Review Park at Bailey Springs Project

Parks & Rec Director Kathryn Spatz

SUMMARY: Overview of the park at Bailey Springs plan, process, and timeline to date.

Nonprofit Grant Funding Allocation Process Discussion

Parks & Rec Director Kathryn Spatz

SUMMARY:  The BOC has historically appropriated $50,000 to be distributed among qualified, registered, town-based non-profits that apply for funding.  We would like to accept applications for the 2018 funding cycle March 1 - April 6. The Livability Board would make initial recommendations at its April 17 meeting and finalize at its May 15 meeting so that the BOC could allocate funding at its June 12 meeting.

Review Draft Town of Davidson 2018-2019 Strategic Plan

Town Manager Jamie Justice

SUMMARY:   At their January retreat, the mayor and board of commissioners set their vision and goals for the Town of Davidson. The main action item from the retreat was to create a strategic plan, including tactical steps, for 2018-2019 so town staff can help achieve the board’s goals. Town Manager Jamie Justice will present the draft strategic plan (see attachment) to the mayor and commissioners at the February 27 meeting, engage in a discussion, make edits, and request more direction from the board. Staff will finalize the strategic plan, and members of the community will have the opportunity to review it and comment before the board of commissioners consider it for adoption at a future meeting.

Design Review Board Bi-Annual Update

Design Review Board Chair Bob Lauer - Senior Planner Chad Hall

SUMMARY:The Design Review Board will provide an update on recent activities and projects that have come before the advisory board. 

Consider Approval of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

Town Attorney Cindy Reid

SUMMARY:  Community Development Block Grants are federal funds for projects that fit specific criteria.  These funds are administered through a consortium of which the Town of Davidson is a part of. Staff recommends the town apply for grant funding for sidewalk projects and improvements to Roosevelt Wilson Park. The Town Board is asked to approve these applications.

Discuss Proposed Watershed Ordinance Changes

Planning Director Jason Burdette

SUMMARY: Per Mecklenburg County's recommendation, planning staff proposes changes to Section 17 (Watershed) of the planning ordinance. Staff will provide an update to these changes, including recent citizen concerns. 

Discuss Public Facilities Alternatives  for 90-day period

Assistant Town Manager Dawn Blobaum

SUMMARY:   As a follow-up to the February 13 public facilities discussion, the board will discuss alternatives to the original project. Staff is looking for direction on which options to pursue over the 90-day due diligence period.

Finance Director Piet Swart and Public Works Director Doug Wright

SUMMARY:  Discussion of the potential projects for the Mobility and Greenway GO Bonds. This is part one, the Parks & Rec potential projects will be reviewed at the Mar 27 board meeting.

Discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Director Jason Burdette

SUMMARY: Staff will provide options to begin the Comprehensive Plan update process. 

Discuss Potential change to the Town's Vision Statement and Core Value #5

Public Information Officer Cristina Shaul

SUMMARY: At their January 2018 retreat, the Davidson Mayor and Board of Commissioners discussed the Town of Davidson’s vision and core value #5. Since time did not allow for the amendments to the vision and core value to be completed during the retreat, the task was delegated to the Public Information Officer to continue wordsmithing. During this time at the February 27^th meeting, the mayor and commissioners will be able to offer up their suggestions for further wordsmithing and next steps.

Discussion of Board Meeting Schedule

Town Manager Jamie Justice

SUMMARY:  Discuss options for the Board meeting schedule