137  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION MEETING APRIL 12, 2022  EXTERNAL AGENCIES HEARING, WORK SESSION, AND BUDGET  The City Council fori the City of Concord, North Carolina, held the annual External Agencies Hearing, the scheduled City Council Work Session, andt the annual! Budget Presentationon April 12, 2022, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding.  Council members were present as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford Council Member Andy Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer H. Parsley Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Others Present: City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Department Directors  Members Present:  Representatives from the following agencies made presentations relative to funding  requests in the FY2022-2023 Budget: City Grant Fund Requests: Cabarrus Arts Council  The Cabarrus Arts Council submitted a request of $52,500. If granted, the funds willl be used to assist with core operational expenses ande enabling us to provide free and! low cost  arts programming for Concord residents and visitors. Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN)  CVAN submitted ar request of $10,000. Ifgranted, the funds will be used in to assist with providing Shelter and support services for battered women and their children.  Historic Cabarrus Association  The Historic Cabarrus Association submitted a request of $11,000. Ifgranted, the funds willb be usedi increase educational and programming outreach, tos support programming and archival work, and to support our county-wide preservation efforts moving forward.  Special Olympics  Special Olympics submitted a request of $2,500. Ifgranted, the funds willl be usedi to cover ap portion of the cost for the annual Spring Games, a track andi field event, that Cabarrus  County will hosti in Spring 2023. Academic Learning Center  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Requests:  The Academic Learning Center submitted ar request of $4,000. Ifgranted, thet funds willl be  used to assist with after school tutoring.    138  Cabarrus Meals on Wheels  Cabarrus Meals on Wheels submitted a request of $15,000. Ifgranted, the funds will be  used to purchase food to prepare meals for home bound clients.  Hope Haven  Hope Haven submitted a request of $10,000. Ifgranted, the funds will be used to assist  the agency with continuation of their services.  Prosperity Unlimited  Prosperity Unlimited submitted a request of $10,000. lfgranted, the funds will be used to  assist with administrative and operation costs. Multiple Source (CDBG and City Grant) Requests: Bethpage United Presbyterian Church - AYA House  Bethpage United Presbyterian Church submitted a request of $36,000 (CDBG) and $45,000 (City grant). If granted, the funds will be used to cover the Director and Peer  Support salaries.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas - Cabarrus  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas Cabarrus submitted a request of $5,000 (CDBG) and $7,500 (City grant). If granted, the funds will be used to assist with the  continuation of providing youth activities. Cabarrus County Education Foundation  Cabarrus County Education Foundation submitted a request of $3,800 (CDBG) and $2,700 (Cityg grant). Ifgranted, the funds willl be used to assist with the costs oft the reading mentor  program.  Coltrane LIFE Center  Coltrane LIFE Center submitted a request of $10,000 (CDBG)and $10,000 (Citygrant). If granted, the funds will be used to assist with operational and utility costs.  Conflict Resolution Center of Cabarrus County  The Conflict Resolution Center submitted a request of $10,000 (CDBG) and $13,530 (City grant). If granted, CDBG and City grant funds will be used to continue the Teen Court Program and to reimburse some of the costs for the Public Safety Services which the  Conflict Resolution center is currently providing. Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM)  CCM submitted a request of $25,000 (CDBG) and $35,000 (Cityg grant). Ifgranted, CDBG funds will be used to partially fund the positions of CCM Case Managers for housing services in Concord. The City grant funds will be used to assist City of Concord citizens in  paying their utility bills. EIPuente Hispano  EIPuente Hispano submitted a request of $30,000 (CDBG) and $10,000 (City grant). If granted, CDBG funds will be used to reimburse the expenses of the After- Schogl/Homework Help Programs. Citygrantf funds will be used to assist with expenses of  the ESL classes.    139  Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County  Habitat for Humanity submitted a request of $15,000 (CDBG) and $50,000 (City grant). If granted, CDBG funds will be used for 50% of the salary of the Homeowner Services Coordinator. Citygrant funds willl be used for the Habitat Cabarrus' Critical Home Repairs  program. The Salvation Army  The Salvation Army submitted a request of $18,000 (CDBG) and $150,000 (City grant). If granted, the funds willl be used to assist with educational and job training programs and to  provide rent and utility assistance to clients.  