TOWN OF DAVIDSON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Town Hall Board Room - 216 S. Main Street
June 12, 2018



VIDEOI.CALL TO ORDER
VIDEOII.ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIDEO(a)Resolution 2018-13 Recognition of Bob Lauer, Design Review Board Chair
VIDEOIII.CHANGES/ADOPT AGENDA
VIDEOIV.PUBLIC COMMENTS - The Board shall provide at least one period for public comment per month at a regular meeting.
VIDEOV.CONSENT - Consent items are non-controversial and routine items. Prior to the board's adoption of the meeting agenda the request of any member to have an item moved from the consent agenda to old business must be honored by the board. All items on the consent agenda must be voted on and adopted by a single motion.
VIDEO(a)Consider Approval of Draft May Meeting Minutes
Summary:
Draft meeting minutes from May 1, May 8, and May 22
VIDEO(b)

Consider Approval of Changes to Board Meeting Schedule

Summary: July 3, August 7, December 25 meeting schedule conflicts.  

VIDEO(c)

Consider Approval of Budget Amendments

Finance Director Pieter Swart

Summary: 
Budget Amendment 2018-20 Parham Park Sign
Budget Amendment 2018-21 Davidson Elementary School Stormwater Stream Restoration Project Grant Recognition

Budget Amendment Davidson Fire Station #2 Anonymous Donor Revenue Recognition

VIDEO(d)

Consider Approval of Continuum Board of Directors

Summary: Approve Re-appointments for Continuum Board of Directors:

 

Steven Miller           July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020

Brad Davis              July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020

VIDEO(e)

Consider Approval of Resolution 2018-17 to exempt Gran Fondo Bike Race on August 5 from Section 54-1 of the Municipal Code

Summary: Visit Lake Norman presented Davidson with the opportunity to host the Gran Fondo Series USA bike race in Davidson on August 4-5, 2018. This is a multi-city bike tour that features a 30, 50, and 75- mile bike race. The race will begin and end on Lorimer Street next to the Village Green. The post-race celebration will take place on the Village Green on August 5 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and will feature live music, food, and craft beer. The applicant wishes to be exempt from Section 54-1 of the Davidson Municipal Code.

VIDEO(f)

Consider Approval of Resolution 2018-18 Annexation: Kenmare Subdivision - Set the Public Hearing Date

Summary: Requesting the Board to approve the public hearing date for the annexation on July 10, 2018.

VIDEO(g)

Approve Tax Levy Adjustments

Finance Director Piet Swart

SUMMARY: The town received tax levy adjustment refund check requests from Mecklenburg County Assessor's Office (As approved by the Board of Equalization and Review (BER) and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)) for $87.02, on 1 parcel.   Additionally, the town received refunds to be issued from the Solid Waste Fund totaling $15,936.82, on 25 parcels (As approved by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)). These refunds will be issued directly by the Town.  Details regarding these refund requests are available in the Finance Office.

VIDEOVI.OLD BUSINESS - Items for old business have been previously presented and are for discussion and possible action.
VIDEO(a)

Discussion of Proposed Main/Concord Intersection Project - (No Vote)

Public Works Director Doug Wright
Summary:
 Main-Concord intersection has been identified by NC DOT staff as the highest priority opportunity to improve traffic congestion in Davidson. Public Works has evaluated extending a left-turn queue for southbound traffic on Main Street at the intersection with Concord Road.  This item was discussed at the May 22 board work session and the board asked that it be placed on the June 12 agenda for further consideration.

VIDEO(b)

Discussion of Public Facilities Project Cost Estimates
Assistant Town Manager Dawn Blobaum

Summary: Initial cost estimate for renovation of the former IB School, existing Town Hall and the gymnasium.  

 

VIDEO(c)

Discussion of General Obligation (GO) Bond Process for Public Facilities Project, and consider approval of three(3) resolutions to initiate a General Obligation Bond Referendum

Finance Director Pieter Swart

Summary:  The Board will discuss the use of General Obligation Bonds to fund public facilities.  To initiate the General Obligation Bond referendum process three resolutions are necessary:

Resolution 2018-14 - Authorizes the Finance Officer to submit an application to the LGC to issue General Obligation Bonds.

Resolution 2018-15 - Certain findings of fact by the Board of Commissioners must be presented to enable the Local Government Commission of the State of North Carolina to make certain determinations as set forth in NCGS Section 159-52.

Resolution 2018-16 - Directs the Town Clerk to publish the "Notice of Intention to Apply to the Local Government Commission for Approval of Bonds" in a newspaper of general circulation.

VIDEO(d)

Discussion and Consider Approval of Pedestrian Safety Flashing Beacons Project

Public Works Director Doug Wright

Summary:  Public Works has evaluated additional pedestrian crossings in town to receive similar flashing beacons that the town has installed in other locations. These flashing beacons are activated by pedestrians that want to enter the crosswalk and it provides the yellow flashing signals for vehicles to yield to the pedestrians.

VIDEO(e)

Consider Approval of FY2018-2019 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule 

Finance Director Pieter Swart

Summary:  The Board will consider approval of the FY2019 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule.

VIDEO(f)

Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2019-01 Service Agencies Funding
Finance Director Pieter Swart

Summary:  The Board will consider approval of $50,000 in funding to service agencies in the FY2019 budget.  The source of funds will be fund balance.

VIDEOVII.SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS - Town Manager will summarize items where the board has requested action items for staff.
VIDEOVIII.CLOSED SESSION
VIDEO(a)Closed Session - Personnel NCGS 143-318.11. (a) (6)
IX.ADJOURN