Hope Mills public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as the November 2025 financial report, a surplus property resolution, committee appointments, and budget amendments for the governing body and police department. They will also consider and adopt Resolution R2025‑032 to annex 2.44 acres of land into the town limits. Additional items include a $18,100 budget amendment for the Police Department and a $25,000 amendment for the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as authorizing a stormwater repair contract and NCDOT sidewalk agreements.

• Consideration and adoption of Resolution R2025‑032 to annex 2.44 acres into town limits
• Budget Amendment #15 for the Police Department – $18,100
• Budget Amendment #13 for Parks and Recreation – $25,000
• Approval of contract with Ellington Contractors for Falls Drive stormwater repair
• Authorization for Town Manager to sign NCDOT Agreements 13304 and 13326 for sidewalks

The board approved a non‑contiguous annexation request for 2.44 acres and adopted Resolution R2025-032. It also approved a half‑page advertisement in the 2026 Business Journal for $1,497, several budget amendments—including $25,000 for Parks and Recreation software and $17,762 and $18,100 for the governing body and police department—plus a storm‑water repair contract and authorization for NCDOT sidewalk agreements. Committee appointments and the removal of a member from the Economic Development Committee were confirmed, and the consent agenda was adjusted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved non‑contiguous annexation of 2.44 acres (Resolution R2025-032)
• Approved half‑page advertisement in 2026 Business Journal for $1,497
• Approved Budget Amendment #13 for Parks and Recreation ($25,000)
• Approved Budget Amendment #14 for Governing Body ($17,762)
• Approved Budget Amendment #15 for Police Department ($18,100)
• Approved proposal from Ellington Contractors for Falls Drive stormwater repair
• Authorized Town Manager to sign NCDOT Agreements 13304 and 13326 for sidewalks
• Confirmed committee appointments and removed Ron Gosciniak from Economic Development Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting featuring presentations on municipal finance and municipal law. No votes or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Municipal Finance overview by Finance Director Drew Holland
• Municipal Law overview by Town Attorney Dan Hartzog

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the session featured informational presentations on municipal finance and law. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract invoice for attorney Mac McCarley related to a personnel investigation and on Resolution #R2025-030 that opposes the Interbasin Transfer. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as adopting a meeting schedule for 2026, re‑approving board rules of procedure, appointing committee liaisons, and approving a social‑media policy for elected officials. New officials will be sworn in and the mayor will take the oath of office.

• Approval of contract invoice for attorney Mac McCarley for a personnel investigation
• Consideration and approval of Resolution #R2025-030 opposing the Interbasin Transfer
• Adoption of Resolution #R2025-031 setting the 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
• Re‑approval of existing Board Rules of Procedure
• Approval of the Hope Mills Social Media Policy for Elected Officials

The board approved a $17,762 invoice to attorney Mac McCarley for a personnel investigation, passing 3-2. It unanimously adopted Resolution #R2025-030 opposing Fuquay-Varina’s request to increase water transfer from the Cape Fear to the Neuse River Basin. Commissioners elected Hope Page as Mayor Pro Tem and approved the 2025‑2027 consent agenda, including the meeting schedule and new policies, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

• Approved attorney Mac McCarley invoice $17,762 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution #R2025-030 opposing interbasin water transfer (unanimous)
• Approved 2023‑2025 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Hope Page as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2027 consent agenda, including meeting schedule and policies (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the initial zoning of 14.97 acres near Town Center Dr. and Rockfish Rd. to a Planned Service and Retail District. The board will also consider a budget amendment for the Police Department.

• Public hearing for ZNG-012-25: initial zoning of 14.97 +/- acres to C2(P) Planned Service and Retail District
• Proposed Budget Amendment #10 for the Police Department in the amount of $13,000
• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-008 for road closures for the Second Annual Holiday Market on Trade Street
• Swearing in of Police Officer Labretta McBryde

The Board opened and closed a public hearing on case ZNG-012-25 and unanimously approved the initial zoning of 14.97 acres to a C2(P) Planned Service and Retail District. It also approved a $13,000 police budget amendment and a $22,300 walking‑trail repair engineering services amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved initial zoning of 14.97 acres to C2(P) Planned Service and Retail District (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #10 for Police Department, $13,000 (unanimous)
• Approved walking trail repair engineering services amendment, up to $22,300 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition of Walking Trail Repair item and removal of Closed Session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: prior meeting minutes and October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-008; Second Annual Holiday Market road closure on Trade Street (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission approved decorating the chapel for a December 5 open house and scheduled fence and garland installation on November 30. The commission noted the historic district inventory as a top priority, with work completed on Trade Street and remaining updates needed for Ellison and the Railroad. Discussions were held about a historic marker for Reeves Hospital and plans for a Charter Day celebration on March 14, 2026 at Heritage Park.

