Rowan County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and approvals, hold a public hearing on economic development incentives for 'Project Excelsior,' and conduct quasi-judicial hearings on zoning amendments. The agenda includes routine items like tax refunds, meeting schedule, and various service contracts.

• Public hearing on EDC 'Project Excelsior' incentives
• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 02-21 Amendment: Taylor Clay Products
• Approval of contract with Strategics Consulting for federal lobbying services
• Approval of contract with McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC for state lobbying services
• Approval of lease agreement with John and Kate Schofield for 417 N. Main Street and 120 E. Kerr Street

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included amending prior ARPA funding for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads to instead use Article 46 Sales Tax, providing $50,000 to each. The board also approved an investment grant for Project Excelsior, an existing manufacturer's expansion, and authorized a One NC Grant application. Additionally, the board adopted the ADA Self-Evaluation Final Report and Transition Plan, and continued the PORT program with $123,000 from CARES Act funds.

• Approved consent agenda including fire department funding via Article 46 Sales Tax ($50,000 each) and ADW change order.
• Approved investment grant for Project Excelsior and authorized One NC Grant application.
• Approved SUP 02-21 Amendment for Taylor Clay Products' 12,000 sq ft expansion.
• Approved road names: Farmstead Lane, Hobby Farm Lane, Old Woodleaf Road, Summers Dale Lane.
• Approved SNIA 08-21 for ABR Properties' 15,000 sq ft race shop.
• Adopted ADA Self-Evaluation Final Report and Transition Plan.
• Continued PORT program with $123,000 from CARES Act funds.
• Approved budget amendments totaling over $3.5 million, including $2.5M for school design.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous items, hold public hearings on an economic development project (Project Bishop), a road closure, a zoning request, and a text amendment, and receive reports. The meeting includes several public hearings and legislative items, with many routine approvals bundled in the consent agenda.

• Public hearing for EDC 'Project Bishop'
• Public hearing for McCleave Road closure request
• Legislative hearing and vested rights request Z 08-21 for Okra Holdings, LLC
• Public hearing for TA 02-21 (Tom Turpin & Planning Staff)
• Consent agenda includes change orders for Dog Adoption Center, ARPA spending requests, and contract with City of Salisbury for radio fees

The Board denied the conditional district rezoning request (Z 08-21) by Birdseye Renewable Energy dba Okra Holdings, LLC for a utility-scale solar energy system on approximately 573.89 acres in Gold Hill, voting 4-1 with Commissioner Klusman dissenting. The Board also approved an economic development incentive for 'Project Bishop,' an online retailer planning to create 1,000 jobs and invest $400 million, extending the investment grant to nine years. Additionally, the Board approved a road closure for McCleave Road and a text amendment (TA 02-21) allowing certain wholesale and warehousing uses by right in the 85-ED-2 zoning district.

• Denied Z 08-21 solar farm rezoning (4-1, Klusman dissenting)
• Approved Project Bishop incentive with 9-year grant extension (unanimous)
• Approved McCleave Road closure and ROW acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved TA 02-21 text amendment for 85-ED-2 district (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA spending and other items (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments including $1.25M ARPA funds for fire districts (unanimous)
• Accepted RCDSS FY 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including scheduling a public hearing for an economic development incentive request from 'Project Bishop' (a company considering a new facility that could create 1,000 jobs and invest $400 million), a text amendment to zoning ordinances, and various contracts and approvals. The board will also hold public hearings on a special use permit and a sanitary sewer connection resolution, and discuss fire department funding and budget amendments.

• Request for public hearing for 'Project Bishop' incentive (1,000 jobs, ~$400M investment)
• Schedule public hearing for TA 02-21 (zoning text amendment for 85-ED-2 district)
• Accept final offer for lot at 608 S. Carolina Avenue, Spencer, NC
• Approval of contract with Carolina Siteworks for roadway project
• Resolution supporting sanitary sewer connection within county conservation easement area

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved providing $50,000 from American Rescue Plan funds to each volunteer fire department and the rescue squad, with the county manager to develop agreements for compliance. The board also authorized an interlocal agreement with the Town of Spencer for temporary law enforcement assistance, including a payment program for deputies. Several appointments and budget amendments were approved, and a resolution supporting a sanitary sewer connection within a conservation easement area was passed.

