Indian Trail public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a request (ZM 2025-0113) to change two parcels at 125 Plyler Rd from Single‑Family Residential (SF‑1) to General Business District (GBD). The board will also discuss UDO text amendments listed as ZT 2025-0119. No other decisions are scheduled beyond routine items and public comments.

• ZM 2025-0113 – rezoning of two parcels (≈3.67 acres) at 125 Plyler Rd from SF‑1 to GBD
• ZT 2025-0119 – various Unified Development Ordinance text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Board approved ZM 2025-0113, rezoning two parcels at 125 Plyler Rd from Single‑Family Low Density to General Business District. The Board also approved ZT 2025-0119, amending several Unified Development Ordinance sections and renaming a title to "Residential Use." The minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved rezoning of 125 Plyler Rd (ZM 2025-0113) – unanimous
• Approved UDO text amendments (ZT 2025-0119) – unanimous
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6). After the closed session, the council will consider a potential motion regarding the interim town manager position. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)
• Potential motion regarding the interim town manager position

The council voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and then to close that session. It approved the appointment of Adam McLamb as Town Manager starting Jan 1 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Enter closed session under NCGS 143‑318.11 (a)(6) Personnel – unanimously approved
• Close the closed session – unanimously approved
• Approve appointing Adam McLamb as Town Manager effective Jan 1 2026 – unanimously approved
• Adjourn the special meeting – unanimously approved

* Town Council

The Town Council will consider a 5% retroactive salary increase for the Town Manager and swear in new council members. The body will also appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and delegates to regional councils.

• Town Manager salary adjustment: 5% increase retroactive to August 31, 2025
• Oath of office for Council Members Tom Amburgey and Marcus McIntyre
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointment of delegates and alternates for CRTPO and Centralina Regional Council
• Closed session regarding Town of Indian Trail v. Liquid Management and Town of Indian Trail v. PMG Development, LLC

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a 5% salary increase for Town Manager Mike McLaurin retroactive to August 31, 2025. Additional unanimous actions appointed Clarence Alsobrooks as Mayor Pro Tem and as alternate delegate for two regional councils, and appointed Crystal Buchaluk as a regional council delegate. The council also approved a proclamation for the local business “7i,” entered and exited a closed session, and scheduled a special meeting for December 18, 2025.

• Added proclamation recognizing local business “7i” (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including 5% Town Manager salary increase retroactive to Aug 31 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Clarence Alsobrooks as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Clarence Alsobrooks as Alternate Delegate for CRTPO (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Buchaluk as Delegate for Centralina Regional Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Clarence Alsobrooks as Alternate Delegate for Centralina Regional Council (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under NCGS 143 318.11(a)(6) Personnel (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Dec 18 2025 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board will review and approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda. Members will receive updates on Union County law‑enforcement activities, store business operations and sales, and store financials. A closed session will be held to discuss personnel matters under NCGS 143.318.11(A)(6). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes – October 15, 2025
• Update on Union County law‑enforcement
• Update on store business, general operations, and sales reports
• Update on store financials
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (NCGS 143.318.11(A)(6))

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will vote on the Moore Park Water Main Extension agreement, committing $425,000 of town funds (50% share) for the $850,000 project with Union County. Council members will present a street sign naming the newly designated Stine Street, the fourth leg of Indian Trail Road Phase 1. A public hearing will consider three rezoning applications: ZM 2025‑0031 (Charlotte Pipe & Foundry), ZM 2025‑0107 (139 Business Park Drive), and CZ 2022‑0036M (Sweet Union Brewing Co.). The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes, the October tax report, and budget amendments.

• Approve Moore Park Water Main Extension agreement – town contribution $425,000 (50% share) for total project cost $850,000
• Present Stine Street sign, officially naming the 4th leg of Indian Trail Road Phase 1
• Public hearing on rezoning applications: ZM 2025‑0031 (Charlotte Pipe & Foundry), ZM 2025‑0107 (139 Business Park Drive), CZ 2022‑0036M (Sweet Union Brewing Co.)
• Consent agenda approvals: special meeting minutes, closed‑session minutes, October tax report, interlocal agreement with Union County – Moore Park Waterline, SouthState Bank signatories, budget amendments
• Law enforcement update presented by Captain Mullis

The Town Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, a tax report, an interlocal waterline agreement, bank signatories, and budget amendments. The council then unanimously adopted Ordinance #419 to rezone 13.9 acres on Brick Yard Road to Light Industrial, and Ordinance #420 to rezone 2.81 acres on Business Park Drive to Light Industrial. Both ordinances also received unanimous adoption of their statements of consistency findings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including special and closed‑session minutes, tax report, interlocal waterline agreement, bank signatories, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #419 rezoning 13.9 acres on Brick Yard Road to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Adopted statement of consistency findings for ZM 2025‑0031 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #420 rezoning 2.81 acres on Business Park Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Adopted statement of consistency findings for ZM 2025‑0107 (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will review supplemental agreements for the ARPA Stormwater Improvement Project and a notice of award for the Bow Brook & Pioneer Lane Culvert Project. The meeting also includes a quarterly financial report and a closed session regarding legal matters involving Town of Indian Trail v. Stine.

• ARPA Stormwater Improvement Project Supplemental Agreement #1
• Bow Brook & Pioneer Lane Culvert Project Notice of Award
• Banking Agreement with South State Bank
• Agreement with The Lanti Foundation
• Legal discussion regarding Town of Indian Trail v. Stine

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It also approved a $37,728 supplemental ARPA stormwater contract, a $1,385,511.60 award to Birdsall Excavation for the Bow Brook & Pioneer Lane culvert project, and a donation agreement with the Lanti Foundation for a portable stage. The council will select the Christmas Parade Grand Marshal at the November 10 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental ARPA stormwater contract $37,728 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of award to Birdsall Excavation Construction LLC $1,385,511.60 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Lanti Foundation for portable stage donation (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider three new business items: a rezoning of two parcels owned by Charlotte Pipe & Foundry (13.9 acres) from Regional Business District to Light Industrial, a rezoning request for 139 Business Park Drive, and a conditional use application for Sweet Union Brewing Co. The board will also hear public comments and address any other business before adjourning.

• ZM 2025-0031 – Charlotte Pipe & Foundry rezoning of two parcels (13.9 acres) from RBD to Light Industrial on Brick Yard Rd
• ZM 2025-0107 – Rezoning request for 139 Business Park Drive
• CZ 2022-0036M – Conditional use application for Sweet Union Brewing Co.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved ZM 2025-0031, rezoning two Charlotte Pipe and Foundry parcels from regional commercial to light industrial. It also approved ZM 2025-0107, changing the zoning of 139 Business Park Drive from General Business District to Light Industrial. Additionally, the board approved CZ 2022-0036M, modifying the conditional zoning for 5519 Indian Trail Fairview Rd to reduce parking requirements and allow an outdoor component for Sweet Union Brewing. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved ZM 2025-0031 (Charlotte Pipe and Foundry) rezoning unanimously
• Approved ZM 2025-0107 (139 Business Park Drive) rezoning unanimously
• Approved CZ 2022-0036M (5519 Indian Trail Fairview Rd) conditional zoning modification unanimously
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board has posted a public notice for a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on October 15. The meeting will be held at the ABC Store, 6400 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC. No specific agenda items are listed; the notice only provides the date, time, and location.

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council voted to adopt the amended Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance and its accompanying budget amendment, adding $104,279 for design costs and confirming total project funding of $8.9 million. The meeting also considered the Union County Sheriff’s contract renewal, updates on the Park Road East and CRTPO projects, and a recommendation on a banking RFP. Additional items included a resolution to sell or donate surplus items and routine public‑comment and law‑enforcement updates.

• Approval of amended Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance and budget amendment (additional $104,279 design costs; total project funds $8.9 M)
• Union County Sheriff’s contract renewal (motion)
• Park Road East project update (discussion)
• CRTPO project update (discussion)
• Banking RFP recommendation and resolution to sell/donate surplus items (motions)

Council Member Alsobrooks moved to approve the Town Manager’s authority to execute the Union County Sheriff’s contract renewal, and the council voted unanimously to approve it. Earlier, the council also unanimously added a Conflict of Interest item to the agenda, approved the agenda itself, and approved the consent agenda items. No other substantive actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Added Conflict of Interest as agenda item 10c (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, tax report, budget amendments) (unanimous)
• Approved Union County Sheriff’s contract renewal (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance #417 to rezone nine parcels (5.3 acres) on Haywood Road (ZM 2025-0036) and Ordinance #418 to rezone a 0.9‑acre parcel at Secrest Shortcut Road and Unionville Indian Trail Road (ZM 2025-0057). The Council also approved a $29,400 settlement for Condemnation Case 24 CVS 2757‑890 related to the Complete Street project. Additional items included a Turf Field Fee Schedule update and updates on ongoing road projects.

