Rutherfordton public meetings in 2021

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on rezoning two parcels at 179 East Mountain Street from SFR-2 to C-221. They will also consider bids for demolition at 217 North Main St and the Skyline Drive pipe enhancement project, approve the 2022 meeting and holiday schedules, and seat newly elected council members. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for attorney-client matters.

• Rezoning 02-21: 179 East Mountain Street (parcels 1652996 & 1651877) from SFR-2 to C-221
• Bid approval for 217 North Main St Phase I demolition & stabilization (MWM Construction)
• Bid approval for Skyline Drive pipe enhancement (Park Crossing culvert modifications)
• Oath of office for Jimmy Dancy, Stanley Clements, Doris Crute; election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution 08-22: appointments to Parks & Recreation Commission and Rutherford Town Rising

Planning Board

The Rutherfordton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2021, to consider a rezoning request for 179 East Mountain St (parcels 1652996 and 1651877) from SFR-2 to C-221, proposed for a mini storage facility. The board will also review two Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests for properties at 134 Central St and 204 North Main St. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, citing surrounding commercial uses and limited access from US 64.

• Rezoning 02-2021: 1.39 acres at 179 East Mountain St from SFR-2 to C-221 for mini storage
• COA request at 134 Central St
• COA request at 204 North Main St
• Staff recommendation to approve rezoning with driveway off old US 221

Town Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a development agreement with Gateway Housing LLC for a 14.97-acre subdivision on John Smith Road (Rutherford County Parcel 1619806) comprising 34 single-family and 60 multifamily units. The agenda also includes reports on the Duke Energy Hometown Revitalization Grant, a wastewater treatment plant condition assessment, and a citizen academy graduation. The meeting closes with a closed session under attorney-client privilege.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a development agreement for a 94-unit mixed-density project on John Smith Road, including 34 single-family homes and 60 multifamily units, with the town potentially reimbursing sewer line costs. The board will also review two Certificate of Appropriateness requests for properties at 179 and 187 North Main Street. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider several action items, including a change order for the R-S Middle School sewer line project, a development agreement for John Smith Road, an interlocal agreement for fire inspections with Spindale, a budget amendment, the sale of property to Broad River Water Authority, and ordinances related to the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting also includes routine reports and a closed session.

• R-S Middle School Sewer Line Project Change Order #1
• John Smith Road Subdivision Development Agreement
• Interlocal Agreement for Fire Inspections with the Town of Spindale
• Ordinance 08-22 FY22 General Operating Budget Amendment
• Sale of Real Property to Broad River Water Authority

Planning Board

The Rutherfordton Planning Board is meeting to review a preliminary plat for a 34-lot single-family subdivision on John Smith Road, a rezoning request for 150 Park Lane Drive, and a proposal for a redevelopment zone. The board will consider these items and may make recommendations.

• John Smith Road Subdivision: 34 single-family lots on 14.97 acres, with future multi-family buildings (60 units), proposed by Gateway Projects LLC
• Rezoning request for 150 Park Lane Drive: from MU-2 to C-221, to allow an internet arcade tenant; staff recommends denial
• Redevelopment Zone proposal under review

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider three ordinances: a FY22 General Fund budget amendment, an American Recovery Plan Act budget amendment, and an ordinance for the Hilltop Fall Festival. The meeting also includes reports from departments and committees, a town manager's report, and a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Ordinance 05-22: FY22 General Fund budget amendment, including $342,000 in installment purchase proceeds for a trash truck and police vehicles
• Ordinance 06-22: Fund 42 American Recovery Plan Act budget amendment
• Ordinance 07-22: Hilltop Fall Festival
• Skyline Drive C-LOMR & Stream Crossing update
• 2021 Citizens Academy and COVID-19 status report

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council is meeting to consider a voluntary annexation request from Gateway Housing LLC for a 14.97-acre parcel (Parcel 1619806) on John Smith Road, proposing a subdivision with single-family and multi-family units, open space, and parks. The agenda includes a public hearing on the annexation, followed by potential approval of the annexation ordinance and zoning map amendment. Other items include declaring a 1998 Bobcat surplus for online auction, a lease purchase loan agreement, and a planning board appointment.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Annexation 21-01 for Gateway Housing LLC, 14.97 acres, proposed SFR-3 zoning with TNDO overlay
• Resolution 05-22 declaring a 1998 Bobcat 751 surplus for sale via GovDeals
• United Financial lease purchase loan agreement for equipment
• Resolution 04-22 for Planning Board appointment
• Closed session under attorney-client privilege

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2021, to consider several items, including a new speed limit ordinance, a proposed annexation on John Smith Road, a mural request, board appointments, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes consent items like the fire service contract addendum and a road closure for a cycling event, plus a closed session for legal matters.

• Ordinance 02-22 Speed Limits in the Traffic Schedule
• Annexation 01-21 John Smith Road (Resolution 01-22 and 02-22)
• Mural Request from Broad River Water Authority
• Resolution 02-22 Board Appointments
• Ordinance 01-22 FY 22 Budget Amendment

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022 budget and consider adopting a tobacco-free ordinance for town buildings, vehicles, and grounds. The council will also review survey results on the tobacco policy and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including appointments and a budget amendment.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022 budget
• Ordinance 15-21 to prohibit tobacco use on town property
• Ordinance 14-21 adopting FY 2022 budget
• Ordinance 18-21 amending FY 2021 budget
• Resolution 20-21 to join Rutherford Railroad Development Corporation

Planning Board

The Rutherfordton Planning Board will discuss the Rutherfordton Redevelopment Commission's charge and redevelopment zone, along with upcoming projects on John Smith Road, Shehan Street, in-fill lots, and an RDO update. The agenda includes a presentation on the legal framework and housing data, but no final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Rutherfordton Redevelopment Commission redevelopment zone
• Upcoming projects: John Smith Road, Shehan Street, in-fill lots, RDO update
• Review of housing needs assessment: 40% of households cost-burdened, AMI $42,346
• Legal framework under NCGS Article 22 (Urban Redevelopment Law)

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will review the Town Manager's recommended FY2022 budget, hear a presentation on Main Street streetscape and 2nd Street concept designs, and consider a wastewater treatment operations and maintenance services agreement with Suez. The council will also vote on a budget amendment, a tobacco-free ordinance, and a resolution to declare surplus property. Several proclamations and routine reports are also on the agenda.

• FY22 Manager's Recommended Budget presentation and review
• Wastewater Treatment Operation, Maintenance & Management Services Agreement with Suez
• Ordinance 16-21 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance 15-21 Tobacco-Free Campus
• Resolution 17-21 Surplus Property

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public comment period, reports from departments, and a town manager's update on capital projects. Key items include a discussion on converting 6th Street to a one-way road and a budget amendment ordinance. The meeting will also include a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Discussion on converting 6th Street to one-way westbound (Ordinance 12-21 Traffic Schedule)
• Ordinance 13-21 Budget Amendment
• Update on RS Middle School Sewer Project, WWTP Renovation & Repairs, Fire Station #2, Cleghorn Creek Stream Restoration
• March 2021 Financial Report: General Fund 80% revenue received, Sewer Fund 64%, Powell Bill 90%
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11 A(5) for attorney-client privilege

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider adopting the new Rutherfordton Development Ordinance and Official Zoning Map, which would replace the existing Unified Development Ordinance. The council will also discuss a contract to purchase 5.41 acres on Baber Road for a future fire station, a budget amendment, and appointments to the Redevelopment Commission. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client privileged matters.

• Adoption of Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO) and Official Zoning Map
• Offer to Purchase Contract for 5.41 acres on Baber Rd. for Fire & Rescue Station 2
• Ordinance 11-21 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 16-21 Rutherfordton Redevelopment Commission Appointments
• 220 North Main St Project design workshop and FY 22 Budget Planning Workshop

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council will hold a public legislative hearing on the proposed Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO) and Official Zoning Map, which would replace the existing Unified Development Ordinance. The council will also consider several action items, including the 2021 Action Plan, a planning services agreement for 220 North Main St., a budget amendment, and an audit services contract. The meeting will be held electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Public hearing on Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (Articles 1-23) and Official Zoning Map
• Resolution 15-21: Special event permit for Food Art & Brews 2021 event series (road closures on Central St and Court St)
• Planning Services Agreement for 220 North Main St.
• Ordinance 10-21: FY 21 Budget Amendment
• Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Services Contract

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council is holding a budget workshop to review the 2019 Action Plan, discuss results from a 2021 community survey, and begin initial discussions on Fiscal Year 2022 budget priorities. The meeting is electronic and broadcast via Facebook Live, with public comments accepted via email or in person with social distancing.

• Review of 2019 Action Plan and 2021 community survey results (54 responses)
• Initial Fiscal Year 2022 budget discussions and priorities
• Public comment options: email to Town Clerk or in-person with social distancing
• Survey topics include housing, sidewalks, commercial corridors, business development, and outdoor recreation

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council is holding a special electronic meeting to discuss the proposed new Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO), which would replace the existing zoning, subdivision, and flood damage prevention ordinances. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal vote is listed on the agenda. Public comments can be submitted in writing or made in person under social distancing rules.

• Discussion of the proposed Rutherfordton Development Ordinance (RDO)
• RDO would repeal and replace the Rutherfordton Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• New zoning districts include residential (SFR-1, SFR-2, SFR-3), commercial (C-221, C-74), and industrial (IND) categories
• RDO includes articles on flood damage prevention, watershed protection, and soil erosion control
• Public comments accepted via email to the Town Clerk or in person at Town Hall

Town Council

The Rutherfordton Town Council is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The main item is a public hearing on Ordinance 07-21, a proposed Non-Residential Maintenance Code, followed by possible action on it. The council will also consider a budget amendment, legislative goals, surplus property, and an offer to purchase the Hensley property, and will review the draft Unified Development Ordinance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 07-21 Non-Residential Maintenance Code
• Ordinance 08-21 Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment
• Resolution 13-21 2021 Legislative Goals and NCLM Voting Delegate
• Resolution 14-21 Surplus Property
• Offer to Purchase Contract - Hensley Property