Clinton public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council is holding its regular December meeting with a mix of administrative approvals, presentations, and new business. Key items include budget amendments, a resolution on the fire department's NC Response Rating System, and closing streets for the annual Christmas parade. The council will also hear a preliminary American Rescue Plan spending proposal and consider appointments to several boards.

• Consideration of budget amendments
• Resolution verifying Clinton Fire Department's relationship with the City for NC Response Rating System
• Closing streets during Annual Christmas Parade on December 11, 2021
• Resolution approving 2021 General Records Schedule and Program Records Schedule
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, All-America City Committee, Cemetery Advisory Board

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved a $278,200 General Fund budget amendment covering supplies, capital outlay, and contract services, funded by reimbursements and loan proceeds. They also granted a six-month extension to the Sampson High School Alumni Association for the 615 McKoy Street building, adopted a fire department relationship resolution, approved street closings for the Christmas parade, adopted records schedules, and reappointed members to several boards. A preliminary American Rescue Plan spending proposal was presented but not approved.

• Approved $278,200 General Fund budget amendment (unanimous)
• Granted six-month extension for 615 McKoy Street project, revisit May 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution verifying Clinton Fire Department relationship (unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closings for Dec. 11 Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 General and Program Records Schedules (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Royal to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Glenn Pope, Glenn Clark, Chuck Spell to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Reappointed 14 members to All-America City Committee (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will hold public hearings on a special use request for an arcade, a text amendment to the dimensional table, a rezoning request, and proposed changes to voting districts. The council will also consider approving a bid for automatic meter reading meters and a preliminary subdivision plat, among other items.

• Public hearing on special use request by Reta Ramos for an arcade at 113 and 115 Vance Street
• Public hearing on rezoning 9.81 acres off Isaac Weeks Road from R-6 to R-15
• Public hearing on proposed changes to City of Clinton voting districts
• Consideration of bid award for automatic meter reading (AMR) meters
• Consideration of 19-lot preliminary subdivision plat by Dwight Miller off Isaac Weeks Road

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved the minutes, a Fire Prevention Week proclamation, and two budget amendments. The council also administered the oath of office to new Police Chief Anthony B. Davis and approved the FY2022-2023 CIP and budget development schedule.

• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Prevention Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Water & Sewer Fund budget amendment #2021.10.01 (unanimous)
• Approved WWTP Levee Repair Project Fund amendment #2021.10.02 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-2023 CIP and Budget Development Schedule (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Police Chief Anthony B. Davis

Special Meetings

The City Council is continuing a meeting from October 5, 2021. The primary purpose of this session is a presentation on redistricting.

• Redistricting presentation by Deborah R. Stagner of Tharrington Smith, LLP and Blake Esselstyn of Mapfigure Consulting

The Clinton City Council held a special meeting to review two draft redistricting plans (Option A and Option B) presented by consultants. After discussion, the council unanimously voted to instruct the consultants to bring back a third option (Option C) along with the original two. No final redistricting plan was adopted at this meeting.

• Instructed consultants to prepare Option C redistricting plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council is meeting to handle administrative items, including swearing in newly selected Police Chief Anthony B. Davis and approving the September 7 minutes. The council will consider a budget ordinance amendment and a project ordinance amendment, and will also consider continuing the meeting to October 20 to discuss redistricting with consultants.

• Oath of Police Chief Anthony B. Davis
• Budget ordinance amendment and project ordinance amendment
• Fire Prevention Week proclamation (Oct 3-9, 2021)
• Appointment of Anita K. Oates to Library Board
• Continuation to Oct 20 for redistricting discussion with Tharrington Smith LLP

The Clinton City Council approved several budget ordinances, including a $3 million WWTP project funded by ASADRA and a $2.69 million American Rescue Plan fund. It also approved two rezoning requests, a naming rights agreement for Fisher Drive Park playground, and a contract amendment for airport apron rehabilitation. The council tabled a decision on automatic meter reading meters until November.

• Adopted WWTP Project Ordinance #2021.09.03 for $3,000,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted American Rescue Plan Fund Project Ordinance #2021.09.04 for $2,694,200 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 1209 Lisbon Street from I-1 to HC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning along Graham Street from R-8 to O&I (unanimous)
• Approved Kiwanis naming rights at Fisher Drive Park playground for $10,800 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for FBO Apron Rehabilitation for $66,310.40 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property sale via GovDeals (unanimous)
• Tabled AMR meter purchase until November 2, 2021

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 0.33 acres at 1209 Lisbon Street from I-1 Light Industrial to HC-Highway Commercial, and another for 0.32 acres along Graham Street from R-8 Residential to O&I Office and Institution. The council will also consider several ordinances, including the ASADRA WWTP Project Ordinance and an American Rescue Plan Fund Project Ordinance, as well as a resolution to sell surplus vehicles via GovDeals. Other business includes naming rights for Fisher Drive Park playground, a 6-lot subdivision plat, and a bid for automatic meter reading meters.

