Goldsboro public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on December 20, 2021. The most consequential action was tabling the transfer of six properties (403 and 405 West Mulberry Street, and 204, 206, 208, 210 N. Virginia Street) to the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation until the January 10, 2022 meeting. The council also gave consensus to proceed with the Vine Street stormwater pipe replacement project, approved the consent agenda including board appointments and an ordinance amending board sizes, and held public hearings on several special use permits and rezoning requests with no action taken.

• Tabled Neighborhood Plan property transfer to Jan 10, 2022 (5-2)
• Gave consensus to proceed with Vine Street stormwater pipe replacement
• Approved 2022 Boards and Commissions meeting schedule (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions appointing board members and commending outgoing members (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 32, changing board sizes (7-0)
• Accepted departmental monthly reports as information (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Marty Anderson's retirement (7-0)
• Held public hearings on special use permits and rezoning; no action taken

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss a utility rate study, a low-income water assistance program, and a HOME-ARP housing presentation. The rate study projects significant revenue shortfalls and proposes rate increases of up to 15% annually over five years to fund a $188 million capital improvement plan. The council will also consider consent agenda items including financing for equipment and several zoning requests.

• Utility rate study: proposes 15% rate increases in FY23-24, 12% in FY25, 10% in FY26; residential bill could rise from $67.66 to $110.28
• $188M capital improvement plan for water/sewer systems, including $85M new water plant and $35M treatment basin
• LIHWAP agreement: $273,281 allocated to Wayne County for low-income water assistance
• Consent agenda: $ financing contract with Sterling National Bank for rolling stock and computer equipment
• Zoning requests: SU-10-21 (Morquecho), SU-11-21 (Bell accessory dwelling), SU-12-21 (chemical manufacturing facility)

The Goldsboro City Council approved a $1.9 million installment financing contract for vehicles and computer equipment, adopted three special use permits (tattoo parlor, accessory dwelling, chemical manufacturing facility), and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. They also allocated remaining COVID relief funds to public safety payroll and approved using HOME-ARP administrative funds for a homeless planning consultant. Redistricting was discussed with a consultant to return in February.

• Approved $1.9M installment financing contract with Sterling National Bank (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for tattoo parlor at 112-I S. Berkeley Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for accessory dwelling at 127 Overbrook Rd (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for chemical manufacturing facility at 400 Challen Ct (6-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule with holiday rescheduling (6-0)
• Adopted records retention schedule update (6-0)
• Adopted criminal ordinance amendments (6-0)
• Approved use of 5% HOME-ARP funds for homeless planning consultant (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a vendor agreement with Wayne County DSS for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), allowing the city to share utility data and receive payments for eligible customers. They also adopted an ordinance annexing Tiffany Gardens Phase I, effective November 30, 2021. The council expressed support for the 2022 NC Freedom Fest and reviewed the FY2020-21 financial update, but took no formal action on those items. Several resolutions were adopted, including accepting an upset bid for 412 East Walnut Street and authorizing the sale of property at 400-402 Miller Avenue.

• Approved LIHWAP Vendor Agreement with DSS (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance annexing Tiffany Gardens Phase I (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-77 accepting final upset bid for 412 East Walnut St (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-78 authorizing sale of 400-402 Miller Ave to Bogan Properties (7-0)
• Approved temporary street closures for Christmas Parade Dec 4 (7-0)
• Accepted departmental monthly reports as information (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-79 honoring Jerry Artis for 27 years of service (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Nov 27, 2021 as Small Business Saturday

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved adding three IT positions (one Administrative Assistant III and two Computer Systems Administrator I) funded by existing savings, with no additional funding this year. The council also adopted two ordinances rezoning Wayne County properties from Office and Institutional to General Industry, and scheduled a public hearing for the Tiffany Gardens Phase I annexation. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved adding three IT positions funded by existing savings (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-35 rezoning County of Wayne property at Wayne Memorial Drive and Eighth/Humphrey Streets to General Industry (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-36 rezoning County of Wayne property east of Fourth Street between Clingman and Humphrey Streets to General Industry (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Tiffany Gardens Phase I annexation for November 15, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Held closed session to discuss economic development matter

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will decide whether to vote on appointing a new District 5 councilmember, following presentations by two applicants at the October 4 work session. The agenda also includes two public hearings on rezoning requests by Wayne County, several consent agenda items, and recognitions for long-serving city employees.

• Vacant District 5 council seat: possible vote on appointment (Resolution 2021-64)
• Public hearings: Z-10-21 and Z-11-21, Wayne County rezoning from O&I-11 to I-2 (Wayne Memorial Drive; east of Fourth Street between Clingman and Humphrey Streets)
• Consent: Change orders 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 21, 31 for Phase IV Sewer Collection Rehabilitation (Formal Bid #2018-004)
• Consent: Contiguous annexation petition for Tiffany Gardens Phase I (south side of Central Heights Road)
• Consent: Homebuyer Assistance Program Policy

The Goldsboro City Council voted 5-1 to appoint Charles Gaylor IV to the vacant District 5 council seat after a ballot vote. The council also adopted resolutions honoring two retiring employees, approved consent agenda items including street closures for the Veterans Day Parade and Downtown Lights Up!, and adopted a revised Homebuyer Assistance Program policy. A motion to give councilmembers key access to City Hall failed.

• Appointed Charles Gaylor IV to vacant District 5 seat (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-74 honoring Thomas Howell for 30+ years of service
• Adopted Resolution 2021-75 honoring Michelle Daw for 20+ years of service
• Approved temporary street closures for Veterans Day Parade (6-0)
• Approved temporary street closure for Downtown Lights Up! (6-0)
• Adopted revised Homebuyer Assistance Program policy with $20,000 max assistance (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-76 authorizing sewer rehab change orders (6-0)
• Referred Tiffany Gardens Phase I annexation petition to City Clerk (6-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council denied a special use permit for a hookah lounge at 120 E. Mulberry Street, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, and adopted Ordinance 2021-34 amending the Unified Development Ordinance to allow chemical manufacturing and hazardous material storage as special uses in the I&BP-1 district. Both actions were part of the consent agenda, approved 5-1 with Councilmember Matthews voting against. The council also heard presentations for the District 5 vacancy and discussed regional wastewater grants and the 2022 Citizen's Academy.

• Denied special use permit SU-9-21 for hookah lounge at 120 E. Mulberry Street (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-34 amending UDO for I&BP-1 zoning district (5-1)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Held closed session for personnel and litigation matters (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss updates on the Urgent Repair Program and Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool, and will hold public hearings on a special use permit at 120 E. Mulberry Street, a zoning ordinance amendment, and the 2020-2021 CAPER. The consent agenda includes a resolution on opioid litigation settlement, an agreement for construction costs at the Maxwell Center, and reclassification of part-time positions to full-time in Finance.

• Public hearing for SU-9-21: special use permit for Christopher and Elondia Grant at 120 E. Mulberry Street
• Public hearing for UDO-2-21: Unified Development Ordinance amendments for I&BP-1 Special Use Permit Addition
• Resolution approving Memorandum of Agreement for settlement of opioid litigation
• Resolution approving agreement for construction costs for access drive realignment at the Maxwell Center
• Reclassification of permanent part-time positions to full-time in Finance

The Goldsboro City Council held a work session and regular meeting on September 20, 2021. During the regular meeting, the council approved the consent agenda, which included reclassifying four part-time finance positions to full-time, approving a memorandum of agreement for opioid litigation settlement funds, authorizing up to $50,000 for access drive realignment at the Maxwell Center, and making advisory board appointments. The council also held public hearings on a special use permit for a hookah lounge and UDO amendments, but took no action on those items, deferring to the Planning Commission's recommendations. A motion to incorporate public comments into the CAPER and authorize its submission by September 30 was approved unanimously.

• Approved reclassification of 4 part-time finance positions to full-time (Resolution 2021-69, 5-0)
• Approved resolution approving opioid litigation settlement MOA (Resolution 2021-70, 5-0)
• Approved agreement for access drive realignment at Maxwell Center, up to $50,000 (Resolution 2021-71, 5-0)
• Approved appointments to advisory boards and commissions (Resolution 2021-72, 5-0)
• Approved commendation resolutions for outgoing board members (Resolution 2021-73, 5-0)
• Accepted departmental monthly reports for August 2021 as information
• Approved motion to incorporate public comments into 2020-2021 CAPER and authorize submission by September 30 (unanimous)
• Held public hearings on hookah lounge special use permit and UDO amendments; no action taken

City Council

The City Council accepted David Ham's resignation from his District 5 seat after he was sworn in as Mayor, and appointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council adopted a resolution establishing a detailed procedure to fill the District 5 vacancy, including an application deadline of September 17, 2021, and a selection vote scheduled for October 18, 2021. The Council also voted to designate the City as 'distressed' under the Viable Utility Program, approved a $17,500 contract for redistricting, and adopted ordinances to comply with state law on concealed handguns in parks.

