Rowan County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, starting with the selection of a chairman and vice-chairman. The consent agenda includes a grant agreement and assistance agreement for Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC (Project Swarm), a K9 retirement transfer, and several other routine items. Regular agenda items include a Vaya Health update, a Kannapolis City Schools grant, and continuations of legislative hearings for zoning cases, including one for Tiger World. The board will also enter closed session, though the real estate negotiation item was removed.

• Approval of 2024 Rowan County Government Holiday Schedule
• K9 'Junior' ownership transfer to handler Captain Wesley Smith
• One NC grant agreement for Rowan County/Chik-fil-A Supply, LLC/Project Swarm
• Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC Relocation and Expansion Assistance Agreement
• Continuation of legislative hearing for Z 08-23: Joseph Keller dba Joe Dirt Recycling

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a large consent agenda with numerous sole-source contracts, change orders, budget amendments, and grant applications, plus several public hearings on road names and a farmland preservation ordinance. The meeting also includes special recognitions and a public comment period.

• Sole-source contracts for FY24: Information, Inc., Envisionware, HLP Inc., Binti, Overdrive, Mercury Medical, Priority Dispatch, Bibliotheca ITG, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Securitas Technology
• Change orders: Wharton Smith (WEP), R&L Glover Enterprises (DNP Nature Center Trail), Strategics Consulting (federal lobbying), RG Tenney Electric (Mid-Carolina Airport localizer)
• Award architectural services for WEP to ADW Architects
• Public hearings: road naming Diamondback Drive and Orange Creek Ln, Farmland Preservation Ordinance
• Request for full-time Internal Auditor and reclassification of one Accountant I to Accountant II

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the FY22-23 Annual Impact and Financial Report regarding Opioid Settlement funds. The report details the distribution of Narcan kits and peer support services provided by the Rowan County HOPE team.

• Review of Rowan County Opioid Settlement FY22-23 Annual Impact and Financial Report
• Public Hearing for Beacon land purchase offer
• Legislative Hearing for Z 06-23 Granite Quarry ETJ Recension
• Legislative Hearing for Z 07-23: Steven Graham
• Approval of contract for Agricultural Center Roof Replacement via REI Proposal

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a $1,117,900 contract for the construction of a new Rowan Transit System office facility.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several sole-source contract renewals for IT and emergency services. The agenda also includes discussions on transit vehicle orders, budget amendments, and a public hearing for transit grant applications.

• Renewal of SHI International software maintenance not to exceed $215,473.73
• Renewal of ESI Acquisition, Inc. contract not to exceed $21,707.00 for FY24
• Purchase of NCDOT IMD vehicles for the Rowan Transit System
• Public Hearing for Rowan Transit FY25 Grant Applications
• Request for Public Hearing on amendments to Farmland Preservation Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners approved the submission of grant applications for the Rowan Transit System's FY25 programs. This includes funding for administrative costs, mobility services for seniors and disabled individuals, and the replacement of three raised roof vans.

• Approved Rowan Transit System FY25 grant applications (5-0)
• Adopted CTP Public Transportation Program Resolution FY 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various sole-source contracts and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items for approval, including a contract for two ambulance remounts and multiple grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and libraries. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding zoning and a temporary ordinance for the Race to the River 5K.

• Award of $283,204.06 contract to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles for two ambulance remounts
• Approval for purchase of eight Dodge Chargers for the Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing for a temporary ordinance regarding Race to the River 5K
• Grant application for FY24 State Aid to Public Libraries from SLNC
• Purchase of two F-250 trucks for Environmental Management

The Board approved rezoning requests for parcels on Old Union Church Rd and Porter Road. It also authorized a temporary lane closure on US Highway 29 for the Race to the River 5K. Additionally, the Board approved a wide range of consent items including vehicle purchases and budget amendments.

