Holly Springs (NC) Town Council to Consider E-bike Rules, Strategic Plan, Village at Harris Lake Annexation During Tomorrow's Council Meeting
Proposed safety ordinance, long-range priorities, park upgrades, and nonprofit grants highlight a full agenda
Holly Springs, NC, Apr. 20, 2026 — Holly Springs Town Council will meet tomorrow night (Tuesday) with an agenda that addresses public safety, long-range planning, parks investment, and continued growth along the town’s edges.
Several items scheduled for consideration have a clear, near-term impact for residents, including a proposed ordinance regulating e-bikes and similar devices, a new strategic plan that will guide next year’s budget, and an annexation tied to a previously contested residential development.
Here is a look at the most important items expected to come before the council:
E-bike ordinance responds to rising safety concerns
Council members are expected to consider a new ordinance to regulate the use of e-bikes, e-motos, and other electric personal conveyance devices throughout town.
According to meeting materials, the town’s emergency communications center has seen an increase in calls related to unsafe riding behavior, including speeding, riding between traffic lanes, performing wheelies, and activity on sidewalks, greenways, and parks. The packet also notes at least two reported collisions involving e-bikes or e-motos and motor vehicles, as well as another incident in which a passenger fell into the roadway.
The proposed ordinance would establish clearer rules around where and how these devices can be used. It affirms pedestrian right-of-way on sidewalks, greenways, and shared-use paths, requires riders to give audible notice when passing pedestrians, and aligns local definitions with state law.
It also introduces escalating penalties for repeat violations and would allow police to impound certain vehicles in cases of unlawful use. If approved, the ordinance is recommended to take effect on June 1st.
Council to adopt Fiscal Year 2026-27 strategic plan
Council is also scheduled to adopt its strategic plan for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY 2026-27), a document that sets priorities for the coming year and helps guide the town manager’s recommended budget.
The plan builds on the council’s four existing focus areas while adding new initiatives tied to growth and infrastructure. Among the additions are planning for Fire Station 5, evaluating future wastewater capacity beyond the town’s current 8 million gallons per day threshold, expanding resident engagement efforts, and supporting programming tied to Eagles Landing Park.
Discussion during the council’s February retreat, included in the meeting materials, reflects ongoing debate about growth, infrastructure, and community priorities.
“We have already achieved our tax ratio of 70/30. Is it time to try for 60/40?” Mayor Mike Kondratick asked during that session.
Town staff emphasized that there is no single correct answer. “There is no right answer to what the perfect tax split is; it depends on what you want your community to be like,” said Corey Petersohn.
The adopted plan will inform the FY 2026-27 budget, which is scheduled to be presented to the council in May.
Womble Park project advances under 2023 bond
Council will consider awarding a design-build contract for the next phase of improvements at Womble Park, part of the town’s 2023 parks bond program.
The proposed agreement would fund design and pre-construction work for new outdoor basketball courts and the replacement of existing baseball dugouts. Plans call for two new asphalt courts with fencing, lighting, benches, and ADA-compliant walkways.
The dugout replacements would shift from enclosed concrete structures to open-air designs intended to improve visibility and safety.
The total project budget is set at just over $1 million, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 if the contract is approved.
Annexation tied to Village at Harris Lake development
Council will also consider annexing approximately 56.9 acres at 3313 Avent Ferry Road, a property associated with the Village at Harris Lake subdivision.
The site is currently located in the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and would require annexation in order to connect to town water and sewer services.
The development has a notable recent history. Council denied the subdivision plan in August 2025, after which the developer filed a legal challenge. The matter was later resolved through a consent order, allowing the project to proceed as submitted.
Meeting materials note that the property is not contiguous with current town limits and that fire service coverage remains a consideration until a future station on Rex Road is constructed.
Nonprofit grants highlight demand for local funding
Council members are expected to review recommendations for this year’s nonprofit grant program.
The town budgeted $20,000 for grants, while 29 organizations submitted requests totaling more than $57,000. The proposed allocations range from $250 to $2,000 and include funding for a range of community-focused organizations, from arts and environmental groups to youth and family services.
The recommendations reflect the town's prioritization of local impact, public purpose, and alignment with broader strategic goals.
Other items on the agenda
The agenda also includes a smaller annexation related to Innovate Avenue, which would bring a public right-of-way fully into town jurisdiction following earlier approvals.
While more limited in scope, the move would give the town full ordinance and police authority over that segment of the roadway.
What’s Next
The Holly Springs Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening. If approved, the e-bike ordinance would take effect June 1st. The strategic plan will guide development of the FY 2026-27 budget, with the town manager’s proposal expected in May.
Final votes on the annexation, park contract, and nonprofit grants would move those items into implementation phases over the coming months.