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2017 Town Council Agenda 06-06.Pdf Mayor Andy Moore Mayor Pro-Tem Emery Ashley Council Members Marlon Lee Town Council J. Perry Harris Travis Scott Agenda Roger A. Wood John A. Dunn Stephen Rabil Packet Town Attorney Robert Spence, Jr. Town Manager Michael L. Scott Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Finance Director Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Greg Siler Meeting Place: Town Hall Council Chambers Town Clerk 350 East Market Street Shannan Williams Smithfield, NC 27577 TOWN OF SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 2017 7:00 PM Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Page Presentations 1. Administering Oath of Office to Newly Promoted Lieutenant – Nathan Memmelaar (Mayor – M. Andy Moore) See attached information.........................................................1 2. Administering Oath of Office to Newly Promoted Sergeant – Jordan Jeffery (Mayor – M. Andy Moore) See attached information.........................................................3 3. Proclamation – Honoring Planning Director Paul C. Embler, Jr.’s Service to the Town of Smithfield (Mayor – M. Andy Moore) See attached information.........................................................5 Public Hearings 1. Rezoning Request – RZ – 17-01 E&F Properties, Inc: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 54.95 acres of land from the R-20A (Residential-Agricultural) to the B-3 (Business) zoning district. The property considered for approval is located on the north side of Booker Dairy Road approximately 200 feet east of its intersection with Bradford Street. The property is further identified as Johnston County Tax ID# 14057004D. (Planning Director – Paul Embler) See attached information.............................................7 Page 2. FY 2017-2018 Budget: In accordance with NCGS 159 -12 (b), Before adopting the budget ordinance, the board shall hold a public hearing at which time any persons who wish to be heard on the budget may appear. (Town Manager – Michael Scott & Finance Director – Greg Siler)....................................35 See attached information Citizens Comments Consent Agenda Items 1. Approval of Minutes: April 26, 2017 – Special Session: FY 17-18 Budget May 2, 2017 – Regular Meeting May 2, 2017 – Closed Session (Under Separate Cover) May 10, 2017 – Special Session: FY 17-18 Budget May 15, 2017 – Special Session: FY 17-18 Budget May 22, 2017 – Special Session: FY 17-18 Budget...................37 2. Consideration and Approval for a “Slow Children at Play” sign on Pine Street (Chief of Police – R. Keith Powell) See attached information...........................................61 3. Career Ladder Promotion Police Department: The Police Department is requesting approval to promote a Police Officer I to the rank of Police Officer II. (Chief of Police – R. Keith Powell) See attached information...........................................63 4. Advisory Board Appointment a) Ashley Spain has submitted an application for consideration to be appointed to a third on the Planning Board as an ETJ member. (Town Clerk – Shannan Williams) See attached information..........................................73 5. New Hire Report (Human Resources Director/ PIO – Tim Kerigan) See attached information......................77 Business Items 1. Consideration and Approval to enter into an agreement with ETC Institute to conduct a Community Survey (Intern – Steven Walker) See attached information........................................................79 2. Consideration and Approval to allow staff to work with CSX railroad and a local developer/land owner to evaluate the feasibility of creating a quite zone across the Peedin Road railway crossing (Town Manager – Michael Scott) See attached information.............................................81 3. Discussion concerning the NCDOT’s offer to purchase Ava Gardner Blvd Right of Way. (Town Manager – Michael Scott) See attached information.............................................83 Page 4. Consideration and Approval to install a Four Way Stop Sign on Whitley Drive and McCullers Street. (Chief of Police – R. Keith Powell) See attached information.........................................161 5. Consideration and Approval for the Revised Garbage Truck Funding Source and Budget Amendment (Finance Director – Greg Siler) See attached information..............................................163 6. Consideration and Approval of FY 2016-2017 year End Budget Amendments (Finance Director – Greg Siler) See attached information..............................................165 Councilmember’s Comments Town Manager’s Report Financial Report (See attached information)...........................................................173 Department Reports (See attached information)....................................................177 Manager’s Report (Will be provided at the meeting) Closed Session Pursuant the NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (3) to consult the Town Attorney on a matter Adjourn Presentations Police Request Presentations Promotion for City Date: 06/06/2017 Council Action Subject: Promotion Department: Police Department Presented by: Chief R.K. Powell Presentation: Presentations Issue Statement The Police Department has recently promoted Nathan Memmelaar to the position of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Memmelaar will be assigned to D Squad as the team commander. Lieutenant Memmelaar has been a member of the Smithfield Police Department for 11 years. He has held the ranks of Patrol Officer, Sergeant and a member of the department's Interdiction Team. Financial Impact Lieutenant Memmelaar will receive a 5% increase in pay due to the promotion. The pay increase will be covered by the current budget. Action Needed It is requested that Lieutenant Memmelaar be awarded his Lieutenant's badge and have his badge pinned on his chest by a significant person in his life. Following this the council will have an opportunity to congratulate Lieutenant Memmelaar on his promotion. Recommendation Administer Oath of Office to Lt. Memmelaar Approved: City Manager City Attorney Attachments: Oath of Office 1 OATH OF OFFICE SMITHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT “I, Nathan Memmelaar, the undersigned, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States; that I will faithfully and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the Constitutional powers and authorities which are, or may be established for the government thereof; that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the Constitution of said State, not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States; that I will be alert and vigilant to enforce the criminal laws of this state; that I will not be influenced in any manner on account of personal bias or prejudice; and that I will faithfully and impartially execute the duties of my office as a Lieutenant of the Smithfield Police Department according to the best of my skill, abilities and judgment, so help me God.” ______________________________ ___________________________ Signature Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this the _______ day of _______________, ___________. ____________________________ ___________________________ Judge/Clerk Commission Expires 2 Police Request Presentation Promotion for City Date: 06/06/2017 Council Action Subject: Promotion Department: Police Department Presented by: Chief R.K. Powell Presentation: Presentation Issue Statement The Police Department has recently promoted Jordan Jeffery to the position of Sergeant. Sergeant Jeffery will be assigned to A Squad as the team commander. Sergeant Jeffery has been a member of the Smithfield Police Department for 6 years. He has held the ranks of Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer and has been a Field Training Officer. Financial Impact Sergeant Jeffery will receive a 5% increase in pay due to the promotion. The pay increase will be covered by the current budget. Action Needed Administer Oath of Office to Sgt. Jeffery Recommendation Administer Oath of Office to Sgt. Jeffery Approved: City Manager City Attorney Attachments: Oath of Office 3 OATH OF OFFICE SMITHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT “I, Jordan Jeffery, the undersigned, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States; that I will faithfully and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the Constitutional powers and authorities which are, or may be established for the government thereof; that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the Constitution of said State, not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States; that I will be alert and vigilant to enforce the criminal laws of this state; that I will not be influenced in any manner on account of personal bias or prejudice; and that I will faithfully and impartially execute the duties of my office as a Sergeant for the Smithfield Police Department according to the best of my skill, abilities and judgment, so help me God.” ______________________________ ___________________________ Signature Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this the _______ day of _______________, ___________. ____________________________ ___________________________ Judge/Clerk Commission Expires 4 5 6 Public Hearings Town of Smithfield Planning Department 350 East Market Street P.O. Box 761 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: 919-934-2116 Fax: 919-934-1134 STAFF REPORT Application Number: RZ-17-01 Project Name: E&F Properties LLC TAX ID number: 47533009 Town Limits / ETJ: ETJ Applicant: Adams & Hodge Engineering, PC Owners: Olivia Holding Agents: none Neighborhood Meeting: none PROJECT
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