Goldsboro public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review the FY21-22 audit results and discuss funding allocations from the state. Other items include approving funding applications, ordinances related to cemetery care and fire truck projects, and a citizen participation plan amendment.

• FY21-22 Audit (Forvis)
• Resolution Approving Application for Funding Offered by NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure
• Ordinance establishing the City of Goldsboro Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund
• Ordinance amending the Quint Aerial Fire Truck Capital Project Fund
• Citizen Participation Plan Amendment – Public Hearing

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates on the Strategic Buyout Program and the Goldsboro Community Floodprint projects. The meeting also includes public hearings for several rezoning requests and a vote on an audit contract award.

• Public hearing for Red Horse Townes residential rezoning east of Country Day Rd.
• Public hearing for Royal Farms Store #520 conditional zoning at S. US 117 Hwy and Carolina Street.
• Public hearing for Dearing Automotive & Diesel, Inc. rezoning on West US 117 Hwy.
• Contract award for audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, to Forvis, LLP.
• Resolution in support of the 'Goldsboro Community Floodprint' report.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Harry and Mollie, LLC and a special use permit for used automobile sales. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items related to budget amendments, utility changes, and property sales.

• Rezoning request Z-13-23 for Harry and Mollie, LLC on the east side of McLain Street
• Special use permit SU-16-23 for Joseph Taylor for used automobile sales on N. James St.
• Authorization of sale of jointly owned property at 409 North Slocumb Street
• Change Order No. 1 price change for the rehabilitation of Sand Filter #2
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 53 regarding Water and Sewer Systems

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will review updates on downtown development and public utilities capital projects. The agenda includes requests for new police pursuit vehicles and public hearings regarding rezoning requests in the business park and residential areas.

• Authorization to purchase eight 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles
• Public hearing for Z-13-23: Rezoning McLain Street area from General Business/Industrial to General Business
• Public hearing for Z-14-23: Rezoning East of Country Day Rd. from Residential-12 SF CZ to Residential-12 CZ
• Contract award for 2023 Resurfacing Project (Formal Bid No. 2023-002)
• Contract award for Lead and Copper Inventory Project (Formal Bid No. 2023-001)

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to increase pay for the Police and Fire Departments. The meeting also includes updates on the FY21-22 audit and discussions regarding water reclamation expansion.

• Resolution to increase Police Department and Fire Department pay
• Public hearing for SU-13-23 Special Event Venue south of US 70W
• Public hearing for SU-14-23 R&R Body Shop, Inc. automobile sales on S. George St.
• Public hearing for SU-15-23 Red Jupiter, LLC. flammable liquid storage on N. James St.
• Ordinance to establish a Utility Capital Reserve Fund for System Development Fees

City Council

The City Council is reviewing salary updates for the Police and Fire Departments during a work session. The agenda also includes updates on HOME-ARP funding allocation and the Downtown Master Plan.

• Police Department proposal to adjust pay grades for 107 positions
• Fire Department proposal for a 10% raise for 54 personnel
• HOME-ARP allocation of $907,913 split between shelter and supportive services
• Public hearing for Z-12-23 Dearing Automotive & Diesel, Inc. rezoning request
• Public hearing for UDO-3-23 Sidewalk Café code ordinance changes

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City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss salary proposals for the Police and Fire Departments. The body will also hold public hearings on a cemetery and a special event venue.

• Police pay Proposal A (est. $6.62M total) and Proposal B (est. $6.10M total)
• Fire Department pay proposal with a total cost of $405k
• Public hearing for SU-5-23 Cemetery at Herbert St. and S. John St. ext.
• Public hearing for SU-13-23 Special Event Venue south of US 70W
• NPO Funding updates for 9 organizations, including $14,981 for WATCH and $13,783 for Wayne County Museum

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City Council

The City Council will review an affordable housing project in McNair Heights and discuss structural repairs for the Public Safety Complex. The agenda also includes a proposal for a new downtown social district and an economic development agreement with ALTA Foods LLC.

