MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL

Monday, September 19, 2005 – 7:00 PM

Mayor James M. Rynberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Councilmember Jane Drake gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Present at Roll Call: Mayor James M. Rynberg and Councilmembers Jane Drake, James Breinling, Larry Breuker and Dick Conley

Staff Present: City Manager Chris Yonker and City Clerk/Finance Director Todd Blake

Public Present: Dan Slate

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the meeting agenda as amended; motion approved.

Consent Action Items

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Breuker and carried to approve the following consent action items:

• Minutes of the Regular and Closed Sessions held September 6, 2005
• Fremont Public School’s Request for Permit for Fireworks Display @ FHS Homecoming Football Game on 9/23/05
• March of Dimes Request for use of Veterans Memorial Park for 2006 “WalkAmerica” Event
• Resolution R-05-33: Relative to the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Installing a Temporary Event Banner over the M-82 State Trunkline for the “Fremont Harvest Festival”
• Traffic Control Order No. 1313: Prohibiting Parking on S. Sullivan Avenue between Oak & Pine Streets (rescinds TCO No 1259 of 11/2/92)

Accounts Payable Report dated September 16, 2005 totaling $181,157.09

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breinling to approve the accounts payable check register report dated September 16, 2005 totaling $181,157.09; motion approved.

Initial Presentation of Recommendations for the Fremont Public High School by the Chair of the FPS High School Citizens Advisory Committee

Dan Slate, Chair of the High School Citizens Advisory Committee briefly discussed the Committee’s findings and recommendations made to the School Board, which entails possible closure of one or more public streets on the west side of the existing High School.  The Committee recommends the High School be expanded on its current site and that the oldest most northern section of the existing structure be demolished.

Councilmember Drake suggested the District’s engineer work with the City’s engineer on landscape redesign of the High School property along M-82 (both Main Street & Sullivan Avenue.)  The District’s project could possibly dovetail with the City’s Downtown Blueprint Project, whereas parking lot perimeter landscaping and building facade improvements are key items.

Following discussion, Council requested staff prepare a resolution of support for the High School project, to be submitted at the next regular meeting.  The resolution should also entail confirmation of the two governmental jurisdictions working together on other similar projects.

Follow up Discussion: Events & Logistics for 10th Anniversary Celebration of Fremont/Yahaba Friendship City Accord

Councilmember Drake announced the proposed 10th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts, has been cancelled.  Mayor Rynberg and she will work on an alternative logistics for the Japanese guests.  Councilmember Drake noted the guests will arrive October 28th and depart on the 31st.  Mayor Rynberg will draft a mayoral proclamation.

Reports

Mayor Rynberg announced the N.C. Society of History and Genealogy, Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Area District Library have joined together in partnership to host a cemetery walk Saturday, September 24th from 1-5 PM.  A cemetery walk is a walk through history as you take a slow stroll through the cemetery learning from people stationed through out, about people and events that have shaped the history of Fremont.

Mayor Rynberg also reported attending the dedication ceremony for the establishment of the Whispering Pines & Prairie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Following Written Communications Were Submitted for Council Review:

• City Manager’s Friday Newsletter: Semi-Mo. Progress Report on Key City Objectives, Policies & Projects
• Fire Department Minutes of the 9/12/05 Meeting
• Fremont Area Joint Planning Committee Minutes of the 8/8/05 Meeting
• MDOT Publication from 9/13 Rural Transportation Forum: “How Can Access Management Benefit Your Community”
• Companion MDOT Publication: “How Can Access Management Benefit Your Business”
• Event Flyer: Drop-off Site for Hurricane Victims
• Times Indicator Articles:
• 9/7/05: “Town & Country Path Expansion Effort Gets Boost”
• 9/7/05: “Fremont to Hold Fall Harvest Festival Oct 6-8”
• 9/7/05: Letter to Editor: “Frisbee Golf Tournament”
• MiBiz West Article:
• 9/6/05: “Contract Zoning Legislation Changing the Face of Zoning”

Adjournment

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Drake to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 PM; motion approved.

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                                                                                      James M. Rynberg, Mayor

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                                                                                      Todd M. Blake, City Clerk