North Wilkesboro public meetings in 2024

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on leasing town-owned property at 208 9th Street and on the Project Pull economic development agreement. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a resolution against pornography on town-owned devices, approval of 2025 meeting calendar and holidays, a budget amendment, capital project ordinances for the Provalus and Jenkins Brownfield projects, and a task order for the Wilkes EDC sewer project. Additionally, the board will recognize three police officers with letters of commendation and discuss old business regarding Wilkes EDC taking ownership of Business Center Drive.

• Resolution against pornography on town-owned devices and networks (to comply with state law)
• Task order for Wilkes EDC sewer project (estimated project cost $286,000)
• Capital Project Ordinance for Provalus — purchase and renovation of property at 711 Main Street for economic development
• Capital Project Ordinance for Jenkins Brownfield Remediation — purchase of county-foreclosed property
• Public hearing on leasing town-owned property at 208 9th Street

The board approved the sale of 285.4 acres in the North Wilkesboro Industrial Park to Hidden Brook Holdings, LLC for $1,198,680, with a 4.1% interest rate and a five-year term, to develop a controlled shooting facility. The board also approved a resolution to release restrictive covenants on the property and permit a shooting range within town limits. Additionally, the board approved taking ownership of Business Center Drive, selected Cubic Inc. as construction manager for the 711 Main Street upfit, and approved a grant application for VIPER radios.

• Approved sale of 285.4 acres to Hidden Brook Holdings for $1,198,680 (5-0)
• Approved release of restrictive covenants for industrial park parcel (5-0)
• Approved permit for controlled shooting range at industrial park (5-0)
• Approved taking ownership of Business Center Drive (5-0)
• Selected Cubic Inc. as construction manager at risk for 711 Main Street upfit (5-0)
• Approved FEMA grant application for VIPER radios (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolution against pornography on town devices (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the full Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) draft and discuss the joint meeting structure with the Board of Commissioners for January 9, 2025. The board will also consider approval of minutes from September and October 2024, and hear public comments.

• Full UDO Draft presentation and public hearing
• Planning Board/UDO Meeting Structure for joint meeting with Board of Commissioners on January 9, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 and September 12, 2024
• Public comments (2 minutes for non-agenda items, 5 minutes for agenda items)
• Planning Director's Report

The Planning Board received and reviewed the first final draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), with an overview of each article by staff and consultants. No formal decisions were made on the UDO content; the board assigned article reviews to members and set a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners for January 28, 2025, to continue discussions. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved September 12, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Approved October 10, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Set joint UDO meeting with Board of Commissioners for January 28, 2025
• Agreed to have staff contact N-Focus for board training dates

Town Board

The Town Board will consider calling for public hearings on December 17, 2024, for an economic development incentive (Project Pull) that includes selling a town-owned property, and for leasing town-owned property at 208 9th Street, Suites 301-316 to displaced businesses. Also on the agenda is consideration of a job description for a Community Development Coordinator with a salary range of $38,555-$58,338. A closed session is scheduled for economic development and personnel matters.

• Call for public hearing on Project Pull economic development incentive involving sale of town-owned property
• Call for public hearing to lease town-owned property at 208 9th Street, Suites 301-316
• Consideration of job description for Community Development Coordinator (salary $38,555-$58,338)
• Closed session for economic development and personnel matters

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a vote on an economic development incentive agreement and lease for "Project Tech." The board will also vote on a one-year lease renewal for the ABC Store (annual rent $3,600 plus percentage of monthly sales over $20,000) and approve meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. A closed session may follow for economic development discussions.

• Public hearing and vote on economic incentive/lease agreement for Project Tech
• Approval of one-year lease for North Wilkesboro ABC Store ($3,600/year + 1.5% of gross sales over $20,000/month)
• Approval of special meeting minutes from November 14, 2024
• Possible closed session under NC law for economic development

Town Board

The board will consider approving two resolutions to accept state funding for the Yadkin River Raw Water Intake and Pump Station and for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, along with a task order for treatment plant upgrades. Other items include a fire department site selection study presentation, a street closure request for the Hot Rod Moonshine Festival, a quote for downtown sidewalk pressure washing, and a pavement conditioning study.

