Rutherfordton public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss a real property exchange on Recreation Street and an offer to purchase contract for 239 East Second Street. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget calendar and the 2021 Action Plan update.
- Resolution 08-23 Exchange of Real Property - Recreation St
- Offer to Purchase Contract - 239 East Second Street
- Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar
- 2023 Town Council Meeting and Holiday Schedules
- 2021 Town of Rutherfordton Action Plan update
RTR Executive Board
The board met to adopt minutes from the September 22nd meeting and receive committee reports. The treasurer noted that a report covering two months would be provided at the next meeting.
- Adoption of September 22nd board minutes
- Appointment of Mae as Secretary
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a grant agreement for Phase 1 of the Norris Recreation Complex and a related project fund ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statement and a budget amendment.
- 2022 NC PARTF Grant Agreement for Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1
- Ordinance 13-23 creating the Norris Recreation Complex Project Fund
- Ordinance 12-23 for Fiscal Year 23 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 07-23 regarding Rural Transformation Grant Support
- Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statement presentation by Martin Starnes & Associates
RTR Executive Board
The RTR Executive Board is meeting to discuss upcoming local events and review financial reports. The board will address planning for a night out in December and a trick-or-treating event on Main Street.
- A Night Out In Rutherfordton scheduled for Thursday, December 15th
- Trick-Or-Treating on Main scheduled for Monday, October 31st from 4pm-6pm
- Wrapped Up in Rutherfordton
- TD Bank -Primary account balance of 3,237.28
- TB Bank -Angel Fund balance of 2,854.00
Town Council
The Town Council will consider two rezoning requests for properties at 509 Railroad Avenue. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and a grant for EV charging stations.
- Public hearings for Rezoning 01-22 and 02-22 at 509 Railroad Avenue (VSR to C-74)
- Ordinance 11-23 authorizing the Planning Board to act as the Historic Preservation Commission
- Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 10-23)
- NC Division of Air Quality Level 2 EV Charging Stations Grant Award
- Broad River Water Authority notice to change bylaws
RTR Executive Board
The Rutherford Town Rising Executive Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report and committee updates. The board will discuss a funding request from FAB for next year's festival.
- Funding request from FAB for next year's festival
- Review of the 09.22.22 Treasurers Report
- Adoption of August 25, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special called meeting to address old business regarding Fire Station #2. The body will review a design-build contract and a financing proposal from United Financial.
- Design-build contract with E.S. Walker Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #2 at 1701 Baber Rd.
- Construction cost estimated at $1,010,000 with a design fee of $45,000
- Financing proposal from United Financial
- Project timeline with substantial completion by October 1, 2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing two rezoning applications to change properties from Vehicle Service and Repair (VSR) to Commercial (C-74). Both requests are intended to facilitate the development of an indoor shooting range.
- Rezoning Application 01-22: 1.01 acres at 509 Railroad Ave from VSR to C-74
- Rezoning Application 02-22: 6.08 acres (Parcel 1653341) from VSR to C-74
- Historic Preservation COA discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation request for Rutherford County Parcel Number: 1208932. The body is also considering budget amendments, wastewater project grants, and street name changes.
- Public hearing for Annexation 22-01 (Parcel 1208932)
- FY 2023 Rutherford County Fire Service District Contract addendum for $398,309
- Ordinance 07-23 FY 2023 Budget Amendment
- NC DWQ Resolutions for WWTP improvements and John Smith Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade
- Proposed street name conversions for US 221 Bypass affecting Collette, East 2nd, and Southern Streets
RTR Executive Board
The board reviewed a presentation on the requirements for establishing a social district to allow open containers of alcohol in defined areas. The meeting also included a treasurer's report and a review of street signs.
- Proposed social district boundaries: Behind Central Street businesses to N. Toms St, and under Yellow Sun to 3rd Street (excluding Courthouse)
- Treasurer's report showing balances for Angel Fund ($2,854.00), Primary account ($2,141.61), and CD ($10,342.51)
- Review of a quote for signs and a list of street signs including N Meridian St and Fairforest Dr
- Discussion of NC ABC permit and container requirements for social districts
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing a rezoning request for a property on Railroad Ave to allow for a commercial operation. The board is also considering two Certificates of Appropriateness for property changes on North Main Street.
- Rezoning Request 01-22: 299 Railroad Ave (1.01 acres) from VSR to C-74 for a proposed indoor shooting range
- COA Request: 181 North Main St for façade color changes and a new rear deck
- COA Request: 162 North Main St for a royal blue awning color change
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing contracts for the renovation of Fire Station #1 and a design-build contract for Fire Station #2. The body is also discussing a budget amendment and a voluntary annexation request.
- Approval of bids for Fire Station #1 Renovation Project with Wilkie Construction
- Design-Build Contract for Fire Station #2 with E.S. Walker Construction
- Ordinance 05-23 FY 23 Budget Amendment
- Annexation 22-02 (Craig) and associated public hearing
- Ordinance 06-23 declaring road closures for the Hilltop Fall Festival on October 1, 2022
RTR Executive Board
The Executive Board is meeting to adopt minutes from May 19 and review the treasurer's report. The agenda consists of procedural reports from the executive director and committees.
- Review of Treasurer's Report showing Angel Fund balance of $2,854.00
- Review of Primary Bank balance of $3,229.61
- Review of CD balance of $10,328.70
- Adoption of May 19 Board Meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation request for Rutherford County Parcel Number: 1208380. The body will also consider several ordinances related to zoning, budget amendments, and surplus property.
- Public hearing for Annexation 22-01 (Parcel 1208380)
- Ordinance 01-23 and 02-23 regarding Annexation 01-22 and Zoning Map Amendment
- Ordinance 03-23 FY 2023 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 01-23 regarding Surplus Property
- Right of Way Use Ordinance
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2023 municipal budget, including the General Fund, Sewer Fund, and Powell Bill Fund. The meeting also includes discussions on a budget amendment and ARPA funds.
- Ordinance 25-22: FY 2023 General Fund budget of $4,727,767
- Ordinance 25-22: FY 2023 Sewer Fund budget of $1,439,625
- Property tax rate of $0.59 per $100 valuation, plus $0.13 for the Municipal Service District
- Ordinance 27-22: Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 28-22: ARPA Fund
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes a legislative hearing regarding a text amendment for funeral home crematoriums.
- Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
- Proposed text amendment to allow funeral home crematoriums under 1,000 sq.ft. in C-221 district
- Ordinance 26-22 regarding Sunday alcohol sales
- Contract with Sugarhill Contractors LLC for R-2233BB Off Project Sewer Relocation
- Annexation petition for 291 North Ridgecrest Ave