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Henderson City Council Meeting 1-8-18

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Update: 9 p.m.

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News that the resolutions covered below “both passed unanimously.”  Furthermore, he said, “The Department of Transportation came up with another $100,000 on the project.”  He said he received the call today.

These two resolutions considered at Monday night’s meeting protect the historical aspects of the old First National Bank Building downtown and clear the way for a Beckford Drive widening project.

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In the agenda packet for the Henderson City Council meeting for 1-8-18, among other items, is consideration of a resolution for a First National Bank Building preservation easement downtown and the consideration of a resolution to amend the budget for a Beckford Drive widening project.

Several potential buyers had expressed an interest in purchasing the old First National Bank Building, but the offers were low.

City Manager Frank Frazier said, “Our land planning committee met and asked the staff to draw up some covenants to protect the integrity of that building.  We wanted to make sure whatever was done, particularly with the outside of the building, to make sure that’s kept in tact and so forth.”

The City would love to see it restored and in private hands but also wants some guidelines to protect the historical nature of the building.

A City Council Action Form, which is also part of the agenda packet, said, “The City-owned First National Bank building is one of the most important structures in the City’s historical downtown district, which was established in 1987.  Staff recommends that the building’s unique character be protected through restrictions placed in any deed used to transfer ownership.”

As to the matter of widening Beckford Drive, the portion up for consideration is from the front of the City Operations Center down to the next intersection near the Universal Commerce Center and the Social Security Administration office.

Frazier said, “It’s to widen from two lanes to three lanes to get a turn lane in there plus a sidewalk if funds are available.  We got the money years ago through Congress really with a re-authorization bill.  We’ve been working for years getting rights of way…We’re getting close to being able to go out to bid on the project.”

Alderman 2nd Ward At Large Burnette Sworn In

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Monday night at the Henderson City Council Meeting, three incumbent City Councilpersons were sworn in plus newly-elected City Councilman William Burnette.

Sara Coffey (Ward 1 At Large), Garry Daeke (Ward 3 Ward) and Fearldine Simmons (Ward 4 Ward) were sworn in as was Burnette.  Burnette won the Ward 2 At Large seat on October 10, 2017 vacated by Mike Inscoe.  Burnette was challenged only by a write-in campaign and earned over 96 percent of the 341 votes cast.

In a phone interview Monday afternoon, Burnette said, “I’m excited about it, a little anxious, a little excited, looking forward to it.”  He said, “You can do one of two things.  You can sit at home and complain or you can get involved and try to make a difference, so I’m trying to get involved and trying to make a difference.”

When asked what his platform is or his projects or his thoughts about where he wanted to head, he said, “There’s three things I think the whole City Council is on agreement on.  That’s jobs, drugs and violence.”

He said the City needs more tax base and something needs to be done about drugs and violence and that every city council member he’s talked to is in agreement with that.

Burnette said, “We’ve got to do something.”  When asked what can be done, he said, “Part of the problem is people are scared.  If they see something suspicious, they don’t want to call the police to come check it out.  We’ve got to get — the community has got to get involved.  We’ve got to take communities back.  We’ve got to get involved.  If we see something, we’ve got to call somebody.  We just can’t let it keep going.  It’s going to take the whole community.  The City Council and the County Commissioners can’t do it by themselves.  It’s going to take everybody getting involved to take care of drugs and violence in Vance County.”

He said, “In my opinion lack of jobs is why we have drugs and violence.  People don’t have anything to do.  They’re making money selling drugs on the street because they don’t have any jobs.”  Burnette said, “We need to build the tax base so people will have a job.”

He said Mako Medical was a good start, but we need industries to come to Vance County.  In terms of economic development incentives, he said if Vance County doesn’t do it, other counties will.

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Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting

Monday, 11 December 2017

6:00 PM

City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536

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Item 10 in the agenda is for the reorganization of the council.  There will be a presentation to and remarks by outgoing Council Member Mike Inscoe.  Newly elected council members will be sworn in including William Burnette, who won election of Inscoe’s seat.  Inscoe did not file or run in October.  Incumbents Sara Coffey, Garry Daeke and Fearldine Simmons will be sworn in.

The council will then recess for a reception before calling the meeting back to order about 20 minutes later to proceed with a roll call, a pubic hearing and new business.

To review the WIZS News tabulations from the October 10, 2017 non-partisan city election, please click here.

Henderson City Council annual Strategic Planning Retreat set for this week

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The Henderson City Council will meet for its annual Strategic Planning Retreat on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Henderson Country Club from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a working dinner and on Thursday, February 2, 2017,  from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Room at the Perry Memorial Library.  A quorum is expected at both meetings; however, no final action will be taken at either meeting.  The public is welcome to observe.

Esther J. McCrackin

City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC

134 Rose Avenue

P.O. Box 1434

Henderson, NC 27536

Henderson Land Planning Committee to meet Thursday

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The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss policy, ordinances and penalties associated with property within  the City, along with issues associated with City owned properties. Other items may be discussed as a result of this discussion.  The public is welcome.

 

Esther J. McCrackin

City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC

134 Rose Avenue

P.O. Box 1434

Henderson, NC 27536

Tel: 252-430-5705

Fax: 252-492-7935

www.ci.henderson.nc.us

Henderson’s Housing Advisory Committee to meet Thursday

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The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of this meeting is to continue review/discussion regarding housing issues.

It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken during this meeting.

Upcoming City of Henderson Meetings

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The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss property issues.

The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of this meeting is to continue review/discussion regarding housing issues.  It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken during this meeting.