• Rezoning ZM 2025-0036: nine parcels, 5.3 acres at end of Haywood Road, approved Ordinance #417
• Rezoning ZM 2025-0057: 0.9‑acre parcel at Secrest Shortcut Road/Unionville Indian Trail Road, approved Ordinance #418
• Settlement of Condemnation Case 24 CVS 2757‑890: $29,400 payment for right‑of‑way easements
• Turf Field Fee Schedule Update (motion passed)
• Updates on Indian Trail Complete Street Project and other road widening projects

The Town Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved the amended Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance and its budget amendment, and authorized an interlocal agreement with Union County for the Moore Park waterline project up to $450,000. Council Member Gay recused himself from the waterline vote, which was also approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda (special meeting minutes and July tax report) approved unanimously
• Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance and budget amendment approved unanimously
• Council Member Gay recused himself from voting on the Moore Park waterline item (unanimously approved)
• Interlocal agreement with Union County for Moore Park waterline authorized up to $450,000 (unanimously approved)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail ABC Board will meet to review the 2024-2025 audit, discuss store financials and operations, and consider capital improvements. The meeting will also include a report on a Monroe store closure for renovations.

• Review 2024-2025 Indian Trail ABC Audit
• Capital Improvements to store one
• Monroe store closing for renovations
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Update on Union County Law Enforcement

The board approved the meeting agenda and the August 21, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved the 2024‑2025 Indian Trail ABC audit as presented. No other actions were decided; store improvement costs were only discussed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024‑2025 Indian Trail ABC audit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will consider two rezoning requests and discuss a $7.5 million park project. The body will also approve consent agenda items and receive a law enforcement update.

• ZM 2025-0036 – Meaders Haywood Rezoning
• ZM 2025-0057 – Pennington Secrest Rezoning
• Chestnut Square Park Phase 2 – $7.5 million
• Approval of Special Meeting Minutes 8-12-25
• Adopt Emergency Operations Plan

The Town Council approved the settlement of Condemnation Case 24CVS 2757-890 for $29,400. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance #417 to rezone nine parcels (ZM 2025-0036) and Ordinance #418 to rezone a 0.9‑acre parcel (ZM 2025-0057). The council adopted the Emergency Operations Plan and accepted NCDOT streets, and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved settlement of Condemnation Case 24CVS 2757-890 for $29,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #417 for rezoning ZM 2025-0036 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #418 for rezoning ZM 2025-0057 (unanimous)
• Adopted Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted NCDOT streets (unanimous)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes 8‑12‑25 (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes 8‑12‑25 (unanimous)
• Approved Closed Meeting Minutes 8‑12‑25 (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will administer oaths to new members and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The board is scheduled to discuss two rezoning requests: CZ 2025-0036 and ZM 2025-0057.

• CZ 2025-0036 (Meaders Haywood Rezoning): request to rezone 9 parcels (approx. 5.31 acres) from SF-1 and RBD to SF-2
• ZM 2025-0057 (Pennington Secrest Rezoning)
• Administration of Oath of Office for new members Sidney Sandy and Cynthia Wiley
• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board appointed Meg Fielding as Chair and Cynthia Wiley as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. Rezoning request ZM 2025-0036 for the Haywood Road parcels was approved unanimously. Rezoning request ZM 2025-0057 for the Secrest Shortcut property was approved unanimously.

• Appointed Meg Fielding as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Cynthia Wiley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ZM 2025-0036 Haywood rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved ZM 2025-0057 Secrest rezoning (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, to decide on two annexation ordinances and a $750,000 contract for pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park. The council will also discuss a new four-tier residential stormwater fee structure and receive a law enforcement update.

