Marion public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will administer oaths of office to Mayor Steve Little and three council members. The body will also appoint a City Attorney and elect a Mayor Pro Tem.
- Appointment of City Attorney
- Resolution for the final sale of North McDowell Avenue property
- Approval of lease agreements
- Approval of purchase of budgeted vehicles
- Election of Mayor Pro Tem
City Council
The City Council will consider several legislative actions including a zoning map amendment for the Wisteria Drive/McLaughlin property annexation area and updates to the City Code. The meeting includes presentations on the 2020-21 City Audit Report and water system emergency response plans.
- Zoning Map Amendment for Wisteria Drive/McLaughlin Property Annexation Area
- Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment public hearing
- Ordinance amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the City Code
- Resolution authorizing an increase in the Micro-Purchase Threshold
- Updated Fire District Contract with McDowell County
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss the Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway Trail Stabilization Project and budget ordinance amendments. Members will also consider new ordinances regarding the unauthorized use of dumpsters and city code general provisions.
- Capital Project Ordinance for Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway Trail Stabilization Project
- Contract award for Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway Trail Stabilization Project
- Ordinance regarding Unauthorized Use of Dumpsters
- Ordinance amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the City Code
- Temporary street closure for the McDowell High School Homecoming Parade
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including traffic schedules and the condemnation of dilapidated houses. The body is also reviewing a water and sewer connection for a housing project and an EPA grant application.
- Condemnation procedures for dilapidated houses on Virginia Road
- Water and sewer connection for Gateway Wellness Foundation Housing Project
- Adoption of Traffic Schedule Ordinances
- EPA Grant Application for Drexel Property
- Policy for acceptance of wastewater from recreational vehicle units
City Council
The City Council will meet via Zoom to discuss the final sale of city property on Robert Street and the award of an engineering services contract for the Lady Marian Dam Project Phase II. The body will also consider a temporary street closure for the McDowell High School Homecoming Parade.
- Final sale of City Property on Robert Street
- Engineering Services Contract for Lady Marian Dam Project Phase II
- Temporary street closure ordinance for McDowell High School Homecoming Parade
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding an annexation ordinance and several zoning map amendments. The body will also consider resolutions for the purchase of budgeted vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Public hearing for Annexation Ordinance - Holly Street/Whitson Property
- Zoning Map Amendment for NC 226 South
- Zoning Map Amendments for Innovation Drive/MEDA, Sugar Hill Road/Gurley, Carrie Street/McLaughlin, and Wisteria Lane/McLaughlin properties
- Resolution for an installment purchase agreement for budgeted vehicles and heavy equipment
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the annexation of properties on Sugar Hill Road, Carrie Street, and Wisteria Lane. Members will also consider the sale of city property on Robert Street and the purchase of equipment.
- Public hearing: Annexation of Sugar Hill Road/Gurley Property
- Public hearing: Annexation of Carrie Street/McLaughlin Property
- Public hearing: Annexation of Wisteria Lane/McLaughlin Property
- Proposed sale of city property on Robert Street
- Investigation of annexation petition for Holly Street/Whitson Property
City Council
The City Council will consider several annexation petitions and the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The body is also reviewing property tax adjustments and the 2021 property tax order of collection.
- Annexation petitions for Sugar Hill Road/Gurley Property, Carrie Street/McLaughlin Property, and Wisteria Lane/McLaughlin Property
- Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2020-21 Property Tax Adjustments and Releases
- Approval of Order of Collection for 2021 Property Taxes
- Public appearance by Dr. Brian Merritt of McDowell Technical Community College
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2021-22 budget, the Unified Development Ordinance, and the annexation of the Innovation Drive/MEDA property. The body will also consider updates to water, sewer, and garbage fees.
- Public hearing for 2021-22 Budget Ordinance
- Public hearing for Annexation Ordinance – Innovation Drive/MEDA Property
- Public hearing for Adoption of Unified Development Ordinance
- Adoption of Capital Project Ordinances for Street Improvement, City Hall Improvements, and Community Building Park Playground
- Consideration of Water and Sewer Rate and Fee Ordinance and Revised Garbage Fee Ordinance
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances including a capital project for Catawba River bank stabilization and an ordinance regarding a dilapidated structure on Riverbreeze Drive. The agenda also includes budget ordinance amendments and potential contracts with the Marion Business Association.
- Catawba River Bank Stabilization Project capital project ordinance
- American Rescue Plan capital project ordinance
- Ordinance regarding a dilapidated structure on Riverbreeze Drive
- Contract with Marion Business Association
- Depot Lease Agreement with Marion Business Association
City Council
The City Council will consider the recommended 2021-22 City Budget and several consent agenda items. The meeting includes a major subdivision request for Miller Avenue and updates on the Lady Marian Dam Project.
- Presentation of Recommended 2021-22 City Budget
- Major Subdivision Request – Miller Avenue
- Updates on Lady Marian Dam Project
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments
- Approval of Lawsuit Settlement
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss housing, legislative, and community building park updates. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant.
- Resolution accepting Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant
- Housing update
- Legislative update
- Community Building Park update
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the final sale of city-owned property on Miller Avenue. The session also includes updates on the city's website, social media, and COVID-19.
- Resolution approving final sale of City Property on Miller Avenue
- Advisory Board appointments
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for the Blue Ridge Storm Drainage Project and ordinances to authorize the demolition of dilapidated structures on Baldwin Avenue and Alabama Avenue. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update and scheduling for upcoming budget workshops.
- Blue Ridge Storm Drainage Project contract
- Demolition ordinance for Baldwin Avenue
- Demolition ordinance for Alabama Avenue
- Revised Community Building, Basement, and Depot Rules and Regulations
- Budget Ordinance Amendments
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider the final sale of city property on North McDowell Avenue and the adoption of an amended traffic calming policy. The body will also review the North Carolina 2021 Spring Litter Sweep and a new Adopt a Street Program.
- Final sale of City Property on North McDowell Avenue
- Amended Traffic Calming Policy
- Waiver of charges for large trash collection during Spring Litter Sweep 2021
- Presentation of Adopt a Street Program
- Endorsement of North Carolina 2021 Spring Litter Sweep