ROCKINGHAM MOENT A CITY LOOKING FORWARD SNT A  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 10, 2017 7:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor Steve Morris.  2. 3. 4.  Invocation by Reverend Mitchell Roller, Pastor of Sweet Haven Church.  Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  Consent Agenda:  A.  Disposition of Minutes of the December 13, 2016 Regular Meeting  and December 13, 2016 Closed Session. B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-7)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of December 31, 2016. 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.  5.  Rezoning Request: Set public hearing for a request to rezone approximately 0.39 acres located at 212 N. Long Drive and identified as Richmond County PIN # 7473-10-35-6573 from High Density Residential (R-7) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). (See Page 8 & Map Inserts)  B. Hold Public Hearing.  (none)  C.  Minutes from Various Boards (included separately)  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 . Phone -1- 5 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 www.goroctingham.com    City Council Agenda January 10, 2017 Page 2  6. Consideration of appointments to Rockingham Firemen's Relief Fund  Board. (See Pages 9-11) 7. Business by Visitors. 8. Business by City Clerk. 9. Business by City Manager. 10. Business by City Attorney.  11. Items of discussion by City Council Members.  A. Adopt Resolution Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (See Page 12)  12. Business by Mayor. 13. Adjournment.  -2-    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  -3-    2  0O  0O  -4-    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006  AMOUNT 827,040.16 33,347.52 21,541.74 19,311.16 14,970.99 14,556.21 11,061.04 9,957.16 8,121.61 5,077.02 4,060.15  December 2016  827,040.16 142,004.60 969,044.76  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years  5-    8  0 3 888  0 - 8  a a  6-    to  0  E o  6 8  a 5 a E 3 A  5 8 0 E - 3 & &  6  6  a a a  0    Staff Report to Planning and Zoning Board  Agenda Item: IV.A January 3, 2017 Issue:  Rezoning Request: Scott Taunton has submitted a request to rezone approximately 0.39 acres located at 212 N. Long Drive and identified as Richmond County PIN # 7473-10-35-6573 from High Density On December 13, 2016, Scott Taunton submitted a request to rezone approximately 0.39 acres located at 212 N. Long Drive from High Density Residential (R-7) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). Mr. Taunton is the owner of the subject property. A single-family residence is currently located on the subject property. Mr. Taunton also owns and operates the adjacent business, Scott's Tactical, in the former Chaps Cleaners building. The business is doing well, and Mr. Taunton is expanding the building for some additional floor area. While he can comply with the City's minimum parking requirements on the business site, he would like to utilize a portion of the subject property for some additional customer parking. Thus, he has initiated this rezoning request. Mr. Taunton plans to continue to use the residence as rental property; however, if his business continues to grow he may demolish it in the future for additional As stated in Section 3.01 of the UDO, the R-7 zone is intended to be applied to areas for the preservation and promotion of high density residential development and provide for the orderly growth of single-family detached, single-family attached, single-family semi-detached and multi-family residential uses with a dense character to create quiet, livable neighborhoods. The B-1 zone is intended to accommodate and provide for the development of small, neghbornodronented commercial activities strategically located to offer goods and services to the surrounding residential areas that are typically considered non-offensive 1. Acopy of a zoning mapi and aerial map illustrating the location of the subject property is included in 2. As indicated on the attached zoning map, the subject property is adjacent to an existing B-1 zone, 3. The City's Land Use Plan, Shaping Our Future: 2023 notes the need and importance of promoting neghbornoodr-onented type commercial activities at key intersections through-out the City's jurisdiction. The intersection of N. Long Drive and Fayetteville Road was identified as one of those According to data from the NCDOT, N. Long Drive has an average daily trip (ADT) count of approximately 11,000 in the vicinity of the subject property. In the opinion of City staff, this high traffic volume makes  Residential (R-7) to Neighborhood Business (B-1).  