Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Capital Projects Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves Village Pointe final development plan, rejects bids for new office and names building "Village Pointe Operations Center"
Summary
The council unanimously approved a final development plan for a Village‑owned parcel at Village Pointe and then rejected all bids for the associated office building so staff can rebid the construction contract. Council also reached consensus on naming the building "Village Pointe Operations Center."
The Village of Clemmons Council on June 9 approved the final development plan for a Village‑owned parcel at 6604 Village Pointe Lake Drive and then voted to reject all construction bids for the related office building and rebid the project. The council also reached consensus to name the future building the "Village Pointe Operations Center."
Final development plan: Planner Doug Moore presented the final development plan for a 1.53‑acre parcel (PIN cited in the packet) zoned PB‑S (Pedestrian Business ‑ Special). The plan envisions a two‑story building with lower‑level storage and restrooms and a second floor to house deputies and a small number of village staff. The planning board unanimously recommended approval and staff recommended approval with standard conditions, and the council approved the final development plan unanimously.
Bid results and rebid decision: Manager Gannell told the council the village received eight bids for the Village Pointe Lake Drive office building; six bids were accompanied by required performance bonds and two were not. The lowest qualified bid was from H.M. Kern Corporation, but staff and the project architect recommended rejecting all bids and rebidding the contract to obtain better pricing and alignment with the estimate. The council voted to reject all bids and rebid the project.
Naming: Council discussed several naming options for the building and reached consensus on "Village Pointe Operations Center," with members saying the name reflected the building’s operational and non‑public functions.
Why it matters: the actions move forward a village‑owned facility intended to house Forsyth County deputies (currently under contract) and some village operations, while the rebid step pauses construction until staff seeks new bids. The naming decision clarifies the building’s intended role as operations rather than a public community center.
Votes and formal action: Council approved the final development plan for property at 6604 Village Pointe Lake Drive (Zoning docket FDA‑25‑1) by unanimous vote. The council then voted unanimously to reject all bids related to the Village Pointe Lake Drive office building and directed staff to rebid the project. The naming decision was reached by council consensus during discussion.
