AGENDA Regular Town Board Meeting September 7, 208-6:30 PM TOWN HALL (0 Huntersville-Concord Road). Pre-meeting.A. Closed Session - Consultation with Town Attorney. (5:45 p.m.) 2. Call to Order 3. Invocation - Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Mayor and Commissioner Reports-Staff Questions 6. Public Comments, Requests, or Presentations - Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. The Mayor reserves the right to shorten the time limit for speakers when an unusually large number of persons have signed up to speak. 6.A. Presentation of Constitution Week Proclamation. 7. Agenda Changes 8. Public Hearings 9. Other Business 9.A. Consider adopting resolution to create the Huntersville Educational Options Study Commission. (Mayor Aneralla) 0. Consent 0.A. Approve budget amendment recognizing sponsorship revenue in the amount of $55,000.00 and appropriate to the Parks & Recreation capital account for the new outdoor fitness system to be located outside at the Recreation Center and also recognize signage revenue in the amount of $,040.07 to the building maintenance account for new dedication bricks for the Veterans Park Memorial area. (Pattiie Ellis)
0.B. Appoint Commissioner Melinda Bales to the CMS Municipal Education Advisory Committee. (Mayor Aneralla) 0.C. Call a Public Hearing for Monday, October 5, 208 at 6:30 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #R8-05, a request by Bowman Bayard Bradford, LLC to rezone +/- 443.95 acres located along Huntersville-Concord Road (Parcel #s: 020598, 020502, 02050, 020605, 020602, 02060, 020799, 02052, 02055, 022207, 022206, 022205, 022204, 022202, 022208, 020604, 020603, 020606, 022006) from Rural and Transitional Residential to Neighborhood Center - Conditional District, Traditional Neighborhood Development - Rural (Tract and 2) - Conditional District. (Meredith Nesbitt). Closing Comments 2. Adjourn
Town of Huntersville Town Board September 7, 208 To: From: Town Board Janet Pierson, Administration Date: 9/7/8 Subject: Huntersville Educational Options Study Commission EXPLAIN REQUEST: On June 7, 208, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted House Bill 54 as Session Law 208-3 to authorize the Town of Huntersville, along with the towns of Matthews, Cornelius, and Mint Hill, to operate a municipal charter school. In conjunction with the passage of House Bill 54, the North Carolina General Assembly also adopted Senate Bill 99 and Senate Bill 335 as 208 Session Laws 208-5 Section 38.8, and 208-97 Section., respectively, to authorize cities and towns to supplement funding for elementary and secondary education. These recent enactments present many options to the Town of Huntersville to evaluate for purposes of determining the role, if any, that Huntersville will play in addressing the future educational needs of the students in Huntersville. Attached for the Board's consideration is a Resolution to create a study commission to study options available in light of the recent enactments, and to make a recommendation to the Board as to the role, if any, that Huntersville will play in addressing the future educational needs of the students in Huntersville. ACTION RECOMMENDED: Consider adopting resolution to create the Huntersville Educational Options Study Commission. (Mayor Aneralla) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ATTACHMENTS: R-208-25 Educational Options Study Commission.docx
RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE HUNTERSVILLE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS STUDY COMMISSION WHEREAS, in 206, Charlotte Mecklenburg School system identified 0 year capital funding needs of $2.0 billion. The 207 bond issue that was passed addressed $972 million of the proposed capital needs, leaving remaining capital needs for schools in Mecklenburg County estimated to be in excess of $.0 billion; and WHEREAS, for the 206-7 school year, most of the elementary schools, and all of the middle schools, in northern Mecklenburg County were operating at or above capacity, or were using mobile classroom units to meet capacity; and WHEREAS, for the 206-7 school year, Hough High School and North Mecklenburg High School were operating above capacity, while Hopewell was operating at 89% capacity; and WHEREAS, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on August 28, 208 ratified the Municipal Concerns Act further prohibiting / barring any future new school construction in Huntersville; WHEREAS, charter schools have been playing a vital role in northern Mecklenburg County in meeting the public educational needs for our students. For FY 208-9, there are more than,800 Huntersville students attending local charter schools, and there are in excess of 2,000 Huntersville students on wait lists with the local charter schools at present; and WHEREAS, there are approximately 5,72 housing units which have been approved for construction in the Town of Huntersville, but which have not yet been constructed; and WHEREAS, recognizing the deficit in needed versus available school capacity in Huntersville for the near future, the Town of Huntersville, along with the towns of