Selma public meetings in 2022
57 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved two certificates of appropriateness for property modifications on South Green Street and West Railroad Street. The meeting also finalized leadership changes following the resignation of Chair Allyson Caison. Additionally, members addressed a chimney removal violation at 406 North Massey.
- Approved iron railing replacement at 106 South Green Street
- Approved window replacements at 502 West Railroad Street with stipulations to keep original windows
- Elected Rich Nixon as Chair and Kayla Jentes-Sagester as Vice Chair
- Discussed a $500.00 fee regarding a chimney removal violation at 406 North Massey
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Committee will meet to choose a Christmas decoration recognition. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.
- Choosing Christmas decoration recognition
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will consider zoning changes to allow residential dwellings in General Business zones to protect homeowners from non-conforming use. The council will also review budget reports, personnel policy updates, and a driveway permit proposal. Other items include discussions regarding sanitation trucks and the Eastfield Public Safety Station.
- Request for public hearing to allow residential dwellings in General Business zones
- Rezoning request for 110 S Massey
- Review of Budget Amendment #5
- Proposal for a new driveway permit process
- Resolution regarding the US-301 Update Project
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Council will consider a request to add a Police Sergeant position and adjust an Administrative Assistant job description. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Fire Department's 2030 Strategic Plan and discussion regarding the Neuse River Trail Selma Connector.
- Request to add a Police Sergeant position with a base salary of $53,117 - $82,283
- Review of the Fire Department 2030 Strategic Plan
- Discussion regarding Neuse River Trail Selma Connector planning
Planning Board
The board is reviewing updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and discussing a rezoning for 110 South Massey Street. Members will also review recently approved Planning Board By-Laws.
- Update on UDO Amendment 2022-177-TA regarding Table of Uses
- Update on 178-RZ rezoning for 110 South Massey Street from R-10 to TR
- Review of revised Planning Board By-Laws approved November 8, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
The Selma Historic Preservation Commission will address several new business items. This includes a Certificate of Appropriateness for 502 West Railroad Street and National Register considerations. The meeting will also cover violations in the West Selma Historic District and UDO standards.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 502 West Railroad Street
- National Register status for 502 West Railroad Street
- Violations in West Selma Historic District
- Standards for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Appearance Commission
The committee will review a proposal from Girl Scout Troop 1779 for a veteran information stand at the Green Street cemetery. The meeting also includes updates on Railroad Right of Way approval and discussions regarding park and gateway signage.
- Girl Scout Gold Award project for a veteran information stand in the Green Street cemetery
- Update on Railroad Right of Way approval
- Discussion regarding signs for parks
- Discussion regarding Gateway signage
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will address the resignation of Chairperson Kayla Jentes-Sagester. Members will vote to select a new Chairperson and a new Vice Chairperson. The meeting also includes updates regarding the National Fitness Campaign Project, Harrison Gym, and youth sports concerns.
- Vote on New Chairperson
- Vote on New Vice Chairperson
- National Fitness Campaign Project
- Harrison Gym Update
- Concerns related to youth sports
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review the June 30, 2022 financial statement audit results and consider Budget Amendment #4. The agenda also includes a resolution for a Neuse River Trail feasibility study. Additionally, the council will discuss the town pool and utility bill voucher removal.
- Presentation of June 30, 2022 financial statement audit results
- Consideration of Budget Amendment #4
- Resolution for Neuse River Trail Feasibility Study
- Discussion regarding Town Pool and utility bill voucher removal
- Applications for reappointments to the Selma Tourism Committee
Regular Council Agenda Review
The agenda for this meeting consists of standard procedural boilerplate. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion or decision.
Special Council
The October 29, 2022, Special Council meeting contains only procedural business. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Joint meeting of Town Council and Tourism Committee
The Selma Town Council and Tourism Committee are meeting to consider the 2022-23 marketing plan and budget. The plan proposes various promotional strategies for local tourism, shopping, and dining to stimulate the town's economy.
- Approval of the 2022-23 Selma Tourism Marketing Committee Marketing Plan
- Budget for Visit Selma brochures ($1,000) and 'You Are Here' maps ($2,500)
- Outdoor billboard contracts totaling $3,000 per month
- Website maintenance and Google Ads/Retargeting costs
- Social media promotion expenses of $50-$100 per post
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will consider Budget Amendment #3 and a recent budget report. The agenda includes contract amendments for sewer improvements at Brack PS Relocation and water well projects. A quasi-judicial hearing is also scheduled regarding 2427 W Oak St.
