Carrboro public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council will hold an organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore. The agenda includes a resolution honoring outgoing Council Member Randee Haven-O'Donnell and committee liaison assignments.
- Oath of office for Mayor-Elect Barbara M. Foushee
- Oath of office for Council Member-Elect Danny Nowell
- Oath of office for Council Member-Elect Cristobal Palmer
- Oath of office for Council Member-Elect Fred L. Joiner
- Resolution Honoring Council Member Randee Haven-O'Donnell
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will adopt routine items such as meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting and event calendars. It will receive the annual Title VI compliance report and readopt the Title VI Plan. Major actions include approving a budget amendment and authorizing a construction contract for drainage improvements on Fidelity Street and a bioretention cell near Fire Station #1, as well as reviewing several code amendments and a public hearing on the draft Downtown Area Plan.
- Approve minutes from the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2026 meeting and event calendars
- Readopt the Title VI Plan and receive the 2025 Title VI compliance report
- Authorize a construction contract for Fidelity Street drainage improvements and a bioretention cell (Project #81004)
- Consider amending the town code to restrict on‑street parking on Roberson Street
- Public hearing on adoption of the draft Downtown Area Plan
Town Council
The Town Council holds a work session to receive an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite project with consultant CodeWright. The session covers key findings from the code diagnosis and examines recent state legislative changes affecting local land use and development regulations.
- Presentation of Carrboro UDO Code Diagnosis Key Themes for Improvement
- Discussion of state legislative changes influencing local land use regulations
- Review of consultant findings from the completed code diagnosis
Town Council
The Town Council will begin with routine items, then hold a legislative public hearing to receive comments on the draft Downtown Area Plan covering growth along downtown and Jones Ferry Road. A second public hearing will consider the town’s application for Federal CDBG‑NR funds for emergency housing repairs and park improvements. The meeting will conclude with a presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and independent audit for FY 2025.
- Approval of minutes from the Oct. 7, 2025 Town Council meeting (Consent agenda)
- Public hearing on the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan draft
- Public hearing on CDBG‑NR grant application for emergency housing repairs and park improvements
- Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and independent audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a work session to receive an update on the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project with consultant CodeWright. The update focuses on key findings from the completed code diagnosis and recent state-level legislative decisions affecting land use planning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.
- Update on UDO code diagnosis key themes for improvement
- Review of Land Use Ordinance (LUO) table
- Discussion of state legislative impacts on land use planning
- Presentation of Race & Equity and Climate Action pocket questions
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will vote on several agenda items, including a request to extend Special Use Permit‑A for Phase 1 of the Lloyd Farm development at 700 and 706 Old Fayetteville Road. Other actions include setting a public hearing for the voluntary annexation of the 36.7‑acre Jade Creek property along Old NC 86, approving a $6,000 fee increase for the town’s independent audit contract, and adopting recommended funding from the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund.
- Set a public hearing on voluntary annexation of the 36.7‑acre Jade Creek development along Old NC 86
- Approve a $6,000 fee increase for the independent audit contract for FY ending June 30 2025
- Extend Special Use Permit‑A for Phase 1 of Lloyd Farm at 700 and 706 Old Fayetteville Road
- Approve funding recommendation for a Habitat nonprofit grant from the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund
- Adopt Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Budget Amendment #1 covering grant and capital project ordinance changes
Town Council
The Town Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of June 17 minutes, a supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Bicycle Loop Detector Project, and a resolution to start a municipal agreement with NCDOT for three bicycle improvements: a sidepath on Shelton St, restriping East Poplar Ave for a pedestrian lane, and a contraflow lane on Maple Ave. A public hearing will be held on amendments to the Land Use Ordinance concerning advisory boards and commissions. The Council will also set a public hearing for the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan and receive updates on Tropical Storm Chantal response and the 2025 Green Neighborhoods Grant program.
- Approve minutes from the June 17, 2025 Town Council meeting (Item 25-072).
- Authorize a supplemental agreement with NCDOT for the Bicycle Loop Detector Project (U-4726-DF) (Item 25-079).
- Authorize a municipal agreement with NCDOT for three bicycle projects: Shelton St sidepath, East Poplar Ave pedestrian lane, and Maple Ave contraflow lane (Item 25-080).
- Approve extension of Special Use Permit‑A for Lloyd Farm Phase 1 at 700 and 706 Old Fayetteville Road (Item 25-083).
- Set a public hearing for the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan on October 21, 2025 (Item 25-084).
