Laurinburg public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider several financial items, including awarding a contract for the Distribution System Improvements-Phase II project and accepting ARPA grant funding. The council will also vote on ordinances for pump station renovations and a Brownfields grant fund, and set a public hearing for a special use permit for microblading at 126 S. Main Street.

• Consider bids and award resolution for Distribution System Improvements-Phase II project
• Consider Ordinance O-2022-37, Capital Project Ordinance for Pump Station Renovations
• Consider Resolution R-2022-33 to accept ARPA grant funding
• Set public hearing for Jan 17, 2023 on special use permit for microblading at 126 S. Main Street
• Consider authorizing Mayor to execute Termination of Easement to Riggins Enterprises, Inc.

The Laurinburg City Council approved multiple funding measures, including a $7.36 million state ARPA grant for pump station renovations and a $500,000 EPA brownfields grant. They also tentatively awarded a $5.8 million construction contract for water distribution system improvements and authorized a grant application for a home rehabilitation loan program. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance O-2022-37 allocating $7,360,000 for Pump Station Renovations Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-35 accepting $7,360,000 State ARPA grant for pump station renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-38 creating Special Revenue Fund for $500,000 Brownfields Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-36 tentatively awarding $5,796,083.02 contract to Metcon, Inc. for Distribution System Improvements Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved application for FY 2023 Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool and contract with Adrian E. Lowery (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Jo Adams to Southeast Regional Airport Commission

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will review several budget ordinances and resolutions regarding infrastructure funding. Key items include approving loans for water and sewer improvements and managing various fund transfers.

• Ordinance O-2022-32: Transfer $150,000 from Non-Department Contracted Service to Sewage Collection Construction
• Ordinance O-2022-33: Adjust Fire Department and Scotland County Economic Development funds by $340,000 and $375,000
• Ordinance O-2022-35: Appropriate $1,200,000 for a GoldenLeaf Grant capital project
• Resolution R-2022-31: Accept a $2,635,000 loan increase for Distribution System Improvements Phase II
• Resolution R-2022-32: Accept a $2,549,000 loan increase for Influent Pump Station Improvements

The Laurinburg City Council approved a special use permit for an RV park (Resolution R-2022-29) with a 4-1 vote, after an initial motion to deny failed for lack of a second. The council also approved several budget amendments and loan increases for water and sewer infrastructure projects, and authorized the city manager to execute a change order for pump station repairs.

• Approved RV park special use permit (4-1)
• Approved $260,000 wastewater line repair budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $2.635M loan increase for water distribution improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $2.549M loan increase for pump station improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to execute Change Order 1 with Dellinger, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and GoldenLeaf grant agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including zoning text amendments, extending corporate limits, and adding vacant property regulations for the Commercial Historic District. They will also discuss a pavement condition study, social districts, and budget amendments for water/sewer and general fund projects.

• Ordinance O-2022-27 amending zoning districts, table of uses, and definitions
• Ordinance O-2022-28 to extend corporate limits
• Ordinance O-2022-30 adding vacant property rules in Commercial Historic District
• Budget amendment increasing water/sewer capital by $2,549,000 for state revolving loan
• Budget amendment increasing general fund by $39,335 for state grant

City Council approved a motion to redo a special use permit hearing for a property on Old Johns Road despite legal advice that the motion was improper. The council also expanded city corporate limits and updated zoning laws to allow microblading.

• Approved motion to redo special use permit hearing for Old Johns Road (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-27 to allow microblading in certain zoning districts (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-28 to extend city corporate limits (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-29 creating regulations for vacant properties in Commercial Historic District (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to send letters to Senators Burr and Tillis regarding Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-30 to increase WWTP Influent Pump Station funding by $2,549,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-31 to receive $39,335 grant for Commonwealth Bridge demolition (5-0)
• Approved August 16 and September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit to operate an RV park on Old Johns Road. The council will also consider several items including a social district in downtown, funding for a spec building, and an agreement for school resource officers.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for RV Park on Old Johns Road
• Request to add a Social District in specified Downtown Area
• Request from Scotland County EDC for funds for Spec Building on Wallace Way
• Ordinance O-2022-24 amending cemetery regulations for Hillside Memorial Park
• Agreement with Scotland County School System for School Resource Officers

Council approved a special use permit for an RV park on Old Johns Road, requiring the owner to conduct background checks on all tenants. The city also allocated $340,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for a spec building and updated cemetery memorial regulations.

