Town of Mount Olive, NC, NC

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council is meeting to consider closing out a $950,000 federal CDBG neighborhood revitalization project, approving a budget amendment, and authorizing several contracts. The council will also hear a public forum and receive proclamations.

• Close-out of CDBG-NR 19-C-3131 with $945,718.43 in expenditures and $4,281.57 de-obligated
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 in the amount of $262,952.96
• SCADA System Upgrade at a cost of $42,570.54
• Contract with EnviroLink up to $200,000 for cleaning and TV work
• Appointment of Commissioner Gena Knode to replace Barbara Kornegay on ECC/RPO

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a public forum, and several action items. Key decisions include confirming the sale of three acres on Powell adjacent to Carver Cemetery for $21,500, amending the town personnel policy on probationary periods, and terminating a grant administration contract for CDBG funds.

• Confirm sale of 3 acres on Powell near Carver Cemetery (612 South Breazeale Avenue) to ADLA, Inc for $21,500
• Approve amendment to Town Personnel Policy Section 4 (Probationary Period)
• Approve 30-day notice of termination for CDBG grant administrative services (I-24-1-4203) and begin RFP process

Town Council

The Mount Olive Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to review and potentially adopt the proposed 2026/2027 budget, including the Town Manager’s Budget Message and Budget Ordinance. The agenda includes procedural items such as a conflict of interest statement and agenda approval, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.

• Consider Adoption of the Proposed 2026/2027 Budget, Town Manager’s Budget Message and Budget Ordinance

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council is holding a special called meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 budget, the Town Manager's Budget Message, and the Budget Ordinance. Following the hearing, the council will consider adopting the budget or scheduling a special meeting on June 29, 2026, to do so. They will also consider an amended resolution calling a special election on an ordinance implementing four-year staggered terms for the Mayor and Commissioners.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026/2027 budget and budget ordinance
• Action item 06-69: Consider adoption of 2026/2027 budget or schedule special meeting on June 29, 2026
• Action item 06-70: Consider amended resolution for special election on four-year staggered terms for Mayor and Commissioners

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council will meet on June 1, 2026, to decide on several key items, including the purchase of six acres near Carver Cemetery, a ten-year lease for the Dr. Spencer E. Durante Athletic Complex, and a budget amendment for water meter replacements. The meeting will also discuss a charter change for staggered terms and a public referendum.

• Consider Offer to Purchase six acres at 612 South Breazeale Avenue for $20,000.00
• Approve Ten-Year Lease for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Dr. Spencer E. Durante Athletic Complex
• Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #13 for $50,000.00 additional Water Meter Replacement funding
• Consider Charter Change Ordinance for Four-Year Staggered Terms and Public Referendum
• Approve Juneteenth Proclamation

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council tabled several major items, including an ordinance amendment for four-year staggered terms, a $20,000 offer from ADLA, Inc. to purchase the Dr. Spencer E. Durante, Sr. Athletic Complex, and amendments to the town's personnel policy. The council approved renting a VAC truck from the City of Goldsboro for $4,967.07, approved multiple policy updates, and created a new Assistant Town Manager position. The four-year term referendum will be considered at the June 1, 2026 meeting.

• Tabled four-year staggered terms ordinance; referendum to be considered June 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Tabled $20,000 ADLA, Inc. offer to purchase Dr. Spencer E. Durante, Sr. Athletic Complex (5-0)
• Approved renting VAC truck with two staff from City of Goldsboro for $4,967.07 for three days (5-0)
• Approved Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Records Retention Policy Update (5-0)
• Approved Procurement Policy Update (5-0)
• Tabled Personnel Policy amendments for further review (3-2)
• Created Assistant Town Manager position; Sherry Davis to be promoted (5-0)

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council will hold a public hearing on four-year staggered terms and vote on several action items, including reducing water bill late fees and reconnection fees, approving contracts for the town attorney and town manager, and purchasing a standby generator for the fire station. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a public forum, and a proclamation supporting the NC Pickle Festival.

• Public hearing on four-year staggered terms
• Reduce water late fee from $10 to $5 and reconnect from $100 to $50, effective July 1, 2026
• Approve demolition and modular home contracts for 2023 CDBG-NR project
• Purchase standby generator for fire station for $68,744.00
• Approve cancellation of deed of trust on house at 106 Kelly Street

The council approved a motion requesting the Carver High School Alumni and Friends deed be returned to the town and filed properly, citing conflict of interest concerns. The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Newton recusing himself after a separate motion to force recusal failed 3-2. Other actions included approving a $68,744 fire station generator, reducing water late fees and reconnect fees, and approving contracts for demolition and modular homes.

• Approved motion to return Carver deed to town (3-2)
• Denied motion to force mayor's recusal (3-2)
• Approved reducing water late fees from $10 to $5 (3-2)
• Approved reducing water reconnect fee from $100 to $50 (3-2)
• Approved town attorney contract (5-0)
• Approved demolition and modular home contracts for CDBG-NR project (5-0)
• Approved $68,744 standby generator for fire station (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of deed of trust on 106 Kelly Street (5-0)

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council is holding a special called meeting. The main action is a motion to enter closed session to consult with the town attorney on legal matters, preserving attorney-client privilege. The board may also consider any other action it deems necessary. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(3) for attorney consultation
• Consideration of any action the board deems necessary

The Town Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved a motion to allow Attorney Ron Lawrence to write a letter to NC DEQ authorizing Interim Town Manager Glenn Holland and wastewater treatment plant staff to adjust or modify spray heads to run the system. The council also entered a closed session to consult with the town attorney regarding wastewater treatment plant spray field operations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved closed session to consult with attorney (5-0)
• Approved letter to NC DEQ authorizing spray head adjustments (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council will vote on several action items, including the Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan, naming the Town Hall Annex after the late former Town Manager Jammie K. Royall, a resolution to amend the town charter for four-year staggered terms, and a requirement that future town contracts be written only. The council will also discuss water utility policies such as disconnect and reconnect fees, and hold a public hearing on the annex naming. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Consider approval of Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan with revisions from Nov 10, 2025 public hearing
• Public hearing and vote on naming Town Hall Annex after late former Town Manager Jammie K. Royall
• Resolution of intent to amend Town Charter to four-year staggered terms for elected officials
• Consider requiring future town contracts to be written only (NCGS 160A-16 Article 3)
• Discussion on water utility policies including disconnect and reconnect fees

The Mount Olive Town Council approved the Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan (4-1), a planning document identifying flooding issues and potential solutions, though adoption is not required for grant funding. The council also voted 4-1 to name the Town Hall Office Building after the late former Town Manager Jammie K. Royall, and approved a resolution of intent to amend the town charter for four-year staggered terms for elected officials (5-0). In closed session, the board approved sending out a Request for Proposals for Legal Services, offering the Town Manager position to a candidate, and retaining Town Clerk Sherry Davis at an annual salary of $15,002.00.

• Approved Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan (4-1)
• Approved naming Town Hall Office Building after Jammie K. Royall (4-1)
• Approved resolution of intent to amend town charter for four-year staggered terms (5-0)
• Approved requiring future town contracts to be written only (5-0)
• Approved sending out Request for Proposals for Legal Services (5-0)
• Approved offering Town Manager position to candidate (5-0)
• Approved retaining Town Clerk Sherry Davis at $15,002.00 annually (5-0)
• Removed item on police surplus equipment sale at chief's request (5-0)

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council is holding a non-action board meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: call to order, roll call, conflict of interest statement, approval of the agenda, and an action memo. The only substantive item is a closed session under NC General Statute to discuss personnel matters, but no decisions are scheduled for open session.

• Closed session under NC GS § 143-318.11(6) to consider personnel qualifications, performance, or grievances
• Approval of published agenda
• Action memo (item 02-23)

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approval of the Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan and a $13,500 budget transfer for a utility evaluation. They will also discuss naming the town hall after a former manager, amending the town charter, and requiring written contracts. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan (with revisions from Nov 10, 2025 public hearing)
• Budget transfer of $13,500 for subsurface utility easement evaluation (CDBG-NR 19-C-3131)
• Resolution to update the Neuse River Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024
• Proclamation for 2026 Black History Month
• Appointment of Tatetia Robinson to Planning Board/Board of Adjustments

The Mount Olive Town Council approved a $13,500 budget transfer from rehabilitation to planning funds for a subsurface utility evaluation, part of the Small Town Mainstreet Master Plan. The council also approved a resolution for the Neuse River Hazard Mitigation Plan, a Black History Month proclamation, and a new Planning Board member. Several items were tabled or deferred to the March 2, 2026 meeting, including the storm water master plan and discussions on naming the town hall building and charter changes.

• Approved $13,500 CDBG budget transfer for Subsurface Utility Easement evaluation (4-1)
• Authorized Allison Platt with Regeneration by Design to conduct the SUE evaluation (4-1)
• Approved Neuse River Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024 Resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Black History Month Proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Tatetia Robinson to replace Linda Boykin on Planning Board/Board of Adjustments (5-0)
• Tabled Town Wide Storm Water Master Plan until March 2, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)

Town Council

Town Council

The Mount Olive Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a $35,816.65 grant for police radios, a ten-year lease for the Hurricane's football facilities, and hiring an outside firm for a forensic audit. They will also discuss amending the town charter to four-year non-staggered terms and naming the town hall after the late former town manager.

• Consider approval of $35,816.65 grant from N.C. Governor's Crime Commission for police radios
• Consider approval of ten-year lease agreement for Fellowship of Christian Athletes for Hurricane's football facilities
• Consider hiring outside company to perform forensic audit of the town
• Discussion on amending town charter to four-year non-staggered terms for elected officials
• Discussion on naming town hall after late former town manager Jammie Royall

The Mount Olive Town Council approved two budget amendments, moved $10,000 from capital reserve for overtime, and recognized $24,941.76 in airport revenue. The CSX facility encroachment agreement was postponed to the February 3, 2025 meeting. A closed session was scheduled for January 15, 2025, with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved agenda with CSX agreement removed (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 2 and Dec. 5, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Approved CDBG-I compliance plans re-adoption (5-0)
• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendment #4 moving $10,000 from capital reserve for overtime (5-0)
• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendment #5 recognizing $24,941.76 airport revenue (5-0)
• Scheduled closed session for Jan. 15, 2025 (4-1, Simmons no)