Lenoir County public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Lenoir Board of Adjustment will consider four variance requests and one zoning appeal. Items include a 15‑foot setback variance at 1605 Harper Avenue, a 2.5‑foot street‑frontage variance at 1810 Coyote Creek Place to permit two houses, a signage variance at 117 Main Street NW, and an appeal concerning an adult gaming establishment at 312 Morganton Blvd SW. The board will also act on the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• V#4-24: 15‑foot setback variance at 1605 Harper Avenue for leak repair (staff recommends approval).
• V#2-24: 2.5‑foot street‑frontage variance at 1810 Coyote Creek Place to allow two houses (staff recommends approval).
• V#3-24: Signage variance at 117 Main Street NW for 100 SF wall signage and 50 SF promotional signage (staff recommends denial).
• AP#1-24: Appeal for Adult Gaming Establishment at 312 Morganton Blvd SW (staff recommends denial).
• Consideration and approval of the October 21, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes.

The Lenoir County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request for 1605 Harper Avenue, allowing a 15-foot setback reduction to add a roof structure to fix a water leak. The board adopted staff findings that the property's nonconforming status created an unnecessary hardship not self-created by the applicant. The meeting also included unanimous approval of the October 21, 2024 minutes.

• Approved 15-foot setback variance for 1605 Harper Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of October 21, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lenoir City Council will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Zoning‑9 amendment that would set a 5‑foot setback and a 3,600‑sq‑ft minimum lot size for a Lennar Homebuilders project off McLean Drive Extension. The council will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, an annexation petition for 4.07 acres at US‑321 and Blairs Fork Road, budget amendments for the Unifour Consortium HOME Program, and a disaster‑recovery services agreement with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. Additionally, staff will recommend an order of abatement to demolish a structure at 309 Glendale St NW for minimum‑housing violations.

• Conditional Zoning‑9 amendment (CZ‑9) – 5‑ft setback, 3,600 sq ft lot minimum, McLean Drive Extension, applicant Lennar Homebuilders
• Resolution to check annexation petition for 4.07 acre parcel at US‑321 & Blairs Fork Road and schedule hearing Jan 7 2025
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance amendments: $321,825.61 for FY2022 Unifour HOME, $114,756.24 for FY2023 Unifour HOME, FY2024 re‑allocation
• Agreement with Western Piedmont Council of Governments for disaster recovery services related to Tropical Storm Helene
• Order of Abatement to demolish structure at 309 Glendale St NW for minimum‑housing ordinance violations

Planning Board

The Lenoir Planning Board will consider several land use requests, including a commercial rezoning and a wireless tower installation. The board will also discuss text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding industrial districts and indoor recreation.

• Rezoning of 4.07 acres at 1829 Blowing Rock Blvd from Rural Residential to General Business
• Request to construct a 165-foot monopole wireless communication tower at 2550 Hickory Blvd
• Proposed amendment to allow Cultural and Community Facilities, Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques by right in industrial districts
• Text amendment to allow beach bingo wherever Indoor Recreation is permitted
• Proposed amendment to sign ordinance regulations regarding light pole banners at 321 Mulberry Street

City Council

The Lenoir City Council will meet to approve minutes, a professional services agreement for water line inventory, and a $6.88 million capital project budget for water infrastructure. The council will also consider orders to demolish structures with minimum housing violations.

• Approval of $6.88M Water Capital Project Budget
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Orders to demolish structures at 2118 Haven Circle SW and 1325 Underdown Avenue SW
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
• Approval of October 15 and October 22 City Council minutes

Planning Board

The Lenoir Planning Board will consider a zoning amendment for Lowes Rear Entrance Road off McLean Drive, seeking a 5‑foot minimum setback and a 3,600‑sq‑ft minimum lot size. It will also review a proposed amendment to the city sign ordinance for pole banners at 321 Mulberry Street. Both items are recommended for approval and a public hearing at the City Council meeting on December 3, 2024. An update on recent zoning permits will be provided.

