Rutherfordton public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a law office. The body will determine if proposed exterior modifications to the property are compatible with historic character guidelines.
- COA Hearing for 312 N. Main St. regarding a new 32” by 40” sign for Vega Law Office, PLLC
- Proposed painting of front door 'Royal Garnet' and signpost black at 312 N. Main St.
- Proposed replacement of shutters with new black shutters at 312 N. Main St.
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment regarding digitally changing signs. The body is also deciding on a property conveyance to Habitat for Humanity and a public safety EV pilot program.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 10-26 regarding digitally changing signs (billboards)
- Resolution 19-26 to convey Fairview Redevelopment Lot 1 to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity
- Acceptance of NCDOT award for the HN-0043 Public Safety EV Pilot Program
- Ordinance 11-26 for FY26 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 13-26 regarding the Sewer Resiliency Project Fund
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will hold hearings for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property demolitions and exterior changes. The body will also review a request for a new mural on Central Street.
- COA Hearing: Demolition of 151 S Washington Street
- COA Hearing: 395 N Main Street/St. Francis Parish
- COA Hearing: Demolition of 115 West 1st Street and 120 West 1st Street for a proposed Irish pub
- Mural Request: 139 Central Street (north-facing wall)
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Social District boundary. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments.
- Public hearing for Social District boundary expansion
- Bid awards for Skyline Drive and West Third Street culvert repairs (FEMA projects)
- Ordinance 10-26 zoning text amendment for digitally changing signs (billboards)
- Restated Development Agreement with LRB Park Crossing LLC
- Ordinance 11-26 FY26 Budget Amendment
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to review three construction permit applications for exterior work at 151 N Main Street, 151 N Washington St., and 108 E 1st St. The agenda includes a hearing for a Clay Trail application at 207 N Main Street and the review of awning installation specifications.
- COA Hearing - 151 N Main Street
- COA Hearing - 151 N Washington St.
- COA Hearing - 108 E 1st St.
- Clay Trail App. for COA - 207 N Main Street
- Review of awning installation specs
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing proposed amendments to Article 17.7-1(H) regarding digital signs and billboards. The proposals address message timing, brightness controls, height limits, and the use of signs for public service announcements.
- Proposed change to reduce static message time from 20 seconds to 8 seconds
- Proposed 40-foot maximum height for digital billboards
- Requirement for photocell dimming technology to adjust brightness based on ambient light
- Proposal to reserve up to 50% of unsold advertising inventory for public service announcements
- Proposed exception allowing modernization of existing off-premises billboards in the MS district
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council meeting will vote on several resolutions supporting grant applications for sewer infrastructure, including an EDA grant for a sewer line extension to Marchman Field and acceptance of grant funds for the Sewer AIA Project. Council members will also adopt Resolution 15-26 to declare a 2017 Ford Explorer surplus property and sell it via an online auction. Additional items include a public hearing on the CDBG-NR Fairview Redevelopment and a tabled amendment to the Small Residential Unit Community zoning ordinance. Presentations will cover the H.A.R.P. law‑enforcement behavioral health partnership and other community projects.
- Resolution 15-26: Declare surplus 2017 Ford Explorer and authorize online auction
- Resolution 13-26: Support EDA grant application for sewer line extension to Marchman Field
- Resolution 14-26: Accept grant funds for Rutherfordton Sewer AIA Project
- Ordinance 06-26: Table amendment for Small Residential Unit Community zoning (SRUC)
- Public hearing: CDBG-NR Fairview Redevelopment
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments for pest control services and small residential unit communities. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure projects, including a culvert replacement and wastewater resiliency studies.
- Public hearings for Text Amendment Pest Control- C-74 and Zoning Text Amendment- SRUC
- Approval of offer to purchase real property at 215 Purple Martin Place
- Award of construction contract for Elm Street Culvert Replacement (FEMA Project #1481302)
- Authorization to apply for State Revolving Fund (SRF) Hurricane Helene Resiliency Funding
- Ordinance 05-26 Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness request for the property at 213 N Main Street. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 8, 2025, meeting.
- COA Request for 213 N Main Street: proposed resurfacing of 221 sqft (front) and 292 sqft (back) with Sherwood Forest color brick
- COA Request for 213 N Main Street: installation of two new support columns
- COA Request for 213 N Main Street: replacement of doors with black 64x80 doors
- COA Request for 213 N Main Street: replacement of exterior wood trim with black trim
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to gather resident input for a Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization application. The grant focuses on housing and infrastructure in the Fairview Redevelopment Area, with potential funding up to $5 million for storm-impacted areas.
- Public hearing for CDBG-NR grant focusing on Fairview Redevelopment Area
- Ordinance 04-26 to allow pest or termite control services in US 74 Commercial (C-74) District
- Zoning text amendments for Small Residential Unit Community (SRUC)
- FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 03-26)
- Authorization to accept USDA Grant Letter of Conditions
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing a staff-initiated text amendment to create a 'Small Residential Unit Community' classification. This would establish design, density, and infrastructure standards for compact housing developments in the Manufactured Housing Overlay district.
- Proposed Small Residential Unit Community: minimum 5-acre site, 3-10 units per acre, max 300 units
- Proposed design standards: metal roofs, fiber cement siding, and minimum 25% open space
- Proposed housing types: site-built, modular, manufactured homes, and dual-labeled Park Model RVs
- Text amendment to allow pest control services in C-74
- Review of June 12, 2025, meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a $1,313,000 federal grant application for the Rutherfordton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will also consider joining NCLM risk pools for workers compensation and property and liability insurance.
- Public hearing for $1,313,000 USDA Rural Development grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation
- Offer to Purchase contract for 154 N Meridian St.
- CDBG-NR grant application for East 2nd Street/Fairview Housing Project
- Resolution 01-26 to join NCLM pool for Workers Compensation
- Resolution 02-26 to join NCLM pool for Property & Liability
Planning Board
The board will approve the minutes from the November 14 meeting and hear two informational items: a mural project at 141 Central Street and a presentation on a tiny home overlay. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for these topics.
- Approve minutes from the November 14 Planning Board meeting
- Informational Item – 141 Central Street mural project
- Informational Item – Tiny Home Overlay presentation/discussion
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, closing unopened right-of-way, and annexing Park Crossing. The meeting also includes resolutions for board appointments and surplus property.
- FY26 Managers Recommended Budget
- Ordinance 29-25 FY26 Budget
- Ordinance 30-25 Park Crossing Annexation
- Resolution 32-25 Ratifying Prior Annexation Actions
- Resolution 35-25 Declaring Surplus Property
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission is reviewing a draft of the New Historic District Guidelines, specifically Chapter 1 regarding Site Features. This draft establishes standards for maintaining the architectural character of the historic district.
- Review of Historic District Design Standards - Chapter 1 - Site Features DRAFT
- Proposed guidelines for signage, awnings, and parking
- Proposed standards for exterior lighting
- Proposed requirements for windows, doors, masonry, wood, and architectural metal
- Proposed paint standards limiting exterior color schemes to no more than four colors
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider several ordinances, including FY25 budget amendments, a Greenways & Trails Fund amendment, and changes to traffic regulations. Council members will also act on a request to authorize the purchase of a 2024 Peterbilt 548 refuse truck with a Sidewinder body and approve a financing agreement of $355,264 for a five‑year term at 4.46 % interest. Additional items include engineering services for culvert replacement, a sewer pump station project, and the abandonment of an unopened right‑of‑way.
- Ordinance 24-25 FY25 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 27-25 Greenways & Trails Fund Budget Amendment
- Authorization to purchase a 2024 Peterbilt 548 with a New Way 31‑yard Sidewinder body (refuse truck)
- Financing agreement for the refuse truck: $355,264 for a 5‑year term at 4.46 % interest
- Ordinance 26-25 amendment to the Traffic & Parking Regulations
Historic Preservation Commission
The Rutherfordton Historic Preservation Commission will meet on April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the March 13, 2025 minutes, adoption of the agenda, and a review of the preliminary draft of updated historic district guidelines. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Review of the preliminary draft of Historic District Guidelines
- Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will convene to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and consider an offer to purchase a property at 126 Shehan Street. The agenda also includes approving resolutions for Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Lions Club's 70th anniversary.
- Offer to purchase contract for 126 Shehan Street
- FY26 Budget Discussions (Special Called Meeting)
- FY25 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 22-25)
- America 250 NC Community Grant
- Helene recovery consulting services update
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a hearing to decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new awning. The body will review renderings and a work quote for the project.
- COA Hearing for new awning at 198 N Main St
- Review of Awnings of the Upstate quote for $3,432.00
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will consider several budget and contract items, including two FY25 budget amendment ordinances, an audit contract, and a fence repair contract. Council members will also vote on Resolution 23-25 to close Central Street for the FAB Fridays event series. A request is on the agenda to adopt the 2025 Action Plan, a strategic roadmap for the town’s next two years. All items are presented for council approval.
- Ordinance 21-25 State Directed Grants Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 22-25 FY25 Budget Amendment
- Town of Rutherfordton 2025 Audit Contract
- Fence Repair contract with Elite Lawn Care
- Resolution 23-25 FAB Event Series road closure on Central St
Town Council - 20 Feb 2025- Special Meeting
The Rutherfordton Town Council held a special meeting on February 20, 2025. The agenda included a citizen comment period, approval of the agenda, and a new business item for an initial Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussion and priorities presented by Town Manager Doug Barrick. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Initial Fiscal Year 2026 budget discussion and priorities – Town Manager Doug Barrick
Town Council
The Rutherfordton Town Council will discuss the Draft 2025 Action Plan and request public feedback before adopting it at the March 5 meeting. Additional items include an Appalachian Regional Commission G2G grant MOU, a resolution supporting the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park, a letter of support for an AT&T easement on Cleghorn & Court, and approval of the Elford Construction contract for the Town Hall/Police Station project.
- Draft 2025 Action Plan – request for council review and public comment
- Appalachian Regional Commission – G2G grant memorandum of understanding
- Resolution 22-25 – support for reopening Chimney Rock State Park
- AT&T easement – letter of support for easement on Cleghorn & Court
- Elford Construction – AIA contract for Town Hall/Police Station construction manager at risk
Town Council
The council will review citizen survey data and feedback from town leadership and council members. They will work toward consensus on goals and initiatives and produce an initial draft of the 2025 Action Plan. A brief review of large impacts on the FY 26 budget will be discussed, with the first budget meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025.
- 2025 Action Plan Development – review citizen survey data
- 2025 Action Plan Development – review feedback from town leadership and council
- 2025 Action Plan Development – build consensus on goals and initiatives
- 2025 Action Plan Development – create initial draft of the action plan
- Quick review of large impacts to FY 26 budget – first budget meeting set for Feb 20, 2025
Historic Preservation Commission
The Rutherfordton Historic Preservation Commission met on January 9, 2025, approved the minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting, and adopted its agenda. The commission reviewed an old‑business Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request for a Domino's Pizza tenant‑improvement project at 114 S Washington St, which includes a conceptual site layout and construction schedule. No new‑business items were listed, and the meeting was adjourned.
- COA request for Domino's Pizza tenant‑improvement at 114 S Washington St (conceptual site layout, construction schedule, building photos)
- COA request for two new signs at 199 N Main St (dimensions 24"x24" and 18"x24")
- COA request for exterior façade repaint at 139 Central St (light gray body, black trim, green window/door)
- COA hearing request for 151 South Washington concerning redevelopment of the Old Rutherfordton Elementary School Campus and the Greenway House
- Approval of Historic Preservation Commission minutes from November 14, 2024
Town Council
The council will act on several items, including a request to enter an AIA contract with Elford Construction for Construction Manager at Risk services for the Town Hall/Police Station project. They will also consider an offer to purchase 0.2 acres from SRI Five LLC and a contract for services with Rostan under FEMA. Ordinance 19-25 to amend Chapter 22 on camping and loitering, and Ordinance 20-25 to amend the FY25 budget, are also up for action. The FY26 budget calendar will be approved as part of the consent agenda.
- CMAR contract with Elford Construction for Town Hall/Police Station project
- Offer to purchase 0.2 acres from SRI Five LLC
- Contract for services with Rostan – FEMA
- Ordinance 19-25: amendment to Chapter 22 (camping & loitering)
- Ordinance 20-25: FY25 budget amendment