Immediately following the External Agencies' presentations, the following City Council  Meeting agenda was presented for discussion:  Presentations:  Mayor Dusch presented a Proclamation recognizing April 18, 2022, as National Mayor Dusch presented a retirement plaque to Lannie A. Cruse Jr. for 30 plus years  Lineworker Appreciation Day to the Electric Systems Department.  of service to the City of Concord. Council Member Sweat entered the meeting. Safety Telecommunicator Week.  Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 10-16, 2022 as National Public Administer Oath of Office to newlyappointed Board of Adjustment member, Robert  Danner. Public Hearings: Housing Department.  Conducta public hearing and consider adopting the Agency Plan for the Concord The Housing Director, Angela Graham, stated updates to the Plan include the following: updated ACOP and ADMIN plan per HUD's new policies and guidelines; the request of HUD's approval to initiate the application process for the Wilkerson Place Housing conversion under RAD; and to proceed with the application to HUD for the voluntary Conduct a public hearing to consider approving the submission of the Cabarrus, Iredell, Rowan County HOME Consortium's HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME- ARP) Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Community Development Manager, Mary Carr, stated, on September 22, 2021, Concord was notified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Cabarrus, Iredell, Rowan HOME Consortium was awarded $4,772,338 of HOME-ARP funds. As recipients of this funding, Concord and the Cabatrus/regeRowan HOME Consortium are required to submit an Action Plan for the Consortium's proposed use of Concord's portion of the HOME-ARP funding will be $736,698.00, which will be used for ther reconstruction ofthe WilkersonHome Public Housing Units once the RAD Conversion is complete for those units/parcel. As lead entity for the Consortium, Concord will also receive a total of $452,220 for administration and oversight of the program. Also, as lead entity, Concord staff is responsible for gathering, compiling, and submitting to HUD  conversion of Larkhaven to project based housing choice vouchers.  HOME-ARP funds.  information from all members.    140  Conducta public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending Articles 8, Use Regulations.and 14,Definitions. of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO) relative to the spacingrequirements for tattoo and piercing parlors and the addition The Planning Manager, Starla Rogers, stated the proposed text amendment resulted from ac citizen inquiry and subsequent Council directive to review the current CDO standards for the permitting of tattoo and piercing parlors in comparison to other jurisdictions. The amendment would add a definition for tattoo parlors and eliminate spacing between tattoo/piercing parlors. The proposed amendment would include a minimum distance of 300ft between an existing tattoo and/or piercing parlor and a newly requested business of  ofa definition for tattoo parlors.  the same use.  Presentations of Petitions and Requests:  Considerauthorizing the City Managertosigna contract twith Gillig! LLC utilizing the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) consortium contract for the purchase of six (6)new 35' heavy dutyhybrid electric diesel replacement buses for The Transit Director, LJ Weslowski, stated Rider Transit is seeking to purchase six (6) heavy-duty 35' hybrid buses using the PART consortium bus procurement contract to replace six of existing buses that have met their FTA designated useful life. In March, Rider Transit was awarded a $3,966,318 FTA 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Discretionary grant specifically for the purpose securing these replacement buses, which have a current cost of $822,000, including registration. The FTA funds will cover 80.42% of the cost of each vehicle. The remaining 19.58% ($965,682) will be split 50/50 between Concord and Council Member Stocks asked how the replaced buses are disposed of. The Transit Consider a request from WeBuild Concord for a $1,000,000 contribution from the WeBuild Concord CEO, Patrick Graham, stated' WeBuild Concord is requesting $1 million from the Affordable Housing Revolving Fund to develop and build affordable housing projects through reimbursable contracts with the City of Concord and Cabarrus County. WeBuild will use the funds forl land purchases, construction, and administrative expenses. He stated the first phase aims to develop 501 to 60 affordable units for single-family, multi- family, and senior housing with approximately 75% for ownership and 25% for rent. Consider adopting