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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Spindale Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on FY ’27 Budget
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on the FY ’27 Budget Ordinance and Schedule of Fees. The meeting also includes discussions on fire station design and several grant applications.
- Public hearing and disposition of FY ’27 Budget Ordinance (Total Appropriations: $5,430,750)
- FEMA Firefighter Grant Applications for SAFER, AFG PPE, and AFG Firetruck
- Police Department Budget Amendment BA 2026-09 for a police cruiser
- Fire Station Architectural Design Services Proposal (Resolution 2026-15)
- TAG Grant Project Ordinance BO 2026-03
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To
wn of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spinda
le House – Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Monday, June 1, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. Pl
edge of Allegiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – May 18, 2026
4. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
5. Agenda Approval - Additions or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
6. Old Business:
A. Public Hearing and Disposition of FY ’27 Budget Ordinance & Schedule of Fees
BO 2027-01 - Scott Webber, Manager
7. New Business:
A. FEMA Firefighter Grant Applications – Chief Guillermo
a. SAFER Grant
b. AFG Grant PPE
c. AFG Grant Firetruck
B. Budget Amendments – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer
a. Police Department BA 2026-09 – Police Cruiser
C. Fire Station Architectural Design Services Proposal – Scott Webber, Manager
a. Resolution 2026-15
D. TAG Grant Project Ordinance BO 2026-03 – Scott Webber, Manager
8. Manager’s Report
9. Attorney’s Report
10. Closed Session: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) – attorney-client privilege
11. Mayor / Commissioners’ Comments
12. Adjourn
o Next Meeting(s):
Board of Commissioners’ July Meeting; July 20, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
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State of N
orth Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
May 18, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026, in the
Commissioners’ Room of the Spindale House. The following elect
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Mon May 18, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board approves engineering contracts for wastewater plant and sewer system
The Spindale Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-13 to select McKim & Creed, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They also approved a resolution to select Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the town’s sewer collection system. The Board adopted the FY 26 audit contract at a cost of $44,600 and approved the FY 25 audit fee amendment increasing the fee to $43,000. A $1,000 library donation from Antoinette Briscoe was recognized with a budget amendment.
- Resolution 2026-13 authorizing McKim & Creed, Inc. for WWTP engineering services
- Resolution authorizing Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc. for sewer collection system engineering services
- FY 26 audit contract approved for $44,600
- FY 25 audit contract amendment increasing fee to $43,000
- Library donation of $1,000 from Antoinette Briscoe recognized
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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves gym use for Camp Time Basketball and schedules June 1 hearing
The commissioners approved the minutes from April 13, the April 16 and April 28 budget workshops, and the meeting agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved Mr. Aiken’s request to use the Spindale House gym for the Camp Time Basketball camp from July 27‑31, 2026, and voted to hold a public hearing on the FY 27 budget on June 1, 2026. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Budget Workshop II minutes (April 16, 2026) (5-0)
- Approved Budget Workshop III minutes (April 28, 2026) (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved use of Spindale House gym for Camp Time Basketball (July 27‑31, 2026) (5-0)
- Approved public hearing on FY 27 budget for June 1, 2026 (5-0)
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own of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spi
ndale House – Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Monday, May 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. P
ledge of Allegiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Special Presentations:
A. Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, Sgt. Walker – Chief Nazelrod
4. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – April 13, 2026.........................................................................2
