Clinton public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meetings
The Clinton City Council will meet on December 3, 2024, to consider adopting policies for compliance with ARPA funding regulations. The meeting also includes recognition of the CHS Dark Horses Boys’ Soccer Team for their state championship, board appointments and reappointments, and a closed session to discuss personnel.
- Recognition of CHS Dark Horses Boys’ Soccer Team & Head Coach Brad Spell for 2024 NCHSAA 2A Soccer State Championship
- Consideration of adopting policies for compliance with ARPA funding regulations
- Appointments/reappointments to Planning and Zoning Board (Alfred Tyndall, Bennie F. Peterson, Deborah M. Johnson)
- Appointments/reappointments to Board of Adjustment (Glenn Pope, Glenn Clark, Chuck Spell)
- Closed session pursuant to G.S.143-318.11(a6) to discuss personnel
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of property along Pugh Road and consider adopting an annexation ordinance. Council will also consider street closings for two holiday events, surplus property sales, and a resolution to call a public hearing on a proposed fire tax rate increase. Other items include a budget amendment and an amendment to the Royal Lane Tennis Court Project Ordinance.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of annexation ordinance for Thornton Homes Company property on Pugh Road
- Street and parking lot closings for Christmas in the City (Dec 5 & 12) and the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade (Dec 14)
- Disposition of six surplus vehicles/equipment via GovDeals (estimated total value $11,000)
- Sale of fifteen 2012 Scott air packs to Sampson Community College for $3,750
- Resolution to call a public hearing on December 3 for a proposed fire tax rate increase
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will consider a report of sufficiency for voluntary contiguous annexation of a Thornton Homes Company property on Pugh Road (parcel 12030417301) and a resolution to set a public hearing date. Other business includes budget amendments, appointment of City Manager James Duncan as Finance Officer and Tara Nichols as Deputy Finance Officer, and street closures for Halloween on the Square (Oct 31) and a May 2025 event on West Main Street. Walk-on items include a tentative award resolution for WWTP electrical service improvements and approval of a grant project ordinance for WWTP improvements.
- Consideration of Report of Sufficiency for voluntary contiguous annexation of Pugh Road property (parcel 12030417301) by Thornton Homes Company
- Resolution fixing public hearing date for the annexation
- Approving budget amendments
- Appointing City Manager James Duncan as Finance Officer and Tara Nichols as Deputy Finance Officer
- Adopting Resolution of Tentative Award for WWTP Electrical Service Resiliency and Reliability Improvements Project 2
The Clinton City Council unanimously approved a tentative award of $5,350,620 to Crowder Construction Company for the WWTP Electrical Service Resiliency and Reliability Improvements Project 2, contingent on state approval. The council also adopted a $4,925,000 grant project ordinance for WWTP improvements funded by S.L. 2023-134, approved interim finance officer appointments, and authorized street closings for Halloween on the Square and a Partnership for Children fundraiser. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved tentative award of $5,350,620 to Crowder Construction for WWTP electrical project (unanimous)
- Adopted $4,925,000 grant ordinance for WWTP improvements S.L. 2023-134 (unanimous)
- Appointed City Manager James Duncan and Tara Nichols as interim Finance Officer and Deputy Finance Officer (unanimous)
- Approved street closings for Halloween on the Square on Oct. 31, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved street closing for Partnership for Children fundraiser on May 3, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $40,500 budget amendment for departmental supplies and contract services (unanimous)
- Reappointed Brenda Nordin to Library Board for two-year term (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 CIP and Budget Schedule (consensus)
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will consider resolutions to accept a $4,925,000 amended grant for directed projects, charge off unpaid water and sewer bills, and investigate a contiguous annexation petition for property on Pugh Road. Presentations are scheduled from the ABC Board on store expansion and from a pastor on renaming the Sampson Recreation Center. Council will also vote on street closures for the Annual Square Fair and Barbecue Cook-off, and set 2025 spring and fall clean-up weeks.
- Resolution accepting amended $4,925,000 2023 Appropriations Act Directed Projects Grant
- Consideration of charging off unpaid water and sewer bills
- Resolution to investigate annexation petition for Thornton Homes property on Pugh Road
- Presentation by ABC Board on store expansion and renovation plans
- Consideration of street closures Oct 11–12 for Annual Square Fair and Barbecue Cook-off
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss accepting a $4,850,000.00 grant from the 2023 Appropriations Act. The body is also considering a budget amendment for the General Fund and the sale of city property. Other items include a lead service line inventory award and a construction change order.
- Resolution to accept 2023 Appropriations Act Directed Projects Grant for $4,850,000.00
- Request by Juan Juanchi to purchase parcel 12022225101 near 216 Powell Street for $1,500.00
- Disposition of a 2008 Chevy Silverado Sanitation truck via GovDeals (estimated $2,000)
- Change Order #2 for WWTP IPS Relocation Project with T. A. Loving Construction Company
- Budget amendment regarding the General Fund
The Clinton City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including accepting a $4.85 million state grant for wastewater infrastructure and a $446,720 loan for a lead service line inventory. They also approved a budget amendment, a change order for the WWTP project, and a resolution supporting a downtown revitalization grant application. A request to purchase a parcel was deferred for further research, and the council voted to remove left-turn signage on Sunset Avenue for a 90-day trial.
- Accepted $4,850,000 2023 Appropriations Act Directed Projects Grant for wastewater (unanimous)
- Accepted $446,720 DWSRF loan for lead service line inventory (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment appropriating $170,000 from fund balance (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 for WWTP IPS Relocation Project (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting $300,000 Rural Downtown Economic Development Grant application (unanimous)
- Approved GovDeals sale of 2008 Chevy Silverado (unanimous)
- Deferred decision on Juan Juanchi's parcel purchase request for further research
- Approved removing left-turn signage on Sunset Avenue for 90-day trial (unanimous)
Regular Council Meetings
The council will hold continued public hearings on property rezonings and special use permits, including an arcade and a recreation facility. The council will also consider authorizing Sampson County to collect certain taxes.
- Special use request for an arcade at 416 Warsaw Road
- Rezoning of approximately 7.18 acres on Southwood Drive
- Rezoning requests for 707 College Street
- Special use request for a recreation facility at 204 South Wall Street
- Authorization for Sampson County to collect certain taxes
Special Meetings
The Clinton City Council will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget, including the budget ordinance and fee schedule. The council will also consider amendments to the FY 2023-2024 budget. A closed session regarding personnel matters is scheduled.
- Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget and fee schedule
- Approval of budget amendments for the FY 2023-2024 Budget
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2024-2025 budget and fee schedule. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests and law enforcement contracts. A request to continue the meeting until June 18, 2024, is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on the FY2024-2025 budget and fee schedule
- Rezoning requests for Southwood Drive and Southeast Boulevard
- Law enforcement contracts with Clinton City Schools and Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority
- Financing terms with Truist Bank for two garbage trucks
- Special use request for an arcade at 416 Warsaw Road
Special Meetings
The City Council is holding a special recessed meeting to continue discussions regarding the FY2024-2025 budget. This meeting is a continuation of the session held on May 14, 2024.
- FY2024-2025 Budget discussion
Special Meetings
The City Council is reconvening a meeting recessed from May 7, 2024. The body will continue discussions regarding the FY2024-2025 budget and consider the adoption of budget amendments.
- FY2024-2025 Budget discussion
- Consideration of budget amendment(s)
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will consider a special use request for an arcade and vote on several grant project ordinances. The body will also review budget amendments and the sale of four police vehicles. A budget workshop is scheduled for May 14, 2024.
- Public hearing for arcade special use request at 416 Warsaw Road
- Lead and Service Line Grant Project Ordinance
- Alleyway Grant Project Ordinance
- Theater Renovation Grant Project Ordinance
- Sale of four Chevy Impala police vehicles with estimated values of $2,000 each
Special Meetings
The City Council will hold a budget workshop for the FY2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a stormwater grant and parking changes on McKoy Street.
- NC Department of Environmental Quality Division stormwater grant for the College Street culvert project
- Proposed amendment to the Official Traffic Map for two-hour parking off McKoy Street behind Leon’s Clothiers
- FY2024-2025 Budget discussion
- Proclamation for National Day of Prayer - May 2, 2024
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss establishing mitigation rates for Clinton Fire Department services and installing a three-way stop at Vance Street and Fisher Drive. Members will also consider contracts for administrative and architectural services for the "The Show Must Go On" theater project.
- Ordinance to charge mitigation rates for Clinton Fire Department emergency and non-emergency services
- Resolution for a three-way stop at Vance Street and Fisher Drive
- Contract negotiations with The Wooten Company for theater project administrative services
- Contract negotiations with Maurer Architecture for theater project architectural/engineering services
- ABC permit and street closures on Lisbon Street and Graham Street for "Alive After Five" events
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding five land-use requests and consider speed limit changes in downtown Clinton. The body will also review a request to close Main Street for a parade on March 30.
- Rezoning 2.93 acres at 840 Overland Road to Neighborhood Shopping
- Rezoning 0.25 acres at 110 Underwood Street to R-8 Residential
- Rezoning 5.07 acres along Foxcroft Drive to R-8 Residential
- Special use request for a 3-unit apartment at 708 College Street
- Special use request to expand mini storage at 1536 Hobbton Highway
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will review the 2022-2023 Financial Audit and consider several budget amendments. The body will also discuss a surety bond for asphalt installation and the sale of city property.
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Request by Dwight Miller for a $75,000 surety bond for asphalt in Magnolia Pointe 13-lot Subdivision
- Proposed sale of a 2010 Chevrolet Impala via GovDeals (estimated value $500.00)
- Presentation of the 2022-2023 Financial Audit
- Appointment to the All-America City Committee
Special Meetings
The City Council will discuss a proposed water main swap with Sampson County and a plan regarding a Financial Performance Indicator. The meeting also includes a workshop to review the city's vision and departmental capital requests.
- Proposed water main swap with Sampson County
- Plan response to a Financial Performance Indicator
- Report on College Street culvert issue
- College Street traffic analysis report
- Finalization of All-America City Committee appointments
Regular Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss ordinances for two wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) electrical service resiliency and reliability projects. The body will also consider amendments to the personnel policy regarding sick and vacation leave.
- WWTP Electrical Service Resiliency and Reliability Improvements FY2022 American Rescue Plan Act Grant Project Ordinance #SRP-W-ARP-0149
- WWTP Electrical Service Resiliency and Reliability Improvements FY2022 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Capital Project Budget Ordinance #CS370425-08
- Personnel Policy amendments concerning sick and vacation leave
- Appointments to the All-America City Committee
- Recognition of 2023 Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year