a resolution directing the publication of Notice of Intention to Apply to the Local Government Commission for Approval of Bonds. The Finance Director, Jessica Jones, stated the resolution directs the City Clerk to publish a copy of the "NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF BONDS" to be published inar newspaper of general Consider adopting a resolution making certain statement of fact concerning proposed bond issue and authorizing the application to the Local Government The Finance Director stated certain findings of fact by the City Council must be presented to enable the Local Government Commission of the State of North Carolina to make certain determinations as set forth in Section 159-52 of the North Carolina General Statutes, as amended. The statements of fact are included within the resolution. Consider approving the acquisition of one parcel totaling 6.1733 acres adjacent tto  the Rider system.  Kannapolis ($482,841 each).  Director stated they are auctioned off on GovDeals.com. City's affordable housing revolving fund.  circulation in the City. Commission.    141  Clarke Creek, Cox Mill Road, and the Granary Oaks subdivision (parcel ID# 4680-40- 3406-0000_from Beverly D.Hooks and Freddie Anne Davis for future developmentof the Clarke Creek Greenway and sidewalk connectivity along Cox Mill Road and consider adopting budget ordinances to amend the Parks and Recreation Capital Parks and Recreation Planner, Jason Pauling, stated the negotiated purchase price, agreed to by the owners, is $110,000. Approximately 1.85 acres oft the property is outside ofthei floodplain. The total cost for acquisition of the 6.1733 acres, including due diligence, is $119,112. Funding is identified for greenway acquisition in the Parks & Recreation Considerauthorzing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contractwith J.D. Goodrum Co., Inc., in the amount of $3.132,489.99, for the North Apron expansion The Aviation Director, Dirk Vanderleest, stated bids were opened on March 30, 2022. J.D. Goodrum Co., Inc. submitted the low responsive base bidi int the amount tof$3,132,489.99. Talbert, Bright and Ellington reviewed the bid and concurred all bid requirements of the specifications were met. He stated this project will be 90% funded using funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the 10% match will come from the North Consideradoptingar resolution to impose and use a passengerf facility charge atthe The Aviation Director stated the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every eligible passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. PFC's are capped at $4.50 per flight segment, with a maximum of two PFCS charged on a one-way trip or four PFCS on a round trip, for a He explained the FAA must issue a final decision to approve or disapprove a PFC application, in whole or in part, no later than 120 days after the application is received by the FAA from the public agency. Following the FAA's full or partial approval of an application to impose a PFC, the public agency must notify air carriers and foreign air carriers required to collect PFC's at its airport(s) of the FAA's approval. The charge effective date oft the PFC collection is the first day ofamonth which is at least 60 days from the date the public agency notifies the carriers of approval to impose the PFC. Consider authorizing the City manager to execute an amendment to the On-Call Transportation Services contractfor the engineering and design work to permit the The Transportation Director, Phillip Graham, stated the task order would consist of project management and coordination, planning, permitting coordination, roadway design, structure design, transportation management plan, signing and delineation plan, hydraulic design, utility coordination, and geotechnical services. Per the submitted scope, the task Consider entering into an Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation NCDOTcoveringwork to be performed under Project Agreement ID No. 11107, TIP; # HL-0001 - WBS Elements 49345.1.1, 49345.2.1, 49345.3.1for the The Transportation Director stated this agreement is for the Design, Right of Way, and Construction Phases of the Project, consisting of the design and construction for Improvements at the intersection of Poplar Tent Road and Harris Road to a Reduced Conflict Intersection. The total estimate for this Project is $15,080,000, NCDOT will participate in 80%ofthe estimated cost, $12,064,000. He also stated the City of Concord will participate in 20% of the estimated cost, $3,016,000. Under this Project Agreement,  Reserve Fund and Recreation Capital Proiect Fund.  Reserve Fund.  project at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.  Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation funds.  Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.  maximum of $18 total.  replacement of the Lincoln Street Bridge.  