The Greensboro City Council met on September 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Katie Dorset Council Chamber. All nine council members were present. The meeting began with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda included consent calendar approvals, public hearings on zoning and annexation, and votes on two major affordable housing land sales. Key decisions were the sale of 2701A North O. Henry Boulevard to DHIC Inc. for $350,000 (approved 8-1) and the sale of 101004-1028 John Demory Drive to Prosperity Alliance for $270,000 (approved 9-0). Several zoning continuances were granted to the October 21 meeting. The meeting adjourned after council comments and board appointments.
Welcome to the September 16th, 2025 meeting of the Greensboro City Council. We are in the Katie Dorset Council Chamber. Let the record reflect that all council members are in attendance. We will begin tonight's meeting with a moment of silence. Thank you. Mrs. Hoffman, would you lead us in the pledge? Of the United States of America and to the Republic. For which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Please silence any and all electronic devices. If you must make or receive a phone call, kindly do so from outside the chamber. The City of Greensboro strongly encourages resident input at our meetings. It is the goal of the City Council that the Katie Dorset Council Chamber is a welcoming and safe space for all community members. In order to speak at tonight's meeting, individuals must sign up to speak by 6 p.m. If you signed up to speak online, you must let the courier know that you are in attendance. Speakers may address specific consent or business agenda items with up to three minutes allocated for their remarks. Zoning matters, there is a 15-minute presentation for both the proponents and the opponents of the rezoning and a five-minute rebuttal. The speakers cannot relinquish their time to others, and the speaker order is determined by the presiding officer. All speakers are expected to adhere to the rules of decorum. Any inappropriate or disruptive behavior will result in an immediate removal from the meeting. Removal will result in a three-month suspension from in-person participation. A second violation following the initial suspension will result in a six-month suspension. A third violation or any instance involving physical altercations will lead to a 12-month suspension and may also result in criminal charges. Individuals who are suspended will still have an option of participating virtually via Zoom, ensuring their right to free speech. Items removed from the consent agenda for discussion will be placed on the next business meeting agenda. Tonight's meeting does include closed captioning. Depending on the length of the meeting, we may take a short recess around 7 30. We're so happy that you are here. If you have any questions, we'd love to talk to you after the meeting or at any other time. Thank you so much for being here. Yes. And I do want to recognize Chancellor Martin. It is so nice to have you back in our chambers. I do think the item you're here for may be getting postponed, but I'll get to that in a moment. But thank you so much. It's great to see you. Um the applicant has requested to continue H1 through H3. H1 is a public hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for properties located at portions of 3725 and 3739 and all of 3751 McConnell Road, 35.68 acres, Mary Bell Tuttle and others, and item H2, a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for portions of 3725 and 3739, and all of 3751 McConnell Road, Amanda Hodiern for Mary Bell Tuttle, Neil C. Tuttle, and others, and item H3, a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for a portion of McConnell Road right of way for the city of Greensboro. This is to be continued to October 21 City Council meeting with no further advertising. Do I have a motion? Moved by second moved by Mrs. Hoffman. No, she was I was sitting right next to her. She we haven't used that in a long time. So we we have a motion from Mrs. Hoffman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. All in favor say aye.