TOWN OF DAVIDSON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

216 South Main Street
March 27, 2018



VIDEOI.CALL TO ORDER
VIDEOII.ANNOUNCEMENTS
(a)Swearing in of Police Officer Kanita Boone
VIDEOIII.CHANGE/ADOPT AGENDA
IV.COMMISSIONER REPORTS - Each board member provides an update of the outside Board to which they have been appointed
(a)

ITEM DEFERRED

Centralina Council of Governments - Commissioner Autumn Rierson Michael

Lake Norman Chamber - Commissioner Matthew Fort

Visit Lake Norman - Commissioner Jim Fuller

Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Organization - Commissioner David Sitton

North Mecklenburg Alliance - Commissioner David Sitton

Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization - Commissioner Jane Campbell

Lake Norman Transportation Commission - Commissioner Jane Campbell

Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Mayor Rusty Knox

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

Beaty Street Property Task Force Discussion and Public Comment

Parks and Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz

Summary:  At its March 13, 2018 meeting, the Board of Commissioners voted to create a task force to develop 100% of the town-owned land on Beaty Street as a park and to discuss the composition of the task force at its March 27 meeting.

VIDEO(b)

Consider Approval of Draft Strategic Plan 2018-2019

Town Manager Jamie Justice

SUMMARY: 

At their March 21 mini-retreat, the board of commissioners provided more detail on their vision for the town, particularly in the areas of land use, historic preservation, economic development, and affordable housing. They will discuss this latest draft of the strategic plan and consider it for approval. Once approved, staff members will create a work plan for each action step and provide quarterly updates on progress.

VIDEO(c)

Discuss and Finalize Potential Changes to the Town’s Vision Statement and Core Value #5

Public Information Officer Cristina Shaul

Summary: The Davidson Mayor and Board of Commissioners have discussed changes to the Town of Davidson’s vision statement and core value #5 over the past few months. Attached is the latest document showing the current vision and core value, and proposed changes to which the members of the board can react. During this time at the March 27th meeting, the mayor and commissioners will be able to offer up their suggestions for further wordsmithing and next steps.

VIDEO(d)

Public Facilities Update and Consider Budget Authorization

Assistant Town Manager Dawn Blobaum

Summary: The board requested further investigation into several sites for public facilities.  We have information on the former IB School, Metrolina Warehouse, the PW site and other sites in the vicinity.  To move forward with more detailed study of the former IB School site, we will need authorization to engage the architect, construction manager, and other consultants if required.

VI.DISCUSSION ITEMS - Items for discussion are typically when the board will engage on a topic and no vote is planned
VIDEO(a)

Mobility Plan Update

Senior Planner Travis Johnson

SUMMARY:  Provide an update on the revised schedule for the Mobility Plan, currently underway. Included is  a brief summary of past transportation plans.

VIDEO(b)

Expansion to Local Historic District Process

Senior Planner Chad Hall

SUMMARY: Provide an update on the Local Historic District expansion process.

VIDEO(c)

Davidson-Concord Rd/ Robert Walker Dr Roundabout Discussion

 Public Works Director Doug Wright

SUMMARY:  General Obligation Bond review and discussion prior to consideration of approval at April 10 meeting.

VIDEO(d)

ITEM DEFERRED - Review General Obligation (GO) Bonds Potential Parks Projects

Parks & Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz

SUMMARY:  Discussion of the potential projects for the Parks GO Bonds. This is part two of the potential projects.

VIDEO(e)

Benchmarking in Budget

Finance Director Piet Swart

SUMMARY:  Open board discussion regarding benchmarking and key performance indicators (KPIs) for use in the budget approval process.

VIDEO(f)

ITEM DEFERRED - Review Public Comment Period Policy

Town Manager Jamie Justice

Summary:  According to the Town of Davidson Rules of Procedure the board may adopt reasonable rules for public comment periods.

VIDEOVII.SUMMARIZE MEETING ACTION ITEMS - Town Manager will summarize items where the board has requested action items for staff
VIDEOVIII.ADJOURN