Mount Airy public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider awarding several construction contracts, including the Granite City Greenway Extension to North State Environmental for $1,489,373, funded partly by a $300,000 General Fund transfer. They will also vote on contracts for the Blackmon Amphitheatre restrooms ($119,800) and Spencer Water Treatment Plant basin rehab ($143,844), plus an encroachment agreement for a short-term rental at 171 North Main Street. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Award Granite City Greenway Extension to North State Environmental for $1,489,373
• Approve $300,000 budget amendment for greenway project from General Fund
• Award Blackmon Amphitheatre Restroom Project to Colt Simmons Construction for $119,800
• Award Spencer Water Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basins Rehab to Creative Resurfacing for $143,844
• Approve encroachment agreement with EPRE, LLC for stairs at 171 North Main Street

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider several construction contracts, including the Granite City Greenway Extension, Blackmon Amphitheatre restroom project, and Spencer Water Treatment Plant basin rehab. They will also approve tax releases, a budget amendment for fire department vehicle insurance proceeds, and an encroachment agreement. The meeting includes recognition of the Granite Bears football team and a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Resolution awarding Granite City Greenway Extension to North State Environmental (Res. 2023-054)
• Resolution awarding Blackmon Amphitheatre Restroom Project to Colt Simmons Construction (Res. 2023-055)
• Resolution awarding Spencer Water Treatment Plant Basin Rehab to Creative Resurfacing (Res. 2023-056)
• Resolution approving tax releases (Res. 2023-058)
• Budget ordinance amendment for fire department vehicle insurance proceeds (Ord. 2023-011)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 5, 2028, with items for discussion and possible action, including a consent agenda, a code amendment, and resolutions related to greenways and a youth initiative grant. The agenda also includes recognitions and a public forum. The attached minutes from December 2022 show routine approvals and recognitions, but the January 2028 agenda itself is the primary focus.

• Project Ordinance Amendment for Ararat River Phase VII Grant Project (Greenway Extension): Ordinance No. 2023-014
• Amend Section 2-30 of the City Code: Ordinance No. 2028-015
• Resolution Approving NRPA Memorandum of Understanding for Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative Grant: Resolution No. 2023-060
• Project Ordinance for NRPA Grant Project: Ordinance No. 2023-016
• Resolution of Support-Connection of County Greenways: Resolution No. 2023-061

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to swear in newly elected officials, hear the FY 2021-2022 city audit, and handle organizational matters. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes meeting minutes and a resolution consolidating the Parks & Recreation Commission and Relocation/Retirement Committee.

• Swearing in of Jon Cawley, Deborah Cochran, Chad Hutchens, and Phillip Thacker
• FY 2021-2022 City Audit presentation by Kari Dunlap of Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem and committee assignments
• Resolution No. 2023-051 consolidating Parks & Recreation Commission and Relocation/Retirement Committee
• Resolution No. 2023-052 making Airport Authority appointments

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on economic development, including a public investment in 'Project Cobra' and an incentive agreement, as well as annexation and rezoning of property on Edgewood Drive. They will also consider acquiring property at 314 Franklin Street, salary adjustments for public safety employees, and a budget amendment for ARPA funding for non-profits.

• Public hearing and resolution for 'Project Cobra' incentive agreement (Resolution 2023-048)
• Annexation and rezoning of property at 1400 block of Edgewood Drive (Ordinances 2023-009, 2023-010)
• Acquisition of property at 314 Franklin Street (Resolution 2023-049)
• Budget amendment for ARPA funding for non-profits (Ordinance 2023-008)
• Salary adjustments for public safety and other employees

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider resolutions related to 'Project Cobra', a potential economic development project, including an incentive agreement, annexation, and rezoning of property on Edgewood Drive. The board will also consider acquiring property at 314 Franklin Street, adjusting salaries for public safety and other employees, and amending the budget for ARPA funding for non-profits.

• Resolution authorizing incentive agreement with 'Project Cobra' (Res. 2023-048)
• Ordinance to annex property at 1400 block of Edgewood Drive (Ord. 2023-009)
• Ordinance to rezone property at 1400 block of Edgewood Drive (Ord. 2023-010)
• Resolution approving acquisition of property at 314 Franklin Street (Res. 2023-049)
• Budget amendment for ARPA funding for non-profits (Ord. 2023-008)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to set public hearings for November 17, 2022, on three items: annexing and rezoning a 0.46-acre vacant parcel at the 1400 block of Edgewood Drive from CB to B-4, investigating a petition for that annexation, and spending $300,000 to buy property for economic development. The board will also recognize employees and proclaim National American Indian Heritage Month. The meeting includes a closed session for economic development.

• Resolution 2023-042: Set public hearing for annexation/rezoning of 0.46-acre parcel at 1400 block Edgewood Drive (PIN 5929-10-45-0207) from CB to B-4
• Resolution 2023-043: Direct clerk to investigate annexation petition for same property
• Resolution 2023-044: Set public hearing to spend $300,000 to acquire property for economic development, with lease-back option up to 9 months
• Employee anniversary recognitions: 20, 5, 5, 5 years of service
• Proclamation for National American Indian Heritage Month

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items for discussion and possible action. The agenda includes consent agenda items for setting a public hearing on annexation/rezoning of property on Edgewood Drive and directing the clerk to investigate a petition for annexation. New business includes a resolution to set a public hearing for purchasing property for economic development. The board will also go into closed session for economic development.

• Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Annexation/Rezoning at 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive (Resolution No. 2023-042)
• Resolution Directing Clerk to Investigate Petition for Annexation (Resolution No. 2023-043)
• Resolution Setting Public Hearing to Purchase Property for Economic Development (Resolution No. 2023-044)
• Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) for economic development

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider action on two items: rezoning a 1.22-acre parcel at the 1900 block of Rockford Street from M-1 (Industrial) to B-4 (Highway Business), and awarding a contract to Mount Airy Downtown, Inc. (MAD, Inc.) to manage the downtown Municipal Service District (MSD). The board will also discuss a dehumidification system for the indoor pool at Reeves Community Center. The agenda includes routine items like approving the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes and a recognition for Bobby Koehler.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1900 block of Rockford Street (Ordinance No. 2023-007)
• Resolution to contract with MAD, Inc. for MSD management (Resolution No. 2023-041)
• Discussion of dehumidification system for Reeves Community Center indoor pool
• Red Ribbon Week proclamation
• Approval of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items, including appointments, tax releases, a contract for the indoor pool dehumidification project, a public hearing for a rezoning request on Rockford Street, and grants for the Spencer's Mill redevelopment project. The board will also receive presentations on awards and a tourism report, and recognize employees. The agenda includes no public hearings or new business items for discussion.

• Resolution setting public hearing for rezoning at 1900 block of Rockford Street
• Resolution accepting grant for Spencer's Mill Redevelopment Project
• Project ordinance for Spencer's Mill Visitor/Conference Center grant
• Resolution approving installation contract with Stanley Heating and Air Conditioning for indoor pool dehumidification
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Franklin Street Parking Lot Revitalization Project

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes approval, a planning board appointment, tax releases, a contract for the indoor pool dehumidification project, a public hearing for a rezoning on Rockford Street, and a grant for Spencer's Mill redevelopment. The board will also receive presentations on awards and a tourism report, and recognize employees. No public hearings or new business items are listed.

• Resolution setting public hearing for rezoning at 1900 block of Rockford Street
• Resolution accepting grant for Spencer's Mill Redevelopment Project
• Project ordinance for Spencer's Mill Visitor/Conference Center Grant Project
• License agreement with Luck Stone Corporation for police firing range
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Franklin Street Parking Lot Revitalization Project

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider several property sales, including four city-owned parcels on Lewis Drive, Carolina Avenue, and Lyn Avenue, and an extended development agreement with Sunhouse Hospitality. They will also hear a Spencer's Mill redevelopment update and consider a consent agenda with routine items like meeting minutes and board appointments.

• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Lewis Drive (PIN 501112855040)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Carolina Avenue (PIN 501116835630)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Carolina Avenue (PIN 501116835592)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Lyn Avenue (PIN 501116834405)
• Resolution approving extended development agreement with Sunhouse Hospitality, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several items for discussion and possible action. Key items include resolutions to accept offers to purchase four city-owned properties, an extended development agreement with Sunhouse Hospitality, and a consent agenda with routine items like minutes, a termination agreement, and appointments. The board will also hear a Spencer's Mill redevelopment update and consider a Constitution Week proclamation.

• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Lewis Drive (PIN 501112855040)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Carolina Avenue (PIN 501116835630)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Carolina Avenue (PIN 501116835592)
• Resolution accepting offer to purchase city-owned property on Lyn Avenue (PIN 501116834405)
• Resolution approving extended development agreement with Sunhouse Hospitality, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed Downtown Master Plan, along with several property transactions and a $80,000 landscape architecture contract for Spencer's Mill. The board will also discuss ARPA funding for non-profits and possibly expand the ABC Board. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for property acquisition.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt Downtown Master Plan (Resolution 2023-020)
• Approve $80,000 landscape architecture services agreement with Sitework Studios for Spencer's Mill Parcels A, B, C (Resolution 2023-013)
• Accept offers to purchase city-owned property on Hamburg Street and at South Main/Hamburg Street (Resolutions 2023-021, 2023-022)
• Approve sale of property in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park (Resolution 2023-012)
• Discuss ARPA funding for non-profits and consider expansion of ABC Board

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including the proposed Downtown Master Plan, the sale of city-owned properties, and appointments. The consent agenda includes routine items like service agreements, reappointments, and a budget amendment for fire hydrant repairs. The board will also discuss ARPA funding for non-profits and the expansion of the ABC Board, and will enter closed session for property acquisition.

• Public hearing and resolution for Downtown Master Plan (Resolution No. 2023-020)
• Sale of city-owned property on Hamburg Street (PIN 502016924801) and at South Main/Hamburg (PIN 502016923754)
• Purchase agreement for property in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park (Resolution No. 2023-012)
• Budget ordinance amendment for insurance proceeds to repair fire hydrant (Ordinance No. 2023-005)
• Creation of Fire Inspector position (Resolution No. 2023-019)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to sell two tracts of vacant land in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park for $65,000 to a developer planning a 9,000 sq ft building for an electronic repair company, with an estimated $1.2M building investment and 15-20 new jobs. The board will also hold a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding non-conforming signs in highway corridors, and discuss updates on non-profit ARPA funding requests. Consent agenda items include a library board appointment and a personnel policy amendment allowing children of department heads to work part-time in other departments.

• Sale of 4.76 acres in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park for $65,000 (Resolution 2023-012)
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for non-conforming signs in highway corridors (Ordinance 2023-004)
• Update on non-profit ARPA funding requests totaling $2,428,541 in requests
• Personnel policy amendment allowing children of department heads to work part-time in other departments (Ordinance 2023-003)
• Library Board appointments: reappoint Emily Loftis, appoint David Crawford (Resolution 2023-011)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items for discussion and possible action, including a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for non-conforming signs in highway corridors, a resolution to approve the sale of property in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park, and an update on non-profit ARPA funding requests. The consent agenda includes a library board appointment and a personnel policy amendment.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for non-conforming signs in highway corridors
• Resolution No. 2023-012: Approving purchase agreement for sale of property in Piedmont Triad West Corporate Park
• Ordinance No. 2023-004: Amending zoning ordinance Article IX, Chapter 9.1 J on nonconforming signs
• Resolution No. 2023-011: Library board appointment
• Ordinance No. 2023-003: Amending personnel policy Article VII Section 4

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on several items, including selling city-owned properties, authorizing demolition bids for a property at 455 Franklin Street, and supporting regional transit. They will also receive a presentation on the Downtown Master Plan and consider a resolution to set a public hearing for it. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes approval and a housing authority appointment.

• Resolution authorizing sealed bid sale of city-owned property (Res. 2023-008)
• Board to consider offers to purchase two city-owned properties
• Resolution authorizing bids for demolition of property at 455 Franklin Street (Res. 2023-009)
• Resolution of support for Piedmont Area Regional Transit (Res. 2023-010)
• Resolution setting public hearing for Downtown Master Plan (Res. 2023-007)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, presentations, and several action items. Key business includes authorizing a sealed bid sale of city-owned property, considering offers for two properties, and approving a resolution to receive bids for demolition of a property on Franklin Street. The board will also hear a presentation on the Downtown Master Plan and consider a resolution of support for regional transit.

• Resolution authorizing sealed bid sale of city-owned property (Res. 2023-008)
• Board to consider offers to purchase two city-owned properties
• Resolution authorizing bids for demolition of 455 Franklin Street (Res. 2023-009)
• Resolution of support for Piedmont Area Regional Transit (Res. 2023-010)
• Public hearing set for Downtown Master Plan (Res. 2023-007)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including accepting the tax collector's annual report and settlements, setting a public hearing on zoning amendments for non-conforming signs in highway corridors, approving a project ordinance for a Golden Leaf grant, making a planning board appointment, and approving an encroachment agreement with Surrey Bank & Trust. The board will also consider unsealing closed session minutes and may enter closed session for attorney-client privilege and economic development.

• Resolution accepting tax collector's annual settlements (Res. 2023-001)
• Order of collection for unpaid taxes (Res. 2023-002)
• Public hearing on non-conforming signs in highway corridors (Res. 2023-003)
• Project ordinance for Golden Leaf grant (Ord. 2023-001)
• Encroachment agreement with Surrey Bank & Trust (Res. 2023-005)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will review routine tax reports and a Golden Leaf Grant ordinance. The board will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing for zoning changes regarding non-conforming signs in highway corridors. Additionally, the board will approve a private property encroachment agreement with Surrey Bank & Trust and make a Planning Board appointment.

• Resolution No. 2023-003: Set public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments on non-conforming signs in highway corridors
• Ordinance No. 2023-001: Project Ordinance for Golden Leaf Grant
• Resolution No. 2023-005: Approve private property encroachment agreement with Surrey Bank & Trust
• Resolution No. 2023-004: Planning Board appointment
• Resolution No. 2023-001 and 2023-002: Accept Tax Collector’s Annual Settlements and Order of Collection

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like reappointments, contracts, and ARPA fund policies. They will also hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation and rezoning of property on the 1400 block of Edgewood Drive, and consider the FY 2022-2023 budget presented by Stan Farmer. The meeting includes a closed session for economic development.

• Award North 400 Block Parking Lot Downtown Restroom contract to Colt W. Simmons Construction for $104,900 (total budget $120,000)
• Approve T-Mobile Rockford Street tank lease amendment with $400/month rent increase for generator pad
• Accept ARPA funds for water and sewer projects, plus adopt related policies and project ordinances
• Public hearing and ordinances to annex and rezone property at 1400 block of Edgewood Drive
• Approve FY 2022-2023 budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding the use of ARPA funds for water and sewer projects. The meeting also includes discussions on property annexation and rezoning for the 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive, as well as approval of the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Approval of the proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget
• North End Downtown Restroom contract award to Simmons Construction
• West Side/Main Street water and sewer improvement project awards to The Lane Group
• Rezoning and annexation of property at the 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive
• Acceptance of ARPA funds for various water and sewer projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding a rezoning and annexation for the 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive. The meeting also includes a public hearing for comments on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Resolution No. 2022-068: Rezoning/Annexation of property at 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive
• Resolution No. 2022-069: Investigation of a petition for annexation
• Public Hearing: Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding rezoning and annexation for the 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive. The meeting also includes a public hearing for comments on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Resolution No. 2022-068 regarding rezoning/annexation at 1400 Block of Edgewood Drive
• Resolution No. 2022-069 directing investigation of an annexation petition
• Approval of April 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, including setting a public hearing for June 2, 2022. They will also consider offers to purchase two city-owned vacant lots, accept additional Youth Mentorship Grant funds, and amend the budget for insurance proceeds and occupancy tax distributions. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and special recognitions.

• Resolution 2022-066 setting public hearing for FY 2022-2023 budget on June 2, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-040 amending budget by $10,400 for Reeves Community Center sign and van repairs
• Ordinance 2022-041 amending budget by $205,000 for potential occupancy tax distribution to Tourism Development Authority
• Resolution 2022-067 accepting $17,560.70 additional Youth Mentorship Grant funds and extending grant to August 31, 2022
• Discussion of offers to purchase city-owned properties on Circle Drive and Lyn Avenue

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, along with several budget ordinance amendments. They will also discuss the Easter Brothers mural monument, consider offers to purchase two city-owned properties, and hear a presentation from a local teacher. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and special recognitions.