B. Budget Workshop II – April 16, 2026...................................................................7
C. Budget Workshop III – April 28, 2026..................................................................9
5. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
6. Agenda Approval - Additions or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
7. Old Business:
8. New Business:
A. Camp Time Basketball Camp – Norman Aiken..................................................11
B. Manager’s FY ’27 Recommended Budget – Scott Webber, Town Mgr.
9. Manager’s Report
10. Attorney’s Report
11. Mayor / Commissioners’ Comments
12. Adjourn
o Next Meeting(s):
Board of Commissioners’ June Meeting / Public Hearing for FY ’27 Budget,
June 1, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
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State of North Carolina
C
ounty of Rutherford
T
own of Spindale
A
pril 13, 2026
T
he Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on April 13, 2026, in the
Commissioners’ Room of
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State of North Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
May 18, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor Nancy B. Walker; Commissioners Amy Cowan; Rick Ledbetter; Rosaleen Francis; Glen Harmon; and Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. She asked that we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Special Presentation
Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, Sgt. Walker – Chief Nazelrod – Chief Nazelrod presented Sgt. Walker with his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate before the Board. He congratulated Sgt. Walker on this monumental achievement.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Francis motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 13, 2026. Commissioner Ledbetter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (5-0)
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the Budget Workshop II minutes from April 16, 2026. Commissioner Cowan seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (5-0)
Commissioner Ledbetter motioned to approve the Budget Workshop III minutes from April 28, 2026. Commissioner Bland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (5-0)
Public Comment
No member of the public chose to comment
Addition or Deletions to Agenda
Staff noted that no revisions were needed and
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Spindale Board to review wastewater contracts and audit reports
The Board of Commissioners will discuss wastewater engineering services and the FY '25 audit presentation. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for library contributions and demolition bond forfeitures.
- Wastewater Engineering Services Contracts for WWTP and Collection System
- FY '25 Audit presentation and contract amendment with Gould Killian
- FY '26 Audit Contract
- Budget amendments for Library Contribution and Demolition Bond Forfeiture
- CDBG-DR Application Resolution
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✓ Decided: Board approved resolution authorizing Town Manager to submit CDBG‑DR recovery application
The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign and submit the Renew NC CDBG‑DR application for Hurricane Helene recovery. It also approved audit contract amendments for FY25 ($43,000) and FY26 ($44,600), and budget amendments recognizing a $500 demolition bond forfeiture and a $1,000 library donation. Finally, the Board approved engineering contracts for the wastewater treatment plant and the sewer collection system.
- Approved resolution authorizing Town Manager to sign and submit Renew NC CDBG‑DR application (5-0)
- Approved FY25 audit contract amendment increasing fee to $43,000 (5-0)
- Approved FY26 audit contract for $44,600 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment recognizing $500 demolition bond forfeiture (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment recognizing $1,000 library donation (5-0)
- Approved selection of McKim & Creed, Inc. for WWTP engineering services (5-0)
- Approved selection of KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. for sewer collection system engineering (5-0)
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own of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spi
ndale House – Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Monday, April 13, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. P
ledge of Allegiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – March 9, 2026..................................................................2
B. Closed Session – March 9, 2026
4. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
5. Agenda Approval - Additions or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
6. Old Business:
A. CDBG-DR Application Resolution – Scott Webber, Manager.......................8
7. New Business:
A. FY ’25 Audit – Travis Keever, CPA, Gould Killian
a. Contract Amendment.................................................................9
b. Audit Presentation
B. FY ’26 Audit Contract – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer
C. Budget Amendments: - Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer
a. Demolition Bond Forfeiture.....................................................12
b. Library Contribution................................................................14
D. Wastewater Engineering Services Contracts – Scott Webber, Town Manager
a. WWTP Resolution...................................................................17
b. Collection System Resolution..................................................19
8. Manager’s Report
9. Attorney’s Report
10. Mayor / Commissioners’ Comments
11. Adjourn
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State of North Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
April 13, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on April 13, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor Nancy B. Walker; Commissioners Amy Cowan; Rick Ledbetter; Rosaleen Francis; Glen Harmon; and Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. She asked that we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 9, 2026. Commissioner Francis seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (5-0)
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the closed session minutes from March 9, 2026. Commissioner Cowan seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (5-0)
Public Comment
Roger Triplett, Spindale, NC – Mr. Triplett came before the Board to file a complaint regarding suspected drug activity in the area of Grose Street. Mr. Triplett stated that on some days there are as many as 30 cars coming in and out of the area. He also explained that the activity has increased considerably at 139 Grose Street since the tenants returned following previous arrests related to drug activity.
