Board of Commissioners — Cornelius, NC
Date: 2026-06-05

Board of Commissioners
 April 6, 2026
 Minutes


PRE-MEETING – 4:00PM
Mayor Bilodeau called the pre-meeting to order at 4:07PM with all commissioners present except for
Commissioner Sansbury who was out of town.
 Closed Session Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
 Mayor Bilodeau called for a motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-
 318.11(a)(3).

 Commissioner Johnson moved to go into Closed Session at 4:07PM. Commissioner Osborne
 seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 4-0.

 Upon return from Closed Session at, the Pre-meeting continued with the following:

 Agenda Review
  Manager Grant provided the Board with an overview of the 6:00PM meeting agenda items.

 Commissioners Discussion
  Commissioner Furcht asked Attorney Wolter for clarification regarding illicit discharge into Lake
  Norman. Attorney Wolter stated that we are in the process of drafting an Ordinance for the town
  to establish penalty fees for any entity that discharges waste into Lake Norman.

 Commissioner Osborne asked about scheduling further conversations for the Downtown Master
 Plan. Planning Director Burhans stated that the new draft from Kimley-Horn has been received
 and is available on the town’s website. There are small group sessions being held, as well as two
 open house sessions scheduled for Apr. 29th and 30th at Town Hall (details are on the website).

 Mayor Bilodeau announced the Antiquity HOA meeting being held on Apr. 15th will receive a
 town update by staff and on Apr. 21st a community meeting will be held at the Serve and
 Pickleball + Kitchen regarding the NCDOT Torrence Chapel project.

 Commissioner Osborne asked what the plan is for further discussion on the FY27 budget.
 Manager Grant stated that a budget workshop will be held on Apr. 20th during the pre-meeting.

Commissioner Furcht moved to adjourn the Pre-meeting at 5:14PM. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.


REGULAR MEETING – 6:00PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
 Mayor Bilodeau called the meeting to order at 6:00PM, welcoming all attendees to the town board
 meeting.

2. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
 Mayor Bilodeau confirmed a quorum was present with 4 out of 5 commissioners in attendance.
 Commissioner Sansbury was out of town on business.


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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Furcht
 seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 4-0.
4. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 Mayor Bilodeau led the pledge after a moment of silence was observed.
5. TOWN RECOGNITION
 A. Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award
 Mayor Bilodeau announced a very special occasion - the presentation of the Outstanding
 Citizen Award, with only 4 awards being given this year. The 2nd Quarter award is being
 presented to Jack Canard, a longtime Cornelius resident and passionate local historian.
 Mayor Bilodeau detailed Jack's background: born in Mooresville, attended Cornelius
 Elementary, member of Cornelius Presbyterian Church, and served in Boy Scout Troop 50 at
 Mount Zion United Methodist. Jack graduated from South Meck, worked at Cashion’s in
 Huntersville, and later moved back to Cornelius when his family purchased his grandmother's
 house on Church Street. He served honorably in the Navy from January 1966 to December
 1969.

 Mayor Bilodeau emphasized Jack's role as an avid photographer and historian, noting that he
 sits in the Jack Canard collection room as his office. Jack moved to Main Street in Cornelius
 in 1989 and became passionate about preserving the town's history. He visited lifelong
 residents, copied their photos, listened to their stories, and became a dedicated storyteller and
 historian. His stated goal was to record as much history of Cornelius as possible and save it
 for future generations, promising old-timers they would never be forgotten.

 Chad Huck (residing at 1218 South Street) spoke on Jack's behalf, noting that Jack was
 watching via livestream. He described how Cornelius has been a very big part of Jack's life,
 witnessing the town's transformation from a small cotton mill and vast farmland to what it is
 today. Jack not only witnessed these changes but photographed virtually every part of it,
 creating thousands of pictures as proof. Mr. Huck praised Jack's incredible memory, noting he
 can recall every single memory from his past without needing the pictures. He thanked the
 town for including Jack's work in the Canard Collection room and expressed hope that Jack's
 belongings would eventually end up in the planned Cornelius History Museum.

 The presentation concluded with the audience saying, "We love you, Jack", followed by a
 video message from Jack expressing his love for the community and thanking everyone for
 looking after everything.

