Holly Springs public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of 1220 N. Main Street. The council will also recognize outgoing Council member Shaun McGrath and review the Police Department's 2023 annual report.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation A23-05 at 1220 N. Main Street
• Artist agreement for public art at the park on Cass Holt Road
• Approval of Engineering Design & Construction Standards Supplement #9
• Presentation of the Police Department 2023 Annual Report

The Holly Springs Town Council approved the voluntary annexation of approximately 3.70 acres at 1220 N. Main Street as part of the Overlook at Main project, filling a 'donut hole' in the town limits. The council also approved the consent agenda, including an artist agreement for the Cass Holt Road park and Supplement #9 to engineering standards. Public comments included requests for a ceasefire resolution regarding Israel and Gaza, and concerns about illegal commercial signs and traffic.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance A23-05 for 1220 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Nov 21, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign artist agreement with Creative Machines for Cass Holt Road park, up to $225,000
• Approved Supplement #9 to Engineering Design and Construction Standards

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Honeycutt/Wade Nash Road area (23-CPA-02). The board will also consider minutes from the November 28 meeting and receive reports from town council and staff. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.

• Honeycutt/Wade Nash Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-02
• Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Council Official Action Overview
• Development Services Report

Development Review Committee

The Holly Springs Development Review Committee is meeting for a regular session. The main item of business is a development plan for a community garden at Sugg Farm Park. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items like approving minutes and a consent agenda.

• Community Garden at Sugg Farm Park Development Plan 23-DP-10

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to prepare for their upcoming retreat and review the town's five-year Strategic Plan. Staff will also provide an educational overview of development regulations and project timelines for the 2023 parks bond referendum.

• Strategic Plan refresh discussion
• Development 101 training for Council members
• 2023 parks bond referendum project timeline update
• 2024 Holly Springs Citizens Academy preview
• Closed session regarding legal and economic development recruitment

The Town Council held a workshop to prepare for its February retreat and review town operations. No legislative actions were taken, though the Council identified key priority areas for future discussion and received updates on parks and development processes.

• Identified retreat priorities: Citizen Satisfaction Survey, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, Economic Development, Budget Outlook, and Downtown Area Plan
• Approved entering closed session to discuss an economic development project and consult Town Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved leaving closed session (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold its December 5, 2023 meeting to approve minutes from a prior workshop, authorize a construction contract for the Park and Recreation Center on Cass Holt Road, and conduct an organizational meeting. New council members will be sworn in, a mayor pro tempore elected, and representatives appointed to local boards.

• Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Pre-construction Services Contract for Park and Recreation Center on Cass Holt Road
• Legislative Public Hearing for Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06
• Recognize outgoing Council members Aaron Wolff and Shaun McGrath
• Oaths of Office for Council Members-Elect
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore

The Holly Springs Town Council unanimously approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06, adopting the Downtown Area Plan (2023) as Appendix E of Vision Holly Springs, with a condition to add an implementation strategy for expanding free public Wi-Fi downtown. The council also approved a $463,210 pre-construction contract with Frank L. Blum Construction for the Park and Recreation Center on Cass Holt Road, and held its organizational meeting, swearing in new members and re-electing Dan Berry as Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approved Downtown Area Plan as Appendix E of Vision Holly Springs (unanimous)
• Approved $463,210 CMAR pre-construction contract with Frank L. Blum Construction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 14, 2023 workshop meeting (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Danielle Hewetson, Chris Deshazor, and Annie Drees
• Re-elected Dan Berry as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Town Council meeting schedule, cancelling August workshop (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee will meet to discuss two rezoning applications. Agenda items include the Holly Springs Road Mixed-Use Rezoning and a rezoning request for 420 Green Oaks Parkway.

• Holly Springs Road Mixed-Use Rezoning proposal
• 420 Green Oaks Parkway Rezoning request
• Approval of the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The Land Use Advisory Committee met to discuss two development petitions. No formal votes were taken on the projects; the committee provided feedback on rezoning requests for a charter school at 420 Green Oaks Parkway and a mixed-use development on Holly Springs Road. The committee approved the minutes from their November 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting, with the main item being a review of the Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive reports from committees and staff.

• Downtown Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment 23-CPA-06
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Approval of October 24, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Town Council Official Action Overview
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will meet to approve minutes, amend the budget, and vote on several rezonings, annexations, and contracts. Public hearings will address Friendship Innovation Park, Cass Holt Crossing, and Main Street Vista developments, among others. The consent agenda includes a surplus property resolution, a Duke Relocate contract for Main St. right-turn lane work, and fee schedule revisions.

• Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
• Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
• Main Street Vista Development Plan 23-DP-07
• Main St. Right Turn Lane (Transportation Bond Project) - Duke Relocate Contract
• Utilities & Infrastructure Fee Schedule Revisions

The Town Council approved several significant development projects, including the Friendship Innovation Park rezoning and the Main Street Vista development plan. Council members also certified the results of the 2023 Parks and Recreation bond referendum and authorized various infrastructure contracts and annexations. The meeting concluded after addressing multiple public hearings regarding land use and zoning amendments.