• Accepted David Ham's resignation from the District 5 council seat.
• Administered the oath of office to David Ham as Mayor.
• Appointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem.
• Adopted a resolution and schedule for filling the District 5 vacancy, with applications due by September 17, 2021.
• Voted to designate the City as 'distressed' under the Viable Utility Program.
• Approved a $17,500 contract with Poyner Spruill and Marshall Hurley, PLLC for redistricting.
• Adopted ordinances amending Chapter 130 (Concealed Handguns) and Chapter 97 (Firearms) to comply with state law.
• Approved the consent agenda, including selling the Herman Park miniature train and authorizing the upset bid process for 807 S. Slocumb Street.

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council voted to appoint David Ham to fill the vacant mayoral seat, with a 4-1 vote to accept the ballot tabulation. The council also heard presentations on downtown development and a Kiwanis train replacement, approving a motion to support the train project. Public hearings were held on a rezoning request and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, with no action taken on either.

• Appointed David Ham as mayor (4-1)
• Approved motion to support Kiwanis miniature train replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including temporary street closings for Taste of Wayne and NC Freedom Fest (6-0)
• Accepted departmental monthly reports as information (6-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a rezoning for an 84-unit apartment complex (Tiffany Gardens Phase II), awarded a $97,766 emergency sewer repair contract, and approved several consent agenda items including a budget amendment and street name change. The council also heard presentations from eight mayoral applicants and discussed School Resource Officer staffing.

• Approved rezoning for 84-unit apartment complex at Tiffany Gardens Phase II (6-0)
• Awarded $97,766 contract to Am-Liner East for sewer force main repair (unanimous)
• Approved $139,017 change order for 2020 Street Paving Project (6-0)
• Approved $29,046 contract to Carolina Bay Construction for picnic shelter install (6-0)
• Approved $48,260 contract to VHB for turning movement count inventory (6-0)
• Approved street name change from Poplar Street to Dr. H.E. McNair Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for used auto sales at King's Auto (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Well Travelled Beer to extend hours to 2am (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a 5% pay increase for the Police Department, a rezoning for a 40-unit tiny home village for the homeless, and several other items. The council also set dates for filling the mayoral vacancy and approved the HUB rental fee structure. Public hearings were held for several zoning requests, with decisions deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved 5% police retention pay increase (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 40-unit tiny home village (4-1)
• Approved rezoning for asphalt plant (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for office/institutional use (unanimous)
• Approved HUB rental fee structure (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral vacancy procedure dates (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including upset bid process for 412 East Walnut (6-0)
• Approved professional engineering agreements for water projects (6-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council accepted Mayor Chuck Allen's resignation effective June 15, 2021, and declared the mayoral seat vacant. The council adopted a resolution establishing a procedure for filling the vacancy, which includes advertising, application review, and a voting process with a target appointment date of August 16, 2021. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, including establishing an $8.8 million American Rescue Plan Act fund and authorizing $1.65 million in vehicle financing.

• Accepted Mayor Chuck Allen's resignation effective June 15, 2021 (5-0 vote).
• Declared the mayoral seat vacant and adopted Resolution 2021-50 establishing a procedure for filling the vacancy.
• Approved consent agenda items E-U, including sewer project change orders totaling $231,680.65 and a reimbursement change order of $1,868,511.22.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 establishing the American Rescue Plan Act fund of $8,813,514.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-24 amending the FY20-21 operating budget by $764,158 for the General Fund and $176,003 for the Utility Fund.
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-52 and 2021-53 authorizing $1,650,532 in rolling stock financing with Truist and designating the bank as a depository.
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-54 and 2021-55 appointing members to advisory boards and commissions and commending outgoing members.
• Held public hearings on three rezoning requests (Z-5-21, Z-6-21, Z-8-21) with no action taken; recommendations will come from the Planning Commission on July 12, 2021.

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council adopted the FY2021-22 budget ordinance and a resolution setting new wastewater treatment fees. The budget raises the property tax rate from $0.65 to $0.68 per $100 valuation, the first increase since FY2009, and removes a proposed 15% water and sewer rate increase. The $68.4 million budget uses $4.25 million in American Rescue Plan funds and reallocates funding from Old Waynesborough Park to other agencies. The vote was 4-2, with Councilmembers Jones and Matthews voting against.

• Adopted the FY2021-22 Annual Budget Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-11) by a 4-2 vote, increasing the property tax rate to $0.68 per $100 valuation.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-49 establishing a new schedule of fees and charges for the wastewater treatment facility, effective for billings after July 1, 2021.
• Approved a total budget of $68,400,338 for all funds, including $45,240,839 for the General Fund.
• Removed the proposed 15% water and sewer rate increase, reducing utility revenues by $2,421,804.
• Allocated $4,251,987 in American Rescue Plan funds to support operations across General, Utility, and Occupancy Tax funds.
• Withdrew funding for Old Waynesborough Park and redistributed the amount equally among nine other contracted agencies, each receiving an additional $2,000.
• Removed $2,100 in Military Affairs Committee dues from the Mayor & Council budget; council members will pay directly if they wish to participate.
• Allocated $40,000 from Occupancy Tax fund balance for advertising to sustain sports events in Goldsboro.

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council met to discuss the FY21-22 budget. They reached consensus on several items, including using $40,000 from tourism funds without a staff salary increase, keeping Military Affairs Committee funding, cutting the Waynesborough Park donation, and using American Rescue Plan funds for capital improvements. However, they did not reach consensus on the proposed 15% water and sewer rate increase, and no final budget vote was taken.

• Consensus to use $40,000 generated by tourism with no recommended staff salary increase.
• Consensus to keep Military Affairs Committee (MAC) funding in the budget, with council members paying fees themselves.
• Reaffirmed consensus to cut the Waynesborough Park donation of $18K and spread funds equally among other funded agencies.
• Consensus to use American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to fund this year's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) issues.
• Consensus to allow a budget transfer from the MSD at the Director's discretion for downtown Wi-Fi on the South end of Center Street.
• No consensus reached regarding the 15% water and sewer rate increase.
• Discussed adopting the budget on Friday, June 18, 2021, with the regular meeting still scheduled for June 21, 2021.

City Council

At a special meeting, the Goldsboro City Council reached consensus on several budget items for FY21-22, including using $1.7M of ARP funds for services, taking a $1.8M loan for essential vehicles, and raising the property tax by 3 cents per $100 valuation. They also agreed to cut the $18K Waynesborough Park donation and redistribute the funds. No consensus was reached on a 15% water/sewer rate increase or cutting Military Affairs Committee dues.

• Consensus to use $1.7M of ARP funds for services and place $2.7M in special revenue fund
• Consensus to use $1.8M loan for essential vehicles
• Consensus to raise property tax 3 cents per $100 valuation
• Consensus to cut $18K Waynesborough Park donation and spread funds equally among other funded agencies
• No consensus to cut Military Affairs Committee dues
• No consensus to raise water/sewer rates 15%

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 annual operating budget and the FY21-22 Annual Action Plan. The council will also consider several action items, including a rezoning request for Faith Christian Academy, a Unified Development Ordinance update, and a resolution to standardize flood barriers. The agenda includes a financial presentation from Davenport & Company LLC and a budget presentation from the Finance department.

• Public hearing on FY2021-2022 Annual Operating Budget
• Public hearing on FY21-22 Annual Action Plan and Recommended Budget
• Z-4-21 Faith Christian Academy rezoning (GB – O&I1) on W. US 70 Hwy. between Hargrove Street and US 117 Hwy
• Resolution to standardize flood barriers
• Lease authorization for Goldsboro Golf Course

The City Council held a work session and regular meeting on June 7, 2021, primarily reviewing the proposed FY21-22 budget, which includes a 3-cent property tax increase and a 15% water and sewer rate increase. Council reached consensus on using $1.7M of ARP funds for services and placing $2.7M in a special revenue fund, and on borrowing $1.8M for vehicles. The regular meeting included public hearings, approval of the FY21-22 Annual Action Plan, and adoption of several ordinances and resolutions, but the budget itself was not adopted until a later meeting.

