Goldsboro public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session on financial planning and a regular meeting to approve budget amendments, grant projects, and personnel changes. The agenda includes discussions on the city manager search and a public hearing for a tattoo parlor permit.
- City of Goldsboro Financial Overview/CIP presentation
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- Public hearing for SU-19-24 Tattoo Parlor permit
- Grant project ordinances for water infrastructure and JAG funds
- Reclassification of two part-time positions to one permanent part-time
The provided minutes text is largely illegible or procedural, containing no clear record of decisions, approvals, or votes. No substantive actions can be identified from the document.
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will vote on an operating budget amendment for FY24-25 and approve a grant ordinance for MOPCO Phase III sewer improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on downtown parking and committee appointments.
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- MOPCO Phase III Sewer Grant Project Ordinance
- NC DEQ Water and Wastewater System Improvements Funding
- Boards and Commissions Calendar for 2025
- Downtown Parking Discussion
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will approve a budget amendment, a parks ordinance, and a water main agreement with Two Farms, Inc. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the 60th anniversary of the Wayne Opportunity Center.
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- Water Main Agreement with Two Farms, Inc. for Royal Farms #565 at 808 W. Grantham Street
- Amending the Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund Ordinance (G1107)
- Approval of Council Meeting Calendar for 2025
- Historic District Commission Appointments
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city manager position search and a downtown sanitation plan. The body will also consider an operating budget amendment for FY24-25 and a contractor for dredging and intake screen installation.
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- Contractor selection for dredging and installation of intake screen
- City Manager position search discussion
- Downtown Sanitation Plan
- Lead and Copper Water Line Inventory update
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning request by Southeast Investors Group LLC and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also review a budget amendment and the sale of property at 404 Magnolia Street.
- Z-09-24: Zoning request for Southeast Investors Group LLC between E. US 70 Highway and Thoroughfare Rd.
- UDO-3-24: Regulation of Tobacco, Vape, CBD, Hookah, and Similar Establishments
- Emergency replacement of 200 linear feet of PVC for Stoney Creek Sanitary Sewer Outfall Line
- Authorization of sale of jointly owned property at 404 Magnolia Street
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
City Council
The City Council will discuss transportation plans, fleet and procurement policies, and a business development vision forum. The body is deciding on an operating budget amendment for FY24-25 and several grant-related budget ordinances. Public hearings include a continued discussion on abandoned and nuisance vehicle ordinances and a zoning request for a convenience store.
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 90: Abandoned, Junked, and Nuisance Vehicles
- Public hearing for SU-16-24 Ahmed Aljabali (Convenience Store with No Fuel Sales)
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- Update to the School Zone on US 70 Business/Ash Street between Meadow Lane Elementary and Greenwood Middle School
- Grant project budget ordinances for PFAS studies and Stormwater Capital Projects Fund
City Council
The City Council will discuss a water treatment project for PFAS and stormwater inventory. The body is deciding on a budget amendment for FY24-25 and a grant project fund for the Arrington Bridge Road Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project FY27.
- Public hearing to amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 90 regarding Abandoned and Junked Vehicles
- Public hearing for SU-15-24 Henry Lee Battle Jr. on the east side of S. James Street
- Operating Budget Amendment FY24-25
- Grant Project Fund Ordinance for Arrington Bridge Road Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project FY27
- Temporary street closures for Small Batch Craft Event and 2024 Halloween Festival
The provided minutes for the Goldsboro City Council meeting on September 16, 2024, contain no readable or substantive content. The text is garbled and appears to be a technical error, with no decisions, motions, or actions recorded. Therefore, no decisions can be reported.
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the nuisance abatement process and the Council Code of Ethics. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda item regarding the Crossroads Agreement.
- Crossroads Agreement
- Nuisance Abatement Process Overview
- Council Code of Ethics discussion
- ABC Commission Presentation
The provided minutes for the Goldsboro City Council meeting on September 3, 2024, are corrupted and contain no readable substantive content. The text is a jumble of characters and symbols, making it impossible to identify any decisions, approvals, or discussions. No reliable information can be extracted from this document.
City Council
The City Council will vote on the annual operating budget ordinance and resolutions for utility fees and charges. The meeting includes public hearings for several zoning requests and the FY24-25 Annual Action Plan. Additionally, officials will discuss potential locations for a new pocket park in the West Oak neighborhood.
- Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance
- Public hearing for SU-12-24 (Ahmed Aljabali retail sales establishment)
- Contract award for GWTA marketing and public relations services
- Audit services contract award to Forvis, LLP
- Purchase of Idemia MBIS Latent Workstation for the Police Department
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss gun violence in Wayne County and the City of Goldsboro. The agenda includes reviews of year-to-date Part I crimes and planned summer operations.
- Discussion of gun violence in Wayne County and Goldsboro
- Review of Year to Date Part I Crimes
- Update on current and planned summer operations
- Comparison of 2023 and 2024 ShotSpotter alerts
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session to review the manager’s recommended $86.5 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The proposal outlines funding allocations across the General, Utility, and Stormwater funds, alongside proposed increases for water and sewer rates. Staff also presented scenarios showing how potential property tax adjustments would affect homeowners based on median home values. A public hearing is scheduled for June 3, with a recommendation to adopt the budget at the June 17 meeting.
- Manager’s recommended FY2024-25 budget totals $86,473,189 across all operating funds.
- Proposed utility rate increases include a 5% hike for most water and sewer classes, with 10% and 20% increases for capitalized sewer accounts.
- Police and fire salary and benefits funding rises by approximately $3.4 million (a 26% increase).
- Property tax impact scenarios show an average taxable home valued at $88,000 would pay between $9 and $132 more annually under proposed rate increases.
- A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for June 3, with adoption recommended for June 17.
City Council
The council will hold public hearings for a billiard hall permit and special population housing. They will also discuss stormwater control cost increases and a service request for the Jamz Out Juneteenth event.
- Public hearing for The Alamo billiard hall/entertainment permit (SU-9-24)
- Public hearing for Four Day Movement Inc. special population housing (SU-10-24)
- Request from Curtis Media Group for the Jamz Out Juneteenth event ($4,500 trade value)
- FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan public hearing
- Discussion on Stormwater Control Measures cost increases
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a public hearing on a non-contiguous annexation request near S. US 117 Hwy. and Carolina Street, which would expand city jurisdiction and service boundaries for the property owners. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including an operating budget amendment, resolutions for utility reserve funding to maintain infrastructure, and event hours approval. Additionally, staff will present results from the 2024 employee benefit survey and updates from appointed committees.
- Public hearing on non-contiguous annexation at S. US 117 Hwy., S. US 13 Hwy., and Carolina Street
- Certification of sufficiency for satellite annexation petition by Mallard Oil Company at N. US 117 Hwy. and Tommys Rd
- Operating budget amendment for FY23-24 and resolution for FY2016 TIGER Discretionary Grant Capital Project Fund (R1103)
- Use of Public Utilities Capital Reserve for Bay 8 Enclosure Project, compost wood grinder engine replacement, and Neuse River Pump Station intake screen repair
- Approval of special event hours for Wayne School of Engineering Titans Up 5K & Fun Run 2024
City Council
The council will hold a work session to review nonprofit allocations with the United Way of Wayne County. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for an annexation petition and several budget amendments. The agenda also contains items regarding street improvements and property condemnation resolutions.
- Public hearing for a non-contiguous annexation petition at S. US 117 Hwy, S. US 13 Hwy, and Carolina Street
- Amending the Street Improvements Capital Project Fund Ordinance
- Deed of Easement between the City and Royal Farms on West Grantham Street
- Resolutions to initiate property condemnation proceedings for the heirs of Otho J. Glenn and Lula Floyd Jacks
- Operating Budget Amendment for FY23-24
City Council
The City Council is conducting a two-day retreat to review council priorities, department overviews, and budget updates for FY23-24 and FY24-25. The agenda includes discussions on public utility rates, wastewater treatment plant capacity, and crime and homelessness.
- Discussion of Public Utility Rates with David Hyder, Stantec
- Review of Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Allocation
- Six-month financial update including $24,611,760 in General Fund collections
- Update on FY23-24 and FY24-25 Budgets
- Departmental priority overviews for Police, Fire, Public Works, and Public Utilities
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss police department pay and parking updates. The regular meeting includes public hearings for new use permits and decisions on stormwater utility fees.
- Public hearing for SU-18-23 Arcade and Game Room
- Public hearing for SU-1-24 Kennel and Pet Boarding
- Updating Stormwater Utility Service Fees, Rates and Fee Schedule
- Authorization to purchase a Tandem Dump Truck
- Temporary street closure for Small Batch Craft Event
City Council
The Goldsboro City Council convened a special meeting to review the City Strategic Plan. The session included discussions on group dynamics, roles, and expectations, as well as a vision and prioritization session.
- City Strategic Plan Review
- Discussion of group dynamics and the Tuckman Model
- Vision and prioritization session
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates on the MRF and WRF expansion and the city parking plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding conditional rezoning for the Borden Mills Lofts project.
- Public hearing for Borden Mills Lofts residential and industrial rezoning
- Final upset bid award for 200 N. Carolina Street to Community Technical Assistance, Inc.
- Contract amendment for audit services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
- Request to reclassify two permanent part-time positions to one full-time position
- MRF and WRF expansion update involving CDM Smith and WithersRavenel