Elizabeth City public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council discussed potentially moving the August meeting date due to pending employee pay increases. They also approved a road closure for the Back to School Bash and authorized a grant application for park improvements.
- $378,000 grant application for Causeway Park Restoration Project
- Road closure on East Ehringhaus Street for Back to School Bash on August 29, 2024
- Public hearing call for rezoning Case RZ 03-24 in Halstead Overlay District
- Public hearing call for school signage regulations in residential districts
City Council
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, which includes no property tax increase. During the session, council members discussed a last-minute budget amendment regarding salary overages in certain departments. The meeting also addressed upcoming electric rate changes and infrastructure investments like smart water meters.
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 budget with no property tax increase
- Property tax rate set at $0.59 per $100 valuation
- Establishment of a 3% cost of living adjustment for general personnel
- $300 holiday bonus for FSLA exempt employees in November
- $15.00 motor vehicle fee
City Council
The City Council reviewed a series of proposed updates for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Discussions included adjustments to department staffing, travel allowances, and fund allocations for community programs. The session also addressed specific funding for police equipment and public utilities.
- Increase Council travel allowance from $75 to $125 per month
- Allocate $20,000 for Albemarle Hopeline and bulletproof vests
- Move $100,000 from Salaries and Wages to Capital Outlay for Newland Park
- Cut one full-time position in the Human Resources department
- Allocate funds for SOULS, Boys and Girls Club, Arts of the Albemarle, and Salvation Army