Belmont public meetings in 2024
53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024_12_ 23 ABC Board Meeting
The Belmont ABC Board met to review financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet. The board also discussed Project Slingshot, generator options for the store, and year-end filing requirements.
- Review of income statement and balance sheet
- Project Slingshot update
- Discussion of generator quotes for the store
- Review of restaurant order accuracy update
- Discussion of mid-February board retreat
2024_12_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, receive a staff update on the Chronicle Mill Mural, and consider band options for the 2025 Friday Night Live series. The agenda includes routine administrative items and committee reports.
- Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial report: November statement balance $31,328.74, project funding $33,220.00
- Chronicle Mill Mural update (project funded at $26,620.00)
- 2025 Friday Night Live band options: costs range $5,250 to $9,000
2024_12_18 Main Street Advisory Board
The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt minutes, receive downtown updates, and finalize 2025 work plans for its committees. They will also select a poet for the 2025 Sip & Speak event, review post-event reports for Christmas Village and Bavarian Holiday Fest, choose bands for Friday Night Live, and discuss executive board elections.
- Adopt November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Select poet for 2025 Sip & Speak from list of five candidates
- Review post-event reports for Christmas Village and Bavarian Holiday Fest
- Select band for Friday Night Live
- Discuss executive board election
2024_12_16 City Council Workshop
The Belmont City Council is holding public hearings and considering approval of the Lakeview Farms development, which would rezone 223 acres for 385 single-family homes and townhomes, annex the property into the city, and enter into a development agreement. The Planning Board recommended conditional approval (3-2) subject to resolving sewer capacity issues. The hearings were previously deferred from May 2024.
- Public hearing for conditional zoning (SR/CD) for 385 home sites on 223 acres
- Public hearing for non-contiguous annexation of Lakeview Farms
- Public hearing and consideration of a development agreement for Lakeview Farms
- Consideration of ordinances for the zoning and annexation
- Planning Board recommended conditional approval (3-2) subject to sewer capacity resolution
2024_12_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED
The December 11, 2024 meeting of the Belmont Tourism Development Authority has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
2024_12_11 Planning & Zoning Board
The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will continue its discussion on a text amendment (TA2024.04) that would regulate where smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries can locate, with a proposal to limit them to the Highway Commercial corridor. The board will also consider a separate text amendment (TA2024.05) regarding events facilities in the Neighborhood Center Commercial zone. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and other business.
- TA2024.04: Continued discussion on limiting smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries to Highway Commercial zoning
- TA2024.05: Text amendment for events facilities in Neighborhood Center Commercial zone
- State law SB382 may affect down-zoning authority; veto overridden by Senate, pending House action
- Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
2024_12_02 Regular City Council
The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed non-contiguous annexation of Lakeview Farms and a conditional zoning request to allow 385 home sites on 223 acres, plus a hearing on a text amendment for front and side setbacks for single-family residential. The council will also consider consent agenda items including street closures for holiday events, a mural design, a housing authority payment-in-lieu-of-taxes request, and several budget amendments.
- Public hearing on ANN2024.01 Lakeview Farms non-contiguous annexation
- Public hearing on ZA2024.01 Lakeview Farms conditional zoning for 385 home sites on 223 acres
- Public hearing and ordinance on TA2024.01 front and side setbacks for single-family residential
- Public hearing on TA2024.04 smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries
- Ordinances to close Glenway Street for Christmas Village, horse carriage rides, and Bavarian Holiday Fest (with alcohol sales)
2024_11_25 ABC Board Meeting
The Belmont ABC Board held a regular meeting to review financial statements, law enforcement and HR reports, and retail sales. They discussed installing a generator to prevent business disruption during power outages and confirmed they will not actively solicit MXB customers outside city limits. The meeting was largely procedural with routine reports and no major decisions.
- Reviewed financial statements
- Discussed generator for store due to power outage disruptions
- Confirmed no active solicitation of MXB customers outside city limits
- Reviewed retail and MBX sales
- Approved agenda and adjourned unanimously
Keep Belmont Beautiful
Keep Belmont Beautiful, a city volunteer committee, met to approve minutes, review finances, and plan upcoming events including a spring plant sale, Christmas parade float, and tree lighting. The group discussed a proposed city traffic change and volunteer needs for several 2025 programs.
- Approved October 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussed cancelling $33/month Constant Contact fee after iCompass transition
- Planned 2025 Spring Plant Sale for 4/26/25 at Belmont Historical Society, with ~150 baskets at $40 each, pre-orders only
- Noted need for Flower Power co-chair by Feb 2025
- Heard City Council proposal to move stoplights from Red Raider Run to R.L. Stowe Road, no left turn from Red Raider Run onto South Point Road
2024_11_21 Planning & Zoning Board
The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will discuss three text amendments: adding solar energy system provisions to the Land Development Code, revising front and side setback rules for single-family homes, and regulating smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries. They will also consider reappointing a Transportation Advisory Committee representative. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and is open for public comment.
- Solar Panels Text Amendment: Pisgah Energy requests to amend LDC for solar energy systems on Sisters of Mercy Campus
- TA2024.01: Front and side setback changes for single-family residential lots
- TA2024.04: Regulations for smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries
- Reappointment of Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Representative
2024_11_20 Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
The Environmental Sustainability Board is meeting to finalize feedback on Pisgah Energy's request to amend Belmont's Land Development Code (LDC) to allow solar energy systems. The board will also discuss composting, tree planting, and grant research. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, agenda setting, and adoption of minutes.
- Discussion of Pisgah Energy's text amendment for solar energy systems (SES) on the Sisters of Mercy Campus
- Review of Duke Energy interconnection requirements, including site control verification and single line diagrams
- Discussion of potential tax treatment for properties with added solar
- Discussion of composting initiatives
- Discussion of tree planting initiatives
2024_11_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, set the 2025 meeting schedule, discuss the Bavarian Holiday Fest, and review a proposed mural design for Chronicle Mill. The board will also hear committee and chair reports.
- Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial report: checking balance $24,388.15 as of 10/31/2024; $8,780.00 uncleared deposits
- 2025 meeting calendar: third Wednesday monthly at 10:00 AM, City Hall
- Chronicle Mill Mural design approval (mockups for Catawba, Chronicle, KM sides)
- Bavarian Holiday Fest discussion (grant approved, carriage rides, CaroMont Health grant allocation)
2024_11_20 Main Street Advisory Board
The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt minutes, receive staff updates on downtown projects and the 2025 workplan, and set the 2025 meeting calendar. Committee reports will cover design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization items, including poet selection for Sip & Speak and other updates.
- Adopt October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 Workplan Planning and 2025 Meeting Calendar
- Sip & Speak Poet Selection
- Downtown Updates
- Committee Updates from Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization
2024_11_19 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve September minutes and receive updates on several projects. Topics include a January volleyball tournament, volunteer committee work, program updates, the Davis Park picnic shelter, and lighting at Davis, Rodden, and Reid ballfields. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or votes listed.
- Approve minutes from September 17th meeting
- Discuss volleyball tournament scheduled for January 11-12
- Update on Davis Park picnic shelter
- Update on lighting projects at Davis, Rodden, and Reid ballfields
- Public comment period
2024_11_18 City Council Workshop
The City Council will discuss an agreement with Gaston County to provide planning assistance for site plan and plat reviews. They will also discuss whether to transfer the authority for reviewing special use permits from the City Council to the Board of Adjustment.
- Inter-local Agreement with Gaston County for planning assistance
- Discussion on transferring Special Use Permit reviews to the Board of Adjustment
- Interviews for Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association positions
- Belmont Trails project updates
- Gaston County review fees ranging from $100.00 to $1,160.00 plus lot fees
2024_11_04 Special City Council Meeting
The Belmont City Council will hold a workshop meeting to conduct interviews for open positions. These positions are for the Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association.
- Board interviews for Main Street Advisory Board/Downtown Belmont Development Association
2024_11_04 Regular City Council
The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two subdivision requests on David Street and Hope Street, two zoning rescissions for properties in the ETJ, and two text amendments. The council will also receive a quarterly finance update and consider a facade enhancement grant for a mural at 100 S. Main Street.
- Public hearing and consideration of SUP2023.02 David Street Subdivision (0.67 acres into two lots)
- Public hearing and consideration of SUP2024.02 Hope Street Subdivision (0.39 acres into two lots)
- Public hearings and ordinances for zoning rescissions at 130 Georgia Belle Ave and 6117 & 6131 Wilkinson Blvd
- Public hearings for text amendments on front/side setbacks and electronic variable message board signs
- Approval of $2,500 facade enhancement grant for mural at 100 S. Main Street
2024_10_28 ABC Board Meeting
The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, reviewing financial statements, an annual audit, and law enforcement reports. They discussed open items like Project Slingshot, a federal unemployment tax refund status, and ABC signage rules, and planned to finalize mission and vision statements at a retreat. New business included a BOI filing requirement and a distribution to City Council on Nov. 4.
