Rowan County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Rowan County Land Use Plan and a corresponding Statement of Consistency. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding zoning and road naming, as well as various contract approvals.

• Adoption of Rowan County Land Use Plan
• Public hearing for road name change on Neely Road
• Quasi-Judicial Hearing for SUP 02-25 [Amendment of CUP 14-99]
• Contract for Recycling Roof Replacement with Lafave's Construction Co.
• Grant award from Robertson Foundation to DSS/One Church One Child

The Board selected Greg Edds as Chairman and Jim Greene as Vice‑Chairman. It approved the agenda, the consent agenda and several items including a road name change to Neely Road, a rezoning of parcel 540‑006 to Commercial Business Industrial, and a zoning text amendment for a motorsports racing complex. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Selected Greg Edds as Board Chairman (5‑0)
• Selected Jim Greene as Vice‑Chairman (5‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved Road Name Change to Neely Road (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 175 High Rock Rd (parcel 540‑006) to Commercial Business Industrial (5‑0)
• Approved ZTA 03‑25 motorsports complex zoning amendment (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a legislative hearing regarding the Rowan County Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various contracts, grant applications, and the scheduling of future hearings for zoning and road name changes.

• Legislative Hearing: Rowan County Land Use Plan
• Contract award for Dan Nicholas Park Wildlife Restroom Renovations to Salcoa Contracting, Inc.
• Sole-source contract for Schindler Elevator Corp FY26-FY30
• Public hearing for Neely Road name change scheduled for 12/1/25
• Change Order #1 for ADA Airport Restroom with GCL Development, LLC

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to place the Rowan County Land Use Plan on the consent agenda for a hearing on December 1, 2025. The Board also rescinded two erroneous advisory committee appointments and entered a closed‑session meeting before adjourning.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to consider the Land Use Plan at the Dec 1, 2025 hearing
• Rescinded Tier Brother appointment to Adult Care Home Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Rescinded Elizabeth Foreman appointment to Home Care and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Entered closed session to review prior closed‑session minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including the approval of minutes, a cancellation of a December meeting, and the ratification of two zoning requests. The meeting will also include a public hearing regarding road name changes and closed sessions for attorney consultation and real estate negotiations.

• Cancelation of December Regular Meeting
• Ratify Z 07-25: Sifford Rental Properties LLC.
• Ratify Z 08-25: Bowtie Properties LLC.
• Public Hearing: Road Name Changes (Wonderwall Lane, Muddy Jeep Trail, Progress Place)
• Closed Session: Real estate negotiations

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It then voted 5‑0 to approve the proposed road name changes to Wonderwall Lane, Muddy Jeep Trail and Progress Place. Additional unanimous appointments were made to various advisory committees, and the meeting was closed and adjourned.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved road name changes to Wonderwall Lane, Muddy Jeep Trail, Progress Place (5-0)
• Removed Siobhan Allen from Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Appointed Rebecca Saleeby to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Made multiple at‑large appointments to advisory committees (5-0)
• Entered closed session for statutory matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular October 20 meeting, including approval of a consent agenda with budget amendments, grants, and landfill permits. Public hearings will cover zoning requests and an Economic Development Commission presentation. The board will also consider a noise ordinance amendment and interlocal agreements for erosion control.

• Road name changes: Wonderwall Lane, Muddy Jeep Trail, Progress Place
• Grants: FY26 NCDMVA Veterans Services and 2026 Smiles for Kids Health Department applications
• Change Orders: Holden Building Co. ($RCC-Health Department Project), Mid-Carolina Airport water/sewer extensions ($TBE)
• Zoning hearings: Z 11-24 (Jeremy Good), Z 07-25 (Sifford Rental Property LLC), Z 08-25 (Bowtie Properties LLC)
• Landfill permits moved to regular agenda for public hearing

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. They adopted a statement explaining the denial of a spot‑zoning petition and voted 4‑0 to deny that petition. The board then approved rezoning requests for Sifford Rental Property and Bowtie Properties, each passing 4‑0.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Adopted statement of reasonableness on spot‑zoning case (3-0)
• Denied spot‑zoning petition Z 11-24 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning Z 07-25 for Sifford Rental Property (4-0)
• Approved rezoning Z 08-25 for Bowtie Properties (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Personnel Board will meet to approve minutes from September 5, 2023. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of September 5, 2023 Open Session Minutes
• Approval of September 5, 2023 Closed Session Minutes
• Closed session regarding personnel (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several public hearings, including a temporary lane closure ordinance for US-29 and amendments to the noise ordinance. The meeting includes a large consent agenda covering various sole-source contracts, budget amendments, and facility reorganizations.

• Public Hearing: US-29 Temporary Lane Closure Ordinance
• Legislative Hearing for Noise Ordinance amendments [TA 02-25]
• Purchase of 13 vehicles for the Sheriff's Office from Brooks Network Services
• Approval of RCC Renovations Phase V and Ag Building Project storage warehouse
• Legislative hearings for zoning cases Z 06-25, Z 07-25, and Z 08-25

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners authorized the Chair to sign the Kannapolis City Schools grant application, also 4‑0. Finally, the Board adopted the proposed Noise Ordinance amendments (TA 02‑25) with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Kannapolis grant application (4-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance amendments TA 02-25 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a legislative hearing on a rezoning request and consider a lease agreement for the RCC Food Bank.

• Legislative hearing for Z09-25 (RRIFI LF Land, LLC.)
• Lease Agreement for RCC Food Bank

The Board unanimously approved the agenda. It then approved Z 09-25, rezoning six parcels for a 2.66‑million‑sq‑ft industrial park, adding two noise‑study conditions. The Board also approved a lease for Soldiers’ Angels to run a veterans' food bank in the Rowan Community Center. The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Z 09-25 industrial park rezoning with two noise‑study conditions (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Soldiers’ Angels veterans' food bank (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a school construction redistricting study and a zoning matter for Jeremy Good. The board is also reviewing a consent agenda containing various contracts, budget amendments, and public hearing schedules.

• School Construction Redistricting Study Requirement
• Z 11-24; Jeremy Good
• Master Agreement for Property Selection & Design for Emergency Services with ADW Architects
• Public hearing scheduling for Noise Ordinance Amendments and US-29 Temporary Lane Closure Ordinance
• Purchase of 3 NCDOT IMD vehicles with wheelchair lifts for Rowan Transit System

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously added three items to the agenda, approved the amended agenda and the extensive consent agenda, and voted to table item Z 11‑24 until the October 20, 2025 meeting. They also approved a motion requiring a redistricting study for future school construction projects, entered a closed session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Added School Construction Redistricting Study Requirement, Special Meeting notice, and Closed Session item (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments and multiple contracts (4-0)
• Tabled item Z 11‑24 to October 20, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Required a redistricting study for school construction projects (4-0)
• Entered closed session pursuant to NCGS 143‑3.18.11(a)(1) (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items including budget amendments, surplus property donations, and proclamations. The meeting includes public hearings for a C-PACE program and transit grant applications, as well as legislative hearings on zoning and planning ordinances.

• Budget Amendments
• Donation of Surplus Property to Town of China Grove
• Public Hearing: C-PACE Program
• Public Hearing for Rowan Transit FY27 Grant Applications
• Legislative hearing for ZTA 01-25 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (4‑0). They swore in Commissioner Mike Caskey and adopted a proclamation honoring former Commissioner Daniel Lancaster (4‑0). The board also approved an MOU for EMS blood product use and authorized a contract with Novant Health (4‑0), tabled the RSS surplus property item, and adopted a resolution to join the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (amended) – vote 4‑0
• Approved consent agenda items including multiple finance roll‑over contracts and budget adjustments – vote 4‑0
• Sworn in Commissioner Mike Caskey Jr.
• Approved proclamation recognizing Commissioner Daniel Lancaster – vote 4‑0
• Approved MOU for EMS blood product use and authorized contract with Novant Health – vote 4‑0
• Tabled RSS surplus property item (no vote recorded)
• Approved resolution to join the C‑PACE program – vote 4‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda including budget amendments, grants, vehicle purchases, and a zoning change. Notable additions include a resolution to join the C-PACE program and a public hearing for Project Granite land purchase. The board will also receive updates on the Rowan Community Center design and surplus property.