• Public hearing: Rezone 0.33 acres at 1209 Lisbon Street from I-1 to HC
• Public hearing: Rezone 0.32 acres along Graham Street from R-8 to O&I
• Consider ASADRA WWTP Project Ordinance
• Consider American Rescue Plan Fund Project Ordinance
• Resolution to sell 1999 Ford van ($500), 2004 Tymco sweeper ($2,500), 2008 Ford Taurus ($3,120) via GovDeals

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved two special use permits for Duke Energy Progress, LLC, to construct private monopole communication towers: one along Dick Pope Lane (modified from 120 feet to 55 feet) and one at 119 Five Bridge Road (120 feet). The council also approved financing for a street sweeper, closed a parking lot for a church event, donated surplus fire gear to two high schools, and made an advisory board appointment.

• Approved special use permit for 120-ft monopole tower along Dick Pope Lane, later modified to 55 ft (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 120-ft monopole tower at 119 Five Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Truist financing for $233,000 street sweeper at 1.25% interest, 4-year term (unanimous)
• Closed Clinton City Market parking lot Aug 14, 2021, 8 AM-9 PM for Spirit of Life Church outreach (unanimous)
• Donated 8 sets of Globe turn-out gear to Clinton High and East Bladen High emergency programs (unanimous)
• Appointed Thaddeus Godwin to Environmental Affairs Advisory Board, term expires March 2023 (unanimous)

Special Meetings

There is no agenda provided for this special meeting of the Clinton, NC local government. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance, keeping the property tax rate at $0.40 per $100 valuation. They also approved the 2021 Citywide Recreation & Parks Master Plan, budget amendments for FY2020-2021, and $8,300 for economic development grant back incentives. A presentation on the police chief recruitment process was given, but no decision was made.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget ordinance #2021.06.02 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Citywide Recreation & Parks Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment #2021.06.03 for FY2020-2021 (unanimous)
• Included $8,300 for grant back incentives in FY2021-2022 budget (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including two public hearings on Duke Energy cell tower special-use requests, retirements, and several resolutions. The council will also consider appointments to fill a former member's board terms and enter closed session for the city manager's evaluation.

• Public hearings on Duke Energy monopole communications towers on Dick Pope Lane and at 119 Five Bridge Road
• Resolution on financing terms for a street sweeper
• Request by Spirit of Life Church to close City Market parking lot on August 14, 8 AM–9 PM
• Resolution to donate property to Clinton High School and East Bladen High School emergency programs
• Appointments to fill unexpired board terms of former Councilman Willie W. Bowden, Sr.

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved two special use permits for Duke Energy Progress, LLC to construct 120-foot private monopole communication towers—one along Dick Pope Lane and one at 119 Five Bridge Road. The council also modified the Dick Pope Lane tower height from 120 feet to 55 feet. Additionally, the council approved financing for a street sweeper, closed a parking lot for a church event, donated surplus gear to schools, and made an appointment.

• Approved special use permit for 120-ft monopole tower along Dick Pope Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 120-ft monopole tower at 119 Five Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Modified Dick Pope Lane tower height from 120 ft to 55 ft (unanimous)
• Approved Truist financing for street sweeper, up to $233,000 at 1.25% for 4 years (unanimous)
• Closed Clinton City Market parking lot Aug 14, 2021, 8 AM-9 PM for Spirit of Life Church event (unanimous)
• Donated 8 sets of Globe turn-out gear to Clinton High and East Bladen High emergency programs (unanimous)
• Appointed Thaddeus Godwin to Environmental Affairs Advisory Board (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will consider approving law enforcement contracts with Clinton City Schools and the ABC Board, adopt resolutions for federal ARPA funds and disaster relief, and discuss several other items including a paving contract, personnel policy changes, and special event permits. The meeting also includes recognitions, appointments, and updates on old business.

• Contract with Clinton City Schools for law enforcement
• Contract with Clinton ABC Board for ABC law enforcement
• Resolution to receive federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Paving contract for Clinton-Sampson Airport aircraft apron rehab
• Special ABC permits and street closings for 'Alive after Five' events

The Clinton City Council unanimously accepted approximately $2,694,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and authorized the City Manager to execute related documents. The council also approved contracts for school resource officers, ABC law enforcement, and airport apron rehabilitation, along with several resolutions and appointments.

• Accepted $2,694,000 in ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved $128,500 contract with Clinton City Schools for two SROs (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 ABC law enforcement contract (unanimous)
• Approved airport apron rehab contract with Highland Paving (unanimous)
• Adopted Fallen Heroes policy (unanimous)
• Supported 'Officer Donald Ray Tucker Bridge' designation (unanimous)
• Authorized WithersRavenel contract for WWTP resiliency project (unanimous)
• Approved longevity pay amendment (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, including economic development expenditures, and on three land-use requests: a rezoning by Pridgen Motor Company, a restaurant special use by Patricia Boykin-Moore, and a bed-and-breakfast special use by George E. Wilson Family Enterprises. The council will also consider contracts for police services with the Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority and resolutions related to storm damage funding. The meeting includes recognitions, a parks plan presentation, and a continuation to June 15 for budget adoption.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2021-2022 budget and economic development expenditures
• Rezoning request by Pridgen Motor Company for 0.30 acres at 510 Northeast Boulevard from R-8 Residential to HC Highway Commercial
• Special use request by Patricia Boykin-Moore for a restaurant at 610 Lisbon Street in NS-Neighborhood Shopping District
• Special use request by George E. Wilson Family Enterprises, LLC for a bed and breakfast at 201 North Chestnutt Street in R-8 Residential District
• Contract with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority for police services

The Clinton City Council held public hearings on the proposed FY2021-2022 operating budget of $15,820,200 and on economic development expenditures, but took no action, scheduling adoption for June 15. The Council unanimously approved rezoning 0.30 acres at 510 Northeast Boulevard from R-8 Residential to HC Highway Commercial for Pridgen Motor Company, and approved a special use permit for Patricia Boykin-Moore to operate a take-out deli restaurant at 610 Lisbon Street. The Council also adopted resolutions accepting a $3,000,000 ASADRA grant for wastewater treatment plant resiliency improvements, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional services contract for that project, allowing the Clinton ABC Board to adopt the City's travel policy, and approved a police services contract with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority not to exceed $48,450.

• Approved rezoning 510 Northeast Boulevard from R-8 Residential to HC Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for restaurant at 610 Lisbon Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution accepting $3,000,000 ASADRA grant for WWTP resiliency improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to negotiate professional services contract for ASADRA project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution allowing Clinton ABC Board to adopt City's travel policy (unanimous)
• Approved police services contract with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority, not to exceed $48,450 (unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah Johnson to Planning and Zoning Board, unexpired term expiring January 2025 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July city council meeting from July 6 to July 13 (unanimous)

Special Meetings

This is a special meeting continued from May 4, 2021, focused on a budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will discuss the FY2021-2022 budget, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• FY2021-2022 budget discussion

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, which balances at $10,062,100 with no tax increase. Key proposals include a 3% COLA, 1.5% average merit increase, a 2% water/sewer fee increase, and use of American Rescue Plan funds for capital needs. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was informational, with a public hearing and budget adoption scheduled for June 2021.

• Reviewed FY2021-2022 budget with no tax increase and balanced at $10,062,100
• Discussed 3% COLA and 1.5% average merit increase for employees
• Proposed 2% water/sewer consumption fee increase
• Noted $150K fund balance appropriation for General Fund
• Discussed medical insurance changes: 2% rate increase, deductible rise to $1.5K
• Heard American Rescue Plan allocation of $2.4 million for Clinton
• Adjourned unanimously after no further discussion

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will consider approving minutes, recognize award recipients and retirees, and issue proclamations. Public hearings are scheduled for conditional use requests for a beauty academy and a barber school, plus a major rewrite of the city's land development ordinance. The council will also consider budget amendments, make board appointments, and continue the meeting for a budget workshop.

• Public hearing: conditional use for Monica Smith's Beauty Academy at 108 & 110 Wall Street
• Public hearing: conditional use for Eric West's Barber School at 117 Vance Street
• Public hearing: repeal and replace the Clinton Land Development Ordinance (adopted Nov 3, 2010)
• Consideration of budget amendments
• Appointments to Recreation Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Commission

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved conditional use permits for Monica Smith to operate a Beauty Academy at 108 & 110 Wall Street and for Eric West to operate a Barber School at 117 Vance Street, both in the CB-Central Business District. The council also adopted a revised Land Development Ordinance per NC General Statute 160-D, approved a budget amendment, and authorized a contract for obstruction removal at Clinton-Sampson Airport.

• Approved conditional use permit for Beauty Academy at 108 & 110 Wall Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Barber School at 117 Vance Street (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Clinton Land Development Ordinance per NC General Statute 160-D (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment #2021.05.01 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for obstruction removal at Clinton-Sampson Airport (unanimous)
• Reappointed Josh Hill, Alice Tann, Greg Thornton to Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed E.C. Mattocks to Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Greg Thornton to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will hear the police department's 2020 crime and annual report, consider budget amendments, and vote on an easement for Piedmont Natural Gas to serve the wastewater treatment plant. The council will also appoint a voting delegate for a league meeting and receive updates on board terms and a census-related legal review.

• 2020 Crime Report and End of Year Annual Report by Police Chief Donald Edwards
• Budget amendments
• Easement for Piedmont Natural Gas to provide gas to Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Designation of voting delegate for 2021 CityVision NC League of Municipalities Annual Business Meeting
• Expiration of terms on Recreation Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Commission

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved budget amendment #2021.04.01 and capital project ordinance amendment #2021.04.02, which adjust various fund line items and fund AEDs for the Fire Department. The council also approved an easement request from Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas to install a gas line to the Norman H. Larkins Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Pro Tem Marcus Becton was appointed as voting delegate for the 2021 CityVision NC League of Municipalities Annual Business Meeting. The meeting was procedural, with no public comments or other business.

• Approved budget amendment #2021.04.01, adjusting General Fund and Fire Department Special Fund expenditures and revenues.
• Approved capital project ordinance amendment #2021.04.02, increasing Fire Department Grant Fund expenditures and fund balance by $4,773.65.
• Approved Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas easements to install a gas line to the Norman H. Larkins Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Marcus Becton as voting delegate for the 2021 CityVision NCLM Annual Business Meeting.
• Acknowledged the monthly combined staff report.
• Noted upcoming appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board and Historic Preservation Commission to be made at the May 4, 2021 meeting.

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 412 Johnson Street, a right-of-way easement for Star Communications to extend fiber internet, budget amendments, and appointments. They will also hear presentations on a Main Street award and the 2020 crime report. The agenda includes several procedural items such as approval of past minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning 16,767 sq ft at 412 Johnson Street from R-8 Residential to O & I Office and Institutional
• Request by Star Communications for right-of-way easement for a communications cabinet for fiber internet grant project
• Budget amendments and project ordinance amendment
• Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission for unexpired term of Julie Stadig
• Presentation of 2020 Crime Report by Chief Donald Edwards

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for 412 Johnson Street from R-8 Residential to Office and Institutional, adopted budget amendments for the General, Water and Sewer Funds, and the Beaman Street Fire Station Addition Project, and approved a right-of-way easement for Star Communications to extend fiber internet. The council also appointed Frank Leak to the Historic Preservation Commission. The 2020 crime report was continued to the April 6 meeting due to the police chief's absence.

• Approved rezoning of 412 Johnson Street from R-8 Residential to Office and Institutional (amendment #2021.03.01).
• Adopted budget amendment #2021.03.02 for General, Water and Sewer Funds.
• Adopted project ordinance amendment #2021.03.03 for Beaman Street Fire Station Addition.
• Approved right-of-way easement for Star Communications to install fiber internet cabinet at 808 Barden Street.
• Appointed Frank Leak to fill unexpired term on Historic Preservation Commission.
• Approved minutes of multiple prior meetings.
• Continued 2020 Crime Report presentation to April 6, 2021 meeting.

Regular Council Meetings

The Clinton City Council will hold public hearings on three conditional use requests and three zoning text amendments, including a duplex on Fourth Street, a Sampson Community College classroom building, and changes to the Land Development Ordinance. The council will also consider adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan and approving unpaid utility write-offs, and will recognize the 2020 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year.

• Public hearing: duplex along Fourth Street in R-8 Residential District
• Public hearing: 4,500 sq ft classroom building on Industrial Drive (Sampson Community College)
• Public hearing: text amendments to LDO Sections 3.3, 4.9.6.1, and Appendix
• Resolution adopting Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval of unpaid utility billing account write-offs

The Clinton City Council unanimously approved two conditional use permits: one for Ray Jordan to build a duplex on Fourth Street and one for Sampson Community College to build a classroom building on Industrial Drive. The council also adopted three ordinances amending the Land Development Ordinance to allow private monopole communication towers up to 150 feet as conditional uses in certain districts, with specific standards. Additionally, the council accepted the FY2019-2020 financial audit, adopted the Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and wrote off $17,921 in uncollectible utility accounts.

• Approved conditional use permit for Ray Jordan to construct a duplex on Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Sampson Community College to construct a 4,500 sq ft classroom building on Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021.02.01 amending Section 3.3 to allow private monopole towers as conditional use in HC, I-1, I-2, PI districts (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021.02.02 amending Section 4.9.6.1 with standards for private monopole towers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021.02.03 amending Appendix A to define private monopole communication tower (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2019-2020 financial audit (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Wrote off $17,921 in uncollectible utility accounts (unanimous)

Regular Council Meetings

The City Council will review a request to condemn an unsafe building at 615 McKoy Street. The council will also consider a resolution from the Sampson County Health Department regarding COVID-19 prevention.

• Condemnation of property at 615 McKoy Street
• Resolution urging citizens to follow COVID-19 public health recommendations
• Presentation of 2020 Volunteers of the Year Awards
• Library Board appointment for Martha Taylor