Holly Springs public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with two public hearings: a legislative hearing on the Northeast Gateway Master Plan comprehensive plan amendment and a quasi-judicial hearing on the Goodwin Major Subdivision. The council will also consider consent agenda items including contracts for Fire Station #3, Main St. sidewalk connector design, and Cass Holt Rd park design, plus a voluntary annexation. New business includes a design contract amendment for Holly Springs Road widening and the 2023 legislative agenda. The meeting also includes discussion of an open council seat and recognition of Council Member Bennett.

• Public hearing: Northeast Gateway Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 22-CPA-02
• Public hearing: Goodwin Major Subdivision 22-MAS-03
• Samet Pre-Construction Contract for Fire Station #3
• Main St. Sidewalk Connector Design Contract
• 4113 Deer Path Rd. Voluntary Annexation A22-07

The Holly Springs Town Council unanimously adopted the Northeast Gateway Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Resolution 22-37), which will guide land use and development around the future Holly Springs Road and NC 540 interchange. The Council also approved a two-week application and review process to fill the open Council seat left by Kristi Bennett's resignation, with a decision scheduled for January 17, 2023. Several contracts and budgets were approved, including a $124,710 pre-construction contract for Fire Station #3 and a $386,200 design contract for the Holly Springs Road Widening project.

• Adopted Northeast Gateway Master Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $124,710 pre-construction services contract with Samet Corporation for Fire Station #3
• Approved $1.2M total budget and $290,669 design contract for Main St. Sidewalk Connector
• Authorized $1,977,300 agreement with CLH Design for Cass Holt Road Park schematic design
• Adopted Resolution 22-38 for Deer Path Road annexation petition, set public hearing for Jan 17, 2023
• Approved $425,000 design budget and $386,200 Kimley-Horn contract for Holly Springs Road Widening
• Adopted 2023 Legislative Agenda (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to advertise for open Council seat applicants, decision set for Jan 17, 2023

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will consider recommending approval or denial of the Goodwin Major Subdivision (22-MAS-03), a non-residential subdivision on 83.5 acres at 7511 Woods Creek Rd, Apex, NC, zoned BRT CU. The plan proposes up to 30 lots for future industrial/employment development, including road widening and a pump station. The board will also hear a presentation on a Housing Affordability Study and other routine items.

• Goodwin Major Subdivision 22-MAS-03: 83.5 acres, up to 30 lots, BRT CU zoning, includes widening of Woods Creek Road and a pump station in POD C
• Housing Affordability Study presentation
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Zone Map Change Petitions, Planned Unit Developments, Special Exception Uses, Development Plans, Zoning Map Certification (agenda items, no details provided)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several topics: an update on the Intelligent Transportation System for traffic signal coordination, a review of the Affordable Housing Study with potential policy considerations, preparation for the annual retreat, and draft 2023 legislative priorities. No formal votes are scheduled; the council is providing feedback and guidance.

• Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) plan update for traffic signal coordination on NCDOT roads
• Affordable Housing Study update with policy considerations and next steps
• Annual Retreat preparation for February
• Draft 2023 legislative priorities for Wake County, State, and Federal government

The Town Council held a workshop to review the five-phase Intelligent Transportation System and the Housing Affordability Study. Members also planned topics for the February retreat and reviewed the legislative agenda. No formal votes were taken on policy items, though Council entered a closed session regarding litigation.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Meritage v. Town of Holly Springs (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to seal closed session minutes (Unanimous)
• Scheduled legislative agenda for adoption at the December 20th business meeting

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and several reports, including the annual comprehensive financial report and the police department annual report. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a position reclassification, and a performance agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies. New business includes amendments to the animal control ordinance and adopting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Presentation of FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Holly Springs Police Department Annual Report
• Quarterly Budget Amendments
• Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Company Performance Agreement
• Amendments to Animal Control Ordinance

The Council adopted an ordinance to modernize nuisance animal definitions and increase fines for animal cruelty. They also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and several budget ordinances. A company performance agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies was approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-41 increasing animal cruelty fines to $150, $250, and $350 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Town Council meeting schedule (4-1)
• Approved quarterly budget ordinances 22-34, 22-36, 22-37, 22-38, 22-39, and 22-40 (unanimous)
• Approved Company Performance Agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Public Works Concrete Crew Leader to Fleet Technician (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-35 to award badge and sell service weapon to Sgt. Keith Denton (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-36 to award badge and sell service weapon to Sgt. Dan Gledhill (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 18, Nov 1, and Nov 8 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Northeast Gateway Master Plan (22-CPA-02). The board will also hear public comments, review minutes, and receive reports from committees and staff.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 22-CPA-02 for Northeast Gateway Master Plan
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Committee reports: Land Use, Tree, Housing Affordability, Northeast Gateway
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed utility allocation ordinance regarding wastewater plant upgrades. Staff will also present updates on the Northeast Gateway Master Plan for Council feedback. Additionally, the Council will consider cancelling the November 15th business meeting.

• Discussion of utility allocation ordinance for 2027 wastewater plant upgrade
• Northeast Gateway Master Plan update for subareas 3 and 4
• Proposed cancellation of the November 15th Town Council meeting
• Review of 2023 Council Meeting Calendar options

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop, discussing a proposed Utility Allocation Ordinance to manage wastewater capacity, with staff to bring a draft in January. They also reviewed the final Northeast Gateway Master Plan, which will undergo a 30-day public comment period before adoption in December. The only formal action taken was unanimously canceling the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Cancelled November 15, 2022 Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Utility Allocation Ordinance; staff to draft and return in January
• Reviewed Northeast Gateway Master Plan; public comment period Nov 9-Dec 9, adoption Dec 20

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, a hospital update, and a consent agenda. The main new business item is a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) contract for Operations Campus Phase 1. The council will also consider additional stop signs and striping at two intersections.

• Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) contract for Operations Campus Phase 1
• Additional stop signs and striping at Teal Lake Drive and Hidden Cellars Drive
• Additional stop signs and striping at Teal Lake Drive and Cassada Court
• UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital One-Year Anniversary Update
• Proclamations for Family Court Awareness Month and Small Business Saturday

The Town Council approved a pre-construction contract for the first phase of the Operations Campus. Council also authorized new traffic safety signage on Teal Lake Drive and proclaimed November as Family Court Awareness month.

• Approved $188,220 pre-construction contract with Edifice General Contractors for Operations Campus Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of two stop signs, four stop bars, and two stop ahead signs at Teal Lake Dr./Hidden Cellars Dr. and Teal Lake Dr./Cassada Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 workshop meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Proclaimed November as Family Court Awareness month
• Tabled Small Business Saturday Proclamation to November 15th meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 5, 2022, and to discuss a request related to Estes Lane Townes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of July 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Estes Lane Townes request

The Land Use Advisory Committee heard a proposal from Grigsby Ave. 1, LLC to rezone a 6-acre parcel on Grigsby Ave. and Estes Lane from Suburban Residential to Neighborhood Center Residential to build up to 45 townhomes. Members raised concerns about connectivity, emergency access, traffic, and affordability, but no formal action was taken. The committee approved the minutes from July 5, 2022, unanimously.

• Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed Estes Lane Towns rezoning proposal; no vote taken

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on the E-52 Rex Road Elementary rezoning and development plan, plus new business on the Rhamkatte Plaza master plan and fee policies. Consent agenda items include contracts for the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility upgrades and a concrete repair project at Ting Stadium. The meeting also includes recognitions, a public comment period, and a closed session.

• E-52 Rex Road Elementary rezoning legislative public hearing
• E-52 Rex Road Elementary development plan quasi-judicial public hearing
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility 6 to 8 MGD upgrade preliminary engineering contract
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility dewatering press upgrade
• Ting Stadium concrete repair project

The Holly Springs Town Council unanimously approved the rezoning of 6125 Rex Road to a conditional rural residential district and the development plan for the E-52 Rex Road Elementary School, a 716-student school. The council also directed staff to negotiate a developer agreement for a 10-foot sidepath along Rex Road, with the town reimbursing the school system for its construction. Other approvals included a $925,333 contract for a water reclamation facility upgrade study, a $234,500 equipment purchase, and new policies for parks fees and facility naming.

• Approved rezoning RZ22-05 for 6125 Rex Road to RR CD (unanimous)
• Approved Development Plan 22-DP-06 for E-52 Rex Road Elementary (unanimous)
• Directed staff to negotiate developer agreement for 10' sidepath along Rex Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $925,333 contract with Hazen and Sawyer for UCWRF upgrade study (consent agenda)
• Authorized $234,500 equipment purchase for Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility (consent agenda)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Policy P-50 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Facility Naming Policy P-29.1 (unanimous)
• Approved names for four greenway facilities (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to receive updates and provide feedback on several planning initiatives. They will review the initial draft of the Housing Affordability Study, kick off the Downtown Village District Area Plan update, and discuss making code enforcement more proactive. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Attorney and Town Clerk, and a closed session.

• Housing Affordability Study draft review and feedback
• Downtown Village District Area Plan kickoff with consultant Design Workshop
• Discussion on proactive zoning, nuisance, and minimum housing code enforcement
• Town Attorney and Town Clerk quarterly updates
• Guidance on location for 2023 Annual Retreat

The Council held a workshop to discuss preliminary results of a Housing Affordability study and the kickoff of the Downtown Village District Area Plan. Members also discussed transitioning to a proactive code enforcement model. No formal votes were taken on these policy items.

• Consensus reached to hold 2023 Annual Retreat at Embassy Suites in Wilmington
• Consensus reached to use the Christmas Wreath float for the Happy Holly Days Parade
• Entered closed session to discuss economic development and legal matters (Unanimous)
• Left closed session with no action taken (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public comment period, recognitions, a consent agenda, and new business. The main substantive item is a discussion of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System under new business. The council will also issue proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Community Planning Month, the latter including a Unified Development Ordinance implementation update.

• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• Community Planning Month Proclamation and UDO implementation update
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System discussion
• Approval of September 13 and September 20 meeting minutes

The Town Council voted unanimously to approve contracts with Rock Solid for Customer Relationship Management software and Citibot for chatbot services to improve resident communications. They also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous September meetings, and heard updates on the Unified Development Ordinance and community planning.

• Approved contracts with Rock Solid for Customer Relationship Management Software and Citibot for Chatbot services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 13, 2022 workshop meeting and September 20, 2022 business meeting on the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 4, 2022 meeting agenda with no changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss a rezoning request for Rex Road Elementary, a major subdivision plan for Rhamkatte Plaza, and updates on the Downtown Village District Area Plan. The meeting will also include committee reports from the Tree Advisory Committee and others, along with a development services report.

• E-52 Rex Road Elementary Rezoning & Development Plan (22-REZ-04 / 22-DP-06)
• Rhamkatte Plaza Major Subdivision Plan (22-MAS-02)
• Village District Area Plan with Advisory Committee Selection
• Tree Advisory Committee report
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding the Oakview Mixed Use Special Exception Use. The meeting also includes updates on transportation bond projects and discussions regarding development and economic development agreements with Capital Associates Management, LLC.