• Resolution for Yadkin River Raw Water Intake and Pump Station to accept state funding
• Resolution for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (SRF loan of $6,735,310)
• Task Order for North Wilkesboro Treatment Plant Upgrades with McGill Associates
• Fire Department Site Selection Study Presentation by McGill Associates
• Downtown Street Closure Request for Hot Rod Moonshine Festival

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss Article V (Environmental Standards) of the Unified Development Ordinance, focusing on water supply watershed protection rules. They will also decide on the format for the December 12 meeting to present the draft UDO, choosing among options involving the Planning Board sub-committee, full Board of Commissioners, or a public input session. No rezoning, contracts, or other business items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Article V – Environmental Standards (watershed protection regulations)
• Feedback on removing the Corridor Overlay (signs, allowed uses, landscaping, parking, setbacks)
• Decision on December 12 meeting structure for UDO draft rollout
• Review of staff report and accompanying documentation (Article V attachment)
• No old or new business items listed (N/A)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special called meeting to amend its meeting calendar and to call a public hearing for November 26 at 5:30 pm regarding economic development. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Amend Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar to add a meeting on November 26 at 5:30 pm
• Call for a Public Hearing on November 26 at 5:30 pm for economic development

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on a resolution to bid up to $60,000 on the Smoot Tannery property at 127 Maple Street, a brownfield site, to pursue an EPA cleanup grant. Other action includes a contract with Hyatt Pipeline to repair sewer lines on Mulberry Creek damaged by Hurricane Helene, and a public hearing on an annexation petition on Summit Road. Consent items include budget amendments, reappointment of the ABC Board chair, and a proclamation for World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

• Resolution to bid on real property at 127 Maple Street (Smoot Tannery site) up to $60,000 for brownfield cleanup
• Contract with Hyatt Pipeline to repair Hurricane Helene-damaged sewer lines on Mulberry Creek
• Public hearing on annexation petition on Summit Road
• North Wilkesboro Fire Department site selection update
• Budget Amendments #2 and #2A for FY2025

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), focusing on housing flexibility (ADUs, triplexes, townhomes), sign regulations (billboards, digital signs), and setback standards. The board will also consider a new member application and receive the Planning Director's report.

• Discussion on reducing ADU size and setback requirements, and allowing them in R-6, R-10, R-20 districts
• Proposal to rewrite MF-CD to include triplex and quad-plex options
• Sign regulations: billboard spacing, digital sign limits, and wall sign coverage up to 25%
• Review of dimensional standards for new residential districts under 6,000 sq ft
• Application from Darwin Nichols for Planning Board membership

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an interlocal agreement to design and construct a joint raw water intake facility on the Yadkin River. The meeting also includes a request to approve new town staff credit cards and a presentation on the Smoot Park Redevelopment Project.

• Interlocal Agreement with Town of Wilkesboro for a joint raw water intake facility using $15,000,000 in ARP funding and a $6,735,310 loan
• Resolution to apply for Town and Staff credit cards with First Community Bank
• Smoot Park Redevelopment Project presentation
• Certificate of Sufficiency for Summit Road, Parcel ID 1400326
• Environmental Protection Agency Cleanup Grant Application

The board unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Wilkesboro for joint utility decisions, with North Wilkesboro as the agent. It also approved a consent agenda item to apply for employee credit cards with First Community Bank, a certificate of sufficiency for a Summit Avenue annexation, an EPA cleanup grant application, restrictive covenants for the industrial park, and a public hearing for an economic development incentive. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Wilkesboro (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-13 for employee credit cards with First Community Bank (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-15 for Summit Avenue annexation public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to apply for EPA Cleanup Grant (5-0)
• Approved restrictive covenants at North Wilkesboro Industrial Park (5-0)
• Called public hearing for economic development incentive on Nov. 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Held closed session for economic development (5-0)

Town Board

At this regular meeting, the Town Board will vote on an interlocal agreement with the Town of Wilkesboro regarding a raw water intake and consider a request to investigate an annexation petition on Summit Road. They will also hear a road closure request for the Veterans Day Parade, introductions for Planning Board appointments, and a yearly impact presentation from the Downtown Partnership. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes and an amendment to the 2024 meeting calendar moving the October 24th meeting to October 17th.

• Interlocal agreement with Town of Wilkesboro for raw water intake (item F)
• Investigation request for annexation petition on Summit Road (item J)
• Road closure request for Veterans Day Parade (item G)
• Introduction of Planning Board appointments (item H)
• Yearly impact presentation from North Wilkesboro Downtown Partnership (item I)

The board approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Wilkesboro to build a joint raw water intake on the Yadkin River, with North Wilkesboro responsible for 44% of building costs and 42% of wet well costs. The board also granted a four-month extension for the 313 D-Street housing project, approved a Veterans Day Parade road closure, appointed three planning board members, and directed the clerk to investigate an annexation petition on Summit Road.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Wilkesboro for joint water intake (4-0)
• Granted four-month extension for 313 D-Street project with monthly updates (4-0)
• Approved road closure for Veterans Day Parade (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Stancil to Planning Board for 5-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Sandra Espin to Planning Board for 5-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Ron Myers to Planning Board for 5-year term (4-0)
• Approved resolution to investigate annexation petition on Summit Road (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and meeting calendar amendment (4-0)

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2024, with items including approval of minutes from three prior meetings, public comments, and new business. The board will discuss an update to the Unified Development Ordinance concerning signs (Article VII) and consider planning board applications. No old business is scheduled.

• UDO update discussion on Signs – Article VII
• Planning Board Applications (details in agenda packet)
• Approval of minutes from July 11, August 1, and August 8, 2024 meetings
• Public comments (2 minutes for non-agenda items, 5 minutes for agenda items)
• Planning Director’s Report

The Planning Board unanimously recommended Robert Andy Stancil, Ron Myers, and Sandra Espin for appointment to the Board, following the resignation of Mr. Espin. The Board also discussed and agreed on several signage changes for the Unified Development Ordinance, including allowing multi-tenant wall signs up to 25% of the facade and shortening the sign removal timeline for closed businesses to 45 days. No final ordinance changes were adopted; these were discussion items.

• Accepted resignation of Board member Mr. Espin (6-0)
• Recommended Robert Andy Stancil for appointment to Planning Board (6-0)
• Recommended Ron Myers for appointment to Planning Board (6-0)
• Recommended Sandra Espin for appointment to Planning Board (6-0)
• Agreed to allow multi-tenant wall signage up to 25% of facade in CBD (discussion)
• Agreed to shorten sign removal timeline for closed businesses to 45 days (discussion)
• Approved minutes from July 11, August 1, and August 8 meetings (6-0 each)

Town Board

The board will hear a presentation on the Merger and Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) study for water services, which outlines options including purchasing water from Wilkesboro or forming a regional partnership. The study projects potential water rate increases of 32% to 36% starting in fiscal year 2026, depending on the option chosen. The board will also receive updates on the Smoot Park Revitalization and Skatepark projects and a downtown cleanup day. No final action is scheduled on the MRF study; staff requests feedback only.

• MRF Presentation by Withers Ravenel on water merger/regionalization feasibility; includes three options (status quo, purchase from Wilkesboro, regional partnership) with projected rate increases
• Update on Smoot Park Revitalization Project
• Update on Smoot Park Skatepark Project
• Downtown Cleanup Day announced for September 27
• Closed session authorized for attorney-client privilege under NC law

The board heard a presentation on a nonbinding water regionalization feasibility study with Wilkesboro, outlining three options: status quo, purchasing water, or forming a regional authority. No decision was made; the board was only required to hear the information. The board also received updates on the joint water intake project, Smoot Park demolition delay, and other staff reports.

• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Heard MRF water regionalization study presentation, no action taken
• Moved to closed session for attorney-client privilege (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (5-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Town Board will hold public hearings on rezoning Pondview Drive, allowing churches in residential zones, and live/work units in commercial zones. New business includes a resolution to convey a 22.05-acre parcel at Wilkes Industrial Park, introduction of a sewer budget ordinance for that parcel, annexation of two properties on Statesville Road, stormwater repair quotes for 8th Street, and a gateway sign partnership with Wilkesboro. The board may also enter closed session for economic development.

