Hope Mills public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a commercial rezoning on Elwood Drive and a residential rezoning on Chicken Foot Road. They will also discuss a possible partnership with the YMCA of the Sandhills for an aquatic center and consider several routine consent agenda items, including a waste management contract extension and a vehicle exchange.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 0.52 acres north of Elwood Dr and west of Hope Mills Rd from R10 to C(P) Planned Commercial (ZON-21-0015)
• Public hearing: Rezoning 30.55 acres south of Corporation Dr and east of Chicken Foot Rd from RR to R6 Residential (ZON-21-0022)
• Public hearing: Rezoning 0.57 acres at 4176 Legion Rd from R10 to C(P)/CZ for motor vehicle repair (ZON-21-0023)
• Public hearing: Subdivision waiver from sidewalk requirements for a non-residential development at 5617 Rockfish Road (DEV-0050-21)
• Consent agenda: Extension of Waste Management contract for three years; donation of surplus vehicle #189 (Chevrolet Tahoe) in exchange for a 2020 Dodge Durango canine unit, saving $5,500

The Board of Commissioners approved a partnership with the YMCA of the Sandhills to provide an 8-lane indoor pool, committing $5,500 per month for 120 months starting in fall 2023, pending funding. The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Legge and Scarola voting against. The board also approved three rezoning requests and a subdivision waiver, and unanimously approved the consent agenda.

• Approved YMCA aquatic center partnership at $5,500/month for 120 months (3-2)
• Approved rezoning ZON-21-0015 from R10 to C(P) Planned Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZON-21-0022 from RR to R6 Residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZON-21-0023 from R10 to C(P)/CZ with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision waiver DEV-0050-21 for sidewalk requirements at 5617 Rockfish Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including waste management contract extension, records retention resolutions, vehicle exchange, and financial report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to swear in newly elected officials, elect a Mayor Pro Tem, and approve routine items including the 2022 meeting schedule and board rules. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

• Oath of office for Mayor Jackie Warner and Commissioners Jerry Legge, Bryan Marley, Dr. Kenjuana McCray, Grilley Mitchell, and Joanne Scarola
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Resolution R2021-27 setting 2022 meeting schedule
• Re-approval of Board Rules of Procedure
• Approval of minutes from prior closed sessions and regular meeting

The outgoing board approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included minutes, the 2022 meeting schedule, and committee appointments. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and Dr. Kenjuana McCray was elected mayor pro tem. No public hearings or old/new business were held.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda, including closed session minutes, 2022 meeting schedule, rules of procedure, committee liaisons, and ex-officio appointments.
• Administered oaths of office to Mayor Jackie Warner and Commissioners Jerry Legge, Bryan Marley, Dr. Kenjuana McCray, Grilley Mitchell, and Joanne Scarola.
• Elected Dr. Kenjuana McCray as Mayor Pro Tem.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the satellite annexation of 4465 Calico Street. The meeting also includes several budget amendments for the Public Safety Center and NC State Retirement System, as well as discussions on truck ordinances and redistricting maps.

• Public hearing for Annexation No A2021-05 at 4465 Calico Street
• Public Safety Center Project Budget Amendment #13 for $165,850
• Budget Amendment #14 for $171,500 for NC State Retirement System payments
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting large trucks on residential streets
• Contract authorization for window replacements at the Trade Street Museum

The Board of Commissioners approved a second-reading ordinance prohibiting large trucks on residential streets. They also approved a $6,052 change order for the Public Safety Building, annexed 4465 Calico Street, and authorized the purchase of two warning buoys for Hope Mills Lake. A motion to fund chapel repairs failed, but a motion to un-designate remaining funds for that project passed.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting large trucks on residential streets (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 for Public Safety Building, $6,052 (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation No. A2021-05 for 4465 Calico Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of log boom and purchase of two Jim Buoy Fast Water Buoys (unanimous)
• Approved window replacement at Trade Street Museum, $9,600 (3-1)
• Failed to approve Budget Amendment #11 for chapel repairs (no second)
• Approved un-designating remaining funds for chapel repairs (3-1)
• Approved Development Services fee schedule and Planner/GIS position (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two annexation requests: a non-contiguous 21.10-acre parcel on Tom Starling Road (Sky 107, LLC) and a contiguous Chickenfoot Road subdivision. They will also consider initial zoning of 110.89 acres from A1 Agricultural to R6 Single Family Residential. The board will vote on the annexation ordinances and related zoning, and discuss a draft ordinance prohibiting large trucks on residential streets.

• Annexation A2021-03: 21.10 acres, Tom Starling Rd, non-contiguous, initial zoning to M(P) Planned Industrial
• Annexation A2021-04: Chickenfoot Rd Subdivision, contiguous
• ZON-21-10: Initial zoning of 110.89 acres from A1 to R6 Single Family Residential
• First reading of draft ordinance prohibiting large trucks on residential streets
• Resolution R2021-024/025: set public hearing for annexation A2021-05 (4465 Calico Street)

The Board approved a rezoning of 110.89 acres from agricultural to single-family residential, allowing up to 600 new homes with an estimated $150 million in tax value. They also approved two annexations, change orders for the Public Safety Building, and several other items. The meeting included a first reading of a truck restriction ordinance but no action was taken.

• Approved rezoning ZON-21-10 for 110.89 acres to R6 Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved annexation A2021-03 (Sky 107, LLC) with initial zoning to M(P) Planned Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved annexation A2021-04 (Chickenfoot Rd. Subdivision) (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for Public Safety Building: $4,939 roof, $3,827 backflow pipe, negotiate library sewer line (4-1)
• Approved resolutions for annexation A2021-05 (4465 Calico St.) and set public hearing for 11/15/21 (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Schlautman and Vanessa Daniels to Prime Movers Committee (unanimous)
• Approved replacing Friends of Hope Mills Library sign (unanimous)
• Dedicated a Veterans Parking space at Hope Mills Lake (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. Key items include a site plan review for a commercial development, setting public hearings for two possible annexations, and approving routine consent agenda items such as minutes, a Christmas parade road closure ordinance, and a budget amendment for Heritage Park.

• Site plan review for Immunotek Bio Centers, LLC at 4670 Cumberland Road (2.18 acres, C(P) zoning)
• Resolution R2021-21 setting public hearing for annexation A2021-03 (Sky 107, LLC, Tom Starling Road)
• Annexation petition for Chickenfoot Subdivision (parcels 0423-52-7946, 0423-62-2175, 0423-72-3143) and resolutions R2021-22/R2021-23
• Ordinance NS2021-11 declaring road closure for annual Christmas parade
• Budget Amendment #9 establishing capital project fund for Heritage Park

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a site plan review for a plasma donation center at 4670 Cumberland Road, converting a vacant commercial structure. They also approved resolutions to set public hearings for two annexations, accepted an annexation petition, and endorsed a partnership research initiative with the YMCA. The board approved the consent agenda, including a road closure for the Christmas parade and a budget amendment for Heritage Park.

• Approved site plan review for plasma donation center at 4670 Cumberland Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-21 setting public hearing for annexation A2021-03 (Sky 107, LLC) on Oct 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted annexation petition for Chickenfoot Subdivision and Resolution R2021-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-23 setting public hearing for annexation A2021-04 on Oct 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Tier 1 Committee to research YMCA partnership (unanimous)
• Endorsed Hope Mills Day of Hope Event (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Christmas parade road closure, and budget amendment #9 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to allow a 120-foot utility tower at 5330 Church Street, with staff recommending approval. The board will also consider several routine items, including contract approvals, an annexation petition, and proclamations. The meeting includes presentations on the Public Safety Building project and recognitions.

• Rezoning P21-52: 1.26 acres at 5330 Church Street from R10 to C(P)/CZ for a utility tower up to 120 feet
• Contract with BluSky to remove and seal five skylights in the Recreation Center, with budget amendment of $60,000 plus $5,000 for engineering
• Annexation petition A2021-03 for Tom Starling Road property (non-contiguous)
• Resolution R2021-19 updating Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance
• Award of badge, credentials, and service weapon to Police Chief Joel Acciardo

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request (P21-52) for a 1.26-acre parcel at 5330 Church Street from R10 Residential to C(P) Planned Commercial/CZ Conditional Zoning, allowing Duke Energy to build a utility tower up to 120 feet high. The board also approved a $33,900 budget amendment for the Public Safety Building project, adopted a resolution updating the animal control ordinance, and authorized a $65,000 contract with BluSky to remove and seal skylights at the Recreation Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning P21-52 for Duke Energy utility tower at 5330 Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #7 for $33,900 from contingency for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2021-19 and Ordinance S2021-10 updating animal control (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with BluSky for skylight removal/sealing and budget amendment #6 for $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-20 to investigate annexation petition A2021-03 (unanimous)
• Ratified Cumberland County resolution and approved signing MOA on opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, police chief badge award, and financial report (unanimous)
• Conducted closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters; no action taken (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a rezoning request for 3708 South Main St and holding a public hearing for the annexation of 110.89 acres near Sand Hill Road. The meeting also includes presentations for police chief retirement and various proclamations.

• Rezoning request for 0.31 acres at 3708 South Main St from C3 to R7.5 District
• Public hearing for Annexation Case A2021-02 involving 110.89 acres in Rockfish Township
• Authorization of $10,200 contract to replace Atlas360 software with ArcGIS
• Award of badge, credentials, and service weapon to retiring Police Chief Joel Acciardo
• Proclamation for September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (Case P21-42) for 0.31 acres at 3708 South Main St from C3 to R7.5 or more restrictive, despite opposition from the owner and a resident. The board also approved a contiguous annexation on Sandhill Rd and accepted Nominating Committee recommendations for committee appointments. The consent agenda, including a software contract, was approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning Case P21-42 at 3708 South Main St (3-1, Edwards opposed)
• Approved annexation Case A2021-02 on Sandhill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $10,200 ArcGIS software contract (unanimous)
• Accepted Nominating Committee recommendations for Deanna Rosario and Sean Frederick (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a professional design proposal for a new splashpad and inclusive playground at Municipal Park. The meeting also includes a non-public hearing regarding a zero lot line subdivision request at 4005 Hunting Path Rd.

• Professional design services contract with McAdams for Municipal Park splashpad/playground up to $71,430
• Zero Lot Line Subdivision review (CASE NO. DEV-0013-21) at 4005 Hunting Path Rd
• Public Safety Building Project update regarding budget and construction progress
• Resolution R2021-18 to set a public hearing date for Sand Hill Road annexation
• Approval of USDA wildlife management contract for 2021-2022

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zero-lot-line subdivision review (Case DEV-0013-21) for a 0.50-acre property at 4005 Hunting Path Rd, submitted by Mohler Homes, Inc. The board also approved a resolution setting a public hearing for the annexation of a 110-acre parcel on Sand Hill Road. The consent agenda was approved, including a $71,430 contract for splashpad and playground design services. No public hearings or comments were held.

• Approved zero-lot-line subdivision at 4005 Hunting Path Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-18 setting Aug 30 public hearing for Sand Hill Road annexation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $71,430 McAdams design contract for splashpad and playground (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Conducted closed session for attorney consultation; no action taken (unanimous)
• Sealed closed session minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to comply with new state statutes (Chapter 160D). They will also review a site plan for a property on Hope Mills Rd., consider annexation of the Cashwell Property, and discuss prohibiting large trucks on neighborhood streets. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a $26,000 budget amendment for the Public Safety Center.

• Public hearing on Case P21-35: Text Amendment to Zoning Ordinance for Chapter 160D compliance
• Site plan review for 2571 Hope Mills Rd. (0.75 acres, C3 zoning)
• Petition for annexation of Cashwell Property (A2021-02) and resolution to investigate
• Approval to request initial zoning from Cumberland County for annexed property
• Resolution R2021-16 to accept ARP funds

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to comply with new state statutes (Chapter 160D), a site plan review for an auto repair business relocation, and a resolution to accept ARP funds. They also approved a petition for annexation of the Cashwell property and directed the clerk to investigate it. The board discussed prohibiting large trucks on neighborhood streets and directed staff to draft language for a potential ordinance.

• Approved zoning text amendment Case P21-35 for state compliance (unanimous)
• Approved site plan review Case 21-079 for auto repair business at 2567 Hope Mills Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-17 to investigate annexation petition for Cashwell property (unanimous)
• Approved sending initial zoning request for annexation A2021-02 to Cumberland County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-16 accepting ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #2 using $26,000 for Public Safety Center (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney and Clerk to draft language addressing large trucks on local streets

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a request for a subdivision waiver regarding property west of Cherry Street. The meeting also includes discussions on partnering with NCDOT for sidewalks on Camden Road and updating the local animal control ordinance.

• Public hearing for Case No. 21-042: Subdivision waiver for Transformative Rei, LLC near Cherry Street
• Proposed partnership with NCDOT to install sidewalks during Camden Road widening (Project U-3422)
• Discussion of Resolution R2021-15 to update the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance
• Budget Amendment #1 to accept a $1,150.00 grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County
• Resolution for the disposal of a Parks and Recreation 1998 Ford F-150

The Board denied Case 21-042, a request by Transformative Rei, LLC for a street frontage waiver to build three homes west of Cherry Street, after residents cited traffic and safety concerns. They approved change order #3 for the John W. Hodges Public Safety Center, adding and relocating water fountains with a net credit of $1,301, and increased the engineering/testing budget by $26,000 from contingency funds. The Board also approved partnering with NCDOT for sidewalks on Camden Road, adopted Resolution R2021-15 updating the animal control ordinance, and approved the consent agenda.

• Denied Case 21-042 (street frontage waiver for 3 lots) unanimously
• Approved change order #3 for Public Safety Center (water fountains, net credit $1,301) unanimously
• Increased engineering/testing budget by $26,000 from contingency funds unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, budget amendment, Main Street closure, etc.) unanimously
• Approved amendment to Rule 16 moving official comments to item 2 (3-2)
• Partnered with NCDOT for sidewalks on Camden Road (90/10 split) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution R2021-15 updating animal control ordinance unanimously
• Donated $1,000 to each Dixie Youth team going to the world series unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the Public Safety Building project, consider approving an updated FAMPO transportation planning MOU, and hold a public hearing on a subdivision street frontage waiver for a property west of Cherry Street. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a budget amendment for the Johnson Street Sidewalk Project, and resolutions on hazard mitigation and election filing fees.

• Public Safety Building Project update by architect Scott Garner
• FAMPO MOU update for approval
• Public hearing on subdivision street frontage waiver for Transformative Rei, LLC property (west of Cherry Street, north of Spreading Branch Road)
• Budget amendment for Johnson Street Sidewalk Project using Powell Bill revenues
• Resolution R2021-12 on Cumberland-Hoke Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Board unanimously approved updating the FAMPO Memorandum of Understanding to include Fort Bragg as a voting member of the Transportation Policy Board. They also approved a budget amendment allocating $48,225 from Powell Bill revenues for the Johnson Street Sidewalk Project, and amended the Rules of Procedure to move Official Comments to agenda item 2. A public hearing on a subdivision waiver request was removed from the agenda.

• Approved FAMPO MOU update to include Fort Bragg as voting member (unanimous)
• Approved $48,225 budget amendment for Johnson Street Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Amended Rules of Procedure to move Official Comments to item 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with item d moved to New Business (unanimous)
• Directed Town Manager to research log boom replacement options (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance and fee schedule, two annexation cases, and will swear in a new town manager. The board will also discuss a homeless task force, a sidewalk project, and vote on a parking lot bid.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY2021-2022 budget ordinance and fee schedule
• Annexation Case A2021-01: Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III (west of Deaver Circle, north of Hackberry Drive)
• Amendment to Fayetteville-Hope Mills 2014 Annexation Agreement (Ordinance No. NS2021-07) for property west of Bingham Drive
• Bid acceptance for Lake Park Additional Parking in the amount of $88,500.00
• Consent agenda: change order #2 for public safety building (credit of $247), stormwater mapping amendment ($6,350 increase to $13,995), and $4,570 grant from Arts Council

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance of $14.3 million with no tax increase, voting 4-1 with Commissioner Bellflowers dissenting. The board also approved the fee schedule, annexations, a CSX sidewalk agreement, and other items. A request to change filing fees to $15 for Mayor and $10 for Commissioners was approved.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget ordinance of $14.3 million (4-1, Bellflowers against)
• Adopted FY2021-2022 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Case A2021-01 for Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Annexation Ordinance NS2021-07 allowing Fayetteville to annex 9.96 acres west of Bingham Drive (unanimous)
• Approved CSX construction agreement for Johnson Street Sidewalk Project in amount $121,084 (unanimous)
• Approved bid acceptance with Diamond Constructors for Lake Park additional parking in amount $88,500 (unanimous)
• Approved request to change filing fees to $15 for Mayor and $10 for Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, change order #2, stormwater amendment, and budget amendment #16 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the proposed $14.3 million balanced budget for FY 2021/22, which includes no tax increase. No formal vote was taken on the budget because a public hearing must be held first at the upcoming regular meeting. The board also discussed adding staff in phases, a cost-of-living allowance for employees, and park improvements, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Adjourned special meeting (moved by Legge, seconded by Marley)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of a 0.43-acre tract for the Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III development. The meeting also includes an update on the Public Safety Building project and discussions regarding unauthorized kayak rentals at Hope Mills Lake Park.

