Whiteville, NC

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances regarding zoning and text amendments. The body will also review budget amendments for a bonus program and playground equipment.

• Ordinance No. 2026-O-104: Zoning Map Amendment for 3836 James B. Highway S.
• Ordinance No. 2026-O-105: Text Amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Budget Amendment #3: SBI Bonus Program
• Budget Amendment #4: Game Time Playground Equip Grant
• NCDOT Routine Maintenance Agreement for mowing

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a stormwater workshop. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Stormwater workshop

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a stormwater workshop. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Stormwater workshop

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and decide on a zoning map amendment and a text amendment regarding accessory dwelling units. The body will also review budget amendments and a maintenance agreement with NCDOT.

• Public hearing and decision on Zoning Map Amendment for 3836 James B. Highway S. (Ordinance No. 2026-O-104)
• Public hearing and decision on Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (Ordinance No. 2026-O-105)
• FYE2027 Budget Amendments #3 (SBI Bonus Program) and #4 (Game Time Playground Equip Grant)
• NCDOT Routine Maintenance Agreement for mowing
• ABC Board appointment for a three-year term

City Council

The City Council will consider a new financing policy and application for water and sewer tap fees. The body will also review budget amendments and a federal grant for firefighters.

• Water and Sewer Tap Fee Financing Policy
• Acceptance of FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• FYE2027 Budget Amendments #1, 2A and 2B
• Proposed cancellation of the December 22, 2026 Council Meeting

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will discuss a financing policy for water and sewer tap fees. The body will also consider budget amendments and the acceptance of a fire grant.

• Water and Sewer Tap Fee Financing Policy
• Acceptance of FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• FYE2027 Budget Amendments #1, 2A and 2B
• Proposed cancellation of the December 22, 2026 Council Meeting

City Council

The Whiteville City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and adoption of the agenda. The main substantive items are a police department promotion presentation and departmental monthly reports for August 2026. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department Promotion presentation
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 regular and closed session meetings
• Departmental monthly reports for August 2026 (Economic Development, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting/Inspections, Planning, Wastewater Treatment)

City Council

The Whiteville City Council is holding a regular meeting with routine procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The main substantive items are a police department promotion presentation and receipt of departmental monthly reports for August 2026. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Police Department Promotion presentation
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 regular and closed session meetings
• Departmental monthly reports for August 2026 (Economic Development, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting, Planning, Wastewater Treatment)

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the acceptance of a grant award from the Duke Energy Foundation and a closed session with legal counsel.

• Acceptance of Duke Energy Foundation Grant Award
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026, meeting
• Closed session to consult with city attorney

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct regular business, including the acceptance of a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The meeting also includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel.

• Acceptance of Duke Energy Foundation Grant Award
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026, meeting
• Closed session with legal counsel

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding Ordinance #2026-O-103, which proposes a temporary moratorium on development approvals for data centers and crypto currency mining. The meeting also includes a stormwater project update and a review of the 2026 tax collector settlement statement.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #2026-O-103 (Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Crypto Mining)
• Stormwater update and swamp clean up presentation
• Discussion of FYE Allocated Position/Classification Plan 1st Amendment
• Review of Tax Collector Settlement Statement for Tax Year 2026
• Monthly departmental reports for July 2026

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on Ordinance #2026-O-103, which would impose a temporary moratorium on development approvals for data centers, data processing centers, and cryptocurrency mining operations. The council will also review a stormwater update and swamp cleanup presentation, consider an amendment to the city's position/classification plan, and review the tax collector's settlement statement for tax year 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and departmental reports for July 2026.

• Public hearing and decision on Ordinance #2026-O-103: temporary moratorium on data centers, data processing centers, and crypto currency mining operations
• Stormwater update and swamp cleanup presentation
• Discussion and decision on City of Whiteville FYE Allocated Position/Classification Plan 1st Amendment
• Tax Collector Settlement Statement review and authorization for Tax Year 2026, including delinquent property lists
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 regular and closed session meetings

City Council

The Whiteville City Council is meeting for a regular session that includes routine items like approving minutes and an organizational update. The most significant item is a closed session to consult with the attorney about a pending lawsuit involving the city and several police officers.

• Closed session to discuss pending lawsuit: Jason Nicholson v. Captain Daniel Barnes, Lt. Kevin Oxendine, Sgt. Brianna Blanks, Sgt. Charles Arnold, NC Dept. of Adult Corrections, and City of Whiteville
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
• Organizational update

City Council

The Whiteville City Council is meeting for a regular session that includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment. The most significant item is a closed session to consult with the city attorney about a pending lawsuit involving the city and several police officers. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(3) to discuss pending lawsuit: Jason Nicholson v. Captain Daniel Barnes, Lt. Kevin Oxendine, Sgt. Brianna Blanks, Sgt. Charles Arnold, NC Dept. of Adult Corrections, and City of Whiteville
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 regular meeting
• Organizational update (no details provided)

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and departmental reports, with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled.

City Council

The City Council will meet to review departmental monthly reports from June 2026. The body is also scheduled to consider a proclamation for National Night Out.

• Proclamation No. 2026-P-46 regarding National Night Out
• June 2026 monthly reports for Economic Development, Vineland Station, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting, Inspections, Planning, and Wastewater Treatment

City Council

The City Council will consider an interlocal agreement with Columbus County regarding school fire inspections. The meeting also includes presentations on Police Department promotions and the Lumber River Basin Action Strategy.

