Cramerton, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The agenda includes adopting Budget Amendment #2, discussing a board vacancy and potential appointment, and reviewing recent legislative changes. The meeting also features proclamations for Arbor Day and Wil Neumann, as well as a closed session regarding the acquisition of real property.

• Adoption of Budget Amendment #2
• Discussion of board vacancy and potential appointment
• Closed session for acquisition of real property
• Presentation on recent legislative changes by the General Assembly

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda, items not requiring a public hearing, and discussion topics. Key items include a presentation on the Gaston County 2027 reappraisal process, the Stormwater Department's FY26 annual report, a resolution opposing SB 445, a budget amendment, and a board vacancy discussion.

• Gaston County 2027 Reappraisal Process Presentation
• Stormwater Department FY26 Annual Report
• Resolution in Opposition to SB 445
• Budget Amendment #1
• Grant Agreement for CDBG Funds

The Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #1, the updated Fiscal Policy, and a $950,000 CDBG grant agreement for residential rehabilitation. The board also discussed the vacant commissioner seat and set a tentative interview date of August 19, 2026.

• Approved Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Fiscal Policy (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Grant Agreement for $950,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolution opposing SB 445 (unanimous)
• Set tentative interview date for board vacancy on August 19, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider amending its bylaws regarding appointments to fill a board vacancy, review the process for filling such a vacancy, and hear introductions from potential candidates. The agenda includes no public hearings and is otherwise procedural, with upcoming workshop and regular meetings scheduled in August.

• Amendment of Board Bylaws regarding Appointments to Fill a Board Vacancy
• Review of Process for Filling Board Vacancy
• Introduction by Potential Candidates

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted amended Rules of Procedure, extending the deadline to fill a board vacancy from 30 to 90 days and updating housekeeping items. The board also reviewed the process for filling the vacant seat left by Kathy Ramsey's resignation, with applications due August 5, 2026, and interviews planned for mid-August. Four of five applicants introduced themselves during the meeting.

• Adopted amended Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Extended vacancy-filling timeframe from 30 to 90 days (part of rules adoption)
• Updated meeting day references from Thursday to Tuesday (part of rules adoption)
• Reviewed application process for vacant board seat (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on closing an existing alignment of Lake Wylie Road. The board will also consider a grant agreement with the Gaston Arts Council and discuss a draft CDBG application process. Other items include appointments, minutes, and routine reports from various departments.

• Public hearing on closure of existing alignment of Lake Wylie Road
• Gaston Arts Council FY 2027 Support Grant Agreement
• Draft CDBG Application Process
• ABC Board Appointment
• Monthly reports from Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Stormwater, Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire, Police, and Two Rivers Utilities

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to abandon a portion of Lake Wyle Road and will also consider a resolution opposing SB 1047, changes to no-parking schedules, and a contract with the Gaston Business Association for EDC services. Several monthly department reports and committee reports are on the agenda. The meeting will end with a closed session to consult with the town attorney.

• Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Lake Wyle Road
• Resolution in Opposition to SB 1047
• Town Code No Parking Schedule Changes
• Gaston Business Association EDC Services Contract
• Eighth Avenue Underpass Signal Warrant Analysis presentation

The Board of Commissioners voted to submit a recommendation to NCDOT to begin the approval process for installing a traffic signal at North Main Street and Eighth Avenue, adjacent to the one-lane railroad underpass. The decision followed a traffic signal warrant analysis that met one of four applicable warrants, with engineering judgment cited due to unique safety concerns including limited sight distance and 33 reported crashes over five years. The Board also approved a resolution opposing SB 1047, amended the town code to create a no-parking zone on Cramerton Village Drive, approved a resolution of intent to abandon a portion of Lake Wylie Road, approved a letter of support for the Tate's Trail Extension, and approved a $16,500 contract with the Gaston Business Association for economic development services.

