Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting with Tentative Budget Adoption
Regular MeetingHillsborough, NC · June 10, 2024
Minutes
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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Minutes
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
7 p.m. June 10, 2024
Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.
Present: Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Meaghun Darab, Robb English, Kathleen Ferguson, Matt
Hughes and Evelyn Lloyd
Staff: Budget Director Emily Bradford, Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan
Campbell, Assistant Town Manager and Community Services Director Matt Efird, Budget and
Management Analyst Josh Fernandez, Environmental Engineering Supervisor Bryant Green,
Police Chief Duane Hampton, Town Attorney Bob Hornik, Town Clerk and Human Resources
Technician Sarah Kimrey, Communications Specialist JC Leser, Finance Director Dave McCole,
Town Manager Eric Peterson, Utilities Director Marie Strandwitz and Public Space and
Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood
Opening of the meeting
Mayor Mark Bell called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Public charge
Bell did not read the public charge.
2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda
Bill Evans, a Cornwallis Hills resident and homeowners association member, praised the South Churton Street
Multimodal Corridor Study and asked for support in getting the state to install a traffic light at the
intersection of Layfette Drive and Old N.C. 86.
Laurie Paolicelli, executive director of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, shared recent praise
the town has received related to tourism.
3. Agenda changes and approval
These changes were made:
• Removed Item 5H – Water and Sewer Extension Contract with cost share for Nash Place
• Added Item 5H – Capital Project Amendment for McAdams Road Water Main Replacement
Motion: Commissioner Kathleen Ferguson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner
Robb English seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
4. Appointments
A. Planning Board – Appointment of Tiffney Marley for a term expiring June 30, 2027 (in-town seat)
Motion: Commissioner Matt Hughes moved to approve the appointment. Ferguson seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
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5. Items for decision – consent agenda
A. Minutes
– Regular meeting with budget presentation May 13, 2024
– Regular meeting closed session May 13, 2024
– Budget work session May 28, 2024
B. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers
C. Proclamation – National Pollinator Week 2024
D. Contract for year-end audit services in connection with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
E. Resolution to accept Hasell Street Water Tank and U.S. 70-A water main pre-construction planning grant
F. Unified Development Ordinance text amendment to various sections on accessory dwellings, home
occupations, and short-term rentals (staff-initiated)
G. Historic District Design Standards amendment to sections 1, 4, and 6 and various appendices (staff-initiated)
H. Water and Sewer Extension Contract (WSEC) with cost share for Nash Place
H. Capital Project Amendment for McAdams Road Water Main Replacement (added item)
Motion: Ferguson moved to approve all items on the amended consent agenda. Hughes seconded.
Vote: 5-0. Nays: None.
6. Items for decision – regular agenda
A. Rezoning request for 128 W. Margaret Lane from Neighborhood Business Special Use to Neighborhood
Business (general use)
Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell shared that zoning changes would remain
with the property, not the property owner.
The board discussed concerns with the proposed potential and excluded uses, such as potential use for a
veterinary office but exclusion of a physical therapy office. There was discussion about:
• Adding conditions to the rezoning to allow for commercial use.
• The property’s characteristics making it a poor fit for some uses of concern.
Town Attorney Bob Hornik said the board cannot modify the property owner’s requested conditional zoning
use without him present.
Commissioners asked for additional uses to be included in the acceptable uses.
Motion: English moved to table the item until the applicant is present. Ferguson seconded.
Vote: 3-2.
B. South Churton Street Multimodal Corridor Study
Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood presented the draft South Churton Street
Multimodal Corridor Study to the board. She said the study was informed by a large amount of community
involvement.
Stantec Project Manager Mike Rutkowski reviewed the South Churton Street corridor, a section of road
between Interstate 40 and downtown Hillsborough. He shared issues the corridor has, including vehicle
crashes and pedestrian safety. He also shared the study’s takeaways:
• The corridor is unsafe for biking and walking.
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• Reoccurring congestion issues hamper traffic operations.
• Missing facilities force users to drive.
• Safe crossing opportunities are missing and prevent walking activity.
• Expected future growth will worsen conditions.
Rutkowski presented the cross-sections of the corridor, highlighting the proposed use of the road and right
of way. He encouraged the board to consider the long-term future of development in town.
Trueblood said the project is within a reasonable range of the budget that the state set for the project, but
the final cost will likely change. The project is scheduled to start after 2030.
Motion: Hughes moved to endorse the South Churton Street Multimodal Corridor Study. Ferguson
seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
C. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adoption
Budget Director Emily Bradford said the budget has been revised as requested by the board.
There was discussion about the use of funds to assist water and sewer customers through the Hillsborough
Water Assistance Program, which is administered by Orange Congregations in Mission for the town. The
town attorney said money from the town’s general funds can be used to benefit water and sewer customers.
There was discussion about whether to restrict use of the town funds to in-town residents.
Motion: Hughes moved to allocate $10,000 of unrestricted funds to Orange Congregations in Mission to
include a disbursement report to the board. English seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
Ferguson asked the board to support spending more on resources for the homeless.
Motion: Hughes moved to fund the $12,057 expansion request from the Partnership to End
Homelessness by reducing the allocation to the Affordable Housing Creation and Preservation
reserve fund by an equivalent amount to include in the budget adoption. Ferguson seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
Motion: Hughes moved to adopt the budget as amended. Ferguson seconded.
Vote: 5-0.
