Goldsboro public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss the HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis, which identifies unmet housing needs for qualifying populations including homeless, at-risk, and domestic violence survivors. The council will also hear a presentation from the Recreation Advisory Commission and consider several public hearings, including a billiards room and a tattoo parlor. Consent agenda items include change orders for wastewater and coating projects, rental rates for the Goldsboro Event Center, and a street closing.

• HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis for qualifying populations
• Public hearing for SU-16-22 Billiards Room (Pool Hall w/ ABC Permit) at 130 S Center St.
• Public hearing for SU-17-22 Tattoo Parlor at 206 E Walnut St.
• Final Adjusted Change Order No. 2 for Wastewater System Improvements (Formal Bid No. 2020-002)
• Rental Rates for Goldsboro Event Center

City Council identified non-congregate shelters and supportive services as the priorities for $907,913 in HOME-ARP funding. The council also reappointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem and approved several infrastructure change orders.

• Adopted non-congregate shelter and supportive services as HOME-ARP funding priorities (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Approved $23,574 budget amendment for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (7-0)
• Approved $11,666.93 decrease for Wastewater System Improvements project (7-0)
• Approved $72,250 in sales tax change orders for four capital improvement projects (7-0)
• Updated rental fee schedule for Goldsboro Event Center (7-0)
• Denied recommendation to waive workers' compensation for Parks and Recreation officials (2-5)
• Appointed Tim Salmon as NCLM voting delegate (Unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session to discuss creating an Affordable Housing Committee and a 10-year strategic plan, presented by Habitat for Humanity. The regular meeting includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and a panhandling ordinance amendment. Consent agenda items cover budget amendments, property bids, and utility infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on Z-21-22 Lane Farms rezoning (Residential 20 Agriculture to General Business) on Belfast Rd.
• Public hearing on Z-23-22 Wayne County Government Complex rezoning (I-2, HB, O&I I, R-9 to O&I II)
• Public hearing on Z-24-22 Sport Durst Automobile Dealerships rezoning (SC, IBP-1 to GB)
• Public hearing on non-contiguous annexation petition for Harry and Mollie, LLC
• Ordinance amendment on panhandling (Police)

City Council approved three rezoning requests and one non-contiguous annexation. The Council also authorized a $77,289.95 repayment to HUD for ineligible CDBG funds and approved several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved $77,289.95 CDBG repayment to HUD from General Fund (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8.43 acres at Belfast Rd to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 31.84 acres for Wayne County Government Complex to Office and Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.08 acres for Sport Durst Automobile Dealerships to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved non-contiguous annexation of Harry and Mollie, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $335,400 contract for New Hope Bar Screen Upgrade (6-0)
• Approved $118,450 contract for Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage Tank (6-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement for Cry Freedom Missions (4-2)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Items include a presentation of the FY21 audit by FORVIS, a financial update for FY2021-22, and a public hearing on HOME ARP funding. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment on panhandling and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on HOME ARP funding
• Public hearing for SU-13-22 accessory dwelling on W. New Hope Rd.
• Public hearing for SU-14-22 Fly Buy Auto, LLC used car sales on US Hwy 70 E
• Public hearing for SU-15-22 C.A.L.M. Properties triplex at Wayne Ave. and Sycamore St.
• Ordinance amendment on panhandling

City Council approved the purchase of 50 lithium-powered golf carts and storage building upgrades. The council also authorized $55,000 for repairs to the T.C. Coley Center and voted to close the Herman Park Center until a new facility is built.

• Approved purchase of 50 lithium golf carts and storage upgrades for max $266,000 (5-2)
• Approved up to $55,000 for T.C. Coley building roofing and painting (unanimous)
• Approved closing Herman Park Center and seeking grants for demolition and replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $712,289.48 budget amendment for Public Utilities capital projects (5-2)
• Approved sale of 412 E. Walnut Street to Oliver Design Group, LLC for $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved $23,574 JAG grant for police equipment (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to establish an auxiliary police department (7-0)
• Dissolved the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course Committee (7-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 7, 2022. Key discussions include a proposal to replace the golf cart fleet with lithium electric carts, a panhandling policy discussion, and several public hearings on zoning changes and annexations. The council will also receive a financial update for FY2021-22.

• Golf cart fleet proposal: $161,993 cash purchase or lease options for 50 lithium electric carts
• Public hearing on Z-20-22 The Fields at New Hope (rezoning from Residential 16 to Conditional Residential 12)
• Public hearing on Z-21-22 Lane Farms, Inc. (rezoning from Residential 20 Agriculture to General Business)
• Public hearing on UDO-1-22 Tattoo Parlors in Central Business District (Special Use)
• Resolution to accept state grant for Ash Street Sidewalk

Council denied a rezoning request for 258 luxury apartments at The Fields at New Hope and required all nonprofit funding recipients to carry workers compensation insurance. The city also approved the annexation of Magnolia Grove and permitted tattoo parlors as a special use in the Central Business District.

• Required all nonprofit funding recipients to carry workers compensation insurance (4-2)
• Denied rezoning of The Fields at New Hope from Residential 16 to Conditional Residential 12 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Magnolia Grove effective December 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved tattoo parlors as a Special Use in the Central Business District (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of 0.51 acres on N. Oak Forest Rd to Residential R6CZ (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 state grant for Ash Street Sidewalk project (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 state grant for Parks and Recreation equipment (6-0)
• Approved lease with North State Communications Advanced Services for a POP site (6-0)

City Council

The City Council participated in a joint meeting with Wayne County Commissioners and other local municipalities. The session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city growth, infrastructure, and grant funding. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on an economic development agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC and Wayne County. They will also discuss updates on the Herman Park Center project, the NC Freedom Festival, and a grant for North End Park. A presentation on a ¼ cent sales tax option is scheduled.

• Public hearing on SU-12-22 fourplex (quadplex) on north side of Wayne Ave between Sycamore St and Isler St
• Public hearing on economic development agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC and Wayne County
• Herman Park Center update with $11,000,000 cost not to exceed
• NC Freedom Festival 2023 request for city support (no funding requested)
• Parks and Recreation grant opportunities for North End Park and Mina Weil Park

The council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing an economic development agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC. The city and county will each provide $200,000 over 10 years, tied to a $10.2 million capital investment and creation of at least 94 jobs. The council also approved a special use permit for a fourplex at 309 Wayne Ave, and authorized a $300,000 grant application for North End Park playground equipment with a city cap of $60,000.

• Approved $400K economic development incentive for SunTree Snack Foods (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for fourplex at 309 Wayne Ave (unanimous on all four findings)
• Authorized $300K grant application for North End Park playground, city cost capped at $60K (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant of $23,574 for police equipment (7-0)
• Adopted Goldsboro City Council Conflicts of Interest Policy (7-0)
• Approved FY22-23 funding agreement with Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority for $303,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Supplement S-47 to the Code of Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved temporary street closures for Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11, 2022 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing three proposed allocation plans for $907,913 in federal HOME-ARP funds to address homelessness and affordable housing. The body is also considering potential grants for parks and planning the city's 175th anniversary event.

• Proposed allocation of $907,913 in HOME-ARP funding for housing and supportive services
• Initial bid for 211 S. Slocumb Street to J.H. Moye Enterprises, LLC
• Contiguous Annexation Petition for Magnolia Grove on Eleventh St.
• Two duplexes proposal at East Ash St. and Carriage Rd.
• Amendments to Chapter 32 of the City of Goldsboro Code of Ordinances

The City Council accepted an initial bid of $2,100 from J.H. Moye Enterprises, LLC for the surplus property at 211 S. Slocumb Street and authorized advertising for upset bids. Council also set a public hearing for October 17, 2022 on the voluntary annexation of Magnolia Grove subdivision, adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the city code regarding boards and commissions, and approved the General Rules of Order for boards and commissions. All consent agenda items passed unanimously (6-0).

• Accepted $2,100 bid for 211 S. Slocumb Street from J.H. Moye Enterprises, LLC and authorized upset bid process (6-0)
• Set public hearing for October 17, 2022 on voluntary annexation of Magnolia Grove subdivision (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-52 amending Chapter 32 of city code on boards, commissions and departments (6-0)
• Adopted General Rules of Order for boards and commissions (6-0)
• Approved order for Special Use Permit SU-9-22 for two duplexes on East Ash Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2022 work session and regular meeting (6-0)
• Council gave consensus to pursue fundraising for accessible playground at North End Park
• Council gave consensus to proceed with lease negotiation with North State Communications for fiber optic service

City Council

The City Council is discussing a proposal to replace 50 gas-powered golf carts with 50 lithium electric carts to reduce fuel costs and maintenance. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure grants and a zoning request for duplexes.

• Public hearing for two duplexes on the west side of East Ash St. at Carriage Rd.
• Proposal to purchase 50 lithium electric golf carts for the municipal course.
• Request for ARPA funding for wastewater and stormwater improvement projects.
• Contract award for the EB-5707 Stoney Creek Greenway Project.
• Initial bid for 1005 Ivy Street to Janice Johnson.

Council approved a contract amendment for City Attorney Ron Lawrence raising the hourly rate to $200 and legal assistant/paralegal rate to $85, effective October 1, 2022, with 5% biennial increases. The vote was 5-2, with Councilwomen Jones and Matthews opposed. Council also approved a special use permit for two duplexes at 110 Carriage Rd., accepted a $1,230 upset bid for 1005 Ivy Street, and awarded a $316,217 contract to Fred Smith Company for the Stoney Creek Greenway project. A proposal to purchase 50 lithium golf carts was deferred to the next meeting for more financial details.

• Approved city attorney contract amendment with $200/hr rate (5-2)
• Approved special use permit for two duplexes at 110 Carriage Rd. (unanimous)
• Accepted upset bid for 1005 Ivy Street at $1,230 (unanimous)
• Awarded $316,217 contract to Fred Smith Co. for Stoney Creek Greenway (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions approving water and wastewater asset management plans (unanimous)
• Authorized grant applications for $8.5M wastewater and $2M stormwater improvements (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Batts to GWTA board and Councilman Broadaway to TAC (7-0)
• Deferred golf cart fleet purchase proposal to next meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the scope of services for Stantec to create a comprehensive system development fee schedule. The agenda also includes discussions on utility studies, various zoning public hearings, and several budget amendments.

• Public Hearing: Z-15-22 Vasavi Developers USA (Community Shopping/Planned Unit Development)
• Public Hearing: Z-18-22 Wawa-W.US 70 HWY. #1
• Public Hearing: Z-19-22 Wawa-Wayne Memorial & Medical Office Pl. #2
• ARP Funding for 2019 Water System Improvements (2-inch Galvanized Water Lines)
• Authorization to purchase Heil DuraPack Python Side Loader Refuse Truck and Global R4 Street Sweeper

The Goldsboro City Council approved three rezoning requests, including two for Wawa convenience stores and gas stations, and one for a large mixed-use development with 456 housing units and commercial space. The council also adopted the FY22-23 operating budget amendment, approved a $5.99M ARP grant for water system improvements, and authorized a $2.45M vehicle financing agreement with Truist Bank. A proposed revision to City Code 53.17(B)3 to eliminate the 7-year annexation delay for industrial properties was discussed but not voted on, scheduled for the September 19 meeting.

• Approved rezoning for 101.6-acre mixed-use PUD with 68 single-family lots, 100 townhomes, 288 apartments, and commercial space (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Wawa convenience store/gas station at 2853 W. US 70 Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Wawa convenience store/gas station at 2606/2608 Medical Office Pl (unanimous)
• Adopted FY22-23 operating budget amendment including $49,000 transfer for flood barriers and $11,000 for police vehicles (6-0)
• Approved $5,999,395 ARP grant acceptance for 2-inch galvanized water line replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,450,000 installment financing agreement with Truist Bank at 3.09% for vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $20,420 system development fee study with Stantec (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Heil refuse truck ($326,966) and Global street sweeper ($292,087) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the ReBuild NC Strategic Buyout Program, a voluntary initiative to purchase storm-impacted properties for permanent open space. The program includes buyout zones in West and South Goldsboro. Additionally, the council will consider various consent agenda items including budget amendments and equipment purchases.

• ReBuild NC Strategic Buyout Program presentation
• Bid authorization for 300 Wayne Avenue
• Bid authorization for 900 North Virginia Street
• Bid authorization for 901 North Virginia Street
• Operating Budget Amendment FY22-23

The Goldsboro City Council approved FY22-23 nonprofit allocations totaling $155,000, contingent on certificate of insurance, and separately approved $10,148 for WAGES and $20,000 for the Chamber of Commerce. The council accepted initial bids for three surplus properties and authorized upset bid processes. It also adopted resolutions to accept two flood-prone properties under the ReBuild NC Buyout Program and approved a $488,244.70 purchase of a sewer cleaner. All votes were unanimous except for the minutes approval (6-1).

• Approved nonprofit allocations totaling $155,000 (contingent on insurance)
• Approved $10,148 allocation to WAGES (Broadaway recused)
• Approved $20,000 allocation to Chamber of Commerce (Mayor recused)
• Accepted bid for 300 Wayne Avenue ($1,590) and authorized upset bids
• Accepted bid for 900 North Virginia Street ($1,620) and authorized upset bids
• Accepted bid for 901 North Virginia Street ($1,500) and authorized upset bids
• Adopted resolution accepting two ReBuild NC buyout properties (707 W. Chestnut St., 306 S. Alabama Ave.)
• Approved $488,244.70 purchase of Jet-Vac sewer cleaner from Joe Johnson Equipment

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve a redistricting plan to correct population imbalances based on the 2020 federal Census. The body is also discussing the appointment of a candidate for the vacant District 6 council seat.

• Adoption of redistricting plan 'Option C' for electoral districts one through six
• Public hearing for rezoning request Z-17-22 (R12 to RM9) on the west side of US 13N
• Rezoning request Z-14-22 for Smith Douglas Homes on the south side of Ditchbank Rd
• Rezoning request Z-16-22 for Greenleaf Christian Church on the east side of N. William St
• Contract awards for 2022 Flood Barrier Footers WTP and 2022 Clear Well #2 Exterior Coating Project

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-70, approving new electoral district boundaries (Option C) based on 2020 Census data to balance population. The Council also appointed Gregory Batts to fill the vacant District 6 seat by a 4-2 vote, and approved several rezoning requests and contracts.

• Adopted redistricting map Option C (unanimous)
• Appointed Gregory Batts to District 6 council seat (4-2)
• Approved rezoning for Elma Garcia property to RM9 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Smith Douglas Homes to R9 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Greenleaf Christian Church to O&I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-23 HUD Annual Action Plan and budget (consent agenda)
• Awarded $168,200 flood barrier footers contract to T.A. Loving (consent agenda)
• Awarded $110,768 Clear Well #2 coating contract to Carolina Management Team (consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council voted 3-1 to approve a resolution committing $55,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a HUD-eligible Choice Neighborhoods planning activity and authorized the Mayor Pro Tem to sign a letter of financial commitment for the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant application. The city is a co-applicant with the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro (HACG), which is the lead applicant. The commitment is contingent on HUD awarding the grant, and the application is due July 28, 2022.

• Approved $55,000 CDBG commitment for Choice Neighborhoods planning (3-1)
• Authorized Mayor Pro Tem to sign letter of financial commitment
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-69

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding grant applications and memorandums of understanding. These items include a HUD grant for West Haven Apartments, water infrastructure upgrades for Mt. Olive Pickle Company, and a federal grant to modernize the Water Reclamation Facility.

• HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for West Haven Apartments
• Water and sewer infrastructure upgrades at 1200 West Ash Street via Wayne County Development Alliance
• $1.7 million Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant for Water Reclamation Facility UV system replacement

The Goldsboro City Council approved three items: a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority to co-apply for a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with the Wayne County Development Alliance for water/sewer infrastructure upgrades serving Mt. Olive Pickle Company, and a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant application for the Defense Communities Infrastructure Program for a UV disinfection system at the Water Reclamation Facility. All votes were unanimous except the agenda adoption, which passed 5-1. The council also held a closed session for a personnel issue.

• Approved MOU for Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-66 authorizing City Manager to sign MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-67 authorizing City Manager to sign WCDA MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-68 authorizing City Manager to sign DCIP grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with additions (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the redistricting of electoral districts and the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and budget. The body will also consider multiple rezoning requests and a contract for a new fire truck.

• Public hearing on redistricting of current electoral districts
• Public hearing for FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Recommended Budget
• Contract with Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks to purchase a 2023 Smeal Rear Mount 75’ Aerial Truck
• Rezoning requests for Smith Douglas Homes (Ditchbank Rd), Greenleaf Christian Church (N. William St), and Bloom Village (E. New Hope Rd)
• Bids for properties at 1004 and 1005 Ivy Street

The Goldsboro City Council postponed a decision on the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant MOU until July 15, 2022, voting 5-1. The council also approved a new planning review process, adopted several zoning changes, and approved a $1.1 million fire truck purchase. Public hearings were held on redistricting and the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, but no action was taken on those items.

