Johnston County, NC

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting retreat to discuss various town projects and operations. The agenda includes presentations on facility planning, financial analysis, and strategic goals.

• Clayton Wellness & Activity Center
• Robertson Mule Barn
• CIP updates
• Financial analysis by Davenport & Co.
• Police operations update

Board of Adjustment

The Town of Clayton Board of Adjustment will hold an evidentiary hearing regarding a variance request. The board will also consider the meeting schedule for 2027.

• Evidentiary hearing for 2026-086-VAR Diane McLean Garage Variance
• Approval of the 2027 Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 26, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

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Downtown Development Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

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Public Art Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board

Fire Advisory Board

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

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Public Art Advisory Board

The Town of Clayton Public Art Advisory Board will meet to review updates on mural applications, the Call For Artists, and Clayton in Bloom. The board may adopt the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Mural Application Update
• Clayton in Bloom Update
• Call For Artists Update
• Adoption of 2027 Meeting Schedule
• Lights for Sculpture Trail

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on multiple annexation and rezoning petitions, including items for Ramblewood Industrial and Short Johnson Road. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week and a discussion on the Clayton4U Road Rehab Project.

• Annexation petition for Ramblewood Industrial (2026-085-ANX)
• Type III Conditional Rezoning for Ramblewood Industrial (2026-046-CZM)
• Annexation petition for Short Johnson Road (2026-ANX-0900001)
• Surplus of Police Vehicles
• FY27 Grassroots Grant Award

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve the 2027 meeting schedule. The board will also receive informational updates on staffing, ADA compliance, and current projects.

• Approval of 2027 meeting schedule
• Informational updates on Parks and Recreation projects and ADA compliance
• Review of upcoming events including Fall Fling, Harvest Festival, and Merry Express
• Informational update on Larry Bailey Scholarship

Downtown Development Advisory Board

Town Council

The Clayton Town Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 111 E. Second Street. The council will consider a consent agenda that includes two annexation items — Ramblewood Industrial (2026-85-ANX) and Short Johnson Road (2026-ANX-090001) — each with resolutions to investigate sufficiency, certificates of sufficiency, and resolutions to schedule public hearings. New business includes a budget amendment ordinance (#2026-09-04) for ladder truck financing. The agenda also lists proclamations, a Downtown Development Advisory Board annual report, and a closed session to discuss a legal matter under NC GS 143-318.11(a)(3).

• Budget amendment ordinance #2026-09-04 for ladder truck financing (New Business)
• Ramblewood Industrial annexation 2026-85-ANX: resolutions to investigate sufficiency and schedule public hearing
• Short Johnson Road annexation 2026-ANX-090001: resolutions to investigate sufficiency and schedule public hearing
• Resolution authorizing easement acquisition for Clayton Connector & S. Robertson/Main Pedestrian Project HL-0129
• Memorandum of agreement with Johnston County Emergency Services for equipment use

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The Clayton Town Council holds a work session on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 111 E. Second Street. The agenda is mostly discussion items: a quarterly budget update, water distribution and collections system master plans, an interagency agreement for temporary access to federal transit funds allocated to the Clayton Urbanized Area, and town and department website updates. The only potential actions listed are adopting the agenda and adjourning. The meeting also includes staff introductions and recognitions.

• Quarterly Budget Update presented by Budget Manager Todd Melton and Budget and Performance Analyst Laney Taylor
• Distribution and Collections System Master Plans presented by Water Resources Director Joshua Baird
• Interagency Local Agreement (ILA) for a temporary plan to access federal transit funds allocated to the Clayton Urbanized Area, presented by Assistant Planning Director Haley Downey and CAMPO's Taylor Cooleen
• Town of Clayton and department website updates presented by Digital Communication Specialist Josh Propst and Communication Director Nathanael Shelton
• Staff recognitions: three Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, Principal Planner Robert Tate, and Mackenzie Ragan, Assistant to the Chief of Police

Planning Board

The Clayton Planning Board will hold a public meeting on a Type 3 Conditional Rezoning for the Ramblewood Industrial project (case 2026-046-CZM) and vote on a recommendation to Town Council. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from July 27, 2026, and receive the Planning Director's report. Board decisions are recommendations only; final decisions rest with Town Council.

• 2026-046-CZM Ramblewood Industrial, Type 3 Conditional Rezoning — recommendation of approval to Town Council
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026
• Planning Director's Report received as information

Town Council

The Clayton Town Council will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a new ladder truck for the fire department, a street resurfacing project contract, and a construction contract for pump station decommissioning. The consent agenda includes a noise ordinance amendment, the 2027 holiday and meeting schedules, and meeting minutes. The council will also adopt budget amendment ordinances and hold a closed session to discuss a legal matter.