• Approve FY26 LSTA grant application (RPL)
• Purchase two undercover vehicles
• Second reading for Z 05-25: Miller Family Farm agricultural overlay
• Schedule legislative hearing for ZTA 01-25 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on September 2, 2025
• Approve resolution to participate in C-PACE program and set public hearing for September 2, 2025

The Board approved three agenda additions, including a resolution to join the C‑PACE program, a 2nd Amendment medical services item, and an HCCBG contract for FY26. The consent agenda covering budget amendments, grants, vehicle purchases, and other items was approved unanimously. In a separate vote, the Board unanimously authorized the sale of County Parcel 403‑199 to Fortius Partners for $466,416.

• Approved agenda addition: Intent to participate in C‑PACE program (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved agenda addition: 2nd Amendment – CBH Medical inmate services (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved agenda addition: HCCBG Contract Agreement for FY26 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and multiple grant allocations (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 403‑199 to Fortius Partners for $466,416 (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct a legislative hearing regarding an agricultural overlay request for Miller Family Farm and Patterson Farms. The board will also review a final report on the Highrock Lake Dredging Study and consider several sole-source contracts.

• Legislative Hearing for Z 05-25: Miller Family Farm & Patterson Farms Agricultural Overlay request
• Final Report on Highrock Lake Dredging Study
• Sole-source contracts for Overdrive, Teleflex, and Magnet Forensics (FY26-30)
• Public hearing scheduling for Project Granite and Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-Pace)
• Approval for grant applications to First United Church of Christ Foundation and STBGP

The board added a public hearing for Project Granite to the agenda and approved the amended agenda. The consent agenda, which contained numerous FY25 budget appropriations, was approved. The commission found the Z 05‑25 agricultural overlay request consistent with land‑use plans and voted to approve it. Several permits and a family‑subdivision waiver were also approved.

• Added public hearing on Aug 18 for Project Granite to agenda (3-0)
• Approved the amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with FY25 budget appropriations (3-0)
• Found Z 05‑25 consistent with West Area 1 & 2 Land Use Plan (3-0)
• Approved Z 05‑25 agricultural overlay (3-0)
• Approved permit to exceed noise ordinance for Jody Burleyson event (PE 06‑25) (3-0)
• Approved permit to exceed noise ordinance for Rod Weaver live‑music event (PE 07‑25) (3-0)
• Approved family‑subdivision waiver for Robert Oakley (FSW 02‑25) (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a wide range of consent agenda items, including budget amendments and sole-source contracts. The regular agenda includes a public hearing for naming Pasture Place and a request for discretionary funding for the McCanless Road Interchange.

• Water rate change
• Public hearing for road naming-Pasture Place
• Request for discretionary funding for McCanless Road Interchange
• Sole-source contracts for Axon, Idemia, ESRI, Schneider Geospatial, Kofile, and Tyler Technologies
• Grant agreements for FTA Section 5310 and 5311 transportation programs

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a comprehensive consent agenda, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to support including the City of Salisbury’s Land Management Department in the master‑plan study for the former J.C. Penney building at the Rowan Community Center. The Board also approved the road‑name change to Pasture Place and granted a Permit to Exceed for the July 26 Dragon Boat Festival, both by 5‑0 votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Supported adding Salisbury Land Management Dept to RCC master plan (5-0)
• Approved road name change to Pasture Place (5-0)
• Approved Permit to Exceed PE 05-25 for Dragon Boat Festival (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider approving overtime for the Sheriff's Office, hold a public hearing for an EDC Project Powerball, and authorize a change order for new corporate hangars.

• Public Hearing - EDC Project Powerball
• Overtime for Sheriff's Office Patrol/Detention
• Change Order #5 - KMD Construction, LLC - New Corporate Hangars

The board voted 4‑0 to approve a Level 3 Grant for Project Powerball under the County’s Incentive Grant Program. It also approved extra duty pay for the Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Detention divisions (3‑1) and authorized a $19,226.40 change order for the Mid‑Carolina Airport hangar project (4‑0). All actions were recorded in the June 30, 2025 special meeting minutes.