• Public hearing for Annexation Case A2021-01 (Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III)
• Project update for the John W. Hodges Public Safety Center
• Discussion on unauthorized kayak rentals/sales at Hope Mills Lake Park
• Approval of the April 2021 financial report
• Proclamation of National Public Works Week and Memorial Day

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approved the design rendering for the color panels on the Public Safety Building, featuring red and blue panels to differentiate the police and fire stations. The board also tabled a discussion on unauthorized kayak rentals at Hope Mills Lake Park, allowing the Town Manager to investigate, and tabled media engagement research. The consent agenda, including minutes, a budget hearing date, and the April financial report, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Public Safety Building color panel design (unanimous)
• Tabled unauthorized kayak rental discussion for Town Manager investigation (unanimous)
• Tabled media engagement research (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April minutes, FY21-22 budget hearing date, and April financial report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2021-22 budget, with staff answering detailed questions from commissioners. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was recessed and continued to June 7, 2021. Key topics included funding shortfalls, police vacancies, and potential planning/zoning changes.

• Consensus to ask Town Manager for feasibility study on bringing planning and zoning back to Hope Mills
• No formal votes taken; budget review continued to June 7

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing the Interim Town Manager's recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes consideration of an annexation petition for Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Annexation petition for Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III
• Request for initial zoning from Cumberland County regarding Annexation A2021-01
• Proposed solid waste fee increase to $20.90 per month
• Proclamation of National Day of Prayer, Municipal Clerks Week, and National Police Week

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract to hire Scott Meszaros as the new Town Manager, effective June 1. The board also scheduled the Fourth of July fireworks for July 3rd, contingent on the Governor's orders, and approved a budget workshop for May 17. Several resolutions related to the Deaver Circle Apartments Phase III annexation were approved, and the board scheduled neighborhood town hall meetings.

• Approved contract to hire Scott Meszaros as Town Manager (unanimous)
• Scheduled July Fourth Fireworks for July 3rd, contingent on Governor's orders (unanimous)
• Approved budget workshop for May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-10 directing clerk to investigate annexation petition for Deaver Circle Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning request for annexation A2021-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-11 fixing public hearing for annexation A2021-01 on May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling neighborhood Town Hall meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 5 and April 19 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 1.79 acres at N Main Street and Camden Road, and a site plan review for a motor vehicle sales operation at 2598 Hope Mills Rd. They will also receive updates on the Public Safety Building project, hear a presentation on a Veterans Suicide Awareness triathlon event, and consider proclamations for Older Americans Month and Air Quality Awareness Week. Other business includes possible revisions to the Historic Preservation Committee ordinance and discussions on local recovery resources and media coverage.

• Rezoning of 1.79 acres from R10 Residential to C(P) Planned Commercial/CZ Conditional Zoning for restaurants and retail at N Main Street, south of Camden Road
• Site plan review for motor vehicle sales at 2598 Hope Mills Rd (0.43 acres, C3 zoning)
• Public Safety Building project update with $17.35 million total project cost
• Proclamations for Older Americans Month (May 2021) and Air Quality Awareness Week (May 3-7, 2021)
• Discussion on revising Historic Preservation Committee to Historic Preservation Commission

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 1.79 acres at N. Main Street and Camden Road, allowing a planned commercial development with restaurants and retail, including a proposed Starbucks and Jersey Mike's. They also approved a site plan review for a commercial building at 2598 Hope Mills Road, a triathlon event, and a consent agenda. A motion to change the Historic Preservation Committee back to a Commission failed 3-2, and the Board voted 4-1 to cancel the July Fourth celebration.

• Approved rezoning Case P21-19 for 1.79 acres at N. Main Street and Camden Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan review Case No. 21-036 for 2598 Hope Mills Road (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Suicide Awareness Prevention Triathlon Event for August 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Youth Leadership manual, and March financial reports (unanimous)
• Motion to change Historic Preservation Committee to Commission failed (3-2)
• Approved completing Mill House ADA ramp and sidewalk at cost of $11,500 (unanimous)
• Canceled July Fourth celebration and postponed supporting events until Old Mill Days (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a site plan review for Hillside Landscaping at 2605 Hope Mills Road, a 1.49-acre C2(P) zoned property. They also approved the consent agenda, which included a $23,391 contract for exterior chapel renovations, a $19,750 budget amendment for a rain garden project, a temporary road closing for a July 4th parade, and a $15,759.79 contract for a hazardous waste and shred event. The board accepted Nominating Committee recommendations for Mark Hess to the Parks & Recreation Committee and Ruben Garcia and Deanna Rosario to the Arts and Heritage Committee. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters, with no action taken.

• Approved Case No. 21-030 site plan review for Hillside Landscaping at 2605 Hope Mills Road
• Approved consent agenda including chapel renovation contract, rain garden budget amendment, road closing ordinance, and hazardous waste event contract
• Accepted Nominating Committee recommendations for committee appointments
• Conducted closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters; no action taken
• Sealed closed session minutes

Closed Session Minutes Released

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a 2.54-acre parcel at Legion Road and Elk Road, a 1-acre parcel at Elwood Drive and Hope Mills Road, and a 0.18-acre parcel on Fountain Lane. The board will also consider closing a right of way on Crampton Road, a $19,740 bid for a rain garden at Town Lake, and renaming Veterans Memorial Park. Several presentations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on closing Crampton Road right of way from Crenshaw Dr. to Par Four Village property
• Rezoning of 2.54 acres at Legion Road and Elk Road from C(P), M(P), R10 to C1(P) Planned Local Business
• Rezoning of 1 acre at Elwood Drive and Hope Mills Road from R10 to C(P) Planned Commercial
• Rezoning of 0.18 acres at 5439 Fountain Lane from R6 to R15/CZ for recreation/amusement
• Consider accepting $19,740 bid from Cardinal Landscaping for rain garden at Town Lake

During closed session, the board discussed two potential property acquisitions. For 5462 River Rd., staff recommended reducing the initial $50,000 offer due to topographical issues, and after counteroffers, the final price was $35,000 with the town maintaining a cemetery and covering title costs. The board reached consensus to withdraw the purchase offer and instead request an easement for a town sign at that property and at Dollar General. No formal vote was taken; the decision was by consensus.

• Withdrew the town's offer to purchase 5462 River Rd. (consensus)
• Requested an easement to place a town sign at 5462 River Rd. (consensus)
• Considered an easement at Dollar General for a town sign (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on closing a portion of Crampton Road and on three rezoning requests, including a proposed Circle K convenience store. They will also consider a $19,740 bid for a rain garden, discuss renaming Veterans Memorial Park, and receive updates on economic recovery. The meeting includes several routine consent agenda items and a closed session for property acquisition.

• Public hearing on permanently closing Crampton Road from Crenshaw Drive to Par Four Village property
• Rezoning 2.54 acres at Legion Road and Elk Road to C1(P) Planned Local Business for a 5,200 sq ft Circle K with gas pumps
• Rezoning 1 acre at Elwood Drive and Hope Mills Road from R10 to C(P) Planned Commercial for Mill Village access
• Rezoning 0.18 acres at 5439 Fountain Lane to R15/CZ for recreation/amusement use
• Consider accepting $19,740 bid from Cardinal Landscaping for rain garden at Town Lake

The Board of Commissioners approved three rezoning requests, including a planned Circle K convenience store at Legion and Elk Roads, a commercial rezoning near Elwood Drive and Hope Mills Road, and a conditional rezoning for parking at Fountain Lane. They also permanently closed a section of Crampton Road and accepted a bid for a rain garden at Town Lake. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance S2021-03 to permanently close Crampton Road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Circle K at Legion and Elk Roads (Case P21-11) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to C(P) Planned Commercial at Elwood Drive and Hope Mills Road (Case P21-14) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning for parking at 5439 Fountain Lane (Case P21-15) (unanimous)
• Approved $19,740 bid from Cardinal Landscaping for rain garden at Town Lake (unanimous)
• Referred renaming of Veterans Memorial Park back to Veterans Affairs Committee (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss long-term capital projects and financial planning. They reached consensus to pursue general obligation bonds for parks and recreation and streets, with a voter referendum targeted for 2023. They also approved a budget amendment for county dispatch services and directed staff to include several items in the next fiscal year budget, including a stormwater plan update and park improvements.

• Consensus to pursue GO bonds for Parks and Recreation and Streets (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for consolidated dispatch and records service (unanimous)
• Approved use of current funding to finish Thomas Oakman Chapel and design freestanding bathroom (unanimous)
• Consensus to include Stormwater Management Plan update in next fiscal year budget
• Consensus to move forward with Town Position plan as discussed
• Consensus to do a trial run for transit service
• Consensus to include splashpad concept #2 with inclusive playground
• Consensus to move forward with Golfview Greenway amenities

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to gather citizen input on the qualifications for the next town manager, and will consider hiring an interim town manager starting March 5. The board will also vote on an audit contract, a change order for the Public Safety Building, and other routine items. Updates on the Par Four Development and flooding issues are scheduled.

