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City Council Meeting

February 17, 2026 · Marion, NC
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-17 (PDF, 10 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.marionnc.org ↗
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Attendees

✓ Ann Harkey (Mayor Pro Tem)
✓ Billy Martin (Council Member)
✓ Don Ramsey (Council Member)
✓ Juanita Doggett (Council Member)
✓ Zach Wallace (Council Member)
✓ Woody Ayers (City Manager)
✓ Crystal Young (Finance Director)
✓ Brant Sikes (Public Works Director)
✓ Allen Lawrence (Police Chief)
✓ Kathleen Nolan (Human Resources Director)
✓ Vance McNees (Interim Planning & Development Director)
✓ Matthew Brown (Fire Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer)
✓ Joey Vela (Lead for NC Fellow)
✓ Corey Presnell (Fire Chief)
✓ Joe Gorecki (IT Systems Specialist)
✓ Hunter Clark (Funding Coordinator)
✓ Jim Isaacs (Assistant Finance Director)
✓ Mike Conley (Reporter, McDowell News)
✓ Wesley Shelley (City Attorney)
✓ William Kehler (Guest)
✓ Marlon Brinkley (Guest)
✓ JW Kelly (Guest)
✓ Present: 22/22

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Consent Agenda

Approval of January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes, Grant Application - Water Treatment Plant Project, and Grant Application - Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
#2

Public Hearing: UDO Text Amendment

Proposal to allow accessory dwelling units within the city
#3

Public Comment Period

Comments from Marlon Brinkley regarding library programs
#4

Consideration of Zoning Map Amendment

Proposal to rezone a property on Garden Creek from R-2 to C-2
#5

Update to Toe River Hazard Mitigation Plan

Request for passage of a resolution in support of the updated plan
#6

City Manager's Report

Update on ongoing projects and initiatives

Public Comments

1 speaker
Marlon Brinkley · Topic: Library programs

Expressed gratitude for the city's continued support of library programs