Waxhaw's Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 12th, 2026 6:30PM (Part 1)

The Town of Waxhaw Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 12, 2026, covering a range of topics including local history projects, zoning text amendments, capital improvement planning, and budget discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a building exterior improvement grant for a commercial property at 116 South Providence Street, with a grant amount up to $6,145. The board also adopted the five-year Capital Improvements Plan (FY27 to FY31) totaling approximately $12.5 million and approved the associated budget ordinance to allocate $1.5 million from savings accounts to fund various capital projects. Additionally, the board discussed amendments to land development codes addressing minor subdivisions, private streets, and lot coverage in conservation subdivisions to improve infrastructure planning and reduce future maintenance conflicts. The meeting included a resolution opposing state legislation limiting local property tax authority, emphasizing local control over growth management and taxation. The town manager and department heads provided detailed budget and operational reports, highlighting efforts to manage expenditures, IT infrastructure consolidation, and concerns about rising utility and service costs. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting reflected ongoing fiscal planning and grant management efforts.