Locust, NC
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- Budget & taxes
- Public safety
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning
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Planning and Zoning Board Agenda
August 27, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
Chairman:
Tim Fesperman
Board Members:
James Baucom, Amanda Pasquarello, Jeff Claiborne, Chuck
Cowherd, Joseph Abbatiello, Jarvis Williams, and Matthew
Sanford
Alternates:
Steve Dutton
Call to Order:
1. Call to Order
2. Presentation of Colors
3. Prayer
4. Adopt Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Public Comment Period: 30 minutes set aside
Old Business:
New Business:
7. Conditional Rezoning – 820 N Central Ave
8. Conditional Rezoning – 714 E Main St
9. Chairman’s Report
10. Board Closing Comments
11. Adjourn
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Locust Planning & Zoning Board
Meeting Minutes
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
6:00 PM
March 26, 2026
Board Chair
Tim Fesperman
Board Members and Alternate
James Baucom, Matthew Sanford, Chuck
Cowherd, Amanda Pasquarello, Joe
Abbatiello, Jeff Claiborne, Jarvis Williams
and Steve Dutton
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Board Member James Baucom led in the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation.
M/S/A Board Members Joe Abbatiello and Jeff Claiborne (5-0)
Motion to excuse Board Chair Tim Fesperman, Board Members Amanda Pasquarello and Matthew Sanford
3. Adopt Agenda
M/S/A Board Members Joe Abbatiello and Jarvis Williams (5-0)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
4. Minutes - adopt February, 26, 2026
M/S/A Board Members Chuck Cowherd and Joe Abbatiello (5-0)
Motion to approve the February 26, 2026 minutes
February 26, 2026
5. Public Comment Period
No one signed up to speak
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Rebecca Thompson with Riley's Retreat presented a conditional rezoning site plan amendment to add awnings
to the side and back of the building.
M/S/A Board Members Joe Abbatiello and Jeff Claiborne (5-0)
Motion to send favorable recommendation to Council for a conditional rezoning request submitted by Riley's
Retreat
Conditinal Rezoning - Riley's Retreat
8. Chairman's Report
There was nothing to report at this time.
9. Board Closing Comments
There were no closing comments
10. Adjourn
M/S/A …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to review FY 25/26 budget amendments and contracts
The Locust City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive financial and department reports, and consider budget amendments and a contract amendment for construction administration. Public comment is scheduled, followed by an executive session. The meeting is largely routine with reports and updates.
- FY 25/26 Budget Amendments
- Construction Administration - Contract Amendment
- Senior Center Update
- Wastewater Flow Report - July 2026
- GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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✓ Decided: Council adopts capital reserve resolution for system development fees
The Locust City Council unanimously approved a resolution transferring $1,294,850 in system development fees into a capital reserve fund for future wastewater treatment expansion. They also approved purchase orders, budget amendments, and the purchase of a new Dodge Durango to replace a totaled police vehicle. The council noted that General Fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $1,554,451.79 and Wastewater Fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $2,744,432.86 for fiscal year 2025/2026.
- Adopted Capital Reserve Fund Resolution for System Development Fees (6-0)
- Approved purchase orders (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved purchase of PD Dodge Durango to replace totaled vehicle (6-0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (6-0)
- Adopted minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting (6-0)
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Locust City Council Meeting
Agenda
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
7:00 PM
August 13, 2026
Mayor
Mayor Steve Huber
Council Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan,
Mike Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Call to Order:
1. Call to Order
Mayor Huber
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Mayor Huber
3. Adopt Agenda
4. Minutes - adopt July 9, 2026
Amy Furr
• July 9, 2026
Reports:
5. Financial Reports
• Financial Summary - July 2026
• GFOA - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
6. Mayor's Report
Mayor Huber
Department Reports:
7. Manager's Report
Cesar Correa
• NC DOT - Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Locust Tree - Survey
• Purchase Orders
• FY 25/26 Budget Amendments
8. Administration/HR
De-Dee Nathan
9. Parks
Mandy Watson
10. Facilities
Barry Sims
• Senior Center Update
• Construction Administration - Contract Amendment
11. Public Works
Larry Baucom
• Wastewater Flow Report - July 2026
12. ABC, Economic Development & Small Business Support
Rusty Efird
13. Public Safety
Roger Hypes
• Monthly Report - July 2026
14. Planning & Zoning
Mike Haigler
• Monthly Report - July 2026
15. Public Comment Period:
16. Board Closing Comments
17. Executive Session GS: 143-318.11 (3) (5)
18. Adjourn
Next Scheduled Council Meeting - September 10, 2026
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7:00 PM
July 9, 2026
Mayor Steve Huber
Locust City Council
Meeting Minutes
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
Mayor
Council Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan, Mike
Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:02pm
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Mayor Pro-tem Larry Baucom led in the Pledge of Allegiance and had a moment of silence for the passing of
Council Member Rusty Efird and P&Z Director Scott Efird's mother, and Council Member Roger Hypes gave the
invocation.
M/S/A Council Members Barry Sims and Roger Hypes (6-0)
Motion to excuse Mayor Huber and Council Member Rusty Efird
3. Adopt Agenda
M/S/A Council Members Barry Sims and De-Dee Nathan (6-0)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
4. Minutes - adopt June 11, 2026
M/S/A Council Members De-Dee Nathan and Mandy Watson (6-0)
Motion to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting
June 11, 2026
5. Financial Reports
City Manager Cesar Correa reviewed the monthly financial reports that also end fiscal year 2025/2026. Making
special note to present that General Fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $1,554,451.79 as of June 2026
(these funds will be transferred to fund balance reserve to offset other capital improvement projects) and
Wastewater Fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $2,744,432.86 as of June 30, 2026 (these funds will be
used to pay the W. Main vacuum extension. The rest will be transferred to fund balanc …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Locust City Council to consider system development fee resolution
The Locust City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive financial and department reports, and consider a resolution on system development fees for the Capital Reserve Fund, along with budget amendments and purchase orders. The meeting includes public comment and is largely routine, with no major public hearings or rezonings listed.
- System Development Fee - Capital Reserve Fund Resolution
- Budget Amendments
- Purchase Orders
- Financial Summary - June 2026
- Senior Center Update
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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2026-2027 budget and capital ordinance
The Locust City Council adopted the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and capital project ordinance after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved budget amendments, purchase orders, the 2026-2030 strategic plan, and a debris management MOU with Stanly County EMS. The council tentatively awarded the East Basin Gravity Outfall project to BRS for just under $1.3M, and appointed Chris Phillips to the Park Advisory Board. No action was taken on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, as council wanted more time to study it.
- Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget and capital project ordinance (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved purchase orders (6-0)
- Adopted 2026-2030 strategic plan (6-0)
- Adopted MOU with Stanly County EMS for debris management (6-0)
- Tentatively awarded East Basin Gravity Outfall project to BRS (6-0)
- Appointed Chris Phillips to Park Advisory Board (6-0)
- Took no action on Comprehensive Transportation Plan
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Locust City Council Meeting
Agenda
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
7:00 PM
July 9, 2026
Mayor
Mayor Steve Huber
Council Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan,
Mike Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Call to Order:
1. Call to Order
Mayor Huber
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Mayor Huber
3. Adopt Agenda
4. Minutes - adopt June 11, 2026
Amy Furr
• June 11, 2026
Reports:
5. Financial Reports
• Financial Summary - June 2026
6. Mayor's Report
Mayor Huber
Department Reports:
7. Manager's Report
Cesar Correa
• System Development Fee - Capital Reserve Fund Resolution
• Budget Amendments
• Purchase Orders
8. Administration/HR
De-Dee Nathan
9. Parks
Mandy Watson
10. Facilities
Barry Sims
• Senior Center Update
11. Public Works
Larry Baucom
• Wastewater Flow Report - June 2026
12. ABC, Economic Development & Small Business Support
Rusty Efird
13. Public Safety
Roger Hypes
• Monthly Report - June 2026
14. Planning & Zoning
Mike Haigler
• Monthly Report
15. Public Comment Period:
16. Board Closing Comments
17. Adjourn
Next Scheduled Council Meeting - August 13, 2026
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7:00 PM
June 11, 2026
Mayor Steve Huber
Locust City Council
Meeting Minutes
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
Mayor
Council Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan, Mike
Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Mayor Huber led in the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Michael Haigler gave the invocation.
M/S/A Council Members Larry Baucom and De-Dee Nathan (6-0)
Motion to excuse Council Member Mandy Watson
3. Adopt Agenda
M/S/A Council Members Larry Baucom and Roger Hypes (6-0)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented.
