Hickory City Council met in regular session Tuesday (October 17). Minutes, second readings, and the consent agenda were all approved. Council held a public hearing for consideration of the voluntary non-contiguous annexation of approximately 49.21 acres at 3940 River Road. City Council continued the public hearing until the November 7 meeting.

Council also held a public hearing for the consideration of a Rezoning Petition for that same property on River Road from R-20 Residential to Planned Development. Council continued the public hearing until the November 7 meeting.

In addition Tuesday, council held a public hearing for the consideration to close an unused alley located off 3rd Avenue SE. This item was approved. Library Director Sarah Greene presented the 2024-2027 Hickory Public Library Strategic Plan. City Council voted to accept the plan.