Board members expressed appreciation to staff for their work on the budget.
D. Hot topics for work session June 24, 2024
The hot topics will include:
• An update on Corbinton Commons
• The July 15 affordable housing work session
7. Updates
A. Board members
Board members gave updates on the committees and boards on which they serve.
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B. Town Manager
Peterson thanked town staff for their contributions to the budget.
C. Staff (written reports in agenda packet)
There were none.
8. Adjournment
The mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Kimrey
Town Clerk
Staff support to the Board of Commissioners
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FY 2023-2024 BUDGET CHANGES REPORT
DATES: 06/10/2024 TO 06/10/2024
CHANGE ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED
REFERENCE NUMBER DATE USER BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET
GF 10-00-3100-3100-190 CURRENT MOTOR VEHICLE LEVY
Revenues Yr-end adj 41924 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 777,000.00 73,000.00 850,000.00
GF 10-00-3100-3101-222 2022 TAX LEVY
Revenues Yr-end adj 41925 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 70,000.00 -30,000.00 40,000.00
GF 10-00-3100-3101-223 2023 TAX LEVY
Revenues Yr-end adj 41926 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 9,078,000.00 -183,000.00 8,895,000.00
GF 10-00-3110-3110-005 LOCAL OPTION SALES/HOLD HARMLESS
Revenues Yr-end adj 41927 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 831,000.00 -81,000.00 750,000.00
GF 10-00-3850-3850-000 INTEREST EARNED
Revenues Yr-end adj 41928 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 100,000.00 610,500.00 735,000.00
GF 10-00-3900-3900-000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION
Fund Bal. Yr-end adj 41931 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 1,133,221.00 836,168.00 2,621,460.61
Yr-end adj 41940 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 1,133,221.00 2,500.00 2,623,960.61
To cover barricades 41963 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 1,133,221.00 7,079.00 2,631,039.61
GF 10-10-3400-3402-000 CABLE FRANCHISE FEE
Revenues Yr-end adj 41929 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 55,000.00 -25,000.00 30,000.00
Admin. 10-10-4200-5300-080 TRAINING/CONF./CONV.
Services
To cover Catapult and other through year- 41961 06/10/2024 JFernandez 22,050.00 -3,000.00 18,748.00
Admin. 10-10-4200-5300-530 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Services To cover Catapult and other through year- 41960 06/10/2024 JFernandez 8,758.00 3,000.00 11,758.00
Public 10-10-6300-5300-330 SUPPLIES - DEPARTMENTAL
Space To cover Cemetery Fountain Repair 41897 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 25,000.00 -2,500.00 24,994.11
Streets 10-30-5600-5300-165 MAINTENANCE - INFRASTRUCTURE
Yr-end adj 41905 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 5,000.00 2,216.87 36,921.87
Streets 10-30-5600-5300-330 SUPPLIES - DEPARTMENTAL
To cover barricades 41962 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 27,500.00 7,079.00 29,526.00
Streets 10-30-5600-5700-729 CAPITAL - INFRASTRUCTURE
Yr-end adj 41901 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 239,000.00 -2,216.87 257,563.13
Cemetery10-40-6400-5300-165 MAINTENANCE - INFRASTRUCTURE
To cover Cemetery Fountain Repair 41898 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 12,000.00 2,500.00 14,500.00
GF 10-71-3870-3870-150 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL CRF
Transfers In Adj to actual 41937 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 150,000.00 -69,852.00 100,148.00
GF 10-71-3870-3870-900 TRANSFER FROM FUND 78-GF COMMITTED
Transfers In Bucket Truck 41939 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 67,352.00 67,352.00
GF 10-71-5600-5982-002 TRANSFER TO GEN CAP IMPROV FUND
Transfers Use cash for NC-86 Reno 41930 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 1,200,668.00 1,226,650.00
Out
WSF 30-71-3870-3870-010 TRANSFER FROM UTILITIES CAPITAL IMP
Transfers In PS Abandonment Project 41923 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 58,892.51 58,892.51
WSF 30-71-5972-5972-002 TRANSFER TO WATER SDF RESERVE FUND
Transfers
Out Adj per actual 41944 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 2,363.00 82,348.00
WSF 30-71-5972-5972-003 TRANSFER TO SEWER SDF RESERVE FUND
Transfers
Out Adj to actual 41946 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 -972.00 59,405.00
WSF 30-71-8140-5982-001 TRANSFER TO UTIL CAP IMPROV FUND
Transfers
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FY 2023-2024 BUDGET CHANGES REPORT
DATES: 06/10/2024 TO 06/10/2024
CHANGE ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED
REFERENCE NUMBER DATE USER BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET
Correct Air Release Valve Transfer 41941 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 14,537.00 120,926.00 1,618,519.78
WSF 30-80-3500-3523-002 WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES
Revenues Adj to actual 41943 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 2,363.00 82,348.00
WSF 30-80-3500-3525-002 SEWER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES
Revenues Adj per actual 41945 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 -972.00 59,405.00
WSF 30-80-3900-3900-000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED
Fund Bal. PS Abandonment Project 41922 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 1,768,570.00 16,107.49 4,791,005.80
Correct Air Release Valve Transfer 41942 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 1,768,570.00 120,926.00 4,911,931.80
Billing 30-80-7240-5300-334 DEPT SUPP-METER READING
& CollectionsTo cover uniforms for new Meter Technici 41906 06/10/2024 JFernandez 125,000.00 -400.00 132,815.59
Billing 30-80-7240-5300-350 UNIFORMS
& CollectionsTo cover uniforms for new Meter Technici 41907 06/10/2024 JFernandez 1,000.00 400.00 1,400.00
WFER 30-80-8130-5300-154 MAINTENANCE - GROUNDS
To cover mowing at WFER and water qua 41904 06/10/2024 JFernandez 15,000.00 4,615.00 36,301.22
WFER 30-80-8130-5300-330 SUPPLIES - DEPARTMENTAL
To cover mowing at WFER and water qua 41903 06/10/2024 JFernandez 10,000.00 -215.00 3,952.30
WFER 30-80-8130-5300-570 MISCELLANOUS
To cover mowing at WFER and water qua 41902 06/10/2024 JFernandez 2,600.00 -4,400.00 2,500.00
Water 30-80-8140-5300-145 MAINTENANCE - BUILDINGS
Dist. To cover shop maintenance/cleaning supp 41911 06/10/2024 JFernandez 2,000.00 800.00 2,881.00
Water 30-80-8140-5300-165 MAINTENANCE - INFRASTRUCTURE
Dist.