• Annexation Ordinance #173 and ZM 2025-0052 – Rueda at Unionville Indian Trail Rd
• Annexation Ordinance #174 and ZM 2025-0042 – Stoney Creek – McMillan Drive
• Pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park – $750,000 contract with JD Goodrum General Contractors
• New four-tier residential stormwater fee structure
• Law Enforcement Update by Captain Mullis

The council voted unanimously to adopt Annexation Ordinance #173 for the Unionville Indian Trail Road parcel and Annexation Ordinance #174 for the McMillan Drive parcel, bringing both properties into town limits. Related ordinances #415 and #416 and consistency‑finding statements for each parcel were also approved. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and tax items, was approved without dissent.

• Approved Agenda (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to allow extended public comment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Ordinance #173 to annex Unionville Indian Trail Rd property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #415 for Unionville Indian Trail Rd parcel (unanimous)
• Adopted consistency findings for ZM 2025-0052 (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Ordinance #174 to annex McMillan Drive property (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #416 for McMillan Drive parcel (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will review petition sufficiency and schedule public hearings for two annexations. The body is also deciding on the adoption of an ADA Transition Plan and receiving updates on stormwater projects.

• Annexation #173: Petition sufficiency investigation and public hearing scheduling
• Annexation #174: Petition sufficiency investigation and public hearing scheduling
• Adoption of the ADA Transition Plan
• Reclassification of Revenue Technician position to Deputy Tax Collector
• ARPA Stormwater Project Phase 2 update

The council added a proclamation for the ADA's 35th anniversary, the Stormwater Utility Ordinance, and a Deerstyne stormwater issue to the consent agenda. It then approved the amended agenda, the consent agenda, the ADA Transition Plan, and the Stormwater Utility Ordinance, all by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the Deerstyne stormwater issue pending legal review.

• Added ADA 35th‑anniversary proclamation, Stormwater Utility Ordinance, and Deerstyne issue to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Town of Indian Trail ADA Transition Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Utility Ordinance as presented (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a fee schedule update and a stormwater fee assessment. The meeting includes a decision on an occupancy tax referendum and a contract update for pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park.

• Fee schedule update
• Stormwater fee assessment
• Pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park contract update
• Occupancy tax referendum decision
• Amendment to Town Manager’s contract

The Town Council approved a contract with JD Goodrum General Contractors for $750,000 to build pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park. It also adopted a new four‑tier residential stormwater fee structure and appropriated $250,000 from the contingency fund to support the pickleball project. Additional actions included placing an occupancy tax referendum on the ballot, removing the Chestnut Square Park quad from the rental fee schedule, and approving the consent agenda items.

• Approved new four‑tier residential stormwater fee structure (unanimously)
• Approved contract to JD Goodrum General Contractors for $750,000 pickleball courts (unanimously)
• Approved appropriation of $250,000 from contingency to Facilities line‑item for pickleball project (unanimously)
• Approved budget amendments as presented (unanimously)
• Approved resolution to put an occupancy tax referendum on the ballot (unanimously)
• Approved removal of Chestnut Square Park quad from the rental fee schedule (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and budget amendments (unanimously)
• Approved agenda for the regular meeting (unanimously)

* Town Council

The Town Council will meet to adopt the FY 25/26 budget and update the Complete Street CIP Ordinance. The meeting includes a presentation on the Emerald Woods Waterline Project and a vote on board and committee appointments.

• FY 25/26 Budget Adoption
• Indian Trail Complete Street CIP Ordinance Update
• Amended ARPA Grant Project Ordinance
• Emerald Woods Waterline Project presentation
• Board and Committee Appointments

The Town Council approved the FY 25/26 Budget Ordinance, setting the property tax rate at $0.17 per $100 of assessed value (3‑1 vote). The council also unanimously approved the amended Complete Street CIP Ordinance, manager salary adjustments, a change of the June 24 meeting date, and several board and committee appointments.

• Approved FY 25/26 Budget Ordinance with $0.17 per $100 tax rate (3‑1, Barber opposed)
• Approved amended Indian Trail Complete Street CIP Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved manager salary adjustments: 6.2% retroactive to 7/1/24 and 3% retroactive to 8/1/24 (unanimous)
• Changed next meeting date from June 24 to June 26 (unanimous)
• Appointed Judith Silberquit to ABC Board, Seat 3 (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Dotson to Parks & Recreation Committee, Seat 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rodrick Watts to Parks & Recreation Committee, Seat 3 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sidney Sandy, Cynthia Wiley, and Shamir Ally to Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY26 Budget. The body is also considering new personnel policies for parental and administrative leave and a selection for the Rogers Road/Wesley Chapel Road project.