• Approved Friendship Innovation Park rezoning (4-1)
• Approved Friendship Innovation Park Master Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Cass Holt Crossing rezoning and development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Yield North PODs A & C development plan (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street Vista development plan (3-2)
• Approved $332,331.74 Duke Energy utility relocation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $150,300 stormwater asset inventory contract (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution certifying 2023 Parks and Recreation bond results (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several key items, including the Friendship Innovation Park rezoning, upgrades to the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility, the final draft of the Downtown Area Plan, and pedestrian safety along Avent Ferry Rd. The council will provide feedback on these items, with potential adoption of the Downtown Area Plan scheduled for the Dec. 5 meeting. A closed session is also planned for an economic development recruitment and a property acquisition item.

• Friendship Innovation Park rezoning discussion, including transportation improvements
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion options beyond 8 million gallons per day
• Final draft of Downtown Area Plan (formerly Village District Area Plan) for council review
• Pedestrian safety enhancements along Avent Ferry Rd. corridor in collaboration with NCDOT
• Closed session for one ED recruitment item and one legal property acquisition item

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They reviewed the Friendship Innovation Park rezoning request, discussed the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion options, and received updates on the Downtown Area Plan and pedestrian safety along Avent Ferry Road. No decisions were made; actions are scheduled for future meetings.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed Friendship Innovation Park rezoning; decision set for Nov 21 meeting
• Reviewed Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion options; staff recommends membrane bioreactor technology
• Received Downtown Area Plan update; adoption scheduled for Dec 5 meeting
• Reviewed pedestrian safety improvements along Avent Ferry Road

Development Review Committee

The Holly Springs Development Review Committee is meeting to consider a development plan for the Yield 2.0 Pod 3 Building G project (22-DP-14). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Review of The Yield 2.0 Pod 3 Building G Development Plan (22-DP-14)

Town Council

The Land Use Advisory Committee will meet to review requests and communications. The primary discussion involves development applications and the realignment of Honeycutt Road and Wade Nash Road.

• Honeycutt Road and Wade Nash Road Realignment and Development Applications

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee met to discuss three concurrent development petitions (22-REZ-09 1100 Piney Grove Wilbon, 22-REZ-10 Symphonia, and 23-REZ-05 Wade Nash North) and potential traffic solutions regarding the Honeycutt Road and Wade Nash Road realignments. Developers, staff, and committee members debated short-term dual signalization versus long-term corridor connectivity and financial contributions. The committee approved the September 5, 2023 meeting minutes but took no formal action or votes on the development petitions or road alignment proposals.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:34 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment will meet to review minutes from its October 2 meeting and hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a requested variance at 200 Magnolia Meadow Way. The meeting is procedural except for the variance hearing.

• Quasi-judicial public hearing on Variance 23-VAR-08 at 200 Magnolia Meadow Way

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review two development plans: Yield North (Goodwin) PODs A & C (23-DP-02) and Main Street Vista (23-DP-07). The board will also consider minutes from September 26, 2023, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Town Council representative and town staff. No final decisions are made at this meeting; the board's role is to review and make recommendations.

• Review of Yield North (Goodwin) PODs A & C Development Plan 23-DP-02
• Review of Main Street Vista Development Plan 23-DP-07
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, with 3 minutes per speaker
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023 meeting

Development Review Committee

The Holly Springs Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and conduct procedural business. No substantive zoning, planning, or development decisions are listed on the agenda.

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including public hearings on rezoning and annexation agreements, as well as new business on yard waste ordinance updates. The agenda includes consent items such as budget amendments, bond orders, and contracts for town HVAC systems. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Public hearing on Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
• Public hearing on Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
• Voluntary annexations at 1328 Piney Grove Wilbon Rd. and 12532 Holly Springs New Hill Rd.
• Contracts with Piedmont Service Group and CMS Controls for town HVAC systems
• Yard waste ordinance update and cart procurement

The Holly Springs Town Council voted to table the Friendship Innovation Park rezoning and master plan amendment to address regional traffic concerns. The Council approved amendments to the yard waste ordinance and authorized a $1,058,719 contract with Otto Cart for new yard waste carts. Additionally, the Council renewed the Cary annexation boundary agreement and approved unified development ordinance text amendments.

• Approved all consent agenda items, including budget additions, water and sewer bond orders, and condemnation resolutions (Unanimous)
• Tabled Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17 for up to six months (3-2)
• Tabled Friendship Innovation Park Master Plan Major Amendment 21-MAS-04-A02 to a date uncertain (Unanimous)
• Continued Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15 to the November 21, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-25 renewing the Holly Springs-Cary Annexation Boundary Agreement through 2043 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-24 approving UDO Text Amendments (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-26 amending the Town Yard Waste Collection Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Authorized a contract with Otto Cart for yard waste carts and delivery services for $1,058,719 (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will receive updates and provide guidance on several items, including a proposed partnership with NCDOT to accelerate the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) buildout, a preview of holiday events, and a request to approve budget additions funded by a $400,000 state grant for E-911 upgrades. The council will also discuss using a facilitator for the 2024 retreat and hear quarterly updates from the Town Clerk and Attorney. The meeting includes a closed session for an economic development recruitment item and a legal property acquisition item.

