Statesville City Council Meeting 09/14/2026

September 14, 2026 Agenda (Amended 9/11/2026)

September 14, 2026 Meeting Packet (Amended 9/11/2026)

City Council Meeting Minutes

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City Council Meeting at a Glance

The Statesville City Council met on Monday, September 14, 2026, at City Hall. Here is a brief overview of the meeting and the actions taken by Council.

Presentations and Recognitions

Mayor Douglas Hendrix presented proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, Suicide Prevention Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Cindy Sutton, Executive Director of the Statesville Tourism Development Authority, presented the organization’s annual update to City Council. View the annual update here.

Public Comment

Seven residents signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. Those interested in hearing the comments may watch the full replay of the meeting above or on the City's YouTube here.

Consent Agenda

Council unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda, including:

• Minutes from the August 6 Pre-Agenda Meeting and August 10 Regular Meeting
• A budget amendment for the purchase of a remote-controlled mower for use at the Nixon Road Reservoir
• The second reading of an ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on applications for new telecommunications and data centers
• The second reading of an amended ordinance for updated automatic alarm system regulations
• A budget amendment accepting $111,430 in insurance proceeds for repairs to airport lighting and perimeter fencing damaged in a December 2025 aircraft accident
• A $187,667 work authorization for professional services related to the construction of an aircraft parking apron for West Star Aviation
• Scheduling an October 5 public hearing for an annexation request involving two parcels at the end of Japul Road and along Beauty Street
• A budget amendment carrying forward funding for outstanding contracts and capital projects associated with the Cochran Street Recreation Center renovation
• Authorization for the City Manager or his designee to dispose of items declared surplus in accordance with state law
• A resolution opposing proposed regulatory changes to the Section 106 review process under the National Historic Preservation Act
• Beginning the process to permanently close the unopened end of Dover Road near Larkin Commerce Parkway and scheduling a public hearing for October 19
• Beginning the process to permanently close the western portion of unopened Free Nancy Avenue and scheduling a public hearing for October 19
• Scheduling an October 5 public hearing for an annexation request involving property along Turnersburg Highway near Fourth Crescent Place
• An ordinance establishing the Third Creek Sewer Line Project Fund

Regular Agenda

Statesville Regional Airport Rezoning

Council unanimously approved the first reading of a request to rezone approximately 481.5 acres associated with the Statesville Regional Airport to Heavy Industrial. The change would create a uniform zoning designation that reflects the airport’s current operations and long-term plans. No one spoke during the public hearing.

Stormwater and Floodplain Administration Updates

Council unanimously approved amendments to portions of the City Code and Unified Development Code related to stormwater oversight and floodplain administration. The changes clarify staff responsibilities and consolidate related regulations. No one spoke during the public hearing.

Wall Street Havenwood Subdivision

Council approved the first reading of a conditional rezoning request for approximately 139 acres at the end of Wall Street. The proposal would allow a subdivision containing single-family detached homes and duplexes. Four residents spoke in favor of the request during the public hearing. The Council vote was tied, with Mayor Hendrix casting the deciding vote in favor of the rezoning.

Moose Club Road Subdivision

Council denied a conditional rezoning request for approximately 19 acres along Moose Club Road. The proposal would have allowed up to 56 single-family homes.

No one spoke during the public hearing. The request was denied by a 5–4 vote, with Mayor Hendrix casting the deciding vote against the rezoning.

Because the rezoning was denied, the related annexation request was not considered.

Municipal Operations Center

Council voted 7–1 to approve an additional $2.38 million in design services for Phases 3 and 4 of the Municipal Operations Center project.

The expanded project includes a new administrative building, covered parking, perimeter storage and other improvements serving Public Works, Public Utilities, Statesville Public Power and Stormwater operations.