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(Eden, NC) - Audio of the November 19, 2019 Meeting of the Eden City Council. The meeting was held at Eden City Hall.

AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Rev. Colston Morris, St. John United Methodist Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Fire Chief Tommy Underwood

4. Presentations & Proclamations:

a. Proclamation – Small Business Saturday

5. Roll Call:

6. Set Meeting Agenda:

7. Public Hearings:

a. Consideration and approval of an incentive package for Gildan, appropriating an amount not to exceed $91,131 from the General Fund to be distributed to the company in annual installments following the project parameters. Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development

8. Requests and Petitions of Citizens:

9. Unfinished Business:

a. Consideration of an updated report on the nuisance violations at the American Warehouse property located at 206 Warehouse Street. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

10. New Business:

a. Consideration and approval of a façade grant program for historic and at-risk properties. Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development

b. Consideration and approval to allocate Strategic Planning Commission funding to (1) create and adopt a Unified Development Ordinance; (2) to purchase four water fountains for Morehead High School; (3) for a Reynolds Brewery façade grant; and (4) for the creation of a Smith River otter habitat. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections and Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development

c. Consideration to accept a bid on the sale of property located at 416 Decatur Street. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

d. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 105 Periwinkle Road under the City’s Human Habitation Ordinance. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

e. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 305 Victor Street under the City’s Human Habitation Ordinance. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

f. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 605 Early Avenue under the City’s Human Habitation Ordinance. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

g. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 626 Patterson Street under the City’s Human Habitation Ordinance. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

h. Consideration to adopt an ordinance for the demolition of a structure at 110 Dameron Street under the City’s Human Habitation Ordinance. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections

i. Consideration and approval to change oversight of the city attorney.

Terry Shelton, Interim City Manager

j. Consideration to adopt five new policies (1) oversight of the manager’s travel and discretionary expenditures; (2) annual review of the city manager; (3) monthly voucher list to Council; (4) annual review of the city clerk; and (5) annual review of the city attorney; and to revise one policy (6) requirement for direct deposit. Terry Shelton, Interim City Manager

k. Consideration to amend to City Code Chapter 10, Personnel Ordinance (5.5 Employment of Relatives). Terry Shelton, Interim City Manager

11. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Terry Shelton, Interim City Manager

12. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the (1) October 8, 2019 and the (2) October 15, 2019 minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerk

b. Approval of an amended contract between the Eden Fire Department and Rockingham County to provide fire protection. Tommy Underwood, Fire Chief

c. Approval of an Interlocal Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Rockingham County. Erin Gilley, City Attorney

d. Approval and adoption of a resolution authorizing the disposal of personal property by public auction. Paul Dishmon, Director of Municipal Services

e. Approval of Budget Amendment #2. Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

f. Approval of Budget Amendment #3. Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

g. Approval of Budget Amendment #4. Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

h. Approval of Budget Amendment #5. Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

i. Approval of financing for the purchase of two service trucks. Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance & Personnel

13. Announcements:

14. Adjourn:

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