Holly Springs public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is meeting to consider a rezoning and development agreement for Grigsby Avenue, along with several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a police K9 retirement, and acceptance of streets from NCDOT. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 30-minute total cap. The agenda also includes a preview of upcoming land use cases and a closed session.

• Grigsby Ave Residential Rezoning 25-REZ-07 and Development Agreement
• Monthly Budget Amendments
• Police K9 Retirement
• Town Acceptance of Grigsby Avenue & Pine Avenue for Maintenance from NCDOT
• Audit Contract Amendment for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

The Town Council approved the Grigsby Avenue residential rezoning (25-REZ-07), a utility allocation request, and a development agreement for a 21-unit project with 12 detached and 9 attached dwellings. The rezoning passed 4-1, with Council member Larson voting no. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a K9 retirement resolution, acceptance of two streets from NCDOT, and a speed limit concurrence.

• Approved Grigsby Ave. rezoning RZ25-09 (4-1)
• Approved utility allocation for Grigsby Ave. Residential (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for Grigsby Ave. Residential (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including K9 retirement Resolution 25-45 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Grigsby Ave. and Pine Ave. from NCDOT (consent)
• Approved 45 mph speed limit on Holly Springs Road (consent)
• Approved audit contract amendment for FY ending June 30, 2025 (consent)
• Entered closed session for economic incentive, real property, and legal consultation (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several topics: supporting small businesses and downtown activities, the stormwater management program's financial sustainability, the effectiveness of the new early public hearing process for land use, and planning for the February annual retreat. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and staff updates.

• Small Business and Downtown Activities Update (45 min.)
• Stormwater Management Program overview and financial sustainability (25 min.)
• Public Hearing Process Recommendation—review of early hearing timing (15 min.)
• Annual Retreat Planning for February (25 min.)

The Holly Springs Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on downtown economic development, stormwater management, and the new public hearing process, and discussed topics for the February retreat. No action was taken on any item.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at workshop
• Consensus to invite Wake County to January workshop on Nondiscrimination Ordinance
• Consensus to have staff explore police-fire advisory committee collaboration
• Consensus to have staff report on short-term rental restrictions and neighborhood engagement options

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting at Town Hall to approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and consider a development plan for Jim N' Nick's BBQ. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review of Jim N' Nick's BBQ Development Plan 25-DP-08

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting that includes an organizational segment to recognize outgoing members, administer oaths to newly elected members, elect a Mayor Pro Tempore, confirm mayoral appointments to area boards, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. The consent agenda includes an interlocal agreement for Old US-1 at Friendship Rd, an extension request for the Calvert Sports Academy development plan, and a consent order in a legal case. A public comment period is scheduled, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Old US-1 at Friendship Rd Interlocal Agreement
• Development Plan 20-DP-06 expiration extension for Calvert Sports Academy and Development Center
• Consent Order in Greenhawk/Ragan vs Town
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Adopt Calendar Year 2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review a zone map change petition for a residential rezoning on Grigsby Ave (25-REZ-07). The agenda also includes approval of the October 28, 2025 minutes, a Town Council official action overview, committee reports, and a development services report. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 3 minutes.

• Grigsby Ave Residential Rezoning 25-REZ-07
• Approval of October 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Town Council Official Action Overview
• Committee Reports
• Development Services Report

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold public hearings on a residential rezoning on Grigsby Ave, a major subdivision and voluntary annexation for Courtyards at Holly Grove, and consider new business including the Seasons at Wilbon rezoning, a comprehensive plan amendment, and semiannual UDO text amendments. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a road widening agreement, and a condemnation resolution for the Friendship Waterline Loop. The meeting also includes a landfill update and a Carnegie Hero Medal presentation.

• Grigsby Ave Residential Rezoning 25-REZ-07 and Development Agreement - legislative public hearing
• Courtyards at Holly Grove Major Subdivision 25-MAS-02 and Development Agreement - quasi-judicial public hearing
• Courtyards at Holly Grove Voluntary Annexation A25-06 - legislative public hearing
• Seasons at Wilbon Rezoning 25-REZ-06 and Development Agreement
• Holly Springs Road Widening (West) Municipal Agreement for Design

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on Bass Lake Park and Eagles Landing Park. The committee will also discuss hot topics, receive reports from council and other groups, and select a representative to the Tree Advisory Committee.

• Bass Lake Park update by Park Manager Taylor Jackson
• Eagles Landing Park update
• Selection of Tree Advisory Committee representative
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• WinterFest & Tree Trail at Ting on Dec 5-6; holiday dinner Dec 9

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss final details before releasing the Solicitation for Development Partners for Ting and Mims Parks, including parcel approval and property conveyance. They will also receive an informational overview of new police patrol zones and updates on public records requests and holiday decorations. No formal action is expected on most items.

• Ting & Mims Parks Solicitation for Development Partners (SDP) final check-in
• New Police Patrol Zones overview (informational only)
• Public Records Requests process update and statistical trends
• Holiday parade float preference for Happy Holly Days Parade
• Downtown holiday decorations rollout timeline and map

The Town Council reached consensus to move forward with the Solicitation for Development Partners (SDP) for Ting Park and Mims Park, agreeing to include all options but prioritizing land conveyance last. The Council also selected Frosty as the holiday parade float and received updates on police patrol zones and public records. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to proceed with SDP for Ting Park and Mims Park, including all options but prioritizing land conveyance last
• Consensus to use Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) to review SDP responses and recommend partner selection
• Consensus to include retail and parking outside main Mims Park area in SDP
• Consensus to select Frosty float for Happy Holly Days Parade
• Entered closed session to consult attorney on Greenhawk v. Town of Holly Springs and discuss economic development project (unanimous motion)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 pm (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review and discuss several land-use items, including a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezoning petition, a major subdivision plan, and semiannual UDO text amendments. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from town staff and committees. Most items are under review and will likely be forwarded to the Town Council for final action.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25-CPA-01 covering Sections 4 (Community Facilities), 5 (Infrastructure & Utilities), and 6 (Natural Resources)
• Seasons at Wilbon Rezoning 25-REZ-06
• Courtyards at Holly Grove (fka Graham Wood) Major Subdivision 25-MAS-02
• Semiannual UDO Text Amendments 25-UDO-02
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)

