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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Tourism Development Authority Regular Meeting- Rescheduled

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA | 1 of 2 Agenda HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Regular meeting 6:30 p.m. June 24, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Public charge: The Hillsborough Historic District Commission pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The commission asks members of the public to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the commission members and with fellow community memb ers. At any time should any member of the commission or community fail to observe this public charge, the chair or the chair’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail t o be restored, the chair or the chair’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge can be observed. Public comment guidelines: All meetings shall be open to the public. The public may attend, but publi c comment shall be limited to those members of the public who have expert testimony or factual evidence directly related to an application on the agenda. Other public comments are permissible at the discretion of the Chair but shall not be used to render the Commission’s decision on an agenda item. At the discretion of the Chair, a time limit may be placed on speakers other than the applicant to a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 22, 2026

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Hillsboro to discuss data center moratorium and rezoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on an ordinance imposing a one-year moratorium on data center development. The session also includes a consent agenda with budget amendments and a rezoning request for 515 Meadowlands Drive.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Commissioners Work Session 7:00 PM June 22, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Opening of the work session 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Public hearing A. Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a One Year Development Moratoria on Data Centers as a Land Use 4. Items for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 2.5, Administration – Historic District Commission (staff-initiated) C. Rezoning request for property at 515 Meadowlands Drive D. Special Event Permit Application – Hog Day 2026 E. Fiscal Year 2027 Salary Schedule F. Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – NC86 Facility Renovation 5. In-depth discussion and topics A. Data Center land use development moratoria extension from 60 days to one year, pursuant to N.C. General Statute 160D-107 B. General use rezoning request and development agreement for 715 US HWY 70 East; Assistive Living Neighborhood to Multifamily 6. Committee updates and reports 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 17, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

Tree Board to discuss Unified Development Ordinance plant list

The Tree Board will meet to discuss the Recommended Plant List for the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also receive updates on invasive species removal and the Garden Club.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes changes and approval Minutes from regular meeting on May 20, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Unified Development Ordinance- Recommended Plant List 5. Updates A. Invasive Species Removal Team B. Garden Club C. Staff: Treasure Tree article, interpretive sign, Community Services reorganization 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on May 19, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Community Care Cabinet at Cates Creek Park-Silver Award project proposal from Josie Higgins 5. Parks and recreation-related reports A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English B. Planning Board: Hooper Schultz C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Robb English 6. Park steward reports A. Gold Park: Todd Cayton B. Cates Creek Park: Richard von Furstenberg C. Murray Street Park: Magnolia Brown D. Kings Highway Park: Robb English E. Hillsborough Heights Park: Colleen Cederberg F. Riverwalk: Nevin Daryani G. Turnip Patch Park: Wendy Kuhn 7. Staff updates Recent repairs and FY27 budget update 8. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Hillsborough Board of Commissioners to adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The agenda includes budget approvals for the Tourism Development Authority and Tourism Board, as well as a water and sewer extension contract for Collins Ridge Phase II.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 2 Agenda Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7:00 PM June 08, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Public charge The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board asks community members to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with fellow community members. At any time should any member of the board or attendee fail to observe this public charge, the mayor or the mayor’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the mayor or mayor’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda 3. Agenda changes and approval 4. Presentations A. Safe Kids Orange Coalition Presentation 5. Appointments A. Resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint Eddie Sain to the Board of Adjustment as an extraterritorial jurisdiction regular member 6. Items for decision – consent agenda A. Minutes – Regular meeting May 11, 2026 – Budget workshop and public hearing May 18, 2026 – Work session and second budget workshop May 27, 2026 B. Miscellaneous budget amen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Tourism Board Budget Public Hearing Meeting

Tourism Board to hold public hearing on draft FY27 budget

The Tourism Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the draft FY27 budget. The meeting includes updates on budget drafts and responses from contract partners, including HAC and Alliance.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC Tourism Board Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Tourism Board Budget Public Hearing Meeting 5:30 PM June 1, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes A. April 6, 2026 B. May 4, 2026 4. Discussion/Action Items A. Burwell School Scope of Work Response Presentation B. Public Hearing for the draft FY27 budget - Draft FY27 Budget updates - Contract Partner Responses/Budgets for FY27; updates from HAC and Alliance 5. Staff and Board member updates/comments A. FY26 F&B tax report to date 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
Wed May 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners Work Session and Budget Workshop

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Work Session and Budget Workshop Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Commissioners Work Session and Budget Workshop 7:00 PM May 27, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Opening of the work session 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Public hearing A. Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a 60-day Development Moratoria on Data Centers as a Land Use 4. Items for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Proclamation – LGBTQ+ Pride Month C. Proclamation – Gun Violence Awareness Day 5. In-depth discussion and topics A. Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratoria on Development Approvals for Data Centers, Cryptocurrency Mining Operations, and Any Use Associated with Data Center Processing Facilities within the Town of Hillsborough B. SecureNC Partnership with the North Carolina Department of Information Technology C. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop #2 6. Committee updates and reports 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of two business days in advance of the meeting.
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Work Session and Budget Workshop 7 p.m. May 27, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Budg et Director Emily Bradford, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Information Technology Manager Chris Johnston, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Town Manager Eric Peterson and Chief of Police Jason Winn 1. Opening of the work session Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meaghun Darab seconded. Vote: 4- 0. Mot ion: Ferguson moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Matt Hughes seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 3. Publi c hearing A. Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on Adoption of an Ordinance Imposing a 60-day Development Moratoria on Data Centers as a Land Use No members of the public were present to offer comment. Mot ion: Hughes moved to close the public hearing. Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Ite ms for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget am [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026

Planning Board and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Planning Board and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting AGENDA | 1 of 2 Agenda Planning Board and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting 7:00 PM May 21, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, confirmation of quorum, and public charge The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and Planning Board pledge to the community of Hillsborough their respect. The boards ask participants to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the boards and with fellow participants. At any time should any member of the boards or any participant fail to observe this public charge, the Planning Board chair or their designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Planning Board chair or their designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Open the public hearing 4. Public hearings A. Rezoning request for property at 515 Meadowlands Drive (owner-initiated) B. Text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 2.5, Administration – Historic District Commission (staff-initiated) 5. Close the public hearing 6. Planning Board recommendations 7. Updates A. Board of Adjustment B. Parks and Recreation Board C. Staff and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

Tree Board to discuss 2026 Treasure Tree nominations

The Tree Board is meeting to discuss nominations for the 2026 Treasure Tree program. The board will also receive updates on invasive species removal and staff activities.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes changes and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Mar. 18, 2026 4. Discussion items A. 2026 Treasure Tree nominations 5. Updates A. Invasive Species Removal Team B. Garden Club C. Staff: bark scale treatment, pruning workshop, interpretive sign, Community Services reorganization 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. May 20, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Tim Logue, Matt Archibald, Tom Darling, Brian Mayell, Mixon Nelson, Gregory Yavelak Absent: Linda Paynter Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order, roll call and confirmation of quorum Chair Tim Logue called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval Motion: Tom Darling moved approval of the agenda with corrected date of 5/20/2026. Greg Yavelak seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on April 15, 2026. Motion: Greg Yavelak moved approval of April 15, 2026, minutes. Tom Darling seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items Tree Board members discussed the following list of potential Treasure Trees. Black Locust on Cameron Street White Oak in the W. Corbin Street cemetery Shagbark Hickory on Riverwalk Winged Elm at 419 Mitchell Street Hackberry near Ayr Mount American Holly near Ayr Mount Debrief Brian Mayell volunteered to write the Treasure Tree article. Motion: Brian mayell moved to nominate the Gingko tree on Wake Str [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Tourism Development Authority Budget Public Hearing Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-296-9477 | [email protected] www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC Tourism Board Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority Budget Public Hearing Meeting 5:30 p.m. May 20, 2026 Town Annex Board Meeting Room, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Action/Discussion Items A. TDA Audit and Engagement Contracts (FY26) B. Public hearing for the draft FY 2027 TDA Budget -Any updates/changes to the draft budget -Budget adoption recommendation to Town Board 4. Monthly Reports and Comments A. Tourism Staff Updates B. TDA Member Comments & Updates 5. Adjournment
Tue May 19, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

Parks and Recreation Board to discuss art proposal for Gold Park

The board will meet to discuss a proposal for the 'Painting Joy at Gold Park Silver Award' from Teagan Kelly and Harper Smith. The meeting also includes staff updates on recent repairs and the FY27 budget.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Mar. 17, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Painting Joy at Gold Park Silver Award proposal from Teagan Kelly and Harper Smith 5. Parks and recreation-related reports A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English B. Planning Board: Hooper Schultz C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Robb English 6. Park steward reports A. Gold Park: Todd Cayton B. Cates Creek Park: Richard von Furstenberg C. Murray Street Park: Magnolia Brown D. Kings Highway Park: Robb English E. Hillsborough Heights Park: Colleen Cederberg F. Riverwalk: Nevin Daryani G. Turnip Patch Park: Wendy Kuhn 7. Staff updates Recent repairs and FY27 budget update 8. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, May. 19, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Commissioner Robb English, members: Richard von Furstenberg, Paul Weinberg, Magnolia Brown, Todd Cayton, Colleen Cederberg, Nevin Daryani, Wendy Kuhn, Paul Weinberg Absent: member: Hooper Schultz Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Richard von Furstenberg called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda Motion: Member Wendy Kuhn moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Paul Weinberg seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Mar. 17, 2026 Motion: Member Wendy Kuhn moved to approve the minutes with no corrections. Member Magnolia Brown seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Painting Joy at Gold Park Silver Award proposal from Teagan Kelly and Harper Smith Board members received a project proposal by Girl Scouts Teagan Kelly and Harper Smith to paint a section of greenway trail near the play area at Gold Park wi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop & Public Hearing

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop & Public Hearing Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop & Public Hearing 7:00 PM May 18, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Opening of the work session 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Public hearing A. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Public Hearing 4. In-depth discussion and topics A. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop 5. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of two business days in advance of the meeting.
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Budget Workshop and Public Hearing 7 p.m. May 18, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Sen ior Planner Molly Boyle, Budget Director Emily Bradford, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Information Technology Manager Chris Johnston, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Deputy Utilities Director Jeff Mahagan, Finance D irector Dave McCole, Town Manager Eric Peterson, Senior Communications Specialist Cheryl Sadgrove, Utilities Director Marie Strandwitz, Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood and Chief of Police Jason Winn 1. Opening of the work session Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Meaghun Darab moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. Mot ion: Commissioner Matt Hughes moved to open the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 3. Publi c hearing A. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Public Hearing Four community members spoke at the bud [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment to hear appeal for 120 West Corbin Street

The Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing regarding a structure at 120 West Corbin Street. The board will consider an appeal by Sam Coleman concerning a Code Enforcement Officer's order to meet town minimum housing standards.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 6:00 PM May 13, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval A. Minutes from regular meeting on April 8, 2026 4. Quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings A. Case BA-02-2026: 120 West Corbin Street – Appeal relative to structure at 120 West Corbin Street (Orange County PIN 9864-99-7146). The appellant is Sam Coleman. The property owner is Lilyn Heather Hester. The appeal is from the Code Enforcement Officer’s order to bring the structure at 120 West Corbin Street into compliance with town minimum housing standards by June 29, 2026. 5. Other business 6. Committee and staff reports 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of two business days in advance of the meeting.
Mon May 11, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 2 Agenda Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7:00 PM May 11, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Public charge The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board asks community members to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with fellow community members. At any time should any member of the board or attendee fail to observe this public charge, the mayor or the mayor’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the mayor or mayor’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda 3. Agenda changes and approval 4. Appointments A. Tourism Board – Reappointment of Megan Kimball as the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Representative serving a partial term expiring August 1, 2026 and Appointment of Blake Tedder as the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Representative serving a full term starting August 2, 2026 and expiring August 2, 2028 5. Items for decision – consent agenda A. Minutes – Regular meeting April 13, 2026 – Work session April 27, 2026 B. Miscellan [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7 p.m. May 11, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Budg et Director Emily Bradford, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Information Technology Manager Chris Johnston, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Town Manager Eric Peterson, Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood and Chief of Police Jason Winn Opening of the meeting Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p. m. 1. Public charge Bell did not read the public charge. 2. Audie nce comments not related to the printed agenda There were none. 3. Age nda changes and approval Item 5.I – SecureNC Partnership with the North Carolina Department of Information Technology was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion at a future meeting. Mot ion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Robb English seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Appoi ntments A. Tourism Board – Reappointment of Megan Kimball as the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Representative serving a part [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Regular meeting 6:30 p.m. May 6, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Public charge: The Hillsborough Historic District Commission pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The commission asks members of the public to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the commission members and with fellow community members. At any time should any member of the commission or community fail to observe this public charge, the chair or the chair’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the chair or the chair’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge can be observed. Public comment guidelines: All meetings shall be open to the public. The public may attend, but public comment shall be limited to those members of the public who have expert testimony or factual evidence directly related to an application on the agenda. Other public comments are permissible at the discretion of the Chair but shall not be used to render the Commission’s decision on an agenda item. At the discretion of the Chair, a time limit may be placed on speakers other than the applicant to afford [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES | 1 of 5 Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Regular meeting 6:30 p.m. May 6, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Vice Chair Hannah Peele and members G. Miller, Sara Riek and Daniel Widis Absent: Chair Will Senner Staff: Planner Joseph Hoffheimer and Town Attorney Bob Hornik 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum Vice Chair Hannah Peele called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. She called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Commission’s mission statement Peele read the statement. 3. Agenda changes There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on March 4, 2026. Motion: Member G. Miller moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 4, 2026, as submitted. Member Sara Riek seconded. Vote: 4-0. 5. New business A. Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 115 E. Queen St. Replace current wood siding with Hardie Board (PIN 9874077669). Peele opened the public hearing. Planner Joseph Hoffheimer was sworn in. Aaron Ackley was sworn in to speak on behalf of the proposal. Peele asked whether there were any conflicts of interest or bias among the commissioners. None were disclosed. All commissioners disclosed that they had visited the site in preparation f [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Tourism Board Regular Meeting

Tourism Board to review grant requests and contract updates

The Tourism Board will discuss the FY 2027 draft budget and review grant request scoring. The board is also considering an audit contract for FY26 and updates to several service contracts.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC Tourism Board Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Hillsborough Tourism Board 5:30 p.m. May 4, 2026 Town Annex Board Meeting Room, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes None 4. Presentations A. Dave McCole- Hillsborough Finance Director, on investing fund balance 5. Regular Discussion/Action Items A. Tourism Board Audit Engagement Letter and Audit Contract (FY26) B. Tourism Grant Requests and Scoring totals C. Contract Scope of Work Response Updates: Alliance- Visitors Center ($271,922) higher from health insurance? Hillsborough Arts Council ($75,000) lower from TDA contribution? OC Museum ($59,500) Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce- Parade & Tree Lighting ($14,600) Burwell School ($85,000) proposal included now D. Continue to discuss FY 2027 draft budget 6. Monthly Reports and Comments A. Tourism Staff/Visitors Center/OC Visitors Bureau Updates B. Tourism Board Member Comments & Updates 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC TOURISM BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 6 Minutes TOURISM BOARD Regular meeting 5:30 p.m. May 4, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Victoria Pace, Megan Kimball, Rainbow Cabbage, Barney Caton, Meaghun Darab, Scott Czechlewski, Smita Patel, and Spencer Welborn Absent: Vice Chair Eryk Pruitt Staff: Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell Planning Technician Dakotah Kimbrough 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell confirmed the presence of a quorum. Chair Victoria Pace called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Agenda changes and approval A minor agenda adjustment was made to incorporate an additional item under 6B (Tourism Board Member Comments & Updates). The agenda was approved as amended. Motion: Member Meaghun Darab moved to approve the agenda as amended. Member Smita Patel seconded. Vote: 8-0. 3. Minutes No minutes were presented for review. 4. Presentations A. Dave McCole- Hillsborough Finance Director, on investing fund balance Finance Director Dave McCole presented an overview of the legal framework governing how North Carolina governmental entities may invest public funds. He explained that following widespread municipal financial failures during the G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of Commissioners Work Session