• Oakview Mixed Use Special Exception Use quasi-judicial hearing
• Capital Associates Management, LLC Development and Economic Development Agreements
• Utilities & Infrastructure Fee Schedule Revisions
• Peterson Station Gateway Feature Design
• NC Governor's Highway Safety Program grant acceptance

The Council approved a mixed-use development plan for Oakview including a hotel and retail space. It also authorized agreements with Capital Associates Management, LLC for a project involving affordable housing and office space. Additionally, the Council appointed members to the Downtown Village District Plan Advisory Committee.

• Approved Oakview Mixed Use Special Exception Use, Variance, and Waivers (unanimous)
• Approved Oakview Mixed Use Development Plan 22-DP-03 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement with Capital Associates Management LLC (3-2)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Capital Associates Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Purchase and Sale Agreement with Capital Associates Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed 9 at-large members to Downtown Village District Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Council member Forrest and Council member Bennett to Downtown Village District Plan Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Utility Permit and Non-Residential System Development Fees (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and receive staff recommendations on several policy and program items. Topics include a proposed parks and recreation fees and charges policy, a town facilities naming policy, sustainability program efforts, and prioritization of transportation grant applications. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Parks and Recreation fees and charges policy and cost recovery philosophy
• Town facilities naming policy for town-owned assets and special events
• Sustainability program update: Town Sustainability Plan, fleet efficiency, facility projects, utility data
• CAMPO Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) FY 2024 scoring prioritization and grant application authorization

Town Council authorized staff to apply for LAPP funding for Holly Springs Road West and Utley Creek Greenway Phase 2. Council also reached a consensus to adopt a progressive cost recovery model for parks and recreation fees.

• Authorized LAPP application for Holly Springs Road West ($15.3M estimate)
• Authorized LAPP application for Utley Creek Greenway Phase 2 ($3.1M estimate)
• Reached consensus to use a progressive model for parks and recreation cost recovery

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, budget amendments, and contracts, including janitorial services and uniform rentals. Key decisions include a land purchase for Fire Station 3 and a condemnation resolution for road widening and greenway projects. The council will also discuss updates on the South Wake Landfill and seasonal leaf collection.

• Approve land purchase contract for Fire Station 3
• Condemnation resolution for Holly Springs Rd. widening and Arbor Creek Greenway
• Quarterly budget amendments
• Facilities janitorial services contract
• Franchise ordinance for Public Service Company of North Carolina (second reading)

The Town Council approved the purchase of 4.3 acres of land for $650,000 to build Fire Station 3. Additionally, the Council authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire necessary rights-of-way and easements for the Arbor Creek-Middle Creek Greenway and the Holly Springs Road Widening-East projects. The Council also approved several service contracts and budget amendments during the meeting.

• Approved $650,000 land purchase for Fire Station 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-31 for eminent domain on Greenway project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-32 for eminent domain on road widening project (unanimous)
• Approved $230,000 annual janitorial services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 annual uniform rental contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2,408,512 MOU with Fuquay-Varina for water conveyance (unanimous)
• Adopted Franchise Ordinance 22-31 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly budget amendments and Ordinances 22-32 and 22-33 (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Committee

The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of UDO Text Amendment 22-UDO-02, which includes technical corrections and minor modifications to existing regulations. The board also requested that the Town Council research the rationale for the town's 30-foot riparian buffers in the Cape Fear River Basin.

• Approval of UDO Text Amendment 22-UDO-02 (8-0 vote)
• Motion for Town Council to research Cape Fear River Basin riparian buffer requirements (8-0 vote)
• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes (8-0 vote)
• Proposed changes to neighborhood meeting notification requirements (increasing mailed notice from 300 to 500 feet)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and new business items. Key actions include a voluntary annexation for Green Oaks Tech Center, policy direction for a future Cass Holt Road park, and condemnation resolutions for road widening and utility lines. The agenda also includes consent items like grant applications and position reclassifications.

• Voluntary Annexation A22-01, Green Oaks Tech Center - public hearing
• Future Cass Holt Road Park policy direction
• Condemnation Resolution for Holly Springs Rd. Widening East Right-of-Way and Easements
• Franchise Ordinance for Public Service Company of North Carolina
• NC DEQ Fall 2022 Grant and Loan Funding Applications

Town Council approved moving forward with a November 2023 bond referendum to fund the design and construction of a new park on Cass Holt Road. The Council also authorized eminent domain actions for road widening and utility projects and approved a voluntary annexation.

• Directed Town Manager to seek a General Obligation bond referendum in November 2023 for Cass Holt Road park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-29 to reimburse Cass Holt Road park expenditures from future bond funding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-27 authorizing eminent domain for Holly Springs Rd. Widening East (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-30 authorizing eminent domain for Friendship utility lines (unanimous)
• Adopted Annexation Ordinance A22-01 for Green Oaks Tech Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-28 for Utley Creek Upgrade Project grant and loan applications (unanimous)
• Adopted Franchise Ordinance 22-31 for Public Service Company of North Carolina (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of two Office of Customer Care positions to Customer Service Specialist (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public comment, several informational presentations, a consent agenda, and a legislative hearing on UDO technical corrections. Key items include updates from Seqirus and FUJIFILM, a transportation presentation, and pavement survey results.

• Update from Seqirus VP Dr. Dave Sehgal
• FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Partnership Development Grant Award
• Regional Transportation Alliance presentation
• Pavement Condition Survey results
• UDO Technical Corrections and Development Notifications 22-UDO-02 legislative hearing

Council awarded a construction contract to Southern Cross Timmons Group for water and sewer infrastructure. The board also approved technical amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and set a public hearing for the Green Oaks Tech Center annexation.

