North Wilkesboro public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Board of Commissioners approved a formal policy for accepting sponsorships and contributions. They also approved a resolution to apply for an NCDOT grant for the Euclid Avenue Trail extension and scheduled a public hearing for a temporary RV parking ordinance.
- Approved Sponsorship Policy and Resolution 2022-22 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-21 for NCDOT Euclid Avenue Trail extension grant (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Jan 26, 2023, regarding temporary RV and primitive camping ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved Dec 6, 2022, regular and closed session minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to apply for $50,000 T-Mobile funding for Marketplace improvements
- Entered closed session regarding privileged/confidential information (4-1)
Planning Board
The Planning Board recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to allow temporary RV parks and campgrounds for local events. The recommendation includes a requirement that property owners be responsible for trash removal.
- Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended approval of temporary RV park/campground text amendment with added trash removal language (4-0)
Town Board
The Board of Commissioners appointed Crystal Keener to the required position of Town Tax Collector. The board also reviewed a draft Sponsorship Policy to establish criteria for accepting contributions for town services.
- Appointed Crystal Keener as Town Tax Collector (Unanimous)
- Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (4-1)
Town Board
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of three parcels on North Wilkesboro Hwy. 18 to Light Industrial to allow for a dedicated truck route. The Board also agreed to move forward with a $100,000 grant-funded Challenge Course at Smoot Park.
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 1404248 from R-6 to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 1401756 from HB to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Parcel 1400545 from HB to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #7 Yadkin River Water Intake Project (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #8 to amend Water Treatment Plant operating budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized use of $4,600 for Market Place wall painting and bathroom HVAC units
- Agreed to proceed with $100,000 grant for Smoot Park Challenge Course
Planning Board
The Board reviewed staff recommendations for regulating temporary RV parks, including permit limits and evacuation plans. The Board also discussed a code enforcement deadline for 821 Main Street and potential soil testing at the old tannery property. No formal votes were taken on the RV text amendments.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
- Agreed to use Facebook, the Town website, and GoWilkes.com for temporary permit advertising
- Recommended advertising in the newspaper for two Planning Board vacancies
Town Board
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for a $500,000 state grant for park accessibility. They also scheduled a public hearing for three rezoning requests and administered oaths of office to new town leadership.
- Approved Resolution 2022-18 to apply for $500,000 AFP grant for Smoot Park pool house (Unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Nov 17, 2022, to rezone 3 parcels to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments and November 8 meeting change (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Administered Oath of Office to Town Manager Holly R. Minton
- Administered Oath of Office to Fire Chief Kini Hamby