Town to discuss zoning rewrite and budget funding requests

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposed zoning district rewrite, approve capital project ordinances for bridge and dam repairs, and hold a public hearing on nonprofit funding requests for the 2026-27 budget.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Commissioners Work Session 7:00 PM April 27, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Opening of the work session 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Presentations A. Proposed zoning districts – Unified Development Ordinance rewrite project 4. Items for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Proclamation – Period Poverty Awareness Week C. Resolution Adopting the Heat Action Plan for Orange County D. Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – Exchange Club Road Bridge Repairs E. Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – NC86 Facility Renovation F. Capital Project Ordinance – West Fork Eno Reservoir Dam Repairs G. Classification and Pay Amendment H. Special Event Permit – America 250th Anniversary Celebration 5. In-depth discussion and topics A. Annexation interest letter for 2101 and 2109 NC 86 S B. Nonprofit Partnership Funding Requests – Public Hearing and Town Board Review (Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget) C. Fiber Loop Project Update 6. Committee updates and reports 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-94 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Work Session 7 p.m. April 27, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Sen ior Planner Molly Boyle, Budget Director Emily Bradford, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Information Technology Manager Chris Johnston, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Town Manager Eric Peterson 1. Opening of the work session Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Matt Hughes seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 3. Pre sentations A. Proposed zoning districts – Unified Development Ordinance rewrite project Senior Planner Tom King presented a summary of proposed zoning district changes developed by consultant Aspire Placemaking, previously shared with the Planning Board in March. The presentation aimed to consolidate the current zoning structure and sought the board's feedback, not as a final proposal. Res idential Districts: Seven residential zoning districts may be condensed to four: Suburban Neighborhood Residential, Traditional Neighborhood Residential, Com [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Mar. 17, 2026 4. Parks and recreation-related reports A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English B. Planning Board: Hooper Schultz C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Robb English 5. Park steward reports A. Gold Park: Todd Cayton B. Cates Creek Park: Richard von Furstenberg C. Murray Street Park: Magnolia Brown D. Kings Highway Park: Robb English E. Hillsborough Heights Park: Colleen Cederberg F. Riverwalk: Nevin Daryani G. Turnip Patch Park: Wendy Kuhn 6. Staff updates Recent repairs and FY27 budget update, Orange County Trails Plan 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

Tree Board to discuss Earth Day event and climate initiatives

The Tree Board will convene to approve minutes from March 2026 and discuss debriefing Creek Week and Climate Challenge events. The agenda includes tabling the Earth Day Celebration at RambleRill Farm and exploring a future film screening idea.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes changes and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Mar. 18, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Debrief Creek week and Climate Challenge events B. Tabling Earth Day Celebration at RambleRill Farm on April 18 from 2 - 4pm C. Discuss future film screening idea 5. Updates A. Invasive Species Removal Team B. Garden Club C. Staff: bark scale treatment, pruning workshop, interpretive sign updates 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. April 15, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Tim Logue, Matt Archibald, Tom Darling, Brian Mayell, Mixon Nelson, Linda Paynter, and Gregory Yavelak Absent: None Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order, roll call and confirmation of quorum Chair Tim Logue called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda. Motion: Linda Paynter moved approval of the agenda. Greg Yavelak seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 18, 2026. Motion: Tom Darling moved approval of Feb. 18, 2026, minutes. Brian Mayell seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Debrief Creek Week and Climate Challenge events Tim Logue reported that 23 people showed up to remove Mahonia at the Visitors Center and made great progress. Additionally, Tree Board tabled an event at Eno Brewing. Also, Tree Board attended the Buzz about Pollinators event in Gold Park and hosted an invasive species workday. B. Tabling at Earth Day Celebration at RambleRill Farm on April 18, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Tourism Development Authority Regular Meeting

Tourism Development Authority considers FY27 project sponsorships

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to discuss funding requests for special projects and partnerships. The body will also review the draft FY 2027 TDA budget and receive occupancy tax reports.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC Tourism Development Authority Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority 5:30 p.m. March 4, 2026 Town Board Meeting Room, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes A. December 1, 2025 B. March 4, 2026 4. Discussion/Action Items Special Projects and Partnership Funding Requests: A. Alliance Outlandish Festival Shuttle Sponsorship- $5,000 (FY27) B. HAC Solstice Lantern Walk Sponsorship- $10,000 (FY27) C. HAC Handmade Parade Sponsorship- $10,000 (FY27) D. Draft FY 2027 TDA Budget – in progress 5. Monthly Reports and Updates A. Tourism Staff Updates & Occupancy Tax Report B. TDA Member Comments & Updates 6. Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 2 Agenda Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7:00 PM April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Public charge The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board asks community members to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with fellow community members. At any time should any member of the board or attendee fail to observe this public charge, the mayor or the mayor’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the mayor or mayor’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda 3. Agenda changes and approval 4. Appointments A. Parks and Recreation Board – Reappointment of Paul Weinberg for a term ending April 13, 2029 5. Items for decision – consent agenda A. Minutes – Regular meeting March 9, 2026 – Regular meeting closed session March 9, 2026 – Work session March 23, 2026 B. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers C. Proclamation – Volunteer Appreciation Week D. Resolution declaring surplus property and donation E. Resolution adopting the Princ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7 p.m. April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson and Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Ass istant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Manager Eric Peterson, Senior Communications Specialist Cheryl Sadgrove, Human Resources Manager Haley Thore, Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood, Chief of Police Jason Winn, Police Management and Accreditation Coordinator Marshall Grayson, Diversion Social Worker Yazmin Washington Opening of the meeting Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 1. Public charge Bell did not read the public charge. 2. Audie nce comments not related to the printed agenda There were none. 3. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meaghun Darab seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Appoi ntments A. Parks and Recreation Board – Reappointment of Paul Weinberg for a term ending April 13, 2029 Mot ion: Commissioner Matt Hughes moved to approve the appointment. Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 5. Ite ms for decision – consent agenda A. Minutes – Regular meeting March 9, 2026 – Regular meeting closed session March 9, 2026 – Work session March 23, 2026 B. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers C. Proclamation – [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

