Rowan County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the submission of grant applications for the Rowan Transit System's FY25 programs. This includes funding for administrative costs, mobility services for seniors and disabled individuals, and the replacement of three raised roof vans.
- Approved Rowan Transit System FY25 grant applications (5-0)
- Adopted CTP Public Transportation Program Resolution FY 2025 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including various sole-source contracts and budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved rezoning requests for parcels on Old Union Church Rd and Porter Road. It also authorized a temporary lane closure on US Highway 29 for the Race to the River 5K. Additionally, the Board approved a wide range of consent items including vehicle purchases and budget amendments.
- Approved rezoning Z 03-23 at 2935 Old Union Church Rd from MHP to RA (5-0)
- Approved rezoning Z 04-23 at 350 Porter Road from RR to 85-ED-2 (5-0)
- Approved temporary lane closure on US Highway 29 for Race to the River 5K (5-0)
- Approved purchase of eight Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two F-250 Trucks for Environmental Management (5-0)
- Approved award of two ambulance remounts from Southeastern Speciality Vehicles (5-0)
- Approved Proclamation Honoring the 2023 Rowan Little League 10U Softball Team (5-0)
- Approved various budget amendments including $1,346,274 for FY23 Encumbrances (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a rezoning request for Fisher Athletic Equipment Company and a special non-residential intensity allocation for Performance Pit Oakridge LLC. Commissioners also authorized the County Manager to solicit a request for qualifications for the design and construction of a new Health Department at West End Plaza.
- Approved rezoning of 1.8 acres at 2060 Cauble Road from Rural Agricultural to Commercial, Business, Industrial (5-0)
- Approved SNIA 02-23 for a 12,000 sf building at 371 Pit Rd (5-0)
- Authorized County Manager to solicit RFQ for new Health Department design and construction (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including purchase of four Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
- Approved award of ETA Storm Debris Removal bid to Alliance Integrated Solutions Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Interlocal Detention Center Agreement between Rowan and Richmond Counties (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments including $44,000 for 911 replacement monitors (5-0)
- Approved award of High Rock Lake dredging feasibility study to Geosyntec Consultants (5-0)