The Planning Board voted to recommend Town Council approval of a zoning map change for 81 acres at Seasons at Wilbon from RR to NR-CD, despite a split vote (4-3). They also recommended approval of the Courtyards at Holly Grove major subdivision plan (7-0) and the semiannual UDO text amendments (7-0). All recommendations are forwarded to the Town Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 25-CPA-01 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 25-REZ-06 for Seasons at Wilbon (4-3)
• Recommended approval of Major Subdivision 25-MAS-03 for Courtyards at Holly Grove (7-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO Text Amendment 25-UDO-02 (7-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold legislative public hearings on several rezoning and annexation requests, including the Seasons at Wilbon rezoning, Brook Manor subdivision, Duke Friendship Substation, and a comprehensive plan amendment. The council will also consider an economic development agreement with Ypsomed Manufacturing USA and other items like budget amendments and a water infrastructure contract.

• Seasons at Wilbon Rezoning 25-REZ-06 and Development Agreement public hearing
• Duke Friendship Substation (Deer Path Rd.) voluntary annexation A25-07 and rezoning 25-REZ-04
• Economic Development Agreement with Ypsomed Manufacturing USA
• Avent Ferry Widening - Phase 2 NCDOT Supplemental Agreement
• Sole Source items for Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2 upgrade

The Holly Springs Town Council approved an Economic Development Agreement with Ypsomed Manufacturing USA for a $195 million investment creating 62 jobs, and approved the Duke Friendship Substation rezoning. The Council denied a major amendment to the 1317 N. Main St. commercial development plan, finding it inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Development Agreement. Several other items were approved, including a rezoning for the Seasons at Wilbon development and a development agreement for the Brook Manor subdivision.

• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Ypsomed Manufacturing USA ($195M investment, 62 jobs) (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Friendship Substation rezoning 25-REZ-04 (unanimous)
• Denied 1317 N. Main St. Development Plan Major Amendment 21-DP-06-A02 (4-1)
• Approved Seasons at Wilbon Rezoning 25-REZ-06 and Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Brook Manor Subdivision Completion Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Holly Springs Business Park PUD Amendment for Pine Springs Upper School (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation A25-07 for Duke Friendship Substation (unanimous)
• Approved $124,200 contract with AECOM for water infrastructure risk assessment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the 311 customer service program's growth and future resourcing, and to review a draft Joint Use Agreement with Wake County for the shared library and cultural center. The council will also receive updates from the Town Clerk and Town Attorney. No formal votes are scheduled.

• 311 program usage statistics and potential future resourcing
• Draft Joint Use Agreement with Wake County for the shared library and cultural center (99-year lease from 2004)
• Town Clerk quarterly update
• Town Attorney quarterly update, possible closed session

Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Tree Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting to discuss Tree City USA requirements, the 2025 Street Tree Replacement Grant program, and planning for HollyFest on October 25. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 14 meeting and set its next meeting for January 12, 2026.

• Tree City USA requirements and updates
• Street Tree Replacement Grant: 2025 program updates
• HollyFest planning for October 25
• Approval of July 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of September minutes, and a discussion on the Farmers Market. The committee will also select representatives for the Tree Advisory Committee and receive updates from staff and council.

• Farmers Market discussion led by Coordinator Erali Miller
• Selection of Tree Advisory Committee representatives
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee elected Val Atkinson as Chair and Will Ulmer as Vice-Chair (6-2), and voted unanimously to eliminate the Secretary officer role, with staff taking over those duties. No members volunteered for the Tree Advisory Committee liaison role, so that action was tabled. The committee also agreed to participate in WinterFest/Tree Trail in December.

• Elected Val Atkinson as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Will Ulmer as Vice-Chair (6-2)
• Eliminated Secretary officer role; staff will handle minutes and notifications (unanimous)
• Tabled Tree Advisory Committee liaison role due to no volunteers
• Siobhan and Will volunteered as co-liaisons to Police-Community Advisory Group
• Agreed to participate in WinterFest/Tree Trail (Dec 5-6)

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests (25-VAR-01 and 25-VAR-02) for a property at 7434 Ironrod Way. The board will also approve minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Variance applications 25-VAR-01 and 25-VAR-02 for 7434 Ironrod Way
• Approval of August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment met on August 4, 2025, with all members present. The board approved the March 3, 2025 minutes (5-0) and received a brief quasi-judicial training presentation. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Held quasi-judicial training presentation
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2025, at the Town Hall Council Chambers. The board will consider two zone map change petitions, including the Duke Friendship Substation Rezoning on Deer Path Rd. and a PUD amendment for the Holly Springs Business Park involving Pine Springs Academy. The agenda also includes reports on town council actions, committees, and development services.

• Duke Friendship Substation Rezoning (Deer Path Rd.) 25-REZ-04
• Holly Springs Business Park PUD Amendment (Pine Springs Academy) 01-PUD-03-A05
• Approval of July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two rezoning requests, including one for the Duke Friendship Substation and one for the Pine Springs Upper School. New business includes a microtransit service contract and a design contract for the Avent Ferry Road widening project. The consent agenda covers items such as a contract amendment for the Operations Campus, a grant acceptance, and a voluntary annexation.