• Public hearing on town manager job qualifications
• Contract to employ interim town manager beginning March 5
• Audit contract for FY 2020-21 for $19,500
• Change order for Public Safety Building for $10,034
• Update on Par Four Development Project

The Board approved a contract to employ an Interim Town Manager starting March 5, 2021, and approved a change order for the Public Safety Building to remove trees (excluding a sign) at a cost of $8,625. They also approved committee appointments, formed an ad hoc Art Committee, and renamed the Veterans Memorial to 'James and Jean Clark Veterans Memorial Park'. A motion to deny the change order failed for lack of a second.

• Approved contract for Interim Town Manager beginning March 5 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for tree removal at Public Safety Building, $8,625, sign excluded (3-1)
• Approved Nominating Committee recommendations for committee appointments (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc Art Committee (unanimous)
• Renamed Veterans Memorial to 'James and Jean Clark Veterans Memorial Park' (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's Youth Leadership Committee submitting Membership Manual to State Youth Council for $50 fee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including audit contract for $19,500 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney to research ordinance change for Historic Preservation Committee (3-1, mayor breaking tie)

Closed Session Minutes Released

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a rezoning request and a zero-lot-line subdivision, plus consider several contracts and policy items. The agenda includes consent items for equipment purchases, old business on ADA renovations and key-fob access, and new business on a sidewalk contract, a traffic signal resolution, an interim town manager, and a panhandling ordinance discussion. The meeting will end with a closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters.

• Rezoning of 0.47 acres at 3533 North Main Street from O&I(P) to C1(P) for Word of Truth Ministry
• Zero lot line subdivision review at 4209 Haskell Dr & 4210 Buckhurst Dr
• Contract with Autry Grading Inc. for $28,674 for Town Hall sidewalk installation
• Key-fob access contracts totaling $42,907 and $25,075 for Digital Sign at Lake Park
• Resolution R2021-07 supporting signalized entrance at Village Shopping Center

The Hope Mills Board met in closed session on February 15, 2021, to discuss personnel and property acquisition. The board reached consensus to move forward with the town manager hiring process and to make an offer on property at 5462 River Road for a welcome sign. No formal action was taken during the closed session.

• Consensus to move forward with town manager hiring process
• Consensus to offer $14,000 for property at 5462 River Road, with negotiations up to $25,000

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 0.47 acres at 3533 North Main Street, from O&I(P) to C1(P), to allow a beauty salon. They will also consider a zero lot line subdivision review, several consent agenda items, and new business including contracts for sidewalk installation and key-fob access systems.

• Rezoning of 0.47 acres at 3533 N. Main St. from O&I(P) to C1(P) for a beauty salon
• Zero lot line subdivision review for 4209 Haskell Dr & 4210 Buckhurst Dr
• Fire Department purchase of Roll N' Rack hose roller for $2,455
• Stormwater inventory mapping update for $7,645
• Contracts for key-fob access ($42,907) and digital sign ($25,075)

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request (Case P21-06) for 0.47 acres at 3533 North Main Street from O&I(P) to C1(P) Planned Local Business, allowing a beauty salon, by a 3-2 vote. The board also approved a zero lot line subdivision review, several contracts funded by COVID relief, and a budget amendment for ADA renovations. A motion to deny the rezoning failed 2-3.

• Approved rezoning at 3533 N. Main St from O&I(P) to C1(P) for beauty salon (3-2)
• Approved zero lot line subdivision review at 4209 Haskell Dr & 4210 Buckhurst Dr (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,455 hose roller, $7,645 stormwater mapping, minutes, financial reports, and tax lien resolution
• Adopted Rule 39 update allowing MIA residents to serve on committees
• Approved Budget Amendment #9 for $124,000 for ADA renovation at Lake Park Concession Building
• Approved contracts for key-fob access ($42,907) and digital sign ($25,075) using COVID funds
• Approved $9,000 contract to enlarge Board Room staff desk using COVID funds
• Authorized $28,674 contract with Autry Grading Inc. for Town Hall sidewalk

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent agenda items, and new business. Key items include a proclamation for National Wear Red Day, an archaeological survey report on Heritage Park, approval of a resolution to dispose of fixed assets, and consideration of a $170,000 bid for ADA renovations to the Lake Park concession building. The board will also discuss an update on the Par Four Development project and consider applying for the 2021 Vacant Property Leadership Institute Program.

