Boiling Springs public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will administer the oath of office for Mayor Tommy Greene and Councilmembers Patrick Litton and Marty Thomas. The body will also elect a Mayor Pro Tempore and appoint council committees. Regular business includes a construction services agreement for South Main Street and a discussion on speed limits.

• South Main Street Construction Services Agreement
• Discussion of speed limits
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Adoption of 2026 Town Council Meetings Calendar
• Discussion of Council Vacancy

The Town Council filled the vacant council seat by appointing Justin Davis. It approved a $215,000 amendment to the South Main Street Construction Services Agreement, bringing the contract total to $443,750. The Council also adopted speed‑limit reductions on several streets, approved a water‑infrastructure grant resolution, and adopted the 2026 meeting calendar and subcommittee schedule. All actions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Justin Davis to the vacant council seat – unanimous
• Approved South Main Street Construction Services Agreement amendment ($215,000, total $443,750) – unanimous
• Approved request to reduce speed limits on Dehart, Stadium, and Hillcrest streets – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25-12-02-01 for Division of Water Infrastructure grant application – unanimous
• Adopted 2026 Town Council Meetings Calendar – unanimous
• Adopted 2026 Subcommittee Work Session Schedule – unanimous
• Approved board appointments for Fire Rescue, Broad River Greenway, GCL MPO, and Foothills Regional – unanimous
• Adopted consent agenda, including October 28, 2025 minutes and financials – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning map affecting Parcel 1120 on North Main Street. It will also adopt the schedule for its 2026 meetings. Routine items include the chairman’s call, oath of office, adoption of September 16, 2025 council minutes, and public comment.

• Zoning map amendment – Parcel 1120, N. Main St.
• Adoption of the 2026 Board meeting schedule
• Chairman’s call to order (routine)
• Oath of office for Alan McWhirter
• Adoption of September 16, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes

The Planning Board elected Thomas Bates as Chairman and Frederick DeBell as Vice Chairman, each unanimously. The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the rezoning of parcel 459 (433-B South Main Street) from B‑1 to B‑2. Additionally, two crosswalks on the South Main Street corridor were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Elected Thomas Bates as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Frederick DeBell as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 459 (433-B South Main St) from B‑1 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved two crosswalks on South Main Street corridor (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review funding applications for water and sewer improvements related to Helene. The body is also considering a budget ordinance for sewer line replacements and revisions to the amusements chapter of the town code.

• Funding applications for Skinner Road Sewer Extension, Helene Water System Improvements, and Helene Sewer System Improvements
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance #CP251028.1 for Woodland/Hamrick/Fairview Sewer Line Replacement Project
• NCDEQ Emergency Bridge Loan Addendum
• Proposed revisions to Chapter 112: Amusements
• Swearing in of Police Chief DiYorio, Lieutenant Gantt, Sergeant Williamson, and Detective Paz

The Boiling Springs Town Council approved the NCDEQ Emergency Bridge Loan Addendum, authorizing a $1.5 million loan that could bring the total bridge‑loan financing to $2.87 million. The council also adopted the consent agenda with an amendment, approved a capital‑project budget ordinance tied to the loan funds, and created the Boiling Springs Police Department Foundation. All listed actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda as presented – motion carried unanimously
• Amended and adopted consent agenda to strike "Skinner Road" from Resolution #251028.01 – motion passed unanimously
• Approved Resolution #251028.02 NCDEQ Emergency Bridge Loan Addendum – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance #CP251028.1 pending loan acceptance – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Boiling Springs Police Department Foundation – motion carried unanimously

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several budget ordinances for infrastructure projects and a zoning map amendment. The meeting includes discussions on a sewer line replacement and a bridge loan addendum. Members will also review a bid award for the South Main Street Project.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment for Parcel 459 (433-B South Main Street)
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance #251007.2 for Homestead Loop Project
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance #CP 251007.3 for Woodland Sewer Line Replacement Project
• Resolution #251007.01 and Budget Ordinance #251007.1 for Merger-Regionalization Feasibility Study Funding
• South Main Street Project bid award

The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, rezoned Parcel 459 from B11 to B2, approved the Title IX ordinance revisions, and adopted Resolution #251007.03 to pursue a state grant for culvert repairs. The emergency bridge loan amendment and Chapter 112 ordinance changes were both tabled pending further review.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Rezoned Parcel 459 from B11 to B2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #251007.03 for culvert grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Title IX ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled NCDEQ Emergency Bridge Loan Addendum (unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 112 ordinance changes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning & Adjustment Board will meet on September 16, 2025. After routine items such as the oath of office, elections for chairman and vice‑chairman, and approval of the June 17, 2025 minutes, the board will discuss a zoning map amendment petition. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Zoning Map Amendment Petition
• Oath of Office for Alan McWhirter, Bruce Putnam, and Will Stroupe
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Comment period

Sub-Committee

The sub‑committee will discuss the broker agreement for leasing the town’s post office. It will also consider Chapter 112 of the town’s Code of Ordinances. Finally, the committee will review the police department’s organizational analysis.

• Broker agreement for post office lease
• Chapter 112 of the Code of Ordinances
• Police department organizational analysis

Town Council

The agenda for the September 2, 2025, Town Council meeting is not available through the town's online document center. The system returned an error indicating the file was not found.

• Town Council meeting agenda unavailable
• Agenda Center file retrieval error
• Meeting date: September 2, 2025

The Boiling Springs Town Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a resolution to pursue a $150,000 multi‑family recycling grant, requiring a $15,000 town match. The council also approved the lease renewal for the U.S. Post Office at 101 N. Main Street, raising annual rent to $47,770 and rejecting the associated commission agreement. Additionally, the council approved the lease renewal for the Statera property at 103 N. Main Street, increasing rent to $9,000 per year.

• Adopted agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #250902.02 to seek $150,000 recycling grant with $15,000 match (unanimous)
• Approved 101 N. Main St. post office lease renewal, rent $47,770, without commission agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 103 N. Main St. Statera lease renewal, rent $9,000 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will meet to discuss the purchase of the Holt property and several budget amendments. The body is also considering new policies regarding fire hydrant use and street improvements.

• Ordinance #BA250805.4: Budget Amendment for Holt Property Purchase
• Resolution #250805.03: Fire Hydrant Use Policy
• Resolution #250805.05: Street Improvement Policy
• Ordinances #BA250805.1 and #BA250805.2: AIA Grant Budget Amendments
• Audit Contract for FY 2024-2025

The council adopted the agenda with amendments and approved the consent agenda, both unanimously. It tabled the proposed vacancy‑filling policy. It unanimously approved a budget amendment to purchase Holt Property parcels, and adopted the ordinance establishing Chapter 32.2 for the Tourism Development Authority, appointing three new members. The council also reappointed Allan McWhirter and appointed Will Stroup and Bruce Putnam to the Board of Planning & Adjustment.

• Adopted agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled vacancy policy (unanimous)
• Approved Holt Property purchase budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of Chapter 32.2 for TDA (unanimous)
• Appointed TDA members Parker, Cook, Patel (unanimous)
• Reappointed Allan McWhirter to Planning & Adjustment Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Will Stroup to Planning & Adjustment Board (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment will hold quasi-judicial hearings regarding land use requests. The board will also consider a zoning map amendment and address board vacancies.

• Variance Request for Parcels 1073 and 1074
• Special Use Permit Public Hearing for Parcels 1221, 60214 and 57812
• Zoning Map Amendment Petition for Parcel 67720
• Discussion of Board Vacancies

The Planning Board unanimously denied the variance request for parcels 1073 and 1074, which sought a pickup window for a proposed Domino's location. The motion to deny was moved by Ms. Edwards, seconded by Mr. DeBell, and passed unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved a special use permit for a propane dispensing operation at a proposed Tractor Supply store on parcels 1221, 60214, and 57812. That motion was moved by Mr. McWhirter and seconded by Mrs. Hamrick.

• Denied variance for Domino's pickup window on parcels 1073/1074 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for propane dispensing at Tractor Supply site (parcels 1221, 60214, 57812) (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget and a lease for 109 South Main Street. The body is also considering a new ordinance to prohibit smoking and tobacco use.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2026 Budget Adoption
• Public hearing for 109 South Main Street Lease / Resolution #250603.05
• Ordinance #250603.01 prohibiting smoking, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes
• Resolution #250603.04 for Oliver Avenue Easement Abandonment
• Resolutions for NCDEQ Emergency Bridge Loan, NC Treasurer Cashflow Loan, and MRF Supplemental Funding

The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget unanimously. It approved a lease agreement with Sweet Eats Bakery for 109 South Main Street. The council also approved the Oliver Avenue easement abandonment and adopted the smoking‑prohibition ordinance by a 3‑2 vote. Councilmember Greene was recused from the lease vote.

• Adopted FY 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Sweet Eats Bakery (Resolution #250603.05, unanimous)
• Approved Oliver Avenue Easement Abandonment (Resolution #250603.04, unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #250603.01 establishing smoking prohibition (3-2)
• Recused Councilmember Greene from lease vote (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Cancelled July Town Council meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025. The board will consider a zoning map amendment petition and address current board vacancies. No major decisions are scheduled beyond routine approval of past meeting minutes.

• Zoning map amendment petition
• Board vacancies

The Board of Planning & Adjustment did not have a quorum, so the scheduled public hearing was postponed to June 17, 2025. The Town Clerk will re‑advertise the hearing for the August 5, 2025 Town Council meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Postponed public hearing to June 17, 2025 (no vote)
• Town Clerk to re‑advertise hearing for August 5, 2025 Town Council meeting (no vote)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will consider a curbside recycling and collection services contract with Republic Services, as well as two loan resolutions: a cash flow loan from the NC Treasurer and an emergency bridge loan from NCDEQ. The consent agenda includes adoption of minutes, a multi-modal planning grant resolution, quarterly financials, and a small business infrastructure grant resolution. Community reports from Gardner-Webb University and the TDA are also scheduled.

• Curbside recycling and collection services contract with Republic Services
• Cash flow loan from NC Treasurer
• NCDEQ emergency bridge loan
• Multi-Modal Planning Grant Resolution #250506.01
• Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program Resolution #250506.02

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a new curbside recycling contract with Republic Services at an approximate cost of $100,000. The council also approved applying for a $149,624.73 cash‑flow loan and for an NCDEQ emergency bridge loan of up to $3 million, both motions passing unanimously.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved curbside recycling contract with Republic Services (~$100,000) (unanimous)
• Approved application for $149,624.73 cash‑flow loan (unanimous)
• Approved application for NCDEQ emergency bridge loan (up to $3 M) (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will consider a charter amendment resolution, a mutual aid agreement with Shelby, and approve bids for street resurfacing and sewer replacement. They will also discuss a finance software contract and receive updates on South Main Street. Community reports from Gardner-Webb, CCC Biz, and Little League are scheduled.

• Resolution #250403.01 Town Charter Amendment
• Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Shelby
• Finance Software Contract Approval
• Street Resurfacing Bid Award
• Wall Avenue Sewer Replacement Bid Award

The council unanimously approved a mutual aid agreement with the City of Shelby and a charter amendment (Resolution #250401.01) to restore the town’s down‑zoning authority. They also approved the Springbrook finance‑software contract and awarded the Creekside street resurfacing bid to James Parker Construction. Finally, the council awarded the Wall Avenue sewer‑line replacement to Father and Son Enterprises and the associated road resurfacing to James Parker Construction.

• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Shelby (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #250401.01 to restore down‑zoning authority (unanimous)
• Approved Springbrook finance‑software, add‑on and Xpress contracts (unanimous)
• Awarded Creekside street resurfacing bid to James Parker Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded Wall Avenue sewer‑line replacement to Father and Son Enterprises (unanimous)
• Awarded Wall Avenue road resurfacing to James Parker Construction (unanimous)

Town Council

The council met to discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget, including county tax revaluation and its revenue impact. Members reviewed the sanitation department and considered a possible rate increase and new customers. They also talked about the annual cost‑of‑living adjustment, merit increases, and capital project funding needs. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning petition for Parcel 638 at 102 Hill Crest. The meeting also includes a review of the audit and second quarter 2025 financials.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Petition for Parcel 638, 102 Hill Crest
• Review of Second Quarter 2025 Financials
• Audit Review

The Boiling Springs Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning petition for parcel 638 at 102 Hillcrest, changing the zoning to R10, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also unanimously approved the Second Quarter 2025 financial report after discussion of budget variances. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from Gardner-Webb University and the town manager.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 638, 102 Hillcrest to R10 (unanimous)
• Approved Second Quarter 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning Board will discuss and vote on a recommendation to rezone Parcel 638 (102 Hillcrest St) from B-1 (business) to R-10 (residential), owned by Hulland LLC. Staff recommends approval. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, approve January meeting minutes, and hear public comment.

• Rezoning petition for Parcel 638 from B-1 to R-10, staff recommends approval
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for Parcel 638, a vacant lot, from B1 to R10, to allow construction of a home. The board also re-elected Caleb Edwards as chairman and Thomas Bates as vice chairman, and approved the January 21, 2025 minutes. No public comment was made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Parcel 638 from B1 to R10 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Caleb Edwards as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Thomas Bates as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council met for a strategic retreat on February 15, 2025, where Mayor Thomas delivered the State of the Town Address and Town Manager Parker reviewed FY 25 accomplishments, including a discussion of the fund balance structure. The meeting included discussion of possible tax adjustments, revenue distributions, and future project development, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:50 A.M.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a contract with the Boiling Springs Little League, an update on a building reuse grant, and a property offer on East Branch Avenue. They will also select an engineering firm for a USDA project. A consent agenda includes adoption of previous meeting minutes, a regional hazard mitigation plan update, and a FEMA budget amendment.

• Discussion of Boiling Springs Little League contract
• Building Reuse Grant update
• East Branch Avenue Property Offer to Purchase
• Selection of engineering firm for USDA project
• Closed session to negotiate real property acquisition

The Town Council approved a $16,500 financial assistance agreement with Boiling Springs Little League for field improvements and equipment, and unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute an offer to purchase the East Branch Avenue property for $725,000. The council also selected Withers-Ravenel as the engineering firm for the USDA project. The Hannah's Coffee House building reuse grant update was presented, noting the MOU termination and a 12-month extension for the NC Commerce grant.

• Approved $16,500 Little League financial assistance agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute $725,000 offer to purchase East Branch Avenue property (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Withers-Ravenel for USDA project engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes and FEMA budget amendment (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment will meet to review the Downtown Master Plan. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Review of Downtown Master Plan

The Board of Planning & Adjustment reviewed the downtown master plan and reached consensus that it still meets community needs, endorsing the plan as appropriate. The board also discussed priority projects, including shared parking, linear retail, post office renovation, campus/town green, cemetery edge, and a YMCA connector, with opposition noted to the latter. Town Manager Parker reported that the State has removed governing boards' authority to rezone property without owner consent, invalidating any board changes since June 2024, including the MHO, through the end of March 2025. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Consensus reached that downtown master plan still meets community needs
• Consensus reached for drawing with center landscaping on N. Main Street
• Discussed priority projects: shared parking, linear retail, post office renovation, campus/town green, cemetery edge, YMCA connector
• Noted opposition to YMCA connector; suggested organic connection through development
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:02 p.m.

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hear the FY2023-2024 audit presentation and consider adopting the Safe Streets For All Action Plan. The consent agenda includes several budget amendments for capital projects (South Main St. Improvement, CDBG Grant, NC Amateur Sports Grant, NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission), personnel policy updates, a master services agreement with Rostan, Inc., and updated Council procedures. Regular business also covers East College Avenue parking, selection of a firm for SSFA demonstration funds, and the town's economic development plan.

• FY2023-2024 Audit Presentation by Mary Grace Keller, CPA
• Budget Amendment Ordinance #250107.1 for South Main St. Imp. Capital Project
• Budget Amendment Ordinance #250107.2 for CDBG Grant Capital Project
• Safe Streets For All Action Plan Adoption
• East College Avenue Parking Discussion

The Town Council unanimously adopted the Safe Streets For All Action Plan, the draft Economic Development Plan, and approved Bolton-Menk for the SSFA Demonstration Funds RFQ. The FY 2023-2024 audit was presented with recommendations, and a sub-committee work schedule was adopted 4-1. No action was taken on the East College Avenue parking discussion.

• Adopted Safe Streets For All Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Bolton-Menk for SSFA Demonstration Funds RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved draft Economic Development Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Sub-Committee Work Schedule (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and personnel policy updates (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will consider adopting the Safe Streets For All Action Plan, discuss parking on East College Avenue, and review the town's economic development plan. The meeting also includes an audit presentation for FY 2023-2024 and several budget amendments for capital projects and grants.

• FY 2023-2024 Audit Presentation by Mary Grace Keller, CPA
• Budget Amendment Ordinance #250107.1 for South Main St. Improvement Capital Project
• Budget Amendment Ordinance #250107.2 for CDBG Grant Capital Project
• Adoption of Safe Streets For All Action Plan
• Discussion of East College Avenue Parking

The Boiling Springs Town Council unanimously adopted the Safe Streets For All Action Plan, the draft Economic Development Plan, and approved Bolton-Menk for the SSFA Demonstration Funds RFQ. The council also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and personnel policy updates, and adopted a sub-committee work schedule (4-1). No action was taken on the East College Avenue parking discussion.

• Adopted Safe Streets For All Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Bolton-Menk for SSFA Demonstration Funds RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved draft Economic Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and personnel policy updates (unanimous)
• Adopted Sub-Committee Work Schedule (4-1)
• Cancelled January 14, 2025 sub-committee meeting (consensus)