1-9) as listed on Page 4 of the Staff Report. B. Conditional Use Permit; 05 Greenhaven Drive: A public hearing will be held to consider a Conditional Use Permit with the Special Conditions for property located at 05 Greenhaven Drive for a Multi-Family Senior-Living Development at the corner of the intersection with the Walmart Shopping Center & Bo s Family Entertainment for a 60 unit multi-family senior-living development in the General Business (B-) Zoning District. Note: Planning Staff and the Planning Board recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the Special Conditions (1-10) as listed under section IV. Staff Recommendation on the submitted Council Action Form and on Page 7 of the Staff Report for the proposed 60 unit multi-family senior-living development, known as Crescent Pointe. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 5, 016 as submitted.

17 B. Caldwell Railroad Commission Appointments: Approval of appointment of Councilmembers Todd Perdue and David Stevens as the City of Lenoir s two elected officials that currently serve on the Caldwell Railroad Commission. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. Rick Oxford, Plan Administrator, Western Piedmont Council of Governments, will hold the second of two public meetings to receive public comments regarding the proposed FY016 Action Plan of the City of Lenoir and the Unifour HOME Consortium as part of the five-year Consolidated Plan. VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Sanitation Division s annual Spring Trash Bash week is April 18 through April. Additional information about this event may be found on the City s website at The annual NC Google Gravity Games will be held on Saturday, April 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Lenoir. Registration for this event begins at 8:30 a.m. 3. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. 4. The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 5. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, April 7 at noon. 6. The Opening Day of Youth Baseball begins on Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mulberry Recreation Center. 7. The NCDOT s annual Litter Sweep Campaign ends on Saturday, April The annual Mayor s Prayer Breakfast held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church located at 309 Church Street NW. The speaker for this year s event is Mr. Brian Tracy, Senior Associate Athletics Director/Development, Appalachian State University. Tickets for the event are $10.00 and are available at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. C. Items for Council Action 1. Resolution; Water System Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Application: City Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and file the Water System Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Application resolution on behalf of the City of Lenoir with the Division of Water Infrastructure. Note: This grant program requires that applications for water systems and wastewater systems must be filed separately. This is the purpose for approving two () resolutions.. Resolution; Wastewater System Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Application: City Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution

18 authorizing the City Manager to execute and file the Wastewater System Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Application resolution on behalf of the City of Lenoir with the Division of Water Infrastructure. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Board Re-Appointments: Mayor Gibbons will recommend the following individuals for re-appointment to the City s Authorities/Boards/Commissions. Notification of these re-appointments was listed on the April 5 City Council Agenda and announced to the general public. Lenoir Housing Authority Sandy Rossborough Lenoir Business Advisory Board Mark Transou Barbara Weiller Glenda Wilson Foothills Regional Airport Authority Charles Thomas IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS A. Closed Session: Pursuant to N.C.G.S (a), (3), City Council will enter into closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege. X. ADJOURNMENT 3

19 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance B. Special Recognition; National Public Works Week: Mayor Gibbons will present a proclamation to Public Works Director Charles Beck proclaiming the week of May 15-1 as National Public Works Week throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. C. Special Recognition; Drinking Water Week: Mayor Gibbons will present a proclamation to Radford Thomas, Public Utilities Director, proclaiming the week of May 1-7 as Celebrate Drinking Water Week throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 19, 016 as submitted. B. Proclamation; National Public Works Week: Approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-1 as National Public Works Week throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. C. Proclamation; Celebrate Drinking Water Week: Approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7 as Celebrate Drinking Water Week throughout the City of Lenoir and Caldwell County. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The annual Mayor s Prayer Breakfast held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church located at 309 Church Street NW. The speaker for this year s event is Mr. Brian Tracy, Senior Associate Athletics Director/Development, Appalachian State University. Tickets for the event are $10.00 and are available at City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

20 . A Cruise-In Event will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 4-9:00 p.m. in downtown Lenoir. 3. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, May 9 at 11:45 a.m. 4. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. 5. The ABC Board will meet on Tuesday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Lenoir Store #1 located at 13 ABC Court. 6. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, May 1 at 1:15 p.m. at the Uptown Café & Bakery. 7. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 8. The annual Bloom Blast Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. in downtown Lenoir. 9. Peace Officers Memorial Week will be observed during the week of May An Officer Down Memorial Service has also been scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. 10. National Public Works Week will be observed during the week of May A breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, May 18 at the 1841 Restaurant beginning at 7:30 a.m. to honor all Public Works employees. 11. The City/County Coordinating Committee will meet on Monday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the City/County Chambers. B. Items for Council Action 1. Communities in Schools of Caldwell County/City of Lenoir Land Exchange Request: The City of Lenoir has received a request from Communities in Schools to exchange property to facilitate the relocation of the Rankin House. If City Council wishes to proceed with the land exchange as described in the background information on the Council Action Form, City Staff requests approval to advertise the submitted public notice for a minimum of ten (10 days.) Note: City Council can then authorize the exchange of properties described in the background information at its regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 016 by adopting the submitted resolution. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS A. Closed Session: Pursuant to N.C.G.S (a), (4), City Council will enter into closed session to discuss economic development. X. ADJOURNMENT

21 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, MAY 17, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 3, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, April 6, 016. C. FY Budget Amendment; Smith Crossroads & Powell Road Projects: Approval of a budget amendment for the Smith Crossroads Improvements Project in the amount of $39,000 and a budget amendment for the Powell Road Re-Alignment Project in the amount of $00,000 for a total budget amendment of $59, D. Amendment; Annual Audit Contract; S. Eric Bowman, PA: Approval of an amendment of the City s annual audit contract with S. Eric Bowman, PA, to add an hourly rate for the work the auditors will be performing on the City of Lenoir s year-end report for FY E. Capital Project Budget Ordinance; Steele Street/College Avenue Sewer Line Replacement Project: Approval of a Capital Project Budget Ordinance in the amount of $390,000 for the Steele Street/College Avenue Sewer Line Replacement Project. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. In celebration of Public Works Week, a breakfast to honor Public Works employees is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. at 1841 Café.. An Officer Down Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 19 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Week. 3. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. 4. The Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 5. The Foothills Regional Airport 1 Authority will meet on Wednesday, May 5 at noon. 6. City Council will conduct a Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 6

22 7. The outdoor pool at the Aquatic & Fitness Center will open to the public on Saturday, May City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 9. A Cruise-In Event will be held on Saturday, June 4 from 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. in downtown Lenoir. B. Items for Council Action 1. Authorizing Resolution; Communities in Schools of Caldwell County/City of Lenoir Land Exchange Request: If City Council wishes to proceed with the land exchange as described; City Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the exchange of properties between Communities in Schools (CIS) and the City of Lenoir to facilitate the relocation of the Rankin House. Note: In accordance with NCGS 160A-71, a public notice outlining the terms of the exchange was published for a minimum of 10 days.. Parking Lot Lease Extension; City of Lenoir and Ann Koebberling: City Staff recommends approval of an extension of the lease agreement between the City of Lenoir and Ann Koebberling for property located between South Main Street and Mulberry Street which is owned by Ms. Koebberling. The lease agreement will become effective June 1, 016 through May FY016 Capital Project Budget Ordinance; Community Development Block Grant Program: City Staff recommends approval of the FY016 Capital Project Budget Ordinance in the amount of $140,7.00 for the Community Development Block Grant Program as requested by Rick Oxford, Plan Administrator, Western Piedmont Council of Governments. 4. FY016 Capital Project Budget Ordinance; Unifour Consortium HOME Program Capital Project Budget Ordinance: City Staff recommends approval of the FY016 Capital Project Budget Ordinance in the amount of $1,019, for the Unifour Consortium HOME Program as requested by Rick Oxford, Plan Administrator, Western Piedmont Council of Governments. 5. Resolution of Support for Lease Agreement between the Caldwell Rail Commission and Caldwell County Pathways: City Staff recommends approval of a Resolution of Support for a Lease Agreement between the Caldwell Rail Commission and Caldwell County Pathways in order to allow trail construction on the discontinued section of rail right-of-way with the City limits of Lenoir. Note: The Lease Agreement is for a minimum initial lease of thirty (30) years with a minimum of one (1) thirty (30) year renewal option. 6. FY Recommended Annual Budget: City Manager Scott Hildebran will present the recommended FY Annual Budget to City Council and also recommends that Council call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 7 for consideration of adoption of the proposed Annual Budget. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

23 VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS A. Closed Session: Pursuant to N.C.G.S (a), (3), City Council will enter into closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege. X. ADJOURNMENT 3

24 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL, THIRD FLOOR 801 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. FY Annual Budget: A public hearing will be held to receive public comments regarding the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 016 through June 30, 017 for the City of Lenoir. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 17, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, May 4, 016. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER A. Items of Information 1. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, June 9 at 1:15 p.m. at 1841 Café.. The Lenoir Business Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 3. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, June 13 at 11:45 a.m. 4. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. 5. The ABC Board will meet on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 pm. at Lenoir Store #1 located at 13 ABC Court. 6. Friday after Five is scheduled for Friday, June 10 from 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. with Rosa Russ performing on the square downtown. 7. A Swingin Wingin Madness Event is scheduled on Friday, June 17 from 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. downtown. The band Classics Nautical Wheelers will also be performing on the square. 8. The City/County Coordinating Committee will meet on Monday, June 0 at 11:30 am. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 1

25 B. Items for Council Action 1. Resolution; NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund (NCCWMTF) Grant for Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed: If City Council wishes to approve the NCCWMTF Grant, City Staff recommends approval of the submitted Resolution Accepting the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant for a Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed.. Proposal; Project Administration Services for NCCWMTF: City Staff recommends approval of a Grant Project Administration Services Proposal in the amount of $10,000 as submitted by Martin-McGill for the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR IX. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COUNCILMEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT

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27 6. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, June 9 at noon. 7. A Cruise-In Event is scheduled for Saturday, July in the downtown area. 8. City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. 9. The July 5 City Council Meeting has been cancelled due to the Independence Day holiday. City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. The Committee of the Whole Meeting for July has also been cancelled. 10. A Shakin' Bak.in' Under the Sky Musical Madness Event is scheduled on Friday, July 8 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on the square. 11. The annual Blackberry Festival will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. in downtown Lenoir. 1. The City/County Services Committee will meet on Monday, July 11 at 11:45 a.m. 13. The Caldwell County Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00 a.m. 14. The Sister Cities Committee will meet on Thursday, July 14 at 1: 15 p.m. 15. Friday after Five is scheduled for Friday, July 15 with the band "The Logic" performing on the square from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. 16. The City/County Coordinating Committee will meet on Monday, July 18 at 11 :30 a.m. B. Items for Council Action 1. Resolution; NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund (NCCWMTF) Grant for Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed: If City Council wishes to approve the NCCWMTF Grant, City Staff recommends approval of the submitted Resolution Accepting the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant for a Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed. Note: This item was tabled from the June 7 City Council Meeting in order to allow Council to receive additional information clarifying the requirements of the Conservation Easement. Note: City Staff recommends deferring this agenda item until the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 19, 016 in order to receive additional information.. Proposal; Project Administration Services for NCCWMTF: City Staff recommends approval of a Grant Project Administration Services Proposal in the amount of $10,000 as submitted by Martin-McGill for the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant. Note: This item was tabled from the June 7 City Council Meeting. Note: City Staff recommends deferring this agenda item until the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 19, Authorizing Resolution for NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse & Restoration Grant Submitted for Project Umbrella: City Staff recommends approval of an Authorizing Resolution to apply to the North Carolina Department of Commerce Building Reuse and Restoration Grants Program for a proposed expansion project known as "Project Umbrella." Caldwell County will provide the 5% match.

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29 1 AGENDA CITY OF LENOIR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY/COUNTY CHAMBERS 905 WEST AVENUE TUESDAY, JULY 19, 016 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance II. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Revised Sign Code: A public hearing will be held to receive public comments regarding Staff s recommendation to consider the repeal and replacement of the Lenoir Sign Code, Article XI of Appendix A of the Lenoir Code of Ordinances. City Staff and the Planning Board recommend approval of the revised code as submitted. B. Extending Posted Speed Limit; West Harper Avenue to Virginia Street: A public hearing will be held to receive public comments to consider adoption of an amendment to the Charter Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Traffic (1), Section 115, Twenty-five mile per hour speed limit on the following streets, to extend the posted speed limit of 5 Mph on West Harper Avenue from its current location near Beall Street west to Virginia Street and adding a series of raised composite rumble strips near the Fairfield Chair crosswalk, as determined by the Public Works Director. Note: This change will result in moving the posted speed limit sign of 5 mph west 390 feet in order to allow motorists more time to adjust their speed prior to approaching the current pedestrian crosswalk in front of Fairfield Chair Company. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 1, 016 as submitted. B. Minutes: Approval of minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Tuesday, June 8 as submitted. C. Paving Bids; Annual Paving Contract: Bids were received on Wednesday, July 13 for the City s FY Paving Contract. City Staff recommends Council award the low bid of $8.50 per ton of asphalt put in place as submitted by Maymead, Inc., PO Box 911, Mountain City, Tennessee. Note: The bidder has submitted the required bid bond. IV. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS OF CITIZENS V. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VI. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

30 A. Items of Information 1. Friday after Five is scheduled on Friday, July with the Deacon Black Band performing on the square from 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. The band Soul Watt will perform on Friday, July 9.. Fabulous Film Night is scheduled for Saturday, July 3 with the movie Inside Out being shown at 8:30 p.m. on the square. 3. The Planning Board will meet on Monday, July 5 at 5:30 p.m. 4. The Committee of the Whole Meeting for July has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Third Floor, former Council Chambers. 5. The Foothills Regional Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, July 7 at noon. 6. The annual Harambee Festival begins on Saturday, July 30 through Friday, August 5 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Activities are scheduled throughout the week. The public is encouraged to attend. B. Items for Council Action 1. Resolution; NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund (NCCWMTF) Grant for Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed: If City Council wishes to approve the NCCWMTF Grant, City Staff recommends approval of the submitted Resolution Accepting the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant for a Conservation Easement on the Lenoir Watershed. Note: This item was tabled from the June 1 City Council Meeting in order to allow Council to receive additional information clarifying the requirements of the Conservation Easement.. Proposal; Project Administration Services for NCCWMTF: City Staff recommends approval of a Grant Project Administration Services Proposal in the amount of $10,000 as submitted by Martin-McGill for the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant. Note: This item was tabled from the June 1 City Council Meeting. VII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY VIII. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAYOR A. Notification of Upcoming Board Re-Appointments: Mayor Gibbons will recommend the following individuals for re-appointment to the City s Authorities/Boards/Commissions at the City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August. Note: Mayor Gibbons has contacted each of these individuals and they have all asked to be considered for re-appointment in order to serve another term. ABC Board Jerry Brooks Lenoir Housing Authority Lowmack Stover Planning Board Richard Hedrick and Lucy McCarl Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Joel Kincaid