• Resolution R2021-05 for disposal of fixed assets including police department building and equipment
• Bid acceptance for ADA renovation to Lake Park Concession Building in the amount of $170,000
• Consideration of applying for 2021 Vacant Property Leadership Institute Program
• Presentation of Phase I Archaeological Survey on Heritage Park
• National Wear Red Day Proclamation for February 5, 2021

The Board voted unanimously to begin the process of permanently closing Crampton Road, adopting a Resolution of Intent and scheduling a public hearing for March 15, 2021. They also approved a $170,000 bid for ADA renovations to the Lake Park concession building, funded by reallocating money from other projects. The Board approved the consent agenda, including the disposal of fixed assets and the January 19, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a closed session.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution R2021-05 for disposal of fixed assets and January 19, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to begin process to close Crampton Road, adopting Resolution of Intent and scheduling public hearing for March 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Hayes Inc. for $170,000 for ADA renovation to Lake Park concession building (unanimous)
• Consensus to allow Public Works to bring viable projects to February 15, 2021 meeting and Finance Director to prepare budget amendment
• Consensus to allow Planning Director to apply for 2021 Vacant Property Leadership Institute Program
• Consensus to allow Town Attorney and Clerk's Office to research Rules of Procedure for committees and bring recommendation February 15, 2021
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four zoning cases, including a continued request for motor vehicle sales on Hope Mills Road and initial zonings for commercial and residential uses. They will also consider a $6,425 demolition bid, a budget amendment for the John W. Hodges Public Safety Center, and discuss creating a special events committee and street closure processes.

• Public hearing: Case P19-01, modification for motor vehicle sales on 2.18 acres, Hope Mills Road
• Public hearing: Case P20-54, initial zoning to C2(P) for trades contractor activities on 3.64 acres, US Hwy 301 S
• Public hearing: Case P20-55, initial zoning to R7.5 Residential on 15.65 acres, Muscat Road
• Public hearing: Case P20-56, initial zoning to C(P) Planned Commercial on 3.74 acres, Legion Road
• Consider approval of bid to demolish 5443 Fountain Lane for $6,425

The Board of Commissioners denied a request to modify conditional zoning for motor vehicle sales on Hope Mills Road, citing traffic and public interest concerns. They approved three other zoning requests: a C2(P) district for trades contractor activities on US Hwy 301, an R7.5 residential district for Sheffield Farms Phase 5, and a C(P) Planned Commercial district on Legion Road. The board also approved a $6,425 bid to demolish a condemned property, created a Special Events Committee, and required Par Four developers to act by February 15, 2021.

• Denied modification of C(P) zoning on Hope Mills Road (unanimous)
• Approved C2(P) zoning for trades contractor activities on US Hwy 301 (unanimous)
• Approved R7.5 residential zoning for Sheffield Farms Phase 5 (unanimous)
• Approved C(P) Planned Commercial zoning on Legion Road (unanimous)
• Approved $6,425 bid to demolish 5443 Fountain Lane (unanimous)
• Created Special Events Committee with Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as chairs (unanimous)
• Required Par Four developers to take action by February 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Stephen Mabe to Board of Adjustment and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to modify an approved conditional zoning for motor vehicle sales on 2.18 acres near Hope Mills Road, John Smith Road, and George Owen Road. The board will also review two site plans, discuss parking issues on Corporation Drive, and receive updates on the Par Four Development project and the State of the Town. Consent agenda items include donations of old ammunition to two police departments and approval of a $14,500 drainage pipe replacement.

• Public hearing on Case P19-01: modification of C(P)/CZ conditional zoning for motor vehicle sales on 2.18 acres, Hope Mills Road area
• Site plan review for 3425 N Main St (0.63 acres, C1(P) zoning)
• Site plan review for 5539 Camden Rd (0.73 acres, C(P) zoning)
• Resolution R2021-01: donate old ammunition to Parkton PD
• Resolution R2021-02: donate old ammunition to St. Paul's PD

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners tabled a public hearing for a conditional zoning modification (Case P19-01) until January 19, 2021, to allow the applicant to discuss annexing a driveway. The board approved two site plan reviews: one for a business at 3425 N Main St (Case 20-152) and another for the complete demolition and rebuild of Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q at 5539 Camden Rd (Case 98-080). The board also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for donating old ammunition to Parkton's and St. Paul's police departments, and a reimbursement resolution for the John W. Hodges Public Safety Center loan.

• Tabled Case P19-01 zoning modification public hearing until Jan 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Case 20-152 site plan review at 3425 N Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Case 98-080 site plan review for Smithfield's rebuild at 5539 Camden Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including R2021-01 and R2021-02 ammunition donations (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-04 reimbursement resolution for Public Safety Center loan (unanimous)
• Approved $14,500 McAdams proposal for Lillian Place drainage pipe replacement (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Safety Center groundbreaking for Jan 19, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
• Conducted closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters; no action taken