Cornelius public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a revised Memorandum of Agreement for Northcross Drive. The meeting also includes a presentation on the FY 2024 Audit and an update from the Transportation Advisory Board.

• Approval of Northcross Drive (5108) Revised Memorandum of Agreement
• FY 2024 Audit Presentation
• Transportation Advisory Board Update

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners held a closed session and unanimously approved a revised and renewed employment agreement for Manager Grant. The board also approved an amended Memorandum of Agreement for the Northcross Drive Extension project, which includes a $2.9M grant from NCDOT/CRTPO. The FY2024 audit received a clean opinion with no findings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Manager Grant's revised employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved Northcross Drive MOA amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 4th minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a pre-meeting to discuss the QRV topic and NCDOT road projects as part of pre-budget discussions. The regular meeting includes presentations on the 2025 North Carolina Legislative Agenda and a RAISE Planning Grant application, and consideration of approvals for the 2025 meeting schedule, a federal legislative agenda, a bond referendum resolution, and contracts for fire equipment and emergency communications.

• RAISE Planning Grant Application presentation
• Pre-Budget Discussion - NCDOT Road Projects Update
• Contract to Purchase - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Motorola Solutions Contract
• Resolution Certifying and Declaring Results of Special Bond Referendum

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including $560,299.70 for new self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department and $266,747.77 for 40 police radios. They also approved a cost-sharing agreement with Atrium for a RAISE grant application for Exit 27, and certified the results of the November park bond referendum. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $560,299.70 contract with Rhinehart Fire Service for SCBA equipment (5-0)
• Approved $266,747.77 contract with Motorola Solutions for 40 police radios (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing with Atrium for RAISE grant application, including up to $1.4M match (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01157 establishing 2025 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved Federal Legislative Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01158 certifying bond referendum results (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including NCDOT ROW maintenance and minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to review the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan and operating budget goals. The body will also discuss commission goals, committees, and member reappointments.

• FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
• FY26 Operating Budget Goals
• Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees
• PRC Reappointments & Openings

The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved recommending the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes moving up synthetic turf replacement at Bailey Road Park fields 1 and 2 by one year, and authorized finalizing the FY26 operating budget goals for submission to the Town Manager. The commission also moved the January 2025 meeting to January 9. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to recommend FY26 CIP to Town Manager (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to finalize and submit FY26 operating budget goals (unanimous)
• Moved January 2025 meeting to January 9 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a pre-meeting to discuss the Downtown Master Plan update. In the regular meeting, they will consider approval of state grant agreements and a policy for the Cornelius History Museum, as well as a capital project ordinance for the Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex. A presentation on the FY24 grant final report for the Cain Center for the Arts is also scheduled.

• Discussion of Downtown Master Plan Update in pre-meeting
• Presentation of FY24 Grant Final Report for Cain Center for the Arts
• Consideration of Grant Agreement and Subrecipient Grant Agreement for Cornelius History Museum
• Consideration of Subrecipient Monitoring Policy for Cornelius History Museum
• Consideration of Capital Project Ordinance for Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex

The Board unanimously approved two grant agreements with the State and the Cornelius History Museum, passing through $500K in state funds for renovating the Agriculture Building at Cornelius Elementary into a history museum. It also adopted a sub-recipient monitoring policy and amended the capital project ordinance for the Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Grant Agreement with State for $500K history museum funds (3-0)
• Approved Sub-recipient Grant Agreement with Cornelius History Museum (3-0)
• Adopted Sub-recipient Monitoring Policy for Cornelius History Museum (3-0)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance #2024-00866 for Bailey Road Park Tennis and Pickleball Complex (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 10/21/24 minutes (3-0)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance (VAR 08-24) for front yard parking at 20230 N. Main Street. They will also consider a rezoning (REZ 04-24) for the Cain Center Ceramics Studio. Additional discussions include an update on hospitality use parking research and requirements for childcare outdoor play areas.

• Public hearing on VAR 08-24 for front yard parking at 20230 N. Main Street
• REZ 04-24: Cain Center Ceramics Studio rezoning
• Update on hospitality use parking research
• Discussion on childcare outdoor play area requirements
• Approval of July 8th minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved VAR 08-24, granting CODA Wellness a variance to place one handicapped parking stall in the front yard at 20230 N. Main Street, with conditions including a masonry buffer and no parking in the future NC 115 right-of-way. The Planning Board also recommended approval of REZ 04-24, a conditional rezoning for the Cain Center Ceramics Studio at three properties on Catawba Avenue. Both votes were unanimous.