Board of Adjustment to elect chair and vice chair

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct procedural business and hold its annual election for board leadership positions. No other specific land use or zoning items are listed on the agenda.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting 6:00 PM April 08, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval A. Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 11, 2026 4. Other business A. Annual election of board chair and vice chair 5. Committee and staff reports 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of two business days in advance of the meeting.
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Minutes BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular meeting 6 p.m. Apr. 8, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Board Members Present: Chair Raul Herrera, Vice Chair Dave Blankfard, Richard Chapple, Rob Iglesias, Sankalp Rangi, Eddie Sain and Garrett Sparks Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Tom King Speakers Present: None 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Chair Raul Herrera called the meeting to order. Senior Planner Tom King confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda. Motion: Member Rob Iglesias moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Richard Chapple seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from the regular meeting on February 11, 2026. Chair Herrera asked the board if they had reviewed the minutes and if there needed to be any changes made. Hearing no comments, he asked for a motion. Motion: Chapple motioned to approve the February 11, 2026, minutes as submitted. Iglesias seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 4. Other business A. Annual election of board chair and vice-chair King advised the board that, per the board’s adopted rules of procedure, only regular members may be elected chair. Regular and alternate members may be elected vice chair. Chair Herrera called for nominations for board chair. 101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @Hill [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Tourism Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC Tourism Board Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Hillsborough Tourism Board 5:30 p.m. April 6, 2026 Town Annex Board Meeting Room, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes March 2, 2026 4. Presentations Contract Scope of Work Response Presentations: A. Alliance- Visitors Center ($271,922) B. Hillsborough Arts Council ($75,000) C. OC Museum ($59,500) D. Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce- Parade & Tree Lighting ($14,600) E. Burwell School (?) 5. Regular Discussion/Action Items A. Vice Chair Appointment B. Continue to discuss FY 2027 draft budget 6. Monthly Reports and Comments A. Tourism Staff/Visitors Center/OC Visitors Bureau Updates B. Tourism Board Member Comments & Updates 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC TOURISM BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 6 Minutes TOURISM BOARD Regular meeting 5:30 p.m. April 6, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Victoria Pace, Vice-Chair Megan Kimball, Rainbow Cabbage, Barney Caton, Meaghun Darab, Scott Czechlewski, Spencer Welborn, and Eryk Pruitt Absent: Smita Patel Staff: Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell Planning Technician Dakotah Kimbrough 1. Call to order Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell confirmed the presence of a quorum. Chair Victoria Pace called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Agenda changes and approval A request was made to add a presentation by Meaghun Darab representing PORCH Hillsborough to the agenda as Item 5a. Additionally, it was requested by Member Rainbow Cabbage that a brief discussion on the America 250 event proposal from the previous meeting be added. That item was proposed to be added as Item 5d under Regular Discussion/Action Items. Motion: Member Eryk Pruitt moved to approve the agenda as amended. Member Spencer Welborn seconded. Vote: 8-0. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on March 2, 2026 Member Cabbage noted that details of the America 250 proposal appeared to have evolved since the March meeting — specifically [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners Work Session

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda | 1 of 1 Agenda Board of Commissioners Work Session 7:00 PM March 23, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Opening of the work session 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Appointments A. Planning Board – Appointment of Megan Kimball as a town representative for a partial term ending June 30, 2027 4. Items for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Native Plant Month C. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month D. Proclamation Recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month E. Special Event Permit – 2026 Last Fridays and Art Walk Series F. Tourism Board and Tourism Development Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments G. Authorize a plat signature and accept a donation of land from 2340 Turner End Dr. 5. In-depth discussion and topics A. Special Event Permit – Wooden Nickel Pub’s Zwanze Day B. Annexation interest letter for 211 and 214 Rencher Street (voluntary, non-contiguous request) C. Stormwater Program Update D. Settlement agreement for KEPSC Hillsborough LLC v. Town of Hillsborough 6. Committee updates and reports 7. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Work Session 7 p.m. March 23, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Stormwater Program Coordinator Heather Fisher, Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green, Stormwater and Environmental Services Manager Terry Hackett, Stormwater Technician Claire Hansen, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Town Manager Eric Peterson and Chief of Police Jason Winn 1. Opening of the work session Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Matt Hughes moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 3. Appoi ntments A. Planning Board – Appointment of Megan Kimball as a town representative for a partial term ending June 30, 2027 Mot ion: Ferguson moved to approve the appointment. Commissioner Robb English seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Ite ms for decision – consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Native Plant Month C. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month D. Proclamation Reco [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

Planning Board Regular Meeting

Planning Board to review rezoning request for 715 US Hwy 70 East

The Planning Board will discuss a rezoning and development agreement request for 715 US Hwy 70 East. The board will also consult with a UDO consultant regarding potential zoning district changes and appoint representatives to other town boards.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 2 Agenda Planning Board Regular Meeting 7:00 PM March 19, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, confirmation of quorum, and public charge The Hillsborough Planning Board pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board asks participants to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with fellow participants. At any time should any member of the board or any participant fail to observe this public charge, the Planning Board chair or their designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Planning Board chair or their designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval A. Minutes from the Planning Board Regular Meeting on January 15, 2026 B. Minutes from the Joint Public Hearing on February 19, 2026 4. Public comment period for matters not on the agenda Anyone wanting to address the board must sign up to speak before the meeting begins. 5. Business meeting A. Appointment of Board of Adjustment representative B. Appointment of Parks and Recreation Board representative 6. Closed session Closed session [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes changes and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 18, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Bark Scale downtown Crape Myrtles B. Tabling at upcoming events: Garden Club’s Buzz about Pollinators event on April 11 from 2 – 4pm at Gold Park, Earth Day Celebration at RambleRill Farm on April 18 from 2 - 4pm 5. Updates A. Brian and Tim’s Invasive Plant Council symposium presentation B. Invasive Species Removal Team C. Garden Club D. Staff: photo of board 6. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Mar. 18, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Tim Logue, Matt Archibald, Brian Mayell, Mixon Nelson, Linda Paynter, and Gregory Yavelak Absent: Tom Darling Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order, roll call and confirmation of quorum Chair Tim Logue called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no other changes to the agenda. Motion: Brian Mayell moved approval of the agenda with no changes. Linda Paynter seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 18, 2026. Motion: Greg Yavelak moved approval of Feb. 18, 2026, minutes. Tim Logue seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Downtown Crape Myrtle Bark Scale The board members discussed bark scale and methods of treatment and decided to treat trees positioned near outdoor seating and dining areas. Motion: Linda Paynter moved to approve using soil drench to combat bark scale on downtown crape myrtle trees near sidewalk dining and seating areas. Matt Archibald seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. B. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AGENDA | 1 of 1 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum 2. Agenda changes and approval 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 17, 2026 4. Discussion items A. Universal Design Resolution Presentation B. Kings Highway Park Master Plan: Review Draft Plan 5. Parks and recreation-related reports A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English B. Planning Board: Hooper Schultz C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Staff 6. Park steward reports A. Gold Park: Todd Cayton B. Cates Creek Park: Richard von Furstenberg C. Murray Street Park: Magnolia Brown D. Kings Highway Park: Robb English E. Hillsborough Heights Park: Colleen Cederberg F. Riverwalk: Nevin Daryani G. Turnip Patch Park: Wendy Kuhn 7. Staff updates Recent repairs, Creek Week, Climate Challenge 8. Adjournment Interpreter services or special sound equipment for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act is available on request. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 919-296-9443 a minimum of one business day in advance of the meeting.
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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Commissioner Robb English, members: Richard von Furstenberg, Paul Weinberg, Magnolia Brown, Colleen Cederberg, Nevin Daryani, Wendy Kuhn, Hooper Schultz, Paul Weinberg Absent: Todd Cayton, David Weinberg Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Richard von Furstenberg called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda Motion: Member Hooper Schultz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Wendy Kuhn seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb.17, 2026 Motion: Member Richard von Furstenberg moved to approve the minutes with a correction on Page 1 to say Paul Weinberg called meeting to order and served as chair. Member Paul Weinberg seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Universal Design Resolution Board members received a presentation by Girl Scouts Magnolia Brown and Sophia Myers about the benefits and principles [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board considers $8.5 million in bonds for Thompson Building project

