Granite Falls, North Carolina
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🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Tracy Townsend ✓ 335 · Bill Fields 88 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 7
City Council 2025-11-04
Ritch Bolick ✓ 276 · Larry Knight ✓ 263 · Jamie Hagerty ✓ 200 · Martin Townsend 185 · Faith Naff 158 · Stacy Brim 97
City Council 2023-11-07
Tracy Townsend ✓ 169 · Mike Mackie ✓ 144 · Jim Mackie ✓ 132 · Jamie Hagerty 129 · Douglas Dupell 80 · Brandon Dupell 58
Recent meetings
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Meeting
Town Council will consider a fire truck purchase ordinance funded by CDBG-NR.
The Granite Falls Town Council will approve the consent agenda items and then discuss several new business items, including a report on unpaid 2025‑2026 taxes, a project budget ordinance for acquiring a fire truck with CDBG‑NR funds, and a budget amendment. The council will also consider a resolution and a memorandum of understanding to work with the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center on an economic strategic plan, and will appoint members to various committees.
- Approve Project Budget Ordinance – CDBG‑NR fire truck acquisition (Attachment #5)
- Adopt Budget Amendment #2027‑01 (Attachment #6)
- Consider Resolution to engage NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center for an economic strategic plan (Attachment #7)
- Enter Memorandum of Understanding with NC Department of Commerce for the Main Street program (Attachment #8)
- Approve committee appointments for Main Street program, ABC Board, and Recreation Advisory Board (Attachment #9)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION INTERIM PASTOR LEONARD BOLICK, PHILADELPHIA
LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER LARRY KNIGHT
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MACKIE
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming before
the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain from any
undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
1) ADAMS PLACE
a) Pamela Smith
2) NEW EMPLOYEE
a) Benjamin Foust – Police Officer – Chief Branham
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Page 2 – Agenda for the Regular Town Council Meeting held Monday, July 20, 2026
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items below are enacted by o
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Meeting
Town Council will adopt the FY 2026‑2027 budget and related fee schedules
The Granite Falls Town Council will consider Ordinance #416 to adopt the fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. It will also approve a fee schedule for that fiscal year and adopt several utility riders related to renewable energy and electric rates. Additional actions include adopting a capital improvement plan, setting employee job grades and pay ranges, and approving agreements for school resource officers. The meeting also covers appointments, a fire protection aid agreement, a special event permit, and a general counsel agreement.
- Ordinance #416 – Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Budget
- Approve fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026‑2027
- Adopt electric rate rider Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards (REPS) charge
- Adopt updated Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Riders 1 & 2
- Approve agreements for school resource officers at Granite Falls Elementary and Middle School
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER JIM MACKIE
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER MD TOWNSEND
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming
before the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain
from any undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
1) NEW EMPLOYEES
a) Joshua Thebeau – Police Officer
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items below are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion or separate votes
of the items listed under the Consent Agenda unless a Councilmember requests that an item or
items be considered as a s
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Meeting
Town Council to select design/build firm for fire department construction
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the resubmittal of development applications. The body will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and select a firm for fire department construction.
- Selection of design/build firm for fire department construction
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #417 (Text Amendment #1-2026) regarding resubmittal of development applications
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget for Granite Falls ABC Board
- Budget Amendments #2026-14 and #2026-15
- Transfer of funds from Administration to Parks & Recreation
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✓ Decided: Council approved design‑build contract for new fire station
The Granite Falls Town Council approved Ordinance #417 Text Amendment #1‑2026 and a design‑build contract with D.R. Reynolds Company, Inc. for the town’s second fire station. It also adopted budget amendments adding $120,000 to the Water & Sewer fund and $150,000 to the Electric fund, and approved a $4,850 fund transfer to Parks & Recreation. A public hearing on the FY 2026‑27 budget was scheduled, and the council entered and exited a closed session, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved Ordinance #417 Text Amendment #1‑2026 (unanimous)
- Approved design‑build contract with D.R. Reynolds Company, Inc. for new fire station (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026‑14, adding $120,000 to Water & Sewer fund (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026‑15, adding $150,000 to Electric fund (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $4,850 from Administration to Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
- Called public hearing on FY 2026‑27 budget for June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
- Moved into closed session to discuss contract negotiations (unanimous)
- Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION PASTOR FLOYD PERRY, EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MACKIE
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER LARRY KNIGHT
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming before
the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain from any
undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items below are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion or separate votes
of the items listed under the Consent Agenda unless a Councilmember requests that an item or
items be considered as a separate ite
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 1, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, June 1 , 2026 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following members of the governing body were absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Special Projects
Manager Katilyn Parlier, Deputy Finance Director Kim Eckard, Town Planner Greg
Wilson, Police Chief Brine Branham, Fire Chief Brain Bennett, Assistant Fire Chief Kevin
Kerley, and Police Lieutenant Kalem Kirby.
