Explanations for Agenda

Memo to: Mayor and Board of Aldermen

From: Walter B. Hartman, Jr., City Manager

Date: November 12, 2008

Re: November 18, 2008 Agenda Explanations

1. Meeting Opened. Prayer. Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Roll Call.

3. Broad Street Presentation.

This is a continuation of the Power Point presentation given by Danny Meadows.

4. Request and Petitions of Citizens.

a. Matthew Evans may appear to discuss the demolition at 807 Miller Street.
b. Benny Mullinix indicated he would like to come before the Board to discuss drainage.

5. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Hook-up Program.

This is the second required public hearing on the Infrastructure Hook-up Program. It is to connect low to moderate income households to existing water and/or sewer lines. The program will pay for tap fees, connection to the utility, and other associated fees and costs. The grant application is for $75,000 and does not require a local match. A memo is enclosed. SEE BACKUP

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6. Approve Minutes.

Minutes for the month of October, 2008 are enclosed for your review and approval.

7. Approve Changes to the Police Department General Order 102 Guidelines for Disciplinary Action; 103 Code of Conduct; and 105 Improper Conduct.

Enclosed are three separate memos from Mary Trude, Accreditation Manager, outlining proposed changes, policy, and reasoning for each of the three changes proposed. SEE BACKUP

8. Adopt Applicants From Police Civil Service Board.

The Police Civil Service Board met on November 6, 2008 for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Patrol Officer. The Board recommends that Daniel R. Patterson, Duron Filson, Donearl Brown, Sr., and Steven W. Eudy be submitted for appointment consideration contingent upon successful completion of medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations. A memo from Vickie Johnson is enclosed.

9. Accept Streets for Maintenance in Berkshire Subdivision.

(Alderman Mattingly’s Ward) A memo from Danny Meadows is enclosed recommending a list of streets for maintenance in the Berkshire Subdivision.

SEE BACKUP

10. Accept Streets for Maintenance in Carolina Colours Subdivision.

(Alderman Freeze’s Ward) A memo from Danny Meadows is enclosed recommending a list of streets for maintenance in the Carolina Colours Subdivision. SEE BACKUP

11. Approve Closing to Traffic the 300 Block of Pollock Street from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 4, 2008 for a Community Carol Sing.

(Alderman Parham’s Ward) We received a request from Christ Episcopal Church to allow a Carol Sing on December 4, 2008 in the 300 Block of Pollock Street from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Enclosed is a memo from Danny Meadows together with a copy of the request. SEE BACKUP

12. Adopt Resolution Approving Exchange of Property Between City of New Bern and Brody Investment Co.

(Alderman Parham’s Ward) This transaction will exchange a city owned wall in Bear Plaza for a like amount of square footage in the parking lot area. The parking lot tract will be used by the City locate a transformer. Enclosed are the Resolution, two deeds, and a map. SEE BACKUP

13. Adopt Ordinance Adopting New Renewable Resource Facilities Rider and Interconnection Requirements.

Due to public demand, a Renewable Resource Rider and Interconnection Standard has been created to allow the City’s electric customers to install facilities such as wind, solar, turbines, etc. Customers with qualifying systems may apply for NC Green Power credits. In addition to the Ordinance and Rider, enclosed are the application, instructions, criteria, and procedures. SEE BACKUP

14. Approve Advertising for the Sale of Property Located at 534 Highway 55 West.

(Alderwoman Lee’s Ward) We have received an offer from Hattie Best Gaskins to purchase the property next to her home at 536 Highway 55 West for $1,000. The tax value is $3,120. This City owns a 54.7% interest in the property and the County owns a $45.3% interest. Enclosed is a letter from Vickie Johnson, maps, appraisal, tax records, and an e-mail from Jimmie Hicks. SEE BACKUP

15. Approve Advertising for the Sale of Property Located at 1409-11 Boones Alley.

(Alderman Raynor’s Ward) We have received an offer from Brian Hill to purchase the property at Boones Alley for $2,800. The tax value is $5,070. This City owns a 71.7% interest in the property and the County owns a 28/3% interest. Enclosed is a letter from Vickie Johnson, maps, appraisal, tax records, and an e-mail from Jimmie Hicks. SEE BACKUP

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16. Appointment(s).

Electric Services Board

The Electric Services Board has the following vacancies: A nomination needs to be made from the 3rd Ward and Minority Seat. A memo from Carol Bloom is enclosed for your review.

17. Miscellaneous.

a. Thank you from Swiss Bear for help with Mumfest.
b. Correspondence from Swiss Bear regarding parking.