Wingate public meetings in 2021

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board approved two budget amendments: one increasing Repairs/Maintenance by $5,000 and another increasing Liquor Sales by $225,400, Taxes by $22,000, and Purchases by $130,103. The board also discussed a drive-thru for the store but was not in favor due to liabilities and other reasons. November sales were reported at $201,189, a 26% increase over the previous year.

• Approved budget amendment increasing Repairs/Maintenance by $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment increasing Liquor Sales by $225,400, Taxes by $22,000, and Purchases by $130,103 (unanimous)
• Rejected drive-thru proposal due to liabilities and other reasons (discussion, no formal vote)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 15 November 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with an organizational segment, a public hearing on the Wingate University contiguous annexation petition, and action items including the annexation ordinance, sale of Hwy 74 property, and a general engineering services contract. The agenda also includes consent items and public comment.

• Public hearing on Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition
• Consideration of Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Ordinance
• Sale of Hwy 74 Property
• General Engineering Services Contract
• Closing of CDBG Diane Street Capital Project

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of four Wingate University parcels and a general engineering services contract with The Wooten Co. They also scheduled public hearings for January 18, 2022, on the Edgewood/Maye rezoning and development agreement, and agreed to list two Highway 74 properties on GovDeals for $300,000. The board reappointed Commissioner Mangum as Mayor Pro-Tempore and delegates to regional organizations.

• Approved Wingate University annexation ordinance for parcels 09015014, 0901501590, 09015013H, 09015015A (unanimous)
• Approved general engineering services contract with The Wooten Co. (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Jan. 18, 2022 on Edgewood/Maye rezoning and development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 16, 2021 minutes, 2022 meeting calendar, and CDBG Diane Street pumpstation closure resolution (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Mangum as Mayor Pro-Tempore for two-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Farmer as Centralina Council of Government delegate (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Lowery as Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization delegate (unanimous)
• Agreed to list two Hwy 74 properties on GovDeals for $300,000; resolution to come in January

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 2 meeting and a training session on quasi-judicial land use decisions. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 regular meeting
• Training session on quasi-judicial land use decisions

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board met on December 7, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting, both unanimously. No new business was conducted; instead, the board received a training session on quasi-judicial land use decisions. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 2, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider action on two major items: a contiguous annexation petition from Wingate University and a rezoning and development agreement for the S. Main-Witmore property by Southbury Development, LLC. The board will also vote on a water/wastewater engineer services contract and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition and Ordinance
• S. Main-Witmore rezoning and development agreement – Southbury Development, LLC
• Water/Wastewater Engineer Services Contract
• Approval of minutes: Oct 19 regular and Oct 26 special meetings

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the development agreement with Southbury Development, LLC for parcels 09025033 and 09060002, following a public hearing where the developer agreed to conditions including wider lots, no vinyl siding, and a minimum home size. The board also approved the consent agenda and continued the Wingate University annexation petition to the December 14 meeting.

• Approved S. Main/Witmore development agreement with Southbury Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 19 and October 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Wingate University annexation petition to 12/14/21 meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board unanimously approved a budget amendment increasing Meals/Ent-Travel and Conference/Training accounts by $500 each. It also approved purchasing a red awning for about $4,600, funded from a NC Capitol Main Trust account, and approved pay increases for Charles Price and Store Manager C.J. Matteson-Leopold. The next meeting was moved to December 13, 2021.

• Approved budget amendment increasing Meals/Ent-Travel and Conference/Training by $500 each (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of red awning for approx. $4,600, funded from NC Capitol Main Trust (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for Charles Price (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for C.J. Matteson-Leopold effective Sept 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to Dec 13, 2021

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board is meeting to adopt rules and procedures for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments, and to hear a presentation from the Chapman Group regarding a residential rezoning proposal for parcels on South Main Street. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Adopt Rules and Procedures for Planning Board and Board of Adjustments
• Presentation by Chapman Group for South Main Street Residential Rezoning Proposal (Parcels 9025033 & 9060002)

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board unanimously recommended rezoning 18+ acres on South Main Street from R20 to R4 Conditional District for a 50-home development by the Chapman Group, and approved the accompanying Development Agreement. The recommendation now goes to the Board of Commissioners for final approval. The board also adopted rules and procedures for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments.

• Adopted Rules and Procedures for Planning Board and Board of Adjustments (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning from R20 to R4 Conditional District for South Main Street development (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for the Chapman Group's 50-home project (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 5 meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a development proposal from The Moser Group for a subdivision of approximately 300 homes on parcels between Edgewood Drive and Maye Street. The meeting is for discussion only; no vote or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Moser Group proposal for ~300-home subdivision
• Parcels: 09049002, 09057008, 09057008C, 09049016
• Location between Edgewood Drive and Maye Street
• Special meeting at Wingate Government Center, 101 W. Wilson Street

The Wingate Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to hear a developer workshop presentation on the proposed Cottages of Wingate housing development by The Moser Group. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the project; the board and residents discussed concerns about traffic, rentals, and HOA responsibilities. The meeting was adjourned after the workshop.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will open and table two public hearings—a Wingate University contiguous annexation petition and the S. Main-Witmore rezoning—to the November 16 meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items, old business including annexation petitions, and new business such as a lien forgiveness request and police K-9 item.

• Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition – open and table to 11/16
• S. Main-Witmore Rezoning – open and table to 11/16
• Annexation Petition: Palmetto RTC/Thomas & Luann Barbee
• Annexation Petition: True Homes/Creech Trustees
• Request for Lien Forgiveness: 103 Booker

The Wingate Board of Commissioners approved a motion to begin the process of taking ownership of N. Main Street from NCDOT. They also denied a request for lien forgiveness on a demolished property, approved a police K-9 purchase, and approved utility policy changes. Two public hearings were recessed to the November 16 meeting, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved motion to move forward with taking ownership of N. Main Street from NCDOT (unanimous)
• Denied request for lien forgiveness at 103 Booker (unanimous)
• Approved police K-9 purchase (unanimous)
• Approved utility policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and meeting schedule change (unanimous)
• Recessed Wingate University annexation hearing to Nov 16 (unanimous)
• Recessed S. Main-Witmore rezoning hearing to Nov 16 (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board will review rules of procedure and discuss development proposals. The meeting includes discussions regarding a residential rezoning proposal on South Main Street and future commercial interest.

• South Main Street Residential Rezoning Proposal discussion
• Review of Planning Board and Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure
• Discussion of Future Commercial Interest
• Staff Report regarding Meadowbranch

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board met and heard presentations on several proposed developments, including The Glenns II (151 homes), Chapman property (50 homes), and others. No formal decisions were made on these proposals. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and appointed Greg Doyle as Chairman and Blair Stegall as Vice Chairman.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0).
• Approved the minutes from the September 7 special and regular meetings (7-0).
• Administered oaths to Bea Colson, Myra Tomberlin, and Blair Stegall.
• Appointed Greg Doyle as Chairman and Blair Stegall as Vice Chairman (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:58 PM (7-0).

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will open and table two public hearings—the Wingate University contiguous annexation petition and the S. Main-Witmore rezoning/development agreement—to the October 19 meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items including annexation certifications and new business on tax collection and property settlement.

• Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition - tabled to 10/19
• S. Main-Witmore Rezoning/Development Agreement - tabled to 10/19
• Annexation Petition: Palmetto RTC/Thomas & Luann Barbee - direct clerk to certify
• Annexation Petition: True Homes/Creech Trustees - direct clerk to certify
• Union County Order of Tax Collection and Annual Property Settlement

The Wingate Board of Commissioners recessed two public hearings to the October 19, 2021 meeting: the Wingate University contiguous annexation petition and the S. Main-Witmore rezoning/development agreement. The board also approved the consent agenda, including annexation petitions and a reappointment, and authorized tax collection and property settlements with Union County. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.

• Recessed the Wingate University contiguous annexation public hearing to October 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
• Recessed the S. Main-Witmore rezoning/development agreement public hearing to October 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, two annexation petitions, and reappointment of Nathel Hailey to the ABC Board.
• Authorized Union County to collect 2021 taxes totaling $536,855.11.
• Authorized the Union County Annual Property Settlement for delinquent taxes (FY 2011-2019) and current taxes (FY 2021).
• Heard a presentation on a proposed 65-home subdivision on S. Main/Witmore and expressed consensus in favor, with requests for increased buffers and larger lot sizes.

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board decided to seek a lease extension at its existing property, with improvements to the parking lot and reduced repair liability. The board dropped interest in neighboring land at the asking price and hired an agent to find another property. No accountant was hired; the general manager will take on the work, with Jim Black as cosigner. The audit of working capital is not final, with a draft report showing FY21 assets of $609,914 versus FY20 assets of $474,480.

• Approved agenda and minutes of 22 July 2021 meeting
• Decided to seek lease extension at existing property with parking lot improvements and reduced repair liability
• Dropped interest in neighboring land at asking price; secured agent to find another property
• Did not hire accountant; general manager will handle work, Jim Black as cosigner
• Discussed inventory turns data from Dalcom, but no decision made

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board will approve minutes from March and July 2021 meetings. The primary new business item is a staff report regarding Meadowbranch. The agenda contains no other specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2021, July 6, 2021 (Joint Boards), and July 6, 2021 (Planning Board)
• Staff Report: Meadowbranch

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board met and heard a presentation from the developer of the proposed Meadowbranch Estates project, which includes a rezoning of 45 acres from R20 to R4 and annexation. No formal recommendation or decision was made; the board will receive a staff recommendation at a future meeting, possibly in October or November. The board approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11, July 6 special, and July 6 planning board meetings (4-0)
• Heard presentation on Meadowbranch Estates rezoning and annexation; no action taken

Joint Land Use Board

This is a procedural special meeting of the Wingate Joint Land Use Board. The agenda includes only a call to order, administration of oaths, an overview of board duties, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions of specific items are listed.

• No substantive items on agenda

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board met in special session on September 7, 2021, to receive an overview of its new combined duties under G.S. 160-D. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering board roles, permit approvals, and upcoming development processes. A separate 6:00 PM presentation on a townhome development was announced, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Oaths administered to board members by Lisa Griffin
• Board informed it will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, who will make final decisions

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve updates to the land use ordinance, specifically Chapter 14: Administrative Agencies. This amendment will reorganize the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustments. The meeting will also include the appointment of new members to the joint board.

• Approval of land use ordinance updates to Chapter 14: Administrative Agencies
• Reorganization of the Planning Board
• Reorganization of the Board of Adjustments
• Appointment of new members to the joint board

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the Land Use Ordinance Chapter 14, merging the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment into a single Joint Land Use Board. The board also unanimously appointed five members to the new Joint Land Use Board with staggered terms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Land Use Ordinance amendment merging Planning Board and Board of Adjustment into Joint Land Use Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Doyle to Joint Land Use Board, 3-year term ending August 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Cheryl Lawrence to Joint Land Use Board, 2-year term ending August 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Martin Graves to Joint Land Use Board, 2-year term ending August 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Ciampi to Joint Land Use Board, 1-year term ending August 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bea Colson to Joint Land Use Board, 1-year term ending August 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of four tracts (about 61 acres) on Phifer Road into town limits, and conditionally rezoned the property from RA-40/RA-20 to R-6 Conditional District for the Davis Village project (168 single-family homes and 49 townhomes). The board also approved a development agreement with Bulldog Investment Holdings, LLC for the project. Two public hearings—for the Wingate University contiguous annexation petition and the S. Main-Witmore rezoning—were recessed to the September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved annexation 2021-03 for 61 acres on Phifer Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning CZ-2021-02 Davis Village to R-6 (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement with Bulldog Investment Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Recessed Wingate University annexation hearing to Sept. 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recessed S. Main-Witmore rezoning hearing to Sept. 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 20 minutes and ETJ appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider actions on creating a joint land use board and the Davis Meadows annexation, rezoning, and development agreement on Phifer Road. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including financing resolutions for a leaf truck and police vehicles, and will consider accepting ARPA funds and an offer to purchase property on Hwy 74.

• Public hearing: Creation of Joint Land Use Board
• Public hearing: Annexation, Rezoning and Development Agreement – Davis Meadows, Phifer Road
• Resolution – Leaf Truck Financing
• Resolution – Police Vehicle Financing
• Acceptance of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds/Terms and Conditions

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a $150,000 offer from R.W. Price and the Wingate ABC Board for the old police department and adjoining lot at 4114 Hwy 74 E., citing the offer was below the $350,000 listing price and the required 5% earnest deposit. The board also approved the ARPA contract to receive $732,048 in federal funds, adopted a resolution opposing a Union County rezoning for a 151-home development, and directed staff to continue creating a Joint Land Use Board. The annexation and rezoning request for Davis Village (217 units) was tabled to the August 17 meeting.

• Rejected the $150,000 purchase offer for surplus property parcels 09022086 and 09022085 from R.W. Price and Wingate ABC Board.
• Approved the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) contract to accept $732,048 in federal funds.
• Adopted a resolution opposing the rezoning of parcel 02239001 by True Homes and requesting Union County deny it.
• Directed staff to continue the process of merging the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments into a Joint Land Use Board.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, leaf truck and police vehicle financing resolutions, and tabling two items to August 17.
• Tabled the Davis Village annexation, rezoning, and development agreement to the August 17, 2021 meeting.

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board approved paying annual dues to the NC Association of ABC Boards. The board also discussed its bid on town property on US 74, noting the Town Council would review it on 18 July, with a possible closing by 31 July if accepted. The board approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and received reports on June sales and inventory.

• Approved the agenda for the 19 July 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes from the 10 June and 17 June 2021 meetings.
• Approved payment of annual dues to the NC Association of ABC Boards.
• Discussed the land bid on US 74; no decision made, pending Town Council review.

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional rezoning of four parcels totaling 61.25 acres on Phifer Road from RA-40 to R-6 Conditional District, allowing a major subdivision of 168 single-family homes and 49 town homes (217 total units). The board also unanimously approved the adopted Town map consistent with the Wingate Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The recommendation now goes to the Board of Commissioners for final approval, with conditions including a Traffic Impact Analysis and school study to be completed before final approval.

• Approved conditional rezoning of parcels 02242027A, 02242027B, 02242026, and 02242027 from RA-40 to R-6 Conditional District (VOTE: 5-Yes, 0-No)
• Approved the adopted Town map consistent with the Wingate Comprehensive Land Use Plan (VOTE: 5-Yes, 0-No)
• Approved minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting (VOTE: 5-Yes, 0-No)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:56 PM (VOTE: 5-Yes, 0-No)

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board held a joint meeting to discuss combining with the Board of Adjustment into a single Land Use Board, as proposed by staff. No formal decisions were made; the Board of Commissioners lacked a quorum, so the proposal was only discussed. The town manager noted that a special meeting may be called to seek consent for the merger.

• No minutes were approved as there were none to review.
• The meeting was a joint discussion with the Board of Adjustment and Board of Commissioners, but no votes were taken on the proposed Land Use Board.
• The Board of Commissioners did not have a quorum, so no action could be taken on the merger proposal.
• The town manager stated that a special meeting may be called to seek consent for the combined board.
• The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote (5-0) to close the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a joint special meeting with the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments to review required and recommended land use ordinance updates related to NCGS 160-D. Board action may be taken as deemed necessary. The meeting is open to the public.

• Joint meeting of Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustments
• Review of land use ordinance updates related to NCGS 160-D
• Possible board action on ordinance updates
• Meeting at Wingate Government Center, 101 W. Wilson Street
• ADA accommodations available upon request to Town Clerk

The Wingate Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. A presentation was given on Chapter 160D and the proposed Joint Land Use Board. A motion was made to consent to staff moving forward with tasks to consolidate the two boards, but no quorum was present, so no formal action was taken.

• No quorum was present; no formal decisions were made.
• A motion was proposed to consent to staff actions for consolidating the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment into a Joint Land Use Board, but it was not voted on.

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning/development agreement for S. Main-Witmore Properties, the FY 2021-2022 budget, a Wingate University contiguous annexation petition, and Chapter 160-D UDO amendments. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, utility write-offs, budget amendments, and an annexation certification, followed by old and new business items and a closed session.

• Public hearing: S. Main-Witmore Properties Rezoning/Development Agreement
• Public hearing: FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Public hearing: Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition
• Public hearing: Chapter 160-D UDO Amendments
• Consent agenda: Write-Off Uncollectable Utilities

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 budget, which includes a recommended tax rate of 0.34 cents per $100 valuation (up from the revenue-neutral rate of 0.32), a 4% water/wastewater rate increase, and funding for an additional police officer and five police vehicles. The board also approved the Chapter 160-D Land Use Ordinance amendments, which replace references to 160-A, change 'conditional use permit' to 'special use permit', and add community meeting requirements for conditional rezoning. Two public hearings (S. Main - Witmore Properties and Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition) were tabled to the July 20, 2021 meeting. The consent agenda, including minutes, write-offs, budget amendments, and a certification for a Bulldog Investments annexation, was also approved.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget as presented, with a tax rate of 0.34 cents per $100 valuation and a 4% water/wastewater rate increase.
• Approved Chapter 160-D Land Use Ordinance amendments, updating terminology and procedures to comply with state law.
• Tabled public hearing for S. Main - Witmore Properties to July 20, 2021.
• Tabled public hearing for Wingate University Contiguous Annexation Petition to July 20, 2021.
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes, write-offs, budget amendments, and scheduling a public hearing for Bulldog Investments annexation.
• Entered closed session for real property negotiation and personnel performance, with no reportable action taken.

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board unanimously approved the FY22 budget of $2,065,000, which includes a 7% across-the-board salary increase effective after the first payroll in July 2021. The board also approved a FY21 budget amendment and discussed May sales, which exceeded plan. The wage increase was approved by a 2-1 vote.

• Approved FY22 budget of $2,065,000 unanimously.
• Approved 7% salary increase for all staff, effective after first payroll in July 2021, by 2-1 vote.
• Approved FY21 budget amendment (moved by Hailey, seconded by Black) 3-0.
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes unanimously.
• Opened and closed public meeting as scheduled.

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, adopt a meeting calendar for the new fiscal year, and discuss several items. These include a discussion-only review of the 'Davis Village' project (with Perry Crooke attending), an update on 160 D from Matthew Gallman, and a discussion of the Wingate Comprehensive Plan. No final decisions are listed for these discussion items.

• Discussion of 'Davis Village' project (Perry Crooke in attendance)
• 160 D update from Matthew Gallman
• Wingate Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Adopt calendar for new fiscal year meetings
• Approval of April 6, 2021 minutes

The Wingate Planning Board unanimously approved updates to the Wingate Land Use Ordinance to comply with G.S. 160D, which consolidates county and municipal planning statutes. The board also adopted a meeting calendar for the new fiscal year, with meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. A proposed development, Davis Village, was discussed but no action was taken; a Traffic Impact Assessment is required before any approval.

• Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted fiscal year meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Wingate Land Use Ordinance updates for G.S. 160D (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the S. Main-Witmore Properties, which is tabled. The board will also consider a solid waste contract and discuss development agreements and zoning guidance. Several public hearings are scheduled for future meetings, including Wingate University annexations, 160-D ordinance updates, and the FY-22 budget.

• Public hearing on S. Main-Witmore Properties (tabled)
• Solid waste contract discussion
• Planning: development agreements and zoning guidance
• Schedule public hearing for Wingate University annexations
• Schedule public hearing for FY-22 budget

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the solid waste collection contract with Waste Connections, with RFPs to be issued in March 2022. The board also reached consensus to require development agreements for all rezonings and to encourage developers to use hard siding materials for exteriors. A public hearing and item on S. Main/Witmore Properties were tabled to the June 15, 2021 meeting. The consent agenda, including appointments and scheduling of public hearings, was approved unanimously.

• Approved one-year extension of solid waste contract with Waste Connections (unanimous)
• Consensus to require development agreements for all rezonings
• Consensus to encourage hard siding materials for exteriors
• Tabled S. Main/Witmore Properties public hearing to June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled S. Main/Witmore Properties old business item to June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, public hearing schedules, and appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, approval of the agenda, budget discussions, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• FY 2021-2022 budget discussions

The Wingate Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, which includes a tax rate of $0.34 per $100 valuation. No formal budget vote was taken; the board only reviewed the budget message and fee schedules. Garbage and recycling fees were noted as $20.25 monthly for in-town customers and $40.50 for out-of-town customers, pending final utility rates from Union County Public Works.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board reviewed a revised preliminary budget for fiscal year 2022 and found it realistic. The board set June 10, 2021, as the date for a public hearing on the proposed budget, with notice to be posted on the town's website and at the store. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 19, 2021, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for May 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Set June 10, 2021 as public hearing date for proposed FY2022 budget
• Directed posting of public hearing notice on town website and at store

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1 (Central Business District). They will also discuss an ABC store update, consider accepting bids for the S. Main-Witmore auction, and vote on a resolution to certify an annexation petition. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine department reports.