• Resolution setting public hearing for proposed FY 2022-2023 budget (Resolution 2022-066)
• Budget ordinance amendment for insurance proceeds for Reeves Community Sign and RCC Van repairs (Ordinance 2022-040)
• Budget ordinance amendment for potential additional occupancy tax collections (Ordinance 2022-041)
• Resolution accepting additional Youth Mentorship Grant funds and extension (Resolution 2022-067)
• Discussion of Easter Brothers Mural Monument at Jack A. Loftis Plaza

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-065 to switch Employee Assistance Program providers to Health Management Systems of America at $3,255 annually and add Short-Term Disability benefits through USAble. The meeting included a presentation on condemned and non-conforming buildings by Codes Enforcement and Planning staff. Additionally, the board reviewed the March 2022 Visioning Budget Workshop minutes, which detailed departmental goals and specific requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Resolution 2022-065 approved EAP services via Health Management Systems of America at $3,255/year
• Resolution 2022-065 approved Short-Term Disability benefits via USAble with a 60% salary replacement up to $1,000/week
• Presentation on Condemned and Non-Conforming Buildings by Chuck Morris and Andy Goodall
• Review of $2,428,541 in non-profit ARPA fund requests, including $475,000 for the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
• Review of $2,913,000 in city ARPA fund requests, including $400,000 for Indoor Pool HVAC and $395,000 for Police Radios

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone properties at 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street, an ordinance to demolish a property at 151 Paige Street, and a resolution to award the 2022 street resurfacing contract to Sowers Construction Company. The board will also receive updates on pickleball courts at Riverside Park and a report on the 'Barrel Building' at 229 Willow Street. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval and special recognitions.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street (Ordinance No. 2022-033)
• Ordinance to demolish property at 151 Paige Street (Ordinance No. 2022-034)
• Resolution awarding 2022 street resurfacing contract to Sowers Construction Company (Resolution No. 2022-048)
• Update on pickleball courts and other improvements at Riverside Park
• Presentation on 'Barrel Building' at 229 Willow Street by Codes Enforcement Officer Chuck Morris

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street, plus an ordinance to demolish a property at 151 Paige Street. They will also vote on a resolution awarding the 2022 street resurfacing contract to Sowers Construction Company. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, a life-saving award recognition, and a presentation on the Barrel Building at 229 Willow Street.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street (Ordinance No. 2022-033)
• Ordinance to demolish property at 151 Paige Street (Ordinance No. 2022-034)
• Resolution awarding 2022 street resurfacing contract to Sowers Construction Company (Resolution No. 2022-048)
• Update on pickleball courts and other improvements at Riverside Park
• Life Save Awards recognition and Surry Medical Ministries presentation

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning of 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street from R-20 to B-2, an ordinance to demolish an unfit dwelling at 151 Paige Street, and a $258,416.13 street resurfacing contract with Sowers Construction Company. The board also authorized bidding on a lot behind 455 Franklin Street in a 4-1 vote. Staff was directed to bring a list of properties with liens and a foreclosure policy for consideration.

• Approved rezoning of 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street from R-20 to B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of dwelling at 151 Paige Street (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 street resurfacing contract to Sowers Construction Company for $258,416.13 (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding on lot behind 455 Franklin Street at public auction (4-1)
• Directed staff to bring list of properties with liens and foreclosure policy

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including a $625,000 grant for greenway and river restoration, a rezoning request, a street closure, and a budget amendment. They will also receive updates on the downtown master plan, a police report on an intersection, and a parks report on pickleball courts.

• Resolution accepting $625,000 grant from NC Dept. of Public Safety for Granite City Greenway extension and Ararat River restoration
• Public hearing set for rezoning 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street from R-20 to B-2
• Resolution of intent to close unopened street off Hamburg Street and South Main Street
• Budget amendment of $6,583 for ladder truck repairs from insurance proceeds
• Ordinance to adopt NC Fire Code appendices

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a budget amendment for insurance proceeds to repair a ladder truck, resolutions setting public hearings for a rezoning request and a street closure, and an ordinance amendment. They will also hear presentations on the downtown master plan, a police report on an intersection, and additional pickleball courts. New business includes accepting grant funds for the Ararat River Phase VII project.

• Budget amendment for insurance proceeds to repair ladder truck (Ordinance 2022-030)
• Public hearing for rezoning 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street (Resolution 2022-045)
• Public hearing for closing unopened street off Hamburg and South Main Streets (Resolution 2022-046)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 5, Section 5-23(a) (Ordinance 2022-031)
• Resolution accepting grant funds from NC Dept. of Public Safety (Resolution 2022-047)

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with converting the basketball court at Riverside Park into three additional pickleball courts and constructing a new basketball/futsal court, to be paid with ARPA funds. The board also approved a $625,000 grant from the NC Department of Public Safety for the Granite City Greenway extension and Ararat River restoration. Several items were approved via consent agenda, including a budget amendment for ladder truck repairs and resolutions setting public hearings for a rezoning request and a street closure.