• Postponed Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant MOU decision to July 15, 2022 (5-1)
• Approved new planning review process for legislative and quasi-judicial items (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Floodprint MOU with NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (unanimous)
• Approved $1,109,995 contract for 2023 Smeal fire truck (6-0)
• Rezoned 311 N. George St. from General Business to Central Business District (unanimous)
• Rezoned 200 S. Berkley Blvd. from Neighborhood Business to General Business (unanimous)
• Rezoned E. New Hope Rd. property from R12 to R6 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for indoor playground, used auto sales, and accessory dwelling (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss three alternative redistricting maps to address population deviations in council districts. The body is also scheduled to adopt the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and a resolution for utility fees.

• Adoption of the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-9-22 (N. George St. between W. Oak St. and W. Ash St.)
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-10-22 (East side of Dupont Cir. off W. Oak St.)
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-11-22 (East side of S. Berkley Blvd. at East St.)
• Resolution establishing a Utility Capital Reserve Fund (6110)

The Goldsboro City Council adopted the FY2022-23 budget ordinance and a resolution raising water and sewer rates by 20%, effective August 1, 2022. The council also accepted Councilman Gene Aycock's resignation and adopted a procedure to fill the District 6 vacancy. Several public hearings were held for rezoning and special use permits, with decisions deferred to the July 11 meeting.

• Adopted FY2022-23 budget ordinance (4-2)
• Approved 20% water and sewer rate increase (4-2)
• Accepted Councilman Gene Aycock's resignation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing procedure to fill District 6 vacancy (5-1)
• Established Utility Capital Reserve Fund (4-2)
• Adopted FY21-22 operating budget amendment (4-2)
• Approved retirement resolution for Daren Paige (unanimous)
• Held public hearings on rezoning and special use permits; no decisions made

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY22-23 budget. A motion to stagger a 10% utility rate increase over two years failed 2-5. The council then unanimously approved Option 3 for employee pay, which includes a 5% COLA with no merit or bonus, and agreed to keep pay offsets in the contingency fund.

• Staggered utility rate increase (5% per year for two years) failed (2-5)
• Approved Option 3 pay plan: 5% COLA, no merit or bonus (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep additional pay offsets in contingency fund
• Approved $160,000 for nonprofit funding (as stated by mayor)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council met jointly with Wayne County Commissioners and local municipalities. The meeting was informational only, with presentations and comments from officials about development, infrastructure, and schools. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year, including different options for employee cost-of-living adjustments and bonuses. The discussion includes potential funding offsets from various city departments to balance the budget.

• Public Hearing on FY2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget
• Resolution regarding sale of radios to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
• Bids for W. Pine Street and 235 Wayne Avenue
• Proposed $500,000 road paving fund offset
• Discussion of employee pay options including COLA and merit increases

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on June 6, 2022. The council approved a $1.94M FY22-23 budget amendment covering employee bonuses, vacation payouts, and other expenses, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning for a 62-lot residential subdivision and a Duke Energy substation. The council also approved the sale of surplus property and equipment, and accepted various donations.

• Approved FY21-22 operating budget amendment (7-0)
• Rezoned property at W. New Hope Rd. from R16 to R12CZ for 62-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Rezoned property at E. Patetown Rd. from R16 to R12 (5-2)
• Rezoned Duke Energy substation property from R20A to I2 (7-0)
• Approved sale of surplus police radios to Wayne County Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved donation of surplus firefighting equipment to Global Gear Initiative (7-0)
• Accepted bids for W. Pine Street and 235 Wayne Avenue properties (7-0)
• Appointed Councilman Broadaway to WCDA Board (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting includes presentations from the Fire Department and the Police Department followed by discussion with the Mayor and Council.

• Fire Department Budget Presentation
• Police Department Budget Presentation
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Discussion

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY22-23 budget. They reached consensus to not raise taxes, using street paving funds for police salaries, and to move forward with a fire inspection fee. They also made several budget adjustments, including removing $8,000 for Council Chambers renovation and agreeing to a free community survey. The city manager will return with further proposals at the next meeting on June 7.

• Consensus to not raise taxes this year, using street paving funds for police salaries
• Consensus to move forward with charging for fire inspections, formal approval at next meeting
• Removed $8,000 for Council Chambers dais renovation from Mayor and Council budget
• Consensus to conduct a free community survey (using Survey Monkey)
• Removed $4,140 from General Fund for Downtown Development contract services, keeping in MSD fund
• Consensus to give 3% COLA, 1% merit, and explore additional bonus for employees
• Set next special meeting for June 7, 2022 at 5:30 pm

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session to review the City Manager's recommended FY 2022-23 budget of $77.5 million, an 11.4% increase over the current $69.6 million budget. The regular meeting includes public hearings on three rezoning requests and an industrial park agreement, plus consent items for a train contract renewal and property bid. The budget includes a 20% water/sewer rate increase and a 12% solid waste fee increase.

• FY23 budget presentation: $77.5M total, 11.4% increase
• Public hearing Z-6-22: rezoning on E. Patetown Rd. (R16-R12)
• Public hearing Z-7-22: rezoning on Thoroughfare Rd. (R20A-I2)
• Public hearing Z-8-22: rezoning on W. New Hope Rd. (R16-R12CZ)
• Consent: Kiwanis train contract renewal and locomotive donation

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on May 16, 2022. The manager presented a $77.5M recommended FY23 budget, including a 20% water/sewer rate increase and 3% COLA. A motion to fund nonprofits at $10,000 for returning and $5,000 for new applicants failed 5-2; the council voted 6-1 to defer the decision. The council also held public hearings on three rezoning requests (no action taken), ratified an industrial park agreement, and approved consent agenda items including the Kiwanis train contract renewal and acceptance of the train donation.

• Nonprofit funding motion failed (5-2); decision deferred to later date (6-1)
• Ratified industrial park agreement with Wayne County and WCDA (unanimous)
• Approved Kiwanis train contract renewal (7-0)
• Accepted donation of miniature train from Kiwanis Club (7-0)
• Accepted initial bid for 900 Marvin Street and authorized upset bid process (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted appreciation resolution for Judith Bateman (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month and Armed Forces Day

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will discuss and potentially decide on a new Parks and Recreation fee schedule that introduces resident discounts for youth sports, facility rentals, and programs. The council will also review several zoning and special use permit requests, and consider a contract extension for GWTA marketing services. The meeting includes a work session on the fee proposal and a regular session with public hearings and consent agenda items.

• Proposed Parks & Rec fee increases: youth sports from $45 to $60 ($45 resident), athletic field rental from $60 to $90 ($75 resident), picnic shelters from $30 to $50 ($40 resident)
• Special Use Permit SU-2-22 for outdoor storage at 514 N. George St. (William Wooten)
• Special Use Permit SU-3-22 for retail sales at 4265 E. US 70 Hwy (Gregory Sakas)
• Zoning case Z-5-22 on N. Oak Forest Rd. (WithersRavenel)
• Contract extension for GWTA marketing services with Quest Corporation of America, Inc.

The Goldsboro City Council approved a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation programs and facility rentals, which includes a resident discount and takes effect July 1, 2022. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a special use permit for a towing operation, denied a retail special use permit near the airport, and rezoned land for a 312-unit apartment complex.

• Approved Parks & Recreation fee schedule with resident discounts (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage/towing at 514 N. George St. (7-0)
• Denied special use permit for retail sales at 4265 E. US Hwy. 70 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 24.93 acres to R6CZ for 312 apartments (7-0)
• Approved $50,117 contract extension for GWTA marketing services (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2022 meetings (7-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning requests, including an outdoor storage use, a retail sales use, and a rezoning in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will also ratify an agreement with Wayne County and the Wayne County Development Alliance. The agenda includes a work session on a sewer issue at 309 Walnut Street and a nonprofit support process, followed by the regular meeting with consent agenda items and proclamations.

• Public hearing SU-2-22: outdoor storage on N. George Street between Holly and Vine Streets
• Public hearing SU-3-22: retail sales on E. US 70 Hwy. between Millers Chapel Rd. and E. Ash St. Extension
• Public hearing Z-5-22: rezoning on N. Oak Forest Rd. between Central Heights Rd. and Gateway Dr. in ETJ
• Ratification of agreement with Wayne County and Wayne County Development Alliance
• Consent agenda includes sale of property at 209 and 213 N. Georgia Avenue and several temporary street closures

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a rezoning for 107 townhomes on E. US 70 Highway, despite one councilman's opposition. They also approved a rezoning for commercial use on E. Elm Street, appointed members to the GWTA board, and approved several consent agenda items including a $510,931 computer purchase.

