Davidson public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider updates to municipal ordinances regarding firearms, noise, and golf carts. Members will also review contracts for solar installations at Fire Station 2 and McEver Baseball Field, and approve affordable housing funding guidelines.

• Ordinance 2025-14: Amendments to codes on discharging firearms, noise, solicitation, and golf carts
• Design-build contracts with Renu Energy Solutions, LLC for solar projects at McEver Baseball Field and Fire Station 2
• Bus stop easement agreement with the City of Charlotte for 145 W. Walnut Street
• Affordable Housing Funding Request Guidelines for prioritizing projects
• Main Street Grant Program awards totaling $15,000 for five local businesses

Planning Board

The Davidson Planning Board will review and consider approval of the September 29, 2025, minutes. Senior Planner Lindsay Laird will provide an overview of the Davidson Carwash Master Plan, with the developer present to answer questions; no action is required.

• Review/approval of September 29, 2025, minutes
• Davidson Carwash Master Plan overview (FYI, no action)

Planning Board

The Davidson Planning Board will consider approval of the October 27, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes. It will also vote on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the variance request at 514 Walnut Street. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes
• Vote on Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for variance request at 514 Walnut Street

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and provide informal feedback on plans for a coffee roastery and gastro-pub.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Informal review of Summit Farms Roastery & Gastro Pub buildings

Historic Preservation Commission

The Davidson Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes from July 16, 2025. It will also provide informal, non‑binding feedback on the proposed plans for the Mine by Sandy project at 190/164 Jackson Street. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the July 16, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
• Informal review (non‑binding) of Mine by Sandy plans at 190/164 Jackson Street

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing on a petition to annex two parcels at 18601 and 18633 Shearer Road, totaling 5.19 acres, into the town limits. Commissioners will also consider adopting the Sustainable Municipal Building Policy, approve a $176,651 Police Officer Mental Health and Wellness grant (with $60,000 allocated for FY2026), and a $139,055 Cybersecurity grant from the state. Additional actions include appointing Matthew Walt to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority and approving an amended Town Manager employment agreement with a 12.5% salary increase effective October 1, 2025.

• Public hearing on voluntary contiguous annexation of 5.19 acres at 18601 & 18633 Shearer Road
• Approval of Police Officer Mental Health and Wellness Grant – $176,651 ( $60,000 FY2026 )
• Approval of Cybersecurity Grant from NC Dept. of Public Safety – $139,055
• Motion to adopt the Town of Davidson Sustainable Municipal Building Policy
• Appointment of Matthew Walt as Town representative to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority

Livability Board

The Livability Board will hold a regular meeting with routine agenda items including approval of minutes and staff updates. Under new business, the board will receive an update on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Vision Zero Action Plan update (discussion only)

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from staff and subcommittees. The meeting includes a presentation by David Hutchinson regarding the Rising Stars program for underrepresented youth.

• Presentation by David Hutchinson, founder and director of Rising Stars

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a closed session under NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss personnel issues. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session on personnel matters per NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the Phase 1 design contract for Fire Station 1 with Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects and consider a consent agenda including a voluntary annexation of two parcels on Shearer Road, a $326,785 greenway engineering contract, and budget amendments for Christmas in Davidson. They will also discuss the Community Navigator Demonstration Program and a proposed Sustainable Municipal Building Policy for future action.

• Approval of Phase 1 design contract for Fire Station 1 with Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-26 for voluntary contiguous annexation of 18601 and 18633 Shearer Road
• Approval of contract for Fisher Farm to Narrow Passage Greenway engineering ($326,785)
• Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-07 for Christmas in Davidson one-time investments
• Consideration of noise ordinance variances for Davidson Housing Coalition block party and Sigma Alpha Epsilon event

Planning Board

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for 514 Walnut Street and a watershed review board matter regarding built-upon area averaging for the Shearer Street Townhomes. They will also review and approve the minutes from the September 29 meeting.