• Approved pickleball/multi-use courts at Riverside Park, funded by ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved $625,000 grant for Granite City Greenway extension and Ararat River restoration (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for insurance proceeds to repair ladder truck (consent agenda)
• Set public hearing for rezoning 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street (consent agenda)
• Set public hearing for closing unopened street off Hamburg and South Main Streets (consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several ordinances regarding property demolitions at 455 Franklin Street, 600 West Pine Street, and 109 South Street. The agenda also includes a proposal to convert the W. Oak Street and Willow Street intersection into a four-way stop.

• Ordinance to demolish property at 455 Franklin Street
• Ordinance to demolish property at 600 West Pine Street
• Ordinance to demolish property at 109 South Street
• Resolution to convert W. Oak Street/Willow Street intersection to a four-way stop
• Resolution amending City Personnel Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including an audit contract, unpaid tax advertisement, cemetery trustee appointment, budget amendment, and easement agreements. The board will also consider new business items such as amending the personnel policy, converting the W. Oak Street/Willow Street intersection to a four-way stop, and demolishing three properties. Public hearings and a public forum are scheduled, along with special recognition and a presentation from Shepherd's House.

• Resolution approving audit contract with Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA (Resolution No. 2022-037)
• Resolution ordering advertisement of unpaid taxes (Resolution No. 2022-038)
• Budget ordinance amendment for insurance proceeds-repairs to 2017 Ford (Ordinance No. 2022-026)
• Ordinance to demolish property at 455 Franklin Street (Ordinance No. 2022-027)
• Ordinance to demolish property at 600 West Pine Street (Ordinance No. 2022-028)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several items for discussion and possible action, including consent agenda items on an interlocal agreement with Surry County and speed limit declarations, as well as new business on a conflict of interest policy and a grant for youth mentoring. The meeting also includes a public hearing, public forum, and a closed session for economic development.

• Resolution approving interlocal agreement between City of Mount Airy and Surry County (Resolution No. 2022-035)
• Ordinances to enact and repeal speed limits with NCDOT concurrence (Ordinance Nos. 2022-023 and 2022-024)
• Resolution approving conflict of interest policy for state awards (Resolution No. 2022-036)
• Resolution and project ordinance for NRPA youth mentoring grant (Resolution No. 2022-037, Ordinance No. 2022-025)
• 2021 Annual Fire Department Report

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement with Surry County for 911 funds, and ordinances to enact and repeal speed limits on SR 1371. They also approved resolutions adopting a conflict of interest policy for state awards and an MOU amendment for a youth mentoring grant, plus a project ordinance for the $12,500 grant. The board entered closed session for economic development and attorney-client matters, then adjourned.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Surry County for 911 funds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to enact 25 MPH speed limit on SR 1371 between South Street and US 52 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to repeal speed limit on Worth Street (SR 1371) from Rockford Street to corporate limit (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Board Standing Committee Assignments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-036 adopting Conflict of Interest Policy for state awards (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-037 approving NRPA MOU amendment for youth mentoring grant (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-025 project ordinance for $12,500 NRPA grant (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for economic development and attorney-client privilege (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several routine items, including budget amendments, rezoning requests, and a street closure. They will also receive reports on a police intersection study and potential new pickleball courts. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• Budget ordinance amendment for insurance proceeds to repair ladder truck (Ordinance No. 2022-0380)
• Resolution setting public hearing for rezoning 1158 and 1160 West Lebanon Street (Resolution No. 2022-045)
• Resolution setting public hearing to close unopened street off Hamburg Street and South Main Street (Resolution No. 2022-046)
• Resolution amending Chapter 5-Section 5-23(a) of City Code (Ordinance No. 2022-031)
• Resolution accepting grant funds from NC Department of Public Safety (Resolution No. 2022-047)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items for discussion and possible action, including approval of the consent agenda, organizational matters, and new business. The consent agenda includes an interlocal agreement with Surry County and NCDOT speed limit declarations. New business includes a conflict of interest policy and an NRPA grant for youth mentoring. The meeting also includes a closed session for economic development.

