Rutherfordton public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss a real property exchange on Recreation Street and an offer to purchase contract for 239 East Second Street. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget calendar and the 2021 Action Plan update.
- Resolution 08-23 Exchange of Real Property - Recreation St
- Offer to Purchase Contract - 239 East Second Street
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar
- 2023 Town Council Meeting and Holiday Schedules
- 2021 Town of Rutherfordton Action Plan update
RTR Executive Board
The board met to adopt minutes from the September 22nd meeting and receive committee reports. The treasurer noted that a report covering two months would be provided at the next meeting.
- Adoption of September 22nd board minutes
- Appointment of Mae as Secretary
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a grant agreement for Phase 1 of the Norris Recreation Complex and a related project fund ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statement and a budget amendment.
- 2022 NC PARTF Grant Agreement for Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1
- Ordinance 13-23 creating the Norris Recreation Complex Project Fund
- Ordinance 12-23 for Fiscal Year 23 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 07-23 regarding Rural Transformation Grant Support
- Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statement presentation by Martin Starnes & Associates
RTR Executive Board
The RTR Executive Board is meeting to discuss upcoming local events and review financial reports. The board will address planning for a night out in December and a trick-or-treating event on Main Street.
- A Night Out In Rutherfordton scheduled for Thursday, December 15th
- Trick-Or-Treating on Main scheduled for Monday, October 31st from 4pm-6pm
- Wrapped Up in Rutherfordton
- TD Bank -Primary account balance of 3,237.28
- TB Bank -Angel Fund balance of 2,854.00
Town Council
The Town Council will consider two rezoning requests for properties at 509 Railroad Avenue. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and a grant for EV charging stations.
- Public hearings for Rezoning 01-22 and 02-22 at 509 Railroad Avenue (VSR to C-74)
- Ordinance 11-23 authorizing the Planning Board to act as the Historic Preservation Commission
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 10-23)
- NC Division of Air Quality Level 2 EV Charging Stations Grant Award
- Broad River Water Authority notice to change bylaws
RTR Executive Board
The Rutherford Town Rising Executive Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report and committee updates. The board will discuss a funding request from FAB for next year's festival.
- Funding request from FAB for next year's festival
- Review of the 09.22.22 Treasurers Report
- Adoption of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special called meeting to address old business regarding Fire Station #2. The body will review a design-build contract and a financing proposal from United Financial.
- Design-build contract with E.S. Walker Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #2 at 1701 Baber Rd.
- Construction cost estimated at $1,010,000 with a design fee of $45,000
- Financing proposal from United Financial
- Project timeline with substantial completion by October 1, 2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing two rezoning applications to change properties from Vehicle Service and Repair (VSR) to Commercial (C-74). Both requests are intended to facilitate the development of an indoor shooting range.
- Rezoning Application 01-22: 1.01 acres at 509 Railroad Ave from VSR to C-74
- Rezoning Application 02-22: 6.08 acres (Parcel 1653341) from VSR to C-74
- Historic Preservation COA discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation request for Rutherford County Parcel Number: 1208932. The body is also considering budget amendments, wastewater project grants, and street name changes.
- Public hearing for Annexation 22-01 (Parcel 1208932)
- FY 2023 Rutherford County Fire Service District Contract addendum for $398,309
- Ordinance 07-23 FY 2023 Budget Amendment
- NC DWQ Resolutions for WWTP improvements and John Smith Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade
- Proposed street name conversions for US 221 Bypass affecting Collette, East 2nd, and Southern Streets
RTR Executive Board
The board reviewed a presentation on the requirements for establishing a social district to allow open containers of alcohol in defined areas. The meeting also included a treasurer's report and a review of street signs.
- Proposed social district boundaries: Behind Central Street businesses to N. Toms St, and under Yellow Sun to 3rd Street (excluding Courthouse)
- Treasurer's report showing balances for Angel Fund ($2,854.00), Primary account ($2,141.61), and CD ($10,342.51)
- Review of a quote for signs and a list of street signs including N Meridian St and Fairforest Dr
- Discussion of NC ABC permit and container requirements for social districts
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing a rezoning request for a property on Railroad Ave to allow for a commercial operation. The board is also considering two Certificates of Appropriateness for property changes on North Main Street.
