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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville City Council met Oct. 14 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 6:39 p.m., followed by the invocation offered by Pastor Carol Dillard, Integrity Ministries Global Church, and then the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen and City Council.
There were several ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS made by Mayor Pro Tem Jensen and Council.
- Councilmember Derrick Thompson announced:
- A reminder to everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- The Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina is hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Fayetteville on Oct. 26, at Segra Stadium, 460 Hay Street.
- A Gun Violence Call to Action Forum is scheduled for Oct. 18 at The Diamond Venue, 328 Gillespie Street from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Early voting begins Oct. 17.
- Councilmember Courtney Banks-McLaughlin announced:
- The Community Sustainability Workshops schedule for Oct. 15, at Bill Crisp Senior Center, 7560 Raeford Road and Oct. 16, at Senior Center East, 917 Washington Drive.
- Fayetteville Technical Community College is hosting a Youth Health Dental Forum at the Tony Rand Student Center, Oct. 19 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
- WIDU is hosting their anniversary celebration on Oct. 24-25, at the Crown Complex.
- Councilmember Malik Davis announced:
- Harvest Family Church is hosting their Fall Community Festival on Oct. 19, at 6575 Fisher Road.
- Councilmember Deno Hondros announced:
- Recognition of Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Mayor Pro Tem Jensen presented proclamations to:
- Jelisa Montalvo in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy McEachern, Founder of Dorothy’s Catering.
- Mr. Steve Goodson, Mr. Fred Baker, and Visionaries from The Vision Resource Center in honor of Blindness Awareness Month.
During the CITY MANAGER’S REPORT, Fire Chief Kevin Dove provided an update to the City Council on the community efforts to aid our family members in Western North Carolina.
The PUBLIC FORUM featured remarks from four people on various topics including concerns about speeding, citizen’s rights, grants and the workforce. Additionally, the council received praise about the reception of a microgrant and the consideration for the use of therapy dogs.
Councilmember D.J. Haire moved to APPROVE THE AGENDA. Councilmember Banks-McLaughlin seconded the motion and it PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).
The City Council acted on nine 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.
Councilmember Mario Benavente moved to approve consent agenda with the exception of 8.0A2(Consideration of the Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance Cultural and Educational Exchange - Request transportation for the St. Avold visitors) which was requested for discussion and a separate vote. This was seconded by Councilmember Banks-McLaughlin. It PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).
- Approval of meeting Minutes
- September 18, 2024 - Agenda Briefing
- September 23, 2024 - Discussion of Agenda Items
- September 23, 2024 – Regular
- You can learn more about this item here.
- Award a $455,510 contract for Transit's Real-Time Passenger Information System.You can learn more about this item here.
- Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate a $94,000 reimbursement grant for the Urban Search and Rescue Program.You can learn more about this item here.
- Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance 2025-25 and Special Revenue Ordinance 2025-10 to Appropriate Federal Transit Administration FY24 Grant NC-2024-075-00 and the Required Local Match.You can learn more about this item here.
- Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance to Appropriate $166,185 from the FY24 Community Policing Development Microgrants Award to Expand Geographic Information System Capacity for Crime Analysis.You can learn more about this item here.
- Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance to Appropriate $500,000 from the Office on Violence Against Women FY2024 Local Law Enforcement Grants to the Fayetteville Police Department for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program to Provide Training, Engage the Community, and Purchase Equipment for the Investigation of Cybercrimes.You can learn more about this item here.
- PWC - Approve Construction for Readvertisement Butler Warner Generation Plant Gas Line Replacement Project Bid recommendation.You can learn more about this item here.
- PWC - Approve One Cla-Val Pump Control Valve, Two Solenoid Valves Sole Source Recommendation.You can learn more about this item here.
- PWC - Approve (10) M420D PCS/PCS Omni device kits and ten (10) M400D Single SPM-900 extensions manufactured and distributed by Xylem Sensus Sole Source Recommendation.You can learn more about this item here.
One item was PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE UNDER 8.0B
Item 8.0A2 Consideration of the Fayetteville - Saint Avold Friendship Alliance Cultural and Educational Exchange - Request transportation for the St. Avold visitors.
Councilmember Benavente moved to approve the request for transportation for the St. Avold visitors only within Fayetteville City Limits. This was seconded by Councilmember Banks-McLaughlin. This motion FAILED (2-7). Those voting in OPPOSITION: Mayor Pro Tem Jensen, Councilmembers Davis, Haire, Greene, Thompson, McNair, and Banks-McLaughlin.
Council Member Thompson moved to approve funding for transportation for the St. Avold visitors to and from locations in Raleigh and Durham. This was seconded by Councilmember Davis. This motion PASSED(7-2). Those voting in OPPOSITION: Councilmembers Benavente and Hondros.
You can learn more about this item here.
Two STAFF REPORTS were presented to Council during this meeting.
- Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation delivered a presentation concerningRecreation District Cost Allocation and Funding. Council Member Hondros moved to accept the Recreation District Cost Allocation & Funding report and direct Staff to work with County at the next Commissioner’s meeting for a deadline to finalize agreement and consider their proposal within the next 45 days. Councilmember Thompson seconded this motion. It PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0). You can learn more about this itemhere.
- Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation delivered an update on the Glenville Lake Crossing & East Shore Trail.Councilmember Haire moved to receive the Glenville Lake Crossing & East Shore Trail report. This was seconded by Councilmember Davis. It PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0). You can learn more about this itemhere.
The Council discussed three OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS during the meeting.
- The first item was the Discussion of a Potential Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Grant. Councilmember Thompson moved to direct staff to submit a request for assistance to USDA-NRCS for EWP funds as a result of damages caused by Tropical Storm Debby and ask the state for the additional 25% funding. Councilmember Benavente seconded the motion. This motion PASSED (8-1).Councilmember Lynne Greene voted in opposition.You can learn more about this item here.
- The second item was the NEXT Commission - Amendment of By-Laws – Membership.Councilmember Haire moved to accept the Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission amended by-laws which was seconded by Councilmember Thompson. ThisPASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0). You can learn more about this item here.
- The final item discussed was the Appointment Committee Recommendations for Boards and Commissions Appointments.Councilmember Haire moved to approve the Appointment Committee recommendations for Boards and Commissions Appointments as presented which was seconded by Councilmember Davis. This PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).You can learn more about this item here.
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
The next City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fayetteville City Hall’s Council Chambers. The November Work Session will be held on Monday,Nov. 4 at 2 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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