• NCORR Affordable Housing Development Fund request for McNair Heights
• Public Safety Complex foundation stabilization estimated at $550,000
• Proposed HVAC system replacement costing $1,250,000
• Ordinance to implement a Social District in downtown Goldsboro
• Economic Development Agreement with ALTA Foods LLC and Wayne County

Council voted to make 200 North Carolina Street surplus and available for purchase via an upset bid process. The city also agreed to be the primary applicant for the McNair Heights affordable housing grant and waived insurance requirements for a modular building relocation contractor.

• Deemed 200 North Carolina Street surplus property (5-1)
• Approved City of Goldsboro as primary applicant for McNair Heights affordable housing grant (unanimous)
• Waived Workers Compensation and General Liability requirements for Butts Mobile Home Movers (unanimous)
• Approved sale of substandard lots at 100 Whitfield Drive and S. Alabama Street to adjacent owner (unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of July 17 and May 15, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• Gave consensus to proceed with Wastewater Reclamation Facility expansion design for at least 7mgd

City Council

The Council will review recommendations for updating City Fiscal Policy Guidelines and Strategic Plan finance metrics. The meeting also includes a presentation on recommended 2023 allocations for non-profit organization funding through United Way of Wayne County.

• Proposed revision of General Fund unassigned fund balance target to at least 15%
• Recommended 2023 NPO funding allocations including $9,000 for 4 Day Movement and $11,000 for WAGES
• Public hearing for residential rezoning of Meares Bluff Village (Z-10-23)
• Public hearing for special use permit for a cemetery at Herbert St. and S. John St. ext. (SU-5-23)
• Public hearing for a bar with ABC permit on N. Center St. (SU-10-23)

City Council unanimously approved recommended funding allocations for nonprofits and adopted new fiscal policy guidelines regarding fund balances and bond ratings. The council also agreed to fund Rebuilding Broken Places for FY 22-23 in the current budget once an audit is submitted.

• Approved NPO Funding Recommended Allocations (unanimous)
• Concurred to fund Rebuilding Broken Places for FY 22-23 in the FY 23-24 budget pending audit submission
• Accepted Fiscal Policy Changes and Strategic Plan metrics (unanimous)
• Adopted target for General Fund unassigned fund balance of at least 15%
• Adopted target for Utility Fund cash and investments of at least 50% of operating expenditures
• Adopted bond rating policy targeting Standard and Poor's AA+ / Moody's Aa1

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiatives. The session also includes a scheduled visioning session.

• Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Initiatives Update
• Visioning Session

City Council conducted a visioning session and received a presentation from Camiros regarding the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. The session focused on the potential transformation of the West Oak neighborhood and the redevelopment of the West Haven housing site into mixed-income housing. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the implementation of a downtown social district and the repair of ornamental facade elements at the Paramount Theatre. The meeting also includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and a utility system development fee study.

• Resolution to repair Paramount Theatre ornamental facade elements for $39,77able
• Public hearing for Utility System Development Fee Study
• Public hearing for Z-6-23 Goldsboro Masonic Lodge rezoning (Residential 16 to General Business)
• Public hearing for Z-7-23 Ground Zero rezoning (General Industry to General Business)
• Public hearing for SU-7-23 Bingo Hall special use permit

City Council voted to join a lawsuit against Dupont and 3M regarding firefighting foam chemicals in the water system. The council also accepted the resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Taj Polack and appointed Councilwoman Brandi Matthews as the new Mayor Pro Tem.

• Accepted resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Taj Polack (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilwoman Brandi Matthews as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Voted to leave the District 3 seat vacant until November elections (4-2)
• Voted to join lawsuit against Dupont and 3M regarding firefighting foam (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications and discuss the FY23-24 budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding firefighting foam litigation and a community engagement event for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant.

