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Pittsboro public meetings in 2023

63 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board to review map amendment and sign plan changes

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a map amendment for a zoning change and a sign plan amendment for Northwood MUPD. The board will also review minutes from the October 16, 2023 meeting.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting on December 11, 2023

The Board of Commissioners will review various administrative resolutions, budget amendments, and policy updates. The agenda includes discussions on wastewater allocation, planning board positions, and employee vacation accrual rates.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Budget scoping session for Board of Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, but the agenda contains only procedural items: a budget scoping session and a Zoom link. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Special meeting on pedestrian connectivity plans

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss pedestrian connectivity. The agenda includes materials on this topic, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Commissioners to consider conditional zoning for Reeves Farm and Turkey Creek

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, with several public hearings and action items. Key items include conditional zoning requests for Reeves Farm and Turkey Creek, a text amendment, and an annexation petition. The board will also consider resolutions for community feeding programs, various event ordinances, preliminary plats, budget amendments, and appointments.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to approve 2024 schedule, set officers, review bylaws

The Pittsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving past meeting minutes, setting the 2024 meeting schedule, electing a committee chair and secretary, and reviewing board bylaws and ordinances. The board will also receive updates on projects and upcoming programs and events.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro Board of Commissioners meeting on October 23, 2023

The Board of Commissioners will review several agenda items including budget amendments and a new street fair ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on annexation sufficiency and engineering specification amendments.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board to review conditional rezoning, subdivisions, and text amendment

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review several development-related items, including a conditional rezoning application, subdivision plats, and a text amendment to the table of uses. The board will also consider memos for Turkey Creek and Corbett Landing, and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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Baker yea · Mize yea · Forrest yea
that the newest board member, Corey Forrest, works for McAdams and asks if there is any reason he should recuse himself. Forrest acknowledges he works for McAdams. Braun asks if he has any financial…
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Baker yea · Mize yea · Carney yea
Wed Oct 11, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to review past minutes and plan upcoming events

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from four prior meetings, receive public input, and discuss updates on recent and upcoming programs, including a recap of Take a Child Outside Week and plans for Trail & Treats and the Christmas Parade. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to vote on budget amendments, annexation, and grants

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, to consider several budget amendments, a voluntary annexation petition, and grant-related items. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and a proclamation for Great Trails State Day. Most items are routine administrative actions, but the annexation and budget changes involve specific financial and land-use decisions.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to consider budget amendments, street fair and social district ordinances

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including budget amendments for the Sanford water treatment plant expansion, outsourced plan review fees, and the fire department. The board will also consider a street fair ordinance, a social district ordinance, and a donation acceptance/solicitation policy. Additionally, there is a public hearing for a conditional rezoning request (PB-23-310) and planning board appointments.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board reviews Reeves Farm project and August minutes

The Pittsboro Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on September 18, 2023. The agenda includes review of the draft minutes from the August 21 meeting and a case file for the Reeves Farm project (PB-23-1273). Public participation instructions are provided.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to review fall/winter events and programming

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public input, and receive updates on upcoming fall and winter programming and events, including recaps of recent activities. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no votes on contracts, fees, or ordinances listed.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to vote on zoning, budget, and police cadet positions

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, to consider several items including zoning requests, budget amendments, and a charter amendment. The board will also discuss a social district ordinance and approve minutes from prior meetings.

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✓ Decided: Board approves mayor term change and various administrative updates

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to change the mayor's term from two to four years. Other actions included approving landscaping amendments for Chatham Park and authorizing a grant application for a school road culvert. Several zoning requests were continued to future meetings.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to review three rezoning requests and budget amendment

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several items, including three rezoning requests (PB-23-289, PB-23-306, PB-23-310), a budget amendment for FY 23-24 related to Xtreme Vac, and a discussion on a social district. The agenda also includes a tuition reimbursement item. The meeting materials are attached as PDFs.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Chatham Park North Village Small Area Plan amendments

The Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Chatham Park North Village Small Area Plan with specific requirements for tree coverage and road placement. The Board also approved a budget amendment for Xtreme Vac and scheduled three public hearings for September 11.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: ABC Board approves updated employee policies and store repairs

The Board adopted updated employee policies regarding retention pay, paid time off, and holidays. Additionally, the Board authorized the General Manager to change workers compensation providers, increase business property insurance coverage, and repair the store's entrance walkway.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board reviews four zoning applications including Reeves Farm and Turkey Creek.

