City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Katie Dorsett Council Chamber

300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Present:

• Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
• Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
• Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
• Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
• Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
• Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
• Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
• and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 

Absent:

• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson 

Also Present:

• Interim City Manager Chris Wilson, 
• City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
• and and Deputy City Clerk Victoria Howell 

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A.

CALL TO ORDER

These City Council minutes are a general account of the September 24, 2024 meeting.  For full details of discussions, the meeting video can be located on the City of Greensboro website at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings.

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:30 P.M. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to go into closed session to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the City’s attorneys and the City Council regarding litigation involving the following parties:  True Homes, LLC and D.R. Horton, Inc.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Council recessed to closed session at 4:32 P.M.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to return to open session.  Council reconvened at 5:30 P.M.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers were in attendance except Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston to excuse Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson from the meeting.  The motion carried by voice vote.

B.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Vaughan recognized Councilmember Matheny to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Interim City Manager Chris Wilson recognized youth Courier Nick Withers; highlighted Mr. Withers attendance at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University Middle College; and his collegiate aspirations. 

D.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting.

Mayor Vaughan stated that the following items were postponed to the October 15th, 2024 City Council meeting without further advertising: H.6/ID 2024-633 and H.7/ID 2024-634 West Market and Kidd Road; H.9/ID 2024-635 and H.10/ID 2024-636 South Holden Road; H.11/ID 2024-649 Mt. Hope Church Road, Old Birch Creek Road, and Knox Road; and I.3/ID 2024-645 and I.4/ID 2024-646 Joint Government Agreement. 

E.

CEREMONIAL AND/OR PRESENTATION ITEMS

E.1

2024 – 656 Resolution Recognizing the 81st Anniversary of the North Carolina State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 

Councilmember Wells read the resolution into record; and presented the resolution to a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People representative of whom voiced appreciation for the recognition. 

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  234-24 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 81^st ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro is proud to honor and recognize The North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, a civil rights organization that has tirelessly fought against racial and political inequalities, injustices, and inequities for over 80 years;  

  WHEREAS, the NAACP was founded on the centennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth, February 12, 1909, in response to the 1908 Springfield, Missouri race riot; it is currently the largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization in the nation, with chapters and conferences across America and is dedicated to human rights and social justice for all;

  WHEREAS, in 1917, the first three North Carolina chapters of the NAACP were established; in 1943, the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP was founded in Charlotte, NC with the help of Kelly Alexander, Sr. who had joined the NAACP in 1938; Mr. Alexander later served as the State Conference’s President 1948-1984; under his leadership, the North Carolina State Conference was the largest NAACP affiliate in the nation;

  WHEREAS, Ella Baker, a Halifax County native, was instrumental in the growth of the NAACP during her role as National Director; and today, the State Conference is comprised of over 80 counties and cities across North Carolina;

  WHEREAS, the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP continues to fight against pay disparity, racism, segregation, and political discrimination; and ensuring equality for all persons, particularly those of color;

  WHEREAS, current President Deborah Maxwell, the North Carolina State Conference’s first female President, follows in the steps of her predecessors, including Reverend William Barber and Guilford County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Skip Alston, to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color;

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro, NC is humbled to host the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP’s Annual Convention, September 26-28, 2024, celebrating 81 years of social justice; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  1. That it hereby recognizes the hard work, accomplishments, and achievements of and by the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP; and

  2. That the Greensboro City Council and the residents of Greensboro join in congratulating the organization for 81 years of success, and recognizing its members for their efforts.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

There were no public comment period for this meeting.

G.

CONSENT AGENDA (One Vote)

Mayor Vaughan asked if anyone wished to remove any items from the consent agenda; and reminded Council that any items removed from the consent agenda, other than for a recusal or for the purpose to vote 'No' would be placed on the next business meeting agenda as a business item.

Motion to adopt the consent agenda was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Holston, Councilmember Matheny, Councilmember Thurm, and Councilmember Wells
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

G.1

2024 – 614 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase 1.05 AC Located at 1805 Cude Rd. From Michael McClaine Tucker for the Amount of $215,000 for a Future Fire Station Location 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 235-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY LOCATED 1805 CUDE RD FROM MICHAEL McCLAINE TUCKER FOR THE AMOUNT OF $215,000.00 FOR FUTURE FIRE STATION LOCATION

  WHEREAS, the entire properties owned by Michael McClaine Tucker is required for a future fire station, said property being shown on the attached map;

  WHEREAS, Michael McClaine Tucker have agreed for $215,000.00 payment for the land.  It is deemed in the best interest of the City to purchase said property; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into agreement with Michael McClaine Tucker for the aforementioned property in the amount of $215,000.00

