Cramerton, North Carolina

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two budget amendments and a contract and lease agreement for McAdenville Fire. The meeting also includes reviews of bridge inspection reports and a contract amendment for Patriot Alley.

• Budget Amendment #13
• Budget Amendment #14
• McAdenville Fire Contract and Lease Agreement
• Goat Island Bridge Inspection Reports
• Patriot Alley Contract Amendment #1

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the three‑year McAdenville fire service contract and its lease, and authorized the Patriot Alley contract amendment raising the project amount to $92,395. The Board entered and exited a closed‑session attorney‑client consultation and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved McAdenville Fire Contract (unanimous)
• Approved McAdenville Fire Lease Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Patriot Alley Contract Amendment #1 to $92,395 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under Statute §143-318.11.3 (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss annexation and rezoning for the Mercer Hole 11 area, approve a paving project, and review the FY26 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation on an ABC board retail expansion and an audit contract extension.

• Mercer Hole 11 Annexation Request (AN26-01)
• Mercer Hole 11 Conditional Rezoning (RZ26-02)
• Cramerton FY26 Paving Project
• Budget Discussion
• Audit Contract Extension

The Board adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. Commissioners approved the annexation of Parcel 308557 (4‑1) and the conditional rezoning for 25 townhomes (3‑2), along with the required Statement of Consistency (4‑1). The Recreational Trails Program grant contract was approved, and the request to solicit bids for the FY26 paving project was authorized.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Case AN26-01 Mercer Hole 11 (4-1)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning RZ26-02 Mercer Hole 11 (3-2)
• Approved Statement of Consistency for RZ26-02 (4-1)
• Approved Recreational Trails Program Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Authorized release of RFP for FY26 paving project (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract extension (unanimous as part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss awarding construction and CEI services contracts for the Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension. The meeting includes setting public hearings for annexation and rezoning of Mercer Hole 11 and reviewing a budget amendment.

• Award of construction contract for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (C-5704)
• Award of CEI Services contract for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (C-5704)
• Public hearing scheduling for Annexation Case # AN26-01 and Rezoning Case # RZ26-02 (Mercer Hole 11)
• Easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street involving Bolivar Holdings, LLC and Hudson River, LLC
• Budget Amendment #10 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Revision for Riverlink Greenway Extension

The Board unanimously approved the budget revision for the Riverlink Greenway Extension, awarded the construction contract to Eaglewood, Inc., and approved the CEI services contract to TGS Engineers. It also approved easement and budget amendments for the Patriot Alley project and set public hearings for annexation and rezoning cases.

• Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance Revision for Riverlink Greenway Extension (unanimous)
• Approved award of construction contract to Eaglewood, Inc. for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension ($1,160,633.50) (unanimous)
• Approved award of CEI services contract to TGS Engineers for Riverlink Greenway Trail Extension (unanimous)
• Approved easement purchase for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #10 for Patriot Alley lighting and event items (unanimous, J. Ramsey recused)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 funding the Patriot Alley easement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12 recognizing $30,000 donation for Patriot Alley (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Annexation Case #AN26-01 Mercer Hole 11 on April 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #9 and several utility easements. The meeting includes discussions on project priority list updates and the appointment of a community committee member.

• Budget Amendment #9
• Wilson Infrastructure, Inc. Easement for Patriot Alley at 109 Center Street
• Resolution of Intent to Acquire a Public Utility Easement (PUE) at 2201 Cimarron Boulevard
• Bolivar Holdings, LLC and Hudson River, LLC Easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street
• Project Priority List Update

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment and other routine items. It unanimously adopted a Resolution of Intent to acquire a public utility easement for a traffic signal at 2201 Cimarron Boulevard. The Board also discussed upcoming easement work on Patriot Alley and updated the town's project priority list.

• Approved consent agenda items (Budget Amendment #9, Community Committee member, Wilson Infrastructure easement, February minutes) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution of Intent to acquire public utility easement at 2201 Cimarron Blvd – unanimous
• Discussed pending easement for Patriot Alley at 111 Center Street – no vote
• Updated project priority list with new items and removals – discussion only

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items, including a Summer 2026 internship position, Budget Amendment #8, a text amendment to Pottery Use Standards, a conditional rezoning (RZ26-01 MSS II), and a discussion on Treeline Drive. The meeting also includes departmental reports and routine procedural items.

• Summer 2026 Internship Position
• Budget Amendment #8
• TA26-01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment
• RZ26-01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning
• Treeline Drive Discussion

The Board voted 4‑1 to deny the RZ26‑01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning request for parcels 220571 and 220573, finding it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Board unanimously approved the TA26‑01 small‑scale pottery use standards text amendment. It also approved installing one speed hump and new speed‑limit and “Slow – Children at Play” signs on Treeline Drive. Additional items such as the agenda, consent agenda, and code of commitments were adopted unanimously.

• Denied RZ26‑01 MSS II Conditional Rezoning (4‑1)
• Approved TA26‑01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Statement of Inconsistency for rezoning RZ26‑01 (4‑1)
• Approved Statement of Consistency for TA26‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of one speed hump and new signage on Treeline Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Code of Commitments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Atkinson to Planning & Zoning Review Subcommittee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on Budget Amendment #6. The meeting also includes presentations on the Cramerton 250 proposal and the Gaston Arts Council, as well as an audit contract extension request. Additional items include Budget Amendment #7, Light Pole Banners, and Town Seal discussions.

• Cramerton 250 Proposal Presentation
• Gaston Arts Council Presentation
• Audit Contract Extension Request
• Budget Amendment #6
• Budget Amendment #7

The Commissioners unanimously approved two budget amendments: one to cover $36,500 in technology service costs and another to allocate the remaining funds from a $1.5 million fire engine grant. They also approved an extension of the audit contract through March 31 and recognized Jeff Ramsey as the lead volunteer for the Cramerton 250 celebrations. No action was taken on the streetlight banner designs or the duck‑hunting/firearm ordinance discussion; staff will follow up on both.

• Amended agenda order (swap items 4A/4B, add item 7E) – approved unanimously
• Recognized Jeff Ramsey as Director/Lead Volunteer for Cramerton 250 – approved unanimously
• Approved audit contract extension through March 31 – approved unanimously
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 6 for technology services adjustments ($36,500) – approved unanimously
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 7 to allocate remaining fire engine grant funds – approved unanimously
• Adopted consent agenda (previous minutes) – approved unanimously
• No action on streetlight banner design – staff to circulate files for further input
• No action on duck hunting/firearm discharge ordinance discussion – staff to return with options

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several presentations, a public‑hearing item on conditional rezoning, a text amendment on pottery use, a resolution adopting the town motto, and an agreement for Wilkinson Boulevard improvements with NCDOT and a related budget amendment. It will also adopt minutes from prior meetings, receive departmental reports, and address routine items such as public comment and proclamations.

• Wilkinson Boulevard Improvements Agreement with NCDOT and Budget Amendment #5
• RZ26-01 MSII Conditional Rezoning (set for public hearing)
• TA26-01 Pottery Use Standards Text Amendment (set for public hearing)
• Resolution adopting town motto "Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future"
• Girl Scout Silver Award Project Presentation

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, and authorized a $33,000 contract with Perkins Grading to restore 16 stormwater outfalls in Riverside Park. It also directed staff to collect additional neighborhood feedback and evaluate possible mitigation measures for the Treeline Drive speed study. The meeting included a closed‑session session and was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Agenda adopted as amended – unanimous approval
• Consent agenda approved – unanimous approval
• Contract with Perkins Grading for $33,000 stormwater restoration approved – unanimous approval
• Board requested neighborhood feedback and staff evaluation of mitigation options for Treeline Drive speed study – unanimous approval
• Entered closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1) – unanimous approval
• Exited closed session – unanimous approval
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous approval

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will swear in incoming members and appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore. The meeting includes a budget amendment and the assignment of commissioner committees.

• FY 25-26 Budget Amendment #4
• Audit Contract Amendment
• Parks and Recreation Board Appointment
• Appointment of Cramerton Mayor Pro Tempore
• Commissioner Committee Assignments

The Board unanimously adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda. Commissioners appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Richard Atkinson for two years, approved committee assignments, and accepted the Code of Ethics. The incoming officials were sworn in. The Board reached consensus to not support a 2026 season for the Old North State Baseball League, to continue evaluating the proposal, and to have staff communicate the revised position to the league.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Richard Atkinson for two years (unanimous)
• Approved committee assignments for incoming board (unanimous)
• Accepted Code of Ethics and Code of Commitments (unanimous)
• Swore in Mayor Nelson Wills and Commissioners Kathy Ramsey and Ronnie Worley
• Board consensus: no support for 2026 baseball season launch; continue evaluation and inform league
• Approved appointment of incoming Planning Director Nolan Gross (reported in Manager's Report)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a budget amendment for the Wilkinson Boulevard widening project, review land use plan recommendations, and approve meeting minutes and a pavement condition survey.

• Wilkinson Boulevard Widening Cost Share and Betterments Agreement and Proposed Budget Amendment #5
• Land Use Plan (2022) Recommendations Update
• Pavement Condition Survey Presentation by WithersRavenel
• Planning and Zoning Board Appointment
• Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes November 18, 2025

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the Planning and Zoning Board appointment and prior meeting minutes. Commissioners agreed to place the Wilkinson Boulevard widening agreement and Budget Amendment No. 5 on the January 20 consent agenda, earmarking $136,825 for the project. No other actions were taken during the workshop.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Planning and Zoning Board appointment (unanimous)
• Agreed to place Wilkinson Boulevard widening agreement and Budget Amendment No. 5 on Jan 20 consent agenda (unanimous)
• No action required on budget calendar presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Dec. 8, 2025. The agenda was adopted unanimously. Commissioners discussed a proposal to bring an Old North State Baseball League team to the town and agreed to develop a public feedback process, including surveys and a town‑hall meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and discuss several items including a budget amendment, a zoning request, and updates on local parks and infrastructure. The meeting will also include department reports and a closed session.

• FY 26 Budget Amendment #3
• RZ25-08 Graham Property Conventional Rezoning Request
• Patriot Alley Update
• Goat Island Bridge Discussion
• Speed Study Analysis on Eleventh Street