Iredell County public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Technical Review Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Iredell County Technical Review Committee. The agenda includes only the agenda document, a staff report, and approval of the December 20, 2023 minutes. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
- Agenda document
- Staff report
- Approval of December 20, 2023 minutes
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive staff and park reports, and discuss old and new business. New business includes grants, a Jennings update, community outreach in Harmony and Union Grove, board vacancies, nominations, strategic goals, budget, and facility ideas. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of minutes from September 7, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of grants
- Jennings update
- Community outreach in Harmony and Union Grove
- Board vacancies and nominations committee
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board meeting agenda consists of reviewing staff reports for case 2312-1 (Marro) and approving the December 6, 2023 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.
- Review of staff report for case 2312-1 (Marro)
- Review of Board of Commissioners staff report for case 2312-1
- Approval of December 6, 2023 Planning Board minutes
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review a staff report on the Pruitt rezoning case (item 2311-1) and will consider minutes from the November 1, 2023 meeting. The board's action will inform a subsequent report to the Board of Commissioners. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.
- Review of Pruitt rezoning case (2311-1) staff report
- Planning Board minutes from 11/1/2023
- Staff report to Board of Commissioners on Pruitt case
Technical Review Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Iredell County Technical Review Committee. The agenda includes a staff report and the minutes from the previous meeting, with no specific action items listed.
- Review of staff report (TRC STAFF REPORT 10.17.2023.PDF)
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review staff reports on three rezoning requests (Grant, Bryan, and Rotella) and to approve the minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Review of Grant rezoning request (staff report 2310-1)
- Review of Bryan rezoning request (staff report 2310-2)
- Review of Rotella rezoning request (staff report 2308-2)
- Approval of October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Iredell County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes a staff report, additional information from an applicant, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Staff report review
- Additional information from applicant
- Approval of September 21, 2023 minutes
Technical Review Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Iredell County Technical Review Committee. The agenda includes only the agenda itself, a staff report, and the minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
- Agenda review
- Staff report review
- Approval of September 20, 2023 minutes
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive staff and park reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include lighting at Stumpy, Jennings Park update, volunteer background checks, Stumpy Creek Duke access, youth sports, Rec Center Open House, Fall Festival, and staffing updates.
- Lighting at Stumpy
- Jennings Park update
- Volunteer background checks
- Stumpy Creek Duke access
- Fall Festival
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on park amenities, programming, and budget considerations for transportation and staffing.
- Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review staff reports and consider a subdivision text amendment. The agenda includes discussion of a staff report for action on the subdivision text amendment and a report for the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes approval of the September 6, 2023 minutes.
- Subdivision text amendment staff report for action
- Staff report for Board of Commissioners (2309-1_JME_BOC)
- Planning Board staff report (2309-1_JME_PB)
- Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
This is a procedural meeting of the Iredell County Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will consider its agenda, a staff report, and approve minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Agenda adoption
- Staff report review
- Approval of August 17, 2023 minutes
Technical Review Committee
The Iredell County Technical Review Committee is meeting on August 16, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself, a staff report, and the minutes from the same date, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. This is a procedural meeting with no specific action items identified.
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive staff and park reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include lighting at Stumpy Creek starting in September, an update on Jennings Park, staffing and programming updates, a meeting with planning about the fourth creek greenway, and a pickleball tournament.
- Lighting at Stumpy Creek (starts September)
- Jennings Park update
- Upcoming meeting with planning concerning fourth creek greenway
- Pickleball Tournament
- Approval of minutes from July 7, 2023
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. Staff provided reports on upcoming youth and adult programming, recreation center financial performance, and park usage statistics. Discussions were held regarding the RFQ process for the Jennings Park inclusive playground and potential collaborations with municipal parks directors.
- Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review staff reports on two rezoning cases, one involving Johnson and one involving Rotella. The board will discuss these items and consider the associated staff recommendations before they potentially move to the Board of Commissioners. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting.
- Rezoning case 2308-1 (Johnson) with staff report and BoC staff report
- Rezoning case 2308-2 (Rotella) with staff report and BoC staff report
- Approval of August 2, 2023 Planning Board minutes
Technical Review Committee
The Iredell County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review its agenda, a staff report, and minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of TRC agenda for July 2023
- Staff report for July 19, 2023
- Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving staff and park reports, and addressing old and new business items. Key topics include updates on Jennings Park, Stumpy Creek Park flag pole and lighting, a memorial for Commissioner Marvin Norman, staffing, FY24 budget, credit card fees, new programming, foundation creation, and setting the November meeting date.
- Jennings Park update
- Flag pole and lighting at Stumpy Creek Park
- Memorial for Commissioner Marvin Norman
- FY24 budget updates
- Credit card fees
The board unanimously approved the dedication of the new inclusive playground at Jennings Park in memory of Commissioner Marvin Norman. The board also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2023 meeting.
