Mecklenburg County public meetings in 2021
42 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Meck Playbook, Greenway Master Plan, and American Rescue Plan Act updates. The agenda includes appointments to advisory boards and architect selections for county building projects. The board will also review COVID-19 response updates and tax refunds.
- Architect selection for Park & Recreation and Sheriff’s Office projects
- Meck Playbook and Greenway Master Plan updates
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update
- ABC Board CEO merit increase approval
- NCDOT Rural Operating Assistance Program grant application
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will receive an update regarding the 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing & Homelessness Strategy. The meeting also includes a new item for the Agenda Format Policy and a revision to the 2022 BOCC meeting schedule.
- Update on 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing & Homelessness Strategy
- New item: Agenda Format Policy - Public Art Moment Section
- Revision of the 2022 BOCC Meeting Schedule
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will meet to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The agenda also includes reviewing an interlocal agreement with the City of Charlotte for the Innovation District and considering several budget amendments.
- Election of BOCC Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Charlotte - Innovation District
- Second reading of ordinances for criminal penalties and zoning/building development
- Budget amendments for DSS Project CARE and Health Department revenue increases
- Land condominium agreement for Northeast Community Resource Center Site
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review FY2022 first quarter budget priorities and a COVID-19 response update. The agenda includes consideration of an affordable housing grant for 7th & Tryon development and various ordinance amendments. A resolution regarding state education access is also scheduled.
- Affordable Housing Grant to Horizon Development Properties (7th & Tryon)
- Construction contracts for Irvins Creek Greenway and Stewart Creek Greenway
- Amendments to Zoning and Precious Metals Ordinances
- Revised Fair Housing and Non-Discrimination Ordinance
- FY2022 First Quarter Board Budget Priorities Update
Budget Public Policy
The meeting includes a presentation from the County Commission regarding the Innovation District. The board will also receive an update on the Innovation District BOCC and commissioner reports.
- Innovation District BOCC update (21-7197)
- County Commission Presentation on Innovation District
- Commissioner Reports (21-7246)
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider adopting a redistricting map and review a COVID-19 public health update. The agenda also includes appointments to several advisory committees and various budget amendments.
- Resolution adopting Redistricting Option A
- Revised Board of Health rule governing face coverings
- Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Groundwater Advisory Committee, and Park and Recreation Commission
- Budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Department of Social Services
- Lease authorization for Alliance Health at 3205 Freedom Drive
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding redistricting. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 response and affordable housing grants for 7th & Tryon Development. Additionally, the Board will consider budget amendments and various board appointments.
- Public hearing for redistricting
- Affordable housing grants for 7th & Tryon Development
- Budget amendments for Community Support Services and the Health Department
- Revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance
- Appointments to the Jury Commission, CPCC Board of Trustees, and Library Board of Trustees
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will review updates regarding the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. The agenda also includes a presentation on food insecurity at UNCC and commissioner reports.
- Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) updates
- UNCC Food Insecurity Overview presentation
- Commissioner reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes updates on 2020 Census redistricting plans and presentations on the NOAH Multi-Family Rental Subsidy Program. Additionally, commissioners will review a non-discrimination ordinance and various committee appointments.
- Public Hearing: American Rescue Plan Act
- 2020 Census and Redistricting Update
- NOAH Multi-Family Rental Subsidy Program presentation
- Non-Discrimination Ordinance review
- Budget amendments for Department of Social Services and Health Department
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will review a strategy for budget public engagement. The agenda also includes discussions on the Innovation Corridor development and 2021 community surveys.
- Budget Public Engagement strategy
- Innovation Corridor development
- 2021 Mecklenburg County Community Surveys
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will review the final report from the COVID-19 Recovery and Renewal Task Force. The agenda also includes appointments to several advisory boards and grant applications for three senior centers.
- Grant applications for Eastway, Tyvola, and Waymer Senior Centers
- Final report from the COVID-19 Recovery and Renewal Task Force
- Budget amendment for FY22 Smart Start Child Care (DSS)
- Right-of-way abandonment for Enderly Park
- Alliance Health lease for the Valerie C. Woodard Center
Budget Public Policy
The meeting includes a review of the FY2021 Employee Climate Survey results. The board will also receive an update on the fourth quarter Board budget priorities for FY2021.
- FY2021 Employee Climate Survey Results
- FY2021 Fourth Quarter Board Budget Priorities Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on proposed street names for the New Northeast Community Resource Center Site. Commissioners will also consider appointments to several advisory committees and review updates regarding the 2025 housing and homelessness strategy.
