Johnston County public meetings in 2021
44 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Clayton Planning Board will consider a rezoning request from Cloudbreak Investments to change 0.262 acres on Everette Ave. from R-8 to R-6, and will revisit a steep slopes text amendment at Town Council's direction, choosing among four options. The board will also vote on adopting the October 25, 2021 draft minutes. Public hearings are not scheduled.
- Rezoning 2021-141-RZ: Cloudbreak Investments, 0.262 acres, Everette Ave., from R-8 to R-6
- Steep Slopes Text Amendment (2021-126-OA) reconsideration with four options
- Adoption of October 25, 2021 draft minutes
- Neighborhood meeting for rezoning held Dec. 2, 2021 with no attendees
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Sams Xpress annexation and discuss a text amendment on steep-slope resource conservation areas. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approval, new employee introductions, and a record retention schedule.
- Public hearing on 2021-108-ANX Sams Xpress annexation, with potential adoption of Ordinance #2021-12-04
- Reconsideration of 2021-126-OA Resource Conservation Area - Steep Slopes text amendment, with four options for direction
- Adoption of 2021 General Record Retention Schedule for Local Government
- Presentation on proposed Clayton Chamber of Commerce / Town / Development Forum
- Library fee update as part of staff reports
Board of Adjustment
The December 15, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022. No items will be discussed at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022
Downtown Development Advisory Board
The Downtown Development Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on the Community Awards Ceremony, and discuss future goal setting with a new council liaison. They will also review holiday events, discuss filling an open board position, and consider recommendations for the 2022 sponsorship guide. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused.
- Community Awards Ceremony update
- New Council Liaison and future goal setting
- Holiday Events Review/SWOT
- Open position discussion
- 2022 Sponsorship Guide recommendations
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will consider awarding a construction contract for East Clayton Park, adopting a budget ordinance, and approving the Lumen (Copper District) annexation. The meeting also includes swearing-in of newly elected council members, selection of a Mayor Pro Tem, and council liaison appointments. A public hearing on the Sam's Xpress Car Wash annexation is scheduled to be continued to December 20, 2021.
- Award construction contract for East Clayton Park (Resolution #2021-63)
- Adopt Budget Ordinance #2021-12-02
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Lumen (Copper District) annexation ordinance #2021-12-03
- Swearing-in of newly elected council members Andria Archer, Porter Casey, and Michael Sims
- NCDOT Agreement U6233 Utility Design Agreement authorization
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will consider applying for a grant for the Cardinal program, approve a change to the board meeting time, and adopt the 2022 meeting calendar. The board will also introduce a new member and review the librarian's report.
- Approval to apply for Cardinal Program grant
- Approval of proposed board meeting time change
- Approval of 2022 meeting calendar (third Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 100 S. Church Street)
- Introduction of new board member William Wheeler
- Adoption of September 16, 2021 draft minutes
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet to consider approving a Friends of the Library standing book sale cart and to hear updates on the strategic plan and the Big Read program featuring Sandra Cisneros. The board will also review the October librarian's report and recognize retiring or non-renewing board members. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and adjournment.
- Potential approval of Friends of the Library standing book sale cart
- Strategic plan remarks by Karen Dash
- Big Read: Sandra Cisneros event tonight
- October librarian's report
- Recognition of retiring/non-renewing board members
Fire Advisory Board
The November 18, 2021 meeting of the Clayton Fire Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Clayton Fire Station One, 325 Horne Street. No business items are listed for this cancelled meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: January 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Clayton Fire Station One, 325 Horne Street
Board of Adjustment
The Clayton Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request from Riverwood Ranch to build on steep slopes, and an administrative appeal for 214 W. Main Street. The board will also vote on approving the October 20, 2021 draft minutes. The steep-slope variance was continued from the October meeting.
- 2021-104-VAR: Variance to allow development on steep slopes (over 25%) in Riverwood Ranch Ph. 1A-1B & 2A-2D, located on Pritchard Road
- 2021-123-AAI: Administrative appeal of a planning director decision for 214 W. Main Street
- Approval of October 20, 2021 draft minutes
- Public hearings for both variance and appeal items
Public Art Advisory Board
The Public Art Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including the Town of Clayton website, the 2022-2023 Sculpture Trail, and media/promotional programs, as well as old business updates on the Mural Project and Trunk Art Program. The agenda includes approval of the October 19, 2021 minutes and public comments. This is a regular meeting with no major funding decisions listed.