• Approved submitting recommendation to NCDOT for traffic signal at North Main Street and Eighth Avenue (consensus, no formal vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution in Opposition to SB 1047 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Code No Parking Schedule Changes for Cramerton Village Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to Abandon a Portion of Lake Wylie Road (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Tate's Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Gaston Business Association EDC Services Contract at $1,500/month for 11 months (unanimous)
• Approved Updated Job Descriptions for Finance, Parks and Recreation, and Administration departments (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including six sets of meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a budget amendment and updates to fiscal policy. The agenda includes a presentation on the Gaston County 2027 Reappraisal Process and a discussion regarding a board vacancy.

• Budget Amendment #1
• Updates to Fiscal Policy
• Grant Agreement for CDBG Funds
• Resolution in Opposition to SB 445
• Gaston County 2027 Reappraisal Process Presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct routine business and discuss several items, including a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 town budget. The meeting includes a proclamation, a budget amendment, and a discussion on a citizen input survey.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 27 Cramerton Town Budget
• Budget Amendment #21
• Naming of small T-Ball field at CB Huss Recreation Center
• Paving Contract Amendment and Budget Amendment #22
• Revised Personnel Policy and Job Descriptions

The Board approved the 2026/27 Town Budget in a 4-1 vote, despite one commissioner's objection to increased elected official compensation. The Board also approved a revised Personnel Policy and a paving contract amendment to cover additional costs.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026/27 Town Budget (4-1)
• Approved Revised Personnel Policy and Job Descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved Paving Contract Amendment and Budget Amendment #22 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FY 26/27 meeting schedule, Budget Amendment #21, and naming of a T-Ball Field (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will hold a routine meeting covering procedural items, a presentation from Centralina, and discussions on the FY 26/27 budget, proposed tax legislation, and infrastructure contracts. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Centralina Strategic Plan Presentation
• Fire Station Floor Repair Contract
• Resolution to Assign Check Signers for Town Accounts
• Resolution In Opposition to Proposed Tax Legislation
• FY 26 Paving Contract

The Board authorized a paving contract and an agreement for subdivision improvements. They also scheduled a public hearing for the proposed $9.37M budget and tabled a resolution regarding state tax legislation.

• Approved FY 26 paving contract for $238,143 (unanimous)
• Approved Courtyards at New Hope subdivision agreement with surety company (unanimous)
• Set FY 26/27 budget public hearing for June 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire station floor repair and check signers (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution in opposition to proposed state tax legislation (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 audited financial statements and discuss several budget amendments. The body is also considering a public hearing for a commercial conditional rezoning case and a grant contract for the Great Trails State Program.

• Rezoning Case # RZ26-03 Redhawk Commercial Conditional Rezoning
• Budget Amendments #15, #16, #17, and #18
• Great Trails State Program Grant Contract
• Town of Cramerton Audit Contract FY25/26 with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• ABC Resolution to Increase Capital Funds Cap

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments for vehicle replacements and the Patriot Alley Project. They also passed a consent agenda including an ABC resolution to increase capital funds and a contract for the FY25/26 audit.

• Approved Budget Amendment #17 for Ford Maverick vehicle replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #19 for police vehicle replacement costing $64,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #20 for Patriot Alley Project donations and fund use (unanimous)
• Approved ABC Resolution to Increase Capital Funds Cap (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Cramerton Audit Contract FY25/26 with Martin Starnes & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Great Trails State Program Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Approved setting a public hearing for Rezoning Case #RZ26-03 Redhawk Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments #15, #16, and #18 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Redhawk Commercial conditional rezoning. The meeting includes several budget amendments and a contract for Gaston Business Association EDC services.

• Public hearing for RZ26-03 Redhawk Commercial Conditional Rezoning
• Budget Amendments #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, and #28
• Gaston Business Association EDC Services Contract
• Patriot Alley Agreement with Two Rivers Utilities
• Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment Appointment

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to allow greater flexibility in how 180,000 square feet of commercial, retail, and office space is allocated within the Redhawk development. The Board also approved several budget amendments and recognized two residents with proclamations.

