ROCKINGHAM A N CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 12, 2024 6:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor John P. Hutchinson.  2. Invocation.  3. Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  4. Consent Agenda:  A.  Disposition of Minutes of the October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting.  B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-9)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of October 31, 2024 1.) Refunds per County Assessor's Office. 2.) Discovery bills added to Tax Scroll. 3.) Releases per County Assessor's Office.  Action Items:  5. Administration of Oath of Office to Councilwoman Debbie Wrenn.  6.  Business by Planning Board. A. Set Public Hearings. (None) 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 wwmgerectingham.com    City Council Agenda November 12, 2024 Page 2  7. Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Audit by Ken Anderson, CPA of Anderson, Smith & Wike, PLLC. (Enclosed separately)  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. B. Issue of Proclamation proclaiming November as "Hospice & Palliative  (See Page 10)  Care Month". (See Page 11)  13. Adjournment.  SETL DANIRSG    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS    2  a  6    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014  AMOUNT 3,189,187.92 66,397.40 25,916.85 13,437.16 7,745.94 5,435.24 4,747.67 4,234.96 4,011.03 4,401.55 4,781.81  Oct-24  3,189,187.92 141,109.61 3,330,297.53  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years        3 0  00 8  3  8 o  8 0 0    00 o 00 o o  0 0  3 % 8 S  a  C  B  A  3  0  2  3 4    0 0    John P. Hutchinson Mayor  ROCKINGHAM ACITY 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 "AIl 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 9, 2024 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 9, 2024 in the Veteran's  Memorial Park beginning at 11:00 a.m.. This the 1st day of November, 2024.  Signed:  Mayor  aa  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 "wmgerectingham.con    John P. Hutchinson Mayor  ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD National Care at Home Month - November 2024  Immediate Release: November 1, 2024  PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, for more than half ac century. care atl home has supported millions of patients nationwide, allowing them tor recover from acute illness or injury, navigate activities int their daily lives, or spend their final months at home, WHEREAS, home care offers ay person-centered approach tot treatment, including expertr medical care, quality WHEREAS, beyond providing physical treatment, home care improves the quality of lifet for patients by allowing them tor remain where they'd most liket to reside and int the case of hospice, attends to patients' emotional, spiritual, and WHEREAS, in addition tol helping patients, home care provides support, respite, and in some cases, counseling WHEREAS, in ani increasingly fragmented and difficul-to-navigate medical system, home care is one of the areas of healthcare that demonstrates how care can - and should - work at its best fori its patients, offering at full continuum of WHEREAS, millions of Americans recovering from acute illness or injury or living with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones receive care from home care, hospice, and paliative care providers in communities throughout WHEREAS, home care organizations are advocates and educators about advance care planning that helps individuals make decisions about the care they want and empowers them tol bet the architects of their care plan; WHEREAS, the central philosophy of home care care puts patients first, ensuring a coordinated and person-centered approach to care, protecting patient choice and access toi individualized services based on aj patient's unique care WHEREAS, care at homei is a valuable resources that should be available for all Americans and their loved ones. NOW,THEREFORE, bei itr resolved thatl 1, John P. Hutchinson, Mayor by virtue of the authority vested ini mel by City ofF Rockingham, Rockingham, NC, do hereby proclaim November 2024 as National Care at Home Month and encourage citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of home, hospice, and palliative care, discuss their healthcare wishes with their families, and observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.  surrounded by loved ones;  symptom control, and comprehensive pain management as at foundation of care;  family needs;  services, to patients' families and loved ones;  services;  the United States each year;  needs and wishes.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my! hand this 1st day of November,  2024 and caused this seal tol be affixed.  Signed:  daluz JohnP. Hutchinson, Mayor  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 - Fax (910) 9976617-www.gorockingham.com    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION    POLICE NORIIAHOINA  George C. Gillenwater  Chiefof Police  To: Monty Crump From: G.C. Gillenwater Chief of Police Date: November 4, 2024 Ref: October Activity Report  On behalf of the Rockingham Police Department, Ia 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:  1313 309 40 71 03 09 69 58 04 07 141  Accidents eported/Investyated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged  311 East Franklin Street, Rockingham NC: 28379  910-895-2468  wngoncainghamplcom    KINGITAM  FIRECHIEE HAROLDISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTYPLAYEK  ( a FIRE DEM  October-24  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of October, 2024.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Smoke/Odor: Illegal burn: Service call: Electrical:  57 4 20 1 0 3 2  In Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Vehicle fire: Col Detector: Assit EMS Power Line Down: 0  57 53 19 2 1 0  Outo of Town: 0 Structure: Good Intent: 4 Outside fire: 1 Assit Police: 0 Cooking fire: 2 Gas Leak: 0  2  Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Save:  $741,000.00 $73,800.00 $667,200.00  Structure fire with damage to exposure*  During the month of Ocotber full time members oft the fire department averaged 47 training hours per person; part-paid members averaged 11 hours per person for the month.  Respectfully Submitted, Nu LKu Fire Chief Harold Isler  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINGHAM. NC 283719 - 910-997-4002    ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  To: From: Date: Subject:  Monty Crump, City Manager  Dave Davis, Parks and Recreation Director  November 6, 2024 Activity Report  The following are activities that are or will be involving our department this month. Flag Football - Our third season of Flag Football "Kicked Off" on Wednesday, October 30th with The leagues are playing games at Civitan Park and the Browder Park facilities. Weather permitting we should conclude regular season and tournament play around  105 participants in three different age groups.  December 5th.  Girls' Volleyball - This program began its eleventh season Monday, November 4th with one hundred and fifty young ladies participating in three different age groups. This program continues to grow as that number represents an approximate 5% increase from last year's Youth Basketball - Registration for this program began Wednesday, November 13th. Election Day - Browder Park will once again be a polling precinct on Tuesday, November 5th. Browder Park Renovations - Work is proceeding accordingly on both the concession stand and swimming pool. At the current pace completion should be around the first part of December.  enrollment. All games are played at Browder Park.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 - Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax 910,9976617-www.gorctingham.com