• Guidance requested on NCDOT partnership for ITS buildout
• State budget includes $400,000 for E-911 upgrades; council to concur on May 2023 budget additions
• Holiday events preview with anticipated modifications
• Discussion on engaging a 3rd party facilitator for February 2024 retreat
• Closed session: ED recruitment and legal property acquisition

The Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting $10 million in state funding for road improvements to support industrial recruitment. Council also reached consensus to proceed with a traffic technology partnership with NCDOT and four new budget positions funded by a state grant.

• Adopted Resolution 23-29 requesting $10M for Project North Star road improvements (Unanimous)
• Reached consensus to proceed with NCDOT Intelligent Transportation System pilot partnership
• Reached consensus to add four budget positions using $400,000 state grant: Small Business/Downtown Coordinator, Crime Analyst, Parks and Recreation Assistant, and Comprehensive Plan update
• Reached consensus to use a third-party facilitator for targeted sessions at the 2024 Annual Retreat
• Selected the Frosty Float for the Happy Holly Days Parade

Tree Advisory Committee

The committee will review a Wake County Land Cover Analysis and Tree Canopy Assessment. Members will also receive updates on the Street Tree Replacement Program and plan for upcoming events including Holly Fest and Arbor Day.

• Wake County Land Cover Analysis and Tree Canopy Assessment presentation
• Street Tree Replacement Program update
• 2023 Tree City USA Application
• Holly Fest planning
• Arbor Day & Creek Week planning

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct quasi-judicial public hearings regarding two variance requests. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the September 6, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for 305 Obsidian Dr. (Variance 23-VAR-07)
• Public hearing for 200 Magnolia Meadow Way (Variance 23-VAR-08)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting, with the main substantive item being a review of the semi-annual Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments (23-UDO-03). The board will also receive training, hear committee and development services reports, and take public comments. Most of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Semi-Annual UDO Amendments 23-UDO-03
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Training presentation
• Town Council Official Action Overview
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will conduct public hearings on four rezoning requests (Elliott Farm, Cass Holt Crossing, Friendship Innovation Park, and Friendship Innovation Master Plan) and one voluntary annexation (10325 Holly Springs Rd). The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as grant resolutions, naming rights amendments, development agreements, and a street resurfacing change order.

• Voluntary Annexation A23-01 at 10325 Holly Springs Rd
• Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 with Development Agreement
• Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
• Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
• Change Order for 2023 Street Resurfacing and Preservation Project (TOHS Proj. 23-001)

The Council approved a rezoning request and development agreement for the 148.42-acre Elliott Farm project, which includes 325 residential units. Several other rezoning requests and a master plan amendment were continued to October 17. The Council also authorized a federal grant application for street improvements.

• Approved rezoning for Elliott Farm to Neighborhood Residential (4-1)
• Approved Elliott Farm Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 per year naming rights extension with Ting, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $96,000 change order for 2023 Street Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Ordinance A23-01 for 10325 Holly Springs Road (unanimous)
• Authorized LAPP grant application for Cass Holt Signal and Street Improvements (4-1)
• Approved Regency Subdivision Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Oasis Church Development Agreement amendment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the final recommendations for the Downtown Village District Area Plan and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. They will also receive an update on the upcoming yard waste cart program, including proposed ordinance changes. The meeting is a discussion and feedback session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Village District Area Plan final recommendations on land use, character, parks, and transportation
• UDO amendments on downtown building height, residential density, conditional district rezoning, and public hearing timing
• Yard waste cart model implementation, including ordinance changes to Chapter 14, Article II
• Proposed fees for additional carts and excess yard waste disposal
• Fines and penalties for non-compliance, and no collection of contractor or non-resident yard waste

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers to conduct procedural business, including approving minutes and discussing quasi-judicial decision training. No substantive decisions or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting, covering a pay-as-you-go capital program update on traffic safety and neighborhood traffic calming, the opening of a yard waste convenience center, and a consent agenda with multiple items. New business includes consideration of a LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS grant. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a preview of upcoming development services land use cases.

• Pay-As-You-Go Capital Program Update - Traffic Safety & Neighborhood Traffic Calming
• Yard Waste Convenience Center Opening
• FY24 Quarterly Budget Amendments
• 10325 Holly Springs Rd. - Voluntary Annexation A23-01
• FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Land Lease

The Council increased LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS' annual grant by $4,000 to $5,000, added a dollar-for-dollar match up to $5,000, and made it a strategic partner. It also approved the Jones Park Greenway contract, several ordinances, a software agreement, and a land lease. Public comments on the parking ordinance were heard but no changes were made.

• Increased LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS grant by $4,000 to $5,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved $202,019 construction contract for Jones Park Greenway to Narron Contracting (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 23-31, 23-32, 23-33 for capital projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-30 amending Public Safety Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved NEOGOV HR software agreement for $547,744.10 over four years (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-22 for annexation petition A23-01 and set public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved FujiFilm Diosynth land lease for $10 until Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted post-issuance compliance policies for municipal bonds (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to review two rezoning requests: the Woodfield Dead End Road rezoning and the Avent Ferry Mixed-Use rezoning. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Woodfield Dead End Road rezoning request
• Avent Ferry Mixed-Use rezoning request
• Approval of August 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) met and approved the amended agenda and the August 1, 2023 minutes. The only substantive item, the 2420 Avent Ferry Road mixed-use rezoning, was discussed in detail but no motion or vote was taken; the applicant was advised of next steps. No other business was considered.

