Cramerton public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Graham Property rezoning (Case #RZ25-08) and consider Budget Amendment #2. Additional agenda items include a rezoning request for the Produce Barn (Case RZ25-07), a public hearing on the 2025 NC Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program, and discussions on street sweeper design, the Christmas parade route, and a speed study for Cimarron Boulevard and Timberlane Drive. The meeting also features departmental reports and closed‑session items.

• Public hearing set for Rezoning Case #RZ25-08 Graham Property Conventional Rezoning
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #2
• Public hearing on NC Community Development Block Grant 2025 Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Rezoning request RZ25-07 Produce Barn Conventional Rezoning
• Speed Study Analysis on Cimarron Boulevard and Timberlane Drive

The Board voted unanimously to approve Rezoning Case #RZ25-07 for the Produce Barn property. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the Community Development Block Grant application. The consent agenda, including reappointments and a $54,000 budget amendment, was approved unanimously. A public hearing was scheduled for Rezoning Case #RZ25-08 (Graham Property).

• Approved Rezoning Case #RZ25-07 (Produce Barn) – all in favor
• Adopted resolution authorizing Mayor to submit CDBG-NR application – all in favor
• Approved public hearing schedule for Rezoning Case #RZ25-08 – unanimous (via consent agenda)
• Reappointed Planning and Zoning Board members Ali Bahr and Ron Stewart – unanimous
• Reappointed ABC Board member Morgen Houchard – unanimous
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 moving $54,000 to pay McAdenville – unanimous
• Approved street sweeper logo design by Anala Garland – unanimous
• Adopted meeting agenda – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to approve September meeting minutes and set a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant funds. The agenda includes items for discussion such as the McAdenville annexation agreement, street sweeper designs, and updates on Patriot Alley.

• Adoption of September 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
• Call to set second public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on October 21, 2025
• Yard Sale Ordinance Updates
• Street Sweeper Design Submissions
• Update on Patriot Alley

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, including minutes from September 16, 2025. It set a second public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant application at the October 21 meeting. The Board authorized the Town Manager to obtain quotes for a traffic count study and a traffic signal warrant analysis for the underpass improvement. The meeting entered and exited closed session and then adjourned, with all votes recorded as all in favor.

• Adopted agenda (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda, including September 16 minutes (all in favor)
• Set second public hearing for CDBG application (all in favor)
• Authorized Town Manager to obtain quotes for traffic count and signal warrant studies (all in favor)
• Entered closed session (all in favor)
• Exited closed session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the agenda with added items. It approved the consent agenda, which includes setting public hearings for land development code and parking updates, a $14,057 budget amendment for a new security camera system at the recreation complex, and a resolution supporting a $100,000 Carolina Thread Trail grant. The Board agreed to remove the anti‑graffiti coating from the Wilkinson Boulevard widening project, reducing its cost. The Board unanimously approved the contract for Josh Watkins as the new Town Manager.

• Adopt agenda with added items (4b, 7e, 7f) – approved (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Land Development Code amendments – approved
• Set public hearing for Parking Requirements updates – approved
• Approve $14,057 budget amendment for security camera system replacement – approved
• Approve resolution supporting $100,000 Carolina Thread Trail grant – approved
• Remove anti‑graffiti coating from Wilkinson Boulevard widening project – approved
• Approve contract for new Town Manager Josh Watkins – approved
• Approve meeting and holiday calendar amendments – approved

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the Revised Budget Ordinance. They will also review the FY 2024-25 Stormwater Annual Report and consider the Redhawk Phase 4 Preliminary Plat. Four proclamations will be presented from the Back to School event, and monthly reports from Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Fire, Police, and Two Rivers Utilities will be heard.

• Adopt the Revised Budget Ordinance
• Overview of Stormwater FY 2024-25 Annual Report
• Four proclamations presented at the Back to School event
• S25-03 Redhawk Phase 4 Preliminary Plat
• Monthly department reports (Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Fire, Police, Two Rivers Utilities)

The commissioners adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the Revised Budget Ordinance, four back‑to‑school proclamations, and minutes from July 15 and August 5. They also voted unanimously to approve the Redhawk Phase 4 preliminary plat, allowing 196 homes and private streets. A closed session was added after Item 10 to consider employment qualifications.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Added closed session after Item 10 for employment qualifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous): Revised Budget Ordinance
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous): Four back‑to‑school proclamations
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous): July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous): August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Redhawk Phase 4 Preliminary Plat Request (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss rezoning a property, update local ordinances, and review monthly department reports. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning case and updates to yard sale and parking regulations.