• Approved rezoning Z 03-23 at 2935 Old Union Church Rd from MHP to RA (5-0)
• Approved rezoning Z 04-23 at 350 Porter Road from RR to 85-ED-2 (5-0)
• Approved temporary lane closure on US Highway 29 for Race to the River 5K (5-0)
• Approved purchase of eight Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two F-250 Trucks for Environmental Management (5-0)
• Approved award of two ambulance remounts from Southeastern Speciality Vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation Honoring the 2023 Rowan Little League 10U Softball Team (5-0)
• Approved various budget amendments including $1,346,274 for FY23 Encumbrances (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several sole-source contract renewals and new service authorizations. The meeting also includes public hearings for specific land use requests and economic development projects.

• Renewal of software support with CDP, Inc. not to exceed $19,171.00
• Contract for cloud storage and technical support with Cloud Navigators, LLC not to exceed $10,800.00
• Work authorization for taxiway rehabilitation construction administration with Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. not to exceed $118,827.64
• Public hearing regarding Rowan EDC 'Project Puma'
• Public hearing to consider land purchase offer from Fortius Capital Partners

The Board approved a rezoning request for Fisher Athletic Equipment Company and a special non-residential intensity allocation for Performance Pit Oakridge LLC. Commissioners also authorized the County Manager to solicit a request for qualifications for the design and construction of a new Health Department at West End Plaza.

• Approved rezoning of 1.8 acres at 2060 Cauble Road from Rural Agricultural to Commercial, Business, Industrial (5-0)
• Approved SNIA 02-23 for a 12,000 sf building at 371 Pit Rd (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to solicit RFQ for new Health Department design and construction (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including purchase of four Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved award of ETA Storm Debris Removal bid to Alliance Integrated Solutions Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Detention Center Agreement between Rowan and Richmond Counties (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $44,000 for 911 replacement monitors (5-0)
• Approved award of High Rock Lake dredging feasibility study to Geosyntec Consultants (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review numerous items including grant agreements for the Sheriff's Office and transit services. The agenda also includes several contract awards for airport maintenance, facility generators, and software services.

• Grant Agreement: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Grant Application: AKC Reunite 'Adopt a K-9 Cop' Grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Contract Award: Taxiway Rehab Project with J.T. Russell & Sons, Inc.
• Contract Award: Facilities Generator to AGS Contracting LLC
• Public Hearing: Scheduled for August 7, 2023, regarding Z 02-23: Fisher Athletic

The Board approved a Level 2 incentive grant for 'Project Swarm,' a proposed distribution center expected to create 112 jobs and invest $41 million. The Board also approved permits for two local events on High Rock Lake and passed a comprehensive consent agenda.

• Approved Level 2 incentive grant for 'Project Swarm' (5-0)
• Approved PE 04-23 permit for Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival (5-0)
• Approved PE 05-23 noise ordinance permit for 'Float the Goat' concert (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various grants, leases, and sole-source contracts (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 7, 2023, regarding Fortius purchase of 33.25 acres
• Scheduled legislative hearing for Performance Pit Oakridge LLC for August 7, 2023
• Approved budget amendments including $19,028,550 for Airport Hangar Project
• Approved $36,400 for 14 Detention Employees bonus pay

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract changes for the West End Plaza Agricultural Center Renovation Project. These items include updates to asbestos abatement costs and additional wall demolition work. The Board is also considering authorizing the County Manager to approve future critical project change orders up to $100,000.

• Revision of contract change order 23571 with Wharton-Smith for $77,056.00 regarding asbestos abatement delays
• Approval of change order 03 for West End Plaza Agricultural Center Renovation Project for $1,060.00 to remove a second wall
• Authorization for County Manager to approve project change orders up to $100,000 under specific controls
• Clerical correction of FY24 Budget Recommended Adjustments
• Review of Fireworks Permits

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included specific project changes for West End Plaza. The Board also approved clerical corrections to the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recommended adjustments and fireworks permits.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved West End Plaza Change Order for ADW Wall Removal (4-0)
• Approved clerical correction of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommended Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permits (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes several requests to approve ambulance franchise agreements for non-emergency transports.

• Public Hearing for FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Ambulance Franchise Agreements including Providence Transportation and Novant Health Transport
• Review/Discussion of FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Public Hearing for road name changes on Possum Hollow and Cordell Cove
• Set a Public Hearing for Project Swarm for July 17, 2023

The Board approved the agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda including multiple budget amendments and sole-source contracts. A public hearing was held regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget, featuring testimony from residents and educators primarily focused on public school funding and teacher supplements.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Airport Hangar debt proceeds: $17,438,000
• Approved budget amendment for Occupancy taxes: $235,000
• Approved budget amendment for Social Services donations: $357,231
• Approved budget amendment for Inmate Canteen revenues and expenses: $50,000
• Approved budget amendments for Landfill disposal fees ($40,000) and NC Vehicle Tax System revenues ($40,000)
• Set public hearing for Project Swarm for July 17, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss financing for airport hangars and a conditional district rezoning request for West End Plaza. The meeting includes several contract approvals for airport projects and the acceptance of multiple grants for the Rowan Public Library and ROCOC.

• Conditional District Rezoning Request for West End Plaza
• Contract for New Corporate & Box Hangars Project with KMD Construction
• Contract for Taxiway Rehab Project with J.T. Russell & Sons, Inc.
• $10,000 grant from Margaret C. Woodson Foundation for Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project
• Permit to Exceed Noise Ordinance Request (PE 03-23) from Rod Weaver & Misty Thomas

The Board of Commissioners approved financing for new airport hangars and passed a wide-ranging consent agenda including budget amendments and grant acceptances. They also approved a noise ordinance permit for a music festival and filled several board and committee appointments.

• Approved $17,438,000 financing for new airport hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (4-0)
• Approved noise ordinance permit PE 03-23 for One Love Music Festival on July 2 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and grant acceptances (4-0)
• Appointed Carl Short to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Appointed John Knox to Agricultural Advisory Board (4-0)
• Appointed Corey Hill to Centralina Workforce Development Board (4-0)
• Appointed Patricia Murtaugh and Peggy Price to Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee (4-0)
• Appointed Scott Teamer to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed FY 2023-24 budget and consider several aviation-related items including hangar financing. The agenda also includes adopting ARPA policies for eligible use and allowable costs.

• Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget
• Award of New Corporate & Box Hangars Project to KMD Construction
• Public Hearing for Installment Financing Airport Hangars
• Award of Taxiway Rehab Project to J.T. Russell & Sons, Inc.
• Adoption of ARPA policies for Eligible Use & Allowable Costs

The Board approved a consent agenda including grant applications, budget amendments, and contracts. Additionally, the Board issued several proclamations recognizing local citizens and emergency services.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0), including ARPA grant policies and tax refunds
• Approved Taxiway Rehab Project contract for J.T. Russell & Sons, Incorporated (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Health, Library, Parks, and Animal Services (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for William “Wild Bill” Albert Corriher, Jr. (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Vernon Walters (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for 911 Communication Center as 2023 Communication Center of the Year (4-0)
• Approved proclamation establishing May as Shield-A-Badge with Prayer Awareness Month (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a lease renewal for Trexler Farm and a 15% rate increase for ground lease hangars. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding agritourism text, an incentive agreement for Macy's, and a rezoning request.

• Renewal of lease for approximately 16 acres adjacent to Dan Nicholas Park with Trexler Farms
• Proposed 15% rate increase for ground lease hangars
• Public hearing for ZTA 01-23 regarding Agritourism Text
• Public hearing for an incentive agreement with Macy's
• Contract approval for Randolph & Sons Builders Inc. at Woodleaf Park

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments and a land purchase agreement for Rowan Cabarrus Community College. A vote to adopt new airport rules, regulations, and bylaws was tabled until May 15, 2023.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $340,000 for Woodleaf Park contract and $354,346 for Woodleaf Park Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant
• Approved $130,248 transfer for Rowan Cabarrus Community College property purchase
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Rowan Cabarrus Community College for Technology Education Center land purchase
• Approved grant application request for COPS Grant for Sheriff’s Office
• Approved April 17, 2023, regular meeting minutes
• Tabled approval of proposed Airport Rules and Regulations, Minimum Standards, and Advisory Board Bylaws (5-0)
• Scheduled May 15, 2023 public hearing for road name changes at Dogwood/Ray Drives

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including a lease amendment for aviation fuel trucks at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. They are also considering the use of two airport properties for Locke Fire Department training and various administrative approvals.

• Amendment to Titan Aviation fuel truck lease to delay payments until equipment delivery
• Use of 1100 Rowan Mill Rd and 1205 Rowan Mill Rd for Locke Fire Department training
• Proclamation recognizing April 23-29 as National Library Week
• Public hearing schedule for Macy's Incentive Agreement and Doug Foley (SNIA 01-23)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 01-23: Jeremy Burnett / Millbridge Speedway

The Board approved a consent agenda including several budget amendments and grant applications. Commissioners also scheduled a public hearing for May 1, 2023, to consider a zoning text amendment regarding alcohol sales and retail at agritourism sites.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0), including Rowan Transit Section 5310 funding application and various budget amendments
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing 2023 as 'Year of the Young Professional' (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation Honoring the 2022-2023 Salisbury High School Girls Basketball Team (4-0)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 01-23 (Agritourism) for May 1, 2023
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Special Nonresidential Intensity Allocation 01-23 (Doug Foley) for May 1, 2023
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Macy's Incentive Agreement for May 1, 2023
• Budgeted $40,000 for Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trust (Cannon Grant) (4-0)
• Budgeted $500,000 for North Carolina Grant for Rowan Cabarrus Community College and Spencer (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including a sole-source advertising agreement for foster care recruitment. The meeting also includes a public hearing on airport hangar financing and a grant proposal for water system repairs.

• Sole-source advertising agreement with National Cinemedia for DSS foster care recruitment
• Public hearing for installment financing of airport hangars
• Grant proposal for plumbing repair/replacement for NE Rowan Water System customers
• Awarding Woodleaf Park Project bid to Randolph & Sons Builders Inc.
• Budget appropriation increase for Rowan Museum

The Board authorized an installment financing contract for airport hangar construction and approved a lead remediation grant for the Northeast Rowan Water System. They also authorized updated lease documents for the USDA at West End Plaza and made several board appointments.

• Approved installment financing contract up to $8,701,000 for airport hangars (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Plumbing Grant for Lead Remediation for Northeast Rowan County Water System (5-0)
• Authorized updated lease proposal documents for USDA space in West End Plaza (5-0)
• Approved Community Child Prevention Team report (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (5-0)
• Appointed Jereme Linker and Andrew King to Town of Rockwell Board of Adjustments (5-0)
• Appointed Sean Reid to the Planning Board At Large seat (4-1)
• Appointed Jeannie Wooten Weaver, Steve Simpson, Bernie Jock Davis, and David Phillip Majors Junior to Fire Department Fire Commissioners (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items including budget amendments and contract changes. Discussions include a credit for the courthouse roof replacement and professional service updates for Woodleaf Park.

• Courthouse Roof Replacement: $21,114.02 credit to owner
• Woodleaf Park Project: Amendment to Alfred Benesch & Company not to exceed $5,900.00
• CST Fleet Services: Contract change order for fleet management audit not to exceed $35,000.00
• Public Hearing: Z 01-23 (Rockwell ETJ Release) scheduled for April 17, 2023
• Quasi-judicial Hearing: SUP 01-23 (Millbridge Speedway) scheduled for April 17, 2023

The Board approved a wide range of items via a consent agenda, including budget amendments and contracts. They also granted a noise ordinance exception for a festival in China Grove and approved two new road names.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Courthouse Roof Replacement and P&G Security contract (5-0)
• Approved $249,690 budget increase for Social Services water and refugee assistance (5-0)
• Approved $109,834 for Public Library State Aid via ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation Honoring the 2022-2023 West Rowan High School Girls Basketball Team (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance permit for One Love Music Festival at 4860 Patterson Road (5-0)
• Approved naming of Brownstone Drive and Tulip Road (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Rockwell ETJ Release for April 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Scheduled quasi-judicial hearing for Millbridge Speedway Special Use Permit for April 17, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $771,414 purchase of two ambulances from Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, plus a resolution and supplemental agreement on opioid settlement funds. Other items include extra duty pay for detention center and patrol staff, board appointments, and a closed session.

