Indian Trail public meetings in 2021

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a ceremony to swear in newly elected members Tom Amburgey, Crystal Buchaluk, and Dennis Gay, and recognize outgoing members. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.96 million budget amendment for Shady Bluff improvements and a $28,000 amendment for land design services, plus approve the 2022 meeting calendar. The meeting includes a law enforcement update and public comments.

• Oaths of office for new council members Tom Amburgey, Crystal Buchaluk, Dennis Gay
• Budget amendment for Shady Bluff Improvement at $1,960,000
• Budget amendment for Land Design Services at $28,000
• Approval of 2022 Town Council meeting calendar
• Approval of November tax report and tax refunds totaling $38,606.52

The Town Council seated newly elected members Tom Amburgey, Crystal Buchaluk, and Dennis Gay, and appointed Todd Barber as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved the 2022 meeting calendar and a consent agenda including tax reports and a budget amendment, while removing a budget amendment for Shady Bluff improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Todd Barber as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Dennis Gay as CRTPO Delegate and Tom Amburgey as Alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Buchaluk as COG Delegate (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Amburgey as COG Alternate (unanimous)
• Removed Item 08f - Budget Amendment for Shady Bluff Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November tax report, tax refunds, and budget amendment for Land Design Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Meeting Calendar (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Board will review store business operations, sales reports, and financials. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the first quarter distribution.

• Review of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on First Quarter Distribution
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone a 4.00-acre parcel at the northwestern terminus of Orr Road from Single-Family Low Density Residential (SF-1) to Light Industrial (L-I). The applicant, Video Stop Distributing, Inc., seeks the change to allow light industrial uses. Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with the town's Comprehensive Plan. The board's recommendation will go to the Town Council on January 11, 2022.

• Rezone 4.00 acres at Orr Road (parcel 07069125B) from SF-1 to Light Industrial (L-I)
• Applicant: Video Stop Distributing, Inc.
• Parcel is land-locked; access via easement from Orr Road and proposed easement from Evoke apartments
• Staff recommends approval; Town Council meeting set for January 11, 2022
• Board will also approve minutes from October 19, 2021 meeting

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board unanimously denied ZM 2021-0162, a request to rezone approximately 4 acres on Orr Road to light industrial. The decision followed public comments from the Helms family, who raised concerns about easement use, property values, and infrastructure. The board voted 7-0 to deny the rezoning as presented by staff.

• Denied ZM 2021-0162 Orr Road rezoning to light industrial (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on November 9, 2021, including a closed session on potential land acquisition. The regular meeting includes a public hearing, consent agenda items, and updates on contracts and finances. Key actions include approving capital projects such as Shady Bluff improvements and pedestrian connectivity, and discussing items like a diversity committee and tattoo establishments in overlay districts.

• Shady Bluff Improvements: $980,000 (Ordinance #O211109-369)
• Pedestrian Connectivity: $100,000 reserved
• Public hearing on Aringill Lane project (0.2 acres)
• Update on solid waste provider contract
• Discussion on tattoo establishments in overlay districts

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved a $233,883 contract with Woolpert, Inc. for NPDES MS4 permit compliance services. The council also approved a $980,000 capital project ordinance for Shady Bluff roadway improvements and several consent agenda items, including annexation resolutions and the monthly tax report. A closed session was held for potential land acquisition, and the council nominated Pastor Scott Ireland as the 2021 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal.

• Awarded $233,883 NPDES MS4 compliance contract to Woolpert, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $980,000 Shady Bluff roadway improvements ordinance #0211109-369 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October tax report and annexation resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments deleting tattoo establishment, Second Chance Boutique, and diversity committee items (unanimous)
• Held closed session for potential land and right-of-way acquisition (unanimous)
• Appointed Pastor Scott Ireland as 2021 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal (unanimous)
• Postponed Citizen of the Quarter nominations to January 11, 2022 meeting
• Proclaimed November 2021 as NC American Indian Heritage Month

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Atley Project, which includes annexation #161 and conditional rezoning CZ2021-0046. They will also discuss potential action on solid waste, conceptual park ideas for Chestnut Square Park, and FY22 capital project funding recommendations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a tax report, a road abandonment resolution, and an interlocal agreement for the Indian Trail Park watermain project.

• Public hearing: Atley Project annexation #161 and conditional rezoning CZ2021-0046 (Ord. 211026-363)
• Resolution R211026-01: Indian Trail Rd. Union County Secondary Rd. abandonment
• Indian Trail Park Watermain Improvement Project Interlocal Agreement dated 10/26/21
• LandDesign presentation on conceptual park ideas for Chestnut Square Park using existing park bonds
• Manager's Capital Project Recommendations for FY22 funding

The Town Council denied the Atley project's annexation and conditional rezoning for 125 single-family homes, despite a Planning Board recommendation for approval. The Council also awarded the solid waste and recycling services contract to Waste Connections, the lowest bidder, and approved funding for several capital improvement projects, including park design services and pedestrian connectivity.

• Denied Annexation #161 for Atley project (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Rezoning CZ2021-0046 for Atley project (unanimous)
• Awarded solid waste contract to Waste Connections (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 for park design RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 for Shady Bluff Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Pedestrian Connectivity (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for Town Hall Maintenance (unanimous)
• Extended Town Manager's contract one year with 3% merit increase (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Board will review the September 23, 2021, meeting minutes and receive updates on store business, general operations, and sales reports. The agenda also includes updates regarding Ryan Tomblerlin and store financials.

• Review and approval of September 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on store business, general operations, and sales reports
• Update on store financials
• Update regarding Ryan Tomblerlin

The Indian Trail ABC Board unanimously approved a $68,254 deposit to Design Plus for lighting and interior fixtures for the new store. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received updates on sales and store construction.

• Approved $68,254 deposit to Design Plus for lighting and interior fixtures (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional rezoning request (CZ 2021-0043) for The Meadows at Indian Trail, proposing 106 age-targeted townhomes on about 22.53 acres along Bonterra Village Way. The board will also approve minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. The project would rezone from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) to Conditional Zoning, Single-Family (CZ SF-5).

• Conditional rezoning CZ 2021-0043 for 106 townhomes on 22.53 acres at 6400 block of Bonterra Village Way
• Proposed density: 4.70 du/acre gross, 6.91 du/acre net
• Traffic improvements recommended on Bonterra Village Way including turn lanes and stop control
• School impact study projects 39 children by 2031-32; UCPS notes capacity concerns at Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, Porter Ridge High
• Community meeting concerns about tree loss, noise, and expressway visibility; 50-foot buffer planned

* Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of Moore Farm Phase III & IV. The agenda also includes a contract award for water main improvements at Indian Trail Park.