The Pittsboro Planning Board is scheduled to review four specific land use applications on August 21, 2023. The agenda includes conditional rezoning requests for Reeves Farm and Oldham, a conditional zoning request for Turkey Creek, and a revision request for the Bellemont Station MUPD. The meeting also includes the approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves three zoning and MUPD revision requests

The Planning Board approved conditional zoning requests for Turkey Creek and the Oldham property, as well as a revision request for Bellemont Station MUPD. A rezoning request for Reeves Farm was tabled.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to hold public hearings on mayor term and CDBG grant

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a Community Development Block Grant request and a proposed amendment to the town charter regarding the mayor's term. The board will also consider a budget amendment for FY 23-24 carryover, a rezoning request (PB-23-218), and several grant program decisions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves US Highway 15-501 intersection improvements

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant programs, a budget amendment for road improvements, and a noncontiguous annexation petition. The Board also held a public hearing regarding changing the Mayor's term from two to four years.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

5. Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB)

Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board special meeting notice only; no agenda items listed

This is a notice for a special meeting of the Pittsboro Downtown Advisory Board (PDAB) on August 10, 2023. The agenda contains no listed items, only a reference to a meeting notice PDF, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

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Wed Aug 9, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Pittsboro parks board meets Aug. 9; agenda details online

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Main Street Station Conference Room. The agenda text provides only meeting logistics and directs residents to the website for agenda information and a meeting link; no specific items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Board receives updates on community and park projects

The Board received staff updates on the Community House permitting process and the reconstruction of tennis and basketball courts. Staff reported receiving a $23,000 grant from Chatham County for Kiwanis Park equipment and discussed a temporary downtown pocket park currently in the design phase.

Thu Jul 27, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: Pittsboro ABC Board approves FY 2023-24 budget as final

The Board approved the FY 2023-24 budget as final and approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting. The General Manager reported that the next operational project is striping the parking lot.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

✓ Decided: Board approves water agreements with City of Sanford and proposes mayor term change

The Board of Commissioners approved a merger interlocal agreement and filtration facility expansion with the City of Sanford. They also passed ordinances to revise system development fees and utility rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. A resolution to extend the Mayor's term from two to four years was adopted, with a public hearing set for August 14, 2023.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board to review zoning amendments and storage facility application

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a landscaping text amendment for Chatham Park, and a special use permit application for a storage facility. The board will also consider a proposed amendment to the NV SAP (Special Allocation Plan) and review applications for Planning Board membership. The agenda includes draft minutes from the previous meeting and public participation instructions.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Chatham Park plan and landscaping amendments

The Planning Board approved amendments to the North Village Small Area Plan and the Chatham Park Landscape Element text. A request to rezone 5.32 acres for a mini-storage facility was denied. Requests regarding tattoo business regulations and the Reeves Farm development were tabled.

Thu Jul 13, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Special meeting agenda with no substantive items listed

This is a special meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners with only procedural materials posted. The agenda contains no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings, so it appears to be a routine or administrative session.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners held work session on proposed merger with City of Sanford

The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to conduct a work session regarding a proposed merger between the Town of Pittsboro and the City of Sanford. No formal decisions or votes were recorded regarding the merger.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board to hold public hearing on regional utility merger

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a regional utility merger and consider several budget amendments, including for ARP funds, sanitation services, and the Sanford regionalization project. The board will also review a sewer rehab grant acceptance resolution, a contract proposal from ACE, and amendments to personnel policies such as paid parental leave.

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✓ Decided: Board approves rezoning for up to 338 affordable housing units

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request to allow for 300-338 affordable housing units. The board also approved a consent agenda containing multiple budget amendments and a sewer rehabilitation grant. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed regional utility merger with the City of Sanford, though no final vote on the merger was recorded.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: Pittsboro ABC Board approves 2023-24 FY Budget

The Board approved the 2023-24 FY Budget, including an additional $6,500 for HVAC system repairs. The Board also approved the May 25, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed but declined a request to block an ADA parking spot and alley due to a lack of alternate ADA space.

Wed Jun 14, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to set summer 2023-spring 2024 programming priorities

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss priorities and key components for programming and events from summer 2023 through spring 2024. The board will also receive an update on the NV SAP Amendment and consider approval of the May 2023 meeting minutes. Public input is invited.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Board reviews North Village Small Area Plan amendment

The Board received an update on the Amended North Village Small Area Plan regarding parkland distribution in Chatham Park. Staff presented upcoming summer and spring programming and a new online recreation software. No formal votes were taken on the plan or programming ideas.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to review FY 2023-24 budget and rezoning request

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2023, to consider a range of items including the manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, a conditional rezoning request, and several policy amendments. The board will also discuss a regionalization and merger report, town sponsorships, and appointments to the Downtown Advisory Board.

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✓ Decided: Pittsboro Board of Commissioners approves FY 2023-2024 budget

The Board of Commissioners approved the recommended budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. Other actions included approving the Downtown Workplan and funding for Summer Fest 2023. The Board also set a public hearing for June 26 regarding a water and wastewater utility merger.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plan, rezoning, and SAP amendment

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review several items, including a minor site plan modification for Green Beagle, a conditional rezoning request from White, and a proposed amendment to the NV SAP. The board will also consider draft minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes supporting documents for each item.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves affordable housing rezoning and pool addition

The Planning Board approved a conditional rezoning for 300-338 affordable housing units and a minor site plan modification for a pool at Green Beagle Lodge. A proposed amendment to the Chatham Park North Village Small Area Plan was tabled for further study. The board also updated its 2023 meeting schedule.

Thu May 25, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: Pittsboro ABC Board approves budget estimate and schedules public hearing

The Board approved the Budget Officer’s Budget Estimate with minor labeling changes. A public hearing for the budget was scheduled for June 22, 2023. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting.

Wed May 24, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to review project updates and term renewals

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of past meeting minutes and updates on several park projects. The board will also hear a director's update on upcoming term renewals. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves updated Community House designs

The Board approved design plans for the Community House with specific ADA and structural modifications. A decision on the Knight Farm Park Mini Pocket Park was tabled pending further discussions with Chatham Park.

Mon May 22, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

✓ Decided: Board approves NCDOT project list and Racial Amity Day proclamation

The Board of Commissioners approved the Town's NCDOT Prioritization 7.0 project list and a proclamation for Racial Amity Day. The FY 2023-2024 budget public hearing was continued to June 12, and a UDO text amendment was tabled until June 26.

Wed May 17, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Special meeting for Citizen's Academy; no agenda provided

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. for the PBO 101 Citizen's Academy. The agenda will not be provided, and the notice contains no other business items. This appears to be a procedural or informational session rather than a decision-making meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds session for Citizen's Academy-PBO 101

The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to conduct the Governing Board portion of Citizen's Academy-PBO 101. Elected officials and staff provided overviews of their roles and responsibilities. No legislative actions or policy decisions were made.

Wed May 10, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to review Chatham Park mini park and Vineyards Greenway

The Pittsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a director's update on the Kiwanis Park swingset and to review the Chatham Park mini park, including the Vineyards Greenway. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public input, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

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✓ Decided: PARAB provides feedback on proposed Chatham Park Vineyards pocket park

The board discussed the potential acceptance of a passive pocket park in the Vineyards. Members identified several requirements for acceptance, including the removal of non-native rocks and non-standard benches. No final decision on acceptance was made.

Mon May 8, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board to vote on budget amendment, zoning text, and climate plan

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a budget amendment for a financial feasibility study, a resolution to commission a climate action plan, and a zoning text amendment (ZTA-2023-01). They will also review the draft minutes from April 24, 2023, and several other items including a grant acceptance and a quarterly downtown development report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, discusses climate action plan

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a revenue sufficiency analysis, budget amendments, and setting public hearings for the annual budget and zoning text amendments. No motion was made on a resolution for a Climate Action Plan, as the board preferred to incorporate climate policies into the strategic plan being developed with Triangle J Council of Governments. The board also received updates on sidewalks, streetlights, parks, and downtown development.

Mon May 1, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board to review zoning text amendment ZTA-2023-01

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review a zoning text amendment (ZTA-2023-01) and approve draft minutes from March 6, 2023. The agenda includes a complete packet for the zoning amendment, indicating a substantive discussion or decision on this item.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends UDO text amendments to Town Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved Land Use Consistency Statements for ZTA-23-01. These text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance aim to remove or edit confusing and superfluous text across several sections. The recommendation will now move to the Town Board for final approval.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: Pittsboro ABC Board tentatively approves staff budget

The Board tentatively approved the staff budget to allow the Financial Officer to proceed with the overall Budget. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Discussions were held regarding potential capital improvements and inventory reporting.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Commissioners to vote on budget amendments, ARPA policies, and climate action plan

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 24, 2023, with a full agenda of financial and policy items. They will review draft minutes from prior meetings, consider budget amendments including one for lawyer fees, and vote on resolutions for surplus items, ARPA funding policies, a personnel policy amendment, and commissioning a climate action plan. The board will also hear updates on the Grantham SA, the 196 Hillsboro project, an ABC board application, and a PBO BGC report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional rezoning for multi-family residential project

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request for the Grantham property to allow multi-family residential use. Other actions included approving a consent agenda with financial reports and policy amendments, and appointing a new member to the ABC Board.

Wed Apr 12, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to discuss budget, capital projects, Arbor Day plans

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve March minutes, hear a director's update on the FY23-24 budget and future capital projects, and decide on Arbor Day/Earth Day planning, including a potential partnership with Girl Scouts Troop 1024. Public input is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board plans Earthfest partnership with Girl Scouts

The board approved the March 2023 meeting minutes and discussed planning for Earthfest, including a partnership with Girl Scouts Troop 1024. Staff provided updates on the FY23-24 budget and upcoming capital projects for tennis and basketball courts and Rock Ridge Park.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to consider land-use plan update and stormwater grants

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several items, including a land-use plan update, adoption of a stormwater development fee ordinance, and resolutions for ARPA stormwater and lead/copper rule grants. The agenda also includes water treatment updates, a water conservation policy, and reports from the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners. The meeting will also review and approve minutes from the March 27 special and regular meetings.

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✓ Decided: Board sets system development fees at $11,000 effective July 1, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved the updated Land Use Plan and set new system development fees. They also approved grant applications for ARPA and lead and copper rule revisions. The Board accepted updates on water treatment loans and EPA contaminant standards.

Thu Apr 6, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Commissioners hold budget retreat for FY 2023-2024

The Board of Commissioners is holding a budget retreat to discuss the draft FY 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes retreat materials and a Zoom link for remote participation, indicating this is a working session rather than a decision-making meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds budget retreat to review FY 2023-2024 priorities

The Board of Commissioners met for a budget retreat to review department requests and financial projections for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. No formal votes were recorded; the session consisted of staff presentations and discussions on priorities. A public hearing is proposed for May 22, with budget adoption planned for June 2023.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to consider SDF ordinance, budget amendments, and land-use items

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 27, 2023, to consider several action items, including adoption of a subdivision development fee (SDF) ordinance, multiple budget amendments for the current fiscal year, and a resolution for a stormwater construction grant application. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a resolution honoring Greg Stafford as an NC Main Street Champion.

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✓ Decided: Board approves residential plats and authorizes flood mitigation grant application

The Board of Commissioners approved preliminary plats for Chatham Park Section 7.1 and Northwood Phase III. They also authorized a grant application for culvert replacement and approved housing enforcement for a property on Russell Chapel Road.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board to discuss and adopt SDF ordinance

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the SDF (Subdivision Development Fee) ordinance. The agenda includes a work session focused on this ordinance, with supporting documents provided.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners held work session on System Development Fee Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners met for a special work session to discuss and adopt the Town of Pittsboro System Development Fee Ordinance. The minutes do not record a final vote or specific outcome regarding the adoption of the ordinance.

Thu Mar 23, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: ABC Board approves employee dental and vision insurance plans

The Board approved the enrollment of all store employees in dental and vision plans. It was also decided that the Board will pay the General Manager's share of these coverage costs as part of his compensation.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board to consider rural transformation grant, hybrid work policy, and proclamations

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will consider several proclamations, approve minutes from prior meetings, and discuss resolutions including a rural transformation grant fund and a hybrid/flexible work policy. A sponsorship request for a rabbit hunt event is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Pittsboro appoints Jonathan Franklin as Town Manager

The Board of Commissioners appointed Jonathan Franklin as Town Manager effective May 1, 2023. The Board also adopted a System Development Fee study and appointed Kent Jackson as Interim Town Manager until Franklin's start date.