• Approved VAR 08-24 front-yard parking variance for one ADA stall at 20230 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved all four findings of fact for VAR 08-24 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of REZ 04-24 Cain Center Ceramics Studio conditional rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for REZ 04-24 (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Took no action on childcare outdoor play area ordinance amendment (consensus)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a rezoning application (REZ 03-24) for Catawba Commons and a Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3. The agenda also includes approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and general public comment periods.

• REZ 03-24 – Catawba Commons rezoning request
• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #3
• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for rezoning (applicant presentation limited to 10 minutes)

The Cornelius Planning Board recommended approval of REZ 03-24, a conditional rezoning for two commercial buildings at 20151 West Catawba Avenue, and approved a consistency statement. The board also approved a Build Upon Area Averaging Certificate for a property at 16900 Shipwatch Place. No changes were made to hospitality parking or EV parking requirements.

• Recommended approval of REZ 03-24 Catawba Commons conditional rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for REZ 03-24 (unanimous)
• Approved BUA Averaging Certificate Application #3 for 16900 Shipwatch Place (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Cornelius Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a sign variance request for Seaboy Wall Sign. The meeting follows standard procedural items and public comment rules.

• VAR 09-24 Seaboy Wall Sign public hearing

The Cornelius Planning Board, acting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance (VAR 09-24) allowing a front-facing wall-mounted sign for Seaboy Restaurant and Bar at 20822 N Main St. The approval includes a condition prohibiting internal illumination, allowing only external gooseneck lighting. The board also approved the September 9 meeting minutes and received an update on the Downtown Master Plan.

• Approved VAR 09-24 for Seaboy wall sign with condition of no internal lighting (7-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved all four findings of fact for VAR 09-24 (7-0 each)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider three variance requests: a monument sign variance for Norman Crossing I-77, a front yard accessory structure at 18300 Nantz Road, and a front yard shed at 21320 Baltic Dr. The board will also receive an update on hospitality use parking research. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 5, 2024.

• VAR 04-24: Norman Crossing I-77 Monument Sign Variance
• VAR 07-24: 18300 Nantz Road Front Yard Accessory Structure Variance
• VAR 05-24: 21320 Baltic Dr. Front Yard Shed Variance
• Hospitality Use Parking Research Update (old business)

The Cornelius Planning Board, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a variance for a smaller monument sign at Norman Crossing off West Catawba Ave but denied the variance for a larger I-77-facing sign. The board also approved a front-yard pool variance at 18300 Nantz Road and denied a front-yard shed variance at 21320 Baltic Drive. All votes were unanimous except the Baltic Drive shed denial, which was 4-1.

• Approved variance for small monument sign at Norman Crossing (5-0)
• Denied variance for large I-77 monument sign at Norman Crossing (5-0)
• Approved front-yard pool variance at 18300 Nantz Road (5-0)
• Denied front-yard shed variance at 21320 Baltic Drive (4-1)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting.

• VAR 10-24 Atrium Health Monument and Directional Signs Variance

The Cornelius Planning Board, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved VAR 10-24, granting Atrium Health a variance to exceed maximum sign height, square footage, directional sign count, and illumination requirements for the new hospital campus at 18341 Statesville Rd. The board found all four required findings of fact met, and the variance was approved unanimously. The board also approved the October 14 meeting minutes and received an update on the Downtown Master Plan.

• Approved VAR 10-24 Atrium Health Monument and Directional Signs Variance (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all four findings of fact for VAR 10-24 (unanimous)
• Received Downtown Master Plan update; no action taken

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an educational campaign update for the 2024 Park Bonds referendum and review proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting also includes updates on commission goals and committees, along with standard procedural items like minutes approval and the director's report.