• Awarding $178,172.50 contract to North State Water and Sewer, Inc. for Indian Trail Park water mains
• Public hearing for Moore Farm Phase III & IV Annexation #163
• Street acceptance for Laney Pond Rd., Magnolia Trace, and Austin Village Drive
• Discussion on solid waste vendor selection
• Review of Civic Grp Temporary Signage ZT amendment

The Town Council approved the annexation of 111.92 acres for Moore Farm Phase 3 & 4 and the conditional rezoning to allow 289 single-family homes and 186 townhomes, both by a 4-1 vote with Council Member Morse opposing. The Council also approved a text amendment allowing civic groups to place temporary signage off-premises and for up to 60 days, and awarded a $178,172.50 water improvement contract. The solid waste vendor selection item was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted Annexation Ordinance #163 for Moore Farm Phase 3 & 4 (4-1)
• Adopted rezoning Ordinance #0211012-366 for CZ2021-0149, allowing 289 homes and 186 townhomes (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #0211012-367 allowing civic group temporary signage off-premises and up to 60 days (unanimous)
• Awarded $178,172.50 Indian Trail Park water improvements contract to North State Water and Sewer, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $20,829.34 Livescan Fingerprint Scanner and $16,429.37 Specialty Patrol/Rescue Vehicle for UCSO (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 9/28/21 minutes, Atley Project public hearing date, and street acceptance (unanimous)
• Removed solid waste vendor selection item from agenda (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes a $6,847,515 budget amendment for bond sale proceeds and steps to process an annexation petition for 111.92 acres. The council will also discuss solid waste bids, American Rescue Funds methodology, and receive updates on law enforcement and the bypass. Public comments are welcome.

• Budget amendment recognizing $6,847,515 in bond sale proceeds
• Annexation #163: resolution to investigate petition, certificate of sufficiency, and public hearing resolution for 111.92 acres
• Solid waste bids discussion (Waste Pro, Waste Connections, Republic)
• American Funds methodology discussion
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation

The Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a budget amendment recognizing $6,847,515 in 2021 GO Bond sale proceeds for streets and Old Monroe Road projects. They also approved annexation-related resolutions for a 111.92-acre area. No substantive decisions were made on solid waste or American Rescue Funds, which were discussed for future action.

• Approved consent agenda including 9/14/21 meeting minutes, tax report, and bond proceeds budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $6,847,515 in GO Bond proceeds (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to investigate annexation petition #163 (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of sufficiency for annexation #163 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing resolution for annexation #163 (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board will hold a regular board meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the ABC Store located at 5880 Hwy. 74 E, Indian Trail, NC. The agenda is limited to a notice of the date and time change; no other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed to September 23, 2021
• Meeting location: ABC Store, 5880 Hwy. 74 E, Indian Trail, NC

The Indian Trail ABC Board held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. They unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 26, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on store sales, financials, and the new store's sewer connection, and heard a presentation on the 2020-2021 audit. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request for Moore Farm Phase III & IV, proposing 475 homes on about 112 acres along Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road. The board will also discuss a text amendment regarding temporary signage for special events. Minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting are also on the agenda for approval.

• CZ 2021-0149: Rezone 111.92 acres from Union County R-40 and MPD to CZ SF-5 for 475 homes (155 single-family, 134 single-family, 186 townhomes) at 3124 and 3340 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road
• ZT 2021-0187: Text amendment on special event temporary signage
• Approval of July 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the Moore Farm Phase III & IV development (CZ2021-0149) with an added condition requiring substantial landscaping at the developer's expense to buffer the back parcel. The board also unanimously approved a zoning text amendment (ZT2021-0187) for special event temporary signage, related to the Turkey Shoot. Both decisions were made after public comment and board discussion.

• Approved Moore Farm Phase III & IV (CZ2021-0149) with added landscaping buffer (unanimous)
• Approved special event temporary signage text amendment (ZT2021-0187) (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a closed session for attorney-client privilege, followed by a developer workshop on a proposed conditional rezoning for up to 79 townhomes near Lidl. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving opioid settlement agreements and additional costs for the Sardis Roundabout Project, plus updates on solid waste and American Rescue Funds.

• Rezoning workshop: Unionville-Indian Trail Townhomes (next to Lidl) - SF-5 conditional, max 79 dwellings
• Consent agenda: MOA Resolution 210914-01 re: Opioid Settlement Funds
• Consent agenda: Additional project costs for Sardis Roundabout Project $70,178.08
• Discussion: American Rescue Funds update
• Proclamation: Constitution Week (Sept 17-23, 2021)

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution R210914-01 and the Memorandum of Agreement with the State of North Carolina on opioid litigation settlement proceeds, which allocates 80% of funds to local governments and 15% to the state. The Council also unanimously approved Resolution R210914-02 to accept $12,774,524.50 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Additionally, the Council approved $70,178.08 in additional project costs for the Sardis Roundabout Project and allowed a new procedure for residents to obtain parking stickers for events. The Council discussed but did not decide on how to allocate ARPA funds, with three models proposed for future consideration.

• Approved Resolution R210914-01 for opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved MOA between State of NC and Local Government on opioid settlement proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R210914-02 accepting $12,774,524.50 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved $70,178.08 additional project costs for Sardis Roundabout Project (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 8/24/21 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Council consensus to allow parking sticker procedure for events
• Proclaimed Constitution Week September 17-23, 2021

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a regular meeting to review the 2020-2021 audit by Potter and Associates and discuss store financials. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving the July 26, 2021 minutes and allowing public comments. No specific new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed in the agenda text.

• Presentation on Audit 2020 – 2021 by Potter and Associates
• Review of store financials and sales reports
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from July 26, 2021

* Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a conditional rezoning request for approximately 88 acres of single-family homes at the Sheffield site. The meeting also includes discussions on a vape shop text amendment and updates on various town projects.

• Public hearing for Sheffield rezoning (CZ2021-0041) involving ~88 acres for ~71 single-family homes
• Vape Shop Text Amendment discussion
• Approval of street acceptance for Top Flight Drive
• Approval of street acceptance for Julie Avenue & Josey Lane (Jacobs Pointe Subdivision)
• Cancellation of The Atley Project Public Hearing

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning (CZ2021-0041, Ordinance #0210824-365) of about 88.68 acres from SF-1 to CZ SF-5 to allow 71 single-family homes, subject to conditions including a greenway easement and reduced lot sizes. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the July 2021 tax report, a $6.5 million GO bond resolution, and street acceptances. In new business, the council reached consensus to review proposed language for a vape shop text amendment before deciding. The council also reached consensus to develop a plan for installing lights on Hwy 74 and other areas.

• Approved conditional rezoning CZ2021-0041 for Sheffield, allowing 71 single-family homes on ~88.68 acres, with conditions including a 20-ft greenway easement and 10-ft paved path.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of 8/10/21 regular and special meetings, July 2021 tax report, 2021 GO Bond Resolution R210824-01, and street acceptances for Top Flight Drive and Julie Avenue/Josey Lane.
• Adopted the Statement of Consistency for CZ2021-0041 as read by staff.
• Council reached consensus to review proposed language for a vape shop text amendment before making any decisions.
• Council reached consensus to move forward with developing a plan to place lights on Hwy 74 and other areas of the Town.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.

* Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the use of Town funds for economic development via a contribution agreement with Union County EDGE, Inc. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Oakwood project rezoning and annexation.

