Rowan County public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The body will consider a consent agenda featuring lobbying contracts, grants, and zoning text amendments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and real estate negotiations.
- Renewal of federal lobbying contract with Strategics Consulting, LLC and state contract with McGuireWoods LLP
- Second readings for Zoning Text Amendments ZTA 02-24 and ZTA 03-24
- First Tryon Advisor contract for Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of ADFP Trust Fund Grant for County Extension
- Lease renewal for NC Quarter Midget Association
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of consent agenda items including budget amendments, sole-source contracts, and construction agreements. A public hearing is scheduled for a motorsports text legislative hearing.
- Budget Amendments
- Sole Source - Freshworks FY25 Revised
- Sole Source - Eagleview FY25-29
- Public Hearing - EDC 'Project Secure'
- Continuation of ZTA 03-24 Legislative Hearing
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a consent agenda that includes minutes, budget amendments, and the award of contracts for ADA renovations and a health department construction project. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Project Secure.
- Award Master Agreement for ADA Renovations Design Consultant - The Bogle Firm
- Award Rowan County Health Department Construction Bid - Holden Building Company, Inc.
- Schedule a Public Hearing for November 18 for 'Project Secure'
- Adopt 2025 Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Schedule
- Consider Family Subdivision Waiver FSW 04-24; Hagler
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct legislative hearings regarding zoning and special use permits for Sunwest Business Park and NMD Property. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contract awards, grant agreements, and budget amendments.
- Legislative hearings for Z 08-24 and SNIA 02-24 (Sunwest Business Park) and SNIA 04-24 (NMD Property)
- Award for Tax Office Printing & Mailing Services to BMS Direct
- Sole-source contracts for EMS Technology, Solutions LLC and HLP Inc-Chameleon Software
- Grant agreements for FTA Section 5311 Community Transportation and Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facility Funds
- Change orders for Airport Generator (Krydon Group), Health Dept Fire Lanes (ADW), and New Corporate & Box Hangars (KMD Construction, LLC)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a legislative hearing regarding ZTA 02-24 for Mooresville Motorsports Complex, LLC. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various budget amendments, contracts, and property transfers.
- Legislative Hearing for ZTA 02-24: Mooresville Motorsports Complex, LLC
- Policy for Surplus Personal Property Under $30,000
- Utility Easement for Duke Energy Carolina, LLC across PIN # 5658-02-95-5448 and PIN # 5658-02-95-1830
- Town of East Spencer request for transfer of ownership of Parcel 024-187
- FY25 State Aid for Public Libraries Grant Application
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda containing over 20 items, including the approval of transit grant agreements, school resource officer contracts, and budget amendments. The meeting will also feature a proclamation for Constitution Week and a legislative hearing scheduled for October.
- Approve SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT for FTA Section 5310 grant funds for Rowan Transit
- School Resource Officer (SRO) contracts for RSSS, RCCC, and Faith Academy
- Approve FY 2024 Rural EMS Training grant agreement
- Approve Budget Amendments
- Schedule Legislative Hearing for October 7, 2024 RE: ZTA 02-24
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners met on September 16, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (5-0). The consent agenda included 22 items, such as proclamations, school resource officer agreements, grant applications, budget amendments, and various contracts. No public comment was made, and the board adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved proclamation designating Constitution Week (5-0)
- Approved vehicle purchase for Parks Deputy position (5-0)
- Approved SRO agreements for RSSS, Rowan Cabarrus Community College, and Faith Academy (5-0)
- Approved subrecipient agreement for FTA Section 5310 grant with City of Concord (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments totaling $317,706 (5-0)
- Approved change order #1 for Cinema Demo adding parking lot (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several sole-source contracts and grant agreements. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the naming of Thistle Grove Road and FY26 grant applications for Rowan Transit.
- Public hearing for naming Thistle Grove Road
- Public hearing for Rowan Transit FY26 Grant Applications
- Temporary Use Permit Request: Miller Family Farm (TEMP 01-24)
- Tax Collector's Annual Tax Settlement FY 2024 Tax Year 2023
- Change Order #2 for HDR Landfill Construction Phase V
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution for limited obligation bonds for a new school project. The meeting includes several legislative hearings for zoning and special use permits, as well as a consent agenda with various contracts and grants.
- Limited Obligation Bonds Approval Resolution for New School Project
- Legislative hearings for zoning: Perand USA LLC (Z 07-24), Red Rock Development (Z 09-24), and BM Properties, LLC (Z 10-24)
- Legislative hearing for SNIA 03-24: Doug Foley
- US-29 Temporary Lane Closure Ordinance
- Award for Judicial Facilities Needs/Space Study to Moseley Architects
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding limited obligation bonds for a new RSS school and repairs to roofs and a KCS elementary school. The board will also consider the approval of underwriters for the bond sale. Other business includes various sole-source contracts and road naming hearings.
- Public hearing for limited obligation bonds for RSS new school, roof repairs, and KCS elementary school repairs
- Approval of underwriters for Limited Obligation Bond Sale
- Public hearing for road naming of Compton Dr and Friendship Ln
- Subdivision plat approval for Beacon Acquisitions LLC
- Removal of sign-on bonuses in the Health Department and Department of Social Services
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple contracts, budget amendments, and a water rate change. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing and decisions on permits for the Dragon Boat Festival and High Rock Lake Summer Concert Series.
- Water rate change
- Incentive agreements for DHL Supply, Inc. and Amrep
- Purchase of 15 vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
- RFPs for financing RSS New School, RSS Roofs Repairs, and KCS Wilson Elementary
- Quasi-Judicial Hearing for SUP 03-24
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will review, discuss, and consider approving the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda.
- Review/Discussion/Approval of FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed fire district changes and review renderings for the Health Department relocation. The agenda also includes several sole-source contracts for fiscal year 2025 and various equipment awards.
- Public hearing on proposed fire district changes
- Health Department relocation to WEP and sprinkler system renovation
- Abatement and demolition services for properties including Salisbury Mall Cinema
- Purchase of motorcycles from Eurosport Asheville and a boat for the Sheriff's Office
- EPA Clean Heavy-duty Vehicle Grant application for Emergency Services
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and discuss fire district changes. The agenda also includes consideration of various contract change orders, grants, and board appointments.
- Public Hearing for FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Change Order #1 - NJR Group - Phase V Landfill Project
- Change Order #1 - KMD Construction, LLC - New Corporate & Box Hangars
- Approval of 2022 Byrne JAG grant funding for the Sheriff's Office
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Salisbury regarding HOME-ARP grant administration
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and financial reports. The meeting includes a legislative hearing on Z 06-24 and a public hearing regarding road naming.
- FY2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Address appeal for 4596 Cook Rd
- Public hearing for road naming: Cattle Drive and Misfit Meadows Lane
- Inter-local agreement for tourism capital project with Rowan Tourism Authority
- Permit to exceed noise ordinance petition PE 01-24
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a legislative hearing regarding zoning item Z 05-24 for Yost. The meeting includes a large consent agenda featuring multiple project change orders and grant applications. The board will also consider service district changes and board appointments.
- Legislative Hearing for Z 05-24: Yost
- Proposed compensation for Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
- Public hearing for road name changes scheduled for May 20, 2024
- Purchase of a used police motorcycle
- Interlocal Agreement/Easement for Airport Road Utility Extension
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with routine items, hold public hearings on three zoning requests (SUP 02-24, Z 03-24, Z 04-24), and receive financial reports. The meeting includes recognitions and a public comment period.
- Retire K9 'Rex' and transfer ownership to Corporal Patrick Michael
- Sale of ground leased Hangar T3 Thurston to Foster
- Approve Plumbing Grant Award
- Grant agreement for SL2023-134 funding to Sheriff's Office
- Quasi-Judicial Hearing for SUP 02-24
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple contract awards, budget amendments, and lease agreements. The meeting includes an appeal hearing regarding a 911 address change and the scheduling of several zoning and special use permit hearings.
- Proposed waiver of $25,000 in tipping fees from the City of Salisbury for Kesler Mill demolition
- Ambulance purchase awards to Elite Mfg. and Atlantic Emergency Solution
- Revised contract for Ag Center Roof Replacement with Davco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Appeal hearing for 911 address change at 4596 Cook Road
- Scheduling of legislative hearings for Z 03-24 and Z 04-24 and quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 02-24
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous routine items, including contract awards, budget amendments, and property declarations. The most significant item is the continuation of a legislative hearing on a zoning text amendment for a motorsports racing complex. A quasi-judicial hearing for a special use permit was removed from the agenda.
- Continuation of legislative hearing on ZTA 04-23 Motorsports Racing Complex text
- Award Agricultural Center Roof Replacement to Davco Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Sole-source justification for Just Appraised Inc. for FY24/25
- Budget amendments
- Authorize County Manager to issue RFP for pay study for public safety departments
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider an incentive agreement for Red Rock Developments and a text amendment for a Motorsports Racing Complex. The meeting includes several quasi-judicial hearings and the approval of various construction change orders.
- Public hearing on incentive agreement for Red Rock Developments
- Legislative hearing for ZTA 04-23 Motorsports Racing Complex text
- Public hearing for road namings: Brothers Way and Thicket Lane
- Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 01-24: Timothy and Donna Poole
- Rowan County Public Health Fee Schedules FY23-24
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including grant applications, road name changes, and contracts. The regular agenda includes public hearings on an EDC economic development project, several zoning requests, and a solar facility, as well as a closed session. The meeting is open to the public with options to attend virtually or by phone.
- Public hearing on EDC 'Project Aviation'
- Legislative hearing for ZTA 04-23 Motorsports Racing Complex text
- Public hearing for Z 01-24
- Legislative hearing for Z 02-24: Blandy Hardwoods
- Legislative hearing for ZTA 01-24; Top Tier Solar Solutions LLC
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to receive updates on the budget, current construction projects, and various county services. They will also discuss capital improvement plans and prioritization, as well as topics like EMS base station and fire department support, animal services, and employee mental health. The agenda is primarily a working session with presentations and discussions rather than formal votes.
- Budget updates presented by Nick Aceves
- Discussion of EMS Base Station/Fire Department Support
- Capital Improvement Plan and prioritization discussion
- Updates on current projects under construction
- Animal Services update
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a large consent agenda with numerous routine items, including grant applications, budget amendments, and purchases. Notable items include a revision to the North East Water System basic operation fee, purchase of Lenco armored vehicles, and a contract for the Crawford Building. The board will also hold a public comment period, receive updates on the 'Your Rowan' program and High Rock Lake agreements, and enter closed session for a personnel matter.
- Revision to Basic Operation Fee for North East Water System
- Purchase Approval - Lenco Armored Vehicles - Bearcat Options
- Approve Crawford Building Contract - CPL (removed from agenda)
- High Rock Lake - Davidson County Agreement
- High Rock Lake - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, followed by public hearings on zoning requests, road name changes, condemnation, and a nuisance abatement ordinance. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real estate negotiations.
- Legislative hearing for Z 11-23: Dynamic Developers
- Quasi-judicial hearing for TEMP 01-24: Dominion Energy North Carolina
- Public hearing for road name changes: Freshwater Lane, Overflow Trail, Twist Lane
- Legislative hearing for condemnation consideration of 265 Duke Drive
- Legislative hearing for nuisance abatement ordinance at 1540 Stonewood Drive
Board of Commissioners
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, property sales, and public hearing schedules, followed by public comment, regular agenda items, and a closed session for real estate negotiations. The meeting includes several items related to the WEP (Workforce Enhancement Program) projects, including demolition of the old Salisbury Mall Cinema and contracts with ADW Architects. The board will also hear the FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and continue hearings for Tiger World-related zoning and special use permit requests.
- Approve reimbursement request for Agility Fuels/Project ACDC Building Reuse Grant
- Sale of Ground Lease Hangar T7
- Demolition Authorization - Old Salisbury Mall Cinema - WEP Project
- Contract 24358 - ADW Architects - Health Department Phase WEP - Capital Project
- Continuation of Legislative Hearing for Z 10-23: Lea Jaunakais (Tiger World)