City of Asheboro Council - Randolph Record

15 Jan

Asheboro considers implementation of new fees

Ryan HenkelNewsCity of Asheboro, City of Asheboro Council, Trevor Nuttall

ASHEBORO – The City of Asheboro has enjoyed stable growth as of late, but it may have to start addressing concerns brought about by that growth. At the Asheboro City Council’s Jan. 9 meeting, the council was presented with an initial look at the potential implementation of water and sewer system development fees for the city. “Asheboro’s growing,” said Michael Rhoney, Water Resources director. “Growth is great, but with growth comes capacity issues.” The city does not have water and sewer system development fees, but the implementation of them is structured as to not burden existing customers. “These are charges…

20 Mar

Asheboro council approves new housing, water grants

Ryan HenkelNewsasheboro council, City of Asheboro Council

Asheboro is one step closer to getting some new housing units as the Asheboro Council approved a rezoning request for an extension of the Arlington Square community. The approval, which signs off on development plans calling for 180 two-bedroom units, happened at the council’s Thursday, March 7 meeting alongside a number of other issues. The rezoning request, affecting just under 16 acres located adjacent to 1901 North Fayetteville Street will allow for a residential development with multiple family dwelling units with a floor area ratio up to 22%. According to Community Development Director Trevor Nuttall, the development will, in essence,…

12 Apr

Asheboro sees uptick in chemical prices for Water Services Department

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalNewsCity of Asheboro Council

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro Council met Thursday, April 6, with multiple budgetary matters on the agenda. The first action the council took was the approval of a contract not to exceed $41,500 for auditing services for the 2023 fiscal year. “The Finance Department recommends the firm of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Co. as the most responsive bidder for the City of Asheboro audit,” said Assistant Finance Director Steve Hackett. “The firm has six offices, and the audit will be staffed out of the Whiteville office with assistance from the Cary office if needed. Alan Thompson, a partner…

12 Oct

Asheboro City Council approves 44-unit subdivision design

Ryan HenkelGovernmentCity of Asheboro Council, National Register of Historic Places

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro council met Thursday with a proposal for a new subdivision as well as updates on various parks on the agenda. The first action the council took was to accept a withdrawal of a variance request from the Windcrest Acres subdivision public hearing that was held and continued at last month’s meeting. “The city received a written request from the Windcrest Acres, Section 4, withdrawing the variance request that was seeking to remove curb and gutter as a requirement for the development.” The council was then presented with a presentation recognizing downtown Asheboro making it…

20 Jul

Asheboro City Council approves change order for Zoo City Sportsplex

Ryan Henkel, North State JournalGovernmentCity of Asheboro Council, Zoo City Sportsplex

ASHEBORO — The City of Asheboro Council met Thursday, where they approved a budget amendment for unexpected costs related to the Zoo City Sportsplex, as well as held multiple public hearings for rezoning requests. The council approved a $2,674,019 budgetary amendment to account for a change order with Terry’s Plumbing and Utilities, Inc. regarding the Zoo City Sportsplex Project. “This work includes $940,953 of additional rock removal from the site,” said City Engineer Michael Leonard, PE. “The estimated excavation was for 10,000 cubic yards, and we ended up encountering approximately 24,500 cubic yards, most of which was in phase two.”…