• Awarded $29,622,373 utility contract to Southern Cross Timmons Group (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-30 for revised Water Capital Project funding (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-29 for UDO technical corrections and notifications (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-26 for Green Oaks Tech Center voluntary annexation (Unanimous)
• Approved June 14 and June 21 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss a new utility debt affordability model and its potential impact on future utility rates, as well as an update on the Cass Holt Road park project, including construction estimates and funding strategy. They will also receive an update on the Friendship Utilities Design-Build contract, with proposed partnership contributions to be considered for approval at the July 19 meeting. The meeting is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected, but direction may be given on the park funding approach.

• Utility Fund debt affordability model and potential rate impacts
• Cass Holt Road park recreation center and site improvements
• Updated construction estimates for Cass Holt Road park
• Friendship Utilities Design-Build contract update
• Proposed partnership contributions for Friendship project

The July 12, 2022 Holly Springs Town Council workshop was informational, with no substantive decisions voted on. Staff presented a new Utility Fund Debt Affordability model and asked for direction, but the Town Manager said no specific decision was needed that night; the item is expected back at a 2023 retreat or March workshop. Council also reviewed refinements to the Cass Holt Road Park concept plan, now estimated at $44–$47 million, and agreed by consensus to address a reimbursement referendum at the August meeting. A budget update on the Friendship Utilities project put current projected costs at around $30 million, up from a prior $24 million estimate. The only formal vote was to adjourn.

• No vote on Utility Fund Debt Affordability model; staff requested direction, no decision needed that night
• Consensus to address Cass Holt Road Park reimbursement referendum at the August meeting
• Cass Holt Road Park concept refinements presented; total estimated cost $44–$47 million based on March 2022 figures
• Friendship Utilities project cost update: current projection around $30 million, up from prior $24 million estimate
• Adjourned at 7:51 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May and discuss a request for a convenience store on Lassiter Road. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review item.

• Lassiter Road Convenience Store request
• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes

The committee discussed a proposal for a 5,000 square foot convenience store and fueling station at Holly Springs Road and Lassiter Road. No formal action was taken on the development petition.

• Approved May 3, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting at Town Hall to review technical zoning corrections under UDO 22-UDO-02 and receive updates from four advisory committees. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will hear public comment and receive reports before adjourning.

• Review of UDO Technical Corrections and Development Notifications 22-UDO-02
• Land Use Advisory Committee report
• Tree Advisory Committee report
• Housing Affordability Study Advisory Committee report
• Northeast Gateway Master Plan Advisory Committee report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public comment period, recognitions, and a public hearing. Key items include an update on Unified Development Ordinance amendments, a consent agenda with a budget amendment and flood damage prevention ordinance, and a legislative public hearing on a voluntary annexation. The meeting also includes several resolutions and contracts for approval.

• Unified Development Ordinance Amendments Update
• End of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Voluntary Annexation A22-03, Utley Creek Substation - Legislative Public Hearing
• Operations Campus Design Services Contract & Reimbursement Resolution for Funding

The Town Council unanimously approved the annexation of 69 acres for a Duke Progress Energy substation and awarded a $614,500 contract for the Operations Campus design. They also accepted a $175,000 biotechnology grant for local schools and authorized a $150,000 consultant contract for the Downtown Village District Area Plan. Extensive public comment occurred regarding a proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance, but no vote was taken on the ordinance itself.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance A22-03 for Utley Creek Substation (unanimous)
• Awarded $614,500 contract to ADW Architects for Operations Campus design (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 for Friendship Utilities construction materials (unanimous)
• Accepted $175,000 NC Biotechnology Center grant for schools (unanimous)
• Authorized $150,000 contract with Design Workshop for Downtown Area Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment and PAYGO Capital Project Ordinance 22-28 (unanimous)
• Adopted Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 22-26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Collection Order 22-01 for FY 2022-23 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several development-related topics. They will receive a legal update on a potential Non-Discrimination Ordinance, review draft goals for a housing affordability plan, and get updates on the Northeast Gateway Master Plan, Unified Development Ordinance amendments, and the Village District Area Plan. These discussions are intended to shape future decisions and recommendations.

• Non-Discrimination Ordinance legal update and discussion
• Housing Affordability Plan draft goals and tools presented by HR&A Advisors
• Northeast Gateway Master Plan update after public engagement
• Unified Development Ordinance amendments, including changes to Chapter 11 notification and decision-making
• Village District Area Plan consultant selection process update

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the adoption of a Wake County non-discrimination ordinance and review housing affordability strategies. No formal votes were taken on these items; the council discussed legal risks and potential tools for increasing affordable housing. Staff provided a status update on the Northeast Gateway Master Plan.

• Deferred Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to a future meeting
• Deferred Village District Area Plan Update to a Council briefing

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will conduct its regular meeting, including public comment, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving past meeting minutes, a voluntary annexation, and a sole-source waste collection truck purchase. The council will also hold public hearings on a rezoning request and adopt the FY 2022-23 operating and community investment plan budget.

• Approve minutes of May 10 workshop and May 17 business meetings
• Utley Creek Substation Voluntary Annexation A22-03
• Sole source purchase of 3 New Way waste collection bodies ($X) and 3 CCC truck chassis on state contract
• 7511 Woods Creek Road Annexation & Rezoning - Legislative Hearings
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget Adoption

The Town Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget and associated capital project ordinances. Council also approved the annexation and rezoning of 7511 Woods Creek Road for business and research technology use. Additionally, the Council authorized over $1 million for new yard waste collection equipment.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Budget Ordinance 22-10 and 15 related capital/reserve ordinances (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 7511 Woods Creek Road to BRT CU (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement for 7511 Woods Creek Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized $536,205 contract with Amick Equipment for yard waste collection bodies (Unanimous)
• Authorized $507,249 contract with Southern Truck Service for truck chassis (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy changes effective July 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Authorized joining the North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP) (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-24 for Utley Creek Substation annexation investigation (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the recommended FY 2022-23 budget. The town manager will present additional budget highlights, and the council will discuss potential amendments, which require support from at least three members and must be balanced per state law.