• Approved $50,000 per volunteer fire department and rescue squad from ARP funds (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Town of Spencer for temporary law enforcement assistance (unanimous)
• Approved deputy payment program for Spencer: time-and-a-half, $300 bonus for 40 hours in 14 days, $150 holiday bonus (unanimous)
• Approved SNIA 07-21 for Race City Properties race shop (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting sanitary sewer connection within conservation easement area (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments: $10,050 Sheriff grant, $1,661,702 Airport projects (unanimous)
• Approved board appointments including waiver of two-term limit for Norman Ribelin (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate NCDOT agreement for animal shelter driveway (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda containing multiple routine items such as grants, contracts, and purchases. They will also hold a public comment period, receive financial reports, consider budget amendments, and enter closed session for a settlement agreement.

• Consent agenda includes FY22 Transit 5310 Rural State Grant Agreement
• Approval of contract with ADW Architects for Health Department needs assessment
• Request for body camera purchase for bailiffs
• Tax refunds for approval
• Closed session to consider settlement agreement

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a sole source request from the Department of Social Services to contract with Binti for cloud-based foster home licensing software. The board also approved the consent agenda, budget amendments, and canceled the December 20, 2021 meeting. A settlement agreement for the Marsh issue in the amount of $7,675 was approved in closed session.

• Approved Binti sole source request for foster home licensing software (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including donations, grants, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments including $39,250,000 for Finance GASB 84 compliance (unanimous)
• Canceled December 20, 2021 Commission Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement for Marsh issue in amount of $7,675 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approval of the agenda and a consent agenda item regarding the Autumn Jubilee memo and budget amendments. The meeting includes an invocation and pledge of allegiance. No other substantive business is listed.

• Autumn Jubilee memo and budget amendments

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting by remote participation on October 13, 2021. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the Autumn Jubilee Memo and Budget Amendments. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Autumn Jubilee Memo and Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with items like a road study, grant compliance reports, and vehicle purchases. They will also consider budget amendments and board appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings scheduled.

• Approval of consent agenda including Long Ferry Rd study authorization and purchase of 5 transit vehicles
• Budget amendments
• Board appointments
• Public comment period
• Litter report

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included a contract with C&R Millwork and Lumber for the replacement and repair of the Kerr Mill water wheel at Sloan Park, with a budget amendment of $45,000 to cover the $40,445 contract and other potential costs. The board also approved several other consent items, including a temporary school health liaison, purchase of five transit vehicles, and a mural on the Landis Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board approved four budget amendments, including $265,000 for tax revaluation services and $98,455 for the Elevate Grant, and made appointments to various boards.

• Approved consent agenda including contract with C&R Millwork and Lumber for Kerr Mill water wheel replacement at $40,445 with budget amendment
• Approved budget amendments: $98,455 for Health Department Elevate Grant, $265,000 for tax revaluation services, $207,906 for CCNC Grant rollover, $1,700 for 4-H Electric Program
• Appointed Jordan Waller to Town of Faith Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Removed Carla Rose and appointed Dr. Melanie Jade Dombrowski to Health Board Optometrist seat
• Appointed Ashley Honbarrier and Rebecca Saleeby to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Appointed Jeffrey Nash and Jason R. Fox to Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Appointed Beth Barton Huber to Rowan Transit System Advisory Committee
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants, hold public hearings on an economic development incentive agreement with NorthPoint Development and two rezoning requests, and conduct a quasi-judicial hearing for a special use permit. The agenda also includes updates on planning department improvements and financial reports.

• Public hearing on EDC 'NorthPoint Incentive Agreement'
• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 03-21: Kevin Settineri
• Public hearing for Z 06-21: Ruth Fisher et al.
• Public hearing for Z 07-21: Carolyn Withers
• Consent agenda includes contract to Tyler Technologies for MUNIS maintenance and contract to Piner Appraisal for tax revaluation 2023

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a NorthPoint Development incentive agreement for a 675,000 sq ft facility at 410 Webb Road, with grant terms and job creation requirements as proposed. The board also approved a $480,520 contract with Carolina Siteworks for the Rowan Roadway Project, a special use permit for a kennel expansion, and two rezoning requests. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved NorthPoint Development incentive agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $480,520 contract with Carolina Siteworks for roadway project (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit SUP 03-21 for kennel expansion (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z 06-21 for 62 acres to Rural Agricultural (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z 07-21 for 3.54 acres to Commercial, Business, Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of five transit buses for $295,847.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Autumn Jubilee volunteer policy and $120,000 in ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $275,104 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and quasi-judicial hearings on several zoning and land-use items, including a rezoning request for Reaper's Realm Haunted House and a special use permit for Taylor Clay Products. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, proclamations, and routine approvals, as well as budget amendments and board appointments.

• Public hearing for Z 05-21 Reaper's Realm, LLC (continuation from 8-16-21) - rezoning 10.85 acres at 175 Shuffler Woods Road to CBI (CD)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 02-21: Taylor Clay Products
• Public hearing for FY23 Transportation Grant Application Descriptions and Amounts
• Public hearing for FY 19-20 HOME Funding Increase
• Consent agenda includes contract with Piner Appraisal for Tax Revaluation 2023, purchase of whole body scanner, and sign-on bonus for ALS providers

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request (Z 05-21) for Reaper's Realm Haunted House and Trail, citing inconsistency with the East Rowan Land Use Plan and conflicts with surrounding residential uses. The board also denied a temporary use permit (TEMP 01-21) for the 2021 Halloween season, finding that the applicant failed to obtain proper permits for most structures and that the use would negatively impact adjoining properties. The vote on the temporary permit was 4-1, with Commissioner Greene dissenting.

• Denied rezoning Z 05-21 for Reaper's Realm (unanimous)
• Denied temporary use permit TEMP 01-21 for Reaper's Realm (4-1)
• Approved FY23 transportation grant applications totaling $846,820 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit SUP 02-21 for Taylor Clay Products expansion (unanimous)
• Approved FY 19-20 HOME Action Plan increase to $192,081 (unanimous)
• Approved SNIA 06-21 for Foley Home Sales (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments including $243,000 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners tabled a request to rezone property for Reaper's Realm Haunted House, a seasonal attraction, to a permanent conditional zoning district. The board voted unanimously to table the item and direct staff to work with the applicant and commissioners on acceptable conditions. The board also approved a consent agenda that included premium pay for first responders in contact with COVID-19, a budget amendment, and a space needs study for the Health Department.

• Tabled rezoning for Reaper's Realm Haunted House (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including COVID-19 premium pay for first responders (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments as presented (unanimous)
• Approved SNIA 05-21 for WOB, LLC race shop (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funding requests for DSS office renovations (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Marine Private Henry Ellis (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to settle workers compensation claims up to $150,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of North Carolina regarding the opioid litigation settlement, along with a resolution approving it. The board also unanimously approved a series of budget amendments totaling over $1.4 million, including funds for the health department, environmental management, and the library. Several board appointments were made, and a $5,000 grant from contingency funds was approved for the Rowan Regional Little League Softball World Series.

