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The board is also considering a special use permit for a private school at the former West Lenoir Elementary school.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1912,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "City seeks design‑build team for Fire Station #1 foundation stabilization", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider staff's recommendation to use a design‑build delivery method for a foundation and slab‑on‑grade stabilization project at Lenoir Fire Station #1, located at 602 Harper Ave NW. The project is budgeted at $2,574,000 in the FY26‑27 budget. Additional agenda items include public safety updates, public works project reports, a year‑end budget amendment, and a motion to reschedule the July City Council meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1905,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on re‑establishing Historic Preservation Commission as separate board", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on ordinance amendments that would re‑establish the Historic Preservation Commission as a distinct five‑member board, separate from the Planning Board. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, a budget amendment, awarding a two‑year asphalt resurfacing contract to J.T. Russell & Sons, Inc. at $140.75 per ton, and a first reading of flood‑damage‑prevention ordinance amendments with a public hearing set for July 21. The council will also consider an authorizing resolution for a $8,250 city match toward the “Project Pillar” grant and recognize the inaugural Leadership Lenoir graduates.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1892,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider a 145‑foot cell tower special use permit at 208 Polychem Ct.", "summary": "The Lenoir Planning Board will review Special Use Permit SUP 1‑26 submitted by Harmoni Towers Gateway, LLC to construct a 145‑foot monopole wireless communication tower on a 2,500‑square‑foot leased area at 208 Polychem Ct. Staff recommends approval and a public hearing before City Council on July 21, 2026. The board will also consider Ordinance Amendment 1‑26 to revise the Historic Preservation Ordinance citywide, with a recommended public hearing on June 16, 2026. Additional items include a joint revision of the Rules of Procedure and an update on zoning permits issued.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=881,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1913,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment meeting to consider procedural rules for Lenoir planning boards", "summary": "The Lenoir Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a revision of the Joint Rules of Procedure for the Planning Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Adjustment. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a determination of a quorum.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=873,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider a $4.62 million Community Development Block Grant application", "summary": "The Lenoir City Council will hold a public hearing on a $4,620,000 CDBG‑DR grant request to fund the Overmountain Victory Trail pavilion, a visitors center at 1129 West Ave NW, demolition at 1136 Harper Ave, and storm‑water improvements. A public hearing on the FY2026‑2027 annual budget will also be conducted, after which the council may adopt the budget ordinance. Several consent‑agenda items, including a $10 million Harper Avenue streetscape pre‑construction funding request and various utility construction agreements, will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=879,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=884,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "City of Lenoir Committee of the Whole to receive departmental updates", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive operational updates from public safety, public services, community development, and finance administration. The meeting consists of reports on current projects and departmental activities.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=843,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=840,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council reviews FY 2026‑27 budget totaling $27.1 M with tax and rate changes", "summary": "The Lenoir City Council will consider the recommended FY 2026‑27 budget, which totals $27,104,230 for the General Fund. The budget keeps the property tax rate at 46¢ per $100 of assessed value and adds a 3.75% increase to water and sewer rates. Employee compensation includes a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment plus a $2,000 raise for all full‑time staff, and the city will finance a new 107‑foot ladder quint fire truck with a 0% interest loan. Additional items such as a new Budget and Financial Analyst position and a $1.6 M capital reserve for water and sewer projects are also outlined.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=818,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=839,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Manager to present FY2026-27 proposed annual budget", "summary": "City Council will review the recommended annual budget for FY2026-27 and discuss the FY-2026 Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds. The body will also consider a fireworks permit for the July 4th display at Lenoir Optimist Park.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=809,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=826,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board recommends creating a citywide Historic Preservation Commission", "summary": "The board will consider Ordinance Amendment 1-26 to amend the Historic Preservation Ordinance and establish a five‑member Historic Preservation Commission citywide, with a recommendation to approve and schedule a public hearing at City Council on June 2, 2026. The meeting also includes a Rules of Procedure workshop focused on defining public comment, and an update on a zoning permit that was issued. No other decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=47,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=801,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hold workshop on rules of procedure", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a workshop regarding its rules of procedure, specifically focusing on defining public comment. The meeting also includes the consideration of minutes from March 24, 2025.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=787,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=796,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve $17 million water interconnect funding and a zoning change", "summary": "The Lenoir City Council will consider several approvals, including a $17 million state appropriation and an additional $3 million for the Lenoir‑Valdese water interconnect project, a $97,500 contract for ARC flash assessments, and a public hearing on rezoning 710 Blowing Rock Blvd to Conditional Zoning District 13. The council will also adopt several proclamations and recognize retiring staff.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=789,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=804,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hear Triangle Park proposal, police/fire reports", "summary": "The Lenoir City Council meets as Committee of the Whole to receive updates from city departments. Topics include first-quarter reports from the Police and Fire departments, a Triangle Park proposal update from Public Works, reports from the Planning Board and other community development boards, and a financial update from the Finance Director. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are informational.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=649,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning Seehorn Street for 68-unit multifamily project", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request by Connelly Development LLC to rezone 7.3 acres on Seehorn Street from B-6 and R-15 to Conditional Zoning district CZ-13, allowing medium-density multi-family housing with 68 units. The Planning Board recommended approval by an 8-1 vote. The council will also consider consent items including a proclamation for Arbor Day, Motorcycle Safety Month, International Firefighters Day, and awarding a $93,550 bid for Veterans Plaza Paver Replacement Phase 2 to Southern Lawnscapes.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=648,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=876,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to vote on rezoning 938 Seehorn St for a 68‑unit multifamily project", "summary": "The board will consider two conditional zoning requests. One is to rezone 710 Blowing Rock Blvd for a drive‑through establishment with a residential buffer. The other is to rezone 938 Seehorn Street from B‑6 and R‑15 to CZ‑13 to allow a 68‑unit medium‑density apartment complex. Staff recommend approval of both and a public hearing before City Council on April 21, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=783,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=827,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider $68,000 code enforcement contract", "summary": "The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Water & Sewer Fund Capital Improvements Plan and a technical planning agreement for code enforcement. The meeting also includes several proclamations for public safety and housing awareness.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=646,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=647,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to consider two rezoning requests for housing and a drive-through", "summary": "The Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially recommend approval for two conditional zoning requests. These items include a multi-family housing project and a drive-through establishment.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=781,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=782,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to accept $1 M loan for lead service line replacement", "summary": "The City Council will consider three acceptance resolutions: a $500,000 grant for the Steele Cotton Mill stormwater project, a $1,000,000 loan for lead service line replacement, and a land donation offer. Action items also include adopting the FY2026‑27 budget calendar and approving proposed water and sewer rates.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=644,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=645,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider $20 million expansion agreement with Swift Beef Company", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an economic development agreement for Project Picanha. The proposal involves a 55,000 square foot expansion by Swift Beef Company (Wildfork Foods) to create 50 full-time jobs.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=642,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=643,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss rezoning for 68-unit apartment complex", "summary": "The Lenoir Planning Board will consider two conditional zoning requests to rezone properties for multi-family housing and a drive-through establishment. The board will also review code compliance updates and zoning permits.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=779,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=780,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to award $59,700 contract for Pennell Street bridge repair", "summary": "The council will approve minutes from the February 17 and February 24 meetings. It will award a $59,700 contract to Shotcrete Contractors Inc. to repair the Pennell Street Gateway pedestrian bridge. The Lenoir Police Department will present its 2025 annual report. The mayor will recommend John Arnaud for appointment to the Planning Board through June 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=640,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=641,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on penny shortage policy resolution", "summary": "The Lenoir City Council meeting on February 24, 2026 will consider a resolution recommending approval of the Penny Policy to address the penny shortage. The agenda includes updates from Police Chief Andy Wilson, Fire Chief Norman Staines (including the 2025 Annual Report), and the Public Works and Utilities directors. Community Development reports will cover the Business Advisory Board minutes, a single‑family permit zoning fee reduction, and other planning board updates. Finance updates will present the penny policy resolution and related financial items.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=638,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=639,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Lenoir City Council to hold public hearing on Hurricane Helene recovery funds", "summary": "City Council will hold a public hearing to gather citizen input for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery applications. The body is also considering an audit contract and a stormwater management resolution.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=636,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=637,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss code enforcement and conditional zoning", "summary": "The Lenoir Planning Board will hold a workshop on code enforcement updates and a primer on conditional zoning. The meeting will also include an update on zoning permits issued.", "agenda_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=777,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://lenoirnc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=778,plainText=false)", "source": "https://lenoirnc.civicclerk.com/" } ] }