• Microtransit service contract
• Avent Ferry Rd. Widening (Phase 2) design contract
• Duke Friendship Substation rezoning (Deer Path Rd.) public hearing
• Holly Springs Business Park PUD amendment for Pine Springs Upper School public hearing
• GMP Contract Amendment #4 for Operations Campus upfit

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a three-year microtransit service contract with BeeFree, Inc. for $457,000 in the first year, with a 3% annual cost adjustment, and approved a related budget amendment and fee schedule. The council also approved a $1.2 million design budget and contract for the Avent Ferry Road Widening Phase 2 project, and adopted several consent agenda items including capital project ordinances and a grant. Public hearings were held for a Duke Energy substation rezoning and a PUD amendment for Pine Springs Upper School, with decisions deferred to October 21.

• Approved microtransit contract with BeeFree, Inc. for $457,000 first year (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and CAMPO grant for microtransit (unanimous)
• Amended FY 2025-26 fee schedule for microtransit fares (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M design budget for Avent Ferry Road Widening Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded Avent Ferry Road design contract to Exult Engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized change orders for Avent Ferry design up to $1.2M (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 25-30 and 25-31 for Operations Campus upfit ($1,070,548)
• Adopted Resolution 25-40 for retiring Police Captain's badge and sidearm

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is holding its regular September meeting. The main business is electing officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) effective immediately, selecting committee representatives to the TAC and Police Committee effective Oct 1, and discussing interest in participating in WinterFest/Tree Trail at Ting on Dec 5-6. The committee will also receive updates on parks maintenance and reports from town council and other groups.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
• Selection of representatives to TAC and Police Committee
• Update on parks maintenance activities from John Atkins
• Discussion of WinterFest/Tree Trail participation at Ting, Dec 5-6
• Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met on June 12, 2025, and approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. The committee received updates on athletics, including increased revenues and higher resident registration, and discussed various park projects and upcoming events. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider one development plan, 25-DP-07 for Genentech. No other substantive items are listed.

• 25-DP-07 Genentech Development Plan

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a workshop to review Development Services updates, including the recommended microtransit vendor Freebee and branding decisions. Council will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, board vacancy appointment policies, a community satisfaction survey, and ethics policy revisions regarding social media usage.

• Microtransit RFP results and vendor selection (Freebee)
• Comprehensive Plan updates for Chapters 4, 5, and 6
• Draft amendment to Board Appointments Policy for midterm vacancies
• 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey preview
• Ethics Policy update on social media usage and training

The Town Council reached consensus on key parameters for the new microtransit service, naming it 'Holly Springs Hopper' and setting a minimum rider age of 16, a $2 fare for the first two riders in town ($4 in the ETJ), and a 7-mile door-to-door service area. The council also discussed the Comprehensive Plan update, advisory board appointment policy changes, the 2025 community survey, and potential ethics policy tweaks, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Consensus to name microtransit service 'Holly Springs Hopper'
• Consensus to set minimum rider age at 16 for unaccompanied riders
• Consensus to set fare at $2 for first two riders in town, $4 in ETJ
• Consensus to adopt 7-mile door-to-door service model
• Consensus to include two free trips per app download for launch
• Consensus to focus utility investments on Northeast Gateway area
• Discussed but no decision on Comprehensive Plan update (public hearing in October)
• Discussed but no decision on ethics policy tweaks (draft to return later)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with updates on transportation investments, a consent agenda item for generator procurement, and new business on the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming land use cases.

• Transportation Investments Update
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility Generator Procurement through Sourcewell
• Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement
• Preview of Upcoming Development Services Land Use Cases

The Holly Springs Town Council unanimously adopted the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and authorized the Town Manager to execute the Wake County Mutual Aid Agreement, which includes non-public safety personnel and equipment and connects the town to the national Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The council also approved a $6,381,014.79 contract for two CAT generators for the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on transportation projects and upcoming land use cases.

• Adopted Wake County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute Mutual Aid Agreement with Wake County (unanimous)
• Approved $6,381,014.79 generator procurement contract with Gregory Poole Power Systems (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 Candidate Information Session (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on two major subdivisions (Village at Harris Lake and 1936 Ralph Stephens Road) and a legislative hearing on the voluntary annexation of Hazel Ridge. The council will also consider an economic development agreement with Genentech and a contract for a major expansion of the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals, including a wastewater chemical supplier sole sourcing and a contract for elevated water storage tanks.

• Public hearing on Village at Harris Lake major subdivision (24-MAS-03)
• Public hearing on 1936 Ralph Stephens Road development plan (25-DP-02)
• Economic Development Agreement with Genentech
• Phase 1 Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility 6-8 MGD project
• Voluntary annexation of Hazel Ridge (A25-05) at 5900 Duncan Cook Road

The Holly Springs Town Council denied the Village at Harris Lake Major Subdivision (24-MAS-03) after adopting findings of fact that the project would have adverse impacts on adjacent properties and require additional taxpayer investment. The council approved the 1936 Ralph Stephens Road Development Plan (25-DP-02) for a 120-bed long-term care facility, approved an Economic Development Agreement with Genentech for 420 jobs and $700 million investment, and approved contracts for the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion.

• Denied Village at Harris Lake Major Subdivision 24-MAS-03 (unanimous)
• Approved 1936 Ralph Stephens Road Development Plan 25-DP-02 (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Genentech (unanimous)
• Approved annexation A25-05 for 124.69 acres at 5900 Duncan Cook Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $14,160,468 construction contract to O'Connor Co. for Utley Creek WRF Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,185,532 bond reimbursement for Utley Creek WRF design and related costs (unanimous)
• Adopted $21,346,000 Revenue Bond Anticipation Note Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $163,150 contract amendment with ADW Architects for Operations Campus (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. The board will consider approving the minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting and receive training on quasi-judicial decision-making. No public hearings or substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Quasi-Judicial Decision Training

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment met on August 4, 2025, and took only procedural actions. They approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0), received a brief quasi-judicial training presentation, and adjourned at 7:06 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 PM (5-0)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review a major subdivision plan for Village at Harris Lake and a development plan for 1936 Ralph Stephens Road. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive reports from committees and staff.