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.2

2024-625 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for October 15, 2024 to Annex the Properties Located at 5101, 5101ZZ and 5106 Summit Ave, and portions of Summit Ave and Candlenut Rd Rights of Way – 2.23 Acres (Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 236-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5101, 5101-ZZ AND 5106 SUMMIT AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND CANDLENUT ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY – 2.23 ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is contiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of Octboer, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5101 5101-ZZ AND 5106 SUMMIT AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND CANDLENUT ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY– 2.23 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of William N. Robinson & wife Barbara M., as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 274; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 61° 06’ E 516.30 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence in an easterly direction, crossing Summit Avenue (SR #2526), approximately 85 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Ryntha Amanda Gray Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 23; thence with the southern lines of Lots 1 and 69 through 66 of said subdivision along the northern right-of-way line of Candlenut Road (SR #2638) (formerly Pecan Lane) S 87° 12’ E 420.4 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 66, also being the southwest corner of Lot 65 of said subdivision; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 66 N 02° 48’ E 236.0 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 66; thence with the northern lines of said Lots 66 through 69 and of an unnumbered lot of said subdivision N 87° 12’ W 298.43 feet to an old iron at the northwest corner of said unnumbered lot; thence in a southerly direction with the eastern right-of-way line of Summit Avenue S 30° 09’ W 222 feet to a point, thence in a westerly direction, crossing Summit Avenue, approximately 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Lowe Sub-division, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 411; thence in a westerly direction with the northern line of said Lot 27 519.9 feet to the northwest corner of said lot, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction with the western lines of lots 27 through 24 of said subdivision 100 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 24, being at the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 2.23 acres.  All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than October 5, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.3

2024-626 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for October 15, 2024 to Annex the Property Located at 5508 Hilltop Rd – 1.41 Acres (Zynzulu Osyjwewe and Yvell S. Bradshaw) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 237-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5508 HILLTOP ROAD – 1.41 ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is noncontiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of October, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5508 HILLTOP ROAD – 1.41 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  Beginning at a point in the existing Greensboro corporate limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northeast corner of that annexation approved by Ordinance #2011-16 and shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-3019; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the (now or formerly) southern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road (S.R. #1424) N 84° 14' 15" W 275 feet to a point; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and proceeding in a northerly direction across Hilltop Road approximately 120 feet to the northern end of the corner right-of-way line at the northeast corner of Hilltop Road and Chelsea Court; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Chelsea Court, as recorded in Chelsea Acres in Plat Book 57, Page 17, N 09° 30' 36" E approximately 75 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line along a curve to the left having a radius of 615.919 feet, an arc length of 48.00 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 07° 16' 39" E 47.99 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot 12 of Chelsea Acres; thence with the northern line of said Lot 12 S 84° 57' 19" E 177.15 feet to an iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 12; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 12 S 13° 38' 13" E approximately 195 feet to a point on the northern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road; thence in a southerly direction, crossing Hilltop Road, approximately  105 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, containing approximately 1.41 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than October 5, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.4

2024-627 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for October 15, 2024 to Annex the Properties Located at 5936 Burlington Rd and 626 Knox Rd– 71.08 Acres (Tom Terrell on behalf of Chris Raughley for Pulte Home Co and others) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 238-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS – PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5936 BURLINGTON ROAD 626 KNOX ROAD – 71.08 ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is noncontiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of October, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5936 BURLINGTON ROAD AND 626 KNOX ROAD – 71.08 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a 1.25” rebar in the existing Greensboro satellite city limits (as of July 31, 2024), having NC NAD83/2011 State Plane Coordinates of: Northing: 848728.20 (sft) Easting: 1808535.82 (sft), said rebar being at the southwest corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust, recorded in Deed Book 7784, Page 1422, said rebar also being in  the eastern line of Lot #1 on Recombination Plat for Publix Super Markets, Inc., as recorded at Plat Book 198, Page 86; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the eastern line of said Lot #1 the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 30’ 22” W 513.19 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 02° 29’ 05” W 452.76 feet to an axle at the southeast corner of said Lot #1, also being the northeast corner of C. Paisley Gordon Living Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7489, Page 1740; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the eastern line of said Gordon Living Trust the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 31’ 46” W 137.66 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Parcel Three of Dees Real Estate Holdings, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 6105, Page 27, and 2) S 02° 28’ 03” W 699.92 feet to a stone with a dead cedar witness at the northwest corner of James C. Hamilton, as recorded in Deed Book 3638, Page 2072; thence with Hamilton’s northern line S 89° 52’ 36” E 1,136.09 feet to a 3/4” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Frog Holler Properties, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8181, Page 2195; thence with the northern line of Frog Holler Properties, LLC the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 89° 55’ 32” E 393.83 feet to an old oak stump, and 2) S 87° 46’ 19” E 454.28 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt in the centerline of Knox Road (NCSR #3051); thence with said centerline the following five (5) bearings and distances: 1) N 52° 58’ 53” E 105.75 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 2) N 45° 28’ 51” E 99.96 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, 3) N 37° 29’ 34” E 100.00 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 4) N 29° 09’ 39” E 99.90 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, and 5) N 21° 31’ 02” E 100.04 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt; thence leaving said centerline and traveling along Knox Road N 01° 12’ 53” E 295.06 feet to a ¾” existing  iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of said road; thence with said right-of-way line the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 04° 11’ 21” E 634.13 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 03° 38’ 36” E 70.33 feet to a new iron pipe at the intersection of said right-of-way line and the southern right-of-way line of Burlington Road (NCSR # 3163); thence along the southern right-of-way line (60-foot right-of-way) of Burlington Road the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 70° 18’ 26” W 103.84 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 71° 44’ 39” W 220.17 feet to a 1.25” rebar at the northeast corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust; thence with the eastern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 05° 44’ 21” W 362.35 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 17° 47’ 07” W 88.48 feet to a new iron pipe; thence with the southern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 71° 57’ 09” W 1,124.25 feet to a 1.25” rebar, and 2) N 62° 48’ 59” W 928.01 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 71.08 acres, of which approximately 70.69 acres lies outside of street right-of-way.  All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than October 5, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.5

