Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Commissioners
Meeting Type
Board Of Commissioners
Location
Waxhaw, NC
Meeting Date
August 11, 2026

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER•Item A

CALL TO ORDER

CEREMONIAL OPENING•Item 1

The Invocation will be provided by Joe Lapos.

CEREMONIAL OPENING•Item 2

Pledge of Allegiance

ADOPTION OF AGENDA•Item C

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS•Item 1

Members of the public may wish to submit comments that are related to the agenda or are general in nature. Public comments will be accepted during this portion of the meeting. Citizens may sign up to speak prior to the meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes in length per person and the Board will allocate fifteen minutes to read the submitted comments.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS•Item 1

The Board appreciates everyone who took the time to speak this evening. Your comments are an important part of the public process and help inform the Board's work. While we may not respond to each comment tonight, all remarks are heard and may be referred to staff or considered for a future agenda in accordance with Board procedures. Thank you for your engagement in our community.

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1

Approval of BOC Meeting Minutes

- Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026 - Work Session - July 28, 2026 BOC Meeting Minutes - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 2

Adoption of Proclamation (PRO2026018) in support of National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day

Adoption of Proclamation - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 3

Adoption of Proclamation (PRO2026019) Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jim Black

Adoption of Proclamation - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 4

Adoption of Resolution (RES2026014) Declaring Certain Town-owned Property for Economic Development

Adoption of Resolution - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 5

Adoption of Proposed Resolution (RES2026016) Reaffirming Support of the Public-Private Partnership Funding Model for the I-77 South Express Lanes Project to Protect Regional and Local Transportation Funding

Adoption of Resolution - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 6

Approval for Union County Tax Office to be Charged with the Collection of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tax Bills

Approval for Union County to Collect Waxhaw Tax Bills - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 7

Approval of the CRTPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update

Approval of Agreement - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 8

Approval of Public Street Dedication in Village of Waxhaw and Prescot Glen Village

Approval of Street Dedications - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 9

Approval of FY26 Budget Amendment BAM-012 - Restricted Fund Balance

Approval of Budget Amendment - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 10

Adoption of the Proposed Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure

Adoption of Rules of Procedure - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 11

Acknowledge Receipt of Advisory Board Resignations for Parks, Cultural & Recreation Board

Advisory Board Resignation - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 1

Parks and Recreation Department: 5 Year Service Award

Information: Robin Viar, Deputy of Administration, has been with the Town of Waxhaw for 5 years and will be honored with a service award. Staff Recognition and Service Award - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 2

Parks and Recreation Department: 5 Year Service Award

Information: Chris Blanchard, Crew Leader, has been with the Town of Waxhaw for 5 years and will be honored with a service award. Staff Recognition and Service Award - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 3

Engineering Department: 5 Year Service Award

Information: Linda Farnham, Engineering and Planning Administrative Manager, has been with the Town of Waxhaw for 5 years and will be honored with a service award. Staff Recognition and Service Award - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 4

Waxhaw Police Department Recognition

Information: Sergeant George Whalley will be recognized and honored for receiving his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Police Department Recongnition - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 5

Waxhaw Police Department Recognition

Information: Detective Corey Howard will be recognized and honored for receiving his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Police Department Recognition - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 6

Recognition of Eagle Scout Project by Maxwell Baucom

Information: Parks & Recreation Department will recognize Maxwell Baucom for his Eagle Scout Pollinator Garden Revitalization Project at Town Creek Park. Recognition of Eagle Scout Project - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 7

Recognition of Eagle Scout Project by Benjamin Jedelsky

Information: Parks & Recreation Department will recognize Benjamin Jedelsky for his Eagle Scout Wind Phone Project at Downtown Park. Recognition of Eagle Scout Project - Pdf

RECOGNITIONS•Item 8

Recognition of Dedicated Service to Michael Cannava Intern

Information: In recognition of Michael's dedication, hard work, and positive contributions during his year of service with the Town. We thank him for his commitment and wish him continued success as he begins this exciting new chapter in college. Recognition - Pdf