• Approved opioid settlement Memorandum of Agreement with State of NC (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments totaling over $1.4 million (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 from Contingency for Rowan Little League Softball World Series (unanimous)
• Appointed John R. Muth to Airport Advisory Board Pilot seat (unanimous)
• Appointed William Edward Lucey to Airport Advisory Board Business Community seat (unanimous)
• Reappointed Debra Currie, Kevin Joines, Mitchel Rousey to Enochville VFD Fire Commissioners (unanimous)
• Reappointed Timothy Shaver, Mark Stiller, Alan King to Liberty VFD Fire Commissioners (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Bell to Nursing Home Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted 4-1 to proceed with ADW Architects on the Agricultural Center renovation at West End Plaza, with Commissioner Pierce dissenting. The project's revised cost estimate is $24,409,718, leaving a projected budget shortfall of $1,629,420. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a grant application for creek debris cleanup from Tropical Storm Eta, and authorized going out to bid for an access road to the Animal Shelter.

• Approved consent agenda including grant application for creek debris cleanup from Tropical Storm Eta (unanimous)
• Authorized going out to bid for Animal Shelter access road project (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with ADW Architects for Ag Center renovation at West End Plaza (4-1, Pierce dissenting)
• Approved budget amendments including COVID relief and ARP fund adjustments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maurice Hendrick to ABC Board, waiving term limits (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board appointments including fire commissioners, planning boards, and advisory committees (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and approvals, hold public hearings on a rezoning request (HLC 01-21) and a text amendment (01-21), and discuss a permit for the Dragon Boat Festival. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, financial reports, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing for HLC 01-21 (rezoning)
• Public hearing for Text Amendment 01-21
• Consider PE 03-21; Dragon Boat Festival
• Consent agenda includes contracts for liability/property pool, workers comp pool, and Zoom Phone renewal
• Lifting of rental moratorium

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Text Amendment 01-21, a comprehensive update to multiple county ordinances (Flood Damage Prevention, Historic Landmarks, Nuisances, Planning & Development, Zoning, and Subdivision) to comply with new North Carolina General Statute 160D. The board also approved a Statement of Consistency for the zoning portions. Additionally, the board approved the consent agenda, which included a 2% water fee increase for the Northeast Water System, a bid award to Mid-State Modular Construction, and a historic landmark designation for the Newberry Hall House.

• Approved Text Amendment 01-21, updating county development regulations to comply with NC General Statute 160D.
• Approved the Statement of Consistency for the zoning text amendments.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a 2% water fee increase for the Northeast Water System, effective July 1, 2021.
• Approved a bid award to Mid-State Modular Construction for relocating an EMS modular building, not to exceed $9,130.
• Approved HLC 01-21, designating the Newberry Hall House as a Rowan County historic landmark.
• Approved PE 03-21, a permit to exceed noise standards for the Dragon Boat Festival on July 24, 2021.
• Approved budget amendments, including removing $53,091 in unused 2018 Homeland grant funds.
• Approved the surplus of the EMS Metal Building (Garage) for sale on govdeals.com.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY 2021-22 proposed budget, two zoning cases, and the elimination of the Rowan Express transit route. The board will also discuss the proposed budget, consider a bid for McGill Access Road and utilities, and vote on a consent agenda that includes tax refunds, a consulting contract for Mid-Carolina Regional Airport, and approval to purchase voting equipment and software.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-22 proposed budget
• Public hearing on Z 03-21 & SNIA 04-21 (East Coast Developers Co. LLC)
• Public hearing on Z 04-20 Amendment (Morgan Well)
• Public hearing on elimination of Rowan Express route
• Task Order 15 McGill Access Road and Utilities Bid

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021-22 budget totaling $195,500,574, which includes a 2% COLA for employees, $2,000 premium pay from ARP funds, and funding for various departments. The board also voted unanimously to discontinue the Rowan Express transit route effective July 1, 2021, redirecting funds to life-sustaining services like dialysis transport. Additionally, the board approved two rezoning requests and several budget amendments.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget of $195,500,574 (unanimous)
• Discontinued Rowan Express transit route effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z 03-21 and SNIA 04-21 for 375 Wade Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Z 04-20 amendment for Morgan Well storage expansion (unanimous)
• Deleted $5 pet fee from tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #15 for McGill Access Road and utilities bid (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $228,244 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is considering approval to apply for a $120,000 federal transit grant, with $100,000 from the federal government and a $20,000 local match. The funds would support preventative maintenance, vehicle rehabilitation, and wheelchair lift maintenance for the Rowan Transit System. The application must be submitted by June 1, 2021.

• Approval to apply for FY22 5310 Transit Grant Funding ($120,000 total, $100,000 federal, $20,000 local match)
• Grant funds for preventative maintenance, vehicle rehabilitation, and wheelchair lift maintenance on Rowan Transit System vehicles
• Local match of $20,000 from County General Fund, already allocated in FY22 budget under Vehicle R&M
• Application deadline: June 1, 2021
• Authorize County Manager to sign Local Share Certification for Funding Rowan County form

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners held a special virtual meeting on May 28, 2021, and unanimously approved an agenda amendment to add an item on the Mediko Detention Center medical services contract. The board then approved the Contract Amendment Release Agreement, ending Mediko's services on May 31, 2021, with Rowan County paying outstanding invoices less a $50,000 credit and both parties releasing claims. The consent agenda, including a transit grant application, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved adding Mediko early termination item to agenda (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FY22 5310 Transit Grant application (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment Release Agreement with Mediko, services end May 31, 2021, $50,000 credit to County (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included scheduling a public hearing on eliminating the Rowan Express transit service, submitting a grant to the NC Science Museum, and contracting with WellPath, LLC for inmate healthcare. The board set a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget for June 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., with a three-minute speaking limit per person. No substantive decisions were made beyond scheduling and procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearing on Rowan Express elimination, NC Science Museum grant submission, and WellPath inmate healthcare contract (4-0)
• Set public hearing on proposed FY 2021-22 budget for June 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Adopted rules for budget hearing: 3-minute speaking limit, comments restricted to advertised subject (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Rowan County Power to add a 3,200-square-foot pole barn for equipment storage at 5755 NC 801 Highway. The board also approved a consent agenda including scheduling public hearings for two zoning cases, a proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and several other administrative items. In closed session, the board approved general terms for early termination of the Mediko contract with a $50,000 credit to the county.

• Approved CUP 14-99 Amendment for pole barn at Rowan County Power facility (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including scheduling public hearings for Z 03-21/SNIA 04-21 and Z 04-20 Amendment (4-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing May 2021 as Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for EMS Week May 16-22, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $1,911,594 (4-0)
• Approved general terms for early termination of Mediko contract with $50,000 credit (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special budget worksession to review the FY22 budget. They will hear presentations on several departments, including a request to add CPS social workers, a proposal to discontinue the Rowan Express transit route, and updates on capital projects and the American Recovery Plan. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Request for 4 CPS Social Workers and 1 Supervisor, approx. $232,000 after reimbursements
• Proposal to discontinue Rowan Express transit service due to low ridership and high cost per ride ($23.17)
• Discussion of Emergency Services heart monitors and telecommunications radios
• Capital projects review: West End Plaza, Ag Center/Veterans, Parks
• Fire tax consultant and Animal Services/Water and Sewer discussions

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive presentations and discuss the FY2022 budget, Child Protective Services staffing shortages, a recommendation to discontinue the Rowan Express transit route, jail medical contract rebid, emergency services capital needs (heart monitors and radios), and American Recovery Plan funding. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider two quasi-judicial hearings (PE 02-21 and FSW 01-21), approve a consent agenda including the purchase of two ambulances and auditing services, and make board appointments. The meeting also includes proclamations for Law Enforcement Week and other recognitions, plus a public comment period.

• Approval to purchase two ambulances
• Approval of auditing services
• Rapid COVID-19 testing item
• Farm land lease approval
• Schedule public hearing for CUP 14-99 amendment on May 17, 2021

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a revised cost estimate of $437,000 for the Woodleaf Park Master Plan Phase I, a PARTF grant application of $354,346 with matching county funds, and a budget amendment to move $75,346 and carry over funds for the project. The board also approved a noise ordinance permit for a Mother's Day event, a family subdivision waiver, and several board appointments.

• Approved revised Woodleaf Park Master Plan cost estimate of $437,000 (unanimous)
• Approved PARTF grant application for $354,346 with matching county funds (unanimous)
• Authorized budget amendment to move $75,346 and carry over $279,000 for Woodleaf Park (unanimous)
• Approved noise ordinance permit PE 02-21 for event ending at 11:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved family subdivision waiver FSW 01-21 (unanimous)
• Appointed Suzanne Ramsey to Agricultural Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cheryl Peevy to Dangerous Dog Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Ponds and Dr. Tony Watlington to Health Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine approvals, hold public hearings on a rezoning (Northpoint Development) and the FY 21-22 HOME funding plan, conduct a quasi-judicial hearing on a conditional use permit amendment (Cherry Treesort), and discuss a budget work session date. The agenda also includes contract awards for inmate healthcare and auditing services, a grant acceptance, and a closed session for a potential economic development matter.

• Public hearing: Z 02-21 Northpoint Development rezoning
• Quasi-judicial hearing: Amending CUP 08-16 (Cherry Treesort)
• Public hearing: FY 21-22 HOME Funding Action Plan
• Award contract for inmate healthcare services
• Award contract for auditing services

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request from Northpoint Development for a 44.85-acre parcel on Webb Road, changing the zoning from 85-ED-2 to Commercial, Business, Industrial (CBI). The board also approved an amendment to the Cherry Treesort conditional use permit, allowing seven additional treehouses. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a $100,000 allocation for Woodleaf Community Park and the Foley Settlement Agreement.

• Approved rezoning Z 02-21 for Northpoint Development (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to CUP 08-16 for Cherry Treesort, adding 7 treehouses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $100,000 for Woodleaf Community Park (unanimous)
• Approved FY 21-22 HOME Funding Action Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to sign HOME program documents (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Social Services ($795,900) (unanimous)
• Allowed staff to proceed with VA Vet Center Community Access Point MOA (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget work session for May 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $742,900.41 contract with Dellinger, Inc. for the construction of a chemical booster station in the Northeast Rowan County Water System. The board will also vote to ratify a zoning text amendment for solar energy systems and a 30-day extension of the solar moratorium. The meeting is a special session with a short agenda.

• Contract award to Dellinger, Inc. for $742,900.41 for the Chemical Booster Station
• Ratification of ZTA 02-19: Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments
• Ratification of 30-day extension of Solar Moratorium
• Consider additions to the agenda
• Invocation by Chaplain Michael Taylor

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously ratified ZTA 02-19, the Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments, including Land Use recommendations, and repealed the 30-day extension of the Solar Moratorium effective April 8, 2021. The board also approved a Notice of Award and contract with Dellinger, Inc. for the Chemical Booster Station, authorizing the County Manager to issue the award and sign the contract.

• Ratified ZTA 02-19 Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments with Land Use recommendations (unanimous)
• Repealed 30-day extension of Solar Moratorium effective 12:01 a.m. April 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Award and Contract with Dellinger, Inc. for Chemical Booster Station (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on extending the solar moratorium and on proposed zoning text amendments for solar energy systems, and will consider adopting those amendments. The board will also hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (Z 01-21) and discuss a no-wake zone extension at Tamarac Shores Marina. Several consent agenda items include contracts, bids, and scheduling future hearings.

• Public hearing: Solar Moratorium Extension Ordinance
• Consider adoption: ZTA 02-19 Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments
• Public hearing for Z 01-21 (rezoning)
• Consider SNIA 03-21; K-Town Homes
• Consider PE 01-21; Dorsett Chapel United Church of God

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved ZTA 02-19, the Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments, along with a Statement of Consistency, and scheduled a special meeting to ratify the actions. The Board also approved a rezoning (Z 01-21) for a mini-warehouse storage facility on Old Beatty Ford Road, changing the zoning from Rural Agricultural to Commercial, Business, Industrial with a Conditional District, and approved the associated Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocation (SNIA) permit. Additionally, the Board approved a 30-day extension of the solar moratorium and a bid for a chemical booster station for the Northeast Rowan County Water System.

