Sanford public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Sanford City Council will consider a $3.5 million micro-transit program and budget amendments for public building demolition and sewer rehabilitation. The agenda also includes petitions for annexation and a rezoning request for a shopping center.

• Micro-Transit Program ordinance ($3,509,000)
• Lee County Safety Action Plan adoption
• Annexation petitions by GOT Dirt, LLC and Adams Village, LLC
• Rezoning of Riverbirch Corner shopping center (1015-1133 Spring Lane)
• Budget amendments for Public Building demolition and Siler City sewer rehab

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several grant ordinances, budget amendments, and a water‑sewer construction contract. It also approved resolutions to investigate and schedule public hearings for annexation petitions from GOT DIRT, LLC and Adams Village, LLC, and approved a four‑year easement with Duke Energy Progress, LLC. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (grant project ordinance, safety action plan, MOU exhibits, water‑sewer grant contract, budget amendments, sewer rehab ordinance) – unanimous
• Approved resolution to investigate GOT DIRT, LLC annexation petition – unanimous
• Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for GOT DIRT annexation (Jan 6 2026, 6:00 p.m.) – unanimous
• Approved resolution to investigate Adams Village, LLC annexation petition – unanimous
• Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for Adams Village annexation (Jan 6 2026, 6:00 p.m.) – unanimous
• Approved easement between City of Sanford and Duke Energy Progress, LLC – unanimous
• Approved motion to enter closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Sanford Planning Board

The Sanford Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council to consider a rezoning application for the Riverbirch Corner shopping center. The board will also discuss the approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Joint public hearing to consider rezoning 44.78 acres to General Commercial Conditional Zoning District
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Lee County Schools expansion feasibility update

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Sanford Tourism Development Authority will review and approve the prior meeting minutes, discuss financial summaries, the executive director's update, data reports, and announcements. The board will also consider any new business and hold a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Summary of Financial Reports
• Executive Director Report
• Data Report
• Public Comment session

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It found the proposed concrete brushed patio at 313 Green Street not incongruous with the historic district and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness were also approved. A discussion was held about replacing historic district signs, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Found patio project not incongruous with district (motion carried)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 313 Green St patio (motion carried)
• Approved minor COAs (decision carried)
• Discussed replacement of historic district signs (no decision recorded)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will review several items, including signage options for the Agricultural Marketplace and disposal plans for a vacant house at 115 N. First Street. The council will discuss adding exhibits to the existing memorandum of understanding with Lee County and COLTS for microtransit, and will consider a new memorandum of understanding with Lee County to administer a grant for water and sewer construction on the Washington Avenue Project. Quarterly financials will also be reviewed before a closed session.

• Review signage and display options for the Sanford Agricultural Marketplace
• Decide next steps for disposal of the city‑owned vacant house at 115 N. First Street
• Add exhibits to the MOU with Lee County and COLTS for microtransit
• Consider MOU with Lee County for administration of grant for Washington Avenue water and sewer construction
• Review quarterly financial statements

The council reached consensus to award a $15,000 contract to demolish the vacant house at 115 North First Street. Council also agreed to place a resolution approving the Lee County Safety Action Plan on the December 16 consent agenda. A motion to enter closed session to discuss industry location matters passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $15,000 demolition contract for vacant house at 115 N First St (consensus)
• Agreed to place Lee County Safety Action Plan resolution on Dec 16 consent agenda (consensus)
• Approved closed session to discuss industry location/expansion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council considered an ordinance to extend Sanford’s corporate limits by annexing 22.86 acres owned by Tabitha Land, LLC. The council also reviewed a rezoning application from Peak Engineering & Design to change the annexed land from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial. Additional items included budget amendment ordinances for FY 2025‑2026 and capital project ordinances for the Hillsboro Betterment Project and Sewer Rehabilitation Project A. The annexation ordinance was approved by a 5‑1 vote.

• Ordinance to extend the corporate limits of Sanford to include 22.86 acres (Exhibit S) – approved 5‑1
• Application by Peak Engineering & Design, LLC to rezone 22.86 acres from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light Industrial (LI)
• Application by LJA Engineering to rezone 32.6 acres to General Commercial Conditional (C‑2‑C) district
• Capital Project Ordinance – Hillsboro Betterment Project with DOT R‑5724B (Page 15)
• Ordinance amending the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2025‑2026 (Various Departments) (Pages 11‑12)

The council appointed Council Member Buckles as Mayor Pro Tem by a 4‑3 vote. It approved several budget and capital project ordinances unanimously, recused three members from voting on SAHDC appointments, appointed Mayor Salmon and Council Member Petty to the SAHDC board, and unanimously approved the zoning map amendment to rezone 22.86 acres to Light Industrial.

