Davidson public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will discuss and provide feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Action Plan, which lists evidence-based actions organized around four pillars. The board will also hear a research presentation on equity indicators and review a draft Equitable Engagement Framework.
- Staff seeks board feedback on the Affordable Housing Action Plan, a list of actions to address affordability organized into educating, creating, preserving, and supporting.
- Equity Indicators Research Presentation by Davidson College scholars Quinn Dunlap and Parker Nunn, measuring disparities across domains like education, housing, and justice.
- Draft Equitable Engagement Framework presented for board review and feedback.
- Approval of minutes from November 21 and October 17, 2024 meetings.
- Staff updates on MLK Day, January appointments, and January leadership.
Livability Board
The Livability Board will approve the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from subcommittees and staff. The board will hear a 2024 overview presentation.
- Approve November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Subcommittee updates
- Staff updates
- 2024 overview presentation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will set public hearing dates for two annexation petitions and approve a contract for the Historic Gymnasium rehabilitation to meet a grant deadline. The meeting also includes a public hearing on designating the Armour Street Mill House as a historic landmark.
- Set public hearing dates for Catawba Avenue/State Road 2197 annexation (Jan 28, 2025)
- Set public hearing dates for 19227 Shearer Road annexation (Jan 28, 2025)
- Approve Historic Gymnasium Rehabilitation Contract with Balfour Beatty Construction
- Public hearing on Historic Landmark Designation of 225 Armour Street Mill House
- Adopt 2025 Town Board Meeting Schedule
Planning Board
The Davidson Planning Board will review and consider approval of the October 28, 2024, minutes. The board will also receive informational updates on the Haley Master Plan and proposed Design Review Board text amendments.
- Review/Approval of October 28, 2024, Minutes
- Haley Master Plan update
- Proposed Design Review Board text amendments
- Membership recognition
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on approving the FY2025 audit contract, a $1 million grant for Beaty Park improvements, and a grant agreement for home repairs. They will also discuss the design-build contract for the Historic Gymnasium rehabilitation.
- Approval of FY2025 Audit Contract with RH CPA's, PLLC
- Resolution 2024-28 for Beaty Park Phase II funding from Mecklenburg County
- Grant Agreement with Rebuilding Together for Essential Home Improvement Program
- Resolution 2024-29 to investigate annexation of Catawba Avenue
- Resolution 2024-30 to investigate annexation of 19227 Shearer Road
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will discuss proposed updates to Chapter 5 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance regarding developer-based housing plans and incentives. The board will also review a draft Equitable Engagement Framework and an Affordable Housing Action Plan. Members will consider amendments to board bylaws and a mid-term appointment.
- Discussion of Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) Chapter 5 updates
- Proposed bylaw change to reduce board membership from 13 to 12 members
- Proposed mid-term appointment of Cherse SPand of Legacy Davidson
- Review of the Affordable Housing Action Plan
- Review of the Equitable Engagement Draft Framework
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a rehabilitation and addition for the Oak Row building by Davidson College; a memorial and associated site work also by Davidson College; and a home renovation and rear addition at 705 N Main Street submitted by 21 Oaks Signature Homes LLC. For each application the commission may approve the request as filed or modify it at its discretion.
- Davidson College – Oak Row Rehabilitation & Addition: request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for work on the Oak Row building (Tax PIN 00316201).
- Davidson College – With These Hands Memorial: request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a memorial and site work (Tax PIN 00316201).
- 705 N Main Street Renovation & Addition: request by 21 Oaks Signature Homes LLC for a Certificate of Appropriateness for home renovations and a rear addition (Tax PIN 00326318).
Livability Board
The Livability Board will consider approving Tree Enhancement Grants as new business. The meeting also includes approval of September and October meeting minutes and subcommittee updates.
- Discuss and approve Tree Enhancement Grants
- Approve September and October meeting minutes
- Subcommittee updates and staff updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board will decide on an ordinance regarding fencing standards for corner lots and appoint members to six citizen advisory boards for 2025. Commissioners will also discuss a $1,000,000 funding agreement with Mecklenburg County for Beaty Park Phase II and review audit service proposals.
