Clinton public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meetings
Council approved a special use permit for Changing Paths NC II, LLC to operate a residential care institution at 205 Martha Lane. Other key actions included approving a 13-lot subdivision plat and authorizing the purchase of airport land.
- Approved special use permit for residential care institution at 205 Martha Lane (5-0)
- Approved 13-lot preliminary subdivision plat off West Main Street (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 0.63-acre parcel for Clinton-Sampson Airport for $210,000 (5-0)
- Approved $219,310.12 contract with Clinton City Schools for three school resource officers (5-0)
- Approved sale of city property between 625 and 631 Williams Street for $1,500 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments for General Fund ($225,000) and Water & Sewer Fund ($57,400) (5-0)
- Approved disposition of three surplus vehicles/trailers via GovDeals (5-0)
- Approved street and parking lot closures for 'Christmas in the City' events (5-0)
Special Meetings
The City Council held a strategic planning workshop to review the city's mission statement and departmental goals. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending, though officials discussed infrastructure needs, staffing shortages, and equipment requirements.
- Reviewed City mission statement and focus areas
- Discussed Fire Department needs for a squad truck and ladder/rescue truck
- Discussed potential revisions to Planning Department long-range goals
- Discussed Sampson Center facility repairs and PARTF Grant applications
- Discussed Police Department transition from sedans to Dodge Durango and F150 trucks
- Discussed Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity and estimated $8 million upgrade cost
- Discussed Public Works staffing vacancies and CDL requirements
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Changing Paths NC II, LLC to operate a residential care institution at 205 Martha Lane. The council also authorized several budget amendments, property sales, and a contract for school resource officers.
- Approved special use permit for residential care institution at 205 Martha Lane (5-0)
- Approved $219,310.12 contract for three school resource officers for Clinton City Schools (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 0.63-acre parcel for Clinton-Sampson Airport for $210,000 (5-0)
- Approved 13-lot preliminary subdivision plat off West Main Street (5-0)
- Approved sale of city property between 625 and 631 Williams Street to Lloyd Thompson for $1,500 (5-0)
- Approved budget ordinance amendment for General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund (5-0)
- Approved disposition of surplus property (2005 Freightliner, 2011 Impala, 1988 Trailer) via GovDeals (5-0)
- Approved street and parking lot closures for 'Christmas in the City' events (5-0)
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss closing Main Street and the Sampson County Courthouse parking lot for two events in July and August. The body will also address a nuisance vehicle appeal and the roof collapse at 615 McKoy Street.
- Proposed closure of Main Street from Wall Street to Lisbon Street on July 23 and August 27
- Appeal of nuisance vehicle violation by Wiley Hatchett
- Discussion of roof collapse at old Sampson High School (615 McKoy Street)
- Lighting needs for the multipurpose field at Royal Lane Park
- Partnership to install historic plaques in the Clinton Commercial National Register Historic District
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and a special use request for a natural hair school. The meeting also includes consideration of several law enforcement service contracts and multiple American Rescue Plan Fund project ordinances.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and fee schedules
- Public hearing on special use request for a Natural Hair School at 211 Vance Street
- Public hearing on the annexation of property at 1305 Southwest Boulevard
- Contract consideration for police services with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority
- Contract consideration for law enforcement with Clinton City Schools
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss budget amendments, a 50-lot subdivision request, and annexation of property at 1305 Southwest Boulevard. The body is also reviewing bids and contracts for the Runway 24 Obstruction Removal Project at the Clinton-Sampson County Airport.
- 50-lot preliminary subdivision plat request by Minnie Webb off Martha Lane
- Annexation of property at 1305 Southwest Boulevard (Cotton Farms, Inc.)
- Bid award and contract amendment for Runway 24 Obstruction Removal Project
- Consent to cut timber and release liability for Prestage Farms, Inc. land
- Budget amendments
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will review several public hearing items regarding land use and text amendments to the Land Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes consideration of event permits, water supply plans, and property lease agreements.
- Special use request: indoor dog boarding/grooming at 416 Vance Street
- Special use request: motor vehicle sales lot on Beulah Road
- Special use request: indoor recreational facility at 357 North Boulevard
- Text amendments to Clinton Land Development Ordinance sections 9.2 and 9.5
- Lease agreement with Sampson County History Museum, Inc. for 303 Lisbon Street
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including a project ordinance for the Royal Lane Tennis Court Project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding an interim city manager contract and a bid award for the Clinton-Sampson County Airport.
- Royal Lane Tennis Court Project ordinance
- Resolution to Modify Clinton Downtown Special Tax District Façade Improvement Grant Program
- Contract with an interim city manager
- Runway 24 Obstruction Removal Project bid award
- Cemetery Advisory Board appointment of Margie Hill
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will select a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember Darue Bryant. The body will also consider bids for park improvements and the sale of city vehicles.
- Bid for construction of two tennis courts in Royal Lane Park
- Sale of 2014 Dodge Charger ($2,500), 2010 Ford Crown Vic ($1,500), and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado ($2,500)
- Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Fund Project Ordinance
- Petition for voluntary non-contiguous annexation of Sampson Community College Truck Driving School at 1801 Sunset Avenue
- Presentation of the 2020-2021 Financial Audit
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property at Martha Lane and US Highway 421 North. Members will also discuss hazardous spills on city roadways and appoint members to the Cemetery Advisory Board.
- Public hearing for Gary and Minnie Webb to rezone 110.4 acres from R-20 Residential Agriculture/R-8 Residential to R-8 Residential
- Discussion on hazardous spills along city roadways
- Appointments of Stephen Stewart and Timothy Butler to the Cemetery Advisory Board
- Recognition of 2021 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year