ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 9, 2018 7:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor Steve Morris.  2. Invocation by Reverend Mitchell Roller, Pastor of Sweet Haven Church.  3. Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  4. Consent Agenda:  A.  Disposition of Minutes of the December 12, 2017 Regular Meeting  and Closed Session.  B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-8)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of December 31, 2017. 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.  5. Business by Planning Board. A. Set Public Hearing. (none) B. Hold Public Hearing. (none)  C. Minutes from Various Boards (none)  6.  Presentation by Mr. David Richardson, Executive Director, Lumber River  Council of Governments, NC Tomorrow Plan.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (9iu1 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 7-mmgdighmsen    ROCKINGHAM FOH A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  City Council Agenda January 9, 2018 Page 2 7.  Consideration of appointments to Rockingham Firemen's Relief Fund  Board. (See Pages 9-11) 8. Business by' Visitors. 9. Business by City Clerk. 10. Business by City Manager. 11. Business by City Attorney.  12. Items of discussion by City Council Members.  A. Adopt Resolution Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (See Page 12)  13. Business by Mayor. 14. Adjournment.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 - Phone (9.uy 2 895 9088 Fax (910) 9976617-www.gorockingham.com    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  3    0 5 0  2  6  0  4    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007  AMOUNT 700,263,50 28,063.66 18,436.62 15,699.56 15,747.16 12,152.48 11,010.56 9,318.75 8,209.70 7,252.07 4,389.32  Dec-17  700,263.50 130,279.88 830,543.38  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years  5    0 0  88 - 8  8 0 8 o 8  6    8  3 8 0  0  8 0  7    #  3  t  - 3 45 E  N a    ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  NO  TO: Monty Crump  FROM: Rockingham Firemen's Relief Fund Board Kim Williams, Secretary/Treasurer  DATE: December 20, 2017  RE: City Council appointment to Relief Fund Board  City Council shall appoint, in. January, one representative to above board, to hold office fori two years.  Members appointed shall be residents oft the fire district.  Recommended for two year reappointment:  Mr.John Massey 918 Home Avenue Rockingham, NC 28379 910-895-9088 omeporocangnam.com Appointment: January 10, 2017 (ReAppointment: January 9, 2018  Expires: January 10, 2018 Expires: January 9, 2020  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (9.vi 9 895 9088 Fax (910)997 6617 w.geloctinghem.con    2017 BOARD OF1 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: onpezspPahoacon 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: omcimnon3eyaho.com Date Re)Elected:1/2/2017 Expires: - 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: ohneporocangham.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: marimpase/egmal.con 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: meporocanglam.com Appointed: 10/5/2007  10    2018 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: monce39eahoocon Date (Re)Elected: 12/017Bp.es:122019  2. Mr. Vernon McKinnon (Member) 239 Northside Drive Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone: (910)995-1284 Email: omceamnonj@yahoo.com Date etected:1/22017 Expires: 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: Ohneporockngham.com Re)Appointed: 1/9/2018 Expires: 1/9/2020  4. Mr. Mart Page (Member) P.O. Box 120 Rockingham, NC 28380 Phone: (910)417-0141 Email: marimpare/egmal.con 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: megorockngham.com Appointed: 10/5/2007  11    M. Steven Morris Mayor  ROCKINGHAM 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 15, 2018 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 m Never Lose Hope:  peace; and  Unity Wins! " 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 15, 2018 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 9th day of January, 2018.  Signed:  M. Steven Morris, Mayor  ATTEST:  Sabrina Y. McDonald, CMC  City Clerk  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone 12 (71u) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 7--mgmediynen    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION  13    ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING  To: From: Date: Subject:  Monty Crump, City Manager Dave Davis, Recreation Director January 3, 2018 Activity Report  The following are activities involving our department this month.  Youth Basketball - This program will tip off the 2018 season on Friday, January 12th. We have eighteen 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 (spring) Soccer- - Registration for this popular sport will begin on Monday, January 29th 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 26th.  fields. It's cold outside but spring will be here before we know it.  14  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (y1u) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 wwwgoroctingham.com    - ROGKINGIAM  FIRECHIEF HAROLDISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTYPLAYER  4 a FIRE DEPT.  December-17  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of December 2017.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Service Call: Power line down: 0 Cooking fire: Electrical:  42 5 14 1 0 2  In Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Special fire: Rescue: Gas leak/spill: Smoke/odor removal:  41 37 6 2 1 1 2  Out ofTown: Structure fire: Good Intent: Trash/outside fire: 1 Unauthorized burn: 2 Vehicle fire: Co Detector:  1 4 5 0 1  Hours Spent on Calls: 23 hours 16 minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Saved:  $30,153,300.00 $807,700.00 $29,345,600.00  During the month of December full time members of the fire department averaged 20 training hours  per person; part-paid members averaged 4 hours per person for the month.  Public Life & Safety: -Installed 2 car seats  -2 station tours with 12 adults and 85 kids from LJ Bell school -Held al live burn training at the old Harrington Restaurant building -Sparky visited the 3rd graders atl LJ Bell school for good behavior  Respectfully Submitted, Mlln Harold Isler Fire Chief  15  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379 - 910-997-4002    ROCKINGHAM A cmY LOOKING FORWARD W.D. Kelly, ChiefofPolice To: Monty Crump From: W. D. Kelly Chief of Police Date: January 2, 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:  1318 43 106 97 144 29 62 7 4 89 114 69 3 43 412  Accidents eported/Investigated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged Items of Interest:  The Rockingham Police Department wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year. The Holiday Season is a time to reflect and plan for the new year to come. Let's make 2018 a great year, filled with health, happiness and safety for all.  208  15* 3  311E. Franklin Street, Rockingham, N.C. 283791 Phone 16 895-2468. Fax (910) 895-0899 ngorecknghompl.com