4. Minutes - adopt May 14, 2026
M/S/A Council Members Barry Sims and Michael Haigler (6-0)
Motion to approve the May 14, 2026 minutes
May 14, 2026
5. Financial Reports
City Manager Cesar Correa reviewed the financial report, notating that the General Fund revenues exceed
expenditures by $1,657,484.78 and the Wastewater Fund revenues exceed expenditures by $2,532,656.86 as
of May 31, 2026. Next, a public hearing was held to hear citizens comments for or against the proposed 2026-
2027 operating budget and capital project ordinance that was presented at the May 14, 2026, council meeting.
City Manager Cesar Correa then reported that our health insurance broker was able to identify a good health
plan for the City. We are switching to a new carrier called Angle Health. We will be using a level-funded plan
(instead of the ful …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Locust City Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and strategic plan
The Locust City Council will meet to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget and the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, along with several resolutions and reports. The agenda includes a public comment period and routine items such as minutes approval and financial reports.
- FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
- 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
- Debris Management MOU
- Resolution of Tentative Award - East Basin Gravity Outfall
- Parks & Rec Advisory Board Appointment
budgetstrategic-planpublic-worksparkspublic-safety
✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2026-27 budget hearing, new police station, and vehicle purchases
The Locust City Council set a public hearing for the FY 2026-27 budget, which includes no fee increases, a new police department, and a starting police salary of $54,000. They also approved purchasing a robot field marker and a Ford Explorer for Parks & Rec, adopted resolutions for a property exchange and a federal grant application, and awarded on-call transportation services to Kimley-Horn. The council approved a site plan amendment for Riley's Retreat and appointed City Manager Cesar Correa to the CVB board.
- Set public hearing for FY 2026-27 budget (7-0)
- Approved purchase of robot field marker and Ford Explorer for Parks & Rec (7-0)
- Adopted resolution for property exchange for USPS connector, cost $106,000 (7-0)
- Adopted resolution for SS4A Grant Application (7-0)
- Awarded on-call transportation services to Kimley-Horn (7-0)
- Approved site plan amendment for Riley's Retreat (7-0)
- Appointed City Manager Cesar Correa to CVB board (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders and budget amendments (7-0)
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Locust City Council Meeting
Agenda
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
7:00 PM
June 11, 2026
Mayor
Mayor Steve Huber
Council Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan,
Mike Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
[IGNORE_INDENT]
Call to Order:
1. Call to Order
Mayor Huber
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Mayor Huber
3. Adopt Agenda
4. Minutes - adopt May 14, 2026
Amy Furr
• May 14, 2026
Reports:
5. Financial Reports
• FY 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
6. Mayor's Report
Mayor Huber
Department Reports:
7. Manager's Report
Cesar Correa
• 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
• Debris Management MOU
• Rocky River RPO - Stanly County Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• Purchase Orders
• Budget Amendments
8. Administration/HR
De-Dee Nathan
• GFOA - Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
9. Parks
Mandy Watson
• Parks & Rec Advisory Board Appointment
10. Facilities
Barry Sims
• Senior Center Update
11. Public Works
Larry Baucom
• Wastewater Flow Report - May 2026
• Resolution of Tentative Award - East Basin Gravity Outfall
12. ABC, Economic Development & Small Business Support
Rusty Efird
13. Public Safety
Roger Hypes
• Public Safety Report - May 2026
14. Planning & Zoning
Mike Haigler
• Monthly Report - May 2026
15. Public Comment Period:
16. Board Closing Comments
17. Adjourn
Next Scheduled Co …
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7:00 PM
Locust City Council
Meeting Minutes
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
Mayor
Council Members
May 14, 2026
Mayor Steve Huber
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Baucom, Mandy
Watson, Roger Hypes, De Dee Nathan, Mike
Haigler, Barry Sims, and Rusty Efird
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:03pm
2. Presentation of Colors, Prayer
Citizen Levi Farmer led in the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Huber and gave the invocation
3. Adopt Agenda
M/S/A Council Members Larry Baucom and Roger Hypes (7-0)
Motion to adopt the agenda as presented
4. Minutes - adopt April 9, 2026
M/S/A Council Members Larry Baucom and Barry Sims (7-0)
Motion to approve the April 9, 2026 minutes
April 9, 2026
5. Financial Reports
City Manager Cesar Corra reviewed the General Fund and Wastewater Fund financials, notating that the
General Fund revenues exceed expenditures by $1,697,607.20 as of April 30, 2026, and that the Wastewater
Fund revenues exceed expenditures by $2,350,287.84 as of April 30, 2026. He then introduced and reviewed
the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget making special note that all user fees and rates are staying flat with
no increase. We are adding leaf collection and bulk pickup to be collected by the City. Increase the starting pay
for law enforcement officers to $54,000 annually and additional paving and repairs in streets. He reviewed
valuations and revenue forecasts. He then reviewed expenditure for both funds. He then reviewed the capital
projects including a propose …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00
Park Advisory Board
Board reviews park fee schedule and updates on accessibility grant
The Locust Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review the park fee schedule and discuss a vacant board position. The meeting includes updates on upcoming special events, athletics, and the Accessibility in Parks Grant, specifically regarding playground planning and design.