Thu Mar 9, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Closed session to discuss town manager selection process

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a special closed meeting on March 9, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. The sole purpose is a closed session under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss the town manager selection process. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners held closed session regarding Town Manager selection

The Board of Commissioners met in a special closed session to discuss the Town Manager selection process. No public decisions or votes on policy were recorded.

Wed Mar 8, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to review budget, Lewis Freeman Park, Arbor Day plans

The Pittsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve January minutes, hear a director's update on the FY23-24 budget, review the Lewis Freeman Park project, and decide on Arbor Day/Earth Day planning. Public input is invited. The agenda is mostly discussion and planning items, with no votes on contracts or rezonings listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new design and fencing for Lewis Freeman Park

The Board approved a new design for Lewis Freeman Park and a subsequent modification to include a fence. Members also received budget updates regarding tennis court resurfacing and playground costs.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

6. Planning Board

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves updated Land Use Plan and several subdivision plats

The Planning Board approved the first official draft of the Pittsboro Land Use Plan Update. The board also approved a preliminary plan for a 70-lot residential subdivision in Chatham Park and re-voted to approve three previously contested items. Additionally, the board decided to return to in-person meetings at 6:30 PM, pending Town Board approval.

Fri Mar 3, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Closed session to discuss town manager selection process

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a special closed meeting to discuss the town manager selection process. The meeting is closed to the public under state law and is scheduled for March 3, 2023, from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Town Annex Office. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners reviews Town Manager finalists in closed session

The Board of Commissioners met in a special closed session to review final assessment results from Developmental Associates. The Board discussed these results to select finalists for in-person interviews for the Town Manager position.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to vote on Sanford utility merger, rezoning, and budget amendments

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on February 27, 2023, with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Key items include a professional services agreement amendment and budget amendment for the Sanford utility merger, a budget amendment for Industrial Park Drive repair, a rezoning request (REZ-2022-03) for Mellott, and a discussion on the Corbett Landing project. The board will also consider a resolution in support of Medicaid expansion and receive updates on the skate park and historic courthouse.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $39.6M wastewater contract and Mellott rezoning

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional contract for wastewater system improvements and a conditional rezoning request. They also passed a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion and approved budget amendments for the Sanford Regionalization Project and Industrial Park Drive repairs.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board of Commissioners holds special closed meeting

This is a special meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The only listed item is a closed session, with no public business or decisions on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners held special closed sessions

The Board of Commissioners met in special closed sessions on February 27 and March 3, 2023. The meetings were held to discuss legal negotiations, business expansion, and real property acquisition. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Thu Feb 16, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds closed session on Town Manager selection

The Board of Commissioners met in a special closed session to discuss the Town Manager selection process. No other substantive actions were recorded.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board reviews wastewater grant acceptance and Sanford Force Main project costs

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is scheduled to review draft minutes from August 2022 through February 2023. The agenda includes a memo regarding the Wastewater Master Plan grant award acceptance and an update on the Sanford Force Main project costs. Additionally, the board will consider a budget amendment for lawyer fees and a resolution to surplus items for auction.

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✓ Decided: Board approves legal counsel for interlocal agreement negotiations

The Board of Commissioners approved the engagement of PoynerSpruill LLC for interlocal agreement negotiations and amended the budget to fund these services. The Board also approved a consent agenda including a wastewater master plan grant and the sale of surplus property. Discussions were held regarding a potential skatepark at McClennahan Park and updates on the Sanford Force Main Project.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Board to hold closed session on town manager selection

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the town manager selection process, as permitted by state law. The meeting also includes opening comments from the mayor and final board comments before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners held special meeting for Town Manager selection process

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session and entered a closed session to discuss the Town Manager selection process. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board reviews four development proposals

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review development proposals, including a revision for Corbett Landing, a packet for Northwood Phase III, and a staff analysis for Grantham. The agenda lists these documents for discussion but provides no details on the items themselves.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves rezoning for 76-acre Grantham Tract

