Stanley public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the Personnel Policy. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected councilmembers and the approval of the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on Personnel Policy amendments
• Oath of Office for newly elected councilmembers
• Approval of 2026 Council Meeting Schedule
• Review of applications for Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November meetings. It adopted amendments to the town personnel policy by a 4‑1 vote. The council also approved the appointment of Joshua Pendergraft to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and set the 2026 council meeting schedule, moving the January meeting to the 13th, both by unanimous votes.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 3 and November 20 minutes (5-0 each)
• Adopted personnel policy amendments (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Pendergraft to Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved 2026 council meeting schedule with January meeting moved to Jan 13 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on personnel policy amendments (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review two items. First, they will consider approving the bid for Phase II of the Brevard Basin Sewer Project. Second, they will consider approving the Stanley‑Mount Holly water agreement. No other business is listed.

• Approval of bid for Brevard Basin Sewer Project – Phase II
• Approval of Stanley‑Mount Holly water agreement

The council voted 3-0 to approve the lowest bid for the Brevard Basin Sewer Project Phase II, costing $2,222,506. They also voted 3-0 to approve the Stanley‑Mount Holly water agreement, which lowers the water rate to about $3.00 per thousand gallons and raises the daily water limit to 900,000 gallons.

• Approved Brevard Basin Sewer Project Phase II bid ($2,222,506) (3-0)
• Approved Stanley‑Mount Holly water agreement (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve the minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting and the Board of Adjustment's March 21, 2023 meeting. It will also set the agenda for the current session. Additionally, the board will conduct training for members on types of proceedings and the quasi‑judicial process.

• Approve Planning Board minutes from 07/21/2025
• Approve Board of Adjustment minutes from 03/21/2023
• Set agenda for the meeting
• Board member training on types of proceedings and quasi‑judicial process

Town Council

The council will consider two resolutions: one declaring certain items surplus property and authorizing their disposition, and another adopting the town’s Local Water Supply Plan. The meeting will also review applications for the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment. Standard department reports and a public‑comments period are included.

• Resolution declaring items as surplus property and authorizing disposition
• Resolution adopting the Local Water Supply Plan
• Review of applications for the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
• Public comments period (citizens may speak up to three minutes)
• Department reports: Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, Police

The council voted 5-0 to name the council chambers the Heath R. Jenkins Council Chambers, effective upon his retirement. It also approved a resolution to declare three Ford Interceptor sedans surplus property, adopted the required local water supply plan, and confirmed Corey Kelly for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved naming council chambers 'Heath R. Jenkins Council Chambers' (5-0)
• Approved surplus property resolution for three Ford Interceptor sedans (5-0)
• Adopted local water supply plan to comply with state law (5-0)
• Approved Corey Kelly to serve on Planning Board and Board of Adjustments (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss financial operations policies and employee compensation. The body is considering new salary ranges for the Police Department and longevity incentives for all town employees.

• Adoption of Town of Stanley Financial Operations Policy and Procedures
• Consideration of new salary ranges for the Police Department
• Longevity Incentive for all Town employees
• Resolution to purchase CivicRec for Recreation Department operations
• Catawba Lands Conservancy presentation

The council approved a revised resolution to sell the town-owned property, updating the bid amount and covering the entire parcel. It adopted the town's Financial Operations Policy and Procedures required by state law. The council also approved new salary ranges and a longevity incentive for police officers, and authorized the purchase of CivicPlus software for the Recreation Department. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved revised resolution authorizing sale of town-owned property (5-0)
• Adopted Town of Stanley Financial Operations Policy and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved new police salary ranges and longevity incentive (5-0)
• Approved purchase of CivicPlus recreation software (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add property sale resolution (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a special meeting on September 30, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, a Police Department presentation, and adjournment. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• Police Department presentation

The council met to hear a presentation from the Stanley Police Department on staffing shortages, recruitment challenges, and retention issues. The meeting was designated as an informational work session, and no formal actions or votes were taken. No resolutions, ordinances, or contracts were approved, denied, or tabled.