PRESENTATIONS•Item H

PRESENTATIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item 1

Public Hearing for Ordinance (ORD2026014) Imposing a Proposed Moratorium for Data Centers

Information: The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 160D-107, allowing local governments to place a temporary moratorium on any development approval required by law. The Board of Commissioners desires to study these impacts and to consider appropriate zoning definitions, standards, and regulations applicable to data center development before such uses are permitted to locate within the Town. Staff is requesting the Board of Commissioners to consider adoption of Ordinance (ORD2026014) Imposing a Proposed Moratorium for Data Centers and directed the Town Clerk to schedule a public hearing for August 11, 2026. Public Hearing - Pdf

OLD BUSINESS•Item 1

Decision for Considering Adoption Of Ordinance (ORD2026014) Imposing a Proposed Moratorium for Data Centers

Information: The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 160D-107, local governments may adopt a temporary moratorium on any development approval required by law. The Board of Commissioners desires to study these impacts and to consider appropriate zoning definitions, standards, and regulations applicable to data center development before such uses are permitted to locate within the Town. Staff is seeking adoption of Ordinance (ORD2026014) Imposing a Proposed Moratorium for Data Centers. Decision and Adoption of Ordinance - Pdf

OLD BUSINESS•Item 2

CRTPO 2026 Fall Project Applications

Information: The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will open its 2026 Fall Project Application Cycle on August 17. Through this competitive process, CRTPO allocates Direct Attributable (DA) funds to member jurisdictions for eligible transportation projects, including highway, bicycle and pedestrian, transit, air quality improvement, and transportation planning initiatives. Staff will provide an overview of the upcoming application cycle and is seeking Board direction on which projects should be developed and submitted for consideration. CRTPO 2026 Fall Project Applications - Pdf

NEW BUSINESS•Item 1

Consider Approval of Awarding Contract to Widewaters Construction, Inc. for Intersection Improvement at Waxhaw-Marvin Road and Pine Oak Road

Information: On July 22, 2026, a formal bid opening was held for the Waxhaw-Marvin/Pine Oak Intersection Improvement contract. The Town received three (3) bids with Widewaters Construction, Inc. being identified as the lowest responsible bidder at $1,613,511.64. Staff is seeking approval to award the contract to Widewaters Construction, Inc. and authorize the Town Manager to execute said contract. Approval of Contract - Pdf

NEW BUSINESS•Item 2

Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the Town of Waxhaw and Union County for Administering Pavement Restoration for the Downtown Cast-Iron Watermain Replacement Project

Information: Staff will present an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Waxhaw and Union County for pavement restoration associated with the Downtown Cast-Iron Watermain Replacement Project. The agreement authorizes the Town to bid, administer, and oversee the pavement restoration work, with Union County reimbursing eligible project costs up to $407,400. Staff is requesting that the Board of Commissioners approve the agreement and authorize the Town Manager to execute it. Approval of Agreement - Pdf

TOWN LEADERSHIP REPORTS•Item 1

Town Manager Scott Dadson

June_2026_Financial_Report_SECOND_UPDATE (1) (002) Waxhaw_FY27_Manager_Finance_Report_July

TOWN LEADERSHIP REPORTS•Item 2

Parks & Recreation - Dena Sabinske, Parks & Recreation Director

TOWN LEADERSHIP REPORTS•Item 3

Development Services - Kevin Robinson, Development Services Director

2026_Q2_Waxhaw_Development_Report_Executive_Summary

TOWN LEADERSHIP REPORTS•Item 4

Board of Commissioners

CLOSED SESSION•Item 1

No Topics Scheduled

LOOKING AHEAD•Item 1

The next meeting of the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners is scheduled as a Work Session on August 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm

ADJOURNMENT•Item O

ADJOURNMENT