Elon public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public comments, then consider a consent agenda including approval of November 25 meeting minutes and a Downtown Facilities Policy. They will receive a presentation of the FY24 audit and consider an ordinance for FY25 Budget Amendment #4, which covers fire equipment and council travel.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes for November 25, 2024 Council meeting
• Consent agenda: Downtown Facilities Policy
• Presentation of FY24 audit by Becky Loy
• Ordinance: Consideration of FY25 Budget Amendment #4 for fire equipment and council travel

The Town Council unanimously approved FY25 Budget Amendment #4 (ordinance 24-919), which funds fire equipment for the new ladder truck and increases council travel/training budgets. The council also amended and approved the Downtown Facilities Policy to include all businesses and add 'individual' to items A and C. The FY24 audit was presented but not accepted, pending approval by the Local Government Commission.

• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment #4 (ordinance 24-919) for fire equipment and council travel (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Facilities Policy as amended to include all businesses and add 'individual' to items A and C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Moved Downtown Facilities Policy from consent agenda for discussion (requested by Council Member Orwig)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the 10-year Capital Investment Plan, a major framework for long-term infrastructure and equipment spending. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session to evaluate the Town Manager's performance. No votes on the capital plan are scheduled; it is a discussion item.

• Discussion of 10-year Capital Investment Plan
• Approval of minutes from November 12 Council meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Closed session to evaluate Town Manager performance per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)
• Public comments period at start of meeting

The Town Council discussed the proposed 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, prioritizing health and safety projects (police, fire, public works vehicles and facilities) and requesting staff research a bond referendum for sidewalks and parks. No formal action was taken on the plan. The Council also approved the consent agenda (minutes from November 12, 2024) and held a closed session to evaluate the Town Manager, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including corrected November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 10-year Capital Improvement Plan; no action taken
• Prioritized health and safety projects (police, fire, public works vehicles/facilities)
• Requested staff research bond referendum for sidewalks and parks
• Held closed session to evaluate Town Manager performance (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:15 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Council will consider approval of minutes and neighborhood meeting comments, a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month, and presentations on the Police Citizens Academy and Main Street Impact Report. New business includes energy audit proposals, a downtown facilities policy, and a satellite annexation petition for four parcels (Parcel #117882, 117883, 117875, 117876). The Council will also discuss the LINK Transit usage report.

• Satellite annexation petition for four parcels (Parcel #117882, 117883, 117875, 117876)
• Consideration of energy audit proposals from Sustainability Committee
• Adoption of policy for downtown facilities
• Review of LINK Transit usage report
• Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month

The Elon Town Council approved option one for an energy audit with Waste Reduction Partners requiring $2,700 from the town and voted to table a satellite annexation petition and sign an annexation agreement for parcels 117882 and 117883. The Council also approved the consent agenda and authorized the continuation of the town's contract with Link Transit Authority. No action was taken on a proposed downtown facilities policy, which will return with corrections.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes and neighborhood meeting responses (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with Waste Reduction Partners for energy audit option #1 at a town cost of $2,700 (4-1)
• Tabled satellite annexation petition and approved signing annexation agreement for parcels 117882 and 117883 (unanimous)
• Authorized continuation of contract with Link Transit Authority for bus service (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an annexation ordinance for three parcels (116972, 110296, 116971). They will also receive a LINK Transit ridership report, accept a state grant award, and adopt updates to council policies.

• Public hearing on annexation for parcels 116972, 110296, and 116971
• Approval of Annexation Ordinance for the same three parcels
• Acceptance of NC Department of Commerce Grant Award and Contract
• Updates to the Council Policies and Rules of Procedure Manual
• LINK Transit Ridership Report for September 2024

The Town Council approved the annexation of three parcels and accepted a $250,000 grant from the NC Department of Commerce. Council also approved updates to the Council Policies and Rules of Procedure Manual.

• Approved ordinance #24-918 to annex parcel numbers 116972, 116971, and 110296 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $250,000 NC Department of Commerce grant (unanimous)
• Approved updates to the Council Policies and Rules of Procedure Manual (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. The Council will approve prior minutes, issue several proclamations, set the 2025 meeting schedule, and discuss boards and committees policies and procedures.

• Proclamation: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclamation: October is National Community Planning Month
• Proclamation: October 6–12 is Fire Safety Week
• Proclamation: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Discussion of Boards and Committees Policies and Procedures

The Town Council approved the 2025 Council meeting and holiday schedules, amending the November and December meeting dates to single meetings on November 17 and December 9. The May 27 meeting was retained, and two meetings in July were kept. No other substantive decisions were made; the boards and committees policy was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule with November 17 as only November meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December 9 as only December meeting (unanimous)
• Retained May 27 meeting and two July meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing date for annexation under GS 160A-31 and certify an annexation petition from GHD, LLC for Parc East. The council also plans to appoint a member to the Sustainability Committee and administer the oath of office to a new Finance Director. The consent agenda includes approval of the September 10 meeting minutes.

• Resolution fixing the date of a public hearing on annexation pursuant to GS 160A-31
• Certification of annexation petition from GHD, LLC for Parc East
• Appointment to the Sustainability Committee
• Oath of Office for Finance Director
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 Council meeting

The Town Council certified the annexation petition from GHD, LLC for the Parc East property and approved a resolution setting an October 28, 2024 public hearing on the annexation question. It also appointed Carlie Jo Lindsey to the Sustainability Committee through December 2026 and approved prior meeting minutes. The rest of the workshop was reports and discussion, including the mayor asking staff to review tarp and code enforcement issues.

• Certified annexation petition from GHD, LLC - Parc East (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting October 28, 2024 public hearing on annexation (unanimous)
• Appointed Carlie Jo Lindsey to Sustainability Committee through December 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 10, 2024 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:25PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting including public comments and a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Key business includes a resolution directing the clerk to investigate an annexation petition under G.S. 160A-31, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown Elon, Inc. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 Council meeting
• Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
• Resolution directing Clerk to investigate annexation petition under G.S. 160A-31
• Memorandum of Understanding between Downtown Elon, Inc. and Town of Elon

The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution directing the clerk to investigate an annexation petition for the Parc East development, the first step in the annexation process. They also unanimously approved a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown Elon, Inc., required by the NC Main Street program, which includes adjustments for sponsorships and clear authority for the organization to pursue them. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and staff reports.

• Approved resolution directing clerk to investigate Parc East annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year MOU with Downtown Elon, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Aug 26, 2024) (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several action items including a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance (TA-2024-02), a noise ordinance revision, and new fees for Magnolia Cemetery. They will also vote on a FY 25 budget amendment accepting a DOJ grant, and a resolution committing local matching funds for a Rural Economic Development Downtown Revitalization Grant. Consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, and appointments to the Sustainability Committee will be made.

• Consideration of TA-2024-02 LMO text amendment
• Noise ordinance revision
• Consideration of Magnolia Cemetery fees
• Consideration of FY 25 Budget Amendment #3 and acceptance of DOJ grant
• Resolution of commitment to apply for Rural Economic Development Downtown Revitalization Grant with required local match

The Town Council approved a revised noise ordinance with tiered civil penalties, increased Magnolia Cemetery fees to $800 for in-town and $2,500 for out-of-town spaces, accepted a $102,000 DOJ grant for police equipment, and authorized a grant application for downtown revitalization. A $15,000 energy consultant budget amendment was tabled pending an RFQ process, and a text amendment to the Land Management Ordinance was approved with the maximum lot size change excluded.

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Sophie Romisio to Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Approved TA-2024-02 LMO text amendment, excluding max lot size change (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance revision with tiered civil penalty (unanimous)
• Increased Magnolia Cemetery fees to $800 in-town, $2,500 out-of-town (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment #3 accepting $102,000 DOJ grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Rural Economic Development Downtown Revitalization Grant (unanimous)
• Tabled $15,000 energy consultant budget amendment pending RFQ process

Town Council

The Elon Town Council will meet to approve budget amendments for road resurfacing and a police cruiser purchase, as well as consider a text amendment for land management ordinances. Public hearings, appointments, and resolutions on surplus property disposal are also on the agenda.

• Approval of Ordinance #24-915 - FY25 Budget Amendment #1 for road resurfacing
• Consideration of Ordinance #24-916 - FY25 Budget Amendment #2 for police cruiser purchase
• Consideration of TA-2024-02 - LMO Text Amendment for land management
• Approval of the design for the ADA ramp at Town Hall
• Resolution declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal

The Council approved two budget amendments for road work and a new police vehicle. They also authorized the disposal of surplus property and appointed a new member to the Arts Advisory Board. A proposed Land Management Ordinance text amendment was deferred for further clarification.

• Approved Ordinance #24-915 for FY 25 Budget Amendment #1 regarding resurfacing roads (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #24-916 for FY 25 Budget Amendment #2 to purchase a replacement police cruiser (unanimous)
• Appointed Mindy Truitt to the Arts Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-709 declaring surplus and authorizing disposal of surplus personal property (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to handle the disposition of property (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign copier lease and maintenance agreement with DEX Imaging (unanimous)
• Tabled ADA Ramp design for Town Hall until after October Fall Retreat (unanimous)
• Took no action on TA-2024-02 LMO Text Amendment; requested further clarification on NBR district

Town Council

The council will consider approving minutes from June 24, discuss a proposed noise ordinance incorporating progressive civil penalties and decibel meter use, and consider bids for street resurfacing projects. They will also vote on an interlocal agreement to join the NC League of Municipalities workers compensation and risk financing pools.

• Discussion on disposition of Aspen Ave.
• Review of proposed noise ordinance changes with decibel meters and progressive civil penalties
• Bid approval for street resurfacing projects
• Consideration of interlocal agreement to join NC League of Municipalities Workers Comp Pool and Risk Financing Pool
• Approval of council meeting minutes from June 24, 2024

The Elon Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to close Aspen Avenue at the Gibsonville-Elon corporate limits, addressing speeding concerns. They also approved a $322,181.90 street resurfacing bid from Waugh Asphalt, Inc. and joined NC League of Municipalities insurance pools. A proposed noise ordinance was discussed but no action was taken; staff will bring back the current ordinance with civil penalties added.

• Approved ordinance closing Aspen Avenue at Gibsonville-Elon corporate limits (unanimous)
• Approved $322,181.90 street resurfacing bid from Waugh Asphalt, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements to join NC League of Municipalities workers comp and risk financing pools (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back current noise ordinance with civil penalties; no action on new draft

Town Council

The Town Council of Elon will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several ordinances, including creating a capital reserve fund for streets and sidewalks and establishing a fund for a skate park. They will also consider re-opening Aspen Avenue, writing off unpaid parking tickets and water/sewer accounts, and approving a financial audit contract. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as minutes, job descriptions, and a budget amendment.

• Request to re-open Aspen Ave. for connection to Owen Park Subdivision
• Approval to charge off unpaid parking tickets from FY2021-2022
• Ordinance #24-911 creating a Capital Reserve Fund for Streets and Sidewalks
• Ordinance #24-912 establishing a Capital Project Fund for a Skate Park
• Ordinance #24-913 closing the ARPA Grant Project

The Council approved several financial ordinances, including the creation of a $245,000 fund for a skate park and a capital reserve for streets and sidewalks. They also authorized various debt write-offs and closed the ARPA Grant project. No decision was reached on the Aspen Avenue road connection, which was referred back to staff for further study.

• Approved Ordinance #24-912 creating a $245,000 Capital Project Fund for a skate park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #24-911 creating a Capital Reserve Fund for streets and sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved $10,200 write-off for unpaid FY2021-2022 parking tickets (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020 water and sewer write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #24-913 closing the ARPA Grant Project (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of Stuart, Stout McGowen & King for FY24 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #24-707 cancelling July meetings and adding a special meeting on July 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 11 minutes and FY2025 job descriptions (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance, fee schedule, and grades and assignments. The agenda also includes public hearings for sign measurement amendments and initial zoning for parcels on Hwy. 87. Additionally, the council will review an interlocal agreement for the Alamance Municipal TDA.

• Consideration of FY 25 Budget Ordinance, Fee Schedule, and Grades and Assignments
• Petition TA-2024-01 regarding sign measurement text amendment
• Petition RZ-2024-01 for initial zoning on Hwy. 87 parcels
• Approval of Alamance Municipal TDA Interlocal agreement
• Resolution accepting AIA grant funds from NCDEQ

The Elon Town Council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance, fee schedule, and grades and assignments. The Council also approved a text amendment for sign measurement regulations and initial Suburban Residential zoning for town parcels on Hwy. 87. Additionally, the Council approved an interlocal agreement for the Alamance Municipal Tourism Development Agency.

• Approved minutes and NCDEQ AIA grant funds resolution on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance, fee schedule, and grades and assignments (unanimous)
• Approved Petition TA-2024-01 sign measurement text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Petition RZ-2024-01 initial Suburban Residential zoning for town parcels on Hwy. 87 (unanimous)
• Approved Alamance Municipal TDA interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council adopted a draft Multimodal Plan and authorized the Skate Park Committee to begin fundraising and design specifications. The Council also approved a legal services budget increase and updated the employee handbook regarding parental leave.

• Approved the draft Multimodal Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized skate park fundraising plan and design specifications (unanimous)
• Approved writing off $906.28 in delinquent 2013 personal property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved advertising $3,916.35 in delinquent taxes for lien purposes (unanimous)
• Approved employee handbook amendment allowing intermittent parental leave (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12 adding $20,000 for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from April 15 and April 29 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of FY 2024-2025 budget

The Town Council held a workshop to review the Manager's recommended budget, pay grade study, and fee schedules. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals, but staff received directions to review specific fees and funding options.

• Directed staff to review solid waste fees to ensure costs are covered
• Directed staff to review Park non-resident fees for potential increases
• Directed staff to review allowable uses of Occupancy Tax for downtown staffing
• Directed staff to investigate paying off the balance for Engine 8 to reduce interest
• Majority of Council expressed opposition to funding non-profit requests from United Way, ACTA, and Alamance Arts

Town Council

The Elon Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 25 municipal budget, fee schedule, grades, and assignments, and consider several ordinance amendments and budget amendments. The meeting also includes proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and LGBTQIA Month, and a consent agenda item to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 25 Municipal Budget, Fee Schedule, Grades and Assignments
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 7 - Buildings and Building Codes
• Ordinance amending Chapter 9 - Fire Protection
• Ordinance amending Chapter 24 - Traffic, Article IV - Parking Regulations, Section 24.34
• Budget amendments for E. Haggard Waterline Replacement and Travis Creek Pump Station repairs

The Council approved budget amendments for emergency repairs at the Travis Creek Pump Station and additional funding for the E. Haggard Waterline replacement. They also passed three ordinances updating building, fire protection, and parking codes. A public hearing was held for the proposed FY 25 budget, which is scheduled for a vote on June 11.

• Approved amended capital project ordinance for E. Haggard Waterline replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #13 for E. Haggard Waterline (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #14 for Travis Creek Pump Station emergency repairs (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 7 - Buildings and Building Codes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 - Fire Protection (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 - Traffic, Parking Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved May 14th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, proclamations, and presentations. Key items include public hearings on the Elon Rural Fire District fire tax rate (no change proposed) and the annexation of town parcels, followed by related ordinance considerations. The council will also vote on a budget amendment and discuss reopening Aspen Ave.

• Public hearing on Elon Rural Fire District fire tax rate, no change to 8.65 cents
• Public hearing on annexation of town parcels and ordinance to extend corporate limits
• Consider ordinance changes to Chapter 7 of Town Code on fire inspections and permits
• Budget amendment to move engineering fees from W&S to East Haggard Avenue Waterline Capital Project Fund
• Discussion on request to re-open Aspen Ave.

The Town Council unanimously approved the annual fire tax rate at $0.0865 per $100 of value, extended the corporate limits to annex three Town parcels, and passed a budget amendment moving engineering fees for the East Haggard Avenue waterline project. The Council also delayed the request to reopen Aspen Avenue because a required neighborhood meeting with the developer had not occurred, scheduling it for a future public hearing. Code changes regarding fire inspections and permits were discussed but not voted on, with staff asked to provide more information on parking penalties.

• Approved fire tax rate at $0.0865 per $100 value (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance extending corporate limits to annex three Town parcels (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 moving engineering fees to East Haggard Avenue Waterline Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved motion to delay Aspen Avenue reopening request and add Chapter 24 code changes to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Aspen Avenue reopening item from current agenda
• Discussed Chapter 7 and 9 code changes for fire inspections/permits; no vote taken
• Presented 2023 Main Street Champion award to Pastor Randy Orwig and Elon Community Church

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to annex property owned by the town, setting a public hearing date for the rural fire district tax rate, and permanently extending social district boundaries. The council will also review a proposal to award an auditing services contract to Cobb, Ezekiel, Loy & Company for fiscal years 2024-2026. The agenda includes consent agenda approval of minutes and public comments.

• Resolution of intent to annex property owned by the Town of Elon
• Resolution setting public hearing date for Elon Rural Fire District tax rate for FY 2024-2025
• Permanent extension of Social District Boundaries
• Proposed auditing services contract with Cobb, Ezekiel, Loy & Company for FY 2024-2026

The Town Council approved the permanent expansion of social district boundaries and awarded an auditing services contract to Cobb, Ezekiel, Loy & Company. Council also scheduled public hearings for property annexation and the Elon Rural Fire District tax rate.