• ZOA 3-24: Amend CZ‑9 to require a 5‑ft setback and 3,600 sq ft minimum lot size on Lowes Rear Entrance Road (off McLean Drive)
• ZOA 2-24: Amend sign ordinance to allow pole banners on privately owned light poles, limited to 15 sq ft and two per pole
• Update on zoning permits issued

City Council

The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners and Lenoir City Council will hold a joint public hearing to consider an Economic Development Agreement with Tapaha Dynamics, LLC for Project Cardinal. The agreement would provide performance‑based grant payments tied to ad valorem taxes for a $600,000,000 investment and creation of 30 full‑time jobs. The meeting also includes a public hearing on closing a portion of Virginia Street between 815 and 1021, and a water purchase and allocation agreement with Tapaha Dynamics.

• Economic Development Agreement for Project Cardinal – $600,000,000 investment, 30 jobs, grant payments of 50% of ad valorem taxes on improvements and 85% on equipment
• Public hearing on closing Virginia Street segment between 815 and 1021 Virginia Street
• Water Purchase & Allocation Agreement #2 with Tapaha Dynamics, LLC
• Project Cardinal site parcels: 914 Virginia Street (≈38.26 acres) and 919 Fairview Drive (≈21.63 acres)
• Staff recommends approval of the Economic Development Agreement

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will receive departmental updates and review a proposal for employee bonuses. The meeting includes reports on the Blue Ridge Memorial Park expansion and the September financial summary.

• Employee bonus request totaling $105,287.98 (gross cost)
• Blue Ridge Memorial Park Expansion Master Plan update
• September Financial Summary for General Fund, Downtown District, and Water/Sewer Fund
• Police Department Third Quarter Report (July-September 2024)
• Caldwell County re-evaluation update

Board of Adjustment

The Lenoir Board of Adjustment will hold an evidentiary hearing on three pending items. It will vote on a 5‑ft street‑frontage variance request for a parcel off Lee Roy Lane (NCPIN 2768135978). It will also consider a signage variance for 117 Main Street NW and an appeal concerning an adult gaming establishment at 312 Morganton Blvd SW.

• V# 2-24: 5‑ft street‑frontage variance for property off Lee Roy Lane (NCPIN 2768135978)
• V# 3-24: Signage variance for 117 Main Street NW – 100 SF permanent wall signage and 50 SF banner
• AP# 1-24: Appeal of zoning decision for adult gaming establishment at 312 Morganton Blvd SW

City Council

The Lenoir City Council meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests: 134 Ideal Drive SE (R-12 to R-6) and the northeast corner of Hickory Boulevard at Hwy 321 and Victoria Court (split B-2/R-15 to B-2). Two ordinance amendments to the city code’s sign regulations—one for electronic message boards and one for light‑pole banners—will also be heard. The council will approve several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, an NCDOT disaster‑relief debris removal agreement, and a fireworks permit for Hibriten High School.

• Rezoning 134 Ideal Drive SE from R-12 (Medium‑Density Single Family) to R-6 (Multi‑family) – NCPIN 2758560560
• Rezoning NE corner of Hickory Boulevard (Hwy 321 & Victoria Court) from split B-2/R-15 to B-2 – NCPIN 2758732805
• Ordinance amendment to allow electronic message boards in residential districts – applicant Doug Perkins
• Ordinance amendment to allow light‑pole banners on private poles for certain uses – applicant Emma Shell
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, NCDOT Disaster Relief Debris Removal Agreement, and fireworks permit for Hibriten High School

City Council

The Lenoir City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the award of an $87,445 construction contract for the Mulberry Recreation Center pickleball court conversion and the close‑out of the Smith Crossroads Sewer Project at a total cost of $2,259,923. The Council will also approve the acceptance of a $16,745,000 state reserve offer for the Lenoir‑Valdese Water Interconnect Project and adopt the 2025 City Council meeting schedule. In addition, the Council has already voted to close the unopened right‑of‑way off Sharon Street between Sharon Avenue and US‑321.