• Approved ZTA 02-19 Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments with Land Use Plan recommendations, including a Statement of Consistency, unanimously.
• Scheduled a Special Meeting for April 7, 2021, to ratify the solar text amendment and moratorium extension actions.
• Adopted a 30-day Solar Moratorium extension ordinance, unanimously.
• Approved Z 01-21, rezoning 3.84 acres at the 1000 block of Old Beatty Ford Road from RA to CBI-CD for a mini-warehouse storage facility, unanimously.
• Approved SNIA 03-21 for the K-Town Homes project, allowing development above the standard watershed built-upon area limit, with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Klusman dissenting).
• Approved PE 01-21, a Permit to Exceed for Dorsett Chapel United Church of God for six outdoor services in 2021, unanimously.
• Approved a Resolution to request a No Wake Zone extension at Tamarac Shores Marina and authorized the Clerk to submit it to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, unanimously.
• Approved a bid from Dellinger, Inc. for $742,900.41 for the Northeast Rowan County Water System Chemical Booster Station, and approved the associated easement with the City of Salisbury, both unanimously.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda, hold public hearings on an economic development project, solar energy zoning amendments, HOME funding, and a no-wake zone, and review financial reports and budget amendments. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney-client privileged communication.

• Public hearing for EDC 'Project ACDC'
• Public hearing: ZTA 02-19 Solar Energy Systems & Miscellaneous Text Amendments
• Public hearing: HOME Funding Action Plan FY 21-22
• Public hearing: No Wake Zone Extension at Tamarac Shores Marina
• Consent agenda includes vaccine distribution plan, tax refunds, and road name ratification

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners approved a Level 1 Grant and all requested actions for Project ACDC, an advanced manufacturer expansion creating 75 jobs and $28 million in investment. The board also approved the HOME Funding Action Plan for FY 21-22, budget amendments, and tabled decisions on solar zoning and a no-wake zone extension.

• Approved Level 1 Grant and all requested actions for Project ACDC expansion, including submission of a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant application and hiring a grant administrator.
• Approved the FY 21-22 HOME Funding Action Plan, authorizing the County Manager to sign the application and the Chairman to contract with Salisbury CDC for program administration.
• Approved budget amendments including a $1,000,000 transfer for lead and copper compliance and recognition of donations.
• Tabled decision on no-wake zone extension at Tamarac Shores Marina to April 5, 2021 for further research.
• Set a public hearing for April 5, 2021 to consider a 30-day extension of the solar moratorium.
• Approved the consent agenda as amended, with Item N (Atrium Health Data Exchange Resolution) removed.
• Approved the minutes of the March 1, 2021 meeting.
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privileged communication and approval of prior closed session minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with multiple administrative items, hold public hearings on a conditional use permit, a road name petition, and a subdivision amendment, and discuss text amendments to solar energy and land use ordinances. The meeting also includes updates on environmental health, litter, and budget amendments, followed by a closed session for attorney-client communication.

• Moratorium on rental of Events Center at West End Plaza
• Tax refunds for approval
• Public hearing for CUP 01-21
• Public hearing for PDS 01-14 Amendment and Surety Bond Acceptance; Rowan Summit
• ZTA 02-19 Solar Energy Systems and Miscellaneous Text Amendments

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a residential storage facility, approved road name 'Pop Eller Drive', approved a PDS amendment and surety bond for Rowan Summit, approved two Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocations, and scheduled a public hearing for the solar energy text amendment (ZTA 02-19) for March 15, 2021. The Board also approved budget amendments, board appointments, and a proclamation for March for Meals Month.

