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Chapel Hill Town Council Agenda
Monday, February 27, 2006

*Revised February 23, 2006

7:00 pm

Town Council Regular Business Meeting

Estimated Time

Agenda Item


  1. Ceremonies: None


  1. Public Hearings: None

5

  1. Petitions by citizens and announcements by Council members.

    1. Petitions by citizens on items not on the agenda.

      1. Sherry Rucker requesting Concept Plan Review for Westminster Office Building.

      2. Habitat for Humanity Requesting Expedited Review for the Modification of the Special Use Permit and Rezoning of Rusch Hollow Subdivision.

    2. Petitions by citizens on items on the agenda.

    3. Announcements by Council members.

5

  1. Consent agenda: action items (R-1). (Any item may be removed for separate discussion at the end of the Council meeting.)

    1. Minutes October 12, November 21, 2005, and January 12, 2006.

    2. Nominations to various boards and committees (R-2).

    3. Resolution Accepting A Proposal for Real Time Passenger Information System (R-3).

    4. Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Vehicle Replacement Plan (R-4).

    5. Follow-up Report Regarding Pedestrian Improvements Around Town Hall (R-5).

    6. Response to Request from Habitat for Humanity Regarding Extension of Loan Terms (R-6).

    7. Follow Up Report – Proposed Process for Developing a Joint Small Area Plan with Carrboro for Adjoining Downtown Areas (R-7).

5

  1. Information items. (Any item may be removed for separate discussion at the end of the Council meeting.)

    1. Update on OWASA Odor Elimination Compliance Monitoring Program.

    2. The Peoples Channel Annual Report.

60

  1. Downtown Economic Development Initiative: Update on Ram Development Design Proposal.

    1. Report from Dean Marvin Malecha on the Peer Review Process.

    2. Comments by Ram Development Company.

    3. Discussion by the Council.

15

  1. Response to Petition from the Pines Community Center, Inc., Requesting Forgiveness of Loan (R-8).

15

  1. Report by Orange Water and Sewer Authority on Future Demand and Capacity for Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment.

15

  1. Response to Petitions Requesting Textured Pavement on Speed Tables (R-9).

15

  1. Ordinances Authorizing Additional Firefighter Positions Using Fire Protection Funds (O-1, O-2).

10

  1. Follow up Report on Council Goals (R-10).

5

  1. Information on Eligibility for Council Members to Participate in Dental Insurance Program on the Same Basis as Regular Employees (R-11 , O-3)

 

12.1
*Consideration of Process for Selection of Town Manager.

5

  1. Appointments:

    1. Community Design Commission.

    2. Historic District Commission.

    3. Million Solar Roofs Initiative.

    4. Transportation Board.

    5. University Committee on Carolina North (R-12).


  1. Petitions:

    1. By the Mayor and Council Members.

      1. Petition Requesting Expedited Review for LEED Certified Projects (Mayor Foy).

      2. *Petition Requesting a Public Forum on Municipal Wireless Network (Council Member Easthom).

    2. By the Manager and Attorney.


  1. Reserved for discussion of consent agenda items if necessary.


  1. Request for closed session to discuss property acquisition, personnel, and litigation matters.