• Approved Level 3 Grant to Project Powerball (4-0)
• Approved extra duty pay for Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Detention (3-1)
• Authorized Change Order #5 for airport hangars, increasing contract to $17,345,965.23 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a large consent agenda featuring multiple sole-source vendor contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings for road naming and a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a special use permit.

• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 01-25: George Peeler
• Public hearing for road naming of Whiskey Way
• Public hearing for road name change of Pasture Place
• Sole-source contracts for Patagonia Health, Zoom, and Tyler Technologies EnerGov
• 5-year lease extension for the Library Main Branch rear parking lot

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners added several items to the agenda and approved the consent agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. The Board then voted 4‑0 to approve Permit to Exceed PE 02‑25 for the One Love Music Festival at 4860 Patterson Road. It also voted 4‑0 to approve Permit to Exceed PE 03‑25 for the High Rock Lake Association summer concert series at 870 Deer Lake Run.

• Added agenda items (Budget Amendment 12‑327, NCDMVA Grant, Special Meeting, Library lease, Health Dept. contract) – vote 4‑0
• Approved the Consent Agenda as amended – vote 4‑0
• Approved Permit to Exceed PE 02‑25 for One Love Music Festival – vote 4‑0
• Approved Permit to Exceed PE 03‑25 for High Rock Lake Association concerts – vote 4‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes legislative hearings for specific land use cases and discussions on a noise ordinance and Sheriff's Office pay.

• Public Hearing for FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Legislative Hearings for SNIA 01-25 (Doug Foley) and Z 03-25 (William Claytor Jr.)
• Consideration of a Noise Ordinance
• Sheriff's Office Overtime and Extra Duty Pay for Patrol and Detention
• Public hearing scheduling for road name change of Whiskey Way

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a proclamation honoring Oakdale Baptist Church’s 100th anniversary. The Board approved multiple FY26 fund allocations, each with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the Board voted 5‑0 to approve SNIA 01-25 for the Nitro Alley project.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Oakdale Baptist Church (5-0)
• Approved Fund 101 (recommended adjustments) (5-0)
• Approved Fund 201 (Fire District Fund) (5-0)
• Approved Fund 202 (Emergency Telephone System Fund) (5-0)
• Approved Fund 206 (Opioid Settlement Fund) (5-0)
• Approved SNIA 01-25 for Nitro Alley development (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and hold a public hearing regarding EDC 'Project Pixie'. The meeting includes a consent agenda with various grants, contracts, and project change orders.

• Public Hearing and Executive Summary Presentation for EDC 'Project Pixie'
• FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Contract award to GCL Development, LLC for ADA Airport Restroom
• Adoption of Iredell-Rowan Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing scheduling for Whiskey Way road name change

The Board voted 3-0 to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved proclamations designating Emergency Medical Services Week and May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Finally, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a Level 1 Grant to Project Pixie under the County’s Incentive Grant Program.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation (3-0)
• Approved Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation (3-0)
• Approved Level 1 Grant to Project Pixie (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and the purchase of furniture for the RCC Events Center. The meeting also includes a public hearing for 'Project Pixie' and a request for a sewer easement on Airport Road Loop.

• Approval of consent agenda items including minutes and budget amendments
• Public hearing for EDC 'Project Pixie'
• Request for Sewer Easement: Airport Road Loop
• Proclamations for Clerks to the Boards Week and Economic Development Week
• Change Order #2 for Airport Generator

The board unanimously approved the amended agenda, the consent agenda and several proclamations recognizing Economic Development Week, Law Enforcement Week and Shield‑A‑Badge Prayer Awareness Month. It also approved a 30‑foot sewer easement for Salisbury Airport Road, LLC, granted a family subdivision waiver for a parcel on East Ridge Road, and appointed eight volunteers to fire department boards. The board entered closed session and adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendments (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Economic Development Week (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Law Enforcement Week (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation establishing May as Shield-A-Badge Prayer Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved 30-foot sewer easement for Salisbury Airport Road, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Family Subdivision Waiver FSW 01-25 (5-0)
• Appointed eight volunteers to various volunteer fire department boards (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes a discussion on a new ordinance for recovering costs from hazardous materials spills.