• Council Member Buckles appointed Mayor Pro Tem (vote 4‑3)
• Ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget for Hillsboro Street DOT Betterments approved (unanimous)
• Capital Project Ordinance for Hillsboro Street Betterment Project approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget for Little Buffalo Creek Sewer Rehab Project A approved (unanimous)
• Recusal of Mayor Salmon, Council Member Petty, and Mayor Pro Tem Buckles from SAHDC votes approved (unanimous vote of four voting members)
• Mayor Salmon and Council Member Petty appointed to SAHDC board (unanimous)
• Council declared proposed zoning map amendment inconsistent with the Plan SanLee Long‑Range‑Plan (unanimous)
• Zoning map amendment rezoning 22.86 acres to Light Industrial approved (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a non-contiguous annexation of 22.86 acres and two rezoning requests. The body will also consider contracts for emergency shelter services and building demolitions.

• Rezoning of 22.86 acres from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Rezoning of 32.6 acres on S. NC 87 Hwy to General Commercial Conditional Zoning District
• Contract award of $32,900 to Harpo’s, LLC for demolition at 1724 Carr Creek
• Agreement with Bread of Life Ministries of Sanford, Inc. for extreme cold weather shelter services
• Annexation of 22.86 acres owned by Tabitha Land, LLC

The City Council voted 5‑1 to approve the ordinance extending Sanford's corporate limits to include a 22.86‑acre parcel and assign it to Electoral Ward #2. The council also unanimously approved a Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for the Utility Building Project, allocating $4,525,527. A second Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for the City Hall Park and Greenway portion of the same project was also approved unanimously. No other regular‑agenda items were considered.

• Approved Ordinance to Extend Corporate Limits (22.86 acres) – vote 5-1
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – Utility Building Project $4,525,527 – unanimous
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Amendment – City Hall Park and Greenway – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda items – unanimous

Sanford Planning Board

The Sanford Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council to consider two rezoning applications. Case 2025-1101 seeks to rezone 22.86 acres on Colon Road from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial. Case 2025-1103 seeks to rezone 32.6 acres on S. NC 87 Hwy from Suburban Neighborhood to General Commercial (C‑2‑C) for a commercial center. Recommendations from this meeting will be presented to the City Council on December 2.

• Case 2025-1101: Peak Engineering & Design, LLC requests rezoning of 22.86 acres (19.89‑acre tract on Colon Road (SR 1415) and 2.97‑acre tract on Tabitha Lane) from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light Industrial (LI).
• Case 2025-1103: LJA Engineering requests rezoning of 32.6 acres with frontage on S. NC 87 Hwy to General Commercial Conditional (C‑2‑C) for two large retail buildings and five outparcels.
• Both rezoning requests are contingent on annexation of the properties into the corporate city limits, triggering a 60‑day zoning assignment period by the City Council.
• Case 2025-1102 was withdrawn after advertisement but before the public hearing.
• The Board’s recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for action at its December 2 meeting.

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The board will meet to review financial, data, and marketing reports, including a report from Avenir Bold. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Marketing Report from Avenir Bold
• Summary of Financial Reports
• Data Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold public comment (limited to three minutes per speaker) and then consider application COA-25-47 from Punic Properties, LLC. The application seeks demolition of non‑original storefront elements and reconstruction of a historically accurate wood storefront, windows, roof, and other features at 146 S. Moore Street. The meeting will also address old business, new business, and announcements.

• COA-25-47 application from Punic Properties, LLC for demolition and reconstruction at 146 S. Moore Street
• Demolition of non‑original storefront framing, T‑11 siding, 8" masonry bulkhead, doors, windows, and roof sections
• Installation of new wood storefront, metal cornice, new Marvin Ultimate Wood Double Hung G2 windows, and new membrane roof with gutters and downspouts
• Relocation of electric service panel and removal of metal louver on the west (rear) elevation
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. The commission reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness COA‑25‑47 for 146 S. Moore Street, but no vote or decision on approval, denial, or modification of the application was recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will consider several utility construction agreements with the Department of Transportation, a sewer rehabilitation project for Little Buffalo Creek, and policies related to the NC Housing Finance Agency urgent repair program. They will also vote on an ordinance awarding $32,900 to Harpo’s, LLC for demolition at 1724 Carr Creek Drive, an easement with Duke Energy at 1009 Garden Street, and sidewalk updates on Woodland Avenue and Fields Drive. The meeting will conclude with a closed session.

• Utility Construction Agreement with Department of Transportation for Hillsboro Street Improvements in Pittsboro
• Little Buffalo Creek Sewer Rehabilitation Project – resolution of tentative award and acceptance of additional funding
• Ordinance awarding $32,900 to Harpo’s, LLC for demolition, debris removal, grading and seeding at 1724 Carr Creek Drive
• Easement agreement between Duke Energy and City of Sanford at 1009 Garden Street
• Updates on sidewalks along Woodland Avenue and Fields Drive

The council agreed to put several water, sewer and loan resolutions on the November 18, 2025 consent agenda, including a $1.41 M sewer betterment obligation, a $6.48 M tentative award to Teraflex Group, a $7.79 M CWSRF loan, and a demolition ordinance for 590 Brooks Mangum Road. Council also approved a motion to enter closed session unanimously and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Placed $1,412,795.97 sewer betterment obligation on Nov 18 consent agenda (consensus)
• Placed tentative award of $6,475,807.00 to Teraflex Group on Nov 18 consent agenda (consensus)
• Placed acceptance of $7,788,633.00 CWSRF loan on Nov 18 consent agenda (consensus)
• Placed Triangle Innovation Point water‑line redesign resolution on Nov 18 consent agenda (consensus)
• Placed demolition ordinance for 590 Brooks Mangum Rd ($32,900) on Nov 18 agenda as public hearing (consensus)
• Approved motion to enter closed session unanimously (6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn unanimously (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the non-contiguous annexation of 22.86 acres owned by Tabitha Land, LLC. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments for fire, parks, and utility services, as well as various capital project ordinances.

• Award of East Weatherspoon Floodplain Culvert to Roadworks Construction Company
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Growth Framework
• Petition for non-contiguous annexation of 22.86 +/- acres owned by Tabitha Land, LLC
• Ordinances to erect stop signs at Galvin’s Ridge Subdivision Phase 2 and Courtland Subdivision
• Public hearing on Municipal Service District Expenditures

The council unanimously approved two budget amendment ordinances for Siler City utilities and street improvements. It also approved an easement with Duke Energy Progress, LLC, and resolutions to close streets for the Trinity Fall Festival and a Buzzline Microtransit ribbon‑cutting. Additionally, the council directed an investigation of a non‑contiguous annexation petition, set its public hearing date, and approved municipal service district expenditures.

• Approved Resolution supporting temporary closure of Bragg Street & Maple Avenue for Trinity Fall Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution supporting temporary closure of Third Street for Buzzline Microtransit Ribbon Cutting (unanimous)
• Approved Easement between City of Sanford and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending the Annual Operating Budget — Siler City and Chatham County (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending the Annual Operating Budget — Street and Distribution/Collection (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution directing City Clerk to investigate non‑contiguous annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution fixing public hearing date for non‑contiguous annexation on Nov 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures for Municipal Service District as listed in Exhibit Y (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Sanford Tourism Development Authority will meet to review financial and data reports. The board will consider an amendment to the FY26 Annual Operating Budget.

• Amendment to the FY26 Annual Operating Budget
• Summary of Financial Reports
• Director’s Report
• Data Report

The Tourism Development Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the September 2025 occupancy tax revenue report and fund balance. The board also approved a $69,479 amendment to the FY26 operating budget for tourism promotion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2025 occupancy tax revenue report and fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved $69,479 FY26 operating budget amendment for tourism promotion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Sanford Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: COA‑25‑46, a duplex design by Tim Plummer on vacant lot 307 W. Weatherspoon Street, and COA‑25‑47, a demolition and reconstruction project by Punic Properties, LLC at 146 S. Moore Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, and public comment.

• COA‑25‑46 – Tim Plummer proposes a colonial‑revival/modern farmhouse duplex on 307 W. Weatherspoon St, including removal of bamboo, 22 trees, and later landscaping with 2‑3 caliper trees.
• COA‑25‑47 – Punic Properties, LLC seeks demolition of non‑original storefront elements and construction of a new wood‑framed historic storefront at 146 S. Moore St.
• COA‑25‑47 – New work includes a full‑height wood storefront, metal cornice (~12 in tall), Marvin Ultimate Wood Double‑Hung G2 windows, and a new membrane roof with gutters and downspouts.
• COA‑25‑47 – Exterior changes also call for new metal doors with transoms, relocation of electrical service panel, and repair/repaint of existing steel windows.
• Routine agenda items: roll call, approval of agenda, approval of September 22, 2025 minutes, and limited public comment.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the agenda and the September 22, 2025 minutes unanimously. It adopted a finding of fact that the proposed duplex at 305‑307 W. Weatherspoon Street is not incongruous with the historic district character. The commission then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for that project, requiring the applicant to work with staff on landscaping after construction. No decision was recorded on the COA‑25‑47 application for 146 S. Moore Street.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sep 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Found as fact COA‑25‑46 project fits historic district character (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for COA‑25‑46 with landscaping condition (unanimous)
• COA‑25‑47 discussed; no decision recorded

City Council

The Sanford City Council will receive updates on wastewater treatment plant lab operations and on the bidding and construction of the Weatherspoon pedestrian culvert. The council will discuss funding for a Chatham County PFAS study and the Siler City water treatment plant solids handling project. It will also consider a professional services agreement for the City of Sanford Growth Framework. A closed session will follow the public agenda.

• Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Operations
• Update on Bidding and Construction for Weatherspoon Pedestrian Culvert
• Discussion regarding resolution for funding for Chatham County PFAS study
• Discussion regarding Siler City Water Treatment Plant Solids Handling Project
• Consider City of Sanford Growth Framework Professional Services Agreement

The City Council moved to a closed session to protect privileged information, and the motion passed unanimously. Afterwards the council unanimously approved adjournment of the work session. No other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Closed session motion approved (unanimous)
• Adjournment motion approved (unanimous)

City Council

The council will act on its consent agenda, including stop‑sign ordinances for 78 North Subdivision Phase 3 and Westford Subdivision. New business items include a capital project ordinance for the Siler City Water Treatment Plant solids handling project, an amendment to the annual operating budget, a bond order for enterprise systems revenue bonds, and a petition for non‑contiguous annexation by JIMCAR Properties. The meeting also contains decisions on public hearings for three rezoning applications on Colon Road, Kelly Drive, and Woodland Avenue.

• Ordinance to erect stop signs in 78 North Subdivision Phase 3 (Consent agenda)
• Ordinance to erect stop signs in Westford Subdivision (Consent agenda)
• Consider capital project ordinance for Siler City Water Treatment Plant solids handling project (Regular agenda)
• Consider bond order authorizing issuance of enterprise systems revenue bonds (Regular agenda)
• Decisions on rezoning applications for parcels on Colon Road, Kelly Drive, and Woodland Avenue (Public hearing decisions)

The council unanimously approved an agenda amendment adding a resolution supporting the temporary closure of the Carthage Street parking lot for StreetFest. They also unanimously approved the rezoning of 1206 Woodland Avenue from Urban Neighborhood and General Commercial to Light Commercial & Office, and the accompanying zoning map amendment. Additionally, the council unanimously tabled the petition for non‑contiguous annexation by JIMCAR Properties, entered closed session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment adding StreetFest parking lot resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Tabled petition for non‑contiguous annexation by JIMCAR Properties (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1206 Woodland Avenue to Light Commercial & Office (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 1206 Woodland Avenue (unanimous)
• Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a recommendation to award a contract for constructing a utility building and related park amenities and pathways. Council members will also vote to consent to a first amendment to loan documents between Autumn Oaks Apartments, LP and the City. The meeting includes recommendations from the Microtransit Advisory Board, an update on transportation plans, and a discussion of participatory budgeting.

• Consider award contract for utility building and park amenities
• Consent to first amendment of loan documents with Autumn Oaks Apartments, LP
• Recommendations from the Microtransit Advisory Board
• Update on transportation plans
• Participatory budgeting discussion

The City Council reached a consensus to charge $5.00 per stop for the Buzzline microtransit pilot program. Council also agreed to keep the two EV charging stations in the design of the new Utility Building. Additionally, the Council expressed support for the goal of reducing fatal and serious injury crashes by 50% by 2040.

• Set $5.00 per stop fare for Buzzline microtransit pilot (consensus)
• Retain two EV charging stations in Utility Building design (consensus)
• Support Transportation Committee goal to cut fatal/serious crashes 50% by 2040 (consensus)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: one from Rosalinda Cruz to install an above‑ground pool at 410 Sunset Drive, and another from Jeff and Julia Lagaly to regrade, add a driveway, fence, shed, and extend a screen porch at 502 Summitt Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, approval of August 2025 minutes, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• COA 25-35 – Application to install an above‑ground pool at 410 Sunset Drive
• COA 25-40 – Application for grading, driveway, fence, shed, and porch work at 502 Summitt Drive
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 25, 2025, both unanimously. It found the proposed above‑ground/semi‑ground pool at 410 Sunset Drive not incongruous with the historic district. The commission then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the pool, and the motion carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 410 Sunset Drive pool (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 Water System Capital Improvement Plan and various water and sewer projects in Siler City. The meeting includes public hearings on three rezoning requests and one annexation petition, as well as an economic development project with CASTO-CCM SANFORD OWNER, LLC.

• 2026 Water System Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezoning of 12.54 acres on Kelly Drive from SN-9 to C-2 for a grocery store, retail, and hotel
• Rezoning of 1.03 acres at 1206 Woodland Avenue to C-1 for commercial development
• Annexation of 3.565 acres on Colon Road
• Economic Development Project and Incentive Grant Agreement with CASTO-CCM SANFORD OWNER, LLC

The council unanimously approved the annexation of a 3.56‑acre parcel on Colon Road and adopted an ordinance to extend Sanford’s corporate limits, assigning the land to Electoral Ward 2. It also approved the 2026 Water and Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan, authorized a state grant/loan application for the Pittsboro Water Transmission Main, and awarded a $1,001,272.16 street‑resurfacing contract to Turner Asphalt. Additional actions included authorizing execution of opioid settlement funds, appointing new members to the Parks Commission and Environmental Affairs Board, and approving a bond order for up to $35 million of enterprise system revenue bonds. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Water and Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized application for State Grant/Loan for Pittsboro Water Transmission Main (unanimous)
• Awarded Street Resurfacing and Rehabilitation 2026 contract to Turner Asphalt for $1,001,272.16 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of opioid settlements up to $168,000,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Brian Smith to Parks Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance – Siler City Elevated Water Storage Tank ($2,947,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Order authorizing Enterprise Systems Revenue Bonds up to $35,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance to Extend Corporate Limits of Sanford and assign property to Electoral Ward #2 (unanimous)

Sanford Planning Board

The Sanford Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider three rezoning applications (cases 2025‑0901, 2025‑0902, 2025‑0903). Recommendations from the Board will be forwarded to the City Council for action on October 7, 2025. The items involve a 3.56‑acre heavy‑industrial parcel on Colon Road, a 12.54‑acre site on Kelly Drive moving from suburban‑medium‑density to general commercial, and a 1.03‑acre parcel at 1206 Woodland Avenue changing from urban‑neighborhood and general commercial to light commercial‑office.

• Case 2025‑0901: Logan Ammons seeks to keep Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning for a 3.56‑acre tract on Colon Road between 1600 and 1448 Colon Road (Tax Parcel 9654‑26‑2060‑00).
• Case 2025‑0902: London DeVaul requests rezoning of a 12.54‑acre vacant parcel on Kelly Drive (between 1419 and 1611 Kelly Drive, Tax Parcel 9652‑99‑2272‑00) from Suburban Neighborhood‑Medium Density (SN‑9) to General Commercial (C‑2) for a grocery store, retail space, and hotel.
• Case 2025‑0903: J.A. Hart Construction, Inc. proposes rezoning a 1.03‑acre site at 1206 Woodland Avenue (Tax Parcel 9652‑04‑2856‑00) from Urban Neighborhood (UN‑6) and General Commercial (C‑2) to Light Commercial & Office (C‑1).

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Sanford Tourism Development Authority will review its financial, marketing, and data reports. It will discuss a proposal to sponsor signage at Lee County Athletic Park. The meeting also includes public comment and board comments before adjourning.

• Review of financial reports
• Review of marketing report
• Review of data report
• Consider sponsorship of signage at Lee County Athletic Park

The Sanford Tourism Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, accepted the August 2025 occupancy tax and fund balance reports, and approved a $5,071.71 sponsorship for Lee County Athletic Park bleacher wraps. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $5,071.71 sponsorship for Lee County Athletic Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sanford City Council will convene a mini-retreat on September 10, 2025 at The Raleigh Executive Jetport, 700 Rod Sullivan Road. Council members will discuss the city's growth strategy, hold a closed‑session portion, and then wrap up the meeting.

• Mini‑retreat at The Raleigh Executive Jetport, 700 Rod Sullivan Road
• Discussion of developing the city's growth strategy
• Closed‑session portion of the retreat
• Meeting wrap‑up and adjournment

The council directed staff to explore a new methodology for strategic growth and agreed to develop Sanford's Comprehensive Plan for growth. A motion to enter closed session was made, seconded and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Council directed staff to explore a new growth methodology (unanimous)
• Council agreed to develop a Comprehensive Plan for growth (consensus)
• Motion to go into closed session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

City Council

The council unanimously approved a $35 million Enterprise Systems Revenue Bonds series (2025B) to fund utility projects. It also approved financing for several capital projects, including a $3.6 million installment‑financing amendment for the splashpad, greenway, and City Hall campus, and a $100,740 budget for the Hayden Avenue sewer extension. Additional unanimous actions included approvals for the Siler City sewer rehabilitation, civil‑engineering services for the Hayden Avenue project, multiple temporary street closures, and an investigation of a 3.565‑acre non‑contiguous annexation petition.

• Approved $35 million Enterprise Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B (unanimous)
• Approved $3.6 million installment‑financing amendment for splashpad, greenway, City Hall campus projects (unanimous)
• Approved Hayden Avenue 8‑inch sewer extension and $100,740 capital funding (unanimous)
• Approved civil‑engineering consulting agreement for Hayden Avenue sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved Siler City Sewer Rehabilitation ordinance appropriating $2,464,598 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closures for Streetfest (Oct 11), Farmers' Market, and Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of a 3.565‑acre non‑contiguous annexation petition (unanimous)

City Council

The council reached consensus to use the name “BUZZLINE MICROTRANSIT” and the logo wording “Accessible, Reliable, Convenient.” It also approved the pilot microtransit service zone identified in the feasibility study and the operating hours and vehicle plan from that study. A motion to enter closed session and a motion to adjourn both carried unanimously.