• Public Hearing & Final Action: Z-6-23 Goldsboro Masonic Lodge (Residential 16 to General Business)
• Public Hearing & Final Action: Z-7-23 Ground Zero (General Industry to General Business)
• Public Hearing & Final Action: Z-8-23 Performance East (Residential 16&20 A to Highway Business CZ)
• Public Hearing & Final Action: Z-9-23 Hawthorne Trail (O&I-1 & Shopping Center to Residential 6 CZ)
• Discussion regarding FY23-24 Budget

City Council gave consensus to proceed with bituminous concrete resurfacing for Carolina and Vine Streets. The council also approved city support for a HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant community event on July 8. Three rezoning requests were continued to June 20.

• Approved city support for Choice Neighborhoods Community Engagement Event on July 8 (Unanimous)
• Gave consensus to proceed with FY2023-24 resurfacing of Carolina Street and Vine Street
• Approved initial bid for 901 N. John to James A. Williams (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Z-6-23 (Goldsboro Masonic Lodge) to June 20 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Z-7-23 (Ground Zero) to June 20 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Z-8-23 (Performance East) to June 20
• Approved minutes from May 15 and May 26 meetings (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to increase the proposed property tax increase from 4 cents to 5 cents to ensure a $400 bonus for employees. The Council discussed the FY 2023-24 budget, including utility and stormwater fee increases, and scheduled a public hearing for June 5.

• Approved increasing proposed property tax increase from 4-cents to 5-cents to fund $400 employee bonuses (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the City Manager’s recommended budget and a proposal from Wayne County for a detoxification and inpatient center. The meeting also includes discussions regarding non-profit funding and several proclamations.

• City Manager’s Recommended Budget
• Wayne County NC Proposal for Detoxification/Inpatient Center (ICGH-Goldsboro)
• FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and Recommended Budget
• Amendment to Chapter 98: Streets and Sidewalks
• Amendment to Chapter 117: Pushcart and Mobile Food Unit Vendors

The City Council unanimously approved a funding allocation for nonprofits via the United Way. Council also received a presentation on a new detoxification and inpatient center coming to Goldsboro and scheduled a budget presentation meeting.

• Approved $100,000 allocation to United Way for NPO funding (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled Budget Presentation meeting for May 26th at 9:00 AM

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to reinstate 2-hour street parking regulations in the downtown area. Additionally, officials are discussing upcoming property tax reappraisals and the proposed FY23-24 city budget.

• Downtown parking management: Proposed 2-hour parking on Center, Mulberry, and Walnut streets
• Property Tax Update: Wayne County scheduled for next reappraisal on 01/01/2025
• FY23-24 Budget: Proposed property tax increase of 4 cents per $100 valuation ($1.2M)
• Public Hearing: FY2023-2024 Annual Action Plan Review
• Public Hearing: Z-5-23 Mallard Oil Company rezoning request for East side of N William St.

The City Council approved new 2-hour parking regulations for specific downtown streets to increase turnover. The council also reviewed funding processes for non-profit organizations and received an update on a valve truck purchase.

• Approved 2-hour parking Mon-Sat, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Center Street (Ash to Chestnut), Mulberry Street (John to James), and Walnut Street (John to James) (6-1)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council removed a revision to an annexation ordinance for the Magnolia Grove Subdivision from the agenda. The council also approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting and adopted a resolution honoring a retiring public works employee.

• Removed Item R (Annexation Ordinance Revision for Magnolia Grove Subdivision) from the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-30 expressing appreciation for William Cobb (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 16-22, 2023 as National Volunteer Appreciation Week
• Proclaimed April 30 - May 6, 2023 as National Small Business Week

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and annexation petitions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an EPA Brownfields Planning Grant and a change order for a water treatment plant storage tank.

