Forest City public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council meeting on Dec. 15, 2025 will consider a State Revolving Fund Helene Grant Resolution for sewer and water system resiliency, a Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse for a fire‑truck purchase with a maximum debt of $998,900, and a $26,850 budget amendment to move Parks & Recreation funds to the clubhouse exterior renovation. Additional items include a 5k event ordinance, surplus vehicle disposition, and routine financial reports.
- State Revolving Fund Helene Grant Resolution to seek state loan or grant for sewer and water system resiliency improvements
- Resolution of Intent to Reimburse for fire‑truck purchase, authorizing up to $998,900 in debt
- Budget amendment of $26,850 to transfer Parks & Recreation funds for clubhouse exterior renovation
- Ordinance approving the Be the Light 5k event on Dec. 14
- Declaration of surplus vehicles (2018 Dodge Chargers, 2003 Cadillac Escalade, 2005 Toyota Corolla) for sale
Regular Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on annexing a .91‑acre parcel at 0 Withrow Road into the town limits. They will also hear a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would allow residential accessory structures in C‑1 and C‑3 districts. New business includes appointments to the Board of Planning and Adjustment, a budget amendment, a street‑closure ordinance for the Be the Light 5k event, and a declaration of surplus police vehicles. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Annexation of 0 Withrow Road (0.91 acres) – public hearing and vote (ANEX‑2025‑0003)
- Housing regulation amendment to permit accessory structures in C‑1 and C‑3 zones (TA‑2025‑0004)
- Appointment of Linda Greene to the Board of Planning and Adjustment
- Budget Amendment (no dollar amount specified)
- Street Closure Ordinance for the Be the Light 5k 2025 event
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review a variance application (VAR‑2025‑0002) submitted by Kimberly “Sunshine” Arrowood for parcel 422520 (Gold Medallion 185 Bostic). The applicant seeks to change the lot‑size requirement in Ordinance 3.4.2‑Dimensional Table for the R‑20‑zoned property in the ETJ. Staff recommends denying the variance because it conflicts with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The board will also consider recommendations to fill a City Limits Representative vacancy, with two applicants presented.
- VAR‑2025‑0002: variance request for parcel 422520 to alter lot‑size requirement; staff recommends denial
- Recommendation of Jeff Brookshire and Rebecca Humphries to replace City Limits Representative on the board
- Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting
- Public comment period for residents
- Adjournment of the meeting
Regular Council - 17 Nov 2025 - Cancelled
The Regular Council meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled.
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will discuss rescheduling two public hearings that missed the ten‑day notice requirement, review a revised nuisance ordinance, evaluate a bid recommendation for the Park Square Depot, consider a budget amendment, and address the cancellation of the November 17 meeting.
- Reschedule Annex 2025-0002 (Withrow Rd.) public hearing to Dec 1 2025
- Reschedule TA 2025‑0004 housing regulations text amendment hearing to Dec 1 2025
- Review Revised Nuisance Ordinance (pages 8‑20)
- Consider Park Square Depot bid recommendation (pages 21‑23)
- Consider Budget Amendment (page 24)
Regular Council
At the October 20 regular council meeting, Commissioners will hold a public hearing on rezoning 970 Old Caroleen Road from M‑1 Industrial to R‑20 Low‑Density Residential/Agricultural (13.54 acres). They will also consider an annexation request for 0 Withrow Road, an update to town housing regulations, a software service agreement with Tyler Technologies, and a list of surplus vehicles.
- Rezoning 970 Old Caroleen Road – change from M‑1 Industrial to R‑20 Low‑Density Residential/Agricultural (13.54 acres)
- Annexation request ANEX‑2025‑0003 for 0 Withrow Road (~0.91 acre) into town limits
- Housing Regulations Update (TA‑2025‑0004)
- Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies (ERP SaaS)
- Declaration of surplus vehicles (Surplus Vehicle List 10‑20‑25)
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will review a rewrite of the Section 12 Nuisance Ordinance presented by Attorney Jillian Camp. Commissioners will consider an annexation request (Resolution 744) to investigate the sufficiency of a petition for property on Withrow Road. A public hearing will be called for Rezoning Request RZ‑2025‑0002 concerning 970 Old Caroleen Road. The council will also act on a resolution and capital project ordinance for the Morrow Motor Road water project, a budget amendment, and the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.
- Section 12 Nuisance Ordinance Rewrite – presented by Attorney Jillian Camp
- Annexation Request 2025‑0003 – Resolution 744 to investigate petition sufficiency for Withrow Road
- Rezoning Request RZ‑2025‑0002 – call for public hearing on 970 Old Caroleen Road
- Resolution and Capital Project Ordinance – Morrow Motor Road water project appropriations
- Budget Amendment – to be considered at the meeting
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review a rezoning application to change 970 Old Caroleen Rd. from M-1 to R-20 so an accessory dwelling can be built. It will also consider three text amendments to the Permitted Uses Table: allowing accessory structures in C-1 and C-3 districts, permitting multi‑family dwellings in R-8, R-6, C-1 and C-2, and increasing the maximum size of accessory dwellings to 900 sq ft. A fourth amendment would permit sandwich board signage in any district. The meeting also includes a resignation and a recommendation to fill the vacant board seat.
- Rezoning request RZ-2025-0002 for 970 Old Caroleen Rd. from M-1 to R-20
- Text amendment TA-2025-0004 to allow accessory structures in C-1 and C-3 districts
- Text amendment TA-2025-0005 to allow multi‑family dwellings by right in R-8, R-6, C-1, C-2
- Amendment to increase accessory dwelling size limit to 900 sq ft (section 4.2.1)
- Amendment to permit sandwich board signage in any district (section 6.1)
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will discuss text amendments to housing regulations to increase housing options and allow more flexibility for sandwich board signage. The board will also consider the appointment of a new chair and a member resignation.
- TA-2025-0003: Text amendments to UDO sections 3.3, 4.2.1, and 6.1 regarding housing regulations and sandwich board signage
- Appointment of J. Marc Duncan as Chair of the Boards of Planning and Adjustment and the Historic Preservation Commission
- Resignation of Sonja Smith from the Boards of Planning and Adjustment
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will vote on a resolution directing the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the annexation petition for 0 Withrow Road. The council will also consider a capital project ordinance for the Morrow Motor Road water project, a budget amendment, and the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Annexation Request 2025-0003 – resolution to investigate petition for 0 Withrow Road (~0.91 acres, zoned C‑3) with permission to cross 701 & 715 Withrow Rd.
- Resolution and Capital Project Ordinance – Morrow Motor Road Water Project, acceptance of appropriations dated 9‑15‑25.
- Budget Amendment – dated 09‑15‑25.
- 2026 Council meeting schedule – meetings only in January and September; April 6, 2026 on Easter Monday.
- FY 2026‑2027 Budget Calendar presentation.
Regular Council
The Council will review items for surplus declaration, including a 2009 Ford Focus and 32 golf carts. The body will also consider the appointment of Brad Huckabee to the Forest City Housing Authority and review July 2025 financials.
- Surplus declaration of 2009 Ford Focus and 32 golf carts (30 2019 EZ-Go and 2 2013 Club Car)
- Appointment of Brad Huckabee to the Forest City Housing Authority
- Review of July 2025 Monthly Financials
- Presentation by Dr. Sarah Horne on Co-responder Law Enforcement Mental Health
- Recognition of the 2025 2A State Champion East Rutherford High School Baseball Team
Regular Council
The council will consider a public hearing on TA-2025-0003, a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) sections 3.3, 4.2, 6.1, 11.1, and 11.6 to allow additional accessory dwellings, manufactured homes, multi‑family units, and other uses. Staff and the Planning Board recommend approval, stating the changes are consistent with the town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting also includes new‑business items such as resolutions for a highway safety grant, a police vehicle policy, an EDA grant, a street‑closure ordinance for the 2025 Car Show, a fire service contract addendum, a housing authority commissioner appointment, and a FY 25‑26 budget amendment.
- Text amendment to UDO sections 3.3, 4.2, 6.1, 11.1, and 11.6 (housing regulations update)
- Resolution for the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant
- Adoption of General Order 302 for Forest City Police Department take‑home vehicles
- Ordinance authorizing street closure for the 2025 Car Show
- Annual addendum to the Fire Service District contract (FY 25‑26)
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will consider an ordinance to vacate and close 142 Barbara Street. It will also discuss a POPS concessions lease agreement, a resolution adopting the South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a resolution for Hurricane Helene disaster funding, and a public‑hearing call for UDO text amendments (TA 2025‑0003). All items are listed on the July 7, 2025 agenda.
- Ordinance to Vacate and Close 142 Barbara Street
- POPS Concessions Lease Agreement 2025
- Resolution adopting South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Resolution for Hurricane Helene Disaster Funding
- Call for Public Hearing – UDO amendments (TA 2025‑0003)
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review VAR-2025-0001, a request from Cypress Way Enterprises to subdivide Lot #14 at 0 Cypress Way into two smaller lots with reduced size, width, and street frontage. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Town's Multi-Modal Transportation Plan and staff‑requested text amendments to several sections of the Unified Development Ordinance to address housing regulations.
- VAR-2025-0001: Cypress Way Enterprises seeks four variances to reduce lot sizes (8393 sq ft and 9039 sq ft), lot width to 81.97 ft, and street frontage to 18.03 ft for Lot #14 subdivision.
- Presentation of the Town of Forest City Multi‑Modal Transportation Plan.
- Housing Regulations Updates: staff proposes text amendments to UDO sections 3.3, 4.2, 11.1, and 11.6.
- Motion to amend agenda to remove the Multi‑Modal Plan presentation per City Manager request.
Regular Council - 16 Jun 2025 - CANCELLED
The regular council meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025 at the Rutherford County Schools Administrative Offices was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should note that no actions or discussions took place at this meeting.
Regular Council
The Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 26 recommended budget and two annexation requests. The meeting includes decisions on property acquisitions, speed limit changes, and budget amendments for hurricane cleanup.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 26 Recommended Budget
- Annexation requests for Matheny Park (117.45 acres) and Trelleborg (27.95 acres)
- Proposed acquisition of the Horn Property
- Ordinance to reduce speed limits on Dalehurst Drive
- FY 25 Budget Amendment for Hurricane Helene cleanup overtime and pump station repairs
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2025 to consider annexing the 117.45‑acre Matheny Park development at 0 Valleyview Dr. The agenda also includes a petition for annexing 27.95 acres at 538 Daniel Rd. (Trelleborg) and an ordinance to lower the speed limit on Knotts Landing to 25 mph. Budget amendments allocating funds for athletics, library laptops, and a town match for an ARC Grant are also slated for approval.
- Call for public hearing on annexation of Matheny Park (117.45 acres, 0 Valleyview Dr) – June 2, 2025
- Certificate of Sufficiency and hearing call for Trelleborg annexation (27.95 acres, 538 Daniel Rd)
- Ordinance to reduce speed limit to 25 mph on Knotts Landing
- Budget amendment: $3,600 for Parks & Recreation athletics special events
- Budget amendment: $5,306 for Mooneyham Library laptops (Meta Grant) and $240,405 town match for ARC Grant electric tie‑line expansion
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Forest City Board of Planning and Adjustment reviewed the Matheny Park Subdivision application (SUB-2025-0001) for 270 single‑family lots at 0 Valleyview Drive (Parcel 1655460). Staff recommended deferring a decision until the NCDEQ approves the soil and erosion control plan. The board unanimously voted to defer the subdivision recommendation.
- Subdivision request SUB-2025-0001 for Matheny Park at 0 Valleyview Drive (270 lots)
- Proposed development includes 270 single‑family lots, 170 multi‑family units, and meets Unified Development Ordinance criteria
- Developer requested changes to building length, garage placement, and inclusion of recreation facilities
- Staff recommendation to defer decision pending NCDEQ approval of soil and erosion control plan
- Board motion to defer was unanimously approved
Regular Council
The Forest City Council will consider a request to move the public hearing for the FY 25-26 budget to June 2, 2025. The Board will also direct the City Clerk to investigate a petition for annexation of 27.95 acres at 538 Daniel Road. Additionally, the Council will review bids for the Town Hall parking lot paving project.