- Discussion of Town of Clayton website with Economic Development Director and Communications Officer
- Sculpture Trail 2022-2023 planning
- Media and promotional programs discussion
- Mural Project update (Crawford building mural, American/Hometown USA theme)
- Trunk Art Program update (Virtual Field Trip concept, $7,000 budget mentioned in prior minutes)
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for the Lumen mixed-use subdivision, an economic development incentive agreement, a purchasing policy revision, a growth plan, and several annexations. They will also vote on consent agenda items including an ADA curb ramp agreement and a warranty acceptance, plus resolutions and ordinances for infrastructure and budget amendments.
- Lumen Subdivision: 700,000 SF office, 90,000 SF retail, 480 multifamily units, 120 single-family lots, 120 hotel rooms
- Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Lumen
- ADA curb ramp upgrades: 62 ramps at 26 intersections, $17,800 town match
- Purchasing Policy Revision (Resolution #2021-60)
- Growth (Comprehensive) Plan adoption
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Clayton Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive informational updates on COVID-19, bond projects, the Clayton High School partnership, the Clayton Recreational Foundation, greenway signage, and the comprehensive growth plan. The board will also consider adopting the 2022 meeting calendar and a by-law amendment regarding appointments to the board. No action is expected on most items, which are informational only.
- COVID-19 update: winter sports mask policies at school facilities
- Bond projects update: Municipal Park over budget ($6.5M vs $5M), East Clayton Park out for bid
- Clayton High School partnership: contract signed, details pending
- Clayton Recreational Foundation: $75,000 naming rights sponsor for Municipal Park stage
- Adoption of 2022 meeting calendar and by-law amendment for board appointments
Downtown Development Advisory Board
The Downtown Development Association Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear staff reports on holiday activities and parking, and take action on several items including a potential letter of support for a new downtown development presentation, election of a new chair, voting on 2021 Downtown Awards, and amending November committee meeting dates. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comments.
- Potential letter of support for new downtown development presentation by HTR
- Election of new DDA chair
- Voting on 2021 Downtown Awards winners
- Amend November 2021 committee meeting dates
- Holiday activities summary and parking taskforce update
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a quasi-judicial public hearing for the Lumen subdivision, annexation petitions for Sam's Xpress Car Wash and Lumen, and multiple resolutions related to parks and recreation bonds and ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on a growth plan, purchasing policy, and wastewater agreements, with several items set for public hearings on November 15, 2021.
- Public hearing for Lumen subdivision (2020-104-SD) with potential approval of wastewater resolution and agreements
- Annexation petitions for Sam's Xpress Car Wash (3.75 acres) and Lumen (69.07 acres) with public hearings set for Nov 15
- Adoption of resolutions for 2021 GO Parks & Rec bonds and refunding bonds
- Adoption of ordinances creating Chapter 33 (Parks & Recreation) and setting fees & charges
- Discussion of Clayton Growth Plan and purchasing policy revision, with public hearings set for Nov 15
Planning Board
The Clayton Planning Board will consider recommending approval of the Clayton 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan to the Town Council, and will also review a Unified Development Code text amendment regarding Resource Conservation Areas (steep slopes). The board will also approve minutes from September 27, 2021, and adopt the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Recommendation on Clayton 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan
- UDC Text Amendment: Section 155.500 Resource Conservation Areas (steep slopes)
- Approval of September 27, 2021 draft minutes
- Adoption of 2022 Planning Board meeting schedule (fourth Mondays at 6:00 PM)
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will hold public hearings on the Lumen project, a proposed mixed-use development on 69.07 acres at 2375 Highway 42, including a rezoning to Planned Development Mixed Use and a subdivision plat. They will also consider an economic development incentive agreement. Consent agenda items include proclamations and annexation petitions for Sam's Express Carwash and Lumen.
- Rezoning 69.07 acres from Residential-Estate to Planned Development Mixed Use (Ordinance #2021-10-02)
- Subdivision approval for Lumen (Resolution #2021-49) including wastewater allocation
- Economic Development Incentive Agreement (approval/denial)
- Annexation petitions: Sam's Express Carwash (3.75 acres) and Lumen (69.07 acres)
- FY '22 Road Rehab Program contract modification with ST Wooten
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Clayton Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive informational updates on COVID-19 protocols, bond-funded park projects, Cycle NC 2021, the Clayton High School partnership, the Clayton Recreational Foundation, greenway signage, Legend Park, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The board will also consider adopting the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting. No action items are listed for the updates; the only potential action is approval of the minutes and adjournment.