• Adopted name “BUZZLINE MICROTRANSIT” and logo wording (consensus)
• Approved pilot microtransit zone as set in feasibility study (consensus)
• Approved operating hours and vehicle plan from feasibility study (consensus)
• Closed‑session motion carried unanimously
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council reached consensus to use the name “BUZZLINE MICROTRANSIT” and the logo wording “BUZZLINE, Accessible, Reliable, Convenient.” It also approved the pilot microtransit zone and the operating hours and vehicle plan recommended in the feasibility study. Council decided to defer a final decision on the $5.00 fare to a future workshop. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved name “BUZZLINE MICROTRANSIT” and logo phrase “BUZZLINE, Accessible, Reliable, Convenient” (consensus)
• Approved pilot microtransit zone as established in the feasibility study (consensus)
• Approved operating hours (6 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. weekends) and vehicle plan from feasibility study (consensus)
• Deferred final fare decision to a future Council workshop (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Robert and Carol Lockrow for a brushed‑concrete patio at 312 Green Street, with conditions requiring a revised site plan and gutter changes. The agenda and the July 28, 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted finding of fact that the patio is not incongruous with district character (5-0)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 312 Green St patio with conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the conveyance of several vacant city-owned lots to private and nonprofit developers. The lots on Gary Street and Washington Avenue and on Price and Vance Streets were sold to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation, and the parcels on Booker Street, Bullock Circle, Crestview Street, and Church Street were transferred to Habitat for Humanity of the Sanford Area, each with restrictive covenants and purchase agreements. The council also unanimously approved an amendment to the 2023 Sanford/Lee County Home Repair Program grant, increasing total funding to $750,000 and the number of housing units to 30. Additional consent agenda items, including release of closed‑session minutes and budget ordinance amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved conveyance of vacant lots on Gary Street and Washington Avenue to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of vacant redevelopment lots on Price Street and Vance Street to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of vacant redevelopment lots on Booker Street, Bullock Circle, Crestview Street, and Church Street to Habitat for Humanity of the Sanford Area, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Grant Funding Agreement for 2023 Sanford/Lee County Home Repair Program, raising funding to $750,000 and units to 30 (unanimous)
• Approved release of closed‑session minutes dated April 15, April 22, May 13, and May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget for Code Enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget for Horticulture (unanimous)
• Approved policy and procedures governing infrastructure reimbursement agreements (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and consent items, and accepted the July and August occupancy tax reports. It then voted to invest reserve funds with the North Carolina Capital Management Trust Government Portfolio and adopted a new partnership program for business promotion. Additional motions approved the transfer of HSA funds and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports (unanimous)
• Invested reserve funds with NC Capital Management Trust Government Portfolio (unanimous)
• Transferred $2,119.40 to HealthEquity HSA as budgeted (unanimous)
• Adopted new partnership program with tiered sponsor options (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council reviewed exterior signage options for Pilgrim's Sanford Agricultural Marketplace and chose the surface‑mounted sign, asking that illumination choices be added to the next design drawing. Council expressed a favorable consensus for Design Dimension Inc. to provide design work for the marketplace. A motion to enter closed session was adopted unanimously, and a motion to adjourn the meeting was also adopted unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Council favored surface‑mounted signage and requested illumination options (no vote)
• Council gave favorable consensus for Design Dimension Inc. to provide design work (no vote)
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

City Council

The council approved the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Essential Single‑Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool, authorizing a $162,000 grant for housing rehabilitation. It also approved the agency agreement with Partners For Impact, LLC, and the conveyance of city lots to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved NC Housing Finance Agency Essential Single‑Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (unanimous)
• Approved Agency Agreement with Partners For Impact, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of Gary Street and Washington Avenue lots to Brick Capital Community Development Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of offer to purchase vacant lots on Vance & Price Streets from Brick Capital (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement of offer to purchase vacant lots from Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved fire protection services agreement with Northview Fire and Rescue for Cumnock area (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Assessment Resolution for Hayden Avenue Sewer Extension (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Eric Schildhauer, Jr. to Sanford Parks Commission (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to find that a mural on the north‑facing wall of 129 S. Steele Street is not incongruous with the historic district. It then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed mural. The board also elected a chair, vice‑chair, and clerk, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Jason Cline as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Aidan Harbison as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Angela Baker as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Found mural not incongruous with historic district (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 129 S. Steele St. mural (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted 6‑1 to adopt an ordinance extending Sanford's corporate limits and assigning the annexed area to Electoral Ward 2. It also unanimously approved three temporary street‑closure resolutions for community events, two budget‑reclassification ordinances for utility expenses, and the Municipal Service District expenditures. All actions were recorded as motions carried unanimously except the annexation ordinance.

• Approved ordinance extending corporate limits and assigning to Electoral Ward 2 (6‑1)
• Approved temporary closure of Carthage Street for Back‑to‑School Night (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Carthage Street for Sunday Santa Tree and Train Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of multiple streets for National Night Out (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget for Siler City utility expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget for Chatham County utility expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Service District expenditures for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items releasing closed‑session minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a $10,000 agreement with Bread of Life Ministries to operate an extreme‑heat shelter for summer 2025. It also appointed Chet Mann to the vacant at‑large seat on the Sanford Affordable Housing Development Corporation, with Mayor Salmon and Council Member Williams recused from the vote. Additional actions included directing the clerk to investigate a non‑contiguous annexation petition and setting a public hearing on the annexation for July 15, 2025.

• Approved $10,000 agreement for Extreme Heat Shelter with Bread of Life Ministries (unanimous)
• Appointed Chet Mann to at‑large position on Sanford Affordable Housing Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Recused Mayor Salmon and Council Member Williams from housing corporation appointment vote (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to investigate non‑contiguous annexation petition (unanimous)
• Fixed public hearing on annexation for July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss privileged or confidential matters (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda, both unanimously. It lifted the three‑minute speaking limit for Don Hudson’s public comment. The board accepted the June financial report, entered a closed session, and adjourned the meeting, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Removed 3‑minute public comment limit for Don Hudson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted June financial reports (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Regular meeting time/place unchanged (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for 315 Cross Street to remove an original chimney, with the motion passing 5‑1 and Board member Hillis dissenting. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 900 S. Vance Street to replace windows with doors, add an entrance sign, and construct a new sidewalk, again passing 5‑1 with Hillis dissenting. Both approvals were based on staff presentations and public testimony.

• Granted COA for 315 Cross Street chimney removal (5-1)
• Granted COA for 900 S. Vance Street door, sign, and sidewalk project (5-1)

City Council

The council approved an ordinance to extend the corporate limits of Sanford and assign the annexed property to Electoral Ward 4. The motion was made by Council Member Rhodes, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Akinosho, and carried unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda releasing multiple closed‑session minutes, approved the meeting agenda, and approved a motion to enter closed session, each unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda releasing multiple closed‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance extending corporate limits and assigning property to Electoral Ward 4 (unanimous)

City Council

Council members voted to enter a closed session, citing confidentiality rules; the motion carried unanimously. Afterwards, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, which also carried unanimously.

• Closed session motion carried unanimously (motion by Rhodes, seconded by Dabbs)
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously (motion by Taylor, seconded by Rhodes)

City Council

The council approved a Burns Towns Conditional Zoning District amendment and a Lee Avenue Conditional Zoning District amendment, both allowing townhome development. It also adopted a resolution directing the clerk to investigate a contiguous annexation petition and set a public hearing for June 17, 2025. Several ordinances amending the FY 2024-2025 operating budget for General Fund and Utility Fund entries were approved.

• Approved Burns Towns Conditional Zoning District amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Lee Avenue Conditional Zoning District amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing clerk to investigate contiguous annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for annexation on June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 General Fund GASB 87 entries (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 General Fund GASB 96 entries (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 Utility Fund GASB 87 entries (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 Utility Fund GASB 96 entries (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Sanford Tourism Development Authority did not meet on May 27, 2025 because a quorum was not present. Chair Emalee McCracken announced a special called meeting for June 11, 2025 at the same time and place to address the agenda items.

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It also unanimously adopted a grant project ordinance amendment moving $4,450,391 to the Siler City Wastewater Improvements account. A resolution to cut the Sanford Housing Authority Board from seven to five members passed 6‑1. An ordinance amending the annual operating budget for a public‑building purchase was approved unanimously, and the council entered a closed session unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Project Ordinance Amendment – $4,450,391 for Siler City Wastewater Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution decreasing Sanford Housing Authority Board to five members (6-1)
• Approved ordinance amending annual operating budget (public building) – unanimous
• Entered closed session per motion – unanimous

Sanford Parks Advisory Committee

The Parks Advisory Committee discussed updates on the 421 River Property, a new food‑truck policy, and a rental policy for Kiwanis Family Park. A motion to approve the Kiwanis rental policy was made and seconded, but the vote result was not recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Motion to approve Kiwanis Family Park rental policy made (outcome not recorded)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by Crystal Williams, seconded by Mark Lyczkowski)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and continued the hearing on COA‑25‑14. After reviewing evidence, the commission found the proposed work compatible with the district and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness with material and permit conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Continued hearing of COA‑25‑14 (motion carried)
• Found facts supporting project at 503 N. Gulf St. (motion carried)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 503 N. Gulf St. with conditions (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sanford City Council met on May 13, 2025 for a work session. Council members received updates on the TriRiver Water Lead Service Line Project, discussed revising wording in the Kiwanis Family Park rental policy, and heard a proposal to authorize Phase 2 of the Pittsboro Lift Station professional services. They also reviewed participatory budgeting ideas and received reports from various boards and commissions, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the $3,444,000 Micro‑Transit (MEENC) Grant Agreement with NCDOT. It also unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding for operating micro‑transit services and a lease of the Water Shop with Chatham County at no cost. The council approved a property exchange for the Parkside Greenway and adopted zoning map amendments for 745 Cumnock Road (unanimous) and a Wicker Street parcel (5‑2). All motions were carried unanimously except the Wicker Street zoning change.

• Approved Micro‑Transit (MEENC) Grant Agreement ($3,444,000) – unanimous
• Approved MOU for operation of micro‑transit services by Lee County COLTS – unanimous
• Approved Lease Agreement for Water Shop with Chatham County (5‑year, no cost) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution for Parkside Greenway property exchange – unanimous
• Approved MSD expenditures – unanimous
• Approved zoning map amendment to keep Residential Agricultural zoning at 745 Cumnock Road – unanimous
• Approved zoning map amendment to rezone Wicker Street parcel to Light Commercial & Office (C‑1) – 5‑2

City Council

The meeting provided updates on the new library construction, the Sanford Agricultural Marketplace, and the Lee County athletic park. Participants discussed the NCDOT Broadway Road project, the microtransit collaboration, and a feasibility study for a new jail and sheriff's office. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting, both unanimously. After a public hearing, the commission found as fact that the proposed rear deck at 315 Cross Street would not be incongruous with the historic district. The commission then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for that deck. No decision was recorded for the application concerning 503 N. Gulf Street (COA‑25‑14), and the applicant Aaron Shepard was recused due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Found as fact that 315 Cross St deck is not incongruous (motion carried)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for 315 Cross St deck (motion carried)
• Recused Aaron Shepard from COA-25-14 due to conflict of interest
• No decision made on COA-25-14 application