Matthews, Cornelius, and Mint Hill, asked for a local bill to be submitted to the North Carolina General Assembly to authorize these towns to operate a municipal charter school, House Bill 54. House Bill 54 was enacted as Session Law 208-3 on June 7, 208; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the passage of House Bill 54, the North Carolina General Assembly also adopted Senate Bill 99 and Senate Bill 335 as 208 Session Laws 208-5 Section 38.8, and 208-97 Section., respectively, to authorize cities and towns to supplement funding for elementary and secondary education; and WHEREAS, the recent enactments present many options to the Town of Huntersville to evaluate for purposes of determining the role, if any, that Huntersville will play in addressing the future educational needs of the students in Huntersville; and WHEREAS, in order to determine the role, if any, that Huntersville will play addressing these needs, the Town Board wishes to appoint a study commission to study the options presented by the recent enactments by the North Carolina General Assembly and make a recommendation back to the Town Board; Resolution No. R-208-25 Page of 6
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS FOLLOWS:. There is hereby created the Huntersville Educational Opportunities Study Commission. 2. The Mission of the Educational Options Study Commission is: To study and evaluate options available to the Town of Huntersville to reduce overcrowding within the public school system in Huntersville. 3. The Study Commission will consist of nine (9) members as follows, to be appointed by the Town Board of Commissioners, with preference being given to persons having knowledge, skills and abilities related to the establishment, funding, and/or operation of schools in Mecklenburg County, and/or Town or municipal operations and funding, and/or the establishment, operation and funding of charter schools. Rules of Procedure for the Commission are attached hereto as Exhibit A, and are incorporated herein by reference. 4. The Commission shall study five (5) options: a. Operate a stand-alone municipal charter school. b. Establishing a municipal sponsored charter by partnering with a new or existing charter school. c. Partner with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools for a new school or expansion of an existing school. d. The feasibility of dividing the Charlotte Mecklenburg LEA into smaller LEAs e. Do nothing. 5. The Study Commission shall conduct due diligence to gather facts and information with respect to each option in each of the following areas: a. Key Stakeholders, including the impact of the option on each stakeholder b. Funding Sources and other revenues available c. Operational Constraints/Statutory Mandates d. Operational Flexibility/Statutory Options e. Governance f. Provision of the following i. Facilities ii. Transportation iii. Nutrition iv. Curriculum including but not limited to: Resolution No. R-208-25 Page 2 of 6
. Exceptional Children 2. English Learners 3. College Preparatory Curriculum 4. Workforce development and preparedness v. Individualized instructional opportunities vi. Technology vii. Staffing retirement and benefits viii. Insurance ix. Administrative, legal, and financial support services x. Potential for expansion and growth g. Steps to implementation i. Additional legislation necessary? ii. Referendum required/recommended? iii. Formation of additional entity(ies)? iv. Contractual arrangements? 6. Within the first thirty (30) days of its existence, the Study Commission shall conduct a survey to gather general input from the Huntersville community with regards to education in Huntersville. 7. The Study Commission shall use the information gathered pursuant to paragraph five (5) above, and, through a deliberative process, prioritize the options studied, taking into account financial and legal feasibility, effectiveness to reduce overcrowding of schools in Huntersville, efficiency, and ease of implementation. 8. At the conclusion of its prioritization of the options studied, and before making its final report to the Town Board of Commissioners, the Study Commission shall design and implement a process to educate and receive feedback from the Huntersville community and the key stakeholders identified by the Commission as to the Commission s prioritization of the five (5) options studied. 9. The Study Commission shall make a Final Report to the Town Board of Commissioners summarizing its work and findings, and presenting its prioritization of the five (5) options studied. Nothing herein shall preclude the Commission from making interim reports and gathering feedback from the Town Board of Commissioners prior to completing its Final Report. 0. The Commission shall terminate on April 30, 209, or upon the presentation of its Final Report to the Town Board of Commissioners, whichever occurs first. Resolution No. R-208-25 Page 3 of 6
Adopted this day of, 208. ATTEST: Janet Pierson, Town Clerk John Aneralla, Mayor Approved as to Form: Angela Beeker, Town Attorney Resolution No. R-208-25 Page 4 of 6
