Mecklenburg County public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 legislative agenda and the 2024 community survey. The body will also receive an update on Medic and first responder services and consider an amendment to the 2025 BOCC meeting schedule.
- 2025 BOCC Meeting Schedule Amendment
- Update on Medic and First Responder Services
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners' 2025 Legislative Agenda
- 2024 Mecklenburg County Community Survey
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding General Obligation and Limited Obligation bonds for 2025. The board is also considering an expanded spending plan for opioid settlements and a memorandum of understanding for school board stipend increases.
- Public hearings for 2025 General Obligation Bonds and Limited Obligation Bonds
- Opioid Settlement: Special Initiatives for High-Risk Populations spending plan
- Construction contract for Irwin Creek Stream Rehabilitation from Interstate N Drive to Statesville Road
- Construction Management @ Risk selection for Catherine M. Wilson Center renovation
- Lease with the City of Charlotte for Little Sugar Creek Greenway Trail
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting for a swearing‑in ceremony. Commissioners will elect a temporary chair, then a chair and a vice chair. The agenda includes standard opening items such as an invocation, musical selection, and presentation of colors. No other business items are listed.
- Swearing‑in ceremony for board members
- Election of Temporary Chair
- Election of Chair
- Election of Vice Chair
- Opening remarks (Invocation, musical selection, presentation of colors)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of bond resolutions, a Colonial Pipeline agreement, and the salary for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board CEO. The meeting will also include the presentation of an affordable housing project.
- General Obligation Bond Resolution
- Limited Obligation Bond Resolution
- Colonial Pipeline Agreement
- YWCA Grounds for Change Affordable Housing
- ABC Board CEO Salary Approval
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider construction contracts for the Monroe Road Recycle Park and Archdale Park, along with a voluntary buyout and retrofit grant program for Tropical Storm Helene victims. The meeting also includes appointments to various boards and the approval of a budget amendment for the Town of Cornelius.
- Construction Contract - Monroe Road Recycle Park
- Construction Contract - Archdale Park
- Voluntary Buyout and Retrofit Grant Program for Helene Victims
- Budget Amendment - Town of Cornelius - Smithville
- Appointments to Arts & Science, Alternative Compliance Review, and Air Quality Boards
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy committee is meeting to receive updates on housing initiatives and a study on municipal opportunities. The session includes presentations on housing underproduction and the 'For Everyone Home' program.
- A Home for All Update (24-0609)
- For Everyone Home Update and Housing Underproduction Report (24-0610)
- Discussion on 'Changing Opportunity' study by Chetty regarding Charlotte (24-0611)
- Commissioner Reports (24-0603)
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will discuss a new item concerning the I-77 South Express Lanes Project, including related resolutions and presentations. They will also hold a public hearing on renaming the Catherine M. Wilson Center at 301 Billingsley Rd. Additional agenda items include contracts for L.C. Coleman Park renovation and the County & Courts Office Building Phase 2, and approvals for FY25 storm‑water hazard mitigation floodplain acquisitions.
- I-77 South Express Lanes Project (item 24-0590) – new project overview and resolution
- Public Hearing on renaming the Catherine M. Wilson Center at 301 Billingsley Rd. (item 24-0555)
- Construction Contract for L.C. Coleman Park Renovation (item 24-0559)
- Construction Contract for County & Courts Office Building Phase 2 (item 24-0567)
- FY25 Storm Water Program hazard‑mitigation floodplain acquisition approvals (items 24-0563, 24-0564)
Budget Public Policy
The Board will receive an update on the county’s emergency‑management response to Tropical Storm Helene. It will also hear a status report on the executive search and recruitment for the County Manager position. Finally, the commissioners will present their regular reports.
- 24-0580 – Update on Emergency Management Response to Tropical Storm Helene (presentation files attached)
- 24-0581 – Executive Search & Recruitment Services – County Manager – Update
- 24-0582 – Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider renaming the Catherine M. Wilson Center and approve several budget amendments for the Health Department and Community Support Services. The meeting also includes the approval of a contract for North Mecklenburg Recycling Center roadway improvements.
- Renaming of County Facility (Catherine M. Wilson Center)
- Budget Amendment - Health Department
- Budget Amendment - Community Support Services
- Contract for North Mecklenburg Recycling Center Roadway Improvements
- Architect Selection - Wallace H. Kuralt Center Renovation
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy Board will receive the State of the County Health Report, an update on communicable diseases, and updates on public health accreditation and the Detention Center medical plan. The meeting agenda also includes Commissioner reports.
- State of the County Health Report presentation
- Annual Communicable Disease Update
- Public Health Accreditation Update
- Mecklenburg County Detention Center Medical Plan Update
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review a request for proposal to select an executive search firm for recruiting the County Manager. A public hearing will be held to consider renaming the Joshua Murray Boating and Safety Center. Several contracts and agreements, including a construction contract for the Irwin Creek Greenway and a solid waste recycling processing contract, will be presented.