Background:  expansion/parking.  inr nature and compatible with residential uses in close. proximity.  Staff Comments:  the agenda packet for the Board's review. so this request does not constitute spot zoning.  key intersections where such land use is desirable.  the subject property more desirable for commercial use than residential.  Planning Board Recommendation:  The Planning Board reviewed the request on January 3, 2017 and recommended unanimously that the  City Council rezone the subject property as requested by the applicant.  -8-    Scott Taunton Rezoning Request (R-7 to B-1)  SubjectP Property PrepertyLines AE(Flocdpiain) S-ADEDX/Fodplain) AEFW (Floodway) Street Names Address Data City Limits ETJ Oistrict Watershed Critical Area Balance TNCO  Scale: 1"=100'  ROCKINGHAM CRT cIY LOOKING FORWARD  214    Scott Taunton Rezoning Request (R-7 to B-1)  ISuyectProparty PropertyLines AE(Floodplain) SHADEDXFlbodplain) AEFW (Fioodway) Street Names Address Data CilyLimits ETJ Watershedo WatorshedBalance TNCO HCO B-1 (Noighborhood! Business) B-2(CentralE Business) B-3(Highway! Business) M(Lghtindustial) 1 H2(Heavy) Industrial) 3 0-(Oflicel Institutional)  jos (Opens Space) R-20( (RuralF Residential) R-12(L (Low DensilyF Residential) R9(Moderate Density Residential) R-8(Residential Duplex) R-7(Hght DensityF Residential) R-7A( (Reskiential Village)  Scale: 1"=200'  ROCKINGHAM O A cmY  FORWARD  12.  1-4)  1416  1310  1400:  1313  SUANATOR    ROCKINGHAM ENESSENSNCAX A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  TO: Monty Crump DATE: January 3, 2017  FROM: Rockingham Firemen's Relief Fund Board  RE: City Council appointments to Relief Fund Board  City Council shall appoint, in. January, two representatives to above board, one to hold office for two years and one to hold office for one year, and each year in January thereafter appoint only one representative and his or her term of office shall be for two years. Members appointed pursuant to this section shall be residents ofthe  fire district.  Recommended for two year reappointment:  Mr. Mart Page Post Office Box 120 Rockingham, NC 28380 910-417-0141 marinparey/ermal.con (Re)Appointed: January 2015  Expires: January 2017  Re)Appointment: January 2017 Expires: January 2019 Recommended for one year appointment:  Mr. John Massey 918 Home Avenue Rockingham, NC 28379 910-895-9088 ohnPxorpcingnan.con Appointment: January 2017  Expires: January 2018  -9-  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone :- 75 9088 Fax (910)9976617- wwwgoroctingmam.con    2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES LOCAL FIREFIGHTER'S RELIEF FUND BOARD  Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees appointed by Fire Department (2)  1. Mr. Ben Monroe (Member) 199 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. Ellerbe, NC 28338 Phone: (910)206-1094 Email: monroes28379@yahoo.com Date (Re)Elected: 1/2/2017 Expires: 1/2/2019  2. Mr. Vernon McKinnon (Member) 239 Northside Drive Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)995-1284 Email: vomckimnonjexanoocon Date (Re)Elected: 1/2/2017 Expires:1 1/2/2019  Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees appointed by City Council (2)  3. Mr.John Massey (Member) 918 Home Avenue Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)895-9088 Email: ohn@gorckingham.com Appointed: 1/10/2017 Expires: 1/10/2018  4. Mr. Mart Page (Member) P.O. Box: 120 Rockingham, NC 28380 Phone: (910)417-0141 Email: martinpase7eamal.com Re)Appointed: 1/10/2017 Expires: 1/10/2019  Firefighter's Relief Fund' Trustees appointed by the Insurance Commissioner (1)  5. - Mrs. Kim Williams (Treasurer) 142 McNeill Road Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)417-5494 Email: Amegorocngham.com Appointed: 10/5/2007  -10-    2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES LOCAL FIREFIGHTER'S RELIEF FUND BOARD  Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees appointed by Fire Department (2)  1. Mr. Ben Monroe (Member) 199 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. Ellerbe, NC 28338 Phone: (910)206-1094 Email: monroes28379@yahoo.com Date (Re)Elected: 1/6/2016 Expires: 1/6/2018  2. Mr. Vernon McKinnon (Member) 239 Northside Drive Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)995-1284 Email: vomcannon3planoocon Date (Re)Elected: 1/5/2015 Expires: 1/5/2017  Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees appointed by City Councii (2)  3. Mr. Jim Chavis (Chair) 452 Graham Bridge Rd. Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)895-4481 Email: chavs9Baroinar.con (Re)Appointed: 1/5/2015 Expires:1 1/5/2017  4. Mr. Mart Page (Member) P.O. Box 120 Rockingham, NC 28380 Phone: (910)417-0141 Email: martinase/egmalcon (Re)Appointed: 1/5/2015 Expires:1/5/2017  Firefighter's Relief Fund Trustees appointed by the Insurance Commissioner (1)  5. Mrs. Kim Williams (Treasurer) 142 McNeill Road Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)417-5494 Email: meporocangham.com Appointed: 10/5/2007  -11-    ROCKINGHAM HNMIEAET A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  RESOLUTION  Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  WHEREAS, the United States Congress, the North Carolina General  Assembly and the Richmond County Commissioners have proclaimed January 16, 2017 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 His Dream..Walk!  peace; and  w  Talk! Act! I 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 resolve that Monday, January 16, 2017 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 10th day of January, 2017.  Signed:  M. Steven Morris, Mayor  ATTEST:  Gwendolyn F. Swinney City Clerk  -12-  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 - Phone : 9088 Fax (910).997.6617 www.goroetingham.con    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION  -13-    ROCKINGHAM EESSETNSCANET HECSREEE A CITYLOOKINO FORWARD  To: From: Date: Subject:  Monty Crump, City Manager Dave Davis, Recreation Director January 4, 2017 Activity Report  The following are activities involving our department this month.  Youth Basketball - This program will tip off the 2017 season on Friday, January 13th.We have thirty-one teams in six respective divisions and involves slightly more than two hundred participants ranging in age from seven to sixteen. If everything goes accordingly we should Youth5pringsoccer- Registration for this popular sport will begin on Monday, January 23d 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  complete this season the early park of March. and conclude. Monday, February 20th.  fields. It's cold outside but spring will be here before we know it.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone -14- 9088 Fax 910,9976617-www.gorectingham.com    FIRECHIEF HAROLDI ISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTYI PLAYER  ASST.CHIEF DAVIDI MULLIS CAPTAIN  ( FIRS  December-16  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of December 2016.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Service Call: Power line down: 2 Cooking fire: Electrical:  51 2 26 0 1 2  Inl Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Vehicle fire: : Assist Ems: Co detector: Smoke/odor removal:  51 49 8 0 1 0 2  Out of Town: Structure: Good Intent: Trash/outside fire: 2 Gas Leak/Spill: Assist Police: Mutual aid:  51 2 4 1 0 0  Hours Spent on Calls: 17 hours 39 minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Saved:  $71,000.00 $41,000.00 $30,000.00  During the month of December full time members oft the fire department averaged 22 training hours  per person; part-paid members averaged 7 hours per person fort the month.  Public Life & Safety: -Installed 2 car: seats  -CPR class held for Community Home Health Agency  -Station tour with 851 kids and 8 adults from East Rockingham Elementary School  Respectfully Submitted, Hhelo Fire Chief Harold Isler  -15-  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINUHAM, NC 28379 I 910-997-4002    ROCKINGHAM GITY LRDPIE FORWARD W.D. Kelly, Chiefofl Police To: Monty Crump From: W. D. Kelly Chief of Police Date: January 4, 2017 Ref: December Activity Report  Rockingham Police Department  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: Animal Control Calls: Alarm Calls Escorts: Unlock Vehicles: Charges Generating Arrest: Felonies: Misdemeanors: Drug Violations: Juvenile: Warrants Served: Citations:  1707 47 155 82 141  30 94 17 7 105 144  Accidents eported/Investyated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged Items of Interest:  92 4 49 140  It was a quiet and peaceful Holiday season, full of blessings. We are looking forward  to a safe and peaceful 2017.  311E. Franklin Street, Rockingham, N.C. 28379. Phone - 16- -2468 Fax (910) 895-0899 gorocanghampicom