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE HUNTERSVILLE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS STUDY COMMISSION The meetings of the Huntersville Educational Options Study Commission shall be conducted pursuant to the following rules of procedure:. The Commission shall meet twice per month, beginning in November of 208, with the first meeting being set by the Mayor. 2. At its first meeting, the Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair shall conduct the meetings in the absence of the Chair. In the event both the Chair and Vice-Chair are absent from a meeting, the members present shall elect from amongst those present a temporary chair to preside over that meeting. 3. The Commission shall keep minutes of its meetings, and shall be subject to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law. At its first meeting, the Commission shall adopt a schedule of its regular meetings and advertise the schedule in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law. 4. Special meetings may be called by the Chair of the Commission. A Special Meeting shall be advertised as required by the Open Meetings Law, and only those items of business advertised for the Special Meeting may be conducted. 5. The Commission may form subcommittees for carrying out its purposes; however each subcommittee shall be a public body, and shall also be required to keep minutes and to comply with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law. 6. The Secretary to the Commission shall be a staff person appointed by the Town Manager. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes and records of the Commission. 7. Five (5) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. A quorum shall be required to transact the business of the Commission. The only motion permitted to be made if a quorum is not present is a motion to adjourn. 8. The Commission shall follow Roberts Rules of Order in conducting its business. 9. The general order of business shall be as follows: i. Call to order ii. Identification of a quorum iii. Review and approval of minutes of previous meeting. iv. Public input (limited to 3 minutes per speaker, or 30 minutes total) Resolution No. R-208-25 Page 5 of 6
v. Old Business vi. New Business vii. Adjourn The Old and New Business to be conducted shall consist of the following: i. Reports to the Commission by Commission members, Town staff, or invited guests and experts to present information gathered with respect to the Options being studied. ii. Assignment of tasks for the next meeting. iii. Deliberation and prioritization of options (after information and data gathering is complete) iv. Gathering of public input (after options are prioritized) v. Adoption of the Final Report to Town Board of Commissioners (after public input is gathered) vi. Other business as identified by the Commission 0. The agenda for each meeting shall be set by the Secretary and the Commission Chair. Members of the Commission may adjust the agenda for a regularly scheduled meeting upon a motion duly made and seconded, and passed by a majority of the members present.. All actions of the Commission shall be in the form of a motion, duly seconded and voted upon by all members present. Affirmative votes from a majority of the members present and voting shall be required to adopt any motion. Except where prohibited by a conflict of interest, no member shall abstain from voting. Failure to vote shall be counted as an affirmative vote. 2. In order for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities, it is necessary for Commission members to attend the meetings. If a member is absent for three (3) consecutive meetings, the Commission may request that the member be replaced by the Town Board of Commissioners. 3. Members of the Commission shall not seek to influence a decision, participate in any deliberations, actions, or vote involving any matter which may result in a pecuniary benefit to themselves, their immediate relatives, or the immediate relative s business interest. If a member believes such a conflict may exist, he or she shall disclose such conflict and ask to be excused from deliberation and/or voting on such matter. A majority vote of the remaining members shall be required to excuse such member from deliberation and/or voting. 4. The Commission shall meet at Town Hall in a round table format, with its meetings being live-streamed. Resolution No. R-208-25 Page 6 of 6
Town of Huntersville Town Board September 7, 208 To: From: Town Board Pattie Ellis, Finance Date: 9/7/8 Subject: Budget Amendment EXPLAIN REQUEST: Recognize sponsorship revenue (03505.9999) in the amount of $55,000.00 and appropriate to the Parks and Recreation capital account (06200.0500) for the new outdoor fitness system to be located outside at the Recreation Center. Also recognize signage revenue (0355.9999) in the amount of $,040.07 to the building maintenance account (06200.035) for new dedication bricks for the Veterans Park Memorial area. ACTION RECOMMENDED: Approve budget amendment recognizing sponsorship revenue in the amount of $55,000.00 and appropriate to the Parks & Recreation capital account for the new outdoor fitness system to be located outside at the Recreation Center and also recognize signage revenue in the amount of $,040.07 to the building maintenance account for new dedication bricks for the Veterans Park Memorial area. (Pattiie Ellis) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No net impact to fund balance; offsetting revenue and expense. ATTACHMENTS:
Town of Huntersville Town Board September 7, 208 To: From: Town Board Janet Pierson, Administration Date: 9/7/8 Subject: Appointment to the CMS Municipal Education Advisory Committee EXPLAIN REQUEST: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education adopted the Municipal Concerns Act on August 28, 208. Article of that Act establishes a Municipal Education Advisory Committee with representatives from each of the seven governing bodies. Consider appointing Commissioner Melinda Bales to the Municipal Education Advisory Committee ACTION RECOMMENDED: Appoint Commissioner Melinda Bales to the CMS Municipal Education Advisory Committee. (Mayor Aneralla) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ATTACHMENTS: Municipal Concerns Act
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 THE MUNICIPAL CONCERNS ACT OF 208 A RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY AS ENUMERATED BY THE MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED WITHIN MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION ( Resolution ) The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education ( Board ) hereby resolves the following: Article I Creation of the Municipal Education Advisory Committee. The Board establishes the Municipal Education Advisory Committee ( Committee ). 2. The membership of the Committee shall be comprised as follows: a. One () member from each of the seven municipalities located within Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville (collectively, Municipalities ; individually, Municipality ) i. Each Municipality shall appoint one member of its governing body to represent the Municipality on the Committee. ii. Each Municipality shall notify the Board s clerk of such Municipality s appointment to the Committee no later than December 5, 208. iii. Each appointment shall last for a term of two (2) years b. Three (3) members of the Board i. Board members serving on the Committee shall by appointed by the Board Chair. ii. Each appointment shall last for a term of two (2) years. MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 32 33 3. The Board Chair shall appoint one of the three Board members serving on the Committee as chair of the Committee ( Committee Chair ). 4. The Committee shall meet at least once every quarter upon the call of the Committee Chair. a. The Committee may meet more frequently upon the call of the Committee Chair. 5. The Committee s roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a. Establishing a constant chain of communication between the Board and the Municipalities. b. Analyzing growth patterns to ensure future capital campaigns are considering all growth factors and zoning decisions. c. Advising on the Board s future bond ballot initiatives. d. Identifying capital opportunities where the Municipalities can provide funding, per North Carolina General Statutes ( NCGS ) 60A-690, for the construction of new schools within their boundaries. e. Considering school safety initiatives, operations, and the involvement and cooperation of the Municipalities police departments in conjunction with the Board s law enforcement personnel. 6. The Committee may issue and present reports of their findings or recommendations to the Board at a regularly scheduled Board meeting upon the agreement of the Board Chair. 7. The Committee shall hold its inaugural meeting no later than January 3, 209 8. The Committee is subject to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law. 9. Article I is effective immediately upon passage of this Resolution. 2 MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 32 Article II Priority of Capital Spending in Certain Municipalities. To ensure the Board upholds its fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers of Mecklenburg County, the Board instructs the Superintendent to prioritize all future capital funding to projects that are located within the municipal limits of Charlotte, Davidson, and Pineville, none of which were included in North Carolina General Assembly Session Law 208-3 ( SL 208-3 ), and are therefore are unable to create and operate their own municipal charter schools. 2. Article II shall not apply to any projects already included as part of the 207 bond package or from a bond package approved prior to 207 that is not already completed. 3. Article II does not apply to any capital needed for repairs or maintenance at any existing school located in any of the Municipalities. 