• Resolution to authorize purchase of a new ladder truck and related agreements
• Contract award for street resurfacing project
• Tentative award of construction contract for Liberty, West Main, and Starmont Pump Station decommissioning
• Amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 (Noise)
• Budget amendment ordinances 2026-09-02 through 2026-09-07

The Town Council approved a construction contract for the Liberty, West Main, and Starmount Pump Station Decommissioning project and a contract for a town-wide street rehabilitation project. Additionally, the Council adopted several budget amendments to transfer unspent fiscal year 2026 funds into capital reserves and support the street rehabilitation project. The Council also held a closed session to discuss a legal matter.

• Approved tentative construction contract for pump station decommissioning (4-0)
• Approved contract for street rehabilitation project (4-0)
• Adopted five budget amendment ordinances (4-0)
• Withdrew ladder truck financing budget amendment
• Entered and returned from closed session regarding a legal matter (4-0)

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board

The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a recap of the Summer Reading program. The agenda also includes updates from the Library Manager and observations from the Board Chair.

• Approval of July 16, 2026, meeting minutes
• Summer Reading Recap presented by Grace Davis
• Librarian's Report presented by Mel Poole

Board of Adjustment

The Johnston County, NC Board of Adjustment has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting will not take place. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Council Chambers at 111 East Second Street.

• Meeting cancelled for September 16, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026

Public Art Advisory Board

The Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to review old business, including updates on the library mural, Clayton in Bloom signs, the website, and mural applications, and to discuss new business such as lighting for the sculpture trail and a call for artists. The board may approve minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting and adjourn.

• Library Mural Update
• Signs for Clayton in Bloom
• Lights for Sculpture Trail
• Call For Artists Update
• Approval of August 18, 2026 minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Clayton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve draft minutes and receive updates on staffing, summer programs, capital projects, and ADA compliance. The board will also hear about upcoming department-hosted events and the Larry Bailey Scholarship.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 11, 2026
• Staffing updates from Director Todd Riddick
• Capital projects update from Director Todd Riddick
• ADA update from Assistant Director Lauren Box
• Upcoming events: Senior Games Week (Sept 28-Oct 1), Fall Fling (Oct 16), Harvest Festival (Oct 21-25), Downtown Trick or Treat (Oct 30), Elf Academy (Dec 5), Merry Express (Dec 9-10), Cocoa with Santa (Dec 17)

Downtown Development Advisory Board

The Downtown Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The board will consider adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and adjourning, with the main content consisting of staff and committee reports on town updates, business engagement, events and marketing, and a 501c3 update. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Potential action: adoption of agenda
• Potential action: approval of minutes
• Staff report: Town of Clayton updates
• Committee reports: Business Engagement, Events and Marketing, 501c3 update
• New business: Board social

Town Council

The Town Council will review several routine items and administrative updates. Key discussions include wastewater allocation for Clayton Boulevard Industrial and a pipeline agreement regarding the East Main Street public parking lot.

• Clayton Boulevard Industrial wastewater allocation
• NCRR/NSR Pipeline Agreement for East Main Street Public Parking Lot
• NCDOT road closure request for 2026 Homecoming Parade
• Appointment of Review Officers for Wake and Johnston Counties
• Hurricane preparedness update

The Clayton Town Council approved the evening's agenda and consent items, recognized local figures and IT professionals, heard public comments on traffic, cameras, and park maintenance, and received a staff report on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2028 budget schedule. The Council also held a closed session to discuss a legal matter before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda as adjusted (3-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as presented (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss a legal matter pursuant to NC GS 143-318.11 (a)(3) (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Town Council

The Clayton Town Council is holding a work session with presentations and discussions on several topics, including an ADA update, an ordinance modernization project, a new Permit Clayton portal, a ladder truck proposal, emergency vehicle preemption, and a budget check-in. No formal votes are expected except adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• ADA update by Parks and Recreation Director Todd Riddick
• Ordinance Project Update by Ordinance & Policy Modernization Fellow Emily Yurasek
• Permit Clayton Launch Update by Chief of Staff Dolores Gill and Engineering Director Jonathan Ham
• Ladder Truck Proposal by Fire Chief David Ranes
• Budget Check-in with Budget Manager Todd Melton and Budget Analyst Laney Taylor

The Town Council held a work session to discuss departmental updates, including ADA compliance in parks, the Permit Clayton portal, and fire department service needs. The Council also reviewed a proposed emergency vehicle preemption system and ordinance modernization efforts. No formal legislative actions were taken on these discussion items, as the budget check-in was moved to the regular meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Johnston County Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 24, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 28, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 111 East Second Street.

• August 24, 2026 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting September 28, 2026 at Council Chambers, 111 East Second Street

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting of the Johnston County Board of Adjustment for August 19, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Town Hall.

Public Art Advisory Board

The Board will review updates regarding a library mural and the Clayton in Bloom flowers. Members will also discuss lighting for the sculpture trail and plans for the remainder of the year.

• Library Mural Update
• Lights for Sculpture Trail
• Clayton in Bloom flower signage
• Website update
• Approval of June 23, 2026 minutes

The Clayton Public Art Advisory Board met and approved the minutes from their previous meeting. Members discussed updates on library events and murals, Clayton in-bloom flowers, sculpture trail lighting, and future project plans, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several utility service agreements and public utility maintenance resolutions. The meeting includes a public hearing on conventional rezonings and potential contract awards for the East Main Street Sidewalk Connector.

• Public hearing for Town PUB Conventional Rezonings (2026-081-RZ)
• Contract award for East Main Street Sidewalk Connector (BL-0050)
• Utility Services Agreement for Dominium-Clayton Mixed Use (Pritchard Woods)
• Utility maintenance acceptance for Creekside Townes, Riverwood Ranch, and Carolina Overlook North
• Budget amendments and General Fund Capital Improvement Program reimbursement

The Clayton Town Council voted 5-0 to rezone about 143 acres of recently annexed, town-owned land into the Public Facilities (PUB) district, adopting Ordinance #2026-07-03 in two separate motions covering Parcel 3 and Parcels 1 and 2. The council also approved a conditional contract award to Fred Smith Company for the East Main Street Sidewalk Connector and the East Main Street Public Parking Lot, adopted a reimbursement resolution of up to $70 million for the General Fund Capital Improvement Program, and passed four budget ordinances including a $2 million budget for the Robertson-Mule Building renovation. All votes recorded were 5-0, with no members absent.

• Adopted Ordinance #2026-07-03, Motion #1, rezoning Parcel 3 to Public Facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-07-03, Motion #2, rezoning Parcels 1 and 2 to Public Facilities (5-0)
• Approved contract award and adopted Resolution #2026-50 for East Main Street Sidewalk Connector and Public Parking Lot (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-59, reimbursement resolution for General Fund CIP up to $70 million (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-08-01, $2 million budget for Robertson-Mule Building renovation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-08-02, East Main Street Pedestrian Connector capital project budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-08-03, separate capital project fund for CIP reserve (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-08-04, reallocating $300,000 from sidewalk improvements to East Main Street Pedestrian Connector (5-0)

Downtown Development Advisory Board

The Board will review staff updates and committee reports regarding business engagement and marketing. The meeting includes a discussion on downtown mobility and parking presented by the Engineering Department.

• Downtown Mobility & Parking discussion
• Business Engagement Committee report
• Events & Marketing Committee report
• 501c3 Update
• Approval of July Board Meeting Minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to consider several routine items via the consent agenda. These items include wastewater allocation for Clayton Village Center and emergency services agreements for FY26-27.

• Johnston County Emergency Services Agreements FY26-27
• Novo Nordisk Confined Space Rescue Agreement, Amendment No. 2
• Clayton Village Center Wastewater Allocation
• Community Service Hours Policy
• Resolution awarding badge and service weapon to retiring Lieutenant Gregory Earp

The Town Council met in regular session and unanimously adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, municipal records retention, Johnston County emergency services agreements, a community service hours policy, a Novo Nordisk confined space rescue agreement amendment, a wastewater allocation for Clayton Village Center, and a resolution awarding a badge and service weapon to retiring Police Lieutenant Gregory Earp. The council also voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss a legal matter and the purchase of real property, then returned to open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda and closed session motions.

• Adopted consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes for June 15 and July 20, 2026 meetings (5-0)
• Approved municipal records retention and disposition (5-0)
• Approved Johnston County Emergency Services Agreements FY26-27 (5-0)
• Approved Community Service Hours Policy (5-0)
• Approved Novo Nordisk Confined Space Rescue Agreement Amendment No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved Clayton Village Center wastewater allocation (5-0)
• Approved resolution awarding badge and service weapon to retiring Lt. Gregory Earp (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss transportation updates and downtown mobility. The session includes a presentation from NC Capital Management Trust and a discussion regarding parking.

