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Recent meetings
Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a $250,000 anonymous donation for a new police K9 and drone program, approving budget amendments for a sustainable forestry grant and Parham Park kayak launch design, and extending interlocal agreements for fire services and the Davidson Tax Assistance Program. A discussion-only item reviews the 2026 Davidson Community Survey results on livability and services.
- Accept $250,000 anonymous donation for police K9, vehicle, training, and Drone First Responder program
- Transfer $68,510 in Duke Energy grant funds to design Parham Park Kayak Launch ($550,000 total project)
- Approve $15,000 additional allocation from Affordable Housing Fund for Davidson Tax Assistance Program interlocal agreement
- Approve Affordable Housing Plan for Davidson Grove – 6 on-site affordable units in 99-unit development
- Approve annual interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County for fire services in North Star Fire District
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will provide informal feedback on schematic plans for the Haversack commercial building at 131 Davidson Gateway Drive. The board will also consider approval of the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Informal FYI review of schematic plans for Haversack Commercial Building at 131 Davidson Gateway Drive (Davidson Commons East Lot 4AB)
Sustainability Board
The Sustainability Board will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Town staff will provide updates, and subcommittees will report to the board. Participants from the Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg program will present their experiences. The board will hold a discussion on the Beaty Street Multi-Use Path project.
- Review and approve previous meeting minutes
- Town staff updates
- Subcommittee reports to the board
- Presentation by Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg program participants
- Discussion of the Beaty Street Multi-Use Path project
Board of Commissioners
The Davidson Board of Commissioners will vote on the Town Manager's employment agreement and on the FY2027 Budget Ordinance, which includes the capital improvement plan and fee schedule. They will also vote on the 2026‑2030 five‑year paving plan. The meeting includes discussion of the Climate Action Plan 2025 annual report and the Affordable Housing Plan for the Davidson Grove Master Plan.
- Consider approval of Town Manager's employment agreement
- Consider adoption of FY2027 Budget Ordinance 2026-03, Capital Improvement Plan and Fee Schedule
- Consider approval of the 2026‑2030 Five-Year Paving Plan
- Discussion of Climate Action Plan 2025 Annual Report
- Discussion of Affordable Housing Plan for Davidson Grove Master Plan
Board of Commissioners
This is a special meeting with only a closed session under state law for personnel matters. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session per NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel
Board of Commissioners
The Davidson Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget and economic development expenditures. The board will also vote on consent items including ratification of a termination agreement for the regional transit governance interlocal agreement, budget amendments for stormwater projects and gym equipment, and a noise ordinance variance. Discussions will cover the historic preservation plan annual update, five-year paving plan, and continued FY2027 budget deliberations.
- Public hearing on FY2027 Budget and Economic Development Expenditures
- Ratification of Termination Agreement for Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement (Resolution 2026-10)
- Budget Amendment 2026-10: $5,400 grant for historic gymnasium equipment from N.C. Youth Sports Grant Fund
- Budget Amendment 2026-11: $100,000 for stormwater projects from fund balance
- Noise ordinance variance for Davidson Housing Coalition block party on June 4 at The Bungalows on Jetton Street
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. No public business or votes are scheduled. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Closed session for personnel (no public business discussed)
Livability Board
The Davidson Livability Board will review and approve the meeting minutes, receive staff and subcommittee updates, and hear a report from the 251 South Street Steering Committee. No decisions or actions beyond discussion are indicated.
- Review and approval of meeting minutes
- Staff updates
- Subcommittee updates
- 251 South Street Steering Committee report
Sustainability Board
The Sustainability Board will consider approving the Climate Action Plan FY27, 28 Implementation Strategy presented by town staff. The agenda also includes a presentation on urban heat islands by landscape architect Veronica Westendorff. Subcommittee reports and staff updates are scheduled under old business.