To cover shop maintenance/cleaning supp 41910 06/10/2024 JFernandez 140,000.00 -800.00 71,200.00
WW 30-80-8200-5300-145 MAINTENANCE - BUILDINGS
Collect. To cover shop maintenance/cleaning supp 41913 06/10/2024 JFernandez 2,000.00 853.00 2,934.00
WW 30-80-8200-5300-154 MAINTENANCE - GROUNDS
Collect. To cover tree removal in Eno River. 41959 06/10/2024 JFernandez 36,300.00 1,271.00 45,477.00
WW 30-80-8200-5300-165 MAINTENANCE - INFRASTRUCTURE
Collect. To cover shop maintenance/cleaning supp 41912 06/10/2024 JFernandez 187,500.00 -853.00 269,849.00
WW 30-80-8200-5300-323 SUPPLIES - CHEMICALS
Collect. To cover tree removal in Eno River. 41957 06/10/2024 JFernandez 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.00
WW 30-80-8200-5300-326 SUPPLIES - PATCH
Collect. To cover tree removal in Eno River. 41958 06/10/2024 JFernandez 16,000.00 -271.00 16,730.95
WW 30-80-8200-5700-729 CAPITAL - INFRASTRUCTURE
Collect.
PS Abandonment Project 41921 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 75,000.00 75,000.00
WWTP 30-80-8220-5300-158 MAINTENANCE - EQUIPMENT
To cover WWTP equipment maintenance. 41908 06/10/2024 JFernandez 84,150.00 3,000.00 122,496.16
WWTP 30-80-8220-5300-570 MISCELLANEOUS
To cover WWTP equipment maintenance. 41909 06/10/2024 JFernandez 104,410.00 -3,000.00 1,410.00
Gen. 60-05-3870-3870-406 TRANSFER FROM GF-NC86 RENOVATION
Cap. Proj.
Pay cash for NC86 41932 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 325,982.00 1,200,668.00 1,398,450.00
Gen. 60-05-3980-3980-104 INSTALL FIN/NC86 RENOVATION
Cap. Proj. Pay cash for NC86 Reno 41933 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 2,000,000.00 -1,200,668.00 3,299,332.00
WS 69-15-8140-5700-744 EDD WATER LINE EXT INFRASTRUCTURE
Cap. Proj.
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FY 2023-2024 BUDGET CHANGES REPORT
DATES: 06/10/2024 TO 06/10/2024
CHANGE ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED
REFERENCE NUMBER DATE USER BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET
Adj to actual 41918 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 509,404.00 -231,966.53 277,437.47
WS 69-15-8140-5972-002 TRANSFER TO FUND 75-WATER SDF RESER
Cap. Proj. Adj per actual 41919 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 231,966.53 231,966.53
WS 69-21-8200-5700-739 WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHAB
Cap. Proj. Adj per actual 41914 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 415,895.00 -58,892.51 357,002.49
WS 69-21-8200-5970-920 TRANSFER TO WATER SEWER FUND
Cap. Proj. Adj per actual 41916 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 58,892.51 58,892.51
Gen. 71-10-6300-5700-851 SUSTAINABILITY
Cap. Res. Energy Mgmt Software 41934 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 627,118.00 -20,000.00 600,000.00
Gen. 71-30-5600-5700-950 VEHICLES - STREETS
Cap. Res. Bucket Truck 41935 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 80,148.00 -80,148.00 0.00
Gen. 71-71-6900-5970-910 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND
Cap. Res. Energy Mgmt Software & Bucket Truck 41936 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 100,148.00 100,148.00
Water 75-71-3870-3870-156 TRAN FR W/S US-70 WTR IMPROVEMENTS
SDF Res. Adj to actual 41947 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 282,795.50 7,812.00 603,995.00
Water 75-71-3870-3870-990 TRAN FR FUND 69-US-70 WTR IMPROV
SDF Res.
