City Manager April 2026 Update to City Council
At the April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting, City Manager Ron Smith shared updates on major construction projects, recreation improvements, public utilities, drought conditions, public power recognitions, planning activity, and personnel updates across the City.
🎥 Watch the full City Council Meeting or review a summary of updates from Ron below:
Police Department Expansion Construction Update
Tradd Street is planned to reopen by the end of April. For the Police Department expansion project, the call center is expected to be completed by the end of April. The parking garage is currently planned to open in mid-summer. At this point, parking is not expected to be paid parking, other than for the apartments.
Municipal Operations Center
The Municipal Operations Center project has moved from a basic concept design into more formal drawings for construction and site work. Elevations are currently being reviewed. City staff continue discussions on pricing by determining project needs versus wants and are working with Davenport Finance Advisors to develop preliminary financing information. Partial funding is anticipated in FY 2027.
Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality (REV) Projects
Statesville Event Center
Equipment for the Statesville Event Center sound and video upgrades has arrived, and installation is scheduled to begin this week.
Kimbrough Park Renovations
The Kimbrough Park shelter project is complete.
Newtonville Community Park
- Playground installation is complete
- Pickleball courts are underway
- Disc golf design is imminent
- Parking lot design is underway
Waterline Spline Project
Phase 1 of the Waterline Spline Project has been approved by NC DEQ to be placed into service from the Water Treatment Plant to Water Street. Cutovers and tie-ins have begun.
For Phase 2:
- Meeting Street work has started
- Construction from Amity Hill south on US-21 is well underway with less in-the-road work required
The overall project is currently 58% complete.
Stage 3 Drought Classification: Extreme Drought
The City remains under a Stage 3 Drought Classification with the following restrictions and guidance in place:
- Burn ban in effect
- Limit outdoor watering
- All residential vehicle washing is prohibited
- Filling swimming pools is prohibited, though topping off pools is allowed
The City noted that civil penalties could be issued, but the goal remains community cooperation. Residents are encouraged to check the City website for details.
Public Works Update
A contractor has started the sidewalk project on Alexander and Stockton Streets. The Streets Division is working with a contractor to remove black paint in downtown gutters, specifically on Broad and Tradd Streets. New crosswalk signs for West Broad Street have been ordered and are planned for installation.
Statesville Public Power
Statesville Public Power received recognition from the American Public Power Association as a Diamond-level Reliable Public Power provider. SPP also received the highest-level Safety Award for 2025.
Statesville Planning Department Update
Permitting and development activity remains consistent with last year, with large developments down and permits remaining stable.
The City reviewed 13 TRC projects, including:
- Commercial: Gateway on Broad
- Residential: Two subdivisions, two townhome developments, and one apartment development
Code Enforcement activity included work related to a homeless encampment.
Key Dates
April 18, 10 AM–2 PM – Arbor Day at the Soccer Complex
April 25, 10 AM–12 PM – Spring Litter Sweep
April 25, 3 PM–7 PM – DSDC Wine Walk
May 1, 5 PM–8:30 PM – DSDC Friday After 5
Open Positions
Current openings with the City include:
Lifeguard
Police Officer
Recreation Attendant (part-time)
Skilled Laborer (Park Maintenance and Water Maintenance)
Street Superintendent
Summer Camp Counselor
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Water Control Operator Position
Updates – Promotions & Transfers
Police Department
Attrie Killian, Master Corporal to Sergeant
Scott Long, Master Officer to Corporal
Andrew Mason, Officer I to Master Officer
Christy Cleary, Master Sergeant to Captain
Phillip Craig Wolfe, Master Sergeant to Captain
Public Works
Tommy Robinson, Skilled Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator I
Public Utilities
Brian Fox, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III to IV
Event Center
Leann Carico, Part-Time to Full-Time Building Maintenance Worker
IT
Cayden Renegar, IT Technician to IT Support Specialist
Fire Department
Joseph Taylor, Senior Firefighter to Lieutenant
Justin Yox, Lieutenant to Captain
Career Development
Police Department
Nicholas Devita achieved Police Officer I career development level
Fire Department
Daniel Scott Mitchell achieved Senior Fire Captain career development level
New Employees
Police Department
Nora Dahod, Police Telecommunicator
Leah Smithey, Police Telecommunicator
William (Adam) Spillman, Crime Analyst
IT
Courtney Rudd, IT Technician
