La Grange public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Town Council is conducting an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office and select a Mayor Pro Tempore. The body is also considering the 2024 regular meeting schedule and an amended agreement with the NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency.
- Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
- Administration of Oaths of Office for Mayor and Council Members
- Approval of 2024 Council Regular Meeting Schedule
- Consideration of NCEMPA Amended and Restated FRPSA
- Year-to-date budget financial report
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss preliminary plat reviews for the Gurley Cove and Blair Ridge subdivisions. The body will also consider a resolution to investigate an annexation petition for Lenoir County Parcel #16543 and address Planning Board vacancies.
- Gurley Cove Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review
- Blair Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat Review
- Annexation petition investigation for Lenoir County Parcel #16543
- Planning Board vacancies
- USDA Water/Sewer Projects update from Black & Veatch Engineering
Town Council
The La Grange Town Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with no public hearings or Board of Adjustments cases. Key items include a preliminary plat review for the Ellis-La Grange-Perry Tract, a resolution to sell surplus property via electronic auction, and filling Planning Board vacancies. The council will also receive updates on USDA water/sewer projects and other town projects.
- Ellis-La Grange-Perry Tract preliminary plat review
- Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property by electronic auction
- Planning Board vacancies to be filled
- Update on USDA water/sewer projects by Black & Veatch engineer Jeff Thompson
- Presentation by Penny Dawson on fundraising for La Grange Arts Council
Town Council
The La Grange Town Council will hold its regular meeting with no public hearings or board of adjustments cases. New business includes considering membership with the Eastern Carolina Council, updating the Parks & Recreation Plan, and approving a request for qualifications for engineering services for the WWTP optimization project. The council will also receive updates on water/sewer and other projects, and review year-to-date budget information.
- Consideration of membership with the Eastern Carolina Council
- Consideration of Parks & Recreation Plan update
- Consideration of approval of RFQ for engineering services for WWTP optimization project
- Update on water/sewer projects
- Financial report – year to date budget information
Town Council
The La Grange Town Council will consider new business including solid waste contract proposals, a resolution approving design plans for USDA water/sewer projects, and a harassment policy for insurance. They will also approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes and a budget ordinance amendment for FY 23-24. No public hearings or board of adjustments cases are scheduled.
- Consideration of Solid Waste Contract Proposals
- Resolution Approving Design Plans for USDA Water/Sewer Projects
- Consideration of Harassment Policy for Insurance
- Approval of Ordinance Amending the FY 23-24 Budget Ordinance
- Approval of Minutes from June 5, 2023 Regular and Closed Sessions
Town Council
The La Grange Town Council will hold public hearings and consider three zoning amendments, including allowing self-storage in Highway Commercial districts and rezoning two parcels. They will also vote on resolutions to issue $13.5 million in water and sewer revenue bonds, and discuss participation in a consolidated animal control office. The agenda includes several routine items like budget amendments and minutes approval.
- Public hearing on text amendment to allow self-storage in Highway Commercial (Ordinance 2023-05-487)
- Public hearing to rezone 4 acres of Parcel 16064 from R18 to HC (Ordinance 2023-05-488)
- Public hearing to rezone Parcel 15787 from AR to HC (Ordinance 2023-05-489)
- Approval of $6,126,000 and $7,425,000 water/sewer revenue bond anticipation notes (Resolutions 2023-05-491 and 2023-05-492)
- Resolution to demolish building at 307 South Wooten Street (Ordinance 2023-05-494)
Town Council
The La Grange Town Council will consider resolutions to apply for state and Golden Leaf Foundation grants, and discuss seeking supplemental USDA funding for water and sewer projects. The agenda also includes consent items like approving minutes and street closures for a 5K race, plus updates on the nature trail and budget.
- Resolution to apply for NC Department of Commerce Rural Transformation Grant Fund
- Resolution to seek state funds from Golden Leaf Foundation Site Program
- Authorize request to USDA for supplemental funding for water and sewer projects
- Approval of partial street closures for Change 4 La Grange's 5K Race on May 20, 2023
- Update on Nature Trail naming and progress