VISITORS None
NEWS MEDIA Francisco Grimes-Hernandez, representing the News-Topic, attended the
meeting.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Councilmember Ritch Bolick led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Mike Mackie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Larry Knight read the
Conflict-of-Interest Statement.
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council
member to avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does
any
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Mon May 18, 2026
Meeting
Town Council to consider conditional rezoning petition and FY 2026-27 budget
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #415 regarding Petition for Conditional Rezoning #2-2026. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #415 for Petition for Conditional Rezoning #2-2026
- Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Presentation
- North Carolina 457(b) Program Resolution
- Monthly financial report ending April 30, 2026
- Town holiday schedule for 2026
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION PASTOR JERRY STINES SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER RITCH BOLICK
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE HAGERTY
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming
before the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain
from any undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items below are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion or separate votes
of the items listed under the Consent Agenda unless a Councilmember requests that an item or
items be considered as a separate
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Fri May 15, 2026
Meeting
Town Council will hold a special meeting on May 15 for a budget and planning retreat
The Granite Falls Town Council has scheduled a special meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Hub Station, 145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson, NC. The purpose is a budget and planning retreat. No specific agenda items are listed.
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
MAY 8, 2026
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL PUBLIC
SUBJECT: THE TOWN COUNCIL HAS SCHEDULED A SPECIAL MEETING FOR FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026,
AT 9:00 A.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF A BUDGET AND PLANNING RETREAT. THE MEETING
WILL BE HELD AT THE HUB STATION LOCATED AT 145 CEDAR VALLEY RD, HUDSON,
NORTH CAROLINA.
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, neither the Town of Granite Falls,
nor the Granite Falls ABC Board, discriminates based on disability in conducting its meetings.
Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids o r services or other accommodation for
effective communication and participating in a meeting may contact the Town Clerk at (828) 396 -
3131. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-396-3131.
PAULA M. KIRBY
TOWN CLERK
Fri May 8, 2026
Meeting
Town cancels special budget retreat meeting
The Town of Granite Falls cancelled its scheduled special budget retreat meeting for Friday, May 8, 2026, at The Hub in Hudson. A notice will be sent when a rescheduled date is determined.
- Cancelled: Special Budget Retreat at The Hub in Hudson
- ADA accommodation contact information provided
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
MAY 7, 2026
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL
PUBLIC
FROM: MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
SUBJECT: THE SPECIAL BUDGET RETREAT MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M.
AT THE HUB IN HUDSON HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
A NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE RESCHEDULED
DATE HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE II OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE TOWN OF
GRANITE FALLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE
BASIS OF DISABILITY IN CONDUCTING ITS
MEETINGS. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO
REQUIRE AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES OR OTHER
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION AND PARTICIPATING IN A
MEETING MAY CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK AT (828)
396-3131. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 72
HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-396-3131.
PAULA M. KIRBY
TOWN CLERK
Mon May 4, 2026
Meeting
Town Council to hold special budget work session on May 4
The Granite Falls Town Council will meet in a special budget work session on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the council chambers. The session will focus on the FY 2026‑2027 electric rates and fees and on funding for capital projects. No decisions are noted; the agenda indicates discussion topics only.