- RFP for Executive Search & Recruitment Services – County Manager (items 24-0498, 487-YT-MGR004022)
- Public hearing on renaming the Joshua Murray Boating and Safety Center (item 24-0456)
- Construction contract for Irwin Creek Greenway – Statesville Rd to Cheviot Rd (item 24-0459)
- Contract agreement for Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Recycling Processing (item 24-0471)
- Capital reserve request for Mecklenburg County Sportsplex synthetic turf fields (item 24-0457)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Brooklyn Village Redevelopment update and the Arts and Science Council contract for FY25. The meeting includes public hearings on TEFRA financing for Lake Norman Charter School and Phoenix Montessori Academy.
- TEFRA public hearings for Lake Norman Charter School and Phoenix Montessori Academy
- Construction contracts for Historic Courthouse roof replacement, Judge Clifton E. Johnson Building energy retrofit, and Albemarle Road Park
- Brooklyn Village Redevelopment update
- Arts and Science Council (ASC) contract for FY25
- Appointments to the Historic Landmarks Commission, Air Quality Commission, and Citizen Capital Budget Advisory Committee
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several appointments to various advisory committees and consider multiple consent agenda items. Discussion includes budget priority updates and the appointment of an interim Tax Collector.
- Right-of-Way Conveyance for Garrison Road Extension at Berewick Park
- Appointment of an Interim Tax Collector
- Architect selection for Sam Billings Center building systems replacement
- Construction contract for New Courthouse boiler replacement
- Grant application for EPA Community Change Grant
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings and consider various consent items. Discussion topics include advisory committee appointments, storm water fee amendments, and right-of-way closures.
- Public hearing to amend minor system fees for the Town of Cornelius
- Public hearing for closing a portion of the right-of-way for Latta Avenue
- Sole source approval for Daktronics pitch perimeter field boards at American Legion Memorial Stadium
- FY2025 Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan
- Land acquisition via tax foreclosure at McDowell Creek
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and several related fee changes. Discussion items include storm water fees, solid waste fees, and land use agency ordinance changes.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance adoption
- Land Use and Environmental Services Agency Fee Ordinance changes
- Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Fee Ordinance for FY 2025
- Storm Water Fee amendments for County Major System and City of Charlotte Minor System
- Revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO)
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a special meeting focused on a budget straw vote workshop. The session includes the review of specific budget straw vote materials and slides.
- 24-0338 Budget Straw Vote Workshop
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on five items, including revisions to air pollution rules, updates to land use and storm water fees, and the recommended FY2024-2025 budget. Fee adjustments directly affect local utility costs and service funding. The annual budget hearing outlines planned county spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Public hearing on revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance
- Public hearing on changes to Land Use and Environmental Services Agency fees
- Public hearing to amend the county’s major storm water system fee
- Public hearing to amend minor storm water system fees for the City of Charlotte
- Public hearing on the recommended budget for FY2024-2025
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the County Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes an update on third quarter budget priorities and commissioner reports.
- County Manager's Recommended Budget FY 2024-2025 overview
- FY2024 Third Quarter Board Budget Priorities Update
- Commissioner Reports
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to several county boards and review the Community Relations Committee annual report. The agenda also includes items regarding construction contracts, land-use restrictions, and budget amendments.
- Construction contract for Naomi Drenan Recreation Center Renovations
- Sole source approval for MCSO Command Trailer
- Land-use restrictions for Hickory Grove Recycling Center
- Budget amendment for Code Enforcement funds transfer
- Appointments to the Waste Management Advisory Board, ABC Board, and BER
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review a presentation regarding the County Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Presentation of the County Manager's Recommended Budget for FY2024-2025
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy body will review several fiscal year 2025 budget requests and a strategic recovery plan update. The agenda includes reviews for Central Piedmont Community College and Mecklenburg County Court Officials.
- Central Piedmont Community College FY2025 Budget Request
- Mecklenburg County Court Officials FY2025 Budget Request
- COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan Evaluation Update
- Commissioner Reports
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive the proposed FY2025 budget from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education. This item is part of a series of upcoming budget workshops and presentations scheduled throughout May.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools FY2025 Budget Request
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a new medical services agreement for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and an update on the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Charlotte Preparatory School bonds and potential changes to storm water fees.
- Medical Services Agreement between VitalCore and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
- Public hearing for Charlotte Preparatory School, Inc. TEFRA bonds
- Budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office regarding a technology grant
- Request to close a portion of the right-of-way on Latta Avenue
- Settlement approval for Waste Pro property damage
Budget Public Policy
The committee will review the results of the FY2025 budget priorities survey. Discussion includes proposed fee changes for Public Health, LUESA, and Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes a new item regarding funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments for FY25.