• Variance request at 514 Walnut Street – quasi-judicial proceeding, evidence, and decision
• Watershed Review Board – Shearer Street Townhomes built-upon area averaging process and decision
• Review and approval of September 29, 2025 minutes

Livability Board

The Livability Board will discuss the latest progress on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to improve road safety. No decisions are noted, only an informational update. The meeting otherwise follows standard agenda items such as approvals and reports.

• Vision Zero Action Plan update

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from staff and subcommittees. The meeting includes a presentation by meteorologist Sandy LaCorte regarding weather safety and local weather history.

• Presentation on extreme weather events, safety tips, and local history by Sandy LaCorte

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will formally review plans for a new maintenance building and an addition to the existing community center on The Pines campus. The board will also consider approval of the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Formal review of plans for The Pines of Davidson - Maintenance Building & Community Center Addition
• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider designating the Davidson Baptist Chapel as a historic landmark and discuss the Police Department's risk review. The board will also discuss non-profit grants, Fire Station 1 designs, and Christmas in Davidson investments.

• Consider adoption of Ordinance 2025-12 designating Davidson Baptist Chapel as a historic landmark
• Police Department completes second NC League of Municipalities risk review
• Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Profit Grant Recommendations ($50,000 appropriated)
• Discuss Fire Station 1 design services contract and financial update
• Discuss Christmas in Davidson one-time investments

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the review and approval of the June 30, 2025, minutes.

• Review and approval of June 30, 2025, minutes

General

The Davidson Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request for property at 514 Walnut Street. The board will hear evidence, deliberate, and render a decision on the request. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request at 514 Walnut Street – quasi-judicial proceeding with evidence, deliberation, and board decision

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan and consider several consent items. These include energy grants for solar projects, street closures for community events, and updates to the town's public comment policy.

• Acceptance of $644,142 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants for solar and lighting at Fire Station #2 and McEver Fields
• Proposed amendments to the Public Comment Policy to define relevance and prohibit election-related campaigning
• Investigation of voluntary contiguous annexation for 18601 and 18633 Shearer Road
• Approval of Resolution 2025-22 for the North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Street closure requests for Christmas in Davidson, the North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade, and a Davidson College memorial event

Livability Board

The Davidson Livability Board will discuss and vote on funding recommendations for non-profit grant applications for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff and subcommittee updates.

• Discuss and approve Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Profit Recommendations

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from town staff and subcommittees. The meeting includes a presentation regarding BizzyBee and bee hives at Fisher Farm Park.

• Presentation by Jesse Holland of BizzyBee regarding bee hives at Fisher Farm Park

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a 0.183-acre parcel at 248 Jetton Street to support affordable housing goals. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY2026 HOMES and Davidson Tax Assistance Program. Commissioners will also discuss proposed changes to the public comment policy.

• Resolution 2025-21 to purchase 248 Jetton Street for $500,000 using ARPA funds
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Public Comment Policy
• Update on FY2026 HOMES and Davidson Tax Assistance Program (DTAP)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority and approve a contract for the design of the River Run to Summers Walk greenway. The meeting also includes routine approvals for tax settlements, a hazard mitigation plan, and a noise variance.

• Approval of Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority Memorandum of Understanding
• Approval of contract with ESP Associates for River Run to Summers Walk greenway design
• Approval of FY2026 Tax Levy Order of Collection for Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties
• Approval of Resolution 2025-19 Adopting the 2025 Mecklenburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of Noise Ordinance Variance Request – Neal Residence, 226 South Street

Livability Board

The Livability Board will hear a presentation from Harold Rice, Executive Director of the Ada Jenkins Center, on current programs and services. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and staff updates. This is primarily a procedural meeting with one substantive presentation.

• Presentation by Harold Rice on Ada Jenkins Center programs and services

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Staff will provide a brief update on town matters. A new business item includes a presentation by Beth Wytiaz, Executive Director of the Davidson Lands Conservancy, outlining its goals and current projects.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Staff updates on town initiatives
• Presentation by Beth Wytiaz, Davidson Lands Conservancy

General

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a proposal to turn the Sloan House into a tapas restaurant and wine bar. The board will also vote on a road resurfacing contract for the East Davidson area. Other items include discussions on affordable housing analysis and a new regional transit authority.

