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♦ COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 6, 2016 5:00 p.m.
1. Invocation to be given by Councilmember Miller. 2. Call to order. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Recognition of visitors present.
5. Council to recognize Ms. Janie Allen for her outstanding contributions to bring art to the City and her preservation efforts for the Salisbury Mural.
6. Council to consider the CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2016.
7. Council to authorize issuing Retiring Master Police Officer Lynn Foster his sidearm and badge.
8. Council to receive a presentation from staff regarding the Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant Program.
9. Council to consider a Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant for up to $75,000 for the Morgan Ridge Brewery and Rail Walk Eatery located at 421 North Lee Street:
(a) Receive a presentation from staff (b) Hold a public hearing (c) Approve a Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant for up to $75,000 for the Morgan Ridge Brewery and Rail Walk Eatery.
10. Council to consider a Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant for up to $130,076 for the Washington Building upper floor rehabilitation project located at 118 North Main Street:
(a) Receive a presentation from staff (b) Hold a public hearing (c) Approve a Downtown Revitalization Incentive Grant for up to $130,076 for the Washington Building upper floor rehabilitation project.
11. Council to consider adopting a RESOLUTION to proceed with the sale of City-owned property to Habitiat for Humanity for $20,000 and accepting a donation of property from Habitat for Humanity.
12. Council to receive an update from staff regarding site options for the proposed Dog Park.
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13. Council to consider appointing additional members to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
14. Council to consider making appointments to various boards and commissions.
15. Council to receive public comment. Public comment will be opened at approximately 6:00 p.m. or at the end of the meeting, whichever comes first.
16. City Manager’s Comments.
17. Mayor’s Announcements.
(a) The next “Meet with the Manager” will be held Wednesday, September 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the first floor conference room at City Hall, 217 South Main Street. This is an open office hour for citizens to share their ideas or concerns regarding City services with the City Manager.
(b) Salisbury Parks and Recreation Family Camp Out will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 until Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Salisbury Communtiy Park. The cost is $20 per tent for the first four people and $5 for each additional person. Limited tent rental is available. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 704-216PLAY.
(c) The Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department along with the Police and Fire Departments will host a Back In School Celebration Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Recreation Center and Hall Gym. This free event is open to the public and will include games, music, and refreshments. Afterschool programs from the community and other City departments and services will also be represented. The public will have an opportunity to meet Police Chief Jerry Stokes.
(d) Salisbury Parks and Recreation will host the “Brown Bag Lunch Jam” concert series at Eastern Gateway Park every Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. through September 28, 2016. Bring a lunch and enjoy some of Salisbury’s best local talent. This event is free and open to the public.
(e) Applications for the 2016-2017 Historic Preservation Incentive Grants are now available. These matching grants are available on a competitive basis for exterior projects on owner-occupied houses in the four residential local historic districts: North Main Street, Brooklyn South Square, West Square and Ellis Street Graded School. Applications are due by October 14, 2016. To receive an application or inquire about eligibility, please call 704-638-5324.
18. Council to go into closed session concerning an economic development matter as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4).
19. Adjourn.
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