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The actions were taken during the board's regular meeting after public hearings and staff presentations. The board voted on multiple resolutions, ordinances and zoning items; several votes were routine and carried after standard motions and seconds.

Economic incentive for Project Shark Tank: The board approved a resolution authorizing an economic incentive grant for Sheetz Laundry Club (referred to by staff as Project Shark Tank). The Iredell Area Development Corporation requested a grant not to exceed $19,192, to be paid over three years. The incentive is tied to a reported capital investment of $2,200,000 and a minimum of nine new jobs; the town’s portion would be calculated from increases in real and tangible personal property tax value and would require execution of the agreement within 180 days. Jen (president of economic development) presented the request and answered commissioners’ questions. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Deweese and seconded by Commissioner Qualls; the motion carried.

Code and public-safety provisions: The board adopted ordinance revisions affecting chapters 12.5, 15 and 17 of the town code that address discharge of firearms, prohibited weapons on town property, bows/arrows/slingshots exceptions, fireworks on town property, vaping and smoking rules, alarm response policy, and certain park rules. Staff Attorney Colleen Schechter described the changes and noted they were presented as a second reading because some provisions include criminal penalties. The revisions add exceptions for law enforcement and authorized town activities, broaden a prohibited-weapons list to cover more modern devices and add a ban on fireworks on town property except by permit for special events and filming. Commissioner West moved for adoption; Commissioner Dingler seconded; the board adopted the ordinance.

Moore Park Phase 1 financing: The board approved a resolution authorizing town staff to negotiate an installment financing contract and to move forward with the financing process for Moore Park Phase 1. Chief Financial Officer Chris Quinn said the anticipated taxable financing would fund an estimated $15.3 million (documents use a $16 million authorization for flexibility). The resolution authorizes the town manager and CFO to negotiate terms, apply to the Local Government Commission and retain transaction professionals. Commissioner West moved the resolution; Commissioner DeWeese seconded; the motion carried.

Land-use and historic preservation actions: The board took multiple land-use votes.
- The board adopted an ordinance to landmark the Mount Morne Plantation (Rufus Reed Home) at 104 Leslie Loop. Erica Martin, director of planning and community development, explained the site’s National Register listing and local significance; Commissioner Bateman moved approval; Commissioner Keriker seconded and the board approved.
- The board approved a map amendment (RZ2025-04) assigning the town’s Residential Limited Service (RLS) zoning to a 0.69-acre property at 144 McNeil Lane so its owner may serve on the town’s Historic Preservation Commission. Motion by Commissioner Qualls, second by Commissioner Aban/Aiven; the board approved.
- The board approved a conditional rezoning (CZ2025-06) for a 7.96-acre site at 205 Overhill Drive to allow an indoor tennis facility (Lake Norman Tennis Center). Veronica Bateson (planning staff) described the proposal and the unanimous planning-board recommendation; applicant Brian Cohn presented the concept. Commissioner West moved approval; Commissioner Aiven seconded; the board approved.

Outside-agency funding and appointments: The board adopted resolutions allocating outside-agency funding for fiscal year 2025–26 (several allocations required recusals where commissioners represent those entities). Among the amounts approved in the record: Iredell County Economic Development Corporation ($178,251); Mooresville Downtown Commission ($203,500); Institute for Digital Engineering ($335,000); Mooresville Artists Guild ($62,746); Iredell Council on Aging ($48,500); Mooresville Museum ($24,000); and Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce ($35,000). The nominating committee’s slate of citizen-board appointments was also approved (examples: Sharon Wingo to the ABC Board; Mike Jones to the Board of Adjustment; David Cole and Patty Cotter to the Historic Preservation Committee; Annette Keller to the Mooresville Housing Authority). Commissioners followed the required recusal procedures when necessary.

Other motions and closed session: The board approved a settlement resolution after closed session, and set a public hearing on Aug. 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. to consider an economic incentive for a separate project described by staff as Project Carbon.