• Public Hearing: Use of Town funds for Economic Development & Contribution Agreement with Union County EDGE, Inc.
• Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning (Ord CZ2021-0136) and Annexation (Ord. #162) for Oakwood
• Developer Workshop: Bonterra Meadows project presentation
• Proposed Sign Ordinance Text Amendment for Non-Profit Events
• Reclassification of Public Works Admin. Asst. to Solid Waste Services Coordinator

The Indian Trail Town Council approved the annexation and conditional rezoning of the 42.74-acre Oakwood property, allowing 130 village cottages, 74 single-family homes, and 4 commercial buildings, with a 2-1 vote. The council also approved $95,000 over three years for economic development services with Union County EDGE and a $2,000 donation to the Council on Aging. The Atley public hearing was continued to August 24, 2021.

• Approved Oakwood annexation Ordinance #162 (2-1)
• Approved Oakwood conditional rezoning CZ2021-0136 with 50-ft buffer condition (2-1)
• Approved $95,000 economic development agreement with Union County EDGE (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including position reclassification (unanimous)
• Continued Atley public hearing to August 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is meeting July 27, 2021, with a workshop on a proposed conditional rezoning for up to 79 single-family attached dwellings on Unionville-Indian Trail Road, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items including annexations, a tax collection report, and a shared retail consulting agreement. The council will also recognize new businesses, citizens, and town employees.

• Workshop: Unionville Indian Trail Road Townhomes rezoning to SF-5 conditional, max 79 dwellings, 6.3 homes/acre
• Consent: Approve June 2021 monthly report and FY21 tax settlement report
• Consent: Approve public hearing resolutions for Atley (Annex #161) and Oakwood (Annex #162) annexations
• Consent: Approve agreement with Union County EDGE, Inc. for shared retail consulting via Retail Strategies, Inc.
• Consent: Approve four-year UCSO contract and lease

The Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a four-year interlocal agreement with Union County for sheriff's law enforcement services and a lease for a sheriff's station at 130 Blythe Drive. Council also authorized releasing the $1M July 2021 payment to NCDOT for the Old Monroe Road widening project. Two annexation petitions (Atley and Oakwood) were advanced to public hearings on August 10, 2021.

• Approved four-year UCSO contract and lease (unanimous)
• Authorized $1M payment to NCDOT for Old Monroe Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including annexation resolutions for Atley and Oakwood (unanimous)
• Removed Union County EDGE agreement from consent agenda pending public hearing
• Added NCDOT abandonment resolution for Indian Trail Road to consent agenda
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved tax settlement and collection reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop on a conditional rezoning proposal for 12.4 acres on Unionville-Indian Trail Road, next to Lidl, to allow up to 79 single-family attached dwellings (townhomes) at a maximum density of 6.3 units per acre. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes, tax reports, annexation resolutions for Atley and Oakwood, a shared retail consulting agreement with Union County EDGE, and a four-year UCSO contract. The council will also discuss the Old Monroe Road project, a solid waste RFP update, and a Fall Festival update.

• Workshop: Rezoning to SF-5 Conditional for 79 townhomes on Unionville-Indian Trail Road (12.4 acres, next to Lidl)
• Consent: Approve Public Hearing Resolutions for annexations #161 (Atley) and #162 (Oakwood)
• Consent: Approve agreement with Union County EDGE for shared retail consulting via Retail Strategies
• Consent: Approve four-year UCSO contract and lease
• Old Business: Update on Old Monroe Road / release of funds

The Indian Trail ABC Board unanimously approved changes to its policy, reducing the board from five to three members and adjusting the quorum from three to two. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received reports on sales and finances. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved policy change reducing board size from 5 to 3 members (unanimous)
• Approved policy change adjusting quorum from 3 to 2 members (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for July 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing two conditional zoning requests: CZ 2021-0136 Oakwood, a mixed-use development with 204 single-family homes and 21,200 sq ft of commercial space at the southeast corner of W. Unionville Indian Trail Rd and Oakwood Ln, and CZ 2021-0041 Sheffield, a 71-unit single-family development at 7508 Indian Trail Fairview Rd. The board will make recommendations to the Town Council, which will decide on August 10, 2021. The agenda includes staff analysis, school impact studies, and community meeting summaries.

• Oakwood: 204 single-family homes, 21,200 sq ft commercial, 641 parking spaces
• Sheffield: 71 single-family homes, left turn lane required
• School impact: Oakwood 75 students, Sheffield 41 students
• Union County schools report capacity concerns (Sardis ES 90%, Porter Ridge HS 93%)
• Community meetings held July 8, 2021; traffic concerns raised

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board approved three rezoning requests: Atley Subdivision (5-1), Oakwood (unanimous), and Sheffield (unanimous with a condition to add a fence, sign, or gate separating public and private property). The board also approved minutes from May 18 and May 20, 2021, and swore in three new members.

• Approved CZ2020-0046 Atley Subdivision (5-1)
• Approved CZ2021-0136 Oakwood (unanimous)
• Approved CZ2021-0141 Sheffield with condition to add fence/sign/gate (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a closed session for attorney-client privilege, then a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and votes on several items. Key actions include approving a 4-year UCSO contract and building lease, releasing an easement, and voting on a UC Water & Wastewater Interlocal Agreement and a FY22 budget amendment for an IT/NCDOT Monroe Rd enhancement contract. The council will also select the Q2 Citizen of the Quarter from six nominees.

• Approval of 2021 4-Year UCSO Contract and Building Lease
• Approval of FY21 Budget Amendments 861 through 869
• Approval of Release of Easement on Parcels 07132036 & 07132036F
• UC Water & Wastewater Interlocal Agreement (motion)
• FY22 Budget Amendment – IT / NCDOT Monroe Rd Enhancement Contract (motion)

The Indian Trail Town Council approved a $2M budget amendment to make the second $1M payment to NCDOT for the Old Monroe Road Widening project, contingent upon receiving a credible project update from NCDOT. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the 2021 Powell Bill Map, FY20-21 budget amendments 861-869, a 4-year UCSO contract and building lease, and a release of easement on two parcels. Sarah Lantique was appointed as the 2nd Quarter Citizen of the Quarter. The council reached consensus to continue working with the county on a UC Water and Wastewater Interlocal Agreement.

• Approved $2M budget amendment for Monroe Road payment, contingent on NCDOT update (unanimous)
• Approved FY20-21 Budget Amendments 861-869 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Annual Powell Bill Map (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 4-Year UCSO Contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 4-Year UCSO Building Lease Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Release of Easement on Parcels 07132036 & 07132036F (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Lantique as 2nd Quarter Citizen of the Quarter (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to continue working with county on UC Water and Wastewater Interlocal Agreement

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board unanimously approved the 2021-2022 budget and budget message as presented. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting. Updates were given on store sales, financials, and the new store construction.

• Approved the 2021-2022 budget and budget message as presented.
• Approved the agenda for the June 29, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting.

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2021, with a public hearing on the McClendon Place rezoning request, consent agenda items including budget amendments, and several new business items involving contracts and street acceptances. The meeting also includes presentations, a law enforcement update, and a closed session as needed.

