Town Board Meeting 5-19-26

The Town Board Meeting of Huntersville, NC, held on May 19, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key agenda items involved public hearings and votes on annexation petitions and rezoning requests for mixed-use developments, including a significant project by WLA Enterprises, Inc. that proposes up to 413 residential units and 87,000 square feet of commercial space with 7.5% affordable housing units. The board approved this project with conditions, including the removal of a proposed gas station. The meeting also covered budget presentations for fiscal year 2027, highlighting a total budget of approximately $140 million, with no tax rate increase and plans to bring electric utility employees in-house. Additionally, the board considered a $30,000 nonprofit funding agreement with Lake Norman Community Development Corporation to support affordable housing initiatives through a rental bridge program. Other topics included a roadway safety action plan funded by a $240,000 federal grant and community updates. Motions to amend the agenda and approve various ordinances passed unanimously, while the rezoning petition R25-16 was approved with a 4-2 vote.