• Public Hearing for Rezoning Case #RZ25-07 Produce Barn Conventional Rezoning
• Public Hearing for TA25-01 General Ordinance Updates
• Public Hearing for TA25-02 Parking Requirements Updates
• Yard Sale Ordinance Updates Discussion
• Treeline Drive Parking Restrictions Ordinance

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the General Ordinance Updates (TA25-01) and the Parking Requirements Updates (TA25-02) with unanimous votes. The Board also authorized staff to proceed with the Patriot Alley contract for $74,500, including a $10,000 contingency. All actions were taken with unanimous approval.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved TA25-01 General Ordinance Updates (unanimous)
• Approved TA25-02 Parking Requirements Updates (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with Patriot Alley contract $74,500 (unanimous)
• Removed Treeline Drive Parking Restrictions from agenda (by request)
• Swearing-in of new Town Manager Josh Watkins (formal ceremony)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The meeting includes a presentation on the Riverlink Greenway Extension and a review of the FY 2024-25 Stormwater Annual Report.

• Public Hearing for NC Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Contract for 2025 Pavement Condition Survey to WithersRavenel for $40,200.00
• Riverlink Greenway Extension 100% Plans Presentation
• Overview of Stormwater FY 2024-25 Annual Report

The commissioners adopted the amended agenda with all members in favor. They opened and then closed a public hearing on the CDBG housing rehabilitation grant, with no further action required. By consensus the board agreed to award the $18,300 Pavement Condition Survey contract to WithersRavenel. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as amended (all in favor)
• Opened public hearing on CDBG housing grant (all in favor)
• Closed public hearing on CDBG housing grant (all in favor)
• Consensus to award Pavement Condition Survey contract to WithersRavenel for $18,300
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to adopt the Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing call for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, a budget amendment for an outstanding purchase order, and several rezoning and ordinance items. Additional items are departmental reports and a resolution naming the plaza around the Helix/R sculpture.

• Resolution adopting Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Call for public hearing for CDBG funds
• Budget amendment for 6/30/25 outstanding purchase order
• Conditional rezoning requests RZ25-06 Hudson Building and RZ25-04 Riverbend at Cramerton
• Resolution naming the plaza surrounding the Helix/R sculpture as "Richard Atkinson Plaza at Riverside Park"

The Board unanimously adopted the agenda and approved two resolutions naming a plaza and opposing State Bill 205. It also unanimously approved the Hudson Building rezoning and a stormwater ordinance amendment. The Riverbend at Cramerton conditional rezoning and its Statement of Consistency were approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve "Richard Atkinson Plaza at Riverside Park" resolution (unanimous)
• Approve resolution opposing State Bill 205 (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approve Hudson Building rezoning RZ25-06 (unanimous)
• Approve Riverbend at Cramerton rezoning RZ25-04 (2‑1)
• Approve Riverbend Statement of Consistency (2‑1)
• Approve stormwater ordinance amendment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 town budget and set a new tax rate of $0.430. It also approved the annexation of 1501 Armstrong Ford Rd (approximately 30.779 acres) and the purchase of a John Deere RC Mower R‑60 for $68,065.40. The preliminary plat for the Foxcroft Ridge Subdivision (S25‑01) was approved, and the agenda was adopted as amended.

• Adopted agenda with Item 9c added (unanimous)
• Approved annexation request AN25‑02 for 1501 Armstrong Ford Rd (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 town budget (unanimous)
• Approved new tax rate of $0.430 for Cramerton (unanimous)
• Approved Foxcroft Ridge Subdivision preliminary plat S25‑01 (unanimous, abstentions counted as affirmative)
• Approved purchase of John Deere RC Mower R‑60 for $68,065.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including rezoning hearing and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearings for annexation and budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and consider a budget amendment transferring $263,446.22 from the General Fund to the Powell Bill Fund. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning case and items regarding the South Fork Passage State Trail.

• Budget Amendment #13: Transfer $263,446.22 from General Fund to Powell Bill Fund
• Public Hearing: Rezoning Case # RZ25-05 (Courtyards on New Hope Commercial Amendments)
• Resolution of Support for South Fork Passage State Trail Designation
• Recognition of National Public Works Week
• Riverloom on the South Fork Preliminary Plat Request (S25-02)

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It voted 3‑1 to deny Rezoning Case #RZ25-05 for the Courtyards on New Hope Commercial site. It approved the preliminary plat for the Riverloom development (S25‑02) by a 3‑1 vote and set the FY2025/26 budget public hearing for June 24, 2025. The Town Manager agreed to remove the $3 resident pool fee as a pilot program.