• Proposed sale and adaptive reuse of the Sloan House at 230 South Main Street to The Historic Sloan House, LLC for a tapas restaurant/wine bar
• Proposed 2025 Resurfacing Project contract for East Davidson/River Run neighborhood with Carolina Curb & Gutter for $582,068.50
• Discussion of a $250,000 HUD grant portion for the North Mecklenburg Housing Preservation Initiative
• Presentation of findings from the Development Finance Initiative analysis of five Town-owned and privately-owned sites for affordable housing
• Discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Closed session for personnel matters per NCGS §143-318.11 (a) (6)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposals for the adaptive reuse of the Louise Sloan House and consider funding for affordable housing projects. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments for fire station construction and housing maintenance, as well as a new ordinance regarding solicitors and peddlers.

• Discussion of proposals for the Louise Sloan House at 230 South Main Street
• Proposed $500,000 allocation from the Affordable Housing Fund for Oak Hill Phase 2
• Budget Amendment 2026-03 to transfer $375,000 to the Fire Station #1 Capital Project Fund
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-07 regarding Solicitors and Peddlers
• Conveyance of 509 and 513 Annie Lowery Way to income-qualified buyers

The Board unanimously approved a budget amendment allocating $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Oak Hill Phase 2 project. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending solicitation and peddling rules. The consent agenda, including June minutes, three 2026 budget amendments, two property conveyance resolutions, and a streets‑acceptance amendment, was approved unanimously. Closed‑session and adjournment motions also passed unanimously.

• Approved June meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2026-01 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2026-02 (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2026-03 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 conveying 509 Annie Lowery Way (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 conveying 513 Annie Lowery Way (4-0)
• Approved Amendment to Resolution 2025-02 Streets Acceptance for Kenmare (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2026-04 allocating $500,000 for Oak Hill Phase 2 affordable housing (4-0)

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will review and approve previous meeting minutes, hear updates from staff and subcommittees, and listen to a presentation by a Davidson College intern.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Staff updates from Town liaison
• Subcommittee reports
• Presentation by Davidson College Sustainability Scholar Emily Schmitz

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider approval of the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and then conduct a formal review of building schematic designs for Oak Hill Family Residences at 818 Blackwelder Drive. The board will make a recommendation on the design.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Formal review and recommendation of building schematic designs for Oak Hill Family Residences at 818 Blackwelder Drive

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and consider adopting the 2025 Historic District Design Standards for properties in the local historic district. The commission will also approve the May 21, 2025, meeting minutes. No other new business is listed.

• Consider adoption of 2025 Historic District Design Standards
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Livability Board

The Davidson Livability Board will convene to review meeting minutes and receive a staff overview of the Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Profit Grant Process, including changes approved by the Board of Commissioners.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Staff overview of FY 2026 Non-Profit Grant Process
• Presentation of Board of Commissioners approved changes to grant process

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and comment on the Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan, with the developer present to answer questions. The board will also consider approval of the April 28, 2025, meeting minutes. No new business is listed.

• Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan review and comment with developer Q&A
• Approval of April 28, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The regular meeting includes a presentation on the Armour Street Theatre renovation and expansion, discussion of changes to the solicitation and peddling ordinance (with a planned vote in July), and several consent items: acceptance of a multi-use path easement for River Run Phase 6, removal of the Jetton Street Sidewalk Project from the regional TIP, alcohol waivers for two events, and updates to the non-profit grant and critical home repair programs.

• Presentation on Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theatre renovation and expansion
• Discussion of revisions to the Solicitation and Peddling Ordinance, with approval expected July 22
• Approval of River Run Phase 6 multi-use path easement acceptance (PID 00749106)
• Removal of Jetton Street Sidewalk Project (EB-5971) from CRTPO's Transportation Improvement Program
• Alcohol waiver requests for Lake Norman Fondo (Aug 17) and Run for Green (Sep 27) on the Town Green

The Board adopted the meeting agenda by a 4-0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the May meeting minutes, a River Run Phase 6 path easement, removal of the Jetton Street sidewalk project from the TIP, exemptions for two community events, the FY2026 non‑profit grant program, and updates to the Critical Home Repair Program, all by a unanimous 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4-0).

