Wallace public meetings in 2025

FY23 24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Town of Wallace has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Independent auditors RH CPAs LLC issued an unmodified clean opinion, stating the financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with GAAP.

• Independent Auditors' Report from RH CPAs LLC
• Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities
• Budget and Actual reports for General Fund, Major Grant Fund, and Governmental Capital Projects Fund
• Financial reports for Water and Sewer, Stormwater, and Airport Commission funds
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will consider several items at its December 11, 2025 meeting, including a voluntary satellite annexation of 1.86 acres (Annexation #2025-01). The council will also adopt the Capital Improvement Plan, approve a utility relocation agreement, and vote on a $3,500 budget amendment to fund additional costs for the Farrior Park stormwater project. Additional agenda items include appointing a member to the ABC Board, approving the FY 2023‑24 audit contract, and adopting the 2026 monthly meeting calendar.

• Voluntary Satellite Annexation #2025-01 – 1.86 acres
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of Utility Relocation Agreement
• FY 2023‑24 Audit Contract
• Budget Amendment 26‑21 – $3,500 for Farrior Park stormwater project

December 11 2025

The council adopted Ordinance ANX 2025-01, annexing two tracts totaling about 2.3 acres to the town. It also adopted the Capital Improvement Plan, approved a $475,910.12 utility relocation agreement for the airport project, and approved a $20,000 grant budget amendment for soccer fields at Clement Park. Additionally, the council reappointed Fire Chief Sammy Marshburn for two years, appointed him to the Local Relief Fund Board, and reappointed two ABC Board members for three‑year terms.

• Adoption of Ordinance ANX 2025-01 annexing 0.70 and 1.61 acres
• Approval of Utility Relocation Agreement costing $475,910.12 for airport power line move
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan by Resolution 25-26-06
• Budget amendment approving $20,000 grant for soccer fields at Clement Park
• Reappointment of Fire Chief Sammy Marshburn (2‑year term) and appointment to Local Relief Fund Board

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council meeting will review routine items such as the October minutes, tax reports, and tax releases. Public business includes a hearing on a voluntary satellite annexation and discussion of a capital improvement plan. New business covers a resolution of intent for an alley closing at Johnson Furniture, setting a public hearing for rezoning, and appointments to the ABC Board and the Cape Fear Council of Governments. The meeting will close with a confidential session to consider acquiring property under G.S. 143-318.11(A)(5).

• Adopt resolution of intent for alley closing (Johnson Furniture)
• Establish public hearing for rezoning
• Public hearing on voluntary satellite annexation
• Appointment to ABC Board
• Closed session to consider acquisition of property G.S. 143-318.11(A)(5)

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and consider resolutions for infrastructure dedications, a capital improvement plan, and internal control policy. The council will also hold public hearings for a rezoning request on Kenan property and an annexation on Highway 41.

• Public hearing for rezoning property Kenan
• Public hearing for annexation on Highway 41 (Hannah)
• Public hearing for street closing—Olde Field Lane
• Dedication of infrastructure for Rockfish Estates
• Dedication of infrastructure for Eastwood

November 13 2025

The Wallace Town Council approved rezoning requests for the Kenan property and the Hannah Tract. The body also voted to permanently close a section of Old Field Lane and accepted infrastructure dedications for Rockfish Estates and Eastwood Acres.

• Rezoned 11.06 acres on Old Wilmington Rd from R-6 Residential to R-6MH (Mobile Homes permitted)
• Permanently closed approx. 465 feet of undeveloped public right-of-way on Old Field Lane
• Approved $3,500 budget amendment for Farrior Park Little Pond project
• Approved tax releases for three accounts totaling $1,154.88
• Scheduled a public hearing for December 11, 2025, regarding annexation of 1.86 acres at 5490 and 5484 S NC 41 Hwy

Meeting

The Town Council will discuss applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the demolition of the former C.W. Dobbins school and structures at Farrior Park. The meeting also includes proposals for rezoning, street closures, and funding for police cars and lead service line replacement.

• Public hearing and resolution to apply for CDBG grant for demolitions
• Proposed public hearings for rezoning at Hannah and Kenan
• Resolution of intent to close street west of Rocking Horse Lane
• Resolution to apply for funding for lead service line replacement project
• Resolution authorizing application for financing police cars

October 9 2025

The Wallace Town Council approved a series of resolutions, most notably adopting a resolution to apply for a $556,400 Community Development Block Grant with no local match. The council also declared certain structures blighted for the grant, adopted a citizen participation plan for the CDBG project, approved a street light on Hwy 11 at Summerfield Drive, and authorized the sale of the surplus Rose House property for a minimum of $200,000.

