Forest City public meetings in 2022

Regular Council - 19 Dec 2022 - CANCELLED

The Regular Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, was cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Regular Council

The Council will discuss the FY 24 budget calendar and a land donation from Bright. The meeting also includes the appointment of Sonny Penson to the Electricities Non-Power Agency Commission and a presentation of the FY 22 audit.

• Bright land donation
• Appointment of Sonny Penson to Electricities Non-Power Agency Commission
• FY 24 Budget Calendar
• FY 22 Audit Presentation
• Financial Report for October 2022

Regular Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a property on Willow Run Drive and a text amendment for mobile food vendors. The body will also discuss a pole attachment agreement and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for RZ 2022-0004: Request to rezone 1.36 acres on Willow Run Drive from R-8 to CZ C-2 for multi-family development
• Public hearing for TA 2022-0005: Proposed ordinance changes regarding mobile food vendors
• Discussion of a Pole Attachment Agreement
• Proposed relocation of the December 20, 2022 meeting to 108 E. Main Street
• Review and approval of the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule

Regular Council

The Council will consider calling for public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a text amendment. The meeting also includes a financial report for September 2022 and an update on the Legacy Soccer Park.

• Call for a public hearing on rezoning request RZ 2022-0004 for Willow Run Dr
• Call for a public hearing on text amendment TA 2022-0005
• Presentation on Legacy Soccer Park by Eric Woolrich of Destination by Design
• Oath of office for police officers Steven Crowder and Samantha Mandolin
• Review of the September 2022 Financial Report

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Board of Planning and Adjustment will discuss a rezoning request for properties on Willow Run Drive to allow for multi-family development. The board will also consider proposed changes to the temporary uses ordinance regarding mobile food vendors.

• RZ-2022-0004: Rezoning request from R-8 to CZ C-2 for properties on Willow Run Drive (Tax PINs 1548648230 & 1548648347)
• TA-2022-0005: Proposed ordinance changes to define temporary uses and establish a Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance

Regular Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings on three text amendments regarding small-scale manufacturing, electronic signs, and accessory structures. The body will also consider a pump station property purchase and a bulk water theft policy.

• Public hearing on TA 2022-0002 to create a 'Manufacturing, Small Scale' use classification
• Public hearing on TA 2022-0003 regarding Electronic Changeable Copy Sign Ordinances
• Public hearing on TA 2022-0004 regarding Accessory Structures Ordinances
• Agreement for Purchase of Pump Station Property
• Proposed Bulk Water Theft Policy for Fire Hydrants

Regular Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the final phase of the Cottages at Twelve Oaks. The body is also considering budget amendments and financing for the Dogwood Pump Station replacement project.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Request RZ 2022-0003 (Reid St / Red Oak Dr) from R-6 to C-2
• Budget amendment for Dogwood Pump Station increasing project total from $790,000 to $819,000
• Proposed $819,000 installment financing for Dogwood Pump Station with Truist Bank at 3.22% interest
• Calls for public hearings on text amendments TA 2022-0002 (Small Scale Manufacturing), TA 2022-0003 (Electronic Changeable Copy Signs), and TA 2022-0004 (Accessory Structures)
• Re-appointment of Myra Geer to the Forest City Housing Authority

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Board of Planning and Adjustment will discuss three proposed text amendments to the town ordinance. These include creating a new use category for small-scale manufacturing and updating rules for signs and accessory structures.

• TA-2022-0002: Proposed new 'Manufacturing, Small Scale' use classification
• TA-2022-0003: Proposed changes to districts permitting Electronic Changeable Copy Freestanding Signs
• TA-2022-0004: Proposed changes to provide clarity in accessory structure ordinances

Regular Council

The Council will discuss the adoption of the Foothills Regional Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which includes long-range highway and multimodal recommendations. The meeting also includes a call for a public hearing on a rezoning request and several ordinance updates.

• Call for public hearing on Rezoning Request RZ 2022-0003
• Ordinance 797 and 798 regarding street closures for Walks, 5ks, and the Thomas Jefferson Homecoming Parade
• Ordinance Amendment 800 regarding ARPA Grant Project dates
• Potential property donation for Cool Springs Cemetery
• Budget amendment and July 2022 financial report

Regular Council - 01 Aug 2022 - CANCELLED

The regular council meeting scheduled for August 1, 2022, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only website navigation elements and login portals. There are no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings.

Regular Council

The Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and the closeout of a community development grant. The body will also consider a Capital Improvement Plan for water and sewer systems and a speed limit change on Thompson Street.

• Public hearing for CDBG closeout of Everest Textile Co. Ltd project ($1,220,038.57 expended)
• Public hearing for Rezoning Request RZ 2022-0002 (Woods Dr)
• Proposed approval of Water and Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan
• Recommendation for speed reduction on Thompson Street
• Appointment to the Forest City Housing Authority Board

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will hold a public hearing on the recommended FY23 budget and consider calling for public hearings on a CDBG project closeout and a rezoning request for a distribution center at Wood Dr and Lawing Rd. The rezoning would change 2.63 acres from C-3 to CZ M-1 Industrial, with a staff recommendation for approval. The council will also consider the FY23 budget ordinance.

• Public hearing on FY23 recommended budget
• Call for public hearing on CDBG closeout for Everest Textile Co. Ltd project
• Call for public hearing on rezoning RZ 2022-0002: 2.63 acres at Wood Dr & Lawing Rd from C-3 to CZ M-1 Industrial (distribution center)
• FY23 budget ordinance (pages 28-33)

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review a request by Dkota FLNA to rezone 2.63 acres at 0 Woods Drive from C-3 to Conditional M-1 zoning. The applicant proposes to develop a distribution center on the currently vacant land.

• RZ-2022-0002: Rezoning request for 0 Woods Drive (PID# 1618848 & 1618849) from C-3 to Conditional M-1 for a distribution center

Regular Council

The Council will discuss the recommended FY 23 budget and call for a public hearing. The meeting includes decisions on a budget amendment ordinance, an audit contract, and a Sunday brunch alcohol ordinance.

• Budget Amendment Ordinance 792 to move funds for legal services and library STEM programs
• FY22 Audit Contract recommendation for Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. with a $28,750 audit fee and $5,150 for financial statement preparation
• Sunday Brunch Ordinance to allow alcoholic beverage sales before noon on Sundays
• Amendment to the United Bank Lease Agreement
• Call for a public hearing for the FY 23 Budget

Special Meeting

The Forest City Town Council is holding a special meeting for a budget work session. The agenda contains only the call to order, the budget work session, and adjournment, with no specific budget details or other items listed.

• Budget work session

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will discuss the FY23 budget and then enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes from the April 25 special meeting, and a recess. No votes are scheduled on the budget at this meeting.

• Budget discussion for fiscal year 2023
• Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2022 special meeting
• Public comments period

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for 118.47 acres at Valleyview Drive and Beaver Street, proposed as a Traditional Neighborhood Development with homes, apartments, retail, and a soccer field. The council will also consider a recommended increase to the Outside Protected Area fire tax rate from 0.08 to 0.11 per $100 of valuation, effective July 1, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing for rezoning RZ 2022-0001: 118.47 acres at Valleyview Drive and Beaver Street, from R-15/R-8/C-3 to CZ R-6 (Traditional Neighborhood Development)
• Fire tax rate increase recommendation for Outside Protected Area: from 0.08 to 0.11 per $100, effective July 1, 2022
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comments period

Special Meeting

The Forest City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include rescinding the Residential Subdivision Incentive Policy, approving a plan to repay $5,851,715 from the General Fund to the Water and Sewer Fund, and adopting ordinances for road closures and traffic delays for community events. The council will also adopt a grant project ordinance for $2,282,511 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and authorize the town manager to apply for state funds.

• Resolution 715: Rescind Residential Subdivision Incentive Policy effective April 25, 2022
• Resolution 716: Repay $5,851,715 to Water & Sewer Fund in 20 equal payments of $292,585.75 starting FY 2022-2023
• Ordinance 791: Adopt $2,282,511 ARPA grant project ordinance for government services
• Ordinances 788-790: Approve road closures/delays for Leader of the Pack 5k, Memorial Day, Car Show, Christmas events, Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
• Resolution: Authorize Town Manager to file 2022 Spring Application with State of NC

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Cookout - Forest City Inc. for a freestanding sign at 130 Grace Way. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other business is listed.

• Variance request VAR-2022-0001 for a freestanding sign at 130 Grace Way
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting

Regular Council - 18 Apr 2022 - CANCELLED

This agenda states that the regular council meeting scheduled for April 18, 2022 has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 118.47 acres at Valleyview Drive and Beaver Street from R-15/R-8/C-3 to CZ R-6 (Traditional Neighborhood Development) for the Matheny Farms project, which could include up to 655 residential units. The council will also consider a housing code violation at 190 Clay Street, declare two police vehicles surplus, approve a water supply plan, and reappoint two members to the Housing Authority Board. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Public hearing for RZ 2022-0001: 118.47-acre Matheny Farms rezoning at Valleyview Dr & Beaver St to CZ R-6 (TND), up to 655 units
• Housing Code 2022-0002: ordinance ordering repair of dwelling at 190 Clay Street
• Declare surplus: 2012 Dodge Charger V6 (VIN 2C3CDXAG7CH213344, 90,402 mi) and 2012 Dodge Charger V6 (VIN 2C3CDXAG9CH213345, 104,026 mi)
• Resolution approving the Local Water Supply Plan
• Re-appointments: Donnie Hensley (term to Nov 2026) and Tom Walker (term to Feb 2027) to Housing Authority Board

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Town of Forest City, consisting primarily of a strategic planning session. The agenda contains no specific action items, decisions, or public hearings, only the call to order, the planning session, and adjournment.