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved dedication of Jennings Park inclusive playground to Commissioner Marvin Norman (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review a staff report on the Barger case (2307-1) and a draft text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The board will also consider minutes from a previous meeting. This appears to be a regular review and discussion session rather than a final decision-making meeting.
- Barger staff report (case 2307-1) for Planning Board review
- Barger staff report for Board of Commissioners review
- Draft text amendment to the zoning ordinance (first Planning Board draft)
- Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
Recreation Advisory Board
The board unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings. Staff provided updates on Jennings Park inclusive playground plans, Stumpy Creek ADA trail and ballfield lighting projects, and a sponsorship package. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.
- Approved minutes from February 2, March 9, and April 6, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review two rezoning cases: West Stewart and Bryan. Staff reports for both the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners are included for each case. The board will also consider the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting.
- Rezoning case 2305-1 (West Stewart) with Planning Board and BoC staff reports
- Rezoning case 2305-2 (Bryan) with Planning Board and BoC staff reports
- Approval of May 3, 2023 Planning Board minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Iredell County Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider its agenda, a staff report, and the minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.
- Agenda approval
- Staff report review
- Approval of April 20, 2023 minutes
Technical Review Committee
The Iredell County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review its staff report and consider approval of the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Review of TRC staff report for April 19, 2023
- Approval of minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear staff and park reports, and discuss old business including Stumpy Creek ball field lights and walking trail, the Jennings Park focus group, and the Scotts Rosenwald storywalk project. New business includes staffing updates, summer camp updates, and scheduling future meetings. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Stumpy Creek ball field lights
- Stumpy Creek walking trail
- Jennings Park Focus Group update
- Scotts Rosenwald storywalk project
- Summer camp update
The Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting. The board reviewed staff reports on budget submissions, recreation center attendance, and progress on park improvements. Members discussed recommendations from the Jennings Park Focus Group regarding turf fields and inclusive playgrounds.
- Approved minutes from December 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Decided to use a doodle poll to determine if meeting time should change to 6:00 PM
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review staff reports on a Thompson case (2304-1) and a proposed billboard text amendment. The board will also consider minutes from its April 5, 2023 meeting. The agenda consists of staff reports and minutes, with no listed public hearings or votes on specific items.
- Thompson case 2304-1 staff report for Planning Board
- Thompson case 2304-1 staff report for Board of Commissioners
- Billboard text amendment staff report (2nd draft)
- April 5, 2023 Planning Board minutes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
This is a procedural meeting of the Iredell County Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will review its agenda and approve the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Review of meeting agenda
- Approval of March 16, 2023 minutes
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive staff and park reports, discuss old business including Jennings Park updates, and consider new business such as the budget, a Jennings Park focus group, and a sponsorship package. The agenda is largely procedural with no public speakers scheduled.
- Jennings Park updates
- Budget discussion
- Jennings Park Focus Group
- Sponsorship Package
- Next meeting location
The board appointed Michelle Hepler to the Jennings Park Focus Group. Staff reported that the department was awarded an Accessibility For Parks (AFP) grant for an inclusive playground at Jennings Park. Members also volunteered to review the current sponsorship package.
- Appointed Michelle Hepler to the Jennings Park Focus Group (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The board is meeting with only a staff report attached, and no public hearings, rezonings, or decisions are specified in the agenda text.
- No specific items listed beyond agenda and staff report
Technical Review Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Technical Review Committee. The agenda includes review of the staff report and approval of the February 15, 2023 minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of staff report
- Approval of February 15, 2023 minutes
Recreation Advisory Board
The Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board reviewed staff reports, discussed the upcoming Jennings Park construction timeline, and heard updates on the Three Corners project and Stumpy Creek field lights. The board also discussed the vacant director position and budget preparations for FY24.
- Jennings Park to be turned over to Stewart and Edifice for construction after spring baseball ends May 31
- Babe Ruth baseball will move to school sites; Iredell County will prepare fields
- CRTPO grant for Three Corners project was not awarded
- Stumpy Creek Park: approval to add lights to all unlit fields; Musco to submit bid
- Parks and Rec director position open; salary range $86,000-$134,000
The board held elections for leadership and introduced new members. Staff provided updates on the Jennings Park construction timeline and the opening of the Brody Thompson Memorial Playground. No formal votes were recorded for new policies or expenditures.
- Elected Jeff Cheek as chair for 2023
- Elected Deb Tatu as vice chair
- Confirmed the Brody Thompson Memorial Playground is open at Stumpy Creek Park
- Denied: CRTPO grant application not awarded
Planning Board
The Iredell County Planning Board is meeting to review a staff report for a Godwin-related item and a billboard text amendment, which is for information only. The board will also consider minutes from its January 2023 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Staff report for item 2302-1_GODWIN
- Billboard text amendment staff report (info only)
- Approval of January 2023 planning board minutes