- Review of annual audit presented by Trey Albright
- Project Slingshot review presented by Seth Twery
- Status of Fed Unemployment tax refund: Bill Montgomery
- BOI filing requirement (BILL)
- Distributions to City Council Nov. 4
Keep Belmont Beautiful
The Keep Belmont Beautiful committee approved the September meeting minutes and the current budget. Members discussed various upcoming initiatives including a t-shirt fundraiser, a spring plant sale, and holiday decorating events.
- Appointment of Teddi Daniels to the Board
- Approval of the updated budget and $500 insurance premium payment
- Discussion of a t-shirt design contest for fundraising
- Proposed spring plant sale featuring 100 to 150 hanging baskets
- Approval of the Festival of Trees application
2024_10_24 Planning & Zoning Board
The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider two requests to rescind City of Belmont zoning designations on properties in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) so they can be annexed by the Town of Cramerton. The board will also review two text amendments: one addressing front and side setbacks for single-family residential uses, and another for electronic variable message board signs. Additionally, the board will elect a chair and vice chair and appoint a Transportation Advisory Committee representative.
- ZA-2024.02: Request to rescind zoning at 130 Georgia Belle Ave (Parcel ID 225342) to allow annexation by Cramerton
- ZA-2024.03: Request by Crossfix Ministries to rescind zoning at 6117 & 6131 Wilkinson Blvd for annexation by Cramerton
- TA2024.01: Text amendment on front and side setbacks for single-family residential
- TA2024.02: Text amendment for electronic variable message board signs
- Election of Planning Board Chair/Vice Chair and appointment of TAC representative
2024_10_22 Downtown Belmont Development Association_Special Meeting
The Downtown Belmont Development Association is holding a special meeting with a single business item: a review and discussion of the association's bylaws. The full text of the current bylaws is included in the agenda packet for reference. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review and discussion of DBDA bylaws
- Bylaws cover board composition: 10 appointed members, with City Council appointing all members
- Bylaws include term limits: no more than two consecutive terms, with exceptions for Planning and Zoning staff
- Bylaws establish four standing committees: Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring
2024_10_21 City Council Workshop
The Belmont City Council is meeting to consider adopting the Vision Zero Belmont Traffic Safety Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030. They will also discuss potential text amendments, a paving project, and an ordinance to close streets in Pebble Creek for Halloween.
- Consider adoption of Vision Zero Belmont Traffic Safety Action Plan
- Discussion of potential text amendments
- Belmont Paving Project
- Ordinance to close streets in Pebble Creek neighborhood on October 31, 2024
2024_10_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association met to review financial reports and committee updates. The meeting included discussions on holiday event scheduling and upcoming community tours.
- Approved a $1,000 donation to the 2024 Belmont Police Department Faith & Blue event
- Changed Christmas Village event hours to 2 PM—8 PM with December 8th as a rain date
- Reviewed September financial report showing an ending balance of $28,463.79
- Received update on the May 2025 Historic Home Tour sponsored by First Horizon, Elevation Church, and Creative Solutions
2024_10_16 Main Street Advisory Board
The Main Street Advisory Board will review a facade enhancement grant application for a mural at 100 S Main St and discuss a proposal for boundary expansion. The board will also receive committee updates regarding the Ford Center business plan and local promotions.
- Facade Enhancement Grant consideration for Simpson Group at 100 S Main St
- Proposed $2,500 grant for a community-themed mural project
- Boundary Expansion Proposal discussion
- Shop Small Promotion discussion
2024_10_09 Environmental Sustainability Board
The Environmental Sustainability Board is meeting to review a tree canopy report presented by Senior Planner Reaghan Murphy and Urban Forestry. They will also discuss upcoming work plan items, including board attendance at Boofest, Tree City application renewal, an annual community survey on board progress, and a recycling data update.
- Tree Canopy Report with Senior Planner Reaghan Murphy and Urban Forestry
- Discussion of board attendance at Boofest
- Tree City Application Renewal
- Annual Community Survey on board progress
- Recycling Data Update
2024_10_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority
The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review its financial report, consider a grant request for the Bavarian Market, and receive an update from Chandler Thinks, the firm selected for a rebranding project. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings scheduled.
- Financial report shows $48,600.97 in occupancy tax proceeds for July-August 2024
- Bavarian Market grant request to be considered
- Update from Chandler Thinks on rebranding project
- Approval of minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting
2024_10_07 Regular City Council
The Belmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone a 13.68-acre site to Downtown District/Conditional District for a mixed-use master planned community by Crescent Development. The council will also vote on a temporary development moratorium, wastewater infrastructure improvements, and several consent agenda items including street closures for events and a budget amendment.
- Public hearing and ordinance for ZA2023.06 Crescent Development rezoning of 13.68 acres to DD/CD
- Ordinance to adopt a temporary development moratorium
- South Belmont Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment #3
- Street closures for 2024 Belmont Turkey Trot 5K and Eagle Park Halloween
Keep Belmont Beautiful
The Keep Belmont Beautiful board met via Zoom to approve the appointment of Abby Walden Peterson to the board and approve the current budget. Members also discussed upcoming community events including a fall clean-up and various committee updates.
- Appointed Abby Walden Peterson as a new Board Member
- Approved the budget, including a forecasted plant sale income increase to $1,500.00
- Established a PayPal donation account with a fee of $0.49 plus 1.99% per transaction
- Scheduled a fall clean-up for October 19th at Stowe Park
- Reviewed t-shirt pricing quotes ranging from $4.75 to $8.75
2024_09_23 ABC Board Meeting
The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes. Members reviewed financial statements, law enforcement reports, and discussed open items including a letter of intent for a property and the 'Project Slingshot' plan for a new store. The board also voted to change the October meeting location to City Work.
- Reviewed financial statements and GL accounts
- Discussed LOI for Clifton Property Investments
- Carolina Data install follow-up for MBX register
- 'Project Slingshot' plan for new store
- Motion to change October meeting location to City Work
2024_09_19 Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider ZA2023.06, a request to rezone a 13.68-acre site to Downtown District/Conditional District for a mixed-use development with commercial space, townhomes, and apartments. The board will also recognize outgoing members, swear in new members, and discuss rescheduling the October meeting.
- ZA2023.06 Crescent Development: 13.68-acre rezoning to DD/CD for 13,865 sq ft commercial, 3,600 sq ft office, 4 live/work units, 47 townhomes, 259 apartments
- Recognition of outgoing Planning Board members
- Swearing in of new Planning Board members
- Rescheduling October Planning and Zoning Board meeting
2024_09_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, hear staff updates on the BPD Faith & Blue event, and review the draft 2024 Christmas Village budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial report for period ending 08/30/2024 with ending balance $33,293.60
- BPD Faith & Blue event staff report
- Draft 2024 Christmas Village budget with projected revenue $9,500 and costs $8,797.55
2024_09_18 Main Street Advisory Board
The Main Street Advisory Board will consider adopting August minutes, review the NCMS annual assessment site visit follow-up, and discuss NC Main Street Award nominations due September 26. Committee updates cover design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization, including downtown boundary expansion.
- Adopt August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review 2024 NCMS site visit follow-up and assessment
- Discuss NC Main Street Award nominations (deadline Sept 26, 5 PM)
- Committee updates on downtown boundary expansion (Myrtle St, E Catawba St, S Main St)
- Updates on Crescent development project (10-acre mixed apartments/retail)
2024_09_17 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from May and August, review its bylaws, and discuss the status of this year's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list. The board will also consider adding shade sails at Kevin Loftin Park playground due to extreme heat, get an update on Davis Park net repairs, hear about current programs and events, and review CityRec Center membership numbers. A proposal to reschedule the October meeting due to a conflict with the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will also be discussed.
- Approve tabled minutes from May 15th and August 20th meetings
- Review Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Bi-Laws
- Review status of this year's CIP list
- Request to add additional Shade Sails at Kevin Loftin Park playground; update on Davis Park net repairs
- Proposal to reschedule October meeting due to Belmont Sports Hall of Fame conflict
2024_09_16 City Council Workshop
The Belmont City Council is holding a public hearing to consider designating the Dr. John M. and Laura Watt Pressly House at 16 W. Woodrow Ave. as a local historic landmark. If approved, the request goes to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for final approval. The council will also discuss a history walk project at Reid High School.
- Public hearing on local historic landmark designation for 16 W. Woodrow Ave. (Pressly House)
- Potential 50% property tax reduction for owners if designated, reducing city revenue by $2,268.68
- Discussion of Reid High School History Walk Project
2024_09_12 Special City Council Meeting
The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a request from South Point High School to waive $1,050 in pyrotechnic display fees for a fireworks event at the September 13 home football game, and a discussion with state representatives. The fee waiver request is the only action item; the rest is procedural.
