Boiling Springs public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning Board will consider updating the town's Land Use Plan, which was last adopted in 2009. Staff have received proposals from three firms and will recommend one for Town Council approval. The board will also review minutes from the October meeting and take public comment.

• Consider proposals for Land Use Plan update: Benchmark (score 94), CJ Stone (89), Kimley-Horn (78)
• Benchmark previously created the current Land Use Plan and has the cheapest price
• CJ Stone offers shortest turnaround (9 months) and option to add parks master plan
• Kimley-Horn has highest cost with 10-month turnaround
• Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hear presentations on the PALS literacy program, the FY21-22 audit, and a personnel policy update. They will also consider budget amendments, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, discuss economic development (including a Retail Strategies agreement and options for the old Town Hall), and consider revisions to the peddlers and solicitors ordinance and a shared active transit ordinance.

• Budget amendment #BA221206.1: $20,000 NCDEQ grant for Level 2 Charging Rebate Agreement
• Budget amendment #BA221206.2: $18,750 for Retail Strategies, LLC contract
• Capital project ordinance amendment: $17,250 from ARP funds for salaries
• Consider revisions to Chapter 114: Peddlers and Solicitors
• Consider Shared Active Transit Ordinance and Agreement

The Town Council approved an updated personnel policy and the 2023 meeting schedule. Budget amendments and November 8 special meeting minutes were approved via consent agenda. A shared active transit ordinance was tabled for further staff work.

• Approved updated personnel policy (3-2)
• Approved budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022, Special Council Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Town Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Tabled Shared Active Transit Ordinance and Agreement (5-0)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider revisions to Chapter 92 (Animals) of the Code of Ordinances, approve a budget amendment for pay study implementation, and adopt ARP policies. They will also hear presentations on economic development and discuss a bike/scooter rental program and a solicitor ordinance. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Revisions to Chapter 92 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances
• Budget Amendment for Pay Study Implementation
• ARP Policies (federal requirements for handling ARP funds)
• Discussion: Bike/Scooter Rental Program
• Discussion: Solicitor Ordinance

Council approved revisions to Chapter 92 of the Code of Ordinances regarding animals. The consent agenda was passed, which included ARP policies and a budget amendment for pay study implementation. Council reached a consensus to move forward with a bike/scooter rental program and the exploration of solicitor ordinance changes.

• Approved ordinance #221108.01 amending Chapter 92 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Pay Study Implementation (5-0)
• Approved ARP Policies (5-0)
• Approved October 4th Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus to move forward with Bike/Scooter Rental Program
• Consensus to explore options for potential changes to Solicitor Ordinance

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment will consider amending Chapter 92 of the Code of Ordinances regarding animals. The proposed change would replace most of the current language with a reference to the Cleveland County animal ordinance and add a new section allowing the town manager to enforce animal regulations with escalating fines. The board will also handle routine business including public comment and approval of the September 20th meeting minutes.

• Consider amending Chapter 92 (Animals) to adopt Cleveland County ordinance and add town enforcement section 92.04
• Proposed fines: $100 second offense, $200 third offense, $500 fourth offense for repeated animal violations
• Approve minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The board voted unanimously to recommend approval of amendments to Chapter 92 of the Town Code of Ordinances concerning animals. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Council for final action. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes from September 20 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 92 animal code amendments to Town Council (4-0)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with routine business, consent agenda items, old and new business, and public hearings. Key actions include approving a request for proposals to update the town's 13-year-old land use plan, selecting a firm for asset inventory assessment grants, and considering a bid for the Town Commons waterline project. Public hearings will review a downtown overlay district and a floodplain ordinance update. The council will also discuss retail buildings in front of Town Hall, a surplus vehicle, pet waste stations, and other items.