• Adopted Resolution 25-26-05 to apply for a $556,400 CDBG-NR grant (no local match)
• Adopted Resolution 25-26-03 declaring certain structures blighted for CDBG funding
• Adopted the Town of Wallace CDBG‑NR Citizen Participation Plan
• Approved installation of a standard Duke street light on Hwy 11 at Summerfield Drive
• Authorized sale of the surplus Rose House property on GovDeals with a minimum price of $200,000

September 23 2025

The council met to consider contracts for water service to newly annexed properties in Pender County. They approved the purchase of three miles of water line and a booster station from Pender County for $1 million, payable $100,000 per year over ten years at 0% interest. The approval also allows the Town Manager and Town Attorney to make clerical corrections to the agreement. The meeting was otherwise routine and was adjourned.

• Approval of water purchase agreement: 3 miles of line and booster station, $1 million total, $100k/yr for 10 years, 0% interest
• Presentation of draft agreement with Avery Davis for pre‑payment of system development fees
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council meeting on September 11, 2025 will discuss several project ordinances related to the town airport, including a new maintenance shop, taxiway and apron designs, and a runway extension. The council will also hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and direct the clerk to investigate the sufficiency of annexing town‑owned property. Additional items include appointing a member to the Airport Advisory Board, approving a nomination for Fire Chief, and adopting a resolution for accounting, cyber‑security and technical assistance services.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (Item 4)
• Direct clerk to investigate annexation of town‑owned property (Item 5)
• Project ordinance for new maintenance shop at the airport (Item 6)
• Project ordinance for runway extension (Item 9)
• Appointment to Airport Advisory Board (Item 10)

Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss several ordinances and public hearing schedules. Key items include neighborhood revitalization for CW Dobbins and a biennium street assessment discussion.

• Establishment of public hearings for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization (CW Dobbins)
• Discussion of biennium street assessment
• Animal Control Ordinance
• Ordinance regulating commercial activity during the Carolina Strawberry Festival
• Request for street light on Summerfield

August 14 2025

The Town Council approved new ordinances for animal control and commercial activity during the Carolina Strawberry Festival. The body also scheduled public hearings for a CDBG grant application to fund demolition at the old CW Dobbins school and Farrior Park.

• Adopted Animal Control Ordinance for town-led enforcement
• Adopted Ordinance Regulating Commercial Activity during the Carolina Strawberry Festival
• Increased Fire Chief annual salary by $1,000
• Scheduled CDBG grant public hearings for September 11 and October 9
• Adopted ARPA Resolution For Allowable Costs and Cost Principles

July 10 2025

The Town Council approved resolutions requesting NCDOT to lower speed limits on two highways and authorized a grant application for demolition at the former CW Dobbins Elementary School. The body also updated the fire department budget and set rental rates for Clement Park classrooms.

• Resolution 24-25-16: Request to NCDOT to reduce Hwy 11 speed limits to 45 MPH and 35 MPH
• Resolution 24-25-17: Request to NCDOT to reduce Hwy 117 speed limit from 55 MPH to 45 MPH
• Approval of Capital Project Ordinance 26.01 and contract with Cape Fear Council of Governments for CDBG grant
• Budget addition for Fire Chief pay ($2,500 - $5,000) and a Fire Administrator position at pay grade 18
• Approval of tax releases for Anthony Paul Strickland totaling $83.86

Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss several administrative updates, including speed limit changes on Hwy 11 and Hwy 117. The body will also consider a hunting lease for the airport and rental rates for classrooms at Clement Park.

• Speed limit reduction on Hwy 11 and Hwy 117
• Hunting lease for the airport
• Animal control ordinance
• Rental rates for classrooms at Clement Park
• ABC Board request to piggy-back on travel policy

June 12 2025

The Town Council approved the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the Economic Strategic Plan 2025-2030. The body also passed several ordinances regarding police department duties, generator use, and health and sanitation penalties.

