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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss matters relevant to the city.
The meeting was called to order at 6:48 p.m., followed by a prayer offered by Pastor Chris Covington with Country Club Drive Church of Christ, and then the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Mayor Mitch Colvin and City Council.
There was one ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITION made by Mayor Colvin and Council.
- Mayor Colvin presented the Key to the City to Pamela Megill in recognition for her 13 years of devoted interest and untiring commitment to the citizens of Fayetteville as the City Clerk.
During the CITY MANAGER’S REPORT,City Manager Doug Hewett announced that Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Ayre has been appointed as the new City Clerk. City Manager Hewett then asked Police Chief Kemberle Braden to provide on an update on the recent increase in homicides.
Council member Mario Benavente moved to APPROVE THE AGENDA and the motion was seconded by Council member Deno Hondros. It was approved UNANIMOUSLY (10-0).
Council Member Hondros moved to excuse Council member Brenda McNair due to a prior commitment. The motion was seconded by Council member Derrick Thompson. It was approved UNANIMOUSLY (10-0).
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items 7.0A4 (Adoption of Historic District Design Standards and Associated Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance)and 7.0A9 (PWC - Phase 5 Annexation Area 32 East Section I - Resolution Confirming Assessment Roll and Levying Assessments). This motion was seconded by Council member Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. It was approved UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).
The City Council acted on 7 consent agenda items.
- 7.0A1 Approval of Meeting Minutes:
- January 6, 2025 - Work Session
- January 13, 2025 - Discussion of Agenda Items
- January 13, 2025 – Regular
You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A2SUP24-06. Order of Denial - Findings of Fact: Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a reduction of the separation requirement for a Small Group Home located at 6302 Cool Shade Drive (REID # 0409411717000) and being the property of James L. Conyers Jr Trustee & Kendra Conyers.You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A3SUP24-07. Order of Denial - Findings of Fact: Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Large Group Home and the reduction of the separation requirement located at 709 Hay Street (REID #0437259126000) and being the property of J & D Managements LLC.You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A5 Uninhabitable Structures: Demolition Recommendations
- 308 Currie Street District 2
- 822 Varsity Drive District 3
- 5202 Gavins Street District 4
You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A6 Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment and Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from North Carolina Amateur Sports.You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A7 Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance to Appropriate the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Award.You can learn more about this item here.
- 7.0A8 Residential Traffic Management Program - Community Engagement Revisions.You can learn more about this item here.
Mayor Pro Tem Jensen moved to table Item 7.0A4 the Adoption of Historic District Design Standards and Associated Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to the Feb. 3 Work Session. The motion was seconded by Council member Thompson. It was approved UNANIMOUSLY (9-0). You can learn more about this here.
Mayor Pro Tem Jensen moved to table Item 7.0A9 the PWC - Phase 5 Annexation Area 32 East Section I - Resolution Confirming Assessment Roll and Levying Assessments to the Feb. 3 Work Session. The motion was seconded by Council member Thompson, and it PASSED (7-2).Those in opposition were Council members Mario Benavente and Hondros.You can learn more about this here.
One report from BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS were presented to Council during this meeting.
8.01 The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department and Commission Annual Report was presented by Dr. Donna Pelham. Council member Benavente moved to accept the report, and was seconded by Council member Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. It PASSED (9-0). You can learn more about this here.
The meeting ADJOURNED at 7:54 p.m.
The City Council Work Session Meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 3 at 2:00 p.m.in the Fayetteville City Hall’s Council Chambers. 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/city-council.
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