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(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - The Fayetteville City Council met June 26 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city in order to move Fayetteville forward.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m., followed by the invocation offered by Rabbi Dov Goldberg with Beth Israel Congregation, then the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Mayor Mitch Colvin.

There were several ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS made by the Mayor  and Council. With a goal of making Fayetteville the best place to work, live and recreate, the Mayor and City Council enjoy taking time to recognize the community in various ways.

Mayor Mitch Colvin presented the Key to the City to Mr. Joshua Williams for his support of the youth and exceptional leadership on and off the football field which led to his team the Kansas City Chiefs winning the 2023 Super Bowl.

Mr. Jerry Clipp, Human Resources Director, introduced the ICON Program Interns and Mayor Mitch Colvin presented certificates of excellence to the 14 high school students who are participating in the ICON Internship program for six weeks with the City of Fayetteville.

Mayor Mitch Colvin presented a proclamation to Mr. Nicko Poulos, owner of Superior Bakery, in honor of being named the 13th best doughnut shop in the nation.

Council Member Shakeyla Ingram acknowledged Mr. Christopher Cauley, Economic and Community Development Director, and Mr. Deontae Watson, Deputy Airport Director, for being recognized as a member of the class of 2023 “40 Under 40” of Fayetteville.

During the City Manager Report, Mr. Doug Hewett stated there has been an additional line modified in the Capital Project Ordinance to identify additional funding from FAMPO for the Glenville Lake project.

A motion was made to approve the agenda by Council Member Shakeyla Ingram and seconded by Council Member Derrick Thompson, the motion was approved unanimously.

The City Council acted on 19 CONSENT AGENDA items during this meeting. The Consent Agenda is a group of items that are considered routine whereby all items are passed with a single motion and vote. Members of City Council can remove items from the Consent Agenda for further discussion prior to voting. A motion was made by Council Member Shakeyla Ingram, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnny Dawkins, to approve the consent agenda. It was approved unanimously. 

• Approval of Meeting Minutes:
  • June 7, 2023 – Special Budget
  • June 12, 2023 – Discussion of Agenda Items
  • June 12, 2023 – Regular
  • June 14, 2023 – Special Budget

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• P23-15. Rezoning from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Limited Commercial (LC) on 4.5 acres ±, located at 8205 Stoney Point Road (REID# 9485651707000) and 0 Rockfish Road (REID# 9485557246000) and being the properties of Dennis E. Canady, Joh D. Gillis, James Wright Gillis, and Robert Lewis Gillis, being represented by Thomas Neville of Yarborough, Winters & Neville, PA. Read more about this item here.
• P23-16. Rezoning from Agricultural Residential (AR) to Community Commercial (CC) of 3.43 acres ±, located at REID# 9485763126000 and being the property of John D. Gillis, represented by Mark Candler of Candler Development Group LLC. Read more about this item here.
• SUP23-05. Order of Approval – Findings of Fact: Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the construction of 42 townhomes (single family attached units) on property zoned Single-Family 6 Residential (SF-6) located on Old Bunce Road (REID# 9497843830000) and being the property of King Model Homes Construction Co. Inc., Project owner Ben Stout, Stout Land Development, LLC., applicant Scott Brown, 4D Site Solutions, Inc. Read more about this item here.        
• Fayetteville Forward Infrastructure Bonds – Proposed Bike Plan Project Locations. Read more about this item here.
• Adoption of CPOA 2023-27 and CPOA 2023-28 for Mary Beth Finch Park Signage. Read more about this item here.                 
• Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinances 2024-1, 2024-2, and 2024-3 for the funding of the CDBG, HOME, and HOPA FY2023-2024 Programs per the Economic & Community Development Department’s Annual Action Plan. Read more about this item here.
• Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment 2023-29 for Historic Buildings and Site Renovations – Renovations to the Wall of Honor. Read more about this item here.
• Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract for the Public-Safety Operational and Technical Management of a New Emergency 911 Dispatch Facility. Read more about this item here.
• Resolution Authorizing a Quitclaim Deed of the City’s Title to the County in Order to Expedite the Sale of Land located at 736 Topeka Street. Read more about this item here.
• Approve Proposal Bid and Lease from DK Enterprise Inc. to Lease Parking Spaces in the Franklin Street Parking Deck and Downtown Area. Read more about this item here.
• Resolution Authorizing the Setting of a Public Hearing to Consider Closing Calhoun Street. Read more about this item here.
• Sole Source Recommendation – Purchase of 230kV, 3000 Amp Outdoor Breaker. Read more about this item here.
• Sole Source Recommendation – Purchasing of 27kV Class Outdoor Distribution 1200-AMP Vacuum Interrupting Circuit Breakers. Read more about this item here.
• Resolution of Support for Sustainability and Energy Initiatives. Read more about this item here.
• Funding Support for the Cape Fear Regional Theatre at Fayetteville, Inc. Read more about this item here.
• Bid Recommendation – Resurface Various Streets 2023 – Phase II. Read more about this item here.
• Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2023-16 for the General Fund, Central Business Tax District Fund, Emergency Telephone System Fund, and Fleet Maintenance Internal Service Fund. Read more about this item here.
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Fee Schedule, FY 2023-2023 Budget Ordinance Addendum- section 15, Capital Project Ordinance 2024-1, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment 2024-1, and Special Revenue Fund Ordinance Amendment 2024-1. Read more about this item here.

The City Council held a single PUBLIC HEARING during this meeting. This is a critical portion of the Regular Council meeting since for certain issues, the Fayetteville City Council may sit as a quasi-judicial body that has powers resembling those of a court of law or judge. The Council will hold hearings, investigate facts, weigh evidence and draw conclusions which serve as a basis for its decisions. All persons wishing to appear before the Council should be prepared to give sworn testimony on relevant facts.

• Council conducted a public hearing on the Phase 5 Annexation Areas 28 and 33 North. This is located in the vicinity of Cliffdale West and Raeford Road Estates. There were no speakers in favor of this item and one speaker in opposition. Read more about this item here.

During the Other Items of Business portion of the meeting, Council heard the Tabled Evidentiary Hearingfor a decision on a Special Use Permit to allow a duplex in the Single-Family Residential 15 zoning district on property located at 105 Arbor View Court. Discussion ensued. Council Member Shakeyla Ingram made a motion to approve the application, seconded by Council Member Courtney Banks-McLaughin. The motion passed 6 to 3.

Mayor Colvin, and Council Members Ingram, Thompson, Hondros, Banks-McLaughlin, McNair voted in favor. Council Members Jensen, Benavente, Haire voted in opposition. Mayor Pro Tem Dawkins was recused.

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The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

The next City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in City Hall. The August Work Session will be held on Monday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Lafayette Conference Room. Meetings also air live on Spectrum Channel 7, at FayTV.net and on the FayTV app available on your streaming device. Meeting agendas, supporting documentation and minutes are publicly available here. For more information about the Fayetteville City Council, please visit fayettevillenc.gov/citycouncil.

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