• Public hearing for rezoning on Pondview Drive
• Public hearing for text amendment allowing religious institutions in residential zoning districts
• Resolution to convey 22.05-acre parcel at Wilkes Industrial Park to Wilkes Economic Development Corporation
• Introduction to budget ordinance for sewer service to the 22.05-acre parcel
• Introduction to annexation of properties at 2680 and 2698 Statesville Road

The board approved three zoning changes: a rezoning on Pondview Drive, a text amendment for churches in residential districts, and a text amendment allowing ground-floor residential in commercial districts. It also approved a resolution to convey a 22.05-acre parcel at the Wilkes Industrial Park to the Wilkes EDC, a budget ordinance for sewer services, a stormwater repair contract, and a FEMA Safer grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning of Parcel ID 2201971 on Pondview Drive from R-10 to R-20 (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for churches in R-6 and R-10 districts (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for ground-floor residential in General and Highway Business districts (5-0)
• Approved resolution to convey 22.05-acre parcel to Wilkes EDC (5-0)
• Approved budget ordinance for sewer to serve 22.05-acre parcel, $286,300 (5-0)
• Approved stormwater repair quote from Hyatt Pipeline LLC, $131,442.60 (5-0)
• Approved receiving invoicing from Town of Wilkesboro for gateway sign design up to $3,375 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of FEMA Safer grant funds of $477,000 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of previous minutes, and an update from WithersRavenel on the Unified Development Ordinance Articles VI and IX. The Planning Director will also provide a report. No old or new business items are listed, so the meeting is primarily procedural with the UDO update as the main substantive item.

• UDO update from WithersRavenel on Article VI (Zoning Districts) and Article IX (Administration and Procedures)
• Planning Director's Report
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024 meeting

Town Board

The Board will hear several introductions: an annual update from Wilkes Medical Center (no action required), a proposed zoning text amendment to allow churches in R-6 and R-10 residential districts following a 2007 mass rezoning that created 27 non-conforming church properties, a Downtown/River District Master Plan scope from Land Design, and a proposed increase to the Historic Façade Incentive Grant maximum (from $4,000 to $6,000). Staff will also provide an update on 313 D Street and the Board may hold a closed session for economic development.

• Zoning text amendment for churches in residential districts; public hearing set for August 22, 2024 (Flint Hill Baptist Church expansion triggered the review)
• Proposed increase of Historic Façade Incentive Grant maximum from $4,000 to $6,000 depending on building size (60% town match)
• Introduction of Downtown/River District Master Plan scope with Land Design (Charlotte, NC) – funding TBD
• Annual Wilkes Medical Center update from Chad Brown, President – no action required
• Update on 313 D Street under Manager’s Report

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board holds a special meeting and public hearing on a proposed text amendment to allow churches and religious institutions in R-6 High Density Residential and R-10 Low Density Residential districts. The request stems from Flint Hill Baptist Church's need to expand its fellowship hall, which is currently prohibited by zoning. Staff identified 27 church-owned properties that are non-compliant due to a 2007 mass rezoning, and the board may recommend approval, denial, or an alternative to the Town Commissioners.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendment to allow churches in R-6 and R-10 zoning districts
• Applicant Kevin Souther/Flint Hill Baptist Church seeks to expand fellowship hall at 1390 Flint Hill Road
• 27 church-owned properties in the town's zoning jurisdiction are currently non-compliant
• 2007 mass rezoning eliminated R-15 district where churches were previously permitted
• Staff recommends approval of the amendment, citing consistency with the Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Board unanimously approved a zoning text amendment allowing churches and religious institutions in R-6 and R-10 residential districts with supplemental standards, addressing nonconformities that prevented expansions. The board also adopted a consistency statement finding the amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment will go to the Board of Commissioners for a public hearing.

• Approved zoning text amendment for churches in R-6 and R-10 districts (6-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan consistency statement for zoning case Z-2406 (6-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will vote on consent items including the appointment of Sarah Davis as Finance Director and approval of prior meeting minutes, then hold public hearings on a proposed rezoning at 700 Boston Avenue, a text amendment to allow retail in light industrial zones, and a text amendment to define and regulate resorts. The board will also discuss creation of a Municipal Service District board and receive introductions to a rezoning on Pondview Drive and a text amendment for live/work uses in commercial districts. A staff-recommended Downtown Masterplan will be introduced as part of the manager's report.

• Public hearing on rezoning for 700 Boston Avenue
• Public hearing on text amendment to allow retail in light industrial
• Public hearing on text amendment defining resorts
• Appointment of Sarah Davis as Finance Director
• Introduction to rezoning on Pondview Drive

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners approved three zoning amendments: allowing retail in light industrial districts, rezoning 700 Boston Avenue from Office/Institutional to General Business, and adding resorts with a 125-acre minimum for clay target shooting. The board also voted to stop researching the Municipal Service District and set public hearings for August 22 on a Pondview Drive rezoning and a live/work text amendment. All votes were unanimous except the MSD motion, which passed 3-2.

• Approved text amendment allowing retail in light industrial districts (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 700 Boston Avenue to General Business (5-0)
• Approved text amendment adding resorts with 125-acre minimum for clay target shooting (5-0)
• Approved motion to stop researching Municipal Service District (3-2)
• Called public hearing for Aug 22 on Pondview Drive rezoning from R-10 to R-20 (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Aug 22 on live/work text amendment in commercial districts (5-0)
• Appointed commissioners to steering committees for fire department site selection, UDO, and downtown masterplan
• Approved consent agenda including new finance director appointment and meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The North Wilkesburg Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning for Parcel ID 2201971 on Pondview Drive and proposed text amendments for Live/Work units and ground floor apartments. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Smoot Tannery Phase II ESA.

• Proposed Rezoning for Parcel ID 2201971 Pondview Drive
• Proposed Text Amendment for Live/Work units; Ground Floor Apartments
• Presentation on Smoot Tannery Phase II ESA - EPA Interns
• UDO update from WithersRavenel

Town Board

The Board will discuss the potential establishment of a Municipal Service District to fund downtown revitalization through property taxes. The agenda also includes updates on water storage tank project closeout and a fire department site selection study.

• Municipal Service District Board discussion
• Closeout of the Elevated Water Storage Tank/JELD-WEN Expansion Project and CDBG Funding
• Introduction to Fire Department Site Selection Study with McGill Associates
• Introduction to Wilkes County Joint Planning Board Appointments
• Approval of June 10, 2024, Community Input Session Minutes

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed text amendments regarding retail in light industrial zones and resorts. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 700 Boston Avenue and end-of-year budget amendments. Additionally, the board will swear in new Police Officer Justin Johnson.

• Introduction to Text Amendment for Retail in Light Industrial
• Introduction to Text Amendment for Resorts
• Rezoning for 700 Boston Avenue
• End of Year Budget Amendments
• Swearing in Police Officer Justin Johnson

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will consider two text amendments on June 13, 2024. One proposal seeks to allow general retail within the Light Industrial Zoning District at 201 Elkin Highway. A second proposal aims to permit resorts in various districts to support the Wilkes Outdoor Economy plan.

• Text amendment (Z-2403) to allow general retail in Light Industrial Zoning Districts
• Text amendment (Z-2404) to permit 'Resorts' in R-20, GB, HB, LI, and GI districts
• Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update from WithersRavenel

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing a proposal for a Municipal Service District (MSD) in the downtown area. The discussion addresses community feedback regarding downtown revitalization, including requests for more festivals and sidewalk repairs. The presentation also compares potential MSD services used in Brevard and Belmont.

• Proposal of a Municipal Service District (MSD) for downtown North Wilkesboro
• Review of potential streetscape enhancements such as planters and sidewalk repair
• Discussion of community feedback regarding public art and festivals

Town Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget for the General Fund and Water Sewer Fund. The meeting also includes updates on the Raw Water Project, 313 D Street, and Smoot Park. Additionally, commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement for a joint planning board.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget
• Interlocal Agreement for a Joint City-County Planning Board
• Swearing in of Police Officer Tina Smith
• Updates on the Raw Water Project and 313 D Street
• Planning Board and Board of Adjustment appointments

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment for the Yadkin River Water Intake Project and hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning and zoning text amendments for homeless shelters.

• Budget Amendment #11 for the Yadkin River Water Intake Project, including a $300,750 loan from the Water/Sewer Fund
• Public hearing to rezone 383 Pondview Dr. from R10 Low Density Residential to R20 Rural Residential to allow a manufactured home
• Public hearing on a text amendment to allow homeless shelters in two business districts with supplemental standards
• Swearing in of Police Chief Brad Mathis

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will convene to handle routine agenda items including approval of minutes, public comments, and old/new business. The main substantive items are an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from consultants WithersRavenel and the Planning Director's report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• UDO update from WithersRavenel
• Planning Director's report
• Board member appointments/housekeeping items
• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing draft chapters for a complete rewrite of the town's development ordinance, the first overhaul since 2007. The board will also appoint members and elect Chair and Vice-Chair positions.