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (May minutes, River Run easement, Jetton Street removal, event exemptions, FY2026 grant, Home Repair updates) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting that consists solely of a closed session under North Carolina law to discuss real property. No public votes or other business are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session per NCGS §143-318.11(a)(5) for real property matters

The Board voted to enter a closed session at 6:00 p.m., which passed unanimously (4‑0). They later voted to end the closed session at 8:15 p.m., passing unanimously (5‑0). Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m., with a unanimous (4‑0) vote.

• Closed session motion passed unanimously (4-0)
• End closed session motion passed unanimously (5-0)
• Adjournment motion passed unanimously (4-0)

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will consider the minutes from its last meeting for approval. Town staff will provide updates on municipal matters. Subcommittees will report on their recent activities. No new business items are listed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Staff updates from the Town liaison
• Reports from Sustainability Board subcommittees

Affordable Housing and Equity Board

The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will review and approve minutes from the May 15 meeting, then discuss and set board goals, planning outcomes, and a timeline. They will also review the board calendar and vote on a new secretary. Public comment is included.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 15, 2025
• Discussion of board goals, planning outcomes, and timeline
• Vote on a new secretary
• Review and edit of board calendar
• Discussion of group agreements for deliberations

Board of Commissioners

The Davidson Board of Commissioners will discuss changes to the Non-Profit Grant Program, including a $50,000 funding pool and fixed grant amounts of $2,500 or $5,000. The board will also consider adoption of the FY2026 Budget Ordinance 2025-06, Capital Improvement Plan, and Fee Schedule. A presentation from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board member Melissa Easley will cover CMS activities.

• Consider adoption of FY2026 Budget Ordinance 2025-06, FY2026-2030 CIP, and FY2026 Fee Schedule
• Discuss Non-Profit Grant Program changes: $50,000 pool, limited requests to $2,500 or $5,000, final report requirement
• CMS update from District 1 board member Melissa Easley
• Proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth
• Closed session under NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. A presentation on the FY2026 Non‑Profit Grant Program changes was given, but no action was taken on it. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY2026 Budget and economic development expenditures. The board will also consider an annexation request for a property on Catawba Avenue and several affordable housing adjustments.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY2026 Budget and Economic Development Expenditures
• Proposed annexation of 0.345 acres at 621 Catawba Avenue
• Amendment to Davidson Cottages Affordable Housing Plan to adjust income restrictions to 100% AMI
• Resolution 2025-12 to sell 353 Jetton Street to an income-qualified buyer
• Interlocal Agreement for Davidson Tax Assistance Program (DTAP) including a $15,000 allocation

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-05, extending the corporate limits of Davidson to include 621 Catawba Avenue. The consent agenda items—including the April meeting minutes, affordable housing plan amendment, conveyance of 353 Jetton Street, tax assistance program agreement, meeting schedule amendment, and a noise‑ordinance variance—were all approved unanimously. The FY2026 budget was discussed and will be considered at the June 10 meeting. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05 extending corporate limits to include 621 Catawba Avenue (5-0)
• Approved April meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Davidson Cottages Affordable Housing Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 authorizing conveyance of 353 Jetton Street to income‑qualified buyer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 Davidson Tax Assistance Program interlocal agreement (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved Noise Ordinance variance request for Davidson Housing Coalition Block Party (5-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will approve minutes from April 16, 2025, and provide informal feedback on building schematic designs for the Oak Hill Family Residences project at 818 Blackwelder Drive. No other new business items are listed.

• Informal FYI review of building schematic designs for Oak Hill Family Residences at 818 Blackwelder Drive
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also review the latest draft historic district design standards, which guide alterations, restorations, new construction, additions, relocations, or demolitions in the local historic district. The standards could be adopted by the commission later this spring.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft historic district design standards

Livability Board

The Livability Board will review and approve the March meeting minutes. Staff and subcommittee updates will be presented. A new business item includes a panel discussion on sustainable practices in Parks and Recreation featuring town staff and a land conservancy representative.