He further discussed what appear to be drug packages being left on the street for individuals to pick up. Mr. Triplett noted that som
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
Board approves conditional rezoning for 224 Piney Ridge Road
The Spindale Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting and made agenda changes by adding public comment and removing the Oath of Office item. The board recommended and approved a conditional rezoning (case 2026-01RZ) for the property at 224 Piney Ridge Road. Staff presented a preliminary plat (case 2026-01SUB) to subdivide a 0.69‑acre parcel into four residential lots, which was discussed but not decided. The meeting concluded with staff updates and an adjournment.
- Approval of March 4, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
- Addition of public comment and removal of Oath of Office from agenda
- Recommendation and approval of conditional rezoning (2026-01RZ) for 224 Piney Ridge Road
- Discussion of preliminary plat to subdivide a 0.69‑acre lot into four lots (case 2026-01SUB)
- Staff updates and inquiry about potential property acquisition from East Spindale Recreation Club
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Board Members UNABLE TO ATTEND this meeting, please advise our office as soon as possible at
(828) 286-3466 or [email protected].
Memorandum
To: Planning Board Members: Linda Smith (Chair), Bill Kirk, Kathryn Sheets, Lou Gilliam
CC: Mayor, Town Board of Commissioners, Town Manager, Town Clerk
From: Will Stroupe, Planning and Zoning Administrator
Date: 4/7/2026
Re: Planning Board Meeting: April 7th, 2026
Please be advised that the Town of Spindale Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday,
April 7th, 2026 at 5:30 PM in person at the Spindale House in the Commissioners’ Chambers.
AGENDA
1) Call to Order— Linda Smith, Chair
2) Approval of Minutes— March 4th, 2026 Regular Meeting
3) Additions or Deletions to Agenda (made by Staff, Attorney, or Board Members)
4) Public Comment
5) New Business
a) Cas
e Number 2026-01SUB: Preliminary Plat for proposal to subdivide a 0.69 acre lot
(Parcel # 1626396) into four lots (0.15 acres, 0.15 acres, 0.18 acres, and 0.18 acres)
6) Staff updates
7) Adjournment
Linda Smith, Chair
Planning Board Minutes- 3/4/2026
Attendees: Linda Ford-Smith (chair), Kathryn Sheets, Anita Patterson, David Peterson
Absent: Bill Kirk, Lou Gilliam
Staff Present: Will Stroupe
Linda Smith (Chair) called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Board members were provided with a copy of the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. David
Peterson made a motion to approve the minutes, Anita Patterson seconded,
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board approves $1.16 million grant for Highway 74 sewer lift station project
The Board approved the $1,156,634 OSBM grant and adopted the capital project budget ordinance to replace and relocate the Highway 74 sewer lift station. It also authorized a public hearing for rezoning 224 Piney Ridge Rd from R‑10 to GC‑CD and approved an MOU with the Foothills Regional Commission for CDBG‑DR grant services. Additional resolutions adopted included an engineering services contract for an NCDEQ‑funded wastewater resiliency study, a spring litter sweep, surplus personal property disposal, and a sewer availability fee release for parcel 1656800 (0 Elmore St).
- Resolution accepting $1,156,634 OSBM grant and capital budget ordinance for Highway 74 lift station
- Public hearing scheduled for rezoning case #2026-01RZ at 224 Piney Ridge Rd (R‑10 to GC‑CD)
- MOU with Foothills Regional Commission for CDBG‑DR grant services
- Resolution to award engineering services contract for NCDEQ‑funded wastewater resiliency study
- Resolution for spring litter sweep and sewer fee release for parcel 1656800 (0 Elmore St)
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✓ Decided: Town approves $1.63 M Highway 221 water & sewer contract
The Board unanimously approved the tentative award of a $1,627,553.54 contract to TEP / Piedmont Utility Group for the Highway 221/74 water and sewer extension and adopted the related capital project budget. It also approved a conditional rezoning of the Oakland Heights/Piney Ridge parcel for low‑intensity commercial uses. Additional actions included adopting an amended street‑closure order, a memorandum of understanding with the Foothills Regional Commission for disaster‑recovery grant services, and awarding an engineering contract for a wastewater resiliency study. The meeting also approved the release of a sewer fee for parcel 1656800 and authorized surplus personal property disposal.
