Rutherfordton public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss a construction contract for a picnic shelter at Kiwanis Park and a budget amendment for FY24. The body will also consider appointments to the ABC Board and a resolution regarding a retiring police lieutenant's equipment.
- Proposed contract with Champion Construction Group for the Eric Wells Memorial Shelter at 128 Green Street for $119,800
- Ordinance 14-24 FY24 Budget Amendment
- Appointment of Ricky Lee Gilbert to the ABC Board
- Resolution 13-24 to award a Glock 45C Handgun and badge to retiring Lieutenant Ricky Lee Gilbert
- Amendment to the FY 2023 audit contract with Martin & Starnes
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to receive public feedback on a redevelopment plan focused on housing and dangerous structures. The body is also considering several public safety equipment replacements and funding requests for wastewater and municipal buildings.
- Public hearing on the Rutherfordton Redevelopment Plan regarding housing and abandoned structures
- Authorization for RFQ process for Police Station and Town Hall projects
- Replacement of Fire & Rescue Ladder 26 and Engine 2611
- FY 2024 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 12-24)
- Rutherford County Fire Service District Contract addendum for $558,227
Town Council - Special Called Meeting 17 Oct 2023
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to review the initial design for Phase 1 of the Norris Recreation Complex. Members will also conduct a review of town facilities and properties and receive an update on the Eric Wells Memorial Shelter.
- Initial design review for Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1 by Destination by Design
- Review of Rutherfordton facilities and property
- Eric Wells Memorial Shelter update with $51,013.00 in funds on hand as of 10/13/2023
- Eric Wells Memorial Shelter construction estimate of $125,000.00
- Proposed Town contribution of $75,000.00 (possible ARPA) for the Eric Wells Memorial Shelter
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to consider a new Redevelopment Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Foothills NC HOME Consortium. The body will also review budget amendments for ARPA and Fiscal Year 2024 funds.
- Resolution 10-24 regarding Fairview Community Redevelopment Lots 2, 3, and 5 for KPP Diversified Holdings LLC
- Discussion on street renaming impacts for Collette Street, East 2nd Street, and Southern Street
- Ordinance 10-24 ARPA Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 11-24 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 11-24 declaring surplus vehicles and equipment for online auction
Planning Board
The Planning Board is discussing a draft Redevelopment Plan and a draft update to the Development Ordinance regarding the Downtown Density Overlay District (DDO). The redevelopment plan identifies an Urban Redevelopment Area (URA) covering .22 square miles and 239 properties in the New Hope and Fairview neighborhoods.
- Draft Rutherfordton Redevelopment Plan
- Draft Downtown Density Overlay District (DDO) update
- Identification of Urban Redevelopment Area (URA) including 239 properties
- Analysis of housing conditions in New Hope and Fairview neighborhoods
Town Council
The Town Council is considering a rezoning request for 269 N. Washington St. and a development agreement for the Cowan Lofts project. The body is also reviewing a property donation for 115 West First Street and several budget amendments.
- Public hearing for rezoning 269 N. Washington St. from SFR-3 to MU-1
- Public hearing for Cowan Lofts Development Agreement at 198 Cowan St.
- Proposed donation of 0.08 acre parcel and building at 115 West First Street
- Road closures for Hilltop Fall Festival (Oct 7) and Homecoming Parade (Oct 6) on Main Street
- Ordinance 05-24 to close Fund 62 for the RS Middle Sewer Project
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing a rezoning request for 269 N. Washington St and a development agreement for Cowan Lofts. The body is also considering a budget amendment and a contract for the Norris Recreation Complex.
- Rezoning request for 269 N. Washington St from SFR-3 to MU-1 for office use
- Development Agreement for Cowan Lofts at 198 Cowan St (17 adaptive reuse apartments)
- Engineering services contract for Norris Recreation Complex Phase 1
- Ordinance 02-24 for FY 24 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 03-24 appointing members to the Recreation Trust Fund Committee
Planning Board
The Planning Board is considering a rezoning request for a historic home to allow office use and a development agreement for an adaptive reuse apartment project. The board will also review Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on West Court Street and North Washington Street.
- Rezoning request for 269 N. Washington Street from SFR-3 to MU-1 for office use
- Development Agreement for Cowan Lofts at 198 Cowan St featuring 17 adaptive reuse apartments
- Proposed Town reimbursement of up to $18,500 to relocate a sewer line at Cowan Lofts
- Proposed Town contribution of up to $10,000 for sidewalks along Cowan St
- COA requests for 122 & 126 W. Court St and 269 N. Washington St
Town Council
The Town Council is deciding on a budget amendment to carry over funds from FY 2023 and appointing members to various town boards. The body is also receiving updates on broadband infrastructure and the Eric Wells Memorial Shelter.