- Discussion of FY 2026‑2027 electric rates and fees
- Discussion of FY 2026‑2027 capital project funding
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✓ Decided: Council approved three budget amendments, including funds for a new fire station
The council unanimously approved Text Amendment #1‑2026 to update the waiting period for denied development applications and scheduled a public hearing for May 18, 2026. It also called a public hearing on Conditional Rezoning #2‑2026 for a 54‑acre parcel on US Hwy 321, also set for May 18, 2026. Additionally, the council approved three budget amendments: #2026‑11 to transfer grant funds for a wastewater‑system growth study, #2026‑12 to fund a survey and purchase of property for a second fire station on New Farm Road, and #2026‑13 to cover additional costs for the recreation‑center pool resurfacing project. All motions passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved Text Amendment #1‑2026 and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
- Called public hearing on Conditional Rezoning #2‑2026 for US Hwy 321 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026‑11 to transfer $27,000 grant funds for wastewater study (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026‑12 to fund survey, Phase 1 study, and purchase of fire‑station property on New Farm Road (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026‑13 to cover additional costs for pool resurfacing project (unanimous)
- Moved council into closed session to discuss contract negotiations (unanimous)
- Moved council out of closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
MAY 1, 2026
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL
PUBLIC
SUBJECT: THE TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 3:00
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDING.
FY 2026- 2027 ELECTRIC RATES/FEES, AND CAPITAL PROJECT
FUNDING WILL BE DISCUSSED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-396-3131.
PAULA M. KIRBY
TOWN CLERK
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 4, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, May 4 , 2026 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following members of the governing body were absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Special Projects
Manager Katilyn Parlier, Deputy Finance Director Kim Eckard, Police Chief Brine
Branham, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby, Fire Chief Brain Bennett, Fire Fighter
Jeremy Swanson, and Fire Engineer Kevin Brown.
VISITORS Ronald King and Robert Anderson
NEWS MEDIA Francisco Grimes-Hernandez, representing the News-Topic, attended the
meeting.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Associate Pastor Luke Hensley, First Baptist Church, led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Larry Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Jim Mackie read the
Conflict-of-Interest Statement.
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council
member to avoid both conflicts
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Meeting
Town Council holds special budget work session
The Town Council will meet on April 20, 2026, to discuss the Police Department annual report and capital projects. The session is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.
- Special budget work session scheduled for April 20, 2026
- Police Department annual report to be presented
- Capital projects to be discussed
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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of 5+ acres for new fire station
The Town Council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda items. It adopted the town holiday schedule for 2026. The Council entered and exited a closed‑session to discuss contract negotiations. Finally, it unanimously approved a real‑estate purchase agreement with MDI for over 5 acres on New Farm Road to be used for a new fire station.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 town holiday schedule (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss real‑property contract negotiations (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Approved MDI purchase agreement for 5+ acres on New Farm Road for new fire station (unanimous)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
APRIL 17, 2026
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL
PUBLIC
SUBJECT: THE TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, AT
3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDING.
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-396-3131.
PAULA M. KIRBY
TOWN CLERK
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 20, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Jamie Hagerty, Jim Mackie, Mike Mackie, and Martin
Townsend.
ABSENT The following members of the governing body were absent: Ritch Bolick and
Larry Knight
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Special Projects
Manager Katilyn Parlier, Deputy Finance Director Kim Eckard, Police Chief Brine
Branham, and Assistant Police Chief Kalem Kirby.
VISITORS Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bryan Moore,
Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Carl Beardsworth, Caldwell County
Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member and Granite Falls Planning Board
Member Bill Fields, Jane Forlines, Justin Greenhill, Lindsey Cox, Julia Cervantes, Robin
Creel, Cindy Reiss, Greg Bryant, Jesse Trivette, representing the Caldwell County EDC,
and Ronald King.
NEWS MEDIA Francisco Grimes-Hernandez, representing the News-Topic, attended the
meeting.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Pastor Casey Fenn, Rock Chapel Church of God, led in prayer.