4. Municipalities included under SL 208-3 may be included in this section for priority spending upon the passage of a binding resolution by their elected Board of Commissioners guaranteeing a 5-year moratorium on enacting any section of SL 208-3. a. Any municipality that is added to the list outlined in Article II Section above by taking action prescribed in Section 4 above, shall immediately be removed from consideration under this Article should it take any action that can be construed to undo any binding resolution as described in Section 4 5. Article II is effective immediately upon passage of this Resolution. Article III Creation of Feasibility Report by the Superintendent to consider the changes requested by the elected officials of the Municipalities as set forth in Article III 3 MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 Section Identification of Areas of Overcrowding and Overcrowding Relief. The Board instructs the Superintendent to identify opportunities to relieve overcrowding in the Municipalities included in SL 208-3. Specifically, the Board requests the Superintendent to report back on student assignment-based options. Section 2 Reinforcement of Preference for Municipal Assignment Zones. The Board instructs the Superintendent to identify opportunities to ensure students within a Municipality s town limits may attend schools located within the Municipality s town limits. Specifically, the Board requests the Superintendent to report back on the following potential options: a. Residents of Huntersville, NC attending schools located within the municipal limits of Huntersville, NC. i. High Schools The feasibility that all Huntersville residents are given home school assignments to Hopewell High School or North Mecklenburg High School ii. Middle Schools The feasibility that all Huntersville residents are given home school assignments to Bradley Middle School or JM Alexander Middle School iii. Elementary Schools The feasibility that all Huntersville residents are given home school assignments to Barnette Elementary, Blythe Elementary, Grand Oak Elementary, Huntersville Elementary, or Long Creek Elementary b. Residents of Matthews, NC attending schools located within the municipal limits of Matthews, NC. 4 MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 32 33 i. High Schools The feasibility that all Matthews residents are given home school assignment to Butler High School ii. Middle Schools The feasibility that all Matthews residents are given home school assignment to Crestdale Middle School. iii. Elementary Schools The feasibility that all Matthews residents are given home school assignments to Matthews Elementary School, Crown Point Elementary School, and Elizabeth Lane Elementary School. c. Residents of Mint Hill, NC attending schools located within the municipal limits of Mint Hill, NC. i. High Schools The feasibility that all Mint Hill residents are given home school assignment to Rocky River High School ii. Middle Schools The feasibility that all Mint Hill residents are given home school assignment to Mint Hill Middle School and Northeast Middle School. iii. Elementary Schools The feasibility that all Mint Hill residents are given home school assignment to Bain Elementary School. Section 3 Identification of Capital Construction Partnerships with Municipalities in Mecklenburg County. The Superintendent shall identify parcels of land owned by the Board that are not currently planned to be used in any school construction project. 2. The Superintendent shall report to the Board the location of these properties. 3. The Superintendent shall report to the Board a plan for presenting to the Municipalities the ability for them to provide funding, per Section60A-690 of the North Carolina General 5 MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
2 3 4 5 6 Statutes, for capital construction for new schools on Boardowned property. Article IV The Board instructs that the Superintendent shall make and present a final report on the items requested within this Resolution at the Board s regular meeting on October 30, 208. 6 MCA208 CRJOGC Ver. 2
Town of Huntersville Town Board September 7, 208 To: From: Town Board Meredith Nesbitt, Planning Date: 9/7/8 Subject: R8-05: Bradbury - Call for Public Hearing EXPLAIN REQUEST: Call a Public Hearing for Monday, October 5, 208 at 6:30 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #R8-05, a request by Bowman Bayard Bradford, LLC to rezone +/- 443.95 acres located along Huntersville-Concord Road (Parcel #s: 020598, 020502, 02050, 020605, 020602, 02060, 020799, 02052, 02055, 022207, 022206, 022205, 022204, 022202, 022208, 020604, 020603, 020606, 022006) from Rural and Transitional Residential to Neighborhood Center - Conditional District, Traditional Neighborhood Development - Rural (Tract and 2) - Conditional District. ACTION RECOMMENDED: Call a Public Hearing for Monday, October 5, 208 at 6:30 p.m. at Huntersville Town Hall on Petition #R8-05, a request by Bowman Bayard Bradford, LLC to rezone +/- 443.95 acres located along Huntersville-Concord Road (Parcel #s: 020598, 020502, 02050, 020605, 020602, 02060, 020799, 02052, 02055, 022207, 022206, 022205, 022204, 022202, 022208, 020604, 020603, 020606, 022006) from Rural and Transitional Residential to Neighborhood Center - Conditional District, Traditional Neighborhood Development - Rural (Tract and 2) - Conditional District. (Meredith Nesbitt) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A ATTACHMENTS: