Belmont public meetings in 2024

2024_12_ 23 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet. The board also discussed Project Slingshot, generator options for the store, and year-end filing requirements.

• Review of income statement and balance sheet
• Project Slingshot update
• Discussion of generator quotes for the store
• Review of restaurant order accuracy update
• Discussion of mid-February board retreat

2024_12_18 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt minutes, receive downtown updates, and finalize 2025 work plans for its committees. They will also select a poet for the 2025 Sip & Speak event, review post-event reports for Christmas Village and Bavarian Holiday Fest, choose bands for Friday Night Live, and discuss executive board elections.

• Adopt November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Select poet for 2025 Sip & Speak from list of five candidates
• Review post-event reports for Christmas Village and Bavarian Holiday Fest
• Select band for Friday Night Live
• Discuss executive board election

2024_12_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, receive a staff update on the Chronicle Mill Mural, and consider band options for the 2025 Friday Night Live series. The agenda includes routine administrative items and committee reports.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report: November statement balance $31,328.74, project funding $33,220.00
• Chronicle Mill Mural update (project funded at $26,620.00)
• 2025 Friday Night Live band options: costs range $5,250 to $9,000

2024_12_16 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is holding public hearings and considering approval of the Lakeview Farms development, which would rezone 223 acres for 385 single-family homes and townhomes, annex the property into the city, and enter into a development agreement. The Planning Board recommended conditional approval (3-2) subject to resolving sewer capacity issues. The hearings were previously deferred from May 2024.

• Public hearing for conditional zoning (SR/CD) for 385 home sites on 223 acres
• Public hearing for non-contiguous annexation of Lakeview Farms
• Public hearing and consideration of a development agreement for Lakeview Farms
• Consideration of ordinances for the zoning and annexation
• Planning Board recommended conditional approval (3-2) subject to sewer capacity resolution

2024_12_11 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will continue its discussion on a text amendment (TA2024.04) that would regulate where smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries can locate, with a proposal to limit them to the Highway Commercial corridor. The board will also consider a separate text amendment (TA2024.05) regarding events facilities in the Neighborhood Center Commercial zone. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and other business.

• TA2024.04: Continued discussion on limiting smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries to Highway Commercial zoning
• TA2024.05: Text amendment for events facilities in Neighborhood Center Commercial zone
• State law SB382 may affect down-zoning authority; veto overridden by Senate, pending House action
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting

2024_12_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED

The December 11, 2024 meeting of the Belmont Tourism Development Authority has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

2024_12_02 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed non-contiguous annexation of Lakeview Farms and a conditional zoning request to allow 385 home sites on 223 acres, plus a hearing on a text amendment for front and side setbacks for single-family residential. The council will also consider consent agenda items including street closures for holiday events, a mural design, a housing authority payment-in-lieu-of-taxes request, and several budget amendments.

• Public hearing on ANN2024.01 Lakeview Farms non-contiguous annexation
• Public hearing on ZA2024.01 Lakeview Farms conditional zoning for 385 home sites on 223 acres
• Public hearing and ordinance on TA2024.01 front and side setbacks for single-family residential
• Public hearing on TA2024.04 smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries
• Ordinances to close Glenway Street for Christmas Village, horse carriage rides, and Bavarian Holiday Fest (with alcohol sales)

2024_11_25 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held a regular meeting to review financial statements, law enforcement and HR reports, and retail sales. They discussed installing a generator to prevent business disruption during power outages and confirmed they will not actively solicit MXB customers outside city limits. The meeting was largely procedural with routine reports and no major decisions.

• Reviewed financial statements
• Discussed generator for store due to power outage disruptions
• Confirmed no active solicitation of MXB customers outside city limits
• Reviewed retail and MBX sales
• Approved agenda and adjourned unanimously

Keep Belmont Beautiful

Keep Belmont Beautiful, a city volunteer committee, met to approve minutes, review finances, and plan upcoming events including a spring plant sale, Christmas parade float, and tree lighting. The group discussed a proposed city traffic change and volunteer needs for several 2025 programs.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed cancelling $33/month Constant Contact fee after iCompass transition
• Planned 2025 Spring Plant Sale for 4/26/25 at Belmont Historical Society, with ~150 baskets at $40 each, pre-orders only
• Noted need for Flower Power co-chair by Feb 2025
• Heard City Council proposal to move stoplights from Red Raider Run to R.L. Stowe Road, no left turn from Red Raider Run onto South Point Road

2024_11_21 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will discuss three text amendments: adding solar energy system provisions to the Land Development Code, revising front and side setback rules for single-family homes, and regulating smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries. They will also consider reappointing a Transportation Advisory Committee representative. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and is open for public comment.

• Solar Panels Text Amendment: Pisgah Energy requests to amend LDC for solar energy systems on Sisters of Mercy Campus
• TA2024.01: Front and side setback changes for single-family residential lots
• TA2024.04: Regulations for smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries
• Reappointment of Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Representative

2024_11_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, set the 2025 meeting schedule, discuss the Bavarian Holiday Fest, and review a proposed mural design for Chronicle Mill. The board will also hear committee and chair reports.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report: checking balance $24,388.15 as of 10/31/2024; $8,780.00 uncleared deposits
• 2025 meeting calendar: third Wednesday monthly at 10:00 AM, City Hall
• Chronicle Mill Mural design approval (mockups for Catawba, Chronicle, KM sides)
• Bavarian Holiday Fest discussion (grant approved, carriage rides, CaroMont Health grant allocation)

2024_11_20 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt minutes, receive staff updates on downtown projects and the 2025 workplan, and set the 2025 meeting calendar. Committee reports will cover design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization items, including poet selection for Sip & Speak and other updates.

• Adopt October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Workplan Planning and 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Sip & Speak Poet Selection
• Downtown Updates
• Committee Updates from Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization

2024_11_20 Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Board is meeting to finalize feedback on Pisgah Energy's request to amend Belmont's Land Development Code (LDC) to allow solar energy systems. The board will also discuss composting, tree planting, and grant research. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, agenda setting, and adoption of minutes.

• Discussion of Pisgah Energy's text amendment for solar energy systems (SES) on the Sisters of Mercy Campus
• Review of Duke Energy interconnection requirements, including site control verification and single line diagrams
• Discussion of potential tax treatment for properties with added solar
• Discussion of composting initiatives
• Discussion of tree planting initiatives

2024_11_19 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve September minutes and receive updates on several projects. Topics include a January volleyball tournament, volunteer committee work, program updates, the Davis Park picnic shelter, and lighting at Davis, Rodden, and Reid ballfields. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Approve minutes from September 17th meeting
• Discuss volleyball tournament scheduled for January 11-12
• Update on Davis Park picnic shelter
• Update on lighting projects at Davis, Rodden, and Reid ballfields
• Public comment period

2024_11_18 City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss an agreement with Gaston County to provide planning assistance for site plan and plat reviews. They will also discuss whether to transfer the authority for reviewing special use permits from the City Council to the Board of Adjustment.

• Inter-local Agreement with Gaston County for planning assistance
• Discussion on transferring Special Use Permit reviews to the Board of Adjustment
• Interviews for Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association positions
• Belmont Trails project updates
• Gaston County review fees ranging from $100.00 to $1,160.00 plus lot fees

2024_11_04 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two subdivision requests on David Street and Hope Street, two zoning rescissions for properties in the ETJ, and two text amendments. The council will also receive a quarterly finance update and consider a facade enhancement grant for a mural at 100 S. Main Street.

• Public hearing and consideration of SUP2023.02 David Street Subdivision (0.67 acres into two lots)
• Public hearing and consideration of SUP2024.02 Hope Street Subdivision (0.39 acres into two lots)
• Public hearings and ordinances for zoning rescissions at 130 Georgia Belle Ave and 6117 & 6131 Wilkinson Blvd
• Public hearings for text amendments on front/side setbacks and electronic variable message board signs
• Approval of $2,500 facade enhancement grant for mural at 100 S. Main Street

2024_11_04 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will hold a workshop meeting to conduct interviews for open positions. These positions are for the Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association.

• Board interviews for Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association

2024_10_28 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, reviewing financial statements, an annual audit, and law enforcement reports. They discussed open items like Project Slingshot, a federal unemployment tax refund status, and ABC signage rules, and planned to finalize mission and vision statements at a retreat. New business included a BOI filing requirement and a distribution to City Council on Nov. 4.

• Review of annual audit presented by Trey Albright
• Project Slingshot review presented by Seth Twery
• Status of Fed Unemployment tax refund: Bill Montgomery
• BOI filing requirement (BILL)
• Distributions to City Council Nov. 4

Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful committee approved the September meeting minutes and the current budget. Members discussed various upcoming initiatives including a t-shirt fundraiser, a spring plant sale, and holiday decorating events.

• Appointment of Teddi Daniels to the Board
• Approval of the updated budget and $500 insurance premium payment
• Discussion of a t-shirt design contest for fundraising
• Proposed spring plant sale featuring 100 to 150 hanging baskets
• Approval of the Festival of Trees application

2024_10_24 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider two requests to rescind City of Belmont zoning designations on properties in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) so they can be annexed by the Town of Cramerton. The board will also review two text amendments: one addressing front and side setbacks for single-family residential uses, and another for electronic variable message board signs. Additionally, the board will elect a chair and vice chair and appoint a Transportation Advisory Committee representative.

• ZA-2024.02: Request to rescind zoning at 130 Georgia Belle Ave (Parcel ID 225342) to allow annexation by Cramerton
• ZA-2024.03: Request by Crossfix Ministries to rescind zoning at 6117 & 6131 Wilkinson Blvd for annexation by Cramerton
• TA2024.01: Text amendment on front and side setbacks for single-family residential
• TA2024.02: Text amendment for electronic variable message board signs
• Election of Planning Board Chair/Vice Chair and appointment of TAC representative

2024_10_22 Downtown Belmont Development Association_Special Meeting

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is holding a special meeting with a single business item: a review and discussion of the association's bylaws. The full text of the current bylaws is included in the agenda packet for reference. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discussion of DBDA bylaws
• Bylaws cover board composition: 10 appointed members, with City Council appointing all members
• Bylaws include term limits: no more than two consecutive terms, with exceptions for Planning and Zoning staff
• Bylaws establish four standing committees: Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring

2024_10_21 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is meeting to consider adopting the Vision Zero Belmont Traffic Safety Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030. They will also discuss potential text amendments, a paving project, and an ordinance to close streets in Pebble Creek for Halloween.

• Consider adoption of Vision Zero Belmont Traffic Safety Action Plan
• Discussion of potential text amendments
• Belmont Paving Project
• Ordinance to close streets in Pebble Creek neighborhood on October 31, 2024

2024_10_16 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review a facade enhancement grant application for a mural at 100 S Main St and discuss a proposal for boundary expansion. The board will also receive committee updates regarding the Ford Center business plan and local promotions.

• Facade Enhancement Grant consideration for Simpson Group at 100 S Main St
• Proposed $2,500 grant for a community-themed mural project
• Boundary Expansion Proposal discussion
• Shop Small Promotion discussion

2024_10_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association met to review financial reports and committee updates. The meeting included discussions on holiday event scheduling and upcoming community tours.

• Approved a $1,000 donation to the 2024 Belmont Police Department Faith & Blue event
• Changed Christmas Village event hours to 2 PM—8 PM with December 8th as a rain date
• Reviewed September financial report showing an ending balance of $28,463.79
• Received update on the May 2025 Historic Home Tour sponsored by First Horizon, Elevation Church, and Creative Solutions

2024_10_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review its financial report, consider a grant request for the Bavarian Market, and receive an update from Chandler Thinks, the firm selected for a rebranding project. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings scheduled.

• Financial report shows $48,600.97 in occupancy tax proceeds for July-August 2024
• Bavarian Market grant request to be considered
• Update from Chandler Thinks on rebranding project
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting

2024_10_09 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board is meeting to review a tree canopy report presented by Senior Planner Reaghan Murphy and Urban Forestry. They will also discuss upcoming work plan items, including board attendance at Boofest, Tree City application renewal, an annual community survey on board progress, and a recycling data update.

• Tree Canopy Report with Senior Planner Reaghan Murphy and Urban Forestry
• Discussion of board attendance at Boofest
• Tree City Application Renewal
• Annual Community Survey on board progress
• Recycling Data Update

2024_10_07 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a 13.68-acre site to Downtown District/Conditional District for a mixed-use master planned community by Crescent Development. The council will also vote on a temporary development moratorium, wastewater infrastructure improvements, and several consent agenda items including street closures for events and a budget amendment.

• Public hearing and ordinance for ZA2023.06 Crescent Development rezoning of 13.68 acres to DD/CD
• Ordinance to adopt a temporary development moratorium
• South Belmont Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
• FY 2025 Budget Amendment #3
• Street closures for 2024 Belmont Turkey Trot 5K and Eagle Park Halloween

Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board met via Zoom to approve the appointment of Abby Walden Peterson to the board and approve the current budget. Members also discussed upcoming community events including a fall clean-up and various committee updates.

• Appointed Abby Walden Peterson as a new Board Member
• Approved the budget, including a forecasted plant sale income increase to $1,500.00
• Established a PayPal donation account with a fee of $0.49 plus 1.99% per transaction
• Scheduled a fall clean-up for October 19th at Stowe Park
• Reviewed t-shirt pricing quotes ranging from $4.75 to $8.75

2024_09_23 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes. Members reviewed financial statements, law enforcement reports, and discussed open items including a letter of intent for a property and the 'Project Slingshot' plan for a new store. The board also voted to change the October meeting location to City Work.

• Reviewed financial statements and GL accounts
• Discussed LOI for Clifton Property Investments
• Carolina Data install follow-up for MBX register
• 'Project Slingshot' plan for new store
• Motion to change October meeting location to City Work

2024_09_19 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider ZA2023.06, a request to rezone a 13.68-acre site to Downtown District/Conditional District for a mixed-use development with commercial space, townhomes, and apartments. The board will also recognize outgoing members, swear in new members, and discuss rescheduling the October meeting.

• ZA2023.06 Crescent Development: 13.68-acre rezoning to DD/CD for 13,865 sq ft commercial, 3,600 sq ft office, 4 live/work units, 47 townhomes, 259 apartments
• Recognition of outgoing Planning Board members
• Swearing in of new Planning Board members
• Rescheduling October Planning and Zoning Board meeting

2024_09_18 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider adopting August minutes, review the NCMS annual assessment site visit follow-up, and discuss NC Main Street Award nominations due September 26. Committee updates cover design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization, including downtown boundary expansion.

• Adopt August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review 2024 NCMS site visit follow-up and assessment
• Discuss NC Main Street Award nominations (deadline Sept 26, 5 PM)
• Committee updates on downtown boundary expansion (Myrtle St, E Catawba St, S Main St)
• Updates on Crescent development project (10-acre mixed apartments/retail)

2024_09_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, hear staff updates on the BPD Faith & Blue event, and review the draft 2024 Christmas Village budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Financial report for period ending 08/30/2024 with ending balance $33,293.60
• BPD Faith & Blue event staff report
• Draft 2024 Christmas Village budget with projected revenue $9,500 and costs $8,797.55

2024_09_17 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from May and August, review its bylaws, and discuss the status of this year's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list. The board will also consider adding shade sails at Kevin Loftin Park playground due to extreme heat, get an update on Davis Park net repairs, hear about current programs and events, and review CityRec Center membership numbers. A proposal to reschedule the October meeting due to a conflict with the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will also be discussed.

• Approve tabled minutes from May 15th and August 20th meetings
• Review Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Bi-Laws
• Review status of this year's CIP list
• Request to add additional Shade Sails at Kevin Loftin Park playground; update on Davis Park net repairs
• Proposal to reschedule October meeting due to Belmont Sports Hall of Fame conflict

2024_09_16 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is holding a public hearing to consider designating the Dr. John M. and Laura Watt Pressly House at 16 W. Woodrow Ave. as a local historic landmark. If approved, the request goes to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for final approval. The council will also discuss a history walk project at Reid High School.

• Public hearing on local historic landmark designation for 16 W. Woodrow Ave. (Pressly House)
• Potential 50% property tax reduction for owners if designated, reducing city revenue by $2,268.68
• Discussion of Reid High School History Walk Project

2024_09_12 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a request from South Point High School to waive $1,050 in pyrotechnic display fees for a fireworks event at the September 13 home football game, and a discussion with state representatives. The fee waiver request is the only action item; the rest is procedural.

• South Point High School pyrotechnic display fee waiver request totaling $1,050
• Fire department fees include $225 for explosives permit, $270 for standby firefighters, $120 for fire inspector, $435 for fire apparatus
• Discussion with state representatives

2024_09_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will discuss the Chandler Thinks proposal and review the September 2024 financial report. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the July 10, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion regarding Chandler Thinks rebranding proposal
• Review of the 2024_09 Finance Report
• Adoption of July 10, 2024, meeting minutes

2024_09_11 Environmental Sustainability Board - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Belmont Environmental Sustainability Board was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, set agenda, adoption of minutes, other business, adjournment) with no substantive discussion or decisions listed.

• Meeting cancelled

Keep Belmont Beautiful

Keep Belmont Beautiful met to plan its fall cleanup event, including logistics, supplies, volunteer coordination, and marketing. The group discussed priority littered areas, partnerships with Public Works and local businesses, and pre-registration for volunteers.

• Fall cleanup scheduled with check-in at Stowe Park, 8am setup, 9am start, 11am end
• Priority litter areas: RL Stowe, Parkdale, Vine, Glenway, and public parking lots
• Public Works to supply garbage bags or obtain from NCDOT; Lowes donated gloves in past
• Coordination with Police and Fire for cleanup of exits 46 and 47
• Marketing via JPEG flyers, 12 hard copies at UPS Store, yard signs at Catawba and Park/Keener, City Hall, Stowe Park, and 'Point'

2024_09_03 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will consider a $2.6 million budget amendment to fund the purchase of a Mid Mount Platform Fire Truck, Leaf Loader Truck, and Switch-N-Go Truck using loan proceeds. The council will also discuss a possible temporary development moratorium due to sewer capacity concerns, receive an update on the Belmont Trolley Project, and consider appointments to boards and committees. Public comment and a closed session are also scheduled.

• FY 2025 Budget Amendment #2: $2,600,000 in loan proceeds for capital purchases (fire truck, leaf loader, Switch-N-Go truck)
• Request to proceed with NCLM grant applications, including a $1,216.23 safety grant for carcinogen-resistant hoods for firefighters
• Discussion of a temporary development moratorium due to sewer capacity concerns
• Oak Street traffic calming device request
• Historic Preservation Advisory Board discussion

2024_08_24 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, approving the agenda and prior minutes. They reviewed financial statements, discussed a new commercial lease and the 'Project Slingshot' plan for a new store, and approved prepaying insurance for FY24/25 and the holiday schedule. A conflict of interest was noted for Jonathan Wilson regarding Warren and Associates.

• Approved prepayment of insurance for FY24/25
• Approved FY24/25 holiday schedule (excluding day after Christmas)
• Discussed new commercial lease terms (TI, term, escalator)
• Reviewed 'Project Slingshot' plan for new store
• Noted ~$3,500 cost savings from workers comp insurance change

Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board reviewed its bylaws, assigned committee chairs for activities like Clean Campus and Yard of the Month, and discussed upcoming events including a fall clean-up on October 19 and holiday tree lighting on December 2. The board also discussed restarting a plant sale as a fundraiser for spring 2025, with past profits ranging from $790 to $1,428. The meeting was routine business with no major policy decisions.

• Trina nominated as vice-chair; Becky as Clean Campus chair; Scottie as Yard of the Month and Cigarette Recycling chair
• Fall clean-up scheduled for October 19 at Stowe Park
• Christmas tree lighting December 2 at 6:30pm; Christmas parade December 3 at 3:00pm
• Plant sale fundraiser discussed for spring 2025, with past profits $790-$1,428
• Board roster update needed; Jane Weaver address changed to 90 Catawba Street

2024_08_21 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt the July minutes, receive staff updates on downtown improvements and NCMS award nominations, and hear from its design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization committees. The organization committee will discuss a potential Main Street boundary expansion. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Main Street boundary expansion
• NCMS Award & Champion Nominations
• Downtown updates, including Verizon signal improvement and Historic Home Tour planning

2024_08_21 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to adopt minutes, review the treasurer's financial report, and discuss staff and committee updates. Key items include volunteer appreciation and the Design Committee's report on the Chronicle Mill mural, including insurance coverage. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adopt July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review August 2024 financial report (balance $32,127.65)
• Discuss volunteer appreciation
• Chronicle Mill mural insurance update

2024_08_20 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, welcome new members, and discuss several items including a review of the board's bylaws, updates on the fall sports and dance seasons, and the 10-acre Mclean Property. They will also discuss forming a volunteer group to assist with recreation activities and receive an update from the Athletics Sub-Committee.

• Approve minutes from May 15th meeting
• Welcome new board members Heather Gaskins, Janet Schafer, and Kyle Wood
• Review and discuss the Bi-Laws
• Update on 10 acres of Mclean Property
• Discuss recreation volunteer group

2024_08_19 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council workshop on August 19, 2024, will consider several items, including approving a contract for city-wide wastewater collection system modeling, a FY 2025 budget amendment, and a quarterly finance update. The council will also vote on ordinances to close streets for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the Elevation Church block party, and will consider denying a request to close streets for the Turkey Day 5K. A presentation on the Water & Sewer Asset Management Plan is also scheduled.

• Approval of ordinance to close Main Street between Catawba and Glenway streets on Dec. 2, 2024, 5-8 PM for Christmas tree lighting
• Consider denial of ordinance to close portions of multiple streets on Nov. 28, 2024, for Turkey Day 5K
• Approval of contract with WithersRavenel for city-wide wastewater collection system modeling, not to exceed $225,000
• Approval of ordinance to close streets for Elevation Church block party
• FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 and quarterly finance update

2024_08_14 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will discuss a proposed Land Development Code text amendment to regulate ground-mounted solar energy systems, submitted by Pisgah Energy on behalf of Sisters of Mercy. The board will also hear a recap of the Belmont Composts launch, plan seedlings for Boofest, and review social media updates. The agenda includes adoption of the July 10, 2024 minutes.

• Text amendment application by Pisgah Energy Inc. to allow ground-mounted solar systems, with Sisters of Mercy as the intended beneficiary
• Proposed solar array at Sisters of Mercy campus, roughly 2 acres, with cost estimates: ground mount $2.50/watt, canopy $7.48/watt, rooftop $1.78/watt
• Belmont Composts launch recap
• Seedlings for Boofest planning
• Social media updates

2024_08_14 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for lack of agenda items

2024_08_10 Special City Council Meeting

The City Council and Planning Board will participate in a bus and walking tour hosted by Plusurbia. The tour aims to help officials gain a better understanding of various community areas to gather input for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update.

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update bus and walking tour

2024_08_05 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will consider a $2,600,000 financing contract with Bank of America to purchase a fire truck, Switch-N-Go truck, and leaf truck. Additionally, the Council will hold a public hearing regarding a transportation bond and the adoption of a bond order.

• $2,600,000 installment financing contract with Bank of America for city vehicles
• Purchase of a fire truck, Switch-N-Go truck, and leaf truck
• Transportation Bond public hearing and bond order adoption
• Budget Amendment #16 approval

2024_07_22 City Council Workshop

This is a procedural workshop agenda with no public business items. The council will call the meeting to order, set the agenda, and then enter a closed session under North Carolina law (N.C.G.S. 140-318.11(4)), which typically covers confidential matters such as personnel or legal issues. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 140-318.11(4) — no public details provided

2024_07_17 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss downtown updates, including the NCMS Director's Meeting, training calendars, and a potential Main Street boundary expansion. The board will also hear reports from its design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization committees, and review downtown development projects. The agenda is largely routine, with no major votes or financial decisions listed.

• Main Street boundary expansion discussion
• NCMS Director's Meeting updates (Aug 6-8 in downtown Belmont)
• 2024 and 2025 NCMS training calendars
• Downtown development project reviews
• Committee updates from design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization

2024_07_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve June minutes, review the July financial report, discuss non-profit tip distributions, and hear committee reports including 2025 Friday Night Live concert dates. The agenda is routine with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• July financial report showing $39,486.31 check book balance and $16,304.65 total available revenue
• Discussion of non-profit tip distributions
• 2025 Friday Night Live concert dates from Promotions Committee

2024_07_15 Main Street Advisory Board - Special Meeting

The Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with a single business item: a discussion about the Historic Homes Tour with the Historic Belmont Foundation. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Historic Homes Tour with Historic Belmont Foundation

2024_07_10 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is reviewing several grant applications for local tourism projects. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Rebranding RFP.

• Grant request: Belmont Trolley
• Grant request: 5th annual Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie ($28,990 total investment)
• Grant request: 2024 Belmont Bavarian Holiday Fest ($7,000 BTDA grant requested)
• Grant request: 2024 NCMS Director's Meeting ($6,000 City of Belmont funding)
• Rebranding RFP review and discussion

2024_07_10 Environmental Sustainability Board

The board will review an alternative strategy for tree protection from W&A Engineering. Members will also discuss recycling data, the Red, White and Belmont event, and planning for 2025.

• W&A Engineering alternative strategy for tree protection
• Recycling data update
• Red, White and Belmont recap
• Mid-year check-in and 2025 planning

2024_07_01 Regular City Council

The City Council will consider lease agreements for Belmont Baseball, LLC and a grant for a lead service line replacement program. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding Belmont Baseball, LLC lease agreements and updates on state budget requests.

• Public hearing for Belmont Baseball, LLC lease agreements
• Grant and loan acceptance from DWI for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
• Transportation Bond presentation regarding bond order and resolution
• Selection of on-call engineering firms
• Ordinance to close Glenway Street for the Belmont Farmers Market

2024_08_24 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements and approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024/25. The Board also discussed insurance coverage needs and entered a closed session to discuss employee compensation.

• Approval of the proposed FY24/25 budget
• Approval of budget amendments
• Approval of a new register for Mixed Beverage customers
• Discussion regarding workers comp and board insurance quotes
• Closed session regarding employee compensation

2024_06_19 Main Street Advisory Board

The board is preparing for the upcoming NCMS Director's Meeting in August and managing the transition following Downtown Director Phil Boggan's resignation. Members are also reviewing downtown development projects and committee updates regarding local promotions and design.

• Resignation of Downtown Director Phil Boggan effective June 7
• Planning for the NCMS Director's Meeting in August
• Review of the Chronicle Mill mural design draft
• Updates on the Park Street UMC Development Project
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

2024_06_19 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to discuss committee reports regarding the Bavarian Market event budget and the Chronicle Mill Mural. The agenda also includes updates on banking transitions and staff reports.

• Design Committee: Bavarian Market Event Budget discussion
• Design Committee: Chronicle Mill Mural update
• Promotions Committee: Carousel discussion
• Review of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes

2024_06_12 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is reviewing a grant application from Belmont Trolley, Inc. for a 6,000 square foot facility. The board will also discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding rebranding efforts.

• Belmont Trolley, Inc. $100,000 grant request for facility construction
• Rebranding RFP review and discussion
• Review of 2023-2024 financial report
• Belmont Trolley grant application presentation

2024_06_12 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will review updates from the recycling and bee subcommittees. The meeting also includes a recap of the Garibaldi Goes Green event and work program updates.

• Garibaldi Goes Green recap
• Recycling Subcommittee update
• Bee Subcommittee update
• Work Program and social media updates

2024_06_03 Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and consider a non-contiguous annexation for Lakeview Farms. The meeting also includes a request for conditional zoning to allow 385 residential units on 223 acres.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget adoption
• Lakeview Farms non-contiguous annexation public hearing
• Lakeview Farms conditional zoning for 385 home sites
• Transportation Bond presentation
• SMART Grant authorization request

2024_06_03 Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to receive an update on a personnel matter. The meeting also includes discussions regarding board/committee appointments and various city administrative items.

• Closed session regarding a personnel matter
• Board and committee appointments
• Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget
• Public hearing for the Belmont Police Department's 2024-2025 budget
• Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget for the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department

2024_05_29 Main Street Advisory Board/DBDA Special Meeting

The Main Street Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review the Chronicle Mill Mural. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the Downtown Director.

• Chronicle Mill Mural Review
• Downtown Director Discussion

2024_05_23 City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget, specifically regarding a Planning Technician position. The meeting also includes a transportation bond presentation and a lease proposal with Belmont Baseball LLC.

• Interviewing applicants for various Citizen Advisory Boards
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget: Planning Technician position follow-up
• Transportation Bond Presentation: projects, estimates, and prioritization
• Lease Proposal: Belmont Baseball LLC and City of Belmont

2024_05_22 Main Street Advisory Board

The board reviewed downtown business updates, upcoming festival planning, and committee reports. Discussions included potential business training collaborations and the Park Street UMC development project.

• Park Street UMC Development Project presentation
• Garibaldi Festival planning and volunteer needs
• Potential shared business training costs with Mooresville
• Discussion of Main Street boundary expansion
• Update on East End business vacancies

2024_05_22 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is reviewing a $50,000 Duke Energy micro-grant opportunity and updates on the Chronicle Mill Mural. The board also set beverage pricing for the 2024 Friday Night Live concert series.

• Motion to partner with Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and Tech Works for a $50,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant
• Approved Friday Night Live beverage pricing: $1.00 for water/soda, $4.00 for domestic beer, and $6.00 for craft beer
• Update on Darion Fleming's selection for the Chronicle Mill Mural
• Discussion of a potential business plan and survey for a new arts center
• Report of $69,511.51 in total available revenue

2024_05_20 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements and law enforcement updates. The board also discussed workforce matters, technology implementation, and sales goals.

• Review of financial statements presented by Bill Montgomery
• Law enforcement update provided by Officer Rumney
• Review of Carolina Data System technology implementation
• Discussion of workforce related matters

2024_05_16 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed a major development plan for a 622-lot single-family residential subdivision on 275 acres. The board discussed traffic mitigation, environmental impacts, and watershed protections. The application was ultimately denied due to insufficient traffic mitigation and failure to meet specific development plan requirements.

• ZA2024.01 Lakeview Farms (listed on agenda)
• Henry Chapel Subdivision: Proposed 622-lot detached single-family residential subdivision
• Denial of Henry Chapel subdivision application based on lack of recommended traffic mitigation
• Discussion of $1.9 million in potential transportation improvements

2024_05_15 Environmental Sustainability Board CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the Belmont Environmental Sustainability Board on May 15, 2024, was cancelled. The provided document contains the agenda for that meeting and minutes from previous sessions.

2024_05_15 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will review updates regarding a GIS survey and field potential for Gaither Road. Members will also discuss playground entrance improvements at Kevin Loftin Park and review recreation statistics.

• Gaither Road land survey and field potential update
• Kevin Loftin Park playground entrance improvements
• Review of Parks and Recreation statistics
• Selection of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Athletics subcommittee update

2024_05_09 Board of Adjustment

The Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2024_05_08 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will meet to consider approving an audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. The board will also discuss a grant request from the Piedmont Culinary Guild and a Neighborhood Explorer Package.

• 2023-2024 Audit Contract approval with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• Piedmont Culinary Guild Grant Request
• Neighborhood Explorer Package discussion
• Financial Report review

2024_05_08 Environmental Sustainability Board - RESCHEDULED TO 5/15

The Environmental Sustainability Board will review a recap of the Garibaldi Goes Green event and receive an update from the Bee Subcommittee. The board will also discuss updates regarding its work program and social media presence.

• Garibaldi Goes Green recap
• Bee Subcommittee update
• Work Program and Social Media update

2024_05_06 Regular City Council

The City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a presentation on Peninsula sewer capacity findings. The agenda also includes public hearings for a non-contiguous annexation and a zoning update for CompleatKiDZ at Belmont Middle School.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Public Hearing: Non-contiguous Annexation (Lakeview Farms)
• Public Hearing and zoning update for CompleatKiDZ at Belmont Middle School
• Peninsula Sewer Capacity Study Findings presentation
• NCDOT Easement Acquisitions for Highway 74 Bridge Replacement Project

2024_05_06 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will conduct interviews for several open positions on citizen advisory boards. The Council will also consider the appointment of a new Belmont ABC Board Chair.

• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Board and Planning and Zoning Board ETJ
• Interviews for Environmental Sustainability Board
• Interviews for Belmont Tourism Development Authority
• Consideration of Tim Somers for Belmont ABC Board Chair

2024_04_29 City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss potential economic development incentives and business expansions. The meeting is being held pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11.

• Closed session regarding business location or expansion
• Discussion of tentative economic development incentives
• Consultation with City Attorney

2024_04_22 ABC Board Meeting

The Board discussed pursuing a second location, including engaging a professional to review parcels and options. Members also approved a budget amendment for FY24 and granted the financial officer authority to make budget changes up to 10%.

• Approval of FY24 budget amendment
• Authorization for financial officer to make budget changes not exceeding 10%
• Discussion on pursuing a second location with 4,500 sq ft of space
• Review of financial statements and proposed budget amendments
• Plan for Carolina Data installation by May 1, 2024

2024_04_18 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

2024_04_17 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will discuss a Request for Proposal (RFP) to refresh the Visit Belmont NC brand. The meeting also includes updates on the Belmont Trolley, Main Street events, and a review of the financial report.

• Discussion of Rebranding RFP for Visit Belmont NC
• Belmont Trolley update
• Main Street Event update
• Review of 2023-2024 financial report
• Review of previous grant approvals including $25,000 for FNL Concert Series

2024_04_17 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will discuss moving monthly meetings to a different day of the week. Members will also receive updates on baseball fields, Rodden field, and Davis Park lighting.

• Vote on moving monthly meetings to the third Tuesday or Thursday
• Update on baseball fields and equipment
• Proposal for fall volleyball and basketball tournaments
• Update on Rodden field and Davis Park lights
• Discussion regarding Davis Park picnic shelter

2024_04_17 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is reviewing downtown development updates, including real estate interest in the Piccolo and Lyerly buildings. The board is also discussing upcoming community events and potential streetscape improvements for the East End.

• Updates on the Piccolo building and 6 Airline property availability
• Discussion of the East End streetscape project and solar street light options
• Proposed business plan for converting Ford Center into an arts center
• Planning for the Garibaldi Festival and upcoming community events
• Review of downtown visitor data from St. Patrick's weekend

2024_04_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The association is reviewing staff reports regarding a Duke Energy grant opportunity and updates on the Blumenthal partnership. The meeting includes discussions on event development procedures, Arts Center updates, and the Friday Night Live concert series.

• Duke Energy Grant Opportunity
• Blumenthal Partnership Update
• Event Development Procedures
• Arts Center Updates
• Chronicle Mill Mural Update

2024_04_17_Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will review a presentation on the tree canopy and receive updates on the Garibaldi Goes Green program. Members will also discuss recycling data, water subcommittee progress, and tree subcommittee activities.

• Tree Canopy Presentation by Planner Jaimi Lisi
• Discussion of compost locations and shifts for Garibaldi Goes Green
• Tree Subcommittee updates from Maria Portone
• Recycling data and Water Subcommittee update from Rob Wilhite

2024_04_15 City Council Workshop

The City Council is reviewing a $2,141,514.54 cost share for I-85 widening project betterments and exploring funding partnerships with Belmont Abbey College. Additionally, staff is proposing a contract with Hager Strategic Solutions to advocate for state-level funding.

• $2,141,514.54 cost to the City for I-85 widening betterments
• $2,500 per month lobbyist contract with Hager Strategic Solutions
• I-85 widening project improvements including Exit 26 and Exit 27 landscaping
• Request to Gaston County for an ETJ representative on the Planning and Zoning Board
• FY24-25 Budget Workshop

2024_04_12 Downtown Belmont Development Association Special Meeting

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is holding a special meeting to discuss the Chronicle Mill mural. The primary focus of the meeting is the selection of an artist for this project.

• Artist selection for the Chronicle Mill mural

2024_04_11 Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024, has been cancelled. There was no business scheduled for this session.

2024_04_04 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will consider a schematic plan for a new 622-lot single-family residential community at Henry Chapel. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Chronicle Street Parking Lot Project Phase 1.

• MDP 2022.05 Henry Chapel: 622-lot single-family residential schematic plan
• Chronicle Street Parking Lot Project – Phase 1
• FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance #13

2024_03_27 Main Street Advisory Board

The board reviewed updates on downtown business availability and upcoming community events. Discussions included potential staff workload changes for economic development and grant research for the Ford Center project.

• Piccolo Antiques building is up for sale on N. Main Street
• Lyerly sisters building is advertising for lease
• Sip & Speak event scheduled for March 7th
• Slow Art Day event planned for April 13th
• Weekly farmers market beginning April 4th

2024_03_27 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association discussed upcoming event logistics and financial updates. The board approved a new business credit card and allocated funds for a local symphony concert.

• Approved opening a business credit card account at First Horizon Bank
• Approved Cassidy Lackey as a second credit card holder
• Approved up to $5,000 in financial support for the Charlotte Symphony concert
• Decided the first three Friday Night Live concerts will be on South Main Street and the final three at Stowe Park
• Reviewed 2024 Friday Night Live sponsorship levels ranging from $1,000 to $10,000

2024_03_25 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements and a law enforcement report. The board discussed accounting for the clearing account and upcoming shelf and data system installations.

• Review of financial statements presented by Sarah Dulude
• Law enforcement report presented by Captain A. Black
• Shelf renovation installation scheduled for the first week of April
• Carolina Data installation scheduled by May 1, 2024

2024_03_21 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

2024_03_20 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The board will review minutes from the February 21st meeting and receive updates on various department activities. Discussion topics include reports from the athletics subcommittee and updates on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and senior programs.

• Approval of February 21st meeting minutes
• Athletics subcommittee report
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update
• CityRec Center plaque discussion
• Senior program update

2024_03_18 City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a new 60-year electrical franchise for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning amendment at 54 Myrtle Street and an update on the Chronicle Mill parking lot agreement.

• Ordinance granting a 60-year franchise to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
• Public hearing for rezoning amendment ZA2022.03A at 54 Myrtle Street
• Non-contiguous annexation petition for Lakeview Farms
• Discussion regarding Chronicle Mill parking lot agreement
• Amendment to the 2024 City Council meeting schedule

2024_03_14 Board of Adjustment

The March 14, 2024, meeting of the Belmont Board of Adjustment was cancelled due to a lack of business.

2024_03_13_Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will receive updates on stormwater, the compost pilot program, and recycling data. Members will also discuss planning for the Garibaldi Goes Green event and tree subcommittee updates.

• Stormwater updates from Coordinator Hayden Davis
• Compost Pilot program location and webpage updates
• Water Subcommittee and recycling data update from Rob Wilhite
• Tree Subcommittee and Garibaldi Goes Green planning update from Maria Portone
• Proposed change to meeting schedule to the second Wednesday of each month

2024_03_11 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council has scheduled a special workshop meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is intended to discuss and take action regarding public safety plans related to potential terrorist activity.

• Closed session regarding public safety and potential terrorist activity pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11

2024_03_04 Regular City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update and multiple FY2023-2024 budget amendment ordinances. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a special use permit at Belmont Middle School and discussions regarding food trucks in city parks.

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan update contracts with Plusurbia, Kimley Horn, and Withers Ravenel
• Public hearing for ZA2022.03A CompleatKiDZ at Belmont Middle School
• FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment Ordinances #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12
• Ordinances for alcohol sales and street closures for RiverFest, Friday Night Live, and Garibaldi Festival
• Engagement of Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. for account auditing

2024_02_26 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to approve an updated Carolina Data contract and review financial statements. Members also discussed updates regarding SSII expansion, the HT/BTS parcel, and alcohol education distribution.

• Approval of updated Carolina Data contract
• Review of financial statements and P/L anomalies
• Discussion on SSII expansion
• Discussion on HT/BTS parcel/Pablo
• Discussion on alcohol education distribution benefactor change

2024_02_21 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Board will review the 2024 Work Plan and receive an update on compost pilot locations. Members will also hold elections for Vice Chair and hear from the Stormwater Coordinator.

• 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Compost Pilot Locations update
• Vice Chair elections
• Stormwater Coordinator update

2024_02_21 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is reviewing upcoming downtown events and committee workplans for 2024. Discussions include updates on community events, economic vitality, and potential grant searches for the Ford Center.

• Sip & Speak event scheduled for March 7th
• Belmont Bookshop grand opening on February 1st
• Ford Center grant search
• Proposed changes to Thursday Night Pops concerts
• Conditional zoning request for Complete Kidz

2024_02_21 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board will discuss potential uses for Stowe Park regarding athletics or special events. The board will also review capital improvement rankings for the 2024/25 budget year.

• Discussion of Stowe Park for athletics or special events
• Capital Improvement Ranking for budget year 24/25
• Approval of January 17th meeting minutes

2024_02_21 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is reviewing upcoming event plans and the future of the Ford Center. The board is also discussing sponsorship offerings and organizational support for the Charlotte Symphony.

• Discussion of Friday Night Live concert locations and beverage garden staffing
• Review of 2024 sponsorship offerings
• Discussion regarding the Soundtracks event
• Report on potential uses and recommendations for the Ford Center
• Organization Committee report on Charlotte Symphony support

2024_02_16 City Council Retreat

The City Council is meeting for a two-day retreat to discuss long-term planning and fiscal matters. Discussions include transportation, fire station studies, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also review parks, recreation, and economic development initiatives.

