Red Springs public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved funding for the Red Springs Historical Museum and tabled a funding request for the Borderbelt Aids Resources Team until February 2025. The meeting also included reports on public safety, finance, and upcoming holiday events.
- Approved $1,400 for Red Springs Historical Museum utilities, supplies, and operational costs
- Tabled funding request for Borderbelt Aids Resources Team, Incorporated until February 2025
- Reported a water line break and repair on Milk Dairy Road
- Scheduled Town Manager Shanelle B. Harris Meet & Greet for January 9, 2024
- Finance Director reported the December 1, 2024, audit deadline was not met
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners appointed Rebecca Farmer Dean to the Planning Board and approved longevity pay for employees. The board also tabled a $6,500 funding request for the Historical Museum pending review by the Town Manager.
- Appointment of Rebecca Farmer Dean to the Planning Board
- Approval of longevity pay and a pay schedule change for November 14, 2024
- Tabled $6,500 funding request for the Historical Museum
- DOT railroad crossing work scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 3rd Ave and Main Street, Vance Street, and William Street
- Decision to use the Robesonian Newspaper only for Required Public Notices
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners will hold a recessed meeting on October 21, 2024, at 6:00 pm to discuss personnel matters. The meeting will take place in the Town Hall Council Board Room and can be viewed on the town's Facebook page. No other business is listed on this notice.
- Discussion of personnel matters in closed session
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners voted to approve three part-time patrol officer positions at $17.57 per hour, with no benefits and up to 20 hours per week, to provide extra weekend coverage. The board also approved surplusing three non-functional police vehicles (two 2012 and one 2014 Dodge Chargers). A request for $6,800 from the Red Springs Historical Museum Foundation was tabled after a failed vote, with the board asking for a representative to attend the next meeting. Additionally, Barnard Murray was appointed to fill a vacancy on the ABC Board, and the board recessed until October 21.
- Approved three part-time patrol officer positions at $17.57/hr, no benefits, max 20 hrs/week
- Approved surplus of three police vehicles: two 2012 and one 2014 Dodge Chargers
- Tabled $6,800 funding request from Red Springs Historical Museum Foundation; will revisit next meeting
- Appointed Barnard Murray to the ABC Board for term ending April 2027
- Code enforcement directed to send a letter to a property on Saratoga Street
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the town's Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document. They will also discuss a proposal to sell a 30-acre parcel at 1063 Mount Tabor Road. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items, departmental reports, and a closed session.
- Adoption of the Red Springs Comprehensive Plan
- Consideration of selling 30 acres at 1063 Mount Tabor Road (PIN 935834357900)
- Budget amendments BA#2024-09-03-01 and BA#2024-09-03-02
- Public input session and presentations (CORE, Aaron Hargrove)
- Closed session under G.S. § 143-318.10
Meeting
The Red Springs Mayor & Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 6, 2024, with a consent agenda including budget amendments and prior minutes. Presentations include an introduction to the comprehensive plan, a proposal to sell a 30-acre parcel at 1063 Mount Tabor Road, a request from the Red Springs High School Booster Club for a parade, and a request for an annual donation for the Red Springs Historical Museum. Department reports from fire, police, parks, streets, electric, water, and sewer are also on the agenda.
- Consent agenda: releases/refunds, minutes for July 2, 8, and 29 meetings, and budget amendments BA#2024-08-06-01 & BA#2024-08-06-02
- Presentation and introduction to the comprehensive plan by Randi C. Dagenhart and Planning Board Chairman Chris Locklear
- Consideration of selling a 30-acre parcel (PIN 935834357900) at 1063 Mount Tabor Road to Aaron Hargrove
- Request from Red Springs High School Booster Club for a parade
- Request for annual donation for the Red Springs Historical Museum
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for Campbell Storage Solutions. The board also voted to increase the McMillan Memorial Library budget to $10,608.00. Additionally, the board addressed a grievance hearing for former Police Chief Mark Caskey.
- Approved rezoning for Campbell Storage Solutions
- Increased McMillan Memorial Library budget to $10,608.00
- Discussed enforcement of 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM curfew for 10- to 13-year-olds
- Grievance hearing for former Police Chief Mark Caskey
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The budget document is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office.
- Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 annual budget
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners will hold a recessed meeting on June 6, 2024. The session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and the FY 2024-2025 Budget.
- Discussion of personnel matters
- Review of FY 2024-2025 Budget
Meeting
The Board discussed a request to rezone 2.13 acres for mini-storage buildings at Mt. Tabor Road and McArthur Road but voted to table the matter for further discussion. The meeting also included discussions on power cost adjustments and an agreement with Our Kingdom Investments, LLC.
- Tabled rezoning request for Campbell Storage Solutions at Mt. Tabor Rd & McArthur Rd
- Approved $1,000 agreement with Our Kingdom Investments, LLC
- Reviewed power cost adjustment and tariff proposals
- Approved battery backup system installation for the Water Treatment Plant
- Announced summer garbage collection schedule starting June 10
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met on May 7, 2024, and approved a road closure ordinance for the Juneteenth celebration on June 22, 2024. The board also heard department reports, including an update from the police chief on recent arrests and a discussion about power line maintenance costs. A public input session featured a resident urging unity between citizens and the board. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and was recessed to May 14, 2024.