- Ordinance 01-24: FY 24 Budget Amendment including $500,000 for Dogwood URA and $38,000 for Community Garden
- Resolution 01-24: Reappointments to ABC Board, Parks & Recreation Committee, Planning & Zoning Board, and Redevelopment Commission
- Eric Wells Memorial Shelter: Fundraising total of $30,113 toward a $125,000 construction estimate
- Broadband Update: Optimum projected to start gigabit speed fiber construction in downtown Rutherfordton Q4 2023
- Sewer Fund: Budget increase of $41,566 for a Ford F150
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 recommended budget and a financing agreement for Fire Station #2. The body is also discussing a fire suppression aid agreement with the Town of Forest City and the development of town-owned property.
- Public hearing for FY 2024 Managers Recommended Budget
- Deed of Trust Financing Agreement with Hometrust Bank for Fire Station #2: $400,000 principal at 3.51% for 119 months
- Automatic Aid Agreement with the Town of Forest City for fire suppression assistance
- RFP for the purchase and development of town-owned property (Fairview Community Housing)
- Resolution 14-23 to declare two Dodge Chargers (2012 and 2013) as surplus property
Town Council
The Town Council will review and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The body will also address financing documents for Fire Station #2 and the 2nd Street Park.
- Review and discussion of proposed FY 24 Budget
- Fire Station #2 Final Financing Documents (Tax Exempt Financing)
- Call for a Public Hearing on June 7th regarding Fire Station #2 financing
- Discussion of 2nd Street Park
- Proposed move of July 5th meeting to July 12th
Town Council
The Town Council is reviewing the Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes a proposed tax rate reduction from $.59 to $.47 with a $.02 increase for a Capital Reserve. The body is also discussing a social district and several new ordinances.
- FY 2024 Recommended Budget presentation
- Ordinance 19-23 Fire Station #2 Project Fund
- Ordinance 21-23 FY 23 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 11-23 Rural Transformation Grant Support
- Land sale of .55 acre on Edwards St Ext
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed Social District and its operations plan. The body is also considering a budget amendment and a resolution regarding surplus property for the CRVFD.
- Public hearing for the Rutherfordton Social District
- Ordinance 17-23: Development Ordinance text amendment for Tattoo & Body Piercing
- Ordinance 18-23: Budget Amendment
- Resolution 12-23: Surplus Property for CRVFD
- Resolution 13-23: Declaring April 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a text amendment to the Development Ordinance regarding the placement of tattoo and body piercing studios. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and a contract for the Fiscal Year 2023 audit.
- Public hearing on Development Ordinance text amendment to move Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio use from Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) to US 74 Commercial (C-74)
- Ordinance 16-23 for FY 23 Budget Amendment
- FY 23 Audit Contract with Martin & Starnes & Associates, CPA
- Resolution 11-23 to declare surplus equipment, including generators and trailers, for sale via Gov Deals auction
- Discussion of a proposed Rutherfordton Social District
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a proposed text amendment to allow tattoo and body piercing studios in the C-74 Commercial district and remove them from the MU-2 District. The board will also conduct a site plan review for Cowan St Apartments Phase 1.
- Proposed text amendment to move Tattoo & Body Piercing Studios from MU-2 District to C-74 Commercial district
- Site plan review for Cowan St Apartments Phase 1
- Historic Preservation COA review
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2023 Draft Action Plan and a budget amendment. The body will also consider a special event permit for the Food Art & Brews series and a letter of support for the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Resolution 10-23: Special event permit and road closure of Central St for Food Art & Brews 2023 series
- Ordinance 15-23: FY 23 Budget Amendment
- 2023 Draft Action Plan review
- Letter of Support for North Carolina General Assembly Local Bill Request - 2023
- Town Manager updates on Curbside Collections Audit, NC DEQ- VW Grant, and Fire Station #2
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget calendar and a budget amendment for FY 2023. The body is also reviewing requests for a fire department breathing air compressor and a memorial pavilion at Kiwanis Park.
- FY 2023 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 14-23)
- ARPA funds request for Rutherfordton Fire & Rescue breathing air compressor
- Proposal for Kiwanis Park Memorial Pavilion
- Broad River Water Authority Bylaws update
- NCLM Legislative Goals resolution