• Approved RZ26-03 Redhawk Commercial Conditional Rezoning (unanimous)
• Adopted RZ26-03 Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendments #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, and #29 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed July 1, 2026, as Bentley Sly Day
• Proclaimed June 29, 2026, as O'Shauna Holland Day

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the process for filling a board vacancy and consider an amendment to the Board Bylaws regarding appointments. The meeting also includes introductions by potential candidates.

• Amendment of Board Bylaws regarding Appointments to Fill a Board Vacancy
• Review of Process for Filling Board Vacancy
• Introduction by Potential Candidates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two budget amendments and a contract and lease agreement for McAdenville Fire. The meeting also includes reviews of bridge inspection reports and a contract amendment for Patriot Alley.

• Budget Amendment #13
• Budget Amendment #14
• McAdenville Fire Contract and Lease Agreement
• Goat Island Bridge Inspection Reports
• Patriot Alley Contract Amendment #1

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the three‑year McAdenville fire service contract and its lease, and authorized the Patriot Alley contract amendment raising the project amount to $92,395. The Board entered and exited a closed‑session attorney‑client consultation and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved McAdenville Fire Contract (unanimous)
• Approved McAdenville Fire Lease Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Patriot Alley Contract Amendment #1 to $92,395 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Statute §143-318.11.3 (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss annexation and rezoning for the Mercer Hole 11 area, approve a paving project, and review the FY26 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on an ABC board retail expansion and an audit contract extension.

• Mercer Hole 11 Annexation Request (AN26-01)
• Mercer Hole 11 Conditional Rezoning (RZ26-02)
• Cramerton FY26 Paving Project
• Budget Discussion
• Audit Contract Extension

The Board adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Commissioners approved the annexation of Parcel 308557 (4‑1) and the conditional rezoning for 25 townhomes (3‑2), along with the required Statement of Consistency (4‑1). The Recreational Trails Program grant contract was approved, and the request to solicit bids for the FY26 paving project was authorized.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Case AN26-01 Mercer Hole 11 (4-1)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning RZ26-02 Mercer Hole 11 (3-2)
• Approved Statement of Consistency for RZ26-02 (4-1)
• Approved Recreational Trails Program Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Authorized release of RFP for FY26 paving project (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract extension (unanimous as part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss awarding construction and CEI services contracts for the Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension. The meeting includes setting public hearings for annexation and rezoning of Mercer Hole 11 and reviewing a budget amendment.

• Award of construction contract for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (C-5704)
• Award of CEI Services contract for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (C-5704)
• Public hearing scheduling for Annexation Case # AN26-01 and Rezoning Case # RZ26-02 (Mercer Hole 11)
• Easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street involving Bolivar Holdings, LLC and Hudson River, LLC
• Budget Amendment #10 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Revision for Riverlink Greenway Extension

The Board unanimously approved the budget revision for the Riverlink Greenway Extension, awarded the construction contract to Eaglewood, Inc., and approved the CEI services contract to TGS Engineers. It also approved easement and budget amendments for the Patriot Alley project and set public hearings for annexation and rezoning cases.

• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance Revision for Riverlink Greenway Extension (unanimous)
• Approved award of construction contract to Eaglewood, Inc. for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension ($1,160,633.50) (unanimous)
• Approved award of CEI services contract to TGS Engineers for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchase for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #10 for Patriot Alley lighting and event items (unanimous, J. Ramsey recused)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 funding the Patriot Alley easement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12 recognizing $30,000 donation for Patriot Alley (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Annexation Case #AN26-01 Mercer Hole 11 on April 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #9 and several utility easements. The meeting includes discussions on project priority list updates and the appointment of a community committee member.