• Award $771,414 for two Type I Diesel F450 ambulances to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles
• Opioid Settlement Resolution and Supplemental Agreement
• Extra Duty Pay for Detention Center and Patrol
• Board Appointments
• Closed Session

The Board authorized a resolution to execute supplemental agreements for additional opioid settlement funds. They also approved extra duty pay for certain sheriff's deputies and detention officers and made five board appointments.

• Approved resolution to execute opioid settlement agreements and Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds (4-0)
• Approved extra duty pay (time and one-half) for detention officers ranked Lieutenant and below from Feb 19 to July 8, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved extra duty pay (time and one-half) for patrol deputies ranked Lieutenant and below from Feb 19 to July 8, 2023 (4-0)
• Appointed David DeGrave to Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire Department Fire Commissioners (4-0)
• Appointed Kerry Mills to Historic Landmark Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Ryan Stowe to Library Board (4-0)
• Appointed Todd Kidd to Miller Ferry Volunteer Fire Department Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Appointed Samantha Allen to Town of Rockwell Planning and Zoning Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will vote on a farm lease agreement with Bobby Waller, a family subdivision waiver, and proposed changes to Speedway Business Park protective covenants. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as grant applications, tax refunds, and a hangar exterior alteration request. Two proclamations honoring centenarian James Deal and Javon Hargrave are also scheduled.

• Consider Farm Lease Agreement with Bobby Waller
• Consider Family Subdivision Waiver FSW 01-23
• Consider Proposed Changes to Speedway Business Park Protective Covenants
• Award Airport Parking Lot Bid to Barnes Asphalt Maintenance Inc.
• Proclamation for Centenarian James Deal and Proclamation Honoring Javon Hargrave

The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Speedway Business Park protective covenants and several budget adjustments. They also authorized a farm lease with Bobby Waller and granted a family subdivision waiver for a property on Gheen Road.

• Approved amended Speedway Business Park Protective Covenants (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $4.8M for school capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved Lease Agreement with Bobby Waller for land near the landfill (5-0)
• Approved Family Subdivision Waiver 01-23 for property on Gheen Rd (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including airport parking lot bid and tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 6, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special meeting for the Board of Commissioners' annual planning worksession, not a regular voting meeting. The board will discuss the 2023 property revaluation, budget updates, sheriff updates, planning and building inspection updates, long-term planning, and a new transit building. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and prioritization.

• Discussion of the 2023 countywide property revaluation, required by state law at least every eight years, with the last reappraisal effective January 1, 2019
• Budget updates for the current fiscal year
• Presentation on a new transit building, with conceptual construction budgets ranging from $54,560 to $818,906 for various options at the Agriculture Building (West and East) and Donley House
• Sheriff updates and planning/building inspection updates
• Economic Development Commission update and prioritization of county goals

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to review tax revaluations, budget timelines, and department updates. No substantive policy decisions were made other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a consent agenda with 27 items, including a contract for the Landfill Phase V construction project, multiple grant agreements, and a county manager employment contract. The board will also receive the Department of Social Services annual report, hold a public comment period, and discuss board appointments and budget amendments before entering closed session.

