ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 14, 2020 6:30 p.m. 1. Opening of meeting by Mayor Steve Morris. 2. 3. Invocation by Reverend Mitchell Roller, Pastor of Sweet Haven Church. Amendments and Changes to Agenda. 4. Consent Agenda: A. Disposition of Minutes of the December 10, 2019 Regular Meeting. B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 5-9) Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report 2.) Uncollected Taxes as of December 31, 2019. 1.) Refunds per County Assessor's Office. 2.) Discovery bills added to Tax Scroll. 3.) Releases per County Assessor's Office. Action Items: C. Minutes of various boards. Business by Planning Board. A. Set Public Hearing. (none) B. Hold Public Hearing. (none) C. Minutes from Various Boards (none) 5. 1 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088. Fax (910) 997 6617. www.gorockingham.com City Council Agenda January 14, 2020 Page 2 6. Presentation of the Carnegie Medal to the family of the late David Covington. 7. Recognition of Sergeant Lee Leviner for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Advanced Certificate Program. 8. Recognition of Officer David Gallops for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Advanced Certificate Program. 9. Recognition of Detective Joshua Leviner for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Advanced Certificate Program. 10. Recognition of Lieutenant Matt Baldwin for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Advanced Certificate Program. 11. Recognition of Officer Evan Frye for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Intermediate Certificate Program. 12. Recognition of Officer Joshua Lampley for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Intermediate Certificate Program. 13. Recognition of Officer Franklin Smith for completion of the Law Enforcement Officers' and the Criminal Justice Officers' Intermediate Certificate Program. 14. Business by' Visitors. 15. Business by City Clerk. 16. Business by City Manager. 17. Business by City Attorney. 2 City Council Agenda January 14, 2020 Page 3 18. Items of discussion by City Council Members. A. Adopt Resolution Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (See Page 10) 19. Business by Mayor. 20.- Adjournment. 3 Rockingham, NC City Counci Agenda SUPPORT DOCUMENTS 4 3 o UNCOLLECTED TAXES YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 AMOUNT 584,818.55 12,817.48 10,268.05 8,000.95 8,107.19 8,009.37 9,202.14 6,929.78 6,567.04 5,859.97 5,215.98 Dec-19 584,818.55 80,977.95 665,796.50 Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years 6 UT Un 8 0 0 8 6 3 6 0 1 1 2 0 # 9 ROCKINGHAM A a CITY LOOKING FORWARD PROCLAMATION Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WHEREAS, the United States Congress, the North Carolina General Assembly and the Richmond County Commissioners have proclaimed January 20, 2020 as a legal holiday to commemorate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and WHEREAS, the King Holiday is set aside as a day for peace and civil WHEREAS, Dr. King showed courage, endurance and patience in the WHEREAS, the local Steering Committee is holding a celebration in unity and building of understanding between races and cultures; and face of hostility, criticism and adversity working to promote freedom, justice and honor of Dr. Martin Luther King using the theme "There is Still Hope in peace; and the Dream !" and WHEREAS, the Federal Holiday Commission desires that the King Holiday inspire young people to embrace an alternative to violence for settling disputes, conflicts and to reject those influences that destroy rather than sustain life. the Rockingham City Council do hereby proclaim that Monday, January 20, 2020 be set aside as a day to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to promote appropriate activities to further enhance the democratic ideals and concepts advanced by this NOW, THEREFORE, I, M. Steven Morris, Mayor and the Members of great American. This the 14th day of January, 2020. Signed: M. Steven Morris, Mayor ATTEST: Sabrina Y. McDonald, CMC City Clerk 10 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 wgeloetngham.con DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS for COUNCIL'S INFORMATION 11 ROMAIAM FIRE CHIEF HAROLDISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTYPLAYER L FIRE DEPT. December-19 We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham Fire Department during the month of December, 2019. Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Smoke/Odor: Illegal burn: Service call: Electrical: 44 0 14 1 0 5 0 Inl Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Vehicle: Co Detector: Assit EMS Power Line Down: 44 44 11 0 3 1 2 Out of Town: 0 Structure: 3 Good Intent: 0 Grass/Brush: 0 Assit Police: 0 Cooking fire: 1 Gas Leak: 1 Hours Spent on Calls: 26 hours and 7 minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Save: $51,070,000.00 *Large Dollar amounts were as a result of fires at Cascades and apartments on Cabel Drive* $81,500.00 $50,988,500.00 During the month of December full time members of thet fire department averaged 81 training hours per person; part-paid members averaged 6 hours per person for the month. -1st graders from LJ Bell had a station tour and had a visit with Sparky Public Life & Safety: Installed 2 car seats Respectfully Submitted, Newl Fire Chief Harold Isler 12 231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379 I 910-997-4002 ROCKINGHAM LOOKING FORWARD cIY W.D. Kelly, Chief of Police Police Department Rockingham To: Monty Crump W. D. Kelly s Chief of Police Date: January 6, 2020 Ref: December 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 INCLUDES Alarms, Unlocks and Battery Boosts) Charges Generating Arrest: Felonies: Misdemeanors: Drug Violations: Juvenile: Warrants Served: Citations: 1505 451 15 62 3 0 96 88 Accidents Reported/Investyated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged Items of Interest 31 9 43 240 Our Shop With a Cop was a great success. All the children bought presents and had ice cream at Dairy Queen with our Officers. We hope everyone had a glorious and blessed Christmas and New Year. 3111 E. Franklin Street, Rockingham, N.C. 28379 Phone (910) 8513581 Fax MwiReye ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD To: From: Date: Subject: Monty Crump, City Manager Dave Davis, Recreation Director January 6, 2020 Activity Report The following are activities involving our department this month. Youth Basketball - This program will tip off the 2020 season on Friday, January 10th. We have nineteen teams in four respective divisions and involves approximately 190 participants ranging in age from five to fourteen. If everything goes accordingly we, should complete this Youth (Indoor) Soccer-F Registration for this NEW sport will begin on Monday, January 20th Field Maintenance Although our activities have moved inside for the next couple of months our maintenance staff has already begun some initial preparation to our baseball and softball season the early part of March. and conclude Monday, February 10th. fields. It's cold outside but spring will be here before we know it. 14 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 www.geroctinghem.com