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the issuance of revenue bonds for a building renovation and expansion. The meeting includes a consent agenda with rezoning and street acceptance, as well as a police department annual report.

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda | 1 of 2 Agenda Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7:00 PM March 09, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. 1. Public charge The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board asks community members to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with fellow community members. At any time should any member of the board or attendee fail to observe this public charge, the mayor or the mayor’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the mayor or mayor’s designee will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda 3. Agenda changes and approval 4. Items for decision – consent agenda A. Minutes – Regular meeting Feb. 9, 2026 – Regular meeting closed session Feb. 9, 2026 – Work session Feb. 23, 2026 B. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers C. Resolution accepting public streets in Elfin’s Pond D. Rezoning request for property at 202 Holiday Park Road (PIN 9865-40-7877) E. Joint Letter to North Carolina Utilities Commission Concerning Duke Energy’s Biennial Consolidated Carbon Plan an [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Minutes Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7 p.m. March 09, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson and Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Ass istant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Police Management and Accreditation Coordinator Marshall Grayson, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Finance Director Dave McCole, Town Manager Eric Peterson and Chief of Police Jason Winn Opening of the meeting Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p. m. 1. Public charge Bell did not read the public charge. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda • Owen Maddux, president of the Hillsborough Exchange Club, thanked the board for a grant that funded a walking path at Exchange Club Park and presented photos of the completed project. • Patrick Cummings, president of Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association raised concerns about homeless encampments and drug activity at Collins Field and the Exchange Club Park. • Two residents spoke in support of a traffic calming request on Lakeshore Drive, noting speeds 10 mph over the limit and safety concerns for children walking to bus stops on the residential street that lacks sidewalks. 3. Age nda changes and approval Motion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

Tourism Development Authority Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES | 1 of 4 Minutes TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular meeting 5:30 p.m. March 4, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Meaghun Darab and Victoria Pace Absent: None Staff: Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell Planning Technician Dakotah Kimbrough 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Chair Meaghun Darab called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. A quorum was present with two board members in attendance because there is a vacant seat, though they noted needing one more person for a full board. 2. Agenda changes and approval Chair Darab asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none, a motion was made to approve the agenda as presented. Motion: Member Pace moved to approve the agenda. Chair Darab seconded. Vote: 2-0. 3. Discussion/Action Items Special Projects and Partnership Funding Requests: A. Town of Hillsborough A250 Event Partnership- $12,500 Matt Efird, Assistant Town Manager, presented the request for matching funds for a Fourth of July event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The town has committed $25,000 and is requesting $12,500 from the Tourism Development Authority. Efird explained they are working with th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 4, 2026

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES | 1 of 4 Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Regular meeting 6:30 p.m. March 4, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Will Senner, Vice Chair Hannah Peele and members G. Miller, Sara Riek and Daniel Widis Staff: Planner Joseph Hoffheimer and Town Attorney Bob Hornik 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum Chair Will Senner called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. He called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Commission’s mission statement Senner read the statement. 3. Agenda changes 4. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Feb. 4, 2026. Motion: Member G. Miller moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on Feb. 4, 2026, as submitted. Senner seconded. Vote: 5-0. 5. Written decisions Written decisions from regular meeting on Feb. 4, 2026. Motion: Miller moved to approve the written decisions from the regular meeting on Feb. 4, 2026, as submitted. Senner seconded. Vote: 5-0. 6. New business A. Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 306 N. Churton St. Move house from 409 N. Wake St. to the property; add pool and fence (PIN 9874076891). Senner opened the public hearing. Motion: Senner moved to recuse himself from hearing the application due to the conflict of interest of b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Tourism Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov www.visithillsboroughnc.com | @HillsboroughNC TOURISM BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 5 Minutes TOURISM BOARD Regular meeting 5:30 p.m. March 2, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Victoria Pace, Rainbow Cabbage, Barney Caton, Meaghun Darab, Scott Czechlewski, Spencer Welborn, and Eryk Pruitt Absent: Vice-Chair Megan Kimball, Smita Patel Staff: Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell Planning Technician Dakotah Kimbrough 1. Call to order Chair Victoria Pace confirmed the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. 2. Agenda changes and approval With no agenda changes proposed, the board proceeded to approve the agenda. Motion: Meaghun Darab moved to approve the agenda. Member Eryk Pruitt seconded. Vote: 7-0. 3. Minutes review and approval The board reviewed the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion: Member Scott Czechlewski moved approval of the January 5, 2026, minutes as submitted. Member Pruitt seconded. Vote: 7-0. 4. Event Funding Request A. Town of Hillsborough A250 Event Partnership - $12,500 Matt Efird, Assistant Town Manager for Hillsborough, presented a proposal for a July 4th festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The town is requesting $12,500 in matching funds from the Tourism Board, with the tow [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027-29 Budget Retreat

