March 14, 2011 Agenda and Meeting Documents

  I.    Roll Call

II.    Pledge of Allegiance

III.  Approval of Agenda

IV.  Special Items

V.    Public Hearing(s)

A.  Proposed Budget Amendment

-  Review and consideration of approval of budget amendment to pre-pay on May 1, 2011 the Town of Rocky Mount's annexed water general obligation bond (VRA Series 2001).

VI.  Approval of Draft Minutes

• February 15, 2011 Regular Council Meeting
• February 25, 2011 Special Council Meeting

VII. Approval of Consent Agenda

• Miscellaneous Resolutions/Proclamations
  • Review and consideration of approval of draft "Town of Rocky Mount Supplemental Appropriation Resolution for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 Rising Opportunities Refund".
• Miscellaneous Action
• Departmental Monthly Reports
  • Community Development
  • Finance Department
  • Fire Department
  • Police Department
  • Public Works Department
  • Wastewater Department
  • Water Department

 VIII. Hearing of Citizens (none at this time)

IX.    Old Business (none at this time)

X.     New Business

A.  Request of Franklin County Historical Society for Upcoming Events

-  Review and consideration of approval of Franklin County Historical Society requests:

1. Town sponsorship for a tour bus for the "Moonshine Express" in the amount $300, which nets the Town of Rocky Mount publicity and a full page advertisement in the Historical Society's souvenir tour book of the event.
2. Use of Municipal Buildign and parking lot for "Moonshine Express" for Saturday evening, April 16 (for staging purposes), and Sunday, April 17 (for event itself).
3. Closing portion of East Court Street from Main Street to Maple Avenue during the Veterans' Memorial Day that is scheduled for the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, May 28th.

B.  Town of Rocky Mount Planning Commission Annual Report

-  Presentation of Town of Rocky Mount Planning Commission Annual Report by Chair Janet Stockton.

 

C.  Draft Ordinance Authorizing Telecommunication and Cable Companies to Collect a Rights-of-Way User Fee

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft ordinance that Town of Rocky Mount Town Attorney will put into standard format authorizing telecommunication and cable companies to collect a rights-of-way user fee.

 

D.  Request of The Crooked Road

-  Review and considertion of approval of request of The Crooked Road Board of Directors for the Town of Rocky Mount Council to designate a representative to serve on their Board.

 

E.  Comprehensive Economic Strategy (CEDS) List

-  Review and consideration of approval of the CEDS list as presented by the Town of Rocky Mount Town Manager.

 

F.  Fire Truck Replacement

-  Review and consideration of approval to purchase a new Category 1 pumper truck to replace the lost equipment with a similarly-equipped apparatus from Atlantic Emegency Solutions, the local Pierce distributor.

 

G.  Audit Process to Examine Town's Electric and Telephone Accounts for Savings

-  Review and consideration of approval of Town of Rocky Mount to pursue an audit process to examine the Town's electric and telephone accounts for savings that would be split for three to four years with the utility auditing company.

XI.    Committee Reports

A.  Finance & Human Services Committee

-  Review and consideration of recommendation of Finance & Human Services Committee:

1. Requested Uptown Project change order for hauling and waste disposal.
2. Keeping or selling grant funded relocation house located on Goodview Street.

XII.  Other Matters, Concerns and Rise 'N Shine Appearances

 A.  Referrals to Planning Commission from Rocky Mount Town Council (none at this time)

 

B.  Council Members Appearing with Town Staff on Rise 'N Shine

XIII. Closed Meeting and Action

?  Section 2.2-3711(A).1 - Discussion, consideration or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific public officers, appointees or employees of any public body (evaluations of Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Clerk).  

? Section 2.2-3711(A).3 - Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body (property in and around Uptown Project).