ROCKINGHAM WRCH A CITY LOOKING FORWARD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 10, 2015 7:30 p.m.  1. Opening of meeting by Mayor Steve Morris.  2. 3. 4.  Invocation by Reverend Donnie Bennett, Pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist  Church (Rockingham).  Amendments and Changes to Agenda.  Consent Agenda:  A.  Disposition of Minutes of the October 13, 2015 Regular Meeting  and October 13, 2015 Closed Session. B. Tax Collector's Report. (See Pages 4-8)  Informational Items: 1.) Monthly Collection Report  2.) Uncollected Taxes as of October 31, 2015. 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 (included separately)  6. 7. 8.  Presentation to Giris' Softball Championship Team. (Tentative)  Business by' Visitors. Business by City Clerk.  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone  5 9088 Fax (910)997 6617-www.gorockingham.com    City Council Agenda November 10, 2015 Page 2  9. Business by City Manager. 10. Business by City Attorney. 12. Business by Mayor.  11. Items of discussion by City Council Members.  A. Issue Veteran's Day Proclamation (See Page 9) B. Issue Proclamation reference November designated as "Hospice Palliative Care Month". (See Page 10)  13. Closed Session reference GS 143-318.11 (a) 5 real estate.  14. Adjournment.  - 2-    Rockingham, NC  City Council Agenda  SUPPORT DOCUMENTS  3-    N  8  2  -4-    UNCOLLECTED TAXES  YEAR 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004  AMOUNT 1,910,372.21 39,914.16 28,249.96 20,332.12 17,609.73 12,583.19 10,502.22 8,925.59 5,380.41 4,297.91 3,975.21 3,004.32  October 2015  1,910,372.21 154,774.82 2,065,147.03  Total Current Year Total Past Years Total All Years      6 E 3  8 8 D 3 N NI  a 5 E 3 0 3  5 a 00 0 0 0 4  9 8 C  5 D D 4 5 E 8 6 8 8 8 a a 8  5  3  0 3 a a à a a a a 8 a a 8    0  8 0 2 1 3  U    )  0  0  -  8    ROCKINCHAM ACITY: HENECBENN LOOKING FORWARD MERINAS 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 Wednesday, November 11, 2015 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, one of which will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Veteran's Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. with North Carolina AmVets Commander Danny Crotts being the  guest speaker.  This the 2nd day of November, 2015.  Mis  M.S Steven Morris Mayor   SEAL)  Attest: Butp  unaug  1,  Gwendolyn F. Swinney, CMC, City Clerk ORTH  -9-  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phone : -75 9088 Fax (910)997 6617 ww.goroctingham.com    ROCKINGHAM EEEEEEESK ACITY LOOKING FORWARD SCAEAN Proclamation November 2015  "Hospice Palliative Care Month"  WHEREAS, the month of November is celebrated as "National Hospice Palliative Care Month" WHEREAS, there are more than 5,000 hospice organizations across the United States who emphasize the importance of quality end-of-life care for all Americans realizing that hospice and palliative care empowers people to live as fully as possible, surrounded and supported by family and loved ones;  with this year's theme being "Hospice Helps Everyone":. and  and  WHEREAS, each year an estimated 1.6 million Americans living with life-limiting illness, and their families, receive care from hospice programs as well as more than 400,000 trained volunteers contribute  20 million hours of service annually; and  WHEREAS, throughout 2015 Richmond County Hospice has celebrated its 30th Anniversary (1985-2015) in memory of more than 6,000 patients that this organization has had the honor of serving;  and  WHEREAS, the original vision of the founders of Richmond County Hospice was for it to be a not-for-profit, independent, charity organization and the vision remains even today as it continues to provide care to all its patients facing end-of-life issues, regardless of their ability to pay; and  WHEREAS, Richmond County Hospice has continued to grow with an arm in Anson County, Anson Community Hospice, the only general inpatient unit in Richmond County, Hospice Haven, and also  serves patients in Montgomery, Scotland and Moore Counties; and  WHEREAS, as Richmond County Hospice continues to grow and make a bigger impact in our county and beyond, the organization will continue to focus on the individual, not the illness and honoring  life's final journey, leaving al legacy of compassionate care; and  WHEREAS, our local Hospice Family helps everyone: the terminally ill, the bereaved, the whole community as they serve our friends and neighbors during the most painful and difficult time of their  lives.  NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Steve Morris and Members of the Rockingham City Council do hereby proclaim November, 2015 as "Hospice Palliative Care Month" in honor of  hospice caregivers, volunteers and staff.  This the 10th day of November, 2015.  Signed:  M. Steven Morris, Mayor  -10-  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Phonu : .5 9088 . Fax (910) 997 6617 wwgoroctingham.con    DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY REPORTS  for  COUNCIL'S INFORMATION  -11-    FIRE CHIEF HAROLDI ISLER ADMIN.. ASST. KRISTYPLAYER  ASST.CHIEF DAVIDI MULLIS CAPTAIN  October-15  We are pleased to submit the monthly fire report on the activities undertaken by the Rockingham  Fire Department during the month of October 2015.  Total Alarms: Turn In Alarms: Wrecks: Smoke Scare: Power line down: 1 Cooking fire: Electrical:  58 1 23 0 2 2  In Town: Silent Alarms: Alarm Malf: Vehicle fire: Service Call: Co detector: Assist EMS:  58 57 14 0 0 0 1  Out of Town: Structure: Good Intent: Trash/outside fire: 3 Gas Leak/Spill: Assist Police: Search/Rescue:  0 1 9 1 0 1  Hours Spent on Calls: 16 hours 27 minutes Total Property Exposed to Fire: Total Property Damaged by Fire: Total Property Saved:  $170,000.00 $10,000.00 $160,000.00  During the month of October full time members of the fire department averaged 391 training hours  per person; part-paid members averaged 9 hours per person for the month.  Public Life & Safety: -Installed 6 car seats -5 station tour with 85 kids 12 adult  Inspections done on all schools in the Rockingham Fire Department's district  "Fire prevetnion poster contest winners from LJI Bell, West Rockingham, Washington Sreet school  came to the fire station and was treated to a pizza party Sparky visited Sandhills Children's Center for trunk or treat -Participated in the trunk or treat at Browder Park Sparky participated in the homecoming parade -Sparky visited Roberdel Preschool for fire prevention -Mt. Olive preschool visited the fire station fort fire prevention -Sparky visited the library and Discovery Place  Respectfully Submitted, buers Fire Chief Harold Isler  -12-  231 S. LAWRENCE ST. ROCKIvaAm, NC 28379 I 910-997-4002    747  ROCKINGHAM *XXXX A CITY LOOKING FORWARD  To: From: Date: Subject:  Monty Crump, City Manager  Dave Davis, Parks and Recreation Director  November 3, 2015 Activity Report  Thei following is an update ofr recent and current recreation activities.  Youth Soccer -Regular season and tournaments were completed Saturday, October 31st. Youth Basketball- - Registration began Thursday, October 22th and concludes Wednesday,  December2 2nd.  Halloween Trunk-or-Treat: = This was our tenth and most successful Trunk-or- Treat to date. We had a total oft twenty-four trunks and approximately three thousand children and adults Administrative Assistant Pam Cowick, City Events Coordinator Kim Williams, and Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rohleder are the driving force behind this event and their efforts Election Day - Once again Browder Park will be a polling precinct on Tuesday, November 3rd. Youth Volleyball - We have 85 young ladies registered to participate in this third year program. Pre-season clinics have been completed and practices are under way. Regular season play begins on Monday, November 9th and should conclude around Tuesday, December 1st.  participated in this event.  continue to reflect favorably upon our department.  -13-  514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379 Pho..- : 75 9088 Fax (910).997.6617 .gorocaingmam.con    ROCKINGHAM ACITY LOOKING IMGCES FORWARD  Rockingham Police Department  W.D. Kelly, ChiefofPolice To: Monty Crump Fromz W. D. Kelly Chief of Police Date: November 3, 2015 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: Animal Control Calls: Alarm Calls Escorts: Unlock Vehicles: Charges Generating Arrest: Felonies: Misdemeanors: Drug Violations: Juvenile: Warrants Served: Citations:  1167 44 125 88 119  25 86 8 0 96 203  Accidents eported/investyated: Property Damage only: Personal Injury: Officer Hours Spent in Court: Officer Training Hours Logged Items of Interest:  63 6 50 300  Our annual Trunk-or-Treat was a fun evening for all; no tricks, just plenty of treats for everyone. There were a lot of wonderful costumes and some  great children.  311 E.. Franklin Street, Rockingham, N.C. 28379 Phon -14- 5-2468 Fax (910) 895-0899 wgorocknghompicom