Lumberton public meetings in 2022

13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves conditional rezoning for Highway 55 restaurant

City Council approved a conditional rezoning request for two lots on Roberts Avenue to allow the construction of a Highway 55 restaurant. The council also authorized several equipment purchases for the water plant and fire department, and approved various community grant funds.

Approved conditional rezoning for restaurant at Roberts Avenue and Walnut Street (6-0)
Approved $63,215 for five water plant pulsator blowers from Lewis Systems & Service Co. (7-0)
Approved $30,824 for four wastewater and lab samplers from ClearWater Inc. (7-0)
Approved $74,654 contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions for fire station SCBA equipment (7-0)
Approved $34,000 local match for airport fuel farm grant (7-0)
Approved appointment of Angela Jones to the Planning Board (7-0)
Approved Terracon Consultants, Inc. for EPA Brownfields Grant administration (7-0)
Approved resolution to apply for NCDOT paved trails and sidewalk feasibility study grant (7-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

6 yea

Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2022 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the remaining $28,763.24 be paid from the Water and Sewer Capital Reserve Fund. RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the bid be awarded to Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the amount of $74,654.00 (plus freight) for a cascade system for Station 1 and a fragmentation cabinet for Station 2. Atlantic provided the…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council December 7, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 9 Updated 9/14/2023 9:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

resolution of support for the grant application. Minutes City Council December 7, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 10 Updated 9/14/2023 9:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves $558,315 for 10 new police vehicles and equipment

City Council approved several capital purchases for Public Works and the Police Department, including a new tractor, aerator, and pump for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The council also approved a holiday schedule for city employees and various community revitalization fund designations. Two zoning and permit requests were referred to a later date.

Approved $558,315 for 10 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrids and equipment (Unanimous)
Approved $36,523.47 for a 40HP tractor and attachments (7-0)
Approved $34,940.00 for a floating aerator for Waste Water Treatment Plant (7-0)
Approved $33,600.00 for a Hidrostal pump for Waste Water Treatment Plant (7-0)
Approved purchase of 2023 Toyota Tacoma for $34,547.36 (7-0)
Approved paid holidays for Dec 23, 26, 27 and Jan 2, with city closed Dec 28-30 as vacation days (4-3)
Approved acceptance of Autumn Leaf Ct., Bay Meadow Bend, and Red Bud Lane in 'The Oaks' subdivision (7-0)
Referred Special Use Permit for 163 Crestwood Dr. and restaurant rezoning on Roberts Avenue

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

that the City of Lumberton be closed from Dec 28 – 30 as additional vacation days. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chris Howard and passed with a 4 -3 vote as follows: Councilmen Rising…

4 yea · 3 nay

Robinson yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Rising nay · Carroll nay · Thomas nay

The other 22 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall

Sources: IRS/ProPublica, EPA ECHO, FEMA NFHL, Overture Maps

Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.74M sewer grant, floodgate contract amendment

The council approved a $1.74M CDBG grant for sewer improvements at Rosewood Mobile Home Park, a $77,652 floodgate design contract amendment, and numerous other items including equipment purchases, change orders, and community revitalization fund allocations. All votes were 8-0 except two unanimous items. The floodgate project, now over $5M, is delayed due to I-95 widening coordination.

Approved $1,736,238 CDBG sewer grant for Rosewood MHP (8-0)
Approved $77,652 floodgate engineering contract amendment (8-0)
Approved $137,388 pump purchase for Kenny Biggs Lift Station (8-0)
Approved $12,773 Tanglewood Drainage change order (8-0)
Approved $100,000 concrete crushing bid to Pelton Aggregates (8-0)
Approved $17,500 re-roof of Old Public Works Building (8-0)
Approved $10,500 asbestos abatement contract for Scottish Packing (8-0)
Approved $39,330 Firehouse Subs grant for extrication tools (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

56 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

24 yea

to award the concrete crushing bid to Pelton Aggregates, to crush approximately 10,500 tons of concrete debris for $100,000 to be paid for from the water and sewer capital reserve fund, capital code…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award the old public works building re-roof project to Britt & Britt Roofing for $17,500 to be paid for out of the water and sewer capital reserve fund. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council October 5, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 7 Updated 9/14/2023 8:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

