ROCKINGHAM A NG CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 14, 2023 6:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor John P. Hutchinson. 2. Invocation by Pastor Kane McKenzie, Sweet Haven Church.  3. Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  4. Consent Agenda:  A. Disposition of Minutes of the October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting.  B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-9)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of October 31, 2023 1.) Refunds per County Assessor's Office. 2.) Discovery bills added to Tax Scroll. 3.) Releases per County Assessor's Office.  Action Items:  5. Business by Planning Board. A. Set Public Hearings.  Set Public Hearing: Set public hearing for an Ordinance adopting Shaping Our Future: 2033 as the Official Land Use Plan for the City of  Rockingham. (See Page 10) B. Hold Public Hearings: (None) C. Minutes from Various Boards. (None)  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 - Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 - wwwgeroctingham.com  1    City Council Agenda November 14, 2023 Page 2  6. Consideration of ordinance authorizing the City to impose a solid waste fee on property owners for waste materials left by contractors on the property.  (See Page 11)  7. Recognition of outgoing Councilmember M. Steven Morris.  8. Business by Visitors. 9. Business by City Clerk. 10. Business by City Manager.  11. Items of discussion by City Council Members.  12. Business by Mayor  A. Recognition of Proclamation issued in Observance of Veteran's Day.  (See Page 12)  B. Issue of Proclamation proclaiming November as "Hospice & Palliative  Care Month". (See Page 13)  13. Adjournment.  SETASPE  DIANREVIN A  2    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  3    C  0  4    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013  AMOUNT 2,623,408.82 49,210.28 16,787.10 9,173.17 6,287.24 5,095.81 4,565.91 4,341.98 4,727.27 5,107.53 7,027.35  'OCTOBER 2023  2,623,408.82 112,323.64 2,735,732.46  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years  5    9    o 8 o  7    0 0  a  8 0  B  A  2  9 8  2  3 Y    00    John R. Massey, Jr. AICP Planning Director  ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  N  MEMORANDUM  To: Mayor. John P. Hutchinson and City Council Members From: John R. Massey, Jr., Assistant City Manager  Date: November 8, 2023  Re: City of Rockingham Land Use Plan - Shaping Our Future: 2033  The Planning Board and City staff have completed a final draft of the City's updated land use plan = Shaping Our Future: 2033. The plan is the culmination of extensive research and documentation of existing conditions in the community; a thorough effort to collect input from citizens; and the formulation of goals and objectives regarding priorities for growth and development over the next decade. NCGS 160D-501 requires local governments to adopt and reasonably maintain a comprehensive plan as a condition of adopting and applying zoning regulations; and Shaping Our Future: 2033 satisfies this The Planning Board was scheduled to formally recommend the City Council adopt Shaping Our Future: 2033 as the City's official land use plan at their November regular meeting; however, a quorum was not present. The Board will provide a formal recommendation at their December meeting prior to the public hearing for the document. City staff recommends the City Council review the final draft and set a public  requirement.  hearing for their December regular meeting date.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 - Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617-www.gorockingham.com  10    AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO IMPOSE A SOLID WASTE FEE ON PROPERTY OWNERS FOR SOLID WASTE MATERIAL, WOODY DEBRIS, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes 160A-314.1 authorizes municipalities to impose a fee for the WHEREAS, municipalities are further authorized tol bill for such fees ini the same manner as property taxes; WHEREAS, the City is incurring significant costs in labor, equipment, and landfill fees associated with NOW THEREFORE BEI IT ORDAINED by the City Council oft the City of Rockingham, North Carolina that Chapter 50: Garbage, Trash, and Refuse of the Rockingham City Code be amended as follows: Insert new S 50.40 "Fees for Solid Waste Left by Commercial Contractors" to read as follows: As solid waste fee shall be charged to the owner of any property where a contractor leaves behind solid waste material, woody debris, construction debris, or similar materials on such property for collection by the City Sanitation Department. All such solid waste fees shall be billed to the property owner in the same manner as property taxes, and, in case of nonpayment, shall be collected in any manner by which delinquent personal or real property taxes can be collected. The amount billed for such solid waste fees NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council that the effective date of the  SIMILAR MATERIALS LEFT BY CONTACTORS ON PROPERTY  collection ofs solid waste; and  and  contractors not properly disposing of solid waste materials;  shall be equal to the landfill fees charged to the City at the time of disposal.  ordinance shall be December 1, 2023.  Adopted this  day of  2023.  Signed: John P. Hutchinson Mayor  Sabrina Y. McDonald, CMC, City Clerk  11    John P. Hutchinson Mayor  ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD PROCLAMATION Honoring Veterans and  Supporting Veterans Day Activities  WHEREAS, in 1919 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day; and WHEREAS, in 1938 it became a national holiday and in 1954 Congress changed the name of the WHEREAS, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law for this day "to honor veterans...a WHEREAS, observances are held throughout the Country to salute and honor our Nation's heroes; WHEREAS, various organizations exist to help veterans and their families in time of need, to support measures to promote the welfare and security of the Country, and to support patriotic and moral values  holiday to Veterans Day; and day dedicated to world peace"; and  and  through special school, hospital, and civic programs; and  WHEREAS, the City of Rockingham is proud of all our veterans and wholeheartedly supports the men, women, and their families who have served our Nation in past wars as well as those serving today; and WHEREAS, the slogan "AII gave some, some gave all" brings to our hearts the importance of never NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P. Hutchinson, Mayor and Members of Rockingham City Council do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 11, 2023 as a day to express honor and support for all  under estimating freedom's price.  