- Approval of Climate Action Plan FY27, 28 Implementation Strategy
- Presentation on urban heat islands by Veronica Westendorff
- Staff updates from town liaison
- Subcommittee reports from Sustainability Board subcommittees
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hear the Manager's Recommended FY2027 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan and vote to set a public hearing date of May 26, 2026. They will also discuss an update on the Affordable Housing Program and a resolution to ratify the termination of the Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement, which creates a new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority. Final budget approval is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
- FY2027 Manager's Recommended Budget and Capital Improvement Plan presented; public hearing set for May 26, 2026
- Affordable Housing Program update reviewing 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans (discussion only)
- Resolution 2026-10 to ratify Termination Agreement for Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement, dissolving the MTC due to new sales tax and MPTA (discussion only; consent agenda vote on May 26)
- Proclamations: Historic Preservation Month, National Police Week, National Public Works Week, Memorial Day
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider approving a $100,000 reallocation from the Affordable Housing budget to provide down payment assistance for income-qualified buyers of Habitat for Humanity's Shearer Street triplex. Consent items include alcohol waivers for the Lake Norman Fondo and Run for Green events, a midterm appointment to the Sustainability Board, and a Tree Canopy Assistance Pilot Program with a budget amendment. The Board will also discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update and a proposed NC constitutional amendment on property tax limits. A closed session on economic development is scheduled.
- Reallocation of $100,000 from Critical Home Repair to Down Payment Assistance for Habitat for Humanity triplex on Shearer Street
- Alcohol waiver for Spirited Cyclist Club's Lake Norman Fondo on Aug 16, 2026 at Town Green
- Alcohol waiver for Davidson Lands Conservancy's Run for Green on Sep 26, 2026 (rain date Oct 17) at Town Green
- Approval of Tree Canopy Assistance Pilot Program and Budget Amendment 2026-09
- Midterm appointment of Ken Matheny to Sustainability Board until Dec 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board
Livability Board
The Livability Board will hear Project Manager Doug Wright's updates on Town projects, along with sub-committee and staff reports. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and administrative items.
- Project Manager Doug Wright to provide updates on Town projects
Sustainability Board
The Sustainability Board's meeting is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes, staff updates, and subcommittee reports. The main substantive item is a presentation by Beth Wytiaz, Executive Director of the Davidson Lands Conservancy, about the organization's work in the community.
- Presentation by Beth Wytiaz, Executive Director of the Davidson Lands Conservancy, on the conservancy's work
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for rehabilitation of Elm Row, Eu Hall, and Phi Hall to house Davidson College's Institute for Public Good. Proposed work includes elevator additions to Eu and Phi Halls for second-floor accessibility and new sloped sidewalks for first-floor access. The Commission will also review and approve the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Certificate of Appropriateness hearing for Elm Row, Eu Hall, and Phi Hall rehabilitation for Davidson College's Institute for Public Good
- Proposed elevator additions to Eu and Phi Halls for accessibility to second-floor meeting spaces
- Proposed new sloped sidewalks for accessibility to first floors of all three buildings
- Consideration of approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will conduct a formal review and make a recommendation on schematic designs for two commercial buildings at Summit Farms: a bakery and a market. The board will also elect a vice chair for 2026. Approval of the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes is on the agenda.
- Formal review and recommendation for Summit Farms bakery building schematic design
- Formal review and recommendation for Summit Farms market building schematic design
- Election of DRB vice chair for 2026
- Approval of February 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss a Tree Canopy Assistance Pilot Program and a $100,000 down payment assistance request for a Habitat for Humanity triplex on Shearer Street. Both items are for discussion only, with formal votes scheduled at later meetings. The meeting also includes proclamations, police promotions, and closed sessions for real property and personnel.
- Discuss Tree Canopy Assistance Pilot Program providing arborist services to income-qualified homeowners
- Discuss $100,000 down payment assistance request for Habitat-Shearer Street triplex development
- Recognition of police promotions and advanced law enforcement certifications
- Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) for real property and (a)(6) for personnel
- Proclamations for Earth Day and acknowledgments of former Commissioner Cary Johnston and former Fire Chief Wilson Sadler