Ayden public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to appoint a Mayor Pro-tem and conduct a swearing-in ceremony. The body will consider a budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a request for police equipment funding. A closed session is scheduled to discuss economic development incentives.
- Appointment of Mayor Pro-tem
- Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Ayden Police Department request to use Asset Forfeiture Funds for equipment
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Designation of Agent Resolution
- Closed session regarding economic development incentives
Governing Board
The Governing Board will receive an update on a $580,000 grant-funded sanitary sewer asset inventory and inspection project. Members will also consider budget adjustments and travel guidelines for FY26.
- FY26 1st Quarter Budget Adjustment Report
- Resolution to close Third St and Lee St for Christmas Town
- Approval for Storywalk installation at the district park
- FY26 Travel Guidelines
- Ayden Fire Department NC 102E Substation property lines
Governing Board
The Ayden Governing Board will meet on October 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on key items including accepting state funding for waterline replacement, pursuing the sale of real property, and approving a revised pay plan. The board will also hear a public presentation on Main Street updates and hold a public hearing on the Ayden Land Use Plan Update.
- Accept $X state funding for Galvanized & Cast Iron Waterline Replacement
- Action on pursuing sale of real property
- Resolution approving revised pay and classification plan
- Public hearing on Ayden Land Use Plan Update
- Main Street Update presentation
Governing Board
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation petition for East Ridge Section 2 Phase 4. The board will also consider the reappointment of Jerry Cox to the Planning Board.
- Public hearing: Voluntary Annexation Petition - East Ridge Section 2 Phase 4
- Action item: Planning Board Reappointment Application for Jerry Cox
- Presentation: NC League of Municipalities AIM Certification by Sharon Edmundson
Governing Board
The Governing Board will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and CDBG-Infrastructure funding and amendments for Sewer Pump Station No. 1. The board will also consider a voluntary annexation petition and updates to the Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Public hearing: CDBG-Infrastructure Program Amendment No. 1 and Supplemental Funding for Sewer Pump Station No. 1
- Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment for Kenneth Smith
- Voluntary Annexation Petition for East Ridge Section 2 Phase 4
- Zoning Text Amendment for Major Site Plan & Major Subdivision Approval Process
- Approval of 4th Quarter FY25 Budget Adjustments
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to address action items regarding the town's finances. The primary focus is the approval of the FY26 Budget Ordinance and the accompanying fee schedule.
- FY26 Budget Ordinance
- Town of Ayden FY26 Fee Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will consider the FY 25/26 budget, zoning map and text amendments, and award a construction contract for Sewer Pump Station No. 1. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning map amendment and a voluntary annexation petition.
- Zoning Map Amendment - Kenneth Smith
- Zoning Text Amendment - Major Site Plan & Subdivision Process
- FY 25/26 Budget Ordinance
- Award of Construction – Sewer Pump Station No. 1
- Voluntary Annexation Petition - East Ridge Section 2 Phase 4
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to establish direction for the FY 25-26 budget. The board will also address the structure for Downtown Ayden Main Street and set a public hearing date for a solid waste services contract.
- FY 25-26 Budget Direction and Guidance
- Setting Public Hearing for Solid Waste Services Contract
- Structure for Downtown Ayden Main Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will consider financial health and rate considerations for the town's water and sewer system. Members will also discuss budget direction for FY 25-26 and review a sanitation contract with GFL. Several budget amendments and a candidate filing fee for 2025 are on the consent agenda.
- Financial health and rate considerations for Town of Ayden Water/Sewer System
- Review and approval of GFL Sanitation Contract
- FY 25-26 Budget Direction & Guidance
- 3rd Quarter FY25 Budget Adjustments and Budget Amendments 2 and 3
- Resolution 24-25-14 Opposition to HB 765
The Governing Board approved a revised agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It voted to table the water and sewer rate topic and the GFL sanitation contract review until future meetings. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.
- Approved revised agenda (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items A-F (4-0)
- Tabled water and sewer rate topic until next Board meeting (4-0)
- Tabled GFL sanitation contract review until May 21 budget workshop (4-0)
- Adopted meeting minutes and adjourned (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will review board priorities for the FY26 budget. Members will also discuss a Time of Use Pilot Program and financial health and rate considerations regarding UNC EFC.
- Time of Use Pilot Program presentation
- FY26 Budget Workshop on Board Priorities
- UNC EFC Ayden Financial Health and Rate Considerations discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will review a proposal from Green For Life for solid waste and recycling services and discuss the structure of the Ayden Main Street program. The meeting includes a status update on the draft FY26 budget and a presentation on the NC Public Power Retail Customer Survey.
- Offer from Green For Life (GFL) for solid waste and recycling service
- Structure for the Ayden Downtown/Ayden Main Street Program
- Powell Bill Street Improvements
- Approval of financial auditing contract
- Creation of a Drainage and Utility Billing Task Force
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to discuss development within the town and customer service guidelines. The board will also consider the creation of task forces and committees.