• Approved FY21-22 Annual Action Plan and budget recommendations for HUD submission (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor pro tem and staff to execute and file Annual Action Plan and grant agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-45 to standardize flood barrier system (4-1)
• Approved lease agreement for Goldsboro Golf Course sprayer (4-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-6-21 for accessory dwelling at 307 S. Andrews Avenue (4-1)
• Approved on-call engineering firms for infrastructure projects (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 for Viable Utility Reserve Study Grant application (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-7 amending Police Other Restricted Revenue Fund for $12,668 (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council formally accepted $8,813,514 in American Rescue Plan Act funding and awarded a $1,653,500 contract to Barnhill Contracting for the 2021 Bituminous Concrete Resurfacing Project. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a contract amendment for audit services, a change order for sewer rehabilitation, and updates to cemetery regulations and fees. Public hearings were held for an accessory dwelling permit, a zoning change, and a Unified Development Ordinance update, but no action was taken on these items.

• Accepted $8,813,514 in American Rescue Plan Act funding (5-0)
• Awarded $1,653,500 contract to Barnhill Contracting for street resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment for FY2019 audit with Dixon Hughes Goodman (5-0)
• Approved $95,056.23 change order for Phase IV Sewer Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 92 Cemeteries (5-0)
• Adopted resolution updating cemetery fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved donation of 807 Nile St. to Hope Restorations, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring retiring Police Captain Theresa Chiero (5-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 6-0 to bring back the Tiffany Gardens Phase II rezoning for a rehearing on June 21, after previously denying it in April. The council also approved the FY21-22 HUD Annual Action Plan and budget, adopted an incentive grant agreement with AP Emissions and Technologies, and amended the carnival ordinance to allow carnivals in city limits.

• Approved motion to rehear Tiffany Gardens Phase II rezoning on June 21 (6-0)
• Approved FY21-22 HUD Annual Action Plan and budget (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor and staff to execute HUD grant documents (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-35 authorizing economic grant agreement with AP Emissions and Technologies (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-4 amending Chapter 111 to allow carnivals (6-0)
• Amended public comment policy: deleted item #5 and added 'unless otherwise authorized by presiding officer' to item #3 (unanimous)
• Amended March 15, 2021 minutes to correct meeting location (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key items include discussing the NC Freedom Fest event and providing a basis for denying the New Hope Place Apartments conditional use permit, which was denied on April 5. The council will also consider consent agenda items and various proclamations.

• CU-3-21 New Hope Place Apartments: 80-unit complex on Cuyler Best Road, denied April 5; council to provide basis of denial
• NC Freedom Fest: request to add two fee-based days for carnival rides, conflicting with 50-year-old statute
• Resolution to authorize Finance Director to purchase from BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative
• Resolution to standardize Christmas wreath decorations
• Marker or Memorial Policy for Goldsboro Parks and Recreation

The Goldsboro City Council approved a conditional use permit for an 80-unit apartment complex on Cuyler Best Road, despite a prior motion to deny, because the council lacked sufficient evidence to justify denial under the ordinance. The council also voted 4-2 to reinstate 30-minute public comment periods at twice-monthly meetings, with 3 minutes per speaker. A resolution was adopted requesting the NC DOT name a portion of future I-42 in honor of Mayor Chuck Allen.

• Approved conditional use permit for 80-unit apartment complex on Cuyler Best Road (4-2)
• Reinstated 30-minute public comment period at twice-monthly meetings, 3 minutes per speaker (4-2)
• Adopted resolution requesting I-42 naming in honor of Chuck Allen (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including BuyBoard cooperative, wreath standardization, purchase contract delegation, marker policy, appointments, and Wayne County MOU amendment (5-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing Finance Director to join BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative (5-1)
• Approved resolution standardizing Christmas wreath decorations to Mosca Design BC-362 (5-1)
• Approved resolution delegating purchase contract approval/rejection authority to city manager (5-1)
• Approved resolution amending marker/memorial policy for city parks (5-1)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 5, 2021. They will discuss committee appointments, public comment rules, a coronavirus relief fund presentation, and a parks marker/memorial policy. In the regular meeting, they will vote on several zoning and conditional use permits, including two 84-unit apartment complexes, and other items like a bid award and agreements.

• Z-1-21: 84-unit senior apartments (Shannon View) on New Hope Road between Cuyler Best Road and N. Harding Drive
• Z-2-21: 84-unit apartment complex (Tiffany Gardens – Phase II) on Thoroughfare Road between Central Heights Road and NC Railroad
• Z-3-21: Barnes Jewelers Building on Eastgate Drive between Mall Road and Cashwell Drive
• CU-2-21: A&M Café electronic gaming facility on Eastgate Drive
• Informal Bid No. 2021-001: Urgent Repair Program (URP19) bid award

The Goldsboro City Council denied rezoning and conditional use permit requests for two 84-unit apartment complexes (Shannon View and Tiffany Gardens Phase II), an 80-unit apartment complex (New Hope Place), and a change of zone for an internet cafe at the Barnes Jewelers building. The council also approved a consent agenda including a wastewater change order and a street closing, and authorized a 6-year agreement with the Goldsboro Football Club Youth Academy for field use. A motion to return public comment periods to twice monthly failed.

• Denied rezoning (Z-1-21) and conditional use permit (CU-4-21) for Shannon View 84-unit senior apartments (4:2).
• Denied rezoning (Z-2-21) and conditional use permit (CU-5-21) for Tiffany Gardens Phase II 84-unit apartments (4:2).
• Denied rezoning (Z-3-21) for Barnes Jewelers building from Shopping Center to General Business (5:1).
• Denied conditional use permit (CU-2-21) for internet cafe with 18 gaming machines (5:1).
• Denied conditional use permit (CU-3-21) for New Hope Place 80-unit apartments (4:2).
• Approved consent agenda items: change order with AM Liner East for $61,325 and temporary street closing for A Drummers World video promo.
• Authorized 6-year agreement with Goldsboro Football Club Youth Academy for use of Bryan Multi-Sports Complex and other fields.
• Failed motion to reconvene public comment period twice monthly (2:4).

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council held public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests but took no action, deferring them to the Planning Commission. The Council did adopt a resolution authorizing up to $14 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of The Grand at Day Point Apartments, with the city having no liability for repayment. It also approved a consent agenda including property sales and appointments, and adopted ordinances and proclamations.

• Adopted resolution authorizing $14M multifamily housing revenue bonds for Grand at Day Point Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including property sales and appointments (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending Police Evidence Room & Fire Department Renovation fund by $157,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Women's History Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Ahmad Pittman to Commission on Community Relations and Development (unanimous)
• Selected Councilmember Jones to Herman Park Center Project (unanimous)
• Accepted initial bids for surplus properties, including 1003 N. George St. to Edna Burns (5-1)
• Adopted resolutions honoring retiring employees Cleveland Davis Jr. and Timothy Irving (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. The main action is a consent agenda vote on a conditional use permit for a metal building addition at an automotive service center, along with a preliminary subdivision plat and a memorandum of understanding amendment. A proclamation for Developmental Disability Awareness Month is also scheduled.

• Conditional use permit CU-1-21 for a 930 sq. ft. metal building addition at 4245 E. US 70 Hwy for E-Z Choice Window Tinting
• Preliminary 2-lot subdivision plat S-2-21 at 3759 E. Ash Street
• Resolution to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Wayne County
• Developmental Disability Awareness Month Proclamation

The Goldsboro City Council voted to proceed with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update to comply with new state zoning law (Chapter 160D) and approved participation in the Lead for North Carolina fellowship program, which will place a fellow to work on economic development. The council also approved a consent agenda including a conditional use permit for an automotive service expansion, a subdivision plat, and an amendment to a memorandum of understanding with Wayne County. A closed session was held to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved proceeding with UDO updates as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Lead NC fellowship program participation (6-1, Matthews dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit CU-1-21 for EZ Choice automotive expansion (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Preliminary subdivision plat S-2-21 for Frankie Mozingo (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 authorizing amendment to MOU with Wayne County (7-0)
• Held closed session to discuss potential litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council held its annual retreat over two days, hearing presentations on the city's strategic plan, public utilities rates, public works equipment, code enforcement, and other topics. No formal votes were taken, but the council discussed a recommended 20% water and sewer rate increase for FY 2022 and directed staff to bring back specific proposals, including code enforcement changes and a public relations campaign for litter pickup. The council also discussed the process for potentially moving to staggered terms for council members.

