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Rocky Mount public meetings in 2023

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

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear appeal of denied subdivision and two rezoning requests

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider an appeal of a denied preliminary major subdivision plat at 1930 Bethlehem Road, a construction planned building group for a Home 2 Suites hotel at 447 Wellspring Drive, and two rezoning requests. The board will also approve the November 14, 2023, meeting minutes.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets Dec. 11 with action agenda

The Rocky Mount City Council is holding a regular meeting on December 11, 2023. The agenda includes a short agenda and an action agenda, indicating both routine and action items will be considered. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic commission to weigh vinyl window swap at 123 N Washington St

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for major work: replacing the second-story windows at 123 N Washington Street, a commercial building in the Central City Local Historic District, with white vinyl double-hung windows with 6/6 grids. Staff recommends approval with a condition that exterior muntins be applied. The agenda also includes a minor-work item on hold, a workshop notice, and officer elections.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council to review action agenda and short agenda

The Rocky Mount City Council is meeting to review its action agenda and short agenda, which contain items for discussion and potential decision. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board recommends rezoning for senior townhomes on Old Battleboro Road

The Planning Board reviewed two rezoning requests. They voted to recommend approval for a residential project at 2947 Old Battleboro Road and tabled a request regarding Sunset Avenue due to a lack of quorum.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets Nov. 13, 2023; agenda items listed in linked PDFs

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed in the text provided. The council is meeting on November 13, 2023, and the full action agenda and a short agenda with links are available as PDF documents.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC to review window replacement at 123 N Washington St

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing second-story windows with vinyl units at 123 N Washington Street. The commission will also review minor work items, discuss a workshop on historic resilience, and hold officer elections.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets with agenda documents only

This agenda contains only links to the short agenda and action agenda PDFs for the October 23, 2023 City Council meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting's substantive content is not available here.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

Board of Adjustment

Board to weigh parking variance for medical facility on Cobb Corners Drive

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request to reduce off-street parking requirements for a proposed medical care facility at Cobb Corners Drive. The board will also review special use permits, appeals, and interpretations, and handle routine approvals and new business.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

City Council

City Council meeting with action agenda and linked documents

This is a procedural agenda for the Rocky Mount City Council meeting on September 25, 2023. The agenda contains only links to a short agenda and an action agenda PDF, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review two subdivisions and two rezoning requests

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider preliminary plats for a 21.6-acre cluster subdivision at 1930 Bethlehem Road and a 2.249-acre hotel site at 190 Wellspring Drive, plus two rezoning requests: one for a RaceTrac gas station at N Wesleyan Boulevard and one for a manufactured home park on Sunset Avenue. The board will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets with agenda documents only

This is a procedural agenda posting for the Rocky Mount City Council meeting on September 11, 2023. The agenda text contains only links to two PDF documents (a short agenda cover and an action agenda), with no substantive items listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council recognizes youth sports champions and amends meeting agenda

The City Council adopted resolutions honoring the Parks and Recreation Department's youth step teams and 12U All Star baseball team. The Council also approved amendments to the agenda to include a proclamation for Sickle Cell Awareness Month and a consideration of employee pay adjustments.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear sign variance and occupancy appeal

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for a freestanding sign at 650 English Road and an appeal of a city official's decision regarding a certificate of occupancy at 2760 N. Wesleyan Boulevard. The board will also review special use permit applications and variance requests relative to public hearings.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets Aug. 28, 2023

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda with links and the action agenda, both as PDF documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $200,000 funding for United Community Ministries

The City Council amended its agenda to allocate $200,000 in additional funding for United Community Ministries. The Council also approved a temporary street closing for a community event and acknowledged several ad valorem tax releases.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review two rezoning requests and two construction plans

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider two construction planned building groups and two rezoning requests. The board will vote on a townhome development on Bethlehem Road, a new fire station on S. Grace Street, a commercial rezoning on S Wesleyan Boulevard, and a residential rezoning on Bethlehem Road.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

Transportation Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: TAC adopts Connect 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the Connect 2050 MTP update and the updated Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP). The committee also adopted NCDOT STIP amendments and P7.0 project submittals. Additionally, the body approved a letter of support for a statewide electric vehicle charging grant.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets July 24, 2023, with agenda documents only

This is a procedural agenda for the Rocky Mount City Council meeting on July 24, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with two attached PDF documents (a short agenda with cover and an action agenda). No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves minutes from three previous meetings

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from three meetings held in March and April 2023. The rest of the record consists of reports and discussions from those previous meetings regarding crime statistics and employee wellness.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review rezoning of 2175 W Raleigh Blvd from R-6MFA to B-2

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will meet to consider one rezoning request, approve the June 13 meeting minutes, and handle routine administrative items. The rezoning would change a 0.58-acre property at 2175 W Raleigh Boulevard from R-6MFA to B-2, with the applicant and owner being Building Shalom, Inc. The board will also address any development or planning review items as listed on the agenda.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets July 10, 2023

This agenda contains only links to PDF documents (a short agenda and an action agenda) with no item details provided in the text. The council is meeting, but the specific items to be decided or discussed are not listed here.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves minutes from February and March 2023 meetings

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes for the Regular Scheduled City Council meeting held March 13, 2023, and Special Called Committee of the Whole meetings held February 13 and March 6, 2023. The session also included a review of a previous police department report on crime trends and mental health initiatives.

Tue Jun 27, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to review signage at 143 N Washington St and landmark status for cemetery extension

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial signage at 143 N Washington Street, and a request to consider local landmark status for an extension of Northeastern Cemetery on E Holly Street. The commission will also review minor work applications for a screen door at 7 Elm Street and an ADA wheelchair ramp at 214 Villa Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March 28, 2023, and a neighborhood meeting for the Edgemont Historic District in August.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets June 26, 2023, with action agenda

The Rocky Mount City Council is holding a regular meeting on June 26, 2023. The agenda includes a short agenda links document and an action agenda, indicating items for discussion and potential decisions. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves February meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting and the February 27, 2023, regular session. The meeting also included a financial review of the General Fund and Event Center, and a presentation on the Sunset Park Master Plan.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider rezoning 300 Sunset Avenue from O-I to B-4

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will meet to review a rezoning request for 300 Sunset Avenue, proposing a change from O-I (Office) to B-4 (Business) zoning. The board will also approve minutes from the May 9 meeting and handle routine administrative items. No other substantive items are listed.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves February meeting minutes and amends June 12 agenda

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023, meeting. The Council also voted to amend the current agenda by removing several items from the Consent Agenda and removing one item entirely. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

Board of Adjustment

Board to hear variance request for home at 297 Fairfield Drive

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will hold its monthly meeting to review a variance request from minimum yard requirements for a proposed single-family home at 297 Fairfield Drive. The board will also consider special use permits, appeals, and interpretations, though no other specific cases are listed.

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Mon May 22, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets May 22 with action agenda

The Rocky Mount City Council is holding a regular meeting on May 22, 2023, with an action agenda. The agenda includes items for discussion and potential decisions, but the specific details are not provided in the text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves January meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023, regular session and Special Called Committee of the Whole meeting. The record includes a police report on 2022 crime statistics and a proposal for a Mayor and Council travel policy.

Mon May 15, 2023

Transportation Advisory Committee

No agenda available for Rocky Mount transportation meeting

The Transportation Advisory Committee meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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✓ Decided: Transportation Advisory Committee approves NCDOT performance targets and STIP amendments

The committee approved NCDOT statewide performance targets for pavement, bridges, and freight. Members also adopted STIP amendments for March, April, and May 2023. The committee reviewed a draft project list for the P7.0 prioritization round.

Tue May 9, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivision plat and rezoning request

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider a major subdivision construction plat for Wedgewood Commons Section II on Greystone Drive and a rezoning request to change 803 Carter Street and 612 N Tillery Street from I-1 to B-5. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 11 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are items for discussion and action.

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Mon May 8, 2023

City Council

Agenda documents for the May 8, 2023 Rocky Mount City Council meeting are posted.

The provided text lists only the titles of two PDF documents: a Short Agenda and an Action Agenda. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are included in the source text.

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✓ Decided: City Council recognizes youth basketball championship wins

The City Council adopted two resolutions congratulating the Parks and Recreation Department's 10-U and 12-U All-Star basketball teams for winning state championships. The Mayor also issued proclamations for Police Week and Preservation Month.