- Bond projects update: Municipal Park design-build contract (~$6M) and East Clayton Community Park design contract with artificial turf, lighting, parking
- Cycle NC 2021: cyclists passing through Clayton on October 7, 2021, with downtown as lunchtime rest stop
- Clayton High School partnership: new artificial turf field unveiled September 17, 2021; soccer fields awaiting funding
- Legend Park/natural playground: proposed plan for former dump site with waste membrane, meadow grass, parking, and natural playground
- Greenway/signage update: new park ordinances and signage under consideration by Council
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council and Planning Board are holding a special joint meeting to review public engagement results and the draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, which outlines goals for land use, housing, downtown, mobility, and other topics. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is informational only, with a proposed approval timeline to be discussed.
- Review of draft 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan (draft dated September 9, 2021)
- Discussion of public engagement results, including a survey with 2,346 responses
- Review of proposed approval timeline and next steps
- Plan includes goals for land use, housing, downtown, economic development, parks, infrastructure, mobility, and arts/culture
Public Art Advisory Board
The Clayton Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to approve June minutes, introduce a new member, and receive updates on greenway, parks, and mural projects. They will also discuss the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library and upcoming projects. The agenda includes public comments and adjournment.
- Approval of June 15, 2021 draft minutes
- Introduction of new member Raven Collins
- Greenway Projects Update
- Mural Project Update
- Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library discussion
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet remotely to approve July minutes, discuss strategic planning focus groups and a survey, review building/renovation plans, and consider a new technology lending policy for Wi-Fi hotspots and laptop kits. The board will also receive the librarian's August report and consider adding an October meeting to its calendar.
- Technology Lending Policy for Wi-Fi Hotspot & Laptop Kits (approved by Town Council, effective Sept. 20, 2021)
- Strategic Plan: Focus Groups and Survey discussion
- Building/Renovation Plans update
- Big Read program: volunteers needed
- Board Member Roles & Responsibilities binders
Board of Adjustment
The Town of Clayton Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for September 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Clayton Recreation Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting with the Downtown Development Association to hear updates on Parks & Recreation bond projects, downtown parking, and Cycle NC 2021. Following the joint session, the board will consider adopting the June 14, 2021 minutes and receive informational updates on COVID-19, summer camp, the Clayton High School partnership, the Clayton Recreational Foundation, Legend Park, greenway closures, and the Comprehensive Plan recreation element. New business includes informational items on the Turkey Trot and a natural playground.
- Parks & Recreation Department Bond Projects Update
- Downtown Parking Update
- Cycle NC 2021 (informational)
- Approval of June 14, 2021 minutes
- COVID-19 September update
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several rezoning requests, including Lumen (continued to October), Champion East, and Johnston Prep Charter HS, along with an annexation and a text amendment to reduce downtown parking requirements. They will also consider amendments to a design-build contract for the wastewater treatment facility and an interlocal fire protection agreement. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and proclamations.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance #2021-09-01 for Champion East rezoning
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance #2021-09-02 for Johnston Prep Charter HS rezoning
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance #2021-09-03 for Johnston Prep Charter HS annexation
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Ordinance #2021-09-04 to reduce downtown parking requirements
- Authorize staff to execute amendment to design-build contract for WWTF and interlocal fire protection agreement
Planning Board
The Clayton Planning Board will consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Code that would reduce off-street parking requirements for non-residential development in the Downtown Overlay District to 50% of the standard. The board will make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will make the final decision. The agenda also includes approval of the July 26, 2021 minutes.
- Downtown parking ordinance amendment (2021-96-OA) to reduce non-residential parking requirements to 50% in Downtown Overlay District
- Approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment
The Clayton Board of Adjustment will review findings and conclusions for the O'Neil Overlook variance (2021-56-VAR) in Rollingwood Subdivision, which was approved at the July 21 meeting. The board will also discuss updates to its Rules of Procedures, presented by Town Attorney Frances Rasberry. The agenda includes adoption of the July 21 draft minutes and is otherwise procedural.
- Review findings for O'Neil Overlook variance (2021-56-VAR) in Rollingwood Subdivision
- Discussion of Rules of Procedures updates by Town Attorney
- Adoption of July 21, 2021 draft minutes
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including an annexation petition for Johnston Prep High School and a right-of-way donation to NCDOT for the Ranch Road extension. They will also hold public hearings on Lumen rezoning and an economic development incentive, with potential action to continue them to August 16. New business includes setting a public hearing on reduced parking requirements, authorizing a CAMPO agreement for a BRT study, and adopting policies on construction project prequalification and cemetery decorations.