• Approved amended agenda, removing Woodfield Dead End Road Rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2023 as submitted (unanimous)
• Discussed 2420 Avent Ferry mixed-use rezoning; no action taken

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review a zone map change petition for Friendship Innovation Park (22-REZ-17) and a major amendment to the Friendship Innovation Master Plan (21-MAS-04-A02). The board will also consider the July 25, 2023 minutes and receive reports from town council and staff. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.

• Friendship Innovation Park Rezoning 22-REZ-17
• Friendship Innovation Master Plan Major Amendment 21-MAS-04-A02
• Approval of July 25, 2023 minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with two legislative public hearings for rezoning requests (Elliott Farm and Cass Holt Crossing), plus a hearing on relocating graves for Duke Progress Energy and on 2023 bonds and Fire Station 3 costs. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a residential refuse and recycling contract, a traffic signal construction contract, and a Duke Energy development agreement modification. New business includes proposed parking ordinance amendments and an architectural/engineering services proposal for Operations Campus Phase 1B.

• Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 public hearing
• Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15 public hearing
• Relocation of Burt/Royster graves requested by Duke Progress Energy
• 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds and Fire Station 3 GMP
• Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Contract

The Council authorized bonds and a $9.7M construction contract for Fire Station 3 and approved a new parking ordinance with escalating fines. They also approved a $3.1M design contract for the Operations Campus Phase 1B and a new residential refuse contract. Two rezoning requests were continued or tabled for further review.

• Approved $9,729,425 construction contract for Fire Station 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-26 amending parking rules and penalties (unanimous)
• Approved $3,147,000 design contract for Operations Campus Phase 1B (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year residential refuse and recycling contract (unanimous)
• Approved $750,884 budget for Avent Ferry Rd./Holly Meadow Dr. signal (unanimous)
• Approved $99,310 project management contract with Freese & Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of Burt/Royster graves to Holly Springs Cemetery (unanimous)
• Tabled Cass Holt Crossing rezoning to Sept 19, 2023 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a request concerning 151 Rosewood Centre Dr., the site of Pine Springs Preparatory Academy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023
• Discussion of request at 151 Rosewood Centre Dr. (Pine Springs Preparatory Academy)

The committee discussed a petition to rezone 151 Rosewood Centre Dr. from Community Business to Mixed Use Residential – Conditional District to allow for school expansion. No vote was taken on the rezoning petition during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss agenda items including a zone map change petition for the Symphonia rezoning (22-REZ-10). The board will also review minutes from the June 27th meeting and receive reports from the Town Council representative, committees, and Development Services. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.

• Symphonia Rezoning 22-REZ-10 zone map change petition
• Approval of June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Council Official Action Overview
• Committee reports
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding its regular meeting with two public hearings: a quasi-judicial hearing on the Duke Operations & Training Center development plan and a legislative hearing on the Cass Holt Crossing rezoning. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, greenway project agreements, and an annexation amendment. New business covers school no-parking zones, 2023 limited obligation bonds, and a water treatment plant interlocal agreement.

• Public hearing: Duke Operations & Training Center Development Plan 22-DP-09
• Public hearing: Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15
• Utley Creek Greenway Phase I Connection supplemental NCDOT agreement
• 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds initial resolution
• Interlocal Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Expansion

The Council approved a development plan for a Duke energy facility and established school no-parking zones in two subdivisions. They also authorized the negotiation of limited obligation bonds and entered an interlocal agreement for water treatment expansion.

• Approved Duke Operations & Training Center Development Plan 22-DP-09 (unanimous)
• Declared School No Parking Zones in Honeycutt Farm and Garrison subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal and Construction Management Agreements for Sanford Water Facility expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-20 to negotiate Limited Obligation Bonds for Fire Station 3 and other projects (unanimous)
• Approved $200,117 design contract amendment for Utley Creek Greenway Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental NCDOT Agreement for $475,000 for Utley Creek Greenway Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Kimley-Horn Design Contract for Holly Springs Road West (unanimous)
• Continued Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning public hearing to August 15, 2023 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council holds a workshop to preview the 2023 Community Survey, discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and review naming recommendations for a new park on Cass Holt Road. Updates on the East Regional Pump Station wastewater project are also provided.

• Preview of 2023 Community Survey for strategic planning feedback
• Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update with focus on zoning text amendments
• East Regional Pump Station project updates for wastewater infrastructure east of Highway 55
• Naming recommendations for planned park on Cass Holt Road

The Town Council met for a workshop session to review community survey questions, development ordinances, and infrastructure projects. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting, as it was designated for discussion and feedback. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned workshop meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will conduct its regular meeting at Town Hall, including a public comment period and a vote on a rezoning petition for Cass Holt Crossing. The board will also receive committee reports and development services updates.

• Cass Holt Crossing Rezoning 22-REZ-15 (vote scheduled)
• Public comment period (15 minutes max, 3 minutes per speaker)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold three public hearings, including a bond order, the Elliott Farm rezoning, and the Duke Ops & Training Center development plan. New business includes street resurfacing, an operations campus budget amendment, and a condemnation resolution for a road realignment project.