• Award contract to North State Resurfacing for Mulberry Recreation Center pickleball court conversion – $87,445
• Close‑out Smith Crossroads Sewer Project – total cost $2,259,923 (under budget by $320,677)
• Accept $16,745,000 Drinking Water/Wastewater State Reserve offer for Lenoir‑Valdese Water Interconnect Project
• Adopt 2025 City Council meeting schedule as submitted
• Approve closure of Sharon Street right‑of‑way between Sharon Avenue and US‑321

The Lenoir City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a $16,745,000 state reserve offer for the Lenoir-Valdese Water Interconnect Project, awarding a $87,445 pickleball court construction contract, closing out the Smith Crossroads Sewer Project, and adopting the 2025 meeting schedule. The council also entered closed session to discuss economic development and adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items A-D (7-0)
• Accepted $16,745,000 state reserve offer for Lenoir-Valdese Water Interconnect Project (7-0)
• Awarded $87,445 construction contract to North State Resurfacing for pickleball court conversion (7-0)
• Approved capital project budget ordinance to close out Smith Crossroads Sewer Project (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 City Council meeting schedule (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss economic development (unanimous)
• Re-entered open session (unanimous)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates on public works and utilities, including a lead service line inventory. The body is discussing annual notices for customers with galvanized or unknown water service lines. Other items include reports from the Planning and Business Advisory boards.

• Discussion of Annual Notice of Lead Status for Galvanized Requiring Replacement and Unknown water service lines
• Resolution to declare Police K9 Major as surplus property and transfer ownership to Corporal Mitchell Foust
• Conceptual design update for Veterans Paver
• Update on Comprehensive Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
• Review of August Financial Summary

Planning Board

The Lenoir Planning Board considered four pending items. It approved the rezoning of 134/134B Ideal Drive SE from R‑12 (medium‑density single‑family) to R‑6 (high‑density residential) and the rezoning of a property at Hickory Blvd (321 and Victoria Ct.) to B‑2 (general business), recommending public hearings at City Council on October 15, 2024. The board also approved a pole‑banner amendment for 321 Mulberry Street and tabled the electronic‑message‑board amendment pending more information on lumens.

• Rezoning 134/134B Ideal Drive SE from R‑12 to R‑6 (R#4‑24) – approved, public hearing Oct 15
• Rezoning Hickory Blvd (321 & Victoria Ct. intersection) to B‑2 only (R#5‑24) – approved, public hearing Oct 15
• Pole banner amendment at 321 Mulberry Street (UNC Health Caldwell) – approved, public hearing Oct 15
• Electronic Message Board amendment citywide (ZOA#1‑24) – motion to table until Sep 23 passed unanimously
• Update on zoning permits issued – informational

City Council

The Lenoir City Council will hold a public hearing on September 17 to consider a Resolution of Intent to close the unopened right‑of‑way off Sharon Street between Sharon Avenue and US‑321. The council will also consider a Resolution of Intent to close a portion of Virginia Street from 815 to 1021 Virginia Street, with a public hearing scheduled for October 22. Additionally, the council will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing and proposed closure of Sharon Street right‑of‑way between Sharon Avenue and US‑321
• Resolution of Intent to close Virginia Street from 815 to 1021 Virginia Street; public hearing set for Oct 22, 2024
• Approval of City Council minutes from September 3, 2024
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from August 27, 2024
• Presentation by Executive Director Michael Bowman on Greenway Public Transportation and Caldwell Micro‑Transit Service

City Council

The City Council will review several consent items, including a construction management agreement and a grant application for lead service line replacement. The meeting also includes special recognitions for local first responders and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Contract with J.M. Cope, Inc. for $43,000.00 for Campus Improvements Project CMaR services
• Authorization to apply for the Fall 2024 Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement Grant
• Naming of Coyote Creek Place for a shared driveway off of LeRoy Lane
• Proclamation of September 15-22 as Constitution Week
• Withdrawal of rezoning application for property on Ellison Place

City Council

The Lenoir City Council will consider staff’s request to amend the Freese and Nichols contract to add the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which adds $50,000 funded by a grant and requires authorization for the City Manager to sign. The council will also review a recommendation to contract Mark III Brokerage, Inc. as the city’s benefit broker for $25,500, and a proposal to change the Parks and Grounds Equipment Operator title to Parks and Public Properties Superintendent. Additional agenda items include updates from public works, utilities, finance, and public safety departments.

• Amendment to Freese and Nichols contract to add Parks & Recreation Master Plan ($50,000 grant‑funded)
• Approval of Mark III Brokerage, Inc. benefit broker contract ($25,500)
• Job title change: Parks and Grounds Equipment Operator → Parks and Public Properties Superintendent
• July financial summary presented by Finance Director Donna Bean
• Quarterly reports from Police and Fire Departments (April–June) and July incident data

Planning Board

The Planning Board is discussing a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow electronic message boards and internal sign illumination in residential districts. The board will determine whether to recommend a public hearing for City Council on September 17, 2024.

• ZOA# 1-24: Proposed amendment to Appendix A, Article XI, section 1108 (c) regarding electronic message boards in residential districts
• Applicant: Doug Perkins, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request on Ellison Place and a special use permit for a church. The body is also deciding on several contracts, a property sale, and a demolition ordinance.

• Proposed rezoning of four vacant properties on Ellison Place to accommodate 11 single-family lots
• Special Use Permit request for Outcast Community Church at 117 Maple Drive NW
• Contract award of $139,432.35 to The Sports Flooring Group for Mulberry Recreation Center gym floor
• Sale of fire pump premises at 2001 International Boulevard to Sealed Air Corporation for $1,000
• Proposed demolition of the structure at 542 Wheeler Street via Minimum Housing Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will authenticate the FY2023 Tax Settlement Report and FY2024 Tax Receipt Charge. It will adopt a Resolution of Intent to close the unopened right‑of‑way on Sharon Street between Sharon Avenue and US‑321. The council will approve contract negotiations with J.M. Cope, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services on the Campus Improvement Project, award the Rotary Soccer Complex Picnic Shelter contract to Brushy Mountain Builders, Inc. for $48,000, and accept the Assistance to Firefighters Grant providing up to $62,170.47 with a 5% city match of $3,108.53.

• Resolution of Intent to close Sharon Street right‑of‑way (Sharon Avenue & US‑321)
• Contract negotiations with J.M. Cope, Inc. for Campus Improvement Project CMaR services
• Bid award for Rotary Soccer Complex Picnic Shelter – $48,000 to Brushy Mountain Builders, Inc.
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant – up to $62,170.47 federal funds, city match $3,108.53
• Authentication of FY2023 Tax Settlement Report and FY2024 Tax Receipt Charge

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to allow a church in a former elementary school and a zoning change for a residential subdivision. Recommendations from this meeting will be presented to the City Council on August 20, 2024.

• Special Use Permit for Outcast Community Church at 117 Maple Drive NW
• Conditional Zoning District request for 11 single-family lots along Ellison Place

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 420 Virginia Street and a special use permit for a child care center at 111 Fairview Drive NW. The body will also consider several contracts and resolutions related to infrastructure and animal enforcement.

• Rezoning of 420 Virginia Street from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to R-6 (High-Density Residential)
• Special Use Permit for a child care center at 111 Fairview Drive NW
• Construction contract for MLK Recreation Center Facility Improvements with Precision Contracting Company for $203,417.00
• Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan of $500,000 for Lead Service Line Identification Inventory
• Offer to purchase Fire Pump and Fire Pump Premises at 2001 International Boulevard for $1,000

City Council

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several capital project budget ordinances for various city improvements. These include funding for lead service line inventory and aquatic center renovations. Staff also recommends approving a new utility software subscription and a roofing contract.

• $6,300,000 Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Finley Avenue Water System Project
• $1,090,375 grant for Aquatic & Fitness Center renovation and splash pad
• $500,000 ordinance for Lead Service Line Replacement Inventory Project
• $64,500 contract award to Barger Ashe Roofing Company for Mulberry Recreation Center repairs
• Three-year subscription quote from Mueller for the VXsmart online customer portal

Planning Board

The Lenoir Planning Board is reviewing two land use requests. One involves rezoning 420 Virginia Street SW from industrial to residential use. The other seeks a special use permit for a childcare center at 111 Fairview Drive NW.

• Rezoning of 420 Virginia Street SW from I-2 to R-6
• Special Use Permit for a childcare center at 111 Fairview Drive NW
• Update on issued zoning permits

City Council

The City Council is considering several budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This includes a revised ordinance for the Wayfinding Signs Capital Project and a paving contract award. The council will also consider an offer from Sealed Air Corporation to purchase fire pump property.

• Revised Wayfinding Signs Capital Project Budget Ordinance of $629,500.00
• Paving contract award to J.T. Russell & Sons, Inc. at $110.30 per ton
• Main Street Expenditures budget amendment of $35,000.00
• Offer to purchase fire pump premises from Sealed Air Corporation for $1,000

City Council

The Council is reviewing the FY2024-2025 annual budget, which includes a 3.2% increase in water and sewer rates and a $1 monthly increase for solid waste fees. The meeting also covers capital project ordinances and various city contracts.

• FY2024-2025 Annual Budget public hearing ($35,876,308 total)
• $98,000 construction contract for Unity Park & Community Garden Teaching and Learning Pavilion
• $66,000 agreement with WPCOG for technical planning assistance
• Sidewalk café permit application for Fercott Fermentables at 107 Main Street SW
• Approval of capital project budget ordinances, including a $4,182,773 HOME-ARP amendment

City Council

The Committee of the Whole is discussing emergency infrastructure repairs, budget adjustments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and several park and business permits. The body is also reviewing a 10-year antenna lease renewal with Hibriten Mountain, LLC.

• Emergency stormwater repairs by Shotcrete Contractors, Inc. at Meadowlane Drive Bridge, 443 Harper Avenue SW ($19,400), and 931 Overlook Drive ($71,300)
• Automatic gate installation at J.E. Broyhill Park and Broyhill Walking Park via USA Fence for $29,182
• Proposed budget ordinance amendments to increase General Fund revenues and expenditures
• Sidewalk Café permit application for Fercott Fermentables at 107 Main St NW
• Ten-year antenna lease renewal with Hibriten Mountain, LLC effective July 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the recommended FY 2024-25 budget, which includes a 3.2% increase in water and sewer rates. The body is discussing general fund capital investments of $1,724,250 and water and sewer fund investments of $1,922,150.

• Proposed 3.2% increase in water and sewer rates
• 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all employees
• $420,000 allocated for street resurfacing and $141,000 for strategic paving
• $550,000 for East Harper Avenue sewer replacement
• Over $100,000 for building demolitions and foreclosures

City Council

The City Council will review the recommended FY2024-2025 Annual Budget and hold a public hearing for a contiguous annexation petition. The body is also deciding on several construction contracts and a water transfer resolution.

• Public hearing for annexation of property at Providence Lane and Hopedale Drive
• Construction contract for Zacks Fork Splash Pad to Barrs Recreation for $313,845.00
• Construction Engineering Inspection services for EB-5806 Hospital Avenue Sidewalks to Mattern & Craig at a ceiling of $353,625.00
• Resolution to reject City of Charlotte's interbasin transfer request to increase water transfer to 63 million gallons per day
• Fireworks Display Permit for July 4, 2024, at Lenoir Optimist Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss intergovernmental agreements for water sales and 911 service consolidation with Caldwell County. The body is also considering budget amendments and the demolition of two structures on Stage Street.

• Water Sales Agreement with Caldwell County for up to 1,500,000 gallons per day
• 911 Consolidation Agreement with Caldwell County to create a joint agency
• Capital Project Budget Ordinance of $125,000 for a Comprehensive Plan
• Orders of Abatement to demolish structures at 501-A Stage Street and 510 Stage Street NW
• ATIIP Planning Grant application for a trail from Lenoir to Hickory with a $3,575 city match

City Council

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a bid for police equipment and a budget amendment for a capital project. The body is also discussing updates to the city's Personnel Resolution regarding leave and outside employment.

