Belmont public meetings in 2025

2025_12_18 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board scheduled a meeting for December 18, 2025 at CityWorks, 1401 E. Catawba Street. The agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No decisions or discussions took place.

2025_12_17 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the community vision statement. The board is also scheduled to adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of Vision Statement
• Adoption of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_12_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association approved the October meeting minutes and the November financial report. The board decided to keep horse carriage ride tickets at $5 each. Committees reported holding off on the Red Ball Project and gathering input on a love‑locks program before proceeding.

• Approval of October meeting minutes (motion by Seth Sherrin, seconded by Wendy Hostetler)
• Approval of November financial report (motion by Al Wall, seconded by Wendy Hostetler)
• Ticket price set at $5 per horse carriage ride
• Design Committee to postpone the Red Ball Project
• Promotions Committee to collect downtown business input on a love‑locks program

2025_12_12_Belmont Tourism Development Authority Special Meeting

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will consider an amendment to its audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. The amendment does not change the contract fee but moves the required audit submission date from December 31, 2025 to February 12, 2026 due to a federal government shutdown delay. Staff recommends approving the amendment.

• Amend contract with Martin Starnes & Associates to extend audit submission deadline to Feb 12, 2026 (no fee change)

2025_12_11 Board of Adjustment

The Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, at the CityWorks Center was cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_12_01 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold an organizational meeting to administer oaths to new members, elect a mayor pro tempore, and set the regular meeting dates for 2026. The body will also consider a zoning ordinance and a contract amendment.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Adoption of 2026 City Council meeting dates
• Ordinance for ZA2025.06 Gaither Rd zoning change
• Amendment to audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates
• Mill Street Parking Lot lease agreement amendment

2025_11_20 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to conduct procedural business, including the swearing in of new members and board member training. The agenda contains no scheduled public items for decision or discussion.

• Swearing in of new board members
• Board member training

2025_11_19 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to review updates from its Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees. The agenda includes discussion of downtown projects, business vacancies, and event planning. The board will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Design Committee discussed the 2% for Arts ordinance and a public art cooperative project
• Economic Vitality Committee listed downtown vacancies, including 127 N. Main St. for sale at $1.9M
• Promotions Committee discussed moving the Farmers Market to Sundays in 2026 and accepting SNAP/EBT
• Organization Committee proposed event-specific sponsorships, with presenting-level packages at $3,500 for one event and $5,000 for two
• Board to approve October 22, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_11_19 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will meet to review its bylaws and establish a meeting calendar for 2026. The board will also receive updates on financial reports regarding room occupancy taxes and a progress report on current marketing initiatives.

• Review of draft 2025 BTDA Bylaws
• Approval of 2026 BTDA meeting schedule
• Review of November 2025 room occupancy tax financial report
• Marketing report update on website development and holiday event promotions

2025_11_19 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association approved the September meeting minutes and the October financial report. It allocated $500 for the 2026 Board Holiday Party scheduled for December 7. The board voted to hold a special meeting to discuss the Red Ball Project before proceeding. Members also changed the monthly DBDA/Main Street meeting time to 8:30 AM‑10:30 AM.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Approval of October financial report
• Allocation of $500 for the 2026 Board Holiday Party
• Decision to hold a special meeting on the Red Ball Project
• Change of DBDA/Main Street monthly meeting time to 8:30 AM‑10:30 AM

2025_11_17 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council workshop will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to rezone parcel 186572 for Sake Express and adopt the Housing Choices Text Amendment (TA2023.01). The council will also review a request to apply for NCLM Safety and Property/Liability grants and receive a quarterly finance update.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone parcel 186572 from HC to H-C/CD for Sake Express
• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt TA2023.01 Housing Choices Text Amendment
• Request to apply for NCLM Safety and Property/Liability grants (50/50 match, max $10,000 per pool, estimated $4,576.88 city investment)
• Quarterly Finance Update

2025_11_13 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

2025_11_05 Special Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss a text amendment to add courtyard buildings and cottage courts as new building types in Chapter 4 of the Land Development Code. This proposal follows a Housing Choices Study to expand 'missing middle' housing options. The Board is tasked with reviewing the amendment and providing a recommendation to the City Council.

• TA2023.01 Housing Choices Text Amendment
• Addition of courtyard buildings and cottage courts to Chapter 4
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 5 regarding building locations
• Swearing in of new board members

2025_11_03 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to decide on appointing a member to the Belmont Tourism Development Authority (BTDA) board, a decision tabled from the October 20th meeting pending clarification on statutes and bylaws. The council will choose between two applicants, Adrienne Burke and Brandon Black, to replace Melanie McIntyre, who meets the bylaw requirement that three-fourths of members be active in travel and tourism promotion. No fiscal impact is noted.

• Appointment to BTDA board to replace Melanie McIntyre
• Applicants: Adrienne Burke and Brandon Black
• Bylaw requirement: three-fourths of members active in travel and tourism promotion
• Decision continued from October 20th special meeting

2025_11_03 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for a rezoning to allow senior apartments and a landscaping buffer text amendment, along with a consent agenda covering budget amendments, yard waste ordinance changes, and a street acceptance. The meeting also includes recognitions for the Fire Department's improved Class 2 insurance rating and a closed session.

• Public hearing and ordinance for ZA2025.04: rezone parcels 126019, 126025, 126065 from NC-C and GR to NC-C/CD for Park St UMC/RidgeCare Senior Apartments
• Public hearing and ordinance for TA2025.05: Landscaping Buffer Text Amendment
• Award lowest bid for Poplar Street Phase 2 Capital Improvement Project and related budget amendments
• Amend Chapters 50 and 92 regarding yard waste collection, plus budget amendment and fee schedule changes
• FY 2026 Budget Amendments #4 (kiosk repair), #5 (yard waste rollouts), and #7 (vehicles)

2025_10_30 Board of Adjustment

The Belmont Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request (VAR2025.02) to allow a generator on the left side of the primary structure at 1001 Paddlers Way, seeking relief from Land Development Code section 3.9.2. The board will also swear in a new member and handle routine items like adopting minutes. The agenda includes only this one substantive case.

• Variance request VAR2025.02 for generator placement at 1001 Paddlers Way
• Swearing in of new Board of Adjustment member
• Adoption of October 4, 2025 minutes

2025_10_23 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is meeting to review its 2026 budget, hear committee status reports, and discuss volunteer opportunities for upcoming events. The agenda includes introducing potential board candidates, planning the 2026 cleanup, and updates from city staff and council. The attached budget shows a projected net loss of $612 for July 2025–June 2026.

• 2026 budget review: projected income $10,700, expenses $11,312, net -$612
• Introduce 2 potential KBB board candidates
• Semi-annual cleanup recap and 2026 cleanup planning
• Volunteer sign-ups for Festival of Trees, Tree Lighting, Christmas Parade, 2026 Shred Event
• City to install new cigarette recycling box near Chronicle Mill on Catawba Street

2025_10_23 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed several text amendments regarding land use. The board approved adding neighborhood manufacturing to the Business Campus Development district and modified a proposal to allow tattoo and piercing shops in NC-C zones.

• TA2025.04: Approved adding Neighborhood Manufacturing as a permitted use in BC-D zones
• TA2025.03: Approved modified text amendment to allow tattoo and piercing shops in NC-C subject to an SUP
• Requirement for tattoo shops in NC-C: At least 40% of gross floor space in the front must be permitted NC-C uses
• Rescheduled October meeting to October 23, 2025
• Approved special training meeting for October 13, 2025

Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including public comment, a review of updated bylaws, and a sponsorship package. The board will also consider an Eagle Scout proposal for an observation deck at Rocky Branch Park, a fund relocation, a park naming application, and volunteer requests for city events.

• Review of updated bylaws
• Review of sponsorship package for Belmont Parks and Recreation
• Proposal to approve Eagle Scout project: observation deck at Rocky Branch Park
• Relocation of approved funds
• Park naming application

2025_10_22 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes and a financial report, and to hear updates on the Bavarian Holiday Festival, the board holiday party, the Red Ball Project, and the Valentine's Window Decor Contest. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• October financial report showing $42,517.40 available revenue
• Bavarian Holiday Festival updates
• Board holiday party discussion
• Red Ball Project and Valentine's Window Decor Contest committee reports

2025_10_22 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review updates from its Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees. Key topics include the proposed Red Ball public art installation, wayfinding signage, downtown vacancies, and planning for the upcoming Shop Small Saturday and holiday events. The board will also discuss mandatory training and a community vision forum in November.

• Red Ball Project: artist contract received, installation planned for week of Garibaldi (20th-25th), fundraising needed
• Wayfinding signage project: seeking committee input on priorities
• Downtown vacancies: Chronicle Mill, Old Bank Building, Rock Paper Scissors, 33 N Main St., Imperial Lofts, Masonic Lodge (sold)
• Shop Small Saturday: considering week-long event, goody bags, tiered raffle tickets
• Mandatory board training on November 4 and Vision Forum on November 17-18

2025_10_20 Special City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Belmont City Council to interview candidates for open positions on several boards and committees. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of these interviews. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no fiscal impact.

• Interviews for ABC Board
• Interviews for Belmont Tourism Development Authority
• Interviews for Environmental Sustainability Board
• Interviews for Main Street/DBDA
• Interviews for Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board and Planning & Zoning Board

2025_10_20 City Council Workshop

The City Council is considering a budget amendment to replace a fire department breathing apparatus compressor. Other discussion items include designating the AC Lineberger House as a local landmark and reviewing truck traffic on Julia Avenue.

• Budget amendment for $67,266.49 to replace Fire Department SCBA compressor
• Proposed local historic landmark designation for AC Lineberger House No. 1 at 203 North Main Street
• Request to prohibit large truck thru traffic on Julia Avenue
• Review of Vision Zero Belmont Year 1 Annual Report
• Discussion regarding yard waste

2025_10_09 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_10_08 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will vote on two $10,000 grant requests for the Bavarian Holiday Festival and Holidays at the Garden, and review new website designs. The board will also receive financial and marketing reports.

• Vote on $10,000 grant for Bavarian Holiday Festival (Dec. 13, 2025)
• Vote on $10,000 grant for Holidays at the Garden
• Website design review for Phase 1 - Web Design
• Financial report for October 2025
• Marketing report for Sept. 1 - Oct. 1, 2025

2025_10_06 Special City Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Belmont City Council. The only substantive item is interviews of candidates for open positions on several city boards and committees. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for candidate interviews only.

• Interviews for ABC Board
• Interviews for Belmont Tourism Development Authority
• Interviews for Environmental Sustainability Board
• Interviews for Keep Belmont Beautiful
• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Board

2025_10_06 Regular City Council

The City Council will consider text amendments for neighborhood manufacturing and tattoo shops. The agenda also includes several street closure ordinances for upcoming community events and a public hearing regarding a permanent alley closure off McLeod Avenue.

• Public hearing for TA2025.04 Neighborhood Manufacturing text amendment
• Public hearing for TA-2025.03 to permit tattoo shops and piercing establishments in NC-C district
• Ordinance to permanently close an unopened 15-foot alley off McLeod Avenue
• Street closure ordinances for the 2025 Bavarian Holiday Fest and Gobble Wobble 5K
• Police Department request to declare vehicles as surplus for public auction

2025_09_24 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a special use permit for Cason Street, approve a new school-community cooperation agreement with Gaston County Schools, and receive updates on renovations to the former City Hall and the J. Paul Ford Center. The meeting also includes a closed session.

• Public hearing and consideration of SUP2025.03 Cason Street Special Use Permit
• Approval of Agreement for School-Community Cooperation with Gaston County Schools (backdated to July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028)
• First Amendment to Development Agreement for Lakeview Farms
• Update on Former City Hall Renovation Project
• Update on J. Paul Ford Center Renovation Project

2025_09_23 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two zoning text amendments: one to allow neighborhood manufacturing as a permitted use in the Business Campus Development (BC-D) district, and another to amend definitions and requirements for tattoo and piercing shops. The board will also elect a vice chair and adopt minutes from prior meetings. No final decisions are made at this meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation step.

• TA2025.04: Add Neighborhood Manufacturing as permitted use in BC-D zoning district
• TA2025.03: Amend Chapter 2 (Definitions), Chapter 5.6 (NC-C), and Chapter 6 (Additional Requirements) for tattoo & piercing shops
• Election for Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from Aug 14 and Aug 21, 2025 meetings

2025_09_18 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is meeting to approve August minutes, review the August financial report, and hear status updates from committees on clean-ups, Flower Power, Clean Campus, Yard of the Month, cigarette recycling, and T-shirt sales. They will also get updates from City Works and City Council, and discuss next steps. The agenda is mostly routine business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of August 21, 2025 board minutes
• Financial report: $9,583 in checking, $6,260 in mutual funds; $4,600 spent on pickers, vests, tents, chairs; $1,201 on T-shirts
• Committee reports: fall clean-up (Oct 4), Flower Power, Clean Campus, Yard of the Month, cigarette recycling, KBB T-shirts
• Volunteer sign-up for 2025 KBB Fall Clean Up at Stowe Park on Oct 4
• City Council update and City Works update

2025_09_18 Planning & Zoning Board

The September 18, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting has been rescheduled to September 23rd. The agenda contains no other items, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting rescheduled from Sept. 18 to Sept. 23

2025_09_17_Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board is meeting to approve August minutes, review a new bylaws draft, and brainstorm marketing, branding, sponsorship, and communication ideas. They will also hear about the membership drive and athletics sub-committee highlights. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approval of August 20th meeting minutes
• Review of new bylaws draft
• Discussion of marketing, branding, sponsorship, and communication ideas
• Belmont Parks and Recreation membership drive and membership information
• Athletics Sub-Committee meeting highlights

2025_09_17 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to adopt minutes, review the September financial report, and hear a staff recap of the Literary Festival. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September financial report (checking balance $46,069.94 as of 8/29/2025)
• Literary Festival recap (grant of up to $3,000 from Belmont Tourism Development Authority for photography/videography)
• Discussion of 2026 Friday Night Live rain plan and pro-rated distributions for nonprofits

2025_09_17 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to review updates from its Design, Economic Vitality, and Promotions committees, and to discuss board member responsibilities and appointments. The agenda includes adopting the August minutes and receiving staff reports on NCMS training and visioning forum. The September Organization Committee meeting was cancelled.

• Retail Strategies presentation on economic development, including a $582M market gap and recruitment of a boutique grocer
• Vacancy updates: 33 N Main listed for sale at ~$2.4M, Masonic Lodge sold (~$1M), 10 Airline St restaurant discussions
• Literary Festival attendance reported at over 2,500, with ~10% out-of-state visitors
• Design Committee discussed 2026 Sip & Speak, Bavarian Festival crafts, and Garibaldi Festival revamp
• Promotions Committee planning for 2026 Friday Night Live, Veterans Day, Boo Fest, and Bavarian Holiday Festival

2025_09_15 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is holding a workshop to introduce and consider several long-range planning documents, including the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, the Multimodal Transportation Plan, and the Wilkinson Boulevard Small Area Plan. The council will hold public hearings on these plans and may vote on resolutions to approve them. The agenda also includes consent items for a Christmas parade road closure and a grant application for water and sewer asset management.

• Ordinance to close Myrtle, McLeod, Main, Catawba, Tucker, and Brook Streets on Dec. 2, 2025, for the Belmont Christmas Parade
• Resolution to apply for $300,000 in Asset Inventory and Assessment grants for water and sewer systems
• Public hearing and consideration of the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
• Public hearing and consideration of the Multimodal Transportation Plan
• Public hearing and consideration of the Wilkinson Boulevard Small Area Plan

2025_09_11 Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, was cancelled due to lack of business. No items were considered or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

2025_09_10 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review financial and marketing reports, hear results from the 2025 Literary Festival, and consider grant requests for the 2025 Belmont Bavarian Holiday Fest and Daniel Stowe Conservancy's Holidays at the Garden. The board will also adopt minutes from the August meeting.

• Grant request for 2025 Belmont Bavarian Holiday Fest (Downtown Belmont Development Association)
• Grant request for Holidays at the Garden (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)
• Literary Festival attendee and economic impact report (2,500 attendees, $36,739 direct sales)
• Financial report: FY25-26 occupancy tax proceeds $28,119.64 as of July 2025
• Marketing report: website redesign on track for November launch

2025_09_02 Watershed Review Board

The Watershed Review Board is considering a high-density watershed application for a 107-room hotel and swimming pool. The project involves a 4.1-acre site that will be 43% impervious. Staff recommends approval, noting the proposed stormwater controls exceed ordinance requirements.

• High-density watershed permit for a 107-room hotel with a swimming pool
• Proposed installation of a dry detention basin with sand filter ($87,980.10)
• Development located at the corner of Beatty Drive and Caromont Parkway
• Requirement for a performance bond at 1.25 times the estimated facility cost
• Requirement for a binding operation and maintenance agreement

2025_09_02 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council is holding a regular meeting with a work session, proclamations, a consent agenda, and several public hearings. Key items include a public hearing and resolution for a Level One incentive grant for Project FAMILY 2025, a public hearing and ordinance for the non-contiguous annexation of Lakeview Farms, a public hearing and ordinance to rezone parcel 186572 for Sake Express, and a public hearing and approval for a car wash at 670 Park Rd. The consent agenda includes street closures for the Turkey Trot, a facade grant, records retention schedules, a resolution for a public hearing on closing an alley off McLeod Avenue, master services agreements for transportation consultants, a street lighting agreement, a sewer project, a budget amendment, and a fee schedule amendment.

• Public hearing and resolution for Project FAMILY 2025 Level One incentive grant
• Public hearing and ordinance for Lakeview Farms non-contiguous annexation (ANN2025.01)
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone parcel 186572 from HC to H-C/CD for Sake Express (ZA2025.03)
• Public hearing and approval for Riptide Car Wash at 670 Park Rd (SUP2025.02)
• Consent agenda includes Turkey Trot street closures, facade grant for 6 Airline Street, and FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1

2025_08_21 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing three major planning documents developed over the last fifteen months. These include the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, the Wilkinson Boulevard Small Area Plan Update, and a new Multimodal Transportation Plan. Staff recommends approval of these documents to address future growth, infrastructure, and transportation needs.

• 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
• Wilkinson Boulevard Small Area Plan Update
• Multimodal Transportation Plan
• LUCID Infrastructure Capacity Planning Model
• Proposed new village center along the Belmont Waterfront

2025_08_20 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board will discuss advisory board bylaws and review marketing, branding, and sponsorship initiatives. The board will also receive updates on general park facility improvements, lighting projects, and the Rodden bathroom project.