• Land Use Plan RFP: Approve request for proposals to update the 2009 land use plan
• AIA Grants: Select McGill Associates, PA for water and wastewater asset inventory assessment grants
• Town Commons Waterline Project Bid: Consider bid for the waterline project
• Downtown Overlay District: Public hearing to review and consider adoption
• Floodplain Ordinance Update: Public hearing on additional revisions from NCDEM

The council approved a new pay and classification study (Option 2) that includes a 3/4% pay raise per year of service for staff, raises councilmember compensation from $100 to $200 per month, and raises the mayor's compensation from $200 to $400 per month, effective October 1, 2022. They also adopted a downtown overlay district ordinance (4-1), a floodplain ordinance update, and accepted a bid for the Town Commons waterline project. Several other items were approved or discussed, including a motion to pursue retail buildings in front of Town Hall and a consensus to place pet waste stations.

• Approved new pay scale with 3/4% raise per year of service and increased council ($100 to $200) and mayor ($200 to $400) compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Downtown Overlay District Ordinance #221004.02 (4-1)
• Adopted Floodplain Ordinance Update #221004.01 (5-0)
• Accepted Father & Son Enterprise bid for Town Commons waterline project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, land use plan RFP, McGill firm for AIA grants, and animals on public streets ordinance revision (5-0)
• Instructed staff to pursue retail buildings in front of Town Hall and report back (5-0)
• Consensus to transfer surplus public works vehicle to Broad River Greenway
• Consensus to place two pet waste stations in town

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning Board will consider recommending adoption of a downtown overlay district, review a request for proposals (RFP) to update the town's land use plan, and consider changes to the floodplain ordinance as recommended by state emergency management. The board will also approve minutes from the August meeting and hear public comment.

• Downtown Overlay District: recommend adoption, with option to exclude parcels 1367 and 1369 (Washburn and Royster buildings) owned by Gardner-Webb University
• Land Use Plan RFP: review draft to hire a consultant to update the 2009 plan; proposals due Nov 11, 2022
• Floodplain Ordinance Update: recommend adoption of ordinance 221004.01 amending Article 14 of the UDO per NCDEM recommendations
• Public comment: statement from Thom Bates on behalf of neighbor Lowell Sale at 108 Wichita Dr.

The Board voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a defined downtown overlay district map to Town Council. They also approved the August meeting minutes, endorsed a Land Use Plan RFP, and recommended a flood plain ordinance update as presented by staff.

• Approved August 16 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended downtown overlay district map to Town Council (5-0)
• Endorsed Land Use Plan RFP as presented (consensus)
• Recommended flood plain ordinance update as presented (5-0)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hear a presentation on a salary study by the MAPS Group, with options to implement a recommended pay increase. They will also consider a rezoning request, a school resource officer contract revision, a speed limit amendment, floodplain ordinance updates, and a demolition bid. Discussion items include a livestock ordinance and other community topics.

• MAPS Group pay study presentation with options for salary increases, estimated cost $83,449 annually
• Rezoning request for 3984 Barclay Rd from B-1 to B-2
• School Resource Officer contract revision requested by CCBOE
• Resolution to move 25mph speed limit zone on N. Main St further north
• Bid for demolition and removal at 1425 Patrick Ave

The council approved a rezoning request at 3984 Barclay Rd from B-1 to B-2, despite inconsistency with the land use plan, citing consistency with the parcel and surrounding area. They also approved a school resource officer contract revision, a speed limit zone expansion on N. Main St., floodplain ordinance updates, and a demolition bid for 1425 Patrick Ave. A pay study presentation was tabled until October.

• Approved rezoning at 3984 Barclay Rd from B-1 to B-2 (3-0)
• Approved school resource officer contract revision (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance #220906.01 moving 25mph speed limit zone north on N. Main St. (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance #220906.02 updating floodplain ordinance (3-0)
• Approved demolition bid from Cloninger Inc. and budget amendment #BA220906 for 1425 Patrick Ave (3-0)
• Tabled MAPS Group pay study presentation until October meeting (3-0)
• Approved parallel parking spaces and dot encroachment agreement in front of Town Hall (3-0)
• Consensus to hold 2022 Christmas parade

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment will consider a request to rezone 3984 Barclay Road from B-1 to B-2, and will discuss a potential livestock ordinance. The board will also swear in a new member and approve minutes from the July meeting.

