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Indian Trail public meetings in 2023

33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

* Town Council

Council to swear in new members, award Chestnut Square Park Phase 2(A) contract

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, budget amendments, resolutions, and a contract amendment. The council will also recognize outgoing member Marcus McIntyre, administer the oath of office to new and returning members, and make appointments. A public hearing and a motion to award the Chestnut Square Park Phase 2(A) contract are also on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Indian Trail Planning Board to consider three rezoning requests and UDO amendments

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider three items: a rezoning of a 0.5-acre parcel on Younts Rd from single-family to general business, a rezoning for Axiflow Technologies, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also appoint a new chairman. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting, where a rezoning for Sunnyside Circle was approved 3-1.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023

ABC Board

ABC Board to review store operations, financials, and personnel in closed session

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to review store business, sales reports, and financials, and to discuss the first quarter distribution. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, which is confidential and not open to the public.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

* Town Council

Council to vote on Downtown Masterplan and Chestnut Square Park contracts

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a special meeting for the Town Manager's annual evaluation in closed session, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a vote on the Downtown Masterplan, approval of contracts for Chestnut Square Park Phase 2, and discussion of a potential revision to the Town Manager's contract. The agenda also includes consent items like budget amendments and resolutions to donate surplus property.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

* Town Council

Council to vote on ARPA funds, streetlights, and Navajo extension

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a special closed session on potential real estate acquisitions, then a regular meeting to vote on several items including ARPA surplus funding, a CRTPO grant for streetlights and EV charging stations, and a Navajo Extension CIP ordinance amendment. They will also hear updates on solid waste, the ADA transition plan, and a quarterly finance report.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

* Town Council

Council to continue Downtown Masterplan hearing, consider rezoning Sunnyside Circle

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Sunnyside Circle and continue the public hearing on the Downtown Masterplan, which includes UDO amendments and downtown rezoning. The council will also receive a law enforcement update, consider a consent agenda with an ARPA ordinance amendment, and hear updates on generator installation and ARPA projects.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on Downtown Masterplan rezoning and UDO amendments

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Downtown Masterplan, which includes UDO amendments and a downtown rezoning. The council will also consider several contracts and budget items, including ARPA-funded projects, a salary compensation study, and updates on Chestnut Parkway Phase III. The agenda includes a closed session and various routine approvals.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

ABC Board

ABC Board meeting moves to store location Sept. 20

The Indian Trail ABC Board will hold its regular board meeting at a new location: the ABC Store at 5880 74 HWY East, Suite 20, Indian Trail, NC. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm, a change from the usual third Thursday 6:30 pm schedule. The agenda contains only this notice of location and time change, with no other business items listed.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to review Sunnyside Circle rezoning and Downtown Master Plan

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will consider a rezoning request (ZM 2023-0115) for properties on Sunnyside Circle, and will also discuss the Downtown Master Plan 2023 Update, related UDO amendments, and a downtown rezoning. The board is a recommending body to Town Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public comments.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

* Town Council

Council to consider rezoning, censure motion, and ARPA stormwater contract

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a rezoning request (ZM 2023-0099), consider a resolution of censure for Mayor Pro Tem Barber, and vote on several contracts and resolutions, including ARPA stormwater design services and support for a historic landmark designation. The agenda also includes updates on the Downtown Masterplan and law enforcement, plus consent agenda items like budget amendments and tax reports.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves commercial rezoning on Old Monroe Road

Council approved a rezoning request for Ashrafunnisa Ghouse LLC to allow commercial development on three vacant parcels. The board also approved a $20,228 supplemental agreement for the Navajo Extension project and a $2,500 donation to Turning Point.

Tue Aug 29, 2023

* Town Council

✓ Decided: Council discusses Mayor Pro Tem Barber's social media and staff communications

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss whether Mayor Pro Tem Todd Barber violated ethics codes, policy guidelines, and social media rules. Council members debated Barber's posts regarding the Planning Director and his emails to the Town Manager, but no formal action or vote was taken on these allegations.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to review downtown rezoning, UDO amendments, and master plan update

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider new business including a rezoning request (ZM 2023-0099) and continued discussion on the Downtown Master Plan 2023 Update, related UDO text amendments (ZT 2023-0098), and downtown rezoning (ZM 2023-0098). The board will also approve minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting. Public comments will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning of three parcels to General Business District

The Board approved a request to rezone three parcels on Old Monroe Road from Single-Family Residential to General Business District. The board also reviewed the Downtown Master Plan 2023 Update, though no final decision on that item was recorded in the provided text.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

* Town Council

Town Council to hold public hearing on 13-parcel annexation and rezoning on Fripp Lane

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Brandon Oaks Annexation #168 and ZM 2023-0110, a rezoning of 13 parcels on Fripp Lane. The council will also consider several motions, including a resolution supporting the Idlewild Rd STI scope, a supplemental agreement for IT Complete Street Phase I right-of-way acquisition, a CEI services contract for ARPA stormwater projects, and a resolution to Union County regarding sewer odor in Heritage Subdivision. Presentations include a year-end finance report, a Downtown Masterplan update, and donation requests from Turning Point and Back to School Bash.

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✓ Decided: Town Council addresses water access for Moore's Park residents

The Council reached a consensus to seek cost estimates and funding sources to help Moore's Park residents connect to the Union County water system due to contaminated wells. Other items included a financial review and an informational update on the Downtown Masterplan.

Tue Jul 18, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board reviews proposed Downtown Master Plan and rezoning updates

The Board reviewed presentations on the Downtown Master Plan 2023 Update, associated UDO amendments, and the rezoning of approximately 532 acres. No votes were taken on these items as the Board intends to conduct further due diligence and gather community input.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

* Town Council

Council to consider Efird rezoning and McInnis property purchase

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Efird rezoning request (ZM 2023-0086) and a public hearing under NCGS 158-7.1 for the purchase of the McInnis property, with a resolution authorizing the purchase and budget amendment. The council will also vote on an updated ARPA grant ordinance with budget amendment, an amendment to the Chestnut Square Park Phase II CIP ordinance, and an Idlewild Road STI scope amendment. Consent agenda items include approval of June 27 meeting minutes, a budget amendment for information only, and the June tax report.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves $2.1M purchase of McInnis property

The Town Council approved the cash purchase of approximately 11.86 acres of the McInnis property and a corresponding budget amendment. Council also approved a zoning map amendment for the Efird Rezoning and an updated ARPA Grant Ordinance. A supplemental agreement for the Chestnut Square Park Phase II boardwalk design was also approved.

Tue Jun 27, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on rezoning 112 Woodland Road

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 112 Woodland Road (ZM 2023-0075), which was recessed from the June 13 meeting. The council will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, grant project ordinances, and an economic development funding approval. Updates will be given on ARPA funds, Highway 74 beautification, and the IT Complete Street and Chestnut Parkway Phase III projects. A request to adjust part-time positions in Parks and Recreation with no budget impact is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves rezoning for 112 Woodland Road

The Town Council approved a zoning map amendment for 112 Woodland Road from SF-1 to GBD. Council also approved a budget reallocation for ARPA projects and increased part-time staffing for Parks and Recreation. Several infrastructure updates were provided regarding Hwy 74 and Chestnut Parkway.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning two vacant lots on Old Monroe Rd to General Business

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request by property owner Stanley Efird to rezone two vacant parcels (totaling 1.37 acres) at the intersection of Old Monroe Rd and Picketts Circle from Single-Family Low Density (SF-1) to General Business District (GBD). The board will also approve minutes from the May 16 meeting. This is a conventional rezoning, meaning no conditions are attached.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends approval of Efird rezoning request

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval to rezone two vacant parcels from Single-Family-Low Density (SF-1) to General Business District (GBD). The recommendation will be sent to the Town Council for a final vote on July 11, 2023.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and vote on FY23-24 budget

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and consider the FY23-24 budget ordinance, along with other items such as a radio network upgrade and an interlocal agreement for a transportation master plan. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss potential real estate acquisition and attorney-client privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves two rezoning requests for commercial development

The Town Council approved rezoning requests for The Shoppes at Hanfield Phase III and parcels along Younts Road to allow for commercial use. A third rezoning request for 112 Woodland Road was recessed to a later meeting. The Council also approved a consent agenda including street acceptance and a resurfacing contract.