• 2024 Park Bonds Referendum: Educational Campaign Update
• Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees
• Proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Projects
• Approval of August 2024 Draft Minutes
• September 2024 Director's Report

The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Commission met on October 3, 2024, and approved the September minutes unanimously. The main substantive item was a preliminary draft of the FY26 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), presented by staff for feedback, with a final draft to be considered at the November meeting. No formal decisions were made on the CIP or other agenda items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved September 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed preliminary FY26 Capital Improvements Plan draft (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for REZ 03-24 (Catawba Commons) and consider approval of a revised Memorandum of Agreement for Torrence Chapel/West Catawba. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Cornelius Today/Business Today's 20th anniversary, a grant support update from the Arts and Science Council, and a consent agenda with tax refunds and a resolution to participate in the NC Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System.

• REZ 03-24 Catawba Commons public hearing
• Torrence Chapel/West Catawba (5906) Revised Memorandum of Agreement
• FY24 Grant Support Update - Arts and Science Council
• Proclamation for Cornelius Today/Business Today 20th Anniversary
• Consent agenda: Tax refunds and resolution for NC Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a 4.35-acre property on West Catawba Avenue to allow for two commercial buildings. The Board also approved a revised Memorandum of Agreement for the Torrence Chapel/West Catawba project following a grant award.

• Approved REZ 03-24 Catawba Commons to allow two commercial buildings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01155 finding REZ 03-24 consistent with Land Use Plan (5-0)
• Approved revised MOA for Torrence Chapel/West Catawba (5906) project (5-0)
• Approved $1,880.65 in tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01156 to participate in NC Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities Systems (5-0)
• Approved September 16 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus reached to prioritize internal staff for communication improvements over hiring a consultant

Board of Commissioners

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will discuss a CATS Microtransit presentation and then consider several action items, including acquiring a portion of parcel ID #00520129 from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and selling a portion to the Historic Landmarks Commission. Other items include approving a FY25 Resurfacing Contract, adopting a FY2026 Budget Calendar, a Capital Project Ordinance for Smithville Infrastructure, and a FY2025 Operating Budget Amendment. Consent agenda includes approving October 7th meeting minutes.

• Acquisition of a portion of Parcel ID #00520129 from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
• Sale of a portion of Parcel ID #00520129 to Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
• FY25 Resurfacing Contract
• Capital Project Ordinance - Smithville Infrastructure Capital Project Fund
• FY2026 Budget Calendar and FY2025 Operating Budget Amendment

The Board unanimously approved a $1,187,776.88 contract with Blythe Brothers Asphalt for FY25 road resurfacing, including 3.9 miles of roads and median reconstruction. It also approved the acquisition and sale of the former Cornelius High School Agriculture Building and 0.33 acres for $176,300 to facilitate a future history museum, funded partly by a $500,000 state grant. Other approvals included the FY26 budget calendar, a capital project ordinance for Smithville infrastructure, and a FY25 budget amendment.

• Approved $1,187,776.88 FY25 resurfacing contract with Blythe Brothers Asphalt (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of Ag Building parcel from CMS for $176,300 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Ag Building parcel to Historic Landmarks Commission for $176,300 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Budget Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance #2024-00864 for Smithville Infrastructure Fund (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Operating Budget Amendment (Ordinance #2024-00865) (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Oct. 7 minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The July 1, 2024 regular meeting of the Cornelius Board of Commissioners has been cancelled in observance of the July 4th week. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only standard procedural items that will not occur.

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2024-0113772, cancelling its first regular meeting in July 2024 due to the July 4th holiday week. The resolution also amends the 2024 regular meeting calendar accordingly. The action was approved on June 3, 2024.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-0113772 to cancel first July 2024 meeting (adopted June 3, 2024)
• Amended 2024 regular meeting calendar to reflect the cancellation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a workshop on the Downtown Master Plan and hold a regular meeting. The body will consider a donation for a musical playground and an easement for sanitary sewers.

• Downtown Master Plan Workshop
• Cain Park - Rotary Donation for Musical Playground
• Mayes Meadow Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Temporary Construction Easement
• FY26 Citizen Budget Survey discussion
• Park Bonds Education Campaign Update

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners held a workshop on the Downtown Master Plan, discussed communication strategies, and approved a consent agenda. The only substantive decision was approving a donation from the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club for a musical playground at Cain Park, which passed unanimously. Other items were procedural or informational.

