Boiling Springs public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023, has been cancelled because there is no new business for discussion.

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct the swearing in of new councilmembers and select a Mayor Pro-Tem. The agenda also includes a zoning map amendment for Parcels 2986 & 61597 and discussions regarding Dollar General development plans.

• Zoning Map Amendment for Parcels 2986 & 61597
• Selection of a Mayor Pro-Tem
• Audit Contract
• Dollar General Development Plans discussion
• Swearing in of Councilmembers

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing proposed plans for a Dollar General Market at 442 Gaffney Road. The meeting also includes a discussion on a zoning map amendment for 2986 and 61597.

• Information only review of Dollar General Market plans at 442 Gaffney Road
• Zoning Map Amendment for 2986 & 61597

Town Council

The Town Council is considering several budget amendments for grant reimbursements and property purchases. The meeting also includes a presentation on the land use plan update and a recommendation to award a safety grant.

• Budget amendment for $41,000 Golden LEAF Grant to fund culvert evaluations
• Budget amendment for $12,000 T-Mobile wayfinding sign grant reimbursement
• Budget amendment for purchase of 101 and 103 North Main Street involving $500,000 in financing
• Selection of firm for Safe Streets For All grant to develop a safety action plan
• Presentation of land use plan update by Bolton & Menk project manager

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review an update to the Town's Land Use Plan and consider a rezoning request for 208 E College Ave. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new member and the selection of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Land Use Plan Update
• Rezoning Request: 208 E College Ave
• Swearing in of New Member
• Selection of Chairperson & Vice Chairperson

Town Council

The Town Council will review a zoning map amendment for 436 East College Avenue and discuss a hotel feasibility study. The agenda also includes a budget amendment to use ARPA funds for property purchases.

• Zoning map amendment for 436 East College Avenue
• Budget Amendment GPOA# 231003.2 appropriating $304,000 from ARPA funds
• Appointment of Tracy Holland as Deputy Town Clerk
• Designation of Mike Gibert as bank check cosigner
• Reduction of Planning Board size from nine to seven members

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a request to rezone 22.8 acres at 436 E College Ave from R15 and R20 to an R-10 Conditional District for single-family detached homes. The board will also select a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Rezoning of 436 E College Ave to R-10 Conditional District
• Selection of Board Chairperson
• Selection of Board Vice Chairperson

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed financing agreement with Bank OZK. The loan would fund the acquisition of 101 and 103 N. Main St. to support upcoming streetscape projects.

• Proposed $638,000 bank loan from Bank OZK at a 7% fixed rate for 7 years
• Purchase of properties located at 101 and 103 N. Main St.
• Public hearing regarding debt obligation and financing agreement

The council voted to authorize bank financing of $500,000‑$638,000 at a 7% interest rate for a 7‑year term to purchase the properties at 101 and 103 North Main Street. The motion was moved by Councilmember Greene, seconded by Councilmember Gantt, and passed unanimously. The council also unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Authorized bank financing of $500,000‑$638,000 at 7% interest for 7 years (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a proposal to select Techworks for downtown Wi-Fi implementation. The agenda also includes public hearings for two rezoning requests and an annexation petition.

• Selection of Techworks for Wi-Fi implementation at $40,915.78
• Rezoning request for 311 E College Ave from B-1 to B-2
• Rezoning request for 442 Gaffney Rd from B-1 to B-2
• Annexation petition for parcels 631, 632, and 58893
• Budget amendments BA230905.1 and BA230905.2 to fund land use and park plans

The Town Council appointed Danna Stansbury as Interim Town Manager and approved the purchase of 101 and 103 N. Main St. Council also approved three rezoning and annexation requests and selected Techworks for downtown WiFi implementation.

• Approved contract with Foothills Regional Commission and appointed Danna Stansbury as Interim Town Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #230905.01 and Intent to Purchase Agreement for 101 and 103 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #230905.01 granting annexation for parcels 631, 632, 58893 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 311 E College Ave (parcel 637) from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 442 Gaffney Rd from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Techworks for Downtown WiFi Implementation (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Use Ordinance #230905.02 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments BA230905.1 and BA230905.2 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment will review requests to rezone two properties from B-1 to B-2. The board will also acknowledge the upcoming end of terms for Chairman Chris Martin and Mr. Scruggs.

• Rezoning request at 311 E College Ave from B-1 to B-2
• Rezoning request at 442 Gaffney Rd from B-1 to B-2
• End of terms for Chairman Chris Martin and Mr. Scruggs

The Board unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve rezoning requests for 311 E College Ave and 442 Gaffney Rd. Additionally, the Board approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Stitzel Development. The May 13th meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved May 13th minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning 311 E College Ave from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning 442 Gaffney Rd from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Stitzel Development subdivision (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a public hearing regarding System Development Fees. The agenda also includes discussions on a social district, the town manager search, and an RFP for Old Town Hall.

• Public hearing for System Development Fees
• Budget amendment for ARC (Wi-Fi) Grant
• Disposal of surplus 2011 Ford F350 dump truck
• Review of Rural Transformation Grant Agreement
• Discussion regarding the Town Manager search

The Council approved a new fee structure for water and wastewater systems following a public hearing. Additionally, the board accepted a $195,000 grant for a downtown courtyard project and approved a short-term agreement with the YMCA. A subcommittee was also formed to search for a new town manager.

• Approved Ordinance #230801.01 for system development fees (3-2)
• Approved $195,000 Rural Transformation Grant and Budget amendment #230801 (unanimous)
• Approved Jerry Hensley Park Memorial design (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for old town hall (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month agreement with the YMCA (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Greene, and Councilmember Litton to town manager search subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for ARC (Wi-Fi) Grant to allocate funds from FY 23 to FY24 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Manager to pursue property acquisition negotiations (closed session)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing the 2023-2024 budget, which includes proposals for a one-cent, a half-cent, or no tax rate increase. Staff recommends the one-cent increase to cover rising costs and strategic plan priorities.

• Option C proposes a one-cent tax increase generating approximately $33,000 in revenue
• Option A involves no tax rate change but removes $5,000 for Council expenses and $5,000 for downtown enhancements
• Proposed budget includes $1,070,100 for Police and $289,300 for Fire Service
• Water and Sewer Fund anticipates $2,472,500 in total revenues
• Motion to enter closed session regarding real property negotiations

The Town Council approved the FY24 budget, which includes a property tax increase. The Council also voted to cancel the July 4, 2023, meeting. During a closed session, the Council directed the Town Manager to pursue property acquisition negotiations.

• Approved FY24 Budget including 1 cent property tax increase from .37 to .38 (4-1)
• Canceled July 4, 2023 council meeting (Unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition terms (Unanimous)
• Directed Manager to pursue negotiations on acquisition of property

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget during a public hearing. The meeting also includes discussions on a sewer extension policy, audit contract proposals, and a Safe Streets 4 All grant agreement.

• Public hearing for FY 23-24 Budget
• Safe Streets 4 All Grant Agreement to review streets and sidewalks
• Approval of NC DEQ Water Supply Plan Resolution
• Surplus of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department
• Adoption of Cost Allocation Policy for ARPA funds

Town Council approved a new sewer extension policy and awarded an audit contract to Darrell L. Keller, CPA, PA. The council also appointed members to the Park Master Plan Steering Committee. A final decision on the FY 23-24 budget was tabled until a special meeting on June 27, 2023.

• Approved audit contract with Darrell L. Keller, CPA, PA (Unanimous)
• Approved sewer extension policy as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved Park Master Plan Steering Committee Appointments with Councilmembers Greene and Edwards (Unanimous)
• Tabled FY 23-24 budget vote until June 27, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and police copier (Unanimous)
• Approved Cost Allocation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Safe Streets 4 All Grant Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved NC DEQ Water Supply Plan Resolution (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a proposed budget that includes a one-cent increase to the ad valorem tax rate. The proposal seeks to fund employee salary adjustments, new benefits, and various community projects.

• Proposed 1-cent tax rate increase to $0.38 per $100 valuation
• Creation of a new Planning and Community Development position
• Proposed 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and up to 3% merit increases for employees
• New dental and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Proposed $0.50 per month increase in solid waste fees

The Council unanimously approved the membership of the Land Use Plan Stakeholder Committee. The Council discussed the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and potential property tax rate changes, but no decision was made on the budget.

• Approved members of the Land Use Plan Stakeholder Committee (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with one amendment (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a preliminary plat for a major subdivision located on James Lovelace Road in the ETJ. The proposal involves dividing property into multiple lots as part of a development request by Daniel Wagner.

• Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat review for James Lovelace Rd

The Board of Planning & Adjustment approved a major subdivision preliminary plat located on James Lovelace Road in the ETJ. The board also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision preliminary plat on James Lovelace Road (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a System Development Fee Study presentation and several zoning amendments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding recreational vehicle regulations and the closure of a downtown parking lot.

• System Development Fee Study presentation by Gavel & Dorn Engineering
• Zoning Map Amendment Petition for Parcel 44091
• Zoning Text Amendment to Section 8.10 of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Park Master Plan Agreement with Cole, Jenest, & Stone and budget amendment
• Acceptance of $150,000 DEQ grant funding for sewer Asset Inventory and Assessment

Town Council approved the FY23-24 strategic plan and a Park Master Plan agreement with Cole, Jenest, & Stone. The council also approved a rezoning petition and a UDO text amendment. A decision was made to keep a downtown parking lot closed and add street parking.

• Approved FY23-24 Town strategic plan (unanimous)
• Approved Park Master Plan Agreement with Cole, Jenest, & Stone and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 44091 from R15 to R10 (unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendment to Section 8.10 (4-1)
• Approved resolution for Rural Transformation Grant for downtown courtyard (4-1)
• Decided to keep downtown parking lot closed and add street parking and signage (4-1)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DEQ AIA grant funding, Water Shortage Response Plan, and surplus of Dodge Charger (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board will consider a petition to rezone 204-206 W. College Ave from R15 to R10 to allow for the construction of two new duplexes. The agenda also includes a proposed change to exterior building material standards and a discussion regarding recreational vehicle regulations.

• Zoning map amendment petition for Parcel 44091 (204-206 W. College Ave)
• Zoning text amendment for UDO Section 8.10 exterior building material standards
• Discussion of Recreational Vehicle Regulation

The Board unanimously recommended two amendments to the Town Council: a zoning change for a property on W. College Ave and a text amendment to exterior building material standards. The Board also requested that staff develop a proposal for recreational vehicle regulations.

• Approved February 21, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Town Council rezoning of Parcel 44091 (204-206 W. College Ave) from R15 to R10 (unanimous)
• Recommended to Town Council approval of a zoning text amendment to Section 8.10 regarding exterior building material standards (unanimous)
• Requested staff return with a proposal regarding recreational vehicle regulations

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing an ordinance and agreement to allow Bird electric scooters and bikes within town limits. The proposal includes regulations for designated parking areas and prohibits use on sidewalks.

• Ordinance #230404.01 for shared active transportation systems (Bird Scooters)
• Budget Amendment #230404 to reallocate $58,655 in ARPA funds for General Fund Administration salaries
• Gardner-Webb University progress update
• Discussion of Machon Avenue Project
• Discussion of Town/Turner Parking Lot

Town Council approved a 20% base pay increase and 2% COLA for the Town Manager. The council also passed an ordinance for shared active transportation systems regarding Bird Scooters and voted to temporarily close a parking lot entrance on S. Main Street.

• Approved Ord#230404.01 for Bird Scooters (unanimous)
• Approved 20% base pay increase and 2% COLA for Town Manager (3-1)
• Voted to temporarily close S. Main parking lot entrance and paint new street parking (unanimous)
• Reduced community garden water leak bill to $53.35 (3-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment #230404 to use ARPA funds for Land Use Plan update (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget work session for April 25 at 6:30pm
• Consensus reached to keep Machon Avenue as a town road with a simpler implementation solution

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting at the Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport to review the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan. The session includes brainstorming future goals, ranking priority projects, and establishing specific objectives for town development.

• Review of Downtown Master Plan goals
• Ranking of strategic priorities including business recruitment, staffing, infrastructure, and quality of life
• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan progress
• Discussion of potential sewer extensions and a Parks Master Plan

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several consent agenda items including a request to lower the speed limit on Flint Hill Church Rd from 45 to 35 mph, budget amendments totaling $48,514.21 for downtown enhancements and gym equipment, and declaring two surplus vehicles for sale. Council will also hear updates from Gardner-Webb University, the YMCA, and the Foothills Regional Planning Commission, and discuss an EV charger policy and a planning retreat.

• Request to lower speed limit on Flint Hill Church Rd from 45 to 35 mph from S. Main St to Patrick Ave
• Budget amendment for $34,815.21 from NC OSBM grant for downtown enhancements
• Budget amendment for $1,699 from NCLM Wellness Grant for gym fitness equipment
• Declaration of surplus 2007 Ford F150 and 2008 Ford Ranger for sale on GovDeals
• Street closure ordinance for Webbstock on April 22, 2023: South Main St (Hwy 150) from signalized intersection to Branch Ave, 8 am to midnight

Town Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda including a street closure, speed limit reduction, and budget amendments. The council also reached a consensus to set downtown EV charging rates at the lowest possible level to cover electrical costs.

• Approved ORDINANCE #230307.01 Webbstock Street Closure (Unanimous)
• Approved ORDINANCE #230307.02 to lower speed limit on Flint Hill Church Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments #BA230307.1, #BA230307.2, #BA230307.3 (Unanimous)
• Approved RESOLUTION #230307.01 Records Retention Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus Public Works vehicles: 2007 Ford F150 and 2008 Ford Ranger (Unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023, Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Decided to charge the lowest possible rate for downtown EV charging stations to cover electrical costs

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment met as the watershed review board to consider a permit for parcel 59605. Following a presentation by the foothills regional commission, the board unanimously approved the permit.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special intensity allocation permit for parcel 59605 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review proposals for updating the comprehensive land use plan, which guides zoning and growth decisions, and consider a bid package for street resurfacing including Machon Ave. They will also receive quarterly financial statements and hear a Gardner-Webb University update.

• Review proposals for land use plan update (current plan adopted 2009)
• Review bid package for street resurfacing and Machon Ave projects
• Quarterly financial statements review
• Gardner-Webb University update from Vice-President Nate Evans
• Introduction of new town employees

Town Council selected CJ Stone to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and request a parks master plan. The Council also accepted a bid from James Parker Construction for 2023 street resurfacing and postponed the Machon Ave Project.

• Selected CJ Stone to update land use plan and present a parks master plan (unanimous)
• Accepted James Parker Construction bid for 2023 Street Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Postponed the Machon Ave Project (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment will discuss and potentially recommend a firm to update the town's comprehensive land use plan, which was last adopted in 2009. Three firms submitted proposals: Benchmark (scored 94), CJ Stone (89), and Kimley-Horn (78). Staff also notes the possibility of adding a parks master plan with the selected firm.

• Consideration of three firms for land use plan update: Benchmark ($cheapest), CJ Stone (9-month turnaround), Kimley-Horn (10-month turnaround, highest cost)
• Current land use plan was adopted in 2009; update recommended every 10 years
• Potential to add a parks master plan with the selected firm
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting

The Board of Planning & Adjustment recommended that the Town Council hire Cole Jenest & Stone to update the town's future land use plan and parks master plan. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18 meeting.

• Approved October 18 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Cole Jenest & Stone for land use and parks master plan updates (4-0)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, with routine business, special presentations, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a resolution supporting a $100,000 Recreational Trails Program grant for Broad River Greenway, a budget amendment for Shop with a Cop, a speed limit reduction on S. Main St., and an MOU for the Retail Strategies program. Regular business items include reviewing a wastewater treatment agreement, considering system development fee study proposals, and discussing changes to the peddlers and solicitors ordinance.

• Resolution supporting $100,000 Recreational Trails Program grant for Broad River Greenway (with $25,000 match)
• Budget amendment increasing Shop with a Cop donations and expenses by $5,000
• Ordinance to change speed limit on S. Main St. from 45 mph to 35 mph (Flint Hill Church Rd to Patrick Ave)
• MOU with Cleveland County and Gardner-Webb University for Retail Strategies Retail Academy (Town pays 25%)
• Consider changes to Chapter 114 (Peddlers and Solicitors)

The Town Council approved a revised wastewater agreement with the Town of Lattimore and hired Gavel&Dorn for a system development fee study. Council also passed ordinances regarding speed limits on S. Main St. and rules for peddlers and solicitors. Additionally, the council voted to purchase four license plate reader cameras.

• Approved MOU and Agreement for Retail Strategies Program (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #230110.02 to change speed limit on S. Main St. (4-0)
• Approved TDA Board appointment of Mrs. Angie Clark (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Shop with a Cop Program (4-0)
• Adopted revised wastewater treatment and maintenance agreement with Town of Lattimore (4-0)
• Hired Gavel&Dorn for Town System Development Fee Study (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #230110.01 regarding Peddlers and Solicitors (4-0)
• Approved purchase of four license plate reader cameras (4-0)