• Discussion of recommended FY 2022-23 budget
• Capital reserves summary per MPT Berry's request
• Technical corrections to the recommended budget book

The Holly Springs Town Council held a budget workshop on May 24, 2022 to review the Town Manager's recommended FY 2022-23 budget and give feedback. No budget was adopted; the recommended budget is scheduled to go to the June 7 meeting for adoption. Council reached consensus not to add a housing-study implementation staff position to the budget, and consensus that there was nothing to be gained by moving up a Parks & Recreation bond referendum. The only formal vote recorded was to adjourn.

• No vote on the FY2022-23 budget; adoption scheduled for the June 7 meeting
• Consensus not to add a Community Development/housing-study staff position to the budget; report to be discussed at the 2023 retreat
• Consensus that there was nothing to be gained by pushing up the Parks & Recreation bond process
• Adjourned at 7:42 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2022-23 budget, a system development fee report, a Duke Energy developer agreement, and the annexation and rezoning of 7511 Woods Creek Road. The council will also discuss the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and a traffic study policy, and consider a grant from the NC Biotechnology Center.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-23 budget
• Public hearing on system development fee report
• Public hearing on developer agreement with Duke Energy
• Public hearing on 7511 Woods Creek Road annexation and rezoning
• Main Street Sidewalk Connector - 2023 LAPP Grant Municipal Agreement

The Town Council adopted the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (Resolution 22-22) and the Traffic Study Policy (Resolution 22-23), both by unanimous votes. It also approved a development agreement with Duke Energy for a substation serving the FUJIFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies site and business park, and accepted a $100,000 NC Biotechnology Center grant benefiting Holly Springs High School. Public hearings on a proposed System Development Fee and the FY2022-23 budget were held with no in-person input; a 7511 Woods Creek Road annexation and rezoning were continued to June 7, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 22-22, Comprehensive Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-23, Traffic Study Policy (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement with Duke Energy for a substation (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 NC Biotechnology Center Partnership Development Grant for Holly Springs High School (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with NC Biotech and performance agreement with Amgen (unanimous)
• Continued annexation A21-06 and rezoning 21-REZ-04 for 7511 Woods Creek Road to June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Main Street Sidewalk Connector NCDOT Municipal Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Tree Advisory Committee, and recommended Paul Kuhn to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to receive the Town Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget and Community Investment Plan. No decisions are made at this meeting; a public hearing is scheduled for May 17 and a budget workshop for May 24. The agenda also includes a possible closed session.

• Recommended FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget & Community Investment Plan presentation
• Budget public hearing scheduled for May 17, 2022
• Budget workshop scheduled for May 24, 2022

At a May 10, 2022 workshop, Town Manager Randy Harrington presented the recommended 2022-2023 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget. The proposal includes 28 new staff positions, implements the Pay and Classification Study, adds two traffic unit officers, and funds parks, facilities and transportation projects; it does not propose a property tax change. No budget vote was taken — next steps are a public hearing on May 17, a Council workshop on May 24, and adoption on June 7. The only action recorded was a unanimous motion to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.

• No budget action taken; recommended FY23 budget presented only
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss land use matters. The agenda includes requests and communications for the Cass Holt Subdivision and Circle K, along with approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Cass Holt Subdivision request
• Circle K request
• Approval of April 5, 2022 minutes

The Land Use Advisory Committee met May 3, 2022 and approved its April 5, 2022 minutes unanimously. It discussed two development petitions: a 118-unit mixed residential neighborhood on Cass Holt Road and a Circle K convenience store, car wash and fueling station on Sunset Lake Road. No motions or votes were taken on either petition; the committee only raised concerns and provided feedback. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• No action taken on Colen Cass Holt 118-unit residential request; committee raised concerns over density, traffic, and Comprehensive Plan consistency
• No action taken on Circle K conditional zoning request at 5260 Sunset Lake Rd.; committee discussed tree preservation, noise, and NE Gateway Plan

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council convenes for its regular May 3, 2022 meeting, featuring a public comment period, recognitions, and votes on a voluntary annexation, an easement purchase, and a fleet budget amendment. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and grants, while the manager’s report and a closed session follow.

• Voluntary annexation of 7511 Woods Creek Rd (A21-06)
• Village Gate easement purchase
• Fleet Services budget amendment
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 nonprofit grants
• Approval of April 12 workshop and April 19 business meeting minutes

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a consent agenda that included minutes from two prior meetings, a voluntary annexation resolution, and two budget amendments totaling $212,280. In new business, the Council unanimously awarded $21,750 in Civic Nonprofit Grants to 13 organizations as recommended by its Grant Committee. The Council also received an update on UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital and issued several proclamations. No closed session was held.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous): minutes of April 12 workshop and April 19 business meetings
• Approved Resolution 22-21 for 7511 Woods Creek Rd. voluntary annexation A21-06, directing the Town Clerk to investigate petition sufficiency and setting public hearing for May 17, 2022
• Approved $12,280 budget amendment for Village Gate right-of-way easement purchase
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment for Public Works Fleet Maintenance fuel and vehicle expenses
• Awarded $21,750 in FY 2021-2022 Civic Nonprofit Grants to 13 organizations (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:20 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, amend the quarterly budget, and vote on several contracts including road widening, greenway construction, and vehicle purchases. Public hearings will address annexations and rezonings at 1000 S. Main Street and Optimist Commons.