• Approved Z-3-22 rezoning for 107 townhomes on E. US 70 (6-1)
• Approved Z-2-22 rezoning to Neighborhood Business on E. Elm Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Shycole Simpson-Carter to GWTA board through 12-19-22 (6-1)
• Appointed Councilman Aycock and Councilwoman Jones to GWTA board through 12-31-22 (unanimous)
• Approved $510,931.15 IT equipment purchase from Netcom Business Solutions (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 engineering study for utility merger/regionalization feasibility (7-0)
• Approved NCDOT bridge inspection agreement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including rezoning for senior housing and commercial use (7-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council is meeting to discuss utility rate increases driven by a $218 million capital improvement plan for water and sewer systems, and to consider economic incentives for Mount Olive Pickle Company. The agenda includes public hearings on four rezoning requests, a resolution supporting Ukraine and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and several consent agenda items. The work session will also cover a sewer issue at 309 Walnut Street, utility rates, and NPO support.

• Public hearing on Z-1-22 Angelita Morrisroe, east of N. William Street between Wilson St. and E. US 70 Hwy.
• Public hearing on Z-2-22 Eastern Hill, Inc., south side of E. Elm Street between Crawford St. and Beale St.
• Public hearing on Z-3-22 RBV Investments, LLC, north side of E. US 70 Hwy. between Corbett St. and N. Oak Forest Dr.
• Public hearing on Z-4-22 KRP Investments, LLC, east side of Wayne Memorial Dr. between Fourth St. and Gracie Pl.
• Proposal to provide economic incentives to Mount Olive Pickle Company

The Goldsboro City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute a performance agreement with Mount Olive Pickle Company, Inc., providing an Economic Development Grant to assist with investment costs. The council also adopted resolutions honoring retiring employees Linwood (Worth) Smith and Dwight Tyndall, and proclaimed April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-29 authorizing performance agreement with Mount Olive Pickle Company (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-30 honoring Linwood (Worth) Smith for 19 years of service (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-31 honoring Dwight Tyndall for 7 years of service (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a public hearing on providing economic incentives to Mount Olive Pickle Company, and will also consider ARPA fund policies, audit contracts, and several resolutions. The meeting includes a work session on old and new business, followed by the regular session with presentations, a public hearing, and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on economic incentives for Mount Olive Pickle Company
• Adopting mandatory Uniform Guidance Policies for American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Amending grant project fund ordinance for ARPA (R1107)
• Contract award for Ash Street Corridor Study
• Resolution recognizing Brandi Matthews as first African American woman elected to City Council

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on March 7, 2022. The council tabled a proposal to provide $600,000 in economic incentives to Mount Olive Pickle Company, moving it to the next meeting. They also adopted mandatory policies for the American Rescue Plan Act funds, approved several consent agenda items including contracts for a water treatment plant assessment and an Ash Street corridor study, and made appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Tabled Mount Olive Pickle Company economic incentives proposal (4-1)
• Adopted ARPA Uniform Guidance policies (unanimous)
• Approved $26,500 WithersRavenel water treatment plant assessment contract (4-1)
• Approved $139,922.82 Ash Street Corridor study contract with Kittelson & Associates (4-1)
• Approved $1,000 for Juneteenth celebration from Community Relations fund (unanimous)
• Approved sale of substandard lot at 324 S. James Street for $1.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items G, H, I, J, L, M (4-1)
• Appointed members to boards and commissions (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council met jointly with Wayne County commissioners and local municipalities to discuss shared concerns, including water and sewer services, growth moratoriums, and infrastructure. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-based.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; meeting was informational

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council is holding a two-day retreat to discuss economic development, public utilities, road construction, and the FY22-23 budget. Key items include a $218 million capital improvement plan for water and sewer, potential utility rate increases, and a review of regional growth trends. The agenda is largely informational and strategic, with decisions expected on some items.