• Strategic planning session

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a special use permit for an accessory dwelling at 1037 Doggett Road, and a rezoning request for a Traditional Neighborhood Development at 0 Valleyview Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No historic preservation items are on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit SUP-2022-0002 for accessory dwelling at 1037 Doggett Road (PIN 1650623)
• Rezoning RZ-2022-0001 from split zoning to Conditional R-6 for 0 Valleyview Drive (PID 1655460)
• Proposed Traditional Neighborhood Development at Valleyview Drive
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a 0.5-acre vacant parcel on Westwood Drive from C-3 (Highway Business) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential). The Planning Board recommends approval, citing consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The council will also swear in a new police officer and may enter closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Public hearing and vote on RZ 2021-0001: 0.5-acre parcel on Westwood Drive, from C-3 to R-8
• Swearing in of Police Officer Tim Kimbrell
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2022 meeting
• Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will consider calling a public hearing for a rezoning request on Westwood Drive, discuss updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and vote on budget amendments for the current fiscal year. They will also make an appointment to the Board of Planning & Adjustment and receive a POPS update.

• Rezoning request RZ 2021-0001 on Westwood Drive from C-3 to R-8 (0.5 acres)
• Budget amendment transferring $9,500 within Parks & Recreation for a used Cushman Truckster
• Budget amendment appropriating $45,000 from fund balance for water treatment chemicals
• Appointment of Tripp Flack to the Board of Planning & Adjustment (term expiring Feb 2025)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Land Use Plan update (required by NCGS 160D)

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will hear an appeal by Hazel Appling regarding a code enforcement violation for using a trailer as an accessory structure at 183 Fairview Street. The board will also consider a special use permit for an accessory dwelling at 176 Garrett Way and recommend Charles Flack III for board appointments.

• Appeal 2021-01: Hazel Appling appeals violation notice for trailer as accessory structure at 183 Fairview St.
• SUP-2021-0001: Lloyd Watson requests special use permit for accessory dwelling at 176 Garrett Way.
• Motion to recommend Charles Flack III (Tripp) as ETJ member to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting.

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will consider several items at its February 7, 2022 meeting, including a lease extension for the Forest City Owls baseball team, a recommendation for the Dogwood Pump Station project, declaring surplus vehicles, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes the swearing in of three new police officers and a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Swearing in of police officers Mark McCracken, Jay Turney, and Kaley Waters
• Forest City Owls lease extension request (redlined agreement attached)
• Dogwood Pump Station recommendation of award
• Items to be declared surplus (vehicle list FY21-22 as of 1-24-22)
• Budget amendment FY 21-22

CANCELLED - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Town of Forest City, originally scheduled for February 1, 2022, has been cancelled. The only agenda item was the Strategic Planning Session, which will not take place.

• Strategic Planning Session cancelled

Board of Planning and Adjustment

The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a rezoning request for a vacant 0.5-acre parcel on Westwood Drive (Parcel ID: 1538998332) from split C-3/R-8 to R-8 residential. Staff recommends approval, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The board will also receive a presentation on demographics and development trends to prepare for the required update of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which was last adopted in October 2012.

• Rezoning RZ-2021-0001: Westwood Drive parcel from C-3/R-8 to R-8 (0.5 acres, vacant)
• Presentation on demographics and development trends for Comprehensive Land Use Plan update
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting

Regular Council

The Forest City Council will review bids for the Clay Street stormwater replacement and milling/resurfacing projects, with the lowest bids from Two Brothers Utilities ($98,925.20) and Stott Construction ($138,734.02). They will also vote on budget amendments to fund these projects and appoint a new Deputy City Clerk. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Clay Street Stormwater Project: low bid $98,925.20 from Two Brothers Utilities
• Clay Street Milling & Resurfacing: low bid $138,734.02 from Stott Construction
• Budget amendments totaling $112,659 for Clay Street projects
• Resolution to appoint Mara Short as Deputy City Clerk
• Closed session for attorney-client privilege