• 24-MAS-03 Village at Harris Lake Major Subdivision
• 25-DP-02 1936 Ralph Stephens Road Development Plan
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Approval of June 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Town Council Official Action Overview

The Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend Town Council approval of the Village at Harris Lake Major Subdivision (24-MAS-03), which includes 279 residential units, a 7.4-acre public park, and commercial space, subject to conditions in the staff report. The board also voted 9-0 to recommend approval of a development plan for a 120-bed skilled nursing facility at 1936 Ralph Stephens Road (25-DP-02). Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Town Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of Village at Harris Lake Major Subdivision 24-MAS-03 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of 1936 Ralph Stephens Road Development Plan 25-DP-02 (9-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (9-0)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public hearings on a major subdivision and commercial tract amendment, and vote on condemnation resolutions for sidewalk and water line projects. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, engineering standards updates, and development-related items like a Wegmans plan extension and a rezoning request.

• Condemnation Resolution for Downtown Avent Ferry Sidewalk
• Condemnation Resolution for Main Street Sidewalk Project
• Condemnation Resolution for Holly Springs Fuquay-Varina Water Line
• Hazel Ridge Major Subdivision Plan (25-MAS-01) - Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
• 1317 N Main St. Commercial Tracts Development Plan Major Amendment (21-DP-02-A02) - Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

The Holly Springs Town Council approved the $63,977,292 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment 02 for Eagles Landing Park buildings and site amenities, and authorized the Town Manager to enter into related contracts. The Council also tabled a decision on the 1317 N. Main St. Development Plan Major Amendment for 60 days after the applicant requested a deferral, rather than denying it as staff recommended. Other actions included approving the Hazel Ridge Major Subdivision Plan, a rezoning at 4016 Berman Edge Rd., and a resolution supporting House Bill 352.

• Approved Eagles Landing Park GMP-02 at $63,977,292 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to contract for specialized park equipment/services (unanimous)
• Tabled 1317 N. Main St. Development Plan Major Amendment for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved Hazel Ridge Major Subdivision Plan via Resolution 25-30 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 4016 Berman Edge Rd. via Ordinance RZ25-05 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-34 in support of House Bill 352 (unanimous)
• Awarded Avent Ferry Pedestrian Improvement contract to Lanier Construction Co. Inc. for $452,431 (consent agenda)
• Awarded Business Park Pump Station & Force Main construction to Sanford Contractors for $5,908,930 (consent agenda)

Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Tree Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and discuss its annual work plan for the Tree City USA program. The agenda also includes updates on the street tree replacement program, the approved street tree list, and planning for HollyFest on October 25th.

• Election of officers
• Tree Advisory Committee Annual Work Plan
• Street Tree Grants & Town Project Update
• Approved Street Tree List
• HollyFest Planning - October 25th

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning petition, a major subdivision plan, and a development plan amendment. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from committees and staff.

• 25-REZ-03: Rezoning petition for 4016 Berman Edge Rd
• 25-MAS-01: Hazel Ridge Major Subdivision Plan
• 21-DP-06-A02: Major amendment to development plan at 1317 N Main St.
• Approval of May 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, hold quasi-judicial and legislative public hearings on development plans, rezonings, and voluntary annexations, and discuss new business including a rezoning and a water facility upgrade. The agenda includes several development-related items and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Oakview Innovation Park Master Plan amendment and Genesuites Pod C development plan
• Public hearing on Cass Holt Crossing major subdivision and development agreement
• Voluntary annexations for 5608 Cass Holt Road and 0 Green Oaks Parkway
• Rezoning hearings for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road and 4016 Berman Edge Rd
• New business: 25-REZ-01 rezoning at 1220 N Main and Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility upgrade resolution

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a rezoning, development agreement, and utility allocation for a mixed-use project at 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Rd., including 298 apartments, 7,500 sq ft of commercial space, and a fueling station. The council also approved several other development items, including the Oakview Innovation Park Pod C expansion, Cass Holt Crossing subdivision, and two voluntary annexations. A rezoning for 1220 N. Main St. (Overlook) was approved with a 4-1 vote, with MPT Berry dissenting due to density and traffic concerns.

• Approved rezoning RZ25-03 for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved utility allocation of 38,525 GPD for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Oakview Innovation Park Pod C development plan (unanimous)
• Approved Cass Holt Crossing subdivision and development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved annexation ordinances A25-04 and A24-03 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ25-04 for 1220 N. Main St. (4-1, Berry nay)
• Adopted Resolution 25-28 for $22M bond anticipation notes for Utley Creek facility (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine business: approving May minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving updates from staff and subcommittees. The agenda includes introductions of new staff, an athletics update, and reports from council, TRAC, police, tree, and project groups. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve May 2025 meeting minutes
• Introductions: Anna Lee (Cultural Center Manager) and Thomas Gull (Parks & Greenway Planner)
• Athletics update by Jarrod Miron
• Reports: Council Update (CM Forrest), TRAC (Alise), Police Community Advisory Group (Val), Tree Advisory Committee (Mel), Project Updates (Adam), Director Report (LeeAnn)
• Thank you & Appreciation Certificates

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and receive updates on several items. The main focus is a follow-up on the Ting Park and Mims Park public-private partnership studies, where staff will present updated concepts and seek feedback on potential next steps. The Council will also consider a proposal to upfit additional space at the Operations Campus using bond premium proceeds, and receive quarterly updates from the Town Clerk and Town Attorney. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Ting Park and Mims Park PPP visioning follow-up and options
• Operations Campus additional upfit proposal funded by bond premium proceeds
• Town Clerk update including cemetery and 2026 retreat options
• Town Attorney update including Ethics Policy follow-up

The Town Council gave direction to proceed with public-private partnership planning for Ting and Mims parks, including issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in the fall. They agreed to include all three parcels at Ting (with the playground as optional but required) and to include additional downtown properties in the Mims RFQ. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus. The Council also discussed an operations campus upfit but took no action, and set the 2026 retreat dates.