- Ordinance 2024-11 regarding fencing standards on corner lots
- 2025 appointments for six citizen advisory boards
- Discussion of $1,000,000 in Mecklenburg County funding for Beaty Park Phase II
- Review of seven RFP responses for annual audit services
- Proposed changes to advisory board sizes for Affordable Housing and Equity, Design Review, and Public Art boards
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider text amendments to the Davidson Planning Ordinance regarding fencing in front yards and on corner lots. The board will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on these changes.
- Ordinance 2024-07: Proposed text amendments to Section 4 regarding fencing on corner lots
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on designating the John Eli Brattain House as a historic landmark. The meeting also includes decisions on affordable housing contracts and a federal grant for a police domestic violence investigator.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-10 for historic landmark designation of 305 South Main Street
- Proposed $96,100 service contract with Development Finance Initiative for affordable housing feasibility
- Acceptance of $499,227 U.S. Department of Justice Grant for a Police Domestic Violence Investigator position
- Budget Amendment 2025-12 for $8,125 for Zeb Harrison Praise Band to perform at Christmas in Davidson
- Ordinances 2024-08 and 2024-09 for street closures for Christmas in Davidson and the North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will meet on October 17, 2024. The board will approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates from subcommittees. The main new business is a discussion of proposed updates to Chapter 5 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance that address affordable housing. The discussion is for staff presentation only and no motion is proposed.
- Approve September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Receive subcommittee updates from September 12, 2024 meetings
- Review group agreements used by the board
- Discuss proposed updates to DPO Chapter 5: Affordable Housing
- Staff updates on upcoming projects and events
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. It will also provide informal, non‑binding feedback on proposed plans for the With These Hands Memorial sculpture and site improvements at Davidson College, and on the Oak Row dormitory rehabilitation project. No formal decisions will be made on the college projects.
- Approve September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Provide informal feedback on With These Hands Memorial sculpture at Davidson College
- Provide informal feedback on Oak Row dormitory rehabilitation at Davidson College
Board of Commissioners
The Davidson Board of Commissioners will consider a $96,100 service contract with the UNC Development Finance Initiative to manage the pre-development of affordable housing on Town-owned land. The board will also discuss a $499,227 Justice Department grant for a police domestic violence investigator, approve FY2025 non-profit grant recommendations, and review an amended Town Manager employment agreement.
- Authorize $96,100 contract for affordable housing pre-development services
- Discuss $499,227 grant for police domestic violence investigator position
- Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Non-Profit Grant Recommendations
- Approve North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
- Approve amended Town Manager Employment Agreement with ~5% salary increase
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review and consider approval of the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The Board will discuss a resident‑proposed text amendment to Davidson Planning Ordinance 4.3.1.D that would change fencing regulations for front yards and corner lots. Planning Director Jason Burdette will provide an overview of the proposed amendment. The discussion is for informational purposes and does not constitute a decision.
- Review and approve August 26, 2024 Planning Board minutes
- Discuss resident‑proposed text amendment to DPO 4.3.1.D on front‑yard and corner‑lot fencing
Davidson Public Art Commission
The Davidson Public Art Commission will review the Art Park Feasibility Study and discuss the relocation of the 'Bouquet for Davidson' sculpture. The body will also receive updates on the 251 Public Plaza project and the 'Cats About Town' naming contest.
- Review of Art Park Feasibility Study findings
- Davidson Veterans Monument update with $170,000 raised and a total project budget of $200,000
- Revised project scope for 251 Public Plaza focusing on seating and pavement treatment
- Discussion on moving 'Bouquet for Davidson' sculpture to accommodate the Veterans Monument
- Presentation on Placemaking Grant by Planning Director Jason Burdette
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements for road and signal improvements and the sale of affordable housing units. The meeting includes discussions on a veterans monument, non-profit grant allocations, and a proposed change to fencing regulations.