• Chapel decoration by Artist Village for the Dec 5 open house
• Chapel fence and garland installation set for Nov 30 at 2 pm
• Historic district inventory update prioritized; Trade Street work completed
• Reeves Hospital historic marker/plaque discussed, decision pending
• Charter Day event planned for Mar 14, 2026 at Heritage Park

Cumberland County Mayor's Coalition

The Cumberland County Mayors Coalition met on November 7, 2025 in Hope Mills. Members approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting. The agenda included updates on economic development, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and Fort Bragg. The meeting concluded with a roundtable discussion and a preview of the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2025
• Economic Development Update presented by Rob Patton
• North Carolina Department of Transportation Update presented by Richie Hines
• Fort Bragg update with Garrison Commander COL Chad Mixon and CSM Daniel Scott

The Cumberland County Mayors Coalition met in Hope Mills on November 7, 2025. The members approved the agenda unanimously. The minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting were also approved, though the vote tally was not recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2025 (vote not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of October meeting minutes, removal and new appointments to the Homelessness Advisory Committee and Veteran Affairs Committee, and a $3,600 budget amendment for the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting also features a proclamation recognizing Veterans Day and presentations on police officer promotions and the Hope Mills Police Department Foundation. No old or new business items are listed.

• Approval of Budget Amendment #9 for the Historic Preservation Commission – $3,600
• Removal of Lori Huston and Vivian Scott from the Homelessness Advisory Committee
• Nomination and appointment of Deanna Royal to the Homelessness Advisory Committee
• Nomination and appointment of Michael Lopez to the Veteran Affairs Committee
• Adoption of a proclamation recognizing Veterans Day 2025

The board added a closed session for personnel matters and approved the agenda amendment, both unanimously. It approved the minutes from three prior meetings, removed two members from the Homelessness Advisory Committee, appointed new members to the Homelessness Advisory and Veteran Affairs Committees, and approved Budget Amendment #9 for the Historic Preservation Commission for $3,600, all with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

• Added closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to include closed session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 20 and Oct. 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Removed Lori Huston and Vivian Scott from Homelessness Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Deanna Royal to Homelessness Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Lopez to Veteran Affairs Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #9 for Historic Preservation Commission, $3,600 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to recognize Commissioner Jerry Legge. The session focuses on his service to the Board since 2003 and his 30 years with the Hope Mills Youth Association.

• Recognition of Commissioner Jerry Legge for service since November 2003
• Recognition of Jerry Legge's 30 years of service with the Hope Mills Youth Association

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No additional business was presented. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 6:24 p.m. No substantive decisions or actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the September 22 minutes and reviewed several ongoing projects. It announced that the town received the PARTF grant for Heritage Park Phase II and can start construction on November 15, while a $500 K LWCF grant is being applied for. The committee also discussed upcoming basketball‑court fence repairs, a ribbon‑cutting event on November 26, and a public input meeting for Town Lake Park improvements on October 30.

• Heritage Park Phase II: PARTF grant received Oct 15, Mayor signed Oct 22; work to start Nov 15; $500 K LWCF grant application due Nov 4
• Outdoor basketball courts: fence repairs to be completed by Nov 15; surfacing work scheduled for second week of Nov; ribbon‑cutting with Vic Blendz on Nov 26
• Town Lake Park improvements: public input meeting scheduled Oct 30 at the Parks & Recreation Community Center
• Heritage Park sensory garden: $21 K grant awarded to install garden, project targeted for fall 2026
• Nutrition program partnership with Cumberland County Council: meals for seniors at the VFW, presentation on Nov 7

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board will first approve any agenda additions or deletions. It will then enter a closed session citing NCGS 143-318.11 (A)(3) and (A)(6). Afterward, the board will receive a general update on the Mac McCarley personnel investigation before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda (additions or deletions)
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11 (A)(3) attorney-client privilege and (A)(6) personnel
• General update on Mac McCarley personnel investigation

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners called the special meeting to order, noted Commissioner Legge's absence and Mayor Pro Tem McCray's remote participation, reviewed the prior suspension of procedural rules for remote attendance, and moved agenda items. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will first approve the meeting agenda and routine consent items, then address old business correcting a $28,775 police budget amendment. New business includes a $3,800 amendment to the police department budget, a presentation on an asphalt replacement proposal for Bretton Woods, and changes to the Veteran Affairs Committee membership. The meeting also provides a public comment period and updates from various town committees.

• Approval of Budget Amendment #8 for the Police Department in the amount of $3,800
• Correction of Budget Amendment #6 for the Police Department in the amount of $28,775
• Presentation of Asphalt Replacement Proposal – Bretton Woods (no attachments)
• Removal of Cynthia Hamilton, Ronnie McCormack, Vivan Scott, and Ronald Starling from the Veteran Affairs Committee
• Nomination and appointment of Charlie Grimes to the Veteran Affairs Committee

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, corrected a $28,775 police budget amendment funding source, granted the Historic Preservation Commission $2,600 for planned activities, and approved a $3,800 amendment to fund police bullet‑proof vests. It also removed four members from the Veteran Affairs Committee and appointed Charlie Grimes to that committee.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, financial report, surplus property) – unanimous
• Corrected Budget Amendment #6 for Police Department, changing $28,775 funding source – unanimous
• Granted Historic Preservation Commission $2,600 for activities – unanimous
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 for Police Department, $3,800 for bulletproof vests – unanimous
• Removed Cynthia Hamilton, Ronnie McCormack, Vivian Scott, Ronald Starling from Veteran Affairs Committee – unanimous
• Appointed Charlie Grimes to Veteran Affairs Committee – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a final presentation of the town's strategic plan and consider its adoption. A separate presentation will highlight the Viewpoint Discover America series featuring host Dennis Quaid. No other agenda items are listed.

• Strategic Plan final presentation and adoption (presented by Ashley Anderson)
• Viewpoint Discover America series presentation (hosted by Dennis Quaid)

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Scarola and a second by Commissioner Craver, with a unanimous vote. Later, Commissioner Scarola moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Marley, and the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the special meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the historic inventory as a top priority and considered several new projects. It discussed a proposal to place seven historic building plaques at an estimated cost of $1,500, with plans to contact local partners and seek funding. The commission heard a presentation from Mr. Reeves about a memorial sign for the Reeves family and received updates on Heritage Park Phase II and the chapel landmark designation, noting a budget shortfall. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

• Historic inventory identified as top priority (old business).
• Proposal to install seven historic building plaques, estimated cost $1,500.
• Mr. Reeves presentation proposing a memorial sign on Silk Stocking Road.
• Heritage Park Phase II GPS map to be converted into a QR code for trail directions.
• Landmark designation for the chapel approved; budget shortfall and request for additional funds at next BOC meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will adopt Ordinance No. A2025-008 covering 79.5 acres of listed parcels. It will also consider budget amendments of $28,775 for the Police Department and $51,300 for the Parks and Recreation Department. Additional items include a text amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance (ZNG-011-25) and a contract with attorney Mac McCarley for a personnel investigation.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. A2025-008 for parcels 9484909419, 9484904767, 9484923491, 9484927453, 9484025563 (79.5 acres)
• Budget Amendment #6: Police Department $28,775
• Budget Amendment #7: Parks and Recreation Department $51,300
• Text Amendment ZNG-011-25 to the Town Subdivision Ordinance
• Contract approval with attorney Mac McCarley for a personnel investigation

The commissioners voted 4-1 to deny Case A2025-008, rejecting the proposed development due to water pressure and fire code concerns. They also approved a resolution censuring Commissioner Elyse Craver by a 3-2 vote. Unanimous approvals were made for budget amendments for the Police ($28,775) and Parks & Recreation ($51,300) departments, and for accepting new applications to the Veteran Affairs Committee. The board also approved a contract with attorney Mac McCarley for a personnel investigation by a 4-1 vote.

• Denied Case A2025-008 (development project) – vote 4-1
• Approved Resolution of Censure for Elyse Craver – vote 3-2
• Approved Police Department budget amendment #6 – $28,775 – unanimous
• Approved Parks & Recreation budget amendment #7 – $51,300 – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of new applications for Veteran Affairs Committee – unanimous
• Approved ZNG-011-25 subdivision ordinance – unanimous
• Approved contract with Attorney Mac McCarley ($450/hr) – vote 4-1
• Reappointed Denise Gaskins to Board of Adjustment (term to Feb 2028) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session.

• Closed session regarding attorney-client privilege and personnel

The board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. A motion to seal closed‑session minutes received no action. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a $500,000 grant for Heritage Park Phase II and discussed Lake Park improvements. They also approved an interlocal agreement for activity buses and suspended November and December meetings.

• Heritage Park Phase II grant: $500,000 town match
• Lake Park improvements concept presented
• Interlocal Agreement for Activity Buses approved
• Utility Panel Art-E-Box Project contract sent to artist
• November and December meetings suspended

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent agenda items and discuss a NCDOT right‑of‑way landscape maintenance proposal. New business includes closing the McRae Family Cemetery, two budget amendments of $5,600 and $30,000, and several contract and policy approvals. The board will also consider historic preservation actions and updates to committee procedures.

• Approval of Budget Amendment #5 for $30,000 and contract amendment with Witt O’Brien for grant services
• Approval of Budget Amendment #4 for $5,600
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-012 for 2025 Christmas Parade street closure
• Approval of contract proposal from Hanbury Preservation Consulting for $6,000 for the Historic Preservation Commission
• Approval of Resolution R2025-024 to close McRae Family Cemetery

The Hope Mills Board approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions and an ordinance, all by unanimous vote. It adopted Resolution R2025-024, officially closing the McRae Family Cemetery to any future sales. The Board also approved a $5,600 budget amendment for a police‑department landscaping project and recommended meeting with NCDOT officials to discuss right‑of‑way maintenance.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, Resolutions R2025-023, R2025-025, R2025-026, Ordinance 2025-012, and Prime Movers bylaws update (unanimous)
• Closed McRae Family Cemetery to future sales via Resolution R2025-024 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 for $5,600 police department landscape project (unanimous)
• Recommended a meeting with NCDOT officials to discuss right‑of‑way landscape maintenance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to honor former Mayor Jackie Warner. The agenda includes the approval of the meeting agenda and an adjournment.

• Presentation honoring Former Mayor Jackie Warner
• Approval of agenda additions or deletions

The Commissioners approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. A proclamation honoring former Mayor Jackie Warner was read into the record. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:34 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Read proclamation honoring former Mayor Jackie Warner (recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed a GPS map and QR code project for trails behind Heritage Park. Members also discussed potential fundraising and coordination with the Culture and Arts committee to restore the town water tower.

• GPS map and QR code project for trails behind Heritage Park
• Discussion of fundraising for water tower painting and lighting

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted to enter a closed session under NCGS 143‑318.11. A motion to seal the closed‑session minutes received no action. Finally, the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session per NCGS 143‑318.11 (unanimous)
• Seal closed‑session minutes – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved a $1,364,700 budget amendment to treat material leases as debt for the expanded police fleet, and also approved a $660,000 amendment moving ARPA funds to the general fund. It authorized annexation case A2025-009 with initial C2P zoning, adopted ZNG-012-24 amendments to the zoning ordinance, and cleared the Appearance Commission to proceed with the E‑Box Art Project. The public hearing for annexation case A2025-008 was continued to October 6, 2025.

• Approved Budget Amendment #37 ($1,364,700) to treat material leases as debt (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 ($660,000) transferring ARPA funds to the general fund (unanimous)
• Approved annexation case A2025-009 and authorized initial zoning as C2P service (unanimous)
• Approved ZNG-012-24 to amend the Town of Hope Mills Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Commission to move forward with the E‑Box Art Project (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for annexation case A2025-008 to October 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes, ordinances, and July 2025 financial report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board adopted a September 15% Day unanimously. The board discussed conducting micro‑surveys to refine the strategic plan and asked for feedback by the end of the week. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 15% Day (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission decided to place commemorative plaques on buildings in the historic business district and surrounding area. Members also discussed restoring the Chapel's historic setting and increasing community survey responses for a mural grant.

