Belmont public meetings in 2023

2023_12_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association_CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the Downtown Belmont Development Association on December 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

2023_12_20 Main Street Advisory Board_CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for the Main Street Advisory Board on December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

2023_12_18 City Council Workshop

The City Council will interview four nominees to fill a vacancy created when Richard Turner vacated his council seat to become Mayor. Following the interviews, the Council may deliberate on appointing a nominee or determine the next steps to fill the seat.

• Interviews for vacant City Council seat with nominees Martha Stowe, Joe Jordan, Peg Argent, and Katheryn Lewis
• Potential deliberation on appointing a new council member

2023_12_18 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements and discuss potential locations for a second store. The Board also reviewed employee bonuses and the 401k program during the meeting.

• Graystone Group presentation regarding second store locations
• Approval of employee bonuses
• Review of 401k Program
• Discussion of Dalcom business and Microsoft Dynamics Navision overview
• Discussion of privatization considerations

2023_12_14 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will review proposals from consultants for a Comprehensive Land Use Plan update. The board is also discussing a text amendment regarding the placement of mechanical equipment for side yard pools.

• Recommendation of consultant for Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
• Text amendment TA2023.02A regarding pools and equipment in side yards
• Adoption of 2024 meeting calendar
• Board elections

2023_12_13 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

2023_12_12 Environmental Sustainability Board

The board is reviewing the 2024 work plan and discussing a text amendment regarding minor subdivision requirements. Members are also addressing subcommittee appointments and the South Fork River Health Committee.

• Minor Subdivision Text Amendment update
• 2024 Work Plan update
• Water subcommittee and South Fork River Health Committee appointments
• Review of 2024 subcommittee assignments for Recycling, Trees, Energy, and Bees

2023_12_04 Regular City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and new council members. The meeting also includes electing a Mayor Pro Tempore and establishing the 2024 meeting and workshop calendar.

• Oaths of office for Richard Turner, Jason Rumfelt, Jim Hefferan, and Charlie Hill
• Election of a Mayor Pro Tempore
• Adoption of 2024 regular meeting dates
• Approval of 2024 workshop session schedule
• Recognition of outgoing members Martha Stowe and Marc Seelinger

2023_11_20 City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed System Development Fees for water and wastewater services. The workshop also includes discussions on fee schedule amendments, housing authority updates, and a request to close Glenway Street for the annual Christmas Village.

• Public hearing for proposed System Development Fees
• Ordinance to close a portion of Glenway Street on December 2, 2023
• Proposed fee schedule amendment
• Reimbursement of Graystone Estates street lighting
• Classification and Compensation Study update

2023_11_16 Planning & Zoning Board

The Board is reviewing a request from Bailey Park Developers to differentiate minor subdivision requirements from major ones regarding tree protection and curb/gutter infrastructure. The meeting also includes discussions on pool-related accessory structures and the appointment of a Transportation Advisory Committee representative.

• Text amendment discussion: Minor Subdivision requirements for tree protection and curb/gutter
• Text amendment discussion: Pool-related accessory structures
• Appointment of a Transportation Advisory Committee representative
• Bailey Park Developers, LLC text amendment application ($507 fee)

2023_11_15 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association met to review the final budget report for the Soundtracks event and current board finances. The meeting included updates on upcoming community initiatives such as Christmas Village and Caromont Foundation screenings.

• Review of Soundtracks 2023 actual expenses totaling $126,125.01
• Review of Soundtracks 2023 total revenue of $154,998.69
• Financial report showing a current checkbook balance of $5,605.63
• Update on Caromont Foundation Pink Bus screenings scheduled for November 6th and 8th
• Discussion regarding staff taking over the Christmas Village tree lighting ceremony

2023_11_15 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is reviewing updates on downtown business vacancies, upcoming committee reports, and the 2024 work plan. The meeting includes discussions regarding mural agreements at Chronicle Mill and Belmont Eye, as well as economic vitality efforts.

• Chronicle Mill Mural Agreement
• Belmont Eye Mural Update
• Wayfinding Signage updates
• Ford Center tenant discussion
• Trolley Campaign update

2023_11_14 Environmental Sustainability Board

The board will review the updated 2022-2027 Stormwater Management Plan and discuss a text amendment regarding minor subdivisions. Members will also review the 2024 work plan and upcoming meeting dates.

• Review of City of Belmont Stormwater Management Plan (NCS000409)
• Discussion of Text Amendment for Minor Subdivision
• Review of 2024 Work Plan
• Adoption of 2024 meeting dates

2023_11_13 Special City Council Meeting

The Housing Choices Working Group has invited the City Council and Planning Board to a collaborative work session. The meeting is intended to gather feedback on new housing forms proposed for the City's consideration. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Collaborative work session on new housing forms

2023_11_09 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2024_11_08 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is reviewing advertising options for the Charlotte City Guide and discussing the Charlotte Symphony 2023-24 overview. The meeting also includes recaps of the Piedmont Culinary Arts Guild Farm to Fork event and Soundtracks concert.