• Review of draft UDO Article I (General Provisions), Article VIII (Administration), and Article X (Definitions)
• Discussion of draft UDO Article II regarding Zoning Districts and the Riverfront District
• Review of draft UDO Article III (Uses and Supplemental Use Standards)
• Review of draft UDO Article IV (Subdivision & Infrastructure)
• Board member appointments and election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund budgets. Discussion includes a public hearing for property rezoning at Old Highway 60 and Pondview Drive, as well as a proposed text amendment regarding a homeless shelter.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning for property at Old Highway 60 and Pondview Drive
• Introduction: FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund Budget
• Introduction: Rezoning for 383 Old Highway 60
• Introduction: Homeless Shelter Text Amendment
• Road Closure Request: Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on June 15, 2024

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will review a budget amendment to reallocate $88,000 for various departmental needs. They will also consider resolutions to accept state funding for Smoot Park and fire department construction, as well as the approval of a local water supply plan.

• Budget Amendment #7 totaling $88,000 for paving, striping, and fire department equipment
• Resolution to accept state funding for Smoot Park restoration
• Resolution to accept state funding for fire department construction
• Introduction of a resolution to approve the Local Water Supply Plan
• Consideration of a resolution for bike lanes on Wilkesboro Avenue & Wilkesboro Boulevard

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will consider a text amendment to allow homeless shelters as a permitted use with supplemental standards in General Business and Highway Business districts, changing them from special use permits. They will also review a rezoning of 700 Boston Avenue from Office/Institutional to General Business, and a rezoning of 383 Old 60 from Low Density Residential to Rural Residential. The board may make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Text amendment to allow homeless shelters as PSS in GB and HB districts, removing emergency shelter use
• Rezoning of 700 Boston Avenue from OI to GB (applicant: Grace Community Shelter)
• Rezoning of Parcel ID 2204747, 383 Old 60 from R-10 to R-20 (public hearing)
• UDO update from WithersRavenel
• Public comments allowed (2 min for non-agenda, 5 min for agenda items)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to recognize the retirement of Police Chief Rob Thornburg and consider several downtown road closures for upcoming events. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a property annexation and introductions for various rezoning and text amendments.

• Resolution to award retiring Police Chief Rob Thornburg his badge and service sidearm for $1.00
• Public hearing on the annexation of property at Parcel ID 2203474
• Road closure requests for Fan Fest (May 16) and Concerts on the Deck
• Introduction to rezoning for property off Old Highway 60 & Pondview Drive
• Introduction to text amendment for flea markets in the Light Industrial District

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed text amendment for homeless shelters, a rezoning request for 700 Boston Avenue, a text amendment for flea markets in Light Industrial zoning, and a rezoning request for Parcel ID 2204748. The board will also make a recommendation on the Wilkes County Planning Board Interlocal Government Agreement and receive a report on the Unified Development Ordinance update.

• Public hearing: Proposed text amendment for homeless shelters
• Public hearing: Rezoning 700 Boston Avenue from Office and Institutional (OI) to General Business (GB)
• Public hearing: Proposed text amendment for Flea Markets in Light Industrial (LI)
• Public hearing: Rezoning Parcel ID 2204748, Old 60 and Pondview Drive from Low Density Residential (R-10) to Rural Residential (R-20)
• Recommendation on Wilkes County Planning Board Interlocal Government Agreement

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Victoria Brooks as Town Attorney following the resignation of Daniel Johnson. The meeting includes a public hearing on ATM lighting and an introduction to a Municipal Service District investigation.

• Appointment of Victoria Brooks as Town Attorney
• Public hearing on Text Amendment for ATM Lighting
• Approval of the 2024 Audit Contract
• Approval of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #4 for water line repair
• Investigation into a Municipal Service District

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing draft budgets for the General Fund and Water/Sewer Fund. The session includes a discussion on budgeting principles, departmental expense breakdowns, and potential special appropriations for non-profits.

• Proposed General Fund revenue for FY 24-25 of $7,974,902
• Proposed Water/Sewer Fund revenue for FY 24-25 of $3,204,805
• Budget principle to maintain no tax increases
• Review of departmental expense breakdowns for General and Water/Sewer funds
• Consideration of special appropriations for non-profit requests

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss annexing a parcel off Highway 115 and Old 60 and ordinances to close or demolish structures at 101 Riverside Drive and 313 D Street. The body is also considering reinstating a Parks Maintenance Specialist position.

• Annexation of Parcel ID 2203474 off Highway 115 and Old 60
• Ordinance to close structure at 101 Riverside Drive
• Ordinance to close and demolish main structure at 313 D Street
• Request to reinstate Parks Maintenance Specialist position
• Rescheduling of ATM Lighting text amendment public hearing to March 5, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a proposed text amendment to change how homeless shelters are permitted in several zoning districts. The meeting also includes an introduction to the upcoming Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

• Proposed text amendment to allow homeless shelters as Permitted with Supplemental Standards (PSS) in OI, GB, and HB districts
• Proposal to remove 'Emergency Shelter' use and definition from the Zoning Ordinance
• Introduction to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Discussion of a 2,000-foot spacing requirement between homeless shelters

Town Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a proposed text amendment regarding homeless shelters and provide an introduction to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Staff recommends changing homeless shelters from a Special Use Permit to a Permitted with Supplemental Standards use in specific districts.

• Proposed text amendment to allow homeless shelters in Office and Institutional, General Business, and Highway Business districts
• Proposal to remove 'Emergency Shelter' use and text from the Zoning Ordinance
• Introduction to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Discussion of supplemental standards for homeless shelters based on the Catherine H. Barber Memorial Shelter case

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an annexation petition for a property off Statesville Rd and Old 60. The meeting includes proposed budget amendments for water line repairs and Smoot Park pool renovations, as well as a joint city-county planning board agreement.

• Annexation investigation for Parcel ID 2203474
• Budget Amendment #5 for Hwy 268 project water line repairs
• Capital Project Amendment #6 for Smoot Park pool renovation grants
• Interlocal Agreement for a Joint City-County Planning Board
• Text Amendment for ATM Lighting

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will consider an interlocal agreement to establish a Wilkes County Joint Planning Board with Wilkes County and Wilkesboro, and will receive training from Michael Harvey of N-FOCUS. The agreement, already recommended by the county planning board, outlines a 12-member board with staggered terms and would replace the existing joint planning commission under new state law Chapter 160D.

• Introduction of Interlocal Agreement for the Wilkes County Joint Planning Board
• Training with Michael Harvey, AICP, CFM, CZO, Vice President of Planning Services Division, N-FOCUS
• Agreement proposes 12-member board: 8 county, 2 Wilkesboro, 2 North Wilkesboro appointees
• Staggered 3-year terms for board members, with term limits of 5 consecutive terms
• Agreement approved by Wilkes County Planning Board on Nov 27, 2023, forwarded for consideration

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a workshop to review the town's mission and vision statement. Department heads will present requested projects, and the board will review survey results.

• Review of Town Mission/Vision Statement
• Department head project introductions
• Review of survey results
• Visioning process discussion

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding text amendments to the Town Code for garbage, refuse, and weeds, as well as changes to the duplex ordinance. The board will also consider special board appointments.

• Public hearing on Town Code Chapter 9: Garbage, Refuse and Weeds
• Public hearings on proposed duplex ordinance changes
• Board of Commissioners special board appointments
• Manager's report on Actiflo RFQ and Farmers Market Manager request
• Update on parking lot behind Wilkes Towers

Planning Board

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to increase the maximum allowed lighting for ATMs from 20 to 30 foot candles, requested by Facility Solutions on behalf of Wells Fargo. The board will also discuss the sign ordinance and select a training date. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the planning director's report.

• Public hearing on Article VIII, 8.6(B) Design Standards for Lighting to raise ATM lighting maximum to 30 foot candles
• Sign Ordinance discussion
• Select training date from January 18, January 23, or February 1
• Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a pavement condition study for 36 miles of roads and review qualifications for Smoot Park. The body is also tasked with taking action on a new sign ordinance and a proposed text amendment for the duplex ordinance.

• Proposed Pavement Condition Survey by WithersRavenel for 36 centerline miles of roads
• Introduction to Sign Ordinance
• Introduction to Proposed Text Amendment for Duplex Ordinance
• Review of Smoot Park RFQ proposals from McGill & Associates and Wharton-Smith Construction
• Discussion of Industrial Park and North Carolina National Guard land transaction