• Review and approve March meeting minutes
• Staff updates presentation
• Subcommittee updates presentation
• Sustainability in Parks & Recreation panel overview

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will meet to receive a presentation on sustainability efforts from Davidson College. The board will also receive updates from town staff and its subcommittees.

• Presentation by Yancey Fouche, Director of Sustainability for Davidson College

Affordable Housing and Equity Board

The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will receive updates on the Town's affordable housing program and the DFI Housing Gaps Analysis. The board will also discuss the future direction of the Affordable Housing & Equity Board.

• Update on Town-owned land development contract with UNC School of Government's Development Finance Initiative (DFI)
• Status of eight permanently affordable townhomes at Parkside Commons on Jetton Street
• Report on Critical Home Repair Program with 10 completed projects and 2 underway

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners hears the Manager's Recommended FY2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for discussion only. A public hearing is scheduled for May 27 and final adoption on June 10. The meeting also includes ceremonial items such as the swearing-in of Police Chief Philip Geiger and recognition of various awards and proclamations.

• Swearing-in of Police Chief Philip Geiger
• Presentation of FY2026 Manager's Recommended Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (discussion only)
• Award: 2025 Sustain Charlotte Award for Most Inspiring Government Agency (Climate Action Plan)
• Award: Affordable Housing For The Carolinas 2025 Sankofa Award for Affordable Housing Program
• Proclamations for Historic Preservation Month, Small Business Week, National Police Week, Public Works Week, Apraxia Awareness Day, and 250th Anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

The Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The managers presented the FY2026 budget recommendation, scheduling a public hearing for May 27 and final approval for June 10. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously (3‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear an overview of the Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan from staff and the developer, with no action required. The board will also review and consider approval of the March 31, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan overview presented by Principal Planner Trey Akers (no action required)
• Review and approval of March 31, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider confirming 260 Griffith Street as the preferred location for Davidson's future Red Line commuter rail station, a key step toward advancing the project to 15% design. They will also hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to annex the 59.26-acre Summit Farms property at 19300 and 19128 Shearer Road. Consent items include approval of March meeting minutes and a resolution to set a May 27 public hearing for another annexation at 621 Catawba Avenue. Proclamations recognize retiring Police Chief Kimber Davidson and designate Affordable Housing Month and Bike Month.

• Confirm 260 Griffith St. as preferred site for Davidson's Red Line commuter rail station
• Public hearing on proposed voluntary contiguous annexation of Summit Farms (59.26 acres at Shearer Road)
• Consider adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 to extend corporate limits to include Summit Farms
• Consider Resolution 2025-11 to set May 27 public hearing date for annexation of 621 Catawba Avenue
• Recognition of retiring Police Chief Kimber Davidson

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March meeting minutes. Commissioners confirmed the preferred site for the future Red Line commuter rail station at 260 Griffith Street. The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-04, extending the town’s corporate limits to include the Summit Farms Holdings property on Shearer Road. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Summit Farms annexation (5-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 to set public hearing date for 621 Catawba Avenue (5-0)
• Confirmed preferred location for Red Line station at 260 Griffith St. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 to extend corporate limits to include Summit Farms (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will hear a presentation from Mecklenburg County's Sustainability and Resiliency Manager on county-level efforts. The board will also review and approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from town staff and subcommittees.

• Presentation by Erin Stanforth, Mecklenburg County Sustainability and Resiliency Manager
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town staff liaison report on sustainability updates
• Subcommittee reports to the board

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review the building schematic design for the Davidson College library. The board will provide a formal recommendation based on this review.

• Formal review and recommendation for Davidson College library schematic design

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review the latest draft of the historic district design standards. These standards provide guidance for the alteration, restoration, construction, and demolition of properties in the local historic district.