• Updates on park lighting projects and the Rodden bathroom project
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation facility improvements
• Review and discussion of Advisory Board bylaws
• Marketing, branding, communications, and sponsorship initiatives

2025_08_20 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve June meeting minutes, review financial reports and revenue sources, and hear staff updates on the 2025 Friday Night Live finance report, the Literary Festival, and volunteer appreciation. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's financial report and revenue sources review
• 2025 Friday Night Live finance report
• Literary Festival update
• Volunteer appreciation discussion

2025_08_20 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will review committee updates and consider a facade enhancement grant application for 6 Airline St. The board will also hear reports from the Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees, including updates on downtown vacancies, events, and incentive programs.

• Facade Enhancement Grant application for 6 Airline St: $2,500 requested for window and door replacement (total project cost $15,040)
• Design Committee approved the grant at full amount; board to vote
• Economic Vitality Committee discussed local incentive programs and downtown ATM installation
• Promotions Committee planning Literary Festival, Veterans Day, Boo Fest, and Bavarian Holiday Festival
• Organization Committee reviewing revenue streams and Friday Night Live event analysis

2025_08_18 City Council Workshop

The City Council will discuss an exemption to the Mini-Brooks Act for fire station studies and review turbidity monitoring for construction activities. The meeting also includes a request for a fee waiver for a high school fireworks display.

• Exemption request for north Belmont area and main fire station studies
• Fee waiver request for South Point High School Patriotism Bowl pyrotechnic display
• Discussion on turbidity monitoring for construction sites 10 acres or more
• Quarterly finance update
• North Carolina Legislature update from Hager Strategic Solutions

2025_08_14 Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request to rezone parcel 186572 from HC to HC/CD to allow a 3,800 sq ft quick-service restaurant with drive-through at 345 Sixth Street. The applicant seeks relief from frontage, buffer, and traffic study requirements. The board will make a recommendation to the city council.

• Rezoning request ZA2025.03 for Sake Express at 345 Sixth St
• Request to reduce planting strip from 10' to 5' and waive street tree requirement
• Request to reduce Type-A buffer from 30' to 10'
• Request to waive Transportation Technical Memorandum requirement
• Project would replace existing Belmont Storage facility

2025_08_14 Board of Adjustment

The Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, at the CityWorks Center was cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_08_12_Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will consider a grant application for the Literary Festival and a request from Bon Temps Paddle Battle. The board will also review financial and marketing reports for August 2025. The meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025 at the CityWorks Center.

• Literary Festival grant application from Downtown Belmont Development Association/Belmont Bookshop requesting $10,000
• Bon Temps Paddle Battle grant request
• Financial report on occupancy taxes FY 2024-2025 totaling $320,896.90
• Marketing report showing 107,517 impressions and 2,586 interactions since July 16, 2025

2025_08_04 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding the Residence Inn zoning request. The council will also address a request to allow ABC package store use in additional zoning districts.

• Public hearing continuation for ZA2025.01 - Residence Inn
• Public hearing and decision for TA2025.02 regarding ABC package store use
• Planning Department request for Centralina Regional Council Mobility Hubs Pilot Grant
• FY 2025 Budget Amendment #21
• Proposed revisions to the City of Belmont Traffic Calming Policy

2025_07_21 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council will discuss the Interlocal Agreement with Charlotte Water for wastewater treatment, focusing on an additional flow allocation and funding. Staff recommend requesting an additional 500,000 gallons per day (gpd), raising the total permitted flow to 3,800,000 gpd, and approving design work for a pump station and force main capable of at least 5,000,000 gpd. The fiscal impact is to be determined.

• Request additional 500,000 gpd wastewater flow, total to 3,800,000 gpd
• Approve design for pump station/force main (min 5,000,000 gpd)
• Discuss funding options for wastewater infrastructure
• Review 2019 Interlocal Agreement with Charlotte Water
• Projected wastewater flows exceed current contract limit

2025_07_17 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

2025_07_10 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_07_09 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review its July 2025 financial report, consider a grant request for LitFest, and receive an overview of the 2025 tourism marketing plan. The board will also adopt minutes from its June meeting and handle any other business.

• Review of July 2025 financial report
• LitFest grant request
• 2025 Tourism Marketing Plan overview
• Adoption of June 11, 2025 minutes

2025_07_07 Regular City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Level Four incentive grant for Project DOVE. The meeting also includes discussions on removing ABC package store uses from the Highway Commercial district and reviewing traffic calming measures for the Belle Meade neighborhood.

• Public hearing for Project DOVE Level Four Incentive Grant
• Public hearing for removal of ABC package store/beer and wine discount store use from Highway Commercial (HC) district
• Review of traffic calming measures for Belle Meade neighborhood
• Approval of pre-qualified on-call transportation consultants list
• Consideration of Belmont Run Club and Dirty Wolf Racing use of Rocky Branch Park

2025_06_19 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing a request to allow ABC package stores in more commercial districts. They are also discussing potential changes to landscaping buffer requirements to provide more flexibility for smaller lots.

• Text amendment TA 2025.02 to remove ABC package stores from Highway Commercial (HC) district restrictions
• Introduction of TA 2025.03 regarding landscaping buffer width flexibility
• Approval of TA 2025.01 regarding standards for Open Space and Site Reservations
• Discussion of potential ABC store locations including Belmont Town Center

2025_06_18 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and discuss the 2025 Bavarian Holiday Festival budget, Literary Festival updates, Friday Night Live, and amended bylaws. The amended bylaws, which incorporate board feedback, are up for consideration.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Bavarian Holiday Festival budget discussion
• Literary Festival updates
• Friday Night Live update
• Amended DBDA Bylaws review

2025_06_18 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board is reviewing updates from its Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees. Discussions include downtown signage, the Ford Center structural issues, and upcoming community festivals.

• Design Committee updates on the RedBall project and 100 Murals project
• Ford Center structural issue updates regarding HELT Design
• Economic Vitality discussion on downtown vacancies and a potential ATM vendor
• Proposed Historic Plaque project in partnership with Belmont Abbey
• Planning for the Bavarian Holiday Festival and upcoming Literary Festival

2025_06_12 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_06_11 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review its financial report, discuss funding for Earth Cam, introduce a new tourism marketing manager, and get an update from Chandler Thinks on the rebranding project. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the agenda, plus these business items.

• Financial report for FY 2024-2025 shows $260,119.48 in occupancy tax proceeds and $168,505.00 in grants awarded
• Discussion of Earth Cam funding
• Introduction of Tourism Marketing Manager
• Update on Chandler Thinks rebranding

2025_06_05 City Council Workshop

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 the Crescent Development, a mixed-use master planned community. The project includes commercial space, multifamily flats, townhomes, and a park donation. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with Gaston County for the Park St and Catawba St intersection.