Apply Unused EDD Funds to US70 Wtr Im 41954 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 0.00 231,966.53 231,966.53
Water 75-71-6900-5970-928 TRAN TO FUND 69 - US 70 PHASE I
SDF Res. Adj to actual 41948 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 282,795.50 7,812.00 603,995.00
Apply Unused EDD Funds to US70 Wtr Im 41956 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 282,795.50 231,966.53 835,961.53
Sewer 76-71-3870-3870-155 TRAN FR W/S - COLLECT SYS REHAB
SDF Res. Adj to actual 41949 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 997,808.50 11,955.50 1,311,462.00
Adj to actual 41951 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 997,808.50 4,665.00 1,316,127.00
Sewer 76-71-6900-5970-927 TRAN TO UTIL CAP IMP FD - COLL SYS
SDF Res. Adj to actual 41950 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 997,808.50 11,955.50 1,311,462.00
Adj to actual 41952 06/10/2024 EBRADFORD 997,808.50 4,665.00 1,316,127.00
3,322,926.06
APPROVED: 5/0
DATE: 06/10/24
VERIFIED: ___________________________________
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PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION #20240610-5.C
National Pollinator Week 2024
June 17-23, 2024
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as birds, bees, butterflies and other insects are essential partners in producing
much of our food supply; and
WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our national forests and grasslands, which provide forage,
fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and recreational opportunities as well as enhanced economic
development opportunities for communities; and
WHEREAS, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for maintaining
healthy, diverse urban and suburban ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role for the trees and plants of our community, enhancing our quality of life,
and creating recreational and economic development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, for years the Town of Hillsborough has managed urban landscapes and public lands that include many
municipal parks and greenways, as well as wildlife habitats; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough provides recommendations to developers and residents regarding
landscaping to promote wise conservation stewardship, including the protection of pollinators and maintenance
of their habitats in urban and suburban environments; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough is a proud affiliate of Bee City USA®;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Bell, mayor of the Town of Hillsborough, do hereby proclaim the week of June 17
through 23, 2024 as our municipality’s “National Pollinator Week” in the Town of Hillsborough and urge all
citizens to recognize this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal of the Town of Hillsborough to be
affixed this 10th day of June in the year 2024.
Mark Mayor
Town of Hillsborough
June 10, 2024
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Approved: ____________________
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RESOLUTION #20240610-5.E
RESOLUTION
Accepting Grant Funding for
Hasell Street Tank and U.S. 70-A Water Main
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), funded from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund, was established in
Session Law (S.L.) 2021-180 to assist eligible units of local government with meeting their drinking water and/or
wastewater needs; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has offered Pre-construction Planning Grant
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $70,000 to perform the work detailed in the submitted
application; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough intends to perform said project in accordance with the agreed scope of
work;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners does:
1) Hereby accept the ARPA grant offer of $70,000 and does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality that any conditions or assurances contained in the funding offer
and acceptance award offer will be adhered to; and,
2) Has substantially complied, or will substantially comply, with all federal, state and local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project; and to federal and state grants and loans pertaining
thereto; and,
3) That the town manager is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate
state agency may request in connection with this project; to make the assurances as contained above; and
to execute such other documents as may be required by the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure.
Approved this 10th day of June in the year 2024.
Mark Bell, Mayor
Town of Hillsborough
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Consistency Statement per Section 160D-605
Request to amend regulations on accessory dwellings, home occupations, and
short-term rentals in the Hillsborough Unified Development Ordinance
June 10, 2024
The Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed the request
from the Planning and Economic Services Division of the town’s Community Services
Department to amend the Unified Development Ordinance as follows:
• Amend UDO Sections 5.2.8 (Dwelling, Accessory) and 5.2.18 (Home Occupation) to a)
allow larger accessory dwelling units and home occupations, and b) establish minimum
setback and location requirements for freestanding (i.e., detached) accessory dwelling
units;
• Amend UDO Section 9.1.5.2 (Permissible Encroachment into Required Setbacks) to allow
freestanding accessory dwelling units to encroach into side and rear yard setbacks like
other accessory buildings;
• Amend UDO Section 5.2.39.1 (Planned Development – Standards of Evaluation) to correct
a scrivener error identified by the Planning Manager; and
• Add UDO Section 5.2.46 (Short-term Rental), amend Table 5.1.7 (Use Table for Residential
Districts), and amend Section 9.2 (Definitions) to allow for short-term rentals as home
occupations.
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has determined the proposed action is
consistent with the Town of Hillsborough’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP) for the
following reason(s):
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Land Use and Development chapter
goal to “Ensure that future growth and development, including infill and
redevelopment, are aligned with smart growth principles and consider
infrastructure constraints such as water and wastewater system capacity.”
Strategy: Ensure that land use and development regulations are aligned with
preferred future land use and growth patterns.
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2. The proposed regulations advance identified goals and strategies found in the CSP
and promote the public health, safety, and welfare by a) helping to address missing
middle housing options in the community and b) increasing flexibility for small,
home-based businesses and short-term rentals.
The foregoing consistency statement, having been submitted to a vote, received the
following vote and was duly adopted this 10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
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Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
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Approved: ____________________
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ORDINANCE #20240610-5.F
ORDINANCE
Amending the Hillsborough Unified Development Ordinance
Sections 5.1.7, 5.2.8, 5.2.18, 5.2.39, 5.2.46, 9.1.5, and 9.2
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains:
Section 1. The amendments to the following sections of the town’s Unified Development Ordinance as
attached hereto: Sections 5.1.7; 5.2.8; 5.2.18; 5.2.39; 5.2.46; 9.1.5; and 9.2.
Section 2. All provisions of any town ordinance in conflict with this ordinance are repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing ordinance, having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
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Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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5.1 USE TABLE
5.1.7 TABLE: USE TABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
P = Permitted by Right SUP = Permitted with a Special Use Permit + = When also in the Plus Overlay district
AR R-40 R-20 R-15 R-10 MF MHP PW PWCA MFSU ALN RSU
School: Elementary, Middle &
Secondary
School: Higher Education
School: Vocational
Short-term Rental P P P P P
Storage & Warehousing: Inside
building, excluding explosives &
hazardous wastes
Storage & Warehousing: Outside
Storage & Warehousing: Self
Telecommunication Tower SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Temporary Family Health Care
P P P P P
Structure
Transit Passenger Terminal
Transmission Lines SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital
Wholesale sales, indoor
Wholesale sales, with outdoor
storage/display
June 10, 2024
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5.2 USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS
5.2.8 DWELLING, ACCESSORY
The following sections are provided to create opportunities for a diversity of housing stock within town. A
dwelling unit must contain sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities. Guest quarters or suites that do not
contain all three types of facilities are not dwelling units and are not reviewed in this section.
5.2.8.1 Accessory dwelling units in freestanding structures
New or existing accessory buildings may be used as dwelling units in addition to the principal
dwelling unit in the R-10, R-15, and R-20 districts, subject to the following conditions:
5.2.8.1.a The lot is developed, or proposed to be developed, with a single-family
dwelling and customary accessory outbuildings.
5.2.8.1.b The lot has direct access to a public street.
5.2.8.1.c One (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot, whether within the principal
dwelling or as a freestanding structure.
5.2.8.1.d The structure containing the accessory dwelling must meet the applicable primary
building setbacks established in Table 6.3.1, Dimensional Requirements – residential
OR Section 7.5.3, Non-conforming lot setback requirements. The existing, primary
dwelling may be non-conforming in regard to building setbacks required in the
zoning district. The setback provision in Section 9.1.5.2.c of this ordinance is
available for an accessory building containing a dwelling unit.
5.2.8.1.e An accessory dwelling unit in a freestanding structure shall be located to the side or
rear of the primary dwelling and behind the primary dwelling’s front façade.
5.2.8.1.f All structures containing dwellings are connected to municipal water and
sewer service.
5.2.8.1.g The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the gross floor
area of the principal dwelling unit or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area,
whichever is greater. In no case shall the accessory dwelling unit exceed the
gross floor area and/or height of the principal dwelling unit.
5.2.8.1.h The accessory unit is constructed to the state building code for one- and two-
family dwellings (i.e., is not a manufactured home).
5.2.8.1.i There is sufficient off-street parking on the parcel to accommodate two spaces
for the principal dwelling and one space per bedroom in the accessory unit,
which may include garage spaces.
5.2.8.1.j The application materials indicate storage locations for solid waste and
recycling containers for both dwellings consistent with Town Code
requirements.
5.2.8.1.k Units that existed on August 12, 1996 that do not meet one or more
provisions of this section may continue as legal non-conforming uses.
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5.2.8.2 Accessory dwelling units within a principal single-family dwelling
Accessory dwelling units may be located within a principal single-family dwelling in any zoning
district, subject to the following conditions:
5.2.8.2.a The lot is developed, or proposed to be developed, with a single-family
dwelling and customary accessory outbuildings.
5.2.8.2.b One (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot, whether within the principal
dwelling or as a freestanding structure.
5.2.8.2.c Both dwellings are connected to municipal water and sewer service.
5.2.8.2.d The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the gross
floor area of the principal dwelling unit or 1,000 square feet in gross floor
area, whichever is greater. In no case shall the accessory dwelling unit
exceed the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit.
5.2.8.2.e The accessory dwelling unit must have its own exterior access. Any interior
access to the principal dwelling must be lockable from both dwellings.
5.2.8.2.f There is sufficient off-street parking on the parcel to accommodate two spaces
for the principal dwelling and one space per bedroom in the accessory unit,
which may include garage spaces.
5.2.8.2.g The application materials indicated storage locations for solid waste and
recycling containers for both dwellings consistent with Town Code
requirements.
5.2.8.2.h Units that existed on August 12, 1996 that do not meet one or more
provisions of this section may continue as legal non-conforming uses.
5.2.18 HOME OCCUPATION
5.2.18.1 All home occupations shall comply with the following conditions:
5.2.18.1.a A home occupation is the base of operations for the business and the primary
function of the business takes place on the residential property for which the
permit is issued. For example: an employee who telecommutes to their place of
business in RTP is not engaged in a home occupation and does not require a
home occupation permit, but the person who owns a computer consulting
business and conducts business from their home does. A self-employed
business owner who keeps his business records at his home and is contacted at
his home to arrange work but does not do any of the job function at the home
does not need a home occupation permit.
5.2.18.1.b A home occupation is located within a dwelling unit or in an accessory
building on the same lot or parcel as the dwelling unit. A home occupation
involving the growing or raising of an agricultural product may also be
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allowed so long as the area outside of a structure involved in raising the
product sold meets the area requirement below.
5.2.18.1.c The area of a home occupation shall not account for more than 1,000 square
feet of total area on a parcel (dwelling, outbuilding, and/or area involved in
raising an agricultural product), except when the home occupation is a short-
term rental, in which case the area of the home occupation shall not exceed the
gross floor area of the short-term rental unit and any off-street parking
required under this section.
5.2.18.1.d The principal person or persons providing the business or service must
reside in the dwelling on the premises.
5.2.18.1.e The operator of the home occupation may not employ more than one (1) non-
resident person on the premises.
5.2.18.1.f The home occupation shall not cause or result in any change in the external
appearance of the existing dwelling and structures on the property.
5.2.18.1.g All vehicles used in connection with the home occupation shall be of a size
and/or type customary for residential use, and shall be located on the premises
in such a manner, so as to not disrupt the quiet nature and visual quality of the
surrounding area. No more than two (2) business-related vehicles may be
parked at the site of the home occupation. In no instance shall any vehicle with
a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5,000 pounds be parked, stored, or otherwise
maintained at the site of a home occupation.
5.2.18.1.h Home occupations shall not result in regular and on-going business-related
vehicular traffic to the home where located.
5.2.18.1.i There shall be sufficient off-street parking for patrons of the home occupation,
with the number of off-street parking spaces required for the home occupation
to be provided and maintained in addition to the space or spaces required for
the dwelling itself.
5.2.18.1.j There shall be no advertising devices on the property, or other signs of
the home occupation, which are visible from outside the dwelling or
accessory building.
5.2.18.1.k The site of the home occupation shall not contain any outdoor display or
storage of goods, equipment, or services associated with the home
occupation.
5.2.18.1.l The home occupation shall not create adverse impacts on health, safety, or
comfort of customers or neighboring residents which can be detected by the
normal senses off the premises. Such impacts shall include but not be limited
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to fire or explosive hazards; interference with electronic communication; loud,
raucous or disturbing noise; dust; odors; fumes; glare; or vibration.
5.2.18.1.m The home occupation shall not create or exhibit an increase in noise, traffic or
parking demands markedly beyond that normally associated with a
residential use.
5.2.18.2 Home occupations shall obtain a Zoning Compliance Permit in accordance with Section
3.14, Zoning Compliance Permit.
5.2.18.3 The following uses are not permitted as home occupations in residential zoning districts
except as a legal non-conforming use:
5.2.18.3.a Boarding of domesticated animals
5.2.18.3.b Dealerships for firearms or motor vehicles
5.2.18.3.c Motor vehicle maintenance, service, or repair
5.2.18.3.d Any use that will routinely generate five or more customers within one hour
or more than 10 customers in one day.
5.2.18.3.e Any use that is only permitted with a Special Use Permit if otherwise located.
5.2.39 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
5.2.39.1 Standards of Evaluation
5.2.39.1.e Density Allowances:
(1) The following factors will be used in computing density: A factor of 3.0
persons per single-family detached dwelling; 2.5 persons per single-family
attached dwelling or stacked townhouse; and 2 persons per multiple-family
dwelling.
(2) Residential densities in a PD must be designated as low, medium, or high on
the approved master development plan. “Density area” as used herein means
a development unit within an area designated on the approved development
plan for low-, medium- or high-density.
(a) Low: The maximum density in any one low-density area is 5 dwelling
units per acre.
(b) Medium: The maximum density in any one medium-density area is 15
dwelling units per acre.
(c) High: The maximum density in any one high-density area is 25
dwelling units per acre. An application that proposes housing that is
affordable to households making 80% AMI or less at the time of
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construction may propose up to 40 units per acre as a maximum
density (subject to rounding as defined in Section 9.1.4). Where
affordable housing is proposed the preference is that this housing type
be dispersed throughout the planned development instead of
clustered together in one area.
5.2.46 SHORT-TERM RENTAL
5.2.46.1 Standards of Evaluation
The following specific standards shall be used to evaluate an application for approval of this use:
5.2.46.1.a A home occupation permit shall be required for all short-term rentals.
5.2.46.1.b Short-term rentals shall be used for lodging and overnight accommodations
only and shall not be used for public events as defined in Section 9.2
Definitions.
9.1 RULES OF MEASUREMENT, COMPUTATIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS
9.1.5.2 Permissible Encroachment into Required Setbacks
9.1.5.2.c Accessory buildings and freestanding accessory dwelling units may encroach into
a side yard or rear yard setback not adjacent to a street right-of-way to within 5
feet of the property line, with the following limits:
(a) For an accessory building with a highest point 12' or more above the ground
elevation, an additional setback of 2' for each 1' of elevation above 12' is
required until the standard setback is met.
(b) The setback being reduced is not part of a land use or stream buffer required
elsewhere in this Ordinance, nor a recorded easement for utilities, drainage,
or access.
9.2 DEFINITIONS
Short-term Rental A primary dwelling, accessory dwelling, or any portion thereof offering
overnight accommodations to guests for stays of less than 30 consecutive
days in exchange for compensation.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Consistency Statement per Section 160D-605
Request to amend the Historic District Design Standards
for the Town of Hillsborough
June 10, 2024
The Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed the request
from the Planning and Economic Services Division of the town’s Community Services
Department to amend the town’s Historic District Design Standards as follows:
Amend the following sections of the Historic District Design Standards to a) make the design
standards more user-friendly, b) increase flexibility for sustainable energy in the historic district,
and c) prevent minor changes from needlessly going to the Historic District Commission for
review:
• Section 1 – Navigating the Historic District Commission Review Process
• Section 4 – Masonry; Windows; Sustainability and Energy Retrofit; Utilities
• Section 6 – Site Features and Plantings; Fences and Walls; Walkways, Driveways, and Off-
Street Parking; Art
• Appendices – Glossary of Architectural Terms, Ordinary Maintenance and Repair and
Minor Works, Historic District Compatibility Matrix
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners has determined the proposed action is
consistent with the Town of Hillsborough’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP) for the
following reason(s):
1. The proposed amendment is with the Social Systems & Public Space chapter of the
CSP, specifically the goal to “build and strengthen social cohesion and sense of
community through the support and development of arts and culture, events and
entertainment, and preservation initiatives in an equitable and sustainable manner.”
Strategies: Develop and adopt policies that contribute to meeting social systems and
public space goals; and adopt regulations that contribute toward establishing
equitable and sustainable social systems and public spaces.
2. The proposed changes advance identified goals and strategies found in the CSP,
and promote the public health, safety, and welfare by making the design standards
easier for the public to navigate and by increasing flexibility for sustainable energy
in the historic district.
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The foregoing consistency statement, having been submitted to a vote, received the
following vote and was duly adopted this 10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
____________________________________________
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
Page 21 of 40
ORDINANCE #20240610-5.G
ORDINANCE
Amending the Hillsborough Historic District Design Standards
Sections 1, 4, 6, and Various Appendices
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains:
Section 1. The amendment to Sections 1, 4, 6, and various appendices of the town’s Historic District Design
Standards as attached hereto.
Section 2. All provisions of any town ordinance in conflict with this ordinance are repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing ordinance, having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-5.H
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
McAdams Road Water Main Replacement
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
McAdams Water Main
$360,000 $40,000 $400,000
Replacement
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
McAdams Water Main
$360,000 $40,000 $400,000
Replacement
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH Page 23 of 40
FY 2023-2024 UPDATE BUDGET CHANGES
PRINT ONLY 2023-2024 BUDGET
CHANGE CURRENT BUDGET AMENDED
ACCOUNT DATE NUMBER BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET
Revenue
30
30-80-3900-3900-000 FUND BALANCE 6/10/2024 41997 4,914,931.80 40,000.00 4,954,931.80
APPROPRIATED
To cover galvanized line replacement at McAdams Rd
Total for 30 4,914,931.80 40,000.00 4,954,931.80
69
69-43-3870-3870-519 TRANSFER FROM 6/10/2024 42000 360,000.00 40,000.00 400,000.00
WSF-McADAMS RD WTR MA
To cover galvanized line replacement at McAdams Rd
Total for 69 360,000.00 40,000.00 400,000.00
Total for Revenue 5,274,931.80 80,000.00 5,354,931.80
Expenditure
30
30-71-8140-5982-001 TRANSFER TO UTIL 6/10/2024 41998 1,618,519.78 40,000.00 1,658,519.78
CAP IMPROV FUND
To cover galvanized line replacement at McAdams Rd
Total for 30 1,618,519.78 40,000.00 1,658,519.78
69
69-43-8140-5700-861 McADAMS RD WATER 6/10/2024 41999 360,000.00 40,000.00 400,000.00
MAIN REPLACEMENT
To cover galvanized line replacement at McAdams Rd
Total for 69 360,000.00 40,000.00 400,000.00
Total for Expenditure 1,978,519.78 80,000.00 2,058,519.78
Grand Total 7,253,451.58 160,000.00 7,413,451.58
APPROVED: 5/0
DATE: 06/10/24
VERIFIED: ___________________________________
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Town of Hillsborough Budget
FY2024-25
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that the following budget ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. General Fund:
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
Current & Prior Year Property Taxes 10,270,000
Local Option Sales Tax 3,355,000
Licenses, Permits and Fees 97,600
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,667,889
Other 99,600
Investment Earnings 425,000
Transfers 724,500
Fund Balance Appropriation 3,527,010
TOTAL $20,166,599
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the Town
Government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 in
accordance with the Chart of Accounts heretofore established for the Town of Hillsborough:
General Government 5,892,173
Public Safety 7,164,045
Public Works 5,768,611
Special Appropriations 891,770
Contingency 450,000
TOTAL $20,166,599
Section 2. Water & Sewer Fund:
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Water and Sewer Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
Licenses, Permits, and Fees 12,181,000
Other 13,500
Investment Earnings 385,500
Transfers 474,468
Retained Earnings Appropriated 472,436
TOTAL $13,526,904
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water and Sewer Fund for the operation of
the water and sewer utilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025 in
accordance with the Chart of Accounts heretofore established for the Town of Hillsborough:
Administration of Enterprise 3,076,440
Utilities Administration 897,253
Billing & Collections 912,657
Water Treatment Plant 1,557,069
West Fork Eno Reservoir 899,320
Water Distribution 1,747,889
Wastewater Collection 1,499,125
Wastewater Treatment Plant 2,537,151
Contingency 400,000
TOTAL $13,526,904
Section 3. Stormwater Fund:
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Stormwater Fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
Licenses, Permits, and Fees 835,100
Investment Earnings 25,000
Retained Earnings Appropriated 268,561
TOTAL $1,128,661
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Stormwater Fund for the operation of the
stormwater utilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025 in
accordance with the Chart of Accounts heretofore established for the Town of Hillsborough:
Stormwater $1,128,661
Section 4. Special Assessment District:
Revenues totaling $533,364 are hereby approved for the following line-items:
Special Assessment Taxes Collected $533,364
A total of $533,364 is hereby authorized to be expended from Special Assessment District:
Payments - Regions Bank $533,364
Section 5. Tax Rate:
There is hereby levied a tax of $0.607 per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property as listed
for taxes as of January 1, 2024, for the purpose of raising the revenue listed as “Property Taxes” in
the General Fund in Section I of the ordinance.