• Review of Charlotte City Guide Ad contract and digital/print options
• Discussion of Charlotte Symphony 2023-24 overview
• Recap of Piedmont Culinary Arts Guild Farm to Fork Event
• Recap of Soundtracks Concert by Cassidy Lackey
• Review of October financial report

2023_11_06 Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an update to the City of Belmont Pedestrian Plan. Additionally, the council will review the current System Development Fee and consider various administrative and budgetary items.

• Public hearing for the 2023 Pedestrian Plan Update
• System Development Fee Review
• FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment Ordinance #1
• Resolution requesting a Truck Route by Weight Designation on NC-7
• Belmont ABC Board FY22-23 Audit Presentation

2023_11_06 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will conduct interviews for open positions on several city boards and committees. These interviews are part of a workshop meeting to fill vacancies in local governance.

• Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board interviews
• Main Street Advisory Board/DBDA interviews
• Planning and Zoning Board interviews
• Transportation Committee interviews

2023_10_23 Environmental Sustainability Board

The board will swear in reconfirmed member Maria Portone and discuss revisions to its Rules of Procedure. Members will also review a North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality grant proposal for food waste reduction.

• Swearing in of reconfirmed board member Maria Portone
• Revision of board Rules of Procedure
• Review of NCDEQ Food Waste Reduction Grant RFP (up to $80,000 in funding)

2023_10_23 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board reviewed financial statements and a clean audit report. The Board also discussed warehouse space needs and potential build versus lease options for new locations.

• Approval of 401K plan
• Motion to move payroll administration to BBSI
• Review of clean audit report
• Discussion of SEP IRA and Greystone Group updates

2023_10_18 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board met to review downtown business updates, public art projects, and upcoming community events. The board discussed potential parking lot expansions and redevelopment efforts for the former Belmont Middle School building.

• Proposed parking lot beside the police department to add approximately 110 spaces
• Installation of the BMS/Gaston County Art Museum mural in Abbey Alley
• Redevelopment subcommittee formation for the former BMS building
• Upcoming 'Sip & Speak' poetry crawl event scheduled for February 1, 2024
• Business survey results highlighting downtown parking and handicapped access issues

2023_10_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to review financial reports and staff updates. Discussion topics include the Soundtracks music festival, Christmas Village, and Caromont Foundation Pink Bus screenings.

• Review of October financial report showing $81,462.31 in total available revenue
• Soundtracks Music Festival project funding of $15,000.00
• Christmas Village 2023 project funding of $7,500.00
• Community Grant Program allocation of $49,014.43
• Staff updates on Soundtracks sponsorships and Caromont Foundation Pink Bus screenings

2023_10_18 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss updates regarding the CityRec Center and athletic fields. The agenda also includes a discussion on the sub-committee interview process and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Sub-Committee Interview Process discussion
• CityRec Center update
• Athletic Fields update
• Approval of September 20th meeting minutes

2023_10_17 Planning & Zoning Board

The Board is reviewing a draft update to the city's 2009 Pedestrian Plan, which was developed using an NCDOT grant. The plan includes feedback from stakeholder interviews, public surveys, and neighborhood meetings to address evolving community needs.

• Pedestrian Plan Update presentation
• Appointment of a Transportation Action Committee Member

2023_10_16 Planning & Zoning Board (Special)

The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing a draft update to the city's 2009 Pedestrian Plan. The update was developed by Alta Planning + Design using NCDOT grant funding and community feedback to address evolving city needs.

• Pedestrian Plan Update review
• NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division grant project

2023_10_16 City Council Workshop

The City Council is considering a resolution to adopt a Vision Zero policy aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The policy establishes an interdepartmental task force to develop an action plan and may include a community advisory group. The meeting also includes discussions on neighborhood road closures and trail updates.

• Resolution for Vision Zero Policy to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030
• Ordinance to close streets in Eagle Park Neighborhood on October 31, 2023
• Ordinance to close streets in Pebble Creek Neighborhood on October 31, 2023
• Ordinance to close multiple streets on November 28 for the Belmont Christmas Parade
• Ordinance to close Main Street for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

2023_10_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting for October 11, 2023, was cancelled. The provided document contains the agenda for that cancelled meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 13, 2023.

• Approval of $7,000 in funding for Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Holidays in the Garden
• Approval of funding for Charlotte City Guide custom co-op advertising
• Approval of up to $2,000 for Soundtracks social media ads
• Discussion of a $14,000 grant request from Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
• Discussion regarding a $10,000 contribution from DBDA for the Spot sculpture

2023_10_10 *Canceled* Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023, has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for October 23.