• FY26 Budget Public Hearing
• Proposed Paid Parental Leave policy providing up to eight weeks of pay
• Proposed addition of Administrative Leave to personnel policy
• Alternative selection for Rogers Road/Wesley Chapel Road
• Contract authorization for Union County Sheriff’s Office

The Town Council set the FY26 property tax rate at $0.17 per $100 assessed value. The council also approved the consent agenda, moved several agenda items, and suspended the rules by a 4‑1 vote. An old‑business motion to take no action on the Rogers Road/Wesley Chapel Road improvement alternatives was adopted unanimously.

• Adopt FY26 tax rate of $0.17 per $100 property value (no vote tally recorded)
• Suspend council rules (4-1, Mayor Pro Tem Gay voted against)
• Move Item 7j Reimbursement Agreement with NCDOT to Item 10a (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Move Parental Leave Policy to Item 11d (unanimous)
• Open FY26 budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Close FY26 budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Do not proceed with any Rogers Road/Wesley Chapel Road alternative at this time (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 pm on May 21, 2025, at the ABC Store located at 5880 Highway 74 E, Indian Trail, NC. The board will review and approve the meeting agenda, minutes from the prior meeting, and discuss general operations, sales reports, and financial updates. Key actions include reviewing the first drafts of the 2025–2026 annual budget and general manager’s letter, as well as a 2024–2025 budget amendment. A closed session will follow to discuss personnel matters.

• Review first draft of 2025–2026 Annual Budget
• Review first draft of 2025–2026 General Manager’s Letter
• Review 2024–2025 Budget Amendment
• Closed session for personnel matters (NCGS 143.318.11(A)(6))
• Public comments limited to three minutes

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a regular meeting including a FY25/26 budget presentation, public hearings on annexation and rezoning, and a motion to adopt a resolution of censure for Council Member Barber. Consent agenda items include ordinances for the US 74 Multi-Use Path and Chestnut Square Park Access Road, street acceptances, and budget amendments.

• FY25/26 Budget Presentation with proposed 2% COLA and property revaluation update
• Public Hearing on Annexation #172 and ZM 2025-0024 for town properties at Indian Trail-Fairview/Monroe Expressway On-Ramp
• Public Hearing on CZ 2024-0127 for Indian Trail Corporate Park
• Motion to adopt Resolution of Censure for Council Member Barber
• Consent agenda includes Amended Ordinance for US 74 Multi-Use Path and South Fork Crooked Creek Greenway, and Ordinance for Chestnut Square Park Access Road

Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Gay moved the FY25/26 Budget Presentation to item 9a and moved the potential censure resolution for Council Member Barber to item 4a. Both agenda changes were approved unanimously. The amended agenda was then approved unanimously by the council.

• Moved FY25/26 Budget Presentation to 9a (unanimous)
• Moved potential censure resolution for Council Member Barber to 4a (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

* Town Council

The council will act on consent items including annexation #172 procedures (directing clerk investigation, certificate of sufficiency, and setting a public hearing) and a surplus property sale. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is stated. Under old business, staff will present public outreach results for the Rogers Road/Wesley Chapel Road intersection improvements. New business includes a vote on an interlocal agreement for a critical intersection at Old Monroe Road, Hayes Road, and Faircroft Way, a request for qualifications for tennis/pickleball court facilities, updates on pavement condition ratings and legislative issues, and a quarterly financial discussion.

• Resolution directing clerk to investigate annexation #172
• Resolution to set public hearing for annexation #172
• Interlocal agreement for critical intersection at Old Monroe Road, Hayes Road, and Faircroft Way
• Request for qualifications for tennis/pickleball court facilities
• Quarterly financial update

Council Member Buchaluk moved Item 11a – Quarterly Financial Update to Item 4b and added an Update on New Road at Chestnut Square Park – Design Contract as Item 9b. The motion was approved unanimously. A separate motion to adopt the amended agenda was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved Quarterly Financial Update to Item 4b (unanimous)
• Added Update on New Road at Chestnut Square Park – Design Contract as Item 9b (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 31.5 acres for the Indian Trail Corporate Park. The project proposes six multi-tenant light industrial buildings and the resubdivision of the land into four parcels.

• Rezoning of 31.5 acres from SF-1 and GBD to Conditional Zoning, Light Industrial (CZ-LI)
• Construction of six light industrial, multi-tenant buildings
• Roadway improvements including a northbound left turn lane and southbound right turn lane on Indian Trail-Fairview Road
• Extension of the eastbound US 74 U-turn Lane to provide 400 feet of storage
• Addition of a US 74 WB Right Turn Lane with 100 feet of storage at Union Beltway Rd

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the rezoning of six parcels (about 31.5 acres) at 125 Indian Trail‑Fairview Rd. from Single‑Family/General Business to Conditional Light‑Industrial. The Board also approved the rezoning of three town parcels (about 11.3 acres) at Indian Trail‑Fairview Rd. to Light‑Industrial. Both motions passed unanimously, and the meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Feb 18, 2025) unanimously
• Approved CZ 2024-0127 (Indian Trail Corporate Park rezoning) unanimously
• Approved ZM 2025-0024 (Town properties rezoning at Indian Trail‑Fairview Rd.) unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

* Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. Key agenda items include a request for a Town Attorney rate adjustment for FY26 and an investigation report regarding Council Member Barber.

• Budget Workshop at 5:00 pm
• Rocky River Road/Highway 74 Overpass Project update
• Request for Town Attorney rate adjustment for FY26
• Investigation report regarding Council Member Barber
• Presentations from Council on Aging and Crisis Assistance Ministry

Council Member Crystal Buchaluk moved to approve the agenda. The motion was unanimously approved. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will discuss budget amendments, a capital reserve fund ordinance, and procurement policies. A public hearing is scheduled to consider amendments to the municipal code regarding solicitations.

• Public hearing: Amend Municipal Code Title 114 Solicitations (MC 2025-0014)
• Decision on Chestnut Square Park Ph. 2B
• Amended Capital Reserve Fund Ordinance
• Discussion on Manager’s Purchase Authority procurement policy
• Discussion on mowing rights of way

The council voted 2‑3 to deny a motion to delete Item 11a concerning mowing rights of way. A separate motion to adopt the meeting agenda was approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied motion to remove Item 11a – Mowing Rights of Way (2-3)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year budget. The workshop includes a revaluation update from the Union County Tax Administrator, revenue overview, department budget requests across all town services, capital improvement plan, and debt service. No final decisions are being made; this is a discussion session.

• Revaluation update by Union County Tax Administrator Vann Harrell
• Revenue overview by Town Manager Michael McLaurin and Finance Director Alicia Massey
• Department budget requests covering Public Safety, Engineering, Parks and Recreation, and more
• Capital Improvement Plan presentation by Michael McLaurin
• Debt service review by Alicia Massey

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget, but no formal decisions were made. The workshop included a presentation on the county revaluation showing a 60.26% increase in Indian Trail residential property values, and discussion of a proposed 2% COLA plus potential 3% merit increases for employees. Council Member Barber requested that lower-paid employees receive at least $1,000 for their COLA, which the Town Manager acknowledged.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop
• Discussed 2% COLA and potential 3% merit increase for employees
• Council Member Barber requested $1,000 minimum COLA for lower-paid employees (acknowledged, not voted)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a budget workshop at 5:00 pm followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning map amendment at Pine Creek @ Secrest Shortcut Road and an amendment to permit fees for solicitations. Under old business, the council will consider amended ordinances and budget amendments for the Indian Trail Road Complete Street project and an ARPA update. New business items include a NC Class Investment and a stormwater fee assessment, with a consent agenda covering minutes, tax report, hazard mitigation plan resolution, and urban archery renewal.

• Public hearing on ZM 2024-0108 – Pine Creek @ Secrest Shortcut Road
• Public hearing on MC 2025-0014 – Amend Permit Fee in Municipal Code Title 114 Solicitations
• Indian Trail Road Complete Street Update – Amended Ordinance and Budget Amendment
• ARPA Update – Amended Ordinance and Budget Amendment
• Stormwater Fee Assessment

The Town Council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment (ZM 2024-0108) to rezone a 2.9-acre parcel at Pine Creek at Secrest Shortcut Road from high-density residential conditional zoning to light industrial. The Council also approved a budget amendment to reallocate $6,123.65 in ARPA interest dollars for Sheriff's Office upgrades, approved an amended ordinance and budget for the Indian Trail Road Complete Street project, and approved moving $8,596,079.43 in idle funds to a new NC Class investment account. A public hearing on a solicitation code amendment was opened and recessed to the March 25 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, tax report, hazard mitigation plan resolution, urban archery renewal, and budget amendments.
• Approved zoning map amendment ZM 2024-0108 to rezone 2.9 acres to light industrial.
• Approved a budget amendment reallocating $6,123.65 in ARPA interest for Sheriff's Office upgrades.
• Approved the amended Indian Trail Complete Street ordinance and budget amendment.
• Approved a resolution to participate in the NC Class investment system and move $8,596,079.43 in idle funds.
• Approved awarding a stormwater fee assessment contract to Freese and Nichols Inc. for up to $129,350.
• Opened and recessed the public hearing for MC 2025-0014 (solicitations code amendment) until March 25.

* Town Council

The Town Council will consider a site analysis proposal for a community center and discuss delays regarding the Old Monroe Road widening. The body will also review a contract for auditing accounts and an updated fee schedule for EV charging payments.

• Contract to Audit Accounts 2025 with JB Watson & Co.
• Updated Public Works Fee Schedule for EV Charging Payment
• Community Center Site Analysis Proposal
• Discussion on Old Monroe Road Widening Delay
• Discussion on business incentives and litter

The Town Council approved funding for Tasks 1 and 2 of the community center site analysis, totaling $59,700, to McAdams. The council also approved the consent agenda, the audit contract with JB Watson & Co., and the February 11, 2025 minutes (3-2). A motion to review and adjust those minutes was denied, as was a motion to delay approval.

• Approved $59,700 for community center site analysis Tasks 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including EV charging fee schedule and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved contract to audit accounts 2025 with JB Watson & Co. (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (3-2)
• Denied motion to review and adjust February 11 minutes (2-3)
• Denied motion to delay approval of February 11 minutes (2-3)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a zoning case (ZM 2024-0108) for Pine Creek at Secrest Shortcut Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Zoning case ZM 2024-0108 for Pine Creek at Secrest Shortcut Road

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a request to rezone 2.9 acres at Secrest Shortcut Road from conditional single-family high density (CZ-SF-5) to light industrial (L-I). The applicant, Pine Creek Land Company, LLC, intends to market the parcel for light industrial use. No public comments were made, and the motion passed without opposition.

• Approved rezoning ZM 2024-0108 (Pine Creek at Secrest Shortcut Rd.) from CZ-SF-5 to L-I (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on annexation #171 and commercial rezoning (CZ 2024-0136) for Rocky River & Poplin. They will also discuss a resolution regarding Senate Bill 382, consider consent agenda items including budget amendments and an updated ARPA grant ordinance, and address local road issues such as litter and potholes.

• Public hearing on Annexation #171 and CZ 2024-0136 – Rocky River & Poplin Commercial
• Discussion of Resolution Regarding SB382
• Updated ARPA Grant Project Ordinance (consent agenda)
• Budget Amendments for approval (consent agenda)
• Discussion of potholes on Indian Trail Road beside Indian Trail Pharmacy

The Town Council unanimously approved Annexation Ordinance #171 and conditional zoning request CZ 2024-0136 for four parcels (approx. 3.5 acres) at Rocky River Road and Poplin Road, allowing a neighborhood business district with a restaurant with drive-through. The council also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and an updated public comment policy, and authorized the Town Manager to work with WBT radio on a town hall meeting.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance #171 (unanimous)
• Approved CZ 2024-0136 conditional zoning for restaurant with drive-through (unanimous)
• Adopted statement of consistency findings for CZ 2024-0136 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax report, ARPA ordinance, public comment policy, budget amendments, and delinquent tax advertisement (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to work with WBT for a town hall meeting (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Town Council will review updates on the ABC Store and quarterly finances. The body is deciding on projects regarding the Idlewild/Mill Grove/Indian Trail-Fairview Road intersection and the Brandon Oaks Parkway speed study, and discussing DEI training and public comment policy.

• Chestnut Park Phase 2B project update
• Idlewild/Mill Grove/Indian Trail-Fairview Road Intersection
• Brandon Oaks Parkway Speed Study
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training and Programs
• Public Comment Policy

The Town Council unanimously approved delaying the bidding of Chestnut Square Park Phase 2B and authorized a more in-depth cost analysis of an alternative site layout, including a proposed 15,000 sq ft two-story facility and road changes. The Council also approved a resolution supporting the submittal of Project H192047 (Idlewild Road intersections) to the CRTPO for the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. A motion to instruct staff to inform Council of any change in DEI training was approved 4-1, and a motion to allow public comments to be directed at individual Council members was approved 3-2.

• Approved delaying Chestnut Square Park Phase 2B bidding and authorizing cost analysis (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Project H192047 for 2055 MTP (unanimous)
• Approved motion to instruct staff on DEI training changes (4-1)
• Approved public comment policy change allowing comments to individual Council members (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Black History Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved adding Item 9b to agenda (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board/Tree Board

The Indian Trail Planning and Zoning Board will review a request to annex and rezone approximately 4 acres from residential agriculture to a Neighborhood Business District (CZ-NBD) to allow future commercial development near the Southgate Mixed-Use project. The proposed zoning would permit a restaurant with drive-through service, complementing the adjacent Southgate commercial area.

• Rezone 4 parcels (07006002, 07006002A, 07006002B, 07006003A) at Rocky River Rd and Poplin Rd intersection
• Allow restaurant with drive-through service under CZ-NBD zoning
• Future development must align with Southgate Mixed-Use project design standards
• Two public meetings held; concerns raised about traffic, access points, and right-of-way
• Final decision subject to annexation ordinance approval

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a conditional rezoning for four parcels at Rocky River and Poplin roads for commercial development, despite public concerns about lack of a site plan. The board also unanimously approved a variance for a single-family home at 215 Picketts Circle to allow construction beyond the built-to line due to septic system requirements.

• Approved CZ 2024-0136 (Rocky River and Poplin Commercial Rezoning) unanimously
• Approved VAR 2024-0129 (215 Picketts Circle) variance unanimously
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously
• Swore in new board member Jennifer Maher

ABC Board

The Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2024. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, and updates on law enforcement, store operations, and financials. The board will discuss and possibly take action on a performance review with General Manager Eric McClary and review the 2024-2025 2nd quarter distributions.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes (November 19, 2024)
• Public comments limited to three minutes
• Update on Union County Law Enforcement
• Performance review with General Manager Eric McClary (action)
• Review 2024-2025 2nd Quarter Distributions (action)

The Indian Trail ABC Board unanimously approved the 2024-2025 second quarter distributions, allocating $68,750 to the Town of Indian Trail, $11,250 to the Union County Sheriff's Office, and $4,000 each to four local charities, plus $1,000 to Crime Stoppers. The board also unanimously approved a 10-year lease renewal for the Highway 74 store location at about $12,700 per month. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine reports on sales and financials.

• Approved 2024-2025 2nd quarter distributions (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for 5880 Highway 74 West (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

* Town Council

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding fee increases for parking violations. The meeting also includes a workshop on workforce housing and DDA designation, as well as discussions on building security and road intersections.

• Public hearing for ZT 2024-0133 to increase parking violation fees
• Annexation #171 sufficiency investigation and public hearing resolution
• Budget amendments for approval
• Building security upgrades
• Indian Trail Road Complete Street Phases 1 & 2 update

The Town Council unanimously approved a $75,000 settlement with Waste Connections over a fuel surcharge dispute, and approved a parking fine increase with a sliding scale for repeat offenders and a $100 fine for commercial vehicles. A motion to reinstate a nonprofit donation policy was denied 2-3. Council also reached consensus on several items, including paying tap and meter fees for Moore Park residents and installing a barrier at South Fork Road.

• Approved Waste Connections settlement: $75,000 lump sum fuel surcharge payment, revised fuel surcharge formula, 3% CPI for year 3, 7% cap for years 4-5 (unanimous)
• Approved parking fine increase: $50/$75/$100 sliding scale for repeat offenses, $100 for commercial vehicles (unanimous)
• Denied nonprofit donation policy reinstatement ($5,000 annual, $1,000 max per applicant) (2-3)
• Approved $154,200 contract with Miles-McClellan for building security upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including annexation #171 resolutions and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Phillip Rapp to Stormwater Committee for unexpired term ending 6/30/25 (unanimous)
• Council consensus to pay tap and meter fees for Moore Park residents during waterline construction
• Council consensus to stop filling pothole and install barrier/flexible guide posts at South Fork Road