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit-A for a building at 400 North Greensboro Street. The body is also deciding on several contracts, budget amendments, and a parking restriction on Elm Street.
- Quasi-judicial public hearing for a three-story building at 400 North Greensboro Street
- Contract not to exceed $750,000 for Town Hall renovation phase 1
- Proposed parking restrictions on Elm Street between West Weaver and Shelton streets
- Street closing permit for Fiestas en la Calle on West Weaver Street for August 24, 2025
- Award of 2025 Street Resurfacing Contract to Daniels, Inc. of Garner
Town Council
The Town Council will vote to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26, including pay plan changes and a fees and charges schedule. The meeting includes a second public hearing on the Town Manager’s recommended budget.
- Adoption of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget, pay plan changes, and salary adjustments
- Public hearing on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2025-26
- Street Closing Permit for Fiestas en la Calle on West Weaver Street for August 24, 2025
- Scheduling a June 17, 2025 public hearing for a Special Use Permit-A at 400 North Greensboro Street
- Appointment of Donald Hawkins to the Racial Equity Commission
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will hold a public hearing on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026 and consider consent agenda items, including adoption of the 2025 Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and a code amendment restricting parking on Elm Street. The council will also consider an honorary naming of Laurel Avenue as Strayhorn Drive, receive a parking count update, and make appointments to boards and commissions. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY 2026
- Consent agenda: adoption of 2025 Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (maintains grant eligibility)
- Consent agenda: Town code amendment restricting on-street parking on Elm Street between West Weaver and Shelton streets
- Consideration of naming Laurel Avenue as Honorary Strayhorn Drive
- Appointments to OWASW Board of Directors and Housing & Human Services Advisory Commission
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a work session to discuss a working draft of the Downtown Area Plan and community engagement results. Council members will also receive an update on the progress of the new Carrboro Unified Development Ordinance.
- Working draft of the Downtown Area Plan
- Community engagement summaries and event demographics
- Update on the new Carrboro Unified Development Ordinance project
Town Council
The Town Council will review the Town Manager's recommended budget for FY 2025-26 and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body will also consider a new deferred compensation plan for employees and a grant application for stormwater management.
- Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Independent Audit for FY ended June 30, 2024
- Pre-Grant Application for Restore Our Watershed, Support Our Communities
- Resolution for the Adoption of a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Appointments to the Climate & Environmental Advisory Commission
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will receive an overview of draft state legislation affecting local land use planning, hear a presentation from OWASA on a customer water bill relief program, and discuss the advisory boards and commissions membership process. No votes are scheduled on these information items. The meeting also includes a poetry reading, proclamations, a town manager update, public comment, and a consent agenda.
- Overview of 2025 North Carolina draft legislation on local land use planning (HB765, SB688, SB713)
- Presentation of OWASA's Customer Water Bill Relief Program
- Discussion of advisory board/commission membership process including appointment procedures and voting methods
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a work session to continue preparing the FY2026 budget. No other items are scheduled for discussion or action. The meeting consists solely of this budget review.
- FY2026 Budget Work Session – continued budgetary outlook discussion
Town Council
This special called meeting consists only of a closed session under state law to consider qualifications, competence, performance, or employment of a public officer or employee. No other business is scheduled. No decisions will be made in open session at this meeting.
- Closed session: N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) – personnel matters
Town Council
The Town Council will consider approving an $8,000 fee increase for an independent audit contract and adopting the Triangle West TPO Safe Streets for All Vision Zero Action Plan. The body will also receive updates on police equity and appoint members to various advisory commissions.
- Approval of $8,000 audit contract amendment
- Adoption of Triangle West TPO Vision Zero Action Plan
- Police Department Equity Report & Carrboro Cares Update
- Appointments to Stormwater Advisory Commission
- Appointments to Climate & Environmental Advisory Commission
Town Council
The council will receive a presentation on Carrillo's affordable housing work. Members will discuss staff recommendations, including a memo on town land. The session will also include a map of affordable housing and a discussion of the Carrboro Connects 3-Affordable Housing initiative.
- Presentation on affordable housing work
- Staff memo on town land
- Map of affordable housing
- Carrboro Connects 3-Affordable Housing discussion
- Pocket questions for council members
Town Council
This special called meeting consists solely of a closed session under North Carolina law to consult with the town attorney, preserving attorney-client privilege. No public business or policy matters will be discussed.
- Closed session pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with attorney
Town Council
The Town Council will receive a budgetary outlook to prepare for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget development. The body will also consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and review the Lloyd Broad Neighborhood Overlay District provisions.
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment #3
- Review of Lloyd Broad Neighborhood Overlay District provisions
- FY2026 Budget Outlook information
- Update on advisory boards/commissions membership process to address vacancies
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will consider a development update on the draft 2028‑2037 State Transportation Improvement Program and the list of town projects proposed for SPOT Prioritization 8.0. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as approving minutes, a street‑closing permit request for a Volunteers for Youth 5k run, and an application for the 2025 Clean Fuels Advanced Technology Grant. A closed‑session portion will be used for attorney‑client privileged consultation.
- Approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 Town Council meeting (Item 25‑009).
- Consider a street‑closing permit for the Volunteers for Youth inaugural 5k run on April 12, 2025, affecting West Weaver St, East Weaver St, West Main St, Simpson St, North Greensboro St, East Poplar St, and Oak Ave (Item 24‑035).
- Approve the town’s application for the 2025 Clean Fuels Advanced Technology Grant administered by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
- Review the draft 2028‑2037 State Transportation Improvement Program and discuss transportation projects for SPOT Prioritization 8.0 (Item 24‑213).
- Closed‑session attorney consultation under NC law §143‑318.11 (A)(3).
Town Council
The Town Council will review a request for stage 1 traffic calming measures on Rossburn Way. Members will also consider funding for one nonprofit application from the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
- Stage 1 traffic calming measures for Rossburn Way in Kent Woodlands
- Funding recommendation for one nonprofit from the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment #2
- Town Council Liaison Board/Committee Assignments for 2025
- Status report on local transportation projects
Town Council
The Town Council work session includes a presentation by CodeWright, the consultant preparing the Land Use Ordinance rewrite. Council members will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments in an informal setting. No formal decisions are scheduled for this item.
- Land Use Ordinance rewrite update from consultant CodeWright (Presentation.pdf)
- Pocket Questions document (Pocket Questions-F.docx)
Town Council
This special called meeting consists solely of a closed session under North Carolina law to consult with the town attorney on legal matters. No public business, votes, or policy discussions are on the agenda. The meeting is procedural only.
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will discuss several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the January 21 meeting minutes and a minor code amendment to increase the Stormwater Advisory Commission from seven to nine members. Council members will consider allocating $10,000 for the town’s share of a feasibility study on repurposing the Co‑Gen Rail Lane. The primary action item is the adoption of a decision document for the South Green Mixed‑Use development at Two Hills Drive. The meeting will also address board and committee assignments for 2025.
- 24-208: Town Code amendment to increase Stormwater Advisory Commission members from 7 to 9
- 24-217: Authorize $10,000 town contribution to Co‑Gen Rail Lane feasibility study
- 24-218: Adopt decision document for South Green Mixed‑Use project at Two Hills Drive
- 24-215: Approve minutes from the January 21, 2025 council meeting
- 24-216: Assign council members to liaison boards and committees for 2025
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a retreat to define its priorities for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2025, at The Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.
- Town Council Retreat: Defining Town and Council Priorities
- 24-219 Defining Town and Council Priorities: Retreat Agenda
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will consider a Special Use Permit‑A for the South Green Mixed Use Project at 101, 100, 110, and 120 Two Hills Drive. The council will also adopt routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. A presentation of Griffin & Strong’s disparity study of town procurement procedures will be provided.
- 24-211 Approval of minutes from Oct. 15, 2024 and Jan. 7, 2025 meetings
- 24-212 Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
- 24-206 Quasi‑judicial public hearing for South Green Mixed Use Project special use permit‑A
- 24-207 Presentation of disparity study findings and recommendations
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss possible modifications to East Weaver Street to reduce or eliminate vehicle traffic, aiming to create a pedestrian-priority space or pedestrian plaza. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions expected at the meeting.
- Reimagining Weaver Street work session: discussion of eliminating vehicle traffic on East Weaver Street to create a pedestrian plaza
Town Council
The Carrboro Town Council will hold a continuation of a quasi-judicial public hearing for a Special Use Permit (SUP-A) for the Newbury Architecturally Integrated Subdivision at 904 Homestead Road. The council will also receive an update on town race and equity initiatives for 2024. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from multiple previous meetings.
- Continuation of quasi-judicial public hearing for Newbury AIS subdivision Special Use Permit at 904 Homestead Road
- Update on Town Race and Equity Initiatives for 2024
- Approval of minutes from Town Council meetings on June 4, 18, September 12, 24, October 15, November 19, and December 3, 2024