• Approved RV park special use permit on Old Johns Road with mandatory tenant background checks (4-1)
• Approved $340,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for Scotland County EDC spec building construction (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-25 amending cemetery memorial size regulations at Hillside Memorial Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-27 updating the Lumber River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-28 setting Oct. 18 public hearing for non-contiguous annexation (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute SRO agreement with Scotland County School System (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement to 'Tis the Season' for ornaments purchased from China (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the city Certification List (5-0)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including budget allocations for water construction and financing for police equipment. The meeting also includes discussions on a bicycle plan, a vacant buildings ordinance, and the acquisition of property on S. Main Street.

• Allocate $103,320 from Fund Balance to Water Construction
• Purchase of Motorola Solutions body cam package with 5-year financing
• Installment financing for the purchase of sanitation trucks
• Vendor financing agreement for police department Tasers
• Special use permit for microblading at 1783 South Main Street

City Council approved a 20-year Bicycle Plan and authorized financing for police body cameras and tasers. The council also accepted a downtown property from the Scotland County EDC and terminated the city's COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved 20-year Bicycle Plan (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for shell building on Wallace Way (unanimous)
• Accepted property at 127 South Main Street from Scotland County EDC (5-0)
• Approved $850,000 installment financing for sanitation trucks via Truist Bank (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Motorola body cams and Axon tasers via 5-year financing (unanimous)
• Approved $103,320 budget amendment for emergency water line repairs (5-0)
• Terminated City State of Emergency for COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2022-23 for Federal Clean Water Act stormwater grant (5-0)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit to operate a tattoo (microblading) parlor at 1783 South Main Street. The council will also consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the sale of two lots on Wilmington Street for $1,500, a budget amendment for the Electric Dept. Career Pathways, adding Veterans Day as a city holiday, and a second amendment to the city manager's contract. Other agenda items include a vacant building ordinance downtown, a request to use City Hall lawn for a 9/11 memorial, a discussion on green burials, and updates on storm water and the North Fire Station.

• Public hearing: Special use permit for tattoo (microblading) parlor at 1783 South Main Street
• Resolution R-2022-20: Sale of two lots on Wilmington Street to Suzanne and Marvel Collins for $1,500
• Ordinance O-2022-24: Amending FY 2022-2023 budget for Electric Dept. Career Pathways
• Resolution R-2022-21: Adding Veterans Day as a city holiday
• Authorize second amendment to city manager's contract

City Council approved a special use permit for microblading at 1783 South Main Street and a $60,000 budget increase for electric department career pathways. The council also denied the use of green burials in city cemeteries and authorized the sale of two lots on Wilmington Street.

• Approved special use permit for microblading only at 1783 South Main Street (Unanimous)
• Denied request to allow green burials in city cemeteries (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of two Wilmington Street lots to Suzanne and Marvel Collins for $1,500 (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 budget increase for Electric Department career pathways (5-0)
• Added Veterans Day as a city employee holiday (5-0)
• Authorized contract extension for City Manager through February 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to research a vacant building ordinance for downtown (Unanimous)
• Approved 9/11 Day Flag of Honor memorial on City Hall lawn (Unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider adopting the FY 2022-2023 budget, including the fee schedule, capital improvement plan, and several budget ordinances. They will also hold public hearings on a rezoning request and discuss special use permits for an apartment complex and a solar array, among other items.

• Rezone 11240 Academy Road from Industrial to Residential-20
• Special use permit for 84-unit apartment complex (Resolution R-2022-17)
• Special use permit for ground-mounted solar array (Resolution R-2022-18)
• Public hearing set for tattoo parlor at 1823 South Main Street
• Main Street closure for National Night Out on Aug 2, 2022

Laurinburg City Council approved a $43,491,678 budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 covering the General Fund and three utility funds, keeping the property tax rate at $0.40 per $1,000 valuation and giving employees a 5% cost-of-living raise. Council also approved a 6% salary increase for the City Manager, bringing his pay to $142,555.16, and extended his contract to February 20, 2026. In other actions, Council rezoned 11240 Academy Road from Industrial to Residential-20, selected an auditing firm for $42,500, and approved a Tourism Development Agency LED sign on the James Lot. Councilmembers Mary Evans, Rosemary Rainer, and Andrew G. Williamson, Jr. were sworn in for new terms, Barbara C. Rogers took office as a newly elected member, and Evans was elected Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approved FY2022-23 budget totaling $43,491,678 across four funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-23 Fee Schedule with water/sewer tap and 4% solid waste fee increases (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-19 ARPA Grant Project Ordinance allocating $4,781,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-21 FY2022-23 Budget Appropriations Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2022-22 Downtown Fund budget of $67,000, including up to $50,000 for Façade Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 11240 Academy Road (Parcel 04019601075) from Industrial to Residential-20 (unanimous)
• Increased City Manager's salary 6% to $142,555.16 and extended contract to February 20, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances related to water and sewer infrastructure, including accepting state revolving loans totaling over $12 million, awarding a $9.7 million contract for the Influent Pump Station Improvements, and amending the budget accordingly. They will also set public hearings for a rezoning request and the FY 2022-2023 budget, and receive a presentation of the proposed budget.

• Resolution R-2022-12: Accept $4,515,000 State Revolving Loan for Distribution System Improvement Phase 2
• Resolution R-2022-13: Accept $7,766,000 State Revolving Loan for Leith Creek WWTP Influent Pump Station
• Resolution R-2022-14: Award contract to Dellinger, Inc. for Influent Pump Station Improvements not to exceed $9,700,000
• Resolution R-2022-15: Accept $50,000 State Reserve Grant for Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Study
• Set public hearing for June 21, 2022 on rezoning 11240 Academy Road from Industrial to Residential-20

The Council awarded a contract to Dellinger, Inc. for influent pump station improvements and approved several state revolving loans for water and wastewater projects. The board also increased funding for 'Tis the Season' holiday activities and authorized a grant for a pump station at Project Granite.

• Awarded influent pump station contract to Dellinger, Inc. not to exceed $9.7M (unanimous)
• Approved $4,515,000 State revolving loan for Distribution System Improvement Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved $7,766,000 State revolving loan for Leith Creek WWTP Influent Pump (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget increase for 'Tis the Season' for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $475,000 Golden LEAF Foundation grant for Project Granite pump station (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 State Reserve Grant for a merger/regionalization feasibility study (4-0)
• Approved $72,000 budget increase for Sanitation Department tipping fees (4-0)
• Approved monthly closure of Railroad Street (Main to Biggs) for motorcycle events June-Oct (unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council holds a special meeting to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests: one for an 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road and another for a ground-mounted solar array at 18203 Plant Road. The council will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, a meeting date change, and a Clean Water Fund application, plus reports on a church columbarium, Crime Stoppers, and community development. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and economic development matters.

• Special use permit for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road
• Special use permit for ground-mounted solar array at 18203 Plant Road
• Resolution R-2022-11 authorizing application for Clean Water Fund Act funds
• Request from Trinity Presbyterian Church for a columbarium
• Change May council meeting from May 17 to May 24, 2022

The Laurinburg City Council approved a special use permit for an 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road and a special use permit for a 5-megawatt solar array at 18203 Plant Road, both by unanimous votes. The council also approved $1,000 annually for Scotland County Crime Stoppers and authorized the use of future Rural Transformation Grant funds to buy 127 South Main Street from the EDC. A presentation noted a $1 million state allocation for the North Fire Station, and the meeting included a retiree recognition and a closed session on personnel and economic development.

• Approved special use permit for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 5-megawatt solar array at 18203 Plant Road (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 per year for Scotland County Crime Stoppers (unanimous)
• Approved use of Rural Transformation Grant funds, if awarded, to purchase 127 South Main Street from the EDC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, May meeting date change to May 24, and Resolution R-2022-11 for Clean Water Fund Act application (5-0)
• Approved agenda changes: added Rep. Garland Pierce presentation, removed Item 11 at Mrs. Terry Parker's request (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel and economic development (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including setting public hearings for a solar farm and an 84-unit apartment complex, approving budget amendments, and authorizing water infrastructure projects. The council will also discuss a request for a columbarium at Trinity Presbyterian Church and designate delegates for an NCLM conference.

• Set public hearing for Special Use Permit for solar farm at 18203 Plant Road
• Set public hearing for Special Use Permit for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road
• Ordinance O-2022-06: receive $5,000 grant from ElectriCities for Community Development
• Ordinance O-2022-07: receive $6,751.19 insurance proceeds for Community Development
• Resolution R-2022-09: tentative award of contract for Influent Pump Station

The Laurinburg City Council approved a series of water, sewer, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding measures at its March 22, 2022 meeting. The council tentatively awarded a $9.7 million contract for influent pump station rehabilitation to low bidder Dellinger, Inc., and approved ordinances allocating the city's first $2,390,550 tranche of ARPA funds, including $225,000 for employee premium pay and $200,000 toward the North Fire Station. Council also approved a $1,495,000 amendment to the North Fire Station Capital Project Ordinance and set public hearings for April 19, 2022 on a solar farm at 18203 Plant Road and an 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Road.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes, two budget amendments, two April 19 public hearing settings, and a CDBG-I compliance report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-07 amending the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2022-08 authorizing application for Clean Water Act funding (5-0)
• Tentatively awarded influent pump station contract to Dellinger, Inc. at $9.7 million via Resolution No. R-2022-09 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. O-2022-10 adopting required ARPA policies under federal Uniform Guidance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-08 Grant Project Ordinance allocating $4,781,100 in ARPA funds, including $225,000 premium pay and $200,000 North Fire Station gap (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-09 amending the ARPA Special Revenue Fund, increasing revenues by $2,390,550 and expenditures by $200,000 fire salaries, $225,000 premium pay, and $1,965,550 capital outlay (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-10 amending the FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance, increasing revenues and expenditures by $425,000 (5-0)

City Council

This is a brief special meeting of the Laurinburg City Council. The agenda includes a call to order, an invocation, the installation of Rosemary Rainer, and adjournment. No other business or decisions are listed.

• Installation of Rosemary Rainer

The Laurinburg City Council held a special meeting to administer the oath of office to newly appointed Councilmember Rosemary Rainer. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the Council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Administered oath of office to Rosemary Rainer
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider a rezoning request from General Business to Residential-6 on Plaza Road. The meeting includes discussions on the Electric Department report, North Fire Station bids, and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Leith Creek flood repairs.

• Rezoning request from General Business to Residential-6 on Plaza Road
• Ordinance to increase Downtown expenditures by $40,000
• Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Leith Creek repairs
• Bids for the North Fire Station
• Tax lien advertising scheduled for March 7-11, 2022

The City Council approved a rezoning on Plaza Road from General Business to Residential-6 to allow a multi-family apartment complex, and awarded the North Fire Station construction contract to Hawks Builders, Inc. for $2,778,347, though staff said available funds are $2,680,898 and will seek cost cuts and a budget amendment in March. Council also adopted three Electric Department staffing recommendations, approved the 2021 tax levy releases/discoveries/adjustments, and authorized advertising tax liens the week of March 7-11, 2022. A request from Trinity Presbyterian Church for a columbarium was moved to the March agenda, and the council agreed by consensus to collect citizen budget input electronically.

• Approved rezoning Plaza Road parcel PIN #0100160100404 from General Business to Residential-6 (5-0)
• Awarded North Fire Station construction contract to Hawks Builders, Inc. for $2,778,347, pending City Attorney review (unanimous)
• Adopted three Electric Department recommendations: compensation adjustments, Lineworker Career Pathway, and Lineworker Apprenticeship Program (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 tax levy discoveries, releases and adjustments (5-0)
• Authorized Tax Collector to advertise tax liens the week of March 7-11, 2022, with $200,668.65 owed (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $40,000 Downtown budget amendment and a US Army Corps of Engineers Leith Creek repair agreement (5-0)
• Approved Financial Performance Indicators of Concern response to the Local Government Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Rainer to the I. Ellis Johnson Restoration Committee and the Scotland County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (both 5-0)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the vacant council seat and review applications for it. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with the call to order and possible adjournment.

• Discussion of vacant council seat
• Review applications for vacant council seat

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider multiple rezoning requests, including properties on Plaza Road, Plant Road, and West Boulevard/X-Way Roads. The council will also review bids for the North Fire Station, discuss fiber optic rate amendments, and consider the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 audit.

• Consider requesting to rezone property on Plaza Road (PIN 01016 0100404) from General Business to Residential-6
• Consider rezoning 17160 Plant Road from Industrial to General Business
• Consider rezoning parcels 01002004009 and 0100204010 on West Boulevard/X-Way Roads from Office/Institutional to General Business
• Consider bids for the North Fire Station
• Consider amending the Fiber Optic Rates

The Laurinburg City Council voted to reject all bids for the North Fire Station after the low bidder was found non-responsive and the remaining bids exceeded the budget, directing staff to rebid the project. Council approved rezoning at 17160 Plant Road from Industrial to General Business but denied a rezoning request on West Boulevard from Office/Institutional to General Business. Council also approved a resolution honoring the late Councilmember Donald L. Rainer, amended fiber optic rates, and set a process to fill the vacant council seat, with applications due January 21 and a special meeting on January 25.

• Approved agenda with addition of Golden Leaf update and removal of Oct/Nov draft minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-2022-01 remembering Councilmember Donald L. Rainer (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2020 Water Supply Plan, CDBG-I compliance update, and purchasing policy amendment (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-01 rezoning 17160 Plant Road from Industrial to General Business (4-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. O-2022-02 rezoning West Boulevard parcels from Office/Institutional to General Business (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-2022-03 amending fiber optic rates (4-0)
• Rejected all North Fire Station bids to allow rebidding (4-0)
• Approved submitting Golden Leaf Foundation modification with up to $375,000 match (4-0)