INC NEWS - DRAFT INC Minutes - October
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Mon Nov 3 11:52:24 EST 2008
The sign in sheet was at the door where the agendas and printed materials were on the table just inside the room.
I arrived shortly before 7 but a number of people had already gotten there however, I can confirm that the sign in tablet was there at least 5 minutes before the meeting started and can also say that after that time, everyone who walked in 'registered' their attendance.
Mike Shiflett
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As to the attendance, I can recall a number of folks who are not listed. Our secretary did an awesome job of collecting them as they were spoken, but without a sign in sheet, it's impossible. We need to return to that practice.
I recall being there myself, seated next to Kevin Davis who shot this video:
http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/10/video-procon-arguments-on-the-prepared-foods-tax.html
In the video, Rob Teer, Dallas Woodhouse, and Ken Gasch. A question was directed to Mike Woodard, yet none of them are listed as being in attendance.
Beyond questioning the attendance, those are the finest minutes possible.
Bill Anderson
In a message dated 11/2/2008 8:12:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, deanna at crc32.com writes:
InterNeighborhood Council
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
7-9pm
In Attendance
Deanna Crossman Walltown
Amanda Arrington Garrett Rd
Cathy Abernathy Hope Valley
Joe Chambliss Forest Hills
David Harris Old Farm
Mike Shiflett Northgate Park
Pat Carstensen Cross Counties
Tom Miller WHHNA
Craigie Sanders Grove Park
Patrick Byker K&L Gates
Lynwood Best NIS
Helen Youngblood City/Co Planning
Nancy Cox Hope Valley Farm
Josie McNeil Friends of West Point Park
Ellen Reckhow Co Commissioner
Melissa Rooney Fairfield
Rebecca Board Downing Creek
Welcome and Introductions 7:10pm
Announcements
November 8th 1pm – hike on West Point on the Eno – join the Sierra Club for a fun day!
Parkwood annual Christmas parade
Landlord Training Workshop by Neighborhood Improvement Services on Nov 13th – contact them for more information.
Nov 12 – public hearing on 20-35 long range transportation plan -
November delegates meeting falls on Thanksgiving – reschedule and combine with December's meeting – next meeting will be the second Tuesday December 9th, 7pm.
The next meeting will then be in January, regular time and place.
Updates
Thanks INC for support for the non-residential commercial building code. If you know of one that is in dire need of repair, please contact NIS.
ComNET – so far the program has identified 279 deficiencies, of which 260 have been resolved. 100% of the priority 1 items have been resolved.
Minutes approved. Motion carried.
Presentation of nominations. Motion to approve slate from nominating committee for board for next year. Motion carried.
West Point on the Eno Park resolution
Motion to support resolution.
Property owner and developer submit a letter for consideration of the INC. Everyone has requested they halt development to allow for the potential for a conservation opportunity. They will honor that request through Feb 2009 if the INC, FOWPP, and Eno River Assoc will support a request that the city does not proceed with the rezoning as well until Feb 2009. If we support this notion, they request we write a letter as such.
Tom presented a substitute motion that we table the resolution of support for FOWPP, sign the letter supporting deferral, and write a letter asking the city to defer rezoning, as the developer would also defer any site plan submittal.
Patrick Byker, attorney for the property, clarifies that the property owner would like to see both their letter and the resolution be adopted, as they go hand-in-hand.
FOWPP, Josie, would like to also show her support for the letter and resolution.
Substitute motion withdrawn – the motion stands to support the resolution.
Mike would like to change resolution to "support preservation of Black Meadow Ridge" instead of "support of Friends of West Point Park" appearing twice in the resolution. Motion and seconded. Motion carries to amend resolution.
Planning commission notes that this is a critical piece of property, as it is the only opportunity for West Point Park to expand.
