Rural Hall public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Rural Hall Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and appointed new officers and representatives, all unanimously. It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, approved a resolution honoring Jay Vernon Stanley, and approved a $40,519.30 contract for an audio/visual upgrade to the council chamber. A budget amendment was approved to reallocate funds for park lighting wiring.
- Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilman Eddie Horn as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilman Michael Woodcock to PTRC Board of Delegates (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilman Mark Lane (delegate) and Councilwoman Anita Ring (alternate) to TAC (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution in Remembrance of Jay Vernon Stanley (unanimous)
- Approved $40,519.30 audio/visual upgrade contract for council chamber (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment for park lighting underground wiring (unanimous)
Package 12 8
The agenda lists the dates, days, and times for the Town of Rural Hall Council meetings in 2026. All meetings are regular sessions in the Council Chambers, with a budget retreat on February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a FY ’25‑’26 budget hearing on June 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are detailed.
- Budget retreat – February 9, 2026, 2:00 PM, Council Chambers
- FY ’25‑’26 Budget Hearing – June 8, 2026, 7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Winter Newsletter
The Rural Hall newsletter shares recent community events, upcoming activities, and service information. It notes the Grand Opening of the new fire station, sales of town‑branded t‑shirts ($15), challenge coins ($10) and 2026 license plates ($12), and the Broad Street luminary fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. It also lists council meeting dates, waste‑collection schedules, and membership fees for the Rural Hall Area Business Association.
- Luminary purchase for Broad Street display (fundraising for Ronald McDonald House)
- Town‑branded t‑shirts for $15 and challenge coins for $10
- 2026 Rural Hall license plates for $12 each
- Town flag program: flags sold for $20 each
- RHABA membership fees: $140/$145 for individuals, $190/$195 for businesses
Council
The council removed the Community Policing Update from the agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Winston‑Salem Transportation Planning Organization. The body selected consultants to design site enhancements for the Town Hall property and for Phase 1 of Covington Memorial Park. All motions passed unanimously.
- Removed Community Policing Update from agenda – motion passed unanimously
- Approved consent agenda (regular and closed‑session minutes) – motion passed unanimously
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Winston‑Salem Transportation Planning Organization – motion passed unanimously
- Selected Alley, Williams, Carmen and King to consult on Town Hall property enhancements – motion passed unanimously
- Selected WithersRavenel to consult on Phase 1 Covington Memorial Park enhancements – motion passed unanimously
Package for Town of Rural Hall Council
The Town Council approved a FEMA grant for firefighter breathing apparatus and a budget amendment for General Fund expenditures. The body also updated parking rules on College Street and contracted fireworks for 2026 events.
- FEMA Grant of $252,000 for breathing apparatus with a Town match of $12,600
- Revised Parking Ordinance #203 removing restricted parking on College Street
- FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance #896
- Fireworks contracts with Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics for May 16, 2026 and July 2, 2026
- Ordinance 895 donating 40 surplus chairs to Salem Chapel Fire Department
Council
The council unanimously approved the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance #896. It also approved revised parking and grant project ordinances, two fireworks contracts, a surplus‑chair donation, and the consent agenda. Several motions passed unanimously while three items passed by a 3‑1 vote.
- Added Amendment to Grant Project Ordinance 879 to agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Revised Ordinance 879 Grant Project (3-1)
- Approved Revised Parking Ordinance #203 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 895 donating 40 surplus chairs (unanimous)
- Approved Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics fireworks contract for May 16, 2026 (3-1)
- Approved Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics fireworks contract for July 2, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 25-26 Budget Amendment Ordinance #896 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Package for Rural Hall Council
The Rural Hall Council will discuss revisions to Parking Ordinance #203, adopt Resolution #895 to declare surplus property and authorize its donation, consider fireworks contracts for the 2026 RuralFest and Independence Day events, and review FY 2025‑2026 operating budget amendments. An award letter confirms the town has been granted $252,000 in federal funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, with a required local match of $12,600.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant – $252,000 federal award (requires $12,600 local match)
- Revisions to Parking Ordinance #203
- Resolution #895 – declaring surplus and authorizing donation of old fire station furniture
- Fireworks contracts for 2026 RuralFest and Independence Day (Holloway Group, Inc.)
- FY 2025‑2026 operating budget amendments
Council
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #891, extending the town’s corporate limits by annexing 375 Holmes Dr. It also approved Resolutions #892, #893, and #894 to dispose of surplus property, including donations to local fire departments. The Town Manager’s revised fire‑station construction change order (Ordinance #879) was authorized, allowing use of contingency funds. Councilman Mark Lane’s motion to table the Council Chamber audio/visual upgrade was passed unanimously.
- Adopt Ordinance #891 extending corporate limits by annexing 375 Holmes Dr (unanimous)
- Adopt Resolution #892 authorizing disposal of surplus property (40 chairs removed) (unanimous)
- Adopt Resolution #893 authorizing donation of surplus property to Sauratown Fire Department (unanimous)
- Adopt Resolution #894 authorizing donation of surplus property to Salem Chapel Fire Department (unanimous)
- Authorize Mayor to use project contingency funds for Revised Ordinance #879 fire station change order (unanimous)
- Table Council Chamber Audio/Visual Upgrade (unanimous)
- Approve consent agenda and August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Enter executive session (unanimous)
Town of Rural Hall 2025 Veteran Form
The provided document is a form for purchasing Veteran and Military Banners for 2025. It is not a meeting agenda.
- New banners cost $15
- Deadline for form submission is Friday, October 10th, 2025
Council
The Rural Hall Town Council adopted two resolutions to investigate and schedule a public hearing for the annexation of 375 Holmes Drive. It approved the NCDOT mowing and litter‑pick‑up agreement for FY 2025‑2026 and a first amendment to the North Carolina Railroad investment commitment, authorizing the mayor to sign. The council also approved an interlocal fire‑service agreement with Forsyth County. All motions passed, with the railroad amendment voting 3‑1.
- Adopted agenda as written (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda for July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #889 to have Clerk investigate annexation petition and Resolution #890 to set public hearing date for 375 Holmes Drive (unanimous)
- Approved NCDOT Mowing and Litter Pick‑up Agreement for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
- Approved first amendment to definitive project investment commitment with North Carolina Railroad; authorized mayor to sign (3‑1)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with Forsyth County to provide fire services in the Suburban (Rural Hall) Fire District (unanimous)
Council
The council approved a capital reserve fund using RuralFest raffle proceeds and started the feasibility study for a new community center. It also adopted the Forsyth County Sheriff Office contract renewal, the Northern Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan, and revisions to the fire station construction ordinance. Additional actions included setting dates for Independence Day fireworks, RuralFest 2026, and approving the Luminary Committee formation.
- Established capital reserve fund for RuralFest raffle proceeds and initiated community center planning (unanimous)
- Approved Forsyth County Sheriff Office contract renewal and authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #888 Northern Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted revisions to Ordinance #879 New Fire Station Construction (unanimous)
- Set Independence Day fireworks for July 2, 2026 (unanimous)
- Set RuralFest 2026 dates for May 15‑16, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved formation of Luminary Committee to plan December 13, 2025 luminary event (unanimous)
- Approved the June 9 regular council meeting minutes (unanimous)
Council
The council adopted the FY 25-26 budget, including the updated fee schedule and pay plan, with a unanimous vote. It also approved several ordinances: Covington Park improvement, a 15 mph speed limit for Bitting Hall Subdivision, street closures for 2025 events, tax collection orders, FY 24-25 budget amendments, and fire‑station construction change orders. Additionally, the town entered a printing services agreement with Modern Impressions, also unanimously.
- Adopted FY 25-26 Budget (fee schedule and pay plan) – unanimous
- Approved Ordinance #883 for Covington Park Improvement – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance #792 setting 15 mph speed limit in Bitting Hall Subdivision – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance #884 Street Closing for 2025 Events – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance #885 and #886 to collect taxes for 2025 and prior years – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance #887 FY 24-25 Budget Amendments – unanimous
- Adopted Ordinance #879 Rural Hall Fire Station Construction Change Orders – unanimous
- Entered agreement with Modern Impressions for printing services – unanimous
Closed Session RELEASED 3
The council met in closed session to discuss acquiring the old First Citizens Building under N.C. Gen. Stat. 143-318.11(a)(5). Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Horn said he wanted to assess needed work before any decision. The council agreed to view the property at a later date. The session was then adjourned.
- Council agreed to view the old First Citizens Building at a later date (no vote recorded)
Council
The Rural Hall Town Council approved several items, including a Duke Energy easement, three new streetlights for the Bitting Hall Subdivision, and revisions to the Solid Waste Collection Policy. The council also scheduled a public hearing to consider lowering the speed limit in the Bitting Hall Subdivision and adopted a resolution declaring May as Historic Preservation Month. All motions passed unanimously.
- Adopted consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Granted Duke Energy an easement on 580 Montroyal Rd (unanimous)
- Approved three additional streetlights in Bitting Hall Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to the Solid Waste Collection Policy (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Bitting Hall speed‑limit reduction on June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved paving contract with Rural Hall Church of God for fire‑station parking lot (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution declaring May as Historic Preservation Month (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2025 audit contract with Anderson Smith and Wike PLLC (unanimous)
Meeting
The Rural Hall Town Council walked through the new fire station and identified priority items. The Council asked Bobbitt Construction to provide cost estimates for any change orders. Councilwoman Anita Ring moved to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Horn, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
- Requested Bobbitt Construction provide cost estimates for change orders
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Anita Ring, seconded by Eddie Horn)
Closed Session Released
The council entered a closed session and heard a presentation on using a drone for emergency response. Council members discussed possible locations for the drone at the fire station and the public works building. The council agreed to place the drone agreement on the February 10 agenda for a future vote. No other action was taken in the closed session.
- Agreed to place the drone agreement on the Feb 10 agenda (no vote recorded)
Council
The Rural Hall Town Council approved a five‑year solid waste contract with Meridian Waste, running from July 1 2025 to July 30 2030. They also adopted the FY 2024/25 budget amendment, approved a decorative lighting contract, selected an employee‑benefits provider, and authorized changes to the new fire‑station construction ordinance. Additional actions included adopting the town‑seal ordinance, amending the Sunshine List policy, and passing a resolution to dispose of surplus property.
- Accepted FY 23‑24 audit (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #878 FY 2024/25 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Duke Energy for one decorative light on Broad Meadow Court (unanimous)
- Selected The Hilb Group to provide employee benefits for 2025/26 (unanimous)
- Approved Prime Contract Change Orders #004, #005 and Ordinance #879 for New Fire Station Construction (3‑1)
- Approved 5‑year solid waste contract with Meridian Waste (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #880 governing use of the official town seal (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Sunshine List Policy (3‑1)