• Bond Order Public Hearing
• Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 legislative public hearing
• Duke Ops & Training Center Development Plan 22-DP-09 quasi-judicial public hearing
• 2023 Street Resurfacing and Preservation Project (TOHS Proj. 23-001)
• Operations Campus Phase 1A GMP Amendment and condemnation resolution for New Hill Rd realignment

Council approved a $100 million bond order for parks and recreation facilities to be voted on by residents on November 7, 2023. The council also awarded several street maintenance and infrastructure contracts and tabled a rezoning request for an active adult community.

• Approved $100M General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bond Order (unanimous)
• Set Special Bond Referendum for November 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,370,395.09 street resurfacing contract to Daniels, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $147,825.33 street preservation contract to Pavement Technology, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,811,760 contract for Operations Campus Phase 1A with Edifice General Contractors (unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for Holly Springs New Hill/Old Holly Springs Apex Road project (unanimous)
• Tabled Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07 (unanimous)
• Adopted Historic Marker Program Policy P-052 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to receive updates and provide feedback on several projects. The main item is a preview of preliminary recommendations for the Downtown Village District Area Plan. Staff will also update on Fire Station 3 and the Operations Campus, and introduce the new Holly Springs 101 citizens academy program. The meeting is informational with no formal votes expected.

• Village District Area Plan preliminary recommendations
• Fire Station 3 and Operations Campus Phase 1 schedule updates
• Temporary Fire Station #3 move update (off Holly Springs New Hill Rd)
• Holly Springs 101 citizens academy launch in FY24
• Legal and Clerk quarterly updates

The Town Council held a workshop to review the Village District Area Plan, discussing resident-preferred options like a permanent farmers market and greenways. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with staff to refine concepts. Council also received updates on Fire Station 3, the Operations Campus, and a new Citizens Academy.

• Moved into closed session to consult on pending litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned workshop at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations, a transportation update, and a public hearing on a rezoning. The main business is adopting the FY 2023-24 operating and community investment plan budget and authorizing the property tax levy. Several consent agenda items include contracts and agreements.

• Adoption of FY 2023-24 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget
• Order authorizing Wake County Tax Administrator to levy and collect property taxes for FY 2023-24
• Public hearing on Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rezoning (23-REZ-02)
• Holly Springs Rd. Widening (WEST) Design & Survey Contract
• Ting Park Naming Rights Renewal Agreement

Town Council unanimously approved the 2023-2024 operating budget and community investment plan without increasing property taxes. The Council also approved a rezoning request for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy and extended naming rights for Ting Park.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Community Investment Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Pine Springs Preparatory Academy at 220 Rosewood Centre Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year naming rights extension with Ting, Inc. for North Main Athletic Complex and stadium (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.2M total design budget and $1,889,500 contract for Holly Springs Road Widening West (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $460,000 for vehicle and equipment acquisitions via Resolution 23-16 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Council Order 23-02 authorizing Wake County to levy and collect property taxes (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to review public comments, two rezoning petitions (Elliott Farm and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy), and a development plan for the Duke Ops & Training Center. The board will also receive reports from town officials and committees.

• Elliott Farm Rezoning 22-REZ-07
• Pine Springs Preparatory Academy Rezoning 23-REZ-02
• Duke Ops & Training Center Development Plan 22-DP-09

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the recommended FY 2023-24 budget. Council members may propose additions or amendments, but any changes need support from at least three members and must be offset by spending cuts or new revenue to keep the budget balanced. The agenda includes discussion of adding horseshoe pits at Womble Park, estimated at $2,500 per lane or $5,000 for a pair.

• Discussion of recommended FY 2023-24 budget
• Potential addition of horseshoe pits at Womble Park at $2,500 per lane ($5,000 per pair)
• Council amendments require support from at least three members
• Balanced budget requirement: additions need offsetting cuts or new funding

Council reached consensus on the priority order for potential new positions and projects if additional funding is found. They also agreed to create a strategic partnership with the Food Cupboard and maintain the current tax rate.

• Prioritized budget 'what-ifs': 1. Parks & Recreation Program Assistant, 2. Comp Plan update, 3. Crime Analyst, 4. Small Business/Downtown Coordinator
• Consensus to leave the tax rate as is
• Consensus to reduce Nonprofit Civic Grant line item to $20,000
• Consensus to create $5,000 annual strategic partnership with the Food Cupboard
• Directed Town Attorney to draft Food Cupboard agreement requiring spending reports to Council

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including the FY2023-24 budget, a water resource management policy, a rezoning on Holly Springs Road, and a sign ordinance text amendment. The consent agenda includes contracts and budget amendments. The meeting also includes recognitions and proclamations.

• Public hearing on FY2023-24 budget
• Public hearing on Water Resource Management Policy 23-DPM-01
• Public hearing on Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning 22-REZ-11
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 9 Signs Text Amendment 23-UDO-02
• Extension of refuse and recycling collection contract with GFL Environmental

The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 23-06, the Water Resource Management Policy, which allocates water supply for new development and will be reviewed every 12 months. The Council voted 3-1 to table the Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning (Ordinance RZ-23-03) due to sewer capacity concerns. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a tennis instruction contract and audit services contract.