16 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Davis yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council October 5, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 11 Updated 9/14/2023 8:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award the asbestos removal contract for the Scottish Packing EEG grant project to CCI Environmental Services in the amount of $10,500. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to approve the grant award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for Hurst tools. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Mayor Pro Tem

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council October 5, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 12 Updated 9/14/2023 8:55 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies rezoning for Ludgate St. properties after public opposition

The Lumberton City Council denied a rezoning request for two parcels at 4303 Ludgate St. and 581 Farringdom St. from B-3 to B-4 after residents voiced concerns about traffic, crime, and property values. The council approved several other items, including a special use permit for a mental health outpatient office at 500 Lindsay Drive, a rezoning for an industrial park on Sanchez Dr., and multiple contracts for infrastructure projects. All votes were 8-0, with Mayor Davis abstaining.

Denied rezoning of 4303 Ludgate St. and 581 Farringdom St. from B-3 to B-4 (8-0)
Approved special use permit for mental health outpatient office at 500 Lindsay Drive (8-0)
Approved rezoning of Sanchez Dr. parcel from Agriculture to M-2 for industrial park (8-0)
Approved rezoning of parcels on Elizabethtown Rd. from Agriculture to B-7 for self-storage (8-0)
Approved closing abandoned road section between Roberts Ave and Mimosa (8-0)
Approved $150,000 contract to Finesse Builders for HMGP reconstruction at 509 Swann Dr. (8-0)
Approved $150,000 contract to Finesse Builders for HMGP reconstruction at 834 Lovette Rd. (8-0)
Approved local match funding of $196,000 for airport fuel farm grant (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Aug 3, 2022 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the applicant can request a conditional zoning that would eliminate certain uses allowed under the B -4 zoning district that would not be compatible with the neighborhood. And would the…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. Mr. Craig Britt of Southern Professional Services appeared before Council and stated that they have an office located at 711 N. Cedar Street…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. Mike Massardo, Industrial Devel opment appeared before Council and gave a brief overview of the project. Councilman Cantey enquired as to the…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. Terry Wethington appeared before Council and gave a brief overview of a presentation. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Resolution has been advertised in the Robesonian for four consecutive weeks. A sign was placed on the property by Public Works notifying any adjacent property owners of the intent to close, and…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award a construction contract for the demo and rebuild of a home located at 509 Swann Dr. A bid opening was held on August 25, 2022, with the low bid going to Finesse Builders, Inc at $150,000…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award a construction contract for the demo and rebuild of a home located at 834 Lovette Road. A bid opening was held on August 25, 2022, with the low bid going to Finesse Builders, Inc at…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

40 yea

to award SD Myers to complete the Re-inhibit Fluid Process for Sub-Station #2 at a cost of $25,534. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award Seegars Fence Company to complete the fencing project for $28,974.00. All monies were approved in our Capital Budget. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

resolution allowing the City to apply for a North Carolina State Revolving Loan Grant for culvert replacements at 1st Street, the Five Mile Branch and on Linkhaw Road. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to award the Wooten Company the Golden Leaf Grant administration contract for the Linkhaw Road Culvert Replacement for a fee not to exceed $9,500 to be paid for by the Golden Leaf project funds…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

resolution to apply for a North Carolina State Revolving Fund Grant for Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4 SECONDER: John R. Carroll…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to approve these estimates. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: John R. Carroll, Precinct 3

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

16 yea

[context] Minutes City Council September 7, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 11 Updated 9/14/2023 8:40 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council September 7, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 12 Updated 9/14/2023 8:40 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $2.75M water tank for I-95/I-74 industrial park

The council approved a $2.75 million contract for a 500,000-gallon elevated water tank at the I-95/I-74 industrial park, funded by a state appropriation and ARPA funds. It also approved four annexation and rezoning requests, including a gas station expansion and a family farm rezoning, and authorized a nuisance abatement resolution for the Deluxe Inn. Several community revitalization fund allocations were ratified or approved for local organizations and school programs.

Approved $2,745,500 water tank bid for I-95/I-74 industrial park (8-0)
Approved annexation of 593 Kenny Biggs Road for recycling center (8-0)
Approved rezoning of 3905 MLK Jr. Dr. to B-4 for gas station expansion (8-0)
Approved rezoning of 3802 Vann Dr. from R-15 to Agriculture for family farm (8-0)
Approved rezoning of 102 & 104 W. 27th St. to B-2 for mixed-use pharmacy and apartments (8-0)
Approved amendment to towing ordinance raising wrecker rotation fees to $200 (8-0)
Approved purchase of Godwin bypass pump ($56,067) and spare lift station pumps ($81,748 and $62,790) (8-0 each)
Approved resolution authorizing outside counsel for nuisance abatement at Deluxe Inn (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. No one appeared to speak and the hearing was closed. Minutes City Council August 3, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 3 Updated 9/2/2022 10:10 AM…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. No one appeared to speak and the hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. No one appeared to speak and the hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John R. Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Chris Howard…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Public Hearing was advertised in The Robesonian. Mr. J. Foil appeared before Council and explained his request. No one else appeared to speak and the hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED [8…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the ordinance be amended to reflect $200 for both daytime and nighttime wrecker rotation fees. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the city operates. Additionally these pumps are used by the wastewater treatment plant and water and sewer crews. The two current pumps are 21 and 13 years old. Minutes City Council August 3…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the City operates and it has the most flow of any other station. This station was rebuilt in 2001 and has had no major maintenance performed since that time. Public Works is requested in the…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

24 yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

24 yea

moved by the wind or other forces of nature (per Section 35-281(d) of the Land Use Ordinance). RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [8 TO 0] Next: 8/23/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council August 3, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 9 Updated 9/2/2022 10:10 AM RESULT: REFERRED [8 TO 0] Next: 8/23/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Owen…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [8 TO 0] Next: 8/23/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council August 3, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 10 Updated 9/2/2022 10:10 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council August 3, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 11 Updated 9/2/2022 10:10 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

16 yea

[context] Minutes City Council August 3, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 14 Updated 9/2/2022 10:10 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Jul 13, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves multiple HMGP Florence contracts and grants

The Lumberton City Council approved several contracts and grants related to the HMGP Florence program, including legal, appraisal, and surveying services, as well as a reconstruction contract for 530 Swann Drive. The council also authorized the police department to apply for and accept the 2022 JAG and 2023 GHSP grants, and approved various other items such as road closures and appointments. All votes were 8-0 with Mayor Davis abstaining.

Approved legal services for HMGP Florence to Graham Law Firm and Huggins, Davis & Associates (8-0)
Approved appraisal services for HMGP Florence to Hertigage Appraisal (8-0)
Approved surveying services for HMGP Florence to Kaukola Land Surveying and Powers Surveying (8-0)
Approved reconstruction contract for 530 Swann Drive to Faith Home Improvement & Construction Inc for $158,000 (8-0)
Authorized police to apply for and accept 2022 JAG Grant of $16,274 (8-0)
Approved acceptance of 2023 GHSP Grant of $165,800 (8-0)
Approved resolution to begin closing abandoned road section between Roberts Ave and Mimosa (8-0)
Appointed Jeffrey McLean to Planning Board (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 8, 2022 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

16 yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the Lumberton Police Department be granted permission to apply for and accept the 2022 JAG Grant in the amount of $16,274.00. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4 SECONDER…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to accept the 2023 GHSP Grant in the amount of $165,800.00 Councilman Cantey asked where would the$30k match come from Chief McNeill and City Manager Horne Minutes City Council July 13, 2022 City of…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Resolution would begin the process. That City Council direct Staff on how to proceed. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John R. Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Resolution would begin the process. That City Council direct Staff on how to proceed. RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John R. Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4 AYES: Rising…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

to approve any slight modifications that maybe requested by NCDOT. Minutes City Council July 13, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 5 Updated 9/14/2023 8:32 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Eric Chavis…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Council approved $700 of CRF as follows to the MizFitz Back to School event: P1 - $50 P2 - $100 P3 - $100 P4 - $100 P5 - $50 P6 - $50 P7 - $200 P8 - $50 RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] P1 - $50 P2 - $50 P3 - $200 P4 - $100 P5 - $50 P6 - $50 P7 - $200 P8 - $50 Minutes City Council July 13, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 6 Updated 9/14/2023 8:32 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0]…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2022-2023 budget with hauled waste fee increase

The Lumberton City Council approved the FY 2022-2023 Municipal Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a hauled waste fee increase from 0.0415 to 0.045. The council also approved multiple fire department equipment purchases, a police grant application, a road reconstruction contract, and several community fund designations. Three rezoning requests were referred to the Planning Board for further review.

Approved FY 2022-2023 budget with hauled waste fee raised to 0.045 (7-0)
Approved $32,290.14 purchase of turnout gear washers/dryers for Fire Department (7-0)
Approved $25,548.00 purchase of two water rescue boats from Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems (7-0)
Approved $11,043.80 purchase of Kenwood portable radios from Tri-Com (7-0)
Approved $22,789.84 purchase of swiftwater rescue equipment from Mountain-Tec (7-0)
Approved application for 2022 Bulletproof Vest Grant of $30,800 (7-0)
Approved $148,000 contract to Faith Home Improvement for 525 Swann Drive reconstruction (7-0)
Referred rezoning requests for 3905 MLK Jr. Dr., 3802 Vann Dr., and 102/104 W. 27th St. to Planning Board (7-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

14 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council June 8, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 4 Updated 6/16/2022 11:58 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the Lumberton Police Department be authorized to apply for and accept the 2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $30,800. RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

21 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

to award the traffic signal upgrade to Fulcher Electric of Fayetteville in the amount of $45,024.75 RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the Planning Board hold tonight's public meeting, entertain public comment and make a recommendation to City Council regarding this matter Minutes City Council June 8, 2022 City of Lumberton…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the Planning Board hold tonight's public meeting, entertain public comment and make a recommendation to City Council regarding this matter RESULT: REFERRED [7 TO 0] Next: 6/21/2022 6:00 PM…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the Planning Board hold tonight's public meeting, entertain public comment and make a recommendation to City Council regarding this matter RESULT: REFERRED [7 TO 0] Next: 6/21/2022 6:00 PM…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

21 yea

[context] Minutes City Council June 8, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 8 Updated 6/16/2022 11:58 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council June 8, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 9 Updated 6/16/2022 11:58 AM RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Thomas yea

that the County did it's part. Councilman Howard stated that we need to do research for future endeavors and find out how this come to be a misunderstanding RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] MOVER: Chris…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the State crew that he is working with would do around $4k. We are asking for authorization to sell the firing range at $12k add the additional $5k along with the State $4k to purchase the…

7 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

Wed May 11, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves six unsafe structure demolitions and multiple contracts

The Lumberton City Council approved the demolition of six unsafe structures, ratified a Tyler Technologies software amendment, and approved several contracts including NCDOT utility work, new lift station pumps, and a water plant emergency response plan. They also approved various community revitalization fund requests and referred two annexation/zoning items to future meetings.

Approved contiguous annexation of Autumn Leaf Ct Lots 239-247 (6-0)
Approved special use permit for pocket park at 306 N. Elm St (6-0)
Ratified Tyler Technologies software amendment for $26,085 (6-0)
Approved demolition of six unsafe structures (6-0 each)
Approved NCDOT I-95 utility construction agreement (6-0)
Approved purchase of two Flygt pumps for Kenny Biggs Lift Station for $105,963.20 (6-0)
Approved contract with WithersRavenel for Emergency Response Plan for $10,000 (unanimous)
Approved $540 CRF for Chamber golf tournament (6-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 1] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

5 yea · 1 nay

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Thomas yea · Howard nay

The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Sun May 8, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council refers all agenda items to full council, including $163,900 home reconstruction contract

The Council Policy Committee held a regular meeting and took action on several items. The committee voted to recommend proceeding with a street closure at Kings Learning Center. All other agenda items, including budget additions, construction contracts, and various approvals, were referred to the full City Council for final decision at its May 13, 2019 meeting. The committee also made recommendations on non-profit funding, including not funding Colors of Life and funding Arrested Potential at $2,500.

Recommended proceeding with street closure at Kings Learning Center (motion by Howard, second by Chavis)
Referred $15,000 airport capital budget addition to full council (6-0)
Referred $163,900 home reconstruction contract to Cook Contractors to full council (6-0)
Referred $71,197 demolition contract to Barfield Backhoe to full council (6-0)
Referred $60,500 Fire Station One concrete drive bid to Sutton Concrete to full council (6-0)
Referred $51,225 Fire Station One flooring bid to Superior Industrial Flooring to full council (6-0)
Referred banking services contract award to BB&T to full council (6-0)
Recommended not funding Colors of Life and funding Arrested Potential $2,500 (unanimous)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

that the City proceed with the street closure. IV. MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Council Policy Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 6, 2019 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem

18 yea · 3 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain · Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

that the bid be awarded to Superior Industrial Flooring in the amount of $51,225. RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

to award the construction project to the lowest responsible bidder. RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] The total final project cost to be reimbursed by FEMA is $101,809 RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

18 yea · 3 abstain

to award the contract for banking services to BB&T - option 2 for the next three fiscal years. RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John R…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

A motion was made to hold the Special Election in the month of July. The City Attorney mentioned that August 6th is also a date to consider. RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

to accept the property donation. City Attorney Moor e presented a map an d stated that Mr. Campbell and his wife are having title work done to see if the line showing the .45 acre parcel belongs to…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] Minutes Council Policy Committee May 8, 2019 City of Lumberton Page 8 Updated 5/9/2019 9:00 AM RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] Minutes Council Policy Committee May 8, 2019 City of Lumberton Page 9 Updated 5/9/2019 9:00 AM RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7 SECONDER…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

Resolution for Planning Documents Update for Community Development Block Grant Program. RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: John Cantey, Mayor…

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [6 TO 0] Next: 5/13/2019 6:00 PM MOVER: Leroy Rising, Precinct 1 SECONDER: John Cantey, Mayor Pro Tem

6 yea · 1 abstain

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Davis abstain

Wed Apr 6, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1M ARP match for I-95/I-74 water tank

The Lumberton City Council approved several items, including ratifying $1M in ARP funds for a water tank at the I-95/I-74 Industrial Park, approving a rezoning for a recycling center, and approving a special use permit for a multifamily conversion. They also approved multiple demolitions of unsafe structures and various community fund donations.

Ratified $1M ARP funds for I-95/I-74 water tank (8-0)
Approved rezoning for recycling center at 593 Kenny Biggs Rd (8-0)
Approved special use permit for multifamily conversion at 820 E. 7th St (5-3)
Approved demolition of 412 Columbia Ave (8-0)
Approved demolition of 2306 Burke St (8-0)
Approved demolition of 212 Front St (8-0)
Approved demolition of 225 Front St (8-0)
Approved demolition of 529 E. 8th St (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 3] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

5 yea · 3 nay

Rising yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Robinson nay · Cantey nay · Howard nay

The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies bar/lounge special use permit at 1985-A N. Roberts Ave (8-0)

The Lumberton City Council denied a special use permit for a bar and lounge at 1985-A N. Roberts Ave. (8-0, Mayor Davis abstained). The council also approved multiple contracts and grants, including a $32,400 wastewater lab breakroom repair, a $97,570 emergency lift station repair, and a $400,000 PARTF grant agreement. A rezoning request for a car wash on Roberts Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant.

Denied special use permit for bar/lounge at 1985-A N. Roberts Ave (8-0)
Approved $32,400 wastewater lab breakroom repair to GMC Construction (8-0)
Approved $97,570 emergency OBX lift station repair to Charles R. Underwood Inc (8-0)
Approved $26,218.40 for Hach MLSS meters at WWTP (8-0)
Approved patrol vehicle financing with Lumbee Bank at 1.95% (8-0)
Accepted $750,000 CDBG-NR grant for reconstruction of 4 properties (8-0)
Approved revised Waste Management contract with $3.50/month solid waste fee increase (8-0)
Approved Juneteenth as paid holiday for city employees (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

that the music would be played through media device. Councilman Cantey asked how many gaming machines will there be? Ms. Brown stated that there will be no gaming machines; however, there will be two…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

that the applicant has requested to withdraw the application. RESULT: WITHDRAWN IV. MINUTES APPROVAL A. City Council - Regular Meeting - Feb 2, 2022 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

64 yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

16 yea

[context] Canady stated that they are not in the flood zone and they are part of the RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

24 yea

[context] RESULT: REFERRED [8 TO 0] Next: 3/22/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council March 2, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 8 Updated 6/2/2022 9:21 AM RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Council approved the designation of $600.00 to the Downtown Neighborhood Watch meeting as follows: Minutes City Council March 2, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 11 Updated 6/2/2022 9:21 AM P5 -…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council March 2, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 12 Updated 6/2/2022 9:21 AM Council approved the designation of $900 to the 7th Annual Arrested Potential Golf Tournament as…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4 SECONDER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for 140-unit Hilton hotel at 220 Jackson Ct.

The Lumberton City Council approved a rezoning request from B-4 to B-5 for a proposed 140-unit dual-branded Hilton Hotel at 220 Jackson Ct. The council also approved several other items, including a $122,573.10 change order for the Tanglewood Drainage Project, a $37,000 contract for water plant lime tower painting, and $35,000 in local funding for an airport weather sensor tower. All votes were 8-0, with Mayor Davis abstaining from each vote.

Approved rezoning at 220 Jackson Ct. from B-4 to B-5 for 140-unit Hilton Hotel (8-0)
Approved $122,573.10 Change Order #1 for Tanglewood Drainage Project (8-0)
Approved $37,000 contract to American Pump Corp. for lime tower painting (8-0)
Approved $35,000 for airport weather sensor tower installation (8-0)
Approved special use permit referral for bar/lounge at 1985-A N. Roberts Ave. (8-0)
Approved annexation petition for Bethel Baptist Church at 417 Hornets Rd. (8-0)
Approved rezoning referral for CCC Car Wash on Roberts Ave. (7-0, Rising recused)
Approved $1,150 in donations for Lumberton High School cheerleaders (8-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Jan 5, 2022 11:00 AM – RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Ordinance by rezoning property located at 220 Jackson Court from B-4 (Business General Commercial) to B-5 (Business Highway Service) for a proposed 140-unit dual branded Hilton Hotel. City Clerk…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8 SECONDER: Eric Chavis, Precinct 7

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

24 yea

that the project could be contracted out. We were assured that once the construction funds were available any local money spent would be reimbursed. The total amount needed is $70,000 dollars…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2

7 yea · 1 abstain

Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea · Davis abstain

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Karen Higley, Precinct 4

16 yea

that the City appoint Ms. Jennifer Whitley to the Board of Trustees replacing Ms. Nancy Martin with an expiration date of 6/30/2028. City Manager Horne also received a request from Director Fountain…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

That the City Manager and Staff meet and bring back recommendation in March. Councilman Cantey expressed his concerns. City Manager Horne stated that they will prepare a report of general information…

8 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Higley yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Chavis yea · Thomas yea

Wed Jan 5, 2022 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $701K flood mitigation project, excavator purchase, and more

The Lumberton City Council approved several major items, including a $701,123 contract for the Raw Water Intake Flood Mitigation Project, a $36,206.50 excavator purchase, and a special use permit for a Checkers restaurant. They also approved the Pocket Park Master Plan, a rezoning request for a hotel, a dangerous dog ordinance change, and multiple community donations. All votes were 6-0 with Mayor Davis abstaining.

Approved $701,123 bid for Raw Water Intake Flood Mitigation Project to AC Schultes of Carolina, Inc. (6-0)
Approved $36,206.50 purchase of Yanmar excavator and trailer from Vermeer Mid Atlantic (6-0)
Approved special use permit for Checkers fast food restaurant on Fayetteville Rd (6-0)
Approved Lumberton Pocket Park Master Plan (6-0)
Approved rezoning request for 220 Jackson Ct. from B-4 to B-5 for proposed Hilton Hotel (6-0)
Approved dangerous dog ordinance change holding landlords responsible (6-0)
Approved $8,000 donation to Kentucky tornado victims (6-0)
Approved 15-year lease with Lumber River United Way for building at 301 N. Water St., with $50k city contribution (6-0)

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

[context] City Council - Regular Meeting - Nov 3, 2021 11:00 AM – Minutes City Council January 5, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 2 Updated 1/13/2022 8:28 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy…

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

12 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Owen Thomas, Precinct 8

12 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3

12 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

ordinance if deemed appropriate. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John R. Carroll, Precinct 3

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

that the City’s donation would be welcomed. A discussion ensued as how to give and City Manager Horne suggested finding $5,000 and would do a budget amendment to cover the transaction. Mayor Davis…

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: John Cantey, Precinct 5 SECONDER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Minutes City Council January 5, 2022 City of Lumberton Page 7 Updated 1/13/2022 8:28 AM RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Chris Howard, Precinct 6 SECONDER: John Cantey, Precinct 5

12 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea · Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea

[context] Carroll, Precinct 3 SECONDER: Leroy Rising, Mayor Pro Tem

6 yea

Rising yea · Robinson yea · Carroll yea · Cantey yea · Howard yea · Thomas yea