6. CITIZEN CONCERNS/COMMENTS
 Jack Higgins (residing at 12219 Meeting House Drive) shared five reasons he's proud to live in
 Cornelius: quality of life, friendliness of residents, professionalism of town government, customer
 service orientation of town departments, and the ability to actually speak to department personnel
 by phone. He thanked Mayor Bilodeau for having the 36 acres on east Bailey Road mowed and
 Emma Mondo for her excellent communications. He remained hopeful about resolving the school
 traffic problem on Bailey Road and Norfolk Southern removing the railroad ties and debris along
 the tracks along Hwy. 115.

 Martha Cook Jenkins (PO Box 941 Davidson) represented the Cook Farm shareholders,
 introducing herself as a lifelong resident of North Mecklenburg with 70 years in the area. She and
 her sister Marilyn Cook Ainsley still own property that belonged to their grandparents who moved
 onto the property in 1900, years before the town was incorporated. Over the years, the farm has
 been reduced by electrical power lines, road construction from Hwy. 21 to I-77, and most recently
 North Cross extension. Their property, known as Cook Farms, is located at the 26-mile South
 marker on I-77.


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 Ms. Jenkins described the property's history, including Uncle John's collection of various animals
 (horses, donkeys, cows, buffaloes, llamas, highland cows, elk, one zebra, and one ostrich). After
 his death in 1982, two brothers continued farming until early 2000 when traffic became too
 heavy. Since then, the property has been in the forestry program with many beautiful old and
 thriving new trees.

 She explained that Mecklenburg County has always zoned their six parcels of approximately 72
 acres as residential. However, in 2005, the town put an overlay zoning on the property for
 Business Campus, which led to loss of interest and turned everyone away from the property. Even
 the town hasn't sent suitable buyers, missing opportunities for tax revenue. In October, she and
 Marilyn had a meeting with Deputy Manager Herron, Manager Grant and Planning Director
 Burhans about revisiting the zoning since it's over 21 years old and nothing has happened. They
 asked the town to look at whether the zoning matches their intent for the future.

7. REPORTS
 Commissioner Osborne reported on the following:
 • Announced that a director from the small business center, part of CPCC, will be holding
 regular office hours in Cornelius on Fridays moving forward. This will provide area
 businesses with a resource for training and funding opportunities. CPCC can help create
 dedicated training programs for organizations and assist significantly with workforce
 development in the area. He welcomed them as an incredible asset to the community.

 Deputy Manager Herron reported on the following:
 • Announced a community meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 6 PM at The Serve and Pickleball
 + Kitchen to provide an overview of the Torrance Chapel project. The bid from NCDOT was
 let in November 2025, with a preconstruction meeting held three weeks ago. The meeting will
 provide information about phasing, timing, schedule, night and day paving schedules, with
 handouts and PowerPoint presentations available.

 Asst. Manager Beardsley reported on the following:
 • The new substation for the electric system, under construction for approximately two years,
 received its final main piece - the transformer - delivered last Thursday. Major crane
 operations were conducted to unload it from two tractor trailers and set it in place. Blowers,
 radiators, and oil will be added this week, with Duke Energy making final connections from
 transmission lines. The substation should be fully operational by the end of the month.
 • The first-ever Cornelius 101 program concluded on March 24th. The seven-week program had
 different departments give overviews each week, with about 15 residents completing the
 program. The program received positive feedback and participants encouraged continuation.

 Manager Grant publicly thanked Asst. Manager Beardsley for his wide range and breadth of
 service as his time with the town comes to an end, noting that people often forget Mr. Beardsley is
 the Public Works Director because he handles so many other responsibilities including electric
 infrastructure and programs like Cornelius 101.

8. TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSION
 Commissioner Osborne introduced Jason Happe as the new chairperson of the Transportation
 Advisory Board (TAB), praising his passion, persistence, and consistency needed for the role. He
 expressed confidence that Mr. Happe will focus on achievable goals by removing obstacles that
 cannot be addressed, allowing more focus on feasible projects.
 Mr. Happe expressed humility about his new position as chairman after only two years on TAB,
 having moved from vice chair to chair. He acknowledged big hurdles ahead, including expected
 rejections from NCDOT and challenges from HOAs regarding connectivity. He suggested
 exploring different approaches to create win-win situations rather than simply accepting "no"
 answers. He introduced Danny Watson as the new vice chair, bringing professional knowledge to
 complement his enthusiasm. The team includes road engineers and a recently retired executive

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consultant with program and project management experience, plus a newer member who
primarily gets around by bike and on foot.