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will meet to approve minutes from the August 12 meeting, hear department reports, and vote on two key items: a resolution to sell the police department building and adoption of the Downtown Stanley Transportation Study. The council will also continue a public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street and review planning board applications.

• Vote on resolution to sell Police Department building
• Adopt Downtown Stanley Transportation Study
• Public hearing on closing portion of Plum Street
• Review Planning Board/Board of Adjustment applications
• Department reports from Finance, Planning, Public Works, Recreation, Fire, and Police

The Town Council unanimously adopted the Downtown Stanley Transportation plan, enabling the town to seek state and federal funding. It also approved a resolution to sell the current police department building at 230 South Main Street after the new facility is completed. Additionally, the council withdrew the petition to close a portion of West Plum Street and directed a traffic input analysis and engineering study. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt Downtown Stanley Transportation plan (5-0)
• Approve resolution authorizing sale of police department building at 230 South Main Street (5-0)
• Withdraw petition to close portion of West Plum Street and pursue traffic input analysis and engineering study (5-0)
• Close public hearing on Plum Street closure (5-0)
• Open public hearing to consider adoption of Downtown Stanley Transportation Study (5-0)
• Close public hearing on Downtown Stanley Transportation Study (5-0)
• Postpone Planning Board/Board of Adjustment appointment review (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider text amendments to zoning ordinances regarding special events and administrative processes. The body will also hold a continued public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an employment contract.

• Public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street
• Proposed zoning text amendments for Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 99, Special Events
• Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA25-02) regarding Article IV Administration and Article VI Appeals, Variance, Special Use, Temporary Use Process
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 audit by Michael Carey
• Closed session to discuss an employment contract

The Town Council approved the agenda amendments, including a $5,600 budget transfer, with a 4‑0 vote. A resolution honoring former Councilmember Bud Pate was adopted unanimously. Council members approved and adopted new text amendments creating a standalone special events chapter in the town code (5‑0). The council also continued the Plum Street hearing and opened a hearing on zoning text amendments ZTA25-02 (both 5‑0).

• Approved agenda amendments including $5,600 budget transfer (4-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Councilmember Bud Pate (unanimous)
• Continued Plum Street closing hearing until Sep 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing to consider special events text amendments (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and approved special events text amendments (5-0)
• Opened public hearing to approve zoning text amendments ZTA25-02 (5-0)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council is holding a special meeting to review and adopt a resolution regarding fireworks for the Community Charter School.

• Resolution authorizing fireworks for Community Charter School

The Stanley Town Council held a special meeting on July 25, 2025. The council approved a resolution authorizing fireworks for the Community Charter School, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved fireworks authorization resolution for Community Charter School (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review proposed zoning text amendments to transfer decision-making authority for Special Use Permits from the Town Council to the Board of Adjustments. The board will also receive information regarding special events regulations and the Downtown Transportation Plan.

• Zoning Text Amendments (ZTA25-02) regarding Article IV Administration and Article VI Appeals, Variance, Special Use, Temporary Use Process
• Special Events Regulations (Information Only)
• Downtown Transportation Plan Adoption (Information Only)

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting and the agenda with an amendment to add a Vice Chair appointment. The board unanimously approved rezoning application Z25-02, which transfers special use permit decision‑making from the Town Council to the Board of Adjustment. Board Member Davis was appointed Vice Chairman, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with Vice Chair amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning application Z25-02 transferring special use permit authority (unanimous)
• Approved Board Member Davis as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding the closing of a portion of Plum Street. The body will also review applications for a vacant council seat and consider a solid waste services agreement with Waste Connections.