• Approve Landfill Phase V Construction Project contract with NJR Group
• County Manager Employment Contract
• Revised Rural Economic Development Grant for Project 'Agility Fuel Solutions, LLC/Project ACDC'
• Sole-source contracts with CivicPlus Inc., Microsoft Store, and Patterson Pope
• Health Department new position request and multiple position reclassification requests

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda including multiple grants and sole-source contracts. They also appointed four fire commissioners and authorized a settlement agreement with Mark and Rebecca DiRienzo.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Robertson Foundation Grant and Woodson Grant Application (4-0)
• Awarded StRAP Grant Bid Proposal to W. Brown Construction (4-0)
• Approved Landfill Phase V Construction Project contract to NJR Group (4-0)
• Appointed Ronald-Christopher Barger to Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire Department (4-0)
• Appointed Linda Watts and Carla Pence to Rowan-Iredell Volunteer Fire Department (4-0)
• Appointed Larry Graham to West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $500,000 for Tourism Wayfinding Signage Project (4-0)
• Authorized settlement agreement between the County and Mark and Rebecca DiRienzo (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider financing for West End Plaza. The agenda includes only this single substantive item, along with routine procedural actions.

• West End Plaza financing discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved the total project cost and financing for the renovation of a portion of the West End Plaza Mall. The facility will be converted into an agricultural center featuring a 1,000-person meeting hall and office space.

• Awarded bid to Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Group for $25,630,800 (3-1)
• Approved total project cost of $30,509,385 (3-1)
• Awarded $28,600,000 financing agreement to TD Bank, N.A. (3-1)
• Approved resolution to execute installment financing contract for renovations (3-1)
• Authorized use of $1,922,310 from West End Plaza Reserve for the project (3-1)
• Authorized County Manager or Attorney to execute loan documents (3-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning text amendments (ZTA 04-22, ZTA 05-22), a historic landmark commission case (HLC 03-22), and road name assignments. The board will also consider a consent agenda including detention center employee incentives, a Duke Energy grant for emergency services, and a lease agreement for Apple equipment. A presentation on the Working Ag Lands Plan and an update on OpenBroadband deployment are also scheduled.

• Public hearing for ZTA 04-22
• Public hearing for ZTA 05-22: SNIA Designation Process and Land Use Plan Recommendations
• Public hearing for HLC 03-22
• Incentives For Detention Center Employees
• Accept Funding from Duke Energy Foundation for Emergency Services

The Board approved a construction contract for the Landfill Phase V expansion and a multi-year lease for Apple computer hardware for public schools. Additionally, the Board approved two zoning text amendments regarding watershed density and designated a local historic landmark.

• Awarded Landfill Phase V Construction Contract to NJR Group for $10,882,888.81 (5-0)
• Approved $11,503,367.76 contract with Apple, Inc. for school computer hardware (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 in ARPA funds for countywide tourism wayfinding signage (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 04-22 regarding Density Averaging (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 05-22 regarding Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocation (5-0)
• Designated Kesler Newsom Kepley Farmhouse as a Local Historic Landmark (5-0)
• Approved road name petition for Makers Way (5-0)
• Tabled road name decisions for Hammock Trail and Jet Ski Trail

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a TikTok ban, hold a public hearing on installment financing for West End Plaza, and review a consent agenda containing 27 items including contracts, grants, fee schedules, and policy revisions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the FY24 Combined Capital Transportation Grant application and a presentation of the FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Agenda addition: TikTok ban discussion
• Public hearing on installment financing for West End Plaza
• Contract with First Tryon Advisors (consent agenda item B)
• Lease Agreement with Rowan County Literacy Council (consent agenda item G)
• Public hearing on FY24 Combined Capital Transportation Grant application

The Board authorized an application for up to $30.1M in installment financing to renovate the West End Plaza Mall into offices and meeting space. The Board also approved a grant application for transit vehicles and a ban on TikTok on county devices.

• Approved application for installment financing up to $30.1M for West End Plaza remodel (3-1)
• Authorized payment of $997,425.40 to pay off West End Plaza note by Feb 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Rowan Transit System application for FY 2024 Combined Capital Grant of $1,062,875 (4-0)
• Approved policy banning TikTok and other products from county-owned devices and network (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $313,972 for Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program grant (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Rowan County Literacy Council lease and various grants (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting (4-0)