• Quarterly Budget Amendments
• Agreement for Limited Access to Sugg Farm from Parks at Bass Lake Subdivision
• Installment Finance Agreement for Vehicles & Equipment - 2022B
• Holly Springs Road Widening (EAST) ROW Acquisition Contract Amendment
• 1000 S. Main Street Annexation and Rezoning - Legislative Hearings

The Council approved the annexation and rezoning of 1000 S. Main Street and 4900 Optimist Farm Road. Several development plans were approved, including the Optimist Commons Master Plan and Carolina Springs Phase 2. The Council also authorized various infrastructure contracts and budget amendments.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 1000 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 4900 Optimist Farm Road (unanimous)
• Approved Optimist Commons Detailed Master Plan and utility waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Carolina Springs Phase 2 Preliminary Plan (3-1)
• Approved Rhamkatte Plaza Development Plan amendment and design waiver (unanimous)
• Approved CS Tree Services Development Plan and waivers (unanimous)
• Awarded $264,000 Arbor Creek/Middle Creek Greenway contract to SEPI (unanimous)
• Approved $138,000 TELICS Right-of-Way contract amendment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council holds a workshop to receive updates on the upcoming fiscal year 2022-23 budget development, including a pay and classification study, and discusses plans to expand the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility from 6 MGD to 8 MGD.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget development update with pay and classification study
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion from 6 MGD to 8 MGD, including projected costs and timelines

The Council unanimously approved a request for the Holly Springs Police to use the Council Chamber once per quarter for a teen restorative justice program. The remainder of the workshop consisted of updates on budget development, employee compensation, and water reclamation facility expansion.

• Approved use of Council Chamber for Teen Court once per quarter (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public comment period, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key items include a road closure hearing for Gunter Morris Rd., a design services contract for Fire Station #3, and the FY2022-23 strategic plan. The consent agenda covers items like the Bass Lake Pump Station upgrade, grant applications, salary adjustments, and a voluntary annexation.

• Gunter Morris Rd. road closure public hearing
• Fire Station #3 design services contract and reimbursement resolution
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Strategic Plan
• Bass Lake Pump Station Phase 2 Upgrade (TOHS #21-029)
• 1000 S. Main Street Voluntary Annexation A21-05

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a $587,950 contract with ADW Architects for design services for Fire Station Number 3, plus $100,000 in project contingency, with the project expected to be funded by an anticipated up to $11.2 million Limited Obligation Bond. The Council also approved a $248,100 contract with HIGHFILL for design of Bass Lake Pump Station Phase 2 upgrades, adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Strategic Plan, and adopted Resolution 22-12 to close and abandon the Gunter Morris Road right of way. All votes recorded were unanimous; Council members Kristi Bennett and Shaun McGrath were absent.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $248,100 contract with HIGHFILL for Bass Lake Pump Station Phase 2 design (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 22-13, 22-14, 22-15, 22-16, 22-17 for NC DEQ water infrastructure grant and loan applications (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring and referral incentives plus early Pay & Classification Study adjustments for codes and fire inspection positions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-04 on annexation petition A21-05, setting public hearing for April 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-12 to close and abandon Gunter Morris Road right of way (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 22-05 and 22-06 for Town Building and Business Park Development capital projects (unanimous)
• Awarded $587,950 ADW Architects contract for Fire Station 3 design with $100,000 contingency (unanimous)

Tree Advisory Committee

The Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to review a mixed-use development request for Edwards Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior Technical Review Committee meeting and other routine business.

• Edwards Drive Mixed-Use request
• Approval of November 2, 2021 Technical Review Committee minutes

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee held its first official meeting to review a potential development proposal for approximately 79 acres located north of NC 540 between Sunset Lake Road and Kildaire Farm Road. The applicant presented a mix of commercial uses, townhomes, and apartments, while committee members and staff discussed concerns regarding commercial square footage, traffic, infrastructure, and the Northeast Gateway Master Plan. No formal vote or action was requested or taken on the development petition.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:18 p.m.

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including three quasi-judicial hearings for special exception uses and variances, a detailed master plan for the Green Oaks Tech Center, and a resolution for road name changes near the NC540 interchange. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a proclamation.

• 117 E Maple Special Exception Use & Variances - quasi-judicial hearing
• Thales Expansion Development Plan & Special Exception Use - quasi-judicial hearing
• 301 Earp Street Special Exception Use & Variance - quasi-judicial hearing
• Green Oaks Tech Center Detailed Master Plan 21-MAS-05
• Resolution for road name changes near NC540 interchange at Holly Springs Rd. and Kildaire Farm Rd.

The Council approved a development plan and special exception for the Thales Academy expansion and a detailed master plan for the Green Oaks Tech Center. Several residential special exception uses and variances were granted. The Council also renamed several roads near the I-540 interchange.

• Approved Thales Academy expansion and Special Exception Use (3-1)
• Approved Green Oaks Tech Center Detailed Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Use and Variances for 117 E. Maple (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception Use and Variance for 301 Earp Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07 to rename portions of Kildaire Farm Road, Wesley Court, Fairview Street, and Suncliffe Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-09 recommending Plat Review Officers (unanimous)
• Proclaimed March 19, 2022, as Arbor Day in Holly Springs

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the initial findings of a housing affordability study, review options for utility rates and yard waste collection, and consider updates to the strategic plan. The council will also discuss designating a voting delegate for the NC League of Municipalities.