City Council

The council approved the contract to manage the Walter H. McNeil Park renovation for $118,070. It also approved the renewal of the city’s Blue Cross Blue Shield group health insurance, which will require about $160,228 more each year. Council voted unanimously to enter a closed session, and agreed to place the Safe Streets for All Grant memorandum of understanding on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approved Walter H. McNeil Park renovation contract ($118,070)
• Approved renewal of Blue Cross Blue Shield group health insurance (additional $160,228 annually)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Decided to include Safe Streets for All Grant MOU on next council agenda

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The board rejected a motion to send a letter to Don Hudson by a 3-2 vote. It approved inviting Don Hudson to speak at the May meeting and accepted the financial reports and agenda unanimously. The board also scheduled the FY2025-26 budget public hearing for May 27, 2025, and approved a familiarization tour for the 2026 NCAA Division I Conference Golf Championship. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY2025-26 budget public hearing for May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hosting familiarization tour for 2026 NCAA Division I Conference Golf Championship (unanimous)
• Approved invitation to Don Hudson to speak at May meeting (unanimous)
• Rejected motion to send a letter to Don Hudson (3-2)
• Accepted financial reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the annexation of a 1.47‑acre parcel owned by Patricia and Wade Stackhouse and extended the city’s corporate limits to include it, assigning the land to Electoral Ward 2. It also approved several budget and capital project items, including the debt‑service appropriation for the Sanford Lead Line Assessment loan, a $1.5 million interest‑income transfer to the Triangle Innovation Point water and sewer project, and a resolution to apply for state funding for Dry Creek Basin rehabilitation. The council adopted the Water and Sewer Fund 2025‑2036 Capital Improvements Plan and approved both reimbursement and budget ordinances for the $2 million Enterprise Park Drive Rehabilitation project, awarding the construction contract to Fred Smith Company for $1,900,900.

• Approved annexation of 1.47‑acre parcel and extension of corporate limits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget — Debt Service (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Amendment — Triangle Innovation Point Water and Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to apply for Dry Creek Basin Rehabilitation Funding (unanimous)
• Approved Water and Sewer Fund 2025‑2036 Capital Improvements Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Reimbursement Resolution — Enterprise Park Drive Rehabilitation Full Depth Reclamation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amending the Annual Operating Budget — Enterprise Park Drive Rehabilitation Full Depth Reclamation Project (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Enterprise Park Drive Rehabilitation to Fred Smith Company for $1,900,900 (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority agreed to concentrate its marketing on golf, weddings and business leisure. It adopted the six priorities presented by the Executive Director as the basis for the new strategic plan. The board approved a FY25‑26 budget that raises total spending by 3% and instructed the Executive Director to draft the budget using a projected income of $371,273.00.

• Agreed to focus marketing on golf, weddings and business leisure
• Adopted six presented priorities as the basis for the new strategic plan
• Approved FY25‑26 budget with a 3% total increase over the prior year
• Directed Executive Director Wendy Bryan to prepare a budget based on $371,273.00 projected income

City Council

The Council agreed to move forward with the depot renovation floor‑plan change and fireplace restoration. It approved an additional $125,000 of ARPA funds for the Sanford/Lee County Home Repair Program and authorized $16,000 of ARPA‑enabled funds for Outreach Mission’s tap and system development fees. The rezoning application for a 144‑unit townhome project was tabled for later consideration, and motions to enter closed session and to adjourn were adopted unanimously.

• Approved depot floor‑plan change and fireplace restoration (consensus)
• Approved additional $125,000 ARPA funding for home repair program (consensus)
• Approved use of $16,000 ARPA‑enabled funds for Outreach Mission tap and system development fees (consensus)
• Tabled rezoning application for 144‑unit townhome community for later consideration (consensus)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved several financial and development actions, including acceptance of a $37,135,500 State Revolving Fund loan for the Pittsboro Force Main project and appropriation of $5,379,738 for Siler City wastewater improvements. It also awarded contracts for the Pittsboro Force Main and Lift Station projects, approved a zoning map amendment changing 2.3 acres from Rural Neighborhood to Light Industrial, and set a public hearing date for a non‑contiguous annexation request. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved acceptance of $37,135,500 State Revolving Fund loan for Pittsboro Force Main Project (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Project Ordinance Amendment — Siler City Wastewater Improvements ($5,379,738) (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Project Ordinance Amendment — Little Buffalo Creek Stream Restoration (total award $2,653,816) (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Amendment — Pittsboro Force Main Project $2401 (unanimous)
• Awarded Pittsboro Force Main Project contract to Garney Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded Pittsboro Lift Station Project contract to Carolina Civil Works, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment converting 2.3 acres at 2645 Mt. Pisgah Church Road from RN-20 to LI (unanimous)
• Approved resolution fixing public hearing date for non‑contiguous annexation on April 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Sanford Tourism Development Authority

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The financial report was accepted unanimously, and members requested a 12‑month revenue summary and consideration of investing the fund balance. The 2025‑2027 Strategic Plan was set aside for additional discussion during the April budget work session, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports as presented (unanimous)
• Postponed strategic plan for additional discussion at April budget session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)