- Resolution #2021-30: Direct clerk to investigate annexation petition 2021-72-ANX for Johnston Prep High School (38.46 acres, Tuttle Land Management, LLC)
- Resolution #2021-31: Donate right-of-way and temporary construction easements to NCDOT for Ranch Road extension (0.041 acres new ROW, 0.052 acres TCE)
- Public hearings on Lumen rezoning (2020-103-PDD), subdivision (2020-104-SD), and economic development incentive agreement - potential action to continue to August 16
- Set public hearing for September 7 on Code of Ordinance amendment for reduced parking requirements
- Authorize execution of CAMPO & Town of Clayton Financial Participation Agreement for BRT Extension Study
Planning Board
The Clayton Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review two rezoning applications. The first is a request to rezone 24.81 acres on Shotwell Road from Planned Development-Commercial (PD-C) to Light Industrial (I-1) for a speculative warehouse. The second is a request to rezone property on the west side of Hwy 70 Bus, west of Gordon Road, for Johnston Preparatory High School. The board will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the Town Council for a public hearing.
- Rezoning 2021-54-RZ: 24.81 acres on Shotwell Road from PD-C to I-1 for a light industrial warehouse by Landmark Industrial, LLC
- Rezoning 2021-71-RZ: property on west side of Hwy 70 Bus, west of Gordon Road, for Johnston Preparatory High School
- Public hearings are scheduled for both rezoning applications
- Meeting procedures require masks and social distancing due to COVID-19
Downtown Development Advisory Board
The Downtown Development Advisory Board will meet to consider a façade grant for 111 W. Main Street (Paper Company Building), approve new officers and committee chairs, and adopt the 2021-2022 meeting schedule. They will also hear updates on downtown events and a Town Council parking special meeting.
- Façade grant review for 111 W. Main Street (Paper Company Building)
- Nomination and approval of 2021-2022 board chair and committee chairs
- Recommendations for 2021-2022 DDA Board of Directors
- Adoption of 2021-2022 meeting schedule (second Mondays)
- Update on Town Council downtown parking special meeting
Fire Advisory Board
The Clayton Fire Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 7:00 PM at Clayton Fire Station One, 325 Horne Street.
- July 22, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: September 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM
- Location: Clayton Fire Station One, 325 Horne Street
Board of Adjustment
The Clayton Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request (2021-56-VAR) from O'Neil Overlook to allow 12,515 square feet of impacts to slopes in a Resource Conservation Area for a road connection (Street C) to Oakdale Avenue. The board will also review findings from the previously approved Crawford Cookshop parking variance (2021-40-VAR) and consider adopting the June 16, 2021 draft minutes.
- Public hearing on variance 2021-56-VAR for O'Neil Overlook to impact 12,515 sf of Resource Conservation Area slopes for Street C road connection
- Review of findings for Crawford Cookshop parking variance at 401 E. Main Street
- Adoption of June 16, 2021 draft minutes
- In-person meeting with mask and social distancing requirements
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, receive the librarian's report on library and grant updates, and discuss volunteering and future ideas. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions expected beyond adopting minutes and adjourning.
- Approval of June 24, 2021 draft minutes
- Library update and grant update by Library Director Joy Garretson
- Discussion on volunteering, involvement, and future ideas
- Potential action to adopt minutes and adjourn
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss downtown parking concerns, reviewing survey results, updated parking data, current planning requirements, and engineering/stormwater rules. No formal action is scheduled beyond adjournment; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Review of parking survey results from July 9, 2021
- Updated parking study data showing 1,738 total spaces, 23 ADA spaces
- Overview of residential and non-residential parking requirements
- Discussion of parking-in-lieu fees and comparable towns' approaches
- Engineering and stormwater requirements for downtown development
Planning Board
The Clayton Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation for rezoning application 2021-54-RZ, which seeks to change the zoning of a 24.81-acre property at Shotwell Road/City Dump Road from PD-C to I-1 for a speculative light industrial warehouse. The board will also approve minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.
- Rezoning 2021-54-RZ: 24.81 acres at Shotwell Road/City Dump Road from PD-C to I-1 for Landmark Light Industrial Building
- Applicant: Landmark Industrial, LLC; property owner: Elphick Properties, L.L.C.
- Proposed use: speculative light industrial warehouse; applicant cites less than 4% vacancy for Class A warehouse space in the area
- Estimated peak wastewater discharge: 6,000 GPD
- Approval of April 26, 2021 draft minutes
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, introduce a new member, and receive updates on grant applications, the library building project, and a new technology grant. The board will also hear the librarian's report on library operations, COVID-19 reopening status, and the summer program, and recognize a departing board member.