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Minutes Board of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027-29 Budget Retreat 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Budget Director Emily Bradford, Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Finance Director Dave McCole, Town Manager Eric Peterson, Utilities Director Marie Strandwitz, Chief of Police Jason Winn and Communications Manager Catherine Wright 1. Opening of the work session Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2. Age nda changes and approval • Correction to Tourism Board reappointments – Tourism Development Authority • Add item 4D – Special Event Permit – The Fast and the Furriest 5K Mot ion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Meaghun Darab seconded. Vote: 4-0. 3. Appoi ntments A. Tourism Board – Reappointment of Victoria Pace and Meaghun Darab for terms expiring Jan. 31, 2027 Mot ion: Commissioner Matt Hughes moved to approve the appointments. Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Ite ms for decision - consent agenda A. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers B. Capital [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Planning Board and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PLANNING BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 5 Minutes PLANNING BOARD & BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Joint public hearing 7:00 p.m. February 19, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present Town board: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson, and Matt Hughes Planning Board: Chair Hooper Schultz, Vice Chair Sherra Lawrence, and members Jeanette Benjey, Sean Kehoe, Robert Iglesias, Kimberly Landaverde, and Carrie Winkler Absent: Commissioners Meaghun Darab and Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Asst. Town Manager/Community Services Director Matt Efird, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Senior Planner Molly Boyle, and Town Attorney Robert Hornik 1. Call to order, confirmation of quorum, and public charge Mayor Mark Bell called the joint meeting to order and confirmed the presence of a quorum. He reviewed the public charge and passed the gavel to Planning Board Chair Hooper Schultz to conduct the meeting. 2. Agenda changes and approval Schultz asked if there were any suggested changes to the agenda. Bell stated that Town Attorney Robert Hornik was requesting a closed session with the town board and Planning Board. This would be the new item 3 on the agenda. Motion: Commissioner Robb English moved to approve the amended agenda and move into closed session. Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson seconded. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. Feb. 18, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Tim Logue, Vice Chair Thomas Darling, Matt Archibald, Mixon Nelson, Linda Paynter, and Gregory Yavelak Absent: Brian Mayell Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order, roll call and confirmation of quorum Chair Tim Logue called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no other changes to the agenda. Motion: Linda Paynter moved approval of the agenda with no changes. Greg Yavelak seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Jan. 17, 2026. Motion: Linda Paynter moved approval of Jan. 17, 2026, minutes with no changes. Matt Archibald seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. 2026 Bee City Initiatives The board reviewed the list of proposed Bee City activities from Hillsborough Garden Club and the Tree Board annual plan. Board members added two possible new Bee City initiatives including a Tree I.D guided walk and a pruning workshop, dates to be determined. No formal action was taken. B. No Mow March Planning [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Commissioner Robb English, members: Paul Weinberg, Magnolia Brown, Todd Cayton, Nevin Daryani, Hooper Schultz, David Weinberg Absent: Colleen Cederberg, Richard von Furstenberg, Wendy Kuhn Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Paul Weinberg called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda Motion: Member Paul Weinberg moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Hooper Schultz seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Jan. 20, 2026 Motion: Member Hooper Schultz moved approval of Jan. 20, 2026. Member Todd Cayton seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Kings Highway Park Master Plan: Board members reviewed the draft master plan and created the following list of priorities to include in the final plan: 1. Providing safety features and delineating the recreational area in lake Ben Johnston. 2. Installing stable surfacing [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

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Minutes BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular meeting 6 p.m. Feb. 11, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Board Members Present: Chair Raul Herrera, Vice Chair Dave Blankfard, Richard Chapple, Rob Iglesias, Sankalp Rangi and Eddie Sain Absent: Garrett Sparks Staff: Town Attorney Bob Hornik and Senior Planner Tom King Speakers Present: Emilee Collins, Richard Turlington, Brad Rhinehalt and Jonathan Cooper 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Chair Raul Herrera called the meeting to order. Senior Planner Tom King confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda. Motion: Member Rob Iglesias moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Eddie Sain seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. Member Sankalp Rangi entered the meeting at 6:01 pm. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from the regular meeting on December 10, 2025. Chair Herrera asked the board if they had reviewed the minutes and if there needed to be any changed made. Hearing no comments, he asked for a motion. Motion: Member Richard Chapple motioned to approve the December 10, 2025, minutes as submitted. Iglesias seconded. Vote: 5-0. Motion passed. 4. Quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings A. Case BA-01-2026: Auman Village at Meadowlands – Special Use Permit Modification request at 1314 US 70-A East (Orange County Parcel Identification Numbers 9874-81-6134, 9874-81-8049 and 9874-80-9603). The applica [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Minutes Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Budg et Director Emily Bradford, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Administrative Services Director Jen Della Valle, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Police Management and Accreditation Coordinator Marshall Grayson, Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Finance Director Dave McCole, Town Manager Eric Peterson, Utilities Director Marie Strandwitz, Human Resources Manager Haley Thore, Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood, Chief of Police Jason Winn and Communications Manager Catherine Wright Opening of the meeting May or Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. Publi c charge Bell did not read the public charge. 2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda Will Atherton, Chair of the Orange County Schools Board of Education, thanked the town for partnering with the school system's Career Technical Education program. He shared feedback from a student who interned with the Public Space and Sustainability division, reading quotes about the student's positive experienc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES | 1 of 10 Minutes HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Regular meeting 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Will Senner, Vice Chair Hannah Peele and members G. Miller, Sara Riek and Daniel Widis Staff: Planner Joseph Hoffheimer 1. Call to order, roll call, and confirmation of quorum Chair Will Senner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. He called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Commission’s mission statement Senner read the statement. 3. Agenda changes Planner Joseph Hoffheimer clarified that the description under Item 5 on the agenda should say, “Approve written decisions from regular meeting….” 4. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Dec. 3, 2025. Motion: Member G. Miller moved to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on Dec. 3, 2025, as submitted. Senner seconded. Vote: 5-0. 5. Written decisions Written decisions from regular meeting on Dec. 3, 2025. Motion: Miller moved to approve the written decisions from the regular meeting on Dec. 3, 2025, as submitted. Senner seconded. Vote: 5-0. 6. Old business A. Certificate of Appropriateness Application: 420 Calvin St. Request for after-the-fact approval for second-floor window replacement (PIN 9864753302). Senner opened the publ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