• Adopted Water Resource Management Policy Resolution 23-06 (unanimous)
• Tabled Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning RZ-23-03 (3-1, Forrest nay)
• Approved one-year tennis instruction contract with RDU Tennis up to $44,000 (consent)
• Approved FY2023 audit services contract with Cherry Bekaert LLP for $63,750 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 23-13 calling for public hearing on $100M GO bond order (unanimous)
• Introduced Bond Order for 2023 General Obligation Bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-15 approving UDO Chapter 9 Signs text amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Committees (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council holds a workshop to receive the recommended operating budget and community investment plan for fiscal year 2023-24. This is an informational session; no decisions are made here. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 16, followed by further review at a May 23 workshop.

• FY 2023-24 Operating Budget & Community Investment Plan presentation by Town Manager Randy Harrington and Corey Petersohn

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop to review the recommended 2023-2024 Operating and Community Investment Plan Budget. The proposal includes no property tax rate change but a 15% increase in water and sewer rates to fund water supply and wastewater treatment investments. The budget also adds 27 new positions, invests in parks, greenways, and public safety, and will be considered for adoption at the June 6 meeting. No formal decisions were made at this workshop.

• Heard presentation on recommended FY2023-24 budget (no vote)
• Noted proposed 15% water/sewer rate increase (no vote)
• Noted proposed no property tax rate change (no vote)
• Noted proposed 27 new positions (no vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 16 and adoption for June 6 (no vote)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 4, 2023, and to hear a request regarding the Ragan Mixed-Use project. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting
• Request and communication regarding Ragan Mixed-Use

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It contains no record of decisions, votes, or actions taken.

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is meeting to consider a zone map change petition for the Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning (22-REZ-11) and a text amendment to the Chapter 9 Signs Unified Development Ordinance (23-UDO-02). The board will also make appointments to leadership and advisory committees, and hear public comments. No final decisions are made by the board; recommendations go to the Town Council.

• Holly Springs Road Towns Rezoning 22-REZ-11
• Chapter 9 Signs Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment 23-UDO-02
• Appointments for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, LUAC and TAC representatives
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a conditional zoning district for Main Street and several consent agenda items, including a road name change and budget amendments. New business includes nonprofit grants, a strategic plan, a bond referendum resolution, and a resolution denouncing discriminatory practices.

• Public hearing on Main Street Vista Conditional Zoning District and Development Agreement 22-REZ-06
• Resolution for road name change for portion of Woodfield Dead End Rd to Leland Crest Dr in Carolina Springs
• Resolution of Intent to Proceed with General Obligation Bond Referendum
• Monthly Budget Amendments
• Holly Springs Half Marathon Agreement Addendum

The Holly Springs Town Council approved the rezoning of 11.71 acres at Holly Springs Rd. and N. Main St. from NMX to DMX CD (Downtown Mixed-Use Conditional Zoning District) and adopted the associated development agreement, both by split votes. The council also awarded $20,000 in nonprofit grants, adopted the FY 2023-24 Strategic Plan, and took initial steps toward a General Obligation Bond referendum for parks and recreation projects.

• Approved rezoning of 11.71 acres to DMX CD (3-2, Wolff, Forrest, Hewetson aye; Berry, McGrath nay)
• Adopted Main Street Vista Development Agreement (4-1, Forrest, Wolff, McGrath, Hewetson aye; Berry nay)
• Awarded $20,000 in FY 2022-23 nonprofit grants (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-07 to publish Notice of Intent to apply to LGC for bond referendum (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-08 to apply for LGC authorization for GO Bond Referendum (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-11 denouncing discriminatory practices (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, road name change, half marathon addendum, and grants policy (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY24 budget, including insurance premiums and personnel policy changes, and to receive a status report on the Cass Holt Road park project and potential additional parks investments for the November 2023 bond referendum. They will also consider proposed updates to the Grants Policy, Historic Marker Policy, and the weapons ordinance in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Additionally, staff will outline key provisions of a potential development agreement for Main Street Vista. The meeting is a workshop, so no final decisions are expected; it is for discussion and direction.

• FY24 budget update: insurance premiums and personnel policy revisions
• November 2023 Parks & Recreation Bond: Cass Holt Road park project status
• Proposed Grants Policy for uniform grant pursuit and approval
• Historic Marker Policy revisions
• Weapons ordinance review following Supreme Court ruling

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop and reached consensus on several budget-related items, including raising the Town Manager's authority to adjust employee pay within a salary classification from 1-3% to 15%, and adding two floating holidays and a wellness day to the holiday schedule. The Council also agreed to pursue Option 2 for workforce housing incentives, which ties fee or improvement credits to Area Median Income (AMI) and percentage of workforce housing units. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions for staff to incorporate into the FY24 budget and policy drafts.