- Rezoning Request 01-22: 299 Railroad Ave (1.01 acres) from VSR to C-74 for a proposed indoor shooting range
- COA Request: 181 North Main St for façade color changes and a new rear deck
- COA Request: 162 North Main St for a royal blue awning color change
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing contracts for the renovation of Fire Station #1 and a design-build contract for Fire Station #2. The body is also discussing a budget amendment and a voluntary annexation request.
- Approval of bids for Fire Station #1 Renovation Project with Wilkie Construction
- Design-Build Contract for Fire Station #2 with E.S. Walker Construction
- Ordinance 05-23 FY 23 Budget Amendment
- Annexation 22-02 (Craig) and associated public hearing
- Ordinance 06-23 declaring road closures for the Hilltop Fall Festival on October 1, 2022
RTR Executive Board
The Executive Board is meeting to adopt minutes from May 19 and review the treasurer's report. The agenda consists of procedural reports from the executive director and committees.
- Review of Treasurer's Report showing Angel Fund balance of $2,854.00
- Review of Primary Bank balance of $3,229.61
- Review of CD balance of $10,328.70
- Adoption of May 19 Board Meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation request for Rutherford County Parcel Number: 1208380. The body will also consider several ordinances related to zoning, budget amendments, and surplus property.
- Public hearing for Annexation 22-01 (Parcel 1208380)
- Ordinance 01-23 and 02-23 regarding Annexation 01-22 and Zoning Map Amendment
- Ordinance 03-23 FY 2023 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 01-23 regarding Surplus Property
- Right of Way Use Ordinance
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2023 municipal budget, including the General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Powell Bill Fund. The meeting also includes discussions on a budget amendment and ARPA funds.
- Ordinance 25-22: FY 2023 General Fund budget of $4,727,767
- Ordinance 25-22: FY 2023 Sewer Fund budget of $1,439,625
- Property tax rate of $0.59 per $100 valuation, plus $0.13 for the Municipal Service District
- Ordinance 27-22: Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 28-22: ARPA Fund
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes a legislative hearing regarding a text amendment for funeral home crematoriums.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Proposed text amendment to allow funeral home crematoriums under 1,000 sq.ft. in C-221 district
- Ordinance 26-22 regarding Sunday alcohol sales
- Contract with Sugarhill Contractors LLC for R-2233BB Off Project Sewer Relocation
- Annexation petition for 291 North Ridgecrest Ave
RTR Executive Board
The RTR Executive Board met to discuss community updates, including the upcoming Legal Grounds demolition and several new small businesses in downtown Rutherfordton. The board also reviewed financial reports and discussed marketing efforts for local events.
- Legal Grounds building demolition scheduled to begin May 9
- Sunny Days grand opening held on May 6
- Return of $1,000 in Duke Energy Grant funds from Paws and Purrs
- Movie Night in the Park raised $136 in donations and vendor fees
- Approval of new board member Mae Deshommes
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The discussion includes reviewing council questions and directives regarding the Manager's recommended budget.
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Discussion
Planning Board
The Rutherfordton Planning Board will review a site plan for the existing Youngs Apartment building on Cowan Street, consider a text amendment to allow funeral homes with crematoriums in the RDO district, and act on three historic preservation certificate of appropriateness requests.
- Site plan review for Youngs Apartment existing building on Cowan Street
- Text amendment to add Funeral Home with Crematorium to Table 8.1 uses
- COA request at 161 N. Toms St
- COA request at 112 W. 1st St
- COA request at 195 N. Main St
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and action items on updates to the Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO) to comply with state law, a text amendment to allow crematoriums in certain zones, and a Fiscal Year 2023 budget amendment. The council will also receive the manager's recommended FY23 budget and hear proclamations for Public Works Week and Police Week.