• Approval to place plaques on buildings in the historic business district
• Estimated cost of $307 per plaque, with an initial focus on 7 plaques costing approximately $1,500
• Discussion to contact Town officials regarding restoring pews and the front door of the Chapel
• Efforts to secure more community survey responses for a $30K mural grant application due 9/30

Cumberland County Mayor's Coalition

The coalition unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. Members reached consensus on the dates and locations for the 2026 coalition meetings. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• May 9, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous vote)
• 2026 meeting dates and locations established: Feb 6 (Falcon), May 8 (Cumberland County), Aug 7 (Fayetteville), Nov 6 (PWC)

Board of Commissioners

The board removed the Appearance Commission presentation and added a closed‑session item to the agenda, both motions passing unanimously. Commissioners swore in three new police officers. The board unanimously approved three rezoning applications (ZNG‑008‑25, ZNG‑009‑25, ZNG‑010‑25). The consent agenda, including four resolutions and a quarterly report, was also approved unanimously.

• Removed Appearance Commission Presentation from agenda (unanimous)
• Added closed session under attorney‑client privilege to agenda (unanimous)
• Swore in three police officers (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZNG‑008‑25 to C1(P) Planned Local Business District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZNG‑009‑25 to C2(PYCZ) Planned Service and Retail District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZNG‑010‑25 to C(P) Planned Commercial District (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Resolutions R2025‑019, R2025‑020, R2025‑021, R2025‑022 and Witt O'Brien Quarterly Report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-010, amending the charter to establish four-year staggered terms, passing the motion 3-2. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, accepting a 14.97‑acre annexation request, directing an investigation of the petition, and authorizing a lease with Crown Castle. The Board also approved multiple sets of meeting minutes unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-010 establishing four-year staggered terms (3-2)
• Approved annexation of 14.97 acres into town limits (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to investigate petition sufficiency (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute lease with Crown Castle (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four sets of minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners approved the introduction of Ordinance 2025-010, which would amend the town charter to create staggered four‑year terms for the mayor and commissioners, passing 3‑1 with Commissioner Craver voting no. The board also unanimously approved Resolution R2025-017, which changes election filing fees for mayor and commissioner offices. A public hearing on Resolution R2025-014 was held with no speakers and was closed unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Public hearing on Resolution R2025-014 opened unanimously
• Public hearing on Resolution R2025-014 closed unanimously
• Resolution R2025-017 (election filing fee amendment) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-010 (charter amendment for staggered 4‑year terms) introduced and approved 3‑1
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The board voted 3‑2 to move forward with the Project Shade economic‑development incentive, which includes a performance‑based grant of up to $750 per job for up to 45 jobs. The FY25‑26 budget ordinance and fee schedule were also approved by a 3‑2 vote, and three budget amendments adding $191,500 for police, $42,000 for parks and recreation, and $2,800 for fire‑truck loan interest passed unanimously. Additional actions approved unanimously included authorizing negotiations with the T.J. Robinson Life Center, adopting a resolution on public‑hearing procedures, and raising candidate filing fees to $40 for commissioners and $50 for mayor.

• Approved moving forward with Project Shade incentive (3-2)
• Approved FY25‑26 Budget Ordinance and fee schedule (3-2)
• Approved Budget Amendment #33 adding $191,500 for police (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #34 adding $42,000 for parks and recreation (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #35 adding $2,800 for fire‑truck loan interest (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to negotiate MOU with T.J. Robinson Life Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-013 establishing public‑hearing procedures (unanimous)
• Increased candidate filing fees to $40 for commissioners and $50 for mayor (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board adopted several FY25‑26 budget changes, increasing the tax rate from 45¢ to 48¢ and reallocating funds by removing a $481,000 cell‑tower sale and using $442,300 from the fund balance plus $660,000 ARPA funding. It approved a $50 annual fee for food‑truck permits. The board agreed to a resident‑only registration day for the summer camp and to remove the Reids Journey rental, while it declined to move forward with $65,000 of repairs at Ed Herring Park.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Added $89,125 for animal control department (unanimous)
• Increased food‑truck permit fee to $50 per year (unanimous)
• Adjusted tax rate to 48¢ per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Reallocated $442,300 from fund balance and $660,000 ARPA funding (unanimous)
• Adopted resident‑only registration day for summer camp and removed Reids Journey from rentals (unanimous)
• Did not approve $65,000 repairs at Ed Herring Park (unanimous)
• Removed $481,000 cell‑tower sale revenue from budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Hope Mills Board adopted Resolution R2025-014 to move from 2‑year to 4‑year staggered terms (3‑2 vote). It also approved Resolutions R2025-015 and R2025-016 establishing the 2025 meeting schedule (R2025-015 passed 3‑2, R2025-016 passed unanimously) and set a public hearing for the term‑change resolution on June 30, 2025.