- Budget Amendment #3
- Contract amendment for Brack PS Relocation and Sewer Improvements
- Contract amendment for Selma Supply Wells and Water Main
- Quasi-judicial hearing for 2427 W Oak St
- Solid Waste Services Request
Regular Council Agenda Review
This meeting consists of procedural items and the introduction of Dodie Renfer. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Introduction of Dodie Renfer
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed proposed amendments to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) definitions. Members requested grammar corrections and more descriptive information regarding tourist homes and manufactured dwellings.
- Discussion of UDO Section 17-200 (Definitions) amendments
- Requested grammar corrections for Section 17-106
- Request for clearer definitions for Class B manufactured homes and Tourist Homes
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review rezoning requests for 1500 W Oak St and a quasi-judicial hearing regarding the Tank Farm. The agenda also includes budget amendments, updates on park consolidations, and proposed rental rate changes for the Civic Center. Additionally, the council will hear reports from several advisory committees.
- Rezoning request 2022-104-RZ for 1500 W Oak St
- Quasi-judicial hearing for Tank Farm (2022-127-SUP)
- Budget Amendment #2 and July 2022 budget report
- Proposed rental rate updates for Selma Civic Center
- Ordinance to amend Table 17-430
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Selma Town Council meeting includes reviews of town by-laws and personnel policy. The agenda also contains an update regarding solid waste.
- By-laws update
- Personnel policy review
- Solid waste update
Recreation Advisory Board
The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to consider using recreation funds held in trust. This item involves the use of these funds for a Harrison Gym scoreboard.
- Use of recreation funds for Harrison Gym scoreboard
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will meet on August 22, 2022, to conduct administrative business and consider a special use permit. The agenda includes the election of board officers and a review of the town website.
- Election of Planning Board officers
- Special Use Permit for 2355 W Oak St (Transmontaigne Partners, LLC)
- Review of Town of Selma website
- Review of new Planning Board By-Laws
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission reviewed proposals for street signage, landscaping, and building modifications. During the meeting, members voted to adopt a white-background flag and approved Jeannette Smith as a new member.
- Voted to adopt the white background flag as the Town of Selma flag
- Approved Jeannette Smith as a new committee member
- Reviewed proposed street sign designs for Raiford Street
- Discussed replacing the Jernigan Building entrance door
- Reviewed landscape update plans for the Public Works location
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee will discuss future plans for lights at Brack Wilson Park. The committee will also review the Selma Pool renovation and potential uses of property.
- Brack Wilson Park lighting
- Selma Pool renovation and property use
- Gym scoreboard
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 N. Raiford Street and an amendment for 116 South Raiford Street. The meeting also includes a handout regarding proposed standards for Chapter 17, Section 17-420.
- Review of 2022-126-COA at 111 N. Raiford Street
- Amendment to 2021-203-COA at 116 South Raiford Street
- Handout regarding standards for Chapter 17, Section 17-420
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review Budget Amendment #1 and an IT contract with Red Lizard, LLC. The agenda also includes action items regarding a noise control ordinance and changes to the commercial waste hauling fee schedule. Additionally, several legislative hearings for zoning and text amendments are scheduled.
- Budget Amendment #1
- IT contract with Red Lizard, LLC
- Noise Control Ordinance action item
- Addition of excessive commercial waste hauling to the fee schedule
- Legislative hearings for rezoning Person Farm and 1500 W Oak St
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Selma Town Council meeting includes discussions regarding a new town flag and advisory boards. The agenda also contains a discussion on technology.
- Discussion of new town flag
- Advisory boards
- Technology discussion
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will review rezoning requests for Person Farm and 1500 West Oak Street. The agenda also includes updates to the Table of Density and Dimensional Requirements.
- Rezoning of 16 acres at 1500 West Oak Street
- Person Farm rezoning consistency statement
- Updates to Table of Density and Dimensional Requirements (2022-095-TA)
- Approval of June 27, 2022 meeting minutes
Special Council
The agenda consists only of procedural items and a closed session. No other specific business or public discussion topics are listed.