* CANCELLED Tourism Board Regular Meeting

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Mon Jan 26, 2026

CANCELLED: Board of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027-29 Budget Retreat

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Minutes Board of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027-29 Budget Retreat - CANCELED 7 p.m. Jan. 26, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: None Staff: None Absent (excused): Mayor Mark Bell, and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson, Matt Hughes and Evelyn Lloyd. The B oard of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027-29 Budget Retreat originally scheduled at 7 p.m. Jan. 26, 2026 was cancelled Jan. 25, 2026 due to inclement weather. Respec tfully submitted, Sarah Kim rey Town Clerk Staff support to the Board of Commissioners Jan. 26, 2026 Board of Commissioners Budget Retreat Approved: ____________________ Page 1 of 1 Feb. 9, 2026
Wed Jan 21, 2026

Tree Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov TREE BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes TREE BOARD Regular meeting 9 a.m. January 17, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Tim Logue, Vice Chair Thomas Darling, Matt Archibald, Brian Mayell, Mixon Nelson, and Gregory Yavelak Absent: Linda Paynter Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order, roll call and confirmation of quorum Chair Tim Logue called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no other changes to the agenda. Motion: Tom Darling moved approval of the agenda with no changes. Brian Mayell seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. 3. Discussion items A. Dorothy N. Johnson plant list Motion: Greg Yavelak moved to approve the amended plant list, removing lorapetulum and abelia from the shrub list and confining mint to planters only, for Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center. Matt Archibald seconded. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed. B. NC Government Policies on Native Plants Webinar: Tim Logue shared information about the Landscapes that Last series he recently attended including municipal policies for native plants from several North Carolina communities. No formal action was taken. C. Tree Board Annual [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 2 Minutes PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Commissioner Robb English, members: Richard von Furstenberg (Chair), Magnolia Brown, Todd Cayton, Colleen Cederberg, Wendy Kuhn, Hooper Schultz, David Weinberg, Paul Weinberg Absent: Nevin Daryani Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Richard von Furstenberg called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval There were no changes to the agenda Motion: Member Hooper Schultz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Paul Weinberg seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from regular meeting on Nov. 18, 2025 Motion: Member Richard von Furstenberg moved approval of Nov. 18, 2025. Member Magnolia Brown seconded. Vote: 9-0. Motion passed. 4. Discussion items A. Kings Highway Park Master Plan: Board members reviewed past plans including the Community Connectivity Plan and the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan as well as the draft Orange County Trails Plan and discussed the feasibility of providing [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 15, 2026

Planning Board Regular Meeting

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101 E. Orange St., PO Box 429, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1270 | www.hillsboroughnc.gov | @HillsboroughGov PLANNING BOARD MINUTES | 1 of 3 Minutes PLANNING BOARD Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. January 15, 2026 Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Chair Frank Casadonte, Vice Chair Hooper Schultz, Jeanette Benjey, Robert Iglesias, Sean Kehoe, Sherra Lawrence, and Carrie Winkler Staff: Senior Planner Molly Boyle and Engineering Services Manager Bryant Green 1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum Chair Frank Casadonte called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Senior Planner Molly Boyle confirmed the presence of a quorum. 2. Agenda changes and approval Motion: Vice Chair Hooper Schultz moved to approve the agenda. Planning Board member Sean Kehoe seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 3. Minutes review and approval Minutes from joint public hearing on November 20, 2025. Motion: Planning Board member Jeanette Benjey moved to approve the minutes. Schultz seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 4. Rules of Procedure review and approval Senior Planner Molly Boyle explained that there were two changes to the Planning Board Rules of Procedure: all meetings would now begin at 7 pm and the order of agenda items had been updated to better reflect current practice. Motion: Schultz moved to approve the changes to the Rules of Procedure. Lawrence seconded. Vote: 7-0. Motion passed. 5. Chair election Boyle explained [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

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Minutes Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 2026 Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson an d Matt Hughes Absent: Commissioner Evelyn Lloyd Staff: Sen ior Planner Molly Boyle, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser-McMinn, Town Manager Eric Peterson and Chief of Police Jason Winn Opening of the meeting May or Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. Publi c charge Bell read the public charge. 2. Audie nce comments not related to the printed agenda There were none. 3. Age nda changes and approval Add Item – Special Event Permit – Annual Occoneechee Mountain Challenge Mot ion: Commissioner Meaghun Darab moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson seconded. Vote: 4- 0. 4. Pre sentations A. Employee Service Milestone Awards Town Manager Eric Peterson gave a presentation on the service milestone award recipients for 2025. Employees are recognized for every five years of service with a coin and $100. • 5 ye ars of service – Police Cpl. Juan Duran, Police Officer 1st Class Curry Hall, Accounting Specialist Debra Strutz and Equipment Operator II Walson Williams. • 10 years of service – Mayor Mark Bell, Planning [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

Tourism Board Regular Meeting

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