Stanley public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Items for decision include approving Budget Amendments 4 and 5 and the 2025 council meeting schedule. The council will also administer the oath of office to a new council member and hear department reports from finance, planning, public works, recreation, fire, and police.

• Budget Amendments 4 and 5
• Approve 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
• Oath of Office for new Council Member
• Department reports: Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, Police

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map change from single-family (R-20) to multi-family residential, and consider closing a portion of Colonel Richard Rankin Street. Other business includes approving Budget Amendment 3, allocating ARP funds for a lead and copper rule service line project mandated by the NC DEQ, and reviewing applications for an open council seat.

• Public hearing on Z24-02: Zoning map change from R-20 to Residential Multi-Family
• Resolution to permanently close a portion of Colonel Richard Rankin Street
• Approve Budget Amendment 3
• Allocate ARP funds for EPA Lead and Copper Rule service line project
• Review applications for vacant council seat

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a request to rezone 0.91 acres at 100 Legion Dr. from single-family residential to residential multi-family. The property is currently a vacant former American Legion building.

• Rezoning request Z24-02: 100 Legion Dr. from (R-20) Single Family Residential to (RMF) Residential Multi Family

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit continuation (SUP 24-01) and a zoning map change from R-20 to General Business. The council will then vote on several resolutions authorizing purchases and expenditures, including new turnout gear and radios for the fire department, ARPA-funded park improvements, security cameras at Harper Park, a water system repair project, Flock cameras and police equipment, and creation of a deputy town manager position.

• Public hearing on special use permit SUP 24-01 (continuation)
• Public hearing on zoning map change Z24-01 from R-20 to General Business
• Resolution to purchase new fire turnout gear and two-way radios
• Resolution to spend ARPA funds on park improvements (dugouts, scoreboards, gym floor, etc.)
• Resolution authorizing water "Find and Fix" project including valve installations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a general rezoning application (Z24-01) to change 1.13 acres at 601 Highway 27 S from Single Family Residential (R-20) to General Business (GB). The applicant is TSG Commercial; the property is currently vacant and landlocked. Staff recommends approval, citing potential for economic development and consistency with surrounding commercial uses. The board will also approve minutes and set the agenda.

• Rezoning request Z24-01 for 601 Highway 27 S, from R-20 to GB
• Applicant: TSG Commercial; owner: Steven O. Weathers & Others
• Parcel ID 175747, 1.13 acres, currently vacant
• Staff supports recommendation for approval
• No old business on the agenda

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for Special Use Permit Z24-01, a key zoning decision. They will also receive a presentation on the Stanley Downtown Transportation Study and hear department reports from finance, planning, public works, recreation, fire, and police. The meeting includes adoption of August 12, 2024 minutes and public comment periods.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit Z24-01
• Presentation: Stanley Downtown Transportation Study
• Department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police
• Adoption of minutes from August 12, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
• Public comment periods for agenda items and general topics

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will consider two budget amendments, a resolution to purchase safety equipment for the Police Department, and two resolutions to spend American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds on point repairs at Brevard Basin and parts inventory for the Public Works Department. Department heads will report on finance, planning, public works, recreation, fire, and police.

• Budget Amendments 1 and 2
• Resolution to purchase safety equipment for Police Department
• Resolution for expenditure of ARP funds for point repairs at Brevard Basin
• Resolution for expenditure of ARP funds for parts inventory at Public Works Department
• Public comment period for agenda items and general citizens comments

The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved a revised agenda, the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes, a resolution creating a deputy town manager position, two budget amendments, a resolution to purchase police safety equipment, and two resolutions to spend ARP funds on sewer point repairs and public works parts inventory. Department reports were presented, and four fire department members were recognized for saving a citizen's life.

• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution creating deputy town manager position (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 1 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase police safety equipment (unanimous)
• Approved ARP fund expenditure for Brevard Basin point repairs (unanimous)
• Approved ARP fund expenditure for public works parts inventory (unanimous)

Town Council

The July 8, 2024, agenda consists of procedural tasks and departmental updates. No specific ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, special meeting minutes
• Departmental reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will discuss a traffic detour on Blacksnake Road for the July 4th celebration at Harper Park. The agenda also includes consideration of a new public records policy, fee schedule, and budget amendments.

• Traffic detour on Blacksnake Road for the annual July 4th celebration
• Adoption of Public Records Policy and Fee Schedule
• Budget Amendments

Town Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the FY 2024-25 budget. The agenda also includes resolutions for sewer rehabilitation and fireworks displays. Additionally, the council will consider using American Rescue Funds for a new gate system at Town Hall.

• Public hearing to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget
• Resolution approving Phase II Brevard Pump Station Basin Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution authorizing American Rescue Funds for a Town Hall gate system installation
• Resolutions for fireworks displays at Stanley Parks and Recreation and Community Pentecostal Center
• Appointment of members to the Firefighters Relief Fund Board of Trustees

Planning Board

The Stanley Planning Board meeting includes the review of a minor subdivision plat consisting of five lots. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes and setting the agenda.

• Minor subdivision plat review (5 lots)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to review components of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Discussions include administration, general government revenue, and water/sewer revenues. A public hearing and final budget adoption are scheduled for June 10, 2024.

• Review of FY 2023-24 audit
• Discussion of administration budget
• Discussion of general government revenue budget
• Discussion of water/sewer revenues
• Discussion of Powell Bill Funds

Town Council

This May 6, 2024 Stanley Town Council meeting is largely procedural. The single substantive action is calling for a June public hearing to adopt the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, which determines town funding and services. Standard department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police will also be reviewed.

• Call for June public hearing to adopt FY 2024-25 budget
• Review of department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police
• Approval of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. The meeting includes presentations and discussions regarding the recreation, streets, water/sewer, and fire department budgets. A public hearing for budget adoption is scheduled for June 10, 2024.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of Recreation Budget
• Discussion of Streets Budget
• Discussion of Water/Sewer Budget
• Discussion of Fire Department Budget

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for golf cart use within city limits. The agenda also includes department reports and the approval of minutes from the March 4, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to regulate golf carts in Stanley
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
• Department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold public hearings on golf cart regulations and zoning amendments. The council will also consider a Gaston County incentive grant for Project Olive Tree. Additionally, items regarding apartment complexes and road closures are on the agenda.

• Ordinance amendment for golf carts in city limits
• Closing a portion of Dalton Creek Lane
• Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant for Project Olive Tree
• Ordinance amendment regarding private apartment complexes
• Capital project ordinances for Brevard Sewer Basin and Medows Force Main projects

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider zoning text amendments under ZTA24-01. The board will also conduct a courtesy review regarding a golf cart ordinance.

• Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA24-01)
• Golf Cart Ordinance courtesy review

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss an ordinance regarding golf cart use within city limits and consider a resolution for a Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding street closures on West Poplar Street and Dalton Creek Lane.

• Public hearing for the closure of portions of West Poplar Street and Dalton Creek Lane
• Discussion of an ordinance to regulate golf carts in Stanley city limits
• Call for a public hearing regarding a Gaston County Level One Incentive Grant for Project Olive Tree
• Resolution to appoint a new board member to the Stanley Total Living Center Board of Directors
• Call for a public hearing on March 4, 2024, to amend the Town Charter

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a regular meeting including a swearing-in ceremony for the Fire Chief and a call for a public hearing regarding a road closure. The agenda also includes department reports and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Swearing-in Ceremony – Fire Chief
• Call for a Public Hearing in February regarding a Road Closure