• Approved agenda amendment adding public‑hearing date item (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2025-014 to transition to 4‑year staggered terms (3‑2)
• Approved Resolution R2025-015 rescinding R2024-018 and setting meeting schedule (3‑2)
• Approved Resolution R2025-016 establishing 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Resolution R2025-014 on June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. They then opened the FY25‑26 town operating budget public hearing, heard resident comments, and later closed the hearing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Opened FY25‑26 budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved rezoning ZNG-006-25, allowing a conditional zoning change for up to 400 units, with a 4‑1 vote. They also approved two additional rezoning requests (ZNG-005-25 and ZNG-007-25) and the annexation A2025-005 unanimously. The board authorized a new five‑year contract with Schnabel Engineering for dam inspection services and approved budget amendment #32 for $11,500 to replace a K‑9, both unanimously.

• Approved rezoning ZNG-006-25 (400‑unit conditional zoning) – vote 4‑1
• Approved rezoning ZNG-005-25 – unanimous
• Approved rezoning ZNG-007-25 – unanimous
• Approved annexation A2025-005 (0.75‑acre) – unanimous
• Authorized Town Manager to execute 5‑year Schnabel Engineering dam‑inspection contract – unanimous
• Approved budget amendment #32 for $11,500 K‑9 replacement – unanimous
• Approved meeting schedule: June 2, June 9, June 16 – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, annexation ordinance, April financial report) – unanimous

Cumberland County Mayor's Coalition

The Cumberland County Mayors Coalition approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It also approved the February 7, 2025 minutes, again unanimously. No other motions were decided during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, including Resolution R2025-010 to set the public hearing date for Annexation A2025-005 and Resolution R2025-011 to accept portions of three streets. Commissioners also agreed to let the Town Manager explore a shuttle service for Heritage Park and Lake Park parking issues. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-010 fixing annexation public hearing date (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-011 accepting Emeral Stone Loop (809 ft), Saphire Stone Lane (957 ft), Winesap Road (1075 ft) (unanimous)
• Allowed Town Manager to explore shuttle service for Heritage and Lake Parks (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved Budget Amendment #30 allocating $95,000 to Parks and Recreation. It also unanimously approved rezoning 0.86 acres from R7.5 to O&I and approved rezoning 5.948 acres from R6 to R5 with a 4‑1 vote. The Board consented to meeting minutes, an annexation request, and a partnership discussion with the T.J. Robinson Center. A motion to seal the closed‑session minutes and an adjournment were both carried unanimously.

• Approved Budget Amendment #30 for $95,000 Parks and Recreation (3-2)
• Approved rezoning ZNG-011-24: 0.86 ac from R7.5 to O&I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ZNG-004-25: 5.948 ac from R6 to R5 (4-1)
• Approved partnership discussion with T.J. Robinson Center (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda items including annexation request (unanimous)
• Motion to seal closed‑session minutes carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a 2025 interlocal agreement with Cumberland County that lets Hope Mills retain 50% of the increase in sales tax revenue. It also approved Resolution R2025-007 for the Phase 2 Heritage Park grant, the Firehouse Subs police equipment grant with a budget amendment of $18,625, and Resolution R2025-008 to donate surplus shelving units. The commissioners amended the bylaws of the homeless advisory committee and cultural arts committee and appointed Christopher Craig to the homeless advisory committee.

• Approved 2025 Sales Distribution interlocal agreement with Cumberland County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-007 for Heritage Park Phase 2 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Firehouse Subs grant and Budget Amendment #28 for $18,625 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-008 declaring surplus shelving units and Budget Amendment #29 for $21,425 (unanimous)
• Amended bylaws of the homeless advisory committee and cultural arts committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Craig to the homeless advisory committee (unanimous)
• Accepted Witt O'Brien quarterly grant report, noting $2,200,000 DOT Safety grant (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Members discussed electing officers but decided to wait until all members are present before voting. The committee then began a tour of the three gateways identified in the Gateway Study.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Election of officers postponed pending full attendance
• Tour of three gateways commenced