• Consensus to proceed with Concept C1 for Ting Park and include parcels A, B, and C (C optional) in an RFP with a playground requirement
• Consensus to include additional downtown properties (North Town Hall lot, Annex lot, Ballentine Street Yard, Avent Ferry stormwater/parking lot) in the Mims Park RFQ
• Consensus to hold the 2026 Council retreat on Feb. 5-7 at the Rizzo Center
• No formal action on operations campus upfit; staff to bring back options in July or August

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Community Investment Plan, the main action item. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a calendar amendment, and an Amgen Helix three-party agreement. A public comment period is scheduled, and the manager will preview upcoming development services land use cases.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Community Investment Plan
• Amgen Helix Three-Party Agreement
• Town Council Meeting Calendar Amendment
• May 13, 2025 Town Council Workshop Minutes
• Preview of Upcoming Development Services Land Use Cases

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will meet on May 27, 2025, to discuss rezoning petitions and a major subdivision plan. The board will consider the Mira Ridge Rezoning, the 1220 N Main (Overlook) Rezoning, and the Cass Holt Crossing Major Subdivision Plan. They will also review past meeting minutes, committee reports, and development services updates.

• 24-REZ-07 Mira Ridge Rezoning
• 25-REZ-01 1220 N Main (Overlook) Rezoning
• 24-MAS-01 Cass Holt Crossing Major Subdivision Plan
• March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Approval

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a budget workshop to review the recommended FY 2025-26 budget. Any proposed changes require at least three Council members' support and must maintain a balanced budget under state law.

• FY 2025-26 budget review and discussion
• Budget amendments require 3 Council votes and balanced budget compliance

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 recommended budget and three separate rezoning and development agreements. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering annexations, infrastructure projects, and policy updates.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget
• Public hearing for 24-REZ-02 at 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road
• Public hearing for 24-REZ-07 Mira Ridge rezoning
• Public hearing for 25-REZ-01 at 1220 N Main (Overlook)
• Ting Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation design contract

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will receive the Town Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget & Community Investment Plan. The meeting also includes presentations from NCDOT on local transportation initiatives, including the Southern Access Road to Fujifilm, Avent Ferry Road improvements, and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; a budget public hearing is set for May 20th.

• Recommended FY2025-26 Operating Budget & Community Investment Plan presentation
• NCDOT Division 5 update on Southern Access Road to Fujifilm
• Avent Ferry Rd. Phase 2 improvements from Ralph Stephens Rd to Cape Side Avenue
• Townwide signal optimization (ITS) project update
• Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) implementation overview

The Town Council held a workshop and received the Manager's Recommended Budget for FY25-26, totaling $117,688,731 with no property tax increase. The budget includes investments in transportation, a Festival Street downtown, microtransit, Eagles Landing Park, and water/wastewater infrastructure. No formal votes were taken; the public hearing is set for May 20, with adoption scheduled for June 3.

• Received FY25-26 budget recommendation of $117,688,731 (no vote)
• Heard NCDOT update on Southern Access Road bid expected June 2025
• Discussed Avent Ferry Road widening with revised $20.2M funding (no action)
• Received ITS implementation update; Phase 3 under construction (no vote)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will meet on May 8, 2025, at Town Hall Council Chambers. The committee's agenda includes a visioning presentation for Ting and Mims Parks, updates on greenway projects, and various administrative reports.

• Ting and Mims Parks Visioning Presentation by Development Services
• Middle Creek Greenways Proposed Crossing Solutions
• Carolina Springs Greenway Conflict with Game Land Status Update
• Town Event and Marketing Update

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting at Town Hall to approve minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting and conduct routine business. No substantive decisions or discussions on development plans are listed on this agenda.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to review a new development plan (25-DP-03) for a property at 451 Commons Drive. The meeting will follow standard procedural steps, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 25-DP-03 - 451 Commons Drive Development Plan review

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, at Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes, budget amendments, and several contracts, including HVAC replacements for the Hunt Recreation Center and Town Hall. Public hearings will cover two voluntary annexations, and new business includes updates on yard waste collection, licensing agreements, and strategic planning.

• Hunt Recreation Center HVAC Replacement
• Town Hall HVAC Replacement Design-Build
• Voluntary Annexation A24-04 (4637 Optimist Farm Road)
• Voluntary Annexation A25-01 (4016 Berman Edge Road)
• Operations Campus and Special Inspections & Construction Materials Testing Contract

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a $15 fee for on-demand extra yard waste cart pickup, with a two-business-day response time, and adopted the related ordinance amendment. The council also approved a 10-year stadium license agreement with the Holly Springs Baseball Club, adopted the FY 2025-2026 Strategic Plan, and approved $20,000 in nonprofit grants. All votes were unanimous except the fee approval, which passed 3-1.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-09 amending yard waste collection, changing response time to two business days (unanimous)
• Approved $15 fee for on-demand extra yard waste cart pickup (3-1)
• Approved 10-year license agreement with Holly Springs Baseball Club for Ting Park stadium (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025-2026 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Rezoning Ordinance 25-06 for semiannual UDO text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 in nonprofit grants to 16 organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $419,435 contract for Hunt Recreation Center HVAC replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved $207,055.25 contract for Operations Campus testing services (consent agenda)

Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Tree Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior minutes and planning upcoming events. They will review the 2025 Arbor Day recap, the 2024 Tree City USA application, and the street tree replacement program, along with education and outreach efforts.

• 2025 Arbor Day recap and 2026 Arbor Day planning
• 2024 Tree City USA annual application
• 2024 Street Tree Replacement Program and town-led planting initiative
• 2025 Tree Pruning Workshops and HollyFest 2025 planning

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of March 2025 minutes, a public comment period, updates on Ting Park, and reports from various town committees and staff.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Ting Park updates and information from Jay Bratschi

The committee received updates on Eagles Landing Park, noting Town Council approved the $20 million guaranteed maximum price for phase one site work, with groundbreaking scheduled for May 1. The first $50 million park bond sale was completed in late January. The committee also discussed the FY26 budget request, which includes new positions and capital improvements, but no budget items were approved at this meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no formal votes on substantive items.

• Approved meeting minutes for November (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council holds a workshop to discuss final reports and next steps for Ting Park and Mims Park design plans, including potential public-private partnerships. Updates will also cover the Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion, Eagles Landing Park construction, and the FY26 budget development.

• Ting Park and Mims Park design charette final report and concept plans
• Utley Creek Water Reclamation Facility 6-8 MGD upgrade project overview
• Eagles Landing Park construction update with GMP-02 contract timeline
• FY26 budget development preliminary outlook

The Holly Springs Town Council reached consensus to move forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Sports and Entertainment District around Ting Park, emphasizing the need to keep the playground. They also agreed to proceed with plans for Mims Park, prioritizing a downtown parking deck and partnerships. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Consensus to move forward with RFP for Ting Park Sports & Entertainment District
• Consensus to proceed with Mims Park development, prioritizing parking deck and partnerships
• Consensus to start microtransit with base service (Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, no weekends)
• Consensus to include greenway in Eagles Landing Park base bid, not as alternate
• No formal votes taken; all decisions by consensus

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to conduct organizational business, approve minutes, and address several agenda items. Key items include a rezoning petition for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road, semiannual UDO text amendments, and a review of historical marker applications. The meeting also includes public comment, committee reports, and a development services report.

• Rezoning petition 24-REZ-02 for 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road
• Semiannual UDO text amendments 25-UDO-01
• Historical markers application review
• Appointments to LUAC, TAC, and 2035 Wake Transit Plan update stakeholder
• Approval of February 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board voted 8-1 to recommend Town Council deny a rezoning petition (24-REZ-02) for 17.4 acres at 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road, changing from heavy industrial and other zonings to Community Business Conditional District. The board also approved semi-annual UDO text amendments (25-UDO-01) 9-0, approved a historical marker for Cape Fear & Southern / Durham & Northern Railroad, and denied a marker for 237 Raleigh Street. Officers and committee representatives were elected unanimously.

• Recommended denial of rezoning 24-REZ-02 at 4500 Old Holly Springs Apex Road (8-1)
• Approved UDO text amendments 25-UDO-01 (9-0)
• Approved historical marker for Cape Fear & Southern / Durham & Northern Railroad (9-0)
• Denied historical marker for 237 Raleigh Street (9-0)
• Elected Rick Madoni as Chair and Thomas Urquhart as Vice Chair (9-0)
• Elected Joseph Cuccurullo and Josh Prizer as LUAC representatives (9-0)
• Elected Joanna Holder and Sara Kempin as TAC representatives (9-0)
• Appointed Rick Madoni to 2035 Wake Transit Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee (9-0)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a quasi-judicial hearing for the Pine Springs Upper School development plan, legislative hearings for two rezoning requests, a voluntary annexation, and semiannual UDO text amendments. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, annexations, a turf replacement contract, and other routine items. The council will also discuss ethics policy updates.

• Public hearing on 24-DP-07 Pine Springs Upper School Development Plan
• Public hearing on 24-REZ-03 Graham Wood Rezoning & Development Agreement
• Public hearing on 24-REZ-04 Evans Property Rezoning
• Voluntary annexations: A24-04 (4637 Optimist Farm Road), A25-01 (4016 Berman Edge Rd.), A24-05 (0 Friendship Road)
• Ting Park Multi-Use Field Synthetic Turf Replacement

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss and take action on an update for Eagles Landing Park and the FY26 budget request. The agenda also includes public comments, reports from various town committees, and announcements of upcoming community events.

• Eagles Landing Park update
• FY26 Budget Request
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
• Chalk of the Town event on 3/15 at 1:30pm at the Cultural Center
• Middle Creek Greenway Ribbon Cutting on 3/17 at 11am

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee unanimously approved its 2025 focus areas, adding a goal that every member brings a topic to share during round-robin discussions. The committee also received updates on the completed Hunt Center renovation, upcoming accessible recreation programs (A.I.R.) starting in May, and various park projects. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 focus areas with added round-robin goal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss several key items, including whether to proceed with a microtransit service proposal for the FY26 budget, a recommended pay range adjustment methodology, updates to the Strategic Plan, potential changes to the Future Land Use Map, and the condition of the Town Hall Annex. Staff are seeking guidance and feedback on these topics, with decisions expected at future meetings.

• Microtransit service funding options and grant application update
• Pay study phase II recommended pay range adjustments
• Strategic Plan updates and proposed new initiatives for 2025
• Future Land Use Map updates for southwest area of town
• Town Hall Annex repair assessment and path forward

The Holly Springs Town Council reached consensus on several items during the March 11, 2025 workshop. They directed staff to proceed with a microtransit service funded by using the Community Investment Fund to back Holly Springs Rd. (Central), with fares of $4 for ETJ riders, $2 for in-town riders, and free for seniors and disabled riders, plus a one-month free fare trial. They also agreed to move forward with the Phase II pay study recommendations, excluding COLA for now, and directed staff to use the amended Future Land Use Map in the utility model. For the Town Hall Annex, they decided not to renovate or rebuild, but to explore costs of renting versus building out the second floor of the Ops Campus.

• Consensus to fund microtransit via Community Investment Fund (Option 1) with fares: $4 ETJ, $2 in-town, free for seniors/disabled, and one-month free fare trial
• Consensus to move forward with Phase II pay study recommendations, excluding COLA for FY26
• Consensus to use amended Future Land Use Map in utility model, with public feedback on areas that don't make sense
• Consensus to not renovate or rebuild Town Hall Annex; explore cost of rent vs. 2nd floor buildout at Ops Campus
• Directed Communications staff to plan a celebration of the old Town Hall Annex building, possibly tied to 150th anniversary

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes certifying an updated zoning map, approving policy updates (Code of Ethics, Cost Principles, Eligible Use, Property Management), and authorizing an emergency repair for the Twelve Oaks Pump Station. The council will also hear a manager's report previewing upcoming development services land-use cases. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a total of 30 minutes.

