Locust public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning
The Locust Planning & Zoning Board voted 8-0 to send a favorable recommendation to the City Council for Kolter Homes' conditional rezoning request for Cresswinds, an age-restricted community of 1,116 homes on 507 acres. The board also accepted the resignation of Board Member Todd Stutts. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.
- Adopted agenda as presented (8-0)
- Adopted October 26, 2023 minutes (8-0)
- Accepted resignation of Board Member Todd Stutts
- Recommended approval of Cresswinds/Kolter Homes conditional rezoning (8-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine reports and several planning items. Key actions include considering conditional rezonings for QT and Taylor Morrison at Belle Ave., scheduling a public hearing for Kolter Homes' Cresswind at Rocky River, and discussing voluntary annexation petitions and Dabb's House preservation.
- Conditional rezoning for QT
- Conditional rezoning for Taylor Morrison at Belle Ave.
- Schedule public hearing for Kolter Homes, Cresswind at Rocky River
- Petitions for voluntary annexation
- Change order for North Basin Sewer Improvements, Contract 4
Council approved a conditional rezoning request for a two-story shopping plaza on James Ave. The board also appointed two members to the ABC Board and entered an agreement with the NC League of Municipalities for various city services.
- Approved conditional rezoning to Highway Commercial – Conditional for James Schad plaza (7-0)
- Adopted MOU with NC League of Municipalities for cybersecurity, accounting, planning, and grant services (7-0)
- Appointed Margaret Peacock as ABC Board chairperson through 12/2024 (7-0)
- Appointed Rex Barbee to the ABC Board for a 3-year term expiring 12/2026 (7-0)
- Decided not to replant trees in Town Center (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders and budget amendments (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for QuikTrip and Taylor Morrison for December 14, 2023 (7-0)
- Adopted minutes from October 12 and October 24 meetings (7-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Locust Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider a conditional rezoning request from Kolter Homes. The board will also adopt the minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting and hear public comments. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Conditional rezoning request by Kolter Homes
- Public comment period
- Adoption of October 26, 2023 minutes
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended favorable conditional rezonings for Taylor Morrison townhomes on Bell Ave and a QuickTrip site at Hwy 24/27. Both recommendations passed with 6-0 votes. The board also reviewed project updates for several developments.
- Approved favorable recommendation for Taylor Morrison Bell Ave townhomes (6-0)
- Approved favorable recommendation for QT conditional rezoning (6-0)
- Adopted September 2023 minutes (6-0)
- Adopted agenda (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will review financial reports, department updates, and a wastewater flow report. The meeting includes a discussion on conditional rezoning for James Schad and scheduling upcoming public hearings.
- Conditional Rezoning - James Schad
- Financial Summary - October 31, 2023
- Wastewater Flow Report - October 31, 2023
- Town Center Street Trees update
- Senior Center update
The Locust City Council approved two sewer improvement contracts, several rezoning requests, and other routine items. The council awarded Contract 1 to Dellinger, Inc. and Contract 2 to Propst Construction Co., Inc. for the North Basin Sewer Improvements, funded partly by a $10M state appropriation. It also approved conditional rezoning for TwentyFour West Marketplace, All Phase Everything Auto, and an M/I Homes residential project, and scheduled a public hearing for a rezoning request by James Schad.
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Approved budget amendments (7-0)
- Awarded Sewer Improvement Contract 1 to Dellinger, Inc. (7-0)
- Awarded Sewer Improvement Contract 2 to Propst Construction Co., Inc. (7-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning for TwentyFour West Marketplace as HC-C (7-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning for All Phase Everything Auto as HC-C (7-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning for M/I Homes residential project as OPS-C (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Nov 9, 2023 for James Schad rezoning request (7-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Locust Planning & Zoning Board will meet on October 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Joel Huneycutt Community Room. The board will adopt minutes from the September 28 meeting and hear public comment before discussing old and new business, including two conditional rezoning requests.
- Conditional Rezoning Request for Bell Ave. Townhomes
- Conditional Rezoning Request for QuickTrip
The Planning & Zoning Board issued a favorable recommendation for a conditional rezoning application submitted by James Schad. The proposed project consists of two mixed-use buildings with a courtyard, to be constructed in two phases.
- Recommended approval for James Schad conditional rezoning application (6-0)
- Adopted August 24, 2023 minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding conditional rezoning for 24 West Market Place and All Phase Auto Repair. The meeting also includes reports on sewer improvement contracts and the introduction of a new police officer.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning - 24 West Market Place
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning - All Phase Auto Repair
- Resolution of Award: North Basin Sewer Improvements - Contract 1
- Resolution of Award: North Basin Sewer Improvements - Contract 2
- Conditional rezoning: M/I Homes
Council approved several infrastructure awards, including a $2.3M sewer contract funded by ARPA. The board adopted the 2023 Parks and Rec Master Plan and approved a zoning amendment for PVG Trucking.
- Approved $2.3M sewer improvement contract 3 to Dellinger, Inc (5-0)
- Approved $960,848.75 sewer improvement contract 4 to BRS, Inc (5-0)
- Adopted 2023 City of Locust Parks and Rec Master Plan (5-0)
- Approved zoning amendment for PVG Trucking (4-1)
- Approved purchase of new 22-foot Christmas tree and decorations (5-0)
- Approved Buzzed Viking special event application for Skol-tober (5-0)
- Tabled vote for M/I Homes conditional rezoning until October 12 (4-1)
- Scheduled public hearings for TwentyFour West Marketplace and All Phase Auto for October 12 (5-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Locust Planning & Zoning Board will meet on September 28, 2023, to adopt minutes from the August 24 meeting, hear public comment, and review old and new business. The board will also consider a conditional rezoning application submitted by James Schad.
- Conditional Rezoning Application - James Schad
City Council
The Locust City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning request from M/I Homes and a zoning amendment for PVG Trucking. The council will also consider resolutions awarding contracts for sewer improvements, review a parks master plan, and address other routine business.
- Public hearing: Conditional rezoning for M/I Homes
- Public hearing: Zoning amendment for PVG Trucking
- Resolution of tentative award: North Basin Sewer Improvements - Contract 3
- Resolution of award: North Basin Sewer Improvements - Contract 4
- Presentation: Master Plan for Parks & Recreation
The City Council approved a contract with CPL for Senior Center architectural services and authorized the purchase of new movie equipment using a matching grant. The Council also scheduled two public hearings for September regarding zoning requests.
- Awarded Senior Center architectural services bid to CPL (7-0)
- Approved Parks & Rec matching grant application and $24,235.34 movie equipment purchase (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Scheduled Sept. 14 public hearing for PVG conditional zoning removal (7-0)
- Scheduled Sept. 14 public hearing for M/I Homes conditional rezoning request (7-0)
- Adopted July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive financial and department reports, and consider scheduling public hearings for a conditional rezoning by M/I Homes and a zoning amendment for PVG. The meeting includes routine reports from the manager, administration, parks, facilities, public works, public safety, and planning and zoning, as well as a public comment period and an executive session.
- Schedule public hearing: Conditional rezoning for M/I Homes
- Schedule public hearing: Zoning amendment for PVG
- RFQ recommendation for Senior Center
- Introduction of new LPD officers
- Stanly County Grant for Parks & Recreation
The Locust City Council approved a conditional rezoning for a Zaxby's location on James Avenue. They also adopted a resolution to create a Capital Reserve Account for System Development Fees, certifying a new Powell Map for road funding. Routine agenda items, minutes, purchase orders, and budget amendments were approved unanimously.
- Approved conditional rezoning for Zaxby's on James Avenue (7-0)
- Adopted System Development Fee – Capital Reserve Resolution (7-0)
- Approved Powell Map certification for new roads in Whispering Hills and Crossroads (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Approved budget amendments (7-0)
- Adopted June 8, 2023 minutes (7-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council will meet on July 13, 2023, to conduct a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for a Zaxby's restaurant. The meeting includes routine procedural items, financial and departmental reports, and a public comment period.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning for Zaxby's
- Financial Summary - June 30, 2023
- System Development Fee - Capital Reserve Resolution
- Powell Map Certification
- Public Safety Report - June 2023
City Council voted to change the city's form of government from mayor-council to council-manager effective July 1, 2023. The council also adopted the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and increased the system development fee.
- Changed government form to council-manager effective July 1, 2023 (7-0)
- Adopted 2023-2024 FY budget (7-0)
- Adopted $5,700 system development fee per connection (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders and budget amendments (7-0)
- Approved special event permit for Sunny Days Market (7-0)
- Accepted streets in Whispering Hills and Crossroads phase 1 for public ownership (7-0)
- Approved mutual aid to Town of Oakboro for July 4th (7-0)
- Approved updated employment contract for City Manager Cesar Correa (7-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget and system development fees. The council will also consider an ordinance to adopt a council-manager form of government, accept streets in two subdivisions, and schedule a public hearing for a conditional rezoning for Zaxby's.
- Public Hearing: FY 2023-2024 Budget Adoption
- Public Hearing: System Development Fees
- Ordinance Amending City Charter to Adopt Council-Manager Form of Government
- Resolution to Accept Streets: Whispering Hills Subdivision
- Resolution to Accept Streets: Crossroads Subdivision
The Locust City Council approved two conditional rezoning requests for Mavis Tires and Brakes and Locust Property Holdings, both designated as Highway Commercial – Conditional (HC-C). The council also approved purchase orders, budget amendments, and a memorandum of understanding with Stanly County for a new Senior Center, and scheduled a public hearing for June 8 to adopt the 2023-2024 budget. No one spoke at the public hearings for the charter amendment or the rezonings.
- Approved conditional rezoning for Mavis Tires and Brakes parcel (6-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning for Locust Property Holdings parcel (6-0)
- Approved purchase orders (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Set public hearing for June 8 to adopt 2023-2024 budget (6-0)
- Approved MOU with Stanly County for Senior Center (6-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council will hold public hearings on amending the city charter to adopt a council-manager form of government and on two conditional rezoning requests (Mavis Tire & Brake and Locust Property Holdings, LLC). The council will also receive reports on finances, departments, and a budget introduction for FY 23-24, and may schedule a public hearing for budget adoption.