• Adopted the retreat agenda unanimously.
• Administered the oath of office to new Councilmember Hiawatha Jones.
• Discussed a recommended 20% water and sewer rate increase for FY 2022, with additional increases in subsequent years.
• Heard a presentation on the age and reliability of Public Works equipment, with options including a capital reserve for replacement.
• Reviewed code enforcement statistics and recommendations, with staff directed to bring back proposed ordinance changes.
• Requested staff develop a public relations campaign and action plan for litter pickup.
• Discussed the process for switching to staggered council terms, with a request to bring the matter back in March.
• Requested information on the number of jobs created by the Wayne County Development Alliance that went to county residents.

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will decide whether to appoint a candidate to fill the vacant District 1 council seat, following presentations by applicants Hiawatha Jones and Yvonnie Moore at the previous meeting. The council will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an auto repair facility, and consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including a new insurance broker and change orders for a water treatment plant project.

• Vacant Council Seat for District 1: vote on appointment
• Public Hearing CU-1-21 Anthony Mathis (EZ Choice) - auto repair facility on E. US 70 Hwy
• Resolution to approve new insurance broker for FY21-22
• Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Project (two items)
• Contract Award for Consulting Services - Annual Action Plan

The Goldsboro City Council appointed Hiawatha Jones to the vacant District 1 council seat by a 4-2 vote, after a ballot process. The council also approved a consent agenda (5-1) that included several resolutions, and adopted a resolution selecting Arthur J. Gallagher as the new insurance broker (4-2). A public hearing was held for a conditional use permit, but no action was taken pending a Planning Commission recommendation.

• Appointed Hiawatha Jones to vacant District 1 seat (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda items F-L (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 selecting Arthur J. Gallagher as insurance broker (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-9 authorizing $6,405 change order with Turner Murphy Company (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 authorizing $4,812.50 change order with AH Environmental Consultants (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 adopting revised Emergency Operations Plan (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 awarding $20,000 contract to Two Rivers Development Partners for Annual Action Plan (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-2 amending CDBG/HOME grant fund by $100,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved a conditional use permit for an automobile repair, service, and inspection facility at the former J.D. Pike Motor Company site on N. Center Street, with modifications to setbacks and landscape requirements. The council also extended Chris Boyette's Planning Commission term by one year (5-1) and heard presentations from two District 1 applicants, with a decision deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit CU-10-20 for auto repair facility at N. Center Street (6-0)
• Extended Chris Boyette's Planning Commission term for one year (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including the conditional use permit (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 work session and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for February 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held closed session for economic development and personnel matter (unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council approved two resolutions: one awarding a $112,174 contract to Air Cleaning Specialist, Inc. for diesel exhaust system enhancements at fire stations, and another accepting a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant. They also approved $85,200 in amendments to an engineering agreement with The Wooten Company for water system improvements. A conditional use permit for an auto repair facility was discussed but no action taken, pending Planning Commission recommendation.

• Approved Resolution 2021-3 awarding $112,174 contract to Air Cleaning Specialist, Inc. for diesel exhaust system enhancements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-4 accepting Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-5 authorizing $85,200 in amendments to Wooten Company engineering agreement for water system improvements (6-0)
• Approved temporary street closing for Crime Stoppers Caper Chase Road Run on March 20, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items D, E, F, G as recommended (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 and January 4, 2021 meetings (6-0)
• Removed Change Order 1 for Wastewater System Improvements from agenda for further research
• Held closed session to discuss economic development and personnel matters

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution establishing a procedure to fill the vacant District 1 council seat, following the resignation of Antonio Williams. The procedure includes advertising the vacancy, accepting applications by January 15, 2021, and holding public presentations and a vote in February. The council also approved a COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave policy and several zoning and conditional use permits.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-1 establishing procedure for filling vacant District 1 seat (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-2 for COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Personal Storage LLC outdoor storage and used auto sales (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Salem Leasing Corp conditional use permit for modular office (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1 rezoning Three J's Inc. property to General Business Conditional District (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2020 meeting (5-1)