• Public hearing for ZA2023.06 Crescent Development rezoning of 13.68 acres to DD/CD
• Consider approval of ordinance for ZA2023.06 Crescent Development rezoning
• Proposed development: 13,865 sq ft commercial, 3,600 sq ft office/ancillary, 4 live/work units, 47 townhomes, 259 multifamily flats
• Donation of 3.71-acre Crescent Park/Dwight Frady Field to the City upon successful zoning
• Interlocal agreement with Gaston County for Park St and Catawba St intersection

2025_06_02 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting on June 2, 2025, approving the FY24/25 budget amendment, the FY25/26 budget, salary and bonus schedules, and a $10/month phone stipend for authorized employees. The board also discussed updates on Project Slingshot, including zoning requests and a text amendment going to Planning and Zoning on June 19, and reviewed financial statements and other operational items.

• Approved FY24/25 budget amendment
• Approved FY25/26 budget
• Approved salary proposal schedule
• Approved bonus schedule
• Approved $10/month phone/data stipend for authorized employees

2025_06_02 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is meeting in a special session to consider entering a closed session to receive an update on a personnel matter, as permitted under North Carolina law. The only substantive item on the agenda is this closed session; no other business is listed. The meeting is open to the public, but the discussion itself would be closed.

• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter under NCGS 143-318.11(6)
• Staff recommendation: city manager recommends holding the closed session

2025_06_02 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget, along with special use permits for a solar farm and a telecommunications tower, and a text amendment on site reservations. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a facade grant, and a resolution supporting a state trail designation.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance
• SUP2025.01: Pisgah Energy Solar Farm (ground-mounted solar system) for Sisters of Mercy Campus
• SUP2024.01: 100 Vine St - request to exceed 35-ft height limit for telecommunication tower
• TA2025.01: Text amendment for site reservations
• FY 2025 Budget Amendments #19 and #20

2025_05_22 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering routine business such as the secretary's and financial reports, committee status updates, and a City Council update. The financial report shows a $5,000 Duke Energy donation for clean-up supplies and a net profit of $1,400 from the plant sale. The board will also discuss sub-committee procedures and sign up volunteers for the fall cleanup on October 4.

• Financial report: $5,000 Duke Energy donation for citywide clean-up supplies
• Plant sale: 74 hanging baskets sold at $40 each, net profit $1,400
• Fall cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Stowe Park
• Committee reports on clean-ups, Flower Power, Yard of Month, cigarette recycling, fundraising, t-shirts
• City Council update by Jason

2025_05_21 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the treasurer's financial report, and hear a staff recap of Friday Night Live. The board will also discuss a sponsorship request from Belmont Community Garden, continue its bylaws review, and discuss the Bavarian Market entertainment and Lit Fest event.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report: checking account balance $39,864.99 as of 05/20/2025
• Belmont Community Garden corporate bed sponsorship request ($350 annually)
• Continued review of DBDA bylaws draft revision
• Bavarian Market entertainment discussion

2025_05_21 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving a Downtown Facade Enhancement Grant for Belmont Eye at 111 S. Main Street. The board will also receive updates on downtown projects, the annual NCMS site visit, and committee reports.

• Consider approval of $1,500 facade enhancement grant for Belmont Eye (111 S. Main St.)
• Approve April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive design, economic vitality, and promotions committee updates
• Staff report on downtown updates and annual NCMS site visit

2025_05_19 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council workshop will discuss and consider approving applications for two federal grants: a Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant for roadway safety projects and a smaller Justice Assistance Grant for police radios. They will also review a proposal for autonomous turbidity monitoring for new development and receive a quarterly finance update. The agenda includes a consent item to reschedule the June 16 workshop to June 5.

• Consider approval to apply for FY25 USDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant, with potential funding between $3.5M and $20M and local match of $700K to $4M
• Consider approval to apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) of $50,000 for 800 MHz police radios
• Discuss turbidity autonomous monitoring for new development
• Quarterly finance update
• Consent: move June 16 City Council Workshop to June 5 at 5:00 PM in CityWorks Community Room

2025_05_15 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will consider three public items: a revised text amendment on site reservations and open space dedication (TA2025.01), an introduction to a landscaping buffer text amendment (TA2025.03), and an introduction to remove ABC package store/beer and wine discount store uses from the Highway Commercial district (TA2025.02). The board will also adopt minutes from the April 17 meeting. The site reservation item was delayed from April after board concerns about engineer discretion.

• TA2025.01: Revised site reservation/open space text amendment, originally requested by City Council, delayed from April 17 meeting
• TA2025.03: Landscaping buffer text amendment (introduction)
• TA2025.02: Removal of ABC package store/beer and wine discount store use from Highway Commercial (HC) district (introduction)
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_05_14 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will consider approving a $5,000 audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, a grant application for the 2025 Friday Night Live concert series, and receive a financial report and rebranding update. The meeting also includes routine items like adopting minutes and setting the agenda.

• Approval of audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A., TDA portion $5,000
• Grant application for 2025 Friday Night Live concert series, total project $110,000
• Financial report for FY 2024-2025 showing $232,787.33 in occupancy tax proceeds
• Rebranding update

2025_05_13 Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to review draft recommendations for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Consultant Plusurbia will present the draft and facilitate a discussion to gather feedback before the plan is finalized.

• Consultant presentation by Plusurbia regarding Comprehensive Land Use Plan draft recommendations
• Joint discussion between Planning Board and City Council

2025_05_08 Board of Adjustment

The City of Belmont Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_05_05 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and two rezoning requests: a 13.68-acre mixed-use development (ZA2023.06) and a Residence Inn hotel (ZA2025.01). The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, a capital project fund for ballfield lighting, street acceptance, a road closure for the farmers market, and rescinding an annexation ordinance. The meeting also includes recognitions and proclamations, including National Bike Month.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Public hearing on ZA2023.06: rezone 13.68 acres to Downtown District/Conditional District for mixed-use development
• Public hearing and ordinance approval for ZA2025.01 Residence Inn
• Approval of Capital Project Fund Ordinance for Ballfield Lighting Capital Project
• Ordinance to close portion of Glenway Street for 2025 Belmont Farmers Market

2025_04_28 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to continue discussions regarding the draft budget for Fiscal Year 25-26. This meeting was requested by the Council during their April 21, 2025, workshop.