• Bid award of $106,978.60 to Kal-Tec Advisory for 55 new body worn cameras and cloud storage
• Budget amendment of $37,665.00 for the Linkside Connector/Hotel Street Capital Project to allocate funding for settlement
• Proposed updates to Personnel Resolution Sections 3, 14, and 17 regarding outside employment, sick leave transfer, and FMLA
• Update on Water Purchase Agreement Renewal with Caldwell County
• Update on Communication Center Consolidation with Caldwell County

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Equity Trust Co. to reduce front, side, and rear setbacks to allow for the development of a single-family home. Staff recommends approval of the request due to the lot's small size and irregular shape.

• Variance request for 340 Finley Ave NW: 32-foot front setback, 7-foot side setback, and 22-foot rear setback variances
• Proposed development of a single-family home on a 1,880 square foot lot

City Council

The City Council will review a Water & Sewer Fund Capital Improvements Plan to meet requirements for future loan and grant funding. The meeting includes a police department annual report and a petition for property annexation.

• Adoption of the Water & Sewer Fund Capital Improvements Plan
• Annexation petition for property at Hopedale Drive and Providence Lane
• General Counsel Agreement with law firm Wilson, Lackey, Rohr, & Hall, P.C.
• 2023 Police Department Annual Report presentation
• Appointment of Mayor Joe Gibbons as NCLM voting delegate

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several contracts, including water treatment plant repairs and a transportation lease. The body will also consider adopting a five-year water supply plan and renewing a sidewalk café permit.

• Bid award to Freyssinet, Inc. for George L. Bernhardt, Sr., Lake Rhodhiss Water Treatment Plant repairs totaling $928,456.50
• Engineering Services Contract with Destination by Design for Lenoir Gateway Project Phase III for $113,500 plus 4% of construction cost
• 10-year lease of City Property to Bernhardt Transportation LLC
• Adoption of the 2023-2028 Water Supply Plan
• Renewal of the Side Street Pour House Sidewalk Café Permit

City Council

The City Council is reviewing goals and financial models for the FY2024-25 budget. The body is considering proposed water and sewer rates and a 10-year Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting also includes decisions on consultant selection and project authorizations.

• Proposed FY2024-25 water/sewer rates (Action Item)
• 10-year Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Plan totaling $106,608,150
• Resolution for Comprehensive Plan Consultant Selection
• RFQ authorization for Construction Manager at Risk (The Campus)
• Proposed FY2024-25 budget calendar

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a workshop regarding the Lenoir Zoning Code. The board will also receive an update on issued zoning permits.

• Lenoir Zoning Code Workshop
• Update on issued zoning permits

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 1604 Walt Arney Road to allow a car sales accessory for an existing automotive detailing business. The body will also consider several contracts for auditing, recreation, and infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning of 1604 Walt Arney Road from Mixed-density Residential (R-9) to General Business (B-2)
• Audit contracts for C. Randolph CPA PLLC ($14,850) and S. Eric Bowman, PA ($38,000)
• Splash Pad installation bid award to Barrs Recreation for $296,231.25 at 1050 Zacks Fork Road
• Lenoir Greenway Municipal Agreement with NCDOT involving $1,734,400 in federal funds and a $433,600 match
• Resolution for a NC Commerce Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant for a Pavilion at The Campus/Overmountain Victory Trail Connector

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Lenoir Code of Ordinances. The changes align local flood damage prevention rules with NCGS Chapter 160D and National Flood Insurance Program standards.

• Public hearing and final reading of ordinance amending Chapter 9 (Flood Damage Prevention)
• Public meeting regarding the proposed FY2024 Action Plan for the City of Lenoir and Unifour HOME Consortium

City Council

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a resolution to opt back into a class-action settlement against 3M Company regarding PFAS chemicals. The body is also reviewing contracts for downtown tree replacement and architectural services for 'The Campus' redevelopment.