• Rezone 3984 Barclay Rd from B-1 to B-2 (parcel 42753, owner Gary Shuford) for a small office with storage
• Discussion on drafting a livestock ordinance, prompted by a complaint about 33 chickens and ducks on 0.8 acres
• Swearing in of new member Karma Harris
• Approval of July 19, 2022 minutes

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve two rezoning requests (311 E College Ave and 442 Gaffney Rd) from B-1 to B-2, and approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Stitzel Development. The board also approved the May 13th minutes and recognized outgoing members.

• Approved May 13th minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning at 311 E College Ave from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning at 442 Gaffney Rd from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Stitzel Development (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will discuss and potentially act on several planning items, including defining the Downtown Overlay District, reviewing a water tower rendering, considering bulk rezoning of 14 properties from B-1 to B-2, reviewing a pavement condition report for Machon Avenue, and considering downtown parking ordinance changes. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment, minutes approval, and updates from local organizations.

• Discuss Downtown Overlay District boundaries
• Review water tower rendering for Gardner-Webb bulldog logo
• Consider bulk rezoning of 14 parcels from B-1 to B-2
• Review pavement condition report and discuss paving Machon Avenue
• Consider downtown parking ordinance changes

The Boiling Springs Town Council approved a new downtown parking ordinance (Ordinance #220802.01) that sets time limits, restricts parking to downtown business patrons, and establishes fines and vehicle immobilization for unpaid tickets. The council also approved a water tank design, rezoned several parcels from B-1 to B-2, approved a pavement condition report including Machon Avenue, and gave direction on the Downtown Overlay District. Several informational updates were presented by the YMCA, Gardner-Webb University, and the Broad River Greenway.

• Approved downtown parking ordinance #220802.01 (5-0)
• Approved water tank rendering design (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcels from B-1 to B-2 (5-0)
• Approved pavement condition report and included Machon Ave (5-0)
• Gave direction to include options 1 and 2b on Downtown Overlay District map
• Approved agenda with amendment to move Crest High School recognition before public comment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12 special meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment will consider a bulk rezoning of 14 properties from B-1 (Central Business) to B-2 (General Business) to align zoning with current uses and the new Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also discuss the Downtown Design Overlay District. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the June 21, 2022 minutes and public comment.

• Bulk rezoning of 14 parcels from B-1 to B-2, including properties owned by Gardner-Webb University, First National Bank, and Cruize Thru LLC
• Discussion of Downtown Design Overlay District
• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period

The Boiling Springs Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a bulk rezoning of multiple parcels from B-1 to B-2, citing conformity with the land use plan. The board also recommended applying downtown overlay district standards to two areas on a proposed map. A citizen requested consideration of a livestock ordinance, but no action was taken. The meeting minutes from June 21 were approved.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of bulk rezoning of parcels 2197, 60214, 57812, 1221, 57813, 1116, 1117, 74000, 47261, 44411, 626, 58386, 630, 22514 from B-1 to B-2 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended applying downtown overlay district standards to areas 1 and 2b on proposed map (5-0)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will consider a revised resolution for a November public vote on mixed beverage sales, replacing a previously approved version with corrected wording. They will also hold a public hearing on closing an unopened alleyway between 219 and 223 S. Main St., and discuss several other items including zoning changes, an easement for the Broad River Greenway, and a budget amendment.

• Revised resolution for public vote on mixed beverages (Resolution R220712.01)
• Resolution to close alleyway between 219 and 223 S. Main St. (Resolution #220712.01)
• Zoning map amendment at 304 N. Main from B1 to M1
• Broad River Greenway easement for Broad River Campground access
• Budget amendment for ARC Grant

The Boiling Springs Town Council approved a revised resolution for a public vote on mixed beverages, closed an alleyway, approved a Broad River Greenway easement, amended the UDO to remove residentially zoned property from section 7.6.6, and rezoned 304 N. Main from B-1 to M-1 for self-storage. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Edwards absent. A motion to fund full linear retail building drawings failed for lack of a second, but a reduced $7,000 drawing for buildings in front of town hall was approved.

• Approved Resolution #R220712.01 for mixed beverage referendum (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #220712.02 to close alleyway (4-0)
• Approved Broad River Greenway easement (4-0)
• Approved ordinance #220712.01 removing residentially zoned property from UDO section 7.6.6 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 304 N. Main from B-1 to M-1 for self-storage (4-0)
• Approved NC League of Municipalities health insurance agreement (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment BA220712 for ARC Grant (4-0)
• Approved surplus sale of 2011 Ford F-250 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Board of Planning & Adjustment will review a rezoning request for 304 N. Main Street from B1 Commercial to M1 Manufacturing to allow self-storage units, and a UDO text amendment to relax restrictions on tattoo parlors. The board will also consider applications for planning board membership. Public comment is invited.

• Rezoning request for 304 N. Main Street (parcel 59605) from B1 Commercial to M1 Manufacturing for self-storage units
• UDO text amendment to remove 'residentially zoned or residentially used property' from tattoo parlor 500-foot restriction
• Planning board member applications to be reviewed
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit

The Boiling Springs Planning Board unanimously recommended approving a rezoning request for parcel 59605 from B-1 to M-1 Conditional for mini storage use. They also recommended tabling a UDO text amendment for 30 days and recommended appointing Ms. Harris to the board.

• Recommended approval of rezoning parcel 59605 from B-1 to M-1 Conditional for mini storage (unanimous)
• Recommended tabling UDO text amendment section 7.6.6 for 30 days (unanimous)
• Recommended appointing Ms. Harris to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council approved the FY 22-23 budget ordinance (3-1, with Councilmember Thomas voting no) and unanimously approved a 10% base salary increase for Town Manager Justin Longino after a closed session performance review. The council also approved several resolutions, including demolition of a property at 1425 Patrick Ave., designating Juneteenth as a town holiday, and requesting a mixed beverage referendum. A developer recruitment packet was tabled pending staff updates.

• Approved FY 22-23 budget ordinance (3-1)
• Approved YMCA agreement for 22-23 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing demolition at 1425 Patrick Ave. (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 5 meeting, scheduled special meeting July 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #220607.01 to close unopened alleyway (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #220607.02 designating Juneteenth as town holiday (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #220607.03 requesting mixed beverage referendum (unanimous)
• Granted 10% salary increase to Town Manager (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council is holding a budget meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and public comments, but the main item is the budget discussion.

• FY 2022-2023 Budget Discussion

The Boiling Springs Town Council held a budget work session to discuss the second draft of the FY 2022-2023 budget. No formal decisions were made; the town manager will prepare a final budget for a public hearing and adoption at the June 7 meeting. The council also heard a presentation from Enterprise about a car leasing program.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Boiling Springs Planning Board denied a variance request from Hunter Edwards for a tattoo studio at 242 N. Main Street, as the applicant did not meet all four criteria in the UDO. The board also approved prior meeting minutes, appointed a new vice-chair and a Board of Adjustment member, and voted to ask Town Council to review tattoo standards in the UDO.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed David Wacaster as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Bates to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Denied variance request at 242 N. Main Street (3-2)
• Requested Town Council evaluate tattoo standards in UDO (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for 242 N Main Street and 108/109 Machon Ave, and consider adopting the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan. The council will also discuss the May budget workshop, future outdoor events, ABC referendums, and the future of B-1 zoning. Several routine items are on the agenda, including adoption of minutes and a proclamation for National Public Works Week.

• Public hearing for rezoning request at 242 N Main Street
• Public hearing for rezoning request at 108/109 Machon Ave
• Adoption of the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan
• Approval of the Developer Recruitment Packet
• Discussion of future ABC referendums

The Boiling Springs Town Council unanimously approved two rezoning requests, adopted a strategic plan, and made several appointments and scheduling decisions. The council also directed staff to proceed with a mixed beverage referendum and bulk rezoning, and set a special budget workshop for May 26.

• Adopted agenda with police week proclamation added (unanimous)
• Adopted April 5 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for National Public Works and Police Week (unanimous)
• Adopted strategic plan (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning request (unanimous)
• Adopted consistency statement in favor of rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning request for 108/109 Machon Ave (unanimous)
• Appointed Tyler Watts to Tourism Development Board for 3-year term (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a preliminary budget proposal that includes recommended increases for health insurance and certain permit fees. The discussion covers potential new positions, equipment purchases for police and streets, and proposed water/sewer rate adjustments.