• Approved Rotary Club donation for musical playground at Cain Park (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including closed session minutes, regular meeting minutes, and Mayes Meadow sewer easement (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an update on the educational campaign for the 2024 Park Bonds referendum, consider renewal of a partnership agreement with Cornelius Youth Orchestras, and discuss RFPs for tennis and pickleball program operators at Bailey Road Park Court Complex. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from August and the director's report.

• 2024 Park Bonds Referendum: Educational Campaign Update
• Cornelius Youth Orchestras Partnership Agreement Renewal
• Bailey Road Park Court Complex Tennis Program Operator RFP
• Bailey Road Park Court Complex Pickleball Program Operator RFP
• August 2024 Draft Minutes and Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved renewing the Cornelius Youth Orchestras' annual use agreement and authorized releasing a Request for Proposal for tennis and pickleball program operators at Bailey Road Park. The commission also approved the August minutes and discussed the 2024 park bonds educational campaign.

• Approved August 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to finalize CYO Musical Education Programming Services Annual Use Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to finalize and release 2024 Pickleball and Tennis Programming Operator RFP (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a pre-meeting closed session on park bonds. During the open meeting, they will hear a presentation on the CLT Water Inter-Basin Transfer and consider a resolution supporting legislation to authorize a referendum. They will also vote on an amended right-of-way request for the Hickory Street intersection signal project with NCDOT and a memorandum of understanding with the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation on CLT Water Inter-Basin Transfer
• Resolution in support of legislation authorizing a referendum
• Hickory Street intersection signal - NCDOT Project 5613J amended right-of-way request
• CRTPO Memorandum of Understanding
• Closed session on park bonds education update

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting state legislation to authorize a countywide referendum on a sales tax for road and transit projects, including priorities for Cornelius such as voter approval and funding for the Red Line. The board also approved donating additional right-of-way to NCDOT for a second signal at Hickory Street and Zion Avenue, and approved an amended CRTPO MOU with updated weighted voting. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution #2024-01152 supporting legislation for a sales tax referendum (5-0)
• Approved donation of additional right-of-way to NCDOT for Hickory Street/Zion Avenue signal (5-0)
• Approved amended CRTPO MOU with revised weighted vote provisions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 8/5/24 meetings (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Cain Center Ceramics Studio. The meeting also includes discussions on public parking and the FY25 Resurfacing Project.

• Public hearing for REZ 04-24 Cain Center Ceramics Studio
• Property acquisition contract for Smithville Infrastructure Project
• Resolution to approve condemnation of property PID #007-511-09
• Sub-recipient Grant Agreement Extension with Mecklenburg County
• Presentation on HOMES (Helping Out Mecklenburg Homeowners with Economic Support) Grants

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for the Cain Center ceramics studio, extended a Smithville grant agreement, approved a property acquisition contract, and authorized condemnation of a property for road improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning REZ 04-24 for Cain Center ceramics studio (5-0)
• Approved sub-recipient grant agreement extension for Smithville (5-0)
• Approved $226,800 contract with Gulf Coast, LLC for Smithville property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved condemnation of property PID #007-511-09 for Zion Avenue relocation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County for street address assignments, discontinuing the Historic Preservation Committee, awarding construction contracts for Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I, and approving the annual tax settlement and collection order. The meeting begins with a closed session and updates on park bonds and the downtown master plan.

• Interlocal Agreement with Mecklenburg County for assignment of street addresses
• Historic Preservation Committee Discontinuance
• Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I Construction Contracts
• Annual Settlement of Tax Collector Tax Year 2023 (FY24) and Order of Collection for Tax Year 2024 (FY25)
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes, tax refunds, electric fund write-offs

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved construction and lighting contracts for the Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I, adopted an interlocal agreement with Mecklenburg County for street addressing, and voted to discontinue the Historic Preservation Committee to merge into a museum advisory committee. The Board also approved the 2023 tax settlement, the 2024 order of collection, and the consent agenda.

