Waxhaw's Board of Commissioners Meeting - March 24th, 2026 6:30PM

The Town of Waxhaw Board of Commissioners held a meeting on March 24, 2026, focusing on several key municipal issues including financial reporting, capital improvement planning, and property disposition strategies. The board reviewed a retreat report to set priorities for the year, emphasizing rapid residential growth, fiscal sustainability, economic diversification, and infrastructure needs. Financial updates highlighted a healthy fund balance and ongoing budget preparations, with attention to state and county revenue timing and sales tax trends. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing options for the sale of municipal property, with staff presenting various methods such as private negotiation, upset bids, public auctions, sealed bids, and requests for proposals (RFPs). The board showed interest in using an RFP process to maintain control over development outcomes, particularly for a key commercial corridor, aiming to balance revenue maximization with strategic redevelopment goals. Additionally, the board reviewed a proposed parking lot improvement project to increase capacity and safety, and considered bids for skate park concrete repairs, leaning toward a comprehensive stabilization option. The meeting also included discussion of holiday event planning and a detailed presentation on water fluoridation concerns, though these were less directly related to procurement. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but action items include drafting an RFP framework for property sale and continuing CIP and budget planning.