• Consensus to raise Town Manager pay adjustment authority to 15%
• Consensus to add two floating holidays and a wellness day to holiday schedule
• Consensus to adopt Option 2 for workforce housing incentives (AMI-based criteria)
• Consensus to use Option 1 for Historic Marker committee (staff and Council members)
• Consensus to use Option 3 for Historic Marker final decision (Planning Board, appeals to Council)
• Consensus to change historic marker eligibility from 25 to 10 years after death
• Discussed 911 center upgrade ($817K, half from state funds) and Operations Campus funding
• Discussed Main Street Vista development agreement with $1.5M SDF reimbursement cap

Town Council

The Holly Springs Land Use Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting at Town Hall to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss a mixed-use development proposal for Old Smithfield Road. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Old Smithfield Road Mixed-Use proposal

The Land Use Advisory Committee reviewed a rezoning request for a 22-acre mixed-use development south of NC 540, but took no formal action. The committee discussed the proposal's alignment with the Comprehensive Plan, utility needs, transportation impacts, and design elements. No decisions were made; the item was only discussed.

• Approved minutes of November 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• No action taken on Old Smithfield Road mixed-use rezoning (discussion only)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular March 2023 meeting, which includes a public comment period and a review of a zone map change petition for the Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning (22-REZ-11). The board will also make appointments to committees, approve minutes, and receive reports from town staff and committees.

• Zone map change petition 22-REZ-11 for Holly Springs Road Towns rezoning
• Appointments for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, LUAC and TAC representatives
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total
• Approval of February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold public hearings on several development and zoning items, including a development plan for 120 N Main Street, a conditional zoning district for Main Street Vista, a Duke Energy Operations & Training Center, and semi-annual UDO text amendments. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a boardwalk replacement, and a turf replacement project. The meeting also includes recognitions, proclamations, and an oath of office for board members.

• 120 N Main Street Development Plan and Development Agreement 22-DP-02 (quasi-judicial hearing)
• Main Street Vista Conditional Zoning District and Development Agreement 22-REZ-06 (legislative hearing)
• Duke Energy Operations & Training Center Conditional Zoning District 22-REZ-08 (legislative hearing)
• Semi-Annual UDO Text Amendments 23-UDO-01 (legislative hearing)
• Voluntary Annexation for Norris Crossing (legislative hearing)

The Holly Springs Town Council approved the development plan and development agreement for a four-story mixed-use building at 120 N. Main Street with 42 apartments and retail space, despite concerns about building height and traffic safety. The council also approved a rezoning for the Duke Energy Operations & Training Center, adopted UDO text amendments, and approved the voluntary annexation of the Norris Crossing subdivision. A public hearing for the Main Street Vista conditional zoning district was tabled to April 18.

• Approved 120 N. Main St. development plan (3-2)
• Approved 120 N. Main St. development agreement (3-2)
• Tabled Main Street Vista conditional zoning to April 18 (unanimous)
• Adopted Duke Energy rezoning RZ23-02 (unanimous)
• Adopted Duke Energy development agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted UDO text amendments Ordinance 23-08 (unanimous)
• Approved Norris Crossing annexation A22-04 (unanimous)
• Adopted EV parking ordinance 23-03 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will discuss refinements to water and sewer rates for FY24, updates to the strategic plan including housing initiatives, and a proposed EV charging station at Ting Park. They will also review a NCDOT project for the NC 55/Williams Street intersection and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance amendments.

• FY24 utility rate refinements (water/sewer) following capital program projections
• EV charging station recommendation for Ting Park with Duke Energy partnership
• NCDOT project update for NC 55/Williams Street intersection with opposition to grade-separated interchange removal
• Upcoming UDO amendments for March 21 meeting and reorganization of Chapters 7 and 9
• 2024 Annual Retreat location guidance request from Town Clerk

The Holly Springs Town Council gave consensus to authorize the Town Manager to sign a Duke Energy agreement for EV charging stations at Ting and Womble Parks, and agreed to join Solarize the Triangle '23. Council also revised a proposed strategic initiative on vehicle electrification to remove the 'all' and '2030' language, and directed staff to refine two housing-related initiatives. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Authorized Town Manager to sign Duke Energy Park and Plug agreement for EV charging stations (consensus)
• Joined Solarize the Triangle '23 program (consensus)
• Revised vehicle electrification initiative to remove 'all' and '2030' goal (consensus)
• Kept housing initiatives 5.1 and 5.4 as-is; staff to revise 5.2 and 5.3 (consensus)
• Selected Graylyn for 2024 Mayor and Council Retreat (consensus)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is meeting to review two conditional district rezoning petitions, a development plan for 120 Main Street, and semi-annual UDO text amendments. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive committee reports. This is a regular meeting with several substantive land-use items on the agenda.

• Main Street Vista Conditional District Rezoning 22-REZ-06
• Duke Energy Operations & Training Center Conditional District Rezoning 22-REZ-08
• 120 Main Street Development Plan 22-DP-02
• Semi-Annual UDO Text Amendments 23-UDO-01
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, consent agenda items, and two public hearings. The hearings concern the Norris Crossing subdivision quasi-judicial review and a voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court. Consent items include budget amendments, ordinance changes for EV parking, a SCADA service agreement, and a greenway construction change order.

