Forest City public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Planning and Adjustment - 19 Dec 2024 - CANCELLED
The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024 was cancelled. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. All agenda items remain pending for future consideration.
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will discuss declaring a 2007 Ford F150 truck (VIN 1FTRF14W87NA58350) as surplus. Commissioners will review ex‑officio appointments to several boards and committees. The council will consider appointing a Mayor Pro‑Tem and receive a financial update from Finance Director Roxanne Stiles. A manager’s report will be given, including updates on Project Igloo on Nuway Packing Road.
- Declaration of surplus for a 2007 Ford F150 truck (VIN 1FTRF14W87NA58350)
- Ex‑officio appointments to ABC Board, ADA Board, Beautification Committee, Planning & Adjustment Board, Cemetery Committee, Forest City Owls Liaison, Housing Authority, Library Board, and Recreation Commission
- Appointment of Mayor Pro‑Tem
- Financial update presented by Finance Director Roxanne Stiles
- Manager’s report covering Project Igloo on Nuway Packing Road and Daniel Road subdivision plans
Regular Council
The Town Council will discuss an updated Information Technology Systems Acceptable Use Policy and review financial statements for October. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Information Technology Systems Acceptable Use Policy update
- October Financials report
- Closed session for personnel under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will review and vote on the FY 25 budget amendment. The agenda also includes presentations of the FY 24 audit and a North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Grant. New business items cover the 2025 council meeting schedule and an informational FY 26 budget calendar. A closed‑session will discuss a potential property acquisition.
- FY 25 Budget Amendment
- FY 26 Budget Calendar – information only
- Audit Presentation FY 24 – financial statements draft
- North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Grant presentation
- Closed session on potential property acquisition (G.S. 143‑318.11(5))
Special Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 732 to declare five Dodge Charger vehicles surplus and authorize their transfer to the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department. The resolution follows a request from the sheriff’s department and complies with N.C. Gen. Stat. 160A-280. Adoption of the resolution will make the transfer effective immediately.
- Declaration of five Dodge Charger vehicles (four 2016 models, one 2018 model) as surplus property
- Authorization for the Finance Director to execute documents needed for the transfer
- Transfer of the vehicles to the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department
- Resolution 732 to be effective upon adoption by the Board
- Public notice of the intent to transfer was provided at least five days prior
Regular Council
The Forest City Council approved a local industrial grant to support Project Igloo, a proposed business investment that could create 26 jobs and bring $12.5 million in investment. The body also discussed awarding contracts for water system improvements and a SCADA system, and supported a legislative change to Rutherford County's occupancy tax rules.
- Resolution to approve $75,000 local match for Project Igloo industrial recruitment
- Recommendation to award $735,000 SCADA project to Piedmont Automation
- Recommendation to award Harmon Street water system improvements contract
- Resolution supporting modification to Rutherford County occupancy tax legislation
- Hurricane/Disaster Debris Removal Interlocal Agreement with Rutherford County
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will meet to address standard agenda items such as call to order, planning board business, historic preservation business, and adjournment. The primary decision item is the review of Special Use Permit SUP-2024-0002 for a Civic and Non‑Profit Youth Center located at 0 Hardin Rd (parcel 432442). The board will discuss the application and determine whether to approve the permit.
- Special Use Permit SUP-2024-0002 for a Civic and Non‑Profit Youth Center at 0 Hardin Rd (parcel 432442)
Regular Council - 07 Oct 2024 - CANCELED
The regular Forest City Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 was canceled. The next regular council meeting is set for October 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.
Board of Planning and Adjustment - 03 Oct 2024 - CANCELLED
The meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a special use permit request for a youth center, but no action was taken.
- SUP-2024-0002: Special Use Permit request for a Civic and Non-Profit Youth Center at 0 Hardin Rd
Board of Planning and Adjustment - 19 Sep 2024 - CANCELLED
The Town of Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items, including the special use permit for a youth center or the rezoning request, will be acted upon at this time.
Regular Council
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Rutherford County to rezone 47.43 acres at 0 Piney Ridge Rd from industrial (M-1) to high-density residential (R-6). The change would allow for a proposed single-family home development. Staff and the Board of Planning and Adjustment recommend approval despite inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing for rezoning RZ 2024-0002 at 0 Piney Ridge Rd from M-1 to R-6
- Ordinance regarding repair, alteration, or closing of nonresidential buildings
- Street closure ordinances for Homecoming Parades, Cross-A-Thon, and Be the Light 5k
- Revised Forest City Clubhouse rate recommendations
- Financial report from Roxanne Stiles
Regular Council
The Forest City Council will consider a budget amendment ordinance and a public hearing for a rezoning request. The budget amendment appropriates funds for police alcohol education and the Electric Department's Lowe's tie line project.
- Budget Amendment Ordinance appropriating $300,000 for Electric Dept Lowe's tie line project
- Public Hearing for RZ 2024-0002: Rutherford County requests to rezone 47.43 acres at 0 Piney Ridge Rd from M-1 to R-6
- Budget Amendment appropriating $5,000 for Police Department alcohol education purchases
- Recognition of Forest City Heat Elite 5th Grade Team as National Champions
- Presentation on North Carolina League of Municipalities Law Enforcement Risk Review
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review rezoning application RZ‑2024‑0002 to change the zoning of the property at 0 Piney Ridge Rd from M‑1 to R‑6. The board will also consider reappointing Sonja Smith and Robert Mellnik to the Board and the Historic Preservation Commission. Additionally, the board will be introduced to a Multi‑Modal Transportation Plan proposed by Town Planner Preston Janco with lead from NC Fellow Elias Henderson.
- RZ‑2024‑0002: Rezoning of 0 Piney Ridge Rd from M‑1 to R‑6 (requested by Rutherford County)
- Reappointment recommendation for Sonja Smith (term expires July 2027)
- Reappointment recommendation for Robert Mellnik (term expires July 2027)
- Introduction of Multi‑Modal Transportation Plan – draft objectives and timeline presented
Regular Council
The Forest City Council will hear public comments on rezoning request RZ‑2024‑0001, which seeks to change the zoning of 1136 Doggett Rd from R‑15 to R‑20 to allow a manufactured home. The meeting also includes the appointment of Kisha McDowell to the Board of Planning and Adjustment, a resolution to accept an offer on a portion of Riverside Drive, an ordinance for the 2024 Street Closure Car Show, and a police department budget amendment.
- Public hearing on rezoning 1136 Doggett Rd (R‑15 to R‑20) – RZ‑2024‑0001
- Appointment of Kisha McDowell to the Board of Planning and Adjustment
- Resolution to accept offer for a portion of property on Riverside Drive
- Ordinance establishing street closure for the 2024 Car Show event
- Budget amendment for the Police Department
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a variance request (VAR-2024-0006) to reduce the required minimum lot width from 100 feet to 81.62 feet for 232 Forest Hill Dr. The board will also hear a member recommendation from Tikisha McDowell, who submitted a letter of interest and resume to fill the expiring term of Kim Warner. Additional agenda items include approval of prior minutes and historic preservation business.
- VAR-2024-0006: Lot width variance request for 232 Forest Hill Dr to lower minimum width to 81.62 ft (current 100 ft).
- Board member recommendation: Tikisha McDowell submitted a letter of interest and resume to fill Kim Warner's expiring term.
- Approval of minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting.
- Historic preservation business (no specific items listed).