- Closed session
Regular Council
The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022, is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at the Jernigan Building.
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will introduce the Southeast Area Study for a regional multi-modal transportation plan. The board is also scheduled to review density and dimensional requirements and discuss the Person Farm rezoning.
- Person Farm Rezoning (177 acres)
- Southeast Area Study (Regional Multi-modal Transportation Plan) introduction
- Review of 2022-095-TA Amend 17-430 Table of Density and Dimensional Requirements
Regular Council
The council will hold public hearings for the FY22-23 budget and the abandonment of an Oak Street alley. The agenda also includes a vote on the Social District Ordinance and the elimination of certain library fines. Additionally, the council will consider new job descriptions for Parks and Recreation staff.
- Public hearing for FY22-23 Budget
- Public hearing for Oak Street alley abandonment
- Selma Social District Ordinance
- Elimination of material overdue library fines
- NCRR Selma Lease Agreement
Historic Properties Commission
The Historic Properties Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for an outbuilding at 406 N. Green Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and committee reports.
- Certificate of Appropriateness (2022-079-COA) for 406 N. Green Street outbuilding
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Selma Town Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including the budget and human resources position changes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a railroad lease, fire recovery, library fees, and a noise ordinance.
- Budget discussion
- Human resources position changes
- Railroad lease discussion
- Library fees and noise ordinance discussions
- Vote on cancelling the July 2022 council meeting
Special Council
The Council will receive a presentation regarding an economic development incentive and vote on its approval. The provided agenda does not include specific details about the incentive's terms or amount.
- Presentation of economic development incentive
- Approval of economic development incentive
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will meet to recognize a new ETJ member and review the 2022-059-TA Mixed Use Overlay District. The board will also approve minutes from the March 28, 2022, meeting.
- Recognition of new ETJ member Linda Bailey
- Review of 2022-059-TA Mixed Use Overlay District
- Approval of March 28, 2022, meeting minutes
Appearance Commission
The Commission discussed identifying and prioritizing town corridors using the 2040 Land Use Plan. Members agreed to address the Anderson Street corridor first.
- Prioritization of Anderson Street corridor
- Appointment of Kristina Whitton as Vice Chair
- Swearing in of new member Sara McAllister
Historic Properties Commission
The May 12, 2022, meeting consists of standard procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of April 14, 2022, minutes and receiving staff updates.
- Approval of April 14, 2022, minutes
- Staff updates
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will discuss two Local Water Supply Plans and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding social districting and a loan for the Brack Wilson Pump Station.
- Review of Local Water Supply Plans
- Budget Amendment #10
- Capital Project Ordinance for ARP Funds
- Clean State Revolving Fund Loan for Brack Wilson Pump Station
- Subdivision application for 804 Live Oak Church Rd
Planning Board
The meeting includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The agenda also covers old business, new business, and public comments.
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan presentation
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission will discuss potential styles for Town signs to reach a consensus. The committee will also discuss the Civic Center lawn.
- Discussion of Town Sign styles
- Discussion of the Civic Center lawn
- Approval of March 17, 2022 minutes
Special Council
The Selma Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a budget discussion. The agenda is limited to this discussion and a potential closed session if needed.
- Budget discussion
Recreation Committee
The committee will consider an application from Don Barker to join the Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 15, 2022.
- Application for new member Don Barker
- Approval of March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review an ordinance to establish a social district and discuss amendments to the animal control ordinance. The agenda also includes budget amendments and discussions regarding 4-way stop signs at Jones and Sumner Streets.
- Ordinance to establish a social district
- Amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance
- Discussion of 4-way stop signs at Jones and Sumner Streets
- Budget Amendment #9 A
- Resolution to abandon right of way for West Oak Street and Chestnut Street
Regular Council Agenda Review
The agenda consists of scheduled presentations from various town departments. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion. This meeting is procedural in nature.
- Departmental presentations
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will review an application and special use permit for 804 Live Oak Road. The meeting also includes approval of the February 28, 2022, minutes and a period for public comment.