• Resolution 2022-035: Interlocal agreement between City of Mount Airy and Surry County
• Ordinance 2022-023 and 2022-024: NCDOT speed limit enactments and repeals
• Resolution 2022-036: Conflict of interest policy for state awards
• Resolution 2022-087 and Ordinance 2022-025: NRPA grant for youth mentoring
• Closed session for economic development

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on closing two unopened streets, amending zoning rules for rooming houses, and other zoning changes. They will also review budget amendments for equipment purchases and a fire truck borrowing plan.

• Public hearing on closing unopened street off North Andy Griffith Highway
• Public hearing on closing unopened street off East Haymore Street
• Ordinance amending zoning ordinance regarding rooming houses (No. 2022-021)
• Budget amendment for dump truck and leaf machine purchase (No. 2022-019)
• Proposed borrowing plan for new fire truck

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider several items, including closing unopened streets, amending zoning ordinances for rooming houses, and approving budget amendments for equipment purchases. They will also hear the 2021 annual fire department report and consider a borrowing plan for a new fire truck.

• Public hearings on closing unopened streets off North Andy Griffith Highway and East Haymore Street
• Zoning ordinance amendments regarding rooming houses and Article VI-Section 6.4 and Article VII
• Budget ordinance amendment for dump truck and leaf machine purchase (Ordinance No. 2022-019)
• Project ordinance amendment for 2021 Capital Equipment Project (Ordinance No. 2022-020)
• Proposed borrowing plan for purchase of new fire truck

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners approved a $561,720 loan for a new fire truck, amended zoning ordinances regarding rooming houses and other uses, and closed two unopened streets. The board also approved budget amendments for a dump truck and leaf machine and for a hospital building reuse grant, and made appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $561,720 fire truck financing from REV Financial Services at 2.31% interest over 10 years (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-021 amending zoning for rooming houses, including definitions and parking requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-022 amending zoning tables for permitted uses and area/yard/height requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Order 2022-001 closing unopened street off North Andy Griffith Highway (unanimous)
• Approved Order 2022-002 closing unopened Haynes Avenue off East Haymore Street (unanimous)
• Approved $280,000 budget amendment for dump truck and leaf machine purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Northern Regional Hospital Building Reuse Grant match (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Martin, appointed Holli Nowlin and Randy Plitt to Board of Adjustment; appointed Bryan Grote to Planning Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with items for discussion and possible action, including a consent agenda, a capital improvements plan/budget update, and new business items. The most consequential item is a resolution accepting a NCDOC Building Reuse Grant for Northern Regional Hospital, along with a project ordinance for the same. The agenda also includes a housing authority appointment and recognition of Quilts of Valor volunteers.

• Resolution accepting NCDOC Building Reuse Grant for Northern Regional Hospital (Resolution No. 2022-031)
• Project Ordinance for Northern Regional Hospital NCDOC Building Reuse Grant Project (Ordinance No. 2022-017)
• Resolution making Housing Authority appointment (Resolution No. 2022-030)
• Capital Improvements Plan/Budget Update presentation
• Recognition of Quilts of Valor Volunteers

Board of Commissioners

The Mount Airy Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, a presentation on the Capital Improvements Plan and budget, and a resolution accepting a state building reuse grant for Northern Regional Hospital. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution accepting NCDOC Building Reuse Grant for Northern Regional Hospital (Resolution No. 2022-081)
• Project Ordinance for Northern Regional Hospital NCDOC Building Reuse Grant Project (Ordinance No. 2022-017)
• Resolution making Housing Authority appointment (Resolution No. 2022-030)
• Capital Improvements Plan/Budget Update presentation
• Recognition of Quilts of Valor Volunteers

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hiring Stan Farmer as the new City Manager, effective February 1, 2022. The board also accepted a $500,000 state grant for a medical office building at Northern Regional Hospital, approved a related project ordinance, and reappointed Lenise Lynch to the Housing Authority. Staff was directed to bring a budget amendment for a dump truck and leaf machine and a loan recommendation for a fire truck to the next meeting.

• Hired Stan Farmer as City Manager (unanimous)
• Accepted $500,000 NCDOC Building Reuse Grant for Northern Regional Hospital (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-017 for the grant project (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lenise Lynch to Housing Authority (consent agenda)
• Directed staff to bring budget amendment for dump truck and leaf machine to Jan. 20 meeting
• Directed staff to bring loan recommendation for fire truck to Jan. 20 meeting