April 25, 2023

Everything on the agenda

From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.

Voted on separately

Each of these had its own motion and vote.

1. Rezones 35 Long Shoals Rd, with conditions, from Residential Single-Family Low Density (RS-2) to Highway Business (HB).

   Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

   More from the minutes

   • “The properties are currently zoned Residential Single-Family Low Density (RS-2).”
   • “One of the three properties (35 Long Shoals Rd) is currently used as a single-family dwelling.”

2. Approves the recommended allocations of the Strategic Partnership Grant Program funding awards as shown below and authorized the City Manager to execute…

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The program will be reviewed by the Equity and Engagement Committee with any additional improvements and recommendations implemented year-over-year while continuing to issue grant awards.”
   • The money, in the minutes' words: “A total of $577,500 will be available to support the Strategic Partnership Program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, including $335,500 unused from previous fiscal years and a $242,000 allocation currently planned in the FY 2023-24 budget.”

3. Rezones 16 and 18 Restaurant Court, with conditions, from Office Business (OB) to Residential Expansion - Conditional Zone (RES EXP-CZ).

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The project will include a total of approximately 20 standard parking spaces and 8 accessible spaces.”
   • “ad are about 0.1 miles from the site.”
   • “Access to the site will be provided by a new proposed driveway on Restaurant Court.”
   • “Based on the number of bedrooms and dwelling units, the minimum/maximum number of required parking spaces is 60/120 for the RES EXP district.”

4. Approves a zoning change, with conditions, for 3124/3130 Sweeten Creek Rd.

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

   More from the minutes

   • “Maximum number and density of residential units in steep slope areas;”
   • “Maximum building height and stories for structures in steep slope areas;”
   • “The main concern expressed by the dissenting Commissioners is the proposed height of the retaining wall, especially the portion that faces Sweeten Creek Rd.”

5. Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

   More from the minutes

   • “Provides more opportunities for cat adoption by city residents and visitors in a commercial establishment such as a café or bookstore which also provides neighborhood-serving retail services.”
   • “The pros are (1) Allows cat cafés to operate as a permitted use in more commercial districts of the city; and (2) Provides more opportunities for cat adoption by city residents and visitors in a commercial establishment such as a café or bookstore which also provides neighborhood-serving retail services.”
   • “Staff concurs with the Planning & Zoning Commission and recommends approval of the proposed zoning text amendment.”

6. Allocates $4.39M from the Housing Trust Fund to four projects.

   Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

7. Motion to approve an ordinance amending the fees and charges manual for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as recommended by City staff.

   Outcome as recorded in the minutes.

   More from the minutes

   • “Typical household impact of major fee changes proposed for FY24 are below.”

Routine items, passed together

The consent agenda: items Council approves in one vote, without separate discussion. A member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

1. Signs a contract with NHM Constructors, LLC for the New Leicester Highway sidewalk construction project.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with NHM Constructors, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,209,905 plus a 10% construction contingency of $220,990. for a total not to exceed contract of $2,430,895 Background:”

2. Signs a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete for the Fiscal Year 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act ramp project.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “The contract is expected to be available on June 1, 2023, and the contractor has 60 days from the notice to proceed to complete all work.”
   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $205,235.00, plus a 16% contingency of $32,838.00 ($238,073.00 total) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramps contract.”

3. Lets the City Manager execute a contract amendment with Swim Club Management Group to add the management and operation of the new…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “The original contract amount had a not to exceed amount of $191,000 accounting for one season of management operations and to ensure the management company could be successful.”

4. Signs a contract with Benevate D/b/a Neighborly Inc. to provide a grant management software for the Community & Economic Development Department.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “The total five year expenditure is not to exceed $150,000.”
   • “This proposed contract includes an initial three-year term and two one-year renewals.”

5. Signs an agreement with Mills River Partnership Inc. for the Mills River Watershed Best Management Practices project.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “The MRP will only be allowed to request a not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 per fiscal year for the next three years.”

6. Adds money to the budget from Federal Transit Administration Fiscal Year 2020,-2021 Section 5307 Job Access…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $30,000 from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute funds.”

7. Applies for a Lead Service Line Replacement Grant through the N.C. dept. of Environmental…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

8. Applies for a Local Assistance Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Grant with the N.C. dept.…, and accepts it if awarded.

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

9. Transfers City-owned property on Hunt Hill Place to a non-profit organization known…

   Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

   More from the minutes

   • What the minutes say it will do: “This easement will be a non-exclusive access easement measuring approximately 4,200 square feet at the rear of the property located at the existing gated entrance.”