• Review of draft historic district design standards

Livability Board

The Davidson Livability Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items: approving the March meeting minutes, receiving staff and subcommittee updates, and discussing the May meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of March 18 meeting minutes
• Staff updates and subcommittee updates under old business
• Discussion of the May meeting date or agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a staff recommendation to select the 'Fire Station Site' as the preferred location for a Davidson station on the proposed Red Line Commuter Rail. The board will also consider authorizing the Town Manager to issue a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for design services for Fire Station #1. Additionally, the board will review the Climate Action Plan 2024 Annual Report. No final decisions are expected on the rail station; formal action is scheduled for the April 22 meeting.

• Discussion of staff recommendation to confirm Site A (Fire Station Site) as preferred Red Line station location – formal vote at April 22 meeting
• Motion to authorize Town Manager to issue RFQ for Fire Station #1 design services
• Presentation and discussion of Climate Action Plan 2024 Annual Report
• Proclamation of Earth Day (April 22, 2025)
• Closed session for personnel matters (NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6))

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion allowing the Town Manager to issue a request for qualifications for design services for Fire Station #1. The agenda was adopted without opposition, and the Board held a brief closed session on personnel matters before adjourning the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (4-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to issue RFQ for Fire Station #1 design services (4-0)
• Moved to closed session on personnel matters (4-0)
• Ended closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and consider approval of the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Old business includes a review of the Haley Master Plan project, with the board offering formal comments. New business is an informational overview of the Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan. Additionally, staff will present the Red Line Public Engagement Report; no action is required on informational items.

• Review/approval of February 24, 2025 minutes
• Haley Master Plan review and formal comments by board
• Oak Hill Phase 2 Master Plan overview (FYI)
• Red Line Public Engagement Summary report from staff

Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss beginning design for new Fire Station 1 on Griffith Street, a capital project planned for FY28. They will also hear a report on public engagement for the Red Line commuter rail project. The consent agenda includes tax refunds, an audit contract, a budget amendment for wellness equipment, annexation petitions, a noise variance for Davidson College's spring concert, and a board appointment. A closed session with the attorney is scheduled.

• Consider approval of tax levy adjustments totaling $533.53 and $448.40 in refunds
• Consider approval of a budget amendment for a wellness grant from NCLM to purchase walking pads/treadmills
• Consider resolution to investigate voluntary contiguous annexation of 621 Catawba Avenue
• Consider resolution to set a public hearing for Summit Farms annexation on April 22, 2025
• Consider a noise ordinance variance for Davidson College Spring Concert on April 25, 2025 (8 p.m. to 12 a.m.)

The Board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). It then approved the entire consent agenda, which included items such as the FY2025 audit contract, tax levy adjustments, wellness grant award, and several annexation resolutions. The meeting concluded with a closed session and adjournment, both passed unanimously (5-0).

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve FY2025 Audit Contract with RH Accounting (5-0)
• Approve Tax Levy Adjustments (5-0)
• Approve Resolution 2025-09 to investigate annexation petition for 621 Catawba Avenue (5-0)
• Approve Resolution 2025-10 for Summit Farms annexation petition and set public hearing date (5-0)
• Approve Noise Ordinance Variance Request for Davidson College Spring Concert (5-0)
• Approve Midterm Appointment to the Design Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approve Amendments to the Design Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws (5-0)

Affordable Housing and Equity Board

The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will receive an update on the Town's Affordable Housing Program, including a DFI Housing Gaps Analysis and progress on Town-owned land development. It will also discuss the future direction of the Board and consider approval of minutes from January 16, 2025.

• Contract with UNC School of Government's Development Finance Initiative (DFI) for site selection on Town-owned land
• Parkside Commons on Jetton Street: eight permanently affordable townhomes, with three sold in 2024 and five more planned by 2026
• Essential Home Repair Program: ten projects completed in 2024, in partnership with Mecklenburg County, DCF, Habitat for Humanity, and Rebuilding Together
• Discussion of the Board's future direction and member input

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting, review preliminary plans for minor changes at 439 S Main Street, and elect a new vice chair. The board will also review updated rules of procedure.

