Mark Barnhardt

The agenda for the City of Archdale Planning and Zoning Board meeting on March 2, 2026, included several public hearings and discussions regarding proposed amendments to the City's governing documents. Key discussion points for public hearings involved a request to rezone property from R-15 to B-1 (General Business), proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Article 6 concerning General Development Standards and Article 8 concerning Off-Street Parking and Loading), and proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance (Article 4 concerning Standards for Street Design and Standards for Shared Use Paths). The meeting also included a review of the January 5, 2026, Planning Board Meeting minutes.

The City Council meeting agenda included several key items such as the recognition of the Trinity High School Wrestling Team, consideration of committee appointments, and the review of the financial summary report. Significant business included the approval of an audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. for fiscal year 2026, approval of budget amendments 2026-3 and 2026-4, and approval of a contract with Fountainworks, Inc. The agenda also featured a presentation on regional wastewater by the PTRWA Executive Director and three public hearings regarding a rezoning request on S. Main Street, updates to the Zoning Ordinance regarding development standards and parking, and updates to the Subdivision Ordinance concerning street design and shared use paths.

The council meeting included the administration of an oath of office for a new council member. Annual reports were presented by the Randolph County Tourism and Development Authority, focusing on economic impact and visitor growth, and the Archdale Public Library, which highlighted program expansion and a new strategic plan. The City Manager provided updates on the Capital Improvement Plan, electrical pedestal installation at Bonnie Place, and construction progress at Aldridge Park. A member of the public requested reconsideration of the ordinance prohibiting backyard chickens. Additionally, the council held a closed session regarding real property acquisition and discussed regional water and sewer matters.

The meeting featured departmental updates and capital improvement project (CIP) requests from various city departments, including Human Resources, IT, Planning, Police, Public Works, Facilities and Grounds, and Parks and Recreation. Additionally, the agenda covered a request for fire hydrants from the Guil-Rand Fire Department, a parks assessment presentation, a water and wastewater rate study, proposed rate adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year, and reviews of funding requests for local agencies and budget ordinance updates.

The City Council meeting agenda included administering the Oath of Office for Council Member Herb Andrews. Key items for consideration included the approval of the Financial Summary Report for January, the Randolph County Board of Education Security Agreement, the Randolph County Tourism And Development Authority Annual Report, and the Archdale Public Library Annual Report. The agenda also included Manager's Updates, a Public Comment period for matters not listed on the agenda, and a Closed Session to discuss the acquisition of real property and to consider personnel matters.