Why this matters: The approvals will affect town finances, park development, local land-use controls and downtown programming funding. The firearms/parks/vaping code changes alter permitted behavior and permit requirements on town property and carry penalties that municipal staff said require two readings.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Economic incentive — Project Shark Tank (Sheetz Laundry Club): approved; motion by Commissioner Deweese; second Commissioner Qualls; maximum incentive $19,192 over three years; conditions: $2.2M capital investment target, nine new jobs, execution within 180 days.
- Ordinance amendments, chapters 12.5/15/17 (firearms/miscellaneous/parks): adopted; motion by Commissioner West; second Commissioner Dingler.
- Installment financing authorization (Moore Park Phase 1): adopted; motion by Commissioner West; second Commissioner DeWeese; estimated project cost ≈ $15.3M (documents allow up to $16M).
- Mount Morne Plantation local landmark ordinance (104 Leslie Loop): adopted; motion by Commissioner Bateman; second Commissioner Keriker.
- Map amendment RZ2025-04 (144 McNeil Lane to RLS zoning): adopted; motion by Commissioner Qualls; second Commissioner Aban/Aiven.
- Conditional zoning CZ2025-06 (205 Overhill Drive, tennis center): adopted; motion by Commissioner West; second Commissioner Aiven.
- Outside-agency funding allocations (multiple organizations): adopted after recusals where required.
- Settlement resolution (closed session): adopted.
- Public hearing set for Project Carbon incentive: Aug. 4, 2025, 6 p.m.; motion by Commissioner Qualls; second Commissioner Dingler.

What the record shows: Motions were moved and seconded on the public record and carried. Where public comment or planning-board review was required, staff presented findings to the board before votes. The town attorney and staff noted statutory limits on municipal authority (e.g., state control over some matters) during earlier presentations.

Ending: The board completed routine appointments and scheduling and then moved into closed session for litigation, property access and personnel matters; after returning the board adopted the settlement resolution and the Aug. 4 public hearing date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners - July 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mooresville Board of Commissioners on July 7 approved an economic incentive for Sheetz Laundry Club (Project Shark Tank), adopted code revisions addressing firearms and related conduct on town property, authorized installment financing to fund Moore Park Phase 1, and approved multiple land-use rezonings, funding allocations and board appointments.","taxTitle","Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina","taxId",52387,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511537,"Residents press Mooresville commissioners for speed humps, sidewalks and question 190-unit 'Park at the Lake' proposal",394,702000,1096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322762-c10604b2cec3fbc4e2198f2c3e16a717&start=702&end=1096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322762-c10604b2cec3fbc4e2198f2c3e16a717/thumbnail_702000.jpg","/articles/6511537/Mooresville/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Residents-press-Mooresville-commissioners-for-speed-humps-sidewalks-and-question-190-unit-Park-at-the-Lake-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511537-66191f61993162e738e024504b4eba8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437037&Signature=MrYLi~35IK-AcCkuSjtT1UqAeC~LejU~tDPdudix6KO~2NCLYfV~Q9NRqa86aiFf-jhkIzlk0ArTT2Mm2hRbzvF2HVfzWt~FOCJyYsquPq1zT0AXvwXT9uOCKPouon0UdJ8MMQEN31uPhKxR4Up9SYpcXXhusxwVBaWtKt~xY6X1K7t8MbqmNF9MJ6xRDEElQEvDO3VW9d3O0qO10ofs7oh8LBV7890fVefUUeKUZSX4mdnXPR4zIV5UO~E7HhcuUcI1RUbbnPt-QPzYieMt5t2mk7i56ndWE5zzWaBp5jF5X8UDCcSylzkKdsuPE6pTGUF1g-Zhe4MlZP8vsbGuDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Mooresville residents used the July 7 public-comment period to press the Board of Commissioners on neighborhood safety, pedestrian access and an off-site development proposal.

