Siler City public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a ceremony to administer the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Donald A. Matthews and the new commissioners. The Board will also elect the Mayor Pro Tempore. Additional agenda items include approval of the consent agenda, adoption of the 2026 Master Board Meeting Calendar, and routine board appointments and fire department officer appointments.

• Administer Oath of Office for newly elected Mayor Donald A. Matthews and commissioners
• Elect Mayor Pro Tempore
• Approve Consent Agenda (including November 17, 2025 minutes)
• Adopt 2026 Master Board Meeting Calendar (old business)
• Consider board appointments and fire department officer appointments

The Board elected Commissioner Travis Patterson as Mayor Pro Tempore by unanimous vote. It also approved the 2026 regular meeting schedule, holiday calendar, and planning board schedule. Several commissioners and the mayor were appointed or reappointed to regional and local boards, and the Fire Department officer roster for 2026 was approved unanimously.

• Elected Travis Patterson as Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Schedule, 2026 Holiday Calendar and Planning Board & Board of Adjustments Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Cindy Bray to Central Pines Regional Council of Governments Board of Delegates (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Boone as alternate delegate to Central Pines Regional Council of Governments Board of Delegates (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Brown to Central Pines Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mayor Pro Tempore Patterson to Chatham Chamber of Commerce Ex-Officio Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mayor Donald Matthews to Chatham Economic Development Corporation Ex-Officio Board (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department officers for 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a Cat 305 excavator and related public works equipment, and will hold a public hearing to discuss closing a section of Speedway Road.

• Public Hearing: Road Closing - Speedway
• Consent Agenda: Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• Consent Agenda: Nat Murray Little League Field — Press Box
• Consent Agenda: Public Works Department Equipment
• New Business: Town Code Amendment — Section 2-36 Regular Meetings

The Board of Commissioners voted to permanently close Speedway Street and adopt the corresponding order. They also approved an amendment to the municipal code governing regular meetings, and adopted the 2026.09 Budget Ordinance for Braxton Park Baseball Field. Additionally, the Board gave guidance to staff to bring back a contract for the proposed downtown Wi‑Fi project.

• Approved permanent closure of Speedway Street and adopted Order Closing Speedway Street (unanimously)
• Approved amendment to Section 2‑36 Regular Meetings of the Municipal Code (unanimously)
• Approved the 2026.09 Budget Ordinance for Braxton Park Baseball Field (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items including November 3 minutes, Nat Murray Little League press box, and Public Works equipment (unanimously)
• Approved agenda adjustments to add Braxton Park Baseball Field item (unanimously)
• Gave staff consensus to bring back a contract for the proposed downtown Wi‑Fi project (unanimously)
• Approved opening of the public hearing on the Speedway Street closure (unanimously)
• Approved the 2026 regular meeting calendar and related draft master calendar (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including contract amendments and a raise grant budget ordinance. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the conditional rezoning of approximately 134.70 acres on Harold Andrews Road (R25-0903). The meeting also includes public comment, a FY 22 audit presentation, and other routine business.

• Consent agenda: FY Audit 23 Memo Contract Amendment
• Consent agenda: RFP IT Contract Memo
• Consent agenda: RAISE Grant Contract Memo with ESP
• Consent agenda: 2026.08 Establishing Raise Grant Projects Budget Ordinance
• Old Business: R25-0903 – Harold Andrews Rd Conditional Zoning (≈134.70 acres)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. A motion to deny the R25-0903 Harold Andrews Rd conditional zoning amendment was passed 6‑1. No new business was taken up.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Denied R25-0903 Harold Andrews Rd conditional zoning amendment (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request by CE Group, Inc. to modify the conditional zoning of the Fox Haven development on West Third Street. The proposal seeks to remove 288 multifamily apartments and replace them with detached single-family dwellings.

• Case R25-0901: Proposed change from 776 total units to 560 total units
• Increase of detached single-family dwellings from 296 to 560
• Removal of 288 multifamily apartments
• Proposed non-residential uses for a 3.7-acre parcel at West Third Street and Lane Jordan Road
• Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the modification

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider case R25-0902, a request by Everest Park, LLC to rezone approximately 27.17 acres from Agricultural‑Residential (A‑R) to Agricultural‑Residential‑Conditional (A‑R‑C) for a major subdivision of 18 single‑family lots with a cluster option. Staff have recommended approval and the Planning Board voted 6‑1 to recommend approval. The Board may approve, deny, or table the rezoning and any attached conditions.

• Conditional rezoning of 27.17 acres (Parcels 13858, 13913, 13911) from A‑R to A‑R‑C
• Proposed development of 18 single‑family residential lots, two using a cluster option
• Requirement to set aside at least 1.35 acres (5%) as dedicated open space
• Internal streets must meet Article XVI standards and NCDOT subdivision standards, with access onto Jones Rd (SR 1126)
• Planning Board recommendation: 6‑1 vote to approve the conditional zoning request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Ellis Development Group to rezone 134.70 acres for a major residential subdivision. The proposal includes a mix of detached single-family homes and townhomes. While staff recommends approval, the Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend denial due to traffic concerns on Harold Andrews Road.

• Rezoning case R25-0903: 134.70 acres from A-R and R-10 to Residential 3 – Conditional (R-3-C)
• Proposed construction of 371 residential units
• Requirement for a minimum of 6.7 acres of dedicated usable open space
• Preservation of an existing family cemetery in the southern portion of the property
• Planning Board recommendation of denial (6-1 vote) based on traffic impacts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding three conditional zoning requests. The body will also consider a fee schedule amendment for parks and recreation event vendors and approvals for holiday events.

• Public hearing: R25-0901 - Fox Haven Conditional Zoning Major Modification
• Public hearing: R25-0902 - Everest Summit Conditional Zoning
• Public hearing: R25-0903 - Harold Andrews Rd Conditional Zoning
• Fee Schedule Amendment for P&R event vendors
• Approval of Siler City Christmas Parade and Christmas Market

The Board approved agenda adjustments and the full agenda by unanimous consent. A public hearing was opened and later closed by unanimous motions. The Board unanimously approved the major modification to the Fox Haven Conditional Zoning (parcels 13136 and 80302). Additional unanimous motions excused the mayor and appointed Commissioner Brown as Acting Chair.

• Approved agenda adjustments (unanimously)
• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Opened public hearing (unanimously)
• Approved Fox Haven Conditional Zoning major modification (unanimously)
• Closed public hearing (unanimously)
• Excused Mayor Matthews for remainder of meeting (unanimously)
• Appointed Commissioner Brown as Acting Chair (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved several items, including moving forward with pothole rejuvenation bidding, terminating the Economic Incentive Agreement with Innovative Construction Group, and adopting a resolution to close Speedway Street and hold a public hearing on November 17. All motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved pothole rejuvenation and street listing to proceed with bidding (unanimously)
• Approved termination of Economic Incentive Agreement with Innovative Construction Group (unanimously)
• Adopted resolution to close Speedway Street and schedule public hearing on November 17 (unanimously)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney (unanimously)
• Exited closed session (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear three presentations on the Hispanic Heritage proclamation, a Chatham County local re‑entry program, and the Feed‑Well Fridges business plan. It will discuss the Loves Creek Greenway Phase 2 & 3 feasibility study and consider a special event street closure for National Night Out. The meeting also includes the monthly financial report and a closed‑session on contract negotiations.

• Hispanic Heritage Proclamation presentation
• Chatham County Local Re‑Entry Program presentation
• Feed‑Well Fridges business plan presentation
• Loves Creek Greenway Phase 2 & 3 feasibility study (old business)
• National Night Out special event street closing (new business)

The Board unanimously approved agenda adjustments and the consent agenda. It also unanimously endorsed the Loves Creek Greenway Expansion Study. The Board approved the 2026.07 Budget Amendment for National Night Out donations and the closure of East 2 Street on Oct. 7. Several motions to enter and exit closed session were also unanimously approved.

• Approved agenda adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug. 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed Loves Creek Greenway Expansion Study (unanimous)
• Approved 2026.07 Budget Amendment for National Night Out donations (unanimous)
• Approved closure of East 2 Street from North 24 Street to North Birch Avenue on Oct. 7, 5:30‑9:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved motions to go into closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motions to go out of closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. Commissioners opened and then closed the public hearing, also by unanimous vote. The rezoning request for Parcel 87332 to change from Agriculture‑Residential to Highway Commercial was approved unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 87332 from A‑R to H‑C (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the agenda adjustments, the full agenda, and the consent agenda with unanimous votes. They also unanimously authorized the Town Manager to sign the Faith ID Program Memorandum of Understanding. The Board decided to present Community Service Awards semiannually, with each elected official selecting one recipient, and requested staff to update the stormwater maintenance standard operating procedure. A closed‑session was entered and later exited by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved full agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign Faith ID Memo of Understanding (unanimous)
• Adopted semiannual Community Service Awards schedule
• Directed staff to bring back updated Stormwater Maintenance SOP
• Entered closed session per §143‑318 (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which covered items such as the June 16 minutes, water and sewer budget amendment, airport contract, and several grant agreements. Old Business items 5.1 Community Service Awards and 5.2 Faith ID Memorandum of Understanding were tabled. The New Business item 6.1 Stormwater‑Ditch Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures was also tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple items (unanimous)
• Tabled Old Business items 5.1 Community Service Awards and 5.2 Faith ID MOU (unanimous)
• Tabled New Business item 6.1 Stormwater‑Ditch Maintenance SOP (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which contained several budget amendments and the Solid Waste Fee Collection Ordinance. The Board also directed town staff to gather more information on providing holiday pay for permanent part‑time employees. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes budget amendments for sanitation truck repair, fire truck repair, Washington Park dedication, license plate agency transfer, and solid waste fee collection ordinance
• Directed staff to provide additional information on holiday pay for permanent part‑time employees

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, the consent agenda, the FY 2025/2026 Budget Ordinance, and the FY 2025/2026 Fee Schedule. The Board also agreed to take the Chatham Rescue Agreement home for review and discuss it at the June 16 meeting. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 Fee Schedule and Service Area Utilities Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Postponed Chatham Rescue Agreement review to next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board opened a public hearing on rezoning case R25‑0401 and voted to approve the zoning map amendment changing approximately 10 acres at US 64 W and Frazier Store Road from Agriculture‑Residential to Highway Commercial. The motion passed 5‑1, with Commissioner Patterson voting nay. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting included budget presentations and other discussions but no further decisions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning R25‑0401 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning map amendment for R25‑0401 (5-1)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved agenda adjustments and the consent agenda. It gave consensus approval to allocate $55,000 for Chatham Rescue expenses. The board adopted a resolution opposing legislative preemption of local government planning and zoning with a 5‑1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 funding for Chatham Rescue (consensus)
• Approved resolution opposing legislative preemption of planning and zoning (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved a conditional rezoning of seven parcels (about 228.6 acres) to Residential‑3 Conditional, allowing a subdivision of 1,100 units. They also unanimously approved the permanent closure of Utility Drive, a speed‑limit amendment to 15 mph on several streets, and new stop signs at Washington Ave and Thirteenth St. Salary changes for Tri‑River Water employees transferring to Sanford were approved, and the board gave staff consensus to proceed with the FY 26 budget requests and three new multi‑purpose fields.

• Approved conditional rezoning of 228.6 acres to R‑3‑C (unanimous)
• Approved permanent closing of Utility Drive (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 15‑123 setting 15 mph speed limits on listed streets (unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop signs at Washington Ave & Thirteenth St (unanimous)
• Approved Tri‑River Water salary changes for transferring Siler City employees (unanimous)
• Gave staff consensus to move forward with FY 26 budget requests (unanimous)
• Gave staff consensus to develop three multi‑purpose fields (unanimous)
• Gave staff consensus to explore options for bird (vulture) nuisance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, both unanimously. It also approved the operating hours for the Bray Park Aquatic Facility pool for the 2025 season. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Bray Park Aquatic Facility operating hours for 2025 pool season (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to hear budget work sessions for FY 2025/2026 from Town Manager, Finance, Public Works, Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Planning, and Administration. Each department presented accomplishments and top budget requests, but the minutes contain no votes, approvals, or other formal actions. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.