• Proposed resolution to opt back into the 3M PWS settlement for PFAS-related claims
• Contract for Maurer Architecture for 'The Campus' Phase 2 improvements not to exceed $325,000.00
• Proposed purchase of a Pac Mac Model RL-8 refuse truck for $147,947.00
• Proposal for downtown tree replacements totaling $4,236.00
• Request to approve changes to three job titles and a new part-time Special Projects Manager

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone a 0.36-acre property to allow for a car sales accessory to an existing automotive detailing business. Staff recommends approval of the request. If recommended, the item will move to City Council for a public hearing on March 19, 2024.

• Rezoning request for 1604 Walt Arney Road SW from R-9 (Mixed Density Residential) to B-2 (General Business)

City Council

City officials are meeting to review 2023 performance and determine strategic priorities for the 2024-25 period. The retreat includes updates on retail, brownfields, and homeless response programs, as well as a ranking exercise to allocate city resources.

• Review of 2023-24 Strategic Priorities including affordable housing and water/sewer capital improvements
• Retail update presentation by Matt Jaeger of Retail Strategies
• Brownfield Program update by Greg Icenhour of MidAtlantic Associates
• Homeless Response Team Program update by Ben Willis of Western Piedmont Council of Governments
• Finance report noting $29,540,000 in processed transactions and $74,169 collected via strategic foreclosures

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of two lots from College Avenue Baptist Church for public parking. The body is also considering a 10-year lease of city property to Bernhardt Transportation, LLC and a public hearing for flood damage prevention ordinance amendments.

• Purchase of two lots on College Avenue and Spainhour Street for not to exceed $11,200
• 10-year lease of city property to Bernhardt Transportation, LLC
• Proposed public hearing on March 5, 2024, for Chapter 9 (Flood Damage Prevention) ordinance amendments
• Resolution honoring retiring Public Services Director Radford L. Thomas
• Budget Retreat scheduled for February 23 at the J. E. Broyhill Civic Center

City Council

City Council will review a presentation and a resolution to adopt the Downtown Master Plan Update. The body is also deciding on a roof replacement contract and a grant application for wastewater infrastructure.

• Proposed adoption of the Downtown Master Plan Update
• Bid award of $233,375.00 to Barger-Ashe Roofing for Old Lenoir High School Roof Replacement Project
• Resolution to seek BRIC grant funding for the Resilient Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Project
• Budget Retreat scheduled for February 23

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will review updates on public utilities, community development, and public safety. The body is considering a contract award for City Hall renovations and discussing a lead and copper water service line inventory.

• Proposed contract award to Precision Contracting Company for City Hall restroom renovations for $88,774.00
• Lead and Copper Inventory Project update regarding service line material identification
• Update on Freese and Nichols Phase 1 Stormwater Project at 1003 Pennell Street
• Update on the Downtown Master Plan by DRL Group
• Discussion of Sanitation Division restructure and job descriptions

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a workshop regarding conditional zoning. The board will also receive an update on issued zoning permits.

• Workshop on Conditional Zoning
• Update on zoning permits issued

City Council

The City Council will discuss a budget ordinance for wayfinding signs and a contract for the Lenoir-Valdese Waterline Interconnection Project. The body is also considering a grant for public safety and a board appointment for the Western Piedmont Council of Government.

• Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Wayfinding Signs: $591,500.00
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant: $26,698.62
• Engineering services contract with McGill Associates for Lenoir-Valdese Waterline Interconnection Project
• Appointment of Councilmember Ike Perkins to the WPCOG Transportation Advisory Committee
• Closed session to discuss the acquisition of property

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Edward Earl Booker to create a Conditional Zoning District (CZ-10) for a property at 2035 Walt Arney Road. The change would allow for a second building used for the storage and repair of CNC machinery. Council will also consider a wayfinding project contract and a stormwater grant.

• Public hearing for Conditional Zoning District (CZ-10) at 2035 Walt Arney Road
• Proposed contract award to Rite Lite Signs, Inc. for the Lenoir Vehicular Wayfinding Project for $416,960.00
• Proposed acceptance of a Stormwater planning grant from the Division of Water Infrastructure for $248,640.00
• Resolution to designate Public Works and Engineering as First Responders
• Approval of December 5, 2023, City Council and closed session minutes