Stanley public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to adopt the 2024 meeting schedule and approve minutes from November 13, 2023. The meeting includes reports from town departments and a special presentation for the Oath of Office.

• Approval of 2024 Council Meeting Schedule
• Adoption of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Oath of the Office presentation

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss budget amendments 1 through 5 and a department restructure. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the sale of surplus and town-owned property.

• Budget Amendments 1 through 5
• Resolution approving sale of surplus property
• Resolution authorizing sale of town owned property via competitive bid process
• Resolution to name the Stanley Police Department Building after Representative John Torbett
• Resolution for an 'IN GOD WE TRUST' sign at Town Hall

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council is holding its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with a routine agenda. They will consider resolutions on record retention schedules and honoring Depot Church's 10th anniversary, plus receive department reports. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution approving local record retention and disposition schedules
• Resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Depot Church
• Oath of office for Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members James Henderson and Terry Emory
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council is holding a public hearing on a general rezoning application (Z23-02) and will consider filling vacancies on the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Beautification Committee. The council will also review department reports and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Public hearing on General Rezoning Application Z23-02
• Review resumes for Planning Board and Board of Adjustment vacancy
• Review applications for Beautification Committee vacancy
• Proclamation recognizing Constitution Week
• Department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police

The Council approved a rezoning request for 5.83 acres at 341 N. Main Street to allow for a residential multi-family development. Other actions included appointing members to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Beautification Committee, and approving a new data platform and marketing funds.

• Approved rezoning Z23-02 for 341 N. Main Street to Residential Multi-Family (4-1)
• Appointed James Henderson and Terry Ermory to Planning Board and BOA (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Riley, Hollie Buck, and Beverly Wooten to Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Constitution Week September 17-23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dropcounter platform and $2.00 per month user fee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution allocating funds for town marketing and promotion (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stanley Planning Board is meeting to consider a general rezoning application (Z23-02). The agenda includes approval of minutes and setting the agenda, but no old business is listed. The main item is the rezoning request, which will be discussed or decided.

• General Rezoning Application Z23-02

The Planning Board unanimously approved a rezoning application to convert a former textile mill into residential apartments. The request changes the zoning for parcels 307421 and 307422 from Mixed Use and Manufacturing and Industrial to Residential Multi Family.

• Approved rezoning of 341 N. Main Street to Residential Multi Family (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council voted unanimously to keep the property at 900 Hwy 27 S zoned as residential rather than commercial. The Council also approved a resolution to declare certain items as surplus property.

• Denied rezoning to commercial for 900 Hwy 27 S (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare items as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on a general rezoning application (Z23-01), a motion to continue that hearing to August 7th, and resolutions to receive ARP funds for the Brevard Sanitary Pump Station Rehab Plan and to purchase a Dropcounter platform with a $0.50 monthly fee. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, department reports, and a closed session for a public officer matter.

• Public hearing on Z23-01 General Rezoning Application, with motion to continue to August 7th
• Resolution to receive ARP funds for Brevard Sanitary Pump Station Rehab Plan
• Resolution to purchase Dropcounter platform with $0.50 monthly fee to cover software cost
• Approval of minutes from June 5 and June 29, 2023 meetings
• Closed session under NC G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) for public officer matter

The Council approved a records retention project to digitize documents and the purchase of the Dropcounter water usage platform. A public hearing regarding a general rezoning application was continued to August 7. The Council also approved ARP funds for a pump station rehab plan.

• Approved resolution for Records Retention Project to digitize records (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dropcounter platform with a $1.00 monthly resident fee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to receive ARP funds for Brevard Sanitary Pump Station Rehab Plan (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Z23-01 General Rezoning Application to August 7 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution celebrating Mary Cannon’s 100th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved June 5 and June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on two zoning text amendments (ZTA23-03 and ZTA23-04) that would modify administrative and appeals/variance/special use/temporary use processes. The council will also consider old business on ZTA23-02, a request to modify a resolution to include the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zoning district. A closed session is scheduled for a personnel matter. The meeting includes citizen comments and agenda review.

• Public hearing on ZTA23-03: Zoning Text Amendments to Article IV Administration, Section 4.2
• Public hearing on ZTA23-04: Zoning Text Amendments to Article VI Appeals, Variance, Special Use, Temporary Use Process, Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.4
• Old business: ZTA23-02 Request to Modify Resolution to Include the (RMF) Residential Multi Family Zoning District
• Closed session pursuant to NC G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) involving a personnel matter

The Town Council approved several zoning text amendments, including transferring special use permit responsibilities to the Council and increasing board memberships. Council also added a residential multi-family zoning district and approved budget amendments.