- Rezoning application for Billingsley Mixed-Income Housing Initiative
- Street naming for Stitt Road, Zion-Torrance Road, and George Evans Drive
- Budget amendments for Department of Social Services and Health Department
- Appointments to the Charlotte Water Advisory Committee and Historic Landmarks Commission
- Update on 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing & Homelessness Strategy
BOCC - Special Meeting
The meeting includes a review of item 21-7069 regarding a Board of Health rule for face coverings in public places within Mecklenburg County. The agenda provides the text of the proposed rule for consideration.
- Board of Health Rule Governing Face Coverings within Mecklenburg County
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed criteria for the redistricting process. Discussion items include an interlocal agreement for Eastland Mall redevelopment and the Hoke Development affordable housing project. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 response update.
- Public hearing on proposed redistricting criteria
- Interlocal agreement with the City of Charlotte for Eastland Mall redevelopment
- Hoke Development affordable housing project
- Street naming for the New Northeast Community Resource Center Site
- Construction contract for Stewart Creek Greenway
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy body will discuss 2021 redistricting and receive a COVID-19 response update. The agenda also includes commissioner reports.
- 21-6984 Redistricting
- 21-6983 COVID-19 Response Update
- 21-6982 Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the NCAWARE system migration and COVID-19 response. The agenda includes proposals for the Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Plan and various budget amendments. Several ordinances regarding capital projects and rental assistance funds are also scheduled for consideration.
- Text Amendments to the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance
- Historic Latta Plantation Agreement(s)
- Amending Minor System Fees for Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville, and Mint Hill
- Capital Project Ordinances for schools, parks, and land acquisition
- Emergency Rental Assistance Funds ordinance
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy meeting includes updates on the Sheriff's Office facility relocation and the county's COVID-19 response. The board will also receive an update regarding encampment hotels. Commissioner reports are also scheduled for discussion.
- Sheriff's Office Facility Update (21-6934)
- COVID-19 Response Update (21-6951)
- Update on Encampment Hotels (21-6952)
- Commissioner Reports (21-6955)
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance and an Environmental Leadership Action Plan Fund Ordinance. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 response update and a plan for disengagement from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
- Environmental Leadership Action Plan Fund Ordinance
- Disengagement from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
- Amendment of storm water fees
- Grant applications for law enforcement mental health and bulletproof vests
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop regarding FY2022 budget straw votes. The session includes reviewing recommended budget follow-up questions and the final budget strawman document.
- FY2022 Budget Straw Vote Workshop
- Review of FY2022 Recommended Budget Follow-up Questions
- Review of FY2022 BOCC Strawman
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on storm water fees and proposed amendments to the Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 response, opioid litigation settlements, and the University City Regional Library relocation. Several budget amendments and interlocal agreements are also scheduled for consideration.
- Public hearing on Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance amendments
- Public hearings regarding county storm water fees for system components
- Update on University City Regional Library relocation
- Budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and DSS
- Interlocal agreement with the Town of Cornelius for Willow Pond Stream Restoration
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for a budget public hearing. The session includes item 21-6891 regarding the budget.
- Budget Public Hearing (21-6891)
Budget Public Policy
The committee will receive an update on third quarter board budget priorities for fiscal year 2021. The meeting also includes a presentation of the County Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2022 and commissioner reports.
- FY2021 Third Quarter Board Budget Priorities Update
- County Manager's Recommended Budget FY 2021-2022 overview
- Commissioner reports
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the County Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The session includes a presentation of the proposed budget book.
- Presentation of the County Manager's Recommended Budget for FY2021-2022
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes a presentation regarding a budget request.
- Joint Meeting Between Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (21-6857)
- Budget Request May 4 Final
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a business investment grant for Arrival Automotive USA, Inc. The agenda also includes requests to adjust county storm water and solid waste fees. Additionally, the board will consider several budget amendments and committee appointments.
- Public Hearing: Business Investment Program Grant for Arrival Automotive USA, Inc.
- Proposed amendments to County Storm Water Fees
- Proposed Solid Waste Fee adjustments for FY 2022
- Budget amendment for DSS: FY21 Smart Start Child Care
- Duke Lighting Service Contract for Independence Park Phase I
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee is reviewing fiscal year 2022 budget requests. This includes requests from Central Piedmont Community College and Mecklenburg County Court Officials. The meeting also includes a discussion on the arts.
- Central Piedmont Community College FY2022 Budget Request
- Mecklenburg County Court Officials FY2022 Budget Request
- Discussion on the Arts
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board will receive a COVID-19 public health update and an update on encampment hotels. They will also consider appointments to various advisory boards. Additionally, the meeting includes decisions on a stream restoration contract and a Wi-Fi agreement for Lincoln Heights Park.