• NC Capital Management Trust presentation
• BRT Extension update
• Micro Transit Interlocal Agreement discussion
• Downtown Mobility & Parking discussion

The Town Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the NC Capital Management Trust, a proposed Bus Rapid Transit extension from Garner to Clayton, and downtown mobility and parking strategies. Council members discussed priorities but took no action, with resolutions expected at the August 17 meeting.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• No substantive decisions made during work session

Planning Board

The Clayton Planning Board is holding its regular meeting with no public hearings or action items on the agenda. The board will receive presentations from a planning intern and the Economic Development Director, and will participate in a training session. The only potential actions are adopting the agenda, approving the June 22, 2026 minutes, and adjourning.

• No public meetings or hearings scheduled
• Presentation by Planning Intern Abi Napier on summer internship experience
• Presentation by Economic Development Director Joe Stallings on State of the Economy
• Planning Board training session led by Planning Director Conrad Olmedo
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Fire Advisory Board

The Fire Advisory Board will meet at Clayton Fire Station One to review the minutes from the January 15, 2026, meeting. The agenda includes a strategic plan update presented by Dolores Gill and a report from Fire Chief David Ranes.

• Approval of January 15, 2026, meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Update presented by Dolores Gill
• Report from Fire Chief David Ranes

Town Council

The Clayton Town Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a Parks and Recreation property use study, a community service policy, and renovation concepts for the Clayton Wellness & Activity Center. No formal votes are expected except for adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Parks and Recreation Property Use Study presented by SAGE Consulting
• Community Service Policy discussion led by Human Resources Director
• Renovation Concepts for Clayton Wellness & Activity Center
• Staff introductions including new planning and water reclamation personnel

The Town Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive items. They received a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Property Use Study, which outlined potential improvements and priorities for various town-owned properties. Council also discussed a proposed Community Service Leave Policy and reviewed renovation concepts for the Clayton Wellness & Activity Center, with estimated costs ranging from $6.4 million to $9 million. No decisions were made; the community service policy is scheduled for formal consideration on August 3, 2026.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
• Received Parks and Recreation Property Use Study presentation; no action taken
• Discussed proposed Community Service Leave Policy; scheduled for August 3, 2026 agenda
• Reviewed renovation concepts for Clayton Wellness & Activity Center; no action taken

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning and annexation petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on NCDOT funding agreements for the East Clayton Connector Greenway and Mountain to Sea Trail projects.

• Conditional rezoning for Arbors at East Village Phase II
• Contiguous annexation and conditional rezoning for Stotan Crossings
• Town PUB Conventional Rezonings (2026-081-RZ)
• NCDOT funding agreements for East Clayton Connector Greenway and Mountain to Sea Trail
• Amendment #1 to the Comprehensive List of Fees and Charges

The Town Council approved the contiguous annexation and conditional industrial rezoning of the Stotan Crossings property (Ordinance #2026-07-02) and the associated conditional rezoning (Ordinance #2026-07-01) with amended conditions, both by 5-0 votes. The council also approved the Arbors at East Village Phase II conditional rezoning (Ordinance #2026-04-01) and continued a public hearing for the Town PUB conventional rezoning to August 17, 2026, to allow for a neighborhood meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Stotan Crossings contiguous annexation (Ordinance #2026-07-02) (5-0)
• Approved Stotan Crossings conditional rezoning with amended conditions (Ordinance #2026-07-01) (5-0)
• Approved Arbors at East Village Phase II conditional rezoning (Ordinance #2026-04-01) (5-0)
• Continued Town PUB conventional rezoning public hearing to August 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute NCDOT agreement for East Clayton Connector Greenway (Resolution #2026-47) (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute NCDOT agreement for Mountain to Sea Trail (Resolution #2026-48) (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as adjusted (5-0)

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board

The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a strategic plan update, local art, and the 2026 Summer Reading Program, and consider adopting a new meeting room policy. The meeting is largely informational, with the only action item being the meeting room policy approval.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Update (informational)
• Local Art discussion (informational)
• Meeting Room Policy approval and adoption
• 2026 Summer Reading Program update (informational)

The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library Advisory Board approved a revised Meeting Room Policy reflecting updates tied to the renovated library, including online reservations for meeting rooms and study rooms, on an 11-0 vote. The Board also approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes 11-0. Staff presented a Town Strategic Plan update and a 2026 Summer Reading Program report, and members discussed a possible Main Street mural and reinstating local artist exhibits, with no decisions recorded on those items.

• Approved revised Meeting Room Policy, including online reservations for meeting and study rooms (11-0)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. (11-0)

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting of the Board of Adjustment for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Town Hall.

Downtown Development Advisory Board

The Board will review committee reports and receive an update on the Town of Clayton Strategic Plan. The meeting includes updates from the Business Engagement and Events & Marketing committees.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• Town of Clayton Strategic Plan discussion
• Business Engagement Committee report
• Events & Marketing Committee report
• 501c3 update