• Public hearing and rezoning of 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1
• ABC Store update from Robert Stedje-Larsen
• S. Main-Witmore auction: accept highest bids and schedule public hearing
• Resolution directing clerk to certify annexation petition
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2021

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning of 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1, accepted the highest auction bid for two parcels, certified a Wingate University annexation petition, and approved applications for ARC infrastructure and CDBG grants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 09054040 at 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Accepted David Chapman's auction bid for parcels 09060002 ($186,000) and 09025033 ($90,000) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing clerk to certify Wingate University annexation petition (unanimous)
• Approved ARC infrastructure grant application for Wingate University small area plan (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG application for manhole rehabilitation ($200,000 grant, up to $50,000 match) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget and then enter a closed session under North Carolina law. No public comment period is scheduled for this meeting.

• FY 2021-2022 budget discussions
• Closed session per NCGS § 143-318.11(A)(6)

The Wingate Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, focusing on capital items such as a leaf truck, police vehicles, and a planning update. No formal decisions were made; the board only reviewed options and discussed the revenue-neutral tax rate. The meeting included a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive matters. The chairman reported ongoing discussions with Wingate University about purchasing land west of the current store, noting the board needs to buy the land to secure a construction loan. The board also reviewed financial reports, including a $600 inventory shortage due to mixed beverage accounts, and noted a proposed 2022 budget was developed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 15 March 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session motion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous closed session (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board is meeting to discuss two new business items: development density off Austin Chaney Rd for Barbee & Beck Properties (D.A. Davis), and town-owned parcels on South Main and South Stewart Streets that were recently sold contingent on rezoning. The board will also take public comments and approve the March 2 minutes.

• Discussion of development density off Austin Chaney Rd (Barbee & Beck Properties--D.A. Davis)
• Discussion of Town properties on South Main (Parcel 09025033) and South Stewart Streets (Parcel 09060002), sold contingent on rezoning
• Public comments
• Approval of March 2, 2021 minutes

The Wingate Planning Board met and discussed the impact of House Bill DRH10179-MQ-32B on local zoning and housing density, particularly regarding development off Austin Chaney Rd and Town-owned parcels on South Main and South Stewart. The board also discussed the Town's petition to release the annexation cap and the need to prepare for high-density housing. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Discussed development off Austin Chaney Rd and density implications.
• Discussed Town-owned parcels on South Main and South Stewart, noting sale contingent on rezoning.
• Discussed House Bill DRH10179-MQ-32B and its impact on local zoning.
• Discussed the Town's petition to release the annexation cap.
• Discussed the need for homeowner's associations in new developments.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 6:38 PM.

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a developer concept plan for 1010 Austin-Chaney Road and to begin planning for the FY 21-22 budget. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda itself and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Developer concept plan for 1010 Austin-Chaney Road
• FY 21-22 budget planning

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will consider approving February meeting minutes, schedule a public hearing for a rezoning request at 3622 W. Hwy 74, and vote on FY-21 budget amendments and an audit contract. The board will also hear presentations on a Juneteenth celebration and Wingate University's master plan, followed by a public comment period and department reports.

• Schedule public hearing for rezoning 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1
• Consider approval of FY-21 budget amendments
• Consider approval of audit contract for FY-21
• Presentation on Juneteenth Celebration by Monroe Council Member Franco McGee
• Presentation on Wingate University Master Plan by Richard Petersheim

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting. They scheduled a public hearing for April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM to consider a rezoning request for 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1, Central Business District. The board also approved the FY-21 budget amendment, audit and financial statement contracts, and a contract with Lynda Paxton for selling surplus properties.

• Approved minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Scheduled a public hearing for April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM for a rezoning request at 3622 W. Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1 (unanimous).
• Approved the FY-21 budget amendment as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the FY-21 audit contract with Eddie Carrick, CPA (unanimous).
• Approved the FY-21 financial statement contract with Potter and Co., CPA (unanimous).
• Approved contracting with Lynda Paxton for selling surplus properties (unanimous).

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Vann Harrell on the Union County appraisal update and to discuss the FY-22 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and presentation only.

• Presentation by Vann Harrell on Union County Appraisal Update
• FY-22 Budget Discussions

The Wingate Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to hear a reappraisal update and discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. The board approved the meeting agenda and scheduled two additional budget meetings for April 5 and April 6, 2021. No formal budget decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Scheduled a budget meeting on April 5, 2021, for Public Safety.
• Scheduled a budget meeting on April 6, 2021, for Public Works.
• Adjourned the special meeting.