- South Point High School pyrotechnic display fee waiver request totaling $1,050
- Fire department fees include $225 for explosives permit, $270 for standby firefighters, $120 for fire inspector, $435 for fire apparatus
- Discussion with state representatives
2024_09_11 Environmental Sustainability Board - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Belmont Environmental Sustainability Board was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, set agenda, adoption of minutes, other business, adjournment) with no substantive discussion or decisions listed.
- Meeting cancelled
2024_09_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority
The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will discuss the Chandler Thinks proposal and review the September 2024 financial report. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the July 10, 2024, meeting.
- Discussion regarding Chandler Thinks rebranding proposal
- Review of the 2024_09 Finance Report
- Adoption of July 10, 2024, meeting minutes
Keep Belmont Beautiful
Keep Belmont Beautiful met to plan its fall cleanup event, including logistics, supplies, volunteer coordination, and marketing. The group discussed priority littered areas, partnerships with Public Works and local businesses, and pre-registration for volunteers.
- Fall cleanup scheduled with check-in at Stowe Park, 8am setup, 9am start, 11am end
- Priority litter areas: RL Stowe, Parkdale, Vine, Glenway, and public parking lots
- Public Works to supply garbage bags or obtain from NCDOT; Lowes donated gloves in past
- Coordination with Police and Fire for cleanup of exits 46 and 47
- Marketing via JPEG flyers, 12 hard copies at UPS Store, yard signs at Catawba and Park/Keener, City Hall, Stowe Park, and 'Point'
2024_09_03 Regular City Council
The Belmont City Council will consider a $2.6 million budget amendment to fund the purchase of a Mid Mount Platform Fire Truck, Leaf Loader Truck, and Switch-N-Go Truck using loan proceeds. The council will also discuss a possible temporary development moratorium due to sewer capacity concerns, receive an update on the Belmont Trolley Project, and consider appointments to boards and committees. Public comment and a closed session are also scheduled.
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment #2: $2,600,000 in loan proceeds for capital purchases (fire truck, leaf loader, Switch-N-Go truck)
- Request to proceed with NCLM grant applications, including a $1,216.23 safety grant for carcinogen-resistant hoods for firefighters
- Discussion of a temporary development moratorium due to sewer capacity concerns
- Oak Street traffic calming device request
- Historic Preservation Advisory Board discussion
2024_08_24 ABC Board Meeting
The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, approving the agenda and prior minutes. They reviewed financial statements, discussed a new commercial lease and the 'Project Slingshot' plan for a new store, and approved prepaying insurance for FY24/25 and the holiday schedule. A conflict of interest was noted for Jonathan Wilson regarding Warren and Associates.
- Approved prepayment of insurance for FY24/25
- Approved FY24/25 holiday schedule (excluding day after Christmas)
- Discussed new commercial lease terms (TI, term, escalator)
- Reviewed 'Project Slingshot' plan for new store
- Noted ~$3,500 cost savings from workers comp insurance change
Keep Belmont Beautiful
The Keep Belmont Beautiful board reviewed its bylaws, assigned committee chairs for activities like Clean Campus and Yard of the Month, and discussed upcoming events including a fall clean-up on October 19 and holiday tree lighting on December 2. The board also discussed restarting a plant sale as a fundraiser for spring 2025, with past profits ranging from $790 to $1,428. The meeting was routine business with no major policy decisions.
- Trina nominated as vice-chair; Becky as Clean Campus chair; Scottie as Yard of the Month and Cigarette Recycling chair
- Fall clean-up scheduled for October 19 at Stowe Park
- Christmas tree lighting December 2 at 6:30pm; Christmas parade December 3 at 3:00pm
- Plant sale fundraiser discussed for spring 2025, with past profits $790-$1,428
- Board roster update needed; Jane Weaver address changed to 90 Catawba Street
2024_08_21 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to adopt minutes, review the treasurer's financial report, and discuss staff and committee updates. Key items include volunteer appreciation and the Design Committee's report on the Chronicle Mill mural, including insurance coverage. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Adopt July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review August 2024 financial report (balance $32,127.65)
- Discuss volunteer appreciation
- Chronicle Mill mural insurance update
2024_08_21 Main Street Advisory Board
The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to adopt the July minutes, receive staff updates on downtown improvements and NCMS award nominations, and hear from its design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization committees. The organization committee will discuss a potential Main Street boundary expansion. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Adoption of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Main Street boundary expansion
- NCMS Award & Champion Nominations
- Downtown updates, including Verizon signal improvement and Historic Home Tour planning
2024_08_20 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, welcome new members, and discuss several items including a review of the board's bylaws, updates on the fall sports and dance seasons, and the 10-acre Mclean Property. They will also discuss forming a volunteer group to assist with recreation activities and receive an update from the Athletics Sub-Committee.