• Adopt agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
• Deny Rezoning Case #RZ25-05 (3-1)
• Approve preliminary plat S25-02 Riverloom (3-1)
• Set FY2025/26 budget public hearing for June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Remove $3 resident pool fee (pilot program) (manager decision)
• Move into closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will consider fixing the public hearing date for the Riverloom on the Southfork annexation request (AN25-02). The meeting will also review and adopt the May 6 and May 20, 2025 Board meeting minutes. A discussion of the 2025 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Grant from the Centralina Regional Council will take place, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment will be approved.

• AN25-02 Riverloom on the Southfork annexation request – set public hearing date
• Adopt Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from May 6, 2025
• Adopt Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from May 20, 2025
• Discuss 2025 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Grant – Centralina Regional Council
• Approve appointments to Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda as amended with a unanimous vote. They then approved the consent agenda, which included items such as the Riverloom annexation hearing date and regional grant information, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the budget and a VCM 1F presentation. The meeting includes a request to set a public hearing for Rezoning Case # RZ25-05 regarding Courtyards on New Hope Commercial Amendments.

• Rezoning Case # RZ25-05 Courtyards on New Hope Commercial Amendments
• Interlocal Agreement for Collection of Taxes between Town of Cramerton and Gaston County
• Proclamation for National Police Week 2025
• South Fork Watershed Updates
• Closed session to negotiate terms for the acquisition of real property

The Board adopted the meeting agenda as amended by unanimous vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which covered the March and April minutes, an interlocal tax‑collection agreement with Gaston County, and set a public hearing for rezoning case RZ25-05. The Commissioners entered and later exited a closed session to discuss real‑property contract negotiations, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including tax‑collection agreement and rezoning hearing (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss real‑property contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Exited Closed Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request for Riverbend at Cramerton. The meeting also includes a review of a speed study for Riverside Drive and a mowing contract budget update.

• Public hearing for RZ25-04 Riverbend at Cramerton Conditional Rezoning
• RZ25-04 Statement of Consistency
• Riverside Drive Speed Study
• Mowing Contract Update/Budget Update
• ABC Board Appointment

The Board adopted an amended agenda and approved an appointment to the ABC Board unanimously. After holding a public hearing on the Riverbend at Cramerton rezoning (RZ25-04), the Board opened, closed, and then unanimously voted to defer action on the rezoning for up to six months. The Board took no further action on the Riverside Drive speed study, the RZ25-04 statement of consistency, and the mowing‑contract update.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ABC Board appointment (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning RZ25-04 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning RZ25-04 (unanimous)
• Deferred action on rezoning RZ25-04 for up to six months (unanimous)
• No further action on Riverside Drive speed study
• No further action on RZ25-04 statement of consistency
• Removed mowing contract update from agenda (no action taken)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including scheduling a public hearing for the RZ25-04 Riverbend rezoning request and moving $34,860 for a new HVAC unit. The Board also approved the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. In a separate vote, the Board unanimously adopted a new ordinance adding Chapter 95, Section .04 “Unmuffled Compression Brake” to the town code.

• Adopted agenda (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for RZ25-04 Riverbend rezoning (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment to move $34,860 for new HVAC unit (all in favor)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 95, Section .04 “Unmuffled Compression Brake” (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will set a public hearing for the Foxcroft Ridge Annexation Request (AN25-01). It will also review current projects, achievements, and strategic goals for the upcoming year. A closed session may be held to discuss an employee's performance. The meeting includes an open forum for public questions.

• Set public hearing for Foxcroft Ridge Annexation Request (AN25-01)
• Review of current projects, achievements, and strategic goals
• Discussion of vision, mission, SWOT analysis, and project prioritization
• Open forum and Q&A for residents
• Possible closed session to discuss employee performance (per 143-318.11(6))

The commissioners adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda, which includes setting a public hearing for the Foxcroft Ridge annexation request. They entered and exited a closed session to consult an attorney and discuss employee performance. The board approved a second amendment to the town manager’s contract with a 4‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Foxcroft Ridge annexation hearing (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney and discuss employee performance (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to manager’s contract (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will review several items, including a conditional rezoning and related consistency statement for the Redhawk Phase 4 development, the town’s 2025 audit contract, an interlocal agreement for telecommunications dispatch and public‑safety computer support, and the department‑level budgets as originally proposed. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as public comment, manager reports, and monthly department updates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items listed indicate topics for discussion or possible action.

• RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 Conditional Rezoning
• RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 Statement of Consistency
• Town of Cramerton 2025 Audit Contract
• Interlocal Agreement Providing for Telecommunications Dispatch and Public Safety Computer Support
• Department Level Budgets as Originally Proposed

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the 2025 audit contract. Commissioners approved the conditional rezoning for RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 and its consistency statement. The purchase of a new HVAC unit for Town Hall was authorized at $34,860. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including 2025 audit contract (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved consistency statement for RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of HVAC unit for Town Hall $34,860 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land use changes and equipment purchases. The agenda includes a public hearing for an annexation request and a vote on a rezoning request.

• AN25-01 Foxcroft Ridge Annexation Request (Public Hearing)
• RZ24-08 DMD Investors LLC Rezoning and Consistency Statement
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F350 for the Fire Department for $63,664.70
• Budget amendment for new American flags around town
• Speed study request for Riverside Drive

The board adopted the amended agenda, approved the consent agenda, and opened, closed, then approved the Foxcroft Ridge annexation request. It also approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford F350 fire truck for $63,664. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopt agenda amended to add Veteran’s Memorial Locator Map (all in favor)
• Approve consent agenda items 6a‑6g (all in favor)
• Open public hearing on Annexation Case AN25-01 Foxcroft Ridge (all in favor)
• Close public hearing on Annexation Case AN25-01 (all in favor)
• Approve Annexation Case AN25-01 Foxcroft Ridge (all in favor)
• Approve purchase of 2025 Ford F350 fire truck for $63,664 (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted the amended agenda with a unanimous vote. It then approved the entire consent agenda, which includes setting public hearings for several zoning and development items, appointing the ABC Board Chair, and accepting the September and October 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Adopt agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for RZ24-08 DMD Investments (approved)
• Set public hearing for AN24-03 Gaston Christian Church (approved)
• Set public hearing for AN24-04 Crossfix Ministries (approved)
• Set public hearing for RZ25-02 Gaston Christian Church (approved)
• Set public hearing for RZ25-03 Crossfix Ministries (approved)
• Approve ABC Board Chair appointment (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Cramerton Board of Commissioners will discuss several rezoning proposals, including RZ24-08 for DMD Investors LLC and RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4. A consistency statement for RZ24-08 will also be reviewed. The board will consider an ordinance to prohibit unlawful use of engine and compression brakes and a matter concerning parking on Washington Street.

• RZ24-08 DMD Investors LLC Rezoning
• Consistency Statement for RZ24-08
• RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 Conditional Rezoning
• Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful use of Engine and Compression Brakes
• Parking on Washington Street

The Commissioners adopted the amended agenda unanimously. They approved the RZ24-08 rezoning for DMD Investors LLC and the accompanying consistency statement, both by unanimous vote. The Redhawk Phase 4 conditional rezoning (RZ24-03) was deferred to the March 18 meeting, also unanimously. The board entered and exited a closed session and then adjourned, each with unanimous votes.

• Adopted agenda as amended – unanimous
• Approved RZ24-08 DMD Investors LLC rezoning – unanimous
• Approved consistency statement for RZ24-08 rezoning – unanimous
• Deferred RZ24-03 Redhawk Phase 4 conditional rezoning to March 18 – unanimous
• Entered closed session on contract negotiations – unanimous
• Exited closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning and annexation requests. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for software, website upgrades, and police salaries, as well as a resolution regarding intersection safety.

• Public hearings for RZ24-08 (DMD Investments), AN24-03 and RZ25-02 (Gaston Christian Church), and AN24-04 and RZ25-03 (Crossfix Ministries)
• Resolution requesting NCDOT mitigation for safety concerns at the intersection shared with Belmont, NC
• Budget amendments for Black Mountain Software, town website upgrades, and Police Department salaries
• Budget amendment for new American flags around town
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Gastonia for the HUD 'HOME' Program

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the annexation of Gaston Christian Church and Crossfix Ministries, and rezoned the same properties. Draft Statements of Consistency for two rezoning cases were adopted, and budget amendments to fund new accounting software and website upgrades were approved.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved annexation AN24-03 Gaston Christian Church (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ25-02 Gaston Christian Church (unanimous)
• Approved annexation AN24-04 Crossfix Ministries (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ25-03 Crossfix Ministries (unanimous)
• Approved draft Statement of Consistency for RZ24-08 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #8 for Black Mountain Software $41,070 (unanimous)