• Proposed 2.5% increase in water/sewer rates
• Recommended increase for Zoning Compliance Permit from $25 to $40
• Proposed $38,000 purchase for one police vehicle
• Proposed $10,000 for License Plate Reader cameras at signalized intersections
• Proposed $60,000 for a Land Use Plan Update

The Boiling Springs Town Council held a budget work session to review the first draft of the FY 2022-2023 budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and feedback. The town manager presented highlights, including a recommended health insurance plan change, a 2.5% water/sewer rate increase, and various capital purchases.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning and Adjustment is reviewing rezoning applications for properties on N. Main Street and Machon Ave. The board will also consider recommendations for the Town Council regarding these land use changes.

• Rezoning request for 242 N. Main Street to allow an upscale tattoo parlor
• Rezoning request for 108/109 Machon Ave to allow a permanent business location
• Review of rezoning for 1815 Gaffney Road from M-1 to R-15-TH (noted in January minutes)

The Boiling Springs Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of two rezoning requests to the Town Council. The first request would change 242 N. Main Street from B-1 to B-2, and the second would rezone 108/109 Machon Ave. from R-15 to B-2. Both recommendations were made after presentations and discussion, and the board noted that a variance would be needed for a tattoo parlor at the Main Street location if approved.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2022, with correction to chairman name (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 242 N. Main Street from B-1 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 108/109 Machon Ave. from R-15 to B-2 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with routine business, including appointing a town clerk and approving minutes. They will also hold a public hearing on abandoning a right-of-way on James Lovelace Rd, consider a road closure for Webbstock, and discuss terminating the COVID-19 state of emergency. The council will also consider American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) items, including a grant project ordinance amendment, a cost principles policy, and consensus on projects, as well as set a budget workshop date.

• Appointment of Town Clerk
• Public hearing on right-of-way abandonment on James Lovelace Rd
• Ordinance declaring road closure for Webbstock
• Termination of COVID-19 state of emergency
• ARPA grant project ordinance amendment and uniform guidance cost principles policy

The Boiling Springs Town Council unanimously approved the abandonment of a right-of-way on James Lovelace Rd, adopted an ordinance for a road closure for Webbstock, terminated the COVID-19 state of emergency, and adopted amendments to the ARPA grant project ordinance and uniform guidance. The council also directed the town manager to pursue the Lead for NC fellowship program and scheduled a budget workshop for April 26.

• Approved order to abandon public right-of-way on James Lovelace Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance declaring road closure for Webbstock (unanimous)
• Terminated state of emergency for COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Adopted Grant Project Ordinance Amendment for ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Adopted ARPA uniform guidance (unanimous)
• Directed town manager to pursue Lead for NC fellowship program (unanimous)
• Scheduled special budget workshop for April 26 at 6pm (unanimous)
• Appointed Noah Saldo as Town Clerk (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council met for a retreat to prioritize long-term town projects and develop measurable objectives. Discussions focused on ranking initiatives for downtown revitalization, parks, streets, business recruitment, and capital improvement projects.

• Discussion of utilizing approximately $1.4 million in ARP funds
• Prioritization of Downtown Master Plan items including S. Main Streetscape
• Review of sewer extensions for High Point and Homestead neighborhoods
• Planning for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, including power and digester tank expansion
• Evaluation of street improvements such as sidewalks, curb, and gutter installation

The Boiling Springs Town Council held a planning retreat to set priorities and goals. They discussed and ranked projects in parks, streets, and business recruitment, with top priorities including proactive business recruitment, exploring the Old Town Hall, park expansion, and walking trails. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion and planning session.

• Prioritized proactive business recruitment (1 green, 2 yellow)
• Prioritized exploring use for Old Town Hall (1 green, 3 yellow)
• Prioritized park expansion (1 green, 2 blue)
• Prioritized walking trails (1 green, 1 blue)
• Prioritized streetscape (1 green)
• Discussed adding a planner/grant writer position for budget evaluation
• Discussed potential liquor referendum for November ballot

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will consider a resolution to adopt the standard allowance for ARPA funds, which would allow spending the town's $1.4 million allocation on general government services. The council will also discuss pedestrian crossing and intersection conflict signage, and the YMCA agreement. Additionally, they will recognize retiring Town Clerk Kim Greene and receive an update from Gardner-Webb University.