Watts Hospital neighborhood believe the tract needs to be zoned appropriately to protect the park, whether or not it is purchased by the city or state. The current rezoning application is for RS-10. They would like to amend the resolution to add that the city protect the property by zoning the property at single family with density not more than 4.5 units/acre and protect the park will generous buffers and minimal traffic (and a development plan) or to rezone RS-20 if the owners don't cooperate. Also, if the state purchase the property, the West Point on the Eno should remain in city control and not give up power over it to the state. They do not oppose transferring ownership of the park to the state, as long as the city maintain management and control. Motion and seconded. Motion failed.
Motion to support resolution. Motion carried.
Regarding letter from the developer to delay any decisions until Feb 2009. Motion to accept and sign. Motion carried. (full letter at the end of the minutes)
Prepared Food Tax
1% tax on all prepared foods. 80% for civic and cultural amenities. 10% marketing, 5% work force development. On the ballot this election (vote by November 4th)
Robb Teer FOR – will support so many cultural amenities, environmental education/trail/park facilities. Workforce training and development is an ancillary benefit (Durham Tech, NCCU culinary arts and hospitality management, as well as apprenticeships and training programs). Community cleanup (signs and more siginificant resources).
40% of the tax will be paid by non-Durham residents. 100,000 people per day come into Durham for work or pleasure. Sometimes referred to as a visitor tax. Average family would spend an extra $1.70 per month.
This tax will take pressure off the property taxes (same amount of money would be the equivalent of a 2 cent increase in property tax).
All the surrounding counties have this tax, and they have been in place for 10-15 years.
The 10% used in marketing Durham is predicted to bring in another $35 million in additional revenue per year (and increasing).
The programs that will be supported by this tax will free up money from the general fund to support basic, critical services. Also, the money given to non-profits will also come from the tax, and no longer out of the general fund.
Other than the Haiti Heritage Center and Baseball Museum, all the other targets for funds from the tax already come out of the city and county general fund.
Dallas Woodhouse AGAINST – this tax is regressive. Poor people shouldn't be taxed to fund a baseball museum that they are unlikely to go see. Poor people shouldn't be taxed on a necessity to fund optional programs (not school, fire, police, EMS).
There have been a lot of job cuts and businesses are making tough choices. The restaurant association claims the number of Durham visitors each day is closer to 20%.
There is no imminent property tax increase. Sales tax on food will increase from 6.75% to 7.75%.
He believes that the most appropriate tax is the property tax and increasing those.
Question: how would you fund a history museum? Answer: a lot of museums are funded by private funds.
Question: if Americans for Prosperity supports a flat income tax that is more regressive, why oppose a food tax that (they claim) is regressive? Answer: his affiliation with Americans for Prosperity is separate from his role in the Durham citizens against the food tax.
Questions: In Charlotte and Raleigh, the tax was imposed without a referendum. Has there been a poll to see if the residents are unhappy? Was there a groundswell to try to repeal when it was passed? Answer: Don't know. Were passed 15 years ago.
Question: You argue that tax increases happen little by little and slowly, but projects are delayed little by little and then years have passed and needed projects practically fall through the cracks. No answer.
Motion to ratify the executive committee action and support the prepared food tax. Motion and seconded. Motion carries.
Motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Adjourn at 8:35pm.
Letter from owner and developer of Black Meadow Ridge property
Re: Suspension of any development applications for Black Meadow Ridge Property
You have asked us to suspend any progress on the submittal of any site plans or other entitlement applications to the Durham City-County planning department until all of us have had the opportunity to finalize the negotiations between the city of Durham and State of NC regarding the property known as Black Meadow Ridge, which is next to West Point on the Eno. In consideration of your efforts to preserve Black Meadow Ridge, we agree that we will not proceed with the submittal of any site plan or other entitlement applications until after February 1, 2009. This should give all of us sufficient time to work through this process between the city and state. In return, by signing herein below, you agree to support a deferral of the consideration of the rezoning of Black Meadow Ridge by the Planning Commission or City Council until after the 1st of February 2009. Sincerely, Mildred Ray (owner) and Keith Brown (developer).
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