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January 30, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

Council Chambers - Room 110

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Agenda — 28 items

  1. 1 7:00-7:05
  2. A. POETRY READING, RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  3. 3 Black History Month
  4. 4 7:05-7:10
  5. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
  6. 6 7:10-7:25
  7. C. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 8 7:25-7:40
  9. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  10. 1. Request to Issue a Street Closing Permit for sladesign Fashion Show 2024 PURPOSE: This agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider adopting a resolution to issue a Street Closing Permit Application submitted by Marcela Slade for the temporary closing and usage of East Weaver Street from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024, to host the sladesign Fashion Show 2024.
  11. 2. Appointments to the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA) and selecting a Chairperson PURPOSE: This item is for the Town Council to consider appointments to the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA), and to select a chairperson. 24-008
  12. 3. Appointment to the Racial Equity Commission PURPOSE: This item is to make an appointment to the Racial Equity Commission. 24-009
  13. 4. A Resolution Setting the Filing Fee and Filing Period for the November Special Election PURPOSE: This item is to allow the Town Council to set the filing fee and filing period for the November special election to fill the vacancy on the Town Council that was created upon Mayor Foushee assuming the office of Mayor. 24-010
  14. 5. Town Code Amendment to Codify Street Name Change PURPOSE: To request that the Town Council amend the Town Code to change all references to Phipps Street to Lavender Street. 24-003
  15. 6. Town Code Amendment to Establish a Four-Way Stop at W Poplar Ave and Davie Rd PURPOSE: For the Town Council to consider adopting an amendment to the Carrboro Town Code that would establish a four-way stop at the intersection of West Poplar Avenue and Davie Road. 24-004
  16. 7. Accept $5,000 Donation for Active Life Programs from Carol Woods Charitable Fund PURPOSE: This agenda item is to request Town Council consider a budget amendment to accept and appropriate a $5,000 contribution from the Carol Woods Charitable Fund to support the Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Department’s Active Life Programs, which provide enriching activities and opportunities for older adults in our community. 24-001
  17. 8. Braxton Foushee Street Renaming-Cost Assistance: PURPOSE: This item is to allocate funds for cost assistance to offset direct and indirect costs to residents affected by the renaming of East and West Carr Street to Braxton Foushee Street. 24-007
  18. 9. Budget Amendment-Security Upgrades Town Hall Renovations PURPOSE: In the FY 2023-24 budget adopted on June 20, 2023 Council approved the appropriation of $1,000,000 in unassigned fund balance to be used for the purpose of Town Hall Renovations. $145,000 of this funding will be appropriated for the purpose of Security Upgrades in the Capital Projects Fund. 24-014
  19. 10. Upgrade Deputy Town Clerk Position to Full Time PURPOSE: To establish the Deputy Town Clerk position as a full-time role, effective immediately. 24-020
  20. 20 7:40-8:40
  21. E. OTHER MATTERS
  22. 1. Authorize the Mayor to execute an employment contract with Lamar Joyner for the position of Town Clerk. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider the attached resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute an employment contract with Lamar Joyner for the position of Town Clerk. 24-021
  23. 2. Consideration of Additional 2024 Legislative Priorities PURPOSE: This agenda item is so the Town Council can discuss and consider legislative priorities for 2024. 24-022
  24. 3. Resolution Adopting a Rewrite of the Business Revolving Loan Policy PURPOSE: To adopt a rewrite of the Business Revolving Loan Program Policy.
  25. 4. Retiring Police Officer Service Weapon Policy PURPOSE: This agenda item requests the Town Council approve a written policy for future police officer retirements when an officer makes a request under NCGS 20-187.2 to purchase their service sidearm. 24-006
  26. 5. Adopt a Resolution to Award a Service Sidearm to a Retiring Police Officer PURPOSE: Police Lieutenant Michael Metz will retire from the Town of Carrboro Police Department on February 1, 2024, after 25 years of service with the Town. The Police Department would like to award Lieutenant Metz his service sidearm to recognize his dedication to duty and his service to the Town of Carrboro. The Town Council is requested to adopt by resolution Town staff’s recommendation to award the service side arm to Lieutenant Michael Metz. 24-023
  27. 27 8:40-8:55
  28. F. MATTERS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS