Cornelius public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a revised Memorandum of Agreement for Northcross Drive. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 2024 Audit and an update from the Transportation Advisory Board.
- Approval of Northcross Drive (5108) Revised Memorandum of Agreement
- FY 2024 Audit Presentation
- Transportation Advisory Board Update
The Cornelius Board of Commissioners held a closed session and unanimously approved a revised and renewed employment agreement for Manager Grant. The board also approved an amended Memorandum of Agreement for the Northcross Drive Extension project, which includes a $2.9M grant from NCDOT/CRTPO. The FY2024 audit received a clean opinion with no findings. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Manager Grant's revised employment agreement (5-0)
- Approved Northcross Drive MOA amendment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Nov. 4th minutes (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a pre-meeting to discuss the QRV topic and NCDOT road projects as part of pre-budget discussions. The regular meeting includes presentations on the 2025 North Carolina Legislative Agenda and a RAISE Planning Grant application, and consideration of approvals for the 2025 meeting schedule, a federal legislative agenda, a bond referendum resolution, and contracts for fire equipment and emergency communications.
- RAISE Planning Grant Application presentation
- Pre-Budget Discussion - NCDOT Road Projects Update
- Contract to Purchase - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Motorola Solutions Contract
- Resolution Certifying and Declaring Results of Special Bond Referendum
The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including $560,299.70 for new self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department and $266,747.77 for 40 police radios. They also approved a cost-sharing agreement with Atrium for a RAISE grant application for Exit 27, and certified the results of the November park bond referendum. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $560,299.70 contract with Rhinehart Fire Service for SCBA equipment (5-0)
- Approved $266,747.77 contract with Motorola Solutions for 40 police radios (5-0)
- Approved cost-sharing with Atrium for RAISE grant application, including up to $1.4M match (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-01157 establishing 2025 meeting calendar (5-0)
- Approved Federal Legislative Agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2024-01158 certifying bond referendum results (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including NCDOT ROW maintenance and minutes (5-0)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission is meeting to review the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and operating budget goals. The body will also discuss commission goals, committees, and member reappointments.
- FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
- FY26 Operating Budget Goals
- Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees
- PRC Reappointments & Openings
The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved recommending the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes moving up synthetic turf replacement at Bailey Road Park fields 1 and 2 by one year, and authorized finalizing the FY26 operating budget goals for submission to the Town Manager. The commission also moved the January 2025 meeting to January 9. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved motion to recommend FY26 CIP to Town Manager (unanimous)
- Authorized Director to finalize and submit FY26 operating budget goals (unanimous)
- Moved January 2025 meeting to January 9 (unanimous)
- Approved October 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a pre-meeting to discuss the Downtown Master Plan update. In the regular meeting, they will consider approval of state grant agreements and a policy for the Cornelius History Museum, as well as a capital project ordinance for the Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex. A presentation on the FY24 grant final report for the Cain Center for the Arts is also scheduled.
- Discussion of Downtown Master Plan Update in pre-meeting
- Presentation of FY24 Grant Final Report for Cain Center for the Arts
- Consideration of Grant Agreement and Subrecipient Grant Agreement for Cornelius History Museum
- Consideration of Subrecipient Monitoring Policy for Cornelius History Museum
- Consideration of Capital Project Ordinance for Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting.
- VAR 10-24 Atrium Health Monument and Directional Signs Variance
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider three variance requests: a monument sign variance for Norman Crossing I-77, a front yard accessory structure at 18300 Nantz Road, and a front yard shed at 21320 Baltic Dr. The board will also receive an update on hospitality use parking research. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 5, 2024.
- VAR 04-24: Norman Crossing I-77 Monument Sign Variance
- VAR 07-24: 18300 Nantz Road Front Yard Accessory Structure Variance
- VAR 05-24: 21320 Baltic Dr. Front Yard Shed Variance
- Hospitality Use Parking Research Update (old business)
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance (VAR 08-24) for front yard parking at 20230 N. Main Street. They will also consider a rezoning (REZ 04-24) for the Cain Center Ceramics Studio. Additional discussions include an update on hospitality use parking research and requirements for childcare outdoor play areas.
- Public hearing on VAR 08-24 for front yard parking at 20230 N. Main Street
- REZ 04-24: Cain Center Ceramics Studio rezoning
- Update on hospitality use parking research
- Discussion on childcare outdoor play area requirements
- Approval of July 8th minutes
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a rezoning application (REZ 03-24) for Catawba Commons and a Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3. The agenda also includes approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and general public comment periods.
- REZ 03-24 – Catawba Commons rezoning request
- Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3
- Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public hearing for rezoning (applicant presentation limited to 10 minutes)
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Cornelius Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a sign variance request for Seaboy Wall Sign. The meeting follows standard procedural items and public comment rules.
- VAR 09-24 Seaboy Wall Sign public hearing
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an educational campaign update for the 2024 Park Bonds referendum and review proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting also includes updates on commission goals and committees, along with standard procedural items like minutes approval and the director's report.
- 2024 Park Bonds Referendum: Educational Campaign Update
- Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees
- Proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Projects
- Approval of August 2024 Draft Minutes
- September 2024 Director's Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a workshop on the Downtown Master Plan and hold a regular meeting. The body will consider a donation for a musical playground and an easement for sanitary sewers.
- Downtown Master Plan Workshop
- Cain Park - Rotary Donation for Musical Playground
- Mayes Meadow Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Temporary Construction Easement
- FY26 Citizen Budget Survey discussion
- Park Bonds Education Campaign Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for REZ 03-24 (Catawba Commons) and consider approval of a revised Memorandum of Agreement for Torrence Chapel/West Catawba. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Cornelius Today/Business Today's 20th anniversary, a grant support update from the Arts and Science Council, and a consent agenda with tax refunds and a resolution to participate in the NC Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System.
- REZ 03-24 Catawba Commons public hearing
- Torrence Chapel/West Catawba (5906) Revised Memorandum of Agreement
- FY24 Grant Support Update - Arts and Science Council
- Proclamation for Cornelius Today/Business Today 20th Anniversary
- Consent agenda: Tax refunds and resolution for NC Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System
Board of Commissioners
The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will discuss a CATS Microtransit presentation and then consider several action items, including acquiring a portion of parcel ID #00520129 from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and selling a portion to the Historic Landmarks Commission. Other items include approving a FY25 Resurfacing Contract, adopting a FY2026 Budget Calendar, a Capital Project Ordinance for Smithville Infrastructure, and a FY2025 Operating Budget Amendment. Consent agenda includes approving October 7th meeting minutes.
- Acquisition of a portion of Parcel ID #00520129 from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
- Sale of a portion of Parcel ID #00520129 to Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
- FY25 Resurfacing Contract
- Capital Project Ordinance - Smithville Infrastructure Capital Project Fund
- FY2026 Budget Calendar and FY2025 Operating Budget Amendment
Board of Commissioners
The July 1, 2024 regular meeting of the Cornelius Board of Commissioners has been cancelled in observance of the July 4th week. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only standard procedural items that will not occur.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an update on the educational campaign for the 2024 Park Bonds referendum, consider renewal of a partnership agreement with Cornelius Youth Orchestras, and discuss RFPs for tennis and pickleball program operators at Bailey Road Park Court Complex. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from August and the director's report.
- 2024 Park Bonds Referendum: Educational Campaign Update
- Cornelius Youth Orchestras Partnership Agreement Renewal
- Bailey Road Park Court Complex Tennis Program Operator RFP
- Bailey Road Park Court Complex Pickleball Program Operator RFP
- August 2024 Draft Minutes and Director's Report
Board of Commissioners
The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a pre-meeting closed session on park bonds. During the open meeting, they will hear a presentation on the CLT Water Inter-Basin Transfer and consider a resolution supporting legislation to authorize a referendum. They will also vote on an amended right-of-way request for the Hickory Street intersection signal project with NCDOT and a memorandum of understanding with the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Presentation on CLT Water Inter-Basin Transfer
- Resolution in support of legislation authorizing a referendum
- Hickory Street intersection signal - NCDOT Project 5613J amended right-of-way request
- CRTPO Memorandum of Understanding
- Closed session on park bonds education update
The Cornelius Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting state legislation to authorize a countywide referendum on a sales tax for road and transit projects, including priorities for Cornelius such as voter approval and funding for the Red Line. The board also approved donating additional right-of-way to NCDOT for a second signal at Hickory Street and Zion Avenue, and approved an amended CRTPO MOU with updated weighted voting. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved Resolution #2024-01152 supporting legislation for a sales tax referendum (5-0)
- Approved donation of additional right-of-way to NCDOT for Hickory Street/Zion Avenue signal (5-0)
- Approved amended CRTPO MOU with revised weighted vote provisions (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from 8/5/24 meetings (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Cain Center Ceramics Studio. The meeting also includes discussions on public parking and the FY25 Resurfacing Project.
- Public hearing for REZ 04-24 Cain Center Ceramics Studio
- Property acquisition contract for Smithville Infrastructure Project
- Resolution to approve condemnation of property PID #007-511-09
- Sub-recipient Grant Agreement Extension with Mecklenburg County
- Presentation on HOMES (Helping Out Mecklenburg Homeowners with Economic Support) Grants
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County for street address assignments, discontinuing the Historic Preservation Committee, awarding construction contracts for Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I, and approving the annual tax settlement and collection order. The meeting begins with a closed session and updates on park bonds and the downtown master plan.
- Interlocal Agreement with Mecklenburg County for assignment of street addresses
- Historic Preservation Committee Discontinuance
- Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I Construction Contracts
- Annual Settlement of Tax Collector Tax Year 2023 (FY24) and Order of Collection for Tax Year 2024 (FY25)
- Consent agenda: meeting minutes, tax refunds, electric fund write-offs
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will discuss the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign, along with commission goals and committees. A presentation on recreation programs and a new Rotary donation for a musical playground at Cain Park are also on the agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.
- Update on 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign
- Recreation Programs Review presentation by John Anderson
- Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees discussion
- Cain Park Rotary Donation for Musical Playground
- Approval of July 2024 draft minutes
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 1, 2024, and approved the July 9, 2024 draft minutes. The commission received a presentation on recreation programs and discussed the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign, as well as a Rotary donation for a musical playground at Cain Park. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved July 9, 2024 draft minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approving June 2024 draft minutes, hearing a director's report, and discussing old business on goals and committees. Under new business, the commission will consider FY25 Park Maintenance & Improvement Project Recommendations and receive an update on the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum Branding & Educational Campaign.
- FY25 Park Maintenance & Improvement Project Recommendations
- 2024 Park Bonds Referendum Branding & Educational Campaign Update
- Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees discussion
- Approval of June 2024 draft minutes
- Director's report for June 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a bond order and referendum for parks. The body is also considering a budget amendment, an electric substation project ordinance, and several street acceptances.
- Public hearing on Park Bonds Bond Order and Resolution Setting the Bond Referendum
- FY25 Budget Amendment
- Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Electric Substation
- Rezoning requests REZ 02-24 (Lightbridge Academy) and REZ 03-24 (Catawba Avenue Retail)
- Resolution to reduce speed limit on Bethel Church Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a workshop on the Downtown Master Plan, then a pre-meeting for agenda review, CALEA reaccreditation, and historic preservation update. During the regular meeting, they will consider multiple items including potential park bond projects, the FY25 fee schedule, a transit governance interlocal agreement, and several community support grants. The consent agenda includes grant agreements with Cain Center for the Arts, Senior Community Connections, Bags of Hope, and Cornelius Youth Orchestra.
- Discussion of potential park bond projects
- FY25 Fee Schedule setting fees for town services
- Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement with regional partners
- Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Willow Pond Stream Restoration Project
- Support Grant Agreement with Ada Jenkins Center
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will review athletic programs and the May 2024 Director's Report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2024 Parks Bond Referendum and proposed facility fees for fiscal year 2025.
- Athletic Programs Review presentation by Shelby Cruse and Rashad Hart
- Proposed FY25 Facility Fees
- 2024 Parks Bond Referendum
- Northern Towns & Mecklenburg County Joint Meeting
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance at 21312 Rio Oro Dr. The meeting also includes discussion on land development code text amendments and a certificate application.
- Setback variance for 21312 Rio Oro Dr
- Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #2
- Land Development Code Text Amendments
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider introducing a bond order and resolution to set a public hearing for park bonds. The agenda also includes Transportation Advisory Board appointments and staff recognition.
- Introduction of Park Bond Order and Resolution
- Transportation Advisory Board Appointments
- Retirement of Kenny Russell
- Recognition of new Planning Department employee
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will discuss pickleball funding for Torrence Chapel Park and the 2024 Parks Bond Referendum. Presentations include a special events review and Mecklenburg County greenway wayfinding.
- Torrence Chapel Park Pickleball Funding
- 2024 Parks Bond Referendum
- Special Events Review by Michael Wolf
- Mecklenburg County Greenway System Wayfinding EMS Program
- Approval of March 2024 Draft Minutes