The public is invited and encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting of a regional governmental body based in Madison County at which tax dollars may be spent.
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WHAT: Norfolk City Council
WHEN: Monday, April 15, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Norfolk City Council chambers, 309 N. Fifth St.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
— Proclamation for April 26, 2024, as Arbor Day.
— Proclamation for VFW Loyalty Day.
— NPPD retail update presentation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTION
— Public hearing to consider amending sections 6-18 and 6-162 of the official city code to allow an owner to restore a building or structure for which the cost of repairs equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure if certain minimum code standards are met. Ordinance No. 5874 approving the amendment also will be considered by the council.
— Public hearing to consider amending section 23-1 of the official city code to include definitions related to condominiums; to enact chapter 23, article II, division 3 of the official city code to address condominium plats. Ordinance No. 5875 approving the amendment also will be considered by the council.
— Public hearing at the request of Liberty Centre Services Inc. to consider a zoning change from R-2 (one- and two-family residential district) to R-3 (multiple-family residential district) on property addressed as 205 S. Chestnut St. Ordinance No. 5876 approving the zoning change also will be considered by the council.
— Public hearing at the request of Greater Norfolk Economic Development Foundation Inc. to consider a zoning change from C-3 (service central district) to C-2 (central commercial district) on property addressed as 105 E. Norfolk Ave. Ordinance No. 5877 approving the zoning change also will be considered by the council.
REGULAR AGENDA
— Consideration of Resolution 2024-18 approving a preliminary planned development on property addressed as 105 E. Norfolk Ave.
— Consideration of approval of a change order with United Contractors Inc. for the First Street bridge and instream improvements project resulting in a net decrease of $75,904.01.
— Consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 5878 amending section 2-151 of the city code to eliminate language creating the position of public safety director.
— Consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 5879 amending chapter 2, article V and section 18-53 of the city code to remove references to "risk manager" and replace them with "operations manager."
— Consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 5880 amending section 2-5 of the official city code to update ambulance mileage fees.
— Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-19 to place stop signs controlling traffic in all four directions at the intersection of Sunrise Drive and Reif Street.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
— Presentation of the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2023 along with the related auditor's letter.
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Remember, government works best when citizens are informed and involved. Attending the public meetings of governmental bodies is an excellent way to accomplish that.
