2026-04-06 - Town Council
Summary
John Byrum, Mike McAlpine, Keith Leonard and Jackie Edwards were present; Berkley Alcorn and Robin Moon were absent. Council unanimously called public hearings for May 4 on Joseph G. Thomas's rezoning request (Edwards moved, Leonard seconded) and on the Section 3.08 CCOD text amendments (McAlpine/Edwards). It renewed the One Step Computer Solutions IT contract through June 30, 2027, then approved the $145,400 Metropolis Architecture agreement (McAlpine/Edwards) and Project Ordinance 26-01 for the Public Works Facility (Leonard/Edwards), funded entirely from fund balance. Leonard moved, Edwards seconded, to shift the second budget workshop from April 16 to April 23 because of a County elected officials' event. Brock Hall reported that GFL's last pickups are April 27-29 with North Davidson Garbage starting May 1 and delivering carts from April 16, and that the 20th Anniversary Committee had been meeting; March income was $1,937,501 (84.1% of budget) and expenses $1,031,190 (44.7%). Council then met in closed session on real property acquisition.
Summary written from the official minutes posted on midway-nc.gov; no video or transcript exists.
Issues discussed: Thomas Rezoning - Old US Hwy 52 Tax Map 12 Lot 71, Core Commercial Overlay District (CCOD) Text Amendments, Public Works Facility Project, Solid Waste Contract - North Davidson Garbage, Town 20th Anniversary Celebration, FYE 2027 Budget
Official Minutes
Official minutes posted by the town (PDF text); page headers removed, otherwise unaltered.
MINUTES OF MIDWAY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 6, 2026, AT
7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT MIDWAY TOWN HALL, 426 GUMTREE ROAD,
MIDWAY, NORTH CAROLINA
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLGIANCE
Senior Paster Chris Byrne with New Friendship Baptist Church gave the invocation and led in the Pledge
of Allegiance prior to the opening gavel.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor John Byrum called the meeting to order.
Councilors present were: John Byrum, Mike McAlpine, Keith Leonard and Jackie Edwards. Absent:
Berkley Alcorn and Robin Moon. Town Manager Brock Hall, Town Clerk Ree Goodson, Finance Officer
Linda Hunt and Town Attorney Jim Lanik were present. Absent: None.
Each Councilor had been furnished an agenda prior to the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Councilor Keith Leonard, Council voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2026 Vision Session meeting.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAlpine, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2026 Town Council Regular meeting.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
There were none.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAlpine said the agenda needed to be amended to add a Closed Session Under VIII
Town Manager’s Report in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) matters pertaining to the acquisition
of real property.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAcAlpine, seconded by Councilor Keith Leonard, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the amended agenda.
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
REQUEST BY JOSEPH G. THOMAS TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN MIDWAY
TOWNSHIP, TAX MAP 12, LOT 71 CONTAINING 0.46 ACRES MORE OR LESS. SAID
PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF OLD US HWY 52 APPROXIMATELY 0.16
MILES NORTH OF HICKORY TREE ROAD INTERSECTION. REZONING IS REQUESTED
TO CHANGE FROM THAT OF CS – COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT TO THAT OF OI –
OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Mayor John Byrum explained this is a rezoning request by Joseph Thomas for property located on the west
side of Old US Highway 52, containing almost half an acre. The request is to change the zoning from CS
(Community Shopping District) to OI (Office and Industrial District).
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Councilor Keith Leonard, Council voted
unanimously to call for a public hearing on the rezoning request by Joseph Thomas to be held at the next
regular Town Council meeting to be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00p.m. at Town Hall.
PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.08 OF THE CORE COMMERCIAL
OVERLAY DISTRICT (CCOD) OF THE TOWN OF MIDWAY ZONING ORDINANCE
Mayor John Byrum said a public hearing is needed for proposed amendments to the Core Commercial
Overlay District (CCOD).
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McApline, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to call for a public hearing on the potential amendments to the Core Commercial Overlay
District (CCOD) at the next regular Town Council meeting to be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00p.m.
at Town Hall.
REGULAR BUSINESS
CONTRACT RENEWAL – BUBBAJAKE INC. D/B/A ONE STEP COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
The Town currently contracts with BUBBAJAKE, Inc. D/B/A One Step Computer Solutions to provide IT
Support and Management. Town Manager Brock Hall stated this arrangement helps the Town stay within
budget by contracting services rather than hiring full-time employees. The current contract has expired and
needs to be renewed.
Town Attorney Jim Lanik has reviewed and approved the contract.
On motion by Councilor Keith Leonard, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to approve the Contract Renewal for BubbaJake D/B/A One Step Computer Solutions with
the term to expire on June 30, 2027.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLIS ARCHITECTURE AND
PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR TOWN OF MIDWAY PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY –
ORDINANCE NO. 26-01
Town Manager Brock Hall explained that staff has been working with Metropolis Architecture since
November 3rd when Council first approved using this company after the RFQ issuance. The agreement
covers the design, documentation, bidding, and construction amendment at a cost of $145.400.
The Project Ordinance encumbers funds and allows for proper accounting of this capital project from the
beginning. When the project reaches the construction phase, the Project Ordinance will be amended to
reflect construction costs.
Town Attorney Jim Lanik has reviewed and approved the Agreement with Metropolis Architecture and
Ordinance No. 26-01
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAlpine, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Metropolis Architecture.
On motion by Councilor Keith Leonard, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to approve the Project Ordinance No. 26-01.
TOWN OF MIDWAY, NC
ORDINANCE NO. 26-01
Project Ordinance for The Town of Midway Public Works Facility
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of The Town of Midway, North Carolina that, pursuant to
Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following project ordinance is
hereby adopted:
Section 1: This ordinance is to establish a budget for the construction of a Public Works facility. These
funds may be used for the following categories of expenditures, to the extent authorized by state law.
1. Preliminary Design
2. Design Development
3. Construction Documentation
4. Bidding
5. Construction Administration
Section 2: Staff to include the Town Manager and Finance Officer are authorized to proceed with this
project within the terms of all documents and the budget contained herein.
Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project and authorized for expenditure:
Basic Services for Municipal Building/parking (traditional Construction)- $97,650.00
Additional Services for two picnic shelters and parking- $47,750.00
Total- $145,400.00
Section 4: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete the project(s):
Fund Balance: $145,400.00
Total: $145,400.00
Section 5: The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain sufficient specific detailed accounting records
to satisfy the requirements of the financing agreements, and state/federal regulations.
Section 6: Copies of this project ordinance shall be furnished to the Budget Officer, the Finance Officer
and to the Clerk to the Midway Town Council.
The Town Council of Midway adopted this Project Ordinance No. 26-01 on the 6th day of April 2026.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
TOWN PARK UPDATE
The Town Manager Brock Hall said the Town Park is experiencing its busiest time of year, with six different
reservations this past weekend and seven more booked over the weekend. The Park is functioning well with
no complaints from staff.
Mr. Hall stated survey work has begun at the park, with the contracted company starting work in recent
days, though they are waiting for the utility contractor’s response to complete that portion of the survey.
Mr. Hall updated Council on the 20th Anniversary Committee's progress, noting that the Committee has
met several times, contacted vendors who have agreed to attend, ordered items, and is meeting with a
potential planner the following day.
Mr. Hall said regarding the solid waste contract transition, he met with GFL to discuss the transition plan.
He stated GFL's last pickup days will be April 27th, 28th, and 29th, with North Davidson Garbage taking
over May 1st. North Davidson Garbage will start delivering cans to customers on April 16th, with
informational notes explaining the new pickup schedule and app signup instructions. Mr. Hall said both
companies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Council was provided copies of the monthly financial reports for March 2026 as follows:
March 2026
Total Income $1,937,501 84.1% of overall budget
Total Expenses $1,031,190 44.7% of overall budget
Town Manager Brock Hall presented the financial report showing revenue of $1,937,501 and expenditures
of $1,031,190 for the year, keeping the Town well in the black. Investment earnings totaled approximately
$155,000 this year. Most expenditures this past month were personnel and contract related, with no major
purchases. Mr. Hall said he is compiling additional information on investments and accounts for the next
Budget Session.
APPRECIATION DINNERS DISCUSSION – SET DATES
After discussion among Council members about availability, the Council settled on checking venue
availability for May 12th and 14th, as well as June 11th and 15th.
REMINDER: BUDGET WORKSHOP THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Town Manager Brock Hall reminded Council of the Budget Work Session originally scheduled for
Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 PM.
Mayor John Byrum stated there is a scheduling conflict with the Davidson County Elected Official Event
and suggested the Council should change the date for the Budget Work Session.
On motion by Councilor Keith Leonard, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to change the Budget Workshop from Thursday, April 16, 2026 to Thursday, April 23, 2026
at 6:00p.m. at Town Hall.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAlpine, Council voted
unanimously to recess to closed session in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss matters
pertaining to acquisition real property.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Councilor Keith Leonard, Council voted
unanimously to reconvene to open session.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mike McAlpine, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted
unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
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Mike McAlpine, Mayor Pro Tem
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Ree Goodson, Town Clerk