- Review of 2022-005-SUB-MAJ (804 Live Oak Road) application and SUP
- Approval of February 28, 2022, meeting minutes
Special Council
The Special Council meeting consists of a budget retreat and an open forum for public comment. Public comments are scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
- Budget retreat
- Open forum for public comment
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review Budget Amendment #8 and the town budget report. The meeting also includes consideration of a revised safety policy and updates to the utilities customer service handbook. Additionally, the council will discuss several board appointments and CDBG-I compliance updates.
- Budget Amendment #8
- Approval of Railcam Lease
- Railroad Depot Lease Agreement (CSX)
- Ordinance to Amend CH 17 UDO
- Woodberry Forest Ph 2 SUP
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Selma Town Council will meet to discuss animal control issues. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.
- Discussion of animal control issues
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Committee will discuss ways to inform residents about the beautification awards nomination process and frequency. The committee will also work to decide which corridor should be addressed first for improvement projects and how to share ideas for these improvements.
- Discussion of beautification awards nomination process and frequency
- Decision on which corridor to address first for improvement projects
- Discussion on methods for sharing ideas for corridor improvement projects
Recreation Committee
The Selma Recreation Committee will discuss the search for a new director and a chair nominee. The meeting also includes reports on athletic and non-athletic activities and a resignation request from Bruce Bartlett.
- Director's Search Discussion
- Chair Nominee discussion
- Resignation request from Bruce Bartlett
- Non-Athletic Activities Report
- Athletic Update
Historic Properties Commission
The Historic Properties Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness request for properties located at 116 and 120 S Raiford St. The commission will also receive updates regarding subcommittee work with historic district residents.
- Certificate of Appropriateness request for 116 and 120 S Raiford St
- Updates on subcommittee work with historic district residents
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review budget amendments and updates on the Water/Sewer Project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding parking lot leases and a capital project ordinance for ARP funds.
- Zoning ordinance and resolution of consistency for 112 South Pollock Street
- Public hearings for parking lot leases at Old Town Hall and B2B Selma LLC
- Capital Project Ordinance for ARP funds
- Consideration of an audit contract extension
- Discussion regarding stop signs at Elizabeth Street and Raiford Street
Regular Council Agenda Review
The Council will discuss stop signs at the intersections of Elizabeth Street and Raiford Street, and Oak Street and Raiford Street. The agenda also includes reviews of Civic Center policies and water/sewer project updates.
- Stop sign discussion for Elizabeth Street and Raiford Street; Oak Street and Raiford Street
- Review of Civic Center Policies/Procedures
- Ordinances 2021-188-O and 2021-188-R (112 South Pollock Street)
- Ordinances 2021-193-O and 2021-193 R (110 South Pollock Street)
- Water/Sewer Projects Update
Work Session
The Town of Selma Council will participate in a three-day work session from January 26 to January 28, 2022. The session consists of LELA 101: Essentials of Municipal Government training provided by the University of North Carolina School of Government.
- LELA 101: Essentials of Municipal Government training
Planning Board
The Selma Planning Board will discuss amendments to Chapter 17 of the UDO to limit multifamily zoning. The board will also review a rezoning request for 100 S Pollock St and consider a vote regarding a seat vacancy.
- Vote to declare Donnie Parker's seat vacant due to absences exceeding 25%
- Rezoning of 100 S Pollock St from CB to GB
- Amendments to Chapter 17 of UDO to limit multifamily zoning
- Review of 2021-185 SUP Woodberry Forest Ph2
Recreation Committee
The meeting consists of procedural items and the election of committee officers. No other specific business or projects are listed on this agenda.
- Election of officers
Historic Properties Commission
The commission will review Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for 406 North Massey Street and 116 & 120 South Raiford Street. The meeting also includes updates on subcommittee work with historic district residents.
- COA application for 406 North Massey Street
- COA application for 116 & 120 South Raiford Street
- Updates on subcommittee work with historic district residents
Regular Council
The Selma Town Council will review a proposed budget amendment and the rate structure for sewer capacity fees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Civic Center revenue methods and wayfinding sign placement. Additionally, several appointments to regional advisory committees are on the agenda.
- Budget Amendment #6
- Sewer Capacity Fees Rate Structure review
- Civic Center rental agreement and revenue discussion
- Wayfinding sign placement discussion
- Appointments for regional advisory committees
Regular Council Agenda Review
The meeting agenda consists only of procedural steps including call to order and agenda review. No specific council actions or discussions are listed for this session.