• Housing Affordability Study overview by HR&A Advisors
• Utility rate model options and recommendations
• Yard waste collection model changes, including HOA feedback and opt-in/opt-out options
• Strategic plan wording changes, with adoption scheduled for April 5
• NC League of Municipalities voting delegate designation

At a March 8, 2022 workshop, the Holly Springs Town Council reached consensus to raise the System Development Fee to $11,700 in FY23 and to adopt a bi-weekly yard waste cart collection model, keeping cost recovery at 40% for FY23. Council also agreed the updated Strategic Plan matches its retreat feedback and will be adopted at the April meeting, and appointed Council Member Tim Forrest as the 2022 voting delegate to the NC League of Municipalities. The meeting included an update on the Housing Affordability Study and discussion of a possible Nondiscrimination Ordinance, but no formal votes were recorded on those items. The only recorded vote was the unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Consensus to raise the System Development Fee to $11,700 in FY23
• Consensus to adopt bi-weekly yard waste cart collection; residents may decline a cart but still pay the full monthly fee
• Consensus to keep yard waste cost recovery at 40% for FY23 and revisit the gap in future years
• Council agreed the updated Strategic Plan reflects its retreat feedback; adoption set for the April meeting
• Appointed Council Member Tim Forrest as 2022 voting delegate to the NC League of Municipalities
• Adjournment approved unanimously (Wolff/Forrest)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council convenes for its regular meeting, including public comment, recognitions, and updates from the Chamber of Commerce and SCIMMP. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, amendments to the Development Procedures Manual, and a $299,730 allocation for a joint water treatment project. Public hearings cover zoning reassignment and a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. New business includes a land use advisory committee amendment, approval of the Cass Holt Road Park master plan, and a bid award for the Twelve Oaks Pump Station expansion.

• Zoning Reassignment and Zone Map Adoption 22-REZ-01 - Legislative Public Hearing
• UDO Text Amendment 22-UDO-01 Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Authorize $299,730 for Joint Water Treatment Conveyance System from Sanford
• Approve Cass Holt Road Park - Master Plan
• Bid award for Twelve Oaks Pump Station Expansion & Modifications Project (TP 18-005, Task 2)

The Town Council adopted Rezoning Ordinance RZ22-02, applying the new Unified Development Ordinance zoning districts to every property in the Town and ETJ, and adopted Ordinance 22-04 to unmerge the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Council also approved the Cass Holt Road Park master concept plan, awarded the 12 Oaks Pump Station expansion contract to Eberhart Construction for $1,149,000, and authorized $299,730 for the Joint Water Treatment Conveyance System from Sanford. Several board members were reappointed or appointed to the newly separated Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.

• Adopted Rezoning Ordinance RZ22-02 and new zoning map (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-04 unmerging Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Cass Holt Road Park Master Concept Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded 12 Oaks Pump Station Expansion contract to Eberhart Construction for $1,149,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $299,730 for Joint Water Treatment Conveyance System from Sanford per Fuquay-Varina MOU (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Pavement Condition Survey contract to WithersRavenel for $66,200, project budget up to $80,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03 for Development Procedures Manual UDO consolidation amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-02 establishing Land Use Advisory Committee and appointed Dan Berry and Kristi Bennett (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on zoning, a master mitigation plan, and surplus sales. Public hearings will cover the Norris Crossing rezoning and a special exception for Gallagher Brewery. The council will also consider approving a greenway construction contract and condemning a portion of right of way for road improvements.

• Norris Crossing Rezoning 20-REZ-04 - Legislative Public Hearing
• Gallagher Brewery Special Exception Use 21-SEU-06 - Quasi-judicial Hearing
• Arbor Creek/Middle Creek Greenway Construction Contract Approval
• Approval of Sale of Surplus for Town Fleet Combo Truck and Chipper
• Condemn portion of right of way at 1000 South Main Street for Road Improvements

Council approved a $6.48M funding package and construction contract for a 2.9-mile greenway. The board also approved a rezoning request for Norris Crossing and a special exception for Gallagher Brewery.

• Approved $6,484,565 to fund Arbor Creek/Middle Creek Greenway (unanimous)
• Awarded $4,987,525 greenway construction contract to Fred Smith Company (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 74 acres at Norris Crossing from R-30 to R-10 CU (3-2)
• Approved Special Exception Use for Gallagher Brewery at 300 S. Main (unanimous)
• Approved $115,200 contract to Baker Restoration for Ting Stadium maintenance (unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for right of way at 1000 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Local, State, and Federal Legislative Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus fleet combo truck and chipper (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council held a three-day retreat to review community satisfaction, debt capacity, utility rates, strategic plans, and the upcoming budget. Sessions covered transportation, parks, employee pay, and waste collection, with no formal decisions listed on this agenda.

• Community Satisfaction Survey Results presented by ETC Institute
• Utility System Rate Study Findings and Projected Infrastructure Investment Needs
• FY2022-23 Budget Outlook with revenue and expenditure considerations
• Employee Pay & Classification Study Preliminary Findings by McGrath Consulting
• Yard Waste Collection discussion

The Holly Springs Town Council met for their annual retreat to review community survey results, financial outlooks, and strategic priorities. Council members provided direction on utility rates, transportation projects, park development, and a proposed customer care center. No final legislative votes were taken, as the retreat served as a planning session for upcoming budget and policy decisions.

• Extended biweekly yard waste collection through March (Consensus)
• Directed staff to model utility rate alternatives (Consensus)
• Prioritized Holly Springs Road phases 1 and 3 for transportation (Consensus)
• Agreed to separate Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (Consensus)
• Approved expansion of development project notification distance (Consensus)
• Confirmed second week of February for future annual retreats (Consensus)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and receive updates on several key items. They will review proposed metrics for assessing odor mitigation at the South Wake Landfill, provide final direction on the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) policy, receive a status update on Fire Station 3 and Operations Campus projects, and discuss proposed legislative priorities for 2022. No formal votes are scheduled; feedback is requested for future action.