• Approved ZTA23-03 to transfer special use permit duties from Board of Adjustment to Town Council (Unanimous)
• Approved ZTA23-04 to increase Planning Board and Board of Adjustment membership from 5 to 7 members (Unanimous)
• Approved ZTA23-02 to include the (RMF) Residential Multi-Family Zoning District (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments 24-26 (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2023, to consider several resolutions and adopt the FY 2023-24 budget. The agenda includes a resolution on ARP funding for the Meadows Pump Station, approval of the LGC audit response letter, and authorizations for safety equipment purchases and fireworks displays. The meeting will also include a special presentation recognizing a teacher's 35 years of service and an update on the Autumnbrook Subdivision.

• Adopt FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution on Offer and Acceptance of ARP Funding for Meadows Pump Station
• Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Safety Equipment
• Resolution Authorizing Fireworks at Harper Park
• Resolution Authorizing Fireworks at Community Pentecostal Holiness Church

The Council approved a resolution honoring Lisa McClure White for 35 years of teaching service. A public hearing for a rezoning request at 900 Hwy 27S was continued to July 10 to allow for further research. The meeting also included presentations from the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and Profile Homes regarding the Autumnbrook subdivision.

• Approved resolution recognizing Lisa McClure White for 35 years of service (Unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Z23-01 rezoning at 900 Hwy 27S to July 10 (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stanley Planning Board will consider a general rezoning application and two text amendment applications, and will revisit a request to move Special Use Permit hearings from the Board of Adjustment to the Town Council. The meeting is open to the public.

• General Rezoning Application Z23-01
• Text Amendments Application ZTA23-01
• Text Amendments Application ZTA23-02
• Request to reassign Special Use Permit hearings to Town Council

The Planning Board approved three sets of text amendments to the Town of Stanley Zoning Ordinance and one rezoning request. The board also denied a request to move Special Use Permit hearings from the Board of Adjustment to the Town Council.

• Approved rezoning of 900 Highway 27 S from Single Family Residential (R-20) to General Business (GB) (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments ZTA23-01 regarding retail use regulations and use table clarity (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments ZTA23-02 with modifications to allow overnight stays for animal grooming and establish a Residential Multi Family district (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments ZTA23-03 to increase the allowable number of members on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Denied request to reassign Special Use Permit application hearings from the Board of Adjustment to Town Council (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including calling a public hearing for the FY 2023-24 budget, approving a resolution for bonus pay for fire department officers, and approving a budget amendment. The agenda also includes an audit presentation, an update on the Autumnbrook Subdivision, and a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Call for public hearing to adopt FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution authorizing bonus pay for Stanley Fire Department officers (part-time and volunteers)
• Budget Amendment 18
• Oath of office for Planning Board and Board of Adjustment member Dale Bumgarner
• Audit presentation by Diana Hardy

The Town Council voted to call for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the FY 2023-24 budget. The council also approved the minutes from two previous April meetings and swore in a new board member. An audit presentation reported no findings and a General Fund Balance of $2,150,275.

• Approved motion to call for public hearing to adopt FY 2023-24 budget (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Sworn in Dale Bumgarner to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council approved a 60-day extension for a moratorium regarding text amendments for non-specified retail uses. This extension allows the Planning Director more time to update the use table, definitions, and special use permit requirements in the zoning ordinance.

• Approved 60-day moratorium extension for retail uses (non-specified) (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stanley Planning Board will consider a request to reassign Special Use Permit application hearings from the Board of Adjustment to the Town Council. The agenda includes only this new business item, plus routine approval of minutes and agenda. The attached minutes from a prior meeting show the board previously recommended zoning text amendments for food trucks and mixed-use districts.

• Request to reassign Special Use Permit hearings from Board of Adjustment to Town Council
• Staff recommendation to approve the reassignment for broader transparency
• Prior meeting: recommended adding definitions for 'Food Truck' and 'Mobile Businesses' to zoning ordinance
• Prior meeting: recommended amending Mixed-Use District description and Table of Permitted Uses

The Planning Board discussed a request to move Special Use Permit application hearings from the Board of Adjustment to the Town Council. The Board voted to continue the matter until the May meeting to allow for further information. No final decision was made on the transfer of responsibility.

• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Tabled request to reassign Special Use Permit hearings to Town Council (5-0)

Town Council

The provided document is an agenda packet rather than meeting minutes. It lists proposed items for discussion and approval, but does not record the actual outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit request. The applicant, Greg Dimmer, seeks to construct a duplex dwelling within the R-8 Residential Zoning District.

• Special Use Permit SUP23-01: Duplex construction at 515 Wilson Street, Units A/B

The Board of Adjustment approved a Special Use Permit for Greg Dimmer to construct a duplex dwelling in the (R-8) Residential Zoning District. The decision followed a public hearing where the applicant met four required findings of fact.

• Approved Special Use Permit (SUP 23-01) for duplex at 515 Wilson Street (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with correction to item two (5-0)

Town Council

The Council approved the allocation of ARP funds for downtown pedestrian crossings and lift station repairs. They also established Juneteenth and President’s Day as town holidays and called for a public hearing in April regarding zoning ordinance amendments.

• Established Juneteenth and President’s Day as Town Holidays (unanimous)
• Approved ARP funds for design and engineering of downtown pedestrian crossings (unanimous)
• Approved $50,775 in ARP funds for lift station repairs and upgrades via PDA and Kemp Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Direct State Grants 11572 and 11573 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of the Finance Director position (unanimous)
• Called for a public hearing in April 2023 to amend Zoning Ordinance regarding Special Use Permit approvals (unanimous)
• Closed the process of receiving resumes for the Planning and Board of Adjustment vacancy (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a temporary moratorium on unspecified retail uses. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and council reports.

• Public hearing and vote on a temporary moratorium for unspecified retail uses

The Town Council approved a 60-day temporary moratorium on unspecified retail uses to allow staff to revise the Zoning Ordinance. This action aims to correct vague terminology and discrepancies in the current Use Table and Definitions section.

• Approved 60-day temporary moratorium on unspecified retail uses (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexation requests, one for a charter school parcel and another for Harper Landing. The council will also consider reappointing Philip McGinnis to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, setting a faithful performance bond amount, and approving resolutions to dispose of surplus police property and join the NCIP. A budget amendment (12-16) is also on the agenda for a vote.

• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation of Parcel 221097 (Charter School)
• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation (Harper Landing)
• Reappointment of Philip McGinnis to Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Approve resolution to dispose surplus property (Police Department)
• Approve Budget Amendment 12-16

The Council approved the voluntary annexation of a charter school parcel and Harper Landing. They also scheduled a public hearing for February 20 to consider a temporary moratorium on unspecified retail uses.

• Approved voluntary annexation of parcel 221097 (Charter School) (Unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Harper Landing (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Philip McGinnis to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Set finance officer faithful performance bond to 10% of annual budget, capped at $1M (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dispose of Police Department surplus property (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join North Carolina Investment Pool (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments 12 through 16 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for retail use moratorium for Feb 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will consider resolutions to investigate annexation petitions for a charter school and for the Harper Landing development. The council will also review a budget amendment for a computer purchase for Public Works. Additionally, they will discuss resumes for a vacancy on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.

• Approve Resolution Directing Clerk to Investigate Sufficiency of an Annexation Petition (Charter School)
• Call for a Public Hearing on February 6, 2023 – Voluntary Annexation of Parcel 221097 (Charter School)
• Approve Resolution Directing Clerk to Investigate Sufficiency of an Annexation Petition (Harper Landing)
• Call for a Public Hearing on February 6, 2023 – Voluntary Annexation (Harper Landing)
• Approve Budget Amendment #11 – purchase of a replacement computer for Public Works

The Council scheduled public hearings for February 6, 2023, regarding the voluntary annexation of a charter school parcel and Harper Landing. The Council also approved a budget amendment for a Public Works computer and a resolution to dispose of surplus property. An employment agreement was approved following a closed session.

• Approved resolution to investigate annexation petition for Charter School (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Feb 6, 2023, on voluntary annexation of Parcel 221097 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to investigate annexation petition for Harper Landing (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Feb 6, 2023, on voluntary annexation of Harper Landing (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 for replacement Public Works computer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dispose of surplus Police, Fire, and Public Works property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution awarding sidearm to retiring Captain Robert Carrigan (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement following closed session (unanimous)