- Approved tentative award of $1,627,553.54 contract to TEP / Piedmont Utility Group for Highway 221/74 water & sewer project (3-0)
- Approved Capital Project Budget Ordinance for Highway 221/74 water & sewer extension (3-0)
- Approved conditional rezoning of Oakland Heights Rd. & Piney Ridge Rd. parcel for low‑intensity commercial uses (3-0)
- Approved amended street‑closure order for Stewart Street (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Foothills Regional Commission for CDBG‑DR grant services (3-0)
- Approved award of engineering services contract to LaBella Associates for wastewater resiliency study (3-0)
- Approved resolution to declare surplus personal property and authorize disposal (3-0)
- Approved release of sewer availability fee for Parcel ID 1656800 (3-0)
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Town of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spindale House
– Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Monday, March 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. Pledge of All
egiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Oath of Office for Officer Robert P. Watson – Chief Nazelrod and M ayor Walker
4. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – February 9, 2026........................................................................3
B. Closed Session – February 9, 2026
C. Budget Work Session
– March 4, 2026
5. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
6. Agenda Approval - Additions
or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
7. Old Business:
A. Hwy 221/74 Water & Sewer Ext. Project:
a. Recommendation Award Letter – David Odom, PE..........................7
b. Resolution of Tentative Award – Scott Webber...................................9
c. Capital Project Budget Ordinance – Scott Webber............................10
B. Public hearing and Disposition of Rezoning Case # 2026-01RZ – Will Stroupe,
Planning & Zoning Admin......................................................................................12
C. Amended Street Closure Order – Will Stroupe, Planning & Zoning Admin..........20
8. New Business:
A. Honoring National Vietnam Veterans Day 20
26, America 250, and the visit of
The Wall That Heals – Mayor Walker...............................................................
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State of North Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
March 9, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on March 9, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor Nancy B. Walker; Commissioners Amy Cowan; Glen Harmon; and Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. She asked that we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Oath of office for Officer Robert P. Watson – Chief Nazelrod and Mayor Walker – Mayor Walker administered the Oath of Office to Officer Robert P. Watson.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from February 9, 2026. Commissioner Cowan seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (3-0)
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the closed session minutes from February 9, 2026. Commissioner Bland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (3-0)
Commissioner Bland motioned to approve the Budget Work Session minutes from March 4, 2026. Commissioner Harmon seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (3-0)
Public Comment
No member of the public asked to speak
Addition or Deletions to Agenda
Staff noted that no revisions were needed and recommended approval of the agenda as presented
Commissioner Bland motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Harmon se
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
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Board Members UNABLE TO ATTEND this meeting, please advise our office as soon as possible at
(828)286-2541 or [email protected].
Memorandum
To: Planning Board Members: Linda Smith (Chair), Lou Gilliam (Vice-Chair), Bill Kirk, Anita
Patterson, Kathryn Sheets, David Peterson (Alternate), Billy Conner (Alternate), Sarah
Morse (Alternate)
CC: Mayor, Town Board of Commissioners, Town Manager, Town Clerk
From: Will Stroupe, Planning and Zoning Administrator
Date: 3/2/2026
Re: Planning Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Please be advised that the Town of Spindale Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting on
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 5:30 PM in person at the Spindale House in the
Commissioners’ Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Linda Smith, Chair
2. Approval of Minutes—Minutes from the October 7th 2025 meeting. Minutes will be available at the
meeting
3. Additions or Deletions to Agenda (made by Staff, Attorney, or Board Members)
4. New B
usiness
a. Oath of Office- Sarah Morse
b. Case# 2026
-01RZ- Request to rezone 224 Piney Ridge Rd. from R-10 to GC-CD
5. Staff updates—Ongoing Projects, G rant Applications, Etc.
6. Adjournment
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Planning Board Minutes – 11/4/2025
Attendees: Linda Smith (Chair), Bill K irk, Lou Gilliam, Anita Patterson, Billy Conner (A lternate), D avid
Pet
erson (Alternate)
Absent: Kathryn Sheets
Staff Present: Will Stroupe, Scott Webber, Melissa Williams (Town Clerk)
Linda Smith (Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM)
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Spindale Board of Commissioners to introduce rezoning request
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a rezoning request introduction. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding economic development.
- Rezoning Request Introduction by Planning & Zoning Admin Will Stroupe
- Closed Session regarding Economic Development (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4))
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✓ Decided: Board accepted $1.16M state grant for Highway 74 lift‑station project
The commissioners unanimously approved the resolution to accept a $1,156,634 OSBM grant and the accompanying capital project budget ordinance for the Highway 74 sewer lift station. They also approved a public hearing on a rezoning request for 224 Piney Ridge Road and a resolution supporting the Foothills Regional Commission’s EDA disaster‑recovery funding application. All other agenda items, including minutes approvals and procedural motions, were approved unanimously.
- Approved regular meeting minutes from Jan 20, 2026 (4‑0)
- Approved closed‑session minutes from Jan 20, 2026 (4‑0)
- Added OSBM items under old business (4‑0)
- Approved resolution to accept $1,156,634 OSBM grant for Highway 74 lift station (4‑0)
- Approved capital project budget ordinance for Highway 74 lift station (4‑0)
- Approved public hearing on rezoning 224 Piney Ridge Rd. (4‑0)
- Approved resolution supporting Foothills Regional Commission EDA funding (4‑0)
- Adjourned regular meeting (4‑0)
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Town of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spindale House – Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Monday, February 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. Pl
edge of Allegiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – January 20, 2026.......................................................................2
B. Closed Session – January 20, 2026
4. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
5. Agenda
Approval - Additions or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
6. Old Business:
7. New Business:
A. Rezoning Request Introduction – Will Stroupe, Planning & Zoning Admin..........8
8. Manager’s Report
9. Attorney’s Report
10. Mayor / Commissioners’ Comments
11. Closed Session: G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) Economic Development
12. Adjourn
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Meeting(s):
Regular Meeting March 9, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
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State of North Carolina
Co
unty of Rutherford
To
wn of Spindale
Ja
nuary 20, 2026
The
Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on January 20, 2026, in the
Commissioner’s Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor
Nancy Walker; Commissioners Rick Ledbetter; Rosaleen Francis; Amy Cowan; Glen Harmon; and
Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town
Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
May
or Walker called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. S
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State of North Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
February 9, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on February 9, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor Nancy B. Walker; Commissioners Rosaleen Francis; Amy Cowan; Glen Harmon; and Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. She asked that we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 20, 2026. Commissioner Francis seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (4-0)
Commissioner Francis motioned to approve the closed session minutes from January 20, 2026. Commissioner Cowan seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (4-0)
Public Comment
No member of the public asked to speak
Addition or Deletions to Agenda
Scott Webber requested the addition of an item under Old Business (Item A) for consideration of the OSBM Capital Project related to Highway 74 Lift Station. Mr. Webber explained that the grant documents from the Office of State Budget and Management were received after the agenda was printed. Mr. Webber provided the associated resolution and capital project budget ordinance.
Commissioner Harmon motioned to approve the addition of the OSBM items under old business. Commis
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Town to approve food truck festival and golf cart ordinance
The Spindale Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to approve a temporary street closure and social district for a Food Truck Festival in May 2026, as well as an ordinance to change golf cart registration periods from fiscal to calendar years.
