Closed Session - § 143.318.11(a)(5) for land acquisition of Parcel ID: 00326109, 00326110, 00326111

Closed Session - Consult with Attorney NCGS 143-318.11. (a) (3) - Davidson Acquisition Company, et. al. v. Town of Davidson , et. al.

Ballard Pre-Development Consultation: Map Amendment (Rezoning)

Senior Planner Trey Akers

Summary: The Ballard family has expressed interest in rezoning their family-owned parcel (PID: 00721103) from Rural to Neighborhood Edge. The parcel is +/-63.1 acres and located on the north side of June Washam Rd. At this time, this discussion is for informational purposes only. 

Tree Canopy Study Update

Planning Director Jason Burdette, Senior Planner Trey Akers, Livability Board Member and Planning Board Ordinance Commitee Member Dave Cable
Summary: The town engaged a consultant earlier this year to conduct a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) analysis of the town's tree canopy. This study will help inform the update to Section 9 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance, Tree Preservation. 

Proposed FY2019-2020 Budget
Town Manager Jamie Justice and Finance Director Pieter Swart
Summary:  Presentation of the proposed FY2020 budget for review by the Board of Commissioners.  Attachments include a proposed budget booklet, detailed base budgets, and recommended needs to be funded.  The total proposed general fund budget is $12.67 million.  A public hearing is scheduled for May 28, 2019, and final approval is scheduled for June 11, 2019.

Bradford Playground Partnership and Grant Match Discussion
Parks and Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz
Summary: The Bradford Homeowners Association (HOA) currently maintains and operates a playground structure on a parcel adjacent to the River Run athletic field parking lot. The playground structure is in need of replacement.  The town and the neighborhood have been in discussions about partnering to create a public park facility at that location.  

In late March, staff applied for Playcore/Landscape Structures grant. Staff was notified in mid-April that the Town of Davidson was awarded a grant of $65,000 if the town and HOA contributes a match. The HOA has committed to contribute $15,000 immediately, with $5,000 each for the next two (2) years.

As the town received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the recreation amenities at Roosevelt Wilson, the $80,000 that the Board of Commissioners had been holding in the fund balance is no longer required. Staff suggests that $50,000 of the $80,000 be appropriated for the match for the Bradford playground to continue the goal of improving recreation and park amenities throughout our community.

Consider Approval of Resolution 2019-20 Opposing House Bill 645/Senate Bill 534

Town Manager Jamie Justice

Summary: House Bill 645 and Senate Bill 534 is an act to revise the outdoor advertising laws. Resolution 2019-20 is in opposition of House Bill 645 and Senate Bill 534.  

Consider Approval of Engineering for NC Highway 73 and Davidson-Concord Road intersection 
Town Manager Jamie Justice and Public Works Director Doug Wright
Summary:  The NC Highway 73 and Davidson-Concord Road intersection is one of the priority projects the town board has identified. Town staff has been in discussions with NCDOT regarding a possible project to extend the right hand turn lane on Davidson-Concord Road in advance of the larger NC Highway 73 widening project that would address that intersection. Town staff will provide an update and is requesting the town board authorize approval of up to $50,000 to begin the design process for that project. 

Grey Road sidewalk and curb & gutter project

Public Works Director Doug Wright

Summary: The town board had previously approved the sidewalk and curb & gutter project along Grey Road in town. The NCDOT has recently informed us that the storm water design is not something that they will accept under Grey Road, which is a state road. In order to move forward with the project, the solution is for the Town of Davidson to take over ownership and maintenance of that section of Grey Road inside the city limits from the NCDOT. This would enable us to move forward with the sidewalk and curb & gutter project as currently designed. Staff is seeking consensus from the board to move forward with the process to request the street come into the town's street system.

Consider Approval of Jetton Street sidewalk grant
Town Manager Jamie Justice

Summary: A project that the town had been previously applied for grant money from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has remained on their eligible list for grant funding. This project entails adding sidewalk on the south side of Jetton Street between Potts Street and Davidson Gateway Drive. We were recently notified that grant funding is now potentially available for this project.  The grant would be an 80% grant with a local match by the town of 20%. The question before the town board is should we notify CRTPO the town accepts the grant and commits to fund the 20% local match.

Miscellaneous/Open Discussion

Summary: This is an opportunity for Commissioners to present or discuss any topics not previously listed on the agenda.