- Public hearing: Amending City Charter to adopt council-manager government
- Public hearing: Conditional rezoning for Mavis Tire & Brake
- Public hearing: Conditional rezoning for Locust Property Holdings, LLC
- FY 23-24 Budget Introduction and scheduling public hearing for adoption
- MOU for new Senior Center
The Locust City Council approved two conditional rezoning requests, adopted several proclamations, and approved multiple administrative items including an audit contract and an interlocal agreement for ARPA funds. The council also set public hearings for future rezoning requests and a system development fee study.
- Approved conditional rezoning for Riley's Dog Retreat as Highway Commercial-Conditional (7-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning for S&S Esthetics as Highway Commercial-Conditional (7-0)
- Adopted National Day of Prayer Proclamation (7-0)
- Adopted National Infertility Awareness Week Proclamation (7-0)
- Approved audit contract with Strickland Hardee PLLC (7-0)
- Adopted interlocal agreement with Stanly County for DEQ ARPA Grant funds (7-0)
- Approved paving of Smith Street and Maple Street (7-0)
- Adopted resolution of intent to change form of government to Council-Manager (7-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council will meet to adopt minutes, hear financial reports, and consider proclamations. Two conditional rezoning requests—Riley's Dog Retreat and S&S Esthetics—will be discussed in public hearings. The council will also review department reports, including financial updates, capital equipment approvals, and system development fee studies.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning - Riley's Dog Retreat
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning - S&S Esthetics
- Resolution of Intent - City Charter Amendment to Adopt Council-Manager Form of Government
- Approval of 2023-2024 Capital Equipment
- System Development Fee Study
The Locust City Council unanimously approved purchase orders and budget amendments. The meeting also included budget presentations from the police chief and parks director, and public comments about a senior center and a new business.
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Approved budget amendments (7-0)
- Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
- Adopted February 9, 2023 minutes (7-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council is meeting to receive department reports, with a focus on the finance department review and budget strategies for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will also hold an executive session to evaluate the city administrator's performance, followed by closing comments and adjournment.
- Finance Department Review
- Budget Strategies for FY 2023-2024
- City Administrator's Performance Evaluation (Executive Session)
The Locust City Council held a budget retreat and unanimously approved changing the city's form of government from Mayor-Council to Council-Manager. The council also set public hearings for two conditional rezoning requests and reviewed the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, which includes a 3% COLA increase and new police positions.
- Approved change to Council-Manager form of government (7-0)
- Set public hearing for Riley's Retreat conditional rezoning for April 13 (7-0)
- Set public hearing for S&S Esthetics conditional rezoning for April 13 (7-0)
- Adopted agenda as amended (7-0)
- Excused Mayor Huber from meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will hear budget presentations from the Locust Police Department and the Parks & Recreation Director. The meeting also includes a master plan update regarding a community survey and a report on wastewater flow tracking.
- Locust PD budget presentation
- Parks & Recreation budget presentation
- Parks Master Plan community survey update
- Wastewater flow tracking report
- LPD February 2023 summary
The Locust City Council approved the adoption of two roads in the Morgan Meadows subdivision, along with purchase orders and budget amendments. The council also adopted a proclamation for Black History Month and recognized officers for their achievements. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.
- Adopted resolution to accept Sunflower Dr and Wildflower Dr in Morgan Meadows (6-0)
- Approved purchase orders (6-0)
- Approved budget amendments (6-0)
- Adopted proclamation for Black History Month (6-0)
City Council
The Locust City Council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive financial and department reports, and hear budget updates and presentations for FY 2023-24. The agenda includes a proclamation for Black History Month, recognition of officers, and a resolution for acceptance of Morgan Meadows subdivision. Public comment is scheduled.
- FY 2023-2024 Budget Update and presentations from Public Works and Planning & Zoning
- Resolution for Acceptance for O&M - Morgan Meadows subdivision
- Proclamation: Black History Month
- Presentation of Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate to Officer Ryan Tran-Thompson
- Presentation of 2022 Chief Steven "Smitty" Smith Officer of the Year Award
The City Council approved budget amendments and purchase orders. The council also confirmed March 11th as the date for the upcoming budget retreat.
- Approved budget amendments (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Adopted December 8, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Confirmed budget retreat for Saturday, March 11th
City Council
The City Council approved the 2023 holiday and meeting schedules and authorized a $16,600 system development fee study. Council also awarded the Parks and Rec Master Plan contract to Benesch and appointed an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Board.
- Awarded Parks and Rec Master Plan contract to Benesch (7-0)
- Approved $16,600 system development fee study contract (7-0)
- Appointed Denise Nathan as an alternate to the P&Z Board (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule (7-0)
- Approved 2023 City Council and P&Z Board Meeting Schedules (7-0)
- Approved purchase orders (7-0)
- Approved budget amendments (7-0)
- Tabled decision on changing Council meeting time from 7:00pm to 6:00pm