Laurinburg public meetings in 2023

City Council

This is a procedural organizational meeting. The council will install the re-elected mayor and councilmembers Mary Jo Adams and Rosemary Rainer, appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore, and administer the oath of office. No policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Installation of re-elected Mayor
• Installation of re-elected Councilmembers Mary Jo Adams and Rosemary Rainer
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Oath of Office for Mayor Pro Tempore administered by Scotland County Clerk of Court Phillip McRae

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request on Hwy. 74 Business/Andrew Jackson Hwy. from Industrial to General Business, and a special use permit for an apartment complex on N. Wilkinson Drive. The agenda also includes a road closure for a holiday event, a water leak payment plan, and several reports and appointments.

• Rezone parcel no. 010205 01002 on Hwy. 74 Business/Andrew Jackson Hwy. from Industrial to General Business
• Resolution R-2023-18: special use permit for apartment complex on N. Wilkinson Drive
• Road closure of Cronly Street (Main to Biggs) Dec 16, 4-6 p.m. for Tis the Season event
• Water leak adjustment/payment plan options for customer
• Sole-source exception to purchase truck wash equipment

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will meet to decide on rezoning requests for two parcels, approve a $100 fee for downtown event spaces, and amend the budget for the Police and Sewer departments. They will also discuss a partnership to address unsafe downtown properties and hear a retail recruitment update.

• Consider rezoning parcel 010205 01002 on Hwy. 74 Business/Andrew Jackson Hwy. from Industrial to General Business
• Consider rezoning parcel 010003 01004 on Fairly Street from Residential-6 to General Business
• Set $100 fee for city-owned facility use at McDuffie Square, Art Garden, and City Parking Lot next to A.B. Gibson Building
• Amend FY 2023-2024 budget for Police Department (Ordinance No. O-2023-22)
• Amend FY 2023-2024 budget for Sewer Collection Department (Ordinance No. O-2023-23)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will meet to decide on zoning changes, housing regulations, and budget amendments for police and fire departments. They will also discuss a power sales agreement and hear updates on police recruitment. Public hearings are scheduled for transitional housing and a rezoning request on Fairly Street.

• Consider Ordinance O-2023-16 to amend housing regulations for transitional housing
• Consider rezoning Parcel #010003 01004 on Fairly Street from Residential-6 to General Business
• Approve amended power sales agreement with North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency
• Amend FY 2023-2024 budget for Police Department (Ordinance O-2023-19)
• Amend FY 2023-2024 budget for Fire Department and North Fire Station capital project (Ordinances O-2023-20, O-2023-21)

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is meeting to consider several items, including setting public hearings for a rezoning request and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for transitional housing regulations. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering items like a site plan for Hobby Lobby, a federal grant application, surplus property conveyance, a T-Mobile water tank agreement, and a fee increase for food truck permits. The meeting includes reports on water/sewer projects and a merger study, plus a possible closed session.

• Public hearing set for Oct 17 on rezoning Parcel #010003 01004 on Fairly Street from Residential-6 to General Business
• Public hearing set for Oct 17 on Unified Development Ordinance amendments for transitional housing regulations
• Consider approval of Hobby Lobby site plan on Scotland Crossing Drive
• Consider increasing food truck permit fee from $50 to $300 per year
• Consider buy-back of foreclosed property on Third Street for taxes and fees owed

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will consider amending the food truck ordinance, approve a special use permit for a 72-unit apartment complex, and receive updates on several projects. The consent agenda includes minutes, a resolution for the apartment complex, a parcel description for an incentive agreement, and a proclamation for Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The meeting also includes a closed session to consult with the city attorney.

• Resolution R-2023-12: Finding of Facts for Special Use Permit for 72-unit apartment complex on Parcel No. 01001601006
• Amend Chapter 8, Section 8-83 (Food Trucks) of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of parcel description for conveyance per Incentive Agreement (Exhibit A) from June 20, 2023 meeting
• Proclamation recognizing September 18-22, 2023 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
• Updates on McDuffie Square marker/memorial plaque, North Fire Station construction, and Solid Waste/Recycling Committee

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will review and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including fee schedule changes and capital improvement plans. A public hearing is scheduled for July 18 to consider a special use permit for a 72-unit low-income housing development on Tarboro Street. Additional items include updates to personnel certifications, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for transitional housing, and several ordinances related to budget transfers and fund reallocations.

• Public hearing on July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for special use permit for 72-unit low-income housing development on Tarboro Street
• Consider Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, including fee schedule changes effective July 1, 2023
• Consider Ordinance O-2023-08 to approve FY 24 budget appropriations
• Consider Ordinance O-2023-10 to transfer funds from Fiber Department to Electric Operations Department
• Consider Ordinance O-2023-11 to establish Annual Vehicle and Equipment Capital Project Fund

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. Topics include a water/sewer utility rate study, property/liability and health insurance rates, a personnel pay study update and COLA, solid waste rate discussion, and other outstanding budget items. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Water/Sewer Utility Rate Study presentation
• Property/Liability and Health Insurance Rates discussion
• Personnel Pay Study Update and COLA
• Solid Waste Rate discussion and direction
• Outstanding budget items

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comments, and consider several items including special use permits, an incentive agreement, and city contracts. The consent agenda includes findings of fact for a microblading business and an 84-unit apartment complex, plus setting a budget public hearing. The council will also discuss accessory services, candidate filing fees, and an airport authority appointment.

• Special Use Permit for microblading at 1000 S. Main Street (Resolution R-2023-07)
• Special Use Permit for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Rd (Resolution R-2023-08)
• Public hearing set for FY 2023-2024 Budget on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Incentive agreement consideration
• Accessory services at 17201 Old Lumberton Road

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold public hearings on two special use permits: one for microblading at 1000 S. Main St. and another for an 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Rd. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including closing East Railroad Street for Bike Nights, and other business like no parking signs on Trade Street and a tax foreclosure attorney agreement.

• Special Use Permit for microblading at 1000 S. Main St.
• Special Use Permit for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Rd.
• Closing East Railroad Street for additional Bike Nights in 2023
• No Parking Signs for Trade Street
• Tax Foreclosure Attorney Agreement

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall and Police Department, 303 West Church St. The agenda includes setting public hearings for a special use permit for an 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Rd. and for microblading at 1000 S. Main St., as well as considering a special use permit at 1703 Stonewall Road. The council will also discuss financial matters, including a required response to the Local Government Commission, a fund balance policy amendment, and rejection of bids for the Crestline Sewer Renovation Project.

• Set public hearing for 84-unit apartment complex on Plaza Rd.
• Set public hearing for microblading at 1000 S. Main St.
• Consider Resolution R-2023-05, Findings of Fact for Special Use Permit at 1703 Stonewall Road
• Consider road closure for Suds & Swine BBQ Festival, April 14-15
• Consider rejection of bids for Crestline Sewer Renovation Project and re-bid

City Council

The Laurinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public hearings, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key items include a special use permit for microblading, a social district ordinance, and a contract for Brownfields site assessments.

• Special Use Permit for microblading at 126 S. Main St.
• Ordinance No. O-2023-01 to establish a Social District
• Proposals for Brownfields Site Assessments and contract award
• Termination of Easement for Scotland Crossing
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit at 1703 Stonewall Rd.