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
Meeting
Town Council to review water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027 budget
The Town Council is holding a special budget work session. Members will review water and sewer rates for the FY 2026-2027 budget and receive the Fire Department annual report.
- Review of water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027 budget
- Presentation of Fire Department annual report
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously denies Pinewood Road rezoning petition
The Granite Falls Town Council denied Petition for Conditional Zoning #1‑2026 for the Pinewood Road property, rejecting the request to rezone the 6.04‑acre site for 66 residential units. The Council also approved a new audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates. Additional routine actions were approved, including the agenda, consent agenda, and moving into and out of closed session.
- Denied Petition for Conditional Zoning #1‑2026 (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Moved into closed session for attorney‑client consultation (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Moved out of closed session (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous affirmative vote)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
APRIL 2, 2026
TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, NEWS MEDIA, AND GENERAL
PUBLIC
SUBJECT: THE TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026, AT
3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDING.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT WILL BE PRESENTED
AND THE COUNCIL WILL BE REVIEWING WATER AND SEWER
RATES FOR THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 828-396-3131.
PAULA M. KIRBY
TOWN CLERK
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 6, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2026 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Jamie Hagerty, Jim Mackie, Mike Mackie, and Martin
Townsend.
ABSENT The following members of the governing body were absent: Ritch Bolick and
Larry Knight
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Special Projects
Manager Katilyn Parlier, Police Chief Brine Branham, Deputy Finance Director Kim
Eckard, and Town Planner Greg Wilson.
VISITORS Pastor Leonard Bolick, Philadelphia Lutheran Church, John Corpening,
Malinda Clay, Charles Summerlin, Bobby Funk, Daren Brookshire, Todd Clay, Caldwell
County Tax Administrator Josh Angle, and Wendy Kurfees and Charlie Griffin,
representing the State Employees Credit Union.
NEWS MEDIA Francisco Grimes-Hernandez, representing the News-Topic, attended the
meeting.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Pastor Ric Smith, Christ United Lutheran Church, led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Jamie Hagerty led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Jim Mackie read the
Confl
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Meeting
Town Council holds budget workshop to review department updates
The Town Council will convene a special meeting to review annual updates and capital improvement plans for the Electric, Public Works, and Water Resources departments. The session is focused on budget planning and does not include a formal vote.
- Electric Department annual update and capital improvement plan
- Public Works annual update and capital improvement plan
- Water Resources annual update and capital improvement plan
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✓ Decided: Town Council amends capital improvement plan to add Shuford Recreation Center expansion
The Granite Falls Town Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items by unanimous vote. It adopted updates to the Purchasing, Internal Control, Conflict of Interest, and Ethics policies. The council approved the FY27 Recreation Center fee schedule and amended the FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Plan to add Project R68. It also approved two North Carolina Municipal Power Agency agreements and an ordinance adopting those agreements, all unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Adopted updated Purchasing, Internal Control, Conflict of Interest, and Ethics policies (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved FY27 Recreation Center fee schedule (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Amended FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Plan to add Project R68 (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved NCMPA #1 amended and restated Project Power Sales Agreement – Catawba Nuclear Project (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved NCMPA #1 amended and restated Supplemental Power Sales Agreement (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Approved ordinance adopting updated Project and Supplemental Power Sales Agreements (unanimous affirmative vote)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
3:00 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
i. ANNUAL UPDATE
ii. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2. PUBLIC WORKS
i. ANNUAL UPDATE
ii. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
3. WATER RESOURCES
i. ANNUAL UPDATE
ii. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
IV. ADJOURN
Reminder: The next Town Council meeting is on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Council
Chambers.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 16, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance
Director Kim Eckard , Human Resources Director Crystal Bollinger, Special Projects
Manager Katilyn Parlier, Police Chief Brine Branham, Electric Services Director Rick
Sisk, and Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby.
VISITORS ElectriCities Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer Jay Morrison, and
Mike Grainger
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Pastor Dan Greene, Christian Fellowship Chapel, led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ritch Bolick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Martin Townsend read the
Conflict-of-Interest Statement.