Deputy Manager Herron praised TAB as a professional group that has taken to heart that
transportation is probably the number one issue for citizens. Citizens don't know or care about
municipal boundaries - they just want to get from point A to point B efficiently. TAB consistently
looks for improvements and has prioritized over 130 projects using red, yellow, and green
classifications. The town board adopted TAB's top 6 priorities and sent them to NCDOT.

Deputy Manager Herron emphasized that most infrastructure causing congestion problems is
owned and maintained by NCDOT, not controlled by the town. When citizens complain, the town
passes concerns to NCDOT, but citizens should understand the town doesn't own these facilities.

He presented NCDOT's responses to the top 6 priority requests:

#1 Exit 28 DDI Issues: The town requested overhead signage or pavement markings for
maneuvering issues. NCDOT responded they would continue investigating but noted it's illegal
for vehicles to block intersections, allowing police to write tickets. NCDOT said Davidson's
"don't block the box" signage wouldn't work due to different geometry, and they rarely allow
pavement painting. They noted eight existing "do not block intersection" signs that many don't
notice because drivers focus on traffic and lights rather than signs.

Commissioner Osborne questioned whether NCDOT addressed the broader signage request
beyond "don't block the intersection," specifically advanced lane guidance and overhead signage
for traffic flow. Deputy Manager Herron confirmed they discussed this, but NCDOT won't spend
money with Catawba/Hwy. 21 and Torrance Chapel projects coming as "bookends." NCDOT
believes current pavement markings comply with traffic control standards and that problems are
caused by the same repeat offenders daily rather than confused drivers. Town staff agrees with
NCDOT recommendations.

#2 Catawba Avenue Signal Sequencing: This corridor was selected by NCDOT central unit for
retiming this calendar year from Jetton Road to Catawba/Hwy 21. NCDOT informed them it's
scheduled for fall, as they only do timing twice yearly when school is in session. When asked if
the town could do it faster, NCDOT said it was not likely but the town would need to use their
approved engineers and approval process, claiming NCDOT could do it faster. Town staff
recommended that NCDOT conduct the timing of project.

#3 Remove Protected Left Turn Arrow at US 21 South from East Catawba: NCDOT will
eliminate this left turn when project C5621 (Catawba/Hwy. 21) is complete at year-end. Staff
recommendation aligned with NCDOT due to safety concerns about combining 60+ vehicles per
hour turning left with straight traffic.

#4 Increase Left Turn Stacking at US 21 Northbound (in front of Tenders): NCDOT responded
that project #5767 will widen Hwy. 21, coming in 2033. NCDOT considers center turn lanes
"suicide lanes" and won't approve them, calling the timeline "just around the corner". If the town
wants to fund it, they'd need to fund the entire $20+ million of Project #5767, requiring
approximately 4 years for approval and 4 years for construction. Town staff recommended not to
proceed.

#5 Bailey Road 115 Intersection: NCDOT requires a study and engineering document. They're
aware the town applied to CRTPO, so they want the town to complete the approved study. When
complete, they'll review it with the City of Charlotte and Norfolk Southern Railroad for input.
Town staff recommended not to proceed.

#6 Extending I-77 Off Ramp on Exit 28: NCDOT will continue studying this and did not give a
flat "no". If the town wants to proceed at its expense, it would need to use NCDOT’s approved
engineers and CRTPO ranking. NCDOT doesn't know a funding source since safety funding no

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 longer exists. They're discussing with CRTPO how to handle such requests and will provide
 feasibility study results. Town staff recommends officially requesting that NCDOT studies the
 feasibility of this project.

 Mayor Bilodeau reported meeting with the Board of Transportation Chairman Tony Lathrop, who
 enthusiastically took down 3-4 items including signal sequencing issues and said he would take
 another look.