• Adoption of the FY 2025-26 Budget
• Conditional rezoning of 5.00 acres at 160 Southpark Drive for a 50,000 sq.ft. shell building
• SRO contract renewal with Duplin County Schools for $100,000
• Ordinance 25-03 prohibiting generators as a primary electricity source for buildings
• Adoption of the Wallace Emergency Operations Plan

Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2025-26 budget and a conditional rezoning request at Southpark Business Park. The body will also consider several amendments to the code of ordinances and a contract for a School Resource Officer.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-26 Budget
• Public hearing for conditional rezoning at Southpark Business Park
• SRO (School Resource Officer) contract
• Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Ordinance amendments regarding police, health and sanitation, nuisance, and generators

May 22 2025 Continued

The Wallace Town Council continued its May 22 meeting to discuss the final steps of a new Strategic Plan, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The plan was presented by a local work group, with no other substantive business conducted. The meeting adjourned unanimously after brief discussion.

ADA Grievance Form

The Town of Wallace provides a formal complaint process for residents alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Complaints must be filed in writing within 180 days of the alleged action and sent to the Town Manager’s Office.

• Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged ADA or Section 504 violation
• Retaliation against complainants or witnesses is explicitly prohibited
• Forms must be signed and dated to be accepted
• Complaints should be mailed to 316 East Murray Street, Wallace, NC 28466

ADA Grievance Form

The provided document is a form for filing complaints regarding prohibited actions under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is not a meeting agenda and contains no scheduled decisions or discussions.

• ADA Grievance Form for submission to the Town Manager's Office

Meeting

At the regular May 8 meeting, the Wallace Town Council will hear a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Presentation and consider establishing a public hearing for the budget. Other new business includes a one-year lease of approximately 45 acres at Farrior Park for $2,500, a budget amendment for a FEMA generator grant, adoption of an ADA policy statement, a public hearing for a rezoning in the Industrial Park, and a resolution opposing HB 765. The consent agenda includes approval of April 10 meeting minutes and tax releases.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Presentation and public hearing establishment
• Lease of 45 acres at Farrior Park for $2,500 to farmer Johnathan Mote
• Budget amendment for FEMA generator grant
• Adoption of ADA Act/Section Policy Statement
• Resolution opposing HB 765 and similar legislation

May 8 2025

The Wallace Town Council approved several items including a tentative award of contracts for the Darling Force Main sewer project, a farmland lease at Farrior Park, a budget amendment for a FEMA generator grant, and a resolution opposing HB 765. They also set public hearings for the FY2025-26 budget and a rezoning petition at the industrial park.

• Tentative award of pump station contract to A.C. Schultes of Carolina, Inc. for $1,155,402 and force main contract to Burnette Enterprises for the Darling Force Main project
• Approved one-year farm lease of 45 acres at Farrior Park for $2,500 (approx. $55/acre)
• Adopted budget amendment FY25-3 increasing capital outlay by $208,858 for a FEMA generator grant
• Set public hearing for June 12 to consider rezoning 5+/- acres at industrial park from I (Industrial) to I-C (Industrial/Conditional)
• Adopted resolution opposing HB 765 and similar legislation that would limit municipal planning and zoning authority

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Wallace Women’s Club. The agenda includes presentations from Duplin County Economic Development and the Wallace Depot Commission, followed by new business: awarding a demolition contract for houses at the airport, approving beer and wine sales at the 2025 Carolina Strawberry Festival, and appointing an NCLM voting delegate. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and a closed session for personnel.

• Award demolition contract for houses at the airport (no dollar amount specified in agenda)
• Approve sale of beer and wine at the 2025 Carolina Strawberry Festival
• Appoint NCLM voting delegate for Board of Directors elections
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Closed session for personnel (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))

April 10 2025

The agenda text provided is only the website navigation and boilerplate; no actual meeting items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, but the substantive agenda has not been published or was not included.

March 13 2025

The Wallace Town Council approved two rezoning requests: a 2.66-acre tract in Pender County to highway business (HB) and the Summerfield and Martha Teachey property to residential R-15C. The council awarded three contracts to DPH Construction: $92,700 for Farrior Park drainage improvements (sTRAP grant), $645,869 for a dike at the wastewater treatment plant, and $393,000 for renovations to the new town hall. They also renewed the depot lease for $1, discussed stormwater fee discounts and their revenue impact, and administered the oath to the new finance director.

• Rezoning of Hughes Tract (2.66 acres) to highway business (HB) zoning
• Rezoning of Summerfield/Martha Teachey property from HB/R15/RA-20C to R-15C
• Award of $92,700 contract for drainage improvements at Farrior Park
• Award of $645,869 contract for a flood-resiliency dike at the wastewater treatment plant
• Award of $393,000 contract for renovating the former Parks & Rec building into the new Town Hall

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will meet to approve consent agenda items (minutes, tax report, tax releases), conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests—the Hughes Tract in Pender County and the Summerfield/Martha Teachey property—and discuss or decide on several old and new business items, including contract awards for the STRAP grant, WWTP dike project, and Town Hall renovation, renewal of the depot lease, a stormwater fee discussion, and appointment of a Finance Director/Deputy Tax Collector.