The Planning Board approved a conditional rezoning request for the Grantham Tract to allow for multi-family and single-family dwellings. The board also approved a preliminary plat for Northwood Subdivision Phase 3 and a modification to the Corbett Landing plat. Additionally, the board elected its 2023 leadership.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Parks board to plan 2023 events, review budget

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve January minutes, hear a director's update on the FY23-34 budget and new employees, and hold a vision session to establish 2023 events, including Arbor Day celebration planning. The agenda is largely routine and discussion-focused, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approves Chatham Park pocket park plans

The Board approved development plans for the Chatham Park pocket park. Staff provided updates on capital project funding for tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground repairs, and announced the hiring of a new Park Superintendent and Park Coordinator.

Thu Jan 26, 2023

2. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC)

✓ Decided: ABC Board approves loading dock upgrade and GM credit card

The Board approved a side receiving door upgrade project and a $1,000 limit credit card for the General Manager. Members also updated the NC 457 Retirement Plan description for the GM class and canceled a Law Enforcement Insurance policy.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro board to consider land use plan, annexation, rezoning waiver

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, with a full agenda including public hearings and action items. Key items include a land use plan update, a proposed annexation for the CP Commerce Center, and a rezoning waiver request for Turkey Creek. The board will also consider appointments to the Planning Board and the Downtown Advisory Board, and receive an audit presentation.

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✓ Decided: Pittsboro Board of Commissioners hires Larry Faison as Interim Town Manager

The Board appointed a new Interim Town Manager and approved the annexation of the Chatham Park Commerce Center. The Board also voted to proceed with PFAS contamination litigation and denied a waiver request for the Turkey Creek Assemblage rezoning. Several board appointments and commemorative resolutions were also approved.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Special meeting with no listed agenda items

This is a special meeting of the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains no listed agenda items, only links to meeting materials and a Zoom link, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners meets with Senator Murdock to discuss town needs

The Board of Commissioners held a special session to introduce town officials and discuss local priorities with Senator Murdock. No formal votes were taken or official actions decided during the meeting.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC special meeting notice only; no agenda items listed

This is a special meeting notice for the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners on January 11, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting notice document and no listed agenda items, so it is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions identified.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends adjusting Town Manager interview timeline

The Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting and held a closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim Town Manager. The Board recommended moving a proposed interview date from February 3, 2023, to February 6, 2023, to allow more time for applicant review.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

4. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB)

Pittsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to meet Jan. 11

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Town of Pittsboro Offices at Chatham Mills Marketplace. The agenda text provides only meeting logistics and directs the public to the website for agenda details and the meeting link; no specific agenda items are listed.

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✓ Decided: PARAB prioritizes 2023 goals and plans Earth Day planting event

The board approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and ranked its top goals for 2023. Members agreed to target April 22, 2023, for a community planting event. Staff provided updates on new hires and park developments.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

6. Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan deviation and rezoning request

The Pittsboro Planning Board is meeting to review a minor site plan deviation (SP-2019-10) and a rezoning request (REZ-2022-03), along with approving draft minutes from previous meetings. The agenda was revised on January 5, 2023.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Mellott rezoning for multi-family residential use

The Planning Board approved a rezoning request for approximately 192.7 acres on Russet Run to allow multi-family residential conditional zoning. The board also approved a minor deviation for landscaping at the Chatham Boat & RV Storage site. Other items included staff updates on the Land Use Plan and Town Manager recruitment.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

1. Board of Commissioners (BOC)

Pittsboro BOC to consider budget amendment, water rate, and WTP expansion

The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including a budget amendment for outside bulk water rates, a resolution on bank withdrawals, and policy changes for employee conditions and on-call pay. The board will also receive presentations on the water treatment plant expansion and transportation updates, and consider a sponsorship request for the Sip and Stroll event. The agenda includes a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and approval of the November 28, 2022 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves funding for Sip and Stroll event and updates water plant expansion

The Board of Commissioners approved $700 for a downtown special event and updated the appointment of a Board of Adjustments representative. The Board also received a presentation on the Sanford Water Treatment Plant Expansion, with Pittsboro's predicted cost share at $37 million.