Regular Meeitng, Monday, August 8, 2005

Opening of Meeting

Invocation

Roll Call

Approval/Amendments to Agenda

Approval of Minutes of June 20, July 11, July 25, 2005

I. Consent Agenda:

A. Adopt - Resolution directing the City Clerk to investigate a contiguous annexation by petition received under General Statutes 160A-31 (Tree Shade)

B. Adopt - Budget Ordinance Amendment in the amount of $29,965 for Powell Bill expenses (General Fund)

C. Adopt - Budget Ordinance Amendment for Airport Fund ($12,763)

D. Adopt - Budget Ordinance Amendment for NC Governor’s HWY Safety Grant Phase III ($173,921)

E. Approval - Plot Plan of Section “S” in Oakdale Cemetery

II. Scheduled Public Appearances:

A. None

III. Correspondence and Special Reports from City Council:

A. None

IV. Reports From Boards, Commissions and Committees:

A. Economic Development Commission

B. Tourism Development Authority

C. Human Relations Council

D. Downtown Washington on the Waterfront

V. Appointments:

A. Historic Preservation Commission - To fill the unexpired term of Paul Milo Arnold, term to expire June 30, 2006

B. Economic Development Commission - To fill the unexpired term of Lee Foreman, term to expire December 30, 2007

VI. City Manager's Agenda:

A. Old Business:

1. Adopt - Ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Washington Horse & Carriages

2. Discussion - Turnage Theatre Project

B. New Business:

1. Discussion - Residential garbage collection at apartment/condo complexes

2. Consideration - Significant Capital Outlay cost saving of the Fire Department’s aerial apparatus replacement

3. Authorize - Mayor to sign the Special Warranty Deed to convey property to the Boys and Girls Club of Beaufort County, Inc.

4. Discussion - Lots for Habitat for Humanity of Beaufort County

5. Closed Session - Under G.S. 143-318.10(e) approve closed session minutes, G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) Personnel, and G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) Economic Development

C. Any Other Items From City Manager:

1. None

VII. Public Hearings - Zoning: 6:00 PM

A. None

VIII. Public Hearing - Other: 6:00 PM

A. Authorize - the Mayor to execute loan contract documents in the amount of $1,530,000.00 with USDA; adopt a Resolution accepting the conditions set forth in the letter of conditions, adopt a Resolution establishing the loan documentation, adopt a Resolution on the terms and conditions of the Installment/Purchase Contract

B. Discuss - the Housing Development program under the Community Development Block Grant’s category

C. Consider - Adopting a Resolution closing a portion of Union Alley between West 5th Street and Harding Street

D. Adopt - Resolution of Intent to consider closing a portion of an unopened alley fronting the northern Water Street right of way

E. Adopt - Resolution of Intent to annex property owned by the City under General Statutes 160A-31 (Singleton Tract)

F. Adopt - The annexation ordinance to extend the City of Washington corporate limits for the proposed new Fire/Rescue/EMS Station located on the proposed Page Road Extension

IX. Comments From the Public: (Immediately following public hearings)

X. Any Other Business From the Mayor or Other Members of the Council

XI. Adjourn Meeting: