NCGS 143-318.11. (a) (6) - Personnel

Cain Center for the Arts
Executive Director Justin Dionne

Public Hearing - Davidson Planning Ordinance Section 9: Tree Ordinance Text Amendments
Senior Planner Trey Akers
Summary: In December 2016 the Livability Board suggested revising the standards to institute best practices, make adjustments, and clarify administration procedures. Updating the tree ordinance is listed as a high priority on the planning department work plan and under the town board strategic plan, land use goal.   

Since the fall of 2018, staff, Planning Board Ordinance Committee members and Livability Board Members have proposed substantive changes to Section 9: Tree Ordinance. 

The July 23, 2019 meeting is an opportunity for the board of commissioners to further understand the proposed revisions as well as to hear input from the public on the proposed changes. 

Public Hearing - Proposed 2019 G.O. Bonds for Public Facilities
Assistant Town Manager Karen Whichard and Finance Director Pieter Swart

Summary: The proposed $14 million G.O. Bond issuance will fund the renovation of the historic 251 South Street building for a new town center and reconfigure the current town hall to better accommodate the needs of the Davidson Police and Fire Departments.  This public hearing was posted in the Mecklenburg Times on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Consider Approval of Draft June Meeting Minutes
Summary:  Draft Meeting Minutes from June 6 Quarterly Q&A Session, June 11 work session and June 25 regular meeting.  

Consider Approval of naming of Park at Beaty

Summary: At the July 9 work session, the Park at Beaty Task Force Leadership Committee and the Livability Board recommend the park officially be named Beaty Park and be dedicated to the Clontz Family.  The board of commissioners will consider approval of the recommended name for the park.  

Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2020-01 for Arts Project Fund
Summary:  Budget Amendment 2020-01 recognizes the FY2020 contribution of $40,200 from the general fund in the Arts Project Fund.  

Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2020-02 for down payment assistance funding

Summary:Budget Amendment 2020-02 allows for revenue and expenditure of HOMES down payment assistance funding in the Affordable Housing fund.

Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2020-03 for FY2020 Affordable Housing Fund

Summary: Budget Amendment 2020-03 moves forward to FY2020 in the Affordable Housing fund of $50,000 of down payment assistance which is remaining from the board's FY2019 allocation.

Consider Approval for Budget Amendment 2020-04 for Fiscal Impact Analysis Update

Summary: The Town of Davidson contracted with the TischlerBise in 2014 to develop the Cost of Land Use Fiscal Impact Analysis. A fiscal impact evaluation analyzes revenue generation and operating and capital costs to a jurisdiction associated with the provision of public services and facilities to serve development.

We would like to update the fiscal impact analysis for the Town of Davidson as there have been significant changes in our cost to serve development, such as the addition of Fire Station No. 2. Revenue estimates have also changed due to the recent countywide revaluation. It is also best practice to update this study every 5 years. Budget Amendment 2020-04 allocates $25,000 from Fund Balance, in addition to the allocated $20,000, to update the fiscal impact analysis report.

Consider Approval of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) Agreement with NCDOT and Budget Amendment 2020-06

Summary: With this agreement, the town will be reimbursed $100,000 for the installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at four NCDOT intersections:  Main St & Walnut St, Main St & Catawba Ave, Concord Rd & Faculty Dr, and Concord Rd & Thompson St.  These devices have been shown to improve motorist yielding behavior at all locations in town where they have been installed.  The devices greatly increase the awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalks at night.  If the agreement is approved, and the budget amended, the town can combine this project of 4 intersections with a town-funded project of 4 intersections, for a total of 8 intersection improvements.

Consider Approval for a Noise Ordinance Variance - Fall Fling at Davidson College

Summary: Davidson College is requesting a noise ordinance variance for the Fall Fling during Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. on Old Tennis Court Lane.  The Police Chief has reviewed this request and recommends approval.  

Mobility Plan Update
Senior Planner Travis Johnson

Summary: The Davidson Mobility Plan is a local comprehensive transportation plan that provides a town-wide vision and coordinated recommendations for multi-modal travel and access within and through town. It is a continuation of Davidson’s long history of multi-modal transportation planning that has allowed the town to develop as a place where people can drive, walk, access transit, and bicycle easily and comfortably — and where quality of life is one of the highest in the Charlotte metro area. This item is for discussion purposes only.  The board will consider adoption of the Mobility Plan at the August 13 meeting.  

Consider Approval of Downtown Community Gathering Space Project Budget Amendment 2020-05 and Resolution 2019-32 for reimbursement to use 2017 G.O. Bonds. 

Economic Development Manager Kim Fleming and Finance Director Pieter Swart
Summary:  At the February 12, 2019 meeting, the board reviewed the revised plan for the downtown community gathering space. Feedback from the board of commissioners at this meeting was generally positive with the exception of the discussion about artificial turf used on the fall zone for the playground.  There are two issues that need to be addressed before moving forward with the project; design and funding.

Staff recommends the board move forward with the project including synthetic turf or some other unitary synthetic material such as rubber or foam surface at the tot lot and appropriate the $275,000 from unassigned fund balance along with a reimbursement resolution (the resolution preserves the ability for the town board to decide later to use 2017 general obligation bonds but we would need to front the project with unassigned fund balance) at the July 23 meeting in order for us to move forward with implementing the project starting in the fall coinciding with the slowdown in the farmers market season.

Consider Approval of Water/Sewer Extension Request for Kistler Farm
Town Manager Jamie Justice
Summary: The developer requests that water and sewer extensions be granted to these parcels for the development of 15 single-family homes. The parcels included are predominately wooded.  This request was previously before the board at the May 28, 2019 meeting and the board did not approve the extension and requested additional information from the developer.