Wingate public meetings in 2024

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board will discuss new business items including a missing NCDOR permittee data letter, electric forklift purchase, garage door seals, and air duct cleaning. They will hear sales and financial reports. The board will then enter closed session to discuss findings for the fiscal year and employee Christmas bonuses.

• Letter regarding missing NCDOR permittee data for 2021-2022
• Discussion of electric forklift purchase
• Garage door seals replacement
• Air duct cleaning
• Closed session for FY23-24 findings and employee Christmas bonus

The Wingate ABC Board held its regular monthly meeting on December 16, 2024, approving the agenda, minutes, and Christmas bonuses for employees. The board discussed addressing a missing permittee data request from NCDOR, agreed to explore selling an unused forklift, and approved getting quotes for replacing a door seal and potentially cleaning air ducts. November sales were reported up 29.62% from last year, exceeding $50k more than the previous November.

• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas bonuses (unanimous)
• Agreed to look into selling the forklift
• Agreed to get quotes for replacing the back door seal
• Agreed to proceed with air duct cleaning if deemed necessary

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hear a tax presentation, take public comments, and consider a consent agenda that includes adopting a golf cart ordinance and approving the 2025 meeting calendar. Old business involves a contract with Union County for planning services. New business includes appointing a land use board member and selecting delegates for regional transportation and government councils.

• Presentation from Union County Tax Administration
• Adopt Golf Cart Ordinance
• Contract with Union County for Planning Services
• Appoint Land Use Board Member
• Select Centralina Council of Governments and CRTPO Delegates

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a planning services contract with Union County, adopted the 2025 meeting calendar and a golf cart ordinance, and made appointments to regional boards. The meeting included a presentation on the 2025 countywide reappraisal, but no public comment was heard.

• Approved planning contract with Union County (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted golf cart ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Doris Buttrell to Joint Land Use Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner LeGrand as Centralina Council of Governments delegate (unanimous)
• Commissioner Lowery to remain as CRTPO delegate (consensus)

Joint Land Use Board

This is a regular meeting of the Wingate Joint Land Use Board. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda, approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting, and general discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider consent agenda items including awarding a manhole rehabilitation project to Step Construction, Inc. (contingent on state approval) and approving revised grant documents. New business includes appointing a Joint Land Use Board member and a contract for planning services with Union County. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Award manhole rehabilitation project to Step Construction, Inc. contingent upon NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure approval
• Revised Resolution for Project Grant for Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation
• Revised Ordinance for Project Grant for Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation
• Appoint Joint Land Use Board Member
• Contract for planning services with Union County

ABC Board

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Wingate ABC Board. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda, plus updates from the General Manager. No significant decisions or public hearings are listed. The board will also enter closed session.

• General Manager updates on employee Christmas party and September sales
• Closed session (topic not specified in agenda)

Board of Commissioners

This regular meeting includes a presentation from Flock Safety, a public comment period, and a consent agenda with a resolution to prohibit viewing pornography on town networks and devices. The board will also discuss the location of the Summer Fun Festival. No major decisions are expected beyond routine approvals.

• Presentation: Flock Safety (automated license plate readers)
• Consent agenda: Resolution prohibiting pornography on town networks and devices
• Discussion: Summer Fun Festival location
• Approval of minutes from September 17 special, September 17 regular, and September 24 special meetings

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also hold a discussion regarding current and future development updates.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on current and future development updates

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a developer workshop with Dream Finder Homes. No other business is listed on the agenda beyond the workshop and adjournment.

• Developer workshop with Dream Finder Homes

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will consider a new ordinance restricting the discharge of firearms within town limits. The Board will also enter closed session to discuss negotiating positions for real property acquisition or an employment contract. A presentation on the Union County School Bond is scheduled, and the Board may schedule a developer workshop.

• First reading of ordinance restricting discharging firearms within town limits
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) for real property or employment contract negotiation
• Presentation on Union County School Bond
• Discussion to potentially schedule a developer workshop on September 24
• Consent agenda: approval of August 20 minutes and proclamation for Daughters of the American Revolution

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the current operating status and future path of the Wingate ABC Spirits Store. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion on current operating status and future path of Wingate ABC Spirits Store

ABC Board

The ABC Board will meet to discuss August sales and receive financial updates from the General Manager and FO. The board also plans a closed session to discuss finances for a special meeting on September 17, 2024.

• Review of August sales
• Financial update from Liz Driver
• Audit information
• State fair booth updates

The Wingate ABC Board met on September 16, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. The board entered closed session to discuss finances for a special meeting with the town, then returned to open session. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on store sales and an audit.

• Approved agenda (motion by Hucks, second by Doyle)
• Approved minutes (motion by Lowery, second by Thompson)
• Moved into closed session to discuss finances (motion by Lowery, second by Thompson)
• Returned to regular session (motion by Lowery, second by Thompson)
• Adjourned (motion by Thompson, second by Lowery)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning ordinance for parcel 09019063 at 101 W Elm Street from residential R-20 to commercial B-6. The consent agenda includes resolutions for NCDEQ water infrastructure, a CRTPO memorandum of understanding, tax collection orders, and tax settlements. Old business covers park improvements, and new business includes an easement at 210 Edgewood Drive.

• Public hearing on RZ-2024-01: Rezoning 101 W Elm Street from R-20 to B-6
• Consideration and vote on rezoning ordinance for same parcel
• Adopt resolution and ordinance for NCDEQ Water Infrastructure at N Main Street at RR Crossing
• CRTPO Memorandum of Understanding
• Easement at 210 Edgewood Drive

The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning petition (RZ-2024-01) for a 0.646-acre parcel at 101 E. Elm Street, changing it from Single Family (R-20) to Office Institutional (B-6) for educational use. The board also approved a park improvement grant requiring $50,000 from ARPA funds, a Duke Energy easement at 210 Edgewood Drive, and a consent agenda with several administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning RZ-2024-01 for 101 E. Elm St. from R-20 to B-6 (unanimous)
• Approved park improvement grant with $50,000 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy easement at 210 Edgewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, NCDEQ resolution/ordinance, CRTPO MOU, tax collection order, and tax settlement (unanimous)

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board will hear updates from the general manager on new business items, including a mandated 401k offering for all W2 employees, a parking lot incident damaging an employee's car, and a suggestion for a local charity donation. The board will also review July sales, which rose 10.92%, and receive an audit update from the finance officer. Old business items include flooring installation, sign replacement, and health benefits reimbursement.

• Mandated 401k offered to all W2 employees
• Parking lot incident damaging an employee's car
• July sales up 10.92%
• Suggestion for a local charity to donate to
• MXB update and plans

The Wingate ABC Board approved a motion to split its annual charity contributions into three equal parts, supporting House of Pearls, Cameron's House of Hope, and Bridge to Recovery. The board also discussed opening a new Pinnacle bank account for medical reimbursements, implementing a 401k plan for employees, and addressing a fraudulent check incident. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved splitting charity contributions into thirds (all in favor)
• Approved agenda and minutes (all in favor)
• Moved into and out of closed session for personnel matter (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items. Actions include approving the agenda and minutes from the July 2 regular meeting, and reviewing the board's duties and rules of procedure. No public hearings, rezonings, or other substantive business are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from July 2 regular meeting
• Review of Joint Land Use Board Duties & Rules of Procedure

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board voted to replace the flooring contractor 50 Floors with Fine Carpentry Unlimited after repeated cancellations, and approved a new health benefit reimbursement plan. They also approved a $17,039.04 fourth-quarter distribution to the town and discussed license updates and ACH payments.

• Approved hiring Fine Carpentry Unlimited for floor installation (all in favor)
• Approved benefit reimbursement plan (all in favor)
• Approved $17,039.04 fourth-quarter distribution to town (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes accepting a grant for wastewater manhole improvements and scheduling a public hearing for a rezoning request at 101 E. Elm St. There will also be a public comment period and department reports.

• Resolution accepting grant for wastewater manhole improvements (amount not specified)
• Schedule public hearing for rezoning of Parcel 09019063 at 101 E. Elm St.
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024
• Public comment period

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will discuss a rezoning request for 101 E. Elm Street. The meeting also includes the approval of the June 4, 2024, minutes and the current agenda.

• Rezoning Request: 101 E. Elm Street-Braswell House

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Budget and vote on adopting the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes reviewing FY 23-24 budget amendments and discussing park improvements.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
• FY 23-24 Budget Amendments
• Utility Bill Write-Offs
• Park Improvements

ABC Board

The board will discuss the High Yield Account and potential special meetings. Updates include sales increases, new flooring, and a new POS system installation date. Liz Driver will report on the budget and 3rd Quarter distribution to the Town.

• High Yield Account discussion
• Parking lot topcoat and stripping
• Budget update from FO Liz Driver
• 3rd Quarter distribution to the Town

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board will consider a rezoning request for the Braswell House located at 101 E. Elm Street. The meeting also includes an oath for Candice Sturdivant and approval of May 7 meeting minutes.

• Rezoning request: 101 E. Elm Street-Braswell House
• Oath: Candice Sturdivant

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including the FY 2024-2025 audit contract and a capital project ordinance for the N. Main water line extension on Haskins Drive. Under old business, they will consider awarding the Main Street water line extension contract to Classic Mechanical Inc, plus proposals for exercise equipment and ABC store distribution. New business includes filling a JLUB board vacancy with Candice Sturdivant and an ABC board compensation increase.

• Award contract for Main Street Water Line Ext to Classic Mechanical Inc
• Approval of FY 2024-2025 Audit Contract
• Capital Project Ordinance-N. Main Water Line Ext/Haskins Drive
• JLUB Board Vacancy: Applicant-Candice Sturdivant
• ABC Board Compensation Increase

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider the FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget and to enter a closed session to discuss qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness of a public officer, employee, or prospective employee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget review
• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11a(6) for personnel matters

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board is meeting to swear in a new board member, discuss store upgrades and a laptop purchase, and consider benefits for new full-time employees, including paid holidays, a state pension, optional 401k, and marketplace medical benefits. They will also review store closures for holidays, interest in an upcoming ABC conference, and receive updates from the Finance Officer. The meeting includes reports on staff changes, inventory, and store appearance.

• Swearing in of 5th Board Member Jonathan Hucks
• Discussion of store upgrades and laptop purchase
• Proposed benefits for new full-time employees: paid holidays, state pension, optional 401k, marketplace medical benefits
• Review of holidays the store will be closed
• Interest in upcoming Board Member ABC Conference

Joint Land Use Board

The board will meet to discuss commercial interests along Highway 74. Members will also review the Downtown Master Plan Initiative regarding the planning of new zoning districts.

• Discussion of Highway 74 Commercial Interests
• Downtown Master Plan Initiative planning for new zoning districts

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a text amendment to update the permitted uses table, allowing studio art, dance, and martial arts in the B-1 zoning district. They will also consider a bid award for the Main Street water line extension, an agreement for manhole rehabilitation, an ABC Board vacancy appointment, and a proposal for exercise equipment. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing and motion on Text Amendment 2024.01 to allow studio art, dance, and martial arts in B-1 district
• Bid award for Main Street Water Line Extension to Classic City Mechanical, Inc.
• Agreement for Manhole Rehabilitation with The Wooten Company
• ABC Board vacancy appointment: applicant Jonathan Hucks
• Exercise equipment proposal

ABC Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Wingate ABC Board. The agenda contains only routine items: calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, approving minutes from three prior meetings, and adjourning. No new business, old business, or substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 19 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 12 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 18 regular meeting

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board is holding a special meeting on April 10, 2024. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under attorney-client privilege. The board will also approve the agenda and set the next meeting for April 15.

• Closed session for personnel matter under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) and (a)(6)
• Next meeting scheduled for April 15

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will meet to discuss a text amendment to the zoning permitted uses table. The proposal seeks to allow Studio Art, Dance, and Martial Arts in the B-1 Zoning District.

• Text Amendment TA.2024.01: Update permitted uses for B-1 Zoning District to include Studio Art, Dance, and Martial Arts

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding its regular March meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving February minutes and adopting a resolution to raise the cash deposit limit to $500. New business includes a proposed HR policy on transferring sick leave between employees and scheduling upcoming budget meeting dates. The meeting is largely routine, with public comment limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution authorizing cash deposits increase to $500
• HR policy on transferring sick leave to other employees
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming budget meeting dates

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and receive a report from C.J. Matteson-Leopold. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters and a personnel issue, as allowed by state law. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege
• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6) for personnel matter
• Report from C.J. Matteson-Leopold
• Meeting at Wingate Government Center, 101 W. Wilson Street

ABC Board

The Wingate ABC Board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under attorney-client privilege. The board will also call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and adjourn. No public decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege
• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6) to discuss a personnel matter

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit. The request seeks to add an additional building to support operations at 3614 Hwy 74.

• Public hearing for special use permit at 3614 Hwy 74 (Parcel # 09057018B)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2022.2023 Audit Report from Eddie Carrick, CPA PC. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to consider adopting a Minimum Housing Ordinance for 312 Booker Street.

• FY 2022.2023 Audit Report by Eddie Carrick, CPA PC
• Minimum Housing Ordinance for 312 Booker Street
• Grant Project Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business regarding neighborhood signage. The agenda also includes department reports and a closed session with the Town attorney.

• Discussion of neighborhood signage
• Closed session to consult with Town attorney

Board of Commissioners

The Wingate Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a developer workshop with Holt & Associates Real Estate Group. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering agenda approval and adjournment.

• Developer workshop with Holt & Associates Real Estate Group

Joint Land Use Board

The Wingate Joint Land Use Board will meet to discuss 55+ age-restricted housing. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion regarding 55+ age-restricted housing