• Ordinance for the Recovery of Response and Cleanup Costs for Hazardous Materials Spills
• Purchase of two ambulances from Southeastern Specialty Vehicles
• Capital Project Ordinance for Parks and Recreation Bathhouses and Restrooms Project
• Change Order #3 for Rowan Public Library Roof - Main Branch with Wxtite LLC
• Grant offer from NC DAC to establish a Local Reentry Council

The board removed the RFP for the Crawford Building Construction from the agenda. It then approved the agenda (3‑0) and the consent agenda (3‑0), which included several finance transfers, an ambulance purchase, and a grant for a local reentry council. The meeting was adjourned (3‑0).

• Removed RFP for Crawford Building Construction from agenda
• Approved agenda as amended, vote 3‑0
• Approved consent agenda as amended, vote 3‑0
• Approved $439,346 finance transfer for Sheriff COLA FY25 (Item 4125)
• Approved $333,169 finance transfer for general fund COLA FY25 (Item 4125)
• Approved $89,000 transfer for ambulance remounts (Item 4330)
• Approved $3,579,140 funding for restroom capital project (Item M)
• Approved grant to establish Local Reentry Council (Item H)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a large consent agenda including contract awards, budget amendments, and lease approvals. The meeting includes a public hearing on TEFRA and a closed session.

• Award Tax Revaluation 2027 - Piner Appraisal Inc.
• Detention Center Security Redevelopment - Cornerstone Inc.
• Public Hearing - TEFRA
• Farmland Preservation Fund Discussion
• Child Community Protection Team Annual Report - 2024

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It also adopted proclamations for National Public Health Week, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Finally, the board voted 5‑0 to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of tax‑exempt bonds not to exceed $855,000,000.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted National Public Health Week proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (vote not recorded)
• Accepted Child Community Protection Team Annual Report (vote not recorded)
• Approved resolution to issue up to $855,000,000 tax‑exempt bonds (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a road name change for Beckham Road and a legislative hearing for zoning case Z 01-25. The board is also considering a variety of consent agenda items including budget amendments and facility renovations.

• Public hearing for road name change: Beckham Road
• Legislative hearing for Z 01-25: MBE Cylinder Heads
• Grant application for NC Museum of Natural Sciences in the amount of $60,000 for Rowan Wild Nature Center
• RCC Renovations Phase V (Concourse & Exterior Site Signage) and Phase VI (Department relocation to former JCPenny's)
• Work authorization for Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation with Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc.

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a 5.58-acre parcel at 1375 Deal Road from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Business (NB), allowing MBE Cylinder Heads to expand its operations. The board also approved a road name change for Beckham Road and a consent agenda including budget amendments and various contracts. Public comment focused on using opioid settlement funds for youth programs, but no formal action was taken on that matter.

• Approved rezoning Z 01-25 for MBE Cylinder Heads at 1375 Deal Road (5-0)
• Approved road name change to Beckham Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 with KMD Construction for new corporate & box hangars (5-0)
• Entered closed session for minutes, attorney consultation, and personnel (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the appointment of an interim commissioner and a potential noise ordinance. The meeting includes a legislative hearing on the Rockwell ETJ rescission and a public hearing regarding the naming of Misery Way.

• Public hearing for road naming of Misery Way
• Legislative hearing for Rockwell ETJ Rescission (Z 02-25)
• Discussion of a noise ordinance
• Resolution naming the Elizabeth Dole Highway
• Contract for ambulance remounts with Elite Manufacturing

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the budget, the Unified Development Ordinance, and current construction projects. The agenda also includes updates from the Economic Development Commission and the Rowan Community Center.