• Approved $1,884,000 contract with Husky Construction Corp. and $252,000 contract with Musco Lighting for Bailey Road Park Court Complex Phase I (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01150 for an Interlocal Agreement with Mecklenburg County for street addressing (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01151 to discontinue the Historic Preservation Committee (4-0)
• Approved the 2023 Annual Settlement report and Order of Collections for tax year 2024 (4-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda including July 15 minutes, $620.49 in tax refunds, and $14,496.16 in Electric Fund write-offs (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign, along with commission goals and committees. A presentation on recreation programs and a new Rotary donation for a musical playground at Cain Park are also on the agenda. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Update on 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign
• Recreation Programs Review presentation by John Anderson
• Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees discussion
• Cain Park Rotary Donation for Musical Playground
• Approval of July 2024 draft minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 1, 2024, and approved the July 9, 2024 draft minutes. The commission received a presentation on recreation programs and discussed the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum branding and educational campaign, as well as a Rotary donation for a musical playground at Cain Park. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved July 9, 2024 draft minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approving June 2024 draft minutes, hearing a director's report, and discussing old business on goals and committees. Under new business, the commission will consider FY25 Park Maintenance & Improvement Project Recommendations and receive an update on the 2024 Park Bonds Referendum Branding & Educational Campaign.

• FY25 Park Maintenance & Improvement Project Recommendations
• 2024 Park Bonds Referendum Branding & Educational Campaign Update
• Parks & Recreation Commission Goals & Committees discussion
• Approval of June 2024 draft minutes
• Director's report for June 2024

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the FY25 Maintenance & Improvements Budget recommendation, allocating $360,000 from the Town Board for park projects. The commission also received updates on the 2024 park bond referendum educational campaign, including the new tagline 'Connecting Our Community: Preserve. Prosper. Play.' No public comments were made, and the June minutes were approved.

• Approved FY25 Maintenance & Improvements Budget recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a bond order and referendum for parks. The body is also considering a budget amendment, an electric substation project ordinance, and several street acceptances.

• Public hearing on Park Bonds Bond Order and Resolution Setting the Bond Referendum
• FY25 Budget Amendment
• Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Electric Substation
• Rezoning requests REZ 02-24 (Lightbridge Academy) and REZ 03-24 (Catawba Avenue Retail)
• Resolution to reduce speed limit on Bethel Church Road

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved a bond order and resolution to place a park bond referendum on the November 2024 ballot, along with several FY25 budget amendments and capital project ordinance amendments. They also accepted multiple streets in the Antiquity development for town maintenance and approved a resolution requesting NCDOT review lowering the speed limit on Bethel Church Road. The board heard public opposition to a proposed daycare rezoning (REZ 02-24) but took no final action on it during this meeting.

• Approved Bond Order and Resolution #2024-01141 setting a special park bond referendum on November 2024 ballot (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2024-00861 amending FY25 budget with carry-forward items including $308,278 for PD vehicles and $2,112,500 for electric substation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2024-00861 allocating $2,112,500 to Electric Substation Capital Project fund (5-0)
• Accepted Lawn Market Street for town maintenance (Resolution #2024-01142) (5-0)
• Accepted Heights Way and Brennady Drive for town maintenance (Resolution #2024-01143) (5-0)
• Accepted multiple streets in Antiquity Phase 2A for town maintenance (Resolutions #2024-01144 through #2024-01147) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2024-01148 requesting NCDOT review lowering speed limit on Bethel Church Road from 45 MPH (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Appointment Policy clarifying term limits and eligibility (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a workshop on the Downtown Master Plan, then a pre-meeting for agenda review, CALEA reaccreditation, and historic preservation update. During the regular meeting, they will consider multiple items including potential park bond projects, the FY25 fee schedule, a transit governance interlocal agreement, and several community support grants. The consent agenda includes grant agreements with Cain Center for the Arts, Senior Community Connections, Bags of Hope, and Cornelius Youth Orchestra.

• Discussion of potential park bond projects
• FY25 Fee Schedule setting fees for town services
• Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement with regional partners
• Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Willow Pond Stream Restoration Project
• Support Grant Agreement with Ada Jenkins Center

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved the potential projects for the $20M 2024 GO Bond Referendum, including park land acquisition, greenway development, and improvements at JV Washam Elementary, Bailey Road Park, and Robbins Park. The board also approved rejoining the Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission (LNTC) with a membership fee of $8,922.33, and approved amendments to housing support agreements with LNCDC, a $23K grant to Ada Jenkins Center, and several other financial items.

• Approved potential projects for $20M park bonds referendum (5-0)
• Approved LNTC Interlocal Agreement and $8,922.33 membership fee (5-0)
• Approved amendment to LNCDC Annual Support Grant expanding uses (5-0)
• Approved amendment to LNCDC Senior Rent Assistance Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $23K FY25 Support Grant to Ada Jenkins Center (4-0, Higgins recused)
• Approved Ordinance #2024-00857 allocating $23K to Ada Jenkins (4-0)
• Approved FY25 Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved vehicle installment financing with First National Bank at 4.78% (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review athletic programs and the May 2024 Director's Report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2024 Parks Bond Referendum and proposed facility fees for fiscal year 2025.

• Athletic Programs Review presentation by Shelby Cruse and Rashad Hart
• Proposed FY25 Facility Fees
• 2024 Parks Bond Referendum
• Northern Towns & Mecklenburg County Joint Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend a slate of potential 2024 Parks Bond projects totaling $20 million to the Cornelius Town Board for approval. It also unanimously recommended proposed FY25 facility use fees to the Town Board. Both items were committee-reviewed and are recommendations only; final decisions rest with the Town Board. The rest of the meeting was reports and updates, with no other substantive votes.

• Approved May 2, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed FY25 facility use fees to Town Board (unanimous)
• Recommended $20M 2024 Parks Bond project list to Town Board (unanimous)

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a setback variance at 21312 Rio Oro Dr. The meeting also includes discussion on land development code text amendments and a certificate application.

• Setback variance for 21312 Rio Oro Dr
• Built Upon Area Averaging Certificate Application #2
• Land Development Code Text Amendments

The Board of Adjustment approved a front yard setback variance for a residence on Rio Oro Drive. The Watershed Review Board approved a 1,000 sq. ft. impervious area transfer for a property on Town Harbour Road. The Planning Board also directed staff to continue research on parking rates and brewery code definitions.

• Approved front yard setback variance to 25 ft for 21312 Rio Oro Drive (unanimous)
• Approved BUA Averaging Certificate Application #2 for 1,000 sq. ft. impervious area transfer at 18608 Town Harbour Road (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled sight triangle ordinance amendment until completion of Downtown Master Plan
• Directed staff to continue research on hospitality use parking rate increases
• Directed staff to continue developing code amendment to eliminate 'Restaurant/Brewpub' redundancy

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider introducing a bond order and resolution to set a public hearing for park bonds. The agenda also includes Transportation Advisory Board appointments and staff recognition.

• Introduction of Park Bond Order and Resolution
• Transportation Advisory Board Appointments
• Retirement of Kenny Russell
• Recognition of new Planning Department employee

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved a resolution setting a public hearing for a $20 million general obligation parks and recreation bonds order. The board also amended its calendar to cancel the first meeting in July, approved Transportation Advisory Board appointments, and retired Animal Control Officer Kenny Russell with his badge.

• Approved Resolution 2024-01138 retiring and awarding badge to Kenny Russell (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01137 to cancel the first meeting in July (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Bond Order Authorizing $20M General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01136 setting a public hearing for the park bond order (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Advisory Board appointments of Lou Raymond, Donna Galinsky, Jason Happe, and Lore Postman-Schneider (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $224.19 in tax refunds and May 20 minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss pickleball funding for Torrence Chapel Park and the 2024 Parks Bond Referendum. Presentations include a special events review and Mecklenburg County greenway wayfinding.

• Torrence Chapel Park Pickleball Funding
• 2024 Parks Bond Referendum
• Special Events Review by Michael Wolf
• Mecklenburg County Greenway System Wayfinding EMS Program
• Approval of March 2024 Draft Minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that the Town Board reallocate $466,850 in remaining funds from the Torrence Chapel Park pickleball project to the Bailey Road Park court complex projects. The commission also unanimously authorized a partnership with Mecklenburg County to promote Sundown Sounds concerts at Ramsey Creek Park. Additionally, the commission reviewed the potential 2024 parks bond referendum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved March 7, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Recommended reallocation of $466,850 from Torrence Chapel pickleball funds to Bailey Road Park (unanimous)
• Authorized partnership with Mecklenburg County for Sundown Sounds concerts (unanimous)
• Reviewed potential 2024 parks bond referendum