 Regarding Bailey Road improvements, Mayor Bilodeau announced that after meeting with the
 CMS superintendent, starting April 13th after spring break, there will be a new format of funneling
 cars into the parking lot instead of parking on Bailey Road, hopefully improving sight lines. Staff
 continues to look at additional middle school solutions.

9. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
 A. National Telecommunicators Week
 Mayor Bilodeau read the proclamation honoring Cornelius telecommunicators, noting the
 town has provided emergency communication services for 33 years (beginning March 1993)
 and E-911 services for 30 years (beginning March 1996). The proclamation recognized that
 public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact citizens have with
 emergency services, having provided prompt, courteous, calming, and reassuring voices to
 almost 1,000,000 requests for service. The proclamation declared April 12-18 as Public
 Safety Telecommunicator Week. Daniel Little accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
 department.

 B. National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
 Mayor Bilodeau read the proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as Animal Control
 Officer Appreciation Week. The proclamation acknowledged that animal control officers put
 themselves in potentially dangerous situations daily to protect the health and welfare of
 animals and the public. It recognized officers who answer calls for assistance capturing
 roaming and dangerous animals, rescue animals in distress, investigate animal cruelty and
 neglect, provide education about responsible pet care, and mediate neighbor disputes
 involving animals. Daniel from Animal Control accepted the proclamation.

10. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
 A. REZ 01-26 20219 N. Main Street, Aspirational Adventures, LLC
 Mayor Bilodeau called for a motion to open the public hearing for rezoning REZ 01-26 20219
 N. Main Street, Aspirational Adventures, LLC. The public notice is attached hereto.

 Commissioner Furcht moved to open the public hearing for rezoning case REZ 01-26.
 Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Planning Director Burhans presented this general rezoning case (not conditional) involving 3
 parcels totaling just under 1 acre on N. Main Street, just north of the Food Lion Shopping
 Center. The proposal rezones from Conditional Zoning to Neighborhood Mixed Use. The
 applicant is Aspirational Adventures/Marion family.

 The existing Conditional Zoning permitted microbreweries, accessory bars, and restaurants to
 support a microbrewer and restaurant venture. The property owner decided not to pursue that
 venture and wants to rezone back To Neighborhood Mixed Use (the original classification) for
 better marketability.

 Neighborhood Mixed Use is a smaller-scale mixed-use classification allowing residential and
 commercial uses to blend appropriately in neighborhood contexts. Permitted uses include
 smaller commercial retail businesses, offices, restaurants, and similar uses. The property is in
 the Transitional Residential Overlay District with hours of operation limitations and
 enhanced architectural requirements.

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 From a Land Use Plan standpoint, the property is in the downtown district, which can include
 intense mixed-use developments with commercial, residential, office, and similar uses. The
 Planning Board unanimously recommended approval at their March 9th meeting with no
 significant discussion or public comments. Staff also recommends approval.

 Mayor Bilodeau invited the public to speak, and the following speaker was heard:

 Jason Happe suggested exploring win-win solutions, noting the absence of adequate
 sidewalks in the area. He proposed asking the applicant to contribute property for a significant
 sidewalk or bicycle lane along their property length in exchange for the favorable rezoning.

 Planning Director Burhans acknowledged the good feedback about pedestrian infrastructure
 enhancement but noted this is a general rezoning without conditions or negotiations possible.
 Such improvements could be considered during future development review or if a future
 buyer conditionally rezones for a specific project.

 There being no other speakers, Mayor Bilodeau called for a motion to close the public
 hearing.

 Commissioner Johnson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Carney seconded.
 Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
 Commissioner Osborne moved to approve Ordinance #2026-00904 amending the zoning map
 to include REZ 01-26. Commissioner Furcht seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Ordinance #2026-0094 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

 Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution #2026-01193 declaring REZ 01-26 is
 consistent with the town's Land Use Plan and in the public’s best interest. Commissioner
 Osborne seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Resolution #2026-01193 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

B. Resolution of Support for Stormwater Rate Increase
 Mayor Bilodeau called for a motion to open the public hearing for the Stormwater Rate
 Increase. The public notice is attached hereto.