• Public hearing: Rezoning of 2.66-acre Hughes Tract in Pender County to HB (highway business)
• Public hearing: Rezoning of Summerfield and portion of Martha Teachey property from HB/R-15/RA-20C to R-15C (residential, conditional)
• Award contract for Town Hall renovation (no dollar amount specified in agenda)
• Stormwater fee discussion – item from Town Manager
• Appoint Finance Director/Deputy Tax Collector and administer oath of office

February 17 2025 Continued

The Wallace Town Council voted to award a $4.4 million contract to Jackson Builders for the public safety buildings project, appointed Kris Bryant to the Library Board for a 3-year term, and discussed a stormwater fee request for Calvary Wallace Church without taking action. The project has been scaled down due to rising costs, and the council noted impending tariffs on steel.

• $4.4 million contract with Jackson Builders for Public Safety Buildings Project
• Appointment of Kris Bryant to Library Board for 3-year term
• Discussion of stormwater fee request for Calvary Wallace Church (no action taken)
• Discussion of potential tariffs on steel affecting project cost
• Council agreed to move forward despite scaled-down plans

February 13 2025

The Wallace Town Council approved Budget Amendment FY25-2 to cover change orders for the Community Center renovation project, adopted a resolution to apply for USDA REDLG financing for two new police vehicles at $111,898, and established public hearings for two rezoning requests (Hughes Tract in Pender County and Summerfield/Martha Teachey property). The council also approved surplusing old snowflake lights, with donations to Magnolia and Rose Hill. The meeting included a stormwater presentation and closed session for property acquisition.

• Approved Budget Amendment FY25-2 ($165,000) for Community Center renovation change orders
• Adopted Resolution 24-25-07 authorizing USDA REDLG loan of $111,898 for two police vehicles
• Established public hearing for rezoning 2.66-acre Hughes Tract to HB (highway business)
• Established public hearing for rezoning Summerfield lots and portion of Martha Teachey property to R-15C
• Approved surplusing old snowflake lights: 50 donated to Magnolia and Rose Hill, 50 sold on GovDeals

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will hear a presentation on an updated stormwater policy, including rate structure and audit results. The council will also vote to establish public hearings for two rezoning requests (Hughes Tract in Pender County and the Summerfield/portion of Martha Teachey property), consider budget amendments, and authorize an application for Four County REDLG financing. A closed session is scheduled for property acquisition.

• Stormwater policy update presentation: current rate $5.00 per ERU, last increase 2016, audit of commercial accounts
• Establish public hearing for rezoning of Hughes Tract in Pender County
• Establish public hearing for rezoning of Summerfield and portion of Martha Teachey property
• Budget amendments (no details provided in agenda)
• Resolution authorizing application for Four County REDLG financing

Meeting

The Wallace Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wallace Women's Club. The main item is a public hearing on a rezoning petition (RZ#2024-04) by Hatcher Builders. The council will also administer the oath of office to a new police officer, introduce a new police administrative manager, and discuss the fire department building. Consent items include approval of prior minutes and tax releases.

• Public hearing on rezoning petition RZ#2024-04 for Hatcher Builders
• Oath of office for Police Officer Tyler Greenwood
• Introduction of Police Administrative Manager Alaina Detgen
• Discussion of Fire Department Building (old business)

January 9 2025

The Town Council approved a rezoning of 1.46 acres from residential to industrial for Hatcher Builders, located near Old Wilmington Road and Carter Street. The council also approved a $71.30 tax release for Wallace Masonic Lodge and discussed the new fire station location, with no change. A newly hired police officer took the oath of office.

• Approved rezoning of 1.46 acres at 748 Old Wilmington Road from R-8 Residential to Industrial for Hatcher Builders
• Approved tax release of $71.30 for Wallace Masonic Lodge (2024 property tax exemption)
• Discussed location of new fire station; no change to planned site
• Administered oath of office to new Police Officer Tyler Greenwood and introduced Police Administrative Manager Alaina Detegen
• Heard Town Manager report on 830 project, Darling project bids, and grist mill roof repairs