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 Siler City Board of Commissioners will vote on a $110,587 contract with Hi-Light Airfield Services to remark and crack seal the airport pavement. The meeting also includes a presentation on the TriRiver Water Project and a decision on a street closing on Speedway. Additionally, the board will address old business items regarding the municipal tag fee and an ICG incentive agreement.

• Award $110,587 contract to Hi-Light Airfield Services for Siler City Airport pavement remarking and crack sealing
• TriRiver Water Project updates presentation
• Municipal Tag Fee for Street Maintenance (Old Business)
• ICG Incentive Agreement (Old Business)
• Street Closing on Speedway (New Business)

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 Siler City Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Piney Grove Road and vote on adopting a new Stormwater Maintenance Standard Operating Procedure. The meeting also includes routine approvals like the ABC budget and a street closure for the Festejo Celebration.

• Rezoning - Piney Grove Ch. Rd. - AR to HC (public hearing)
• Adoption of Stormwater Maintenance SOP (ditch and driveway culvert rules)
• ABC 2025-2026 Budget Message and Budget approval
• Street Closing - Festejo Celebration
• Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage

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 Board of Commissioners will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with El Centro Hispano, Inc. for the FaithAction ID Program. The body will also discuss the timeframe and nomination criteria for the Community Service Awards program.

• Faith ID Memo of Understanding with El Centro Hispano, Inc. and El Vínculo Hispano
• Community Service Awards nomination criteria and timeframe
• Stormwater - Ditch Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures

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 of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss several budget ordinances and contracts. Key items include airfield improvements and community development grants.

• Siler City Municipal Airport remarking, resealing and repaving contract budget ordinance
• Water & Sewer Debt Service Budget Amendment
• Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) Agreement & Budget Ordinance
• Bray Park Recreation Field Design Service
• Stormwater - Ditch Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures

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 of Commissioners will meet to discuss several budget ordinances and contracts. Key items include airfield pavement repairs and Community Development Block Grant agreements.

• Siler City Municipal Airport remarking, resealing and repaving contract
• Water & Sewer Debt Service Budget Amendment including $522,000 for principal and $32,130 for interest
• Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) Agreement & Budget Ordinance
• Bray Park Recreation Field Design Service
• Stormwater Ditch Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for vehicle repairs and park dedications. The meeting includes a presentation on the Chatham Rabbit Quest and a discussion on the Chatham Rescue Agreement.

• Budget amendment for sanitation truck tipping fees ($25,000)
• Budget amendment for fire truck repairs ($15,000)
• Solid Waste Fee Collection Ordinance
• Proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month
• Discussion of the Chatham Rescue Agreement

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 Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25-26 Budget. The meeting also includes a presentation from the CORA Food Bank and a discussion on the Chatham Rescue Agreement.

• Public hearing for FY25-26 Budget
• Budget Ordinance for Police to purchase two vehicles
• Presentation by CORA Food Bank
• Discussion of Chatham Rescue Agreement

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 of Commissioners reviews the Town Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, totaling $25,004,377 across all funds. The proposed General Fund budget is $13,740,675 with a property tax rate of $0.54 per $100, unchanged from the current year (revenue neutral rate is $0.27). Employee raises include a 3.1% COLA and a compensation study adjustment. No action is requested at this meeting; a public hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2025, with adoption expected thereafter.

• Proposed $25,004,377 combined budget for FY 2025-2026, including $13,740,675 General Fund
• Property tax rate remains at $0.54 per $100 assessed value; revenue neutral rate is $0.27
• Employee compensation: 3.1% COLA and a pay study raise
• Capital outlay includes $652,469 for buildings/grounds (Boling Lane restrooms, Bray Soccer Fields, pickleball courts) and $396,840 for police equipment (body cams, dash cams, vehicles)
• Water and sewer enterprise fund to transfer to City of Sanford effective July 1, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Town Manager's recommended budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a commercial rezoning request and updates from TriRiver Water.

• Public hearing for rezone case R25-0401: 10 acres at US 64 W and Frazier Store Road from Agriculture-Residential to Highway Commercial
• Review of Manager's FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget
• TriRiver Water updates
• Public Works Week Proclamation

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 Siler City Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 21 minutes and a budget ordinance amendment for LPA part-time staff. Presentations will honor National Police Week and Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Old business features continued discussion of the FY26 budget, specifically regarding first responder funding. Public comment will be heard.

• Consent agenda: approval of April 21 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Budget Ordinance Amendment – LPA Part Time
• Presentation: National Police Week Proclamation
• Presentation: Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation
• Old Business: FY26 Budget Work Session continued discussion (first responder)

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 board will hold public hearings on a conditional rezone (R25-0301) for Mid-State Development and on closing Utility Drive. They will continue the FY26 budget work session, discussing first responder, streets, and soccer priorities. New business includes a bird (vulture) nuisance, speed limit changes on 14th St., stop signs at Washington Ave. & 13th St., and TriRiver employee transfer and utility billing basement upgrade.

• Public hearing: Conditional Rezone R25-0301 (Mid-State Development)
• Public hearing: Road closing of Utility Drive
• FY26 Budget work session continued (first responder, streets, soccer)
• Bird (vulture) nuisance discussion
• Speed limits on 14th St. and stop signs at Washington Ave. & 13th St.

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 of Commissioners will meet for a special session to conduct a budget work session for fiscal year 2025/2026.

• FY 2025/2026 Budget Work session

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes an eminent domain resolution for a sidewalk on E. Raleigh Street, a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and a rolling street closure for the Run for the Wall event. They will also hear a presentation from Wren Memorial Library and discuss operating hours for the Bray Park Aquatic Facility.

• Eminent domain resolution for E. Raleigh St sidewalk (consent agenda)
• Fair Housing Month proclamation for April 2025
• Run for the Wall rolling street closure on May 21, 2025, from 11:30am to 2:00pm
• Presentation and proclamation for Wren Memorial Library
• Discussion of Bray Park Aquatic Facility pool hours of operation

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 is meeting in a special session to conduct a work session on the FY 2025/2026 budget. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• FY 2025/2026 Budget Work session

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.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address routine consent items and old business. The agenda includes a review of a Special Order By Consent with the NC Environmental Management Commission.

• NC Spring Chicken Festival street closing schedule
• Special Order By Consent (SOC) with NC Environmental Management Commission

The Board unanimously authorized Mayor Matthews to sign the Special Order by Consent with the Environmental Management Commission, a step to increase sewer allocation, reduce penalties, and lift the moratorium. The Board also gave consensus to name the Little League field at Bray Park after Nat Murray and the Courtroom after Judge Joe Buckner. No new business was discussed.

• Authorized mayor to sign Special Order by Consent (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and street closing (unanimous)
• Consensus to name Little League field at Bray Park after Nat Murray
• Consensus to name Courtroom after Judge Joe Buckner

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes, a stipend for the mayor, a sewer rehabilitation project, and a sidewalk project on West Third Street. A public hearing is scheduled for a street closing on Utility Drive. A presentation on Community Service Awards will also be given.

• Approval of February 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Mayor Matthews stipend for 2023-2024
• Sewer Rehab Project (consent item)
• West Third Street Sidewalk Project, EB-6006 (consent item)
• Street Closing on Utility Drive (new business)

The Siler City Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring the town's intention to close Utility Drive, a step required for a new wastewater treatment plant entrance tied to the TriRiver merger. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 21, 2025. The board also unanimously approved paying permanent part-time employees for three inclement weather closure days (Feb 18-20, 2025).

• Adopted resolution to close Utility Drive and set public hearing for April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved paying permanent part-time employees for inclement weather days Feb 18-20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda adjustments adding airport contract and amended minutes items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 17, 2025 minutes, stipend, sewer rehab, and sidewalk project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 17, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a PFOS study agreement, a franchise agreement renewal, and a garbage rate change. A public hearing will be held for a general rezone request from Wren Industries at 14240 US 64 Hwy. Old business includes a stormwater utility program and a Mainstreet program application. New business includes consideration of a Wolfspeed incentive budget ordinance, Ramsey Gym plumbing repair, and a contract with Xtra-Duty Solutions.

• Public hearing for general rezone (R24-1101) by Wren Industries at 14240 US 64 Hwy
• Second reading and final approval of Public Service Company franchise agreement renewal for 30 years
• Approval of PFOS compliance study contract with Hazen and Sawyer ($400,000 state grant)
• Garbage rate change for March, April, May, and June 2025
• Wolfspeed incentive budget ordinance (new business)

The Board unanimously approved a general rezoning of a 22.55-acre parcel at 14240 US 64 Hwy from Highway Commercial (H-C) to Agricultural-Residential (A-R), despite inconsistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Board also approved several other items, including a Main Street program application, a service agreement with Extra Duty Solutions for off-duty police patrols, a $44,746.12 sewer line contract for Ramsey Gym, and a Wolfspeed economic development incentive agreement.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 14267 from H-C to A-R (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Main Street program (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a Downtown Development Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of Downtown Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Extra Duty Solutions for police patrols (unanimous)
• Approved $44,746.12 contract with Brad Johnson Plumbing for Ramsey Gym sewer work (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025.28 for Wolfspeed incentive agreement (unanimous)
• Approved naming Washington Park Pavilion after George Dark and Mary Newby (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Siler City Center for Active Living and a Mainstreet Program application. The agenda also includes items regarding the Braxton Gym replacement and a franchise agreement with Dominion Energy.

• Presentation on Siler City Center for Active Living
• Mainstreet Program Application
• Braxton Gym Replacement
• Dominion Energy-Public Service Company Franchise Agreement
• FaithAction ID Proclamation

The Board unanimously approved a proclamation supporting the FaithAction ID program, choosing the version drafted by the Hispanic Liaison. They also unanimously approved a 30-year renewal of the Public Service Company franchise agreement with Dominion Energy. Staff was directed to obtain a quote for a full rebuild of Paul Braxton Gym, and a proposal to apply to the N.C. Mainstreet Program was discussed with cost analysis deferred to the Feb. 17 meeting.

• Approved FaithAction ID proclamation (Option B) unanimously
• Approved Public Service Company franchise agreement renewal (30 years) unanimously
• Directed staff to obtain quote for full rebuild of Paul Braxton Gym
• Deferred Mainstreet Program application decision pending cost analysis

Board of Commissioners

The Siler City Board of Commissioners is holding a special session focused on the fiscal year budget retreat, including discussions on rules of procedure, board roles, goals, budget calendar, capital improvement plan, fee schedule, and legislative agenda. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, a salary ordinance, and a retirement proclamation.

• Consent agenda: January 6, 2024 minutes, mayor salary budget ordinance, Bobbie Hill retirement proclamation
• Fiscal Year Budget Retreat Session I
• Draft Board of Commissioners Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Town Fee Schedule (Adopted 2024 with amendments)
• Board of Commissioners Legislative Agenda (discussion item)

The Siler City Board of Commissioners held a special meeting focused on fiscal year budget preparation. They reviewed the draft budget calendar, capital improvement plan, and fee schedule, and began required fiscal training modules. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was unanimous approval of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 6 minutes, mayor salary budget ordinance, and Bobbie Hill retirement proclamation (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft budget calendar with key dates through June 30 adoption deadline
• Reviewed draft Capital Improvement Plan; requested email copy for further review
• Began watching required fiscal training modules during the meeting
• Requested staff list of recommended trainings and conferences
• Requested staff document on department head top three goals
• Requested staff list of 2024 accomplishments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 14240 US 64 West. The meeting also includes discussions on police secondary employment and the Bray Park Pool.

• Public hearing for rezoning of 22.55 acres at 14240 US 64 West
• Budget Ordinance regarding Mayor Salary
• Discussion on Braxton Gym Replacement
• Police Department Secondary Employment review
• Bray Park Pool discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive reports from the Parks and Recreation, Immigrant Community, and Downtown advisory committees. The body will also consider a new position for Buildings & Grounds and a legal services engagement letter.

• The Brough Law Firm engagement letter for legal services
• NC 2023 Appropriations Act Direct Projects Grant Fee Reduction Resolution and Capital Project Ordinance
• Proposed new position for Buildings & Grounds
• Faith ID
• Reports from Parks and Recreation, Immigrant Community, and Downtown Advisory Committees

The Board unanimously approved a revised wastewater grant offer of $71,658,750, an increase from $69,067,500, and the corresponding capital budget ordinance. It also authorized the Town Manager to sign the PARTF grant contract for flood mitigation and directed staff to seek bids for a new Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician position. The meeting included presentations from advisory committees and ended with a closed session on personnel matters.

• Approved resolution for 2023 Appropriations Act grant offer of $71,658,750 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Capital Budget Ordinance for SRP-W-134-0018 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager to sign and execute PARTF grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Buildings and Grounds bid proposals (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda including December 2, 2024 minutes and PARTF agreement (unanimous)
• Requested proclamation supporting Faith ID program (no formal vote recorded)