veterans; and,  FURTHERMORE, encourage our citizens to take time to honor veterans by participating in local ceremonies to include a memorial service on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in the Veteran's Memorial Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Colonel G. Bret Batdorif, Chief Circuit Judge at Fort Liberty, NC as the guest speaker; and, followed by a parade in Downtown Rockingham beginning  at 2:00 p.m.  This the 1st day of November, 2023.  Signed:  John P. Hutchinson Mayor  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 gerectingham.con  12    John P. Hutchinson Mayor  ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  National Hospice and Palliative Care Month- November: 2023  PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, forr more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of people, allowing WHEREAS, the hospice model involves an interdisciplinary, team-oriented approach to treatment, including expert medical care, quality symptom control, and comprehensive pain management: as a foundation of care; WHEREAS, beyond providing physical treatment, hospice attends to the patient'semotional, spiritual and family needs, and provides family services such as respite care and bereavement counseling; WHEREAS, since its conception, the hospice benefit's holistic approach has helped patients prepare fora andf face WHEREAS, palliative care improves quality of life and offers relief from pain, can be provided at any time during an WHEREAS, in an increasingly fragmented and broken healthcare system, hospice is one of thef fews sectors that WHEREAS, 1.721 million Medicare beneficiaries living with life-limiting illness andt their families received care from WHEREAS, hospice and palliative care organizations are advocates ande educators about advance care planning WHEREAS, the central philosophy of hospice care puts patients first, ensuring a coordinated: and person-centered approach to care, protecting patient choice and access toi individualized: services based on a patient's unique care WHEREAS, given our universal mortality, hospice is a valuable benefit for all Americans andi their loved ones. NOW, THEREFORE, bei it resolved that! 1, John PI Hutchinson; Mayor by virtue of the authority vestedi in mel by City ofF Rockingham, do hereby proclaim November 2023 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and encourage citizens toi increasei their understanding: and awareness of care at thee end ofl life, discuss their end ofl life wishes witht their families, and observe this month witha appropriate activities and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15t day of November, 2023 and caused this seal tol be  them tos spend their final months at home, surrounded byt their loved ones;  death, andt their loved ones carry on: supported int thev wake ofit;  illness, and hospices are some of the best providers of community-Dased. palliative care; demonstrates how healthcare can- -and should- work at its best fori its patients; the nation's hospice programs in communities throughout the United States in 2020;  that helpsi individuals make decisions about the care they want;  needs and wishes.  affixed.  Signed:  JohnP. Hutchinson Mayor  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 wwgeroctingham.com  13    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION  14    POLICE ROCKINGHAN ORCARGINA FORWARD  George C. Gillenwater  ChiefofPolice  To: Monty Crump From: G.C. Gillenwater Chief of Police Date: November 2, 2023 Ref: October Activity Report  On behalf of the Rockingham Police Department, I am pleased to submit this report for your consideration. The following activities have been undertaken by officers of the Rockingham Police Department.  Total Calls for the Month: Public Service Calls Charges Generating Arrest: Felonies: Misdemeanors: Drug Violations: Juvenile: Citations:  1415 321 30 59 04 04 95 45 02 25 160  Accidents Reported/Investigated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged  9 311 East Franklin Street, Rockingham! NC: 28379 15 910-895-2468 3 wwgpomclinghamplcom    - ROGRINGAM  FIRECHIEF HAROLDI ISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTYPLAYER  L FIRE DEPT. October  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of October 2023.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Service Call: Power line down: 0 Smoke scare: Electrical:  38 1 16 1 2 1  In7 Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Assist Police: Assist Ems: Cooking fire: Bomb Threat:  38 37 6 0 2 0 0  Out ofTown: Structure fire: Good Intent: Trash/outside fire: 2 Unauthorized burn: 1 Vehicle fire: Spill/Leak:  0 1 4 U 2  Hours Spent on Calls: 11 hours 15minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Saved:  $190,500.00 $68,500.00 $122,000.00  During the month of October members oft thet fire department averaged 421 training hours per person; part-paid members averaged 9 hours per person for the month.  Respectfully Submitted, NeV Harold Isler Fire Chief  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379 I 910-997-4002  16    ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  To: From: Date: Subject:  Monty Crump, City- Manager  Dave Davis, Parks and Recreation Director  November 6, 2023 Activity Report  The following are activities that are or will be involving our department this month. Flag Football - Our second season of Flag Football "Kicked Off" on Wednesday, November 1st The Leagues are playing games at Civitan Park due to the lighting situation at Browder Park. Weather permitting we should conclude regular season and tournament play around Girls' Volleyball -1 This program began its tenth season Wednesday, November 1st with one hundred and forty-five young ladies participating int three different age groups. This program continues to grow as that number represents an approximate 10% increase from last year's Youth Basketball - Registration for this program began Wednesday, November 1st. Election Day - Browder Park will once again be a polling precinct on Tuesday, November 7th.  with 105 participants in three different age groups.  December 2nd.  enrollment. All games are played at Browder Park.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 "wmgelectigham.con  17