- Public hearing for FY 25-26 budget moved to June 2, 2025
- City Clerk directed to investigate annexation petition for 27.95 acres at 538 Daniel Road
- Town Hall parking lot paving project bids received
- Engineering services agreement for Morrow Motor Road project
- Budget work session scheduled
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a request to subdivide 117.45 acres at 0 Valleyview Drive into 270 single-family lots and 170 multi-family units. The agenda includes approving minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting and discussing the appointment of a new ETJ representative.
- Matheny Park Subdivision: 270 single-family lots and 170 multi-family units proposed at 0 Valleyview Drive
- Approval of Board of Planning and Adjustment minutes from March 20, 2025
- Recommendation for appointment of Jack Elliott as ETJ Representative
- Discussion on soil and erosion control plan approval from NCDEQ
- Review of traffic study and mitigation plans for the development
Regular Council
The council will open a public hearing on May 19, 2025 for the FY26 budget. It will recommend Jack Elliott for appointment to the Board of Planning and Adjustment (term expires April 2028). The meeting includes items to be declared surplus, such as a 2006 Ford Expedition SUV and a 1998 International Line truck. An audit contract for FY24‑25 will be approved and a closed session will address a potential land acquisition.
- Call for a public hearing on the FY 26 budget scheduled for May 19, 2025
- Recommendation of Jack Elliott for Board of Planning and Adjustment appointment (term expires April 2028)
- Declaration of surplus vehicles: 2006 Ford Expedition SUV and 1998 International Line truck
- Approval of audit contract for FY 24‑25
- Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition under G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(5)
Special Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider a Certificate of Sufficiency for annexing the Matheny Farm property on Valleyview Drive. They will review a recommendation to increase the American Legion baseball fee at McNair Field from $500 per game to $750 for double‑headers. The meeting also includes a budget amendment to appropriate $998,900 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
- Certificate of Sufficiency for annexation of Matheny Farm at Valleyview Drive
- McNair Field fee recommendation: $500 per game, $750 for double‑header
- FY 2024‑25 budget amendment to appropriate $998,900 for a fire engine purchase
Special Meeting
The Town of Forest City will conduct a budget work session. The session will review budget matters for the Electric Department, Street Department, and Planning and Code Enforcement. Additional information on FCFR will also be provided.
- Budget work session – Electric Department
- Budget work session – Street Department
- Budget work session – Planning and Code Enforcement
- Additional information on FCFR
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review Matheny Park, LLC's application to subdivide the property at 0 Valleyview Drive into 270 single‑family lots, including a master site, storm, water and sewer plan. The board will also consider appointments for an ETJ representative, reappoint Charles "Tripp" Flack, and appoint J. Marc Duncan, and will take the oath of office for the new member.
- Review and decision on Matheny Park Subdivision (270 single‑family lots) at 0 Valleyview Drive
- Recommendation of an ETJ representative (applications from Linda Greene and Jack Elliott)
- Reappointment of Charles "Tripp" Flack as alternate ETJ representative
- Appointment of J. Marc Duncan to the Board of Planning and Adjustment
- Oath of Office for J. Marc Duncan
Regular Council
The council will consider a resolution authorizing an economic development incentive agreement with Trelleborg Coated Systems, which would provide a grant covering 100% of ad valorem and personal property taxes for up to seven years. Additional agenda items include resolutions for Project Cold, rezoning and tax‑adjustment ordinances, appointments to the Planning Board and Housing Authority, and approval of financing for a SCADA system at $795,150. The meeting also addresses a property purchase, a FEMA BRIC grant ordinance, and scheduling changes for upcoming budget work sessions.
- Approve Resolution 734 authorizing the Trelleborg Economic Development Incentive Agreement (grant covering 100% of taxes for up to 7 years)
- Approve Resolution for Project Cold following its public hearing
- Approve RZ 2025‑0001 ordinance (rezoning) and TA 2025‑0001/TA 2025‑0002 tax‑adjustment ordinances
- Approve financing for the SCADA system project: $795,150 loan from Truist Bank at 4.23% for 59 months
- Make appointments to the Board of Planning and Adjustment and to the Forest City Housing Authority
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will discuss the Foothills Regional Commission's updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting also includes recommendations for the reappointment of Charles "Tripp" Flack and the appointment of J. "Marc" Duncan to the board.
- Review of Foothills Regional Commission Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- Reappointment recommendation for alternate ETJ representative Charles "Tripp" Flack
- Appointment recommendation for city limits alternate representative J. "Marc" Duncan
Special Meeting
The council will hold a closed session on Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) and potential land acquisition G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5). It will then reconvene an open session and request a public hearing to approve a $180,000 One NC grant and a $500,000 Building Reuse grant for the project called “Project Cold,” a new manufacturing operation. The meeting also includes a budget work session.
- Closed session discussion of Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) and potential land acquisition G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)
- Public hearing request to approve a $180,000 One NC grant and a $500,000 Building Reuse grant for Project Cold
- Consideration of an economic development grant under N.C. General Statute 158-7.1 for a new manufacturing operation
- Budget work session
Regular Council
The Forest City Town Council will consider a public hearing on TA‑2024‑0003, a text amendment to create an R‑4 Multi‑Family Residential District. The council will also review several rezoning and development applications (RZ‑2025‑0001, TA‑2025‑0001, TA‑2025‑0002) and a budget amendment that includes $15,000 for park basketball goals and $5,000 for fire‑department safety equipment. Additional items include declaring surplus vehicles and a resolution supporting the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park.
- Public hearing on TA‑2024‑0003 to establish R‑4 Multi‑Family Residential District
- Rezoning application RZ‑2025‑0001 (attachment A – BC Memo)
- Development applications TA‑2025‑0001 and TA‑2025‑0002 (attachment A – BC Memo)
- Budget amendment allocating $15,000 for Parks & Rec basketball goals and $5,000 for fire‑department safety grant
- Declaration of surplus vehicles: 2003 Ford F‑150 truck, 1973 Tilt Trailer, 1999 Hudson Trailer, and POPS Christmas ornament
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will review a rezoning request for 149 W. Trade St and two proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The meeting also includes a pulled item regarding the Town of Forest City Land Use Plan.
- RZ-2025-0001: Request to rezone 149 W. Trade St from C-2 to C-T
- TA-2025-0001: Comprehensive UDO Amendment covering permitted uses, accessory dwellings, and sidewalks
- TA-2025-0002: Landscaping and Design Requirement Amendment for non-residential buildings
- Town of Forest City Land Use Plan (PULLED)
Regular Council 03 Feb 2025 - CANCELLED
The Town of Forest City regular council meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. Consequently, no decisions or actions were taken at this meeting.
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will consider a request to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce regulatory burdens for property owners. The proposed changes affect permitted uses, accessory structures, and development review processes.
- TA-2024-0002: Comprehensive UDO Amendment
- Election of new Board Chair
- Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Appointment to Multi-modal Transportation Steering Committee
- Staff presentation on Board of Adjustment Procedures
Regular Council
The Council is discussing a text amendment to create an R-4 Multi-Family Residential District for high-density housing. Other business includes a budget amendment, a new camping and loitering ordinance, and a property closure order.
- Public hearing for TA2024-0003 to establish R-4 Multi-Family Residential District
- Ordinance to vacate and close the dwelling at 186 Kent Drive
- Proposed Camping and Loitering Ordinance
- Budget Amendment for the January 13, 2025 meeting
- Resolution accepting rights-of-way and easements for Red Oak Drive and The Cottages at Twelve Oaks
Board of Planning and Adjustment
The Board of Planning and Adjustment will discuss two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and a request for a variance regarding sidewalk requirements. The body will also appoint a member to the multi-modal transportation plan steering committee.
- TA-2024-0002: Comprehensive UDO Amendment regarding permitted uses, accessory dwellings, and sidewalks
- TA-2024-0003: Proposed R-4 Zoning District to explicitly permit multi-family dwellings
- VAR-2024-0007: Variance request by Trelleborg to waive sidewalk requirements on Daniel Rd
- Appointment of a board member to the multi-modal transportation plan steering committee