• Public hearing: McClendon Place rezoning request Ord. #210622-360 CZ2019-0087 (location: Potter & Fincher)
• Consent agenda: Final Year Budget Amendments – $52,525; Park & Rec. FY21 Reallocation Budget Amendment $207,257
• New business: Poplar Glen Stormwater Improvement Contract with WK Dickson, Inc. $84,900
• New business: Amended CPO #0210622-362 Budget Amendment $4,139,162
• New business: Indian Trail Business Park stormwater overcharge issue; Indian Trial Road and First Avenue street acceptances

The Town Council denied the McClendon Place conditional rezoning request for 31 acres at Potter and Fincher Roads, which would have allowed 170 townhouses and retail/office buildings. The denial followed a 4:1 vote against the consistency findings and a unanimous vote against the rezoning ordinance. Council also approved several budget amendments, street acceptances, and a stormwater contract.

• Denied consistency findings for McClendon Place rezoning (4-1)
• Denied McClendon Place rezoning request Ord. #210622-360 (unanimous)
• Approved final year-end budget amendment of $52,525 (unanimous)
• Approved Park & Rec. FY21 reallocation budget amendment of $207,257 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG agreement with Union County (unanimous)
• Approved $5,915.46 refund to Austin Printing for stormwater overcharge (unanimous)
• Approved accepting Indian Trail Road as town-owned road (unanimous)
• Approved Poplar Glen Stormwater Improvement Contract to WK Dickson, Inc. for $84,900 (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a continued public hearing and vote on the FY21-22 budget ordinance, plus consider two conditional rezoning requests (Hope Montessori and Elan Phase II). They will also decide on a spring resurfacing contract, a road project reimbursement resolution, and other items. The meeting includes a closed session with the town attorney.

• Continued budget public hearing and consideration of Budget Ord. #210608-356
• Hope Montessori Conditional Rezoning Request Ord. #210608-357 CZ2010-0101
• Elan Phase II Conditional Rezoning Request Ord. #210608-358 CZ2021-0017
• Resolution R210608-01: Intent to reimburse for Old Monroe Road widening expenses from tax-exempt bonds
• FY21 Spring Resurfacing Contract – staff recommends Lynches River Contracting

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved the FY21-22 budget ordinance, established an ARPA special revenue fund and appropriated $11.7M in federal funds, and approved a $1.18M road resurfacing contract. The council also approved a conditional rezoning for a Montessori school, an economic development partnership with Retail Strategies, and several other resolutions and ordinances.

• Approved FY21-22 budget ordinance #210608-356 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA special revenue fund resolution R210608-03 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $11.7M ARPA funds via ordinance #210608-361 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,176,781.91 FY21 spring resurfacing contract with Lynches River Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning for Montessori school at 112 Woodland Rd (unanimous)
• Approved economic development partnership with Retail Strategies, not to exceed $35k/yr (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R210608-02 for Education Street abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax report and bond reimbursement resolution (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a public hearing on the budget. They will vote on accepting $11.7 million in American Rescue Plan funds, a Truist Bank contract, and selling bonds. The workshop will review a concept plan for a Circle K convenience store at Unionville-Indian Trail Rd and Secrest Short Cut Rd.

• Public hearing on the budget
• Acceptance of $11.7M American Rescue Plan funds
• Truist Bank contract (motion)
• Authorization to sell Old Monroe Rd and General Street bonds
• Circle K rezoning concept (5,200 sq ft store with fuel pumps on 3.41 acres)

The Town Council unanimously approved accepting approximately $11.7M in American Rescue Plan funds, a four-year banking agreement with Truist, and drawdowns of $4M in Old Monroe Road bonds and $2.5M in General Street bonds. They also approved budget amendments, donations to The Sandbox and a Blessing Box, and adopted a resolution opposing HB496. The FY21-22 budget public hearing was continued to June 8, 2021.

• Approved acceptance of $11.7M American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
• Approved four-year Truist bank services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $4M Old Monroe Road bond drawdown (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M General Street bond drawdown (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $773,467.49 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing HB496 tree ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to The Sandbox (unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation for Blessing Box (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold a vote on May 20, 2021, on two conditional rezoning requests: Hope Montessori School at 112 Woodland Road and Elan Apartments @Indian Trail Phase II (formerly 'The Hub'). The board previously heard these items on May 18 and will make final recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• CZ 2020-0101 Hope Montessori School: rezone 0.53 acres from SF-1 to CZ SF-1 O-VCD at 112 Woodland Road
• CZ 2021-0017 Elan Apartments @Indian Trail Phase II (formerly 'The Hub')
• Public hearings and votes on both conditional zoning requests
• Approval of minutes from April 20 and April 22, 2021 meetings

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board approved a conditional rezoning for Hope Montessori School (CZ 2020-0101) by a 5-0 vote. The board denied a conditional rezoning for Elan Apartments at Indian Trail Phase II (CZ 2021-0017) by a 3-2 vote, with concerns about traffic, water, and sewer capacity. Both votes were recommendations to the Town Council.

• Approved CZ 2020-0101 Hope Montessori School (5-0)
• Denied CZ 2021-0017 Elan Apartments at Indian Trail Phase II (3-2)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 pm, a date change from the usual third Thursday. The meeting takes place at the ABC Store at 5880 Hwy. 74 E. The agenda contains only this notice and no substantive items.

• Meeting date changed to Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 pm
• Location: ABC Store, 5880 Hwy. 74 E, Indian Trail, NC

The Indian Trail ABC Board approved the proposed budget and budget message, the annual audit contract with Potter Associates, and a $42,000 third-quarter distribution to the Town of Indian Trail. It also approved a $1,000 per quarter distribution to the Union County Community Shelter and the 2021-2022 pay wage proposal in closed session. The board received updates on sales, financials, and inspections, and tabled the budget amendment review until next month.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Potter Associates annual audit contract (unanimous)
• Approved proposed budget and budget message (unanimous)
• Approved $42,000 third-quarter distribution to Town of Indian Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 per quarter distribution to Union County Community Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 pay wage proposal (unanimous, closed session)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will consider two conditional rezoning requests: Hope Montessori School at 112 Woodland Road and Elan Apartments at Indian Trail Phase II (formerly 'The Hub'). The board will also vote on these items at a separate meeting on May 20, 2021.

• CZ 2020-0101: Rezone 0.53 acres at 112 Woodland Road from SF-1 to CZ SF-1 O-VCD for a Montessori school (children ages 1-6)
• CZ 2021-0017: Elan Apartments at Indian Trail Phase II (formerly 'The Hub')
• Public comments on both projects were accepted until 5:00 PM the day before the meeting
• Traffic study for the school projects 2-3 vehicles queuing on Woodland Road during peak drop-off
• NCDOT approved the school's traffic plan

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board met on May 18, 2021, and heard presentations for two rezoning requests: Hope Montessori (CZ 2021-0101) and Elan Apartments Phase II (CZ 2021-0017). No votes were taken on either request; public comment remained open until 5:00 p.m. the next day. The board approved minutes from previous meetings and adjourned.

• Approved April 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard Hope Montessori rezoning request (no action)
• Heard Elan Apartments Phase II rezoning request (no action)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council holds public hearings to vote on the conditional rezoning for The Hub Hotel and a hardware ordinance for 301 N. Indian Trail Rd. The meeting also includes a formal budget presentation and a contract award for a pavement condition rating survey. A closed session is held earlier in the day to protect attorney-client privilege.