• Fiscal Year 25-26 Draft Budget Discussion

2025_04_24 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful group will review financial reports and committee status updates. The meeting includes discussions on sub-committee procedures and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

• Committee reports on semi-annual clean ups, Flower Power, and Yard of Month
• Discussion of sub-committee documented procedures
• Volunteer sign ups for 2025 Spring Plant Sale
• Volunteer sign ups for 2025 KBB Fall clean up at Stowe Park

2025_04_23 Downtown Belmont Development Association Special Meeting

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is holding a special meeting to conduct a review of its bylaws. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• DBDA Bylaws Review

2025_04_21 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council workshop will hear a presentation on the city-wide sewer capacity study, consider awarding a lawn maintenance contract, receive an update on the Peninsula sewer design, and hold a budget workshop. The sewer study, conducted by WithersRavenel, includes hydraulic modeling to assess current and future capacity and identify needed improvements.

• Sewer capacity study presentation by WithersRavenel
• Recommendation to award lawn maintenance contract
• Peninsula sewer design update
• Council budget workshop

2025_04_17 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will consider a request to rezone a 23.5-acre site from Business Campus to Highway Commercial Conditional to allow a 107-room Residence Inn hotel on a 4.1-acre portion, with relief from several zoning rules. The board will also review a text amendment to update open space regulations. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and other business.

• Rezoning of 23.5-acre parcel (Parcel 314377) at CaroMont Parkway and Beatty Drive to Highway Commercial Conditional (H-C/CD) for a 107-room hotel
• Request for relief from building height (4 stories vs. 2), front yard parking, dumpster placement, and architectural material rules
• Text amendment TA2025.01 on open space regulations
• Adoption of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_04_16 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association discussed logistics for a non-profit volunteer program for Friday Night Live. The board considered volunteer requirements, cleanup tasks, and promotional incentives for participating groups.

• Proposed $500 tip-based reward for volunteer groups
• Discussion of Friday Night Live non-profit volunteer program logistics
• Financial update regarding insurance due April 1st
• Receipt of final bill for the Chronicle Mill mural

2025_04_16 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to adopt minutes from March, receive a staff update on the 2025 work plan, and hear committee reports. The board will also discuss the Stowe property. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adopt minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting
• 2025 Work Plan Update
• Slow Art Day recap
• Stowe Property Discussion

2025_04_15 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board is meeting to approve March minutes, welcome new members, and discuss old business. The board will also review the Parks and Recreation Masterplan and discuss pickleball courts, along with setting future meeting dates and by-laws for new members.

• Approve minutes from March 25th meeting
• Welcome new members Greg Mull, Jon Hamilton, and Lena Hancock
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Masterplan
• Discuss pickleball courts
• Vote on changes to future meeting calendar

2025_04_10 Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce a required parking pad depth from 30 feet to 26 feet. The applicant also seeks relief to build a street-facing garage closer to the front property line due to site topography and existing sewer easements.

• VAR2025.01: Variance request for 202 W. Woodrow to reduce parking pad depth to 26 feet
• VAR2024.01: Request for relief regarding location and screening of a telecommunication pole at 100 Vine St

2025_04_07 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for open positions on several citizen advisory boards, including Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, and the Board of Adjustments. No fiscal impact or staff recommendation is noted. The meeting is primarily procedural, focused on candidate selection.

• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Board
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Board ETJ
• Interviews for Board of Adjustments

2025_04_07 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, with a work session at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes several consent items (minutes, proclamations, budget amendment, policy adoptions, contracts) and main agenda items on a composting program, a watershed protection ordinance, fluoride in drinking water, and I-85 widening project betterments. Public comment is scheduled, and a closed session is planned.

• Budget Amendment #18
• Adoption of Revised Utility Billing Policy
• Adoption of Financial Policy
• Approval of audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• Payment-in-lieu request for Del Webb Project at Main/Central intersection

2025_03_27 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is meeting to approve minutes, review the February financial report, and hear status updates from committees on cleanups, Flower Power, Yard of the Month, and fundraising. They will also get updates from City Works and City Council, and discuss documented procedures. Volunteer sign-ups for the spring and fall cleanups and plant sale are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 27, 2025 board minutes
• Financial report for February 2025
• Committee status reports: semi-annual cleanups, Flower Power, Clean Campus, Yard of the Month, cigarette recycling, fundraising, t-shirt update
• Volunteer sign-ups for 2025 KBB Spring Cleanup (4/5/25) and Fall Cleanup (10/4/25) at Stowe Park, and Spring Plant Sale (4/26/25)
• City Works and City Council updates

2025_03_25 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board will review and rate capital improvement program (CIP) items for fiscal years 2025-2026, using a score card that lists proposed projects. The board will also approve minutes from the February 18th meeting and take public comment. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at the CityRec Center.

• Rate CIP items including Davis Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Restrooms, Davis Park Baseball Field Synthetic Turf, Gaither Road Park, Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and others
• Approve minutes from February 18th meeting
• Public comment period

2025_03_24 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular meeting, approving minutes, financial reports, and several business items. The board approved a 10% contingency fund for the Financial Director, authorized a board member to sign a letter of intent for a new store location, and allowed the General Manager to pursue gift card sales. Updates were provided on Project Slingshot, a store relocation effort expected to take about five months.

• Approved up to 10% contingency account for Financial Director
• Authorized Seth Twery to sign LOI for new store location
• Approved pursuit of gift card sales
• Project Slingshot update: expected 5 months, critical path includes text amendment, conditional LOI, signage, NC Board application, lease extension
• Reviewed financial statements and depreciation schedule

2025_03_20 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, at CityWorks has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled

2025_03_19 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve the February meeting minutes and hear a staff report on the Friday Night Live Non-Profit Volunteer Program. The agenda also includes committee reports, a chair report, and other business. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on Friday Night Live Non-Profit Volunteer Program

2025_03_19 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to approve February meeting minutes and receive staff updates, including a recap of the NCMS Conference, a 2025 work plan update, and a community event proposal. Committee reports from Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization will also be given. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• NCMS Conference recap
• 2025 Work Plan update
• Community Event Proposal
• Committee updates from Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization

2025_03_17 City Council Workshop

The City Council approved a text amendment to allow commercial ground-mounted solar energy systems. They also approved stormwater ordinance revisions, including a 100-foot buffer along the South Fork River.