• Resolution 220301 to adopt standard allowance for ARPA funds (town receiving ~$1.4 million)
• Discussion of pedestrian crossing and intersection conflict signage
• Discussion of YMCA agreement
• Recognition of retiring Town Clerk Kim Greene
• Gardner-Webb University update

Town Council

The Town Council will review a zoning map amendment petition and a rezoning request for 1815 Gaffney Road. The Council also established a nomination-and-ballot process to fill a vacant council seat.

• Rezoning request for 1815 Gaffney Road
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Petition
• Discussion of Wayfinding Signs
• Review of MAPS Group Proposal
• Grant Project Ordinance discussion

The Boiling Springs Town Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 1815 Gaffney Road, changing the designation from M-1 (Manufacturing) to R-15TH (residential townhome district) to allow a 57-unit townhome development by K2 Development NC, LLC. The council also amended the Future Land Use Map to reflect the change, despite inconsistency with the current plan, citing a goal to increase housing options. Additionally, the council appointed Caleb Edwards to fill a vacant council seat, approved an HR consulting agreement with the MAPS Group, and adopted a grant project ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Approved rezoning of 1815 Gaffney Road from M-1 to R-15TH (unanimous)
• Amended Future Land Use Map to reflect R-15TH for the parcel (unanimous)
• Appointed Caleb Edwards to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with MAPS Group for HR consulting (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 220201 for MAPS Group (unanimous)
• Approved grant project ordinance 220201 for ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022, regular meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022, closed session (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board of Planning & Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning request for 1815 Gaffney Road from M1 Manufacturing to R15-TH for a proposed 57-lot townhome development, and a variance request at 709 Ida Street for an accessory structure exceeding the 50% size limit. The board will also review minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting and take public comment.

• Rezoning request for 1815 Gaffney Road (parcel #42982) from M1 to R15-TH for 57 townhome lots on 10.58 acres
• Variance request at 709 Ida Street to allow accessory structure of ~2,800 sq ft when ordinance limits to ~538 sq ft
• Public hearing for rezoning and evidentiary hearing for variance
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The Planning Board unanimously recommended that Town Council approve a rezoning request for 1815 Gaffney Road from M-1 Manufacturing to R-15-TH (Townhomes). The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a 2,800 sq ft metal building, exceeding the accessory structure limit, with split votes on some findings. Minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 1815 Gaffney Road from M-1 to R-15-TH (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Allen to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 2,800 sq ft metal building (split votes on findings)

Town Council

The Boiling Springs Town Council will discuss filling a vacant council seat, hear updates from Gardner-Webb University, the YMCA, and Cleveland Community College, and consider several contracts including a water vault project, a water main replacement, and an interlocal agreement with Cleveland County. They will also review the town audit and updates to the water shortage response plan.

• Discuss and possibly fill vacant council seat (applicants: Bill Ellis, Robert Pitchford, Brandon Workman)
• Boiling Springs Elementary Water Vault Contract
• Bethel Avenue Water Main Replacement Contract
• Cleveland County Water Interlocal Agreement
• Presentation of town audit

The Boiling Springs Town Council approved contracts for water infrastructure projects, accepted the FY 2020-21 audit, and set a process to fill a vacant council seat. They also approved an interlocal agreement with Cleveland County Water and updated the Water Shortage Response Plan.

• Approved $38,225 contract with Father and Son Enterprises for elementary school water vault (unanimous)
• Approved $91,434.41 contract with Piedmont Utility Group for Bethel Avenue water main (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2020-21 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 audit contract with Darrell Keller, CPA, PA (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Cleveland County Water for N. Main Street upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #220111.01 updating Water Shortage Response Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Greene as Foothills Regional Commission representative (unanimous)
• Selected Option B (nomination-and-ballot) to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)