Monday, November 14, 2011

Airport Authority to present changes. Pitt-Greenville Airport (KPGV), Greenville, North Carolina

The Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority will present the changes made in the wake of a state audit to the Greenville City Council tonight.

State Auditor Beth Wood released a report in August detailing insufficient oversight of the former manager’s salary during his final years on the job. Jim Turcotte’s income swelled and, based partially on those earnings, he draws a $14,471 state pension check each month — one of the highest in the state.

Jerry Vickers, who replaced Turcotte as executive director, will present the update on airport operations to council members.

Also tonight, the City Council may alter the city’s concealed handgun policy to accommodate a rollback of restrictions enacted by the state effective Dec. 1. The law declares that concealed handguns cannot be prohibited in parks but can be banned in certain recreational facilities.

City staff proposes banning concealed handguns from as many facilities as the law permits.

Several modifications to the city’s sign ordinance also are scheduled for consideration tonight. Developed based on council input following a presentation in August, they include:

Eliminating the use of temporary signs.

Allowing “wind blades” but limiting the number permitted per lot or business.

Limiting or eliminating the number of flags with commercial messages.

Developing a “sign regulations brochure” and distributing information to all business license holders during annual renewal process.

Requiring all businesses producing signs to confirm in writing they have received and reviewed a copy of the city’s sign regulations.

Input gathered by staff from four local sign companies also is provided to the City Council.

Also on tonight’s agenda:

An application asking for a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant to pay for improvements to Dream Park in west Greenville.

An agreement with the county to participate in its 700 MHZ radio system — as required by the Federal Communications Commission — and the transfer of $680,000 from the New Technology for Public Safety capital project fund.

A report on standards for portable temporary storage units, the use of which increased beginning in 2005.

Selection of a company to evaluate and implement a project to reduce energy usage and expenditures, as well as update inefficient or outdated equipment. Staff recommends Morrisville firm Schneider Electric.

A presentation on the design for the Evans Street gateway project, to be paid for by 2004 general obligation bonds for the center city.

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall.

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