• Approved commercial ground-mounted solar energy system text amendment
• Approved stormwater ordinance revisions including a 100-foot South Fork River buffer
• Approved installment financing for $780,000 ball field lighting project
• Approved street closures for the 2025 Belmont Classic 5K on April 12, 2025
• Approved zoning rescission for 130 Georgia Belle Ave

2025_03_13 Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of business.

2025_03_12 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will meet to review its financial report, discuss creating a part-time Tourism Marketing Manager position, and consider a grant request from the Gaston County Art Guild for the 4th Annual Garibaldi Festival Plein Air Competition. The board will also adopt minutes from the January meeting and handle other business.

• Grant request from Gaston County Art Guild for Garibaldi Festival Plein Air prizes, totaling $2,400 in awards
• Discussion of part-time Tourism Marketing Manager job description
• Financial report showing FY 2024-2025 occupancy tax proceeds of $180,508.68 and total expenses of $200,859.50
• Adoption of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_03_06 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a staff update regarding the traffic signal at Carolina Riverside Blvd., Armstrong Ford Road, and Cimarron Blvd. The council will also hold a discussion regarding joint advocacy for regional transportation solutions.

• Traffic signal update for Carolina Riverside Blvd., Armstrong Ford Road, and Cimarron Blvd.
• Discussion on joint advocacy for regional transportation solutions

2025_03_03 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council is holding a regular meeting with a work session, consent agenda, public hearings, and regular agenda items. Key actions include a public hearing and vote on a solar energy system text amendment, a re-hearing on a zoning rescission for 130 Georgia Belle Ave, a public hearing on financing ballfield lighting, and public hearings on watershed protection and stormwater ordinance amendments. The consent agenda includes fee waivers, street closure ordinances for events, budget amendments, and contract awards.

• Public hearing and ordinance for TA2024.03 Solar Energy System text amendment
• Re-hearing and ordinance for ZA-2024.02 zoning rescission at 130 Georgia Belle Ave
• Public hearing on intent to finance Ballfield Lighting Capital Project
• Public hearings on Watershed Protection Ordinance and Stormwater Ordinance revisions
• Consent agenda: street closures for Friday Night Live, House of Mercy Walk, Garibaldi Festival; budget amendments for Ford Center and composting; storm drainage and SCADA contract awards

2025_02_27 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is meeting to approve minutes, review the January 2025 financial report, and hear status updates from committees including cleanups, Flower Power, Clean Campus, Yard of the Month, and fundraising. They will also discuss a draft of committee goals and objectives, and address volunteer shortages, particularly for the Flower Power committee lead assistant role.

• Financial report shows $17,280.72 in assets as of Jan 31, 2025
• Volunteer needed for Flower Power committee lead assistant by February or oversight may end
• 2025 Spring cleanup scheduled April 5 at Stowe Park, 8 AM setup
• 2025 Spring Plant Sale April 26 at Belmont Historical Society
• 2025 Fall cleanup scheduled October 4 at Stowe Park

2025_02_ 24 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board held its regular monthly meeting, approving several routine business items including a five-year lease extension, purchase of directors and officers insurance, and renewal of a certificate of deposit. The board also received reports on law enforcement, finances, HR, and ongoing projects, including an update on the 'Project Slingshot' initiative and a restaurant order accuracy issue that remains unresolved.

• Motion to purchase D&O insurance passed unanimously
• Motion to extend current lease agreement for 5 years passed unanimously
• Motion to renew CD passed unanimously
• Carolina Data restaurant order accuracy update: still needs attention and resolution
• Generator options for store discussed

2025_02_20 Planning & Zoning Board

The Belmont Planning & Zoning Board will consider a text amendment application from Pisgah Energy to regulate ground-mounted solar energy systems. The board is also set to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. This is the only public item on the agenda.

• Pisgah Energy seeks recommendation on Solar Energy System (SES) text amendment (TA2024.03)
• Adoption of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Set agenda for the meeting

2025_02_19 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association will review and potentially approve a $1,500 funding request from the Gaston County Art Guild for the Garibaldi Plein Air Competition, discuss 2025 event sponsorship packages, and talk about the Friday Night Live concert location. The board will also approve minutes and a financial report.

• Gaston County Art Guild requests $1,500 for Garibaldi Plein Air Competition prizes
• 2025 sponsorship packages range from $250 to $14,500 for events like Friday Night Live, Garibaldi Festival, BooFest, and Bavarian Holiday Fest
• Friday Night Live location discussion
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report with $22,806.52 balance as of 1/31/2025

2025_02_19 Main Street Advisory Board

The Belmont Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the January 15, 2025 minutes, receive staff updates on downtown activities and NC Main Street committee basic trainings, and hear reports from the Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on downtown updates
• NC Main Street committee basic trainings (Design, Economic Vitality, Organization) at $25.00 each
• Committee updates from Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization

2025_02_18 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, review the FY 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program score card, and receive a presentation on proposed recreation programs. The meeting is a regular advisory session with no final decisions expected.

• Approve minutes from November 19th meeting
• Review FY 2024/2025 CIP score card with 17 projects including Davis Park tennis/pickleball restrooms, Gaither Road Park, and Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park splash pad
• Recreation Specialist Nicole Palmer to present proposed programs

2025_02_18 Environmental Sustainability Board

The Environmental Sustainability Board will review a text amendment application for Solar Energy Systems (SES) submitted by Pisgah Energy. The board will also hold a discussion regarding composting. These items are being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning department.

• Solar Energy System (SES) text amendment application by Pisgah Energy
• Composting discussion

2025_02_14 Watershed Review Board

The Belmont Watershed Review Board is considering approval of a Watershed Protection Permit for the Holy Angels Residential Care Facility expansion at 6600 Wilkinson Boulevard. The project includes three new 6-bed residential care homes and a community building with a central kitchen, therapy pool, and multi-purpose room. Approval is conditioned on an operation and maintenance agreement and a performance bond for the stormwater control measure.

• 70.67-acre site at Wilkinson Boulevard and North Main Street
• High-density development with 56.4% built-upon area
• Sand Filter Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) with estimated construction cost of $55,000
• Performance bond required at 1.25 times SCM cost
• Annual maintenance cost estimated at $1,500

2025_02_14 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is holding its annual retreat to discuss a range of items, including fire protection in North Belmont, contracts for audits and waste services, and a comprehensive land use plan update. The agenda includes updates from the 2024 retreat, event safety, facility conditions, and capital planning. This is a working session with multiple discussion items, not a regular voting meeting.

• North Belmont Area Fire Protection discussion
• Southpoint Volunteer Fire Department lease purchase and next steps
• Waste Pro solid waste and recycling contract
• Kimley Horn traffic impact analysis contract
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan update

2025_02_12 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review its February financial report and receive an update from the ChandlerThinks marketing firm on its rebranding efforts. The agenda also includes routine items: setting the agenda, adopting the January minutes, and other business.

• Financial report for February 2025
• ChandlerThinks rebranding update
• Adoption of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

2025_02_12 Environmental Sustainability Board_CANCELLED

The scheduled meeting of the Belmont Environmental Sustainability Board for February 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

2025_02_03 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the Belmont Town Center amendment (ZA2014.04A) for Fifth Third Bank. The council will also receive the 2024 Police Annual Report, a compost program presentation, a discussion on fluoride in drinking water, and a quarterly finance update. Consent agenda items include renewal of the Gastonia-Gaston HOME Consortium agreement, surplus vehicle declarations, a budget amendment, and a bulletproof vest grant application.

• Public hearing and ordinance for ZA2014.04A - Belmont Town Center Amendment (Fifth Third Bank)
• Renewal of Gastonia-Gaston HOME Consortium Agreement (no fiscal impact)
• Budget Amendment Ordinance #10
• Bulletproof Vest Grant Application Request
• 2024 Police Annual Report Update

2025_01_30 Special City Council Meeting

The Belmont City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to consult with the city attorney under North Carolina law (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)) to preserve attorney-client privilege. The session may cover legal matters such as claims, litigation, or settlements, but no public decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no fiscal impact noted.

• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney consultation
• No fiscal impact reported for the meeting
• Staff recommendation to hold the closed session

2025_01_27 ABC Board Meeting

The Belmont ABC Board met to review income statements, balance sheets, and law enforcement reports. Members discussed updates for Project Slingshot and explored generator options for the ABC Store.

• Review of income statement and balance sheet
• Project Slingshot update regarding project plan and requirements
• Discussion of generator quotes from Mister Sparky and Power Source
• Law enforcement report regarding off-duty officer attendance
• Discussion of upcoming board retreat on February 22

2025_01_23 Keep Belmont Beautiful

The Keep Belmont Beautiful board is meeting to approve minutes, review November and December 2024 financial reports, and hear committee status updates. They will also discuss volunteer needs, including a critical call for a Flower Power co-chair by February 2025, and review goals for the coming year. The agenda includes planning for spring and fall cleanups and the spring plant sale.

• Financial reports show $16,633.58 in total assets as of December 31, 2024
• Flower Power committee needs a co-chair by February 2025 or oversight may end
• 2025 Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 5 at Stowe Park, 8 AM setup
• 2025 Spring Plant Sale on April 26 at Belmont Historical Society, $40 baskets, pre-orders only
• 2025 Fall Cleanup scheduled for October 4 at Stowe Park

2025_01_21 Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from November and receive updates on capital improvement projects, the Davis Park picnic shelter installation, park maintenance, and proposed recreation programs. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Approve minutes from November 19th meeting
• CIP update from Zip
• Davis Park picnic shelter installation update
• Park maintenance update from Public Works
• Recreation Specialist Nicole Palmer to present proposed programs

2025_01_21 City Council Workshop

The Belmont City Council is holding a workshop to discuss four items: revisions to the Watershed Protection Ordinance, proposed changes to the Stormwater Ordinance, a proposal for the Ford Center, and a City Hall renovation discussion. No final votes are scheduled; staff are seeking feedback and, for the watershed ordinance, setting a public hearing date of March 3, 2025.

• Watershed Protection Ordinance revision to comply with March 2023 state changes, remove the Watershed Review Board, and align with stormwater updates
• Stormwater Ordinance proposed changes discussion
• Ford Center proposal discussion
• City Hall renovation discussion

2025_01_16 Special City Council Meeting

This is a special workshop meeting of the Belmont City Council. The only substantive item is a discussion with State Representative Mike Hager; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, agenda setting, and adjournment.

• Discussion with State Representative Mike Hager

2025_01_16 Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a zoning map amendment (ZA2014.04A) to allow a bank with a drive-through ATM on Outparcel E of the Belmont Town Center, near the Harris Teeter shopping center. The board will also adopt its 2025 meeting calendar and handle routine items like minutes and agenda setting.

• ZA2014.04A: Amend conditional zoning to allow bank with drive-through ATM at Outparcel E (1.12 acres) of Belmont Town Center, South Point Road
• Proposed bank building would be 2,000 SF with 13 parking spaces, replacing originally planned 12,000 SF office/retail
• Applicant requests 13 parking spaces (above LDC maximum), supported by Planning Director discretion
• Adoption of 2025 Planning and Zoning Board meeting calendar
• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes

2025_01_15 Downtown Belmont Development Association

The Downtown Belmont Development Association is meeting to approve December 2024 minutes, review the treasurer's financial report, and receive updates on the 2025 Friday Night Live series, the Arts Center proposal, and the Chronicle Mill mural. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: checking balance $6,677.21 as of 01/14/2025
• 2025 Friday Night Live update
• Arts Center proposal discussion
• Chronicle Mill mural update

2025_01_15 Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will conduct work sessions regarding 2025 workplans for the Design, Economic Vitality, Promotions, and Organization committees. The meeting also includes an election for Executive Board positions.

• 2025 Workplan updates for four committees
• NCMS Conference and Annual Assessment staff reports
• Slow Art Day discussion
• Executive Board Election

2025_01_08 Belmont Tourism Development Authority

The Belmont Tourism Development Authority will review a Martin Starnes audit presentation and the current financial report. The board will also discuss a grant request from Miss Greater Gaston and a potential staff position.

• Martin Starnes Audit Presentation
• Miss Greater Gaston Grant Application
• Staff Position Discussion
• 2025 Meeting Schedule adoption

2025_01_06 Regular City Council

The Belmont City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session, followed by the formal adoption of a resolution certifying the November 2024 transportation bond referendum, which failed. The agenda also includes public hearings on economic development incentives and zoning text amendments, plus several consent agenda items such as demolitions, surplus declarations, and a paving bid award.

• Resolution certifying failed $25,000,000 transportation bond referendum (4,077 yes, 5,157 no)
• Public hearing and resolution for Project Jasmine Level Three incentive grant
• Public hearings on text amendments for smoke/vape shops and cannabis dispensaries, and events facilities
• Ordinances to demolish residential structures at 204 and 202 Hawley Ave
• Award lowest bid for paving project