Board of Commissioners — Cornelius, NC
Date: 2025-12-08

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
 September 15, 2025
 MINUTES


PRE-MEETING - 4:30PM
Mayor Washam called the Pre-meeting to order at 4:36PM. All commissioners were present at the pre-
meeting.

  Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(3)
 Mayor Washam called for a motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-
 318.11(3).

 Commissioner Osborne made a motion to go into Closed Session. Commissioner Sansbury
 seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0.

Upon return from Closed Session at 5:06PM the Board and staff discussed school traffic queueing
concerns along Bailey Road. Staff stated that they are evaluating more options but cannot say at this
time how feasible they will be. Staff is also evaluating the pros/cons of taking over this section of
Bailey Road. The following topics were also discussed:
  Agenda Review
 Manager Grant provided the Board with an overview of the 6PM agenda.

Commissioner Carney made a motion to adjourn the Pre-meeting at 5:56PM. Commissioner Higgins
seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0.

REGULAR MEETING - 6:00PM

1. CALL TO ORDER
 Mayor Washam called the meeting to order at 6:08PM.

2. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
 All commissioners were present at the meeting. Commissioner Sansbury was excused from the
 meeting at 6:39PM.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner
 Sansbury seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 5-0.

4. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 Mayor Washam led the pledge after a moment of silence was observed.

5. CITIZEN CONCERNS/COMMENTS
 No concerns/comments were expressed.

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6. REPORTS
 Parks Director Fitzsimmons reported on the following:
 • Congratulations to Michael Wolf on his promotion from Special Events Manager to
 Recreation Superintendent.
 • 9/11 anniversary ceremony was held on Sept. 11th at Fire Station #1 with 100 attendees.
 • Festival of Cultures was held on Sept. 13th at Cain Park with 500 attendees.
 • North Meck Farmers’ Market will be held on Wednesdays through Oct. 8th behind Town
 Hall.
 • BBQ & Bingo will be held on Sept. 17th at Town Hall (11AM-1PM).
 • Lake Norman Empowerment Festival will be held on Sept. 20th at Smithville Park (5PM-
 9PM).
 • ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Musical Festival will be held on Sept. 27th at Town Hall and Oak
 Street Mill (2PM-8PM).
 • 25th annual All American Dog Show will be held on Sept. 28th at Robbins Park (2PM-
 5PM).
 • Halloween House Decorating Contest begins Oct. 1st-14th with voting to be held on Oct.
 21st-27th.
 • National Night Out (rescheduled) will be held on Oct. 7th at Town Hall (5:30PM-7:30PM).
 • 13th annual Laketoberfest will be held on Oct. 11th at Bailey Road Park (4PM-9PM).
 • Halloween Treat Trail will be held on Oct. 25th at Bailey Road Park (5:30PM-8:00PM).
 • Bailey Road Park Court Complex – pickleball court area dedication ceremony is
 tentatively scheduled for Sept. 27th, and the tennis court area dedication ceremony is
 scheduled for Oct. 21st.

 Manager Grant spoke about the recent passing of CPD Officer Gabriel Stainback during a bicycle
 ride with his wife on Saturday in Concord. He thanked the local agencies that have stepped up in
 support of his family, CPD and the Cornelius community and asked that everyone keep Officer
 Stainback’s family, friends and CPD family in their prayers as they are all mourning his loss.

7. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
 A. Constitution Week 2025
 Mayor Washam recognized Sept. 17th – 23rd as Constitution Week for 2025. He then
 presented a Proclamation to Fran Conard a member of the Alexandriana Chapter Daughters
 of the American Revolution.

8. PRESENTATIONS
 A. CMS Update
 CMS Board Representative Melissa Easley presented the 2024-25 end of year student
 achievement results. She highlighted the mission, district goals, core beliefs, vision and
 guardrails for CMS. The CMS schools outperformed North Carolina in overall grade level
 proficiency with increases in reading and math grades. She presented the results on growth,
 school performance grades, school designations, the state accountability for grade level
 proficiency, school growth, school performance grades, and school designations, as well as
 areas of focus for the 2025-26 school year. She also stated that the current plan is for the
 rebuilt Cornelius Elementary School to open in 2030.




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 B. Charlotte Water Update
 Charlotte Water Director Angela Charles presented a State of the Utility briefing that
 included FY25 statistics, FY26 operating budget, FY2026-30 capital investment program, the
 economic impact on the region, FY25 rate comparison, FY25 accomplishments, emerging
 issues and looking ahead.

 Commissioner Higgins congratulated Ms. Charles on their innovative efforts.

 Mayor Washam thanked CLT Water for being an economic driver in job creation.

9. NEW BUSINESS
 A. Golf Carts and all other Personal Conveyance Vehicles (PCV)
 Deputy Manager Herron presented the current Ordinance disposition on golf carts, bicycles,
 electric bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc. on town roads. He then provided an overview of
 each mode of transportation and staff recommendations for these modes on roads, sidewalks
 and greenways. Deputy Manager Herron asked the Board if this is the right direction for
 considering an amendment to the Code of Ordinances.

 Mayor Washam asked what neighboring towns are doing with these situations and should
 Cornelius be coordinating with them. The Board discussed the recent safety issues that have
 been reported and said this is the right direction in moving forward.

10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
 A. Fire Station 2 Roof Replacement Contract
 Asst. Manager Beardsley explained that the Town received six (6) bids for a full roof
 replacement at Fire Station #2 on August 28, 2025. Davco Roofing and Sheet Metal, LLC.
 was the lowest bidder at $244,800. Work will begin in October and is anticipated to be
 completed by the end of December 2025.

 Commissioner Carney made a motion to approve a contract with Davco Roofing and Sheet
 Metal, LLC for $244,800 and authorized the town manager and attorney to finalize the terms
 and conditions and execute the contract. Commissioner Higgins seconded the motion, and it
 passed unanimously, 4-0.

11. CONSENT AGENDA
 A. Participation in the National Opioids Secondary Manufacturers Settlement (Approved 4-0)
 B. Approve Closed Session Minutes - Sept. 2nd (Approved 4-0)
 nd
 C. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes - Sept. 2 (Approved 4-0)

 Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
 Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 4-0.

12. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
 Commissioner Osborne expressed his appreciation with Constitution Week and somewhat the
 irony of it. We are celebrating the rule of law and individual rights and there is always some
 discussion on what individual rights are, but essentially, he believes that one person’s rights ends
 where another person begins. When we say that we have individual rights in America, it’s not just
 from government it’s from individuals as well. Individuals are not allowed to stop someone from
 expressing their individual right, but when somebody that’s an elected official or in a position of

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 power or influence espouses ideas that are contrary to these beliefs that were just talked about,
 then he does have a problem with it, especially as an elected official. He does not feel
 comfortable with them representing us or having them as our representatives. In short, he has lost
 all confidence in anybody that would espouse such things especially if it impacts our children.

13. ADJOURNMENT
 There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adjourn the
 meeting at 7:29PM. Commissioner Carney seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 4-0.

 Approved this 6th day of October 2025.



 ATTEST: Woody Washam, Jr., Mayor



 Lori A Harrell, Town Clerk




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