Havelock meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Havelock board to weigh animal control, Harrier restoration; other meetings on tap

Havelock's Board of Commissioners held a work session on Aug. 10 to discuss several items, including the future level of animal control services and whether to restore an AV-8B Harrier jet. Minutes from the session have not yet been published, so no decisions have been reported. The board also reviewed a proposed hydrant meter program policy and a budget transfer for fire training equipment.

Board of Commissioners work session

The board discussed animal control service levels. The city currently employs one full-time and two to three part-time officers, and the facility houses 33 cats and 6 dogs. No action was reported.

On the Harrier jet, the board reviewed three restoration options: $120,628 for a clean and clear coat, $141,610 for touch-up work, and $205,706 for a full repaint. The agenda also mentioned the possible relinquishment of an A-6E Intruder aircraft.

The board considered a Hydrant Meter Program Policy, which would establish procedures for temporary use of city fire hydrants, including fees and enforcement. A budget transfer of $8,775 from CCC Training Reimbursement to the Fire Training line item was also on the agenda, intended for a forcible entry door prop.

Upcoming events noted in the agenda include the ECAHF Fly-In on Aug. 14 and a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sept. 11.

Other recent meetings

Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation

The foundation's development committee met Aug. 4 to plan upcoming events. The agenda included the 2027 gala scheduled for Feb. 19, 2027, with the theme "Sundowning of the Harrier"; a summer camp after-action review and survey results; a fly-in on Aug. 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with booths, a sponsorship packet, and marketing; a Fall Members and Partners Night on Oct. 20; and a tour for third graders with the YMCA on Aug. 5. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Board

The Aug. 4 Planning Board meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. Residents with questions can contact the Planning Department at (252) 444-6433.

Community Arts & Appearance Committee

The committee met Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda included a final review and vote on purchasing T-shirts, discussion of a chalk art project proposed by Natasha, review of a participant template and inquiry short form from Lacey, review of a proposed mural design for the Senior Center, and a hayride proposal requested by Carly Rios. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Havelock Board of Commissioners Set to Adopt FY2026-27 Budget; Two Other Meetings Cancelled

The Havelock Board of Commissioners convened June 22, 2026, with the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance and a rezoning request among the items on its agenda. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed decisions.

Board of Commissioners — June 22

The board's agenda called for a public hearing and vote on rezoning 130 E. Main St., a 1.73-acre parcel, to Light Industrial.

The FY 2026-27 Budget Ordinance was also slated for adoption. The proposed tax levy is $0.75 per $100 of valuation. Fee increases included in the budget are water at +7.5%, sewer at +20%, and solid waste at +7.5%.

Other agenda items:

• Approval of S.B. 473 nonprofit appropriations, with required recusals.
• Acceptance of a final offer to purchase city property at 820 Fontana Blvd, after no upset bids were received.
• Planning board appointments.
• A consent agenda covering a FY2025-26 budget amendment, utility write-offs, and a chamber contract.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, tabled, or modified.

Board of Adjustment — June 24 (Cancelled)

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No public hearings or decisions were scheduled.

Community Arts & Appearance Committee — July 2

The Community Arts & Appearance Committee met July 2, 2026, to coordinate public art projects and seasonal events. Agenda items included:

• Planning for the 2027 TEC Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Salute the Boot displays.
• A vote on design and color for committee t-shirts.
• Updates on city murals and Art in the Park.
• Planning and a leadership appointment for 2026 Christmas in the Park.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Coming Up

• **Planning Board — July 7, 2026:** Cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No further meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Havelock Board of Commissioners considers FY2027 budget with $0.75 tax rate, utility fee increases

The Havelock Board of Commissioners on June 22 weighed a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that would keep the property tax rate at $0.75 per $100 valuation while raising water, sewer and solid waste fees. A final vote on the spending plan and other items was scheduled, but official minutes have not yet been published, leaving specific outcomes unconfirmed. Elsewhere in city government, two board meetings have been cancelled, and a community arts group focused on planning seasonal events.

Board of Commissioners

The June 22 agenda included a public hearing and vote on rezoning 1.73 acres at 130 E. Main St. to Light Industrial, followed by consideration of the FY2026‑27 Budget Ordinance. The budget proposal set a tax levy of $0.75 per $100 of valuation plus fee increases: water up 7.5%, sewer up 20%, and solid waste up 7.5%. Other items on the table were:

• Approval of S.B. 473 appropriations to local nonprofits, with required recusals by certain board members.
• Acceptance of a final purchase offer for city‑owned property at 820 Fontana Blvd., where no upset bids were received.
• A consent agenda containing a FY2025‑26 budget amendment, utility write‑offs, and a contract with the chamber of commerce.

Because minutes remain unavailable, whether each measure passed, failed, or was tabled is not yet part of the public record.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 24 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No public hearings or variance requests were pending.

Community Arts & Appearance Committee

Meeting on July 2, this committee discussed upcoming arts initiatives and events. Members took up a vote on the design and color of committee T‑shirts and began preparations for several community projects, including:

• Planning the 2027 TEC Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Salute the Boot displays.
• Organizing staffing for city mural updates and Art in the Park.
• Coordinating the 2026 Christmas in the Park celebration and selecting a leadership appointment for that event.

No formal decisions were reported.

Coming up

The next scheduled city meeting—the Planning Board on July 7—has been cancelled for lack of agenda items. As of press time, no other board or commission meetings are slated within the next two weeks. Residents should monitor the city website for any late‑scheduled sessions.