2023_10_03 Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request regarding rail corridor buffers on Short Street. They will also hear an appeal regarding a denied zoning compliance determination for an accessory structure at 627 Secrest Avenue.

• Variance request (VAR2023.02) for Short Street to reduce or eliminate a 20-foot opaque buffer along active rail corridors
• Zoning appeal (APP2023.01) for 627 Secrest Avenue regarding a denied compliance determination for an accessory structure with an accessory dwelling unit

2023_10_02 Regular City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding senior and supportive housing text amendments and revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance Map. Other business includes a payment-in-lieu request for CaroMont Hospital and a composting pilot program grant request.

• Public hearing for TA2023.03 Senior and Supportive Housing text amendment
• Public hearing on proposed revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance Map
• Consideration of payment-in-lieu request for CaroMont Hospital
• NCDEQ grant request for a composting pilot program
• Ordinance to close streets for the Turkey Day 5K on November 23, 2023

2023_10_02 Watershed Review Board

The Watershed Review Board is considering revisions to the city's watershed protection map to include properties annexed since March 2, 2015. The update aims to bring jurisdictional watershed areas up to date following recent annexations. If approved, the revised map will move to the City Council for a public hearing and final approval.

• Proposed revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance Map
• Annexation of Morris at Belmont development on McLean Avenue
• Annexation of Smith Farm development on South Point Road
• Annexation of Amberly Phase 1 on Nixon Road
• Annexation of Nixon Property Subdivision on Nixon Road

2023_09_23 ABC Board Meeting

The ABC Board reviewed financial statements, including a $300,000 First Horizon CD. Members discussed technology vendor lists and received a proposal from Carolina Data regarding a new IT ecosystem for the ABC store.

• Review of financial statements and $300,000 First Horizon CD
• Carolina Data proposal for new ABC store POS and IT systems
• Request for a report on critical technology vendors and service providers
• Discussion regarding SEP IRA financial impact on employees

2023_09_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association met to review financial reports and staff updates. The board discussed potential branded merchandise and the installation of a public art sculpture.

• Authorized up to $10,000 for 'Spot the Dog' sculpture installation if BTDA covers $25,000
• Reviewed Soundtracks event budget, ticket sales, and sponsorship updates
• Discussed proposal for branded reusable bags for events
• Reviewed September financial report showing $6,753.53 in current checkbook balance

2023_09_20 Main Street Advisory Board

The board is reviewing downtown developments, including retail vacancies and new business interest. Members are also discussing upcoming public art projects, community events, and potential social district presentations to City Council.

• Discussion of retail space availability at former Fish Geeks and Surprise Me locations
• Update on public art projects including a mural in Abbey Alley
• Planning for the 'Sip and Speak Poetry Crawl' event on February 1st
• Review of NCMS statistics reporting eight renovated facades and 65 total new jobs
• Discussion regarding a potential downtown social district presentation to City Council

2023_09_20 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The board will discuss next steps for the athletics sub-committee and review a presentation previously shown to City Council. The meeting also includes a welcome for a new board member and a discussion regarding the Silver Sneakers Program.

• Approval of August 23rd meeting minutes
• Welcome new board member Anna Young
• Athletics sub-committee discussion
• Review of September 12th City Council presentation
• Silver Sneakers Program discussion

2023_09_14 Board of Adjustment

The September 14, 2023, meeting consists of a training session with attorney Marshall Walker. The Board will also discuss rescheduling the October meeting date.

• Board training session with attorney Marshall Walker

2023_09_13 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is reviewing its 2023-2024 draft budget and discussing marketing opportunities. The board is also considering grant requests for local tourism projects and the Gaston County Tourism Art Trail.

• Review of 2023-2024 draft budget totaling $242,520
• Grant request from Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for Holidays in the Garden
• Grant request from Gaston County Tourism Development for the Spot Mosaic
• 2024 Charlotte City Guide media kit and advertising opportunities
• Discussion of a $25,000 cost to purchase half of the 'Spot' mosaic sculpture

2023_09_13 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing a proposed text amendment to allow apartment building forms in specific zoning districts. The amendment uses a traffic-based approach to permit senior, student, or supportive housing if the development generates less traffic than standard multifamily uses.

• TA2023.03 Senior and Supportive Housing Text Amendment
• Proposed addition of apartment building forms to NC-C, D-D, and BC-D zones
• Requirement for 10% of units to meet specific housing needs (affordable, student, senior, or supportive)
• Request for additional trip generation data from Kimley-Horn regarding specific residential developments

2023_09_13 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will review a draft pedestrian plan and discuss modifications to the Transportation Committee. The meeting also includes discussions regarding pedestrian transportation incidents and a proposed educational campaign through the police and fire departments.