• Resolution No 2026-R-187: Interlocal Agreement with Columbus County for school fire inspections
• Lumber River Basin Action Strategy presentation
• Police Department Promotions presentation
• Resolution No 2026-R-186: Retirement recognition for Lt. Scott Moody

City Council

The City Council will consider an interlocal agreement regarding school fire inspections between Columbus County and the City of Whiteville. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Lumber River Basin Action Strategy and recognition for Lt. Scott Moody's retirement.

• Resolution No 2026-R-187: Interlocal Agreement for School Fire Inspections
• Police Department Promotions presentation
• Lumber River Basin Action Strategy presentation
• Resolution No 2026-R-186: Retirement Recognition for Lt. Scott Moody

City Council

The City Council will consider revisions to the Personnel Policy effective July 1. The meeting includes a presentation on Fire Department staffing options to achieve an ISO Class 3 rating and several declarations of surplus property.

• Fire Department staffing and ISO Class 3 rating presentation
• Revised Personnel Policy (Resolution 2026-R-184)
• Declaration of Surplus Property for Fire, Police, and Public Works departments
• Speed limit change (Resolution No 2026-R-185)
• Year End Budget Amendments

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Ordinance 2026-O-102, which adopts the city's operating budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and sets the schedule of fees. Other business includes a proclamation honoring Serenity Harvey for a national championship and a resolution to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan for Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson counties. The meeting also features recognition of law enforcement personnel, including a detective sergeant and an employee of the year award.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2026-O-102 for FY 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule
• Resolution 2026-R-183 to adopt Bladen, Columbus, Robeson Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Proclamation 2026-P-44 recognizing Serenity Harvey for national championship
• Law enforcement recognition including Detective Sergeant Ward and Employee of the Year award
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 budget workshop and regular meeting

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is a budget workshop where the finance director will present a final budget review. No other items are scheduled beyond the presentation and adjournment.

• Final Budget Review Presentation by Finance Director Colburn Brown

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial items, recognitions, and routine approvals. No major ordinances or budget votes are scheduled. The primary substantive item is an informational update on emergency management and stormwater, including a FEMA review and hurricane preparedness.

• Emergency Management / Stormwater update with hurricane preparedness and FEMA review presentation
• Proclamation No 2026-P-42 declaring Lupus Awareness Month
• Proclamation No 2026-P-43 declaring National Garden Week
• Police Officer Badge Pinning and Detective Sergeant Ward recognition
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 budget workshop and regular meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. Presentations will be given by the Public Works Director and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Director. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Public Works Budget Presentation by Travis Faulk
• Wastewater Treatment Budget Presentation by Nathan Guyton

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on Ordinance 2026-O-101, which amends Section 155.080 Development Standards for commercial development on residential streets. The council will also consider an FYE2026 audit contract and two budget amendments: Amendment 2A related to the 20 Point Plan WDDC and Amendment #5 for Substance Abuse Tax. Other items include approval of minutes and a presentation on law enforcement officer general certification.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-O-101 amending Section 155.080 Development Standards for commercial development on residential streets
• Consideration of FYE2026 Audit Contract
• FYE2026 Budget Amendment 2A (20 Point Plan WDDC)
• FYE2026 Budget Amendment #5 (Substance Abuse Tax)
• Presentation on Law Enforcement Officers General Certification

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is a budget workshop where city staff will present proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations cover overall city finances, parks and recreation, economic development, and planning/inspections. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Budget overview presentation by Finance Director and City Manager
• Parks and Recreation budget presentation
• Economic Development budget presentation
• Planning/Inspections budget presentation

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, invocation, pledge, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes from the April 14 budget workshop and regular council meeting. The council will also receive March 2026 departmental reports from Economic Development (Vineland Station), Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting and Inspections, Planning, and Wastewater Treatment. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes: April 14, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular City Council Meeting
• March 2026 departmental reports: Economic Development (Vineland Station), Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting/Inspections, Planning, Wastewater Treatment
• Public comment period

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review departmental needs. The session includes presentations on the police, fire, and safety/stormwater departments.

• Budget Overview presentation by Sean Martin and Colburn Brown
• Police Department presentation by Chief Rockenbach
• Fire Department presentation by Chief Yergeau
• Safety/Stormwater Department presentation by Hal Lowder

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will meet April 14, 2026, to discuss several business items. They will consider a storm water drainage construction contract, property tax releases, and a professional consultation contract. A law enforcement recognition and a proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day are also on the agenda.

• Law Enforcement Recognition
• Proclamation No 2026-P-41 - Line Worker Appreciation Day
• 2025 Property Tax Releases
• Storm Water Drainage Construction Contract
• Professional Consultation Contract

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then decide on Ordinance No. 2026‑O‑100, which proposes a contiguous voluntary annexation of the property at 133 Quail Drive. The meeting will also include presentations of several FY 2026 budget amendments, including a sewer repair amendment for Pleasant Plains. Additional items include a review of the city’s FY 2026 classification plan amendment and community‑concern presentations.

• Public hearing and council decision on Ordinance No. 2026‑O‑100 for annexation of 133 Quail Drive
• Budget Amendment #4 for Pleasant Plains Sewer Repair
• Budget Amendments #2 (20‑Point Plan Initiatives) and #3 (Debt Service Budget from WWTP to Ops)
• Review of City of Whiteville FY 2026 Allocated Position/Classification Plan 4th Amendment
• West Whiteville Community Concerns presentation by AC Cutler

City Council

The Whiteville City Council will decide on whether to submit applications for FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG), SAFER, and FP/S grants. The agenda otherwise includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Consideration for submittal of FY 2025 AFG, AFG SAFER, and AFG FP/S grant applications