- Presentation of FY2025 Budget Priorities Survey results
- Proposed fee adjustments for Parks and Recreation, LUESA, and Public Health
- Funding options for Volunteer Fire Departments (VFD) for FY25
- Commissioner reports
Budget Public Policy
The Board will review updates to the FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan and a reorganization strategy for Arts and Culture. The agenda also includes a TEFRA hearing regarding Novant and an update on Brooklyn Village Redevelopment.
- FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan Update
- Arts and Culture Plan - Reorganization & Funding Strategy
- TEFRA Hearing - Novant
- Brooklyn Village Redevelopment Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Novant Health bonds and consider several consent items. The agenda includes appointments to various advisory committees and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Public Hearing: TEFRA Resolution for Novant Health NC Bonds
- Grant Application: Inflation Reduction Act Direct Funding for Air Monitoring
- Storm Water Program: FY24 Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Acquisition at 109 Reid Lane
- Cell Tower Lease: Carmel Road Park
- Budget Amendment: 1400 N. Graham Street Property
Budget Public Policy
The Budget and Public Policy body will receive several presentations regarding Law Enforcement Service Districts. These include updates for CMPD ETJ, Cornelius ETJ, Huntersville 2023 ETJ, and Pineville 2023 ETJ activity.
- CMPD ETJ update
- Cornelius ETJ presentation
- Huntersville 2023 ETJ annual presentation
- Pineville 2023 ETJ activity presentation
- CMPD 2023 End-of-Year Public Safety Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review an update on the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and a new animal control ordinance. The meeting also includes appointments to advisory committees and several consent agenda items.
- Animal Control Ordinance update
- Duke Lighting service contract for Detention Center North LED upgrades
- Health Department budget amendment for a revenue increase
- Capital reserve expenditures for repairs at multiple golf courses
- Grant application for the NC DOJ Environmental Enhancement Grant Program
Budget Public Policy
The Board will review fiscal year 2025 budget priorities for the Women's Advisory Board and the Domestic Violence Advisory Board. Additionally, there will be a presentation regarding the Lake Norman Marine Commission.
- Lake Norman Marine Commission update
- Women's Advisory Board Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Priorities
- Domestic Violence Advisory Board Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Priorities
Board of Commissioners
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will consider a funding request for Swan Run multi-family affordable housing and revisions to the Air Pollution Control Ordinance. The agenda also includes several grant applications and appointments to various advisory boards. Additionally, the board will review subcontractor pre-qualifications for a crisis center.
- Funding support request for Swan Run multi-family affordable housing
- Revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance
- Grant applications for Smart Start and HUD Youth Homelessness programs
- Subcontractor pre-qualifications for the Facility Based Crisis Center
- Donation from DP Development for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park improvements
Budget Public Policy
The Budget Public Policy body will review budget priority documents for the Air Quality Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Lake Wylie Marine Commission.
- Lake Wylie Marine Commission update on Charter and Rental Boats
- Air Quality FY25 Budget Priorities presentation
- Park and Recreation Commission Budget Priorities discussion
BOCC - Special Meeting
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special joint session with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on February 21, 2024. This agenda notice does not list specific discussion topics, proposed decisions, or budget items for the meeting.
- Joint meeting between Mecklenburg County BOCC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (Item 24-0105)
- No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are listed in this notice.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several consent items including grant applications and ordinance revisions. The agenda includes appointments to the Waste Management Advisory Board and Information Services and Technology Committee.
- Revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance (MCAPCO)
- Grant application for North Carolina Land and Water Fund - Restoration Program
- Grant application for Pediatric Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Early Care and Education Programs
- Grant application for Ryan White Year 18
- Construction Management @ Risk Contracting Methodology for Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Building Renovation
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review the 2024 Legislative Agenda and consider budget amendments for several departments. The meeting also includes items regarding a land exchange for the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center and site improvements for the North Mecklenburg Recycling Center.
- Review of the 2024 Legislative Agenda
- Budget amendments for Child, Family, and Adult Services and Community Resources
- Land exchange for Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center
- North Mecklenburg Recycling Center site improvements
- Health Department amended fee schedule
BOCC - Annual Retreat
This agenda contains procedural information regarding the Board of Commissioners' annual retreat. No specific discussion items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in this document.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes several budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Health Department, as well as updates on American Rescue Plan Act funding.
- FY 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing
- Ascent Pineville multi-family affordable housing funding support request
- Mallard Creek Recreation Center renovations construction contract
- Sheriff's Office administrative services building renovation architect selection
- Ezell Farms Park construction contract
Budget Public Policy
The Budget and Public Policy body will discuss items related to the Veterans Transitional Farm. The agenda includes a vision summary, an addendum to the farm plan, and a public policy hearing regarding Mecklenburg County support for veterans.
- Veterans Transitional Farm - Part 1
- Public Policy Hearing: Mecklenburg County Support to Veterans