• Budget Amendment #9
• Wilson Infrastructure, Inc. Easement for Patriot Alley at 109 Center Street
• Resolution of Intent to Acquire a Public Utility Easement (PUE) at 2201 Cimarron Boulevard
• Bolivar Holdings, LLC and Hudson River, LLC Easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street
• Project Priority List Update

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment and other routine items. It unanimously adopted a Resolution of Intent to acquire a public utility easement for a traffic signal at 2201 Cimarron Boulevard. The Board also discussed upcoming easement work on Patriot Alley and updated the town's project priority list.

• Approved consent agenda items (Budget Amendment #9, Community Committee member, Wilson Infrastructure easement, February minutes) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution of Intent to acquire public utility easement at 2201 Cimarron Blvd – unanimous
• Discussed pending easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street – no vote
• Updated project priority list with new items and removals – discussion only

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items, including a Summer 2026 internship position, Budget Amendment #8, a text amendment to Pottery Use Standards, a conditional rezoning (RZ26-01 MSS II), and a discussion on Treeline Drive. The meeting also includes departmental reports and routine procedural items.

• Summer 2026 Internship Position
• Budget Amendment #8
• TA26-01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment
• RZ26-01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning
• Treeline Drive Discussion

The Board voted 4‑1 to deny the RZ26‑01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning request for parcels 220571 and 220573, finding it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Board unanimously approved the TA26‑01 small‑scale pottery use standards text amendment. It also approved installing one speed hump and new speed‑limit and “Slow – Children at Play” signs on Treeline Drive. Additional items such as the agenda, consent agenda, and code of commitments were adopted unanimously.

• Denied RZ26‑01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning (4‑1)
• Approved TA26‑01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Statement of Inconsistency for rezoning RZ26‑01 (4‑1)
• Approved Statement of Consistency for TA26‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of one speed hump and new signage on Treeline Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Code of Commitments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Atkinson to Planning & Zoning Review Subcommittee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on Budget Amendment #6. The meeting also includes presentations on the Cramerton 250 proposal and the Gaston Arts Council, as well as an audit contract extension request. Additional items include Budget Amendment #7, Light Pole Banners, and Town Seal discussions.

• Cramerton 250 Proposal Presentation
• Gaston Arts Council Presentation
• Audit Contract Extension Request
• Budget Amendment #6
• Budget Amendment #7

The Commissioners unanimously approved two budget amendments: one to cover $36,500 in technology service costs and another to allocate the remaining funds from a $1.5 million fire engine grant. They also approved an extension of the audit contract through March 31 and recognized Jeff Ramsey as the lead volunteer for the Cramerton 250 celebrations. No action was taken on the streetlight banner designs or the duck‑hunting/firearm ordinance discussion; staff will follow up on both.

• Amended agenda order (swap items 4A/4B, add item 7E) – approved unanimously
• Recognized Jeff Ramsey as Director/Lead Volunteer for Cramerton 250 – approved unanimously
• Approved audit contract extension through March 31 – approved unanimously
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 6 for technology services adjustments ($36,500) – approved unanimously
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 7 to allocate remaining fire engine grant funds – approved unanimously
• Adopted consent agenda (previous minutes) – approved unanimously
• No action on streetlight banner design – staff to circulate files for further input
• No action on duck hunting/firearm discharge ordinance discussion – staff to return with options

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several presentations, a public‑hearing item on conditional rezoning, a text amendment on pottery use, a resolution adopting the town motto, and an agreement for Wilkinson Boulevard improvements with NCDOT and a related budget amendment. It will also adopt minutes from prior meetings, receive departmental reports, and address routine items such as public comment and proclamations.

• Wilkinson Boulevard Improvements Agreement with NCDOT and Budget Amendment #5
• RZ26-01 MSII Conditional Rezoning (set for public hearing)
• TA26-01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment (set for public hearing)
• Resolution adopting town motto "Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future"
• Girl Scout Silver Award Project Presentation

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, and authorized a $33,000 contract with Perkins Grading to restore 16 stormwater outfalls in Riverside Park. It also directed staff to collect additional neighborhood feedback and evaluate possible mitigation measures for the Treeline Drive speed study. The meeting included a closed‑session session and was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Agenda adopted as amended – unanimous approval
• Consent agenda approved – unanimous approval
• Contract with Perkins Grading for $33,000 stormwater restoration approved – unanimous approval
• Board requested neighborhood feedback and staff evaluation of mitigation options for Treeline Drive speed study – unanimous approval
• Entered closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1) – unanimous approval
• Exited closed session – unanimous approval
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous approval

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment for the Wilkinson Boulevard widening project, review land use plan recommendations, and approve meeting minutes and a pavement condition survey.

• Wilkinson Boulevard Widening Cost Share and Betterments Agreement and Proposed Budget Amendment #5
• Land Use Plan (2022) Recommendations Update
• Pavement Condition Survey Presentation by WithersRavenel
• Planning and Zoning Board Appointment
• Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the Planning and Zoning Board appointment and prior meeting minutes. Commissioners agreed to place the Wilkinson Boulevard widening agreement and Budget Amendment No. 5 on the January 20 consent agenda, earmarking $136,825 for the project. No other actions were taken during the workshop.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Planning and Zoning Board appointment (unanimous)
• Agreed to place Wilkinson Boulevard widening agreement and Budget Amendment No. 5 on Jan 20 consent agenda (unanimous)
• No action required on budget calendar presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will swear in incoming members and appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore. The meeting includes a budget amendment and the assignment of commissioner committees.

• FY 25-26 Budget Amendment #4
• Audit Contract Amendment
• Parks and Recreation Board Appointment
• Appointment of Cramerton Mayor Pro Tempore
• Commissioner Committee Assignments

The Board unanimously adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda. Commissioners appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Richard Atkinson for two years, approved committee assignments, and accepted the Code of Ethics. The incoming officials were sworn in. The Board reached consensus to not support a 2026 season for the Old North State Baseball League, to continue evaluating the proposal, and to have staff communicate the revised position to the league.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Richard Atkinson for two years (unanimous)
• Approved committee assignments for incoming board (unanimous)
• Accepted Code of Ethics and Code of Commitments (unanimous)
• Swore in Mayor Nelson Wills and Commissioners Kathy Ramsey and Ronnie Worley
• Board consensus: no support for 2026 baseball season launch; continue evaluation and inform league
• Approved appointment of incoming Planning Director Nolan Gross (reported in Manager's Report)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation from Alec and Reggie Allred of the Old North State Baseball League. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, invocation, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation by Old North State Baseball League representatives Alec and Reggie Allred

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Dec. 8, 2025. The agenda was adopted unanimously. Commissioners discussed a proposal to bring an Old North State Baseball League team to the town and agreed to develop a public feedback process, including surveys and a town‑hall meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and discuss several items including a budget amendment, a zoning request, and updates on local parks and infrastructure. The meeting will also include department reports and a closed session.

• FY 26 Budget Amendment #3
• RZ25-08 Graham Property Conventional Rezoning Request
• Patriot Alley Update
• Goat Island Bridge Discussion
• Speed Study Analysis on Eleventh Street

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners approved a conventional rezoning for the Graham Property at 1662 Armstrong Ford Road, changing the zoning from R-1 Residential to B-3 Highway Business District. The board also approved a Statement of Consistency for the rezoning, confirming alignment with the Land Use Plan. Other actions included adopting the consent agenda, which covered a budget amendment, a parks board appointment, and meeting minutes. Discussions were held on the Patriot Alley project, a potential baseball team at C.B. Huss Field, and the Goat Island bridge, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Approved RZ25-08 Graham Property rezoning to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Statement of Consistency for RZ25-08 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY 2025/26 Budget Amendment #3 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Board appointment (part of consent agenda)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Amended Assistant Town Manager's job description (unanimous)