ROCKINGHAM A E CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 12, 2019 6:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor Steve Morris.  2. Invocation by Reverend Mark Shular, Pastor of Highland Acres Church  of God.  3. Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  4. Consent Agenda:  A.  Disposition of Minutes of the October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting  B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-8)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of October 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:  5. Business by Planning Board.  A. Set Public Hearings. (None) B. Hold Public Hearings: (None) C. Minutes from Various Boards. (None)  1  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910)895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 ""wmgerectingham.cem    City Council Agenda November 12, 2019 Page 2  6. Presentation of Richmond County Partnership for Children/SmartStart 7. Downtown landscaping improvements update by John Massey.  by Katrina Chance, Executive Director.  8. Business by City Clerk. 9. Business by City Manager. 10. Business by City Attorney. 12. Business by Mayor  11. Items of discussion by City Council Members.  A. Issue Proclamation proclaiming November as "Hospice &  Palliative Care Month". (See Page 9)  B. Recognition of Proclamation issued in Observance of Veteran's  Day. (See Page 10)  13. Adjournment.  2    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  3    5 9  2  %    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009  AMOUNT 2,034,251.35 13,509.22 10,895.83 8,374.25 8,107.19 8,026.78 9,298.69 6,929.78 6,567.04 5,859.97 5,215.98  Oct-19  2,034,251.35 82,784.73 2,117,036.08  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years  5    0    o 8 8  8  8  8 8 e    o  19 8 00  - 8 08  3 6o A  8    ROCKINGHAM  CY'LOOKING FORWAROZ  Oiy Richmond  2 County  MyHospice AF Program that Works. ABenefit that Matters.  Hospice, Inc.  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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that 1, M. Steven Morris; Mayor by virtue of the authority vested in me by City of Rockingham, NC, do hereby proclaim November 2019 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and encourage citizens to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life, discuss their end of life wishes with their families, and observe this month with appropriate activities IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 1st day of November, 2019 and caused this  foundation of care;  palliative care;  and programs. seal to be affixed.  Signed:  M. Steven Morris- Mayor  9  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 '--mgalinghm.en    ROCKINGHAM A IO 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 "All gave some, some gave all" brings to our hearts the importance of never NOW, THEREFORE, I, M. Steven Morris, Mayor and Members of Rockingham City Council do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 9, 2019 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, 2019 in the Veteran's Memorial Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. with James D. Moore, American Legion State Commander as the guest speaker; and, followed by a parade in Downtown Rockingham beginning at 3:00  p.m.  This the 1st day of November, 2019.  Signed:  M. Steven Morris Mayor  10  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 - Fax (910)997 6617 wwmgorectingham.com    DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE I KIDS I NATURE discoyeryplace.org October 28, 2019 Mr. Monty Crump City Manager City of Rockingham 514 Rockingham Road Rockingham, NC 28379 Dear Monty,  Thank you and the City of Rockingham for your continued and generous investment of Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. We were grateful to receive the city's contribution of $50,000 on October 11, 2019 to help us provide hands-on, minds-in STEM education to children At Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, children get to experience the "a-ha's" and "eureukas" that often provide the first spark and inspiration to lead them to pursue a lifelong interest in science, technology, and nature. Research tells us that during the first five years of life, a child's brain is most flexible, and what they learn in those first years can change the course of their lives. Your support is paving the way for children in Richmond County to become healthier, more resilient, and more productive adults. Thank you for your tremendous partnership in this Ify you have any questions regarding your contribution, please contact Katherine Alexander, Manager of Foundation Relations at aeamer@osoeppacaog or (704) 372-6261 ext. 356. Again, thank you for joining us in this important work and for your commitment toi inspiring  int the Sandhills region.  effort.  curious minds to discover the wonders of science, technology, and nature.  Sincerely, Cahauie Catherine Wilson Horne President & CEO  11  Our Mission I We inspire curious thinkers to discover the wonders of science, technology and nature.    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for.  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION  12    ROCKINGHAM cmmy LOOKING FORWARD W.D. Kelly, Chiefof Police  Rockingham Police Department  To: Monty Crump From: W. D. Kelly Chief of Police Date: November 1, 2019 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 - INCLUDES (Animal Control Calls, Escorts, Alarms, Unlocks and Battery Boosts) Charges Generating Arrest: Felonies: Misdemeanors: Drug Violations: Juvenile: Warrants Served: Citations:  1654 338  57 50 .9 5 127 71 57 5 44 220  Accidents eported/Investyated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged Items of Interest  Due to the weather, we had to cancel Trunk or Treat, but the downtown merchants were very busy giving We want to wish everyone a warm and loving Thanksgiving filled with great family, friends and food.  Trick or Treaters lots and lots of candy. Everyone had a great evening.  HAPPY Mamkgrg  311E. Franklin Street, Rockingham, N.C. 28379. Phone (910,89.138Fax (910)8 895-0899 ngorchngphompicom    ROGRINGAM  FIRE CHIEF HAROLD: ISLER ADMIN.ASST. KRISTY PLAYER  L FIRE DEPT. October-19  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken byt the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of October2019.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Service Call: Power line down: 1 Smoke scare: Electrical:  41 1 12 1 0 0  In Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Assist Police: Assist Ems: Water rescue: Cooking:  41 40 Z 0 1 0 1  Out of Town: Structure fire: Good Intent: Trash/outside fire: 5 Unauthorized burn: 1 Vehicle fire: Gas Leak:  0 1 8 1 2  Hours Spent on Calls: 13 hours 35 minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Saved:  $62,000.00 $17,000.00 $45,000.00  During the month of October members oft the fire department averaged 37 training hours per person; part-paid members averaged 8 hours per person for the month. -Sparky participated in the fire prevention program at Roberdel Preschool -Held our annual Fire Prevention Day at the Tradtor Supply -Sparky participated at LJ Bell Fall Festival -Sparky participated at Washington Street School Fall Festival -Fire Trucks attended the trunk or treat at Sandhills Children Center -Passed at candy on Halloween night at the fire station  Public Life & Safety: -Installed 4 car seats  Respectfully Submitted, Ndm Harold Isler Fire Chief  14  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKINGmAM, NC. 28379 - 910-997-4002    ROCKINGHAM A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  To: From: Date:  Monty Crump, City Manager  Dave Davis, Parks and Recreation Director  November4 4, 2019  Subject: Activity Report  The following is an update ofi recent and current recreation activities.  Youth Soccer Thanks to the exceptional weather we experienced during September and October we were able to bring this season to a successful conclusion on Tuesday, October 29th. Election Day - Once again Browder Park will be a polling precinct on Tuesday, November 5th. Youth Volleyball - We have 110 young ladies registered toj participate as this program begins it's seventh season. This represents a 35% increase in enrollment from last year. Try-outs and draft are Monday, November 4th with Regular Season play beginning on Thursday, November 14th. Youth Basketball - Registration for this program is currently underway and will conclude on  Monday, December 2md.  Halloween Trunk-or-Treat - Unfortunately, this annual event had to be cancelled due to the impending  inclement weather that had been forecast for our area.  15  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone (910) 895 9088 Fax (910) 997 6617 www.goroctingham.com