• South Wake Landfill Working Group odor metrics and E-nose sensor installation update
• Final direction on Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) policy
• Fire Station 3 and Operations Campus project status update
• Proposed 2022 legislative priorities for Wake County, State, and Federal government

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop meeting on February 8, 2022. Council reached consensus to stay with the current Traffic Impact Analysis process, in which the developer's consultant prepares the study and the Town's consultant reviews it. Staff presented updates on the South Wake Landfill odor metrics, the Fire Station 3 and Operations Campus projects, and the Legislative Action Committee's proposed priorities. Consensus was to bring the legislative agenda back to the next meeting for approval. No formal votes were recorded except the unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Consensus to keep the current Traffic Impact Analysis process (developer's consultant prepares, Town's consultant reviews)
• Consensus to bring the Legislative Action Committee's proposed agenda back to the next meeting for approval
• Adjourned at 8:00 pm (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public comment period, a quasi-judicial hearing on a special exception use for D1 Training, and new business on construction contracts for the Holly Springs Road Widening Phase 2 project. They will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding professional photography in public parks and adopt updated records retention schedules.

• Public hearing on D1 Training Special Exception Use 21-SEU-07
• Construction contracts for Holly Springs Road Widening Phase 2 (Transportation Bond) project
• Park Ordinance amendment on professional photography in public parks
• Adopt updated records retention schedules
• Approve minutes of January 11 and January 18 meetings

The Town Council approved a $22,186,104.30 construction contract with Fred Smith Company and a $2,691,355 engineering and inspection contract with Kimley-Horn Associates for the Holly Springs Road Widening Phase 2 project. The project's updated total cost is projected at $37.2 million, leaving an $18.5 million funding gap; the Council authorized the Town Manager to seek an additional $2 million in federal grant gap funding from CAMPO, but did not act on reallocating $2 million in State grant funds from Phase 1 until after a retreat. The Council also approved a special exception use for an athletic training facility at 250 Premier Drive and amended the parks ordinance to add a $100 annual professional photography permit fee.

• Approved Fred Smith Company construction contract for Holly Springs Rd. Phase 2 at $22,186,104.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley-Horn Associates CEI and CA contracts at $2,691,355 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to request $2 million in additional federal grant gap funding from CAMPO (unanimous)
• Did not act on reallocating $2 million in State grant funds from Holly Springs Rd. Phase 1 until after the retreat (consensus)
• Approved Special Exception Use 21-SEU-07 for D1 Training athletic facility at 250 Premier Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-01 amending Parks and Recreation Ordinance Section 10-9 on private for-profit activities (unanimous)
• Amended fee schedule to add $100 Annual Professional Photography Permit Fee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01 for updated records retention schedule (consent agenda, unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Norris Crossing rezoning (20-REZ-04). The council will also consider a park ordinance amendment on professional photography, an ADA transition plan, and annual board appointments. Several items are on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, sale of surplus equipment, and engineering standards.

• Public hearing on Norris Crossing Rezoning 20-REZ-04
• Park ordinance amendment regarding professional photography in public parks
• Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
• Approval of sale of surplus skid steer
• Annual Board of Adjustment and Planning Board appointments

The Town Council adopted an Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan and approved its consent agenda, including the January 4 minutes, the sale of a surplus Skid Steer, and Supplement #6 to the Engineering Design and Construction Standards. It tabled a park ordinance amendment on professional photography to February 1, 2022, and continued the Norris Crossing rezoning public hearing to February 15, 2022 at the applicant's request. The council also appointed members to the newly combined Planning Board and recommended an ETJ member to the Wake County Board of Commissioners.

• Adopted the ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: January 4 minutes, surplus Skid Steer sale, Engineering Standards Supplement #6 (unanimous)
• Tabled park ordinance amendment on professional photography to February 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued Norris Crossing rezoning public hearing to February 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ernie Carpico, Thomas Urquart, Chanel Wilkins, Josh Prizer and Danielle Hewetson to combined Planning Board, terms ending February 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Duane Hansen as ETJ Planning Board member, term ending February 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted the January 18, 2022 agenda with no changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:32 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several planning and infrastructure items. They will receive updates on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and the Northeast Gateway Master Plan, and consider options to address a funding gap for the Holly Springs Road Phase II project. The council will also review the draft agenda for the 2022 Annual Retreat and potential Strategic Plan updates.

• Comprehensive Transportation Plan update with final metrics for Traffic Assessment Policy
• Northeast Gateway Master Plan update on existing conditions and future land use
• Options to address funding gap for Holly Springs Road Phase II bids
• Draft agenda for 2022 Annual Retreat and potential Strategic Plan updates

The Council decided to use Transportation Bond funds and existing grants to cover an $18.5 million funding gap for the Holly Springs Road Phase II project. Other items, including the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Northeast Gateway Master Plan, were presented for discussion without formal action.

• Selected Option 1 to close $18.5 million Holly Springs Road Phase II funding gap using Transportation Bonds and grants

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with one public hearing on a rezoning and development agreement for Holly Springs New Hill Road (21-REZ-01). The council will also receive the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and consider a consent agenda item for a mobile classroom extension at Pine Springs Preparatory Academy. A midterm appointment to the Tree Advisory Committee is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Holly Springs New Hill Road Rezoning & Development Agreement 21-REZ-01
• Presentation of FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Mobile Classroom Second Extension 19-SEU-04
• Midterm appointment to Tree Advisory Committee

The Town Council approved the rezoning of approximately 5.275 acres on New Hill Road and authorized a related development agreement. Additionally, the Council appointed a new member to the Tree Advisory Committee and received the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

• Approved rezoning ordinance RZ21-07 (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for New Hill Road project (unanimous)
• Appointed Russell Lichtenstein to Tree Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy mobile classroom (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 14 and December 21, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Consensus reached to conduct annual reviews of Clerk and Attorney on Jan 18, 2022