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council
member to avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of co
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
Meeting
Town Council discusses FY26‑27 Parks & Rec capital projects and fee schedule
The Granite Falls Town Council held a special Parks and Recreation Budget Workshop on March 2, 2026. Council members reviewed the proposed FY26‑27 fee schedule and discussed several capital improvement projects, including a $28,000 gym floor resurfacing, a $20,000 Field #1 renovation, a $600,000 neighborhood park, and a $500,000 park acquisition. A public meeting was scheduled for March 9, 2026, to consider the purchase of 23.16 acres from Shuford Development. The fee schedule will be brought to the regular council meeting on March 16, 2026, for approval.
- Review of FY26‑27 Parks & Recreation fee schedule
- Gym floor resurfacing – $28,000
- Field #1 turf and irrigation renovation – $20,000
- Neighborhood park construction – $600,000
- Public meeting on March 9 to discuss 23.16‑acre land purchase from Shuford Development
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✓ Decided: Council approves $3.65 M CDBG amendment adding two fire trucks
The Town Council unanimously approved a scope change to the Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Utility Project, adding $3,651,825 for the purchase of two fire trucks. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a rezoning petition on April 6, 2026, and amended the FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Plan to include project R68. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved $3,651,825 CDBG amendment to add two fire trucks (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for rezoning petition on April 6, 2026 (unanimous)
- Amended FY25‑26 Capital Improvement Plan to add project R68 (unanimous)
- Entered closed session under N.C. Gen. Stat. §143.318.11(5) (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET WORKSHOP
HELD MARCH 2, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Special Parks and
Recreation Budget Workshop Monday, March 2 , 2026 , at 3:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Administrative Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie, Mike Mackie,
and Martin Townsend. *Note* Larry Knight arrived at 3:50 p.m.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: Ritch Bolick
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb , Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance Director Kim Eckard , Special
Projects Manager Katilyn Parlier, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby, and Police
Chief Brine Branham.
VISITORS None
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Martin Townsend made a motion the Council approve the
agenda as presented. Jim Mackie seconded the motion, which was followed by a
unanimous affirmative vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Town Manager Daniel Cobb thanked the Council for coming to the Budget Workshop and
asked Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby to address the Council.
FEE SCHEDULE REVIEWED Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby presented and
reviewed the proposed FY26 -27 Fee Schedule. Director Raby discussed program fees
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 2, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Gr anite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting
Monday, March 2 , 2026 , at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative
Building.
PRESENT The following members of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie, Mike Mackie,
and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: Ritch Bolick
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance
Director Kim Eckard , Town Planner Greg Wilson, Human Resources Director Crystal
Bollinger, Special Projects Manager Katilyn Parlier, Police Chief Brine Branham, Fire
Chief Brian Bennett, and Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Kerley.
VISITORS Miss Caldwell County Jaime Logan, Western Piedmont Council of
Governments Assistant Executive Director Alison Alexander, Western Piedmont Council
of Governments Community and Economic Development Director Ben Willis, and Ian
Byrne, representing Mills Construction Company.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order
and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Interim Pastor Leonard Bolick, Philadelphia Lutheran Church , led in
prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Jamie Hagerty led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Larry
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Meeting
Town Council to hold hearing on property assessments for unpaid town invoices
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding assessments against real property owners who have failed to pay invoices. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and review annual reports from several town departments.
- Public hearing on assessments against real property owners failing to pay town invoices
- Budget Amendment #2026-9 for $25,000 for property and casualty insurance renewal premiums
- ABC 2nd quarter distribution totaling $7,696.63 for three local schools
- Proposed amended transportation agreement for involuntary commitments
- Update on the City of Charlotte’s Interbasin Transfer (IBT) Request
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✓ Decided: Council approved amended involuntary commitment transportation agreement
The Granite Falls Town Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, adopted an amended transportation agreement for involuntary commitments, and approved a $25,000 budget amendment for increased insurance premiums. The council also voted to hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant amendment, entered a closed session, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved amended transportation agreement for involuntary commitments (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2026-9 for insurance premiums ($25,000) (unanimous)
- Approved call for public hearing on CDBG amendment (unanimous)
- Entered closed session (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION PASTOR FLOYD PERRY, EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER LARRY KNIGHT
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER MIKE MACKIE
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming
before the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain
from any undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
1) ELECTRICITIES OF NORTH CAROLINA
Kelsey Lawhead – Vice President, Customer Programs & Strategy
Jay Morrison – Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
All items below are enacted by one motion. There will be no separat
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 16, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Granite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting Monday,
February 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.