• Review of existing debt, capacity, and bond referendum process
• Continuation of Fire Station Study
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan projects and cost estimates
• Prioritization of a $10 million State Grant
• Discussion of Stowe Park Master Plan and CityRec fees

2024_02_15 Planning & Zoning Board

The Board reviewed a text amendment for minor residential subdivision requirements and discussed a request to amend conditional zoning for CompleatKiDZ at the former middle school. Members also reviewed a rezoning amendment for a bank at 500 Park Street.

• Text amendment for minor residential subdivisions (seven lots or fewer)
• Conditional rezoning amendment for CompleatKiDZ at 54 Myrtle Street
• Conditional rezoning amendment for Alliance Bank at 500 Park Street
• Discussion regarding Major Development Plan vs. Conditional Zoning decision types

2024_02_14 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review grant requests for Gaston Coffee Week and the 2024 Friday Night Live concert series. The board will also discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding branding.

• Grant request: Gaston Coffee Week ($1,100 total project investment)
• Grant request: 2024 Friday Night Live Concert Series ($110,000 total project investment)
• Discussion: Branding RFP
• Financial report review

2024_02_05 Regular City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning requests for a bank at 500 Park Street and a project at 54 Myrtle Street. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, police equipment surplus, and facility use for the J. Paul Ford Center.

• Rezoning request for a 3,900 SF bank with drive-through at 500 Park Street
• Rezoning amendment for CompleatKiDZ at 54 Myrtle Street
• FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment Ordinances #6 and #7
• Police Department surplus requests for badges, guns, weapons, and vehicles
• Text amendment for minor subdivision requirements

2024_01_25 Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing a request to amend a previous rezoning for 500 Park Street. The applicant proposes replacing a planned 10,150 SF commercial building with a smaller 3,900 SF bank featuring drive-through lanes.

• Rezoning amendment for 500 Park Street to accommodate a 3,900 SF bank with drive-throughs
• Text amendment TA2023.04 regarding Minor Subdivision Requirements
• Discussion on Major Development Plan vs. Conditional Zoning decision types
• CompleatKiDZ at Belmont Middle School item

2024_01_24_Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board is reviewing a text amendment regarding tree requirements for minor subdivisions. Members are also discussing a composting pilot program and reviewing the 2024 work plan.

• Minor Subdivision Text Amendment regarding tree canopy preservation
• Discussion of Composting Pilot collection locations
• Review of the 2024 Work Plan including Arbor Day and Bee City USA tasks
• Proposed changes to Land Development Code Chapter 11

2024_01_22 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements and discuss operational updates. The Board approved moving $550,000 into a CD and replacing DTEL camera and phone equipment.

• Motion to place $550,000 cash reserve into a CD
• Motion to replace DTEL equipment for cameras and phones
• Discussion regarding the need to recast financial statements for accuracy
• Discussion of DTEL equipment lifecycle and aged equipment replacement

2024_01_17 Main Street Advisory Board

The board is reviewing committee updates regarding economic vitality, design, and promotions. Discussions include hosting the 2024 NCMS Director's Meeting and potential renovations for the Ford Center.

• Hosting the 2024 NCMS Director's Meeting on August 6th-8th
• Chronicle Mill Mural agreement finalized with Armada Hoffler
• Grant research for Ford Center renovation and public use
• Wayfinding signage discussions for downtown businesses
• Sip 'n Speak event rescheduled to March

2024_01_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association will review financial reports and staff updates. The meeting includes discussions regarding Friday Night Live, Soundtracks, and the Ford Center.

• Financial report review including $60,408.39 in Soundtracks Music Festival funding
• Friday Night Live 2023 project funding of $75,610.52
• Chronicle Mill Mural design report
• Mobile Mammogram funding organization report
• Insurance policies staff update

2024_01_17 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will review the CityRec Center mid-year report covering July 2023 to January 2024. Members will also receive updates on recreation programs, ballfields, and the Reid Park play unit.

• CityRec Center Mid-Year Report (July 10, 2023, to January 1, 2024)
• Reid Park play unit update
• Review of Parks and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board By-Laws
• Introduction of new members Danielle VanHeerdan and Dawn Tobin
• CIP update for next month's meeting review

2024_01_16 City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss a follow-up regarding a street lighting agreement and reimbursement request for Graystone Estates. Staff recommends maintaining the previous agreement and paying only current and future invoices. The HOA Board President has requested to present the item to the Council.

• Graystone Estates street lighting agreement and reimbursement follow-up
• Fire Station Location Analysis Study
• CityRec Project Closeout
• Chronicle Street Parking Lot planning and design review
• Police Department Annual Report presentation

2024_01_11 Board of Adjustment Cancelled

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business.

2024_01_10 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Authority will review the FY2022-2023 audit presentation and a grant application from the Gaston County Arts Guild. The meeting also includes updates on marketing, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and the Soundtracks concert series.

• FY2022-2023 Audit Presentation by Martin Starnes audit team
• Gaston County Arts Guild grant request for Garibaldi Festival Plein Air event
• Soundtracks Concert review and 2024 update
• Marketing Committee updates regarding CRVA and BusinessNC advertisements
• Financial report review including $240,853.00 fund balance

2024_01_09 Environmental Sustainability Board_CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the Belmont Environmental Sustainability Board on January 9, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on a minor subdivision tree text amendment, a composting pilot, and the 2024 work plan.

• Minor Subdivision Text Amendment - Trees
• Composting Pilot - Collection Location Discussion
• 2024 Work Plan

2024_01_02 Regular City Council

The City Council will administer the oath of office to new appointee Kathryn Lewis and appoint elected officials to various 2024 boards and committees. The agenda also includes a public hearing for heavy manufacturing use at 408 Brook Street and a review of the 2022-2023 audit.

• Oath of office for Council Appointee Kathryn Lewis
• Appointment of elected officials to 2024 boards and committees
• Public hearing for SUP2023.03: heavy manufacturing use at 408 Brook Street
• Public hearing for TA2023.02A: side yard pool equipment text amendment
• 2022-2023 Audit Presentation