- Public hearing and action on Ordinance 15-22 amending the RDO for SL 2021-138 (decriminalization of violations)
- Ordinance 21-22: Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment
- Text amendment to RDO to add Funeral Home with Crematorium to Table of Uses
- FY 2023 Manager's Recommended Budget presented
- Resolution 14-22 commending RS Central High School Wrestling Team
Executive Board
The Rutherford Town Rising (RTR) Executive Board is holding its regular meeting to vote on adopting the minutes, receive monthly reports from the executive director/town manager and treasurer, and discuss new business, including welcoming several new businesses to downtown Rutherfordton. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports and a vote on minutes, plus updates on new businesses.
- Vote to adopt the minutes
- Monthly reports from executive director/town manager
- Treasurer's report as of April 28, 2022, showing balances: Angel Fund $2,854.00, Primary $3,398.45, CD $10,320.22
- Welcome new board member Mae Deshommes
- New businesses: Sunny Days (fudge, glass blowing, clothing, chain saw art), Dive Bomber Vintage (antiques, diner), photography/videography & salon, yoga studio, healing retail store
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council is holding a special called meeting to consider approving the final NC PARTF grant application for Phase 1 of the Norris Recreation Complex, which includes a disc golf course, trails, and other amenities. The council will also discuss the purchase of NC Viper radios for the police and fire departments. The agenda includes a consent agenda for approving the April 6 meeting minutes.
- Approve NC PARTF grant application for Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1 ($450,000 request, $1,445,975 total project budget)
- Discussion on NC Viper radios for Police & Fire Departments
- Consent agenda: approval of April 6, 2022 Town Council minutes
Planning Board
The Rutherfordton Planning Board will review a proposed text amendment to the Rutherfordton Development Ordinance that would add "Funeral Home with Crematorium under 1,000 sq.ft." as a listed use in the C-221 (US 221 Commercial) district. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request for paint colors at 177 North Main Street. The meeting is a regular session with these two action items.
- Text amendment to add 'Funeral Home with Crematorium under 1,000 sq.ft.' to Table 8.1, Section 1, with 'L' (listed) designation in C-221 district
- COA request for paint colors at 177 North Main Street
- Proposed ordinance ZTA-2022-06-01, effective June 2, 2022, if approved
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update and consider several business items, including a PARTF grant application for Norris Recreation Complex, a Capital Improvement Plan update, a property donation, vehicle purchases, a lease agreement, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes a sewer rate study presentation and a resolution supporting a roundabout project.
- Public hearing on Rutherfordton Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
- Ordinance 15-22: Rutherfordton Development Ordinance Updates (160D Amendments)
- Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1 PARTF application
- Donation of real property at 169 North Cleghorn Street
- Vehicle purchases under NC Sheriff's Association contract (Freightliner M2-106, 4 Guys mini pumper)
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council is holding a special business and budget planning meeting. They will vote on a resolution to support a federal RAISE grant application for a complete street project on Charlotte Road/Main Street, committing $250,000 in local matching funds. They will also consider approving a special event permit for the 2022 Food, Arts & Brews series, which includes road closures and alcohol sales, and authorize the town manager to bid on a foreclosed property at 130 Recreation Street for redevelopment. Budget planning will include a general fund overview and sewer enterprise discussion.
- Resolution 14-22: Support for PARTNERS RAISE grant with $250,000 local match for Charlotte Road/Main Street complete street project
- Resolution 15-22: Approve 2022 Food, Arts & Brews event series with Central St closure between Trade St & 2nd Street on seven Fridays from 6-11pm
- Property acquisition: Authorize bid on 130 Recreation Street, a .67-acre parcel in redevelopment area adjacent to 2nd Street Park
- Budget planning: General Fund overview and proposal, Sewer Enterprise overview
Executive Board Meeting
The Rutherford Town Rising Executive Board will vote on removing two board members and replacing the mayor's seat, consider several funding requests including a marketing workshop and advertising, and review a grant overview for the Norris Recreation Complex. The agenda also includes routine reports and old business.