 Commissioner Osborne moved to open the public hearing for the stormwater rate increase.
 Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Asst. Manager Beardsley presented the proposed stormwater rate increases. The increase
 supports bringing development plan review in-house from Mecklenburg County due to
 deficiencies in timing and customer service. The town will start with a contract engineer for
 plan review, with developer fees covering portions and stormwater fees covering the
 remainder. If approved, the town will send rates and the Resolution to Mecklenburg County
 for their budget process public hearing. County approval is very likely if the town approves.
 Rates would be effective in July with the new budget year.

 Commissioner Osborne praised this as a nice improvement based on feedback over 4-5 years
 from people wanting additional assistance with development planning and permitting
 processes.

 Commissioner Furcht confirmed the ultimate purpose is to internalize and improve
 development plan review quality for Cornelius. Asst. Manager Beardsley confirmed and
 noted additional benefits of having more accessible engineering consultation for various
 storm water projects and other engineering needs.



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 Mayor Bilodeau invited the public to speak. There being no speakers, he called for a motion
 to close the public hearing.

 Commissioner Furcht moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson seconded
 the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Commissioner Osborne moved to approve Resolution #2026-01193 supporting the
 stormwater rate increase. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion. Motion passed
 unanimously, 4-0.

 Resolution #2026-01193 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
 A. Eligibility Guidelines for Affordable Housing Funding
 Deputy Manager Herron presented a comprehensive overview covering items 11A
 through 11D regarding donating 2 properties to Smithville Community Coalition for
 affordable housing development. He showed the original plan approved in January 2022
 and explained that Smithville Community Coalition (SCC) wants to revise the plan and
 will eventually apply for a Conditional Zoning amendment.

 In the interim, they identified two town-owned properties suitable for single-family
 homes that can be built by right before the Conditional Zoning process.

 Deputy Manager Herron outlined key Eligibility Guidelines (Item 11A): such as, all
 units must be set aside for households earning no more than 80% AMI; and affordability
 terms must be LIHTC compliant or 30 years in duration. SCC has agreed to 30 years.

 Regarding financial documentation, SCC can provide only 2 years of audited financial
 statements instead of the standard 3 years but will provide 3 years of IRS Form 990s.
 They have been informed of all eligibility requirements and conditions.

 The Resolution (Item 11B) contains descriptions of both properties to be donated: one at
 19613 Hill Street, one at 19709 Ferry Street. The Lake Norman Community Development
 Corporation will act as the town's agent to ensure all home ownership and transfer
 conditions are met, with costs for initial qualification research and ongoing monitoring.

 The two Contribution Agreements (Items 11C & D) cover 19613 South Hill Street
 (Parcel ID #00518222) and 19709 South Ferry Street (Parcel ID #00518133). Deputy
 Manager Herron emphasized that Smithville Community Coalition must convey all 11
 easements on properties owned by SCC for the Town’s infrastructure project before the
 town conveys any property to them and must meet all requirements before conveyance
 occurs.

 Commissioner Furcht applauded everyone for reaching the finish line after years of work,
 expressing excitement about seeing projects come out of the ground. He noted being part
 of the original group that approved this about 4 years ago and appreciated staff's hard
 work.

 Commissioner Furcht moved to approve Item 11A Guidelines for Affordable Housing
 Funding, Item 11B Resolution #2026-01194 for Donation of Property for Affordable
 Housing, Item C Contribution Agreement for Parcel ID #00518133 (19709 South Ferry
 Street), Item D Contribution Agreement for Parcel ID #00518222 (19613 South Hill
 Street), and authorize the town manager and town attorney to finalize terms and execute
 all documents. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously,
 4-0.

 Resolution #2026-01194 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

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 B. Resolution for Donation of Property for Affordable Housing
 Please see the above for overview and motion.

 C. Contribution Agreement for Parcel #00518133 or 19709 S. Ferry Street
 Please see the above for overview and motion.

 D. Contribution Agreement for Parcel #00518222 or 19613 South Hill Street
 Please see the above for overview and motion.

 E. Motorola Contract
 Chief Baucom presented a follow-up to the March 16th Notice to Proceed for purchasing 2
 console radios for the 911 Communication Center. The total purchase amount is
 $176,585.53 based on North Carolina state contract pricing. This was an approved FY26
 budget item with $90,000 budgeted. 911 funds will contribute $72,305.22 with the
 remaining $14,280.31 covered by existing funds.

 Commissioner Osborne moved to approve the Motorola contract for $176,585.53 and
 authorize the town manager and town attorney to finalize terms and execute the contract.
 Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

F. Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with Charlotte Water - Smithville Construction Project
 Asst. Manager Beardsley presented the interlocal agreement with the City of
 Charlotte/Charlotte Water for the Smithville construction project. The agreement outlines
 waterline installation along South Hill Street, South Ferry Street, Smithville Lane, Vivian
 Lane, and Weather Street. Charlotte Water will install new water lines as part of the
 construction project. The town will be the contract holder, bidding it as one project, with
 Charlotte Water reimbursing waterline costs at project completion. Charlotte Water will
 provide inspectors and handle all waterline testing.

 Commissioner Osborne moved to approve Resolution #2026-01195 to enter into an interlocal
 agreement with the City of Charlotte for the Smithville Water System Improvements Project
 and authorize the town manager and attorney to finalize terms and execute the agreement.
 Commissioner Carney seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Resolution #2026-01195 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

G. Contract for Town Hall Renovation and Public Works Addition
 Project Manager Katie DeMatthew explained that Huntersville decided to exit the cooperative
 electrical operations shared between the towns, requiring Cornelius to take over partial
 management of its own electrical system. Therefore, renovations to town hall and public
 works are needed to accommodate additional staff and equipment. Six bids were opened
 March 26th, with Fairwood Construction as the low bidder at $678,576.37. Work is scheduled
 for completion by June 30th and paid from the electrical fund with no general fund dollars
 used.

 Commissioner Furcht moved to approve the contract with Fairwood Construction for
 $678,576.37 and authorize the town manager and town attorney to finalize terms and execute
 the contract. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

H. FY26 Budget Amendment
 Finance Director Niswonger presented two budget amendment items. The first involves asset
 forfeiture items totaling $173,000: forensics computer ($30,000), boat collar replacement
 ($37,000), night vision ($76,000), and flock safety camera system ($30,000). The second item
 allocates $678,577 from electric fund balance for Town Hall and the public works building
 improvements.


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 Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Ordinance #2026-00905 amending the FY26
 budget to utilize $173,000 from asset forfeiture fund and $678,577 from electric fund for
 construction renovations. Commissioner Furcht seconded the motion. Motion passed
 unanimously, 4-0.

 Ordinance #2026-00905 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

12. CONSENT AGENDA
 A. Approve Special Meeting Minutes - Feb. 5th (Approved 4-0)
 B. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes - Mar. 16  th
 (Approved 4-0)
 C. Approve Closed Session Minutes - Mar. 16th (Approved 4-0)
 D. Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement (Approved 4-0)
 E. Joint Use Agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) for J.V. Washam
 Elementary School – Amendment (Approved 4-0)
 F. FY 2026 Audit Contract (Approved 4-0)
 G. Resolution Declaring Surplus Property (Approved 4-0)
 Resolution #2026-1196 is hereby made part of the minutes by reference.

 Commissioner Furcht moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner
 Carney seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

13. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
 No commissioners reported concerns.
14. ADJOURNMENT
 There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Furcht moved to adjourn the meeting at
 7:33PM. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Approved this 20th day of April 2026.



 ATTEST: Denis Bilodeau, Mayor


 Lori A Harrell, Town Clerk




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The Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing
on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall on the following item:
REZ 01-26 20219 N Main St Aspirational Adventures LLC: Request
by Aspirational Adventures LLC to amend the zoning on approximately 0.92
acres of property at 20219 N Main St. The parcels are further identified as Meck-
lenburg County PID numbers 00317701, 00317702, 00317703. The proposed
rezoning is from Conditional Zoning (CZ) to Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) as
the applicants are no longer interested in pursuing with development and wishes
to change the zoning of the property back to the original zoning of NMX. Cur-
rent Use: Single Family Residential/Vacant. Current Zoning: Conditional Zoning.
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