Whiteville public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will canvass the November 2023 municipal election results, administer oaths to newly elected members, elect a mayor pro tem and a Cape Fear Council of Governments representative, and review the city's fiscal year 2022-23 financial audit. Public comment will also be heard.
- Certification of 2023 municipal election results
- Swearing-in of newly elected council members
- Election of Mayor Pro Tem
- Election of CFCOG representative
- Presentation and review of FY 2022-23 financial audit
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a rezoning application (P&Z#23-11-01) for two properties from R6-MF to B-3. Other business includes a vote on 2024 health insurance stipends for retirees, appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and whether to reschedule the December 26, 2023 meeting. A closed session is scheduled for economic development discussions.
- Public hearing and decision on rezoning 614 N. JK Powell Blvd & 215 W. Smith St. from R6-MF to B-3 (Premiere Enterprises of Whiteville LLC)
- Consideration of 2024 calendar year stipend/reimbursement for health insurance for pre- and post-65 retirees
- Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (applications from Nikki Walker, Matt Mclean, Eric Hill, Serenity Harvey, Campbell Thompson)
- Consideration of rescheduling or cancelling the December 26, 2023, City Council meeting
- Closed session to discuss economic development incentives per NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1)(4)
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider multiple resolutions including adoption of the 2022 Local Water Supply Plan and Local Water Shortage Response Plan, a safety grant award from the North Carolina League of Municipalities, a property buyout resolution (NCORR), and designation of an agent for the BRIC grant. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and potential negotiations.
- Resolution 2023-R-162: Adoption of 2022 Local Water Supply Plan
- Resolution 2023-R-163: Adoption of 2022 Local Water Shortage Response Plan
- NCLM Safety Grant Award (cover page and quote available)
- Resolution 2023-R-164: Whiteville NCORR Property Buyout
- Resolution designating Applicant's Agent for BRIC Grant (NCDPS form)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss negotiations on property acquisition and economic development incentives, including a tentative list of incentives that may be offered to businesses. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1) and (4) to discuss business location/expansion and economic development incentives
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider donating surplus police vehicles, including two bicycles, to Southeastern Community College. The agenda also includes a police badge pinning ceremony and approval of minutes from the October 10 meeting. Monthly departmental reports for September 2023 are scheduled for review. The meeting is primarily procedural with one substantive action item.
- Surplus police vehicles, including two bicycles, to Southeastern Community College (SCC)
- Police Badge Pinning Ceremony
- Approval of minutes from October 10, 2023 regular meeting
- Monthly departmental reports for September 2023
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The City Council will consider a budget amendment for engineering costs related to the Mollie's Branch flood mitigation project. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from previous meetings, public comment, council comments, and a manager's update.
- Consideration of FY2023-24 Budget Amendment #2 for Golden Leaf Engineering Cost at Mollie's Branch
- Approval of minutes from Regular Meetings on September 12 and 26, Closed Sessions on September 12 and 26, and Special Meeting on October 3, 2023
- Public comment period
- Manager's Update report
City Council Special Meeting
At a special meeting, the Whiteville City Council will hear a report on negotiations regarding property acquisition and economic development terms. The council will also consider an Interlocal Agreement with Columbus County.
- Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Columbus County regarding property acquisition and economic development terms
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold public hearings on two text amendments: one regulating outdoor advertising signs (Ordinance 2023-O-92) and another governing commercial development on residential streets (Ordinance 2023-O-93). Following the hearings, the council will consider decisions on these ordinances. The agenda also includes multiple items related to water and sewer system upgrades, including applications for funding, updates to asset management plans, and resolutions for Phase 1 water and Phase 3 sewer improvements. Additionally, the council will consider a fair housing conciliation agreement, a budget amendment for firehouse gate repair, and a grant contract for a stormwater park.
- Public hearing and decision on Ordinance 2023-O-92, text amendment for outdoor advertising signs
- Public hearing and decision on Ordinance 2023-O-93, text amendment for commercial development on residential streets
- Items related to water system upgrades: funding application, asset management plan update, resolution for Phase 1 improvements
- Items related to sewer system upgrades: funding application, asset management plan update, resolution for Phase 3 improvements
- Consideration of Conciliation Agreement for Fair Housing Act Case No. 04-29-9431-8
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider an amendment to the FY2023-24 Schedule of Fees for the Vineland Depot, as well as applications for two grants (NC League of Municipalities Workers Safety Grant and Volunteer Rescue-EMS Grant). They will also discuss an ABC Board appointment, a new grant procurement policy, and enter closed session to address a claim and employee performance.
- Amendment to FY2023-24 Schedule of Fees regarding the Vineland Depot
- Application for the NC League of Municipalities Workers Safety Grant
- Application for the 2023 Volunteer Rescue - EMS Grant
- ABC Board appointment for a three-year term
- Consideration of a Uniform Guidance Grant Procurement Policy
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a rezoning request for 258 Frink Street from R-20 (residential) to B-3 (business). The council also will consider an ordinance to repeal the city's golf cart ordinance. Other items include approval of minutes, reports, and a closed session.
- Public hearing and decision on rezoning P&Z#23-07-01 at 258 Frink St (R-20 to B-3)
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 2023-O-90 to repeal the city's golf cart ordinance
- Approval of minutes from August 8, 2023
- Manager's update and monthly departmental reports for July 2023
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1)(4)
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2023-O-91, a text amendment to increase fines and penalties for traffic code and animal violations under City Code sections 70.99 and 80.99(7). The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and a closed session.
- Ordinance No. 2023-O-91: Text amendment to increase penalties for traffic code and animal violations (sections 70.99 and 80.99(7))
- Approval of minutes from the July 25, 2023 regular meeting
- Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11 (a)(1)(4) for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider approving a contract with Gresham Smith Engineering, hear a manager's update, and review monthly departmental reports. A closed session is scheduled pursuant to state law. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call and approval of minutes.
- Consideration for approval of contract with Gresham Smith Engineering
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1)(4)
- Manager's update and monthly departmental reports for June 2023
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a special use permit (P&Z#23-06-01) for mini storage units on Pleasant Plains Church Road, submitted by Tripp Engineering. Council will also consider a statement of qualifications for engineering design services from WithersRavenel for a community space. Other business includes approval of minutes from June 27 and a manager's update.
- Public hearing on Special Use Permit #23-06-01 for mini storage units on Pleasant Plains Church Road (Tripp Engineering)
- Discussion and decision on the same special use permit after public hearing
- Consideration of Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Design Services from WithersRavenel for community space
- Approval of draft minutes from June 27 regular meeting
- Manager's update report
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider FY2022-23 year-end budget amendments, the sale of a used street sweeper to the Town of White Lake, and adoption of a revised personnel policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, public comment, department reports, and a closed session.
- FY2022-23 Year-End Budget Amendments (multiple amendments 9 through 11B)
- Sale of used street sweeper to Town of White Lake
- Adoption of revised personnel policy (Resolution 2023-R-156)
- Closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1) and (4) for personnel and legal matters
- Monthly department reports for May 2023
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2023-24 budget, then consider adopting Ordinance No. 2023-O-89 to enact the budget, fee schedule, and position plan. A resident, Kim Lewis, has requested to address the council regarding road repairs. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and council comments.
- Public hearing on the City's FY2023-24 budget
- Ordinance No. 2023-O-89 adopting the fiscal budget, schedule of fees, and classification/allocation position plan
- Request to address council from Kim Lewis regarding road repairs
- Approval of draft minutes from the May 23, 2023 regular meeting
- Manager's update report
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider accepting the NCSU Coastal Dynamics and Design Lab Floodprint, a flood risk assessment. They will also select an engineering firm for the Mollies Branch Stream Restoration project. Additionally, the council will hear a request from the Reuben Brown House Preservation Society and receive monthly departmental reports.
- Acceptance of NCSU Coastal Dynamics and Design Lab Floodprint
- Recommendation for engineering firm for Mollies Branch Stream Restoration
- Request to address council from Reuben Brown House Preservation Society
- Monthly departmental reports for April 2023 (Police, Fire, Parks, etc.)
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(a)(1)(4)
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting with recognitions for law enforcement and a proclamation. Items include approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and a manager's update. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Law Enforcement Recognition: Detective Joseph Ward
- Police Badge Pinning: Officer Charlie Arnold
- Proclamation No. 2022-P-32: Monarch Conservation Month
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to review the final proposed recommended budget for fiscal year 2023-24. No votes or decisions are noted on the agenda; the meeting is solely for discussion of the budget.
- Review of final proposed recommended FY2023-24 Budget
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's utility budget. Presentations are scheduled from the city manager, public works director, wastewater treatment facility director, and finance director, with a supporting spreadsheet on utility workshop finances. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears informational and procedural.
- Comments from City Manager Darren Currie
- Comments from Public Works Director Travis Faulk
- Comments from Wastewater Treatment Facility's Nathan Guyton
- Comments from Finance Director Colburn Brown
- Attached spreadsheet: CB- Utility Workshop_FYE2024_042523.xlsx
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold public hearings and then discuss and decide on two rezoning applications: one for 390 W. Hay Street from RA-20 to B-3, and another for 925 Sunset Terrace from RA-20 to RA-20MH. The council will also consider resolutions to accept a 2023 Healthy City Grant for an outdoor fitness court and to modify a Rural Transformation Grant, and decide whether to accept or reject donated property from the Betty Sanderford Church and Living Trust. A presentation by Chief Ipock was removed from the agenda due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Public hearings and decisions on rezoning at 390 W. Hay Street (RA-20 to B-3) and 925 Sunset Terrace (RA-20 to RA-20MH)
- Resolution No. 2023-R-155 to accept National Fitness Campaign Healthy City Grant for an outdoor fitness court
- Resolution No. 2023-R-154(1) modifying the Rural Transformation Grant (Round Three)
- Consideration to formally accept or reject property from Betty Sanderford Church and Living Trust
- Presentation by Chief Ipock removed from agenda due to unforeseen circumstances
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the FY2022-23 MAPS Pay Study, along with presentations on risk management services and the FY2024 budget's employee compensation. This is a discussion-only session with no scheduled votes or decisions.
- Review and discussion of the FY2022-23 MAPS Pay Study
- Presentation: Risk Management Services Spring Tour
- Presentation: FYE2024 Budget Employee Compensation
- Special meeting with no public hearings or ordinances
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with action items including a budget amendment for sidewalk repairs and a resolution for a Rural Transformation Grant round three. Presentations include a law enforcement recognition and an update on paving crew and equipment.
- FYE2023 Budget Amendment #8 for sidewalk repairs
- Resolution No. 20232-R-154 for Rural Transformation Grant (Round Three)
- Presentation: Law Enforcement General Certification Recognition
- Presentation: Paving Crew and Equipment Update
City Council Special Meeting
The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to receive budget presentations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from the Parks and Recreation Department (including Vineland Depot), the Planning Department, and Economic Development/Main Street. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for informational purposes.
- Parks and Recreation/Vineland Depot presentation by Blake Spivey (45 minutes)
- Planning Department presentation by Robert Lewis (30 minutes)
- Economic Development and Main Street presentation by Madison Ward (30 minutes)
- All presentations cover proposed budgets for FY 2023-2024
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will consider an application for the 2023 Healthy City Program. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine reports from city departments.
- Consideration of application for 2023 Healthy City Program (item 8.1)
City Council Special Meeting
This special City Council meeting is dedicated to presentations from the Police, Fire, and Emergency Services departments. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Police Department presentation by Chief Ipock (60 minutes)
- Fire Department presentation by Chief Yergeau (30 minutes)
- Emergency Services Department presentation by Director Hal Lowder (20 minutes)
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes. The main business item is consideration of a second amendment to the NCORR Buyout Program, as detailed in the provided documents. Public comment and council comments are also on the agenda.
- Consideration for a Second Amendment to NCORR Buyout Program (agenda item 8.1)
Regular Meeting of the City Council
The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss a decision on Ordinance No. 2023-Z-28, which amends Chapter 154's street design standards. The council will also consider submitting a SAFER grant application for fire staffing, a grant agreement with the Golden LEAF Foundation, and a proposed FY23-24 budget workshop calendar. A financial performance review for the fiscal year ending 2023 is also scheduled.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-Z-28 to amend Chapter 154, §154.085 (Streets) of the Minimum Standards of Design
- Discussion and decision on the same text amendment ordinance
- Consideration of submittal of the FY2022 AFG SAFER grant application for fire and emergency response staffing
- Grant agreement between the City and the Golden LEAF Foundation
- Consideration of the proposed FY23-24 Budget Workshop Calendar