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Tue May 23, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold FY23-24 budget hearing, vote on $143K park paving contract

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY23-24 budget, which keeps the tax rate at 18.5 cents per $100 valuation. The council will also vote on a $143,081.95 contract for Crooked Creek Park parking lot paving and consider creating a dedicated economic development fund with $220,000. Other actions include selecting the July 4th parade grand marshal and approving a $10,000 budget amendment for a grant.

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✓ Decided: Indian Trail Council names July 4th Parade Grand Marshal

The Town Council held a public hearing regarding the FY23-24 budget, though no final vote on the budget was recorded in the minutes. Council members expressed diverging views on tax rates, employee raises, and the use of surplus funds for a community center and road repairs.

Tue May 16, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

✓ Decided: Board recommends approval for three rezoning requests to General Business District

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval for three separate rezoning petitions to General Business District (GBD). These requests include a proposed restaurant and office site, a former daycare property, and a 10-parcel group of properties.

Tue May 9, 2023

* Town Council

✓ Decided: Town Council adds 'Spa' as an allowed land use in UDO

Council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to include 'Spa' as a permitted use. The body also approved the renewal of participation in the Union County Community Development Block Grant Program and the minutes from the April 25 meeting.

Tue Apr 25, 2023

* Town Council

Council to review $5.9M Chestnut Square Park Phase 2 design and budget

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting, including a public hearing, presentations, and updates on town projects. Key items include a revised design and estimate for Chestnut Square Park Phase 2, an update on the Emerald Woods water line project, and a request to approve increased funds for EV charging station grants. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Arbor Day and the Stormwater Committee's annual report.

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✓ Decided: Town Council enters closed session for potential real estate acquisition

The Council approved the meeting agenda and consent items, including the April 11 minutes. Mayor Cohn proclaimed April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss the acquisition of five specific real estate parcels.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to consider adding 'spa' as allowed use in town

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment (ZT 2023-0070) to the Unified Development Ordinance to add 'spa' as an allowed use under the 'Personal Services' category. The amendment would rename the use type to 'Personal Care Salon/Barbershop/Spa' and update the definition of 'Personal Improvement Service' to include spas and tanning salons. Staff recommends approval, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The board's recommendation will go to Town Council on May 9, 2023.

✓ Decided: Board recommends adding spas and tanning salons to permitted uses

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a petition to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The change adds "spas and tanning salons" as allowed uses under the Personal Services category.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

* Town Council

Council to vote on two rezonings and NCDOT road abandonments

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests (Chapman Site and Terra Nova Subdivision), consider consent agenda items including NCDOT road abandonment resolutions and an opioid settlement, and discuss traffic calming on Park Rd. and a retaining wall policy revision. The meeting also includes routine updates on ARPA funds and the Crooked Creek Park parking lot paving.

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✓ Decided: Town Council denies Terra Nova subdivision rezoning request

The Town Council unanimously denied a conditional rezoning request for the Terra Nova subdivision and approved a separate rezoning for the Chapman site. Council also approved updates to the retaining wall policy and authorized participation in national opioid settlements.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

* Town Council

Council to consider closed session on property acquisitions and real estate deals

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a special meeting to enter closed session to consult legal counsel and discuss potential real estate acquisitions for several parcels. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on amending the animal control ordinance, a consent agenda with budget amendments and a Complete Street project revision, and updates on ARPA funds and the First Avenue project.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves budget amendments and updates animal leash laws

Council approved several budget amendments, including a $7.5M allocation for Chestnut Square Park Phase II. The Council also amended the municipal code to prohibit electronic leashes that lack a physical connection to the dog and authorized the Mayor to seek $2M in state funding for a Senior/Community Center.

Tue Mar 21, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to review two rezoning requests on Old Monroe Rd

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will consider two rezoning requests: a 1.25-acre commercial rezoning at 4123 Old Monroe Rd and a 30.2-acre mixed-use subdivision with homes, townhomes, and a commercial lot. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. Both items are recommendations that will go to the Town Council on April 11, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends denial of Terra Nova Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended the denial of the Terra Nova Subdivision project. The Board also recommended approval for a site rezoning request for Carolyn Chapman and approved the minutes from the January 15, 2023, meeting.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

* Town Council

Council to consider demolishing unsafe buildings at 14321 E. Independence Blvd.

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to demolish or repair substandard structures at 14321 E. Independence Blvd. The council will also discuss a rezoning for a daycare on Rogers Road, receive a presentation on commercial and light industrial growth, and consider an amended public comment policy. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential real estate acquisitions.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves demolition ordinance for unsafe buildings

The Council approved Ordinance 03-14-23 #382 to demolish unsafe structures at 14321 E. Independence Blvd. They also adopted a new public comment policy requiring speakers to be present. Additionally, the Council approved an audit contract and several budget amendments.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

* Town Council

Council to vote on solicitors ordinance, stormwater contracts, and tax lien advertisement

The Indian Trail Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding solicitors and peddlers. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including the advertisement of delinquent 2022 taxes, street acceptance for Union Grove Subdivision, surplus property donations, and an interlocal agreement with Lake Park. Old business includes updates on ARPA funds, a stormwater maintenance contract, and a resolution supporting an occupancy tax.

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✓ Decided: Indian Trail Council amends solicitor rules and seeks occupancy tax authority

Town Council approved amendments to the Solicitors/Peddlers Ordinance and a resolution requesting the General Assembly to allow a room occupancy tax. The Council also approved several interlocal and state agreements and renewed a stormwater maintenance contract.

Thu Feb 23, 2023

ABC Board

Indian Trail ABC Board to hold February 2023 meeting

The Indian Trail ABC Board is holding a regular meeting on February 23, 2023, at 5:30 pm. The agenda contains only procedural notice information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold closed session on land buys, then public hearings on Lowe's storage and Chestnut Lane rezoning

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop with a closed session to discuss potential real estate acquisitions and contract negotiations, then hold its regular meeting with public hearings on a Lowe's outdoor storage conditional zoning request and a Chestnut Lane rezoning. The council will also consider approving a janitorial contract with Green's Commercial Cleaning and receive updates on ARPA funds and transportation projects.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves two rezoning requests and pipe culvert analysis contract

Council approved rezoning for a Lowe's outdoor storage addition and a parcel on Chestnut Lane. The board also awarded a $49,530 contract to WK Dickson & Company for pipe culvert analysis and approved several budget amendments.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

* Town Council

Council to hold closed session on land purchases and contract negotiations

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop with a closed session to discuss potential real estate acquisitions for a public works facility and related parcels, plus contract negotiations with VLP. The regular meeting includes a public hearing, a road closure ordinance, fireworks permission, a janitorial contract, and a presentation on the FY22 audit.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves 2023 road closures and new janitorial contract

Council approved road closures for 2023 community events and selected Green's Commercial Cleaning for town-wide janitorial services. The body also accepted ABC store profit allocations and the FY22 audit. A proclamation was issued designating February as Black History Month.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

Planning Board to consider Lowe's outdoor storage rezoning and Chestnut Lane business rezoning

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider two rezoning requests: a conditional rezoning for Lowe's Home Improvement to add a tool rental building and screened outdoor storage at 5711 W. Hwy 74, and a rezoning of 1.894 acres at 0 Chestnut Ln from single-family to general business. The board will also approve minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends approval of Lowes outdoor storage rezoning

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional zoning request for Lowes outdoor storage. The project involves specific square footage for storing outdoor tools and equipment, including aerators.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

* Town Council

Council to decide on removing most wayfinding signs, adding welcome signs

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on January 10, 2023. The main item is a staff recommendation to remove most wayfinding signs and install welcome signs at secondary entrances and district boundaries, funded by a $50,000 state allocation. The council will also hear a law enforcement update, consider approving minutes, discuss a closed session policy, and vote on a voting representative for NCLM.

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✓ Decided: Town Council meeting held on January 10, 2023

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists scheduled items including a wayfinding presentation and a law enforcement update, but does not record any final decisions or vote outcomes.