- Approved ordinance declaring road closure for Juneteenth celebration on June 22, 2024
- Police reported 19 arrests since April 2024 and recovery of stolen items
- Discussed $400,000 quote for power line right-of-way clearing, with budget limited to $215,000
- Water/Sewer Project #0052 to start, including 9 new hydrants, 6 replacements, and 10 valves
- Closed session discussed personnel matters including resignations and a $2,000 pay raise for the town attorney
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners will hold a recessed meeting to discuss two requests related to a proposed 64-unit workforce apartment complex at 4657 Daniel McLeod Road. The property owner, CF Smith Properties, Inc., represented by Connelly Development NC, LLC, is seeking a variance from the minimum dwelling size requirement and a special use permit. The board is discussing these items, which will be considered by the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.
- 64-unit workforce multi-family apartment complex proposed at 4657 Daniel McLeod Road
- Variance requested from 1,250 sq ft minimum dwelling size; units would be 800-1,241 sq ft
- Special use permit application requested for multifamily construction in R-MF district
- Property PIN: 934875727400, adjacent to Goodyear Park
Meeting
The Red Springs Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2024, to consider two requests from Connelly Development NC, LLC for a 64-unit workforce apartment complex at 4657 Daniel McLeod Road. The first request is for a variance from the minimum livable space requirement of 1,250 square feet per unit, as the proposed units range from 800 to 1,241 square feet. The second request is for a Special Use Permit to allow multi-family housing in the Residential Multifamily District.
- Variance request to allow units from 800-1,241 sq ft, below the 1,250 sq ft minimum
- Special Use Permit application for 64-unit workforce apartment complex
- Property located at 4657 Daniel McLeod Road, adjacent to Goodyear Park (PIN 934875727400)
- Petitioner: Connelly Development NC, LLC; property owner: CF Smith Properties, Inc.
- Public hearing at Town Hall, 217 South Main Street, Red Springs, NC
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for a 64-unit workforce apartment complex, accepted audit responses, and handled routine items. The board also voted to table fire department actions until July 1 and reinstated a public safety officer position.
- Rezoned property at/near 4657 Daniel McLeod Road from Residential and General Business to Residential-Multi-Family District (R-MF) for a 64-unit apartment complex
- Approved response to Local Government Commission regarding 2022/2023 audit findings
- Approved surplus of old, inoperable equipment to be sold as-is
- Approved budget ordinance for grant funding for 2023/2024 fiscal year
- Reinstated Public Safety Officer position at $62,000.00 effective April 1, 2024
Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting for March 27, 2024, at Town Hall in Red Springs. The agenda lists only a closed session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning. No specific proposals or public votes are scheduled.
- Emergency meeting on March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
- Closed session to consider personnel matters
- Location: Town Hall, 217 South Main Street, Red Springs, NC
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recess meeting to continue unfinished business from the March 5 meeting. The board voted to table a discussion on possibly restructuring the Fire Department, including whether to keep a full-time fire chief. The board then entered closed session for personnel matters before reconvening and adjourning.
- Tabled discussion on possible restructuring of the Fire Department
- Vote to table was unanimous
- Closed session held for personnel matters
- Meeting was a continuation of the March 5 Board Meeting
Meeting
The Board will review recommendations from the Planning Board regarding several property applications. These include a conditional use request for 158 Brigman Street, a variance for 117 Hackett Street, and a proposal for a 64-unit apartment complex near Daniel McLeod Road.
- Conditional Use Application for 158 Brigman Street
- Variance Application for 117 Hackett Street via Rebuild NC Project
- Conditional Use and rezoning proposal for Livington Pointe at/near 4657 Daniel McLeod Road
- Rezoning from Residential-General Business to Residential-Multi-Family for 4657 Daniel McLeod Road
- Variance request for the 64-unit workforce multi-family apartment complex
Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Commissioners of Red Springs are holding a special called meeting to consider and discuss the Fire Department and its job description. The agenda includes an executive session and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Discussion of Fire Department and job description
- Executive session
- Special meeting notice per G.S. § 153A-40
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved a partnership with the Robeson County Church and Community Center to bring a monthly Mobile Pantry to Red Springs. Additionally, the board reviewed the 2022/2023 annual financial report which noted budget overages in the Transportation and Administration departments.
- Adoption of the Procurement Policy and Plan for CDBG-T grantees
- Approval of the Robeson County Church and Community Center Mobile Assistance Unit Agreement
- Review of 2022/2023 audit noting $200,000 in budget overages
- Report of $19.8 million net position as of June 30, 2023
- Police Department report regarding recruitment for Detective Sergeant and patrol vacancies
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners met to review departmental updates and approve the consent agenda. Discussions included police crime statistics, electric department staffing needs, and upcoming basketball practices.
- Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes and releases/refunds
- Police report of a patrol car damaged by approximately $700 to $800 during a DWI stop
- Fire Department report of a structure fire at Providence Place Apartments
- Electric Department report regarding ongoing staffing needs and tree trimming quotes
- Parks and Recreation announcement of basketball practices at Red Springs High and Middle Schools