• Certification of Updated Zoning Map
• Code of Ethics Policy Updates and approval of Cost Principles, Eligible Use, and Property Management Policies
• Twelve Oaks Pump Station Emergency Repair
• Preview of Upcoming Development Services Land Use Cases
• Oath of Office for Planning Board and Butterfly Day Proclamation

The Holly Springs Town Council approved an emergency repair contract for the 12 Oaks Pump Station with ABE Utilities, not to exceed $269,015. They also directed staff to revise the Code of Ethics Policy to change 'council' to 'governing body' and reference the Political Activities on Town Property policy, with a vote at the next meeting. The Cost Principles, Eligible Use, and Property Management policies were adopted unanimously. The meeting included a closed session for economic development, legal consultations, and annual reviews.

• Approved emergency repair contract for 12 Oaks Pump Station with ABE Utilities, total not to exceed $269,015 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to edit Code of Ethics Policy, changing 'council' to 'governing body' and referencing Political Activities on Town Property, to return next meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Cost Principles Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Eligible Use Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Property Management Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-07 certifying updated Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item 8 removed for discussion (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its February meeting and to review a rezoning request for 1100 Piney Grove Wilbon. The agenda includes no other substantive items.

• Rezoning request for 1100 Piney Grove Wilbon
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Land Use Advisory Committee met and discussed a proposed mixed-use development at Piney Grove Wilbon and Honeycutt Rd. by Shenandoah Homes LLC, including 44 detached homes, 76 attached homes, 36 apartments, and 60,000 sq ft of commercial space. No formal decision was made; the item was a discussion only. The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Discussed Piney Grove Wilbon rezoning proposal; no action taken

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to organize by electing a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting, and consider a variance application for the property at 0 Norak Dr. No other substantive items are listed.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of January 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Variance request 24-VAR-08 for 0 Norak Dr.

The Board of Adjustment approved Variance 24-VAR-08, allowing a 4,000 sq. ft. accessory structure in the front yard at 0 Norak Dr., with conditions. The board also re-elected Ben Copeland as Chair and Thomas Rushing as Vice Chair, and approved the January 6, 2025 minutes. The variance was approved 5-0.

• Approved Variance 24-VAR-08 for accessory structure in front yard at 0 Norak Dr. (5-0)
• Approved conditions: one accessory building only, no accessory dwelling unit, size limited to 4,000 sq. ft., tree clearing restricted to limits of disturbance (5-0)
• Re-elected Ben Copeland as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Thomas Rushing as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to review a development plan for Pine Springs Upper School and two rezoning petitions (Graham Wood and Evans Property). The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive reports from town staff and committees. No final decisions are made by the board; it provides recommendations to the Town Council.

• Pine Springs Upper School Development Plan 24-DP-07
• Graham Wood Rezoning 24-REZ-03
• Evans Property Rezoning 24-REZ-04
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total)
• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Board recommended Town Council approval of the Evans Property rezoning (24-REZ-04), changing 53.07 acres from RR to NCR-CD and NR-CD districts for 152 workforce housing units, in an 8-0 vote. The board also recommended approval of the Pine Springs Upper School development plan (24-DP-07) with conditions, 7-0. The Graham Wood rezoning (24-REZ-03) failed to get a recommendation after a 4-4 tie vote.

• Recommended approval of Evans Property rezoning 24-REZ-04 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Pine Springs Upper School development plan 24-DP-07 (7-0)
• Graham Wood rezoning 24-REZ-03 failed to get recommendation (4-4 tie)
• Adopted staff consistency statement for Evans Property (8-0)
• Found Graham Wood rezoning inconsistent with comprehensive plan (8-0)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes with adjustment (8-0)
• Recused board member Josh Prizer from Pine Springs case (8-0)
• Appointed Chair Madoni as temporary Wake Transit representative

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council will hear a quasi-judicial public hearing on the Carolina Springs Town Center development, consider establishing a social district in downtown, and receive updates on the LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS program and the police department's 2024 annual report. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a Bass Lake spillway project, and a voluntary annexation.

• Public hearing on 22-DP-12 Carolina Springs Town Center
• Establishment of a Social District in Downtown Holly Springs
• Voluntary Annexation A24-05 at 0 Friendship Road
• Bass Lake Spillway Enlargement TOHS Project #21-005
• Monthly Budget Amendments, Grants, and Personnel Policy Update

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met on February 13, 2025, and finalized its 2025 focus areas. The meeting also included updates on Hunt Center programs and operations, as well as reports from various committees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Finalized 2025 focus areas

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council held a two-day retreat to discuss emergency management, park designs, financial projections, and downtown planning. Sessions included presentations on 10-year revenue outlook, debt affordability, and capital investments like Fire Station #4 site selection. The retreat also covered employee pay studies, microtransit options, and preparations for the town’s 150th anniversary.