• Public Hearing: The Hub Hotel - Conditional Rezoning Ord. #353 CZ2021-0061
• Public Hearing: 301 N. Indian Trail Rd. - Hardware Ord. #210511-354
• Contract Award: Pavement Condition Rating Survey to ESP Associates, Inc.
• Formal Delivery: Budget Presentation
• Consent Agenda: Approval of Amended Ordinance #355 Road Closing for July 4 Parade

The Indian Trail Town Council approved two rezoning requests: a conditional rezoning for a 5-story, 150-room dual-branded Hilton hotel at 13690 E. Independence Blvd, and a rezoning of 217 N. Indian Trail Rd from residential to Central Business District, with a condition to tear down the existing building within 6 months. The council also approved a $50,900 pavement condition rating survey contract with ESP Associates, Inc., and an interlocal agreement with Stallings for administering the FY20/21 resurfacing contract.

• Approved conditional rezoning CZ2021-0061 for 150-room hotel at 13690 E. Independence Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZM2021-0026 for 217 N. Indian Trail Rd to CBD with 6-month building demolition condition (unanimous)
• Approved $50,900 pavement condition rating survey contract with ESP Associates, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Stallings for FY20/21 resurfacing contract administration (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 donation to Back to School Bash (unanimous)
• Approved PNG compensation agreement for $3,718.50 easement (unanimous)
• Approved amended Ordinance #210521-355 for July 4 parade road closures on July 3 (unanimous)
• Approved reducing ABC Board membership from five to three members (unanimous, with one recusal)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold its regular in-person meeting on April 27, 2021, at 6:30 PM. The council is scheduled to vote on two Union County Sheriff's Office contracts (an interlocal personnel agreement and a building lease), as well as resolutions on increasing housing opportunities (HB401/SB349) and property owners' rights/tree ordinance (HB496). The agenda also includes presentations, a public hearing, and discussion of a Sardis Road roundabout survey.

• Vote on 4-year interlocal agreement with Union County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement personnel, with the Town paying 90% of costs
• Vote on 4-year lease agreement for the building at 1300 Blythe Drive to the UCSO for $1.00 per year, with the Town paying utilities
• Vote on Resolution on HB401/SB349 to increase housing opportunities
• Vote on Resolution HB496 regarding property owners' rights and tree ordinance
• Discussion of Sardis Church Road Roundabout citizen feedback survey results

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved a four-year Union County Sheriff's Office personnel contract and a concurrent building lease for 130 Blythe Drive, with minor edits allowed. Council also unanimously approved Resolution R210427-01 opposing HB401/SB349, which would increase housing opportunities by limiting local zoning control. Jeffrey Rogers was appointed Citizen of the Quarter for Q1 2021, and the Citizen Recognition Policy was approved.

• Approved UCSO personnel contract for four years (unanimous)
• Approved UCSO building lease at 130 Blythe Drive for four years (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R210427-01 opposing HB401/SB349 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Rogers as Citizen of the Quarter Q1 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Citizen Recognition Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning Board will hold a vote on April 22 on two rezoning requests: The Hub Hotel's request to modify a previously approved conditional rezoning to allow a 5-story, 150-room hotel, and Indian Trail Hardware's request to rezone a 0.224-acre parcel from residential to Central Business District. The board will also review minutes from its February meetings.

• CZ 2021-0061: The Hub Hotel — modify conditional rezoning to allow 5-story, 150-room hotel at 13690 E. Independence Blvd.
• ZM 2021-0026: Indian Trail Hardware — rezone 0.224 acres from Single-Family Low Density Residential to Central Business District.
• Approval of minutes from February 16 and February 18, 2021 meetings.
• February 16 minutes include discussion of Garmon Road storage facility and Glenhurst Subdivision (CZ 2020-0110).
• February 18 minutes include a 4:2 vote to approve a fence condition for the Garmon Road project.

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to approve two rezoning requests: CZ 2021-0061 The Hub Hotel and ZM 2021-0026 Indian Trail Hardware. Three board members were absent for both votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CZ 2021-0061 The Hub Hotel (4-0)
• Approved ZM 2021-0026 Indian Trail Hardware (4-0)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, rescheduled to Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and updates on store operations, financials, and a new store. The board may take action on items discussed.

• Meeting date changed to Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm
• Location: ABC Store, 5880 Hwy. 74 E, Indian Trail, NC 28079
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from March 25, 2021
• Update on store business, general operations, and sales reports
• Update on store financials and new store update

The Indian Trail ABC Board held a regular meeting, approving the agenda and prior minutes. They discussed a proposal to reduce the board from 5 to 3 members, which will be brought to the Town Council for approval. No formal decision was made on this proposal. The board also reviewed sales and financial reports, and discussed the new store project, noting that county commissioners did not approve water and sewer permits at this time.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous, with one abstention)
• Discussed reducing board from 5 to 3 members; to be brought to Town Council
• No action taken on new store water/sewer permits; county commissioners did not approve

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold two meetings on April 20 and April 22, 2021. The April 20 meeting includes public hearings and discussion on two rezoning requests: The Hub Hotel's request to modify a previously approved conditional rezoning to allow a 5-story, 150-room hotel, and Indian Trail Hardware's request to rezone a small parcel to Central Business District. The April 22 meeting is a vote on these same items. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• CZ 2021-0061: The Hub Hotel - modify conditional rezoning of 6.845 acres at 13690 E. Independence Blvd to allow 5-story, 150-room hotel
• ZM 2021-0026: Indian Trail Hardware - rezone 0.224 acres from Single-Family Low Density Residential to Central Business District on N Indian Trail Rd near Matthews-Indian Trail Rd
• Vote scheduled for April 22 on both items

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on April 20, 2021, for two rezoning requests: CZ 2021-0061 (The Hub Hotel, a Home2 Suites) and ZM 2021-0026 (Indian Trail Hardware). No votes were taken; decisions were scheduled for the April 22, 2021 vote meeting. The board also discussed a potential NCDOT-funded stoplight at South Fork and Old Monroe Road, which staff said would cost $250-300K and was not recommended as a wise use of taxpayer dollars.

• Approved February 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard CZ 2021-0061 The Hub Hotel; no vote, decision deferred to April 22
• Heard ZM 2021-0026 Indian Trail Hardware; no vote, decision deferred to April 22
• Discussed South Fork/Old Monroe Road stoplight; no action taken

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a special open meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the FY21-22 budget. The meeting is in person at Town Hall, with the option for remote participation by council members. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a workshop session.

• FY21-22 Budget Workshop

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY22 operating budget of $16,660,861 with a tax rate of $.185. Council reached consensus to add a Town Hall generator to the Capital Improvement Plan and agreed no additional budget meetings are needed. No formal votes were taken; the budget will be presented May 11, with a public hearing May 25 and adoption June 8.

• Consensus to add Town Hall generator to CIP plan
• Consensus that budget development is moving in right direction
• Consensus that no additional budget meetings are required

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a special meeting with a developer workshop for the Sheffield subdivision, a proposed rezoning from SF-1 to SF-5 for 71 lots on 88.68 acres, and discussion of a Citizen Recognition Policy. The regular meeting includes a closed session on real property acquisition, a law enforcement update, and initial discussions on the UCSO contract and town-sponsored scholarships. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, tax report, and amended Park & Rec policy.