• Approved permanent expansion of social district boundaries (unanimous)
• Awarded auditing services contract to Cobb, Ezekiel, Loy & Company (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of intent to annex town-owned property (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for property annexation for April 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing for Elon Rural Fire District Tax Rate for FY 2024-2025 for April 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including amendments to animal and nuisance ordinances, and to discuss new business such as a proposed fee schedule revision, acceptance of state funds, and an internal control policy. The main discussion will be the manager's proposed 2025 municipal budget.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 (Animals) and Chapter 13 (Nuisances) of the Town Code
• Proposed fee schedule revision
• Resolution to accept funds from NC General Assembly Session Law 2023-134
• Town of Elon Operational Internal Control Policy
• Presentation of Manager's proposed 2025 Municipal Budget

The Elon Town Council approved its consent agenda, including minutes from March 12 and amendments to the town code chapters on animals and nuisances. It also approved a revised FY 2023-2024 fee schedule, a resolution accepting state-allocated funds, and an Operational Internal Control Policy. The council heard a presentation on the manager's proposed 2025 budget but took no vote; a budget work session was set for April 15 at 4:30PM at Town Hall.

• Approved consent agenda: March 12 minutes, Chapter 6 Animals amendment, Chapter 13 Nuisances amendment (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule as presented (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept funds allocated in NC General Assembly Session Law 2023-134 (unanimous)
• Approved Operational Internal Control Policy as written (unanimous)
• Scheduled a budget work session for Monday, April 15 at 4:30PM at Town Hall
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a budget amendment for a lead/copper grant, a trail connection in 87N Park, a change to FY 24 grade and assignments, and amendments to town codes on animals and nuisances. Public comments will be heard at the start.

• FY 24 Budget Amendment #8 for AIA Lead/Copper Grant
• Mountain-to-Sea Trail Connection in 87N Park
• Change to FY 24 Grade and Assignments
• Amend Town Code Chapter 6 (Animals) and Chapter 13 (Nuisances)

The Council re-appropriated funds for a water grant and created a new HR Manager position. They also authorized a partnership for a trail connection in 87N Park. A proposed update to the animal control ordinance was tabled.

• Approved FY 24 Budget Amendment #8 for $300,000 AIA grant award (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to enter MOU with Mountain-Sea-Trail organization (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY 24 Grade and Assignment table to create HR Manager position (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Town Code, Chapter 6, Animals

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to consider revisions to the animal ordinance, including authority to seize dangerous dogs without warnings, and to remove a related chapter. They will also discuss downtown plaza rental procedures and a naming policy for town facilities, followed by a closed session to evaluate the town manager.

• Revision to Chapter 6 animal ordinance to allow seizure of dangerous dogs without warnings
• Removal of Chapter 13, Article IV (Control of Animals; Nuisance) from code
• Land Management Ordinance & Zoning Map discussion
• Downtown Plaza rental procedures and fee schedule
• Naming policy for town facilities

The Council approved a new Land Management Ordinance and a rezoning request to align with the 2040 Envision Elon Comprehensive Plan. It also adopted a new naming policy for town facilities and modified the fee schedule regarding town rights of way.

• Approved Text Amendment Request TA-2023-01 for new Land Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Request RZ-2023-01 (unanimous)
• Adopted Naming Policy for Town Facilities with a 20-year volunteer service requirement (unanimous)
• Approved fee schedule changes for applications to abandon town Rights of Way (unanimous)
• Denied creation of formal Downtown Plaza rental policy; will use Special Event permit process (unanimous)
• Postponed Animal Ordinance revisions to Dec. 12 (unanimous)
• Deferred removal of Chapter 13, Article IV Control of Animals: Nuisance to Dec. 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled Rules of Construction amendment to Dec. 12 due to incorrect attachment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, public comments, and proclamations. The main substantive items are a proposed FY24 budget amendment for employee bonuses and a presentation on the FY23 budget audit. The meeting also includes discussion of the mayor's appointments.

• Consideration of FY 24 Budget Amendment #9 pertaining to employee bonuses
• Receive presentation on FY 23 Budget Audit
• Adoption of Calendar Year 2024 Meeting Schedule
• Consideration of minutes from November 14 and November 27, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of Mayor's Appointments

The Council approved a budget amendment to provide bonuses to regular employees to aid in retention. They also accepted the FY 23 Financial Audit and requested a financial impact report on a potential 5% wage adjustment.

• Approved FY 24 Budget Amendment #9 for $188,259 to award $2,000 bonuses to regular full-time employees and $1,000 bonuses to regular part-time employees (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 23 Financial Report and Audit (unanimous)
• Approved request for staff to report back on the financial impact of a 5% across-the-board wage adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2024 Board Calendar and November 14 and 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider approving prior meeting minutes and discuss an ARPA internal control policy update, a 2024 pavement condition survey, and alternative noise solutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or rezonings listed.

• Consideration of ARPA Internal Control Policy and update
• Consideration of 2024 Pavement Condition Survey
• Council update on alternative noise solutions
• Approval of minutes from October 2023 and February 2024 meetings

The Council approved a street condition study and a new internal control policy for ARPA funds. Members also discussed potential updates to the town's noise ordinance to better balance student and resident needs.

• Approved minutes from Oct 23, 2023, Feb 13, 2024, and Feb 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Internal Control Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Pavement Condition Survey (unanimous)

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to approve consent-agenda items, including a revised animal ordinance that would allow the town to remove and seize dangerous dogs without prior warnings, and the removal of the old nuisance animal control chapter. The council will also swear in new members, elect a Mayor Pro Tem, adopt rules of procedure and the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss a potential local occupancy tax.

• Revision to Chapter 6 - Animal ordinance: authority to remove and seize dangerous dogs without warnings
• Removal of Chapter 13, Article IV - Control of Animals; Nuisance
• Oaths for Monti Allison (Mayor Pro Tempore), Quinn Ray, and Michael Woods (Town Councilors)
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Discussion on developing a local occupancy tax

The Elon Town Council held its December 12, 2023 meeting, swearing in Monti Allison, Quinn Ray and Michael Woods to new terms and electing Monti Allison as Mayor Pro Tempore. The council approved a consent agenda that included certifying the November 7, 2023 election results, approving June 13, 2023 minutes, and amending the town code on animal control. It also re-appointed three planning board members and adopted rules of procedure. A proposed local occupancy tax was discussed but only referred to a January meeting for consideration; the 2024 meeting schedule was sent back to staff for revision.

• Approved consent agenda including certification of November 7, 2023 election results (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Chapter 6 Animal Ordinance and removed Chapter 13 animal nuisance rules (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Jim Beasley, Clark Bennett and Philip Owens to the Elon Planning Board (unanimous)
• Elected Monti Allison as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Adopted Town Council Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Referred 2024 meeting schedule back to staff for revision (no vote)
• Discussed local occupancy tax, referred to January meeting (no vote)

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The main items are a proposed extension for the Toasty Kettlyst beer garden for spring/summer 2024 and a discussion on alternative noise solutions.

• Consideration of minutes from February 13, 2024 Council Meeting
• Beer Garden extension with Toasty Kettlyst for spring/summer 2024
• Discussion on alternative noise solutions

The Town Council decided to designate a parcel on N. Holt as green space with the ability to provide beer sales during special events. The council also tabled discussions on the town's noise ordinance and the approval of meeting minutes.

• Designated N. Holt parcel as green space with beer sales allowed during special events (Unanimous)
• Tabled enforcement of Noise Ordinance discussion (Unanimous)
• Tabled consent minutes due to typos

Town Council

The Elon Town Council is meeting to consider a conditional rezoning request (CRZ-2023-01) by Manning Ave., LLC, and changes to the Land Management Ordinance and Zoning Map. The council will also consider an appointment to the Sustainability Committee and discuss gifting or selling a duty weapon at retirement. Public comments will be heard.

• Conditional rezoning CRZ-2023-01 by Manning Ave., LLC
• Land Management Ordinance & Zoning Map changes
• Appointment to Sustainability Committee
• Gifting/selling duty weapon at retirement
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Elon Town Council denied a conditional rezoning request (CRZ-2023001) from Hazar, Inc. to build two duplex buildings on Manning Avenue, voting 4-1 after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second. The Council also appointed Kelly Harer to the Sustainability Committee and authorized selling Officer Michael Brewer his duty weapon for $1 upon his retirement after 21 years. A public hearing on the proposed Land Management Ordinance was opened and closed with no public comments; it returns November 27. The minutes also include staff reports on the E. Haggard water line project and downtown plaza construction.

• Denied conditional rezoning CRZ-2023001 for two duplex buildings on Manning Ave. (4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Greene voting no)
• Motion to approve the Manning Ave. duplex project failed for lack of a second
• Appointed Kelly Harer to the Elon Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized selling Officer Michael Brewer his duty weapon for $1 upon retirement (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on proposed Land Management Ordinance with no public comments; approval set for Nov. 27
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm (unanimous)