• Public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street
• Resolution adopting Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution authorizing the sale of Town-owned property
• Proposed August public hearings for Zoning Ordinance Chapter 95 amendments and the Downtown Stanley Transportation Study
• Agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste services

The Town Council approved the Cleveland‑Gaston‑Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, making the town eligible for emergency assistance. It also authorized the sale of a town‑owned parcel, approved a solid‑waste services agreement with Waste Connections, and scheduled public hearings for a code amendment and the Downtown Transportation Study. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution adopting Cleveland‑Gaston‑Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Authorized sale of town‑owned property (4-0)
• Approved resolution and agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste services (4-0)
• Called public hearing on August 12 to amend Code Title IX Chapter 96 Expressive Activities (4-0)
• Called public hearing on August 12 to adopt Downtown Stanley Transportation Study (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on Plum Street closure to August meeting (4-0)
• Rescheduled regular council meeting to August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2025-26 budget and the closing of a portion of Plum Street. The body will also consider a new flexible work policy and budget amendments for FY 2024-25.

• Public hearing for Budget Adoption FY 2025-26
• Continued public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street
• Adoption of Flexible Work Policy
• Approval of Budget Amendments 15 through 18 FY 2024-25
• Resolution authorizing fireworks at Harper Park and a temporary road closure

The council adopted the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and approved budget amendments 15‑18 for FY 2024‑25. It also adopted a flexible work policy, approved a resolution for fireworks at Harper Park and a temporary road closure, and continued the public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street. Council Member Pate resigned and the town will advertise the Ward 1 vacancy.

• Adopt FY 2025‑26 budget (unanimous)
• Approve budget amendments 15‑18 for FY 2024‑25 (unanimous)
• Adopt flexible work policy (unanimous)
• Approve resolution authorizing fireworks at Harper Park and temporary road closure (unanimous)
• Continue public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street (unanimous)
• Council Member Pate resignation accepted; vacancy to be advertised (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on May 13, 2025. Key items include public hearings on closing a portion of Plum Street (continued from April 1), a general rezoning application (Z25-01), and a special use permit for modular housing (SUP25-01). The council will also vote on a lease agreement for financing a Smeal fire apparatus, approve budget amendments 7–14, and consider a resolution to amend the town charter regarding appointment authority.

• Public hearing: Closing a portion of Plum Street (continued from April 1, 2025)
• Public hearing: General rezoning application Z25-01
• Public hearing: Special use permit SUP25-01 for modular housing
• Resolution to approve lease and options agreement with Home Trust Bank for financing one Smeal fire apparatus
• Budget amendments 7 through 14

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 1 minutes. It voted to continue the public hearing on the Plum Street closure to June 2, 2025. The council opened a public hearing on rezoning application Z25-01 and then unanimously approved rezoning of 315 W Chestnut Street from R-12 to R-8. It also opened a public hearing on special use permit SUP25-01.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Plum Street public hearing to June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning Z25-01 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 315 W Chestnut St from R-12 to R-8 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on special use permit SUP25-01 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stanley Planning Board will meet to consider a general rezoning application (case 225-01). The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and setting the agenda. No old business is scheduled.

• General Rezoning Application (225-01)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting and the agenda for this session. After accepting the applicant's materials, the Board unanimously approved the rezoning application (725-01) to change the zoning from R-12 to R-8. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted applicant materials for rezoning 725-01 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 725-01 from R-12 to R-8 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to conduct meeting due to Chairman absence (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hear public comments on closing a portion of Plum Street and consider several resolutions, including an interlocal agreement for a HUD housing program, funding for a water line replacement, a donation for recreation projects, and a budget amendment for a truck transmission repair. The meeting also includes proclamations for Vietnam Veterans Day and years of service recognition, followed by a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Public hearing on closing a portion of Plum Street
• Resolution to approve interlocal agreement creating consortium for HUD HOME program
• Approval of funding offer for galvanized water line replacement project (SRP-D-134-0230)
• Resolution accepting a donation to the Town of Stanley for recreation projects
• Budget amendment for expenses incurred for transmission repair in 2006 Ford Leaf truck (Public Works)

The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved a tentative award of $1,605,688.57 to Elite Infrastructure Group for the Meadows Pump Station and Force Main Project. The Council also approved an interlocal agreement to join a HUD “HOME” program consortium, accepted a $201,169.80 recreation donation, and approved funding for a galvanized water line replacement. Additional actions included a budget amendment for a public‑works truck, a proclamation honoring Vietnam Veterans Day, and continuation of the Plum Street public hearing.

• Continued public hearing on Plum Street closure to May 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for HUD “HOME” program consortium (unanimous)
• Approved funding offer for galvanized water line replacement project (unanimous)
• Accepted $201,169.80 donation for recreation projects (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for 2006 Ford Leaf truck transmission repair (unanimous)
• Approved tentative award of $1,605,688.57 to Elite Infrastructure Group for Meadows Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Vietnam Veterans Day (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda for the meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025. They will consider a resolution authorizing a financing agreement under state law and call for a public hearing on April 1 to consider closing a portion of Plum Street. The council will also receive an audit presentation and hear department reports.

• Resolution authorizing filing of application for financing agreement under NCGS 160A-20
• Call for public hearing on April 1, 2025, regarding closing of a portion of Plum Street
• Audit findings presentation by Mike Carey
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Department reports from finance, planning, public works, recreation, fire, and police

The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved a resolution adjusting ward boundaries to balance population distribution among the five wards. They also approved resolutions authorizing a financing agreement application, engaging in electronic payments, and appointing a deputy finance director. A public hearing was scheduled for April 1, 2025, regarding the closing of a portion of Plum Street, and the next council meeting was rescheduled to that date.

• Approved resolution authorizing filing of financing agreement application (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing electronic payments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing deputy finance director (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for April 1, 2025 on closing portion of Plum Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adjusting ward boundaries (unanimous)
• Rescheduled council meeting to April 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Stanley Town Council will hold a public hearing on a text amendment application (ZTA25-01) and consider a capital project ordinance to establish a new police department building. The council will also approve the FY 2025-26 budget schedule and reappoint two members to the Planning Board. Department reports from finance, planning, public works, recreation, fire, and police will be presented.

• Public hearing on Text Amendments Application ZTA25-01
• Capital Project Ordinance for new Police Department Building
• Approval of Budget Schedule FY 2025-26
• Reappointment of Sally Davis and Ronald Eddington to Planning Board
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting

The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (ZTA25-01) that allow special events facilities by right in General Business and Central Business districts and by special use permit in Residential districts, prohibit schools in the General Business District, and change automobile/truck/boat/motorcycle/RV sales and rental from special use permit to allowed by right. The council also unanimously approved a capital project ordinance to establish a project for a new police department building, approved the FY 2025-26 budget schedule, and reappointed Sally Davis and Ronald Eddington to the Planning Board.

• Approved zoning text amendments ZTA25-01 (unanimous)
• Approved capital project ordinance for new police department building (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-26 budget schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sally Davis and Ronald Eddington to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and January 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a text amendment (ZTA25-01) to the Town of Stanley Zoning Ordinance that would add or modify permitted uses for Automobile Retail Sales, Educational Institutions, and Special Events Facilities. The changes aim to align with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and promote flexibility for economic development. The board will make a recommendation to the town council.

• Text amendment (ZTA25-01) to Article XII: Table of Permitted and Special Uses and Section 12.9 Special Requirement Notes, adding/modifying Automobile Retail Sales, Educational Institutions, and Special Events Facilities

The Stanley Planning Board unanimously approved Zoning Text Amendment ZTA25-01, which adds new uses to the zoning ordinance's definitions and Table of Permitted Uses, including Special Events Facilities. The amendment also changes the permit requirement for schools in the General Business district to require a Special Use Permit, and allows automobile and vehicle sales by right in that district. The board also approved the minutes from October 21, 2024, and the meeting agenda, both unanimously.

• Approved ZTA25-01 zoning text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss new business and receive department reports. The primary action item is the adoption of a policy regarding the prohibition of pornography on government networks and devices.

• Adoption of Policy - Prohibition of Pornography on Government Networks and Devices
• Gaston 250 Presentation from Gaston County

The Stanley Town Council unanimously approved a policy prohibiting pornography on government networks and devices, as required by new state law. The council also approved closing Town Hall on January 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of agenda and minutes, citizen comments, and a presentation on Gaston 250.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Prohibition of Pornography on Government Networks and Devices Policy (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2025 as holiday and Town Hall closure (unanimous)