2024-628 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for October 15, 2024 to Annex the Property Located at a portion of 4544 Jessup Grove Road – 3.08 Acres (Marc Isaacson on behalf of James Hale for HAT Ventures LLC) 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 239-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2024 ON THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS –PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 4544 JESSUP GROVE ROAD – 3.08 ACRES

  WHEREAS, the owner of all the hereinafter-described property, which is noncontiguous to the City of Greensboro, has requested in writing that said property be annexed to the City of Greensboro;

  WHEREAS, Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous) of the General Statutes of North Carolina provides that territory may be annexed after notice has been given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the city; 

  WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of October, 2024, the following ordinance will be introduced; and

  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT A PORTION OF 4544 JESSUP GROVE ROAD – 3.08 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Joseph F. Taillon & Wife Ruth O. Taillon, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 91; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction along the northern right-of-way line of Jessup Grove Road (NCSR #2187) approximately 350 feet to a point in the centerline of Lewiston Road (NCSR #2124); THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said centerline N 05° 03’ 15” E approximately 292 feet to a computed point; thence continuing with said centerline N 14° 41’ 59” E 151.52 feet to a computed point; thence with a proposed new property line S 78° 59’ 44” E 292.03 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 S 00° 40’ 44” W 382.62 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 3.08 acres, of which approximately 2.77 acres lies outside street right-of-way.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. be fixed as the time and the Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building as the place for the public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory to the City of Greensboro as above set out and that this resolution be published in a newspaper published in the City of Greensboro not later than October 5, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.6

2024 - 619 Resolution in Support of National Register Nomination for South Benbow Road Historic District 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 240-24 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH BENBOW ROAD HISTORIC DISTRICT TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

  WHEREAS, the South Benbow Road Historic District, Greensboro, NC, is under consideration for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, the National Register is the nation’s official list of historic buildings, districts, archaeological sites, and other resources worthy of preservation;

   WHEREAS, listing in the National Register will make district property owners candidates for state and federal historic rehabilitation income tax credits;

  WHEREAS, the South Benbow Road Historic District meets National Register Criteria A and C in the areas of Black Ethnic Heritage, and Civil Rights, Community Planning and Development, and Architecture;  

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission supports the nomination of the South Benbow Road Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, opportunity for public comment has been adequately provided; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the Greensboro City Council, in recognizing the need to preserve properties and areas that embody important elements of the community’s architectural and cultural heritage, hereby supports the nomination the South Benbow Road Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.7

2024 – 620 Resolution in Support of National Register Nomination for Edward and Frances S. Loewenstein House 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 241-24 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF THE EDWARD AND FRANCES S. LOEWENSTEIN HOUSE, 2104 GRANVILLE ROAD TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

  WHEREAS, the Edward and Frances S Loewenstein House, 2104 Granville Road, Greensboro, NC, is under consideration for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, the National Register is the nation’s official list of historic buildings, districts, archaeological sites, and other resources worthy of preservation;

   WHEREAS, listing in the National Register will make the property owner a candidate for state and federal historic rehabilitation income tax credits;

  WHEREAS, the Edward and Frances S. Loewenstein House is an excellent example of Modernist-style architecture designed by architect Loewenstein for his personal residence, and meets National Register Criteria C in the area of Architecture;

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission supports the nomination of the Edward and Frances S. Loewenstein House to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, opportunity for public comment has been adequately provided; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the Greensboro City Council, in recognizing the need to preserve properties and areas that embody important elements of the community’s architectural and cultural heritage, hereby supports the nomination of the Edward and Frances S. Loewenstein House, 2104 Granville Road to the National Register of Historic Places.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.8

2024 – 622 Resolution in Support of National Register Nomination for Tanlea Woods

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 242-24 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF TANLEA WOODS, 2904 WYNNEWOOD DRIVE TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

  WHEREAS, Tanlea Woods, 2904 Wynnewood Drive, Greensboro, NC, is under consideration for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, the National Register is the nation’s official list of historic buildings, districts, archaeological sites, and other resources worthy of preservation;

  WHEREAS, listing in the National Register will make the property owner a candidate for state and federal historic rehabilitation income tax credits;

  WHEREAS, Tanlea Woods is an excellent and intact example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s humanist style designed by Loewenstein and Atkinson Architects, and meets National Register Criteria C in the area of Architecture;

  WHEREAS, the Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission supports the nomination of Tanlea Woods to the National Register of Historic Places;

  WHEREAS, opportunity for public comment has been adequately provided; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the Greensboro City Council, in recognizing the need to preserve properties and areas that embody important elements of the community’s architectural and cultural heritage, hereby supports the nomination of Tanlea Woods, 2904 Wynnewood Drive to the National Register of Historic Places.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.9

2024 -621 Resolution Adopting Master Plan for Rosewood Park 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 243-24 RESOLUTION ADOPTING MASTER PLAN FOR ROSEWOOD PARK

  WHEREAS, Rosewood Park, located at 1324 Mayfair Avenue, is a 1.25 acre neighborhood park that was established in 2004;

  WHEREAS, the Rosewood Park master plan reinforces the near term goals for the “enhance” recommendations of Parks and Recreation’s comprehensive system wide plan, Plan2Play, to “bring up the basics” and to “develop a community heart”;

  WHEREAS, Plan2Play provides guidance that neighborhood parks should begin to reflect the character of the neighborhood they serve and offer recreational opportunities that represent the preferences of local residents;

  WHEREAS, the renovation of Rosewood Park directly supports the goals of the GSO 2040 Comprehensive Plan by improving a public park and place-making in a diverse and unique community that will offer residents an accessible, multi-generational amenity;

  WHEREAS, the master plan was funded through the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Community Development Block Grant Program facilitated by the City of Greensboro’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department;

  WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation completed three community engagement sessions with Rosewood Park neighborhood and online engagement;

  WHEREAS, the three engagement efforts and online survey received input from 104 participants collectively;

  WHEREAS, the data gathered showed that most of the residents in the Rosewood Park neighborhood desire no cost recreation opportunities in their neighborhood and want the park to reflect the diverse cultures of the neighborhood;

  WHEREAS, the proposed amenities for the renovation of Rosewood Park are as follows: walking loop with fitness stations, enhanced picnic shelter with grills, innovative playground, public art reflective of the diverse cultures within the neighborhood, urban orchard, musical play, drop shot play area and multi-purpose field;

  WHEREAS, the master plan completed in July 2024 serves as a guiding document for future park development;

  WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the master plan at the August 14, 2024 meeting; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That it hereby adopts the Rosewood Park Master Plan presented herewith this day.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston 

  
  

G.10

2024 - 655 Resolution to Approve Contract 12254 In the Amount of $648,000 to Provide General Liability Third Party Administrative Services With Accelerated Adjusting, LLC 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 244-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT 12254 TO ACCELERATED ADJUSTING, LLC, ESTIMATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $648,000 FOR GENERAL LIABILITY FUND THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF GREENSBORO FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

  WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024, the Procurement Services Division conducted an open solicitation through the Greensboro E-Procurement System for a general liability fund third party administrative services three-year contract;

  WHEREAS, the contract has an estimated annual value of $216,000;

  WHEREAS, the total estimated contract value of $648,000 requires Council’s approval;

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro can better meet the needs and safety of the community by utilizing general liability fund third party administrative services;  

  WHEREAS, this contract is anticipated to run through December 31, 2027;

  WHEREAS, Accelerated Adjusting, LLC was selected as a qualified vendor, and the M/WBE office was involved in the process; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the City Manager is authorized to enter into this contract with Accelerated Adjusting, LLC  for general liability fund third party administrative services.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.11

2024 - 667 Ordinance for $133,270 Amending the Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act (WIOA) Fund Budget for partner fees for Career Center infrastructure funding provided by the Division of Employment Security 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• 24-125 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,270 AMENDING THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FUND BUDGET FOR 2024-25 CAREER CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1

  That the appropriation for the FY 24-25 Career Center Infrastructure funding budget be increased as follows to budget partner contributions from the Division of Employment Security:

  Account                                 Description                                      Amount

  216-02-0298382.5255           Rental of Land and Buildings        $ 133,270

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

  Account                                  Description                           Amount

  216-02-0298382-7801           Rent - Real Estate                  $ 132,339

  216-02-0298382-8501           Interest Income – Leases       $        931

                                                                                                $ 133,270

  Section 2

   

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

   

  
  

G.12

2024 – 652 Resolution to Approve Loans and Grants 

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• 245-24 RESOLUTION LISTING LOANS AND GRANTS FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL

  WHEREAS, at the December 21, 2021 meeting of City Council, the City Manager was instructed to include on the regular Council Consent Agenda all loans and grants in excess of $50,000;

  WHEREAS,  City Council approval is required for all loans and grants, or pass through loans or grants in excess of $50,000 on the recommendation of agencies, non-profits, or other organizations acting on behalf of the City prior to the disbursement of funds;

  WHEREAS, requests have been made for loans or grants in excess of $50,000, said requests are presented herewith this day; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the requests for loans of grants in excess of $50,000 presented herewith this day are hereby approved in accordance with the guidelines set at the December 21, 2021 Council meeting and the City Manager is authorized to execute agreements.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

G.13

2024-603 Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval 8/27/24 through 9/16/24 

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 8/27/24- 9/16/24 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.14

2024-602 Budget Adjustments Approved by Budget Officer 8/27/24 through 9/16/24

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Officer 8/27/24- 9/16/24 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

G.15

2024 - 644 Motion to Approve DRAFT August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2024 was approved.

H.

PUBLIC HEARING

H.1

2024-643 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 2300 W Friendly Avenue – Tom Terrell and Moses Cone on behalf of Centenary Methodist Church 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.1./Ordinance for Rezoning for 2300 W Friendly Avenue. (Tom Terrell and Moses Cone on behalf of Centenary Methodist Church).

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the additional conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Hightower to accept additional conditions.

Speakers In Favor of the Rezoning:

Fox Rothschild Associate, LaDeidre Matthews made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); spoke to Cone Health rezoning; provided an overview of the site; land use; spoke to transition; to healthcare focus; to limited uses; to conditions offered; highlighted existing buffers; conceptual buffers; storm water requirements; spoke to staff recommendations; and to stake holders.

Discussion took place regarding vegetation.

Cone Health, Nick Wilkinson continued the PPP; and spoke to community meetings.

Cone Health, Deno Adkins spoke to the neighborhood; to services offered; and other opportunities.

Discussion ensued regarding the purchase of the property; East Greensboro; and redevelopment.   

Cone Health, Ken Overby spoke to the neighborhood; to internal consulting for Cone; and to best uses of the area. 

Ms. Matthews spoke to deed restrictions; and to North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) review.

Speakers in Opposition of the Rezoning:

Karen Arnold made a PPP; spoke to the centenary rezoning appeal; to the GSO 2040 Plan; to tourist destination; to the neighborhood perspective; highlighted Cone unoccupied buildings; provided a petition; and redesign examples. 

Sara Rosenblatt spoke to a community meeting; to saturated health facilities; to schools; to needed health care in the East.

Five-minute rebuttal in favor of the rezoning:

Mr. Adkins recognized community concerns; highlighted services needed; spoke to church services; to working with the community; and to partnerships.  

Mr. Wilkinson spoke to advantages; highlighted being a local developer; buffer coverages; and spoke to continued development.

Five-minute rebuttal in opposition of the rezoning:

Ms. Rosenblatt spoke to neighborhood impact; to traffic; to pedestrian and neighborhood safety; and to bus stops.

Ms. Arnold spoke to neighborhood character.

Move to close the public hearing by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Thurm. Motion passed by voice vote. 

Discussion took place regarding the transition phase; additional conditions; best use; quality healthcare; losing places of worship; community involvement; sponsorships; Cone leadership team; and community investment.

Motion to adopt the ordinance as amended was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Hoffmann
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-126 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

  2300 WEST FRIENDLY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTHEAST OF WEST FRIENDLY AVENUE AND SOUTHEAST OF NORTH ELAM AVENUE

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) to CD-PI (Conditional District Public and Institutional).

  The area is described as follows:       

  BEGINNING at a point in Friendly Road which is South 27 degrees 17 minutes West 15.01 feet from the intersection of the northern margin of Friendly Road as widened to an 85 feet width, and the eastern margin of North Elam Avenue Extension; and running thence North 27 degrees 17 minutes East 15.01 feet to the iron pipe at the intersection of the northern margin of Friendly Road, as so widening, and the eastern margin of North Elam Avenue Extension; thence continuing North 27 degrees 17 minutes East along the eastern margin of the North Elam Avenue Extension 313.80 feet to an iron pipe in the southern margin of the proposed extension of Villa Drive; thence South 62 degrees 43 minutes East along the southern margin of the proposed extension of Villa Drive 716.34 feet to an iron pipe in the eastern line of the party of the first part; thence South 27 degrees 17 minutes West along the eastern line of the party; thence South 27 degrees 17 minutes West along the eastern line of the party of the first part 314.44 feet to an iron pipe in the northern margin of Friendly Road as widened to an 85 foot width; thence continuing South 27 degrees 17 minutes West 15 feet to a point in Friendly Road; thence North 62 degrees 43 minutes West along the line which is parallel to and 15 feet from the northern margin of Friendly Road, as so widened, 667.76 feet to a point thence North 61 degrees 58 minutes West along the line which is parallel to and 15 feet from the northern margin of Friendly Road as so widened 48.58 feet to the point of beginning.  

  Section 2. That the zoning amendment from R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) to CD-PI (Conditional District Public and Institutional) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

  1.  All uses permitted in the PI zoning district except: Elementary/Secondary Schools; Clubs and Lodges; Golf Courses; Shooting Ranges; Sporting and Recreation Camps; Funeral Homes and Crematoriums, fraternities and sororities, auditoriums, coliseums, and stadiums, colleges and universities, correctional institutions, shelters (temporary and emergency), broadcast facilities, riding stables, swim and tennis clubs, junked motor vehicles, animal shelters, cemeteries, government facilities, transportation terminals, and utilities.

  2. Lighting: Lighting adjacent to any residentially zoned properties shall not exceed ½ footcandle at the property line

  3.  Setbacks: Building setbacks adjacent to residential parcels 19008 (2210 W. Friendly Avenue) and 19009 (2213 Villa Drive) shall be at least 45 feet.

  4.  Vegetative Buffers: The required landscape buffer adjacent to parcels 19008 (2210 W. Friendly Avenue) and 19009 (2213 Villa Drive) and along Villa Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 19009 (2213 Villa Drive) running 75 feet northwest, shall  have an average width of 35 feet, with a minimum width of 30 feet and have a minimum planting rate of 4 canopy trees, 10 understory trees and 33 shrubs per 100 l.f., equivalent to Type A planting yard.

  Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-PI (Conditional District Public and Institutional) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

  Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

  Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on September 24, 2024.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

H.2

2024-629 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 5019 Summit Avenue – 1.97 Acres (Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.2./Public Hearing for and Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 5019 Summit Avenue (Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner) and H.3./Public Hearing for an Ordinance Zoning for 5019 Summit Avenue (Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner).

Mr.  Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

The public hearing was closed by affirmation.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Hightower

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-127 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5019 SUMMIT AVENUE – 1.97 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of June 30, 2024), said point being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of William N. Robinson & wife Barbara M., as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 274 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 61° 06’ E 516.30 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the western right-of-way line of Summit Avenue (SR #2526) S 30° 54’ W 135.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 2, also being the northeast corner of Lot 1 of said subdivision; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 N 61° 06’ W 225.00 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the western line of said Lot 1 S 28° 54’ W approximately 75 feet to its intersection with the northeastern right-of-way line of I-840; thence in a northwesterly direction with said right-of-way line approximately 290 feet to a point on the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the western line of said Lot 2 N 28° 47’ E approximately 175 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 1.97 acres.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

H.3

2024-630 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a 5019 Summit Avenue – Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner) 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Wells
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Holston and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5019 Summit Avenue from County RS-30 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map;  the proposed City R-3 zoning district permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-128 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

  5019 SUMMIT AVENUE, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTHWEST OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND NORTHEAST OF I-840

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3)

  The area is described as follows:                       

  BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of June 30, 2024), said point being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of William N. Robinson & wife Barbara M., as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 274 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 61° 06’ E 516.30 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the western right-of-way line of Summit Avenue (SR #2526) S 30° 54’ W 135.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 2, also being the northeast corner of Lot 1 of said subdivision; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 N 61° 06’ W 225.00 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with the western line of said Lot 1 S 28° 54’ W approximately 75 feet to its intersection with the northeastern right-of-way line of I-840; thence in a northwesterly direction with said right-of-way line approximately 290 feet to a point on the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the western line of said Lot 2 N 28° 47’ E approximately 175 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 1.97 acres.

  Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

  Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

  Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on September 24, 2024.

  (Signed) Goldie Wells

  
  

H.4

2024-631 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 1611 Pleasant Ridge Road – 1.09 Acres (Jessica C. and Roman H. Williams) 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.4./Public hearing for an ordinance Annexing Territory into the corporate limits for the Property Located at 1611 Pleasant Ridge Road and H.5./Public hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1611 Pleasant Ridge Road (Jessica C. and Roman H. Williams).

Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Public Hearing was closed by affirmation. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-129 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1611 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD – 1.09 ACRES)

  Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

  Beginning at a point in the centerline of Pleasant Ridge Road (NCSR #2133), said point being the easternmost corner of Tract One of Roman H. Williams, II and Jessica C. Williams, as recorded in Deed Book 8704, Page 2971; thence with said centerline the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 48° 53’ 10” W 145.0 feet to a point, 2) S 54° 42’ 50” W 100 feet to a point, and 3) S 55° 35’ 10” W 92.25 feet to a tack; thence with the western line of Williams N 21° 05’ 30” W approximately 31 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 2 of Property of Lillie C. Morgan, Heirs, as recorded in Plat Book 98, Page 3; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 N 21° 05’ 30” W approximately 232.27 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern line of Tract Two of Williams, also being the southern lines of Lots 2 and 1 of Bon Aire Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 32, S 89° 13’ 52” E 182.70 feet to a point; thence with said lines S 75° 21’ 05” E 145.88 feet to an existing iron pipe on the northwestern right-of-way line of Pleasant Ridge Road; thence S 75° 21’ 05” E 5.45 feet to a point within the right-of-way of said road; thence in an easterly direction approximately 32 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing approximately 1.09 acres.

  Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

  Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

  Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

  Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

  Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  
  

H.5

2024-632 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 1611 Pleasant Ridge Road – Jessica C. and Roman H. Williams 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Holston
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Thurm and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 1611 Pleasant Ridge Road from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City R-3 zoning district permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest. 

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-130 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

  1611 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTHWEST OF PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD AND SOUTH OF MONTMARTRE ROAD

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3)

  The area is described as follows:                       

  Beginning at a point in the centerline of Pleasant Ridge Road (NCSR #2133), said point being the easternmost corner of Tract One of Roman H. Williams, II and Jessica C. Williams, as recorded in Deed Book 8704, Page 2971; thence with said centerline the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 48° 53’ 10” W 145.0 feet to a point, 2) S 54° 42’ 50” W 100 feet to a point, and 3) S 55° 35’ 10” W 92.25 feet to a tack; thence with the western line of Williams N 21° 05’ 30” W approximately 31 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 2 of Property of Lillie C. Morgan, Heirs, as recorded in Plat Book 98, Page 3; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 N 21° 05’ 30” W approximately 232.27 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern line of Tract Two of Williams, also being the southern lines of Lots 2 and 1 of Bon Aire Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 32, S 89° 13’ 52” E 182.70 feet to a point; thence with said lines S 75° 21’ 05” E 145.88 feet to an existing iron pipe on the northwestern right-of-way line of Pleasant Ridge Road; thence S 75° 21’ 05” E 5.45 feet to a point within the right-of-way of said road; thence in an easterly direction approximately 32 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing approximately 1.09 acres.

  Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

  Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

  Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on September 24, 2024.

  (Signed) Hugh Holston

  Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 7:27 P.M. Council reconvened at 7:41 P.M. with all members present except for Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson.

  
  

H.6

2024-633 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 9206 W Market St and Portion of 118 Kidd Rd – 20.94 Acres (Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) 

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone item H.6/Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 9206 W Market Street and Portion of 118 Kidd Road- 20.94 Acres (Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) and H.7/Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 9206 W Market Street and 118 Kidd Road-(Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) to the October 15 City Council meeting without further advertising. 

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann and seconded by Councilmember Hightower to postpone the items. Motion carried by voice vote.

H.7

2024-634 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 9206 West Market Street and 118 Kidd Road – Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanlon of Colfax Realty LLC and others) 

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone item H.6/Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property located at 9206 W Market Street and Portion of 118 Kidd Road- 20.94 Acres (Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) and H.7/Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 9206 W Market Street and 118 Kidd Road-(Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) to the October 15 City Council meeting without further advertising. 

H.8

2024-648 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 632 North Elm Street – Robert Mason Schermerhorn on behalf of for BMS Investment Properties, LLC 

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.8./Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 632 North Elm Street (Robert Mason Schermerhorn on behalf of for BMS Investment Properties, LLC).

Mr. Kirkman made a PPP; reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speakers in favor of the rezoning:

Jessie Grace spoke to property used for short term rentals (STR); to fire code standards; to the zoning request; and highlighted outreach to the neighborhood.

Discussion took place regarding the STR ordinance; parking access; and property renovations.

Speakers in opposition of the rezoning:

Jim Cole spoke to current conditions; to STR units and ordinance; and to zoning permits and to restrictions.

Cheryl Pratt spoke to single family homes; to STR; to reference guidelines on the city website; voiced concerns regarding noise nuisances; and spoke to nonconforming use.

Discussion continued regarding the definition of nonconforming use; land use; and long term rentals.

Angelia Espinoza spoke to properties owned next door; to nuisances; to current regulations; and to safety. 

Five-minute rebuttal in favor of the rezoning :

Ms. Grace addressed concerns.  

Five-minute rebuttal in opposition to the rezoning:

Ms. Espinoza reiterated safety concerns. 

Mr. Cole echoed outlined STR policies. 

Steve Cancian spoke to affordable housing.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to close the public hearing. Public hearing closed by voice vote. 

Discussion continued regarding STR use; and STR distance.

Councilmember Thurm requested staff to review website language regarding the STR ordinance. 

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 32, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

• Moved By Councilmember Abuzuaiter
  Seconded By Councilmember Thurm

  Moved to the deny the ordinance by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, and seconded by Councilmember Hightower.

  Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to deny the rezoning request for the property at 632 North Elm Street from R-7 (Residential Single-family – 7) to RM-18 (Residential Multi-family – 18) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; The proposed RM-18 zoning district does not limit negative impacts on the adjacent properties, nor does it permit uses that fit the context of surrounding area; and the request is not reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will be a detriment to the neighbors and surrounding community, and denial is in the public interest.

  Motion to adopt the ordinance was denied.

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

H.9

2024-635 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties located at 4616, 4620, 4628 and 4634 S Holden Rd – 37.66 Acres (Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Forsyth Collins and others) 

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone item H.9./Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties located at 4616, 4620, 4628, and 4634 S Holden Road (Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Forsyth Collins and Others) and H.10./Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original 4616, 4620, 4628, and 4634 S Holden Road (Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Forsyth Collins and Others) to the October 15 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to postpone the items. Motion carried by voice vote. 

H.10

2024-636 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original 4616, 4620, 4628 and 4634 S Holden Road – Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Collins and others

H.11

2024-649 Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning for 1741, 1763 and 1765 Mt Hope Church Rd, 558 Old Birch Creek Rd and 928 Near and 930 Knox Rd – Amanda Hodierne on behalf of Christopher Dunbar and Wilfred Yearns for various LLCs

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone item H.11./ID/2024-649 to the October 15 City Council meeting without further advertising.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Hoffmann to postpone the item. Motion was postponed by voice vote.

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS AGENDA

I.1

2024 - 623 Resolution Approving the Acceptance of State Appropriated Funds in the Amount of $1,477,500 to service Peacehaven Community Farm

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hightower
  Seconded By Councilmember Holston

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  246-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,477,500 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO SERVICE PEACEHAVEN COMMUNITY FARM

  WHEREAS, the General Assembly of North Carolina appropriated water and wastewater service monies to Peacehaven Community Farm through the current Operations Appropriations Act of 2023 (S.L. 2023-134) and revised the grant administration fees through Session Law 2024-1;

  WHEREAS, Peacehaven Community Farms is located outside the current Water Sewer Service Area at 1458 NC Highway 61, Whitsett, North Carolina;

  WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro intends to perform said project in accordance with the agreed scopes of work to come; and

  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  1.  That the City of Greensboro does hereby accept the appropriated funds in the amount of $1,477,500

  2.  That the City of Greensboro will service Peacehaven Community Farms with wastewater

  3.  That the City of Greensboro does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that any Conditions or Assurances contained in the Funding Acceptance will be adhered to; has substantially complied, or will substantially comply, with all federal, State of North Carolina (State), and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project; and to federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto; and

  4.  That Michael Borchers, Director of Water Resources, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with this project; to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure.

  (Signed) Sharon Hightower

  
  

I.2

2024 – 647 Ordinance to Amend State, Federal and Other Grants Fund Budget for Peacehaven Project in the Amount Of $1,477,500

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

• Moved By Councilmember Hoffmann
  Seconded By Councilmember Abuzuaiter

  Ayes (8)	Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
  Absent (1)	Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson

  Carried (8 to 0)

  24-131 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STATE, FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER AND OR WASTEWATER SERVICE TO PEACEHAVEN COMMUNITY FARM

  Section 1

  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

  That the Water Resources Peacehaven Community Farm Water and or Wastewater grant fund of the City of Greensboro be amended as follows:

  Account                            Description                        Amount

  220-70-7098034.6017      Sewer Lines                     $1,477,500

  TOTAL                                                                       $1,477,500

  And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following State, Federal, and Other Grants Funds account:

  Account                                     Description                       Amount

  220-70-7098034.7110               State Grant                      $1,477,500

  TOTAL                                                                               $1,477,500

  Section 2

  And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

  (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann

  
  

I.3

2024 - 645 Resolution Authorizing and Approving Bond Anticipation Notes and the Amendment and Restatement of a Joint Governmental Agreement Regarding the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority 

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone item I.3./Resolution authorizing and approving Bond Anticipation Notes and the Amendment and Restatement of a joint Governmental Agreement Regarding the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority and I.4./Resolution Authorizing and approving Bond Anticipation Notes and the Amendment and Restatement of a Joint Governmental Agreement Regarding the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority to the October 15 City Council meeting.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to postpone the items. The motion carried by voice vote. 

I.4

2024 - 646 Resolution Approving the City’s Obligations under its “Joint Governmental Agreement” among the City, Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, and Other Local Governments 

I.5

2024-569 Boards and Commissions List for September 24, 2024 

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to appoint Will Yearns to the Board of Adjustment Commission. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to appoint Zac Engle to the ABC board. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Mayor Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to reappoint Christopher Harrill to the Tourism Development Authority. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Holston to appoint Stu Nichols to the Planning and Zoning Board. The motion carried by voice vote. 

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Holston to appoint Allen Jones to the Board of Adjustment Commission. The motion carried by voice vote. 

J.

MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL 

Council discussed recently attended and upcoming events; and shared other items of interests.

K.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER 

Interim City Manager Wilson reminded Council of upcoming work session on Capital Investment. 

L.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY 

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by affirmation.

The City Council Adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                        Victoria L. Howell, Deputy City Clerk