- Review of Fee Schedule
- Discussion of Vacant Park Advisory Board Position
- Accessibility in Parks Grant Update: Playground planning and design
- Upcoming Special Events and Athletics reports
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✓ Decided: Park board reviews fees, plans new tennis/pickleball complex
The Locust Park Advisory Board met on March 2, 2026, and approved the agenda and minutes from August 4, 2025. The board discussed a potential tiered athletics fee structure but made no official recommendation. Staff reported on 2025 successes and 2026 plans, including a new tennis and pickleball complex and additional parking. No formal decisions were made on these items.
- Adopted agenda as presented (3-0)
- Approved minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting (3-0)
- Adjourned at 7:45 PM (3-0)
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City of Locust Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
June 1st, 2026 – 6:00 pm
Brown, Brown, and Brown Conference Room
Meeting Called to Order
Adopt Agenda
Consideration of minutes of the previous meeting
•
Minutes from March 2, 2026 meeting
Director’s Reports
Sub-Committee Reports
Special Reports
Unfinished Business
•
Review of Fee Schedule
•
Vacant Park Advisory Board Position
New Business
•
Upcoming Special Events – Jessica
•
Upcoming Athletics – Emily
•
Accessibility in Parks Grant Update
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Playground planning and design
Next Meeting
•
Monday, September 14th, 2026, 6:00pm, Joel Huneycutt Community Room
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Locust Park Advisory Board Meeting
Minutes
Joel Huneycutt Community Room
6:00 PM
March 2, 2026
Board Chair
Kara Finch
Board Members
Blair Dover, Kerry Sanford, and Felix
Salzedo
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM. Kara Finch was excused due to scheduling conflict. Board members
Blair Dover, Kerry Sanford and Felix Salzedo were in attendance. Emily Jones & Jessica Honeycutt were in
attendance from Locust Parks & Recreation staff. Kerry Sanford presided over the meeting in place of Board
Chair, Kara Finch.
2. Adopt Agenda
M/S/A Board Members Kerry Sanford and Blair Dover (3-0)
Motion To adopt agenda as presented
3. Minutes - adopt August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025
M/S/A Board Members Felix Salzedo and Kerry Sanford (3-0)
Motion To approve minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting
4. Director's Report
2025 Review, 2026 Goals
Emily Jones, Park Director, and Jessica Honeycutt, Program Coordinator, reviewed the 2025 year-end report,
including programming and events. Program participation continues to grow, with strong attendance across
offerings. Existing events, including the Christmas Tree Lighting, continue to expand, and staff remain focused
on identifying and developing new programming opportunities. For 2026, an additional movie night has been
added (for a total of eight), including a patriotic-themed showing and an additional fireworks celebration in
recognition of America250. Additional programming opportunities are also planned throughout t …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.3M | UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · HIGH VELOCITY EROSION (HIVE) SYSTEM |
| $4.4M | RECONVIEW LLC Department of Defense · THIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT UNDER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES REQUI |
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| $1.1M | UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
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| $963,602 | ZENN GROUP LLC Department of Homeland Security · SKYWATCH TOWERS WITH CAMERAS |
| $899,940 | UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · 873AUTHORITY |
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| $750,000 | UNITED PROTECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · STTR PHASE II |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.