- Stream restoration contract for West Branch Rocky River Tributary
- Wi-Fi service agreement for Lincoln Heights Park
- Public auction for disposal of surplus equipment
- Grant applications for Carolinas CARE Partnership and the CDC
- Appointments to the Domestic Violence and Women's Advisory Boards
Budget Public Policy
This Budget Public Policy workshop includes discussions on arts funding requests and Park and Recreation Commission budget recommendations. The board will also review the proposed FY 2022 Health Department fee schedule and a child fatality prevention study.
- Proposed FY 2022 Health Department Fee Schedule
- FY22 Arts funding request discussion
- Park and Recreation Commission budget recommendations
- Child Fatality Prevention Protection Team Abuse Prevention Study
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will review budget recommendations from the Women's Advisory Board and the Air Quality Commission. The meeting also includes updates on COVID-19 response, public engagement, and an encampment hotel.
- Women's Advisory Board Budget Recommendations
- Air Quality Commission Budget Recommendations
- Budget Public Engagement Update
- COVID-19 Response Update
- Update on Encampment Hotel
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider modifications to the Environmental Leadership Policy and a construction contract for the Lower Little Sugar Creek Greenway and Stream Rehabilitation Project. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 response and criminal justice pretrial services. Additionally, the board will review appointments to several advisory committees.
- Environmental Leadership Policy modifications
- Lower Little Sugar Creek Greenway and Stream Rehabilitation Project construction contract
- Approval of two Criminal Justice Case Managers
- Appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, and Bicycle Advisory Committee
- Budget amendments for the Department of Social Services (DSS)
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy meeting includes updates regarding Law Enforcement Service Districts and the COVID-19 response. The agenda also features a briefing on funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments for FY22 and an update on the Encampment Hotel.
- Law Enforcement Service District Update (21-6732)
- Funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments for FY22 (21-6737)
- COVID-19 response update (21-6721)
- Update on Encampment Hotel (21-6724)
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will review several departmental updates. This includes information regarding North End Encampment housing, COVID-19 response efforts, and monthly management reports.
- Update: Housing the North End Encampment (21-6703)
- COVID-19 Response Update (21-6695)
- Department Management Monthly Reports for February 2021 (21-6678)
- Board Priority Definitions and Performance Information
- Commissioner Reports (21-6696)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review a pilot proposal for the Three Sisters Market Food Co-op and an affordable housing grant for 7th & Tryon Development. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 response update and budget amendments for DSS and the Board of Elections.
- Affordable Housing Grant for 7th & Tryon Development
- Three Sisters Market Food Co-op Pilot Proposal
- Budget amendments for DSS, PRK, and the Board of Elections
- Transfer of ownership for canine officers Bandit, Carlos, and Nilz
- Right-of-Way Abandonment for West Rocky River Road
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy Board will review the Elder Response Initiative's Critical Home Repair Program. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 response update and a discussion regarding the roles and responsibilities of local public health governing boards.
- Elder Response Initiative - Critical Home Repair Program
- Roles and Responsibilities of Local Public Health Governing Boards
- COVID-19 Response Update
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review the FY 2020 Auditor's Report and a COVID-19 response update. The agenda also includes several budget amendments for the Health Department and agreements regarding greenway studies.
- Budget amendment for Health Department revenue increase
- First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Discovery Place, Inc.
- Grant funding from NC Office of State Fire Marshal for smoke alarm canvassing
- Budget amendment for Doby Creek Greenway Study
- Huntersville Greenways Partnership Agreement
BOCC - Annual Retreat
This meeting is part of a multi-day annual retreat for the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda focuses on the Annual Budget Retreat process. No specific items or decisions are detailed in this document.
BOCC - Annual Retreat
This meeting is an annual retreat for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. The provided agenda text does not list specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances.
BOCC - Annual Retreat
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is conducting its annual budget retreat. This agenda provides meeting access information but does not list specific items for discussion or decision.
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will review updates to remote hearing procedures and the code of ethics. The meeting includes reports on the COVID-19 response and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission's annual report. The board will also consider a general obligation school bond resolution and budget amendments for the Department of Social Services.
- General Obligation School Bond Resolution
- Policy updates for remote hearings, voting, and code of ethics
- Budget amendment for Department of Social Services revenue increase
- North Carolina Volkswagen Settlement Program grant application
- Storm Water Program hazard mitigation acquisition
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee will discuss research regarding food deserts. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 response update and commissioner reports.
- Food desert research discussion (21-6586)
- COVID-19 response update (21-6602)
- Commissioner reports (21-6603)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY2021-2022 budget. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 response and proposals for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Several grant applications and contract requests are also scheduled for consideration.
- FY2021-2022 Budget Public Hearing
- Affordable housing grants for 7th & Tryon Development
- Construction contract for Medical Examiner’s Office expansion and renovation
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant application
- Temporary Access License Agreement for Target Corporation