• Sheffield subdivision rezoning from SF-1 to SF-5 for 71 lots on 88.68 acres (Provident Bayard, LLC)
• Closed session on real property acquisition (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5))
• Discussion of proposed Citizen Recognition Policy
• Initial discussion of UCSO contract review
• Discussion of town-sponsored scholarships

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the March 23 meeting minutes, the March 2021 tax report, and the amended Park & Recreation Policy. Council also reached consensus to send resolutions to Union County state delegates opposing HB401/Senate 349 and HB496, which would limit local zoning and tree ordinance authority. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, a law enforcement update, and discussion of a potential town scholarship, which was not approved.

• Approved March 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2021 closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2021 tax report (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Park & Recreation Policy (unanimous)
• Consensus to send resolutions opposing HB401/Senate 349 and HB496 to Union County delegates

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the FY21-22 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed as business for discussion.

• FY21-22 Budget Workshop

The Indian Trail Town Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY21 budget, discussing tax rate, public safety, and population growth. Council members agreed to keep the tax rate unchanged at 18.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with staff directed to provide additional reports on Powell Bill funding, UCSO staffing, and construction breakdowns.

• Agreed to keep tax rate at 18.5 cents per $100 (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to report on Powell Bill funding impact
• Requested UCSO staffing data and formula for officer needs
• Requested breakdown of construction by type and status for population growth

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board is holding a special meeting on March 31, 2021, at 6:00 pm via Zoom. The agenda indicates the meeting is for a closed session only, with no public items listed. This appears to be a procedural notice for a closed-door discussion.

• Closed session only
• Online meeting via Zoom platform
• Special meeting date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board will hold its regular monthly meeting online via Zoom on March 25, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and connection details, with no listed agenda items.

• Meeting held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 844 6373 3794, Passcode: 773031)
• Scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm

The Indian Trail ABC Board met and heard reports on February sales, financials, and the new store project. They discussed a bid from Dalcom Consulting Inc. to replace the current SCRC software system and directed the general manager to follow up with references and schedule a meeting with SCRC. No formal decisions were made on the bid, and the board entered closed session for personnel matters, taking no action afterward.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous, with Jennifer Rehberg abstaining)
• Directed GM Jeff Sullivan to follow up with Dalcom references and schedule a meeting with SCRC/Carolina Data (no vote recorded)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a virtual special meeting to review and discuss draft updates to the Town's Personnel Policy and Park & Recreation Policy. The personnel policy, last comprehensively reviewed in 2006, includes significant changes such as new anti-harassment, workplace bullying, and social media policies. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including budget amendments, and take action on the Glenhurst annexation and rezoning, as well as an audit contract.

• Draft Personnel Policy update (first review; adoption scheduled for April 13)
• Draft Park & Recreation Policy update
• Glenhurst Project: Annexation #160 and Conditional Rezoning (CZ2020-0124) Ord. #O210323-350
• Decision for Garmon (CZ2020-0124) Ord. #O210323-351
• Audit Contract for FYE 6/22 with J.B. Watson

The Indian Trail Town Council approved the annexation of about 41.75 acres along Potter Road and the conditional rezoning to allow 101 single-family homes (Glenhurst project), with Council Member Morse opposing the rezoning. The council also approved a separate conditional rezoning for a light industrial project at Old Monroe and Garmon Roads, the amended Personnel Policy, budget amendments, and the FY21 audit contract with J.B. Watson.

• Approved Glenhurst Annexation Ordinance #160 (unanimous)
• Approved Glenhurst Conditional Rezoning CZ2020-0110, Ordinance #210323-350 (4-1, Morse opposed)
• Approved Garman Conditional Rezoning CZ2020-0124, Ordinance #210323-351 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments 850-859 (unanimous)
• Approved FYE 6/21 Audit contract with J.B. Watson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 8, 9, and 16 meetings (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider a resolution calling for an occupancy tax. The meeting is open to the public via the town website.

• Resolution calling for an Occupancy Tax

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved Resolution R210316-01, requesting the North Carolina General Assembly to authorize the town to levy a room occupancy tax of up to 5% on hotel and similar lodging rentals. The resolution also seeks to create a Tourism Development Authority to manage the tax proceeds for promoting travel and tourism. The vote was unanimous, and the resolution must be submitted to the General Assembly before March 23, 2021.

• Approved Resolution R210316-01 requesting state authority for a room occupancy tax (unanimous)
• Authorized the Mayor to present the resolution to the Union County delegation for support

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a virtual regular meeting with public hearings on the Glenhurst annexation and conditional zoning, and the Garmon rezoning. They will also vote on consent agenda items including minutes, a tax report, an events/street closure ordinance, and a communications policy. Old business includes annexation and zoning for Poplin Glen phases, and new business includes a resolution on the LYNX Silver Line project and a discussion on continued virtual meetings.

• Public hearing and action on Glenhurst Annex #160 and Conditional Zoning Ordinance #O210323-350 (CZ2020-0110)
• Public hearing and action on Garmon PH (CZ2020-0124) ~11 acres Ordinance #O210309-351
• Motion on Poplin Glen Ph. 1, 2, & 3 Annex Ordinance #159 and Zoning Ord. #O210309-352 (ZM2020-0152)
• Adoption of Events/Street Close Ordinance Ord. #O210309-349
• Resolution 210309-01 on LYNX Silver Line Project

The Town Council unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of Poplin Glen Phases I, II & III (Ordinance #159) and the accompanying rezoning to Conditional Zoning Single-Family 5 (Ordinance #0210309-352). The council also adopted the LYNX Silver Line resolution supporting the extension into Indian Trail, approved the amended Public Records Request Policy, and resumed in-person meetings starting April 2021. Public hearings were held for the Glenhurst and Garman rezoning requests, with decisions scheduled for March 23, 2021.

• Approved the amended Public Records Request Policy unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, including February meeting minutes, tax report, Events/Street Close Ordinance #0210309-349, Communications Policy, and Park & Rec Master Plan.
• Held public hearings for Glenhurst annexation and conditional rezoning, and Garman conditional rezoning; no action taken, decisions set for March 23, 2021.
• Approved Poplin Glen Phases 1-3 annexation Ordinance #159 unanimously.
• Approved Poplin Glen rezoning to Conditional Zoning Single-Family 5 (Ordinance #0210309-352) unanimously.
• Adopted Resolution R210309-01 supporting the LYNX Silver Line extension to Indian Trail unanimously.
• Approved resuming in-person meetings beginning April 2021, with option to return to virtual if conditions worsen.
• Consensus to reach out to Brookhaven HOA about cost-sharing for a traffic light and to review a priority list before deciding.

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss upcoming budget needs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the town website.

• Discussion of FYE 6/22 budget needs

The Town Council held a special budget workshop to discuss FYE 6/22 budget needs. Council members and staff reviewed departmental needs and participated in an interactive session to rank priority areas, with roads and infrastructure and creating a downtown as the top two priorities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:23 p.m.

• Held a budget workshop to discuss FYE 6/22 budget needs
• Reviewed departmental needs and vision themes from the first retreat
• Discussed sales and use tax distribution methods (ad valorem vs. per capita)
• Ranked priority areas: 1) Roads & infrastructure, 2) Creating a Downtown, 3) Planning & Growth Management, 4) Public Safety, 5) Parks and Community amenities, 6) High-Quality Team, 7) Quality Basic Town Services, 8) Operational Needs, 10) Partnerships
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:23 p.m.

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council held a virtual budget workshop retreat on February 24, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff and council ranked priority areas for the FYE6/22 budget, with roads and infrastructure as the top priority. The next budget meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2021.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold public hearings and take action on the Poplin Glen annexation and zoning assignment, and decide on the Clover Group conditional rezoning for 122 senior living apartments. The consent agenda includes a $47,161.38 tax refund to Lowes Home Center and a $496,661 budget amendment for the Complete Street design. A financial audit review and a litter discussion are also scheduled.

• Public hearing and action on Poplin Glen Annexation (Phases 1-3) and Zoning Assignment (ZM2020-0152)
• Decision on Clover Group conditional rezoning for 122 senior living units on Chestnut Lane
• Consent agenda: Lowes Home Center tax refund of $47,161.38 and budget amendment
• Budget amendment of $496,661 for IT Complete Street design
• Financial audit review and litter discussion

The Town Council approved a rezoning request (CZ2020-0098) for approximately 6.04 acres along Chestnut Lane, changing the zoning from Single-Family Residential to Conditional Zoning Multifamily Residential to allow construction of 122 senior living apartment units. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Morse opposing. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a $47,161.38 tax refund to Lowes Home Center and a $496,661 budget amendment for IT Complete Street Design. A public hearing on the Poplin Glen annexation and zoning assignment was held, with action scheduled for March 9, 2021.

• Approved rezoning for 122 senior living units at Clover Group (4-1)
• Approved $47,161.38 tax refund to Lowes Home Center (unanimous)
• Approved $496,661 budget amendment for IT Complete Street Design (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Poplin Glen annexation and zoning; action deferred to March 9, 2021
• Received FYE 6/30 financial audit as presented (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to move forward with litter clean-up campaign
• Reached consensus to support Monroe's remote meeting legislation

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council held a virtual workshop with no formal votes. Union County Tax Assessor Vann Harrell reported residential property values up 39% and commercial up 15% from 2015, with Indian Trail ranking 2nd and 3rd in the county. The Council also learned Indian Trail must refund $47,161.38 to Lowe's Home Centers due to a court ruling on property tax disputes. Park & Rec Director Hayden Kramer presented proposed park projects, including trails, indoor space, and upgrades, with a park tour planned for further discussion.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Heard 2021 property revaluation update: residential up 39%, commercial up 15%
• Noted Indian Trail's $47,161.38 tax refund obligation to Lowe's Home Centers
• Discussed proposed park projects and scheduled a park tour

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two conditional rezoning requests: one for an office/self-storage/warehouse complex at Old Monroe and Garmon Roads, and another for a 101-home subdivision called Glenhurst. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. This is a regular meeting with substantive land-use decisions on the agenda.

• CZ 2020-0124: Rezone 11.06 acres from SF-1 to CZ LI for 3 industrial buildings (office, flex, self-storage) at Old Monroe and Garmon Roads
• CZ 2020-0110: Glenhurst Subdivision - 101 single-family homes
• Approval of minutes from January 19 and January 21, 2021 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-2 to approve CZ 2020-0124 Garmon Road, including a fence as part of the motion. The board also voted 4-2 to approve a fence for the same project. A separate rezoning, CZ 2020-0110 Glenhurst Subdivision, ended in a 3-3 tie and will move forward as a recommendation to the Town Council.

• Approved CZ 2020-0124 Garmon Road rezoning (4-2)
• Approved fence as part of Garmon Road motion (4-2)
• CZ 2020-0110 Glenhurst Subdivision tied 3-3, moves to Town Council as recommendation

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding its regular monthly meeting online via Zoom. The board will review and possibly approve an updated employee handbook, and receive updates on store business, financials, and a new store. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Review and approval of updated Employee Handbook
• Update on store business, general operations, and sales reports
• Update on store financials
• New store update
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (January 21, 2021)

The Indian Trail ABC Board approved the 2021 Revised Employee Handbook unanimously. The board also reviewed January 2021 sales and financial reports, noting a 33.5% retail growth over the previous year. Updates on the new store were provided, with site grading expected in March. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 Revised Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous, Jennifer Rehberg abstained)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider two conditional rezoning requests: one for a light industrial office/self-storage/warehouse complex on 11.06 acres at Old Monroe and Garmon Roads, and another for a 101-home single-family subdivision called Glenhurst. The board will also review and vote on these items, with a separate meeting scheduled for February 18 to receive additional public comment and make final recommendations.

• CZ 2020-0124: Rezone 11.06 acres from SF-1 to CZ LI for 3 buildings (office, self-storage, flex space) at Old Monroe Rd and Garmon Rd
• CZ 2020-0110: Glenhurst Subdivision - 101 single-family homes
• Parking: 98 spaces proposed vs. 168 required for the industrial project
• Public hearing items scheduled for vote on February 18, 2021
• Town Council review set for March 9 and 23, 2021

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board met on February 16, 2021, and heard presentations for two rezoning requests: CZ 2020-0124 (Garmon Road) and CZ 2020-0110 (Glenhurst Subdivision). No final votes were taken; the board will receive additional public comments and vote at a special meeting on February 18, 2021. The board approved the minutes from the January 19 and January 21 meetings.

• Approved January 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard CZ 2020-0124 Garmon Road rezoning; no vote taken
• Heard CZ 2020-0110 Glenhurst Subdivision rezoning; no vote taken
• Adjourned (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will vote on adopting the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and approving a $496,000 contract for the Complete Street Project. The meeting includes a public hearing on a senior living project and approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff will also present updates on the current water situation and the Monroe Expressway.

• Adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) following a public hearing held on January 26, 2021
• Award of the Complete Street Project contract to RS&H for $496,000
• Approval of the FY21 Stormwater Maintenance Contract
• Public hearing on the Clover Group–Sr. Living Project conditional rezoning (CZ2020-0098) for 6.04 acres
• Approval of the Chestnut Parkway Phase III Right of Way Acquisition Contract for $49,000

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved several contracts and policies, including a $496,661 design contract for the Complete Street project, a stormwater maintenance contract, and a right-of-way acquisition contract for Chestnut Parkway Phase III. The council also approved participation in the 2022 Urban Archery program and adopted an amended Elected Officials' Policy Guidelines resolution. A public hearing was held for a proposed 122-unit senior living rezoning, with action scheduled for February 23, 2021.