Mayor Eddie Ellington calls for special meeting

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Mayor Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Friday, October 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  The purpose of this meeting is to consider a wastewater agreement relating to the ongoing construction project and approving a Kerr Lake Regional Water repair relative to the generator wiring to the raw water pump station.

This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.

The public is welcome to attend.

An update on Sign Regulations from the City of Henderson

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Bullet Points Relative to Article 400 Sign Regulations

1). What’s the purpose of the sign ordinance?

The purpose of the Sign Regulation of Article 400 is to minimize any detrimental effects of signs on adjacent land uses, and to insure that permitted signs do not become a public nuisance or hazard because of their number, location, size, lighting, structural conditions, or other reasons.

 

2). What are the different types of signs?

Business Signs: A sign which directs attention to a business, industry, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered on the premises where the sign is located. (401.2)

Identification Signs: A sign which carries no advertising message and is limited to the following information concerning the premises: (401.3)

  1. The name of the building or buildings
  2. The address of the building or buildings
  3. The name of the business firm or firms or institution occupying the premises
  4. The nature of business or activity conducted on the premises
  5. Area or development name signs

 

Informational Signs: Informational Signs: A sign which carries no commercial message and which intended to informs the public of upcoming community events being sponsored or conducted by governmental, quasi-governmental or non-profit entities within the City. These events may include high school ballgames, charity drives, scout activities. (401.5)

Incidental Signs: A sign carrying no advertising message, but giving information for the convenience and necessity of the public such as “entrance”, “exit”, “no admittance”, “telephone”, “parking”, etc. (401.4)

General Advertising / Billboards: A sign which directs attention to a business, industry, commodity, service, or entertainment not conducted, sold, or offered on the premises where the sign is located. (401.1)

Temporary Signs is a classification listed in section 402.

(See Section 402 for entire list)

Temporary Signs are any portable advertisement displayed for the duration of the event    or sale (not to exceed 30 days) that directs or attracts public attention to a specific event, product sold or service offered by the beneficiary of such display (Informational Signs and Political/Election Campaign Signs are not considered temporary signage). The square footage including all temporary signs shall not exceed 35 square feet per lot. In addition, temporary signs shall not be affixed to pylon signs, light poles (whether public or private), utility poles or fences. (402.15)

 

3). How much signage can I place on my property / business?

A business, that is not located in a Unified Business Development, is allowed 75 square    feet of total signage area on each lot or parcel. However, if the business abuts a publicly maintained right of way (street) for more than 200 feet then the business is allowed 3 square feet of sign area up to maximum of 250 square feet. (406.2)

For Unified Business Development sign allowance see 406.2, 406.10.1, 406.10.2, 406.10.3,  and 406B

 

4). How many signs can I place on my property?

In no case shall total number of all the types of signs provided for in Section 404 exceed six (6) per lot (404.4); except, in B1, OI, and I-1 districts shall have no more than three (3) signs. (406.2).

 

5). Can I place other business signs on my property?

Informational signs (see 401.5 for definition) shall be allowed in any commercial (“B”)    or industrial (“I”) district, without regard to whether the sign is on-premise or off- premise, providing that the signage allowable for business signage on that property   would not be exceeded if the sign had been erected as a business sign and providing that   the sign is under 36 sq. ft. in area, is setback at least 5 feet from the right-of-way, is fully landscaped, and is not higher than 10 feet in height.

 

6). Can I place business signs at my residents?

Off premise advertisement is not allowed in residential districts except RA with a special use permit. (310A 24.1)

 

7). What signs are prohibited?

Signs that have, beacons, rotating disks, and other devices which resemble traffic signals, traffic signs, emergency vehicle flashing lights, or which can be misconstrued by the traveling public as being an official governmental sign or emergency warning, or which by their distracting nature create a hazard to motorists. (405.1)

Illuminated signs casting glare into a roadway to an extent that it creates a hazard to motorist are prohibited in all districts. (405.2)

Signs within a street right of way or in a public place or on public property except in compliance with the provisions of the City Code unless a zoning permit is granted for the same. (405.3) for additional information on signs in the right of way see 10-33-3 in the City Code

 

8). What signs are exempted from sign regulation?

“For Sale or For Rent signs related to real estate not exceeding two (2) square feet (404.2.3)

Church or public bulletin boards not to exceeding twelve (12) square feet (404.2.4)

On premise signs advertising agriculture products not exceeding ten (10) square feet (404.5)

Residential signs identifying name of neighbor / subdivision at the front of the main entrance not exceeding six (6) square feet (404.2.6)

Sign erected by Local, State, or Federal government for traffic control and other governmental purpose (404.2.7)

Wall / window signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in the Central Business District / B1 (407.2)

 

9). How long can Political sign remain after an election?

Every political sign, poster, bill or placard placed in the city limits (and not located on private property with the permission of the property owner) shall be removed within fifteen (15) days following the final determination of the results of the election to which the same is applicable. Said removal shall be the personal responsibility of the candidate (in whose support the political sign, poster, bill or placard is solicited) if said candidate resides in Vance County, North Carolina; if said candidates does not reside in Vance County, North Carolina, then said responsibility shall be that of the campaign manager in Vance County of said respective candidate. (City Code 10-33.2)

 

10). What is the process to obtain a sign permit?

Fill out an application from the Development Services Department, attached a site plan    showing location of sign with dimension in relation with property lines. Attached drawing or photo or rendering of proposed sign with dimensions.

11). What is the cost to obtain a sign permit?

SIGN FEES(403.5)

SIZE OF SIGN FEE
0-50 square feet $25
51-100 square feet $50
101-200 square feet $75
200(+) square feet $100