• Public Utilities CIP totaling $218M (2023-2030), including $65M for a new water reclamation basin and $600,000 for a water plant relocation feasibility study
• Proposed utility rate increases: 20% in FY23, 15% in FY24-25, 12% in FY26, 10% in FY27
• NCDOT road construction update on William Street and US 13 Hood Swamp Realignment
• Discussion of CDBG-CV funding options and SB-473
• Census 2020 population loss: Goldsboro down 2,780 to 33,657

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several items, including an audit update, ARPA funds, and a proposal to transfer oversight of the Goldsboro Event Center from Paramount Theatre to the Golf Course division of Parks and Recreation. The council will also consider two special use permits for fuel dispensing and a donut shop, and receive a proclamation for Black History Month.

• Proposal to transfer Goldsboro Event Center oversight to Golf Course – P&R, projecting $25K net benefit
• Special Use Permit SU-16-21 for above-ground fuel dispensing facility at 901 Eighth St. (Wayne County)
• Special Use Permit SU-17-21 for Funky Fresh Donuts on Cashwell Dr.
• FY20 Audit Update and ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Update
• Black History Month Proclamation

The City Council voted unanimously to transfer management of the Goldsboro Event Center from the Paramount Theatre to the Director of Golf, aiming for operational efficiency. They deferred a decision on reallocating the full $8.8 million ARPA award to revenue loss until the Council Retreat. The council also approved two special use permits for a fuel facility and a donut shop expansion, and approved the boards and commissions calendar.

• Transferred Goldsboro Event Center management from Paramount to Director of Golf (unanimous)
• Deferred ARPA fund reallocation decision to Council Retreat
• Approved special use permit for above-ground fuel facility at 901 Eighth St. (consent agenda)
• Approved special use permit for Funky Fresh Donuts expansion at 2830 Cashwell Dr. (consent agenda)
• Approved boards and commissions calendar (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 24, 2022. Key items include discussing a Fiscal Accountability Agreement with the Local Government Commission due to recurring late annual audits, considering fire department retention pay, and holding public hearings on two special use permits. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, property sales, and grant fund ordinances.

• Fiscal Accountability Agreement with Local Government Commission (Mayor)
• Fire Department Retention Pay (City Manager)
• Public hearing: SU-16-21 County of Wayne – above-ground fuel dispensing facility at Wayne Memorial Dr. and Eighth/Humphry Sts.
• Public hearing: SU-17-21 Funky Fresh Donuts – south side of Cashwell Dr. between N. Spence Ave. and Eastgate Dr.
• Authorization of sale of jointly owned property at 306 N. Carolina St. and 611 & 613 E. Spruce St.

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on January 24, 2022. The council approved a $640,000 transfer from the Stormwater Fund to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund, a $6,000 transfer from the Utility Fund for grant fees, and a $300,000 professional engineering services agreement with WithersRavenel for water and wastewater asset inventory and assessment. The council also accepted an $800,000 offer from Arista Development for two city-owned properties on W. Grantham Street and authorized advertising for upset bids. Two public hearings were held with no speakers and no action taken.

• Adopted FY21-22 operating budget amendment transferring $640,000 to Stormwater Capital Projects Fund (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Stormwater Capital Project Fund for drainage mapping and Vine Street project (5-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus property at 306 N. Carolina St. to LaShauna Reid Ballard for $2,000 (5-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus property at 611 & 613 E. Spruce St. to Stephanie Ross for $2,400 (5-0)
• Accepted $300,000 total in NC DEQ grants for water/wastewater asset inventory and assessment (5-0)
• Accepted $100,000 NC DEQ grant for multi-system merger/regionalization feasibility study (5-0)
• Accepted $800,000 offer from Arista Development for 808 and 800 W. Grantham St. and authorized upset bid process (5-0)
• Authorized $300,000 professional engineering services agreement with WithersRavenel for water/wastewater AIA (5-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a professional services agreement with CDM Smith for a stormwater infrastructure inventory and condition assessment, with a total cost not to exceed $1,567,900. The resolution was amended to allocate no more than $1.1 million in FY22, with the remainder in FY23. The council also approved a consent agenda including several special use permits and zoning changes. State officials warned the city about its late annual audits, which could affect borrowing ability.

• Approved $1.57M stormwater assessment contract with CDM Smith (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: special use permit for hookah lounge at 120 E. Mulberry St. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: special use permit for bingo hall at 1316-A W. Grantham St. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: special use permit for accessory dwelling at 100 Michelle Dawn Dr. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: rezoning 1405 Humphrey St. from R-9 to R-6 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: zoning amendment adding arcades at S. Berkeley Blvd. (6-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring retiring Assistant City Manager Randy Guthrie (unanimous)