• Draft Pedestrian Plan review and discussion
• Modification to Transportation Committee
• Discussion of pedestrian transportation incidents
• Proposed educational campaign through PD/FD at the school level

2023_09_12 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will swear in new members and review its rules of procedure. The board also plans to discuss the Water Subcommittee and its work plan.

• Swearing in of new board members
• Review of Rules of Procedure
• Water Subcommittee discussion
• Work Plan review

2023_09_05 Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval for the Clay Street subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on lease agreements for Old City Hall and the J. Paul Ford Center.

• Public hearing for Clay Street subdivision (SUP2023.01)
• Lease agreement for Old City Hall
• Lease agreement for J. Paul Ford Center
• Rivermist Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement
• Budget amendment for Fire Department salary line item ($120,000.00)

2023_08_23 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will discuss forming a new subcommittee for athletics and receive an update on the CityRec Center. Members will also discuss year-round field usage and plans to update the infield at Belmont Central using city equipment.

• Formation of an athletics subcommittee
• CityRec Center update
• Discussion of year-round field usage for games and practices
• Infield update at Belmont Central

2023_08_21 City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including an update from the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and the Environmental Sustainability Board's 2023 work plan. Other discussion topics include the implementation of a social district, Dais Construction and Design, and lead and copper compliance.

• Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce update
• Environmental Sustainability Board 2023 work plan presentation
• Social District discussion
• Dais Construction and Design discussion
• Lead and Copper Compliance discussion

2023_08_17 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing a proposed text amendment to allow senior and supportive housing in more locations throughout Belmont. The discussion includes options for conditional zoning in the Center City area and allowing projects that generate less traffic than traditional housing.

• TA2023.03 Senior and Supportive Housing text amendment discussion
• Proposed conditional zoning for housing types within the Center City small area plan
• Discussion of housing projects based on daily and peak trip generation rates

2023_08_16 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board met to review downtown developments, including new business openings and upcoming community events. The board discussed public art initiatives, business surveys, and potential collaborations with Belmont Abbey College.

• NCMS 2022-23 statistics report showing $80,618,197 in total investment
• Proposed Chronicle Mill mural project funded by Chronicle Mill
• Discussion of a social district presentation for City Council
• Update on the upcoming Downtown Fashion Show on November 2nd
• Mural implementation at Nellie's in Abbey Alley

2023_08_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association met to review financial reports and staff updates. The board approved specific monetary donations to several local non-profit organizations and discussed upcoming projects like the Soundtracks festival and a mural at Chronicle Mill.

• $2,000 donation to Catherine's House
• $2,000 donation to Belmont Historical Society
• $1,000 donation to Belmont Community Organization
• Proposed Chronicle Mill mural partnership
• Soundtracks festival sponsorship and ticket sales update

2023_08_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and consider grant requests from Anchored Soul and the Piedmont Culinary Guild. The board will also discuss potential projects for the fund balance, including park improvements and public art.

• Grant request from Anchored Soul for the Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Lake Wylie
• Grant request from Piedmont Culinary Guild for a fall event at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
• Discussion of fund balance projects including picnic shelters and Stowe Park electrical upgrades
• Public art proposals for sculptures at the Point and murals
• Review of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget

2023_08_08 Environmental Sustainability Board

The board will prepare for an upcoming presentation to the City Council. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Water Subcommittee.

• City Council presentation preparation
• Water Subcommittee discussion

2023_08_07 Regular City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple budget amendments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years. The agenda also includes discussions on sewer capacity, street lighting leases, and various municipal contracts.

• Amendment #1 and #2 to the FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Budget Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Contract with Helt Design for J. Paul Ford Center assessment
• Sewer Capacity Analysis Proposal
• Ordinance for South Main Street closure for BooFest

2023_08_07 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will conduct interviews for open positions on various municipal boards. These interviews include candidates for the Board of Adjustment, Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board, the Belmont ABC Board, and the Environmental Sustainability Board.

• Board of Adjustment interviews
• Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board interviews
• Belmont ABC Board interviews
• Environmental Sustainability Board interviews

2023_07_20 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board met to discuss several text amendments to the Land Development Code. Key discussions included regulations for mobile food vendors, density on the peninsula, and options for senior and supportive housing.

• Approved text amendment TA2022.01 to allow mobile food vendors under specific standards
• Decided an Environmental Impact Statement cannot be legally required for Henry Chapel Development
• Recommended approval for TA2022.06 to reduce development density on the peninsula
• Approved TA2023.02 to allow small pools, spas, or hot tubs in side yards
• Recommended City Council rescind the text amendment eliminating apartment building forms