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Belmont council approves consent items, hears waste‑collection update and discusses e‑bike safety
Summary
Council unanimously set the agenda and approved the consent agenda, heard staff updates on the WastePro transition and July 3 Red White & Belmont event, discussed rising e‑bike safety concerns and scheduled staff follow‑up; council recessed into closed session to discuss prospective industry location/expansion.
The Belmont City Council on July 6 voted to set the agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously before hearing updates and other business items.
Mayor (presiding) called the regular meeting to order and recognized Robert Thompson, pastor of Connections Church, who offered the invocation; Jason Rumpelt led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council moved to set the agenda (motion by Jason; second by Mark) and then approved the consent agenda (motion by Charlie; second by Alex) with no recorded opposition.
Staff reported on the recent transition to WastePro for residential collection. Planning and public‑works staff said most replacement cans have been delivered and that WastePro started routes July 1, but acknowledged continued “hiccups” as crews settle into routes; staff will assist with stray cans and contact WastePro to complete collections where needed.
Council members also praised the July 3 Red White & Belmont event and commended police, fire and volunteer staff for their work. Several members raised concerns about a proliferation of fast e‑bikes and scooters; the police chief said the department is finalizing an ordinance and will present it to council at a July 20 workshop.
Before adjourning to closed session, council discussed localized issues including a traffic‑calming and speed‑study follow‑up on 6th Street, a potential scheduling conflict between a city utility project on Southpointe Road and NCDOT repaving, and a reported stormwater concern on Lincoln Street; staff said responses and draft communications are in progress.
The council then voted to enter closed session pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143‑318.11(4) to discuss matters related to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body. The motion to enter closed session was made by Jim, seconded by Jason, and carried by voice vote.
Next steps: Staff will circulate draft ordinance options and sample zoning approaches for council review and will provide updates on the WastePro transition and the utility/repaving scheduling issue as information becomes available.
