Kinston public meetings in 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and address baseball sub-committee recommendations. The discussion on minor league recommendations was previously tabled due to a lack of quorum.

• Minor league recommendations from the baseball sub-committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an agreement to provide an economic development grant to Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment. The company plans to establish its first U.S. headquarters in Kinston.

• Public hearing and proposed grant of approximately $33,897 to Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment
• Authorization for the sale of real property at 229 S. Queen Street
• TDA Welcome Center Agreement
• Fiscal Year 25-26 1st Quarter Budget Status and ARPA Funds update
• Presentation on the Kinston 101 Citizens Academy

The council adopted the meeting agenda with an amendment to add a professional lobbying services item, and approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting, both unanimously. The council then voted to approve the Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment Agreement, also unanimously, allowing the company to establish its first U.S. headquarters in Kinston. No public comments were made for or against the agreement during the hearing.

• Approved agenda amendment adding professional lobbying services item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment Agreement for new US headquarters (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kinston Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its October 21 meeting and adopted a draft update to its Rules of Procedure. It voted to send three landmark designation reports—Farmers and Merchants Bank (200 North Queen Street), Imperial Tobacco Company office (426 North Heritage Street), and Midtown Motor Lodge (501 North Heritage Street)—to the State Historic Preservation Office. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting calendar and confirmed there are no current Certificate of Appropriateness applications.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of three landmark designation reports for SHPO (200 N Queen St, 426 N Heritage St, 501 N Heritage St)
• Draft update to Rules of Procedure presented for review
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar (third Tuesday each month, no July/December meetings)
• No current Certificates of Appropriateness applications

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Matthew Young and a second by Steven Hill. The commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting following a motion by Young and a second by Hill. The commission set its next meeting for January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and noted there will be no meeting in December. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Young and a second by Kathy Reese.

• Adopt agenda (motion passed)
• Approve previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Schedule next meeting for Jan 20, 2026 (decision noted)
• No meeting in December (decision noted)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several budget adjustments, including funding for the Neuse River Greenway and Fire and Rescue. The body is also deciding on a change order for road improvements and the closure of the Riverwalk Project Phase I, II, and III.

• Change Order #2 for 2024-2025 Road Improvement Project in the amount of $32,582.23
• Ordinance to close out Riverwalk Project Phase I, II, III (G9135)
• FY2025-2026 Operating Budget Amendment including $334,950 for Neuse River Greenway
• Special Event Permit Request for DKR – Annual Christmas Parade
• Approval of revisions to the Mayor and Council Travel Policy

The Council unanimously approved the FY2025‑2026 operating budget amendment, which includes a $334,950 allocation for the Neuse River Greenway project. It also approved a $32,582.23 change order for the 2024‑2025 Road Improvement Project, closed the unused Riverwalk project and returned $25,000 to the general fund, and adopted updated travel and lease policies. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopt agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approve minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approve Change Order #2 for $32,582.23 road project (unanimous)
• Close out Riverwalk Project and return $25,000 to general fund (unanimous)
• Adopt FY2025‑2026 operating budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approve revisions to Mayor and Council travel policy (unanimous)
• Approve policy statement on lease of city‑owned facilities and property (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Commission will review the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss recommendations from the baseball subcommittee regarding minor‑league play. They will also consider proposed rule changes for the Mock Gym. The Director will give a report on fall programs, Emma Webb, and the upcoming Christmas Parade.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of baseball subcommittee’s minor‑league recommendations
• Discussion of Mock Gym rule change proposals
• Director’s report on fall programs
• Director’s report on Emma Webb and the Christmas Parade

The Parks & Recreation Commission discussed potential changes to minor league baseball rules and age requirements, noted over 450 participants in fall soccer, and reported that the All‑America City logo was painted at the Emma Webb splash pad and lighting around the playground had been installed. No votes were taken because a quorum was not present.

City Council

The Kinston City Council will consider a rezoning request to change parcel NC 4525‑66‑1343 at 500 E Grainger Avenue from I‑1 (Industrial) to I‑B (Industrial Business). The council will also act on several financial items, including a $257,160.75 purchase to repair the Pollock Street bar screen and a $73,634 contribution toward library boiler and HVAC replacement. Additional agenda items cover a broadband fiber extension contract for $144,409.56 and the adoption of policies on city‑owned facility naming and leasing.

• Public hearing and approval request for rezoning 500 E Grainger Ave from I‑1 to I‑B
• Approval of purchase of components to repair Pollock Street bar screen – $257,160.75
• Approval of $73,634 (½ cost) to replace boiler and HVAC controls at Kinston‑Lenoir County Public Library
• Approval of extension of fiber to three electric substations by Greenlight Community Broadband – $144,409.56
• Resolution to adopt policy on naming of city‑owned facilities and property

The City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of a parcel at 500 East Grainger Avenue from I‑1 (Industrial) to I‑B (Industrial Business). The Council also unanimously accepted a $182,000 award from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for the Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program and adopted the related assistance policy. Additionally, the Council unanimously authorized the purchase of components to repair the Pollock Street bar screen for $257,160.75. The agenda and the minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 500 East Grainger Avenue to Industrial‑Business (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept $182,000 award for Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pollock Street bar screen components for $257,160.75 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 16 minutes and deferred a proposal to expand historic district authority until design guidelines are updated. It voted to move forward with three landmark designation applications for the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Imperial Tobacco Office, and Midtown Modern Motor Lodge. The body authorized staff to begin drafting updates to the commission's rules of procedure and noted a $30,000 CLG grant, matched by $10,000 from the city, for updating design standards.

• $30,000 CLG historic preservation grant awarded, with a $10,000 city match for design standards update
• Motion to defer historic district boundary expansion pending guideline revision
• Approval to proceed with three landmark designation applications (Farmers and Merchants Bank, Imperial Tobacco Office, Midtown Modern Motor Lodge)
• Authorization for staff to draft revisions to the commission's rules of procedure
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar (third Tuesday of each month, except July and December)

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the September 16 minutes. It then voted to send three landmark designation reports—Farmers and Merchants Bank, Imperial Tobacco Company office building, and Midtown Motor Lodge—to the State Historic Preservation Office for review. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting calendar and agreed to review a draft update to its Rules of Procedure over the next three weeks.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three landmark designation reports to be sent to SHPO (unanimous)
• Agreed to review Rules of Procedure draft and submit comments (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

City Council

The Kinston City Council will consider approving a Downtown Masterplan and authorizing a Request for Proposal for a consultant to develop the plan. Council members will also vote on adopting a City Investment Policy, a special event permit for the Greene Lamp Fall Festival at Grainger Stadium, and a memorandum of agreement with NC Wildlife. Additional items include a resolution on a lien claim and a motion to approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting.

• Approve Downtown Masterplan Project and authorize RFP for consultant services
• Adopt City of Kinston Investment Policy
• Approve Special Event Permit for Greene Lamp Fall Festival at Grainger Stadium
• Approve MCA between NC Wildlife and City of Kinston
• Adopt resolution to provide notice of claim of lien and authorize foreclosure

The council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes without opposition. It also approved a special event permit for the Greene Lamp Fall Festival, adopted the Downtown Masterplan, authorized foreclosure on the former Super 8 site, adopted a city investment policy, and approved a cooperative agreement with NC Wildlife for pond repairs. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Greene Lamp Fall Festival permit (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Masterplan project (unanimous)
• Authorized lien claim and foreclosure for former Super 8 property (unanimous)
• Adopted City of Kinston Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved wildlife agreement to repair pond structures (unanimous)

City Council

The Kinston City Council will consider reducing electric rates by 4%, approve a budget amendment, and vote on a developer agreement for the Glen Raven Mills property. The council will also authorize the purchase of a vacuum truck and approve special event permits.

• Public hearing on 4% electric rate reduction
• Consideration of developer agreement with smART Kinston Foundation
• Consideration of FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget Amendment
• Approval to purchase Jet/Vacuum Truck for $653,215.70
• Approval of Special Event Permits for Brad-Fest and Fall Festival

The council voted unanimously to reduce electric rates by 4% for all customer classes, saving roughly $2 million a year. It also approved the development agreement with smART Kinston for the 12‑acre Glen Raven Mills site at 800 Manny Street, and granted a special‑use permit for a tattoo parlor at 311 North Queen Street. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were adopted without dissent.

• Approved 4% electric rate reduction (unanimous)
• Approved development agreement for 800 Manny Street (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for tattoo parlor at 311 North Queen Street (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with closed‑session addition (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and introduce the new Turf Maintenance Specialist. It will discuss the Baseball Subcommittee's recommendations. The Director will report on fall programs, the Fairfield Through the Years event, the Emma Webb ribbon cutting, and a tour of the Emma Webb Park project.

• Approve September 11, 2025 minutes
• Introduce Kirk Peterson, Turf Maintenance Specialist
• Discuss Baseball Subcommittee recommendations
• Director’s report on fall programs and Fairfield Through the Years
• Emma Webb ribbon cutting and park tour

The commission approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also unanimously accepted the baseball subcommittee’s recommendations for All-Star team composition and selection. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted baseball subcommittee All-Star team recommendations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss an update on the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application, which has a $30,000 project budget and seeks $10,000 in matching funds from the city council. Members will also review a text amendment to allow alternate members on the commission, a proposed expansion of historic district boundaries to include Trianon and Hill Grainger, and a flow chart outlining the landmark designation process. Additional items include a rezoning request for 704 Rhem St and updates to the commission’s rules of procedure.

• CLG grant application: $30,000 budget, $10,000 city matching funds requested
• Text amendment to permit alternate members on the Historic Preservation Commission
• Proposed expansion of historic district boundaries to include Trianon and Hill Grainger
• Flow chart presentation of the state landmark designation process (step 4)
• Rezoning request for 704 Rhem St from B1 district to residential RA5

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted its agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes, both unanimously. It deferred the historic district boundary‑expansion motion until design guidelines are updated. It also moved forward with three landmark designation applications using existing rules, and authorized staff to begin drafting rule‑of‑procedure updates.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Approve previous meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Defer historic district boundary expansion until design guidelines are updated – motion carried unanimously
• Proceed with three landmark designation applications using established rules – motion carried unanimously
• Authorize staff to begin drafting updates to the rules of procedure – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council will review results of an Electric Cost of Service Study and schedule a public hearing for October 7, 2025, regarding rate reductions. The body is also considering several grant allocations and a special event request.

• Proposed 4% rate reductions for Residential, Small, Medium, and Large General Service, CDC, and Rental Lighting electric schedules
• Proposed Organizational Support Grants totaling $29,460 for RADD, Inc ($20,000), Hope to Destiny for Youth ($5,000), and Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children ($4,460)
• Acceptance of a $22,000 Historic Preservation Fund Grant
• Special event request for Kinston Teens Sunday Dinner
• Public hearing scheduled for October 7, 2025, regarding electric rates

The council unanimously approved the minutes from August 19 and September 2, 2025, and adopted an agenda amendment. A public hearing on the proposed 4% electric rate reduction was scheduled for October 7, 2025. The council also approved a $10,000 grant to Hope to Destiny Youth (3‑2 vote), accepted a $22,000 historic preservation grant with a $10,000 city match and authorized a budget amendment, and approved two special‑event permits.

• Approved August 19 and September 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 4% electric rate reduction on Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Hope to Destiny Youth (3‑2)
• Accepted $22,000 historic preservation grant and authorized budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Kinston Teens Sunday Dinner special event (unanimous, Suggs abstained)
• Approved Prayer March special event (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes, recognize the Dixie Youth 10U Girls Softball State Champions and World Series runner‑ups, and hear a Director's Report on fall program updates and planned facility renovations. The next meeting on October 9 will be held at Emma Webb Park.

• Approve August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Dixie Youth 10U Girls Softball State Champions/World Series runner‑ups; Dixie Youth State Commissioner William Baker present
• Director's Report on fall program updates and facility renovation plans
• Notice that the October 9 meeting will be held at Emma Webb Park

The commission unanimously approved the August 14, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously voted to move the regularly scheduled recreation commission meeting from October 9 to October 2 at Emma Webb Park. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved October 9 meeting to October 2 at Emma Webb Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted the Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, awarded a $374,454 roof contract, and authorized a $601,288 purchase of two garbage trucks. It also tabled the developer agreement for the former Glen Raven Mill and authorized the mayor to sign a tax‑incentive memorandum with Lenoir County. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled developer agreement for 800 Manning Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Neuse River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded MB Roofing $374,454 roof contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 rear‑loader garbage trucks for $601,288 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute downtown tax‑incentive MOU (unanimous)
• Entered and later exited closed session (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was not held. No agenda was created and no official business was conducted.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a developer agreement with smART Kinston Foundation to revitalize the Glen Raven Mills property. The body will also vote on equipment purchases and several special event requests.

• Public hearing on developer agreement with smART Kinston Foundation for 800 Manning Street
• Purchase of a mini-excavator for Water Operations Section for $158,748.19
• Approval for Kinston Strong Concert (10/07/2025), Food Rodeo Series, and Touch a Truck event
• Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) text amendment public hearing
• Appointment of Jason Lee as Deputy Fire Chief

The council voted 4-0 to adopt the meeting agenda, adding a closed session for personnel matters. It also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 council meeting by unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda with closed session for personnel matters (4-0)
• Approve minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to vote on football rule changes and review a final draft of the Master Plan presented by McGill & Associates.

• Vote on football rule changes
• Presentation of Master Plan final draft by McGill & Associates

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a rule raising the football weight limit by five pounds for 9‑10 and 11‑12 year olds with a one‑pound weekly gain limit. It required kick‑offs for varsity (11‑12 year old) football and allowed striped players only as fillers. It extended flag football halves from 15 to 20 minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved increase weight limit by five pounds for 9‑10 and 11‑12 yr olds, with one‑pound weekly gain limit (unanimous)
• Approved varsity football kick‑off requirement; striped players may fill line but not tackle (unanimous)
• Approved increase flag football game halves to 20 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Kinston City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025‑2026 operating budget amendment and the annual property‑tax settlement. It also approved a series of capital projects, including a $2 M transformer replacement at the Cunningham Substation, a $250,000 City Hall generator‑gear upgrade, and the purchase of ten police vehicles costing about $435,000. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted FY2025‑2026 Operating Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved annual settlement of FY2024‑2025 property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Overhaul Vault Project (E9139) – $250,000 generator gear upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Vernon Avenue Transmission Pole Replacement amendment – $955,818 (unanimous)
• Approved Electric POD #1 Upgrade Project (E9141) – $690,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Cunningham Substation Transformer Replacement Project (E9140) – $2,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Substation Fiber Loop Project (E9142) – $159,500 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten police vehicles – approx. $435,000 plus $145,000 equipment (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted a resolution to accept State Revolving Fund funding of $673,830.49 for emergency sewer repairs related to Hurricane Debbie. It also unanimously approved the resolution to close and abandon a portion of North Davis Street right‑of‑way, the resolution of intent with NCDOT for a water‑line relocation costing $43,732.53 to the city, and an ordinance amending the Electric Field Verification project budget by $37,300. All actions were carried out without opposition.

• Approved SRF funding of $673,830.49 for emergency sewer repair (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close and abandon portion of North Davis Street right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of intent with NCDOT for water‑line relocation, city share $43,732.53 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Electric Field Verification project budget adding $37,300 (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda removing items 4 and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the July 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed upcoming sports schedules and facility updates to be addressed at future meetings.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted the manager‑recommended annual budget ordinance for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved ordinances to close out a series of planning, wastewater, stormwater, and water projects. Additional actions included accepting a $20,000 youth sports grant, approving a $78,800 change order for an electric field verification project, and authorizing an easement for a pedestrian signal at Vernon Avenue and Greenbrier Road. Several special event permits for community gatherings were also approved.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 annual budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to close out multiple planning projects C2117‑C2124 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to close out multiple wastewater projects S9201‑S9211 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to close out stormwater project T9301 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to close out multiple water projects W9115‑W9121 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024‑2025 operating budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved and accepted $20,000 2025 Youth Sports grant (unanimous)
• Approved $78,800 change order for Electric Field Verification Project (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to approve the May 8 and June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the June 12, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved May 8 and June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the June 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kinston City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 12 and May 20 meetings, each by unanimous vote. Council members also adopted ordinances to close out several General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Electric projects, all unanimously. In a separate vote, the council adopted a resolution to abandon an unused portion of the North Davis Street right‑of‑way, also unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12 and May 20 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinances to close out General Fund projects G9109, G9140, G9142, G9146, G9147 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinances to close out Special Revenue Fund projects P9137, P9138, P9139, P9140, P9142, P9143 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinances to close out Electric projects E9129, E9135 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to abandon portion of North Davis Street right‑of‑way (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission did not have a quorum at its May 20, 2025 meeting. Because quorum was not met, no official business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The council and county commissioners agreed to form a joint working committee to address shared interests such as economic development, tourism, recreation, and affordable workforce housing. Mayor Don Hardy, Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy, and Councilwoman Felicia Solomon were appointed to represent the city, while Chairwoman Linda Rouse Sutton, Commissioner Preston Harris, and Commissioner June Cummings were appointed to represent the county. The managers were tasked with drafting a memorandum of understanding and scheduling future meetings. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously.