- Small Town Soul Marketing Workshop - $300 funding request
- Reimburse $119.41 for dinner at Rutherford Thai
- Reaching Roco advertising funding - $500 for the year
- Vote to remove Ashley Biehl and Mark Windfelt from board; replace Jimmy Dancy with Dr. Doug Sheets
- Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1 NCPARTF Grant Overview
Planning Board
The Rutherfordton Planning Board will review two major subdivision proposals: 13 single-family homes with ADUs at N. Mitchell St & West 3rd St, and an adaptive reuse project adding 24 units at Cowan St & Ravenwood St. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to a 1923 contributing structure at 142 North Washington St.
- Major subdivision: 13 single-family homes with ADUs on 2.69 acres at N. Mitchell St & West 3rd St
- Major subdivision: adaptive reuse of 16 units plus 24 new units on 2.82 acres at Cowan St & Ravenwood St
- COA request for 142 North Washington St: garage doors, windows, parking, and repainting changes
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold its regular meeting on March 2, 2022, to consider several action items, including amendments to the Rutherfordton Development Ordinance, a budget amendment, an audit services contract, and a special revenue fund for state-directed grants. The council will also discuss a USDOT RAISE grant match and receive a parks and recreation master plan update. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and disposal.
- Ordinance 15-22: Amending the Rutherfordton Development Ordinance for 160D amendments under SL 2021-138
- Ordinance 16-22: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment
- Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Services Contract
- Ordinance 17-22: Establishing a Special Revenue Fund for State Directed Grants
- Resolution 13-22: Accepting State Revolving Loan of $1,049,550 for sewer to RS Central High School & RS Middle School
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider approving Ordinance 13-22, a development agreement with Gateway Housing LLC that reduces single-family homes from 34 to 31 on a 14.97-acre site on John Smith Road and adds a 1.10-acre lot for an Early Head Start daycare. The council will also vote on a resolution for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a utility relocation agreement. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for attorney-client matters.
- Ordinance 13-22: Development agreement with Gateway Housing LLC (John Smith Road, 14.97 acres, 31 homes plus Early Head Start)
- Resolution 11-22: Authorizing Rutherfordton Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project (grants and loans)
- R-2233 BB: Utility Relocation Agreement (offsite sewer construction)
- January 2022 Operational & Finance Reports (General Fund 62% revenue received, Sewer Fund 55%)
- Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11 A(5) for attorney-client privilege
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will discuss a proposed Development Agreement with Gateway Housing LLC for an Early Headstart Program at the John Smith Rd subdivision. The agenda includes review of site plans and revisions for the project, which also involves a residential subdivision with single-family and multi-family units.
- Discussion on Development Agreement with Gateway Housing LLC for Early Headstart Program
- Review of site plans including original approved site plan and revisions
- Proposed John Smith Rd subdivision with 34 single-family lots and 5 multi-family buildings (60 units)
- New road rights-of-way to be dedicated to the Town of Rutherfordton
- Daycare center conceptual layout included in plans
Planning Board
The Rutherfordton Planning Board will consider amendments to the Development Ordinance (RDO) to comply with state law SL 2021-138, which decriminalizes most violations. The board will also review three Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests for properties on North Main Street, including a demolition. The meeting is electronic, with public comments accepted via email or in person.
- Amendments to RDO Articles 5, 16, 18, and 23 for SL 2021-138 compliance
- COA request for 199 North Main St (building revision)
- COA request for 255 North Main St (railing at Carrier-McBrayer House)
- COA request for 217 North Main St (demolition of Legal Grounds Building)
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the development agreement with Gateway Housing LLC for a 14.97-acre subdivision on John Smith Road, reducing single-family homes from 34 to 31 and adding an early head start program. The council will also discuss a housing needs assessment proposal, a sewer project change order, and a budget amendment, along with routine reports and appointments.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 13-22 to amend development agreement with Gateway Housing LLC (John Smith Road, 14.97 acres, homes reduced from 34 to 31, adding early head start)
- Proposal for Housing Needs Assessment (Bowen National Research presentation)
- Change Order #2 for RS Middle Sewer Project
- Ordinance 14-22 FY 22 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 09-22 reappointing Jimmy Dancy to Foothills RPO TAC; Resolution 10-22 amending Redevelopment Commission to 7 members