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Lumberton public meetings in 2023

7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves closing block of 6th Street for First Baptist Church

City Council approved the closure of a block of E. 6th Street between Pine and Walnut Streets, contingent on a meeting with staff. The council also denied a rezoning request for a funeral home and approved several equipment purchases and donations.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance No. 2023.06.01, Extending the Corporate Limits for the proposed Contiguous Annexation for Gloria Thornhill. 5.B Packet Pg. 126 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 5, 2023 11:00 AM (Minutes…
7 yea · 1 nay
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Howard nay
The other 111 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves splashpad contract and various community grants

The City Council ratified several contracts, including a $114,889.71 agreement for a splashpad at Parkview. Council also approved multiple small grants from Community Revitalization Funds for youth sports, churches, and neighborhood associations. A public hearing was held regarding a special use permit for an intermediate care home at 1901 N. Elm Street.

🗳️ How they voted (28 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
80 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
to award splashpad contract at Parkview to Great Southern Recreation. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council August 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 4 Updated 9/14/2023 10:02 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council August 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 5 Updated 9/14/2023 10:02 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council August 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 6 Updated 9/14/2023 10:02 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
to deny the application for Special Use Permit for property located at 1901 North Elm Street, stating that it will materially endanger the public health or safety; and that it will substantially…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
24 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
16 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
that the Lumberton Police Department be granted permission to apply for and accept the 2023 JAG Grant in the amount of $29,254.00. Minutes City Council August 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 11…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
to accept the 2024 GHSP Grant in the amount of $151,500.00. Councilman Cantey asked Chief McNeill what line item would the match. Chief replied lapsed salaries. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
16 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
16 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council August 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 13 Updated 9/14/2023 10:02 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
ordinance addressing Recreational Vehicle Parks and present a draft to the Planning Board for discussion, and to present their recommendation to City Council for review and final decision. Minutes…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Lumberton City Council adopts FY 2023-2024 Municipal Budget

City Council adopted the 2023-2024 Municipal Fiscal Year Budget and approved the annexation of 5610 Fayetteville Rd. The council also authorized several public works contracts and police department equipment grants.

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance No. 2023.06.01, Extending the Corporate Limits for the proposed Contiguous Annexation for Gloria Thornhill. Mayor David opened the public hearing to consider extending the corporate limits…
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - May 3, 2023 11:00 AM – Minutes City Council June 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 4 Updated 9/14/2023 9:57 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley…
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
that the Lumberton Police Department is granted permission to apply for and accept the 2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $20,250. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John R…
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
that the Lumberton Police Department be granted permission to use Federal forfeiture assets to purchase the Tips411 Pro subscription. Much success has been had with this program statewide, and we…
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3
12 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council June 7, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 7 Updated 9/14/2023 9:57 AM RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
6 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Wed May 3, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved special use permit for private school expansion (8-0)

The council approved a special use permit for New Pathway Christian Academy to expand its private school at 812 E. 5th Street to include grades 6-12 (8-0, Mayor Davis abstained). They also approved a contiguous annexation and rezoning for a 64-unit multifamily complex on Hornets Road (8-0), and adopted a road closure for Pentecostals of Lumberton's expansion (7-0, Councilman Carroll recused). Other actions included approving an I-95 bridge medallion design ($47K), purchasing a zero-turn lawn mower ($15,220), buying a VFD for river pump #19 ($51,120), and adopting a capital project ordinance for a well replacement.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
that the request be ap proved contingent upon the City's ability to secure its easements as well as maintain the water. sewer and drainage lines. Minutes City Council May 3, 2023 City of Lumberton…
7 yea · 1 abstain
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Davis abstain
that the project cost is $1.1 millio n and the bridge medallion portion will be $47K and the project was approved at the April 2021, City Council meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
Ordinance for the 2020 Well Replacement Project to full fill loan requirements. Recommend that Council adopt said Capital Project Ordinance. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John R. Carroll, Precinct…
8 yea
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
🏢 Registered nonprofit at this address: Lumberton First Ph Church
🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Wed Apr 5, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.08M for I-95 widening electric materials

City Council approved several rezoning requests for multifamily developments and authorized multiple demolition contracts. The council also approved a major purchase for electric utility relocation and awarded a three-year auditing contract.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance No. 2023.06.01, Extending the Corporate Limits for the proposed Contiguous Annexation for Gloria Thornhill. Minutes City Council April 5, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 13 Updated 9/14/2023…
7 yea · 1 nay
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Howard nay
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 8, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $3M ARP fund transfer and new industrial park name

City Council approved a $3,021,243.44 transfer of American Rescue Plan funds to reimburse employee salaries. The council also named the new industrial park at I95 & I74 the Southeast Crossroads Industrial Park and approved several land-use permits and equipment purchases.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3
46 yea · 2 nay
Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Cantey nay · Howard nay · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Jan 11, 2023 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple NCDOT property offers for I-95 widening

City Council approved several land easements and right-of-way offers from NCDOT for the I-95 widening project. The council also increased planning application fees and approved a $493,000 EPA Brownfields grant contract.

🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Dec 7, 2022 11:00 AM - RESULT: ACCEPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council January 11, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 10 Updated 9/14/2023 9:07 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem
14 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Carroll, Precinct 3
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
that the business hours be from 8 am to 11 pm and no alcohol be allowed on premises. RESULT: REFERRED [7 TO 0] Next: 1/24/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
that the development will not exceed 16 town homes as presented in the packet. Minutes City Council January 11, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 12 Updated 9/14/2023 9:07 AM RESULT: REFERRED [7 TO 0]…
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
ordinance amendment for the I- 95 / I-74 Industrial Park Overlay District. RESULT: REFERRED [7 TO 0] Next: 2/21/2023 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
to accept Lumber River Council of Government's quote of $50,000 (an increase of ($15,000) to complete the revisions. This will be paid out of the budget for contracted services and maintenance. That…
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
Ordinance or both, to be advertised in a newspaper with general circulation. << Recommendation >> RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5
35 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Minutes City Council January 11, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 16 Updated 9/14/2023 9:07 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
[context] Donations were given as follows: P1 - $100 P2 - $100 P3 - $100 P4 - $100 P5 - $50 P6 - $100 P7 - $100 P8 - $100 for a total of $750.00 RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct…
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
that the Lumberton Police Department be granted permission to apply for and submit the Juvenile Justice Grant application. Minutes City Council January 11, 2023 City of Lumberton Page 19 Updated…
7 yea
Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall