Wallace public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Town Council approved the permanent closure of an alley between 111 and 113 East Main Street to allow for a building facade. The body also appointed a new Finance Director and updated the Unified Development Ordinance to meet state safety requirements.
- Resolution to close a portion of an alley between 111 East Main Street and 113 East Main Street
- Appointment of Melinda McGuire as Finance Director and Deputy Tax Collector
- Ordinance to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for NC Department of Public Safety requirements
- Tax releases for Hatcher Builders LLC totaling $1,817.84
- Appointment of Wayne Casteen to the ABC Board for a 3-year term
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider closing an alley on East Main Street (Johnson Furniture) and re-establish a public hearing for rezoning property off Old Wilmington Road and Carter Street from R-8 (residential) to I (industrial). The council will also discuss ABC Board appointments, designate a Finance Director and Deputy Tax Collector, and consider an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding FEMA. Additionally, they will adopt the 2025 regular meeting schedule.
- Public hearing to close alley on East Main Street (Johnson Furniture)
- Re-establish public hearing for rezoning property off Old Wilmington Road and Carter Street from R-8 to I (industrial)
- ABC Board appointments and reappointments
- Designation of Finance Director and Deputy Tax Collector (oath of office)
- Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance regarding FEMA
Meeting
The Town Council approved the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and annexed 2.35 acres of property in Pender County. The body also initiated the process to close a public alley and scheduled a rezoning public hearing.
- Adopted Resolution 24-25-06 for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
- Approved Ordinance ANX 2024-02 to annex 2.35 acres of property owned by John T. Hughes
- Adopted Resolution of Intent to close a public right-of-way alley between Johnson Furniture buildings
- Established a public hearing to rezone property off Old Wilmington Road and Carter Street from R-8 to Industrial
- Approved tax releases totaling $12,083.16 for Andrew Williams, Food Lion, and Spectrum Southeast LLC
Meeting
The Town Council approved two rezoning requests and authorized financing for town vehicles. The body also adopted a recodification of town ordinances and approved budget amendments for an inclusive playground and a fire department trailer.
- Approved rezoning of 6.10 acres at NC 11 and E. Southerland St. (RZ-2024-02) from RA-20 to HB-C for Royal Farms
- Approved rezoning on Maple Street (RZ-2024-03) for a home addition
- Approved $105,800 loan from United Community Bank at 6.35% interest for three town vehicles
- Approved budget amendment for an inclusive playground using a $400,000 PARTF grant and $150,000 Trillium Health Services grant
- Approved budget amendment for a fire department tandem axel trailer estimated at $9,500 plus upfit costs
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council will hold its regular meeting on October 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women's Club. They will conduct public hearings on two rezoning petitions: Royal Farms (6.08 acres from RA-20 to HB) and Maple Street (from HB to R-10). New business includes adopting a resolution for financing vehicles, a 2023-24 budget amendment, a capital project ordinance budget amendment, and a capital improvement plan.
- Public hearing on Royal Farms rezoning (parcel #09-202, 6.08 acres, from RA-20 Residential to HB Highway Business)
- Public hearing on Maple Street rezoning (from Highway Business to R-10 Residential)
- Adopt resolution for financing vehicles (no dollar amount specified)
- 2023-24 budget amendment and capital project ordinance budget amendment
- Adopt ordinance for re-codification of town ordinances