Town Board Meeting 5-4-26

The Town of Huntersville, NC held a board meeting on May 4, 2026, where key procurement and budget topics were discussed. The town manager presented a balanced budget proposal totaling approximately $139 million, highlighting capital improvement projects including street paving (12 to 15 miles planned), sidewalk and multi-use path expansions, and the operation of the Huntsville Family Fitness Aquatic Center. The budget includes 18 new positions, notably bringing the electric department management in-house to improve customer service. The board discussed the potential creation of a downtown development position to support business growth and grant opportunities, with plans to develop a detailed job description before final budget adoption on June 2. Additionally, rezoning petitions were reviewed, including site plan revisions for a commercial property and a park development by Mecklenburg County, which will proceed to bidding and construction in about a year. Traffic calming measures for Platen Avenue were also presented, with options for speed humps and mini circles supported by police and fire departments. Motions to adopt the meeting agenda and consent agenda passed unanimously.