• Public hearing for UDO-1-23 regarding bars, nightclubs, and microbreweries with ABC permits
• Non-contiguous annexation petition for Hwy 70 WW, LLC
• Rezoning request Z-2-23 for John E. Darden from Neighborhood Business to General Business
• Rezoning request Z-4-23 for SOS Management Inc. from Residential 20A to Residential 12
• Change Order No. 1 price change for the Bulk Storage Tank replacement at the WRF

City Council approved three rezoning requests for residential and business use and annexed one non-contiguous property. The council also selected United Way to administer NPO allocations for the FY 23-24 budget and approved a contract increase for a bulk storage tank replacement.

• Approved United Way as third party NPO administrator (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 bid for city property at 111 N. Slocumb (unanimous)
• Annexed Tax Parcel #2671815879 (unanimous)
• Rezoned 1011 E Elm St from Neighborhood Business to General Business (unanimous)
• Rezoned McLain St property from Residential 16 to Residential 9 (unanimous)
• Rezoned Piedmont Airline Rd property from Residential 20A to Residential 12 (unanimous)
• Approved $16,751.01 change order for WRF Bulk Storage Tank replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting rail service to Wilmington and Raleigh (unanimous)

City Council

Council approved an operating budget amendment to fund a replacement front loader refuse truck and roof repairs. The city also adopted an ordinance amending housing regulations and approved several special use permits for downtown businesses.

• Approved $400,000 for new front loader refuse truck (7-0)
• Approved $55,000 for T.C. Coley building roof repairs (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-9 amending Chapter 152 Housing Regulations (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Bricks Restaurant entertainment space (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Aim 2 Ease reflexology therapy (7-0)
• Approved $1,350 additional funding for Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends (7-0)
• Approved $43,000 from Utility Capital Reserve for Compost Bay 8 enclosure (7-0)
• Tabled downtown parking regulations to explore other options (7-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to gather citizen input on proposals to amend the City Charter's election method. After a presentation on three nonpartisan options and a public forum, the Council reached a consensus to maintain the current charter.

• Decided to keep the City Charter election method the same

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a presentation on Goldsboro's credit rating, general fund operations, and debt profile. The city holds an AA rating from Standard & Poor's, while its Moody's rating was withdrawn in 2020. The presentation covers fund balance trends, tax-supported and utility-supported debt, and key financial ratios compared to peer cities.

• City's AA credit rating from Standard & Poor's reviewed
• Moody's Aa2 rating withdrawn in August 2020 due to insufficient information
• Unassigned fund balance increased by approximately $3 million in FY 2021
• Total tax-supported debt estimated at $29,951,197 as of June 30, 2022
• 10-year payout ratio for tax-supported debt is 86.3%, above the city's 55% policy minimum

During its annual retreat, the City Council established new financial requirements for nonprofit funding and approved hosting a major state conference. The council also agreed to hold public hearings on downtown parking and election methods. Several department budget priorities and facility needs were discussed for the FY23-24 cycle.

• Required audits for NPOs with revenue of $200,000 or more to receive city grants (Unanimous)
• Approved using a third-party agency to administer city nonprofit funding (Unanimous)
• Voted to support and host the 2024 NC Main Street Conference (Unanimous)
• Adopted new rental fee schedule for the HUB and Freedom Field (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 in FY23-24 budget for a UNC Fellow in Community Relations and Development (Unanimous)
• Directed $300.00 in fees and dues for professional affiliation for the mayor and each council member
• Consensus to hold public hearing on downtown parking March 20
• Consensus to hold public forum on election method revisions March 14

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session on election method options and a fiscal accountability agreement with the Local Government Commission, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on three rezoning requests and a bed-and-breakfast special use permit. The council is also expected to decide on allocating $907,913 in HOME-ARP funds for non-congregate shelter and supportive services, a topic discussed at the prior work session.