• Approved Complete Street design contract to RS&H for $496,661 (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Stormwater Maintenance Contract to Aqualis (unanimous)
• Approved Chestnut Parkway Phase III right-of-way acquisition contract to Professional Property Services for $49,500 (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2022 Urban Archery program with restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved Elected Officials' Policy Guidelines Resolution #R210209-03 (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted UDO text amendment ZT2020-0121, Ordinance #210209-347 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Appointment Policy for Volunteer Boards & Committees (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council held a virtual workshop where Parks & Recreation Director Hayden Kramer and Pros Consulting presented the updated proposed Strategic Park & Recreation Master Plan. The plan was reviewed but not voted on; it will be presented to Council again in two weeks. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Reviewed updated Strategic Park & Recreation Master Plan (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council held a virtual workshop to review two amended policies: Elected Official's Policy Guidelines and the Appointment Policy. These will be placed on the February 9, 2021 Consent Agenda for approval. The Union County Tax Administrator also discussed the tax re-valuation process. No formal decisions were made at this workshop.

• Amended Elected Official's Policy Guidelines
• Amended Appointment Policy
• Tax re-valuation process discussion
• Policies to be on February 9, 2021 Consent Agenda

The Indian Trail Town Council held a virtual workshop on January 26, 2021, to review two amended policies (Elected Official’s Policy Guidelines and the Appointment Policy) and discuss the tax re-valuation process with Union County Tax Administrator Van Harrell. No formal decisions were made; the amended policies are scheduled for the February 9, 2021 Consent Agenda. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed amended Elected Official’s Policy Guidelines and Appointment Policy; no vote taken
• Discussed tax re-valuation process with Union County Tax Administrator; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:20 p.m.

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a regular meeting with workshops on an amended volunteer board appointment policy, elected officials' policy guidelines, and a property valuation presentation. During the regular meeting, the council will consider annexing and conditionally rezoning about 25 acres for Williams Pond, approve neighborhood traffic calming and street acceptance policies, and receive an update on the Old Monroe Road construction. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Unified Development Ordinance, consent agenda items, and appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

• Annexation Ordinance #158 and Conditional Rezoning CZ2020-0100 for Williams Pond (~25 acres)
• Approval of Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy
• Approval of Street Acceptance Policy
• Old Monroe Road Construction Update
• Appointments to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Town Council unanimously approved the annexation and conditional rezoning of the ~25-acre Williams Pond property, allowing 49 single-family homes. The council also approved consent agenda items including the Glenhurst Subdivision annexation process, a budget amendment for a fitness grant, and a finance policy. A public hearing on the Unified Development Ordinance was held with no speakers, with a vote scheduled for February 9, 2021.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance #158 for Williams Pond (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning CZ2020-0100 for Williams Pond, allowing 49 single-family homes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Glenhurst Subdivision annexation steps (unanimous)
• Approved National Fitness Campaign Grant Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Policy #153 (unanimous)
• Appointed 11 members to Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Named Town Hall large conference room after former Council Member Shirley Howe (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on UDO with no speakers; vote set for Feb 9, 2021

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a regular meeting to review store business, financial reports, and discuss a possible 2nd quarter distribution. The meeting will be held online via Zoom due to a change notice. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes from November 19, 2021
• Update on store business, general operations, and sales reports
• Update on store financials
• New store update
• Possible action on 2nd quarter distribution

The Indian Trail ABC Board approved a $75,000 second-quarter distribution to the Town of Indian Trail, up from the actual amount of $73,836.00. The board also received updates on store sales and financials, and discussed the new store project, which is expected to close within 30 days. The meeting included a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approved $75,000 2nd Quarter Distribution (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of closed session (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2020 minutes (unanimous, Rehberg abstained)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone 6.04 acres from single-family residential to conditional multi-family residential for the Clover Group subdivision. The project proposes constructing 122 senior living apartment units with specific architectural and landscaping requirements.

• Rezoning request CZ 2020-0098 for Clover Group Subdivision
• Proposed construction of 122 senior living apartment units
• Request to change zoning from SF-1 to CZ-MFR at 135 Chestnut Lane
• Proposed parking reduction to 0.8 spaces per unit

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0 to approve conditional zoning application CZ 2020-0098 for the Clover Group, a 55+ senior living development. The board discussed parking, unit mix, and a traffic issue on the Weddington side before the vote. One member was absent for the vote.

• Approved CZ 2020-0098 Clover Group (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on CZ 2020-0098, a request to rezone 6.04 acres at 135 Chestnut Lane from Single-Family Residential (SF-1) to Conditional Zoning Multifamily Residential (CZ-MFR) to allow construction of 122 senior living apartment units. The board will also consider a separate item, CZ 2020-0100 Williams Pond, which was previously approved with conditions. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• CZ 2020-0098: Rezone 6.04 acres at 135 Chestnut Lane to CZ-MFR for 122 senior living apartments (20.19 units/acre)
• Parking reduction: 122 spaces provided vs. 244 required, based on senior resident needs
• Community meeting feedback led to 20-ft landscape buffer with berm, trees, and 6-ft black aluminum fence
• CZ 2020-0100 Williams Pond: Approved 3-2 on Dec 17, 2020, with condition for pond aeration/fountain
• Board to approve minutes from Dec 15 & 17, 2020 meetings

The board held a public hearing for a proposed 55+ senior housing development by Clover Group but took no vote, scheduling decisions for a Jan. 21 virtual meeting. Discussion covered parking, amenities, and rent estimates. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved Dec. 15, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council held a workshop meeting to review a draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), with most changes responding to updates in state law (NCGS 160D). The council also entered a closed session to consult with the town attorney. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Draft UDO presentation by Senior Planner Tim Jones
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney consultation
• Changes to UDO in response to NCGS 160D

The Indian Trail Town Council held a workshop meeting on January 12, 2021, during which staff presented a draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and summarized changes, mostly in response to state law updates. No formal decisions or votes were made on the UDO; the only actions were entering closed session for attorney consultation and adjourning.

• Entered closed session to consult with attorney (unanimous)
• Adjourned workshop at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Williams Pond conditional rezoning and annexation, with action scheduled for January 26, 2021. The council will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, a fee waiver policy change, and a resolution designating Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Presentations include a service award, retirement recognition, and a Juneteenth resolution reading.

• Public hearing: Williams Pond conditional rezoning CZ2020-0100 (~25 acres) and annexation Ordinance #158
• Budget amendments #843-849 and unnumbered $33,600 and $14,961
• Resolution designating June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day and paid municipal holiday
• Approval of Amended Fee Waiver Policy
• Approval of Amendment #3 of UCSO leased space agreement

The Indian Trail Town Council approved a resolution designating Juneteenth as a paid municipal holiday, accepted a $25,000 grant for an outdoor fitness court, and moved all town meetings to a virtual format through March 31, 2021. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments and a lease amendment with Union County. A public hearing was held for a conditional rezoning and annexation request, with a vote scheduled for January 26, 2021.

• Approved Juneteenth Resolution #R210112-1 designating June 19 as a paid holiday (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 National Fitness Campaign grant and approved Resolution #R210112-02 (4-1)
• Approved moving all town meetings to virtual format through March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #843-#849 and $33,600 and $14,961 amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 of UCSO service contract for leased space (unanimous)
• Approved amended Fee Waiver Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Town Council meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Held public hearing for Williams Pond conditional rezoning and annexation; vote scheduled for Jan 26