PRESENT The following member s of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb , Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance
Director Kim Eckard , Town Planner Greg Wilson, Human Resources Director Crystal
Bollinger, Special Projects Manager Katilyn Parlier, Police Chief Brine Branham, Fire Chief
Brian Bennett, Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Kerley, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Raby,
and Athletic Program Supervisor Isaac Poythress.
VISITORS Kelsey Lawhead – ElectriCities Vice President, Customer Programs & Strategy
and Jay Morrison – ElectriCities Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order and
welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Pastor Floyd Perry, Emmanuel Baptist Church, led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Larry Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Mike Mackie read the
Conflict-of-Interest Statement
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Meeting
Granite Falls Council to approve tax, safety, and budget items
The Granite Falls Town Council will consider renewing a safety consultant contract for $8,500, approving a budget amendment for law enforcement equipment, and setting a date to advertise 2025 tax liens. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and the town holiday schedule.
- Approve tax lien advertisement for 2025
- Renew Compliance Training Associates contract for $8,500
- Authorize Budget Amendment #2026-8 for $9,157
- Approve 2025 Tax Levy and Preliminary Assessment Roll
- Approve Western Piedmont Stormwater Partnership Agreement
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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 Tax Levy and renews key contracts
The Granite Falls Town Council unanimously approved the 2025 Tax Levy, set the date to advertise 2025 tax liens, authorized $1,237.12 in property tax releases, and renewed several service contracts. Additional actions included approving a budget amendment for law‑enforcement equipment and extending the assessment roll hearing schedule.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
- Set April 16, 2026 to advertise 2025 tax liens (unanimous)
- Authorized $1,237.12 property tax releases (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Tax Levy as submitted (unanimous)
- Renewed Compliance Training Associates contract for $8,500 (unanimous)
- Extended Asplundh Tree Expert contract through Feb 26, 2027 (unanimous)
- Approved Western Piedmont stormwater partnership agreement (unanimous)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
5:30 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. INVOCATION PASTOR MIKE HARRIS, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBER RITCH BOLICK
IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE HAGERTY
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every Council member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts. Does any Council member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflicts with respect to any matters coming
before the Council today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrain
from any undue participation in the particular matters involved.
(N.C.G.S. 14-234, N.C.G.S. 160A-479.11, & N.C.G.S. 160D-109)
V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS / INTRODUCTIONS
1) NEW EMPLOYEES
a) Evan Smith – Electric Line Technician Class A
b) Tyler Billington – Firefighter
c) Zack Potter – Firefighter
2) MISS CALDWELL COUNTY – JAIME LOGAN
VII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 2, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Granite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting Monday,
February 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.
PRESENT The following member s of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb , Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance
Director Kim Eckard, Police Chief Brine Branham, Fire Chief Brian Bennett, Assistant Fire
Chief Kevin Kerley, Firefighters Tyler Billington and Zack Potter, Electric Services Director
Rick Sisk, and Electric Line Technician Class A Evan Smith.
VISITORS None
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order and
welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION Councilmember Larry Knight led in prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Ritch Bolick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Councilmember Jamie Hagerty read the
Conflict-of-Interest Statement.
In accordance with the State Government Ethics Act, it is the duty of every
Council member to avoid both conflicts of interest and the appearance of
conflicts. Does any Council member have any known conflict of interest or
app
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Meeting
Council will hold a closed session to review a public officer's qualifications
The special Town Council meeting will open with a welcome and approval of the agenda, then move to a closed session. In that closed session, council members will consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and conditions of appointment or initial employment of an individual public officer or employee, as required by North Carolina General Statute §143.318.11(6). The meeting will adjourn after the closed session.