This tax rate is based on an estimated total valuation of real and personal property (excluding
motor vehicles) for the purposes of taxation of $1,584,605,717 and an estimated rate of collection
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
of 97% and an estimated total valuation of motor vehicles of $150,308,259 and an estimated rate
of collection of 97%.
Section 6. Encumbered Funds:
Operating funds encumbered on the financial records as of June 30, 2024, are hereby re-
appropriated to this budget.
Section 7. Fees and Charges:
There is hereby maintained a Fees and Charges Schedule for the purpose of raising revenue listed
in the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, and Stormwater Fund, Sections I, II & III of this ordinance.
See the Fees and Charges Schedule for a detailed listing.
Section 8. Recycling:
Orange County is hereby authorized to collect and administer a fee established for the purpose of
providing recycling services within the Town limits.
Section 9. Budget Ordinance:
Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this budget.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Mark Bell, Mayor
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Adron F. Thompson Facility Renovation
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Adron F. Thompson
$3,795,600 $3,500,000 $7,295,600
Facility Renovation
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Adron F. Thompson
$3,795,600 $3,500,000 $7,295,600
Facility Renovation
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Exchange Club Interceptors
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Exchange Club
$190,000 $20,000 $210,000
Interceptors
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Exchange Club
$190,000 $20,000 $210,000
Interceptors
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Fiber Loop
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Fiber Loop $400,000 $50,000 $450,000
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Fiber Loop $400,000 $50,000 $450,000
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
Page 30 of 40
ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Fire Station
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Fire Station $450,000 $300,000 $750,000
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Fire Station $450,000 $300,000 $750,000
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Hassell Water Tank Replacement
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Hassell Water Tank
$40,000 $75,000 $115,000
Replacement
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Hassell Water Tank
$40,000 $75,000 $115,000
Replacement
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Lawndale Basin Rehabilitation
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Lawndale Basin
$935,000 $1,165,000 $2,100,000
Rehabilitation
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Lawndale Basin
$935,000 $1,165,000 $2,100,000
Rehabilitation
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
Page 33 of 40
ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Passenger Rail / Multi-Modal Station
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby amended:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Passenger Rail /
$8,239,000 $2,200,000 $10,439,000
Multi-Modal Station
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Passenger Rail /
$8,239,000 $2,200,000 $10,439,000
Multi-Modal Station
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
Page 34 of 40
ORDINANCE #20240610-6.C
ORDINANCE
Capital Project Amendment
Ridgewalk Greenway Phase I & II
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners ordains that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. Revenues anticipated to be available to the town to complete the project are hereby amended as
follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Ridgewalk Greenway $125,003 $333,000 $458,003
Section 2. Amounts appropriated for the capital project are hereby amended as follows.
Current Budget +/- Amended Budget
Ridgewalk Greenway $125,003 $333,000 $458,003
Section 3. This ordinance shall be amended in any manner to add additional appropriations, modify or
eliminate existing capital projects, and/or add new capital project, so long as it continues to fulfill
the requirements of G.S. 159-13.2 and other applicable laws.
Section 4. This capital project will close automatically upon projection completion.
Section 5. Copies of this ordinance should be furnished to the clerk, budget officer and finance officer to be
kept on file by them for their direction in carrying out this project.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this
10th day of June in the year 2024.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent or excused: 0
Sarah E. Kimrey, Town Clerk
June 10, 2024
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Approved: ____________________
Aug. 12, 2024
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Agenda
Agenda
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting with Tentative
Budget Adoption
7:00 PM June 10, 2024
Board Meeting Room, Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.
This meeting will be live streamed on the
Town of Hillsborough YouTube channel
1. Public charge
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners pledges to the community of Hillsborough its respect. The board
asks community members to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner with the board and with
fellow community members. At any time should any member of the board or attendee fail to observe this
public charge, the mayor or the mayor’s designee will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until
that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the mayor or mayor’s designee
will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.
2. Audience comments not related to the printed agenda
3. Agenda changes and approval
4. Appointments
A. Planning Board – Appointment of Tiffney Marley for a term expiring June 30, 2027 (in-town seat)
5. Items for decision – consent agenda
A. Minutes
– Regular meeting with Budget Presentation May 13, 2024
– Regular meeting closed session May 13, 2024
– Budget workshop May 28, 2024
B. Miscellaneous budget amendments and transfers
C. Proclamation – National Pollinator Week 2024
D. Contract for year-end audit services in connection with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
E. Resolution to Accept Hasell Street Water Tank and U.S. 70-A Water Main Pre-Construction Planning
Grant
F. Unified Development Ordinance text amendment to various sections on accessory dwellings, home
occupations, and short-term rentals (staff-initiated)
G. Historic District Design Standards amendment to Sections 1, 4, 6, and various appendices (staff-
initiated)
H. Water and Sewer Extension Contract (WSEC) with cost share for Nash Place
6. Items for decision - regular agenda
A. Rezoning request for 128 W. Margaret Lane from Neighborhood Business Special Use to Neighborhood
Business (general use)
B. South Churton Street Multimodal Corridor Study
C. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adoption
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D. Hot topics for work session June 24, 2024
7. Updates
A. Board members
B. Town manager
C. Staff (written reports in agenda packet)
8. Adjournment
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