order for the design of the bridge replacement plans is $475,283.29.  Poplar Tent and Harris Intersection.  overpayment will bei the responsibility of the City of Concord.    142  Considerapprovingl the acquisition of the propertyat708 Arbor St. NE (PIN5621-45- 0236) for $365,000 to facilitate future expansion at the Hillgrove Water Treatment The Water Resources Director, Jeff Corley, stated acquisition of this property will allow for Council Member Stocks asked ift the Arbor St property was formerly the daycare property. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC. for the lining of 21,433 linear feet ofs sewer lines and The Water Resources Director stated the project was publicly bid and eight (8) bids were received. The lowest responsible bidder was Insituform Technologies, LLC. int the amount of $916,568.21. He stated the total amount of the lowest responsible bidder is below the Consider amending the sewer allocation policy for the development of speculative industrial projects less than 75,000 sfi in 1-1 and any size building in I-2 zoning. The Engineering Director, Sue Hyde, explained staff is proposing an amendment to the sewer allocation policy after receiving input from bothi industrial developers as well as the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) regarding the current policy provision for speculative industrial development "at risk" with sewerallocation considered when at tenant She explained the policy makes itc difficult for developers to obtain project financing without any allocation prior to commencing construction. Therefore, the proposal is to allocate up to7,500 gallons per day (GPD) for projects in I-1 and I-21 that do note exceed 75,000 sftotal within a permitted phase. In addition, to accommodate larger speculative development the proposali is to allocate upt to 12,500 gpd for buildings of any size greater than 75,000sfinl- 2 zoning. Sewer allocations for tenant(s) that would result in amounts greater than approved would have to come back to Council for consideration. Councily would continuei to She also stated Council would continue to consider projects in I-1 as specified in the  Plant.  future expansion of water plant activities. The Water Resources Director stated it was.  rehabilitation of 89 manholes.  budgeted amount.  is identified.  consider these projects at the quarterly allocation meeting.  existing policy which is "at risk" until such time that a user is identified. Consider a Preliminary Application from Karen Braswell.  The Engineering Director stated the property is located at 254 Litaker Lane and the applicant proposes to develop with a single family home. The lot is one acre and zoned county medium density residential (MDR). City water is not available to the parcel. The Engineering Director stated the property is located off of Kimberly Lane. The parcel is vacant, 1.5 acres, and zoned LDR. The applicant wants to build a single family home on the parcel. The applicant would be required to obtain a private sewer service easement.  Consider a Preliminary Application from Bobby Hatley.  City water is not available to the parcel.  Consider a Preliminary Application from Danny Hinson.  The Engineering Director stated the properties are located at 33 and 37 Denise Courta and the applicant proposes to develop with single family homes. The parcels are between1.2 and 1.4 acres and zoned county LDR and is currently developed with a single family  home.  Consider adopting the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Goals.    143  The City Manager stated the Goals were discussed at the Annual City Council Planning Consider appointing a voting delegate for the NCLM CityVision 2022 conference. A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford and seconded by Council Member McKenzie to designate Mayor Dusch ast the voting delegate for thel NCLMCiWV/sion2022 Consider making reappointments to the Concord United Committee.  Session heldi in January. (Work Session) conference.  The Council was supplied a list of members that were eligible, and agreed, to be Discussion relating to the distribution of remaining American Rescue Plan (ARP) The City Manager stated this item has been tabled from the March 22, 2022 2nd Work Council Member Parsley-Hubbard stated that ai few of the Council Members had met with Corporate Christian Ministries (CCM) representatives and the consensus was to suggest earmarking $2 million for to assist with the CCM's affordable housing project. Council Member McKenzie stated he would support earmarking $2 million to assist CCM and to allocate $8 million to the construction of the Fleet facility. Council Member Stocks asked if the Council could give CCM a deadline to solidify their plan should thei funds be earmarked fori their purpose. Council Member McKenzie agreed and stated CCM is currently looking for a site to construct the homes. The City Manager stated the funds have to be committed by December 2024.  reappointed. funds. Session.  Consent Agenda:  Mayor Dusch stated staff received a request from Conder Flag to attach banners to City Ar motion was made by Council Member King and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford to add Consent Agenda Item R for the consideration of approving a License to Attach Banners to City of Concord Property to Conder Flag Company for the placement of temporary race banners on Bruton Smith Blvd and Hwy 29 to promote the Coke 600  ownedi infrastructure in preparation of the Coke 600 at the Speedway.  Memorial Weekend.  Immediately following the Work Session, the annual Budget Workshop was held.  General Fund Preliminary Update  The City Manager stated revenues for FY22 are coming in as expected in the General Fund. He stated the designated pennies will generate the following revenues:  Parks & Recreation $1,442,298 (1f) Transportation $3,605,745 (2.5f)  Affordable Housing Revolving Fund -$1,442,298(16)  Hes stated $12.2r millioni int funds from the General Capital Reserve Fund were available for use aftert the allocations included int the FY: 2023 budget proposal. Utilities Capital Project Reserves in FY2023 include $3.2 million for water projects; $1.2 million for wastewater projects; and $8 million for electric projects. Recreation Capital Projects Reserves for    144  FY2023 include an allocation of $0.01 of the tax rate ($1,442,298) to be used for larger  recreation related projects lassets with extended useful life.  General Fund Preliminary FY22/23 Budget by Department = Personnel and  Operations Costs Only General Government  The City Manager stated a 4.9% increase inj property taxi revenue is anticipated. He also stated he is not proposing a property tax increase for FY22/23. An estimated 13.3% increase ins sales taxi revenue is anticipated. A5.1%i increase int the General Fundr revenue A6.3% increase is proposed for FY22/23 Personnel and Operations expenditures. He stated hei is proposing a 1% market adjustment for all employees effective. July 1,2022, 1- 3% for merit based on annual evaluations, and 1.5% increase for achieving Career  isp projected for FY22/23.  Development accompishmentis.goals in FY22/23.  Public Safety  Proposed small increase in Police for an additional School Resource Officer. Proposing Fiber Network Management; a new division in the Public Safety operations. Proposed budget increase for Fire Operations for ther radior replacements, crewf forl Ladder  10 (18 personnel). Public Works  An anticipated 35.4% increase in Powell Bill operations.  Proposed 11.7% to cover first phase of bringing Solid Waste collection in-house. This includes thel hiring of 2 Solid Waste employees and 2 Senior Equipment Operators starting  inJ July 1,2 2022. Economic Development Development. Culture & Recreation  Proposed increase in Transportation Planning and a proposed decrease in Economic  Proposing to continue the allocation of $0.01 from tax revenue to go into the Parks & Recreation Reserve. Proposed decrease in Aquatics reflects personnel changes to contract services for lifeguard services. This contract will be fully implemented in FY23.  Preliminary FY22/23 Budget - General Fund Revenues Current debt and potential debti issues include: Planned Debt for Water (revenue bonds) $27.2 million for infrastructure needs $1.82 million each year for 20 years Planned Debt for Recreation in 2023 (GO Bonds)  $60 million - estimated debt payment of $4.03 million for 20 years $4.28 million - estimated debt payment of $902,000 for 5 years  Planned Debt for Fire Vehicles in 2023 (installment financing)    145  Future Considerations Fire Stations  Water/Wastewater System Improvements Fire Station 13 in 2025 (LOBS)  Fire Station 6 and David District Substation in 2024 (LOBS)  $9.5 million- estimated debt payment of $1.1 million for 10 years $5.9 million - estimated debt payment of $687,000 for 10 years  Capital Outlay and Projects  The City Manager presented the following 5-year Vehicle and Equipment Projections:  FY22-23 (proposed). $6.9 million FY23-24- $5.3 million FY24-25- $3.7 million FY25-26- - $4 million FY26-27- $4 million General Fund Capital Projects  The City Manager presented the following 5-year General Fund Capital Projects  Projections: Parks & Recreation  FY22-23 (proposed) $2 million FY23-24 - $53 million FY24-25 $6.1 million FY25-26 $6.4 million FY26-27 - $4.3 million FY22-23 (proposed). $166,193 FY23-24 $10 million FY24-25- $2.1 million FY25-26- - $6.5 million FY26-27- $1 million General Capital Projects FY22-23 (proposed): $16.5 million FY23-24 $8.8 million FY24-25- $1 million FY25-26 - no projections FY26-27 - no projections FY22-23 (proposed): $4.5 million FY23-24 $12.5 million FY24-25-1 no projections FY25-26- $4.7 million FY26-27 no projections  Fire  Transportation  Preliminary Update - Enterprise Funds  The City Manager presentedt thet following Enterprise Fund Reserves & Available Retained  Earnings:  Water $24.3 million Wastewater $17.4 million Stormwater $8.6 million    146  Electric- $37.2 million Aviation $2.04 million  Rate Stabilization $3 million  Electric Capital Project Reserves $4.9 million  The City Manager presented the following proposed projects and expenditures:  Water Resources  GAC contractors at Hillgrove WTP-$ $3,200,000 Hillgrove WTP settling basin improvements $750,000 NC Highway 49: 24" water line extension- $4,851,000 5MGD water booster pump station expansion - $3,034,000 24" water line extension - Stough Road $500,000 USI Hwy 29/601 bridge over Irish Buffalo Creek- $510,000  Wastewater Stormwater Electric System  Coddle Creek tributary outfall from Weyburn to Sunberry Lane $601,000 Coddle Creek tributary outfall from US 29t to Rock Hill Church Rd- $418,000  Mall North culvert replacement-516.500 Substation S (US Highway 601, S)- -$1,200,000 Substation V (Weddington Rd) $6,945,500 Electric Operations Center $1,800,000  The City Manager stated the proposed FY22/23 total City-wide budget is $298,882,369,  which is an increase of 8.66% from the current year budget. The City Manager presented the following items: Proposed Compensation Strategy  1% market adjustment to all positions effective July 11, 2022 Merit range of 1-3% based on annual performance evaluation  Opportunity for 1.5% adjustment in pay for achieving Career Development Continuation of competitive and comprehensive benefits offered to co-workers New Positions Recommended (all positions start in October 2022 unless otherwise  milestones/goals  noted) - total 48 FT and 2 reclassifications $1,434,739  Fire  Training Captain  9Firefighters - FS 10 - January 2023 3Engineers - FS1 10-, January 2023 3 Lieutenants - FS 10 - January 2023 30 Captains - FS 10 - January 2023  Police Solid' Waste  MPO-SRO for new middle school - August 2022 2Crew Supervisors - April and May 2023 7Senior Equipment Operators - April and May 2023 9E Equipment Operators - April and May 2023  Assistant Superintendent    147  Parks and Recreation Aviation  Reservation/Facilly Leader Custodian Aviation Service Worker  Aviation Project Manager - August 2022  OperatonsCommuncatons Coordinator - January 2023 Electric Administration Manager = August 2022  Electric Water  Senior Equipment Operator Buildings and Grounds Administrative Assistant Custodian = December 2022 Custodial Supervisor - reciass Custodial Services Manager reclass  The City Manager stated the focus in the upcoming fiscal year will be on the Parks and Recreation GO Bond, planning for future growth and service changes, and revenue projections. He stated he would have the full proposed FY22 budget available on. June 1,  2022 as required.  The Council Members each commented on the proposed budget and thanked the City  Manager and the staff for their work on the proposed budget.  Itwas the consensus of the Council to conduct the Budget Public Hearing at the June 14,  2022 City Council meeting.  There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Crawford and seconded by Council Member Sweat to adjourn-the vote: all aye.  A7 - William C. Dusch, Mayor  Clerk  dg    148  CONCORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 2022  A regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Concord, North Carolina, was held in the 3rd floor City Hall Council Chambers located at 35 Cabarrus Ave, W, on April 14, 2022,  at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor William C. Dusch presiding. Council members were present as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Terry L. Crawford Council Member Andy! Langford Council Member W. Brian King Council Member Betty M. Stocks Council Member JC McKenzie Council Member Jennifer Parsley-Hubbard Members Absent: Council Member John A. Sweat, Jr. Others Present: City Manager, Lloyd Wm. Payne, Jr. City Attorney, Valerie Kolczynski City Clerk, Kim J. Deason Department Directors  Members Present:  Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Moment of Silent Prayer:  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dusch followed by the Pledge of Allegiance  and a moment of silent prayer. Approval of Minutes: 2022--the vote: all aye. Presentations:  AI motion was made by Council Member McKenzie and seconded by Council Member King to approve the minutes for the meetings of February 22, March 8, and March 10,  1. At the April 12, 2022 Work Session, Mayor Dusch presented of a Proclamation recognizing April 18, 2022, as National Lineworker Appreciation Day 2. At the April 12, 2022 Work Session, Mayor Dusch presented a retirement plaque to Lannie A. Cruse Jr. for 30 plus years of service to the City of Concord. 3. Mayor Dusch presented a Proclamation recognizing April 10-16, 2022 as  to the Electric Systems Department.  National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.  Persons requesting to be heard:  Norman McCullough addressed the Council regarding the redevelopment of the Coleman  Mill.