• Approved formation of joint working committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Don Hardy, Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy, Councilwoman Felicia Solomon as city representatives
• Appointed Chairwoman Linda Rouse Sutton, Commissioner Preston Harris, Commissioner June Cummings as county representatives
• Tasked city and county managers with drafting a memorandum of understanding and setting meeting dates
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the May 8, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kinston City Council unanimously approved a series of actions, including a rezoning request, artistic improvements downtown, and several permits and contracts. All motions carried unanimously, and the council also adopted a resolution supporting a grant application for a bicycle and pedestrian plan. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 1003 West New Bern Rd to Office/Institutional (unanimous)
• Approved artistic wraps for signal boxes and crosswalk painting in downtown (unanimous)
• Approved removal of restrictions from special use permit at 1610 North Queen St (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for abandonment of North David St right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 contract amendment for Lawrence Heights water‑sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved Down East Bird Dogs fireworks permits (unanimous)
• Approved special event permits for Lincoln City Valerie Union and Sudan Shrine Parade (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting $65,000 NCDOT multimodal planning grant (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission established a quorum, adopted the agenda, approved the previous meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting. All three motions were carried unanimously. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Agenda adoption motion carried unanimously
• Previous minutes approval motion carried unanimously
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and minutes, approved a $30,000 historic preservation grant with $10,000 city matching, adopted a resolution to participate in zoning code enforcement training with the City of Greenville, approved the audit contract with RH CPAs, and approved special event permits for the 2025 BBQ Festival on the Neuse and the “Sand in the Streets” concert series. The decision on amending the special use permit for 1610 N Queen Street was tabled until the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Certified Local Government grant application and $10,000 matching funds (motion carried)
• Approved participation in zoning code enforcement training with City of Greenville (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025 audit contract with RH CPAs, fee $73,615‑$86,365 (motion carried)
• Approved Special Event Request for 2025 BBQ Festival on the Neuse (motion carried)
• Approved Special Event Permit for “Sand in the Streets” concert series (motion carried)
• Tabled decision on special use permit review for 1610 N Queen Street (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the baseball drafting procedures with revised wording, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved baseball drafting procedures with wording change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from prior meetings. It approved the rezoning of 1785 Highway 258 North, a special‑use permit for a tattoo shop at 1301 South Queen Street, a lease‑renewal waiver for the Lenoir County Chamber at 301 North Queen Street, a fireworks discharge permit for April 12, and a special event concert at Pearson Park. The council also adopted a revised 2025 meeting schedule and entered and exited a closed‑session session. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of 1785 Highway 258 North to RO (unanimously)
• Approved special‑use permit for tattoo shop at 1301 South Queen Street (unanimously)
• Approved lease‑renewal waiver for Lenoir County Chamber at 301 North Queen Street (unanimously)
• Approved fireworks discharge permit for April 12 Family Day event (unanimously)
• Approved special event concert at Pearson Park on April 12 (unanimously)
• Adopted revised 2025 City Council meeting schedule (unanimously)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the February meeting minutes, both with unanimous votes. No public hearing was held. After discussion of historic district matters, the board voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Agenda adoption approved unanimously
• February minutes approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn passed (no vote tally recorded)