• Public hearing: Norris Crossing Subdivision 22-MAS-01 (quasi-judicial)
• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court
• Ordinance amendments for EV parking stations and park operations
• Service agreement for SCADA system upgrades Phase 1
• Middle Creek Greenway construction contract amendment/change order

The Town Council approved the Norris Crossing major residential subdivision plan, contingent on the developer relocating a proposed mail kiosk. The Council also authorized $473,000 for utility SCADA system upgrades and approved a $518,250 construction contract change order for the Middle Creek Greenway. Additionally, the Council annexed 0.72 acres at 4200 Beech Creek Court and cancelled the March 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Norris Crossing major subdivision plan (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for Norris Crossing (unanimous)
• Authorized $473,000 for SCADA system upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $518,250 Middle Creek Greenway contract change order (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 NCDOT supplemental agreement for road widening (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation ordinance A22-05 for 4200 Beech Creek Court (unanimous)
• Cancelled March 7, 2023, Town Council meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance amendments regarding electric vehicle charging stations (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a three-day retreat to discuss long-term planning, including the Village District Area Plan, housing affordability, transportation, and the FY2023-24 budget. They will also hear presentations on construction inflation, debt affordability, parks and recreation bond referendum, utility infrastructure needs, and stormwater rates. The retreat includes a charrette on the Village District Area Plan and strategic plan updates.

• Village District Area Plan (VDAP) charrette and results
• Parks & Recreation Investments and Bond Referendum discussion
• Utility System projected infrastructure needs and rate model projections
• FY2023-24 Budget Outlook
• Stormwater User Rate Tier Structure discussion

The Holly Springs Town Council met for their annual three-day retreat in Wilmington to review town projects, housing affordability, transportation, utility upgrades, and budget outlooks. Council members discussed the Village District Area Plan, park bond funding scenarios, and solid waste collection timelines. The meeting concluded with discussions on school crossing guards, early voting sites, and a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Consensus reached to go with full buildout for parks and recreation with a target cost of $80-100 million
• Consensus reached to complete construction plans for Avent Ferry Road and then pause the project
• Consensus reached to use staff-recommended yard waste cart collection timeline beginning in spring 2024
• Consensus reached to increase yard waste fee to a 50% cost recovery level
• Consensus reached to leave the stormwater flat fee in place and revisit in a year
• Decided not to have an early voting site for the next municipal election
• Approved motion to adjourn the retreat at 11:45 am on Saturday, February 11, 2023 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session to conduct personnel evaluations. The only public actions are approving the meeting agenda and adjourning; no other business is listed.

• Closed session for personnel evaluations

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a joint meeting with the Apex Town Council to share town highlights and discuss regional issues. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions scheduled.

The Holly Springs and Apex Town Councils held an informal joint dinner meeting to build cross-town relationships. Staff from both towns presented highlights of activities, including strategic plans, transportation projects, and economic development. No formal decisions or actions were taken at this meeting.

• No actions were taken at this meeting

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review planning items, including a major subdivision plan for Norris Crossing. The board will also consider comprehensive plan amendments, zone map change petitions, and hear public comments. Most agenda items are procedural, such as approving minutes and receiving committee reports.

• Norris Crossing Major Subdivision Plan 22-MAS-01
• Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Zone Map Change Petitions
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with proclamations, public hearings, and new business. Key items include filling a council vacancy, a legislative hearing on housing affordability, and a quasi-judicial hearing on the Goodwin Major Subdivision. The consent agenda includes purchasing a new ladder truck and temporarily relocating Fire Station 3.

• Voluntary annexation for 4200 Beech Creek Court (consent)
• Voluntary annexation for 4113 Deer Path Road (public hearing)
• Housing Affordability Study legislative public hearing
• Goodwin Major Subdivision 22-MAS-03 quasi-judicial public hearing
• Purchase of a new ladder truck (consent)

The Holly Springs Town Council appointed Danielle Hewetson to fill the vacant council seat left by Kristi Bennett's resignation, with a 3-1 vote. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a new ladder truck purchase and fire station relocation funding. A motion to accept the Housing Affordability Study failed on a 1-3 vote after discussion and a re-vote.

• Appointed Danielle Hewetson to Town Council until December 2023 (3-1)
• Approved purchase of Ladder Tower Truck up to $1,572,497
• Approved $200,000 for temporary relocation of Fire Station 3
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01 setting speed limits on Honeycutt Road
• Adopted Resolution 23-03 for annexation petition A22-05, public hearing set for Feb 21, 2023
• Approved annexation of 95.59 acres at 4113 Deer Path Road (unanimous)
• Rejected Housing Affordability Study adoption (1-3)
• Approved Goodwin Major Subdivision 22-MAS-03 and development agreement (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several operational and policy items. They will receive updates on the Operations Center and Fire Station 3 projects, including a proposal to temporarily relocate Fire Station 3. The council will also review a draft Utility Allocation Ordinance for managing the town's water supply and discuss potential changes to sign regulations following recent US Supreme Court rulings. Additionally, they will finalize the agenda for the annual retreat.

• Fire Station 3 temporary relocation proposal and project updates
• Draft Utility Allocation Ordinance for water supply management
• Sign regulation discussion including off-premise, temporary, and election signs
• Draft annual retreat agenda review

The Town Council held a workshop to review updates on the Operations Campus and Fire Station 3, discuss a draft Utility Allocation Policy, and review sign regulations. No votes were taken on these policy items. The Council unanimously approved adding a meeting to the calendar for staff evaluations.

• Approved adding a meeting on February 7, 2023, for annual evaluations of the Town Clerk and Town Attorney (unanimous)