• Approved CUP 01-21 for a 960 sq ft residential storage facility in Pleasant Cove.
• Approved road name 'Pop Eller Drive' for an unnamed road at the 750 block of Coley Road.
• Approved PDS 01-14 amendment and surety bond for Rowan Summit Shopping Center.
• Approved SNIA 01-21 for a home décor retail business in Mooresville.
• Approved SNIA 02-21 for two personal storage buildings on Performance Road, with condition that parking lots be pervious.
• Scheduled public hearing for ZTA 02-19 (solar energy systems) for March 15, 2021.
• Approved budget amendments totaling $135,763 for various departments.
• Approved multiple board appointments and reappointments, including waiving residency requirement for one appointee.

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with several items, including scheduling public hearings for a no-wake zone, a zoning amendment, and a conditional use permit. They will also receive updates on the county broadband expansion, COVID-19 vaccinations, and a financial report for fiscal year 2020. The board will consider a proposed small business restaurant grant program for COVID-19 relief and changes to county ordinances.

• Schedule public hearing for no-wake zone at Tamarac Shores Marina
• On-Airport Obstruction Clearing (Design-Bid) Grant Agreement
• Purchase of transportation vans
• 2021 COVID-19 Small Business 'Restaurant' Grant Program
• Proposed changes to Rowan County Ordinances Chapter 5 Section 5-46

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners tabled a proposed ordinance banning the feeding of whole large animal carcasses to domesticated animals in public view, opting instead to let the Health Department investigate the issue as a potential public health nuisance. The board also approved a consent agenda including a lease with Mean Mug Coffee Company, a revised restaurant grant program for businesses with 26+ employees, and budget amendments. A resolution naming the Observation Platform at Dunn's Mountain Park after William and Nancy Stanback was adopted.

• Tabled proposed ordinance on feeding animal carcasses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Mean Mug Coffee lease (unanimous)
• Approved amended Small Business Restaurant Grant for 26+ employees (unanimous)
• Approved revised contract with McGill & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Social Services (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution naming Dunn's Mountain Park platform after Stanbacks (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

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Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals, including consent agenda items and minutes, and hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the animal services ordinance. They will also review the implementation timeline for a planning study and discuss financial reports and budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for real estate negotiations.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Rowan County Ordinances Chapter 5 Section 5-46 (Animal Services)
• Ratify rezoning Z 07-20 (Mitch Wilson), Z 05-20 (Steinman Storage), Z 06-20 (Nengtou Vue)
• FY2021 Governor's Crime Commission Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
• Revised Catawba College Parking Lot Lease at West End Plaza
• Landfill Engineering Services contract

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approving the agenda, which includes a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and a presentation from Hazen Engineers regarding a contract with 120 Water. The board will also receive an invocation and pledge of allegiance.

• Proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presentation from Hazen Engineers
• Consideration of contract with 120 Water

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with 120Water, not to exceed $38,000, to distribute lead-filtering pitchers and testing kits to all customers in the Northeast Rowan County Water System. They also authorized a one-month water use credit of up to $72 for customers who participate in the lead testing program. The actions address elevated lead levels found in some homes served by the system.

• Approved contract with 120Water for pitcher and testing kit distribution, not to exceed $38,000 (4-0)
• Authorized $72 water credit for customers participating in lead testing program (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including MLK Day proclamation (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items, including a SECU lease amendment, tax refunds, and a lease buyout for Tempus ALS monitors. Public hearings are scheduled for three rezoning requests (Z 07-20, Z 06-20, Z 05-20) and for the creation of a consolidated human services agency. The board will also discuss budget amendments, a litter report, and appointments.

• Public hearings for rezonings Z 07-20 (Mitch Wilson), Z 06-20 (Nengtou Vue), and Z 05-20 (Steinman Storage)
• Public hearing on creation of a consolidated human services agency
• Consent agenda includes SECU lease second amendment and Duke Energy underground service easement for animal shelter
• Tax refunds for approval
• Budget amendments and board appointments