- Discussion on development within the Town of Ayden
- Review of customer service guidelines
- Proposal for the creation of task forces and committees
The Governing Board unanimously voted 4-0 to forgo a public comment period during the special meeting. The Board also unanimously approved the meeting agenda as written, with a 4-0 vote. No other motions or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- No public comment period during special meeting (4-0)
- Agenda approved as written (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for Hardee Family Holdings, LLC. Members will also review financial audits and policies concerning substance use, town vehicle use, and utility deposits.
- Public hearing: Zoning Map Amendment for Hardee Family Holdings, LLC
- Review of FY24 Financial Audit by Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.
- Review of HR-001: Substance Use, Abuse, and Testing Policy
- Review of AD-002: Town Vehicle Use Policy (Non-LEO)
- Discussion of Residential and Business Customer Utility Deposits
The Ayden Governing Board voted unanimously to table the Hardee Family Holdings zoning map amendment to the April 14, 2025 meeting after the applicant requested more time to respond to public comments. The board also tabled the Town Vehicle Use Policy, Powell Bill street improvements, and the utility deposit policy discussion. Approved items included the HR-001 Substance Use, Abuse, and Testing Policy, the Pitt County Voluntary Agricultural District resolution, Arts & Recreation Commission by-law changes, Teresa Bell's appointment to the Library Board, and the AD-001 Rental and Use of Town Properties and Facilities Policy. Two new committees—one for utility bills and one for drainage issues—were created.
- Tabled Hardee Family Holdings rezoning to April 14 (4-0)
- Approved HR-001 Substance Use, Abuse, and Testing Policy (4-0)
- Tabled AD-002 Town Vehicle Use Policy to April (4-0)
- Tabled Powell Bill street improvements to April (4-0)
- Adopted Pitt County Voluntary Agricultural District resolution (4-0)
- Approved Arts & Recreation Commission by-law change from 7 to 5 members (4-0)
- Approved Teresa Bell appointment to Library Board (4-0)
- Approved AD-001 Rental and Use of Town Properties and Facilities Policy (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will hold a public hearing on a voluntary annexation petition for Creekwood Subdivision and discuss adjusting the Power Cost Adjustment. The agenda also includes approving utility deposits, reviewing an appointment to the Arts & Recreation Commission, and addressing insurance requirements for lessees.
- Public hearing on voluntary annexation of Creekwood Subdivision
- Approval of adjusting the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)
- Utility Service Application for business and residential deposits
- Review/Approve appointment to the Arts & Recreation Commission
- Discussion on insurance coverage for lessees renting Town properties
The Ayden Governing Board voted 4-0 to annex the 41.09-acre Creekwood Subdivision along NC Highway 102, adopting Ordinance 24-25-09. The board also approved a Power Cost Adjustment increase to $0.00603 per 1,000 kWh, raising residential bills by $6.03 per 1,000 kWh. Two items were tabled until the March 10 meeting: utility deposit policy revisions and insurance coverage for town property rentals. The board also approved a letter of commendation, an appointment, and participation in the Voluntary Agricultural District program.
- Approved voluntary annexation of Creekwood Subdivision (41.09 acres) via Ordinance 24-25-09 (4-0)
- Approved Power Cost Adjustment increase to $0.00603 per 1,000 kWh, adding $6.03 to residential bills (4-0)
- Tabled utility deposit policy discussion until March 10, 2025 (4-0)
- Tabled insurance coverage requirements for town property rentals until March 10, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved letter of commendation for Mrs. Katherine May (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Annette Harris to Arts & Recreation Commission (4-0)
- Approved participation in Voluntary Agricultural District program (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including release of utility easement and Planning Board appointment (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Governing Board
The Governing Board will consider voluntary annexations for Hobbs Farms and Creekwood Subdivision, approve a waterline replacement project, and adjust the second quarter of the 2025 budget.
- Voluntary Annexation - Hobbs Farms
- Voluntary Annexation Petition - Creekwood Subdivision
- Cannon Street Area Waterline Replacement
- 2nd Qtr. FY25 Budget Adjustments
- Revising Properties and Facilities Rental and Use Policy
The Ayden Governing Board approved the voluntary annexation of Hobbs Farms (36.03 acres) and a change order for the Cannon Street waterline replacement project, among other actions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved appointments to the Arts & Recreation Commission and revised the town's facilities rental policy.
- Approved voluntary annexation of Hobbs Farms (36.03 acres) (5-0)
- Approved Change Order #3 for Cannon Street waterline replacement (5-0)
- Approved final budget ordinance for 2023 Water System Improvements (5-0)
- Appointed Mallory Denham to ENC Alliance Board (5-0)
- Approved revised Properties and Facilities Rental and Use Policy (5-0)
- Appointed four applicants to Arts & Recreation Commission (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including budget adjustments (5-0)
- Set public hearing for Creekwood Subdivision annexation for Feb 10, 2025 (5-0)