- Resolution for temporary street closure for Spindale Food Truck Festival
- Resolution to activate temporary social district zones for Food Truck Festival
- Golfcart Ordinance Amendment to change registration period to calendar year
- Purchase Order Policy Amendment
- Budget Amendments and 2026-27 Budget Calendar
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✓ Decided: Board approves Food Truck Festival, related street closures and key ordinance changes
The Board unanimously approved the second annual Spindale Community Food Truck Festival and the required street closures on May 16, 2026. It also approved the temporary activation of the Spin Social District, an amendment to the golf‑cart registration period, and an increase of the purchase‑order threshold to $500. Additional unanimous actions included accepting a $500,000 Dogwood Health Trust grant for affordable housing, allocating community donations to police, fire and library departments, and contributing $4,000 to the America 250 celebration.
- Approved second annual Food Truck Festival (5-0)
- Approved temporary street closures for the festival (5-0)
- Approved temporary activation of the Spin Social District (5-0)
- Approved golf‑cart ordinance amendment to use calendar‑year stickers (5-0)
- Approved raising purchase‑order limit from $250 to $500 (5-0)
- Approved acceptance of $500,000 Dogwood Health Trust grant for affordable housing (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment to allocate $500 police, $500 fire and $1,000 library donations (5-0)
- Approved $4,000 contribution to America 250 celebration, split $2,000 per fiscal year (5-0)
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To
wn of Spindale
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Spinda
le House – Commissioners’ Chambers – 119 Tanner St. – Spindale NC 28160
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………….……...5:30 PM
2. Pl
edge of Allegiance…………………………………………………………Please Stand.
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular Meeting – December 1, 2025............................................................................2
4. Public Comment (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
5. Agenda Approval - Additions or Deletions (by Staff, Attorney, or Elected Board)
6. Old Business:
7. New Business:
A. Spindale Business Community Food Truck Festival Request – Myra Cowan
a. Resolution for Temp. Street Closure – Will Stroupe, P &Z Admin...........6
b. Resolution Activating Social District – Will Stroupe, P&Z Admin .........7
B. Golfcart Ordinance Amendment – Chief Nazelrod.........................................................8
C. Purchase Order Policy Amendment – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer.........................11
D. Dogwood Health Trust Grant Project Ordinance – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer.....12
E. Budget Amendments – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer.................................................14
F. Surplus Vehicles Resolution – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer......................................15
G. 2026-27 Budget Calendar – Glenda Bucy, Finance Officer.........................................16
H. America 250 Celebration / Fireworks Contribution – Scott Webb
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📄 From the minutes
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State of North Carolina
County of Rutherford
Town of Spindale
January 20, 2026
The Spindale Board of Commissioners held their Regular Meeting on January 20, 2026, in the Commissioner’s Room of the Spindale House. The following elected officials were present: Mayor Nancy Walker; Commissioners Rick Ledbetter; Rosaleen Francis; Amy Cowan; Glen Harmon; and Jonathan Bland. Staff present included: Scott Webber, Town Manager; Cameron Blake, Town Attorney and Melissa Williams, Town Clerk.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. She asked that we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Harmon made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from December 1, 2025. Commissioner Francis seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. (5-0)
Public Comment
Myra Cowan, W. Main St., Spindale – Mrs. Myra Cowan spoke on behalf of the Spindale business community group regarding their goals for 2026. She outlined proposed enhancements for the Spindale House, including adding a TV to display a loop of local businesses and events, a business directory with a simple map, and a small board for event flyers and business promotions. The group will prepare a layout and work with the town manager to determine necessary permissions. Ms. Cowan also noted the group’s intent to request an expansion of the social district. She encouraged commissioners to research how other towns use social districts—stating they are lightly used daytoday but helpful for
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Meeting archives
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