- Approve minutes from May 15th meeting
- Welcome new board members Heather Gaskins, Janet Schafer, and Kyle Wood
- Review and discuss the Bi-Laws
- Update on 10 acres of Mclean Property
- Discuss recreation volunteer group
2024_08_19 City Council Workshop
The Belmont City Council workshop on August 19, 2024, will consider several items, including approving a contract for city-wide wastewater collection system modeling, a FY 2025 budget amendment, and a quarterly finance update. The council will also vote on ordinances to close streets for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the Elevation Church block party, and will consider denying a request to close streets for the Turkey Day 5K. A presentation on the Water & Sewer Asset Management Plan is also scheduled.
- Approval of ordinance to close Main Street between Catawba and Glenway streets on Dec. 2, 2024, 5-8 PM for Christmas tree lighting
- Consider denial of ordinance to close portions of multiple streets on Nov. 28, 2024, for Turkey Day 5K
- Approval of contract with WithersRavenel for city-wide wastewater collection system modeling, not to exceed $225,000
- Approval of ordinance to close streets for Elevation Church block party
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment #1 and quarterly finance update
2024_08_14 Environmental Sustainability Board
The Environmental Sustainability Board will discuss a proposed Land Development Code text amendment to regulate ground-mounted solar energy systems, submitted by Pisgah Energy on behalf of Sisters of Mercy. The board will also hear a recap of the Belmont Composts launch, plan seedlings for Boofest, and review social media updates. The agenda includes adoption of the July 10, 2024 minutes.
- Text amendment application by Pisgah Energy Inc. to allow ground-mounted solar systems, with Sisters of Mercy as the intended beneficiary
- Proposed solar array at Sisters of Mercy campus, roughly 2 acres, with cost estimates: ground mount $2.50/watt, canopy $7.48/watt, rooftop $1.78/watt
- Belmont Composts launch recap
- Seedlings for Boofest planning
- Social media updates
2024_08_14 Belmont Tourism Development Authority - CANCELLED
The Belmont Tourism Development Authority meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled for lack of agenda items
2024_08_10 Special City Council Meeting
The City Council and Planning Board will participate in a bus and walking tour hosted by Plusurbia. The tour aims to help officials gain a better understanding of various community areas to gather input for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update.
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update bus and walking tour
2024_08_05 Regular City Council
The Belmont City Council will consider a $2,600,000 financing contract with Bank of America to purchase a fire truck, Switch-N-Go truck, and leaf truck. Additionally, the Council will hold a public hearing regarding a transportation bond and the adoption of a bond order.
- $2,600,000 installment financing contract with Bank of America for city vehicles
- Purchase of a fire truck, Switch-N-Go truck, and leaf truck
- Transportation Bond public hearing and bond order adoption
- Budget Amendment #16 approval
2024_07_22 City Council Workshop
This is a procedural workshop agenda with no public business items. The council will call the meeting to order, set the agenda, and then enter a closed session under North Carolina law (N.C.G.S. 140-318.11(4)), which typically covers confidential matters such as personnel or legal issues. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.
- Closed session under N.C.G.S. 140-318.11(4) — no public details provided
2024_07_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association
The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve June minutes, review the July financial report, discuss non-profit tip distributions, and hear committee reports including 2025 Friday Night Live concert dates. The agenda is routine with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- July financial report showing $39,486.31 check book balance and $16,304.65 total available revenue
- Discussion of non-profit tip distributions
- 2025 Friday Night Live concert dates from Promotions Committee
2024_07_17 Main Street Advisory Board
The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss downtown updates, including the NCMS Director's Meeting, training calendars, and a potential Main Street boundary expansion. The board will also hear reports from its design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization committees, and review downtown development projects. The agenda is largely routine, with no major votes or financial decisions listed.
- Main Street boundary expansion discussion
- NCMS Director's Meeting updates (Aug 6-8 in downtown Belmont)
- 2024 and 2025 NCMS training calendars
- Downtown development project reviews
- Committee updates from design, economic vitality, promotions, and organization
2024_07_15 Main Street Advisory Board - Special Meeting
The Main Street Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with a single business item: a discussion about the Historic Homes Tour with the Historic Belmont Foundation. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.
- Discussion of Historic Homes Tour with Historic Belmont Foundation