- Approval of March 25, 2021 minutes
- Introduction of new member Julia Curran
- Update on NEA Big Read and LSTA Strategic Planning grants
- Library building project update, including possible renovation or new site
- New grant application for technology
Town Council
The Clayton Town Council will consider adopting the FY 2021-22 annual budget and associated fees ordinance, along with several consent agenda items including tax collection agreements, a school facility use agreement, and an opioid settlement memorandum. The council will also hold a public hearing on the annexation of Payton Road Extension and consider appointments to advisory boards.
- Adoption of FY 21-22 budget ordinance and fees & charges ordinance
- Public hearing on annexation of Payton Road Extension (Ordinance #2021-06-06)
- Joint use agreement with Johnston County Schools for artificial turf fields at Clayton High School
- Memorandum of Agreement for North Carolina opioid settlement funds
- Year-end closeout budget amendments for funds 300, 310, and 664
Board of Adjustment
The Clayton Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a parking variance request (2021-40-VAR) for the Crawford Cookshop restaurant at 401 East Main Street. The applicant, 113 E First St LLC, seeks relief from the minimum off-street parking requirement for a restaurant use. The board may approve or deny the variance. The meeting also includes approval of May 19, 2021 minutes and continued quasi-judicial training.
- Public hearing on parking variance 2021-40-VAR for Crawford Cookshop at 401 E Main Street
- Variance from Section 155.401(C)(2) Table 4-2 of the Clayton Unified Development Code
- Existing parking: 44 spaces; required for proposed restaurant: 107 spaces
- Approval of draft minutes from May 19, 2021
- Continued quasi-judicial training by Attorney Rasberry
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Clayton Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive informational updates on COVID-19, Summer Camp 2021, bond projects, a high school partnership, the recreational foundation, and greenway connections. The board will also discuss the July 3rd Square to Square celebration and Friends of Johnston County Parks. The only potential action item is the adoption of the May 10, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Bond project update: discussion of ECCP improvements (~$4.5M) and Municipal Park renovations (~$4.5M) from prior meeting
- COVID-19 June update: informational only
- Summer Camp 2021 update: informational only
- Clayton High School Partnership: informational only
- Square to Square July 3rd Celebration: informational only
Downtown Development Advisory Board
The Downtown Development Advisory Board will consider approving a facade grant for Bartex Business Center at 716 W. Main Street. The board will also hear staff updates on town events, board vacancy appointments, and the Barbour Building mural, along with committee reports.
- Façade grant review for Bartex Business Center, 716 W. Main Street
- Recommendation to Town Council for DDA board vacancy appointments
- Update on Barbour Building and mural
- Town & DDA partnership on upcoming town events
Fire Advisory Board
The Clayton Fire Advisory Board will convene to approve the draft minutes from January 28, 2021, and receive a report from the fire chief (presented by Deputy Chief Matthew Sutphin) on department updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new action items beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.
- Approval of January 28, 2021 draft minutes
- Fire Department Update by Deputy Chief Matthew Sutphin
Fire Advisory Board
The Clayton Fire Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021 has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the same time (7:00 PM) and location (Clayton Fire Station One). No other agenda items are listed.
- Meeting cancelled for May 27, 2021
- Rescheduled to June 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM
- Location unchanged: Clayton Fire Station One
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board
This agenda announces that the May 20, 2021 meeting of the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM in the BB&T Room at Town Hall. No business items are listed for this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
- Rescheduled to June 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM
- Location: BB&T Room, Town Hall
Public Art Advisory Board
The board discussed updates on several ongoing public art initiatives, including the Sculpture Trail and the Sam's Branch Greenway project. Members also reviewed the completion of community center banners and potential new projects for local schools and building windows.
- Installation of 'Red Rhythm' sculpture by Rob Lorenson in Town Square
- Three community center banners completed at a cost of $3,000
- Mural project for Crawford and Son restaurant
- Proposed 'Dark Window' project for renovated buildings
- Discussion of educational art boxes for local schools
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The session includes presentations from the Interim Town Manager and the budget team to discuss expenditures and revenue projections.
- Proposed General Fund budget of $35,599,277
- Proposed Water and Sewer Fund budget of $32,400,887
- Proposed Electric Fund budget of $15,912,211
- Proposed unchanged tax rate of $0.58 per $100 in valuation
- Discussion of Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
Town Council
The Town Council will consider accepting American Rescue Plan Act funding and reviewing several land use items. The meeting includes public hearings for a special use permit and discussions regarding a parks and recreation bond concept.
- Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding
- Public hearing for Smithfield Chicken & BBQ Special Use Permit
- Rezoning and subdivision requests for Lumen
- Ashcroft Partners, LLC annexation petition for 35.23 acres
- Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant