Whiteville, North Carolina
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will consider revisions to the Personnel Policy effective July 1. The meeting includes a presentation on Fire Department staffing options to achieve an ISO Class 3 rating and several declarations of surplus property.
- Fire Department staffing and ISO Class 3 rating presentation
- Revised Personnel Policy (Resolution 2026-R-184)
- Declaration of Surplus Property for Fire, Police, and Public Works departments
- Speed limit change (Resolution No 2026-R-185)
- Year End Budget Amendments
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Ordinance 2026-O-102, which adopts the city's operating budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and sets the schedule of fees. Other business includes a proclamation honoring Serenity Harvey for a national championship and a resolution to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan for Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson counties. The meeting also features recognition of law enforcement personnel, including a detective sergeant and an employee of the year award.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2026-O-102 for FY 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule
- Resolution 2026-R-183 to adopt Bladen, Columbus, Robeson Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Proclamation 2026-P-44 recognizing Serenity Harvey for national championship
- Law enforcement recognition including Detective Sergeant Ward and Employee of the Year award
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 budget workshop and regular meeting
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial items, recognitions, and routine approvals. No major ordinances or budget votes are scheduled. The primary substantive item is an informational update on emergency management and stormwater, including a FEMA review and hurricane preparedness.
- Emergency Management / Stormwater update with hurricane preparedness and FEMA review presentation
- Proclamation No 2026-P-42 declaring Lupus Awareness Month
- Proclamation No 2026-P-43 declaring National Garden Week
- Police Officer Badge Pinning and Detective Sergeant Ward recognition
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 budget workshop and regular meeting
City Council Special Meeting
This special meeting is a budget workshop where the finance director will present a final budget review. No other items are scheduled beyond the presentation and adjournment.
- Final Budget Review Presentation by Finance Director Colburn Brown
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on Ordinance 2026-O-101, which amends Section 155.080 Development Standards for commercial development on residential streets. The council will also consider an FYE2026 audit contract and two budget amendments: Amendment 2A related to the 20 Point Plan WDDC and Amendment #5 for Substance Abuse Tax. Other items include approval of minutes and a presentation on law enforcement officer general certification.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-O-101 amending Section 155.080 Development Standards for commercial development on residential streets
- Consideration of FYE2026 Audit Contract
- FYE2026 Budget Amendment 2A (20 Point Plan WDDC)
- FYE2026 Budget Amendment #5 (Substance Abuse Tax)
- Presentation on Law Enforcement Officers General Certification
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. Presentations will be given by the Public Works Director and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Director. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.
- Public Works Budget Presentation by Travis Faulk
- Wastewater Treatment Budget Presentation by Nathan Guyton
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, invocation, pledge, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes from the April 14 budget workshop and regular council meeting. The council will also receive March 2026 departmental reports from Economic Development (Vineland Station), Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting and Inspections, Planning, and Wastewater Treatment. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes: April 14, 2026 Budget Workshop and Regular City Council Meeting
- March 2026 departmental reports: Economic Development (Vineland Station), Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting/Inspections, Planning, Wastewater Treatment
- Public comment period
City Council Special Meeting
This special meeting is a budget workshop where city staff will present proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations cover overall city finances, parks and recreation, economic development, and planning/inspections. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.
- Budget overview presentation by Finance Director and City Manager
- Parks and Recreation budget presentation
- Economic Development budget presentation
- Planning/Inspections budget presentation
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will meet April 14, 2026, to discuss several business items. They will consider a storm water drainage construction contract, property tax releases, and a professional consultation contract. A law enforcement recognition and a proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day are also on the agenda.
- Law Enforcement Recognition
- Proclamation No 2026-P-41 - Line Worker Appreciation Day
- 2025 Property Tax Releases
- Storm Water Drainage Construction Contract
- Professional Consultation Contract
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review departmental needs. The session includes presentations on the police, fire, and safety/stormwater departments.
- Budget Overview presentation by Sean Martin and Colburn Brown
- Police Department presentation by Chief Rockenbach
- Fire Department presentation by Chief Yergeau
- Safety/Stormwater Department presentation by Hal Lowder
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then decide on Ordinance No. 2026‑O‑100, which proposes a contiguous voluntary annexation of the property at 133 Quail Drive. The meeting will also include presentations of several FY 2026 budget amendments, including a sewer repair amendment for Pleasant Plains. Additional items include a review of the city’s FY 2026 classification plan amendment and community‑concern presentations.
- Public hearing and council decision on Ordinance No. 2026‑O‑100 for annexation of 133 Quail Drive
- Budget Amendment #4 for Pleasant Plains Sewer Repair
- Budget Amendments #2 (20‑Point Plan Initiatives) and #3 (Debt Service Budget from WWTP to Ops)
- Review of City of Whiteville FY 2026 Allocated Position/Classification Plan 4th Amendment
- West Whiteville Community Concerns presentation by AC Cutler
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will decide on whether to submit applications for FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG), SAFER, and FP/S grants. The agenda otherwise includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Consideration for submittal of FY 2025 AFG, AFG SAFER, and AFG FP/S grant applications
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider a certification of annexation sufficiency and a resolution fixing the annexation date for 133 Quail Drive. They will also discuss adoption of the Whiteville Police Department Strategic Plan and make appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Presentations include a proclamation recognizing Pastor Daisy Brooks and Minister Alexander Brooks and a CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Award. The council will also receive departmental monthly reports for January 2026.
- Certification of Annexation Sufficiency and Resolution #2026-R-182 fixing date of annexation for 133 Quail Drive
- Whiteville Police Department Strategic Plan
- Appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
- Proclamation No 2026-P-40 recognizing Pastor Daisy Brooks and Minister Alexander Brooks
- CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Award and police badge pinning
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a rezoning request for 233 Quail Drive, changing from RA-20 to B-3 and R-6, along with a related annexation resolution. Other business includes a resolution recognizing Darren Currie, a social media presentation, an audit response letter to the Local Government Commission, and advertisement of tax liens. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.
- Public hearing and rezoning decision for 233 Quail Dr. from RA-20 to B-3 and R-6
- Annexation resolution for 233 Quail Drive (Resolution #2026-R-181)
- Resolution No. 2026-R-180 recognizing Darren Currie
- FYE2025 Audit Response Letter to the Local Government Commission
- Advertisement of tax liens on real property for failure to pay taxes
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and hear public comments. It will consider a petition to annex 233 Quail Drive, appoint a member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and review the city’s financial plan. Additional items include departmental reports and a closed‑session discussion of the city manager selection process.
- Certify Annexation Petition for 233 Quail Drive
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Committee Appointment
- Financial Plan Review
- Law Enforcement Recognition: Sergeant Blanks & Sergeant Cox
- Law Enforcement Recognition: Lieutenant Gore
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to go into closed session under state law to discuss matters related to the interview process for the position of City Manager. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11 (a)(6) to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager interview process
City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hear the FYE 2025 audit presentation and financial review, approve minutes from December meetings, and receive monthly departmental reports. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- FYE 2025 Audit presentation
- FYE 2025 Financial Review
- Approval of minutes from December 9 and December 23, 2025 meetings
- Monthly departmental reports for November 2025
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11 (a)(6) - Personnel
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to enter closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6) to discuss the interview process for the position of City Manager. No other business is on the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the City Manager interview process