South Academy Street — speed humps request: A resident speaking on behalf of neighbors on South Academy Street between McClellan and Wilson presented a petition to install speed humps. The speaker said the block has one existing speed hump but differs from other local streets with humps (Center Street and Terrace) because it carries higher traffic volumes and faster speeds. The resident said the street’s speed limit is already posted at 25 mph and that “it’s the speed of the traffic” that concerns neighbors after years of growth near Moore Park and downtown. The speaker said tractor-trailers use the street and that residents have lived there 36 years; they asked the town to explore more physical speed-calming measures. Mayor and staff noted they would connect the resident with Sergeant Dingler in traffic enforcement.

Park at the Lake / Park Place (proposed 190 townhomes) — HOA concerns: David Blattner, representing the Reserve at Morrison Plantation Homeowners Association, addressed a proposal identified by the developer as the “Park at the Lake.” Blattner said information learned from a developer meeting indicates the plan calls for 190 townhomes with 380 parking spaces, intended as rental units, and that the site is currently under contract and outside Mooresville town limits. Blattner said the development’s sole vehicular access would be Plantation Ridge, which he described as a two-lane road that is already “overtaxed.” He and other residents raised concerns about traffic impacts (he estimated more than 400 additional car trips), pressure on privately funded Morrison Plantation amenities, lack of a tree buffer along Kendra Street, and safety for children and pedestrians. The speakers urged commissioners to deny annexation unless the property were brought in with zoning consistent with the surrounding area (they said roughly 80%–86% of adjacent parcels are RLS or single-family in character).

Sidewalk gaps and student safety — Kistler Farm Road / Ashland Creek: Buzz Stepanek and other residents asked the board to complete an approximately 800-foot sidewalk segment on Kistler Farm Road that currently interrupts pedestrian access between Ashland Creek and multiple nearby neighborhoods, three schools and shopping (including Publix). Stepanek said NCDOT District 12 staff have reviewed the plats and indicated a willingness to maintain curb and gutter if the town installs an appropriate sidewalk and curb; the town’s staff confirmed DOT engagement on right-of-way and maintenance discussions. Residents said children are walking along road shoulders, often in low-light conditions, and asked the town to prioritize completing the connection for safety.

West Lowrance and speed enforcement: Sarah Aiken thanked Sergeant Dingler and staff for help getting the speed limit reduced on West Lowrance but said vehicles continue to speed downhill toward the golf course, putting mailboxes and pedestrians at risk. Aiken reiterated a preference for sidewalks where feasible.

What residents asked for and next steps: Petitioners asked for physical traffic-calming (speed humps or similar measures), expedited evaluation where sidewalks are incomplete, and closer coordination with traffic enforcement. For the proposed Park at the Lake, residents asked commissioners to consider denial of annexation absent a plan that matches surrounding single-family/RLS development standards. Town staff said they would connect concerned residents with traffic staff; any annexation request would require formal submittals and action by the board at a later meeting (Blattner said the developer indicated annexation would be requested). No formal petitions or land-use applications were approved during the public-comment period; the board’s actions on other agenda items did not resolve the specific requests raised by the speakers.

Why it matters: The requests concern pedestrian safety near schools, the connectivity of sidewalks across neighborhoods, and potential traffic and service impacts that would follow annexation of nearby properties. Residents emphasized child safety and the effect of incremental development on neighborhood infrastructure.

Ending: Town staff committed to follow up with traffic staff and to route residents to the correct departments; any annexation or zoning request for the Park at the Lake would require formal application and public hearing before the board.","During public comment at the July 7 meeting, residents asked the board to add speed humps on South Academy Street, complete sidewalks in Kistler Farm Road/Ashland Creek area, and raised concerns about a proposed 190-unit rental development (Park at the Lake) and its proposed annexation and traffic impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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Mooresville commissioners approve economic incentive, ordinance changes and financing for Moore Park; several land-use actions and appointments cleared

Residents press Mooresville commissioners for speed humps, sidewalks and question 190-unit 'Park at the Lake' proposal