• Public hearing on Z-30-22: Glandon Forest Equity, LLC rezoning from R6 to NBCZ on S. Herman St. between E. Elm and E. Pine St.
• Public hearing on Z-31-22: Habitat for Humanity rezoning from Residential 9 to Residential 6 on Dr. H.E. McNair St.
• Public hearing on Z-1-23: Harry & Mollie, LLC rezoning from IBP-1 to GB on McLain St. between Oak Forest Rd. and E. Ash St. Extension.
• Public hearing on SU-1-23: special use permit for a bed & breakfast at 300 S. William St.
• Discussion of HOME-ARP allocation: $907,913 for non-congregate shelter and supportive services, with a recommendation of 60/40 split.

City Council approved rezoning for Habitat for Humanity and Harry & Mollie, LLC, and granted a special use permit for a bed and breakfast. The council also authorized several agricultural lease agreements and accepted a $500,000 HUD planning grant.

• Approved rezoning of 24.5 acres from Residential 9 to Residential 6 for Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.27 acres from Industrial Business Park to General Business for Harry & Mollie, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for a bed and breakfast at 300 S. William St. (unanimous)
• Approved three-year farm lease agreements with Alfred Parks and Shawn Mitchell (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $154,228 cost-share for water and sewer line relocations on US 70 Business (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Glandon Forest Equity, LLC rezoning until March 20, 2023
• Closed BJA FY20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant fund (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to review a presentation on downtown parking management options. The discussion focused on on-street and off-street parking strategies to support business growth. No decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

City Council

City Council approved a 60/40 funding split for non-congregate shelters and supportive services using HOME-ARP funds. The council also approved several annexations, street closures, and a contract for a public safety boiler replacement.

• Approved 60/40 HOME-ARP funding split for non-congregate shelter and supportive services (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-4 annexing J and J Daniels Farming Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-5 closing portions of Dakota Avenue and East Fifth Street (unanimous)
• Approved $106,183.22 contract with Hoffman Mechanical Solutions for Public Safety Complex boiler replacement (4-2)
• Approved lease agreement with Balanced Choice Vending LLC at Goldsboro Golf & Event Center (4-2)
• Ratified lease with Wayne County Law Enforcement Officer's Association for firearms range use (4-2)
• Adopted Nonprofit Funding Policy FINPOL-N001 (4-2)
• Adopted CDBG Public Services Policy and Rehabilitation Program Procedures Manual (4-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a $30M+ historic adaptive reuse of Borden Mill into 109 workforce housing units and commercial space, and a homelessness funding discussion. The regular meeting includes three public hearings on zoning changes and a consent agenda with a speed limit change, street closing, and two special-use permits. The council will also receive the HUD annual community assessment on CDBG and HOME program performance.

• Borden Mill Revitalization: proposed $30M+ historic adaptive reuse creating 109 multifamily units and commercial space, using federal and state historic tax credits
• Homelessness Funding Discussion: council to consider eligible activities for $907,913 in HOME-ARP funds
• Z-27-22: rezone south side of N. Berkeley Blvd. west of Langston Dr. from Office & Institutional I to General Business
• Z-28-22: rezone south side of Green Dr. east of South Dr. and west of Cedar Rd. from Residential 16 to Residential 12
• Z-30-22: rezone west side of S. Herman St. between E. Elm St. and E. Pine St. from R6 to NBCZ

City Council approved a rezoning request for 604 N. Berkeley Blvd and denied another for Green Dr. The council also adopted a new public comment policy requiring speakers to sign in. Additionally, a speed limit increase on a section of NC 581 was approved.

• Approved rezoning of 604 N. Berkeley Blvd to General Business (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 302, 308, 310 Green Dr. to Residential 12 (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of S. Herman St. property to February 6, 2023
• Adopted policy requiring public commenters to sign in with contact info (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit increase to 45-mph on NC 581 between SR 1008 and SR 1243 (7-0)
• Approved street closings for 44th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run on April 22, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permits for 130 S Center St (Billiards Room) and 206 E Walnut St (Tattoo Parlor) (7-0)
• Cancelled the March 6, 2023 Council Meeting (7-0)