- Purchase of eight affordable townhouse units at Parkside Commons
- Sale of 916 Mary Max Drive and 153 Mock Road to income-qualified buyers
- Agreement for Beaty Street - North Main Street intersection improvements
- Budget amendment of $9,000 for a Grant Review, Application and Selection Project
- $135,000 for lead-based paint remediation at the 251 South Street gymnasium
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will review proposed updates to the Davidson Planning Ordinance Chapter 5: Affordable Housing. The discussion focuses on improving developer processes, incentives, and clarity for creating affordable housing units.
- Review and approve August 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss proposed updates to the Davidson Planning Ordinance (DPO) Chapter 5
- Receive updates from subcommittee meetings held on September 12, 2024
- Consider proposed bylaws addendum on ex-officio roles
- Review Affordable Housing Implementation Strategy quarterly progress
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will first consider approval of the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes. The board will then review and decide on the schematic designs for the Summit Farms roastery building located at 19300 Shearer Rd.
- Approval of August 21, 2024 Design Review Board meeting minutes
- Consideration of building schematic designs for Summit Farms roastery at 19300 Shearer Rd
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and provide informal feedback on a property. No formal decisions will be made regarding the property review.
- Informal non-binding feedback on proposed plans for 705 N Main Street
- Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
Livability Board
The Davidson Livability Board will convene to approve meeting minutes and review updates from staff and sub-committees. The primary item is the review of Fiscal Year Non-Profit Grant Recommendations.
- Approval of August meeting minutes
- Review of staff updates
- Review of sub-committee updates
- Fiscal Year Non-Profit Grant Recommendations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on whether the Town should exercise the powers and responsibilities of a Housing Authority. The meeting also includes several funding agreements for affordable housing and fire station planning.
- Public hearing on authorizing the Town to exercise Housing Authority powers under N.C.G.S. § 157
- MOU to accept $400,000 from Davidson Community Foundation for 8 units at Parkside Commons
- MOU to accept $20,000 for the Essential Home Improvement Program
- Allocation of $140,000 for Fire Station 1 design and engineering
- 5-year Axon contract for body-worn cameras and tasers with a first-year cost of $87,045.23
Planning Board
The Board will review and consider approval of the July 29, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then hold an FYI presentation on the proposed Haley Master Plan, during which members may give informal feedback and ask questions of the development team.
- Review and approval of the July 29, 2024 minutes
- Haley Master Plan – FYI presentation with informal feedback
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review the minutes from a previous meeting and receive an informational report on the John Eli Brattain House landmark designation process. The designation report was approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission on August 12.
- Review and approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Informational report on John Eli Brattain House landmark designation
- Discussion of CLG training requirements for FY2023-2024
Affordable Housing and Equity Board
The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will review and vote on amended bylaws. The board will also provide input and a potential recommendation for a draft Urgent Home Repair Program. Members will discuss the role of ex-officios and receive subcommittee updates.
- Vote on amended bylaws first presented June 20, 2024
- Recommendation vote on draft Urgent Home Repair Program requirements
- Discussion on the role of ex-officios
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to review and recommend text amendments to Section 9 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 20, 2024, meeting.
- Recommendation on Davidson Planning Ordinance Section 9 text amendments
Board of Commissioners
Town staff will present an overview of the affordable housing development process on town-owned property. The presentation includes information on financing, partnerships, and site analysis results from Give Impact and Dewberry Engineering. Staff will provide a recommendation for next steps to receive board discussion and input.
- Presentation on Town-Owned Land Affordable Housing Development
- Review of site analysis by Give Impact and Dewberry Engineering
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Davidson Planning Ordinance regarding tree canopy and landscaping. Additionally, the Board is considering several consent items and a business item related to the purchase of townhouses for affordable housing.
- Public hearing on amendments to Davidson Planning Ordinance Section 9 Tree Canopy, Landscaping, & Screening
- Approval of Davidson Tax Assistance Program (DTAP) Interlocal Agreement and Budget Amendment 2025-03
- Approval of FY2025 Fire Protection Services Agreement with Mecklenburg County
- Approval of Budget Amendment 2025-02 for the purchase of 423 Jetton Street
- Resolution 2024-13 regarding Parkside Commons townhouse purchase and sale