Tue May 2, 2023

Board of Adjustment

Board to review special use permit for wireless tower on Bob White Lane

The Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment will hold its monthly meeting to review a special use permit application for a wireless communication tower on undeveloped land at Bob White Lane. The property is owned by Northside Community Church, and the applicant is Andy Bobrytzke/SMJ International. The board will also consider agenda and minutes approvals, and address any variance, appeal, or interpretation requests.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves December 2022 meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022, regular session and Committee of the Whole meeting. The council also received a report from Metronet regarding a planned fiber optic broadband expansion in the city.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review three rezoning requests and two development plans

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider two development plans and three rezoning requests. The board will vote on a preliminary plat for Hunter Hill Townhomes, a construction planned building group for a Dollar General at 940 Cokey Road, and three rezoning requests, including two on West Mount Drive and one on Bethlehem Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets April 3, 2023, with action agenda

The Rocky Mount City Council is holding a regular meeting on April 3, 2023. The agenda includes an action agenda and a short agenda book, indicating that the council will consider and potentially vote on various items. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to review signage and door work at two properties

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: commercial signage at 152 E Thomas Street and door replacement/relocation at 204 S Howell Street. The commission will also review minor work, including a mural, and discuss national districts and landmarks. The meeting is a regular session with public hearings and commission review items.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review townhomes and industrial rezoning

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will consider a preliminary planned building group for Joyner Park Townhomes on Bethlehem Road and a rezoning request on Sherrod Street from R-6MFA to I-2. The board will also approve minutes from January 10, 2023.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets to act on agenda items

This is a procedural agenda for the Rocky Mount City Council meeting on March 13, 2023. The agenda includes an action agenda and short agenda links, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets with action agenda

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting with an action agenda, but the specific decisions or discussions are not detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Sunset Park Master Plan and generator overhaul contract

Council adopted a comprehensive master plan for Sunset Park and approved several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. A retirement resolution for Fire Chief Corey C. Mercer was adopted, and a grant amendment for East End Missionary Baptist Church was approved despite some opposition.

Mon Feb 20, 2023

Transportation Advisory Committee

No agenda available; meeting minutes only

The Transportation Advisory Committee meeting has no published agenda. The only listed item directs readers to review the meeting minutes for details.

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✓ Decided: Transportation Advisory Committee approves meeting schedule changes

The committee unanimously approved adjusting the upcoming meeting date to August 7, 2023, to meet an MTP adoption deadline. Members also approved a special virtual meeting for March 3, 2023, to address the FY24 MPO budget. The session included presentations on micro-transit feasibility and updates on several road widening projects.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council to review action agenda for Feb. 13 meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the Rocky Mount City Council meeting on February 13, 2023. The agenda consists of the action agenda and a short agenda links cover, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Rocky Mount City Council approves multiple grants and downtown development incentives

City Council approved a $100,000 incentive package for a downtown building renovation and authorized several grant applications for police and infrastructure. The Council also awarded contracts for audit services, insurance, and electrical equipment, and approved the addition of five school resource officers.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission reviews rear porch addition at 301 S Grace Street in Villa Place district

The Rocky Mount Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a major Certificate of Appropriateness request for a rear porch addition at 301 S Grace Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting and the review of minor work applications at 135 SE Main Street and 801 Hill Street. A previous application for 326 Villa Street was pulled by the applicant and is listed as postponed.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple grant ordinances and custodial services contract

City Council approved several project ordinances for housing and transit, awarded a $942,945.92 custodial services contract, and authorized a $200,000 contract for lineman labor. The council also approved Mayor Pro Tem Walker as the NC League of Municipalities Voting Delegate.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review apartment complex, rezoning, and right-of-way requests

The Rocky Mount Planning Board will review three development-related items: a construction planned building group for the East Haven Apartments on Glory Drive, a rezoning request for 3321 Sunset Avenue from O-I to B-2CD, and a future public right-of-way request for Mission Field Phase I on S. Winstead Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

City Council

Rocky Mount City Council meets Jan. 9, 2023, with action agenda

This is a regular City Council meeting with an action agenda. The agenda includes only procedural items and links to documents; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.99M power transformer and new housing assistance policies

Council approved several infrastructure purchases, including a $1.99M autotransformer, and established a $100,000 down payment assistance program for low-to-moderate income families. The board also directed the annexation of properties on West Mount Drive with a 25-year waiver on certain city services.

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