• Ting Park & Mims Park design charrette results
• 10-Year Revenue Outlook and projected funding needs
• Fire Station #4 site identification update (closed session)
• Social District Program recommendation
• General employee pay study presentation

At the annual retreat, the Town Council gave staff direction on several priorities, including confirming Holly Springs Road widening as the top transportation priority and supporting a downtown festival street. They also directed staff to explore microtransit options and pursue a CAMPO grant, without raising the vehicle fee. Council allocated fund balance for immediate facility needs, including Hunt Center HVAC and Ting Fields turf replacement, and agreed to 'go big' on the sesquicentennial celebration with a $200,000 budget. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Confirmed Holly Springs Rd widening as top transportation priority (consensus)
• Prioritized Festival Street, Cass Holt Rd, Sunset Lake Rd widening, and downtown parking deck after Holly Springs Rd (consensus)
• Directed staff to explore microtransit and pursue CAMPO grant, without raising vehicle fee (consensus)
• Allocated fund balance for Hunt Center HVAC and Ting Fields turf replacement (consensus)
• Approved $200,000 for sesquicentennial celebration, split across two fiscal years (consensus)
• Directed staff to investigate incorporating COLA with merit for employee pay (consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with social district, with hours starting at 11:00 am (consensus)
• Approved $100,000 for downtown holiday decorations from fund balance (consensus)

Development Review Committee

The Land Use Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 2024 and to discuss the Mira Ridge rezoning request. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting
• Mira Ridge rezoning discussion

Planning Board

The Holly Springs Planning Board will hold its regular meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers. The board will approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting, hear public comments for up to 15 minutes, and receive reports from Town Council, committees, and Development Services. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Planning Board voted 8-0 to recommend Town Council approval of the Carolina Springs Town Center development plan (22-DP-12), with conditions from the staff report. The board also approved the November 20, 2024 minutes (7-0, with one abstention). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee reports and a public comment period with no speakers.

• Recommended approval of Carolina Springs Town Center development plan (22-DP-12) (8-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (7-0, one abstention)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding its regular meeting on January 21, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes approving the Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds, an extension for the Wegmans development plan, a water filtration loan offer, a lease agreement for office space, and a wastewater dewatering contract. New business includes a budget amendment for Eagles Landing Park, annual appointments to boards, and the 2025 legislative agenda. The meeting also includes a Black History Month proclamation and a parks advisory report.

• Resolution approving Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds
• Development Plan 18-DP-15-A01 expiration extension for Wegmans
• Lease agreement with Reindeer Holdings, LLC for 242 S. Main Street
• Wastewater dewatering contract and budget amendment
• Eagles Landing Park site grading, utilities, and roadwork GMP Amendment 01

The Holly Springs Town Council approved a $20,211,917 Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for site grading, utilities, and roadwork at Eagles Landing Park, with construction expected to begin in spring 2025. The council also adopted a resolution to issue up to $68 million in general obligation bonds, approved a $5 million grant for water filtration improvements, and made annual appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $20,211,917 GMP Amendment 01 for Eagles Landing Park site work (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-03 for $68M Series 2025 General Obligation Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $5M principal forgiveness grant for Sanford Water Filtration Facility (unanimous)
• Granted third extension for Wegmans development plan to August 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $809,201.25 wastewater centrifuge contract with Andritz Separation Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed three members to Planning Board and three to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 legislative agenda (unanimous)
• Approved lease for office space at 242 S. Main Street (unanimous)

Town Council

The Holly Springs Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and provide feedback on several items, including proposed 2025 legislative advocacy priorities, an update from the Arts Council, preparation for the annual retreat, and facilities maintenance. No formal decisions are being made at this workshop; the council's feedback will guide future actions, such as adopting legislative priorities at the January 21 meeting.

• Proposed 2025 legislative advocacy priorities from the Legislative Action Committee
• Arts Council overview of work, goals, and vision
• Draft annual retreat agenda for council feedback
• Facilities maintenance presentation focusing on preventative and lifecycle maintenance

The Town Council reviewed and discussed its proposed 2025 legislative advocacy priorities, covering items for Wake County Public Schools, Wake County, the State, and the Federal government. Council members selected Council member Forrest as their voting representative for NCLM Legislative Priorities. The Council also granted the Town Manager authority to engage with CAMPO on a microtransit grant application, without committing to the program.

• Selected Council member Forrest as voting representative for NCLM Legislative Priorities
• Granted Town Manager authority to engage with CAMPO on microtransit grant application
• Discussed 2025 advocacy priorities including $25M water tank, $700K SCBA tanks, $2M fire truck, $1M training tower, $2M ITS center
• Discussed Arts Council startup request for $5,000-$8,000; consensus to get more info and discuss in budget cycle
• Reviewed facilities maintenance asset management; noted $3.9M backlog and staffing/budget gaps
• Reviewed draft retreat agenda; no majority to add affordable housing back to agenda

Development Review Committee

The Holly Springs Development Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from three prior sessions. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items.

Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Tree Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from July 2024 and planning community events. Key agenda items include organizing 2025 Arbor Day and Creek Week activities, reviewing the Tree City USA application, and updating the Street Tree Replacement Program. The committee will also plan 2025 tree pruning workshops.

• 2025 Arbor Day and Creek Week planning
• 2024 Tree City USA Annual Application review
• 2024 Street Tree Grants & Town Project Update
• 2025 Tree Pruning Workshops planning

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main business is reviewing the 2024 annual report and discussing priorities for 2025. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, public comments, and updates from various town groups.

• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion on 2025 Focus Areas
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Reports from Council, TRAC, Police Community Advisory Group, and Tree Advisory Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Holly Springs Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear two variance requests for properties at 208 W Maple Ave. and 209 Turner St. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Variance request for 208 W Maple Ave.
• Variance request for 209 Turner St.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously denied two variances for 208 W Maple Ave and three for 209 Turner St, all requested by TJ Building Group/TJ Property Enterprises to reduce required setbacks. The board found insufficient evidence of hardship and cited potential negative impacts on neighboring properties and safety. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and farewells to outgoing board members.

• Denied front setback variance 24-VAR-04 at 208 W Maple Ave (5-0)
• Denied side setback variance 24-VAR-05 at 208 W Maple Ave (5-0)
• Denied rear setback variance 24-VAR-03 at 209 Turner St (5-0)
• Denied front setback variance 24-VAR-06 at 209 Turner St (5-0)
• Denied side setback variance 24-VAR-07 at 209 Turner St (3-2)
• Approved October 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)