• Budget discussion
• Unified Development Ordinance review
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Rowan Community Center operations & fee schedule
• Farmland Preservation Fund

At the annual planning retreat, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners identified capital project priorities for the upcoming budget cycle, including the JC Penny outside upfit, main concourse upfit, Board of Elections expansion, and a Unified Development Ordinance, each receiving two votes. The Board also agreed by consensus to request that ADW Architects prepare a draft proposal for adding Rowan County office space to the former JC Penny space at the Rowan Community Center. No formal votes were taken on these items; the retreat was a work session, and the meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Prioritized JC Penny outside upfit, main concourse upfit, Board of Elections expansion, and Unified Development Ordinance (2 votes each)
• Prioritized USDA upfit, storage building for cooperative expansion, parks and recreation plan, and Ellis Park playground fence (1 vote each)
• Agreed by consensus to request ADW Architects prepare a draft proposal for RCC office space
• Reviewed recommended RCC fee schedule, to be approved at a later meeting
• Adjourned 4-0

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda featuring several contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes discussions on health department renovation projects and the scheduling of legislative hearings for zoning requests.

• Health Department Renovation Project contracts with Edifice and ESP Associates
• Scheduling of legislative hearings for zoning requests Z 02-25 and Z 01-25 (MBE Cylinder Heads)
• Public hearing for the renaming of Misery Way
• Award of Business Personal Property Auditing Services to Turner Business Appraiser Inc.
• Grant applications for Parks and Recreation AEDs and America's 250 NC

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners, with three members present and two absent, approved the amended consent agenda and a proclamation honoring the South Rowan High School cheer team. The board also appointed Tim Proper to the Rowan Economic Development Council. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative items.

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (3-0), including budget amendments, contracts, and grant applications
• Approved proclamation honoring South Rowan High School Competition Cheer Team (3-0)
• Appointed Tim Proper to Rowan Economic Development Council (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, lease agreements, and grants. The meeting includes a public hearing on road name changes for Tinley Hill Lane.

• Public hearing for Tinley Hill Lane road name changes
• Budget amendment for Glideslope Project
• Award of insurance brokerage service to Mark III Brokerage, Inc.
• Award of ambulance remount to Elite Manufacturing
• Lease agreement for 750 Sloan Rd. with Rocky Cain

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, including budget amendments for animal services, ambulance remount insurance, charter school expenses, school repairs, soil and water grants, and the Glideslope project. They also approved contracts for insurance brokerage, ambulance remount, and various grants and leases. The board approved a road name change for Tinley Hill Lane and made appointments to advisory boards.

• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments and contracts (3-0)
• Approved road name change to Tinley Hill Lane (3-0)
• Approved Proclamation Honoring William 'Bo' Hawkins (3-0)
• Appointed Kim Starnes to Agricultural Advisory Board (3-0)
• Appointed Ashley Honbarrier to Parks and Recreation Board (3-0)
• Appointed Tier Brother to Rowan Transit System Advisory Board (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including budget amendments and a master agreement with Alliance Industrial Solutions. The meeting includes updates on county broadband and a financial report.

• Purchase of three high-top transit vehicles with lifts for Rowan Transit
• Updated Master Agreement with Bonney Staffing (now Alliance Industrial Solutions)
• Setting of a public hearing for a road name change
• Sole source contract for Judicial Systems for FY25-26
• Resolution for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, including budget amendments, a broadband-related contract update, and a resolution recognizing MLK Day. The board received updates on broadband expansion projects and financial reports, then entered closed session to discuss real property negotiations. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approvals.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $9,500 for ARPA Workforce Grant (consent)
• Approved updated master agreement with Alliance Industrial Solutions (consent)
• Approved scope of work for Fountainworks (consent)
• Approved three high-top transit vehicle purchase with lift (consent)
• Approved road name change—set public hearing (consent)
• Approved resolution recognizing MLK Day (consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of consent agenda items including airport improvements and grant applications. The regular agenda features the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and an update on the opioid settlement.

• FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Microsoft Store w/ Azure Services purchase over $90,000
• Equipment Storage Building award for Mid-Carolina Regional Airport to Central Piedmont Builders
• Relocation & Expansion Assistance Agreement grant for EDSCO Fasteners, LLC
• Approval for food trucks at the Rowan Community Center

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed a clean audit opinion, $212.4M in revenues, and a $154.3M general fund balance. They also received an update on opioid settlement spending, approved a letter to the Local Government Commission regarding the audit, and made several board appointments. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved letter to Local Government Commission regarding audit (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 39 items (4-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Mayor Karen Alexander (4-0)
• Made 9 board appointments (4-0)
• Entered closed session for real property negotiation (4-0)