Goldsboro public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss the HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis, which identifies unmet housing needs for qualifying populations including homeless, at-risk, and domestic violence survivors. The council will also hear a presentation from the Recreation Advisory Commission and consider several public hearings, including a billiards room and a tattoo parlor. Consent agenda items include change orders for wastewater and coating projects, rental rates for the Goldsboro Event Center, and a street closing.

• HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis for qualifying populations
• Public hearing for SU-16-22 Billiards Room (Pool Hall w/ ABC Permit) at 130 S Center St.
• Public hearing for SU-17-22 Tattoo Parlor at 206 E Walnut St.
• Final Adjusted Change Order No. 2 for Wastewater System Improvements (Formal Bid No. 2020-002)
• Rental Rates for Goldsboro Event Center

City Council identified non-congregate shelters and supportive services as the priorities for $907,913 in HOME-ARP funding. The council also reappointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem and approved several infrastructure change orders.

• Adopted non-congregate shelter and supportive services as HOME-ARP funding priorities (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Taj Polack as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0)
• Approved $23,574 budget amendment for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (7-0)
• Approved $11,666.93 decrease for Wastewater System Improvements project (7-0)
• Approved $72,250 in sales tax change orders for four capital improvement projects (7-0)
• Updated rental fee schedule for Goldsboro Event Center (7-0)
• Denied recommendation to waive workers' compensation for Parks and Recreation officials (2-5)
• Appointed Tim Salmon as NCLM voting delegate (Unanimous)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session to discuss creating an Affordable Housing Committee and a 10-year strategic plan, presented by Habitat for Humanity. The regular meeting includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and a panhandling ordinance amendment. Consent agenda items cover budget amendments, property bids, and utility infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on Z-21-22 Lane Farms rezoning (Residential 20 Agriculture to General Business) on Belfast Rd.
• Public hearing on Z-23-22 Wayne County Government Complex rezoning (I-2, HB, O&I I, R-9 to O&I II)
• Public hearing on Z-24-22 Sport Durst Automobile Dealerships rezoning (SC, IBP-1 to GB)
• Public hearing on non-contiguous annexation petition for Harry and Mollie, LLC
• Ordinance amendment on panhandling (Police)

City Council approved three rezoning requests and one non-contiguous annexation. The Council also authorized a $77,289.95 repayment to HUD for ineligible CDBG funds and approved several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved $77,289.95 CDBG repayment to HUD from General Fund (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8.43 acres at Belfast Rd to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 31.84 acres for Wayne County Government Complex to Office and Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.08 acres for Sport Durst Automobile Dealerships to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved non-contiguous annexation of Harry and Mollie, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $335,400 contract for New Hope Bar Screen Upgrade (6-0)
• Approved $118,450 contract for Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage Tank (6-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement for Cry Freedom Missions (4-2)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Items include a presentation of the FY21 audit by FORVIS, a financial update for FY2021-22, and a public hearing on HOME ARP funding. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment on panhandling and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on HOME ARP funding
• Public hearing for SU-13-22 accessory dwelling on W. New Hope Rd.
• Public hearing for SU-14-22 Fly Buy Auto, LLC used car sales on US Hwy 70 E
• Public hearing for SU-15-22 C.A.L.M. Properties triplex at Wayne Ave. and Sycamore St.
• Ordinance amendment on panhandling

City Council approved the purchase of 50 lithium-powered golf carts and storage building upgrades. The council also authorized $55,000 for repairs to the T.C. Coley Center and voted to close the Herman Park Center until a new facility is built.

• Approved purchase of 50 lithium golf carts and storage upgrades for max $266,000 (5-2)
• Approved up to $55,000 for T.C. Coley building roofing and painting (unanimous)
• Approved closing Herman Park Center and seeking grants for demolition and replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $712,289.48 budget amendment for Public Utilities capital projects (5-2)
• Approved sale of 412 E. Walnut Street to Oliver Design Group, LLC for $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved $23,574 JAG grant for police equipment (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to establish an auxiliary police department (7-0)
• Dissolved the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course Committee (7-0)

City Council

The Goldsboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 7, 2022. Key discussions include a proposal to replace the golf cart fleet with lithium electric carts, a panhandling policy discussion, and several public hearings on zoning changes and annexations. The council will also receive a financial update for FY2021-22.

• Golf cart fleet proposal: $161,993 cash purchase or lease options for 50 lithium electric carts
• Public hearing on Z-20-22 The Fields at New Hope (rezoning from Residential 16 to Conditional Residential 12)
• Public hearing on Z-21-22 Lane Farms, Inc. (rezoning from Residential 20 Agriculture to General Business)
• Public hearing on UDO-1-22 Tattoo Parlors in Central Business District (Special Use)
• Resolution to accept state grant for Ash Street Sidewalk

Council denied a rezoning request for 258 luxury apartments at The Fields at New Hope and required all nonprofit funding recipients to carry workers compensation insurance. The city also approved the annexation of Magnolia Grove and permitted tattoo parlors as a special use in the Central Business District.

• Required all nonprofit funding recipients to carry workers compensation insurance (4-2)
• Denied rezoning of The Fields at New Hope from Residential 16 to Conditional Residential 12 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Magnolia Grove effective December 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved tattoo parlors as a Special Use in the Central Business District (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of 0.51 acres on N. Oak Forest Rd to Residential R6CZ (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 state grant for Ash Street Sidewalk project (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 state grant for Parks and Recreation equipment (6-0)
• Approved lease with North State Communications Advanced Services for a POP site (6-0)

City Council

The City Council participated in a joint meeting with Wayne County Commissioners and other local municipalities. The session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city growth, infrastructure, and grant funding. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on an economic development agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC and Wayne County. They will also discuss updates on the Herman Park Center project, the NC Freedom Festival, and a grant for North End Park. A presentation on a ¼ cent sales tax option is scheduled.

• Public hearing on SU-12-22 fourplex (quadplex) on north side of Wayne Ave between Sycamore St and Isler St
• Public hearing on economic development agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC and Wayne County
• Herman Park Center update with $11,000,000 cost not to exceed
• NC Freedom Festival 2023 request for city support (no funding requested)
• Parks and Recreation grant opportunities for North End Park and Mina Weil Park

City Council

The City Council is reviewing three proposed allocation plans for $907,913 in federal HOME-ARP funds to address homelessness and affordable housing. The body is also considering potential grants for parks and planning the city's 175th anniversary event.

• Proposed allocation of $907,913 in HOME-ARP funding for housing and supportive services
• Initial bid for 211 S. Slocumb Street to J.H. Moye Enterprises, LLC
• Contiguous Annexation Petition for Magnolia Grove on Eleventh St.
• Two duplexes proposal at East Ash St. and Carriage Rd.
• Amendments to Chapter 32 of the City of Goldsboro Code of Ordinances

City Council

The City Council is discussing a proposal to replace 50 gas-powered golf carts with 50 lithium electric carts to reduce fuel costs and maintenance. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure grants and a zoning request for duplexes.

• Public hearing for two duplexes on the west side of East Ash St. at Carriage Rd.
• Proposal to purchase 50 lithium electric golf carts for the municipal course.
• Request for ARPA funding for wastewater and stormwater improvement projects.
• Contract award for the EB-5707 Stoney Creek Greenway Project.
• Initial bid for 1005 Ivy Street to Janice Johnson.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the scope of services for Stantec to create a comprehensive system development fee schedule. The agenda also includes discussions on utility studies, various zoning public hearings, and several budget amendments.

• Public Hearing: Z-15-22 Vasavi Developers USA (Community Shopping/Planned Unit Development)
• Public Hearing: Z-18-22 Wawa-W.US 70 HWY. #1
• Public Hearing: Z-19-22 Wawa-Wayne Memorial & Medical Office Pl. #2
• ARP Funding for 2019 Water System Improvements (2-inch Galvanized Water Lines)
• Authorization to purchase Heil DuraPack Python Side Loader Refuse Truck and Global R4 Street Sweeper

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the ReBuild NC Strategic Buyout Program, a voluntary initiative to purchase storm-impacted properties for permanent open space. The program includes buyout zones in West and South Goldsboro. Additionally, the council will consider various consent agenda items including budget amendments and equipment purchases.

• ReBuild NC Strategic Buyout Program presentation
• Bid authorization for 300 Wayne Avenue
• Bid authorization for 900 North Virginia Street
• Bid authorization for 901 North Virginia Street
• Operating Budget Amendment FY22-23

City Council

The City Council is meeting to approve a redistricting plan to correct population imbalances based on the 2020 federal Census. The body is also discussing the appointment of a candidate for the vacant District 6 council seat.

• Adoption of redistricting plan 'Option C' for electoral districts one through six
• Public hearing for rezoning request Z-17-22 (R12 to RM9) on the west side of US 13N
• Rezoning request Z-14-22 for Smith Douglas Homes on the south side of Ditchbank Rd
• Rezoning request Z-16-22 for Greenleaf Christian Church on the east side of N. William St
• Contract awards for 2022 Flood Barrier Footers WTP and 2022 Clear Well #2 Exterior Coating Project

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding grant applications and memorandums of understanding. These items include a HUD grant for West Haven Apartments, water infrastructure upgrades for Mt. Olive Pickle Company, and a federal grant to modernize the Water Reclamation Facility.

• HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for West Haven Apartments
• Water and sewer infrastructure upgrades at 1200 West Ash Street via Wayne County Development Alliance
• $1.7 million Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant for Water Reclamation Facility UV system replacement

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the redistricting of electoral districts and the FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and budget. The body will also consider multiple rezoning requests and a contract for a new fire truck.

• Public hearing on redistricting of current electoral districts
• Public hearing for FY2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Recommended Budget
• Contract with Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks to purchase a 2023 Smeal Rear Mount 75’ Aerial Truck
• Rezoning requests for Smith Douglas Homes (Ditchbank Rd), Greenleaf Christian Church (N. William St), and Bloom Village (E. New Hope Rd)
• Bids for properties at 1004 and 1005 Ivy Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss three alternative redistricting maps to address population deviations in council districts. The body is also scheduled to adopt the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and a resolution for utility fees.

• Adoption of the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-9-22 (N. George St. between W. Oak St. and W. Ash St.)
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-10-22 (East side of Dupont Cir. off W. Oak St.)
• Public hearing for rezoning Z-11-22 (East side of S. Berkley Blvd. at East St.)
• Resolution establishing a Utility Capital Reserve Fund (6110)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year, including different options for employee cost-of-living adjustments and bonuses. The discussion includes potential funding offsets from various city departments to balance the budget.

• Public Hearing on FY2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget
• Resolution regarding sale of radios to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
• Bids for W. Pine Street and 235 Wayne Avenue
• Proposed $500,000 road paving fund offset
• Discussion of employee pay options including COLA and merit increases

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting includes presentations from the Fire Department and the Police Department followed by discussion with the Mayor and Council.

• Fire Department Budget Presentation
• Police Department Budget Presentation
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Discussion