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board unanimously approved a $15,069 budget amendment covering salary increases, office equipment, payroll fees/taxes, and credit card fees. The board also agreed in general to purchase land at South College and US74, with the chairman to request the city temporarily lift the $500K cash back limit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on sales, inventory, and distributions.

• Approved $15,069 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with removal of Rick Turner item (unanimous)
• Approved 11 January 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated check stamp policy (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue outright purchase of land at South College and US74
• Agreed to focus on land purchase before construction design

Board of Adjustments

The Wingate Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider a zoning permit for a nonconforming use at 3331 Presson Rd. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and routine procedural items.

• Zoning permit for nonconforming use at 3331 Presson Rd
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2020 meeting

The Wingate Board of Adjustments unanimously approved a zoning permit for a nonconforming wholesale food business at 3331 Presson Rd. The request was recommended by Matthew Gallman of the Centralina Council of Governments, and the board discussed the business's potential benefits and environmental considerations. The approval is valid for 180 days, after which a new permit would be required if a different business occupies the site. The board also approved the minutes from the June 25, 2020 meeting.

• Approved the minutes from the June 25, 2020 meeting (4-0).
• Approved the zoning permit for a nonconforming use at 3331 Presson Road (4-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM (4-0).

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board is meeting to consider a rezoning request for a property at 3622 W. Hwy 74, changing its zoning from R-20 to B-1. The board will also take public comments, approve the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting, and handle any other routine business.

• Rezoning request for 3622 W. Hwy 74, Parcel # 09054040, from R-20 to B-1
• Public comments period
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2021

The Wingate Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend rezoning the property at 3622 Hwy 74, Parcel #09054040, from R-20 to B-1. The request was presented by Matthew Gallman, with Danny and Tracy Jordan proposing a mini storage facility. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners after a public hearing.

• Approved minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 3622 Hwy 74 from R-20 to B-1 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the Union County CDBG program, a public comment period, and consideration of a resolution and ordinance for the NCDOT abandonment of E. Wilson Street. They will also approve minutes from January 19, 2021, and set dates for FY-22 budget meetings. Department reports from Administration, Police, and Public Works are scheduled.

• Consider Resolution and Ordinance for NCDOT Abandonment of E. Wilson Street
• Presentation on Union County CDBG Community Development Block Program
• Approve minutes from January 19, 2021
• Set dates for FY-22 budget meetings

The Board unanimously approved an ordinance and resolution to assume ownership and maintenance of E. Wilson Street from Main Street to just before the bridge, following NCDOT's completion of repaving. The Board also approved the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes and agreed to hold a special budget meeting on March 15 at 5:00 PM. A presentation on the CDBG program was given, and the ABC Board requested consideration of renting town land for a new store, but no decision was made on that request.

• Approved NCDOT ordinance and resolution for E. Wilson Street ownership (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold special budget meeting on March 15 at 5:00 PM (consensus)

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board unanimously approved promoting Chris Sowell to assistant manager with an annual salary of $36,000. The board also agreed to approach the town about leasing land for a new store, and approved purchasing a printer for the business office. A motion to hire Rick Turner for project management failed for lack of a second.

• Promoted Chris Sowell to assistant manager at $36K annual salary (unanimous)
• Agreed to approach the town to lease land for a new store, built independently with store resources
• Approved purchase of a printer for Ms. Selby's office
• Motion to hire Rick Turner for project management died (no second)

Planning Board

The Wingate Planning Board is meeting to hear a zoning update from Matthew Gallman and to discuss water and sewer system development fees. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its September 1, 2020 meeting. No old business is scheduled.

• Zoning update from Matthew Gallman
• Water/Sewer System Development Fees discussion
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2020

The Wingate Planning Board met and received updates on zoning permits, the upcoming land use ordinance update, and the new water/sewer system development fees. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from September 1, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will meet remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will hear a FY-20 audit presentation and a Union County revaluation update, hold a continued public hearing on system development fees, and consider adopting a system development fee ordinance and a 5-year utility capital improvement plan.

• Public hearing on System Development Fees (continued from 12/15/2020)
• Consideration of System Development Fee Ordinance
• 5-Year Utility Capital Improvement Plan Adoption
• Union County Stormwater Grant Match
• FY-20 Audit presentation by Eddie Carrick, CPA