• Review preliminary plans for 439 S Main Street
• Elect a Vice Chair
• Review updated rules of procedure
• Approve January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Davidson Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January, elect a vice chair, and review updated rules of procedure before making a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. No major projects or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting is mostly procedural.

• Election of a member to serve as Vice Chair
• Review of updated Rules of Procedure before recommendation to the Board of Commissioners
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Livability Board

The Livability Board will hear a presentation from Amy Ward, Director of Senior Community Connections (formerly Davidson Village Network), providing a program overview. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of minutes and updates from subcommittees and staff.

• Presentation by Amy Ward, Director of Senior Community Connections, on program overview

General

The Sustainability Board will meet to review the 2024 Annual Report for the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation from Principal Planner Trey Akers regarding planning department processes.

• Approval of Climate Action Plan 2024 Annual Report
• Planning Department presentation by Principal Planner Trey Akers

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive an update on the Affordable Housing Program, covering recent contracts, the Parkside Commons townhome project on Jetton Street, and the Essential Home Repair program. A presentation on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office and the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan will be discussed. The meeting will also include a closed‑session attorney consultation.

• Contract with UNC School of Government's Development Finance Initiative for town‑owned land sites
• Parkside Commons initiative: eight permanently affordable townhomes on Jetton Street, three sold in 2024
• Essential Home Repair program completed 10 projects by end of 2024
• Presentation on 2025 Mecklenburg County Hazard Mitigation Plan by CMEMO
• Closed session to consult with attorney under NCGS §143-318.11

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of draft meeting minutes, adoption of Ordinance 2025-03 to amend Design Review Board text, and resolutions on annexation, street acceptance, surplus property donation, and tax levy refunds. A presentation on the Mobility and Vision Zero Sub‑Committee recommendations and a Comprehensive Plan implementation update will be discussed but not voted on. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a resolution reaffirming support for Charlotte Water’s long‑term planning.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-03: Design Review Board text amendments and consistency statement
• Approve Resolution 2025-05: Investigate voluntary contiguous annexation petition for Summit Farms parcels
• Approve Resolution 2025-06: Accept streets for Davidson East into town maintenance system
• Approve Resolution 2025-07: Declare surplus police vehicle and donate to Mitchell Community College
• Approve tax levy adjustments refund of $1,816.91 for two parcels

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and consider recommending Ordinance 2025-03, which proposes text amendments to the Design Review Board regulations based on best practices. A Statement of Consistency will be adopted. Other items include updates on the Haley Master Plan, annual permit activity, and Comprehensive Plan implementation, all for information only.

• Review and recommendation of Ordinance 2025-03, Design Review Board Text Amendments
• Update on the Haley Master Plan project (no action required)
• Annual Permit Report covering 2024 permit activity (no action required)
• Comprehensive Plan implementation update for 2024 (no action required)

Livability Board

The Livability Board will receive an update from Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Willis on department projects and initiatives. The meeting also includes approval of January 21, 2025 minutes and subcommittee and staff updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Parks and Recreation Department Update – Director Leslie Willis to present overview of projects and initiatives
• Review and approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee updates (old business)
• Staff updates (old business)

Sustainability Board

The Sustainability Board will review minutes, receive town staff and subcommittee updates, and hear a presentation from the Town Arborist on his work.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Staff liaison updates
• Subcommittee reports from Sustainability Board subcommittees
• Town Arborist presentation on his work

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a presentation from Leading on Opportunity, reviewing economic mobility data and town program alignment. They will receive an update from the Historic Storytelling Committee about new community signs. The board will consider a motion to approve Resolution 2025-04, requesting the North Carolina General Assembly to approve recommended charter revisions for the Town of Davidson.