- Approval of agenda (procedural item)
- Closed session to review qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and appointment conditions of a public officer or employee (NC Gen. Stat. §143.318.11(6))
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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, entered closed session, then adjourned
The Granite Falls Town Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, then unanimously voted to exit the closed session and adjourn the meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Entered closed session under NC Gen. Stat. §143.318.11(6) (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Exited closed session (unanimous affirmative vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous affirmative vote)
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Tracy Townsend Mayor • Ritch Bolick Mayor Pro Tem • Daniel P. Cobb Town Manager
Council Members Jamie Hagerty • Larry Knight • Jim Mackie • Mike Mackie • Martin D. Townsend
P.O. Drawer 10 • Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0010 • Phone (828) 396-3131 • Fax (828) 396-3133
www.granitefallsnc.gov
AGENDA
SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
4 SOUTH MAIN STREET
3:00 PM
I. WELCOME – CALL TO ORDER MAYOR TRACY TOWNSEND
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. CLOSED SESSION
1. North Carolina General Statue §143.318.11(6)
To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of
appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or
prospective public officer or employee.
IV. ADJOURN
Reminder: The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 5:30 pm in
the Council Chambers.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD JANUARY 12, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING The Granite Falls Town Council held a Special Meeting Monday,
January 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.
PRESENT The following member s of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb, and Town Clerk Paula Kirby.
VISITORS None
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Tracy Townsend called the meeting to order and
welcomed everyone present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mike Mackie made a motion the Council approve the agenda as
presented. Martin Townsend seconded the motion, which was followed by a unanimous
affirmative vote.
COUNCIL GOES INTO CLOSED SESSION Larry Knight made a motion the Council go
into Closed Session under North Carolina General Statue §143.318.11(6) to consider the
qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or
conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective
public officer or employee. Ritch Bolick seconded the motion , which was followed by a
unanimous affirmative vote.
COUNCIL GOES OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Martin Townsend made a motion the
Council go out of Closed Session. M
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Meeting
✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved agenda and consent agenda items
The Granite Falls Town Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and all items on the consent agenda. No substantive actions, such as approvals or denials of projects, were recorded. A public hearing on a proposed annexation was reconvened but no decision was made.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 5, 2026
REGULAR MEETING The Granite Falls Town Council held a Regular Meeting Monday,
January 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Administrative Building.
PRESENT The following member s of the governing body w ere present: Mayor Tracy
Townsend and Council Members Ritch Bolick, Jamie Hagerty, Larry Knight, Jim Mackie,
Mike Mackie, and Martin Townsend.
ABSENT The following member of the governing body was absent: None
STAFF PRESENT The following staff members attended the meeting: Town Manager
Daniel Cobb , Town Attorney Bruce Cannon, Town Clerk Paula Kirby, Deputy Finance
Director Kim Eckard , Special Projects Manager Katilyn Parlier, Payroll Technician/Tax
Collector Amber Marley, Town Planner Greg Wilson, Police Chief Brine Branham, Police
Records Specialist Summer Hall, Police Detective Troy Reynolds, Fire Chief Brian Bennett,
Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Kerley, Fire Captain Chad Price, Water Resources Director/Public
Works Director Randy Smith, and Utility Maintenance Mechanic Will Hall.
VISITORS CC&W Development Group, LLC. Managing Partner Greg Williams, CC&W
Development Group, LLC. Managing Partner Perry Crooke, CC&W Development Group,
LLC. Engineer Frank Craig, Phil Shell, Charles Summerlin, Macon Clark, Andrew Atkin,
Barbara and Richard Riley, David and Trudy Nowlin, Faith Naff, Scott and Stephanie Ledford,
Carla Ray, Silas Ray, Debbie Few, Dan Kelly, David and Agnes (Agi) Davis, Will
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