Chapel Hill Town Seal

TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
Town Council Business Meeting
Town Hall Council Chambers
405 Martin Luther King Blvd. , Chapel Hill NC
7:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 8, 2010

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  1. Opening
  2. Public Forums and Hearings
  3. Petitions from the Public

    Petitions will not be acted upon at the time they are presented. It shall take a unanimous vote of the Council members present for a petition to be acted upon immediately upon its presentation. After receiving a petition, the Council shall, by simple motion, dispose of it as follows: consideration at a future regular meeting of the Council; or referral to another board or committee for study and report; or referral to the Town Manager for investigation and report; or receive for information. (Receiving does not imply approval, agreement, or consent.)

    1. Petitions from the Public.
      1. Petition for Traffic Improvements in the Culbreth Ridge Neighborhood.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council consider the attached petition.

      Received & Referred

  4. Announcements by Council Members
  5. Consent

    Items of a routine nature will be placed on the Consent Agenda to be voted on in a block. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by request of the Mayor or any Council Member.

    1. Consent Agenda. (R-1)

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt the various resolutions and ordinances.

      R-1 Adopted

    2. Award Contract for Comprehensive Rehabilitation Work at the South Roberson Street Public Housing Neighborhood. (R-2)

      Council Goal 4: Maintain and Improve Community Facilities and Services.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt a resolution accepting the base bid, and award a contract to Carl Garris & Son, Inc. in the amount of $825,000 for comprehensive renovation work in all 15 apartments including construction of front porch roofs and site rehabilitation work at the South Roberson Street neighborhood.

      R-2 Adopted

    3. Award Contract for Burning Tree Drive Drainage Improvements Project. (R-3)

      Council Goal 4: Maintain and Improve Community Facilities and Services.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Hannah Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $509,062.50 for the construction of the Burning Tree Drive Drainage Improvements Project and to approve change orders not to exceed the total project cost of $554,314.00 without further Council action.

      R-3 Adopted

    4. Award Contract for Financing of Vehicle Replacements for FY 2009-10. (R-4)

      Council Goal 4: Maintain and Improve Community Facilities and Services.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of a financing contract with SunTrust Leasing Corp. for vehicles to be repaid over seven years.

      R-4 Adopted

    5. Authorize Fuel Contract for FY 2010-11. (R-5)

      Council Goal 5: Improve Town's Fiscal Condition.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a fuel contract for FY 2010-11.

      R-5 Adopted

    6. Schedule Public Forum on Cell Phone Use by Drivers. (R-6)

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt a resolution to schedule the Public Forum.

      R-6 Adopted

  6. Information

    These items are reports or information for the Council.

    1. OWASA Quarterly Report.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council receive the report.

      Received

    2. Response to a Petition Requesting Pedestrian Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Estes Drive and Caswell Road.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: No action is required by the Council.

      Received

  7. Discussion
    1. Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau Tourism Update.

      PRESENTER: Laurie Paolicelli, Director of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council receive the report.

      Received

    2. Report on Transportation Impact Analysis Related to the Carolina North Development.

      PRESENTER: Kumar Neppalli, Engineering Services Manager

      RECOMMENDATIONS: No action is required by the Town Council.

      Received

    3. 2009 University of North Carolina Annual Development Plan Report on Transportation.

      PRESENTER: Kumar Neppalli, Engineering Services Manager

      RECOMMENDATIONS: No action is required by the Council.

      Received

    4. Consider Modifications to Affordable Housing Fund in Response to Petition from the Inter-Church Council. (R-7)

      Council Goal 3: Continue Focus on Land Use, Transit and Development.

      PRESENTER: Loryn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council adopt a resolution to allow funds to be used for the renovation of affordable rental properties in response to Consider Modifications to Affordable Housing Fund in Response to Petition from the Inter-Church Council.

      R-7 Adopted

  8. Appointments
    1. Appointment to the Personnel Appeals Committee.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council make an appointment to the Personnel Appeals Committee.

      Appointment Delayed

    2. Appointments to the Transportation Board.

      RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council make appointments to the Transportation Board.

      Appointment Made

  9. Petitions by the Mayor and Council Members
    1. Council Members Easthom and Pease re: Library alternatives.

      Received & Referred

    2. Council Member Harrison re: snow removal on sidewalks/greenways.

      Received & Referred

  10. Petitions by the Manager and Attorney
  11. Reserved for Discussion of Consent Agenda Items if Necessary
  12. Request for Closed Session to Discuss Property Acquisition, Personnel, and Litigation Matters