• Discussion of Leading on Opportunity presentation (no vote)
• Historic Storytelling Committee update and sign unveiling plans (no vote)
• Consideration and motion to approve Resolution 2025-04 requesting charter revisions from the NC General Assembly

Board of Commissioners

This meeting includes public hearings on Design Review Board ordinance changes and two annexation requests, followed by business items. The board will vote on adopting ordinances to extend town limits to include 19227 Shearer Road and a portion of Catawba Avenue. Other decisions include approving the Community Navigator Demonstration Program with $40,000 in funding, selling an affordable housing unit at 412 Catawba Avenue, and accepting a $200,000 grant for Parkside Commons units. A discussion-only update on MEDIC response configuration is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Design Review Board ordinance amendments to remove quasi-judicial status
• Public hearing on voluntary contiguous annexation of 19227 Shearer Road (1.017 acres)
• Public hearing on annexation of a portion of Catawba Avenue/State Road 2197 (2.126 acres)
• Consent: Approval of sale of 412 Catawba Avenue to an income-qualified buyer (Parkside Commons unit)
• Business: Approval of Community Navigator Demonstration Program with $40,000 (Town $20,000, Trane match $20,000)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold member introductions and elect a Vice Chair. The board will also adopt its 2025 meeting schedule and receive an orientation on its responsibilities. No action is required regarding the proposed Design Review Board text amendments.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule
• Review of proposed Design Review Board text amendments

Livability Board

The Livability Board will hear an overview of the 2024 Master Plan Update and its goals. Members will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the 2025 term year and discuss the 2025 meeting calendar. The board will consider approving minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the 2025 term
• Discussion of the 2025 meeting calendar
• Overview of the 2024 Master Plan Update and Goals
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing and Equity Board

The Affordable Housing and Equity Board will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and begin a discussion on defining equity pillars. The board will also approve minutes from its December 19, 2024 meeting and welcome two new members.

• Election of officers (chair, vice-chair, secretary)
• Begin discussion on equity pillars
• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcome two new members
• Review of group agreements

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will provide informal feedback on renovation plans for the Davidson College library. The board will also discuss proposed text amendments to the Davidson Planning Ordinance regarding review procedures.

• Informal review of Davidson College library renovations
• Discussion of Davidson Planning Ordinance text amendments regarding DRB review procedures

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving minutes from November 2024, receive quasi-judicial training from the town attorney, discuss draft historic district design standards, and get an update on the Sloan House RFP. The discussion on design standards is the main substantive item, shaping future rules for the historic district.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Quasi-judicial training by Town Attorney Karen Wolter
• Discussion of draft historic district design standards
• Staff update on Sloan House Request for Proposals (RFP)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on a Request for Proposals for the adaptive reuse of the Sloan House and a resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 382. The meeting includes discussions on a farmland preservation plan and a community navigator program.

• Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) for adaptive reuse of Sloan House at 230 South Main Street
• Resolution 2025-01 opposing NC Senate Bill 382 regarding local down-zoning authority
• Resolution 2025-02 to accept street maintenance for Kenmare
• Discussion of Community Navigator Demonstration Program with $20,000 Town funding and $20,000 match from Trane
• Presentation on Mecklenburg County Farmland Preservation and Voluntary Agricultural District

Sustainability Board

The Davidson Sustainability Board will consider appointing a chair, vice chair, and secretary for 2025. The board will also consider approving the 2025 regular meeting schedule, acknowledge the board bylaws, and receive town staff and subcommittee reports. A presentation from the previous Sustainability Committee is also on the agenda.

• Appointments of chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Consider approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Disseminate Sustainability Board Bylaws
• Town Staff Reports
• Sustainability Committee Presentation

Board of Commissioners

At a January 8 strategic retreat, the Board of Commissioners reviews the equitable engagement framework, the town's long-term financial plan including Fire Station #1 financing and the FY26 budget, and station-area planning for the Red Line commuter rail. Staff also present a look ahead at the 2025 action items for the board’s two-year strategic plan. This is a working session; no final votes are taken.

• Equitable Engagement Framework presented by Affordable Housing and Equity Director
• Financial planning discussion: 2017 G.O. Bond Orders, Fire Station #1 construction financing, FY26 Budget
• Red Line Commuter Rail station area planning and strategies for public engagement
• Strategic plan look ahead for 2025 action items