Did you know?
Did you know there is free, plentiful parking available when you visit City Hall? The Cabarrus Avenue Parking Deck is conveniently located just steps across the road from the City Hall main entrance. Free, three-hour, covered (and if needed, ADA-accessible) parking is available in the Parking Deck weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Parking is unrestricted after hours and on weekends. Coming to pay a utility bill and want to just drop and run? A drive-up payment drop box is available 24/7 next to City Hall on Market Street. Learn more about parking in Downtown Concord at concorddowntown.com/parking.
Highlights of the June 10 City Council Meeting
Please visit concordnc.gov to see the Council Agenda in its entirety.
Presented retirement plaque to:
· Terry Harris - 10 years of service, Transportation and Engineering
· Gary Fritz - 10 years of service, Water Resources
· Danny Smith - 22 years of service Water Resources
Presentation of the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award from NCDEQ.
Presented a proclamation recognizing June as Safety Month.
Conducted a public hearing and adopted an ordinance for annexation of one parcel of land owned by Lelia McGraw.
Conducted a public hearing and adopted an ordinance for annexation of a portion of a parcel owned by Dwayne and Mamie Hensley.
Conducted a public hearing and adopted an ordinance for annexation of a portion of a parcel owned by the Ronald Gold Overcash Trust.
Conducted a public hearing and adopted a resolution to convey properties located at 21 Cabarrus Avenue E, 4 Union Street N, and 22 Union Street N with a listed tax value of $453,370 in consideration of an agreement to rehabilitate this property in conjunction with the Historic Hotel Concord, in accordance with the proposal submitted by Rehab Development.
Conducted a public hearing to consider public comments relative to the proposed FY 2016-2017 budget for the City of Concord, and adopted budget and capital project ordinances and the Fees, Rates, and Charges Schedule.
Authorized the City manager to enter into a contract with NC Quality Home Builders LLC to construct a single family dwelling on City-owned property located at 185 Kerr Street in the Gibson Village Neighborhood, using HOME Program funds and approved subsequent disposition to a qualified homebuyer.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) to administer the North Carolina Main Street program requirements for the City of Concord.
Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with John Q. Hammons Hotel Management, LLC for the management of Rocky River Golf Club.
Approved appointments/reappointments to various City Boards and Commissions:
· Michael Cook to the Library Board of Trustees
· Kevin Killough to the Planning and Zoning Commission (alternate)
· Susan Partlo to the Historic Preservation Commission (alternate)
· Reappointment of Gary Walker to the ABC BOARD
· Reappointment of Terry Crawford and Clyde Kluttz to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and reassignment of Debbie Norman from alternate to regular member
· Reassignment of Mark Antoszyk and Debbie Medlin to the Board of Adjustment from alternates to regular members
· Reappointment of Christopher Cooper and Lea Halloway to the Historic Preservation Commission
· Reappointment of City Manager Brian Hiatt to the WSACC Board
· Reappointment of Doris Archie to the Stormwater Management Advisory Committee
Received a presentation at the City Council Work Session from Development Finance Initiative (DFI) on redevelopment plans for Concord's former Municipal Building and City Hall Annex sites on Union Street South in Downtown Concord, and directed staff to proceed with an RFP process to seek new construction proposals for the properties.
Union Street Live 2016 kicks off next Thursday with Jim Quick and more!
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the free, outdoor Union Street Live concerts the third Thursday of every month from June through September. First up on June 16, Jim Quick and Coastline starting at 6:00 p.m. on the Means Avenue Stage, next to the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse. At 7:00, the North Stage cranks up in front of the Library, featuring Pluto for Planet. During concert nights Union Street will be closed in between Killarney and Corban Avenues. Walk Union Street to enjoy outside dining, games, shopping, and more! For more information, visit concorddowntown.com or call 704-784-4208.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Summer 2016 issue of Leisure Times for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Registration still available for historical look at Wilkesboro, NC
Join us for a visit to Wilkesboro for a historic look at the city on Wednesday, June 29. Visit the Wilkes Heritage Museum that tells the story of the American Indians, Moravian explorers, revolutionary heroes, and other early residents. Next, proceed to the Wilkes Community College Gardens that houses several specialty gardens, including the unique Eddy Merle Watson Garden of the Senses. The tour concludes with the Frescoes at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Bus Departs: 8:00 a.m., pre-registration available through June 15. $54 fee includes meal. For more information, visit concordparksandrec.org or call 704-920-5600.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
June
21 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
July
12 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
13 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
14 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
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